| Aspen man appears in court after alleged armed robbery |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Two local men made their first court appearance Monday in Garfield County District Court in connection with an armed robbery at BB's Wings 'n' Q that allegedly took place Friday (more) |
| Michigan insurance commissioner denies auto insurance rate increases based |
| Seven auto insurance companies aren't getting rate increases in Michigan because they based their rates in part on drivers' credit (more) |
| Christopher Blaise Polk |
| Christopher Blaise Polk, 30, of Aspen unexpectedly passed away March 5, 2009 at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen (more) |
| Alpine Mountain Market closing |
| ASPEN When Aspen resident Ben Lathrop heard Monday that Alpine Mountain Market will close April 17, he first thought employee Billy Williams was joking (more) |
| Oklahoma GOP Squeezing Opponents of Lawsuit Reform |
| Republicans lawmakers eager for new civil justice guidelines that would change the way Oklahomans file and litigate lawsuits are putting the squeeze on their opponents with a flurry of legislation (more) |
| never trust anyone with bad teeth |
| I have a carny mouth Should I get dental insurance before I decide to take care of it? No pain, but several cavities and a few teeth (including two wisdom teeth) have been rotting and falling apart for several years 4 6 years ago, a dental schoo (more) |
| Texas Legislators Want to Modify Catastrophe Response After Ike |
| Nursing homes were left without electricity and medical evacuees flooded hospitals during Hurricane Ike, but more than a dozen bills pending in the Texas Legislature could help change the way (more) |
| Road trip tips |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Gear, Stories, North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Transportation, Budget TravelThanks to Tynan's continuing feature on the nomadic life, Gadling's been receiving an influx of requests on (more) |
| Stephen Charles Main |
| Stephen Charles Main, 66, of Woody Creek passed away at his home Sunday, March 8, 2009 (more) |
| Aspen area nonprofits to huddle on impacts of the recession |
| ASPEN The leaders of more than 30 area nonprofit groups will ask each other this week how they can best respond to the conflicting pressures of the deepening national recession a growing need for services and a shrinking pool of donations (more) |
| Huge dust storm plunges Saudi capital into total darkness |
| Filed under: Saudi Arabia, Video, News Riyadh was hit by a massive dust storm this afternoon, shutting down all air traffic and forcing residents inside With visibility under 200 meters, most traffic came to a standstill The video you see above was (more) |
| Pet insurance can help with lost pet advertising |
| Pet insurance can help with lost pet advertising (more) |
| Utah man who allegedly hit pedestrian with car jailed on felony warrant |
| ASPEN A Utah man made his initial court appearance Monday after he was arrested on a felony warrant issued out of a neighboring state (more) |
| Keeping the Whole Family Happy at Rockies Resorts |
| Families in ski country from tony Aspen to kid friendly Beaver Creek Resort are watching what they spend on vacation more carefully, and the resorts are making it easier than ever (more) |
| Loma man killed as SUV crashes into Arkansas River |
| SALIDA, Colo A Loma man is dead after the sport utility vehicle he was riding in went out of control and plunged into the Arkansas River (more) |
| UK Airports to face penalties when they screw up your trip |
| Filed under: United Kingdom, Airlines, Airports, NewsThe UK has a bit of a history when it comes to airports getting in the way of your vacation plans London Heathrow airport is where I've spent many a night waiting for air traffic to get back to no (more) |
| Colorado House panel OKs bill for domestic partners |
| DENVER A committee of the Colorado House has approved a bill extending health insurance coverage to the partners of gay and lesbian state workers (more) |
| ALPS Advisors, Inc.: Liberty All-Star(R) Equity Fund February 2009 Monthly |
| BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Below is the February 2009 Monthly Update for the Liberty All Star(R) Equity Fund (NYSE: USA) (more) |
| Daily deal - Philips noise canceling headphones for $7 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealForget those $300 noise canceling headphones adding a little peace and quiet does not come any cheaper than these $7 Philips noise canceling headphones They are currently on sale at Amazon com through a third party (more) |
| Scientists: Keep a close eye on beetle experiment |
| SALT LAKE CITY Millions of imported beetles have been deployed across the West to fight a tenacious Eurasian tree that clogs river banks and crowds out native vegetation (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: GMAC Direct, MEEMIC, Eastern Alliance, Grain Dealers |
| A M Best Co has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A ' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of 'a ' of GMAC Direct Insurance Company of Maryland Heights, Mo and assigned an (more) |
| Aspen man killed in climbing accident in Patagonia |
