| Car insurance customers 'should get under the bonnet' |
| People keen to avoid using their breakdown insurance cover are being encouraged to get under the bonnet every now and again Haynes Publishing said motorists should not assume that servicing appointments are sufficient to keep a car running smoothly I (more) |
| Pennsylvania Explosion Caused by Pipe-Stripping Thieves |
| Gas company officials say an explosion in a vacant duplex in western Pennsylvania was caused by a leak that resulted from thieves stripping copper piping in the house
Officials with Equitable (more) |
| Clinton vows smart mix of diplomacy, defense |
| WASHINGTON Secretary of State designate Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed Tuesday to renew U S leadership through a 'smart power' mix of diplomacy and defense (more) |
| Cockfighting in Puerto Rico |
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Back in February, I attended a wedding in Puerto Rico Staying at a hotel in Carolina, I found myself a few blocks away from Club Gallistico de Puerto Rico, one of the larger cockfighting arenas on the island Not one to pass up (more) |
| Midvalley nordic skiers to see boost in trail grooming |
| BASALT Falling snow and a rising numbers of cross country skiers in the midvalley have spurred plans to enhance grooming of the Rio Grande Trail between Emma and Old Snowmass (more) |
| National Geographic's Best Adventure Travel Companies 2009 |
| National Geographic has announced their list of the Best Adventure Travel Companies for 2009, ranking the top tour operators from around the globe that specialize in delivering the most adventurous trips to remote places on the planet In all, there (more) |
| Troubled New Star's shares soar as City anticipates auction |
| SHARES in embattled fund manager New Star Asset Management rocketed nearly 80 per cent yesterday after the group confirmed a takeover approach sparking a potential auct (more) |
| Aspen hospital expansion enters the spotlight |
| ASPEN A proposed expansion of Aspen Valley Hospital that anticipates hundreds of cars on a daily basis could result in gridlock at the entrance to town that's even worse than it is now (more) |
| 10 travel read suggestions for the road |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Blogs, BooksBen Groundwater points out in his Sydney Morning Herald post 'Travel Reads for the Road' that a good book is a wonderful companion to have while traveling Not only can reading help fill up down time in a sa (more) |
| Rockies Report: Downhill Prices Drop |
| Special offers and packages from hotels and resorts, lower prices on lift tickets and meals, and more reasons the slopes are more affordable this year (more) |
| On the Hill: The brutality of the bowl |
| ASPEN Aspen Times Editor Bob Ward and I had a brief discussion over which of us should detail our adventure on Highland Bowl on Sunday Since my experience seems the far more dramatic and traumatic, I figured it should be me (more) |
| Don't ski? Aspen offers plenty of other things to do |
| ASPEN So you've come to Aspen one of the great ski towns on the planet but forgot to bring with you any desire to outfit yourself in some of the most uncomfortable clothes and footwear ever designed (more) |
| Josh McDaniels takes over Broncos |
| ENGLEWOOD, Colo Josh McDaniels will emulate the hoodie and the habits of his mentor, Bill Belichick (more) |
| Florida Officially Rejects State Farm Homeowners Insurance Hike |
| Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has affirmed the ruling of an administrative law judge and officially disapproved a State Farm Insurance homeowners rate filing that has been in (more) |
| Carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in Aspen by March |
| ASPEN Every residential and lodging unit in Aspen must have a carbon monoxide detector in it by March 2 or be subject to penalties and fines (more) |
| What Aspen stands to gain, or lose |
| Dear Editor: Les Holst's recent tirade against the Lift One Master Plan committee is slanderous and unfair (more) |
| Aspen Skiing Co., partners shake the tree to spur business |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co and its major marketing partners said Monday they are taking unprecedented steps to spur business in this challenging season (more) |
| He apparently really needed that smoke |
| Filed under: Stories, Airlines, Airports, NewsEveryone knows that smoking is not allowed on Delta flights including passenger Henry McDowell, Jr , who lit up in the bathroom and then started a fight so brutal the FBI got involved Here is the seque (more) |
| Subway map for interplanetary travel |
| Filed under: Transportation, Internet ToolsTraveling the galaxy? This handy map simplifies the solar system for you Well, sort of You have to know some things about the universe More than I know Actually, it makes me want to learn more How come I (more) |
| Tackle economic crisis, now |
| Dear Editor: The U S faces the most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression (more) |
| Broncos hire Pats coordinator McDaniels as coach |
| ENGLEWOOD, Colo The Denver Broncos have hired Mike Shanahan version 2 0 another bright, young offensive mind (more) |
| Zurich Appoints Parker as CEO of Direct Business in Europe |
| Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Ian Parker (43, UK citizen) to the position of CEO Direct business for Europe General Insurance (EGI) effective immediately
