| What Is Your Injury Case Worth? |
| A review of the factors that go into it and what you can do to maximize results (more) |
| Evolution of travel complaints: TSA just the latest target |
| Filed under: Transportation, NewsThis week saw the vitriol of travelers (and travel writers) directed at the TSA The new TSA regulations that were imposed in light of the terrorist attempt on a Northwest Airlines flight led many to unleash the prove (more) |
| Louisiana Secretary of State Named Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner |
| Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon has named Secretary of State Al Ater to serve as chief deputy commissioner of insurance, effective Jan 11, 2010
Ater was chief deputy commissioner (more) |
| Pennsylvania Sting Nets 24 Arrests for Auto Insurance Fraud |
| Twenty four people, including 17 New York residents, six from New Jersey and one Pennsylvania resident, have been charged with insurance fraud and other related offenses after falsely claiming to (more) |
| Insurers contributed $30.1 billion to California’s gro |
| Insurers contributed $30 1 billion to California’s gross state product in 2007, accounting for about 2 percent of the state’s gross domestic product, according to a new report written (more) |
| Once Again, Changes May Be Coming For Illinois DUI Laws |
| If SB 2248 passes, operating a snowmobile or watercraft while intoxicated in Illinois will have the same consequences as driving an automobile while under the influence of alcohol (more) |
| PGU Promotes Lester |
| Virginia based Professional Governmental Underwriters Inc has promoted Grey Lester to senior underwriter
Grey has been with PGU for nine years as a D&O E&O specialist underwriting (more) |
| Average House Insurance - Home Insurance Guide For Homeowners and Renters |
| Average house insurance is getting just the right amount of coverage at the right price; this applies to both homeowners and renters You can easily get your desired average home insurance policy at the end of this write up, just read on (more) |
| Galley Gossip: 10 signs there's a newbie in first class |
| Filed under: Business, Food and Drink, Airlines, Transportation, Galley Gossip1 PHONES HOME As soon as the first class virgin settles into the big, comfy, leather chair, they immediately begin to phone everyone they know during boarding to share e (more) |
| DA: Video captures shooting that killed Carbondale man |
| EAGLE, Colo Investigators have stitched together a 'semi fluid' video that shows Vail murder suspect Richard 'Rossi' Moreau shooting three people in the Sandbar, District Attorney Mark Hurlbert said Wednesday Hurlbert called it a 'very criti (more) |
| Web site helps find low insurance rates |
| Texas motorists have a new tool to obtain state required auto insurance, a state agency spokesman said Tuesday (more) |
| Biting remarks |
| Dear Editor:If your grandson snapped at or bit a young child, would you: punch, choke, throw piping at him or threaten to put a bullet in his head?This whole scene at Krabloonik is sick Give it up, Dan Ruth HarrisonAspen (more) |
| 10 travel resolutions for 2010 |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North America, United States
As 2009 draws to a close and we look back on the last 365 days of travel, it's time to make some resolutions for the coming year Here are ten travel resolutions that will help you be a (more) |
| New laws: Car insurance is going up |
| BATON ROUGE (AP) ' Auto insurance rates will rise Friday for more than 1 million Louisiana motorists as a law increasing the required minimum liability coverage goes into effect (more) |
| Introduction to American Home Shield Warranties |
| This article provides an introduction to home warranties offered by American Home Shield and other companies Things you need to know before you purchasing a policy are also explained in detail (more) |
| A-Basin to replace Exhibition Lift |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo Arapahoe Basin will whisk skiers and riders up the mountain more quickly next season Summit County's highest ski area announced Tuesday that it will replace its Exhibition fixed grip triple chair with a high speed detacha (more) |
| CURE Auto Insurance Lists Tips for Safe Driving on New Year's Eve |
| According to a recent national survey conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than four times as many people are likely to be fatally injured in alcohol related traffic crashes on New Year's Eve than on other (more) |
| Fight over drilling southwest Colorado mountains in court |
| DENVER Opponents of a plan to drill dozens of natural gas wells in the southwest Colorado mountains, including roadless forest land, accused federal officials Thursday of playing a shell game with public lands Attorneys representing the San Juan (more) |
| State Rep. Kathleen Curry goes her own way |
