| Kansas sixth lowest cost for auto insurance |
| Kansas ranks sixth lowest in the nation for average auto insurance expenditures, according to Sandy Praeger, the state's commissioner of insurance (more) |
| Cedar Falls, Iowa, Expands Flood Insurance Requirements |
| The city of Cedar Falls, Iowa, has approved a new ordinance expanding the number of residents who have to get flood insurance
The approved ordinance takes effect Jan 1 It says that everyone (more) |
| Aspen Skiing Co. gets 63 percent of terrain open |
| ASPEN There is a formula in the ski industry at this time of year that you have to love for its simplicity additional snow equals additional terrain Each storm allows the Aspen Skiing Co to open more trails on its four ski hills The amount o (more) |
| Aspen's Klug top American at Olympic qualifier in Telluride |
| TELLURIDE, Colo Chris Klug is no stranger to adversity That should come in handy now Less than two weeks ago, during a training run in Telluride, the Aspen snowboarder sustained a broken right hand and wrist when he collided with the bottom of (more) |
| Maryland Insurance Commissioner Tyler Resigns to Join Federal Agency |
| Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S Tyler has submitted his resignation to Governor O’Malley effective Jan 8, 2010, to accept an appointment as chief counsel to the federal Food (more) |
| Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.16.2009 |
| Filed under: Blogs
Are you craving some good juicy travelers' tales? Here are today's Gadlinks
Before you set off on a big trip, here are six very important things to consider [via BootsNAll]
Sometimes traveling requires you to bare all (more) |
| Glenwood Springs to host vigil for immigration reform |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Glenwood Springs will be one of five mountain communities holding vigils this Friday in support of a new immigration reform bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday The vigil, organized by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition ( (more) |
| Best Affirms Lloyd's Syndicate 570 & 609 'A' Ratings |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the Best’s Syndicate Rating of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicates 570 and 609, which are both managed by (more) |
| Michigan House Democrats OK auto insurance bills |
| The Michigan House has passed legislation that would change how auto insurance rates could be set in the state (more) |
| Beetle symposium set for Thursday |
| Dear Editor:I would like to invite any and all who are interested in the health of our forests to the Hotel Jerome Ballroom between 1 p m and 7 p m Thursday The event is free and open to the public The afternoon and evening features Gov Bill (more) |
| ASPN Agency Forms Alliance with InStrategy Group |
| Chicago based ASPN Insurance Agency LLC formed a new alliance with InStrategy Group, a consulting firm specializing in solutions for the insurance industry InStrategy Group will (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $119 Flip MinoHD camera, $16 battery pack and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday December 16th 2009 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for something plenty of peopl (more) |
| Southwest & SkyMall Bring Yetis & Slankets to New York City |
| Filed under: Airlines
The Southwest Porch in Bryant park has been around this the summer and has provided locals are tourists strolling through that Midtown greens space a place to relax, have a drink and grab a snack inspired by the cities that the (more) |
| New York Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Honors YouTube Contest Winners |
| The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud honored its YouTube video contest winners at the its recent annual meeting
A group of SUNY Cortland students took the top (more) |
| Five reasons to visit Monaco next year |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Europe, France, MonacoSurrounded by France, except for a stretch along the Mediterranean, Monaco is a destination for the wealthy, as well as those with a penchant for auto racing or roulette The only other ostensible (more) |
| Gadling giveaway - ContourHD wearable HD helmet camera |
| Welcome to day three of our week of giveaways here on Gadling Yesterday we opened a contest for a $300 pair of noise canceling headphones, and on Monday we kicked things off with a chance at winning a full tuition from Matador U
Today's prize i (more) |
| Far West in the Far East: Eighteen hours on a Chinese sleeper bus |
| Filed under: Asia, ChinaWith huge distances to cover, long haul bus travel is a norm in China The good news is that overnight buses here are set up for long distance travel; rather than seats that recline, these buses have actual beds in them The b (more) |
| Virgin America, V Austalia launch patnerships with Hilton, Delta |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsThere's big news on the frequent flyer front today, as both Virgin America and V Australia announced that they would be teaming up with partners to their frequent flyer programs