He has been acting as (more) |
| There are 261,690 photos of the Eiffel Tower on Flickr. So why do we still |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos
Yes, 261,690 photos Of one man made structure If every possible photograph of the Eiffel Tower has not already been taken, we're probably coming dangerously close to exhausting the limits of human creativity S (more) |
| Snow in Aspen, but gnarly commute |
| ASPEN Snow and slick conditions snarled traffic on Highway 82 Monday, keeping law enforcement officials and tow trucks busy (more) |
| Washington Offers Insurance Advice for Winter Storm Victims |
| Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is advising consumers to assess their property damage after the latest winter storm and take steps to mitigate any further damage
'When it's (more) |
| Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Fairfax Reminds Northbridge Shareholder |
| TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) (Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in Canadian dollars) (more) |
| Congress Set to Renew Health Care for Children |
| The House Democratic leader said the bill, which will provide health insurance to millions of low income children, was similar to legislation twice vetoed by President Bush (more) |
| Making light of Colombia's crime problem |
| Filed under: Activism, Arts and Culture, History, Learning, South America, Colombia, NewsThere was much debate in the comments on my article about 'dangerous' travel destinations most of which pertained to the current clean up of Colombia's city o (more) |
| Bush advice for Obama: Do what you think is right |
| WASHINGTON Do what you think is right Avoid self pity And be ready for that one moment when it really hits you: Yes, you are the president (more) |
| Austrian Ski resort kicks off the new year with Europe's largest snowman |
| Filed under: Skiing, Austria, NewsTo celebrate the start of the new season, and to promote their newest ski resort, the Galtür region in Austria built Europe's largest snowman The 53 foot tall snow sculpture is called Emil, and stands at the bo (more) |
| BMO Financial Agrees to Buy AIG Life of Canada for $308 Million |
| American International Group, Inc (AIG) announced today an agreement to sell AIG Life Insurance Co of Canada to BMO Financial Group
Under the terms of the transaction, BMO will acquire AIG (more) |
| Nevada Names Kipper Insurance Commissioner |
| Scott J Kipper has been named the new commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance, Dianne Cornwall, director of the Nevada Department of Business & Industry, announced Kipper will replace (more) |
| Meredith Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem |
| The best selling author of 'Conversations with God' admitted last week that he passed off another writer's work as his own (more) |
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| DA to Aspen fraud defendant Frommer: take deal or stand trial |
| ASPEN Another deal appears to be in the works for alleged check fraud artist Peter Frommer of Aspen (more) |
| Bonaire Software Solutions: Baring Asset Management Selects Bonaire's REVPO |
| LONDON (MARKET WIRE) Bonaire Software Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of financial services software solutions to investment managers, mutual funds, wealth managers, broker dealers and RIAs, announced that its REVPORT(TM) Revenue Management suite (more) |
| Balance Consulting: Balance Consulting Welcomes Compliance Technologies Col |
| ANN ARBOR, MI (MARKET WIRE) Balance Consulting LLC and Compliance Technologies International, LLP ('CTI') announced a strategic collaboration for 2009 This collaboration will bring together the expertise of both organizations to join forces on the (more) |
| Budget Travel: Austin, Texas |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Hotels and Accommodations, Airports, Budget Travel
Summary: Located 'deep in the heart of Texas', Austin is the capital of the Lone Star state and a center for technology and education It is also an incredibly (more) |
| Two killed in plane crash in Routt County |
| HAYDEN, Colo A single engine plane crashed one mile north of the runway at Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Sunday morning in heavy snow The two passengers, William Rooney Jr and his adult son William Rooney III, were killed (more) |
| They threw out the bathtubs! |
| Filed under: Australia, Hotels and Accommodations, NewsI hope you weren't planning on a nice, leisurely bath on your next trip to Australia The Rialto in Melbourne has done away with bathtubs They just underwent a $60 million renovation which includ (more) |
| Vermont to Issue Enhanced Drivers' Licenses Next Month |
| The state of Vermont is planning to begin issuing enhanced driver's licenses on Feb 17
The new licenses will allow holders to cross the United States Canada border without a passport or other (more) |
| From London to Timbuktu in a Flying Car |
| Filed under: Africa, Europe, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, France, Spain, TransportationBritish adventurer Neil Laughton will begin a unique odyssey tomorrow The former special forces officer will depart from London on his way to Timbuktu, located in th (more) |
| Zurich Names Sagalow as Chief Innovation Officer |
| Zurich North America named Ty R Sagalow as executive vice president and chief innovation officer in the company's North America Commercial Marketing unit
