| Surrounded by blessings |
| Dear Editor: Good friends of ours from Seattle spent Jan 22 to 28 with us skiing, cross country skiing, hiking and having a good time (more) |
| Deals to be had in ski country |
| ASPEN Colorado ski resorts are offering better deals than usual to try to improve dim prospects for business in March (more) |
| Tough times hit Colorado charities hard |
| DENVER Nonprofits in Colorado with a mission of helping those in need could use a little assistance themselves (more) |
| U.S. Commits Another $30 Billion To Bolster AIG; P/C Spinoff Possible |
| The U S government threw a new $30 billion lifeline to American International Group Inc Sunday as the embattled insurer prepared to report the biggest quarterly loss in corporate (more) |
| Connecticut Insurance Department Recovered $3.1M in 2008 |
| The Connecticut Insurance Department says it recovered nearly $3 1 million on behalf of consumers last year on par with previous year's recoveries from resolving consumers' disputes and (more) |
| Photo of the Day (3.1.09) |
| Filed under: Biking, Europe, Photo of the Day
When I think about bicycles in the mountains, it tends to immediately remind me of the Tour de France I picture an aerial camera shot of the riders, decked out in colorful jerseys, struggling up some rid (more) |
| Saving the sun-drenched hills of Missouri Heights |
| MISSOURI HEIGHTS Dee Blue was able last year to fulfill one of the last wishes of her late husband (more) |
| CNCE to transfer CNP Assurances's shares to new central body |
| France based Caisse Nationale des Caisses d'Epargne, a provider of retail, commercial banking and insurance services, has decided to transfer its CNP Assurances's shares to the new central body of the merged Caisses d'Epargne and Banques Populaires g (more) |
| Reinsurance Broker Guy Carpenter to Acquire Collins |
| Guy Carpenter Co , a leading risk and reinsurance specialist, has agreed to acquire John B Collins Associates, Inc , a privately held company and the seventh largest reinsurance intermediary in (more) |
| Campaign could cut home insurance claims |
| An initiative by Surrey police may see a drop in crime related home insurance claims in the area The force announced it will be spending a week focusing on how to cut burglary rates in the county It stated although it is not currently a major problem (more) |
| Utah lawmakers mull funds for immigration strike force |
| SALT LAKE CITY The Utah House has approved spending $891,000 to create a strike force that would focus on combatting violent crimes and other major felonies associated with illegal immigration (more) |
| A Boomer's response |
| Dear Editor: Thank you for your letter (more) |
| Retamar, Woleshin Join Florida's Harden & Associates |
| Harden & Associates in Jacksonville, Florida recently named Jennifer Retamar and Shaun Woleshin as vice presidents
Retamar is an Employee Benefits account executive in the Jacksonville office (more) |
| Ritter signs bill raising fees to fix Colorado roads |
| THORNTON, Colo Standing in front of a crumbling 50 year old bridge over Interstate 25, Gov (more) |
| Eugene James Jackson |
| Eugene James Jackson, 68, died Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009, at home in Cedaredge (more) |
| Seatbelt and Drunk Driving Laws Advance in Arkansas |
| Lawmakers in Arkansas' General Assembly approved a bill that will stiffen the state's seatbelt law and the House of Representatives has passed a measure extending the amount of time a judge can (more) |
| High gas prices not easily explained in Rifle |
| RIFLE, Colo Kirk Swallow might have to sell his gasoline supply business in Rifle, despite what many people at a Saturday meeting to discuss the area's higher gas prices likely left thinking he makes more every time the prices go up (more) |
| Consortium pitches massive Pueblo solar plant |
| PUEBLO, Colo A consortium of companies is looking at land east of Pueblo for what could be one of the nation's largest solar power projects (more) |
| Glenwood doctor the new hospitalist at Valley View |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Dr Al Saliman admits he'll miss the regular patient interaction and relationships he's built over 23 years as a primary care physician at Glenwood Medical Associates (more) |
| Finding the Weird and Wonderful in Houston |
| In addition to Big City Houston's many artistic, sports and shopping wonders, there are more than a few quirky places that inquiring minds visiting here might want to check out Here's a rundown of offbeat museums and sites, several in the Third Ward (more) |
| A.I.G. Reports Loss of $61.7 Billion as U.S. Gives More Aid |
| The government agreed to provide an additional $30 billion to the insurer, even as it reported the biggest quarterly loss in history (more) |
| Triad Guaranty Q4 net loss widens |
| Triad Guaranty, a provider of private mortgage insurance coverage services, has reported a net loss of $122 2 million, or $8 16 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared with a net loss of $75 million, or $5 05 per d (more) |
| Just not cool |
| Dear Editor: My name is Win (more) |
| A Hurdle for Health Reform: Patients and Their Doctors |
| Sometimes the newest treatments aren't best when cost is factored in (more) |
| Scientist: Deep Quake in Southwest Oregon Was a Rare One |
| A light earthquake deep under the mountains of southwestern Oregon may have left many slumbering at 2 a m on Feb 26, but a geologist said it was an eye opener
The quake was about 24 miles (more) |
