| North Carolina House Weighs Ban on Text Messaging by Drivers |
| The North Carolina General Assembly already has passed a law barring teenagers from talking on a cell phone while driving Now some legislators want to stop all drivers from text messaging (more) |
| Utah Considers Cell Phone Ban on Texting, E-Mail While Driving |
| The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit a person from using a wireless communication device for texting messages or e mailing while operating a motor vehicle, among other (more) |
| PGI Commercial Acquires Assets of Michigan's Underwriters & Brokers |
| PGI Commercial has acquired the assets of Underwriters & Brokers, Inc of Troy, Michigan PGIC said it will merge the platform and staff of UBI with its existing Michigan office
Underwriters (more) |
| What was the point? |
| Dear Editor: Granted, the names of our friends and neighbors who have suffered greatly due to Bernie Madoff's fraudulent activity are in the public record (more) |
| Travel gems and hidden secrets from Concierge.com |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Blogs, Stories, South Africa, Japan, BrazilThe winners of Concierge com's Million Mile Contest have been announced and their essays are posted on the website Some essays offer a unique angle about a place where people (more) |
| North Dakota Revokes Fargo Insurance Agent's License |
| North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has revoked the insurance license of Larry Atkins, a Fargo insurance agent who was charged with 78 felonies in 2008 The revocation bars him from (more) |
| Fitch Sets Out Ratings Evaluation Criteria Focused on Investment Crisis |
| Fitch Ratings announced that it is 'continuing its evaluation of insurance ratings globally, focusing on the impact of declines in investment portfolio market values, and other market pressures, (more) |
| Washington Insurance Phone Scam Targets Hispanics |
| The Washington Attorney General's Office is alerting residents about a phone scam in which Spanish speaking callers claim to be representatives of an insurance company In some cases, the callers (more) |
| Undiscovered New York: Romance in the Big Apple |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, United StatesGiven that this Saturday is Valentine's Day, it's only fitting that we dedicate this week's Undiscovered New York to a closer look at some of the city's most amorous locations At first sight New York (espec (more) |
| Travel 'mind map' helps you pack |
| Filed under: Savvy TravelerHave you ever arrived at the airport only to kick yourself for forgetting something? Maybe it was your digital camera battery that you left in the charger or that swimsuit you put next to your bed and then forgot to put in (more) |
| Seeking Enlightenment in Kathmandu |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, NepalKathmandu is a vibrant, noisy, colorful city, whose name alone elicits thoughts of adventures in far flung places It is the Gateway to the Himalaya, and the home of more than 700,000 people For nearly 2000 (more) |
| Don't let illness wreck travel: Be prepared |
| Filed under: Stories, Travel HealthIf you read Gadling's travel series Catching the Travel Bug about being sick on the road, you found stories that attest to the fact that even seasoned travelers get sick from time to time Travel to a new place and (more) |
| Standard Life faces £100m hit as it bows to pressure over 'safe' fund |
| STANDARD LIFE has taken a £100 million hit after bowing to pressure to compensate nearly 100,000 investors who lost out when the value of a so called 'safe haven' pens (more) |
| Everest Re to Release Q4, FY Earnings Today; Conference Call Details |
| The Bermuda based Everest Re Group will release its Fourth Quarter 2008 earnings after close of trading on the NYSE on February 11, 2009
A conference call discussing the results will be held (more) |
| Standard Life takes £100m hit after pay-out |
| PROFITS at Standard Life are to take a £100 million hit after it announced that it will compensate 97,000 customers hit by a fall in the value of its Pension Sterling Fund (more) |
| A.M.A. Joins Suits Against Aetna and Cigna Over Payments Database |
| The American Medical Association is joining a suit over a database it says was rigged to underpay doctors on out of network claims for more than a decade (more) |
| UPDATE: Inside the Dirtiest Hotel in the United States |
| Filed under: Stories, Hotels and Accommodations
Two weeks ago, I told you about TripAdvisor's list of the Dirtiest Hotels in the United States And this morning I broke the news that I was going to be giving you a firsthand look at the dirtiest hotel (more) |
| More details on American access to North Korea in 2009 |
| Filed under: Asia, North Korea, News, Infiltrating North KoreaIt may not be time to celebrate, but you can certainly be optimistic (with a dose of caution) Koryo Tours has received an update from its partners in North Korea about the upcoming Ariran (more) |
| Validus Re Opens Singapore Office |
| Bermuda based Validus Holdings has announced the opening of an Asia Pacific reinsurance representative office located in Singapore The new office will represent Validus Reinsurance, the Group's (more) |
| Photo of the Day (2-11-09) |
| Filed under: Ireland, Photo of the Day
