| Lawyer Says North Dakota Teller Deserves Workers' Comp Benefits |
| A bank teller from a small North Dakota town says she's scared and can no longer work after she was held up at gunpoint and left handcuffed on the floor Now she's getting robbed by the state (more) |
| Georgia Father, Son Agents Charged with Defrauding Goodwill, Insurer |
| Georgia Insurance Commissioner John W Oxendine said two Macon insurance agents a father and son have been arrested after being charged with keeping premiums paid to them for auto and (more) |
| Save by Comparing Homeowners Insurance Quotes the Right Way |
| Are you looking for a good deal now that you want to renew your policy? Are you a first timer to homeowners insurance and you are in deep need for the best home protection deal out there? Here's help: A lot of people buy insurance online now because (more) |
| Will there be a single bright light in the middle of the room? |
| I was in a serious auto accident in October of 2009 I do have an attorney We've filed suit to settle the case, and my deposition is this afternoon As the time grows closer, I'm getting more and more anxious about this What should I expect? T (more) |
| House Contents Insurance - More to it Than You Might Think |
| In recent years helped in no small part by rapidly widening access to internet sales the market in house contents insurance has grown ever more competitive Competition is good news for the consumer not only because it helps to drive down prices, (more) |
| Aspen offense explodes in 8-0 win over Pumas |
| ASPEN The mistakes piled up in Friday's tie with Doherty, Aspen hockey coach Al Butler said Saturday, there was little to criticize The Skiers struck twice in the first period against undermanned visitor Peak to Peak, then scored five goals in (more) |
| Hilton hotel employees in Puerto Rico prepare to strike |
| Filed under: North America, Hotels and AccommodationsMore than 1,000 Hilton employees at three of Hilton's Puerto Rico hotels Conrad Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel, the Caribe Hilton Hotel, and the El San Juan Hilton Hotel & Casino are prepared t (more) |
| Ohio Workers' Comp Board Adopts New Provider Fee Schedules |
| The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors has adopted new fee schedules that will increase overall reimbursements to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) and Vocational (more) |
| Store Shooting Case Tests Mississippi Cap on Civil Damages |
| Before Mississippi lawmakers passed tort reform that limited damages in civil litigation, Ronnie Lee Lymas' lawsuit against the store where he was shot wouldn't have gotten much attention
That's (more) |
| 5 ways to cure your travel hangover |
| Filed under: Stories, Travel HealthTravel hangover (NOUN): the sad feeling you have upon returning home from an inspiring trip, otherwise known as the back home blues or a hangover without the alcohol
We've all had it, and there's no easy cure for i (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $8 2-pack Bluetooth headsets, $14 notebook webcam and mo |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Monday December 21st 2009 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone If you are ordering any of these items for Christmas, b (more) |
| Smart Deal of the Week: Pick Your Apple Vacations Trip from $699 |
| Travel to the Caribbean or Mexico's Pacific Coast is especially attractive when January sets in and it's dark by four in the afternoon Apple's 'Pick a Price: Something for Everyone' vacation makes getting there easy (more) |
| Gadlinks for Monday 12.21.2009 |
| Filed under: Blogs, Airlines, Airports
Is it really the Monday before Christmas? (Yes ) Are you ready for Christmas cheer and preferably loads of spiced eggnog? (Maybe ) How about some Gadlinks to get this week started? (ALWAYS!)
