| Is There a Doctor In the Firm? Businesses Hope Wellness Plans Save |
| Liz Sequeira, a 52 year old primary care physician, is too young to remember when U S doctors made routine house calls So to her, seeing patients in her three exam rooms on the first floor of (more) |
| TV Anchor Appeals Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Suit in Baltimore |
| Lawyers for former CBS "Early Show'' anchor Mark McEwen have appealed the dismissal of his medical malpractice lawsuit
A federal judge in Baltimore threw out McEwen's lawsuit earlier this year (more) |
| Aon: P/C Market and D&O Market to Further Stabilize in 2010 |
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Property, casualty and directors' and officers' (D&O) liability insurance rates will continue to stabilize in 2010, according to Aon Corp ’s U S Q3 '09 Quarterly Market (more) |
| A Health Care Battle on Many Fronts |
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| Daily gear deals - $20 iPhone battery pack, $25 noise isolating headphones |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Thursday December 10th 2009 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for a (refurbished) Targus not (more) |
| GJEL Accident Attorneys Auto Insurance Quirks, Quiz 3 |
| In this third in a series of auto insurance quizzes from GJEL Accident Attorneys, Andrew Gillin, Esq recommends January for an auto insurance check up with agents to ensure appropriate levels of insurance coverage protect the family More uninsured (more) |
| Frommer's Picks for 2010's Top Ships |
| A new year begins in just a few weeks, and with a new year comes a new edition of 'Frommer's Cruises and Ports of Call' the definitive guidebook to cruises sailing Here are our favorite ships this time around (more) |
| Exclusive video: SpaceShipTwo unveiling |
| Gadling goes Galactic Be sure to check out the photo coverage here Exclusive video: SpaceShipTwo unveiling originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:40:00 EST Please see our terms for use of feeds Permalink | Email this&nbs (more) |
| PwC Foresees Big Shakeups, Consolidations For Insurers |
| The insurance industry will undergo increasing consolidation as part of the fallout from government intervention and potential tax law changes following the financial crisis, a consulting firm is advising
And insurance industry stability and certain (more) |
| Montana Hail Board Approves Refunds |
| Montana farmers who bought state hail insurance this year will receive a refund of 40 percent of the premiums they paid The state Board of Hail Insurance approved the refunds after reviewing an (more) |
| Slide into FREE Storage! |
| A American Self Storage is offering up to 90 days of free storage to anyone who is being evacuated by the threat of a potential mudslide, rockslide or debris flow due to the recent aftermath of the Southern California wildfires (more) |
| Talking, Texting, Walking or Driving: Combustible Elements for Teens |
| Whether walking or driving for teens cell phone texting and talking can be hazardous Studies continue to condemn phone use in the car and now the government is getting involved (more) |
| Photo of the Day (12-9-09) |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos, United Arab, Photo of the Day, Middle East This photo titled 'Peace' by jrodmanjr, the fellow who took it, is a lovely depiction of an alley away from the hubbub of a city As he noted, time away from the souks (more) |
| A.I.G. Units Omit Name and Excel |
| A I G is once again the top seller of fixed annuities to bank customers, although the contracts are being offered under the names of two subsidiaries (more) |
| Tired of spoiled celebs |
| Dear Editor:I have had it with professional athletes and politicians who have made it and have taken advantage of their fame success Instead of being grateful for what they have (much, much more than the average bear) and become a stellar role mo (more) |
| Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.9.2009 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Surfing, Food and Drink, Africa, Europe, North America, Tunisia, Sweden, United States, Ecotourism
While some of you were catching some sick rides on the slopes, these pro surfers were riding mountain sized waves on the (more) |
| Bermuda Concludes Tax Information Agreement with Belgium |
| Bermuda's Minister of Finance, the Hon Paula A Cox, announced that Bermuda had concluded negotiations of a bilateral agreement with Belgium that provide for a full exchange of information on (more) |
| Bermuda Study Calls Ocean Chemistry 'Smoking Gun' of Climate Change |
| The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) recently released a study of the oceans surrounding Bermuda, which, it said, "are arguably the most comprehensively studied marine sites in the (more) |
| More regulation on Antarctic shipping proposed |
| Filed under: Activism, Antarctica, New Zealand, Ecotourism, CruisesWhile most of the world is focused on a certain conference on climate change currently underway in Copenhagen, a similar meeting is being held in New Zealand this week, where tighter (more) |
| The Non-Public Option |
| An alternative to the public option health plan might achieve the same goal of expanding Americans' choices and providing some competition (more) |