With Valentine's Day coming up, I searched for a photo that had something to do with love When I typed in the word love to Gadling's photo pool, this lovely homage to the color blue appeared Hmmm Let's go wit (more) |
| Van insurance holders 'need to concentrate on the road' |
| Drivers who do not want to put their cheap van insurance cover at risk should avoid the temptation to chat on their mobiles while on the road, it has been suggested The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) warned taking a call while (more) |
| Photo of the day (2.10.09) |
| Filed under: Photo of the DayI happen to be in Chicago this Tuesday evening, en route to an extra special Virgin America event and visiting our Editor at Large, Justin Glow Since I grew up only a few hours east of here, I spent a lot of time growing (more) |
| Thanks, commissioner |
| Dear Editor: Garfield County Commissioner Mike Sampson used his head as opposed to party line in the case of John Martin's politics (more) |
| Love on a private jet |
| Filed under: AirlinesEver wanted to have a romantic evening at 33,000 feet? Hot, right?Though it's available all year, we thought Valentine's Day would be a good time to talk about SwiftJet's 'Love is in the Air' packages, which start at just $3,500 (more) |
| New York Allots Another $2 Billion for Unemployment Benefits |
| State officials estimate unemployment payouts will rise to $4 6 billion this year with 25,000 New Yorkers filing new claims for unemployment benefits every week (more) |
| eHealth, Inc.: eHealth, Inc. to Present at Jefferies 5th Annual Internet & |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) eHealth, Inc (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today announced that its senior management will present at the Jefferies 5th Annual Internet (more) |
| Product review - Scosche ReviveLITE iPod/iPhone charger/nightlight |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewThe Scosche RevieLITE is the kind of gadget that always manages to get my attention it takes a really basic feature, and adds something 'cool' In this product, Scosche combined an iPod iPhone charger with a nightlig (more) |
| Bad economy? Quit whining and buy a private jet! |
| Filed under: Airlines, Transportation, NewsSorry about the rude title for this article, but it's the heart of the message being delivered by the poor jet makers at Cessna See, they are fed up with the bad publicity the private jet has received in re (more) |
| In and Out of the Insurance Maze |
| Yes, it is an insurance maze When should you file a claim? When shouldn't you file a claim? How do you know when the hassle of filing insurance papers is worth it? (more) |
| Former Oklahoma Commissioner Pleads No Contest to Bribe Charges |
| Former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher has pleaded no contest to accepting bribes and has been ordered to spend six months in a private lock down facility, where he will be eligible (more) |
| Another awesome reason to visit Greece |
| Filed under: History, Stories, Europe, GreeceThe devastating Greek riots that took place two months ago could very well be history now that there is something worth going out in the streets and celebrating The latest news from the birthplace of mod (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: Deconstructing My Honeymoon in Aruba |
| When our reader finds out the pool at her resort is closed, she faces the prospect of a ruined honeymoon The hotel says sorry, but offers no alternative except use of a nearby pool Shouldn't it do better? (more) |
| EasyJet survival guide: six simple steps |
| Filed under: Africa, Europe, Airlines, Airline ReviewsThe name is seductive: EasyJet This low cost airline boasts occasional fares of below €10 (one way) and can get you almost anywhere in Europe What's not to love? Of course, entering the exp (more) |
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| Wisconsin Streamlines Insurance Complaint Filing, Agent Licensing |
| Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg announced improvements to the state's complaint and agent licensing processes intended to simplify access to agency services for consumers and (more) |
| RMS Advises How To Weather Scrutiny By A.M. Best |
| Following a major announcement that A M Best will be probing deeper into companies' data quality to assess their risk management processes and the credibility of modeled losses, Newark, (more) |
| Andy Warhol exhibit: Other Voices, Other Rooms |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business, Stories, VideoBack in August, it seemed as if there would be oodles of time to revisit 'Andy Warhol: Other Voices Other Rooms,' the exhibit at the Wexner Center for the Arts Time, however, has a way of speedi (more) |
| Crowd opposes closure of Rifle Correctional Center |
| RIFLE, Colo Some 300 people turned out for a public meeting Tuesday to oppose the proposed closing of the Rifle Correctional Center (more) |
| Behind the Scenes of the V Australia 777 tour |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsWhen any Virgin company throws a party, it's usually in your best interest to show up Whether this is a Virgin American inaugural flight with Victoria's Secret models, a Virgin Galactic tour in the Mojave Desert (more) |
| Virgin America's Boston launch is today! |
