The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the principal memorial and museum commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993.
The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, on the former location of the Twin Towers destroyed during the attacks. The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation was renamed the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center in 2007.
The winner of the World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition was American architect Michael Arad of Handel Architects, a New York and San Francisco based firm. Michael Arad worked with landscape architecture firm Peter Walker and Partners on the design which calls for a forest of trees with two square pools in the center, where the Twin Towers once stood.
In August 2006, the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey began heavy construction on the memorial and museum. The design is consistent with the original Daniel Libeskind master plan that called for the memorial to be 30 feet below street level (originally 70 feet) in a piazza. The design was the only finalist to throw out Libeskind's requirement that buildings overhang the footprints.
A memorial was planned in the immediate aftermath of the attacks and destruction of the World Trade Center to remember both the victims and those involved in the rescue attempts. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center is a non-profit corporation with the mission to raise funds for, program, own and operate the memorial and museum at the World Trade Center site. On September 11, 2011, a dedication ceremony was held at the memorial, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the attacks.
The memorial officially opened to the public on September 12, 2011, while the museum was planned to open one year later, on or around September 11, 2012. Three months after opening, the memorial had been seen by over 1 million visitors. In 2012, Tuesday's Children, a non-profit family service organization that has made a commitment to individuals directly impacted by September 11th and to those who have lost loved ones to terrorism around the globe, has partnered with the 9/11 Memorial to offer private tours to family members of 9/11 victims and First Responders.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Foundation, which controls the memorial and museum, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the World Trade Center site, say they hope the museum will now open by the end of 2013, although no completion date is actually set.
We at Bennett Insurance Group would like to take a moment today to honor those who died in 9/11, their families, and the heroes who helped in rescue and relief. Never forget!
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Technology Insurance or tech insurance is a special niche industry and thus requires special niche specific insurance coverage. It is important to you as the tech professional to have a clear understanding of some of the most common insurance coverages that are available for your company.
Let us take a look at your companies needs so we can tailor insurance policies that are available in the technology industry that can provide a broad spectrum of coverages for your unique exposures.
Many companies are unaware that their current business and insurance policies most likely do not cover them for all of their technology-related risks. Our technology insurance portfolio offers coverage options tailored to fit your company's unique needs.
In today's technology-driven world, companies face a number of dynamic exposures. Whether it is faulty software, inappropriate advice, misconfigured firewalls or inadequate anti-virus software, hardware failure - companies are increasingly at risk. Claims are growing rapidly, leaving companies liable for expensive lawsuits.
Innovation drives technology, blazing new trails to move us forward each day. Yet with innovation comes risk which can quash creativity and limit potential.
At Bennett Insurance Group we understand the needs of technology companies to feel safe while they create and explore. We help focus on protecting your most valuable assets, creativity and innovation, with specialized insurance solutions to fit your company needs.
At Bennett Insurance Group, we see the infinite potential for technology to bring about game-changing advancements. That's why we strive to provide innovative solutions for our technology clients: to ensure that we're always ready to meet our client's most unique needs.
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Do you have a contingency plan to take care of unplanned events or emergencies? Is your business risk-proof?
No matter how big or small your business is, it faces risks that could lower profit margins and eventually force you to close your doors - often without much notice.
Being true business professionals, we understand how serious these risks can be. We also realize that every dollar spent counts in business. That's why we have created customized business insurance plans to protect your business from unforeseen and unexpected events.
As your Insurance agent, I believe there’s more to insurance than the policy itself. It’s about providing dependable protection and service. That’s why earning your trust is my policy.
Bennett Insurance Group, Inc. has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years and takes tremendous pride in serving you to the very best of his abilities.
Ask our sales team and you will get to know why it's pure fun to work with us.
We are a diversified group of people, past pioneers, and present day visionaries, all moving towards our goal of providing peace of mind through insurance solutions. With a relaxed workplace culture, flexible benefit programs tailored to individual employees, ongoing training and professional development and a keen focus on internal communications, we expect to grow together with our trusted partner - you.
Our Corporate Culture
• Be accessible, professional and friendly as we strive for service excellence.
• Promote a culture with a broad range of products to meet member needs.
• Offer innovative products and be responsive to the marketplace with superior product delivery.
• Offer technology to meet member needs.
• Build member loyalty, advocacy and insistence.
• Be community-involved and recognized as a good corporate citizen.
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Well one way to look at insurance is a product that you want to have when you need it rather than a product you wish you had when you discover need to have it.
The very dry way the dictionary defines insurance is:
in·sur·ance / Noun:
1. A practice by which a company provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment...
2. The business of providing such an arrangement.
Insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer, or insurance carrier, is a company selling the insurance; the insured, or policyholder, is the person or entity buying the insurance policy. The amount to be charged for a certain amount of insurance coverage is called the premium. Risk management, the practice of appraising and controlling risk, has evolved as a discrete field of study and practice.
