| Medicare Expansion May Not Survive in Senate Healthcare Bill |
| U S Senate Democrats struggled Monday to agree on a broad healthcare overhaul and said a compromise plan to allow an expansion of the Medicare health program for the elderly would likely be (more) |
| Lindsay Lohan rescues child laborers in India...or not |
| Filed under: Asia, India, NewsLooks like miss Lindsay Lohan has gone on a little 'liecation' recently
The actress singer celebrity trainwreck posted a message on Twitter that made it sound like she personally took part in a raid that saved child l (more) |
| Gadling's gift guide for the frequent / business traveler |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Unlike what many people think, business travel is not the jetset playboy lifestyle the TV makes it appear to be You are frequently stuck in bad hotels, flights are delayed or canceled, and the little spare time you (more) |
| On The hill: Play on words |
| ASPEN Whenever we play word games such as Scrabble or Boggle, my 10 year old son often pulls out words that he hopes are actual words, simply because of their phonetic value Non words that sound like words, to a fifth grader, at least such as (more) |
| California Arrests Utah Man for Preying on the Elderly |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Donald Martin Steffensen, 70, of Saint George, Utah, has been arrested by California Department of Insurance (CDI) (more) |
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| Frommers.com Podcast: 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference |
| Voluntourism is a hot topic, but what do you need to know before you try to fit some altruism into your vacation? The author of '500 Places to Make a Difference' joins us to explain (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: An All-Inclusive Hotel That Wasn't |
| Our reader makes a pre cruise hotel reservation through Celebrity at an all inclusive that is anything but Although it's the cruise line's fault, they won't help Isn't she entitled to a refund? (more) |
| Ratings Recap: XL Europe, Wagram, NAGICO, AGS, ARIG |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced that it withdrew its 'A' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on XL Europe Ltd on Dec 10, 2009 "We withdrew the ratings because of (more) |
| IMA Hires Otto as Sales Executive in Kansas City |
| The risk and insurance services company, IMA Financial Group Inc , announced that Heather Otto has joined IMA’s Kansas City location as a sales executive
Otto has successfully managed (more) |
| Pitkin County translator system set to go digital |
| PITKIN COUNTY Television viewers in rural Pitkin County are about to go digital The county will begin converting its free TV service to digital this month, phasing out the old analog service With an antenna, residents within 'line of sight' (more) |
| CMC = Counting More Cash |
| Dear Editor:I was very surprised to read that Jim Markalunas apparently was unaware that CMC planned to keep its full property tax 'windfall' in 2010 CMC has been telegraphing for months that they had no intention of using restraint during these (more) |
| Earthquake Early Warning System Possible |
| An earthquake early warning system for California is feasible in coming years, according to research being presented at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco this week The (more) |
| Renovation Regrets: 6 Questions to Ask Before Staying at a New Hotel |
| Newly refurbished hotel rooms don't always live up to guests' expectations What should you ask before you stay in a remodeled hotel? Here's what the experts have to say (more) |
| A TSA simulator courtesy of Playmobil |
| Filed under: United States, Airports I was so excited when I came across this Playmobil Security Check Point on Amazon As an airline pilot, this is the perfect way to show my two girls, ages 8 and 4, where it is that I work
My daughters have a ton (more) |
| Williams gets OK to keep drilling on Battlement Mesa |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The Williams gas drilling company can finish up its work at two Battlement Mesa well pads without further ado, thanks to a decision Monday by the Garfield County commissioners The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously (more) |
| More People Using Web for Auto Insurance |
| According to an article on money cnn com by Lavonne Kuykendall called 'More Customers Buying Auto Insurance Online', more and more auto insurance companies are adapting to internet sales Many insurance companies rely heavily on agents to sell their (more) |
| Buying Homeowners Insurance Online - The Best Help |
| Are you searching for homeowners insurance online? Are you really interested in getting the best deal? The best deal will give you the highest protection for just the right affordable price Having this in mind, there are simple steps that will help (more) |
| What Does Home Insurance Cover? |
| These policies protect you in case of natural or man made disasters and, depending on your coverage, may do much more Basic homeowners insurance covers damage due to fire, severe storms, tornadoes and hurricanes (though in Florida hurricane damage r (more) |
