Monday, January 31, 2011

2011 Pro Bowl

The NFC jumped out to a quick 42-7 lead at halftime.  Matt Ryan led the way for the NFC, throwing for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Drew Brees made a late entrance into the game, completing 4-6 passes for 68 yards and Michael Vick, the starter for the NFC, finished with 59 yards on 5-10 passing.  At the end of the game when it was all said and done, the NFC walked away with a 55-41 win. DeAngelo Hall took home MVP honors, recording six tackles, an interception and a fumble return for a touchdown.  The NFC won the tie breaker match-up and now have won 21 of the 41 Pro Bowls.  Check out Kimberley Vassal Insurance's interactive website! Check out the highlights here!

Friday, January 28, 2011

NASA marks 25 years since Challenger disaster

Twenty five years later, Americans and NASA supports are remembering the seven crew who perished aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Families and NASA officials gathered at Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, to mark the quarter-century that's passed since the shuttle Challenger exploded.  The explosion, on January 28, 1986, took the lives of the Challenger crew and casted doubt on an unsafe space program. If you have any insurance related questions call Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services today. Make it a great day!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Super Bowl XLV

The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburg Steelers are two of the leagues oldest teams, however the two have rarely played each other.  Due to the way the league puts the schedule together, these two teams have only shared the field 15 times in the last 60 years.  This is sure to provide an electric atmosphere for Super Bowl 45.  Both the Packers and Steelers played Sunday in thrilling close games.  The Packers defeated the Chicago Bears in a close battle at Soldier Field and the Steelers beat the New York Jets in Pittsburg Sunday night. Visit Kimberley Vassal Insurance and make it a great day!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Life Insurance

Did you know your family could be at risk, check out these numbers: 15% of husbands and 28% of wives have no life insurance. Also 6 million households (10% of families with children under 18) have no life insurance or term life insurance protection. The percentage of families with dependent children that admit they'll have immediate trouble with everyday living expenses is 22%. Another 26% say that if a primary wage earner dies they'll only be able to cover expenses for a few months. Don't end up in a bad situation and find yourself without life insurance. Call Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services and make it a better day! The number is (610) 459-4444. Call Today! 

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Oscar nominations

This morning, the 2011 Oscar nominations were announced.  "The King's Speech," "The Social Network" and "True Grit" led the pack in oscar nominations. "The King's Speech" led the nominees with 13, while "True Grit" had a surprising 10 and "The Social Network" had 9. "The Boxer" and "Inception" also received eight picks, including Best Picture. Animation fans will be happy to see "Toy Story 3" nominated for Best Picture. The 83rd annual Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011. The ceremony will once again take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood and aired live by the ABC Television Network. Check this out for a complete list of all the nominations. Visit Kimberley Vassal and make it a great day!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Suicide bomber kills 35 at Russian airport today

At least 35 people were killed and over 100 more injured in a suicide bombing at the biggest airport in Russia.  A suicide bomber apparently got into the baggage claim area and set the bomb off.  Smoke was rushing out of the baggage claim area and people were seen running out of all the emergency exits.  The President of Russia declared a state of emergency after the bomb went off.  Officials are still trying to find out how the bomber got into that area of the airport.  Visit Kimberley Vassal Insurance and make it a great day!

Friday, January 21, 2011

A Great Client of KVIS: HRM Homes

Take a look at the video we put together for a business client of ours HRM Homes. For more information contact a Kimberley Vassal Insurance agent today by visiting our website! You can also contact HRM directly by phone at 215.915.6099. Enjoy!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Amazon Buys Lovefilm, The Netflix Of Europe

LoveFilm, which is the Netflix of Europe, has announced today that they are being bought by Amazon. They do DVD-by-mail rentals in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. They have recently moved to video streaming, first in the web browser form and then in devices like the Sony PlayStation 3.  Amazon already has a significant minority shareholding in LoveFilm and deal has been rumored for some time, but now it’s official.  The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011. Visit Kimberley Vassal today!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Gas Main Explosion Kills 1 in Northeast Philadelphia

Tuesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, a gas explosion killed 1 person and injured another 5.  The explosion happened around 8:30 when a 12 inch gas main exploded. Alerted to the smell of gas, firefighters and gas workers had cleared residents from homes in the area before the blast and were trying to address the leak to the gas line. Once the blast occurred, 2 homes and a gas truck were set on fire. The ball of flames rose 50 feet in the air and was felt over 2 miles away. Gas workers say it all started with a gas leak and a water main break that was noticed at approximately 7:30pm and it got out of control shortly after. "The street is all blown up," Mayor Michael Nutter said. Check out this video of the explosion.  Call Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services today!  

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Apple stock falls on news of Steve Jobs' medical leave


After talking yesterday about Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs taking a medical leave, Apple’s stock takes a big hit early Tuesday morning. Jobs announced his medical leave yesterday while the stock markets were closed due to the MLK holiday. The foreign markets however, were still open and Apples stock took a hit. In the foreign market Apples stock dropped 7.9% on the news of Jobs medical leave. Then this morning when the stock markets opened up here in the US, Apple watched it stock drop 6.45% in the first hour. The stock eventually stabilized at 3.7% down from the closing price Friday morning. What does this mean for Apple? Now Tim Cook the Chief Operating Officer will take over the day-to-day operations until Jobs returns. Cook will be under mass amounts of pressure to keep Apple at the top of the market but he has taken over for Jobs before and Apple is confident he is ready to fill in. Visit our interactive website here!  

Monday, January 17, 2011

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Takes Medical Leave

Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent an email to his employees Monday to say that he is taking a medical leave of absence but will remain CEO and stay involved in the company's major strategic decisions. In the email Jobs sent to his employees, he said: "I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy."  This will be the third time Jobs steps away from the company for medical reasons.  Steve Jobs is a survivor of pancreatic cancer, and received a liver transplant while on his last leave of absence. Read more about this breaking news from Apple here! Check out our partners page!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

President Obama Speaks at Memorial in Tucson.

In Tucson Arizona last night, President Obama paid tribute to those who lost their lives in a shooting that took place just 4 days ago. A gunman opened fire at a political event outside a supermarket in Tucson, leaving 6 dead including a federal judge and 9-year-old Christina Green. Christina Taylor Green, born on September 11, 2001, was the granddaughter of Dallas Green. Dallas was a former big league pitcher and manager of the 1980 world champion Philadelphia Phillies. During his speech, President Obama reached out to those who lost a loved one and told Americans to talk to each other in a manner "that heals, not in a way that wounds." Watch the entire speech here! Visit Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services today!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

A Proud Client of KVIS: Hassis Men’s Shop

Take a look at the video we created for Hassis Men’s Shop located in Newtown Square, PA as well as Avalon, NJ. For more information visit their website at www.hassismensshop.com. For a free insurance quote visit our website today at www.kimberleyvassal.com!