Visitors to the Hilton brand of h (more) |
| Gadling gift guide - photography gadgets |
| Filed under: Photos, Gadling Gear Review
An essential part of any trip is photography, and an essential part of photography is good photo gadgets In this fourth and final Gadling gift guide, we'll recommend a couple of great photo gadgets that will (more) |
| Webpage Launched For Southern California Auto Insurance |
| OnlineAutoInsurance com has launched a new webpage to help the residents of Southern California locate proper car insurance at an affordable rate (more) |
| Final Auto Insurance Ring Defendant Sentenced |
| The last defendant in an auto insurance ring that went on in Greenville for four years has been sentenced in the case according to the state (more) |
| Oven getting warmer |
| Dear Editor:The Carbondale Community Oven wishes to thank the wonderful Whimsical Women of the West for donating a generous portion of the profits from their winter show to the oven project This talented group of artists and craftspeople are know (more) |
| State Farm Says It's Paying Too Much in Property Tax to Bloomington |
| State Farm Insurance thinks it's paying too much in property taxes in its hometown of Bloomington, Ill If the company is right it could cost local schools and government millions of dollars
The (more) |
| Why Every Homeowner Should Have Home Warranty Insurance |
| Protecting your home doesn't have to end at homeowners insurance Purchasing a home warranty is another smart way to guarantee that in the case of an emergency, you won't be caught off guard (more) |
| Despite Concerns, County in Indiana Plans to Allow ATVs on Roads |
| Owen County, Indiana's decision to allow all terrain vehicles on county roads is raising concerns that drivers won't install safety equipment or obtain proper registrations and insurance required (more) |
| Best Affirms Arch Re and Affiliates 'A' Ratings; Stable Outlook |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Bermuda based Arch Reinsurance Ltd and its reinsured (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: L.A., Rome, Atlanta, Mont Blanc, and Phoenix |
| Four holiday accommodation special offers at hotels and homes around the world and one package deal to the Italian Alps in this week's roundup of travel bargains (more) |
| New York Cancels 113 State Farm Non-Renewals on Long Island |
| New York officials recently directed State Farm Insurance Co to give 113 Long Island property owners the opportunity to renew their homeowners' policies with the company
The action came as the (more) |
| VIP alcohol a go at Aspen Winter X Games |
| ASPEN Alcohol service to VIPs at next month's Winter X Games at Buttermilk can take place as planned, Pitkin County commissioners quickly agreed Tuesday The event, on Jan 28 31, will remain alcohol free to the general public, but organizers pla (more) |
| Airline recession will continue into 2010, good news for passengers |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United States, AirlinesThe airline industry must be excited to see 2009 coming to a close It was a year of route cuts, perk cuts and abuse from passengers over all kinds of sacrifices in the cabin and a genu (more) |
| Louisiana Regulators Crack Down on Agents Ruston and Shreveport |
| Insurance agents in Shreveport and Ruston, La , have been cited by the Louisiana Department of Insurance for allegedly participating in fraudulent or illegal activities
Carlos Vandarryl Boston of (more) |
| Should I Purchase Renters Insurance? |
| If you are a renter, are your valuable possessions protected if you experience a fire, water or storm related loss? The answer is no unless you have renters insurance It is available and very affordable I hope this article helps you see the value o (more) |
| Forest Service turnover troubles Pitkin County commissioners |
| ASPEN The Pitkin County commissioners want a lasting relationship with the next top U S Forest Service official in the Aspen Sopris Ranger District The commissioners pumped interim Aspen District Ranger Bill Kight for information Tuesday about (more) |
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| ESPN reporter Erin Andrews makes push for stronger hotel safety laws |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsAfter ESPN reporter Erin Andrews hears her stalker Michael David Barrett plead guilty in federal court for stalking her in hotels, she plans to plead to hotels to implement stronger (more) |
| Bowermaster's Adventures -- Live from Antartica: part 2 |
| Filed under: Activism, Stories, Antarctica, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism
My first footsteps on Terra Antarctic this season were taken on Barrientos Island, one of the tiny Aitcho Island group, part of the South Shetlands, still one hundred miles o (more) |
| Hyatt's 24-hour sale today: 40% off |
| Filed under: North America, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel DealsA holiday gift is landing on your doorstep but you'll only get the chance to unwrap it today Until 11:59 p m tonight, you can get 40% off a stay at a Hyatt Hotel It's only avai (more) |
| In the Heart of Central America: Diving the Bay Islands of Honduras |
