New video game console controllers emerge constantly thanks to the state-of-the-art technology that console manufacturers continue to invest in and the evolution of gameplay elements and how we want to interact with the games. The following infographic traces the history and evolution of modern console controllers.
Moneysupermarket.com has recently compiled a Top 20 list of postcodes whose residents are most likely to have to make a claim on their home contents insurance policy for burglary.
There is a spread between north and south, inner city and suburbia, but those living in London will be concerned to see that the capital takes 10 of the 20 postcodes on the list.
Top of the list, though, is a postcode in Manchester (M21), covering the area of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, which lies four miles south-west of the city centre.
The worst areas in London are Blackheath (SE3), Hammersmith (W6) and Finsbury Park (N4) although this statistic takes no account of those who either do not have contents insurance or those who do not make a claim.
We believe there’s a little geek in all of us. That’s why, when we were asked recently, “if you could have anyone as a roommate, who would you pick?” we answered, without any hesitation, Sheldon and Leonard from the hit TV show Big Bang Theory. Maybe that apartment wouldn’t be everybody’s choice, but it would be ours. Of course, living amongst so many science geeks would require extra renters insurance, but that’s OK. It would be worth it.
The first thing we would have to do, if we ever got the chance to move in with Sheldon and Leonard, is to get rid of one of the “other” friends on the show. Sheldon has made
31 Aug
Posted by: John Moysey in: Home Insurance
I currently work for an insurance agency and I sell homeowners insurance. I am considering getting a cell phone to answer calls after 5:00pm and on weekends. I am not sure how lucrative this would be. Do people primarily look for insurance during the week or do they seek convenience on nights and weekends?
27 Aug
Posted by: Ethan Collin in: Home Insurance
The life, car and home insurance company Farmers Insurance Group is being sued by more than 1,000 homeowners from Los Angeles, California for allegedly refusing to honor policyholders’ claims. The claims were made for the damage caused by the Station fire on the plaintiffs’ properties.
According to the charges made by the homeowners living in the Station fire area, Farmers Insurance denied payouts and in some cases, minimized claim payouts for damages caused by the fire and by the ash and soot that came from the blaze. The damages sought by the plaintiffs were unspecified. A spokesman from the insurance firm has stated that Farmers’ legal unit is currently reviewing the lawsuit. Read more…
26 Aug
Posted by: John Moysey in: Home Insurance
We are planning to buy a home in north natomas sacramento area. We are just curious as to how much insurance might cost in this area including flood insurance considering it is in a flood zone. We are planning to spend approximatly $200,000.