The weat (more) |
| Bowermaster's Adventures -- Live from Antartica: part 4 |
| Filed under: Photos, Stories, Antarctica, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism
WHITE THUNDER, NEKO HARBOUR, ANTARCTICA, DAY 4
Sitting atop a bared brown rock on top of a thousand foot hill looking out over a relatively ice free harbor Neko, one of the m (more) |
| Basalt's new library will be community hub |
| BASALT Basalt's new $11 million library is going to be much more than a place where people grab a book and run The state of the art facility is more like a community center that will have something for everyone at some time after it opens nex (more) |
| What Makes the Best Home Insurance? |
| The answer to the question is more straight forward than perhaps many homeowners might imagine Almost by definition, the best home insurance is the one that delivers exactly what you want it to do, providing comprehensive cover for your home and its (more) |
| Texas Jury Awards BP Workers $100M in Lawsuit |
| A federal jury on Dec 18 awarded more than $100 million to 10 workers who claimed they were injured in 2007 when a toxic substance was released at BP PLC's Texas City plant
The jurors in (more) |
| Far West in the Far East: The Wa Women of Nanya |
| Filed under: Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ChinaLast week I was treated to the kind of experience travelers look for but seldom at least in my case come across An hour up a dirt road outside a small town in western Yunnan province, China, a dozen women (more) |
| Washington Auto Glass Installer Pleads to Insurance Fraud |
| A Battle Ground, Washington, auto glass installer who overbilled an insurance company for years has pleaded guilty to first degree theft
Robert T Wooster, 51, doing business as Dr Bob’s (more) |
| Four ways to throw an international New Year's Eve party |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, North America, United States, NightlifeAfter years of the same old New Year's Eve parties, singing Auld Lang Syne, counting down at midnight and kissing as the clock strikes 12, it may be time to sha (more) |
| Deep in Health Bill, Very Specific Beneficiaries |
| Buried in the Senate health care package are provisions benefiting specific states and constituencies, inserted by the majority leader to secure lawmakers' support (more) |
| New Mexico Spaceport Wants Liability Protection Bill |
| New Mexico spaceport officials plan to seek legislation that would reduce legal liability for companies that launch from Spaceport America
State Economic Development Secretary Fred Mondragon said (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| In Carbondale two weeks ago a Council of Elders agreed to forgive the Spanish explorer, colonist, slave merchant and trespasser Christopher Columbus The forgiveness ceremony took place at the Sustainable Settings ranch, in the shadow of Mount (more) |
| Uganda: the latest not so gay-friendly destination |
| Filed under: Africa, Uganda, NewsWhile every city council and national tourist board seems to know the equation gay + traveler = big bucks, the central African nation of Uganda wants none of it A controversial bill may soon pass that would not only (more) |
| Farm Bureau Mutual Moving Forward with Mutual Holding Company Plan |
| Both the policyholders of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and the Iowa Insurance Commissioner now have approved plans under which the company will be reorganized into a mutual holding company (more) |
| Equipment Could Help Determine Cause of Oklahoma Quakes |
| During a typical year, Jones residents will feel one or two earthquakes This year there have been 25 since March, and all of them have been felt, according to the Oklahoma Geological (more) |
| NYSIF's Gleason Honored by New York Claim Association |
| New York State Insurance Fund Deputy Executive Director Thomas Gleason has been honored with an award for excellence from the New York Claim Association (NYCA)
The award, which was presented (more) |
| Finding Cheaper Contents Insurance |
| It might seem there's an information overload when it comes to finding cheap contents insurance for your home Any number of high street outlets, not to mention the countless entries on the internet, all suggests that you'll have no difficulty in fin (more) |
| Come fly the polite skies |
| Filed under: AirlinesI have a request
Can't we all just get along up in the air? Can't we be just a little no, make that a lot more polite?
Consider: I was sitting in first class on a recent flight (yes, I used miles to upgrade) and the guy next t (more) |
| Elected officials support increasing federal loan limits for Garfield Count |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Real estate agents got the support they were seeking from both the Garfield Board of County Commissioners and the Glenwood Springs City Council Glenwood Springs Mayor Bruce Christensen and county Commissioner John Martin, as wel (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| Each year at this time I like to write a 'funny' predictions column For example as if you need an example in the last few days of 2008 I predicted that in 2009 ' something will happen to a celebrity that you don't know, don't know anybo (more) |
| The Virtual Visit May Expand Access to Doctors |