| Filed under: Scuba Diving, Honduras, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, Central America, Caribbean
Honduras' Bay Islands the large islands of Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, plus Cayos Cochinos and the Swan Islands sit about 40 miles off the c (more) |
| Virgin Atlantic adding bigger aircraft to help passengers affected by BA st |
| Filed under: Business, Europe, North America, AirlinesYesterday, Grant wrote about the possibility of 'industrial action' on British Airways over the holiday season The union that represents the cabin crew has scheduled the strike for December 22nd (more) |
| An Easier Way to Save on Auto Insurance |
| Saving on car insurance is important to most consumers, the Internet helps speed up the process (more) |
| Roaring Fork Lodge files for Chapter 11 protection |
| DENVER Developers of the Roaring Fork Lodge project in Glenwood Springs have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in United States Bankruptcy District Court in Denver The Roaring Fork Lodge was approved as a 106 room hotel and 40 unit luxu (more) |
| Giving Psychiatric Drugs to Children |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| World Leaders Try to Save Troubled Climate Talks |
| World leaders took the stage at the largest ever climate talks on Wednesday as ministers scrambled to rescue troubled negotiations on a pact to avoid dangerous global warming
Police using (more) |
| Satank Bridge project near Carbondale gets go-ahead |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS One of the Roaring Fork Valley's historic bridges will be getting a facelift next year, courtesy of the Colorado Historical Society and Garfield County The Garfield County commissioners on Monday agreed to accept a grant from (more) |
| How to Choose the Right Home Insurance |
| Buying a dream home is everyone's desire People work hard day and night to purchase a dream house It becomes very difficult to choose the right deal when buying home You can search various websites that helps you in getting the best deal in purcha (more) |
| A feast of thanks |
| Dear Editor:My name is Eden Vardy, and I am writing on behalf of Aspen T R E E , Together Regenerating the Environment through Education I would like to respond to the recent letters to the editor about our Early Bird free community feast (on Nov (more) |
| Forest Service sticking to its stance on Hidden Gems |
| ASPEN The U S Forest Service reinforced its position with the Pitkin County commissioners Tuesday that the agency feels only a fraction of the lands in the Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal qualify for the designation 'Our position remains the sa (more) |
| Judge to Rule on Virginia Tech Shooting Lawsuits by Jan. 15 |
| A judge said this week he would rule by Jan 15 on whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the families of two students slain in the mass shootings at Virginia Tech
After hearing arguments, (more) |
| Texas Court Allows $70M Judgment in Workers' Comp Case to Stand |
| A Texas court in San Antonio has affirmed the jury award of $70 million plus interest in a workers’ compensation case brought against Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Company, a (more) |
| New grocer opens doors at Aspen Business Center |
| ASPEN The eagerly anticipated Roxy's grocery store opened for business this week at the Aspen Business Center, giving locals another option for food selection that ranges from products produced in the valley to specialty items that can't be f (more) |
| Abram Interstate Insurance Offers Salon, Barber Shop Product |
| Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc of Rocklin, Calif , has a new product for beauty salons, nail salons and barber shops Thepackage can be enhanced to include many optional coverages, (more) |
| Momentous Insurance Creates Sports Division |
| Van Nuys, Calif based Momentous Insurance Brokerage has formed a specialty practice exclusive to sports to provide risk management and insurance solutions for athletes, coaches and teams (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - A Helping Hand to Californians After Wildfires |
| In the movie 'Reign of Fire' which starred Christian Bale, ancient dragons have been awakened and have ruled over the earth The fire breathing dragons caused massive fires they burn houses, crops, trees and even people After the fires have ceased (more) |
| G.E. to Focus on Energy and Health Care |
| General Electric plans to reduce risky investments and cut the size of its troubled financial unit, GE Capital (more) |
| Allstate to Auction Recovered 1965 Volkswagen Van |
| Allstate announced today that it will sell a recovered 1965 Volkswagen bus at auction and donate the proceeds to Lydia Place, a nonprofit organization in Washington state serving homeless women (more) |
| Photo of the Day (12.15.09) |
| Filed under: Photos, North America, United States, Photo of the Day
Today's Photo of the Day comes from Flickr user Buck Forester shot from a kayak in Mono Lake, California The picture was shot (drumroll please) on film using a Canon Elan 7 and F (more) |
