| Steelers pull off rally for 6th Super Bowl title |
| TAMPA, Fla Ben Roethlisberger looked one way, then another Finally, he somehow spotted Santonio Holmes in the right corner of the end zone, obscured by three defenders (more) |
| Unemployed Causes Demand For Individual Health Insurance |
| Providing individual health insurance quotes nationwide, hopes to help educate the first time shopper for individual health insurance (more) |
| Plane Answers: Why captain Sullenberger and his crew deserve the hero statu |
| Filed under: Plane AnswersThere's an interesting trend in our culture that cites pilots either as heroes or villains based on their performance in an emergency I would imagine that Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger would actually cringe at a pilot being (more) |
| Cops Check 4 More Fires in Arson-Plagued Pennsylvania Area |
| Authorities said four arson fires reported Saturday 'share a commonality' with other intentionally set blazes that have plagued this area outside Philadelphia, but they would not say if they were (more) |
| On the trail: Great day for a tour |
| BASALT Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) hit a homer Saturday with its second Town to Town Tour (more) |
| New York for sale, $35 million |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United Arab, NewsIt's not as cheap as seashells, but New York is on the block for a new low price! Put up $35 million (though I'm sure there's room to negotiate), and you could own the city free and clear You ca (more) |
| Colorado lawmaker seeks in-state tuition for immigrants |
| DENVER A state lawmaker trying to grant in state tuition to illegal immigrants says his bill would help Colorado become an economic success (more) |
| Travel Writing 101: Know Your Market |
| If you want people to read your words, for the satisfaction it brings or for the money you might earn as a travel writer, you should know your market and know it well (more) |
| Transatlantic Holdings Q4, Full Year Income in Sharp Drop |
| The New York based reinsurance group Transatlantic Holdings (TRH) became the first major reinsurer to announce its 2008 results TRH reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2008 of (more) |
| Kentucky Miner's Widow Seeks $37 Million in Damages |
| The widow of an eastern Kentucky coal miner who died on the job last year has sued one of the nation's largest coal companies for more than $37 million in damages
The Lexington Herald Leader (more) |
| Frommer's Smart Deal of the Week: Hawaii Three Ways from Pleasant Holidays |
| It's cold almost everywhere in the United States Except, perhaps, Hawaii If that appeals to you, Pleasant Holidays has a special that can get you there in one of three ways (more) |
| Lawmakers: Guantanamo detainees should 'Keep Out' |
| WASHINGTON Even before President Barack Obama moved to close the infamous Guantanamo Bay lockup, several communities were engaged in a furious game of hot potato over who will inherit the prisoners (more) |
| Insurers Seek Dismissal of Louisiana Road Home Suit |
| Lawyers for major insurance companies are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses insurers of trying to profit from a grant program for homeowners devastated by Hurricane Katrina (more) |
| BLM defers energy lease sale on land near Rifle |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The Bureau of Land Management says it will defer 30 of 120 parcels of Colorado land available at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale on Feb 12 (more) |
| Appeals Court Upholds Forklift Verdict |
| The 1st U S Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a verdict against the manufacturer of a forklift on which a Maine man was killed five years ago
A Maine jury ordered Crown Equipment to pay (more) |
| Residents oppose plan for Colorado air tours |
| GATEWAY, Colo Residents worried about noise are opposing a plan for helicopter and single engine airplane tours of western Colorado and eastern Utah (more) |
| Greenberg Fights New York AG to Keep Reinsurance Testimony Private |
| Maurice 'Hank' Greenberg, former chief executive of American International Group Inc , has gone to court to prevent New York's attorney general from releasing testimony Greenberg gave in a state (more) |
| Woo Your Love from Vancouver to Paris with These Valentine's Day Deals |
| Valentine's Day falls on a weekend, which means getting a reservation may be a little bit trickier But many specials are valid throughout February giving you the chance to spread the love (more) |
| Gold standard for Aspen Middle School |
| ASPEN Aspen Middle School had reason to celebrate Friday (more) |
| Safety Procedures: Funny or scary? |
| Filed under: Video, Travel HealthWho reads the airplane emergency information sheet I mean, really reads it, these days? When I was young, I actually read it religiously just in case of a water or emergency landing, but now I don't bother Shoul (more) |
| Uninsured on the road could swell |
| The economic slump is removing more than luxury items from household budgets A recent survey predicts more people in New Hampshire will let their auto insurance lapse in the wake of the downturn By MELANIE PLENDA Correspondent (more) |
