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Geico enters Mass. auto insurance market
Geico insurance is jumping into the Massachusetts auto insurance market Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes confirmed that Geico, the nation's third largest auto (more)
The paradox of uranium mining in the West
TELLURIDE, Colo Scott Laws' father had a saying for what the mines would do to his family, and how different they would be (more)
Focusing on asylum
Dear Editor: We are a group of students in the class of America democracy at Basalt High School, and we are working on a project that involves asylum on immigration (more)
Inn by the Sea to cut rates, benefit Habitat for Humanity
Filed under: Activism, North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Consumer ActivismInn by the Sea, an eco luxury property in Cape Elizabeth, ME, is dropping prices 50 percent Sunday through Thursday this spring The goodwill go guests i (more)
Aspen budget cuts may deepen
ASPEN As Aspen City Hall continues to evaluate the fiscal impacts of the national recession, city officials are recommending cuts of another $1 million from the 2009 budget, on top of roughly $2 4 million in cuts already made (more)
Club Med vacations 30-40% off
Filed under: Budget TravelAll inclusive now includes a little bit more your own money, back in your own pocket Club Med vacations have just gotten 30 40% cheaper Two sales have sprung up One is a seven night, all inclusive Couples Escape vacation (more)
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada: Chubb Insurance Company of Canada: Media
TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Last night at the Canadian Film Centre, Chubb Insurance Company of Canada launched MediaGuard(TM), an errors and omissions (E&O) liability insurance policy, which is available in the United States and Canada Recognizi (more)
Frommer's 5 Deals: Barbados, Ireland, Turks & Caicos, Auckland, and Colombi
Club Med drops rates on Caribbean destinations, New Zealand reaches out to golfers, and three more special offers to destinations around the world (more)
Annie Addison Uyehara: Guest Opinion
Dear Kai and Taber: Coffee just tastes better when you're reading a newspaper (more)
Top 10 best beaches in the Caribbean
Filed under: South AmericaI grew up in a little fishing village, as did my husband and so now that we both live in the city, about every 12 months or so, we both crave the ocean It's like a sickness, really: unless we get an opportunity to breath (more)
A Footsie first as Thiam takes helm at Prudential
TIDJANE Thiam became the first black chief executive of a FTSE 100 company yesterday when he was appointed to lead insurer Prudential (more)
A bit of spring on the first day of spring
Filed under: Hiking, Stories, VideoOne of the loveliest places to be in the spring is the Appalachians in Kentucky This video is the North Carolina version, but just as stunning My favorite are the Redbud trees that add clouds of purplish pink in t (more)
Information About Wrongful Death Laws in Arizona
Coping with the death of a loved one and then pursuing a wrongful death action can be extremely painful It is critical that evidence surrounding the death be preserved Therefore, an attorney experienced in Arizona wrongful death actions should be c (more)
Aspen, Gore Rangers play to scoreless draw
EAST VAIL, Colo A thrilling 0 0 soccer tie is not an oxymoron (more)
Spring into new diet
Dear Editor: The past two months have brought us depressing news about the collapsing global economy, the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, and the devastating impacts of climate change (more)
United Airlines matches American's double elite miles promo
Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsIt's a good time to be a traveler United Airlines just matched the American Airlines promotion that went live earlier this week, and they're offering they're own Double Elite Qualifying Miles promo Yes, that mean (more)
Aspen snowpack remains 12 percent above average
ASPEN The Aspen area snowpack remains above average going into the home stretch of ski season despite the lack of powder lately (more)
Crystal Trail south of Carbondale could open this fall
CARBONDALE A five mile paved bike trail south of Carbondale might open this fall (more)
While Mr. Perry and Mr. Jindal Fiddle
Republican governors who refuse federal aid rather than expand state unemployment insurance programs are putting ideology ahead of the needs of their constituents (more)
An Insider's Guide to Eating L.A.'s Koreatown
L A is home to some of the best Korean restaurants in the world, rivaling even those in Korea Here are five traditional dishes and the best places to get each one (more)
Norwich Union reveals tips for a longer life
Norwich Union reveals tips for a longer life (more)
A cheap replacement for Seroquel?