| Gadling reads the Sunday travel sections |
| Well, the pickings are very slim out there among this week's newspaper travel sections in the US, especially for readers who like a good yarn about an unknown destination But to be fair, I had never heard of Puyallup, Washington, which the Seattle T (more) |
| Crews search icy Utah river for car, girl |
| SALT LAKE CITY Crews on Saturday used sonar to search the bottom of the Colorado River for a car and a 5 year old girl that disappeared in the icy water south of Moab (more) |
| Third party insurance holders may welcome police crackdown |
| People with third party insurance who appreciate how costly an accident can be may welcome a crackdown on motoring offences by Tayside police The force recently undertook a 24 hour campaign aimed at tackling speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and t (more) |
| Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Frommer's Global Price Index for March 2009 |
| Getting from point A to point B is only part of the equation now In the face of the dollar's declining value worldwide against foreign currencies, there can be a bit of sticker shock while traveling To demonstrate where you can get the most bang fo (more) |
| Oklahoma Democrats: GOP Is Protecting Insurance Companies |
| Oklahoma Senate Democrats are charging that Republicans are taking the side of insurance companies over the needs of their constituents
Democratic leaders held a news conference Feb 26 to (more) |
| Ritter set to sign bill hiking Colorado car fees |
| DENVER A bill to raise vehicle registration fees to pay for bridge and highway repairs is on the verge of becoming law (more) |
| New restaurants at Base Village get creative to bring in customers |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE What do you do when you're one of the first three restaurants to open at the $1 billion Base Village development at Snowmass, where most of the lodging is still an untold number of years away from completion? (more) |
| AIG Reports $62B Loss for Q4; $99B for Year |
| American International Group Inc posted a $61 7 billion fourth quarter loss its fifth consecutive quarterly loss and the biggest quarterly loss in corporate history
The quarter's net loss (more) |
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| Motorbike insurer celebrates success of One2Five scheme |
| Motorbike insurer celebrates success of One2Five scheme (more) |
| Meth retreating, with help of Colorado task forces |
| DENVER Methamphetamine appears to be making a retreat in Colorado (more) |
| Aspen forecast: Sun, clouds |
| ASPEN The first week of March brings only a slight chance of snow to the slopes of Aspen and Snowmass, where sunny skies prevailed through the weekend (more) |
| EU Leaders Back Financial Supervision Blueprint for Banks |
| EU leaders backed a blueprint on Sunday for streamlining how banks are supervised designed to spot excessive risk earlier to better protect investors
An emergency summit of European Union (more) |
| The High Cost of Caring |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| Obama Chooses Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to Lead HHS |
| Kansas Gov Kathleen Sebelius is President Barack Obama's choice for secretary of health and human services, a White House source said Saturday
The source, who was not authorized to speak on (more) |
| Keep the facts about Israel public |
| Dear Editor: The Colorado State Senate just passed a resolution in support of Israel even though it threatens American security (more) |
| Obama Pick Gets a 2nd Chance on Health Care |
| Gov Kathleen Sebelius?s efforts to forge bipartisan consensus on health care have rarely succeeded in Kansas (more) |
| Keystone condo attracts buyers by the busload |
| KEYSTONE A local real estate agency tried a new approach to marketing Friday when it bused 22 pre qualified buyers up from the Front Range for a day at Keystone Ski Resort (more) |
| Europe By Rail |
| Filed under: Europe, France, Italy, Transportation, Budget TravelFor many, taking the train is still the most wonderful way to travel It is a romantic throwback to a long gone era, before modern jets linked the world For some, taking the train is j (more) |
| Obama Budget Would Boost Funds for Workplace Safety Programs |
| Labor Department would get more money to boost enforcement of workplace health, safety and wage laws under President Barack Obama's proposed budget
The increase in worker protection is a major (more) |
| Arizona AG: Drivers Caught By Photo Radar Can Be Prosecuted |
| Responding to a request from the Arizona Department of Public
Safety (DPS), Attorney General Terry Goddard provided a legal analysis that drivers caught by photo radar at speeds more than 20 (more) |
| Good or Useless, Medical Scans Cost the Same |
| Studies show that as many as 50 percent of scans should never have been done because their results did not help (more) |
| 10 Best Places to Be Outside in and Around San Francisco |
| It's no coincidence that Northern California has a high concentration of outdoorsy types Many of them are drawn to living there because of the region's stupendous and usually easily accessible natural scenery (more) |
| Daily deal - Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit MP3 speaker for $25 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealIn today's daily deal you'll find another of those great products that made the Gadling Top 25 travel products of 2008 The Altec Lansing iM 237 Orbit MP3 is a portable speaker with enough punch to fill an entire hote (more) |
