Keeping Teen Drivers Safe

Travelers is Committed to Keeping Teen Drivers Safe

Rob Willsey, Travelers Personal Insurance Research, Serving on Conn. Governor's Teen Driving Task Force

HARTFORD, Conn.--March 31, 2008--Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. With the high number of teen driving deaths, keeping teen drivers safe is a priority for Travelers. Through the appointment of Rob Willsey, second vice president, Travelers Personal Insurance Research, to the Connecticut Governor's Teen Driving Task Force, the company is actively involved in improving the state's teen driving legislation. Willsey is joined on the task force by representatives from government, law enforcement, medicine, driver education and school administration as well as parents who have lost teen drivers in fatal accidents.

"At Travelers, our business is understanding the nature of risk and helping our customers stay safe," says Willsey. "I'm committed to helping the task force develop effective strategies to control the risks that accompany teen driving and implementing legislation that will save teen lives."

Travelers has been long dedicated to educating the public on safe driving. The company has partnered with Connecticut Public Television to fund several documentaries on safe driving, most recently "Teens Behind the Wheel." The documentary is a valuable resource to open a dialogue between parents and teens about risky driving behavior as well as a tool for teens to improve their driving skills.

"Having Rob on the task force has been an asset. He brings a real-world perspective about the nature of risks and how they are measured," says Robert M. Ward, Commissioner of the state Department of Motor Vehicles. "He has provided insight to the many discussions we've had about risks and teens."

The task force was formed last year following a surge of accident-related teen deaths. Willsey and the task force have been charged with examining laws related to teen driving and developing new ways to raise awareness among teens and their parents about critical safety issues. Specifically, the group is re-examining penalties associated with violations with which teens are frequently charged; creating partnerships statewide to broadcast the message of teen driving safety to both parents and teens; and developing a framework for making the new strategies work effectively. Recommendations are due to Governor Rell in May.

For more information about the Connecticut Governor's Teen Driving Task Force, visit www.ct.gov/teendriving. For more information about Travelers, visit www.travelers.com.

About Travelers

Travelers understands that life and business are inherently dynamic and that the best way to serve agents, brokers and policyholders is to deliver insurance that evolves to stay in-synch with life and business as they change. For more information on being in-synch, visit www.travelers.com.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in both the personal and commercial settings, including automobile, homeowners, construction, small business, oil and gas, ocean marine, surety and management liability, global technology and public sector services. Travelers is a Fortune 100 company, with 2007 revenues of $26 billion and total assets of $115 billion. The company has approximately 33,000 employees.

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Continuing Education Scholarship Recognizes Non-Traditional Learners

Newly Established Continuing Education Scholarship Recognizes Needs of Non-Traditional Learners

Destiny Solutions Inc. Announces First Annual Scholarship for Continuing Education Students

Louisiana, New Orleans  -  March 26, 2008 -- Destiny Solutions Inc., creators of the first strategic continuing education business solution, announced at the 93rd Annual University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) conference that they will give continuing education students throughout Canada and the U.S. a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship.

The Destiny OneCE Scholarship is available to any non-traditional learner currently enrolled in a course or a program through the continuing education division of a Canadian- or American-accredited college or university. Non-traditional students tend to be 25 years of age or older, maintain part-time enrollment and, according to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), have at least one or more of the following characteristics: financially independent, delayed enrollment, works full-time, has dependents, single parent or no high school diploma.

"Continuing education contributes in a large way to people's lives by enabling lifelong learning, which helps people feel good about themselves and do well in society," said Shaul Kuper, CEO of Destiny Solutions. "We created this scholarship to help make continuing education more accessible and give a non-traditional student the ability to advance."

Non-traditional students make up 89 percent of undergraduates at two-year public and private colleges, 57 percent of undergraduates at four-year public colleges, and 50 percent of undergraduates at four-year private colleges, according to the University Continuing Education Association. The Destiny OneCE Scholarship is distinctive because there are few scholarships devoted specifically to non-traditional students engaged in continuing education, and not all employers offer financial assistance for professional development.

Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows 54 percent of adults participate in lifelong learning through the workplace or an education system. NCES also found the median out-of-pocket expense for non-traditional students enrolled part-time in a college or university degree or certificate program was $1,144.

Often, non-academic barriers prevent students from continuing their education. A national study found non-traditional students have lower completion rates than traditional students, and are less likely to be enrolled after five years. Through its annual scholarship, Destiny Solutions Inc. hopes to make life a little easier for a student, Kuper said.

The deadline to submit applications for the Destiny OneCE Scholarship is 5:00pm on July 31, 2008. Destiny Solutions Inc. will announce the scholarship winner in August. For application terms, visit www.DestinySolutions.com/DestinyScholarship.pdf. For more information about Destiny Solutions Inc. or the Destiny OneCE Scholarship, contact Matthew White at 1-866-403-0500 ext 200.