| ASPEN An Aspen man who loved sharing his passion for the outdoors died Sunday in a climbing accident while helping lead an Outward Bound expedition on a peak in Argentina (more) |
| Insurance companies denied rate increases in Mich. |
| Seven auto insurance companies aren't getting rate increases in Michigan because they based their rates in part on drivers' credit scores The head of the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation said today the companies are being denied (more) |
| New speed limit 'may not be best way to cut car insurance claims' |
| Making motorists drive slower on all rural single carriageways is not the best way to reduce accidents and car insurance claims, it has been argued According to the Association of British Drivers (ABD), a government proposal to introduce a 50 mph spe (more) |
| Fort Dearborn Life: Brian Griffin Named Vice President, Regional Markets at |
| CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Fort Dearborn Life announces the appointment of Brian Griffin as vice president, regional markets Griffin will be responsible for managing the sales team, developing distribution channels and increasing sales in the market (more) |
| Travis Matthew Lizotte |
| One of the loves of our lives has died On March 8, 2009, Travis Matthew Lizotte was leading a group of students for Outward Bound on Mt Tronador in Argentina where he suffered a fatal accident and died (more) |
| Auto insurance cost heading down for B.C. drivers |
| B C drivers can expect to see their insurance rates drop in 2009, the Insurance Corporation of B C announced Tuesday It's the fifth year in a row rates have dropped, a result of fewer accident claims, according to the corporation (more) |
| Copenhagen Climate Change Conference Commences |
| One of the largest ever interdisciplinary conferences on climate change will kick off today in Copenhagen, Denmark
A bulletin from the University of Copenhagen notes that 'more than 2,000 (more) |
| Bargain Europe: Camping Across The Continent |
| Filed under: Europe, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Camping, Budget TravelIn these economic times we're all looking to find ways to save a little cash without giving up our travels Airfar (more) |
| 10 Reasons to Buy Homeowners Insurance For Your Condo |
| It's easy for condo owners to dismiss the importance of purchasing a private homeowners insurance policy for their condo, believing that their condo association's insurance policy should be sufficient While it's true that most, if not all, condo ass (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Quote - Getting Instant Homeowners Insurance Quote Onl |
| Getting instant homeowners insurance quote online is a welcome idea to most new home buyers In some cases, it can be the difference between getting approved for a loan that you qualified for, and getting rejected It's as simple as that no lender (more) |
| Ultralight Backpacking |
| Filed under: Learning, Gear, Budget Travel, What's in Your Pack?Now I don't claim to be the biggest expert on ultralight backpacking, but I must say I've gotten better with backpacking light in the last few years I'm heading to Nicaragua and Cuba fo (more) |
| Low settlements top insurance complaints |
| The top three reasons consumers filed formal complaints against their insurance companies in 2008 were unsatisfactory settlement offers, claim denials, and delays, according to Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler And auto insurance was the most fre (more) |
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| SkyMall Monday: Head Spa Massager |
| Filed under: GearSkyMall Monday understands that we all have stress Between our jobs, families and monkey attacks, the world can be an overwhelming place You need to find ways to relieve the tension that life creates before it puts your health at (more) |
| Captive Insurance Industry Honors Westover of ICS |
| Kate Westover, vice president of Alternative Risk Financing at Innovative Captive Strategies, has received the 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the Captive Insurance Companies Association (more) |
| Mississippi's Rep. Taylor Renews Push for Federal Wind Insurance Policy |
| Rep Gene Taylor, D Miss , isn't letting opposition by major insurance companies keep him from pushing his plan to make wind coverage for properties available through the federal flood insurance (more) |
| Marsh Study Finds Recession Creates New Risks for UK Law Firms |
| A survey, conducted by Legal Business magazine and Marsh, concludes that the economic downturn has produced new risks for Britain's leading law firms Four fifths of respondents believe that the (more) |
| Spring Break on a Modest Family Budget |
| The family budget is tight this year but that doesn't mean that you have to deprive yourself or your kids of a little spring getaway to bid this long winter a fond farewell (more) |
| Two arrested in Glenwood robbery |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Glenwood Springs Police have arrested two men one an Aspen resident and one from El Jebel in connection with an armed robbery at BB's Wings 'n' Q Friday night (more) |
| Stumble down to Budapest's underground labyrinth |