| Two people burned making hashish near Breckenridge, authorities say |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo Two people were severely burned early Sunday morning after apparently causing an explosion while making hashish, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office The men involved were reportedly operating an approved medical (more) |
| Sparks to Chair Insurance Council of Texas Board |
| The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) has elected Craig Sparks chairman of its board of directors beginning Jan 1, 2010
Sparks has been president of the Union Standard Insurance Company in (more) |
| Plan for Kidney Drugs Spurs Division |
| A plan to help pay for the drugs that transplant recipients need has run into opposition from dialysis providers, drug companies and the National Kidney Foundation (more) |
| Norway's Risk Management Association Becomes 20th FERMA Member |
| The Norwegian Risk Management Association (NORIMA) has been accepted as a member of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA), bringing the total to 20 associations (more) |
| Photo of the day 12.14.09 |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, Norway, Photo of the Day
This year, I'm feeling just full of the holiday spirit, so in looking for tonight's Photo of the Day, I decided to base my search on holiday phrases While this beautiful photograph, entitled 'bl (more) |
| Obama Health Care Meeting Aims to Rally Senators |
| President Obama urged Senate Democrats to bury their differences and pass sweeping health legislation within the next nine days (more) |
| Mexican Insurance Store Helps Ease Traveler Frustrations With Peace-of-Mind |
| Top rated A+ ACE Insurance Company recently announced their approval to have Mexican auto insurance accident claims and paperwork finalized in the US for all Mexican insurance policyholders (more) |
| Parmenter Joins Cowles & Connell in Connecticut |
| Jeffrey Parmenter has joined insurance wholesaler Cowles & Connell of Conn, Inc , where he will serve as vice president of Binding Operations
Parmenter has more than 25 years of (more) |
| Aon Risk Services to Acquire Spain's FCC Global Insurance Services |
| Aon Risk Services (ARS), the risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corporation, announced that it will acquire FCC Global Insurance Services, the in house captive brokerage (more) |
| Load up your iPod with local music before your trip |
| Filed under: Cambodia, Iran, SwedenWhat's the one thing that connects all people in every country on Earth? If you said 'a dislike for Crocs footwear,' that's a good guess but you're wrong It's music
Yes, before television or the internet or even (more) |
| Gadling Gear Review: Patagonia R3 Regulator Fleece Jacket |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewWith winter upon us, it's time to start bundling up And if you have any cold weather vacations planned for the holiday season, you'll want to be sure that you have the proper gear before you get to your destination K (more) |
| Kansas Regulators: State's Auto Insurance Rates Among Lowest in U.S. |
| The Kansas Insurance Department reports that Kansas ranks sixth lowest in the nation for average auto insurance expenditures, according to figures released by the National Association of Insurance (more) |
| Alleged abuse at Krabloonik in Snowmass will go to DA |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Snowmass Village police will forward the results of an investigation into an allegation of animal cruelty at Krabloonik, a commercial dogsledding operation, to the district attorney's office, Police Chief Art Smythe said Mond (more) |
| Economists Estimate $309M Arkansas Crop Losses |
| Rains late in the growing season that inundated some cropland and pummeled rice and cotton plants caused an estimated $309 million in losses, according to economists at the University of Arkansas (more) |
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| Montpelier Officials Happy Insurance Covers City's 2004 Accounting Error |
| Two months after revelations about a $462,000 overpayment to a contractor thrust Vermont's tiny capital into a round of finger pointing and soul searching over accounting and accountability, the (more) |
| Willis Concludes Financial Institutions' Hard Market May Soften in 2010 |
| The hard market for financial institutions (FI) insurance, which has seen insurers push premiums up at renewal by a minimum of 10 to 15 percent, is unlikely to last until the end of 2010, (more) |
| Hundreds stranded by malfunctioning monorail at Disney World |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Transportation, NewsDisney World is supposed to be the 'happiest place on earth', but for about 300 people who were trapped on the monorail when three trains broke down early Sunday morning, it was probably (more) |
| Wells Fargo Appoints Chicago Finance Officer |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named veteran Wells Fargo executive Todd Wartchow as senior finance officer
Based in the company’s corporate office in Chicago, Wartchow is responsible (more) |
| Lieberman Gets Ex-Party to Shift on Health Plan |
| The senator is infuriating Democrats, but they may bow to his demands by dropping a Medicare expansion and the public option (more) |
| Renter's Insurance Is the Best Thing You Can Buy For Your New Apartment |
| If you do not own a home, do you still need to buy a property insurance policy? Your apartment complex does not require it, so is the extra cost really worth it, or necessary? There are 3 reasons it is absolutely necessary to have a renter's insuranc (more) |