About Destiny Solutions Inc.
Destiny Solutions Inc. is the creator of Destiny OneCE: the First Strategic CE Business Solution. The company is focused exclusively on the continuing education industry and has created technology that liberates customers from mundane administrative tasks and enables them to focus on their strategic priorities. Destiny Solutions' clients include the Stanford Center for Professional Development, the University of California Santa Cruz Extension and the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. For more information please visit www.destinysolutions.com.

Press Contact: MATTHEW WHITE
Company Name: Destiny Solutions Inc.
Phone: 1-866-403-0500
Website: www.DestinySolutions.com

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Phone Calling Card Rates Under 1 Cent Per Minute!

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Gourmet Coffee Gift Boxes Just in Time

Volcanica Coffee Announces the Addition of Gourmet Coffee Gift Boxes Just in Time for the Holidays.

Today, Volcanica Coffee announced a new addition to their product line and now offers gourmet coffee gift boxes. The new gourmet coffee gift boxes are available in various assortments that contain their famous Kona Coffee, Costa Rica Coffee and Blue Mountain Coffee.

Fort Lauderdale, FL  - November 30, 2007 -- Today, Volcanica Coffee announced a new addition to their product line up and now offers gourmet coffee gift boxes. The new gourmet coffee gift boxes are available in various assortments that contain their famous Kona Coffee, Costa Rica Coffee and Blue Mountain Coffee.

The most popular gourmet coffee gift box is the Classic Coffee Gift Box which contains the top gourmet coffees from Volcanica and retails for $129.99. Each Classic Coffee Gift Box includes one pound of each of Volcanica Blue Mountain Coffee, Volcanica Costa Rican Reserve , Volcanica Costa Rican Original and Volcanica Kona Gran Reserve. The gourmet coffee gift boxes are available at www.volcanicacoffee.com/coffee-gift.htm.

Also available are the Signature Coffee Gift Box and the Coffee Lovers Gift Box. Both contain different assortments of the types of Volcanica Coffees an are available lower prices. Each coffee gift is shipped in a beautiful white gift box with the coffee bags nestled in crinkle cut paper.

Volcanica Gourmet Coffee Beans is a specialty importer and retailer of exotic single origin gourmet coffee beans. The Company is committed to offering only the finest quality coffee from volcanic regions around the world that is wonderfully exotic and remarkable in taste. The Volcanica Coffee website is located at www.VolcanicaCoffee.com.

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Details of Ohio Prisoners' Exposure to Asbestos

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Information Blog with Details of Ohio Prisoners' Exposure to Asbestos

LegalView readers were recently informed of a Ohio prison, opened in 1966, that had tested positive for asbestos after prisoners from the jail sent samples of insulation to a lawyer. Asbestos fibers and dust can cause an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 29, 2008 -- LegalView.com, your source for everything legal on the web, has updated its mesothelioma blog, alerting readers to an Ohio prison that has tested positive for asbestos. Chillicothe Correctional Institute, which was opened in 1966, had tested positive for the presence of asbestos after prisoners secretly sent insulation and dust found in their housing areas to an outside lawyer, who sent the materials to a lab for testing.

Asbestos fibers and dust are the cause of an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. The cancer takes anywhere from ten years to a few decades to develop and the symptoms are similar to other illnesses, so an individual is often misdiagnosed and unaware of their fate. Asbestos had been used in the construction of homes, government buildings, schools, and offices among other structures before it was discovered to have been the root of http://mesothelioma.legalview.com[mesothelioma cancer __title__ Mesothelioma Information. To receive an attorney consultation on the specifics of an asbestos exposure case it is important to contact an experienced mesothelioma law firm who can offer a referral.

Of the 37 prisoners who claim to have been exposed to the asbestos, 33 are current inmates of the prison, while four have since been released. The prisoners have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, CV0015, stating that not only are they being exposed to asbestos, but that inmates "are routinely forced to remove asbestos or work with asbestos without training or protection," according to the lawsuit.
Individuals who feel they too have been previously exposed to asbestos should contact a medical professional as well as an attorney. Another illness that is similar to mesothelioma in its seriousness is Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). NSF is a rare illness associated with individuals who are already suffering from kidney disease and are receiving gadolinium dye during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) tests. NSF causes a patient's skin to harden, especially around the joints, and eventually becomes so hard and stiff that a victim cannot even move their appendages. If you or someone you know suffers from this illness contact an http://nsf-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis.legalview.com[NSF lawyer __title__ Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Law Firm specializing in this illness to learn about what can be done to provide relief from such a debilitating disease. Additionally, if an individual is the victim of a construction accident or traumatic brain injury, use LegalView's practice areas to find more information on how to reach a http://construction.legalview.com[construction accident attorney __title__ Construction Accident Lawyer or a brain injury law firm to receive a consultation on potential compensation.

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