| In 2009 Only a Few Tenants Are Properly Insured in the UK |
| With the growth of the UK's rental market, it is unfortunate that so many tenants are not insuring their possessions All tenants are at risk from theft and damage to their possessions, as well as their landlord's contents and something as simple (more) |
| The dollars and sense behind Aspen's trash |
| ASPEN Chances are likely that your garbage becomes an afterthought the second you bring the can to the end of the driveway just like you expect electricity to illuminate your living room with the flip of a light switch (more) |
| Romantic island inns |
| Filed under: Stories, North America, Oceania, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, NewsWith Valentine's Day approaching, the internet is teeming with romantic getaways Forbes com recently came out with an article about America's most romantic (more) |
| John Colson: Hit and Run |
| It's time we took a long, hard look at the big picture, and stopped fussing about with petty, avaricious schemes But I'm afraid this kind of thinking might be beyond many of those we have elected to run our government (more) |
| Glenwood man identified as victim in fatal Hwy. 133 crash |
| CARBONDALE Authorities have identified Carlos Sandoval Ramives, 30, as the driver who was killed in a one car crash on Highway 133 Saturday afternoon (more) |
| Irishman Runs Seven Marathons on Seven Continents, in Six Days |
| Filed under: Activism, Antarctica, South Africa, Emirates, Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, ChileIrish endurance runner Richard Donovan completed an impressive series of runs a few days back when he completed his seventh marathon in just s (more) |
| Vox Populi |
| Who do you like to blame for the economic situation? (more) |
| Aspen arts: trimming fat, strengthening their core |
| ASPEN Given the economic what have you, entertainment options would figure to be one of the first things on the chopping block Baby needs a new pair of shoes more than Dad needs reserved seats for the Gov't Mule show (more) |
| Gary Hubbell: The Redneck Tree-hugger |
| I wasn't an Obama fan during his 2008 campaign, and I can predict several aspects of his administration that will kneecap us for our long term future (more) |
| Ray Ring: No news is bad news for everyone in the West |
| For Westerners interested in the news, one of the biggest stories lately is the crisis in the news industry itself A few highlights or perhaps lowlights of what's been happening: (more) |
| Ski, snowboard thefts rise in Vail |
| VAIL, Colo Between 2002 and 2007, Vail police dealt with an average of about 60 ski and snowboard thefts a year Last year was a much different (more) |
| Snowmobiler rescued from ravine near Vail Pass |
| VAIL, Colo A 48 year old Florida woman survived six hours in a ravine near Vail Pass after a snowmobiling mishap (more) |
| Kelly J. Hayes: WineInk |
| If you were a wine, what wine would you want to be? (more) |
| Aspen hockey falters against state's top team |
| ASPEN Regis Jesuit center Gregg Davis was handed a gift He made it count (more) |
| Major auto insurance company cuts rates |
| Customers will see $100 annual saving beginning in April (more) |
| Jetstar charges passengers by the pound |
| Filed under: Activism, Asia, Australia, AirlinesThe debate has gone on for years Larger people have had to deal with shrinking plane seats We all complain, with the svelte arguing that the not so trim should have to purchase an extra seat I have t (more) |
| Heidiskis handcrafted for fun, one ski at a time |
| Apparently I do not know quality when I ski it And given the price of a pair of heidiskis, that's probably a good thing (more) |
| Around Aspen: Les Dames d'Aspen |
| The greenhouse at The Little Nell hotel was the elegant setting for Les Dames d'Aspen annual January luncheon invites (more) |
| Sal-A-Mander |
| No Abstract (more) |
| No Welfare, No Work |
| As unemployment increases, states and the federal government need to do more to ensure that desperate Americans are getting cash assistance (more) |
| WPA helped to kick-start skiing |
| Neoconservatives who argue against government's economic solutions insist that Franklin Delano Roosevelt's public works spending did nothing to end the Great Depression (more) |
| 25-50-100 Years Ago |
| Always a booster of ways to diversify the regional economy, The Aspen Democrat began a continuing effort to use its front page to lobby in favor of using Colorado Yule marble, quarried at the town of Marble in the Crystal River Valley, to build a (more) |
| Silverton offers helicopter skiing |
| SILVERTON, Colo A bargain is a relative thing (more) |
| Tackling the Hwy. 82 roadkill problem |
| CARBONDALE A local crusader for reduced speed zones and other measures along Colorado highways to cut down on wildlife collisions may be getting some renewed support at the state level, but the timing could be a little off (more) |
| Avoid mistakes with your auto insurance |
| Here are six common car insurance mistakes to avoid (more) |
| Thanks ... and one correction |
| Dear Editor: First of all, I'd like to thank the readers of The Aspen Times for choosing Plum as their favorite local TV station (more) |
| Photo of the Day (2.8.09) |
| Filed under: United States, Photo of the DayWhen I picture 'wine country' in my head, this is exactly the sort of idyllic vista that comes to mind Which is exactly why I chose this shot from jrodmanjr, taken in Sonoma County, CA The artfully arrang (more) |
| Current Events |
| Jim Hodges has become very familiar with the Aspen Art Museum (more) |
| Aspen resident becomes first woman to swim the Atlantic |
| SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Aspen resident Jennifer Figge pressed her toes into the Caribbean sand, exhilarated and exhausted as she touched land this week for the first time in almost a month (more) |
| Internet can help you drive a good bargain in auto insurance |
| Smart consumers are accustomed to comparing prices online for all kinds of goods and services, and insurance is no different The spokes gecko on TV is right: Regularly shopping for auto and homeowner's insurance is a great way to save money And usi (more) |
| Do Medical Records Belong Online? |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| Women's downhill race postponed |
| VAL D'ISERE, France The women's downhill at the World Championships was postponed Sunday and will be rescheduled after up to 10 inches of snow fell on the Rhone Alpes course (more) |
| Ambulance charge justified for pricey, needed service |
| This is in response to Deb Craft's letter of Jan 29 She wrote she was 'taken advantage of' by the Old Bridge Emergency Medical services and called them 'crooked ' Ms Craft was involved in a car accident An ambulance was called to the scene and he (more) |
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| Peach Valley stunner: Titans top Aspen |
| PEACH VALLEY, Colo Alex Klein thought he heard his teammates counting down the final seconds of the first half, so he flung a shot from half court One problem: There were still five seconds showing on the clock (more) |
| Lively-est brunch in Manhattan |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United StatesIn New York, brunch is more than just a meal For most, it's that one chance to indulge, regardless of tax bracket You find an upscale restaurant, sip a champagne cocktail and order dishes you (more) |
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