| Colorado Family Seeks $250,000 After Officer Kills Dog |
| The owners of a dog that was shot and killed by a Denver police officer are seeking $250,000 in punitive damages from the city
A claim filed by Joseph and Katy Drayer alleges Officer Brian (more) |
| Attorneys for Former Okla. Commissioner Seek Governor's Testimony |
| Defense attorneys for former state insurance commissioner Carroll Fisher want to call Gov Brad Henry as a defense witness when Fisher's bribery trial begins Feb 23
Henry's name appeared on (more) |
| PartnerRe to Release Q4, FY Earnings Today; Conference Call Details |
| Bermuda based PartnerRe will release its 2008 fourth quarter and full year results after the market close today, Monday, February 2, 2009
PartnerRe senior management will conduct a dial in (more) |
| Recession, Credit Crisis Stall Louisiana's Hurricane Recovery Bonds |
| The U S recession and credit crisis have stalled a financing program created to help Louisiana recover from 2005's devastating hurricanes, the southern state's secretary for economic development (more) |
| Bowermaster's Antarctica -- Port Lockroy |
| Filed under: Activism, Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, Learning, Antarctica, Ecotourism
I spent the afternoon at the small island of Pt Lockroy, where I've been many times before We stopped in a couple times last January, during our se (more) |
| Daily deal - Burton Entourage Insulated Jacket for $99 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealStill freezing your backside off? Unless that damn Groundhog tells us that winter will be over within the next week, my deal for today could come in quite handy for those in cold climates (or those that enjoy wintersp (more) |
| Charitable Donations during Tough Economic Times |
| Canadian charities are facing a reduction in charitable donations due to the global
financial crisis An open letter was sent to the Prime Minister as well as the Finance
Minister that was published in Canadian newspapers The letter asked (more) |
| Bunny Weisbart Olds |
| Bunny Weisbart Olds celebrated life from 1942 to 2009 (more) |
| Colas wins another event at Freestyle World Cup |
| PARK CITY, Utah Guilbaut Colas of France won his second event of the weekend with a victory in the Freestyle World Cup dual moguls and American Hannah Kearney maintained her moguls lead with a second place finish Saturday night (more) |
| Arkansas Lawmaker Again Pushing Mandatory Seat Belt Law |
| The lead sponsor of legislation that would allow officers in Arkansas to pull over drivers for not wearing seat belts says he'll also call on police agencies to collect data on the race of (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Goldfish in a Bag Soap |
| Filed under: GearSkyMall Monday loves kids We've looked after them when their noses bleed and when they are embarrassed by their baldness But this week we're not here to solve their problems or help take any pain away Today we're going to discuss (more) |
| Florida High Court Rules Police Can Be Sued Over Safety Checks |
| A sharply divided Florida Supreme Court says law enforcement agencies can be sued over 'safety checks'' that go bad
The justices ruled 4 3 in the case of an elderly woman who later died after (more) |
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| American Lindsey Vonn wins super G |
| GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany Lindsey Vonn got a big confidence boost by sweeping the final two races before the World Championship (more) |
| Tonight in Aspen: magic, music |
| ASPEN Magic and a little music mark Monday's entertainment scene in Aspen (more) |
| Kentucky Reeling from Ice Storm; Slow FEMA Response Hit |
| In some parts of rural Kentucky, they're getting water the old fashioned way with pails from a creek There's not room for one more sleeping bag on the shelter floor The creative are flushing (more) |
| Best's Solvency II Analysis Concludes Financial Crisis Impacts Insurers |
| A report from A M Best examines the latest twists and turns of the European Union's much discussed (and long delayed) implementation of the Solvency II regulations
Best notes that the (more) |
| Union General Offers Market for Day Care Centers in California |
| Available to California agents, Union General Insurance of Concord, Calif , has an 'A+' rated carrier offering coverage for all types of day care operations, including sick care, drop in care, and (more) |
| Individual Health Insurance Just Became Affordable |
| Individual health insurance has always been confusing and rarely affordable Now thanks to IHI cheap health insurance quotes are a click away (more) |
| Clear skies in Aspen, but groundhog predicts more winter |
| ASPEN Clear skies moved into Aspen for the weekend and they are expected to stick around for much of this week, according to the National Weather Service (more) |
| Armitage Awarded Insurance Broker/Agent Association's Ramsden/Sullivan Awar |
| The Ramsden Sullivan Memorial Award, Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West's most prestigious award, was presented to James T Armitage at the 2009 IBA West Annual Meeting & Installation (more) |