| Filed under: Airlines, NewsBoston's day has finally come At 2:30 this afternoon, the inaugural San Francisco Boston flight lands, kicking off service from the carrier out of Beantown As part of the launch effort, the airline recently launched the (more) |
| UPDATE: An inside look at 'America's Dirtiest Hotel' |
| Filed under: Stories, Hotels and Accommodations, News
A couple of weeks ago I told you about The Dirtiest Hotels in the United States New York City's Hotel Carter was ranked number one and the user reviews on TripAdvisor are pretty graphic The re (more) |
| Life Nomadic: Welcome to Life Nomadic |
| Filed under: Life NomadicThe border agent was very suspicious of me 'Where's your luggage?''I don't have any ''Do you have a return ticket?''No, but I have a ticket to Panama for next week ''Where do you live?'This never goes over well 'Well, nowhere (more) |
| Bring Your Heart to San Francisco: 9 Romantic Ideas |
| If you and your lover are planning on leaving your hearts in the city by the bay this Valentine's Day, refer to this list of the city's most romantic things to do (more) |
| Former Iowa Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Fraud |
| A former Iowa insurance agent accused of siphoning more than $1 million from clients has pleaded guilty to federal charges
Jack Straw pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud and one (more) |
| Mahia fire bill could reach $500,000 |
| With Department of Conservation firefighters still at the scene of the huge scrub fire at Mahia, the final bill for tackling the East Coast blaze could reach $500,000
Rural firefighters came from around the North Island to tackle (more) |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc.: NetSol Technologies to Participate in the Intern |
| EMERYVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) NetSol Technologies, Inc 'NetSol' (NASDAQ: NTWK) (NASDAQ DUBAI: NTWK), a U S corporation providing global business services and enterprise application solutions to private and public sector organizations worldwide, tod (more) |
| Onboard V Australia's Boeing 777 |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, Airline Reviews
This past Friday, Gadling got a special invitation to tour V Australia's new Boeing 777 jumbo jet, the aircraft that will soon fly routes between California and Australia on the world's newest airline (more) |
| After-hours clinic a welcome arrival |
| Midvalley residents no longer will have to make the trek to the hospital emergency rooms in Aspen or Glenwood Springs when in need of non prime time care (more) |
| AIG Could Sell Auto Insurance Unit: Reports |
| The insurer is in talks to sell its U S auto insurance business, 21st Century Insurance, to Zurich Financial Services, reports say (more) |
| Got wildlife? |
| Dear Editor: Skeptics might consider the words 'dishonest politician' somewhat redundant (more) |
| Through the Gadling Lens: taking photographs in caves |
| Filed under: Gear, PhotosThis week, I got a great email from Gadling reader Matthew, about a really exciting upcoming trip:Dear Karen,My friends and I are going on a week long trip to Varadero in Cuba in two weeks One of the main attractions that I' (more) |
| S&P: Fortis Insurance on Credit Watch, Negative; Holding Co./'Developing' |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its implications to negative from developing on the CreditWatch placement of its 'A' long term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength (more) |
| Discount on classic military vehicle insurance |
| Discount on classic military vehicle insurance (more) |
| 'The Visitor' comes to the Wheeler |
| ASPEN Once in a while, the Academy remembers to notice the small, unheralded performances that took place months before awards season kicks in (more) |
| Andy Stone: A Stone's Throw |
| When a man steps on a cockroach, no one gives it a second thought (more) |
| Southwest Airlines joins the 'superskyway' with inflight Internet trials |
| Filed under: Airlines, Internet Tools, Gadling Gear ReviewSouthwest Airlines just announced their first inflight WiFi trial The service is installed on one of their 540 planes, with an additional 3 planes to be equipped by March Access is provided (more) |
| Too good to be true: $0 fares not for real |
| Filed under: AirlinesPart of me thinks: They should've known better Then another part thinks: But it was in writing It's fair game Free fares on Northwest Airlines posted last Thursday were snatched up by happy travelers, then reneged a few days l (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 16) |
| Filed under: Travel TriviaWelcome back to Gadling's Tuesday Travel Trivia! In political news this week, the US Senate has just passed a resolution to officially re name 'Tuesday' to 'Triviaday ' This seems to me to be beyond their authority, but I ap (more) |
| SCOR: SCOR records strong 2009 Non-Life renewals and optimises its portfoli |
| PARIS (MARKET WIRE) Press Release (more) |
| AIG in talks with Zurich for auto insurance unit -source |
| NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) American International Group is in advanced talks to sell its U S personal lines business, which sells auto insurance, to Zurich Financial Services AG, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday (more) |
| Oklahoma Bill Requiring Liability Cover for Contractors Moves Ahead |
