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From: rbraun@spdcc.com (Rich Braun)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Date: 15 Nov 92 21:04:22 GMT
Organization: Kronos Inc., Waltham, Mass.

bzs@world.std.com (Barry Shein) writes:
>Even at $50/day with the LDW ...
                          ^^^
There's a reason for that acronym, which stands for Limited Damage Waiver.
It's *not* insurance.  If you don't have your own personal car insurance,
I don't think you have any liability insurance when driving a rental car,
nor can you easily buy it for short-term needs.  So, make sure you have no
assets against which a claim might be made.

There's another option to consider when looking at the costs of driving:
monthly rentals.  It's probably not a cost-effective option here in
Massachusetts, but a few years ago one of my friends got a rental car
in Florida for about $300/month.  There was no insurance to pay, no
maintenance, no tires or oil changes, and he could switch to a different
color or model any time he wanted.  Incredible as it may sound, this
was actually the cheapest, most hassle-free way to drive at the time.
(The rental car industry is far more competitive and cut-throat in
Florida than in New England.)

-rich
From: fitz@wang.com (Tom Fitzgerald)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Date: 20 Nov 92 04:33:56 GMT
Organization: Wang Labs, Lowell MA, USA

rdonahue@spdcc.com (Bob Donahue) writes:

> ... State Farm will not insure cars in MA (that
> can also mean cars *driven* in Mass, even visiting)

This can't be true.  I've insured 2 cars with State Farm - I commute to MA
and my insurance agent knows it.

> - State Farm also is
> not widely regarded as being scrupulous with claims when they don't 
> want to be!

State Farm was rated fairly highly by Consumer Reports.  If you're heard a
horror story or two, they may be isolated cases.  I've never had to put a
claim in to them, so I can't say for sure.

-- 
Tom Fitzgerald   Wang Labs       fitz@wang.com   "I went to the universe today;
1-508-967-5278   Lowell MA, USA                   It was closed...."
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From: megazone@starbird.WPI.EDU (MegaZone23)
Newsgroups: wpi,wpi.students.bboard,wpi.students.vox,wpi.students.voxhumana,ne.general,worcester,rec.arts.poems,rec.misc,alt.prose.d,alt.prose
Subject: Re: poetry reading
Date: 19 Nov 1992 21:21:30 GMT
Organization: WPI USAF -- United Society of Animation Fans
Distribution: ne
NNTP-Posting-Host: starbird.wpi.edu

In article <1egdbaINNjk4@bigboote.WPI.EDU> pathways@bigwpi.WPI.EDU (Pathways) writes:
>it will be cool.  we will be drawing the winner of our raffle (what raffle? - 
>check out our other posts....) and just having a good time overall.

Gee... I wonder if WPI is ever going to hold a poetry reading???? :-)

Well, for those who aren't local and therefore missed the 'other posts' we are
raffling off a flight for the winner and a companion in a Cessna 172....

Like this helps anyone in Guam.....

Pathways staff and private pilot...
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Newsgroups: ne.general
From: MICHAEL.WILLETT@OFFICE.WANG.COM ("Michael Willett")
Subject: Re: Seek recommendation for insurance co./agent
Organization: Mail to News Gateway at Wang Labs
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 22:59:24 GMT

kee@harvard.edu writes:

>I've just moved to the NE area.  I would appreciate any
recommendation for an insurance company or agent about home/
auto insurance.

Yes, she handles both fire and mortgage insurance for
homes.----Mike W.

Nancy Davis in Winchester, MA next to Boston (Tel 617-729-4506)
represents one of the leading Massachusetts insurance firms.
She is usually out meeting with customers but you could leave
a message at the above number.  She also has a number at her
Newton headquarters office, but I don't have that with me.
Besides personal and family insurance, I believe she also handles
corporate accounts.

The Davis family is well known in Winchester and her father is
with the police force.  She herself is well-known in the Winchester
area, having been a cheerleader for Winchester in her high school
days, on their softball team and a competitive ice skater.  She is a
graduate of Regis College in Weston.

(I have all my own insurance through our company plan, not through
her company.)