| Medical Mistakes: To Err is Too Common |
| The wrong drug The wrong dose A diagnostic mistake More than 2 percent of all hospital patients are victims of a medical error Health care discussions need to address elimination of this problem (more) |
| Get some relief from winter in Bal Harbour this year |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsMiami is the place to be for holiday shopping So, put the snow behind you and head for Bal Harbour, where you can pick up a free fourth night's stay for every three you book at the (more) |
| Florida Security Worker Denied Jury Duty Pay Awarded Damages |
| A jury has awarded a Miami security guard worker $150,000 in damages after finding that she was wrongfully denied wages and fired for serving as a juror in a murder trial
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| How to Protect Your Property |
| It is often tedious for a landlord to maintain his property especially when he has rented it out and is staying away from it He may find it expensive to often visit the place and monitor them every time Painting, gardening, building repairs etc may (more) |
| On a mission |
| Dear Editor:I will be one of the hardy souls participating in the 2009 Summit for Life race on Saturday The event is to support the Chris Klug Foundation in its efforts to promote education and awareness about organ and tissue donation The event (more) |
| California Workers' Comp Insurers Ask for Average 4 Percent |
| Workers' compensation insurance rates in California will be relatively stable and increase by an average of only 4 percent in 2010, the Department of Insurance said
The Department's announcement (more) |
| More Injuries on Public Than Private Sector Jobs in Virginia |
| New numbers show more workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in Virginia from those in government jobs than in the private sector in 2008
According to a Virginia Department of Labor and (more) |
| Get the Best Deal - Factors in Choosing Home Insurance Quotes |
| Almost every American is experiencing financial difficulties in the recent times The great recession has affected the lives of many American families Many Americans lost their jobs and now are tightening their belts to make ends meet, when doing gr (more) |
| The Abercrombie & Kent online sale starts now! |
| Filed under: Africa, Europe, South America, Botswana, Egypt, Zambia, Jordan, Turkey, Chile, Peru, Middle EastYou looking to go to Botswana next year? Or, maybe Chile? Now's the time to book your trip Abercrombie & Kent, which sends its guests on (more) |
| Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc. Posts New Maximum Liability Limits |
| The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) reports that new maximum limits of liability will go into effect Jan 1, 2010 The new limits are higher than those currently in place for (more) |
| $1300 for each of us - what ACC will cost |
| Steep rises in levies mean a person on the average wage with one car will pay $1300 to ACC each year $180 more than they do now The increases, approved by the Government yesterday, are well below the Accident Compensation Corporation's (more) |
| Aon Risk Services Names Malik as New CEO for Asia |
| Aon Risk Services (ARS), the risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corp , announced the appointment of Sandeep Malik as chief executive officer of Asia Aon Risk Services, (more) |
| Life insurance: How much cover you need |
| Work out how much life insurance you really need We're talking about pure protection here so called 'term insurance' (more) |
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| Europe tells several different online travel stories |
| Filed under: Business, Europe, France, Germany, United Kingdom
The EU may have brought us closer to having one Europe, but there certainly isn't one European travel market The latest report from travel industry research firm PhoCusWright sees the Fr (more) |
| The Postcode Breaker: Home insurance |
| Are you being penalised on home insurance because of where you live? This unique Postcode Breaker reveals average premiums for your area and ranks it nationally (more) |
| Safety Board: Citgo Texas Refinery Blast 'Significant Near Miss' |
| The U S Chemical Safety Board on Wednesday called a July explosion at Citgo Petroleum Corp 's Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery "a significant near miss'' for a widespread release of highly toxic (more) |
| Australia's Macquarie Island |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Photos, Stories, Oceania, Australia, EcotourismHave you ever had an obese, wild baby elephant seal drop its head in your lap and slobber nose love all over you? It melts a heart faster than a Snickers in a microwave, r (more) |
| Mississippi Attorney General to Target Intellectual Property Theft |
| Those behind the sophisticated computer software in Mississippi and elsewhere that tracks down child predators on the Internet are now targeting people who illegally download music and (more) |
| Senate Democrats See Hope on Health Bill |
| Senate Democrats voiced guarded optimism that a deal over disputes would help them pass health care legislation (more) |