In his new position, Sagalow will (more) |
| The Hartford Hiring 150 Workers for Reno Call Center |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group plans to hire 150 full time workers by spring for a Reno, Nev , call center
The Connecticut based company says the workers will take service calls from (more) |
| Aon Consulting Hires Global Benefits Practice Leader for Americas Team |
| Aon Consulting Worldwide, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corp , announced that Francois Choquette has joined the Global Benefits practice as senior vice president and (more) |
| North Carolina Workplace Fatalities Rise as Economy Slows |
| Workplace deaths in North Carolina rose in 2008 after three years of declines, and officials worry that the nation's sagging economy is partly to blame
Preliminary data provided by the North (more) |
| Kronenberg Named President of Target Markets Program Administrators |
| The Target Markets Program Administrators Association has introduced Bill Kronenberg as its new president Kronenberg comes to the position of president as Greg Thompson, chairman and CEO of (more) |
| Texas Mutual Pays $3.2M Dividend - Its Largest - to Restaurant Group |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company recently announced a $3,162,738 dividend to the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) group discount program This marks the largest dividend in Texas Mutual's history (more) |
| Man in Grand Junction kidnapping case faces 64 years in prison |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo A man who pleaded guilty to snatching a 9 year old girl from her Grand Junction apartment and putting her in the trunk of his car faces at least 64 years in prison (more) |
| New Orleans could cut efforts to keep the French Quarter clean |
| After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans' City Hall poured a lot of money into spiffing up the French Quarter, the thinking being that the best way to get the Big Easy back on its feet was to attract even more tourists to the likes of Bourbon Str (more) |
| IBM: IBM Helps Physicians Mutual Use Insight to Better Serve Insured |
| ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Faced with the need to increase the speed at which they respond to customers, Physicians Mutual, an Omaha based individual health and life insurer, collaborated with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to improve responsiveness to customers wit (more) |
| Baltimore tourism on the upswing |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, NewsFellow Gadlinger Grant Martin was right Or, at least, he's found a lot of people who agree with him Baltimore's tourism business is on the rise The city's tourism bureau rep (more) |
| Battle brewing over bid to end 3.2 beer sales in Colorado |
| DENVER Local grocery and convenience store operators are looking to Colorado lawmakers to ban '3 2' beer this year so they can stock regular beer on their shelves (more) |
| Plane Answers: Fear of flying, aging aircraft and more on those 'dings.' |
| Filed under: Plane AnswersWelcome to Gadling's feature, Plane Answers, where our resident airline pilot, Kent Wien, answers your questions about everything from takeoff to touchdown and beyond Have a question of your own? Ask away!Brian asks:I would (more) |
| Photo of the Day (1.12.09) |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, Belgium, Photo of the DayI've always had a thing for images which give a glimpse into the everyday life in a foreign land This shot, captured by tysonwilliams com in Brussels, Belgium, is a great example of this you g (more) |
| Lapping it up in Aspen, the valley |
| ASPEN Visiting a dry climate like Aspen's may evoke a need to get wet Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to take a swim while in the Roaring Fork Valley (more) |
| AIR Analyzes Costa Rica Quake |
| According to catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide the U S Geological Survey (USGS) estimated that the earthquake, which struck Costa Rica last week, measured 6 1 The epicenter was (more) |
| Frontier not as shaky any more |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United States, Airlines, NewsFrontier Airlines had a tough year last year A generally tough market, made worse by a bankruptcy filing, called the airline's viability into question But, a strong December could b (more) |
| Former USI CEO Eslick Named Chairman of New Marsh Retail Agency |
| Marsh has named David L Eslick as chairman of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, its new agency for small and emerging growth U S companies
Eslick, who has 30 years of experience in the insurance (more) |
| Galley Gossip: A question about why I'm based in New York when I live in C |
| Filed under: Galley GossipDear Heather, Reading your comments about being on reserve in New York made me wonder; why don't you fly out of LAX? I know quite a few people at United who commute west coast to IAD, but that's primarily because you can't (more) |
| Colorado Casualty Introduces Workers' Compensation to Product Line |
| Englewood, Colo based Colorado Casualty, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, announced that it is adding workers' compensation coverage to its commercial insurance product line (more) |