Michael.Willett@OFFICE.Wang.com
From: lmann@vineland.pubs.stratus.com (Laurie Mann)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Any Caroling Groups Forming in Central Massachusetts?
Date: 19 Nov 92 15:46:32 GMT
Reply-To: lmann@vineland.pubs.stratus.com
Organization: Stratus Computer Inc, Marlboro MA
NNTP-Posting-Host: ansible.pubs.stratus.com

It's nearly Christmas time.  I have no interest in getting involved in any  
churches, but I really LOVE to sing Christmas carols.  Are there any caroling  
groups near Worcester that get together and carol?

*  NeXT: lmann@vineland.pubs.stratus.com * GEnie:  Laurie.Mann  *
*Bush, Quayle, Perot---We Said NO! * We Voted for CHANGE in '92!*
***** "Hollywood still doesn't get it." Dan Quayle, 9/21/92 *****
* "No Dan, YOU still don't get it."  American Voters, Fall 1992 *
***********    Gee, do you think he gets it now????   ***********
From: kxo@quasar.genrad.com (Karen O'Hare)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: test
Date: 20 Nov 1992 13:31:48 -0500
Organization: GenRad, Inc.
Distribution: ne
NNTP-Posting-Host: quasar.genrad.com
Keywords: test




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Newsgroups: ne.general
From: grady@world.std.com (Dick Grady)
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 05:56:06 GMT

In article <1992Nov15.210422.8814@spdcc.com> rbraun@spdcc.com (Rich Braun) writes:
>bzs@world.std.com (Barry Shein) writes:
>>Even at $50/day with the LDW ...
>                          ^^^
>There's a reason for that acronym, which stands for Limited Damage Waiver.
>It's *not* insurance.  If you don't have your own personal car insurance,
>I don't think you have any liability insurance when driving a rental car,
>nor can you easily buy it for short-term needs.  So, make sure you have no
>assets against which a claim might be made.

Actually, rental cars come with liability insurance.  First off, most
states require it.  Further, in case of a accident, the other party will
sue both you and the rental company, and the rental company has much
deeper pockets than you do.
-- 
Dick Grady               grady@world.std.com
From: ed@kronos.com (Ed Baker)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Date: 18 Nov 92 05:23:26 GMT
Organization: Kronos Inc. / Waltham, MA
Disclaimer: This posting is a personal opinion and not that of Kronos Inc.

>>>Insurance prices are fixed by the state, 
[pretty much true; check around and report back!]

>>	FYI my insurance for a 1988 Mazda 323 with an accident in 1990
>>comes to about $850/year.  I'm trying to lower it since they claim

>$2100 to insure the Vette ($300 deductible, waiver-of-deductible, no glass
>deductible, substantially increased liability and property damage, etc).
>That quote didn't include any of the discounts; once the safe-driver,
>airbag, theft-deterrent, and whatever other discounts are applied it turns
>out to cost somewhere between $1500 and $1600 for a sports/performance car

The original poster was asking about the cheapest insurance.  It's pretty
much the same for the compulsery, but you have to decide how much additional
liability and property damage you need.  Not an easy task.

The one thing you can do to keep your costs down is to never get a speeding
(or other moving violation, e.g. inspection sticker expired, traffic light,
stop sign) ticket!  Learn how the Massachusetts SDIP (Safe Driver Insurance
Program) works.  For example, a speeding ticket at 82 MPH on the highway will
cost you $220 up front, loss of your $150 discount, and maybe surcharges for
the next three years.  It gets worse after a second ticket.

Aside from the fixed costs that you can't avoid, there are some significant
costs (surcharges, fines) that can be avoided.  This is where the big savings
are!

-Ed
  
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: rdonahue@spdcc.com (Bob Donahue)
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Organization: insert anything here
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 23:42:20 GMT

schuldy@progress.COM (Mark Schuldenfrei) writes:
>Bob Donahue writes a lot of stuff about insurance in MA,
>mostly true, except for:
>              [...] and State Farm will not insure cars in MA (that
>  can also mean cars *driven* in Mass, even visiting) - State Farm also is
>  not widely regarded as being scrupulous with claims when they don't 
>  want to be!

>I've not had problems with State Farm and claims, but one person's
>experience isn't enough to generalize about.

>However, they do insure cars in MA.  They just won't write new policies
>in MA.  When I returned to the state after 3 years in Florida,
>State Farm had no problem transferring my insurance to MA.  They
>did assure me that, should I drop my coverage with them, I would not
>be able to transfer back for as long as I remained a MA resident.
>
>Bob, this point was important enough, that you should have checked
>with them before posting it.  Don't panic people unecessarily.