| Garth Brooks begins five year run at Wynn Las Vegas |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsHold on to your 10 gallon hats there's a new cowboy in town
Country crooner Garth Brooks started his five year run at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theatre on Friday and news from Sin C (more) |
| Job street buzzing again! |
| Hiring saw a significant push in the country in November across all sectors with auto, insurance and telecom sectors witnessing a double digit percentage growth (more) |
| Scott Geller: Guest opinion |
| The most serious question we should be asking about Obamacare is: What will happen to Medicare patients?Forget what President Barack Obama tells you Just look at the writings and statements of the individuals behind Obamacare to understand their (more) |
| Who decides what the people may know? |
| Dear Editor:Returning part time winter residents missed the mudslinging season, and will need a refresher on the subject of Aspen's latest political fear smear campaign They'll be surprised to hear that the latest issue is whether it's permissibl (more) |
| S&P Upgrades Catlin Group's Subsidiaries Ratings to 'A'; Outlook Stable |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its long term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on the following core subsidiaries of Bermuda based Catlin Group Ltd to (more) |
| Service without a smile |
| Dear Editor:We recently gave my husband a very special 50th birthday celebration at the Pine Creek Cookhouse Below is the scorecard:* Winter wonderland experience unbeatable!* Temperature delightful!* Weather beautiful!* Transportation logi (more) |
| The 10 Hard-to-Find But Must Have Features on Your Mortgage Protection Poli |
| Most of us with a mortgage, should consider Mortgage Protection, especially during the first 15 years of the mortgage when you have the least equity and your expenses are on the uptick Be very cautious moving forward, however There are lots of Mort (more) |
| Insurance Industry Foundation Grants for 2010 Support Children's Charities |
| The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) announced four new grants at the organization’s annual dinner last week in New York This year's grants are primarily directed to (more) |
| iAspen Poll: What are your holiday plans? |
| Results from: Is it cold enough out there for you? Yes: 45% No, I like it when my nose hair flash freezes: 31% Wouldn't know I'm in hibernation till March: 13%What are your holiday plans?(survey software) (more) |
| Hawaii Drought Earns Disaster Area Designation |
| The U S Department of Agriculture has designated Maui County and the Big Island primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused this year by continuing drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 58) |
| Filed under: Travel Trivia
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More Travel Trivia here Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 58) originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST Please see our terms for use of feeds Permalink | Email this& (more) |
| Two people burned making hash near Breck |
| SUMMIT COUNTY Two people were severely burned early Sunday morning after apparently causing an explosion while making hashish, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office The people involved a man and a woman were reportedly operating a (more) |
| Best's Report Finds Bermuda Companies Face 'Significant Challenges' |
| A M Best Co ’s review of the Bermuda market’s results finds these companies strongly capitalized; However, Best warned that they will "face significant challenges during the current (more) |
| U.S. Mine Safety Chief Vows to End Black Lung Disease |
| The nation's mine safety czar said Friday that the U S must put a stop to black lung disease, a work related illness that has killed roughly 10,000 coal miners this decade
"Now is the time to (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: First Colonial, Mount Carroll, Cherokee |
| A M Best Co has downgraded the financial strength rating to 'A ' (Excellent) from 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating to “a ” from “a” of Florida based First (more) |
| ACE Study Finds Businesses Underestimate Supply Chain Risks |
| A new Study ‘Managing Supply Chain Risk for Reward’ – sponsored by ACE and prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), concludes that, "while businesses claim (more) |
| Gadling giveaway - Able Planet Clear Harmony noise canceling headphones |
| It's once again the season for giving, and what better way to celebrate than a chance to get your hands on some cool prizes from your pals here at Gadling
We kicked things off yesterday with a chance at winning a full tuition from Matador U Tod (more) |
| First Time Homeowners Insurance Policy Buying Tips |
| Under the new stimulus plan, we have thousands of new first time home buyers who need to buy a policy This is very important because that policy will protect a new homeowners largest asset Take the time to understand the parts of a homeowners insur (more) |
| Harleysville Insurance Names Rooney As Inland Marine VP |