| First snow: Eight winter activities for budget friendly fun |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Skiing, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, Stories, China, United Kingdom, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel DealsWith the first snow comes thoughts of winter's smorgasbord o (more) |
| Fire Danger Eases in Southern California |
| The U S Forest Service says fire danger levels in parts of the Angeles National Forest that did not burn this year are being downgraded because of recent rain and snowfall
In a statement, the (more) |
| National Specialty Underwriters, Ace Westchester Launch Hospitality Program |
| Bellevue, Wash based National Specialty Underwriters Inc (NSU) a program administrator and specialty wholesale broker, and ACE Westchester, the U S based wholesale focused property and casualty (more) |
| $7 Million Awarded to 1 Victim's Family in 2006 Comair Plane Crash |
| Family members of one of 49 people killed in a 2006 Kentucky plane crash have been awarded a $7 1 million civil verdict, but a separate jury will decide whether Comair must also pay millions more (more) |
| Ralph Fiennes mile high club flight attendant back in the spotlight |
| It was back in 2007 when we first wrote about Lisa Robertson This former cop turned callgirl turned flight attendant made the news when she admitted to having sex with actor Ralph Fiennes in a Qantas airplane bathroom
Mr Fiennes was on his way t (more) |
| Insurance myths: True or false? |
| Claiming on your insurance can be a minefield with few providers making it clear exactly what is and isn't covered by your policy We dispell the top insurance myths (more) |
| Michigan House, Senate Pass Bills Banning Texting While Driving |
| The Michigan House has voted to prohibit the use of cell phones to send text messages while driving
The main bill in the package passed the House by a 94 13 vote Tuesday A similar measure passed (more) |
| Mysterious blue light shines over Norway |
| Filed under: Europe, Russian Federation, Norway, NewsOn December 9th, residents of northern Norway were surprised to see a weird blue light shining above According to reports, the beam of light seemed to point to the sky from behind a mountain As t (more) |
| Cut the cost of private medical insurance |
| The last thing you want to jeopardise when money's tight is your family's health We reveal the best ways to cut the cost of private medical cover (more) |
| Cartoon: Levies hike |
| No Abstract (more) |
| Cruise Deals for the Week of December 10, 2009 |
| High end carriers Crystal and Silversea throw in perks and discounts that make their ships slightly more accessible, while the top cruise specialty agents offer a fleet of special offers on every type of ship (more) |
| Report: Univ. of Wisconsin Camps Should Carry Accident Insurance |
| Auditors are making several recommendations to limit legal liability and improve the safety of children who attend sports, music and other camps on University of Wisconsin campuses
An audit (more) |
| Vail leaders mull vision for the town |
| VAIL, Colo Vail could possibly rise in its ranking among top ski towns if simple things like greeters could reach guests as soon as they arrive in town, some Vail Town Council members said Tuesday The new Vail Town Council met for a retreat led (more) |
| 10 souvenirs to buy in Honduras |
| Filed under: Honduras, Central America
A hammock
Hammocks aren't just places for tourists to relax, they are a way of life for the people in Honduras A lack of modern conveniences like air conditioning in a place where the tropical heat can be oppr (more) |
| Two New Mexico Counties Get Disaster Aid |
| The U S Department of Agriculture in Washington has designated Grant and Luna counties in New Mexico as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought and high winds that occurred (more) |
| Snowboarding stars align at Copper Mountain's Grand Prix |
| COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo For the country's best halfpipe riders, the journey to the Olympics officially begins this weekend Starting Thursday with women's qualifying heats, the U S Snowboarding Grand Prix kicks off at Copper Mountain, and all (more) |
| Ten tips for cheap cover |
| Don't throw money away by overpaying for insurance in follow our ten step guide to cheaper cover in all areas of your life (more) |
| 20. MyEG will set up 40 e-services centres to boost business |
| PETALING JAYA: Electronic government services provider MY E G Services Bhd (MyEG) expects to increase its share of online road tax and auto insurance renewal business to 20% from 15% currently when it opens e service centres in east Malaysia in the (more) |
| Hazard trees in Hunter Creek to be focus of forest project |
| ASPEN The U S Forest Service and the nonprofit For the Forest will team up to cut hazard trees along a number of trails in the popular Hunter Creek Valley near Aspen, the organizations announced Wednesday Under Forest Service direction, For (more) |
| National Park Service pledges $875k for trails |
| Filed under: Hiking, North America, United States, CampingThe U S National Park Service has announced a number of updates and improvements to existing trails throughout the park system, and backed the plan by pledging nearly $875,000 specifically ea (more) |
| Wedding insurance - if the big day goes bad |
