PropertyCasualty360.com’s Claims Channel Editor ChristinaBramlet is twittering every day about breaking news and timelytopics — not to mention keeping readers up to date onclaims-related news and analysis being posted on PropertyCasualty360.com.What is Twitter? It is a way to communicate and stay connectedthrough the exchange of quick, frequent messages that are 140characters or less.

You can “follow” Christina’s postings by clickinghere. In the meantime, below is a sample of the many tweetsmade throughout this week and last:

RT @case0442: Jose and Ireneslip quietly away while #Katia begins totake shape off Africa http://ow.ly/6g647

RT @breakingweather: Moretroubles for Japan in the form of soon-to-be Typhoon Talashttp://ow.ly/6gU5G

Tokyo Electric to start Fukushima compensation in October:http://ow.ly/6gUVc

RT @PC360_Tech: The first ofour five Insurance IT All-Stars is featured--Judy Haddad. Enjoy it.http://ow.ly/6gTLf

RT @Insurance_Fraud:Workers comp claimant said she had no income, but was selling sextoys online. Now charged with #insurancefraud.tinyurl.com/3tm924e

Team Sent to Va. Nuclear Plant to Assess Quake Impact: http://ow.ly/6gN6Z

Irene itself won't impact pricing in the P&C insuranceindustry, but it will put some added pressure on the market:bit.ly/njaiGh

RT @NOLAnews: 6 years afterHurricane Katrina, Mayor Mitch Landrieu praises resilience ofresidents bit.ly/obnOtS

@MyContentsClaim Greatwork, Jamie! Thanks for the contribution!

RT @WSJ: The death toll from Irene inNew Jersey has risen to seven on.wsj.com/ireneblogFollow @lisafleisherfor ongoing coverage.

Red Cross: Blood collected and stored before the storm safe, but60 scheduled blood drives were canceled: http://ow.ly/6g0D4

Gov. Cuomo: Most New Yorkers to have power restored by end ofweek: http://ow.ly/6g072

NYT maps power failures, rainfall, damage from Irene: http://ow.ly/6fZvW

Will the widespread flooding prompt NFIP re-authorization whenCongress reconvenes in September? http://ow.ly/6fZlg

In Irene's aftermath, some familiar coverage issues surface:http://ow.ly/6fZiU

NAIC decided to cancel its summer meeting because of safetyconcerns and the need to assist those affected by Irene: bit.ly/qX0vPf

RT @hurricanes: Accuweather:Irene's legacy may be record inland flooding bit.ly/o04vkr (via@weather)

Early Irene loss estimates are in, and insured losses areexpected to reach up to $3 billion: bit.ly/qhIUVq

RT @AP: Hurricane Irene leads to atleast 24 deaths: apne.ws/qwnDU9-ldh

RT @iiiorg: To start the claimsfiling process asap after #Irene has passed,insurers have set up special toll-free numbers - bit.ly/nSn7Af

RT @Bob_Hartwig: Listen to mycomments about the impacts of Irene on NPR's All Things Considerednpr.org/2011/08/27/139…

Blow from Irene softer than anticipated. Kinetic Analysis Corp.estimates resultant insured losses to reach $3B max. http://ow.ly/6f2dq

In storm's wake, frayed power lines and branches precariouslydangle, prompting adjusters to brace themselves for claims:http://ow.ly/6eZh4

While injury reports roll in, Va. governor warns residents aboutdowned power lines and debris. http://ow.ly/6eYYY

New York Times reports power outages, damages after Irene lashescity. No preliminary P&C loss estimates released yet: http://ow.ly/6eYLy

Millions will face a nightmarish beginning to work week;unlikely NY subway system will be ready for Monday a.m. commute.http://ow.ly/6eYIn

RT @AP: After Hurricane Irene:Authorities seek to determine severity and extent of the damage:apne.ws/r8UA4O-CJ

RT @LWorters: InsuranceInformation Institute has information on the claims filing processafter Hurricane Irene bit.ly/ooUnGo

Improvements in claims processes and overall business are instore for carriers who use predictive analytics: bit.ly/o5dnCE

RT @AP: U.S. seismologists: At least 7aftershocks registered after East Coast #earthquake;more likely: apne.ws/nhp7rL-CJ

Take a look back at some of the significant events andlegislation that have shaped workers' comp over the years:bit.ly/qKtKjj