	Before you call me a liar you should check YOUR facts.
I am only repeating what State Farm HAS told me and what was in the
letter my partner got on moving to MA. His insurance was
cancelled because they do not insure in MA (their words).  This 
was not a new policy, nor a transferral after cancelling.  It
was a change in address that was put through, then a cancellation
letter about a week later.  When they were asked baout it, they
said the person who took the change in address made a mistake and should
have done the cancellation immedately.

	I'm sure no company is 100% consistent, esp. insurance 
companies, and I'm sure there are a few people who have insurance for
their cars thru State Farm.  But by their own words they do not
insure cars in Massachusetts.

Bob
From: nin15b53@merrimack.edu (Ed Greenwood)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: ATTN: Boston Area Musicians !!!
Date: 15 Nov 92 14:14:13 GMT
Organization: Merrimack College, No. Andover, MA, USA

To all Boston Area Musicians:

  Beware of all dealings you may have with KENT B. BARCLAY, "musician's agent"
with BLUE LEGION PRODUCTIONS, 8 Park Plaza, Suite 238, Box 722, Boston, MA.

  As of October 12, 1992, KENT B. BARCLAY is in BREACH OF CONTRACT with 
Jason Ott of Salem, NH.  Mr. Barclay has failed to return calls and/or comply
with his written contract with Jason Ott to schedule recording time at 
Newbury Sound, Boston by the end of said contract's term. 

  Mr. Ott is owed approximately $800.00 paid to Mr. Barclay as downpayment for
said recording time to be scheduled prior to Oct 12, 1992 as per their written
contract.

  Please be aware of KENT B. BARCLAY'S "business practices", and avoid any and
all dealings with him in the future.

  Thank you for you time and consideration.

  Feel free to share this information with your friends and colleagues in 
the Boston Music Scene.

  Bob Leyland
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From: pathways@bigwpi.WPI.EDU (Pathways)
Newsgroups: wpi,wpi.students.bboard,wpi.students.vox,wpi.students.voxhumana,ne.general,worcester,rec.arts.poems,rec.misc,alt.prose.d,alt.prose
Subject: poetry reading
Date: 19 Nov 1992 15:54:18 GMT
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distribution: ne
NNTP-Posting-Host: bigwpi.wpi.edu

PATHWAYS	PATHWAYS	PATHWAYS	PATHWAYS	PATHWAYS



			STUDENT POETRY READING
			TUESDAY DECEMBER 1ST
			GOMPEI'S PLACE 7PM

				FREE


we are sponsoring a student poetry reading.  it will feature readers from
wpi, the consortium colleges, and a few other new england colleges. 

it will be cool.  we will be drawing the winner of our raffle (what raffle? - 
check out our other posts....) and just having a good time overall.

Newsgroups: ne.general
From: kgo@comm.wang.com (Kirk Olsen)
Subject: Re: Seek recommendation for insurance co./agent
Organization: Wang Labs
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 18:28:10 GMT

In <1992Nov13.142013.341@das.harvard.edu> kee@das.harvard.edu (Kee Chan) writes:

>I'd just moved to the NE area, I would appreciate any
>recommendation for insurance company or agent about home/auto
>insurance.

In Massachusetts auto insurance should be the same cost from every agent.
It just depends on whether the agent tells you to get the right amount of
each portion of the insurance.

If you happen to be north of Boston I highly recommend Peter Chetsas Ins.
in Newburyport.  I've let other agencies try and beat his home insurance
rates and it hasn't happened, yet.  I haven't had to file a claim so I
don't know how hassle free that would be.  If you are interested the 
phone number there is (508)465-2700.
From: schin@acs.bu.edu (neil schier)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Dipesh you had mentioned something about Brookline Center
Date: 15 Nov 92 22:54:50 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Originator: schin@acs.bu.edu

Hello

My mailbox screwed up and I am missing a number of messages. Dipesh, I believe
you told me a good driving school at the Brookline Center. Could you kindly
resend your message.

Regards and thanks in advance
NEil 
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: MICHAEL.WILLETT@OFFICE.WANG.COM ("Michael Willett")
Subject: Re: Seek recommendation for insurance co./agent
Organization: Mail to News Gateway at Wang Labs
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 15:54:57 GMT

kee@harvard.edu writes:

>I've just moved to the NE area.  I would appreciate any
recommendation for an insurance company or agent about home/
auto insurance.