| The Oklahoma Senate General Government Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Sen Debbe Leftwich that would require contractors to have general liability and workers' compensation (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Cancun, Norway, Lisbon, Croatia, and New England |
| This week's roundup of deals worth looking at includes a dirt cheap, all inclusive escape to Cancun, a tour of Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, and three more special offers around the world (more) |
| Second City brings laughs to Aspen |
| ASPEN The Second City isn't just the theater that introduced John Belushi, Chris Farley, John Candy and several comedians who were not overweight and didn't die early It's a comic empire (more) |
| Product review - The Gadling Big Bluetooth Bonanza |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewGot Bluetooth? In this review, I'm going to take a quick look at 5 different Bluetooth headsets but I need to point out that this is not a 'best of', I won't be announcing a 'winner' Instead, I've picked 5 different (more) |
| Cash-strapped van insurance holders may welcome Citroen deals |
| Van insurance customers who desperately need to replace their current vehicle may welcome an announcement from Citroen Contract Motoring (CCM) The group has revealed it is launching a variety of "very competitive" contract hire offers to help drivers (more) |
| 'Now is a great time to buy a used car' |
| Motorists thinking of investing in a used car so they can opt for cheap third party insurance may be well advised to get searching sooner rather than later, it has been suggested According to vehicle information company HPI, now is a great time to bu (more) |
| Max Capital to Hold Earnings Conference Call Today |
| The Bermuda based Max Capital Group will hold an investment community conference call today, Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 10 o'clock a m Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's fourth quarter (more) |
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| Gadling's Valentine's day giveaway - day 1- Peek personal emailer |
| Feeling romantic? How about a nice red Peek personal email device to stay in touch with your loved one(s)?Peek is the contract free all you can email and text handheld device, and was featured as one of our 'best travel products of 2008' Service is (more) |
| Don't Worry, You're Covered - Or Are You? |
| In these credit crunch times, we all need the reassurance that our loans, credit cards and mortgages are covered by insurance, should we be unable to work due to illness or unemployment The insurance market is huge, and offers many options, but unfo (more) |
| Glenwood group eyes school site for performing arts center |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A theater committee is looking at converting Glenwood Springs Elementary School into a performing arts center (more) |
| Willis to Release Q4 Earnings Today; Conference Call Details |
| Willis Group Holdings Limited will release earnings for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2008 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Copies of the release will be available (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| It was just the other week that I wrote (confessed) that my dachshund Freddie's toenails were tantamount to talons, when who should come into the Times office but Debbie Farrell, advertising $5 toenail clippings at Tailwaggers (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| Here's what's showing, and when, at movie theaters from Aspen to Glenwood Springs (more) |
| Aspen girls fall to Basalt |
| BASALT Ashley Soucie admitted Tuesday night that she's the worst free throw shooter on Basalt's girls basketball team (more) |
| Pitkin County will wait and see on '09 budget |
| ASPEN While some local governments institute slash and burn tactics to trim their budgets, such as emergency wage freezes and other measures to cope with the slumping economy, Pitkin County officials have taken a wait and see attitude toward the (more) |
| New Jersey Agents: Allow Fees for Some Commercial-Lines Services |
| A trade group for New Jersey Insurance Agents is applauding proposal that would let agents collect fees from commercial lines clients for some specialized services
The Professional Insurance (more) |
| 'Stupid is as stupid does' |
| Dear Editor: This famous quote from a movie applies to Michael Phelps and the photo of him taking a hit off of a bong Michael is a '23 year old kid (more) |
| United Airlines bringing 165 call center jobs back home |
| Filed under: AirlinesHere is a bit of feel good news from the travel world hidden between all the bad news was an announcement from United Airlines that they were going to move 165 call center positions from their International Call Center back to (more) |
| Baettcher Joins Crump Insurance Services |
| Crump Insurance Services' Tri City Brokerage has hired James Baettcher as senior vice president national property director
The 25 year veteran of the property and casualty industry, has (more) |
| Enter Madrid's red light district |
| Filed under: Europe, Spain, NightlifeJust north of Gran Via, you'll find all the leather, sex toys adult novelty items, prostitutes and hook up bars you'll need whether you're in Madrid for a few hours or several months For wholesome distraction, (more) |
