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Best Rated Homeowners Insurance Companies
You probably want to go with the safest, most secure homeowners insurance company You also want to know that you will be able to get the customer service you want in your time of need This article is going to talk about the three best rated homeown (more)
Marsh Names Gawthorpe Multinational Client Service Practice Leader for Midw
Global insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh has appointed Philip Gawthorpe as Multinational Client Service Practice leader for the Midwest Zone Gawthorpe, who has more than 30 years of (more)
CMC board holds line on mill levy, approves 9 percent tuition increase
EDWARDS, Colo The Colorado Mountain College board of trustees, meeting at the Vail Eagle Campus in Edwards Monday, decided to maintain the college district's current mill levy of 3 997 for the coming 2010 11 budget year The board also approved (more)
Garfield County agrees to pay for Hogback bus service
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Garfield County agreed Monday to go ahead and pay up to $614,000 to keep the troubled 'Hogback' bus service running through the end of 2010 But the members of the Board of County Commissioners are hoping the city of Rifle will k (more)
takefive Interviews Andrew R. Wheeler
Andrew R Wheeler, a Senior Vice President with B&D Consulting and former staff director for the U S Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, offers his expert opinion on pending U S climate legislation, the 'climate gate' controversy, and (more)
SEC Settlements Declined in 2009 For Second Straight Year
The number of Securities and Exchange Commission settlements declined for the second consecutive fiscal year in 2009, with 626 defendants, compared to 673 in FY 2008, according to the global (more)
Onboard Air France's A380 inaugural flight from New York to Paris
Filed under: Europe, North America, France The Airbus A380 has reached American shores once more Late last month, Air France began service between New York's JFK and Paris Charles de Gaulle, one of the few select routes on the planet served by this (more)
Washington Commissioner Wins National Consumer Award
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has received the “Excellence in Consumer Advocacy Award” given out annually by consumer advisors to a nationwide association of (more)
Aspen automates lift gates, but not without operator oversight
ASPEN Lift ops toting hand held scanners have disappeared at the entrance lifts at all four Aspen Snowmass ski areas, but anyone thinking they can sneak through the new automated gates with someone else's pass stowed in their pocket should th (more)
The top ten travel products of 2009
Filed under: Gadling Gear Review Welcome to the Gadling Gear Review 'best of 2009' Winning a spot in the Gadling top ten lineup of travel gadgets is a huge honor Over 250 gadgets pass through our hands each year, some great, and some not so great (more)
UK's Met Office Says Global Temperatures Rising Since 1850
Global average land temperatures have been rising since 1850 and the warming has speeded up since 1970, UK Meteorological Office data released on Tuesday shows The data comes from over 1,500 (more)
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (Photos)
Filed under: Business, Photos, North America, United States, Transportation, News December 7th, 2009; there's a good chance it won't be remembered as a milestone in history But it can certainly be marked as a major stepping stone in the human ende (more)
Mystery at sea: Italian Chef missing from cruise ship
Filed under: Colombia, Cruises, CaribbeanColombian maritime authorities are searching the seas for Italian chef Angelo Faliva Mr Faliva was working in the galley on the Princess Cruises 'Coral Princess' two weeks ago, when he walked out He was las (more)
Aspen firefighters rescue men in pipe
ASPEN Aspen firefighters scrambled to a manhole on Maroon Creek Road on Monday morning to rescue two men who were working in a water pipe, unaware water was rising inside it 'They were fine,' said Fire Chief Darryl Grob In fact, he said, the (more)
Aspen finalizes loan to ACRA for marketing
ASPEN The Aspen City Council voted unanimously Monday to give the chamber of commerce $100,000 in the form of a grant and a $400,000 loan to market the resort in 2010 The council approved a one year agreement with the Aspen Chamber Resort Associ (more)
Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 57)
Filed under: Travel Trivia Quizzes by Quibblo com More exciting Travel Trivia here Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 57) originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST Please see our terms for use of feeds Permalink | Em (more)
Insurance of Homes With High Risk