| Richard P Rooney has been named vice president of inland marine for Harleysville Insurance’s Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions In this position, he oversees the company’s inland (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $25 iPhone battery pack, $60 Plantronics Voyager Pro hea |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday December 15th 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 Kensington external bat (more) |
| Aspen Novembers getting warmer |
| ASPEN It's getting warmer in Aspen can't you feel it?Recent data from the city of Aspen show November's high temperature at about 7 degrees warmer than the historic average In recent years, November in Aspen has been warming faster than any o (more) |
| Basalt athletics feeling shunned |
| Dear Editor:I know Aspen High School is high on your priority list for athletics coverage, but unfortunately a local high school has gotten lost in the shuffle since The Valley Journal went out of print, the Post Independent doesn't come past Cath (more) |
| Learn How to Insure Your Dream Home Against Natural Disasters |
| The criteria of owning a house is not just in the building but the ability to give it a good coverage It is best to avoid the heart breaking experience uninsured home brings The only way you can experience this, is refusing your home the ideal and (more) |
| Homeowner Insurance - Rate Estimates |
| A lot of homeowners do not have the slightest idea of how to arrive at the amount of coverage they would need for their home On the average, they just want to be covered (more) |
| Polaroid returns with a pocket camera that prints |
| Filed under: Gear, Photos, News
The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera is where, at last, Polaroid meets digital photography As you may know, Polaroid collapsed as digital cameras became the new must have, but the company has been revamped and is (more) |
| Wells Fargo Appoints San Francisco Broker |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services is pleased to announce Jennifer Schaeffer is a senior broker with the Professional Risk Group
Schaeffer will be based in San Francisco, Calif She will focus on (more) |
| Grossman Attorneys at Law, an AV-Rated Florida Personal Injury Law Firm, wi |
| The personal injury law firm of Grossman Attorneys at Law, is excited to announce the launch of its new website Residents of Boca Raton, Florida who need legal advice after an injury, can now learn more about the firm at www grossmanattorneys com (more) |
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| The music beat in Dakar: Another version of West Africa |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Stories, Africa, Video, NightlifeGrant's series 'Into Dakar' brought back memories of my own travels there For another intimate look into life in Dakar, check out, 'The Songs of Senegal' a recent (more) |
| Post-Ike Dike Closure Hits Texas City Businesses Hard |
| The Texas City Dike was not built to serve as a fishing pier or recreation area But in the 74 years since it was built, the dike turned into more than just a way to protect the Texas City Ship (more) |
| Virgin Galactic signs Spandau Ballet to perform in space |
| With last week's unveiling of SpaceShipTwo (Check out exclusive video here!), Virgin Galactic is set to begin testing their two stage system for delivering space tourists into sub orbit beginning in 2012 With that minor detail out of the way, the co (more) |
| Kansas Regulators: State's Auto Insurance Rates Among Lowest in U.S. |
| The Kansas Insurance Department reports that Kansas ranks sixth lowest in the nation for average auto insurance expenditures, according to figures released by the National Association of Insurance (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Calculator |
| A Homeowner's Insurance Calculator is a handy device that will let you know the price of any policy It gives you a basis for comparison between companies But, you should know how to use it (more) |
| Ignorant about music |
| Dear Editor:Reading John Finlayson's letter regarding the Bruce Hornsby show was like reading a letter by some teenybopper with little knowledge of music I loved how he compared the Rolling Stones to Bruce The funny thing is Bruce is not a nostal (more) |
| Colorado Blog Calls Attention to Workers' Comp Depression |
| Workers' compensation treatment often overlooks addressing the mental and emotional consequences of an injury that keeps one out of work, the Colorado Workers' Comp Blog says
The blog is calling (more) |
| Travel insurance with best cancellation cover |
| Which insurance companies offer the best cover when it comes to cancellations and delays? (more) |
| Best Affirms Swiss Re and Subs 'A' Ratings; Outlook Stable |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd and its subsidiaries Best (more) |
| Your Guide to the Average Cost of Texas Home Insurance |
| Why is the average cost of Texas home insurance so much more than in other states? There are several reasons for this situation First of all, you should know the average insurance policy in Texas is $1409 compared to $808 average across the country (more) |
| Aspen's caustic soda release leads to fines |
| ASPEN A botched release of caustic soda at Aspen's water treatment plant last month has resulted in more than $100,000 in damages and fines The Aspen City Council last week approved an $86,808 appropriation from the water department savings acco (more) |