| China's Hidden Outdoor Wonderland |
| Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Asia, China, EcotourismThe Wall Street Journal published a really interesting story over the weekend about the Guangxi Autonomous Region in Southeast China, which is a gateway to a seldom visited paradise for ou (more) |
| Budget Travel: 7 Quick tips for cheap airplane tix |
| Filed under: Airlines, Transportation, Budget Travel, Internet ToolsSpending some time on the road this year? Chances are, you're going to have to battle the internets for a good deal on your flight But what to do when the prices are sky high and yo (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| The frequently asked questions (FAQ) feature is very handy when you're using online tech support, but what about for life in general? I mean, a lot of the same questions are asked over and over and over again (more) |
| Destination on the edge: SEAL training |
| Filed under: Hiking, Learning, North America, United States, CampingNavy SEALS seem to have a phrase that functions as both 'hello' and 'goodbye': kick ass! But, it's not reserved solely for these purposes This expression also works as a motivator, (more) |
| EPIC Acquires VRT Insurance Services |
| EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of VRT Insurance Services Inc The transaction is expected to close in early (more) |
| Lockton Launches Outsourcing, Data Breaches Risk Management Service |
| Lockton announced that is launching a unique set of risk management services to help companies address outsourcing risk and corporate response plans for data breaches
'These services are (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| Here's what's showing, and when, at movie theaters from Aspen to Glenwood Springs (more) |
| Apex Global Expands Houston Operations, Appoints Greig as VP |
| Dallas based Apex Global Partners (AGP) Inc has expanded its Houston operations and appointed John Greig as vice president of its Risk Management Division
Greig has more than 15 years' (more) |
| Hawaii Commissioner Warns Producers About Certificates of Insurance |
| Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J P Schmidt is warning property and casualty producers doing business in Hawaii not to modify certificates of insurance without the consent of the (more) |
| S&P Takes Rating Actions on Aurora, Unipol, UGF Ahead Of Merger |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced that it has withdrawn its 'A ' long term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Italy based composite insurer Aurora (more) |
| Small Quake Reported in Oklahoma; Second in a Week |
| A small earthquake has been recorded near Carney, Okla , in northwest Lincoln County
The U S Geological Survey says the quake struck at 6:57 p m Jan 29 with a preliminary magnitude of 2 4 (more) |
| Gadling's most read: January 2009 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Most ReadJust in case you might have missed them, here's a look back at our seven most read travel posts from the month of January
Galley Gossip: Just a few things a flight attendant doesn't want to hear
Uma Thurman, (more) |
| No more all-day free parking in Aspen |
| ASPEN The days of unlimited free parking in Aspen are over (more) |
| Argo Group Forms Casualty & Professional Risks Division |
| The Bermuda based Argo Group International announced that it has established a Casualty and Professional Risks division within Argo Re, the Company's reinsurance division
'The newly formed (more) |
| Long-standing Aspen/Snowmass real estate firm changes hands |
| ASPEN After 57 years in business, Coates, Reid and Waldron has sold its Aspen and Snowmass real estate divisions (more) |
| Utah Insurance License Reinstatements Now Available Online |
| All insurance licensees can now reinstate a lapsed license electronically if it has been less than one year since the inactivation date, the Utah Department of Insurance announced
Resident (more) |
| For college students and parents, a 'perfect storm' |
| ASPEN Carbondale resident Skye Skinner watched her daughter's college fund drop by 40 percent this year, just as the Colorado Rocky Mountain School senior was filling out applications (more) |
| GOP leader doubts stimulus bill will pass Senate |
| WASHINGTON Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday the massive stimulus bill backed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats could go down to defeat if it's not stripped of unnecessary spending and focused more on hous (more) |
| Galley Gossip: Flight attendant of the month - Kierin |
| Filed under: Galley GossipName? Kieran Base? LGA (New York)What did you do before you became a flight attendant? NYC Detective 23 years, Insurance Fraud Investigator 7 Years No way! I'm impressed So what exactly made you want to become a flight atte (more) |
| Alabama Justices Order Retrial in $3.9 Million Gas Leak Case |
| The Alabama Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in a case where a jury ordered Mobile Gas Service Corp to pay $3 9 million to the family of an elderly woman who died as a result of carbon (more) |
| Orval 'Earl' Mosbarger |