Nancy Davis in Winchester, MA next to Boston (Tel 617-729-4506)
represents one of the leading Massachusetts insurance firms.
She is usually out meeting with customers but you could leave
a message at the above number.  She also has a number at her
Newton headquarters office, but I don't have that with me.
Besides personal and family insurance, I believe she also handles
corporate accounts.

The Davis family is well known in Winchester and her father is
with the police force.  She herself is well-known in the Winchester
area, having been a cheerleader for Winchester in her high school
days, on their softball team and a competitive ice skater.  She is a
graduate of Regis College in Weston.

(I have all my own insurance through our company plan, not through
her company.)

Michael.Willett@OFFICE.Wang.com
From: ornoth@wonky.UUCP (David A. Liscomb)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Quest - Hot tubs
Date: 19 Nov 92 14:33:33 GMT

Anyone know of any public or semi-public hot tub/spa/sauna shops (not
dealerships - places you can go to tub) within 128 or metro west? The
people I've talked with to date are under the impression that most such
places shut down some time ago due to worries about AIDS and STDs.

Clues would be appreciated.

-David/Orny Liscomb                  This package sold by weight, not
 Systems Programming Team Leader     by volume. Some settling may occur
 MediQual Systems Inc.               during shipment.
 Westborough, MA USA

Your_Insult: You have the intelligence of a lawn mower.
From: James_J_Kowalczyk@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 21:27:48 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
  <PA_HCL.92Nov14062638@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu>
  <1992Nov15.225846.14021@spdcc.com> <1eav73INNh8@thor.genrad.com>

rep@thor.genrad.com (Pete Peterson) writes
>In article <1992Nov15.225846.14021@spdcc.com> rdonahue@spdcc.com 
>  (Bob Donahue) writes:
>>pa_hcl@meceng.coe.northeastern.edu writes:
>>>Insurance prices are fixed by the state, 
>>
>>       Sort of true - there are some basal rates fixed by the state.
>>
>>>all insurance companies in Mass will have the same rate 
>>
...
>> State Farm will not insure cars in MA (that
>>can also mean cars *driven* in Mass, even visiting) - State Farm also is
>>not widely regarded as being scrupulous with claims when they don't 
>>want to be!
>
>This is simply NOT TRUE.  State Farm insures my '84 300ZX turbo (hopefully
>I'll be selling it soon) and my '93 Corvette in Massachusetts.  My '89
>Tracer is insured with some bogus company called "Arbella" because I was in
>a hurry when I registered it and it was easier to go an insurance agent
>that was 1/4 mile from the dealer than to go to State Farm to get it
>insured and registered.  I will probably switch that one to State Farm
>also, when my policy next expires (January).  I've heard lots of bad
>reports about AAA and Allstate (probably the worst in the country), but
>very few adverse reports on State Farm.

State Farm (in Framingham, MA) insures my car, too.  When I moved here
from out of state in 1990, I just transferred my policy.  They told me
that this is the only way they will insure new customers in MA.  I assume
that customers who held policies prior to State Farm deciding not to
take new customers here are still also covered.

Having only one agent in the entire state might prove to be a hassle
if I ever file a claim, but so far it has worked out fine.

Jim Kowalczyk                 James_J_Kowalczyk@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: Terri Buchman <buchman@osf.org>
Subject: NYC Bus Trip Dec. 5th
X-Xxmessage-Id: <A7323F9C8101080F@alimac5.osf.org>
X-Xxdate: Fri, 20 Nov 92 07:09:16 GMT
Organization: Open Software Foundation
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d12
Distribution: ne
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 12:08:43 GMT

NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP
Saturday, December 5, 1992


The Activities Committee at the Open Software Foundation has planned
a 
trip to New York City and has room on the bus!  We will leave 11 
Cambridge Center (in Kendall Square) at 6:00AM Saturday morning and
will 
arrive at St. Patrick's Cathedral around 10:30AM.  We will meet near
the 
Cathedral and the bus will leave at 10:00PM, returning to Cambridge 
around 2:15AM.  The cost is only $25.00.  If you are interested
contact 
Ellen at (617) 621-8834.  This is an inexpensive way to visit
museums, 
do some Christmas shopping or just hang out in the Big Apple!!
From: gemmellj@merrimack.edu
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: N. and S. Stations being connected?
Date: 18 Nov 92 13:01:23 GMT
Organization: Merrimack College, No. Andover, MA, USA