| Wedding insurance is becoming a must as the cost of getting married spirals, so what do you need to do just in case the big day goes wrong? (more) |
| 1998 Dispute Between Nebraska Insurance Agency and Florida to Continue |
| After more than a decade and four Nebraska Supreme Court rulings, a new trial may soon be scheduled in a multimillion dollar insurance dispute between Florida and Countrywide Insurance (more) |
| Peanut Corp. Executives Seek Insurance Policy Funds for Legal Costs |
| The president of bankrupt Peanut Corp of America and three former managers are each seeking a piece of a $1 million corporate insurance policy for legal costs stemming from a salmonella (more) |
| Basalt's budget drops 16 percent |
| BASALT The Basalt Town Council gave final approval Tuesday night to a 2010 budget that is down 16 percent from this year The general fund expenditures will fall to $6 3 million from $7 4 million, according to Town Manager Bill Kane The recessio (more) |
| Crisis in Dubai creating fantastic bargains for travelers |
| Filed under: United Arab, Hotels and Accommodations, Middle EastAfter years of building new hotels at a record speed, Dubai is starting to pay the price for overcapacity Hotel prices in this desert state have already dropped more than 25%
The aver (more) |
| Three great hotel deals in NYC this winter |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, Travel DealsIt's getting cold in New York City and as the temps drop so do prices for the city's hotels Across Manhattan, you'll find deep discounts and deals, plus (more) |
| New Year to Bring New Pay Disclosure Rules for New York Producers |
| The new year is likely to see implementation of new compensation disclosure rules for New York insurance producers
The final regulation allows agents and brokers to accept insurer payments that (more) |
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| Putting a Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages Is the Wrong Diagnosis |
| A harmful repercussion of a medical malpractice damages cap is the arbitrary amount assigned to compensate for pain and suffering A cap would, in essence, punish the patients with the worst injuries (more) |
| Work our what your pet costs |
| How much does it cost you every year to care for your four legged friend? Use our calculator to find out (more) |
| Scenic Explorations in Norwegian Waters and Cities |
| Of my nearly 100 cruises over the past 15 years, there is a handful that have really stood out above the rest One was a cruise I took with my family last summer aboard the 'Costa Atlantica' along the Norwegian Fjords (more) |
| Allianz Forecasts Emerging Asian Markets to Lead Global Growth in 2010 |
| An anlaysis from Allianz Insurance Management Asia Pacific concludes that regional GDP is expected to grow by 6 7 percent in 2010, with Asia contributing "almost 39 percent to next year's global (more) |
| Regulators Shy Away From Imposing Emissions-Cutting Auto Insurance |
| SAN FRANCISCO Key insurance regulators said yesterday that they will not require the industry to offer auto policies that (more) |
| Obesity calculator: Life insurance impact |
| Is your weight a problem? This calculator works out your body mass index, which life insurance companies use to assess your eligibility and premiums (more) |
| The Star Geezer: Longer days await |
| This week expects to be an especially active one on the night sky viewer's celestial calendar In addition to the shows that Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and the moon will be putting on, this week also features the usually prolific Geminid Meteo (more) |
| Buying the Best Insurance for Your Business |
| It's important to pay close attention to the kind of insurance you buy for your small business; otherwise you could face a shock when you file a claim (more) |
| Colorado oil, gas trade group names new president |
| DENVER The Colorado Oil and Gas Association has named a vice president of an environmental consulting and engineering firm as its new president The trade group said Thursday that Tisha Conoly Schuller from Tetra Tech will succeed Meg Collins, wh (more) |
| Local groups unfazed by 'Climategate' |
| ASPEN 'Climategate' has spurred some nasty letters to at least one Aspen environmentalist, but local groups working on climate change said Wednesday they won't let the controversy alter their actions Aspen Skiing Co Executive Director of Sustai (more) |
| Gold treasure revealed |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Europe, United Kingdom, NewsBack in September we reported on an amazing find of Anglo Saxon gold that had been discovered in England Now some of the treasure is on display at a free exhibit at the Br (more) |
| Encouraging opening weekend for Aspen hockey |
| ASPEN Questions linger, but Aspen hockey coach Al Butler cannot argue with the results While they had to settle for a loss and a tie, his young Skiers proved they could compete with two of the state's top teams, Battle Mountain and Steamboat Spr (more) |
| Gadling gear review - Aaxa Technologies P2 pico projector |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Very early this year, we took a look at the 3M mPro110 pocket projector That device came from the first generation pocket projection devices, and despite lackluster performance, we were pretty impressed with the tec (more) |