Sometimes you might have to pay higher rates for home insurance just because your home is of high risk But the question arises that how can you call a home to be of high risk This is certainly a very big question Every home owner should know about (more)
Insurance.com RateWatch: Car Insurance Rates Dropped Significantly in 2009
CLEVELAND , Dec 8 PRNewswire Insurance com, the largest independent online auto insurance agency in the United States , today released its RateWatch report, which found that car insurance rates across the nation declined 3 5 percent in 2009 to (more)
New Web Site Highlights Cheapest Insurance Quotes in the Nation
For busy consumers who want the best buys on insurance but are strapped for time, startup Foxrater com provides instant quotes, for saving up to 70 percent off, on health, home, business and auto insurance across the nation (more)
Protective Specialty Announces New Professional Liability Division
Indianapolis, Ind based Protective Specialty has created a new Professional Liability Division, which joins the company’s portfolio of nationwide products by offering Miscellaneous (more)
All entrants win, then lose contest at Aspen Club
ASPEN A text messaging contest in which one person was to win a free year membership at the Aspen Club went awry Friday when a staffer there mistakenly informed all 190 contestants that they had won A marketing assistant meant to send a congratu (more)
Allstate: More Customers Buying Auto Insurance Online
As drivers turn to the Internet to buy auto insurance, an insurer that has relied heavily on agents to sell its insurance will revamp (more)
News & Notes
Beginning in January, AARP Driver Safety courses will be reduced from eight to six hours The classes are available to anyone age 50 years or older with a valid driver's license, and completion of the course can result in savings on auto insurance fo (more)
Ask the Family Travel Expert: How to Stay in an Irish Castle, Lighthouse, o
For a family trip to Ireland next summer, one family is looking for one place to stay for one week They hate the idea of having to unpack and repack every day, and would like to find a well located vacation rental and make day trips from there We h (more)
The Netherlands' worst holiday tradition, Black Peet
Filed under: Arts and Culture, NetherlandsThe history of Black Peet, or Zwarte Piet, is a subject of much disagreement The explanation that makes the most sense to us (and seems the most likely) is that just as wealthy Dutch families once had black (more)
Home Insurance For Today's Generation
We live in an unpredictable world, and what best can protect our home from hurricanes, earthquakes, human errors and other natural calamities but a home insurance coverage? It is sad to find that everything that you have worked hard to have will just (more)
An uncharming Aspen
Dear Editor:Maybe it's the economy, but it seems that Aspen is turning into an abrasive, angry city and not the peaceful small town I've always known it to be Maybe it's the cold and shorter days because this summer people were very neighborly, b (more)
Willis Appoints Housh to Head Minnesota Operations
Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has named Scot A Housh president and CEO of Willis’ Minnesota operations, effective immediately Housh is based in Minneapolis and will report (more)
AIG bosses spark furore over pay curbs
NEW YORK Anastasia Kelly Rodney Martin William Dooley Nicholas Walsh John Doyle These are the five senior executives at AIG who threatened last week to quit the government owned insurer if their compensation is cut by the (more)
Progressive Homeowners Insurance - A Convenient Choice
Progressive Homeowners Insurance really makes your life easier Aside from its accessibility, you can get discounts too Read this article to find out more about this offer (more)
Fake fingerprints let woman slip through customs
Filed under: Asia, China, Japan, Transportation, Airports, NewsA Chinese woman who had been deported from Japan for overstaying her visa wanted to get back in so badly that she had plastic surgery to change her fingerprints Japanese customs official (more)
Mayor on marketing
Dear Editor:The Aspen City Council has not made a formal decision on how to recover money to be loaned to the Aspen Chamber Resort Association to supplement marketing for this summer The council has directed staff to create a plan to reimburse the (more)
Travelers Launches CAT Readiness Initiative
December 7, 2009 The Travelers Institute has launched an ongoing initiative to promote and raise awareness of catastrophe readiness by writing insurance policies in certain states along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for homes meeting established sta (more)
Stuff Canadian people like
Filed under: Festivals and Events, North AmericaLast week, I attended a celebration of the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center hosted by the Canadian Tourism Commission The logic goes like this: The 2010 Olympics are going to be in Vanco (more)