| NowClinic, a service that connects patients and doctors using video chat, will expand across the country next year, but it is meeting some resistance (more) |
| Allianz, ThyssenKrupp CEO's Warn of New Market Bubbles |
| The chief executives of Allianz, Europe's biggest insurer, and ThyssenKrupp, Germany's biggest steelmaker, have warned of new bubbles that they see developing in global markets
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| Eurostar to suspend Channel train service indefinitely |
| Filed under: North America, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Transportation, NewsMost people think 'airlines' when the topic turns to the misery of holiday travel Well, the trains are getting in on the action now European railway Eurostar's Channel (more) |
| Experimenting Workers Start Pennsylvania Candy Company Fire |
| Experimenting workers at a western Pennsylvania candy company started a fire that left one employee injured
The blaze broke out Thursday evening at the New Castle Candy Company Fire officials (more) |
| U.N. Climate Talks End 'With a Bare Minimum' Agreement |
| U N climate talks ended with a bare minimum agreement Saturday, Dec 19, when delegates "noted'' an accord struck by the United States, China and other emerging powers that falls far short of the (more) |
| Best Analyzes AIG; Affirms Most P/C, L&H Ratings; Outlook Negative |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of most P C life health insurance subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc , as well as the (more) |
| Living in the Now: Following the 80/20 Travel Rule |
| Filed under: Blogs, Stories, Books, News, Travel HealthSam Chillingworth, a high school classmate, friend, and now featured writer in the inspiring book series Wake Up Live the Life you Love, recently passed on a book he contributed to called Livi (more) |
| Not our reality |
| Dear Editor:In response to the new reality TV series on VH1, 'The Secrets Of Aspen,' this cannot go on This program sums up every single stereotype the locals of Aspen have been trying to avoid for years The money, the attitude of 'oh, we're bet (more) |
| Addressing Home Insurance |
| Accidents not to mention natural disasters happen For the unwary or unprepared, the costs of making good the loss or damage caused by such events might be hefty indeed That's one of the reasons people might give for addressing home insurance in (more) |
| Farmers Appoints New Southwest Field Operations Executive |
| Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® announces the appointment of Senior Vice President Roy Smith to Senior Vice President Field Operations, Southwest Zone, effective immediately The (more) |
| Stolen Auschwitz sign found cut into pieces |
| Filed under: History, Europe, Poland, NewsPolish police have recovered the famous sign that hung over Auschwitz's main gate The sign had been stolen in the early hours of Friday The sign reads 'Arbeit macht frei' ('Work will set you free') and is a (more) |
| What Senate Health Bill Would Do |
| A sweeping healthcare reform bill appears headed for passage in the U S Senate after surviving a test vote early Monday morning
The bill has been criticized by some liberals who complain that (more) |
| Learn the Ways of the Web to Compare Buildings Insurance |
| It is important to compare insurance for buildings to ensure you are not paying more than you should This can be done easily online (more) |
| A Dangerous Dysfunction |
| The difficulty of trying to pass health care reform shows how dysfunctional the Senate, and the United States government as a whole, has become (more) |
| An Easy Read Guide to Home Insurance |
| UK home insurance is actually a handy way of referring to two separate types of cover, each of which are available to buy singly, or from the large majority of insurers, together Although just as the description suggests both forms of insurance (more) |
| Senators Add the Ornaments and Trimmings |
| The term 'Christmas tree' has its own meaning on Capitol Hill It usually refers to a bill decorated with 'ornaments,' or special goodies for the folks back home (more) |
| Liability worries close Carbondale-area sledding hill |
| CARBONDALE The snow beckons at the sledding hill near the Spring Gulch cross country ski area outside of Carbondale, but the once popular spot is off limits A sign reading 'No Trespassing, No Sledding' has been posted at the bottom of the hil (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| MONDAY TUESDAY, DEC 21 22ISIS THEATER Avatar at 12:45, 4:20, 8:00 p m Did You Hear About the Morgans? at 1:45, 5:00, 7:45 p m The Princess and the Frog at 1:20, 4:40, 7:00 p m The Blind Side at 1:00, 4:00, 7:30 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 9 (more) |
| Is Cheap Buildings Insurance a False Economy? |
| Buying some goods and services at cut price rates might sometimes prove a false economy The corners that are cut to reduce the overall cost sometimes result in a product that fails to live up to expectations and the consumer might be left thoroughly (more) |
| Spinning for Gems |
| Dear Editor:I am an enthusiast of all things pedal powered, and the Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal has my support I look to my bicycle for pleasure and pain I look to my bicycle for fitness and fun I look to my bicycle for personal and profession (more) |
| Get a surfboard, help a kid |
| Filed under: Surfing