| Filed under: History, HungaryHungary's capital city, Budapest, has always had a 'split history ' Everything from the town's name (which is actually a combination of two distinct cities along the Danube, Buda and Pest) to its incredibly diverse archit (more) |
| Five Steps to Find Cheap Home Insurance |
| Are you paying too much for home insurance? If so, follow these five simple steps to bring your premiums down (more) |
| Plane Answers: Step climbs, ferry flights and US Airways milking the public |
| 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!Sam asks:I just 'd (more) |
| Journalists, Bloggers Watching Libel Case Involving Staples' Email |
| For decades, U S journalists have been guided by what most considered an absolute defense to libel lawsuits: If a news report is true, it can't be libelous
But a recent decision by a federal (more) |
| Nevada Bill Aims to Improve Construction Safety |
| A measure to improve safety training for construction site employees was endorsed recently by workers and labor leaders, a key state lawmaker, a major contractor and the head of Nevada's (more) |
| ALPS Advisors, Inc.: Liberty All-Star(R) Growth Fund, Inc. February 2009 Mo |
| BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Below is the February 2009 Monthly Update for the Liberty All Star(R) Growth Fund, Inc (NYSE: ASG) (more) |
| Stimulating sales in Aspen |
| ASPEN As President Obama hopes the stimulus package will bring recovery to the nation's economy, a handful of Aspen businesses are hoping to stimulate customers with bargains that play off the recession (more) |
| Cancun's Mercado 28, a friendly outdoor market |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, North America, MexicoThe local vendors manning the kiosks at Mercado 28 Cancun's outdoor marketplace do not disappoint They are ready to cut you a deal and almost seem to be acting in character when you step onto t (more) |
| MOT reminders may prevent car insurance claims |
| Sending MOT reminders could help prevent people driving potentially unsafe vehicles, possibly reducing the likelihood of car insurance claims, it has been suggested According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), it is easy to forget when a c (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 20) |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Travel TriviaWelcome back to Tuesday Travel Trivia, the game for smart people whose undemanding jobs leave them nothing else to do at 10 am on a Tuesday except answer a trivia quiz Respect to last week's big winners Al (more) |
| Rev. Joseph B. Lennon |
| Rev Joseph B Lennon was born Feb 18, 1917 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (more) |
| Riga, Latvia: the best place you've never been |
| Filed under: History, Europe, LatviaA lot has changed since the Cold War ended If this is news to you, please stop reading immediately You don't want to drink water from a fire hose But, if you are in fact aware that the Berlin Wall fell (and that (more) |
| Daily deal - Toshiba 250GB portable hard drive for $65 |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealMy daily deal for this afternoon is for a Toshiba portable external hard drive Besides being a really good deal, there are several other reasons why I think everyone who travels with their computer should invest in a (more) |
| Superb recovery: Aspen's Moyer claims J3 super G title |
| VAIL, Colo Sunday turned into a day of redemption at the J3 Junior Olympics (more) |
| Pacific Specialty Expands Texas Residential Property Programs |
| Pacific Specialty Property and Casualty Company, the Texas affiliate of California based Pacific Specialty Insurance Company (PSIC) announced a new suite of preferred tier residential property (more) |
| Disney World Dealfest 2009: Get in On the Best Bargains in Years |
| Like nearly everyone else in the travel industry, Mickey has been feeling the pinch The mouse house has responded by rolling out some money saving deals (more) |
| China Exiles the Dalai Lama - Again! |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Asia, China, IndiaA few weeks back we reported on China closing Tibet to travelers in preparation for potential unrest in the country as the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama fleeing into exile grew near Toda (more) |
| Meredith Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem |
| The national unemployment rate rose last month to its highest level in more than a quarter century, according to government data released Friday (more) |
| 4 ways to replicate your Puerto Rico vacation back at home |
| Filed under: United StatesWhat's a traveler to do? You return from Puerto Rico, and have no choice but to store away the memories along with the suitcase, right? Not necessarily The better solution: bring Puerto Rico back with you and incorporate he (more) |
| BC BREAKING NEWS: |
| ICBC intends to keep basic auto insurance rates frozen in 2009 while trimming optional premiums The public auto insurer reported a 2008 profit of $497 million, down $145 million or 23 per cent (more) |
| Colorado Dems, GOP talk about changing budget bill |