Home Insurance - Need More Free Cash For the Christmas Shopping? Lower Your
My interest here is to help us get more free money for the Christmas shopping we have to do Let's see some ways to lower our rates and get some free money (more)
Supreme Court Justices Question Audit Board Under Sarbanes-Oxley
Several U S Supreme Court justices seemed to question Monday whether the president had enough authority over an agency that polices auditors of public companies During arguments to consider if (more)
Federal Aid, State Insurance Department Help Still Available for Ike Recove
Galveston County residents needing home repair assistance resulting from 2008’s Hurricane Ike can get federal help through a nearly $100 million grant program In addition, the Texas (more)
Coming attractions: Ethiopia
Filed under: Africa, EthiopiaThere aren't many countries that can truly call themselves unique France has great cuisine, but so does Italy India has challenging and beautiful mountaineering routes, and so does Peru But Ethiopia really is unique (more)
State Auto Selects Q1 Labs' QRadar SIEM for Cyber Security and Compliance R
WALTHAM, Mass Q1 Labs, a global provider of total security intelligence products, today announced that State Auto Insurance Group, a regional property and casualty insurance holding company, has implemented the company's QRadarâ„¢ family of netwo (more)
Coming attractions: Colombia
Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, South America, Colombia, Internet Tools, Caribbean Ten years ago, Colombia was the kidnapping country of the world, and its second largest city, Medellin, was the murder capital of the world When I (more)
Court Hears Copyright Lawsuit Over Baltimore Ravens Old Logo
The Baltimore Ravens should be barred from selling old game films that show players wearing the NFL team's original logo, a lawyer for the amateur artist who designed the "Flying B'' told a (more)
Total Wages in Louisiana Were Up by 6.8% in 2008
The “Louisiana Employment and Wages – Annual Report 2008,” published by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, shows that total wages in the state of Louisiana were up (more)
Teacher housing plan goes to Carbondale council
CARBONDALE The Carbondale Board of Trustees will get its first look at the latest plan for a 120 unit teacher housing project proposed for 12 acres of school district property near the center of town, at its regular meeting Tuesday In November, (more)
Review: 'Yes Men' expose corporate America's malice
ASPEN The agitprop prankster Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, known collectively as The Yes Men, are not into scripts Given the slapdash, amateurish way the duo operates typically, Bichlbaum looks utterly petrified and out of his element (more)
Four top-shelf New Year's Eve destinations (and something else)
Filed under: Europe, North America, France, Spain, Mexico, United States, NightlifeIf you plan to make New Year's Eve memorable, you need to start pulling the trigger now The best stuff does get snapped up quickly, and even if you have a load of cas (more)
On the hill: Winter arrives
Winter has been hinting and teasing for weeks now, but it feels to me like it finally has arrived in earnest Perhaps that's because, after being out of town for a week, I clicked into my skis twice over the weekend and finally felt a winter groove (more)
Online Agency Says Auto Insurance Rates Fell 3.5% in 2009
Online insurance agency insurance com said its records show that car insurance rates across the nation declined 3 5 percent in 2009 to $1,803 per year The company said the decline followed a rate (more)
NAMIC: New Mexico’s Proposed Audit Rule Too Burdensome
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is voicing strong criticism of a model audit rule for insurance companies proposed by New Mexico Insurance Department officials In a written statement and through testimony at a hearing, a NAMIC (more)
Asbestos, environmental losses lowest since 2000
The U S property casualty insurance industry’s 2008 asbestos and environmental losses were the lowest since 2000, according to a report by A M Best Co Inc slated to be released Monday According to the report, net incurred asbestos losses d (more)
Chartis Expands Personal Security Services for High Net Worth Clients
Chartis is offering expanded personal security services from its Private Client Group   The insurer has introduced two complimentary resources, emergency preparedness services and access to (more)
State Securities Regulators Blast SEC for 'Madoff Culture'
The Securities and Exchange Commission culture that allowed the Madoff fraud scandal to go undetected for nearly two decades may not change and the agency isn't doing enough to support investor (more)
FAQs on Insurance to Protect Your House