| GUNNISON State Rep Kathleen Curry, D Gunnison, announced on Tuesday that she is no longer a Democrat, after having been elected to her District 61 seat three times as a member of that party Curry, 49, has served in the Colorado General Assem (more) |
| Levees Beneath Threatened Washington Dam Called Weak |
| Half a dozen stretches of levee on the Green River in Washington, below the threatened Howard Hanson Dam, are porous and unstable, according to a Seattle Times report
Those stretches, between (more) |
| The Case for Reform |
| There are compelling reasons for all Americans to root for the health care reform effort to succeed and urge Congress to complete the job (more) |
| Connick, Cole to headline Jazz Aspen June Festival |
| ASPEN Jazz Aspen Snowmass has announced that Harry Connick Jr and Natalie Cole are set as headliners for the 2010 June Festival The festival, part of Jazz Aspen's 20th anniversary season, is scheduled June 24 through July 3 with headlining (more) |
| Obtaining the Lowest Renters Insurance Possible |
| These financially uncertain times mean that people are cutting back on as many expenses as possible Renters insurance is no exception either (more) |
| Motorists Insurance Creates Agent and Policyholder Services Division |
| Columbus, Ohio based Motorists Insurance Group has created a new division to focus resources on agent facing technology, agency interface priorities and develop call center best practices for all (more) |
| Pot positives |
| Dear Editor:As one of the physicians who is writing medical marijuana recommendations on the Western Slope, I wanted to present the other side of the article in The Aspen Times last week titled 'Pot docs worrying Colorado health officials 'In fact (more) |
| Captives Fuel Growth and Income for Agency Owners |
| In times like these, where the insurance industry is now in its fifth year of a soft market, the use of an agency captive insurance company can spark both revenue and profits to improve an (more) |
| Connecticut Town Settles Police Discrimination Case |
| The town of Greenwich, Connecticut has agreed to pay $887,000 to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit involving several minority police officers
Town officials revealed the terms of the (more) |
| South by Southeast: Exploring Luang Prabang |
| Filed under: Asia, LaosWelcome back to Gadling's series on backpacking in Southeast Asia, South by Southeast As travelers, we have a tendency to overload our trips with adventure and movement This is especially true in Southeast Asia as I've disc (more) |
| Florida Republican May File Suit Over Health Bill |
| Florida's attorney general questioned the constitutionality of the bill and called on states to study whether to sue to kill a requirement that individuals buy health insurance or pay a fine (more) |
| Avoid the Homeowners Insurance Trap |
| Avoid some common mistakes made by insurance shoppers Use a few simple tips to help you get the best Pennsylvania homeowners policy and find it at the lowest rates possible (more) |
| Colorado State Parks to raise some fees Jan. 1 |
| DENVER Fees at Colorado state parks for camping, reservations and boat registrations will increase Friday But daily entry fees and the cost of annual passes will stay the same Camping fees will rise by $2 per night and reservation fees will go u (more) |
| Antelope Valley Estate Planning Law Firm Thompson Von Tungeln Warns that Sk |
| Antelope Valley estate planning law firm Thompson Von Tungeln warns California residents that reducing or dropping uninsured underinsured motorist coverage can put all of the assets they have accumulated during their lifetime at risk Maintain a mini (more) |
| Former Insurance Company Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty |
| A former Gulf Shores, Alabama insurance company bookkeeper accused of bilking homeowners out of at least $120,000 has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of misappropriation of insurance (more) |
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| Oregon Enhances Death Benefits for Fatal Worker Injuries |
| Oregon is enhancing the death benefits available to surviving family members when a worker has a fatality, by expanding the scope of the burial benefit and doubling it to 20 times the state (more) |
| Statutes of Limitations in Ohio Personal Injury Actions |
| People who have suffered a personal injury in Ohio have a limited time to seek recovery It is important to file your claim as far in advance of the statute of limitations period as possible (more) |
| Manitoba insurer sues man for jealous auto rampage |
| Manitoba's government auto insurance agency wants a Winnipeg man to pay for a violent rampage that has already cost him his freedom (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of December 30, 2009 |
| In this week's roundup of discount prices, Southwest makes it easier to get around the U S , American brings Belize within budget, and we make sense of pricing infant fares (more) |
| The Netherlands to start full body scans of all US bound passengers |
