When Hurricane Irene made its way up the East Coast of the United States, it destroyed homes and businesses, ripped up trees, downed power lines, and disappointed many who had been preparing for important events such as weddings. The majority of couples who had intended to get married during the week of August 28, 2011, were forced to either cancel their weddings or at least postpone them until a later date. Hurricane Irene made the risk of this type of unforeseen event quite real to many other couples who have…
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Thefts at little leagues cause rise in crime insurance
Little league thefts ranging from break-ins to concession stands to embezzlement schemes have led the leagues to purchase crime insurance policies for better protection. These volunteer-run organizations have been noticing similar problems for several years, which originally led Little League International to issue a letter in 2009 to try to provide local leagues with tips and ideas that could help them to protect themselves against the financial struggles that were resulting from missing funds. The suggestions included everything from improved security devices to criminal background checks on participating adults. The…
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