Protect your life time's investment such as your home In times of a disaster, theft, flood, subsidence, collision etc if your building gets damaged, such a policy will help you claim compensation for repair or reconstruction If it is protection of (more)
Galley Gossip: 10 gifts for flight attendants (and frequent fliers)
Filed under: Airlines, Transportation, Galley GossipDear Santa, All I want for Christmas is job security, being able to hold my first bid, two weeks vacation, a raise, longer layovers, more wide body flying, faster flying times, grateful and polite (more)
Crazy roads from around the world
Filed under: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, China, Pakistan, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, TransportationLets face it! We all love a good road trip now and again Who hasn't enjoyed hop (more)
Mitchell Joins Arch London Property Team
Arch Insurance Europe announced that Alex Mitchell has joined the Property Underwriting team as UK Retail Property Manager He will be contributing to the development of Arch Europe's Property (more)
Best Homeowners Insurance Companies For You
Most people want to save money on premiums, but they also want the security of buying a policy from one of the best homeowners insurance companies in their area How can you find a top insurer with affordable rates? (more)
Snowmass cold to Jazz Aspen request
SNOWMASS VILLAGE Jazz Aspen Snowmass came looking for an extra $100,000 from the Town of Snowmass Village in order to keep the Labor Day Festival here for 2010 Absent that, it was looking for the town's blessing to relocate a larger festival wi (more)
Attempted murder charge dropped in Aspen man's plea deal
ASPEN An Aspen man avoided decades in prison Monday when an attempted first degree murder charge was dropped in exchange for a guilty plea to felony menacing Aaron Michael Anderson, 34, now faces two to six years in the Department of Corrections (more)
PartnerRe Completes PARIS RE Acquisition
Bermuda based PartnerRe Ltd announced that it has completed its acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding common shares of PARIS RE Holdings Limited, following the approval by PARIS RE's (more)
ACE Names Furgueson President, Multinational Client Group for Int'l. P/C
The ACE Group announced the appointment of Michael Furgueson to the newly created post of  President, Multinational Client Group, ACE Overseas General He will be responsible for leading the (more)
PartnerRe Cross-Lists on NYSE, Euronext Paris Stock Exchange
Bermuda based PartnerRe Ltd announced its successful cross listing on both the NYSE and Euronext Paris stock exchanges The company said the cross listing facility, effective immediately, is (more)
Has Property Valuation Hit Rock Bottom? Use Insurance Quotes to Save on Hom
The bursting of the housing bubble and the spike in the interest rate spelt doom for those who had obtained loans to buy houses The boom was followed by a big bust which led to a drastic fall in the valuation of properties The reduction in value wa (more)
Home Insurance - It Doesn't Have to Be So Expensive, Learn How to Save
Can you remember the cost of your home? For most people, owning a home took a lot of planning, readjustments, financial commitment etc Its no wonder that homeowner insurance has become so important This being the case, does that mean we have to spe (more)
TSA releases operating procedures document - fails to redact top secret inf
Filed under: Airports, NewsAfter years of requests from the traveling public, the Transportation Security Administration finally released a document containing their 'standard operating procedures' The document describes the basics on how the agency (more)
Meredith C. Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem
Time magazine has several contenders for its annual Person of the Year issue, including Timothy Geithner, Stanley McChrystal, Usain Bolt and Ben Bernanke More forward thinking publications, however, have all but declared 2009 as the Year of th (more)
Aspen Writers' Foundation releases Winter Words lineup
ASPEN The Aspen Writers' Foundation has announced the lineup for its 2010 Winter Words series The 13th annual Winter Words includes six events, with prominent writers reading their work and talking about their craft The series opens Jan 26 at (more)
Dubai World knocking lenders' confidence
INVESTOR confidence in Dubai took a fresh knock yesterday as officials dithered over a rescue for debt laden state conglomerate Dubai World and ratings agency Moody's slap (more)
Addison Gardner: Always Right
In Copenhagen this week, it will be difficult to distinguish the sex workers from the climate clergy, as sleek limos prowl five star hotels Members of the 'world's oldest profession' will be trolling for clerics of the world's newest religion: (more)
Why is There a Need For Home Owner's Insurance?
