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Oklahoma Articles Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:33 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More). Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 19:29:59 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More). Maine native Masters breaks Oklahoma mark, qualifies for US Olympic Trials Sat, 19 May 2012 19:25:22 GMT University of Oklahoma junior Riley Masters broke his own record in the men's 1,500-meter Friday evening, running 3 minutes 37.19 seconds to finish 14th in the event at the USATF Oxy High Performance Meet. (More). Cherokee land crabs Sat, 19 May 2012 19:23:58 GMT Oh, this just cracked me up over at American Digest : Steyn's piece is here . One wonders whether Oklahoma Plain Crabs are similar to Prairie Oysters. (More). Joplin Twister Costliest Since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:37 GMT The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More). Lakers try to even series with Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:58 GMT The Los Angeles Lakers were seconds away from facing an insurmountable 3-0 deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. (More). 2012 NFL Draft: Reviewing the Detroit Lions Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:41 GMT The Detroit Lions are a really good team and the only thing holding me back from rooting for this historically poor team is their stupid, poopyface of a coach. (More). Oklahoma City Group Buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:14 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More). Game 4 Preview and Chat: The Oklahoma City Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:06:10 GMT Last night the Lakers won a game at the FT line and that seems to have sparked some controversy about the nature of the calls, the refereeing, and what that meant about the game. (More). Lawrence: Commish has Stern grip on NBA future Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:18 GMT From ordering lockouts to scheduling Christmas Day games to determining who has power and who doesn't, nothing of consequence in the NBA ever happens without David Stern calling the shots. (More). |
Actuaries News ERP Actuaries & Consultants Adds Industry Veteran Bill Radonavitch Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:00 -0700 ERP Actuaries & Consultants announced that Bill Radonavitch has joined the firm as the Director of New Business Development. ?Bill brings a wealth of retirement plan experience,? says Edward Repper, founder of ERP Actuaries & Consultants. (Read Story). Actuaries Set to Discuss Trustees' Reports on Financial Condition of Medicare and Social Security Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:56:09 -0700 WASHINGTON, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the American Academy of Actuaries: (Read Story). Visas scarce for foreign actuaries Sun, 06 May 2012 02:21:18 -0700 Yoobin Choi is one of the exceptions. (Read Story). Actuaries Weigh in on Best Way to Stabilize Pension Plan Funding After Two Years of Low Interest Rates Wed, 02 May 2012 11:22:14 -0700 WASHINGTON, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Actuaries today asked members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to take the actuarial perspective into account as they consider measures to stabilize required pension plan contributions based on funding targets established by the Pension Protection Act (PPA). (Read Story). Actuaries: Lansing should add another $3M to pension funds Mon, 14 May 2012 13:28:02 -0700 LANSING ? Another $3 million is needed to boost Lansing?s two pension funds for municipal employees and police and fire personnel, city administrators said today. (Read Story). NTU actuarial science first in S'pore to receive Institute & Faculty of Actuaries accreditation Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:28:07 -0700 ( Nanyang Technological University ) Nanyang Technological University's actuarial science program has become the first in Singapore to be accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the world's oldest actuarial professional body. The UK organization signed last Friday an agreement that will make it simpler for NTU actuarial science graduates to gain exemptions from the first eight of ... (Read Story). Academy Releases Voters' Guides to Medicare and Social Security Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:39:46 -0700 Objective User-Friendly References Offer What to Ask, How to Evaluate Answers WASHINGTON, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The non-partisan American Academy of Actuaries today released Voters' Guides to Medicare and Social Security. The guides provide objective... (Read Story). Big money in crunching the numbers Fri, 11 May 2012 07:24:20 -0700 DATA miner is the hottest new job you've never heard of, and it's making actuaries sexy, at least from an employment point of view. (Read Story). MassMutual Retirement Services Leads the Industry with TGPC-1 Certified Associates Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is pleased to announce that more than 20 associates have successfully completed the Tax-Exempt & Governmental ... (Read Story). Reports: Lansing pension funds need extra $3M Tue, 15 May 2012 01:12:49 -0700 Lansing's two pension funds for municipal employees and police and fire personnel need an infusion of cash to the tune of $3 million, new reports from city actuaries show. (Read Story). Actuaries Articles Best and worst jobs for your health Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:28 GMT Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work, says L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (More). What do risk officers worry about? Fri, 18 May 2012 23:47:42 GMT JPMorgan's astonishing $2 billion-plus quarterly loss due to trading in credit default swaps from its London office spotlights the crucial role of the chief risk officer . (More). Everyone is a peer at Milliman's Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:21 GMT Ryan Finch and other employees attend a training session at Milliman in Brookfield. (More). Trichet urges strengthening of monetary union Fri, 18 May 2012 06:55:39 GMT Europe could strengthen its monetary union by giving European politicians the power to declare a sovereign state bankrupt and take over its fiscal policy, the former head of the European Central Bank said yesterday in unveiling a bold proposal to salvage the euro. (More). Bank run fear pushes Greeks into pro-bailout camp Fri, 18 May 2012 06:55:25 GMT Laurent Fabius, who led the Socialist opposition to the draft European Constitution, has been tapped by Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to head France's foreign ministry. (More). United Way of the Capital Region raises $11.3 million in past year Fri, 18 May 2012 03:24:04 GMT Programs that receive United Way of the Capital Region dollars should be devoted to changing people's lives for the better, said award winners Thursday at the agency's annual dinner. (More). It's time to serve up some big incentives to reduce... Thu, 17 May 2012 17:03:07 GMT Americans eat too damn much. And we all pay a rising cost for this gluttony in the form of higher insurance premiums and lost productivity. (More). Selective Insurance Announces 7 Officer Appointments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:40 GMT Sarita Chakravarthi to senior vice president, tax and assistant treasurer. Chakravarthi joined Selective in December 2006 as vice president, treasury and taxation. (More). ERP Actuaries & Consultants Adds Industry Veteran Bill Radonavitch Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:24 GMT "Bill brings a wealth of retirement plan experience," says Edward Repper , founder of ERP Actuaries & Consultants. (More). 'Retirement proposals bode well for savings' Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:30 GMT Old Mutual says proposals to streamline the South African retirement system, which were outlined in a discussion document released by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday, are encouraging from the perspective of ordinary South Africans. (More). |