| DENVER Republican and Democratic lawmakers are trying to work out a compromise on a proposal to change Colorado state budget limits, an issue which has sharply divided the two parties for weeks (more) |
| Global Ski Report: Slow Riding in Switzerland, Late Season U.S. Deals |
| Chill out on Swiss slopes, get deals for carpooling in New England ski a new circuit in the Italian Alps, and more news from slopes around the world (more) |
| Business briefs |
| ASPEN Jonathan Pullis, who oversees the wine cellar at The Little Nell in Aspen, recently received his master sommelier diploma, joining a group of 99 top wine professionals in the country (more) |
| eCruises.com: Cruise Deals: Free 'Lay-Off' Insurance, Travel Protection Cru |
| DANBURY, CT (MARKET WIRE) Leading cruise broker, eCruises com (), is offering cruise clients exclusive FREE lay off insurance to all customers booking a much needed cruise vacation during these unstable economic times This v (more) |
| Amazing Race Season 14: Recap 4, Siberia looks like fun |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Photos, Stories, Russian FederationDuring episode 4 of this season's Amazing Race, the teams headed off in the middle of the night from Bucharest to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia via Moscow Unlike getting to (more) |
| CAA Adds Agencies from Oklahoma and Kansas |
| Austin, Texas based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced it has expanded outside of Texas with two new members, Ed Berrong Insurance Agency, based in Oklahoma and Bridges Group Inc , (more) |
| Salazar names Shafroth to Interior deputy post |
| DENVER A Colorado conservationist and former congressional candidate has been named the Interior Department's deputy assistant secretary for fish, wildlife and parks (more) |
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| Home Insurance - Your Affordable Option |
| Owning a home is a probably one of the biggest investments one can make in a life time and the emotional attachments you and your family members have for the house makes it even more necessary to buy the appropriate and affordable home insurance deal (more) |
| March finally delivers in Aspen |
| ASPEN More than a foot of fresh snow graced the slopes of Aspen Mountain before noon on Tuesday, thanks to a swift moving storm that created whiteout conditions for morning commuters and closed schools from Aspen to Glenwood Springs (more) |
| Beware ayahuasca: How drinking a psychedelic South American tea led to the |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Stories, Ecuador, Travel HealthIt all started with a paper I wrote in college The class was Criminal Law, and our final assignment was to write an opinion on a pending U S Supreme Court case, Gonzales v O Centro Espiri (more) |
| On the Hill: The meaning of beer |
| The five of us were eating dinner at the Fritz Benedict Hut, nearly 11,000 feet above sea level on upper Smuggler Mountain (more) |
| Texas Issues $36K in Fines in January 2009 Enforcement Actions |
| The Texas Department of Insurance reported enforcement actions that became final in January 2009 include two license revocations, two license denials and fines and restitution totaling $36,250 (more) |
| 5 Ski Destinations in the Rockies that Won't Break the Bank |
| A ski vacation can be a wallet buster, but it doesn't have to be: There is plenty of great terrain in the Rockies not affixed to an exclusive, expensive zip code (more) |
| Bookies refusing to take bets on RBS shares |
| A CITY online bookmaker has revealed it has ceased making a book in Royal Bank of Scotland's shares There is, apparently, only one way for them to go down (more) |
| Vonn closing in on another World Cup overall title |
| ARE, Sweden Lindsey Vonn gets her chance Wednesday to become the first American woman to capture two World Cup overall titles (more) |
| Montana Legislators To Evaluate Auto Repair, Bad Faith Bills |
| The Montana legislature will hear bills this week related to auto body repair and what the insurance industry is calling bad faith legislation that could drastically affect the state's insurance (more) |
| Colorado could bypass Electoral College |
| DENVER Colorado lawmakers are moving forward on an initiative to bypass the Electoral College and guarantee the winner of the national popular vote is elected president (more) |
| Galley Gossip: A question about turbulence and being scared at work |
| Filed under: Galley Gossip
H i Heather,Are you ever afraid to fly? Or were you in the beginning of your career? I have recently been invited to training for a FA position with a major airline It has been a dream of mine my whole life! I am so excite (more) |
| Colorado lawmakers ask for delay in new oil, gas rules |
| DENVER More than a dozen lawmakers on Monday asked Gov (more) |
| Selective Insurance Company of America announces new appointments |
| Selective Insurance Company of America, a subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group, has appointed Patricia Brinck as assistant vice president and assistant controller (more) |
| Snake River Resort deal feels like stealing |
| Filed under: Skiing, Europe, North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel DealsI love dirt cheap deals I like being able to go to some cool destination and know that I'm absolutely screwing the place because the package is so (more) |