| Five skiers charged for allegedly entering closed area at Aspen Highlands |
| ASPEN Five skiers were charged Saturday at Aspen Highlands for violating the state's Ski Safety Act after allegedly skiing in a closed area at the top of Highland Bowl (more) |
| Lizeroux wins men's World Cup slalom |
| KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia Julien Lizeroux of France won a men's World Cup slalom Sunday for his second victory of the season, and Ivica Kostelic of Croatia finished 11th and retained a narrow lead in the overall standings (more) |
| Wisconsin Insurer Found Not Liable for $1.5M in Group Home Death |
| A Wisconsin insurance company doesn't have to pay $1 5 million to the estate of a developmentally disabled man who died after being left in a bathtub at a county group home
The District 4 (more) |
| Texas Legislator Aims to Limit Power of Homeowners' Associations |
| Texas State Rep Burt Solomons (Carrollton) has announced plans for a sweeping reform of the state's homeowners' association laws, including a constitutional amendment that would prohibit (more) |
| First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp sells insurance agency assets |
| First Federal of Northern Michigan has announced the sale of the health, life, property and casualty insurance operations of InsuranCenter of Alpena, the company's insurance affiliate (more) |
| EMC Insurance Q4 earnings down |
| EMC Insurance Group has reported that its net income, including realized investment gains losses, was $474,000, or $0 04 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $7 06 million, or $0 51 per share, for the fourth quarter (more) |
| Frenchman takes top honors in Freeride at Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS Frenchman Julien Lopez bested Aspen skier Jason Brown during Sunday's men's ski finals at the Colorado Freeride Championships at Snowmass (more) |
| West Virginia BrickStreet To Refund $18M But Passes First Market Exam |
| Citing errors in BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co 's application of approved underwriting and rating rules, West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane L Cline has ordered the insurer to refund (more) |
| Idaho's Tamarack ski resort closing |
| BOISE, Idaho Tamarack Resort in north central Idaho, once hailed as America's newest all season resort but now mired in foreclosure lawsuits, plans to shut down operations by Wednesday (more) |
| Brits cut back on insurance finds LV= |
| Brits cut back on insurance finds LV= (more) |
| Life insurance help? |
| It's time for me to look into purchasing a life insurance policy I was married about a year and a half ago, and my wife and I are expecting our first child in a little less than a month So you can imagine I've got my mind on an insurance policy in (more) |
| Lindsey Vonn wins super G, eyes new prizes |
| BANSKO, Bulgaria Lindsey Vonn won her fourth straight super G race Sunday and promised to chase more trophies on the women's World Cup circuit after a successful stop in Bulgaria (more) |
| South Dakota Trucking Firm Operates Despite Insurance Violation Charges |
| A federal judge has signed a preliminary injunction that will allow a Sioux Falls trucking company to keep operating while a court case against it advances, as long as it carries (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| As the economic downturn (read: depression) threatens our local economic vitality, what are the alternatives? (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| Here's what's showing, and when, at movie theaters from Aspen to Glenwood Springs (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| Imagine it cruising along the freeway at 75 in your big ol' van, middle lane, your only concern is choosing the next song on the iPod, when suddenly you feel a little catch in your forward momentum (more) |
| Obama?s Health Plan, Ambitious in Any Economy, Is Tougher in This One |
| President Obama hopes to turn the economic crisis to his advantage by citing the burden of health costs and the growing ranks of the uninsured (more) |
| What questions do you have about healthcare? |
| What types of questions would you like to see answered about healthcare health insurance? I'm working on a project to help other people better understand their healthcare I'd like to know what 'how to' questions you think should be answered
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| Pitkin County ready to acquire housing for its own? |
| ASPEN Pitkin County commissioners will be asked Tuesday to move forward with an issue that's been identified as a top priority by both county government and its employees housing (more) |
| Report: 1 in 29 in Colorado in criminal justice system |
| DENVER The number of people behind bars or under supervision in Colorado has risen dramatically the last three decades, with one in 29 adults in the correctional system, according to a report released Monday (more) |
| Global Markets Fear Disaster If AIG Is Allowed to Fail |
| A revised bailout of American International Group Inc may be just another 'band aid' solution, but more than five months after it was first rescued by the government the option of letting the (more) |
| Judge orders evaluation for Basalt attempted murder suspect |
| EAGLE, Colo Five months after he was jailed on suspicion of attempted murder for attacking his ex girlfriend in a Basalt area trailer park, Ian Ranney was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to see if he is competent to stand trial (more) |