| Filed under: Europe, NetherlandsThe Dutch government held a press conference this morning announcing their plans to beef up security at Amsterdam Schiphol airport
Within three weeks, fifteen bodyscan machines will be in place (sources say the mach (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| The Aspen Historic Preservation Task Force consisted of 11 members who wanted some form of historic preservation beyond the Victorians and nine members who wouldn't have voted for any form of involuntary restrictions if you'd put a gun to their (more) |
| Maritime Watchdog Reports Somali Pirates Seized UK tanker |
| Somali pirates have hijacked a UK flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, the first merchant vessel to be seized in the area in nearly six months, a maritime watchdog said Tuesday
Noel (more) |
| Munich Re Analyzes 2009 Nat Cats; A Lot, But Few Big Ones |
| A report from Munich Re confirms that losses from natural catastrophes "were far lower in 2009 than in 2008 due to the absence on the whole of major catastrophes and a very benign North Atlantic (more) |
| Vail leaders waiting for snow |
| VAIL, Colo Vail is facing new economic realities, and if snow doesn't start falling soon, the resort could could face even greater hardship Vail's new economic reality was the theme of Tuesday night's Vail Homeowner's Association annual meeting (more) |
| Photo Slideshow: The Art Lover's Tour of Provence |
| From Monet to Van Gogh to Matisse and up through Picasso, artists have gravitated toward Provence's vivid sunlight and vibrant landscape for centuries Here's how you can follow their trail (more) |
| Resolve to have adequate coverage |
| Lose weight Stop smoking Exercise more Ah, New Year's resolutions All very important things to aspire for But you may want to move a new item to the top of your list: Adequate auto insurance Chances are you don't have enough (more) |
| Andy Stone: A Stone's Throw |
| Well, since it's almost New Year's Eve, I thought maybe I'd offer a New Year's resolution for the entire darn country This year, let's actually catch a terrorist when he's trying to get on the plane with a bomb How cool would that be? Actually (more) |
| Tips For Obtaining Inexpensive Renters Insurance |
| Renter insurance policies are relatively affordable However, discounts can be obtained by making the home as safe as possible (more) |
| Insurancequotes.org Gives Some Quick Auto Insurance Savings Advice for 2010 |
| Many people are currently paying high premiums for their auto insurance You may be one of them and it is time that you reviewed them to see what reduced (more) |
| Mrs. Basalt has eyes on Mrs. Colorado crown |
| BASALT 'Mrs Basalt' has been crowned and now she's gunning for the title of 'Mrs Colorado 'Kerry Keith, a 40 year old mother of three, was selected recently by the Mrs Colorado Pageant organizers to represent Basalt 'Since I was a little g (more) |
| Park Service: Dog dragged to death by car at Colorado National Monument |
| FRUITA, Colo Staffers at the Colorado National Monument are trying to find whoever was responsible for dragging a dog to its death An adult male German Shepherd Blue Heeler mix was found at about 4:30 a m Wednesday with a rope around its neck (more) |
| The Internet Helping Keep Texas Auto Insurance Affordable |
| The Internet can be a very valuable tool to help find affordable car insurance in Texas (more) |
| Kentucky Couple Charged with Arson in House Fire |
| A central Kentucky couple have pleaded not guilty to charges that they damaged their rental home by intentionally setting it on fire
The Lexington Herald Leader reported that 31 year old Debra (more) |
| Save Your House and Your Family by Buying Home Insurance |
| One never knows when an accident takes place You may face a problem suddenly in your home which you are not prepared for These problems could be for any reason It could be a drainage problem, or a major electrical malfunction (more) |
| Pitkin County seeks restored access to river |
| OLD SNOWMASS Public access to a stretch of the Roaring Fork River near Old Snowmass will be restored as required by the terms of a conservation easement held by the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails program The Dart family, owners of the pr (more) |
| Is IRV too complicated? |
| Dear Editor:With efforts under way to bring instant runoff voting to my entire state of Massachusetts, I have watched the progress of IRV in Cambridge, Burlington, San Francisco and now Aspen with interest The May 5 election night video and writte (more) |
| Health Cuts With Little Effect on Care |
| In Richmond, Va , where hospital beds are fewer, health care looks like the rest of the country's, but cheaper (more) |
| Pennsylvania Sting Nets 24 Arrests for Auto Insurance Fraud |
| Twenty four people, including 17 New York residents, six from New Jersey and one Pennsylvania resident, have been charged with insurance fraud and other related offenses after falsely claiming to (more) |