| Urbane Nomads |
| Filed under: Asia, Europe, South America, Antarctica, Ecotourism, Travel DealsHave you ever dreamed of taking a romantic trip to Bhutan to learn about fertility rituals or yearned to travel around Kyrgyzstan by horseback performing a courtship ritual (more) |
| New Mexico Aims to Limit Liability from Space Flights |
| The New Mexico Legislature is hoping to limit lawsuits stemming from southern New Mexico's Spaceport America Senate Bill 37, the 'Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act' sponsored by Sen (more) |
| Report: AIG in Talks to Sell Auto Insurance Unit to Zurich |
| American International Group is in advanced talks to sell its U S auto insurance unit to Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services AG, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday
The auto (more) |
| Tonight: Music or a lecture? |
| ASPEN Live music by local musicians and a host of evening lectures mark Wednesday's entertainment calendar in Aspen and the valley (more) |
| What is the Real Cost of Impact Damage Upon Your Home? |
| The issues of safety that you may be facing if a car collides with your home are fairly serious ones Take some time and make sure that you consider what your options are going to be and what needs to be done if this has happened to you (more) |
| XL Capital Posts $1.43 Billion Q4 Loss; $2.63 Billion Full Year |
| Bermuda based XL Capital posted a $1 43 billion fourth quarter net loss Tuesday, and said it will cut its dividend and slash 10 percent of its staff
The quarterly loss was due to soured (more) |
| Louisiana Lowest in Seat-Belt Use, Safety Commission Says |
| The National Highway Traffic and Safety Commission says Louisiana drivers are less likely to buckle up than drivers in any other state that has primary seat belt enforcement laws
Last year, (more) |
| Aspen boys rebound in rivalry game rout |
| BASALT Aspen head coach Steve Ketchum likened Saturday's double digit loss against Coal Ridge to an 'old fashioned butt kicking ' (more) |
| Insurance to Protect Your Mortgage and Income Protection Insurances |
| There are various insurances to protect your income and you need to know what cover your employment would give you so that you can protect against any shortfall should the need arise Below we explain what plans there are at what they do (more) |
| Injured Vonn may miss rest of ski world championships |
| VAL D'ISERE, France Lindsey Vonn may be out of the world championships completely after tendon surgery to her right thumb, the result of cutting herself on a broken champagne bottle during a victory celebration (more) |
| 12 Amazing Crater Lakes |
| Filed under: Photos, Turkey, Austria, Guatemala, EcotourismEnvironmental Graffiti, the same website that brought us those amazing views from the tops of the Seven Summits last week, returns with even more great images The subject of their latest sto (more) |
| Deeper cuts loom on Aspen's horizon |
| ASPEN Aspen elected officials suggested Tuesday night that government employees are not immune to pay reductions, furloughs and layoffs, and council members have asked financiers to develop additional scenarios involving 5 and 10 percent budget (more) |
| Georgia Senate Panel Considers Changes to Food Safety Rules |
| Ga Senate panel considers food safety changes
Received by Newsfinder from AP
Feb 09 2009, 14:38 Eastern Time (more) |
| Australia's Sportscover Offers Assistance to Insureds Hit by Bushfires |
| Sports and leisure insurer Sportscover has offered immediate assistance to client businesses that have been directly affected by the Australian bushfires The insurer said it has 'set aside (more) |
| Private group to run Aspen Ice Garden |
| ASPEN A group of local residents likely will take over the operations of the Aspen Ice Garden in an effort to keep the facility open year round (more) |
| Surplus Lines Reform Legislation Reintroduced in Congress |
| Two members of the U S House of Representatives' Committee on Financial Services have announced plans they will introduce legislation that will create national standards for how states regulate (more) |
| S&P Lowers Kingsway's Ratings to 'B'; on CreditWatch/Negative |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long term counterparty credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Toronto based specialty insurance provider Kingsway Financial Services Inc (more) |
| Vermont Weighs Expansion of Workers' Comp |
| Vermont lawmakers will consider a bill that would extend workers' compensation to cover mental and emotional problems suffered on the job But the proposal is getting a cool reception from the (more) |
| Marsh & McLennan Profits Up for 2008; Down 9% in Q4 |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc reported profits were up 4 percent for the full year 2008, but fourth quarter revenue was down some 9 percent over the previous year's quarter
In the fourth (more) |
| Budget Travel: European Spring Break |
| Filed under: Europe, Budget TravelEurope For Spring Break? You must be joking right? Surely in this time of economic crisis and tightened budgets the European continent is out of reach for most, especially for the student traveler looking to save a (more) |
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