| AAA Great Vacations Expo: Andrew Zimmern, Jack Hanna and travel info galore |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Business, Stories, Ecotourism, Budget Travel, Travel Deals, CruisesLast year I went to a AAA virtual travel show Although it was very cool indeed, this weekend's in person travel show opportunity AAA Great V (more) |
| HearPlanet turns your iPhone into a talking tour guide |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewThe iPhone is quickly turning into the most popular mobile phone on the market The device has shown it is quite capable as a gaming console, as well as a platform for some pretty awesome travel applications One of the (more) |
| The best job in the world comes with an island and a $100,000 salary |
| Filed under: Australia, NewsIf the current economic climate is starting to make you feel a little down, how about taking a job as a caretaker at the Great Barrier Reef?You'll work very hard (for several hours a week), posting to a blog, picking up th (more) |
| High court overturns Summit County's cyanide ban |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned Summit County's ban on cyanide heap leach mining, saying the state has a 'dominant interest' over counties when it comes to the regulation of mining (more) |
| Prognosis: Left Behind in Prostate Cancer Screening |
| Prostate cancer screening has increased early detection of the disease, but a new study suggests that too few low income men are being screened (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Solar Powered Mole Repeller |
| Filed under: GearDo you have a mole that you would like removed? No, not on your face I can't help you with that You should see your dermatologist Seriously That thing looks troubling What I was referring to were those annoying rodents who (more) |
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| Berlin celebrates 20 years of wall's collapse |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Europe, GermanyThe Berlin Wall was pulled down 20 years ago, giving birth to a new industry: selling pieces of the Berlin Wall Remember that? Well, all the pieces were probably bought long ago (we (more) |
| Battlement Mesa Kum-N-Go robbed |
| BATTLEMENT MESA, Colo Two people wearing ski masks robbed a Kum N Go convenience store in Battlement Mesa Sunday night (more) |
| U.S. Safety Group Calls for Cell Phone Driving Ban |
| The National Safety Council, which campaigned to get U S states to enforce seatbelt laws, is taking on cellphones, saying it is starting a campaign to ban all use of mobile phones while (more) |
| Colorado lawmakers take up bill requiring CO detectors |
| DENVER Saying it could save an average nine lives a year in Colorado, emergency responders urged lawmakers on Monday to pass a law requiring carbon monoxide detectors in new homes and rental properties when new tenants move in (more) |
| An Instant Homeowners Insurance Quote Can Save You a Big Pile of Money |
| If you are a homeowner or if you will become a homeowner soon, you will need to have a good homeowners insurance plan Insurance is one of many regular, recurring expenses that we have as homeowners but there are ways to save money on this expense an (more) |
| Through the Gadling Lens: landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, North America, United Kingdom, Canada, United StatesLast week, we discussed the best way to take a portrait (since portraits can often add a lot of colour to a travel album) this week, we get to the good stuff: how to (more) |
| Your next gambling destination - Chicago O'Hare? |
| Filed under: Airports, NewsIllinois just ended a 15 year battle over their 10th casino license The license had originally been awarded to the village of Rosemont back in 1997, but when it went dormant, it was revoked It was then moved back to to th (more) |
| XL Expands Pollution Coverage for Contractors |
| XL Insurance now offers several program enhancements to its pollution coverages for contractors, extending environmental coverage for all aspects of a contractor's operations, both on and off the (more) |
| Aspen/Snowmass business briefs |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE George Hart is the new president of Alpine Bank in Snowmass Village (more) |
| Slope Specs: Telluride, Jewel of Southwestern Colorado |
| Hippies, millionaires, and light as air powder: What to expect from a drop dead luxury resort in a dead end southwestern Colorado canyon (more) |
| You never know who that subway musician might be ... |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Stories, Transportation'Real Good for Free' is a classic Joni Mitchell song (thanks henhenstoll on YouTube for posting this BBC version) The song is a ballad about Joni seeing a talented musician on the street 'playin' (more) |
| People in Dundee 'risking home insurance claims' |
| A significant number of people living in Dundee are risking home insurance claims by making it obvious to thieves when their properties are unoccupied, police have warned Officers in the area dealt with 11 break ins last week which they claim could h (more) |
| RBS facing £2.3bn fallout from failed US chemical giant Lyondell |
| FEARS were growing last night over Royal Bank of Scotland's exposure to the collapse of US chemical giant Lyondell as it emerged the Edinburgh based institution inherited (more) |
| Fire Safety Checks Lagged at Texas Shelter Where 5 Died |
| Investigators probing a fatal fire at an East Texas homeless shelter have been unable to find evidence it was inspected for fire safety in recent years, according to local officials