| Earl Mosbarger, 87, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 He was born in St John, Kan , on April 29, 1921, to Orval and Anna Mae (Hagerman) Mosbarger (more) |
| Gadling Gear Review: Arc'teryx Atlas AR Jacket |
| Filed under: Hiking, Skiing, Gear, Gadling Gear ReviewNothing is more important in your adventure travel than packing the correct gear for the job Whether this is the right set of cams for a pitch through Joshua Tree or a comfortable pair of all pur (more) |
| Report: AIG Eyes Federal Backstop on Assets, Recapitalization Options |
| American International Group, the insurer rescued from collapse by the government in September, is in discussions with Washington about a federal backstop for some of its assets, The Wall Street (more) |
| Groundhog Day: Phil and Spanish Joe say six more weeks of winter |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Stories, Canada, NewsAccording to folklore, if a groundhog sees it's shadow on February 2nd, there are six more weeks of winter Actually, there would be six more weeks of winter anyway, so that's (more) |
| Study: Climate change may reshuffle weeds in the West |
| SALT LAKE CITY Climate change will likely shuffle some of the West's most troublesome invasive weeds, adding to the burden in some areas and providing opportunities for native plant restoration in others, according to a new study (more) |
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| Pitkin County rushes to save pieces of midvalley history |
| EMMA Pitkin County is nearly $78,000 into the preservation of several 19th century structures known as the Mather buildings or the old Emma Townsite, and signs point to a long term project that could cost much more (more) |
| Marine Insurance Group Sees 'Tough Times' for Insurers |
| According to Deirdre Littlefield, president of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), 'While the insurance industry may be more insulated from failure than others in the financial (more) |
| Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Frommer's Global Price Index for February 20 |
| How much does it cost to travel? What you'll pay for a beer in Bangalore, a movie in Milan, coffee in Kenya, and more essentials around the world (more) |
| Tougher Laws Credited with Drop in Teen Driving Deaths in Illinois |
| Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is crediting Illinois' tougher teen driving laws for a drop in the number of teens who died in car wrecks
According to White, the number teen driving (more) |
| Venture Introduces New Professional, Management Liability Unit |
| Venture Insurance Programs has introduced ProWriters, a new management and professional liabilities unit that works directly with appointed agencies to find the best coverage and risk management (more) |
| New York Agents' Group Wants Streamlined Agent-Licensing Procedure |
| A trade group for New York insurance agents says it's working with the state's insurance department to develop a new system for licensing agents
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| As long as we're making a sea change in Washington, why not do the same in Aspen? It's time to come together as a community and admit that the luxury, high carbon, elitist resort experience is in need of balance (more) |
| My mistake |
| Dear Editor: To the snowboarder that I almost killed last night (more) |
| Brownyard Launches New Web-Based Sales Tools for Producers |
| Brownyard Group, a program administrator providing specialized insurance coverage for select industry groups, has launched new customized web based tools for the firm's agents and brokers to help (more) |
| Where is the real leadership? |
| Dear Editor: Thank you Kim Vieira (Jan 22 and 28, letters) and other writers for expressing outrage at the job our elected officials are doing (more) |
| Excellence matters - local or global |
| Dear Editor: In response to the Jan 29 letter to the editor by Carbondale's Jennifer Michaud, criticizing Theatre Aspen's casting last season of too few local actors (more) |
| Dog attacks mar Aspen-to-Basalt nordic ski tour |
| OLD SNOWMASS Two cross country skiers were attacked by dogs Saturday in separate incidents during the Town to Town Tour from Aspen to Basalt, authorities said (more) |
| Final Call: Who's Worth What in the Independent Agency System? |
| It's that time again! Insurance Journal is polling insurance agents and brokers nationwide in its annual quest to find out who's worth what in the independent agency system
More than 1,000 (more) |
| Photo of the Day (2.2.09) |
| Filed under: Photos, Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Photo of the Day
This amazing photograph is entitled 'An Angel in Burma' and really, there's not a whole lot more to say Photographer uncorneredmarket shared this beautiful image with us in our Gadling (more) |
| Want to hike in the nude? Don't go to Switzerland. It's now a no no. |
| Filed under: Hiking, Europe, Germany, Switzerland, NewsIn Switzerland shedding clothes and hitting the trail used to be fine and dandy Nude hiking was allowed Not any more That fun has ended In a move to protect children from seeing those body pa (more) |
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