| Five insurance stings to watch |
| The field of financial products is littered with duds and rip offs, and insurance is no exception Here are five products that are routinely mis sold or overpriced (more) |
| Anchorage Alaska Insurance Agency Launches New Website |
| The Roy Briley Insurance Agency has recently introduced a new website for their customers to learn more about the services they offer without having to step out of the comfort of their house (more) |
| Buddy Program to take over Aspen Youth Experience |
| ASPEN The local nonprofit Buddy Program is absorbing the operations of the Aspen Youth Experience (AYE), officials said Wednesday The arrangement, which will take effect Jan 1, means AYE will no longer operate independently 'By integrating AYE (more) |
| Glenwood crews to continue snow removal into the weekend |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Glenwood Springs Streets Superintendent Rick Turner said his crew did a pretty good job clearing the streets of close to 15 inches of snow that fell Tuesday 'We are on schedule,' Turner said Wednesday morning 'Twenty four hours (more) |
| Snow, then brrrr, in Aspen |
| ASPEN It was enough to freeze the smile on a skier's face literally A two day snowstorm moved out of the Colorado mountains Tuesday night, leaving 9 inches of fresh snow on Aspen Mountain over a two day period, and 15 inches over two days a (more) |
| Voting with my wallet |
| Dear Editor:Wow! Colorado Mountain College plans to keep and spend all the 'windfall' surplus tax dollars resulting from a 60 percent increase in assessed property valuations As a taxpayer, I plan to express my opinion at the next CMC election Ji (more) |
| Supreme Court Refuses Michigan Workers' Comp Racketeering Suit |
| Workers’ compensation litigation arising out of Michigan and involving claims of federal racketeering violations is headed back to lower courts for trial after the U S Supreme Court (more) |
| Gadling app review - GateGuru for the iPhone helps you find and rate airpor |
| Filed under: Airports, Gadling Gear ReviewI'm a huge fan of any iPhone app that can help make my time at the airport more enjoyable GateGuru is such an app Think of GateGuru as an online airport guide meets Yelp, meets social networking
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| Alison Berkley: The Princess's Palate |
| So now that the mountain's opened, I'm just wondering: How the hell did we live without it?With all that fun I was having in the offseason between watching Food Network shows and running on the Rio Grande Trail in lung burning cold temperatures (more) |
| How to get the cheapest life insurance |
| Choosing the right way to buy life insurance can save you thousands of pounds We explain how (more) |
| Last minute flights may be cheaper than the bus |
| Filed under: Business, Stories, Airlines, Airports, Budget TravelSearching for travel deals feels like playing a game show where how to get a winning number is unclear It's like hunting in a jungle where the frequent hunter has the edge Timing rema (more) |
| Best Sees No Ratings Change from Torus, Sideris Re Merger |
| A M Best Co indicated that its ratings of Bermuda based Torus Insurance Holdings Limited and its operating subsidiaries remain unchanged following the contribution of Sideris Re Holdings (more) |
| Five steps to the right life policy |
| Life insurance is really quite straightforward: if you need it, then term assurance will probably do the job just don't get it from your mortgage lender (more) |
| 1988 Case in Nebraska Involving Florida Insurance Agency Not Over Yet |
| After more than a decade and four Nebraska Supreme Court rulings, a new trial may soon be scheduled in a multimillion dollar insurance dispute between Florida and Countrywide Insurance (more) |
| An Aspen tradition returns with Handel's 'Messiah' |
| ASPEN At the premiere of Handel's 'Messiah,' in 1742 in Dublin, King George II stood as the choir began singing the 'Hallelujah' chorus The rest of the audience, and the orchestra players as well, stood with him when the King stands, all m (more) |
| Reducing our carbon footprint |
| Dear Editor: As the eyes of the world shift focus toward COP 15 in Copenhagen, Denmark, this month the world holds its collective breath waiting to see what the United States will do The USA did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 We have lost (more) |
| Can Cars and Bikes Co-Exist? |
| The number of bike commuters has increased and bicycling awareness has grown in recent years However,accidents are still occurring and injuries are often severe (more) |
| Light a candle and remember |
| Dear Editor:At 7 p m Sunday, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony will be held to honor the memory of all the children who have died too young Please light a candle in memory of my son, Harry Fightlin, and all the childre (more) |
| Disaster Aid to New England for Ice Storm Nears $80 Million |
| The federal government says it distributed nearly $80 million in disaster relief funds to four New England states following a devastating ice storm a year ago
The storm of Dec 11 12, 2008, (more) |
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