The transaction involves the insured assuming a guaranteed and known relatively small loss in the form of payment to the insurer in exchange for the insurer's promise to compensate (indemnify) the insured in the case of a financial (personal) loss. The insured receives a contract, called the insurance policy, which details the conditions and circumstances under which the insured will be financially compensated.
When considering your need for insurance products for your family, home or business I’m sure you would rather have a friendly and knowledgeable person who cares about you and your families needs when it comes to working with and understanding all of your insurance needs. The Bennett Insurance Group is the place and has the people to fulfill that for you. Consider contacting Bennett Insurance Group at 623-979-4140
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Arizona Science Center, formerly the Arizona Museum of Science & Technology, was started in 1980 as a pilot science center by the Junior League of Phoenix.
Incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation in 1982, the Science Center opened its doors to the public in 1984. Our first home was a 10,000-square-foot storefront exhibition space located in the parking-garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt.
More than 87,000 people visited the Center its first year. The Center’s success earned it more than $33 million in voter-approved disbursements by the 1988 City of Phoenix Bond to provide the land and construction of the Science Center's new permanent home.
The New Arizona Science Center, 1997
Before concrete for the new building was poured, Arizona Science Center performed a needs assessment for science learning in Arizona. The Center worked with the state's universities, school systems, businesses, and community groups to complete the study. The findings were incorporated into every aspect of the Center to best appeal to its audience: youth, adolescents, parents, and teachers.
In April 1997, the new Arizona Science Center opened its 120,000-square-foot, Antione Predock-designed facility.
The Center Continues to Grow, 2004
In October 2004, a voter-approved expansion of 22,500 square feet opened. The addition included additional classroom and gallery space.
Today’s visitors enjoy:
• More than 40,000 square feet of gallery space
• More than 300 hands-on exhibits
• IMAX® Theater seating 285
• Multi-media Dorrance Planetarium seating 210
• A suite of classrooms
• Gift shop, food service and lunchroom
• Numerous support facilities
Web Site: http://azscience.org
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Several stories that have appeared in the news lately have lead to this story. Your Home Owners Insurance Policy provides protection for the structure and its contents as well as protection for your liability to those that visit your property. Most people think along the lines of someone falling as the reason for needing liability coverage.
Do you have a swimming pool or hot tub?
You don’t even have to be home for a pool or hot tub problem to expose you to hundreds of thousands of dollars in liability.
Your coverage for the exposure to an accident related to your pool is the largest in dollar value. What is the current limit to your coverage? Could an accident in your backyard lead to the loss of your home and future earnings? It could, if you aren’t adequately covered.
Home owners with a pool and or a spa on their property face challenges every day that include compliance with building codes and ordinances, keeping up-to-date with new products and techniques, and balancing safety with their design dreams.
If a water related accident occurs on your property many related items will be considered when lawyers build a case against your care in relation to your pool or spa. All swimming pools – from the luxury in-ground variety to the simplest inflatable wading pool, can present a danger, especially to children.
Consider having a pool company review your pool to make sure it complies with current regulations and municipal codes. Do not rely on a “grandfather” clause as protection.
Home liability insurance is one of the most important coverage options a homeowner can include on their policy; it’s also one of the cheapest options to add. There are plenty of ways to protect your home with homeowners insurance; hazard insurance, content insurance, etc. If there are damages to your home or personal belongings, your insurance will cover the financial cost of it. But what about you? What coverage protects you if you (or a guest) are injured on your property?
That’s where home liability insurance comes in. Accidents happen, and if they occur in or around your property, it generates personal liability exposure. Let us review your policy and make recommendations that will add protection for you and your family.
When considering your needs for insurance products for your home or business consider contacting Bennett Insurance Group at 623-979-4140
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Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.
In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York. Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882, after witnessing the annual labor festival held in Toronto, Canada.
Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday in 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894, thirty states officially celebrated Labor Day.filed with Reyes, leader of the labor movement. Fearing further conflict, the United States Congress unanimously voted to approve rush legislation that made Labor Day a national holiday; Cleveland signed it into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. The September date originally chosen by the CLU of New York and observed by many of the nation's trade unions for the past several years was selected rather than the more widespread International Workers' Day because Cleveland was concerned that observance of the latter would be associated with the nascent Communist, Syndicalist and Anarchist movements that, though distinct from one another, had rallied to commemorate the Haymarket Affair in International Workers' Day. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the territories have made it a statutory holiday.
The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and spirit of corps of the trade and labor organizations", followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parties. Speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key than May 1 Labor Day celebrations in most countries, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school, although school starting times now vary.
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