If you've got a surfing trip coming up and are looking for a new board, get into the holiday spirit by bidding on a surfboard that helps kids with autism
The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel is currently hosting a Holiday Surfboard (more) |
| Obtaining Home Loan Quotes at Home |
| Do you want to acquire home loan quotes but don't have the time to go to your mortgage loan lender or your banker? Then worry not because there's an easier and faster way to do that The convenient way is to go through this online It will just take (more) |
| Frommers.com Podcast: Top Destinations 2010 |
| Our round table panel of editors gather to discuss our top destinations for the new year as well as one city our readers can't seem to get enough of (more) |
| Let's Make a Deal: Another place to win a trip |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Stories, North America, United States, News, Travel DealsIn recent years, winning a Showcase Showdown on the Price is Right, and the once in awhile trip that appears on the Wheel of Fortune's roulette wheel have been th (more) |
| South by Southeast: The Gibbon Experience |
| Filed under: Asia, LaosAs a kid, did you ever fantasize about living in a tree house? Of climbing into your own hideaway stocked with chocolate bars, hanging out with monkeys and doing as you please? If you've ever wanted to feel like a kid again, it (more) |
| On the road with a Gadling mileage runner |
| Filed under: Airlines, Airports, Budget Travel Whether you ethically believe in the mileage runs or not, they play a serious, vital role in many frequent flyer's lives The concept, in case you're unfamiliar, has to do with flying around willy nilly (more) |
| UK's Environment Minister Reported to Accuse China over Climate Talks |
| British Environment Minister Ed Miliband has accused China, Sudan, Bolivia and other left wing Latin American nations of having tried to hijack the U N climate summit to stop a deal, the Guardian (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Day Clock |
| Filed under: GearWelcome to SkyMall Wednesday I mean, um, Tuesday? No, wait, SkyMall Friday, right? Fudge! SkyMall Monday! Wow You'll have to forgive my absentmindedness It's been a crazy few days, what with all the holiday shopping, snow in New Y (more) |
| Nevada Approves Captive for NV Energy |
| The state of Nevada has announced that Insurance Commissioner Scott Kipper has approved NV Energy’s application to form a captive insurer
According to a press statement, Nevada is home to (more) |
| Bonus time at Aspen City Hall |
| ASPEN The economy has been rough on many people this year who lost their jobs, had their pay cut or benefits reduced But within the walls of City Hall, employees got a bit of Christmas cheer when their year end bonus checks were cut earlier thi (more) |
| About Getting Home Insurance Quotes |
| Insurance companies do not always give you the best quotes Also, it is not so easy to go on foot and get quotes from all the insurance companies around you (more) |
| Garfield County pay increase is still up in the air |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Garfield County employees still do not know whether they will be getting a 2 percent pay increase in the coming year, as the county commissioners continue to mull over the idea The commissioners met last week with the county's h (more) |
| Outside TV coming to a resort near you in 2010 |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business, North America, United StatesOutside Magazine has been a trusted name for adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts for years, offering gear reviews, profiles of explorers and athletes, as well as plenty of t (more) |
| AAIS Offers New Homeowners Rating Plan for Earthquake Coverage |
| The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) has initiated a countrywide filing of a new earthquake rating plan under its Homeowners Program
The earthquake plan, which consists of (more) |
| S&P Raises Platinum Holdings Ratings to 'BBB+'; Insurance Subs Rated 'A' |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its counterparty credit rating on Platinum Underwriting Holdings Ltd to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' S&P also assigned its 'A' counterparty credit and (more) |
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| NYC tops U.S. list of most expensive cities |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesIt's not exactly shocking to see that New York City is the most expensive city in the United States Groceries, gasoline and other items tend to run a tad more than twice the national average Whether you rent (more) |
| Keep the hut open |
| Dear Editor:The B Milk Hut is a great asset to the community It has given hikers a real place to go and get warm and change clothes The number of hikers up the local mountains are amazing, and Buttermilk most likely leads them all I would ventu (more) |
| Stalin hated nude male art |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Europe, Russian FederationJoseph Stalin didn't like seeing men nude A new exhibition at the Marat Guelman gallery in Moscow features a series of drawings of male nude models that the Soviet leader defaced with (more) |
| Photo of the day 12.21.09 |
| Filed under: Photos, North America, Photo of the Day
Come on: you didn't think I could let 'Snopocalypse' or '#snOMG!' or the Nor'easter Known by So Many Names get by without featuring it here on Gadling, did you? Luckily for us, Cazimiro shared t (more) |