| Utah bars to open to public |
| SALT LAKE CITY Getting into a bar in Utah is about to become a lot easier (more) |
| Life Settlement Review: Life Settlement Review Lists Top Seven Investment B |
| ORLANDO, FL (MARKET WIRE) The latest issue of Life Settlement Review offers an exclusive interview with noted speaker and industry expert Sam Rosenfeld on the largest benefits and risks of life settlement investments Rosenfeld is the author of a fo (more) |
| Ratings Recap: UA Indemnity, Dubai Islamic, Eastern Re, Top Layer Re |
| A M Best Co has assigned indicative debt ratings of 'bbb' to senior unsecured debt, 'bbb ' to subordinated securities and 'bb+' to preferred stock, which may be issued under United America (more) |
| Product review - Joby Gorillapod Go-Go! |
| The Joby Gorillapod has long been a photographers favorite the bendy tripod allows you to place your camera on a table or hang it from a tree The Gorillapod Go Go! expands on that concept and offers a multifunctional Gorillapod with interchangeable (more) |
| Photo of the Day 3.9.09 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos, Mexico, Photo of the DayI've always been a sucker for photographs that have strong colours and geometric patterns so it's not surprising that I'm drawn to this photograph taken by malaycobra and shared in our (more) |
| Worldwide Facilities Names Wardlaw Executive VP |
| Los Angeles based Worldwide Facilities Inc announced that Charlie Wardlaw has joined as executive vice president, to work out of the company's Los Angeles headquarters
Wardlaw began his (more) |
| Mitchell International: US District Court Grants Request for Preliminary In |
| CHICAGO, IL and SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Today the U S Federal District Court in the District of Columbia granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction, enjoining CCC Information Services Inc and Mitchell Int (more) |
| New Ford may help van insurance customers cut costs |
| Van insurance customers looking to buy a vehicle that can help them reduce their running costs may want to consider the latest offering from Ford The new Fiesta Van is priced at £9,025 and is capable of 67 3 mpg In addition to its fuel economy c (more) |
| Become a world famous traveler |
| Filed under: Learning, Business, Blogs, NewsWant to be a famous traveler? Gadling fave Christopher Elliott wrote 'How to be a Youtube travel star,' which explains how you can turn your vacation videos into internet acclaim, but there are more ways to (more) |
| Japanese Officials Hear About Auto Insurance From Michigan Chief |
| Last week, Michigan Insurance Commissioner Ken Ross met with Japanese officials to discuss how the agency regulates automobile insurance in Michigan The Michigan officials met with Kunio (more) |
| EU Financial Supervision Plans May Be Replicated Globally |
| European Union plans to beef up financial supervision may be replicated globally, though much will hinge on how the United States responds, a top official from the bloc's executive arm said on (more) |
| Winning an island: Even a 4-year-old can do it |
| Filed under: Blogs, Stories, Taiwan, NewsImagine this Instead of the grand prize being a trip to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, the winner of a national lottery gets an entire island That's what happened to one four year old boy This small boy l (more) |
| Survey: Americans' low insurance IQ hurts finances |
| Americans are lacking in basic knowledge about insurance that might help their finances during the recession, according to a new survey (more) |
| Japanese Officials Hear About Auto Insurance From Michigan Chief |
| Last week, Michigan Insurance Commissioner Ken Ross met with Japanese officials to discuss how the agency regulates automobile insurance in Michigan
The Michigan officials met with Kunio (more) |
| Credit Score Crackdown |
| Some auto insurance companies charge customers more based on their credit score; the government is cracking down (more) |
| Beef Jerky vs. Turkey Jerky |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Gear, Travel HealthI like beef jerky I know I like it When I go to the store and I see beef jerky, turkey jerky, ostrich, venison, buffalo I get flustered and buy the beef jerky I was thinking 'I wish someone would (more) |
| Is the old youth center for sale? |
| ASPEN Aspen voters will decide on May 5 whether to give the City Council authorization to sell the former youth center building to make way for a new Aspen Art Museum facility (more) |
| Insurers who base rates on credit denied increases |
| LANSING ' The state has denied auto insurance rate increases for seven companies that used drivers' credit histories to help determine the rates, a practice that is being challenged in Michigan courts (more) |
| No rate increases for insurers that check credit, state says |
| LANSING Michigan's insurance commissioner announced today he has denied auto insurance rate requests from seven companies that use credit scoring as a factor in setting premiums (more) |
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