While (more) |
| Who works harder? Aussies or Americans? What does this mean for tourism? |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business, United States, Australia, News, Consumer ActivismIn this article in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australians are touted as working the hardest out of people in the developed world
Here are the statistics given (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 12) |
| Filed under: Travel TriviaWelcome back to Tuesday Travel Trivia, the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? of the travel world, without all the money Congrats to last week's big winners Eva and Matthew O'Connor, who were barely even challenged by last week (more) |
| Budget Travel: Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Filed under: Budget TravelMinneapolis What comes to mind? Prince's purple jumpsuit, Francis McDormand's accent in the movie Fargo, the Mall of America and six months of winter Perhaps the larger of the Twin Cities (Saint Paul being the smaller) is (more) |
| Minnesota Family Blames Poor Construction, Not Tornado, for Death |
| The family of a 10 year old girl who died in a 2006 tornado in Rogers is blaming a homebuilder for the girl's death
In a wrongful death lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court, the family of (more) |
| Pitkin County real estate transactions 2009 |
| A listing of real estate transactions recorded in Pitkin County in 2009 (updated through Jan 8) (more) |
| The Incorrigible City: Detroit |
| Filed under: Activism, History, Learning, BlogsI've spent the better part of ten years around the city of Detroit, but except for brief forays into the city for DEMF or to visit St Andrew's Hall, have been too shy to spend much time downtown To man (more) |
| BMO to buy AIG Canada |
| Good news! BMO (Bank of Montreal) is buying AIG’s Canadian life insurance operations They picked it up for about $375 million Full news here: Cnn Money
BMO will merge AIG’s operations with their own And by ‘merge’ I me (more) |
| Consumer Electronics Show 2009 - the news that matters to you |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewThe 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has come and gone The show took place during one of the toughest economic climates in years, but that did not stop major companies from making new product announcements (more) |
| Destination on the edge: golf on the DMZ |
| Filed under: Asia, North Korea, South Korea, Hidden Gems, News, Infiltrating North KoreaThe small golf course in Panmunjom is often called the most dangerous in the world Nestled between North and South Korea which are technically still at war s (more) |
| Jauntsetter - Travel deals for New Yorkers |
| Filed under: Blogs, North America, Budget Travel, Internet Tools, Travel DealsNew York, New York You wanna be a part of it but sometimes you need to get the heck out of it Good news! There's a website called Jauntsetter that has travel deals spe (more) |
| Mercury Insurance Buys CA's Auto Insurance Specialists |
| According to the Insurance Journal, Mercury General has added insurance firm Auto Insurance Specialists to its portfolio This gives Mercury a large presence in the California auto insurance market through the Auto Insurance Specialists, Aon Recreati (more) |
| A wrap-up of Cuba news and stories |
| Filed under: Activism, Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Stories, Cuba, NewsAs my plans to travel there solidify, Cuba has been on my mind and luckily quite present in the news! Here's a wrap up of some of the interesting stories coming from C (more) |
| Fit For Trips Gets You Ready For Adventure |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Travel HealthSome people like to go on vacation to relax, sit on a beach and enjoy fine foods and sip fruity drinks Others take a break from their regular life to go on an adventure They climb mountains, the (more) |
| AMS Services: AMS Achieves Customer-Driven Innovation With AMS Sagitta Vers |
| BOTHELL, WA (MARKET WIRE) AMS Services, a leader in insurance agency automation, today announced the release of AMS Sagitta(R) version 7 5 This groundbreaking release includes much anticipated enhancements to Certificates EPI processing, multi date (more) |
| Aspen yoga teacher facing 10 years if convicted |
| ASPEN An Aspen yoga instructor made his first court appearance Monday after he was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault that happened while he was teaching a class at a local studio (more) |
| Airline travel to Vail dips in December |
| VAIL, Colo A combination of big snow, bargain airfares and deal seeking skiers put almost as many skiers through Eagle County Regional Airport in December 2008 as the year before (more) |
| Top December for Kwik-Fit Insurance |
| KWIK FIT Insurance said it had made a strong finish to 2008, recording its best December in more than a decade (more) |
| Correction |
| Dear Editor: I need to correct my letter that appeared on Jan 10 Hamas' founding statements, in 1987, included not recognizing Israel (more) |
| Need for Dam Inspections in Oklahoma Growing, Report Says |
| Some dams in Oklahoma do not have a state required emergency action plan that outlines possible dangers and steps to protect residents in case of a breach and dozens of dams had not been inspected (more) |
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