| Former Aspen residents accused of loans scam |
| ASPEN A former Aspen couple is accused of creating phony commercial lending companies that were used to fleece customers out of deposits for loans that were never made Donald Sterling Whitlock, 40, and Erin Reese Whitlock, 39, who currently resi (more) |
| Auto insurance rates expected to rise as Louisiana requires more coverage |
| A new state law requiring drivers to have a higher level of auto liability insurance as of Jan 1 will mean an increase in rates of about 12 percent to 14 percent for those policyholders, insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said recently (more) |
| Traveling on British Airways this holiday season? Not so fast -- |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, News, Consumer ActivismYou've got to hand it to the unions, they're hitting British Airways where it hurts They've chosen the busiest and most profitable holiday season to strike in protest of the airline's recent ca (more) |
| Quote Me Today: Car Scrappage Extension 'Short-Sighted' Say Motor Trade Ins |
| KENT, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Quote Me Today have reacted to the news of an extension to the Government's vehicle scrappage scheme by describing it as 'short sighted ' According to the Kent based insurers, the Government has failed to take into (more) |
| Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Says 2009 a 'Record' Year |
| The non profit insurance trust for cities and towns in Florida reports it had a record breaking year in 2009, with a 35 percent increase in written premiums and a 92 percent renewal rate among its (more) |
| Playboy makes a play for South Beach hotel |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsThere's a whole new kind of sexy coming to Miami's hotel scene
Rumor has it, Playboy wants to buy out the struggling Sagamore hotel giving the Playboy Bunnies and of course, payin (more) |
| Aon to Acquire Construction Insurance Broker FCC Global of Spain |
| Aon Risk Services said that it has agreed to acquire FCC Global Insurance Services, the in house captive brokerage subsidiary of FCC FCC Global Insurance Services is a subsidiary of Fomento De (more) |
| Insights Into Renters Insurance Coverage |
| A lot of people want to know how renters insurance work With most of the questions coming from apartment renters themselves, it makes sense to understand the insurance you are buying and what is actually covered in your policy of choice The fact re (more) |
| For Many, Uncertainty, Fear and Shame Often Follow Pink Slips |
| Three unemployed Americans tell their stories of uncertainty, the end of unemployment benefits and having no one to which to turn (more) |
| Outlaw takes Outlaws |
| Dear Editor:Last night after a great day of skiing on Aspen Mountain I stopped into City Market to pick up a few things for dinner I placed my K2 Outlaws (with easily identifiable 'Start Global Cooling' and 'Shake n Bake' stickers) with my size 1 (more) |
| Glenwood council to discuss future of South Bridge |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The Glenwood Springs City Council will discuss how to proceed with the controversial South Bridge Project at a special meeting Thursday The council has scheduled a 4:30 p m work session to review possible options with Jacob's E (more) |
| Colorado Republicans target governor's budget plan |
| DENVER Colorado Republicans vow to fight plans by Gov Bill Ritter to eliminate tax breaks and release parolees to balance the state budget The Democratic governor could save money by firing many of the 2,000 new state employees he hired and res (more) |
| Inside Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class clubhouse |
| Filed under: Business, Europe, United Kingdom, Hotels and Accommodations, Airlines, Airports, Airline Reviews
Any traveler who has come within a stone's throw of a major American airport has heard of the Virgin airlines Among other brands, they've (more) |
| How Much Will Health Reform Cost? |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| Seven days in China for under $900, flight included |
| Filed under: China, Travel DealsI am delighted to tell you about a deal I may snap up myself: China Spree's 7 Day China Express Beijing Free style Travel (2010) will take you to Beijing from San Francisco and put you up at a four star hotel for $5 (more) |
| Prible Named VP, Federal Affairs; Cialone, Sr. Director for Big 'I' |
| The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) named Lauren Cialone as senior director of federal government affairs and John Prible has been promoted to (more) |
| Dillon to consider medical marijuana ban |
| DILLON, Colo To ban medical marijuana dispensaries from Dillon, Town Council members are moving forward on an ordinance that prohibits giving licenses to businesses deemed a public nuisance, or that violate state and or federal law The ordinan (more) |
| Mitchell Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance |
| Mitchell International Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance(TM) Innovative insurance upstart features WorkCenter(TM) Total Loss valuation solution for U S launch San Diego, CA and Richmond, VA December 14, 2009 Mitchell International, Inc , a lea (more) |
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