You have your most valued possession such as your home at jeopardy in case a calamity was to strike Don't you think it is worth protecting your life long investment such as your house? Doing a little bit of research on the home owner's insurance quo (more)
Online Agency Says Auto Insurance Rates Fell 3.5% in 2009
Online insurance agency insurance com said its records show that car insurance rates across the nation declined 3 5 percent in 2009 to $1,803 per year The company said the decline followed a rate (more)
Photo of the day 12.07.09
Filed under: Photos, Asia, China, Photo of the Day This beautiful shot shared by Code N in the Gadling Flickr pool is a masterful example of showing how a photographer can maximize and manipulate the light to the utmost advantage Code N has perfec (more)
Los Angeles-area's Steve Brooks and Tri County Merge
Steve Brooks, President of Steve Brooks Insurance Services based in Westlake Village CA, and Eric Bossuk, President of Tri County Insurance based in Calabasas, CA, have announced that the two (more)
Holiday eco-tourism, Oscar de la Renta style
Filed under: Dominican Republic, EcotourismPuntacana Resort & Club has recently announced their very first voluntourism package, one which take ornithology to the next level Guests of the resort from December 28 to January 4 are invited to acc (more)
Willis Chairman Asserts Risks Have Changed
Joe Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings Limited, the global insurance broker, today called on corporate leaders to recognize and address the risks facing business at the start of a (more)
London's Best Bargains: Saving Money on Your Family Trip
With London's surprise tumble from number 2 to number 19 in the list of the world's most expensive cities and the dollar generally strong (compared to recent years, at least) against the pound, 2010 is a good year to consider revisiting the British c (more)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Elects New Officers
Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) have elected their 2010 officers at their Winter National Meeting in San Francisco The new officers are: President: West (more)
EPA Finalizes Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ruling
December 7, 2009 The U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final ruling that greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten the public health and welfare of the American people (more)
States with High Homicide Rates Also Report More Traffic Deaths
States with high homicide rates also tend to have higher rates of traffic deaths than other states, says a University of Michigan researcher In a new study in the current issue of the journal (more)
Aspen OKs remodel of Crandall building
ASPEN The Aspen City Council on Monday approved a remodel of the Crandall building, securing affordable commercial spaces for a dozen businesses and historically designating a significant property downtown The owners of the building, located at (more)
Gadlinks for Monday 12.7.2009
Filed under: Blogs, Europe, Norway I hope everyone enjoyed their first weekend of December! I have a feeling many cities inaugurated the season with some sort of Christmas lights parade and Honolulu was no different Here on the islands we have a p (more)
Wells Fargo Insurance Buys Agencies in Florida, Washington
Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc has acquired iLeader Risk Management Solutions, a single office, insurance brokerage located in Tampa, Fla , and Orca Bay Benefits, LLC, a single office, (more)
Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo
Filed under: Business, North America, United States, Transportation It's a rainy, stormy day at the Mojave Spaceport but it hasn't stopped over 800 press, crew, and future space tourists from gathering for Virgin Galactic's unveiling of their high (more)
Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States
With most children around the country enjoying nearly two full weeks of school holidays, families are increasingly using the break as a chance for a getaway Here's a look at what's going on at some of the many resorts that are promising a huge dose (more)
Now Northern Rock shareholders lose out in deal to save bank
FORMER Northern Rock shareholders are unlikely to receive a penny in compensation following the nationalisation of the bank (more)
One Thing Is Certain for Insurance Industry in Near Term: Uncertainty