| Alberta's auto rates in limbo as courts decide fate of $4,000 cap on minor |
| EDMONTON A complex legal challenge is winding its way through Alberta's courts that could have a major impact on auto insurance policies across Canada (more) |
| Premises Liability Law: Protection When you Slip and Fall |
| Premises liability law holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property in order to prevent needless injuries The majority of premises liability claims involve slip and fall accidents (more) |
| Terms of Latest Government Rescue of AIG |
| American International Group and the U S government agreed on a revised rescue package for the giant insurer Sunday
Here are the key terms of the deal, according to sources:
A $30 billion (more) |
| Frommer's Smart Deal of the Week: Believe in Belize for 4 Nights Plus Airfa |
| Ambergris Caye is the largest of Belize's islands and it provides a great place to partake in a myriad activities It's also a different sort of beach vacation than what you might find elsewhere in Latin America or the Caribbean in general: there are (more) |
| Video: Why Cruising is the Best Bargain Now |
| Pauline Frommer talks with CNN about the current state of the economy, its surprising effect on the cruise industry and how you, the traveler, can take advantage now (more) |
| Colorado oil, gas companies upset over training sessions |
| DENVER Energy companies are decrying upcoming training sessions about new rules for drilling, saying they won't be allowed to ask questions (more) |
| Berlin hotel offers bed, breakfast and a piece of the wall |
| Filed under: Germany, Hotels and AccommodationsThe Westin Grand hotel in Berlin has recently added a surprisingly creative package to their lineup of perks Instead of the usual drab spa services, or package with a snack in your room, the Westin is o (more) |
| Jodie Foster or me. Speeding stories. Who faired better? |
| Filed under: Learning, Stories, Transportation, NewsReading about Jodie Foster's speeding ticket experience reminded me of my own ticket four Sundays ago, and the adage about how important it is to be polite when stopped by the police In case you mi (more) |
| Brits urged to cover their best items under home insurance |
| Brits urged to cover their best items under home insurance (more) |
| Aspen boys hoops secure top regional seed |
| ASPEN The best record in school history is assured So, too, are 3A Western Slope regular season and district tournament titles (more) |
| Washington Insurance Commissioner Announces Legislative Priorities |
| Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has published his
legislative priorities for the 2009 session
One of his top priorities 'is protecting consumers in the event of an (more) |
| On Health, President Takes Team Approach |
| In naming a new team to run health policy for his administration, President Obama has recruited an array of talent, but has not clarified the lines of authority (more) |
| S&P Says Allianz Ratings, Outlook 'Unaffected By 2008 Loss' |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has stated that its ratings and outlook on Germany's Allianz SE (AZSE rated AA Stable A 1+) and various core operating entities 'are unaffected by the group's (more) |
| Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed by today |
| ASPEN By today, all homes in Aspen and Pitkin County must have a carbon monoxide detector outside each separate sleeping quarter (more) |
| New Low Cost Disaster Recovery Planning Products From Persson Associates - |
| Disaster recovery planning is critical in order to sustain the business in the event of an unplanned outage (disaster) such as a fire, flood, explosion, hurricane, tornado, crime, loss of power, etc Persson Associates now offers an easy to use do it (more) |
| Aspen's Hudak finally claims top spot at Copper |
| COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo Jen Hudak called the U S Freeskiing Open her 'nemesis ' (more) |
| North Dakota Eyes Raising Threshold for Small Claims Court |
| North Dakota's Senate has narrowly endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that would block attempts to move minor money disputes out of the state's small claims courts
The proposal says (more) |
| How to Secure Home Insurance Discounts |
| If you're looking to save money on home insurance you could be tempted by the array of discounts available from various insurers However, just what are these discounts and how do they work? (more) |
| Catlin Sponsored Arctic Survey Team Begins Ice Study |
| The Bermuda based Catlin Group Limited announced that a team of three British explorers has commenced a vital scientific expedition to the North Geographic Pole They hope to help establish how (more) |
| Union General Offers Vacant Property Market in California |
| Union General Inusrance has an 'A+' rated carrier offering package coverage, general liability and property for vacant properties Available to California agents, the market provides coverage for (more) |
| Colorado Senate debates bill easing spending rules |
| DENVER The Colorado state Senate is debating a bill that would relax spending rules in the state budget (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: Max Capital, CLICO, China Re, Exchange |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'BBB ' counterparty credit rating on Max Capital Group Ltd on CreditWatch with positive implications following the company's announcement that it (more) |
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