Who is David Allen? Getting Things Done

Who is David Allen, Getting Things Done from BNET.com

“Since publishing his best-selling book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity in 2001, David Allen has attracted hundreds of thousands of professionals to his personal-productivity system, which he calls simply GTD ("Getting Things Done”). According to Allen, today’s workforce faces unprecedented stressors. Rather than producing the same widget over and over, managers at all levels—from the boardroom to the frontline—must now juggle multiple, and often conflicting, projects and priorities; master highly varied tasks; and successfully negotiate across departments, from HR to IT. Meanwhile, the drumbeat of mergers and reorgs—together with constantly morphing products and services—requires constant learning and adaptation. According to Allen, GTD addresses exactly these kinds of stressors, and his fans seem to agree. With some 450,000 copies in print, Getting Things Done is gaining traction as a business-management classic…..“ GTD, getting things done

US House expands health insurance to cover mental illness

Today the House of Rep, passed new legislation that will require Health Insurance to cover mental illness….

“The House of Representatives voted to require equal health insurance coverage for mental and physical illnesses when policies cover both.

The 268-148 roll call was cheered by advocates who have been fighting more than a decade for what has come to be called mental health parity.

Supporters said the measure passed Wednesday night would help end the stigma of mental illness in the United States and create greater access for people needing mental health and addiction treatment.

Opponents warned it could drive up health care costs and force some employers to drop insurance coverage.…..” Health Insurance Coverage for Mental Illness

Hopefully this will not cause health insurance rates to increase to cover this additional benefit .

RV Insurance Free Pet Injury Coverage and new discounts now available to Progressive RV customers

Free Pet Injury coverage for Progressive RV Customers

“Do you travel with your dog or cat when RVing? Is your pet not just a companion, but a member of your family? You’re not alone. Most of the 8 million RVers — according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association — bring pets along on trips. If this includes you, new Pet Injury Coverage from Progressive is for you. RV Insurance Quote
Today, RV insurance policies cover the people but not the pets… inside RVs. Beginning March 31 in most states, Pet Injury Coverage, free with Collision and Comprehensive, pays up to $500 if a dog or cat is hurt or dies because of a crash, fire or flood….” from ProgressiveInsurance
Free Pet Injury Coverage with Progressive RV Insurance with Comp/Collision
Call Mike Watts at Watts Insurance 502-245-3625 for a free RV Insurance Quote
visit Kentucky-Insurance.com

6 Ways to Save on Auto Insurance

6 Ways to Save on Auto Insurance from Smart Money

“GOOD NEWS, DRIVERS: insurance premium hikes have hit the
breaks. The Insurance Information Institute (III) projects a 0.5% decrease for
2007, bringing average annual costs to $847. This marks the first decline since
1999.
But just because prices aren’t breaking the speed limit doesn’t mean
you should be complacent about costs. With a few relatively painless steps, you
can probably find yourself a cheaper policy. Here are six ways to save:
1.
Shop AroundYou’ve heard it before: When looking for a new policy, get at least
three quotes. And if you really want to save, gather several more than that.
According to a 2004 survey of more than 100,000 consumers across the country,
conducted by Progressive
Insurance, rates for comparable coverage can vary by
more than $500 for six months’ worth of coverage…….Smart Money Auto Insurance Savings