After the announcement earlier this week that Amtrack will run a new
service from Boston to Portland, Me (with stops in Woburn, MA, Haverhill, MA,
Exeter, NH, Durham, HN (on weekends),Dover, NH, Wells ME, Saco ME, with
seasonal service to Old Orchard Beach, ME) I'm wondering how the Amtrack trains
would get to the northshore because after all , N and S stations are not 
connected.  Is connecting them part of the big dig???

john
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: edwardp@ra.cs.umb.edu (Edward P. Piecewicz)
Subject: Re: N. and S. Stations being connected?
Organization: University of Massachusetts at Boston, Dept of Math and CS
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 23:28:50 GMT

In article <1992Nov18.130123.2441@merrimack.edu> gemmellj@merrimack.edu writes:
>After the announcement earlier this week that Amtrack will run a new
>service from Boston to Portland, Me (with stops in Woburn, MA, Haverhill, MA,
>Exeter, NH, Durham, HN (on weekends),Dover, NH, Wells ME, Saco ME, with
>seasonal service to Old Orchard Beach, ME) I'm wondering how the Amtrack trains
>would get to the northshore because after all , N and S stations are not 
>connected.  Is connecting them part of the big dig???
>
>john

Any new train service from Boston to the North Shore would be via the (T).  The
latest plan to take shape is an extension of the Blue Line from Wonderland, 
into Lynn and Salem, ending in Salem, with the Commuter Rail trains running
from Salem northward.  One problem I see is that the plan called for the
Blue Line cars to use the existing Commuter Rail tracks, all it would need
is to be powered.  I am under the impression that the subway tracks and
the C.R. tracks are slightly different, which is one snafu that I think can
be worked out.

Ed



-- 
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From: pa_hcl@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu (Henry Leong)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Cheap Insurance Rates??
Date: 16 Nov 92 23:48:57 GMT
	<PA_HCL.92Nov14062638@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu>
	<1992Nov15.225846.14021@spdcc.com>
Reply-To: pa_hcl@meceng.coe.northeastern.edu
Organization: College of Engineering, Northeastern University

Well it also depends on what area of the state you live in. They're rated
from 1 to 26 or something like that. Then it also depends on the car you
drive. Some cars that are considered high theft cars have a heafty surcharge
if you don't have some kind of anti-theft equipment such that it makes 
no sense not to buy it because the savings in insurance makes up for the
cost. There are a few minor perks an insurance company can offer. If you
also get homeowners insurance from them, they can give you an extra discount
if you keep your auto insurance with them too.  They can also have different
fees for services like a runner to stand in line for you at the registry.
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: jfjr@mbunix.mitre.org (Freedman)
Subject: Re: culinary arts schools
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 15:38:09 GMT

In article <1992Nov13.175601.5592@etnibsd.uucp> vsh@etnibsd.uucp (Steve Harris) writes:
>In article <1992Nov12.160352.3041@bass.lkw.com> brighid@bass.lkw.com (Brighid) writes:
>>
>>My sister-in-law is looking for culinary arts schools in NE.
>>Anyone have any recommendations? Warnings? Addresses?
>
>There's one in Montpelier, VT called the Vermont Culinary Acadamy.
>They run the "Tubbs Restaurant" which has a reputation for very good
>food (with occasional misfires).
>
>The only time I tried to have dinner there, I could not get a
>reservation :-(  So this is all by way of reputation.
>
>-- 
>... Steve Harris - Eaton Corp. - Beverly, MA - vsh%etnibsd@uunet.uu.net

Isn't there one in Providence RI - (Johnson and Wales?)
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: spike@world.std.com (Joe Ilacqua)
Subject: Re: culinary arts schools
Organization: Software Tool & Die
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 18:42:49 GMT

In article <1992Nov12.160352.3041@bass.lkw.com> brighid@bass.lkw.com writes:
<My sister-in-law is looking for culinary arts schools in NE.
>Anyone have any recommendations? Warnings? Addresses?

	Johnson & Wales in Providence is a big culinary arts school
with a good reputation.

->Spike
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