PsychMedFilter: A cheap replacement for Seroquel? I'm bipolar I take Lamictal, Lithium and my favorite Seroquel I just lost my job And my health insurance I can find the Lamictal and Lithium for fairly cheap without insurance But the Sero (more)
Things to Consider When Creating a Business Succession Plan
There are a number of issues to consider when deciding on the right business succession plan for your company An attorney with experience in business succession planning can help to clarify these issues and provide guidance as to the issues facing e (more)
Gadling Take FIVE -- March 14-March 20
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, Learning, El SalvadorHappy first day of spring! This week we're having a book give a way Pico Iyer's book The Open Road: Global Travels of the 14th Dalai Lama can be yours All you have to do is leave a comment (more)
Appeals court sides with Castle Creek landowners
ASPEN A state appeals court sided with a group of landowners trying to force Pitkin County to follow its own land use code regarding a planned pedestrian trail along Castle Creek (more)
Tony Vagneur: Saddle Sore
He came around almost every day after work, wanting to know if we could go fishing together or maybe for a horseback ride (more)
Lloyds TSB Insurance: Single Living to Rise 10 Per Cent by 2019
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Editors Note: A photo and video are included with this press release (more)
In Weekly Address, Obama Presses Congress on Budget
President Obama said he expected lawmakers to pass a budget that would fund key programs in his recovery plan while substantially cutting the national deficit (more)
Prudential PLC: Prudential plc 2008 Full Year Results - Amendment
LONDON, UK (MARKET WIRE) (more)
Another week, another ring of luggage thieves busted
Filed under: Airports, NewsTheft from airport baggage is becoming such a common thing, that pretty soon we'll be reporting on the airports that have not yet been in the news for having a theft ring busted This week, it's St Louis airport that made (more)
Video: What to Do When Prices Drop
Pauline Frommer visits CNN to discuss how and if travelers can get their money back if prices go down on airfare, cruises, car rentals, hotels, and more (more)
Quantrix, Inc.: Quantrix Develops Mortgage Modification Model to Help Lende
PORTLAND, ME (MARKET WIRE) Quantrix today announced an online, interactive Mortgage Modification Model to help mortgage lenders discover the best way to modify existing loans to maximize profitability while minimizing borrower foreclosure rates Usi (more)
BestHealthcareRates.com: Thousands of Employers Cancel Employee Health Plan
ARROYO GRANDE, CA (MARKET WIRE) As the unemployment roll continues to swell, businesses desperately looking for ways to further reduce operating costs are canceling employer group health plans Faced with the prospect of being uninsured, thousands (more)
A Tumor at the Heart of Medicare
Before offering a new universal benefit for the millions of Americans who lack health insurance, Congress should put an end to manipulative profiteering in Medicare (more)
H & R Block: Go Green, Get Paid
KANSAS CITY, MO (MARKET WIRE) 'Going green' is not only great for the environment, but it also may result in hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in savings for taxpayers H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) points out several energy related tax credits availa (more)
Stewart nets three, Basalt settles for draw
EL JEBEL 'Come on Melissa We need you,' Basalt girls soccer coach MacKenzie Eshelman muttered Thursday as she paced the side lines in the waning minutes of a game against Coal Ridge (more)
Generali Versicherungen adds new member to board of management
Germany based financial service company Generali Versicherungen has appointed Roman Blaser as a new member of the board of management in charge of property and casualty insurance, effective May 1, 2009 (more)
Good idea or bad idea? A US airline ponders installing air bags on its plan
Filed under: AirlinesThere is an American airline company that is reportedly considering installing airbags throughout its entire fleet, according to the industry Web site Flightglobal The airbags would actually be mounted in seatbelts The company t (more)
Colorado lawmakers warned to cut another $207.5M
DENVER A new economic forecast predicting a deeper and longer recession in Colorado means state lawmakers will have to go back and cut another $207 5 million from this year's budget (more)
Aspen man arrested after allegedly boozing up, hitting on a minor
ASPEN An Aspen man was in the Garfield County jail on Friday on allegations he plied a minor with liquor and made a sexual advance toward the youth (more)
CentRealTech Provides Title Production System to BPO Provider
Software as a Service Application Selected by Cybersoft as Technology Solution (more)
Innovative Funding Services (IFS): ALD Automotive USA Announces Strategic A
MADISON, WI (MARKET WIRE) ALD Automotive, one of the largest leasing and fleet management companies, announced a strategic alliance with Innovative Funding Services (IFS) for its US subsidiary Working with ALD Automotive USA, a full service commerc (more)