The insurance industry may not see a return to relative stability and certainty for a few years as it reacts to the effects of regulatory reform, increased government intervention and potential (more)
Aspen man sentenced to prison after fight with officers
ASPEN An Aspen man was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison for assaulting a police officer The sentencing of Landin Smith, 45, by Judge James Boyd of Pitkin County District Court came despite efforts by his attorney for a more lenient (more)
Rolling luggage / portable scooter guarantees you'll hurt yourself at the a
Filed under: Airports, Gadling Gear Review How many times have you walked from gate B2 to B78 wondering whether there could possibly be a quicker way to make your connecting flight? Well, the folks at German company Micro Mobility obviously had that (more)
State Department website lists where American travelers have died abroad
Filed under: North America, Mexico, United States, Marshall Islands, Internet Tools, NewsThe LA Times recently linked to a tool on the US State Department website that allows you to search by date range and country to find out where around the world (more)
Rathbun Named Medical Director at Louisiana Workers' Comp. Corp.
Katharine C Rathbun, MD, MPH, is now serving as medical director for Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation, the company announced Dr Rathbun will be responsible for providing (more)
Judge denies evidence suppression in Aspen school gun case
ASPEN A judge denied a former bus driver's bid to suppress evidence implicating him in a weapons charge on the Aspen school grounds Stephane M Peltier was arrested in May for allegedly carrying a weapon on the Aspen School District campus, one (more)
Hot holiday deal - free 4GB Eye-Fi card with Google photo storage purchase
Filed under: Photos, Gadling Gear Review, Gadling's Daily Deal Normally, we reserve our deals for the daily gear deal lineup, but an announcement from Google and Eye Fi this evening is worth its own article The two have teamed up to offer a free 4G (more)
Clever Progressive Insurance Commercials
Convenience, flexibility, and comprehensible coverage Who wouldn't pick up these qualities when watching the clever Progressive Insurance commercials? This article clearly explains the characteristics of their company in respect to the famous TV ads (more)
New laws urged to keep captive insurance firms
A lobby group for the captive insurance industry claims New Zealand could miss out on millions of dollars of economic benefits if it does not regulate foreign owned companies New Zealand Captive Insurance Association president (more)
Renters Insurance & Theft - The Perfect Insurance Against Thieves
Don't you hate it when a thief steals something precious from the home you are renting and you cannot do anything about it? Well there is a way you can get compensated for your losses Read on to find out how! (more)
Jazz Aspen Blind Faith Pass now for sale
ASPEN Jazz Aspen Snowmass is offering its Blind Faith Pass for sale A limited number of the passes are available, and the offer is good through Dec 31 only The Blind Faith Pass provides discounted general admission tickets to each day of Jazz (more)
Daily gear deals - $90 HD camcorder, $18 Bluetooth carkit and more
Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday December 8th 2009 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone Today's first deal is for the Creative Vado HD (second (more)
New NIP Program Targets Funeral Homes Nationwide
NIP Programs, a division of NIP Group, Inc , has a new specialty insurance program designed to serve the funeral industry nationwide The new program is called FuneralPro and covers property, (more)
Passports with Purpose raises $13,000 to build school in Cambodia
Filed under: Asia, North America, Cambodia, United States, NewsOne of the most difficult parts of travel is visiting a less developed country, seeing a need, and wishing there was something you can do to help fill it So four travel bloggers from the (more)
Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Global Price Index for December 2009
What does it cost to travel today? Here's what you'll pay for a room in Tahiti, dinner in St Kitts, a coffee in Turkey, and more travel essentials in destinations around the world (more)
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