| Alabama Jury Finds CSX Not Liable for Fatal Train Crash |
| An Alabama jury has sided with a railroad in a series of lawsuits filed by the relatives of four men killed in a train crash almost three years ago
Chilton County jurors ruled in favor of CSX (more) |
| Massachusetts Antismoking Plan Gets Attention |
| The numbers from a state program have led to calls for a similar plan to be added to the national health care bill (more) |
| National Flood Insurance Program to Expire Dec. 18 |
| Time is running out once again for the National Flood Insurance Program, which is set to expire on Dec 18
Congress passed a short term extension in September that moved the expiration (more) |
| PartnerRe Appoints Carre Group Risk Management Director |
| Bermuda based PartnerRe Ltd announced that Jérôme Carré, currently Chief Risk Officer for PARIS RE, has been appointed as PartnerRe Group Risk Management Director, effective (more) |
| If Health Care Reform Fails, America's Innovation Gap Will Grow |
| The need for health coverage prevents many workers from finding new jobs or starting new companies, which suppresses economic growth (more) |
| The world's most bizzare spa treatments |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Travel HealthI'm not not usually a spa kind of girl I like the occasional de stressing massage, pore clearing facial or special occasion mani pedi, but mud baths, seaweed wraps, and caviar scrubs just aren' (more) |
| Add Up Your Costs With a Home Insurance Calculator |
| Are you wondering how much home insurance you need? Do you need to decide which type of policy would provide the best cover? Looking for the best rates on the market? If so, then a home insurance calculator can help (more) |
| Boeing's 787 Dreamliner finally flies |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, Airports, NewsAfter over two years of reporting on the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's long awaited aircraft has arrived Yesterday morning, the aircraft took off on a three hour historic flight over Washington, landing succ (more) |
| Affordable Homeowners Insurance - 4 Simple Things You Should Know |
| One way of getting affordable homeowner insurance is to start paying your premiums annually This is a much better payment plan If you have chosen to pay your rates monthly then you should think again This is because for each of the payment you mak (more) |
| Continental Airlines selects Gogo for inflight Internet |
| Filed under: AirlinesThis morning, Continental Airlines announced that it has selected the Aircell Gogo Inflight Internet service to provide its passengers with wireless access in the skies
Continental is the ninth airline to sign up with Aircell, (more) |
| Thompson Park plan advances in Carbondale |
| CARBONDALE Several development plan revisions and a verbal agreement by the Mount Sopris Historical Society to become the caretaker of the historic Thompson house proved to be enough to win approval for the Thompson Park development Tuesday nigh (more) |
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| 3 Types of Home Insurance Quotes - Choosing the Right One For You |
| There are many reasons why people acquire things, some desire things because they simply want it; others buy things because they need it Sad to say, some people buy things out of fear and fear is the greatest motivation People buy something just to (more) |
| Loan applications at Alpine Bank flat despite federal program |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Close to a year after Alpine Bank accepted $70 million through the Federal Government's Capital Purchase Program, to help ensure that the bank's lending pool did not dry up because of the economic downturn, the bank has not seen (more) |
| RBS asset plan backed |
| PLANS to prop up part nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland have been overwhelmingly backed (more) |
| The urge to merge |
| Dear Editor:I applaud the recent integration of the Aspen Youth Experience into the Buddy Program With the overwhelming number of nonprofits (more than 300) in this small valley it is time to evaluate where duplicate services exist and eliminate (more) |
| State Farm to Stay in Florida, Cancel 15% of Policies, Raise Rates 15% |
| State Farm Florida will remain in Florida under a negotiated agreement that allows it to cancel about 15 percent of its policies and raise rates 14 8 percent The deal also allows its contract (more) |
| Supreme Court Lets Stand Immunity for Gun Makers |
| The Supreme Court has turned away a new challenge to a 2005 law that gives gun manufacturers immunity from lawsuits by shooting victims
The justices this week refused to hear an appeal from (more) |
| Health Care Reform To Have Major Impact on Workers' Compensation |
| Workers' compensation insurers and actuaries need to prepare for upcoming changes arising from proposed healthcare reform and the shifting medical landscape, attendees of the Casualty Actuarial (more) |
| ING Gets Rights Issue Boost Ahead of Asset Sales |