| Basalt robbery suspect at large |
| BASALT Police were seeking information Sunday on a robber who held the manager of the Basalt 7 Eleven store at knifepoint early Saturday The manager escaped injury, and the robber wasn't apprehended, but police have his image from the store's su (more) |
| Keep Your Castle Safe With House Insurance |
| An Englishman's home might be his castle, but it's a castle that might prove very costly to repair, or even rebuild, in the event of catastrophes caused by such things as fire, flooding or any manner of natural or man made disasters House insurance, (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance - 5 Tips to Save Money on a Homeowners Coverage Policy |
| One of your fixed bills is probably your homeowners insurance policy You need to have your home covered, but you do not need to pay too much If you are trying to reduce your bills like most of us are these days, get some quick tips now! (more) |
| Highline Data: According to Highline Data, Even as the Health Reform Debate |
| CAMBRIDGE, MA (MARKET WIRE) According to a new analysis by Highline Data, the leading data provider of financial and marketing information on insurance companies, the health insurance industry reported a decline of 12 4 percent in net income, to $8 (more) |
| Scientists Update California Tsunami Maps |
| Scientists have released updated tsunami maps pinpointing California coasts vulnerable to giant waves generated by an undersea earthquake
Previous hazard maps only covered select coastal (more) |
| At Fells Point, Maryland ghosts reside year-round |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Festivals and Events, Stories, Hotels and Accommodations, Video, NightlifeEven though it's almost Christmas, and Halloween is long gone, it's not the end of haunted travel Fells Point, Maryland is one of those (more) |
| $4.7M Settlement in Pennsylvania Convention Center Collapse |
| The authority that operates Pittsburgh's David L Lawrence Convention Center is getting $4 78 million from firms to settle claims over a floor collapse
In February 2007, a concrete slab crashed (more) |
| How to Effectively Compare Rates and Save Using Homeowners Insurance Calcul |
| You want to buy the right home insurance at the right price from the right insurance company in your area; your ideal start is knowing how to effectively use the homeowners insurance calculator The right use of this tool will make it easier for you (more) |
| Senate Debate on Health Care Exacerbates Partisanship |
| Enmity and acrimony are coursing through a debate with consequences for both sides as the health care overhaul reaches its climactic votes (more) |
| Most unsual way to go to Las Vegas: The Flying Elvi |
| Filed under: Stories, Asia, China, United States, Video, Women's TravelThis scene in Honeymoon in Vegas is the most unusual way to head to Las Vegas if I've ever seen one Here at Gadling, unusual travel is not unknown Catherine is trying out variou (more) |
| Tesco to move into mortgages in 2010 |
| TESCO Bank chief executive Benny Higgins intends to launch an assault on the mortgage market by the end of next year, as he looks to capitalise on the giant retailer's nam (more) |
| Audit Hits Kentucky Cities' Insurance Provider Over Spending, Conflicts |
| A state audit of a Kentucky municipal association the second in as many months has found problems with compensation, spending, conflicts of interest and procurement matters including in the (more) |
| Best Comments on IFSB's Exposure Draft Standard for Takaful Solvency |
| A M Best Co issued a bulletin that said it believes that the new “Exposure Draft (ED) Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings,” published by (more) |
| Hopes Dim, G.O.P. Still Vows to Fight Health Bill |
| Republicans vowed to continue their fight but acknowledged their chances of stopping passage had faded as the Senate neared its crucial procedural vote at 1 a m Monday (more) |
| Shortlist for RBS Sempra bid 'down to three' |
| DEUTSCHE Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Australia's Macquarie are the remaining runners in the race to buy RBS Sempra, the joint venture commodities trading business that is up (more) |
| Public funds for a private agenda |
| Dear Editor:I recently read in the Dec 17 issue of the Sopris Sun that the town of Carbondale has given $2,000 to the Wilderness Workshop, which is backing the Hidden Gems Wilderness project The article said that the town of Basalt and Pitkin Co (more) |
| Home Insurance Cover to Suit You |
| An Englishman's home is a castle, so the familiar saying goes But it's a very expensive one at that Investment in the bricks and mortar represents probably the biggest expenditure many of us are likely to make, whilst the collection of possessions (more) |
| Health Bill Passes Key Test in the Senate |
| The party line procedural vote proved Democrats had locked in the margin needed to pass a far reaching overhaul of the nation's health care system (more) |
| Former Agent in S. California Arrested for Identity Theft |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that James Alfred Morris, 66, of Covina, has been arrested and charged with eight felony counts of identity theft and six felony (more) |
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