One research program has proven that sealing roof decks cansignificantly reduce storm damage: bit.ly/re50pv

RT @CraigatFEMA: potential#Hurricane#Irene threatsinclude heavy rainfall, here is the 5 day rainfall forecast fromthe NWS hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/p120i00.gif

Hurricane Irene could be a multi-billion dollar event forinsurers, the I.I.I.'s Robert Hartwig says: bit.ly/pGP2I1

RT @breakingweather:Large-scale evacuations are under way ahead of #Irene fromNorth Carolina to NYC. Find evacuation maps here: http://ow.ly/6dn7T

The general public will soon be more educated about the realityof insurance fraud thanks to a new TV show: bit.ly/oHv2Fz

A new study shows that the Cadillac Escalade is the most likelyvehicle to be targeted by crooks: bit.ly/ouaD8A

A Los Angeles attorney has been sentenced after stealinghundreds of thousands of dollars from insurers: bit.ly/qNpHbN

RT @Josefowicz: There wasn'tmuch Apple hardware in insurers before the iPad, but Steve Jobs'impact on #InsIT was huge.blog.novarica.com

RT @JohnLobert: Nielsen:tablet owners get older, e-readers led by women http://j.mp/nqu1qH

RT @iiiorg: Private-sectorinsurers have the financial resources to pay whatever insuredclaims #Hurricane#Irene may generate- bit.ly/pi06Vh

Hurricane watch prompts exodus of coastal residents. Ireneexpected to come ashore in North Carolina on Sat.: http://ow.ly/6cU6H

GEICO has filed suit against numerous NY doctors & medicalfacilities over alleged fraudulent claims: bit.ly/r97HHw

RT @B2Community: How To:Respond To A Negative Twitter Reply Or Complaint bit.ly/quAPoJ

WSI had upped its tropical forecast to 18 named storms,admitting that it may still be an underestimation: bit.ly/ro13hs

RT @RMS_News: Strong6.8-magnitude quake shakes central Peru | Reuters reut.rs/p47doa via@reuters

The Claims crew took a trip down to Orlando this week for the66th Annual WCEC, providing up-to-date information... fb.me/XUeBLTdm

Only hours remain to take our annual salary survey! It onlytakes 5 minutes & you can win a $50 AMEX gift card: bit.ly/pOJ84F

Social media and associated technologies "hold great promise"for insurers: bit.ly/q82qT5

RT @cnni: Quake damages WashingtonMonument goo.gl/fb/TGGlo

Only minor damages have been reported after a magnitude-5.3quake rattled parts of Colorado Monday night: bit.ly/nR8jcs

RT @FLUnderwriter: Hadexclusive interview with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater at WC EducationalConference. Talked about WC, Citizens, and PIP. http://ow.ly/6bKLg

Grants totaling nearly half a million dollars have been approvedto help disaster-affected areas in Alabama: 1.usa.gov/pPq2d1

The drought in Texas has cost farms a record $5.2 billion sincelast November: on.msnbc.com/oamOVU

FEMA: $17.5 billion in assistance provided for Katrina &Rita victims over the last six years: 1.usa.gov/oGEnqN

It's the last day to take our annual salary survey! It onlytakes 5 minutes & you may win a $50 AMEX gift card: bit.ly/pOJ84F

RT @Bob_Hartwig: See my WSJcomments on vulnerability of state insurers: Irene on Path to TestCoffers of State-Run Insurers on.wsj.com/q5mGHV

RT @JohnLobert: NE homes areunprepared for flood insurance http://j.mp/oJ2bdt

RT @AP: Forecasters say HurricaneIrene aiming at East Coast could become Category 4 storm byThursday: apne.ws/pi7UPl-VW

The fund established last August to compensate BP oil spillvictims has paid more than $5 billion in claims: bit.ly/rnjhJJ

RT @RiskMgmt: RT @cnnbrk: Hurricane #Irene becomesCategory 3 storm, winds at 115 mph. on.cnn.com/oFg72A

Learn about one company's efforts to entice the youngergeneration into insurance careers: bit.ly/peKdzt

RT @reinsurancegirl: Thisis interesting on Scientific American: Are Category 6 HurricanesComing Soon? via @pdcatonhttp://ow.ly/6bjHs#reinsurance#hurricane