Edgeware Analytics: SBA & USDA Secondary Market Exchange GovGex.com Launche
SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Edgeware Analytics, Inc , provider of BizLX com(TM), the Small Business Loan Exchange(TM), announced today the launch of the GovGex Independent Pricing Service(TM) The GovGex Independent Pricing Service provides subscri (more)
Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (3.20.09)
Filed under: Activism, Asia, ItalyAnother week of March is just about in the books, which means it's time for Gadling's Friday roundup of travel content from our friends at BootsnAll What had us taking a second look this week? Read on below to check (more)
Earth Hour on March 28
Filed under: Activism, History, Learning, Festivals and Events, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Antarctica, Video, Ecotourism, NewsGet ready to celebrate Earth Hour 2009 next week on March 28 Wherever you are in the worl (more)
Virgin America jumps on the charge for a checked bag bandwagon
Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsVirgin America is joining the lets get more money from somewhere routine and is beginning to charge for the first checked bag Unlike other airlines that charge more for the second checked bag and even more for th (more)
Jeanne Montgomery Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Financia
New York Based Financial Consultant (more)
Spring Broke: 6 Secrets for Traveling Free
Free isn't just a legitimate goal for your next trip It might be a realistic one, too How do you travel without paying? (more)
February brings no relief to Aspen real estate market
ASPEN The Pitkin County real estate market continued its slide in February when the dollar volume of sales fell 19 percent from the same month last year, according to a report released Friday (more)
Photo of the Day (3.20.09)
Filed under: Festivals and Events, Philippines In honor of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, which began in earnest yesterday, here's a photo by flickr user wetboxers of a seaside basketball court in the Ilocos Sur province in the Philipp (more)
RMIF advice may be useful to third party insurance holders
Drivers with third party insurance who realise any problems with their car could prove costly may want to follow advice from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) The group said it is a good idea for vehicle owners to take advantage of the curr (more)
Union Dental Holdings, Inc.: Union Dental Anticipates 2008 Revenues to Incr
CORAL SPRINGS, FL (MARKET WIRE) Union Dental Holdings, Inc (PINKSHEETS: UDHI) a Company that operates and manages a network of dentists throughout the United States for union members, announced today it anticipa (more)
Frommers.com Airfare Deals and News for the Week of March 20, 2009
Southwest offers $99 one way fares, Expedia drops booking fees, Travelocity has crazy hotel air deals, and more ways to save in our weekly airfare news roundup (more)
Aspen girls overpower Rangely, 7-0
ASPEN The drought is over The Aspen girls soccer team went 105 straight minutes without finding the net in its two previous games (more)
No cheap fix for homeowners in Aspen affordable housing
ASPEN Homeowners at Centennial Condominiums are facing an estimated $3 million in property repairs, which has forced monthly dues to be raised an average of $80 a month (more)
IBM: IBM Appointed to Run Lloyd's Exchange
LONDON (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces it has signed an agreement with Lloyd's, the world's leading specialist insurance market, to trial the new Lloyd's Exchange messaging service The new service will trial the electronic distributio (more)
Geico to sell auto insurance in Mass.
Geico is entering the auto insurance market in Massachusetts State Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes confirmed in a statement Friday that the nation's third largest auto insurer has filed to begin selling premiums in May (more)
Company to pay $4.7 million in Garfield County royalties suit
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo Williams Production RMT will pay about $4 7 million under a partial settlement approved Friday in a class action lawsuit involving about 1,200 oil and gas royalty owners in Garfield County (more)
Man kills himself in Garfield County jail
GLENWOOD SPRINGS A Garfield County Jail inmate hanged himself on Thursday afternoon, authorities said (more)
A Governor Says No to Money, and Reaps Boos
The situation in Nevada is seen as so dire, even his fellow Republicans are criticizing Gov Jim Gibbons?s stance (more)
Female car insurance 'is cheaper for a reason'
There may be a good reason why female car insurance tends to be cheaper than that offered to men, it has been suggested According to Gem Motoring, women drivers are safer behind the wheel than their male counterparts The group backed up its claim wit (more)
Summit school makes national news for Smarties-smoking story
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo A Summit Middle School nurse's October post to an online industry mailing list led to a front page story about kids 'smoking' the candy Smarties like cigarettes in the Wall Street Journal on Friday (more)
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