| ING won strong support from shareholders for a heavily discounted rights issue, helping the Dutch bancassurer cut its reliance on state aid and clearing the way for it to launch a program of (more) |
| Five reasons why life on the road can really suck |
| Filed under: Asia, China, Budget Travel, Women's TravelWhenever I tell people my latest travel plans, I usually get the same response: 'Oh, you're so lucky I wish I could do that ' What they don't realize is that they can do that I've made trave (more) |
| Cheaper Homeowner Insurance - How to Enjoy Affordable Rates |
| You might be paying so much for your homeowner insurance because you are not aware of things you do to get lower rates In this article I will show you steps that you should take if you must enjoy affordable rates (more) |
| Essential Facts About Cheap Homeowners Insurance |
| Homeowners insurance is very essential because this insurance covers all the expenses that might occur due to fire, natural calamities, theft and vandalism The home insurance that you take for your house often depends on the actual value of your hou (more) |
| Safeguard Your Rental Property With Insurance For Landlords |
| The insurance needs of landlords require specialized coverage in the form of insurance for landlords Owning a property that you rent to others to either live, or conduct business in means you will need to not only protect your property but your rent (more) |
| Strains Felt in Health Coverage for Jobless |
| As a limited federal subsidy runs its course, many jobless New Yorkers are struggling to keep affordable health care coverage (more) |
| Cheap Home Insurance - 3 Ways of Getting It |
| People usually pay high homeowner insurance rates because they are not aware of things they can do to get it cheap This article will show you steps you can take to get lower rates (more) |
| Gadlinks for Tuesday, 12.15.09 |
| Didn't get enough travel related news and views on Gadling today? Check out what's happening in the rest of the travel blogosphere right now
Where there is no enforcement, there is no law [via Chris Blattman]
Ever wondered what English (more) |
| Mercury Insurance Submits Initiative Signatures to Trick Voters Into Paying |
| Campaign for Consumer Rights Warns Soldiers, Seniors and other Californians Would Be Penalized for Having a Lapse in Insurance Coverage, Even if They Weren't Driving (more) |
| Pitkin County not anxious to loosen filming regs |
| ASPEN Pitkin County may come up with a permit application that is specific to film and commercial shoots, but county commissioners didn't express much interest Tuesday in loosening the regulations for such activities The existing application use (more) |
| Montana Makes Morgan Stanley Pay Back $42 Million |
| Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Monica Lindeen, finalized a settlement with Morgan Stanley & Co , Inc regarding allegations the company misled investors
In the agreement, (more) |
| Vail murder suspect's attorneys say they'll be unprepared |
| EAGLE, Colo Public defenders for Vail murder suspect Richard 'Rossi' Moreau said Tuesday they'll be 'ineffective' if the case proceeds as scheduled Moreau's lawyers asked to delay a hearing scheduled for Dec 30 in which prosecutors will seek t (more) |
| The Million-Dollar Man |
| Senator Joseph Lieberman's support for health care reform seems hypocritical He's has taken $1 million from the insurance industry and is now against an over 55 Medicare buy in (more) |
| Polis proposes visa changes in immigration bill |
| DENVER U S Rep Jared Polis said Tuesday he wants to make it easier for foreign investors to create jobs in the U S as part of a proposal to change the country's immigration system The Colorado Democrat said two of his initiatives are part of (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| All cruise lines offer a number of side trips at their ports of call, ranging from nature walks to helicopter rides to groups of people hanging onto each other while trying to fight their way up a mountain of rocks in a raging river (that was i (more) |
| Cardinus Road Risk Report Gives 'Ammunition' To Drive The Safety Message Ho |
| Comprehensive white paper saves time by drawing on multiple sources
Experts bring together diverse evidence into one compelling report (more) |
| Boarder 'swims' out of avalanche on Loveland Pass |
| LOVELAND PASS, Colo A Denver snowboarder was able to ride and swim his way out of a large avalanche on Loveland Pass around noon Tuesday Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office Major Rick Albers said Alec Meyer caused the avalanche and 'it broke (more) |
| Yellowstone opens for winter visitors |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesWinter may officially still be a few days off, but that hasn't prevented Yellowstone National Park from opening for the season According to the National Park Service, as of yesterday, all roads are now open f (more) |
| Court Denies Insurer, Upholds $5.75 Million in Miami Beach Drownings |
| The insurance company for the city of Miami Beach has been ordered to pay $5 75 million in damages to the families of a man and the woman he tried to save from drowning
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