| January 1 Is Deadline for 'Fire Safe' Cigarettes in Texas |
| As of Jan 1, 2010, all cigarettes sold in Texas must be certified fire standard compliant (FSC), the Texas Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced
All FSC (more) |
| Orlando Attorneys Nominated for 2010 The ATLA |
| Ronald S Gilbert and Melvin B Wright of the Orlando, Florida personal injury law firm Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter have been nominated for membership in The American Trial Lawyers Association (The ATLA) by their peers (more) |
| Arizona Insurance Council Elects 2010 Officers |
| The Arizona Insurance Council (AIC) has elected new officers for 2010 New officers are:
President Brett Clausen, Arizona business unit vice president for Farm Bureau Financial Services;
Vice (more) |
| Some Chicago Cops Get Rich Quick On DUI Schemes |
| Several Chicago cops have been accused of making false DUI allegations against innocent drivers in the hopes of receiving overtime pay for court appearances in the cases (more) |
| Workers in Cold Climates Advised to Take Special Safety Precautions |
| Construction crews never get completely used to working outside in the bitter cold
"About all you can do is dress for it,'' said Kevin Bikowski, superintendent for Miron Construction at its (more) |
| Greek Anarchists Claim Insurance Company Bombing |
| A radical Greek anarchist group claimed responsibility Monday for an overnight bomb attack that damaged an insurance company headquarters in central Athens, and pledged to step up its bombing (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Lombok, Amsterdam, Honduras, Chicago, and the Maya Rivie |
| A four night escape to Amsterdam, seven nights in Honduras, and three more special offers to top destinations around the world (more) |
| Graceland to get a makeover |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIn need of a little pick me up, Heartbreak Hotel is undergoing a makeover to help revive its natural beauty The owners of Graceland the Heartbreak Hotel are putting together redevel (more) |
| The Necessity of Getting Renters Insurance |
| Insurance isn't just for automobile or home owners Renters too stand to gain from taking out renters insurance These policies can cover the cost of damage or compensation should any incidences occur in a rented property (more) |
| New York City bargain destination perfect for a 3-day weekend |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, Stories, North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, Nightlife, Travel Deals, Women's TravelNew York City may be the most expensive place to liv (more) |
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| Lawyers: Sheens want to reconcile despite arrest in Aspen |
| DENVER Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke want to reconcile, their lawyers said Wednesday, even though she told Aspen police he put a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her less than a week ago 'They're very much in love They wa (more) |
| Homeowners Average Insurance Premiums Up Slightly in Ohio |
| Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson announced that on average Ohioans paid slightly more for homeowners insurance in 2007 than in 2006, according to a report issued by the (more) |
| Carbondale to proceed with wastewater plant upgrades |
| CARBONDALE The town of Carbondale is moving forward with an estimated $1 7 million worth of wastewater treatment plant upgrades next year, after receiving assurances from engineers that the town won't need to start worrying about replacing the f (more) |
| Should The Green Light Be Given to Red Light Cameras? |
| In an attempt to reduce the running of red lights, Hillsborough County has recently added red light cameras at six intersections Not everyone supports this decision, though (more) |
| On the hill: Skiing sans crowds |
| CARBONDALE I decided to go for the slopes that are truly uncrowded by design last weekend On Saturday I ventured to the Spring Gulch cross country ski area outside of Carbondale and had a blast It was my first time on nordic skis this season T (more) |
| Basic Information on Renters Insurance |
| Asset protection policies are rather clear cut compared to insurance policies for people who only rent houses to live in While there may be a dearth of information on renters insurance, comparatively speaking, policies such as this can be as much of (more) |
| Missouri Says Workers' Comp Loss Costs Should Drop by 8.1% |
| After reviewing statewide data for insurance claims paid by employers for injured workers in 2009, the Missouri Department of Insurance is recommending an overall 8 1 percent decrease in (more) |
| A winter wonderland |
| Dear Editor:What a great town Aspen is! The beauty of the snow and the holiday decorations throughout the area are a treat for the eyes The friendliness of the shopkeepers, merchants, ski instructors, grocery clerks and others has been wonderful (more) |
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