| Cheerleader, Teacher Sues 'Dirty' Web Site in Kentucky for Libel |
| A Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader who also works as a school teacher in northern Kentucky is suing a gossip Web site for libel over a posting that she says falsely claims she was exposed to two (more) |
| Foremost Insurance Expands Fire Program in New Mexico, Wyoming |
| Foremost Insurance Group of Caledonia, Mich , is expanding its Dwelling Fire program in New Mexico and Wyoming, to accept more landlord and rental property customers, and offer lower (more) |
| Ski helmet use surging, but with some resistance |
| ASPEN Ski helmet use is surging overall and is particularly popular among kids and older folks, but there are still pockets of resistance among some age groups of skiers and riders, according to a national survey by the industry Nearly half o (more) |
| Flood Insurance Getting Cheaper in Lincoln, Nebraska |
| City officials in Lincoln, Neb , say an upgrade in Lincoln's rating will save property owners more money on their flood insurance
A news release from the office of Mayor Chris Beutler says the (more) |
| Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt Complete Merger |
| Towers Watson & Co has completed the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt The transaction to form Towers Watson, a global professional services company, was announced on June 28, (more) |
| Ahlborn Named Vice President, Treasurer of HCC Insurance Holdings |
| Frank H Ahlborn has been appointed vice president and treasurer of Houston based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc
Ahlborn joins HCC with more than 15 years' experience in insurance product analysis (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| MONDAY THURSDAY, JAN 4 7ISIS THEATER Sherlock Holmes at 2:20, 5:10, 8:00 p m Avatar at 4:00, 7:30 p m Did You Hear About the Morgans? at 2:40, 5:20 p m Up in the Air at 2:30, 5:00, 7:40 p m The Blind Side at 7:50 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen (more) |
| TSA investigator has butterfingers |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirportsLoose lips sink ships, right?
A TSA that has been reactive since the beginning of December thanks to leaks of both its operating manual and a sensitive security memo is now sporting another blac (more) |
| Vonn's injury still playing on her mind |
| ZAGREB, Croatia Lindsey Vonn is trying to think Olympics Her bruised left arm is making it difficult The reigning overall World Cup champion was back at the American team's Austrian base in Zell am See on Monday, and says she's having a toug (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| Does it sometimes seem like this column is created by merely absentmindedly scribbling whatever crap comes to mind just moments before deadline time? I certainly hope so Because you see, at the start of each decade I sit down and make a detail (more) |
| USHT Offering Texas Homeowners Deductible Buy-Back Coverage |
| USHT Inc , a managing general agent and surplus lines agency based in Dallas, is now offering a homeowners deductible buy back policy in Texas
The Texas Homeowners Deductible Buy Back Policy is a (more) |
| Leaders Sign 'Weak' Copenhagen Climate Accord |
| December 21, 2009 World leaders attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen have signed a relatively weak 12 point accord that, among other things, agrees to hold the increase in global temperature to below 2 degrees Celsiu (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Spa Teddy Bear |
| Filed under: GearI stay pretty active when I'm not holed up in the SkyMall Monday headquarters testing products If I'm not wrestling tigers, dog sledding or setting an orphanage on fire saving orphans from a burning building, I'm nursing my aching m (more) |
| Last week's 10 most-read stories on AspenTimes.com |
| Charlie Sheen Charlie Sheen Charlie Sheen And some shrinkage 10 Downtown Aspen project sees shrinkageDevelopment proposal for building revisedREAD MORE9 Lawyers: Sheens want to reconcile despite arrest in AspenActor Charlie Sheen and his wif (more) |
| Pitkin County real estate sales down 22 percent in 2009 |
| ASPEN The Pitkin County real estate industry experienced its worst campaign in six years in 2009, but veteran brokers found reasons for optimism in the fourth quarter For the year, total sales sagged to $1 07 billion from $1 37 billion the prior (more) |
| iAspen Poll: Did you make any New Year's Resolutions? |
| Last week's results for: Will the airlines' new rules prevent a terrorist attack?No: 97%New Rules?: 3%Did you make any New Year's Resolutions?(polls) (more) |
| Ex-Georgia Football Player to Appeal Dismissal of Insurance Lawsuit |
| A former University of Georgia football player is asking a judge to reconsider his decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claimed the school's athletic department failed to secure him a $500,000 (more) |
| AIG Executive Quits Over Pay Limits |
| A top executive at American International Group Inc has resigned because of pay curbs imposed by the Obama Administration's pay czar, the insurer said last week
Anastasia Kelly, AIG's vice (more) |
| FDA finds roaches, listeria at Denver airline caterer |
| DENVER A company that prepares food for major airlines says it has cleaned up its Denver kitchen after federal inspectors found live and dead roaches and listeria bacteria at the facility The Food and Drug Administration warned the company, LSG (more) |
| Glenwood doctor offers medical services at Extended Table |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Dr Maria Chansky drives to Silt from her home in Glenwood Springs, four days of the week, for her job at the Silt Medical Clinic Chansky has worked for Glenwood Medical Associates for the past seven years Every other Tuesday (more) |
| Torus Appoints Richardson, Sr.VP for Human Resources |
| Global specialty insurer Torus has named Jackie Richardson as Sr VP, Head of Global Human Resources She reports to Global Chief Operating Officer, Naveen Anand, and will "implement and lead the (more) |
| Appointment Book |
| AARP is offering safe driving classes for seniors Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Proof of having taken an eight hour course is needed to register for the four hour refresher course Discount given on auto insurance for three y (more) |
| U.S. lifts ban on travelers with HIV or AIDS |
| Filed under: North America, Equatorial Guinea, Brunei, China, South Korea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Singapore, United Arab, Yemen, United States, Papua New Guinea, Travel HealthFor the past 22 years, if you had HIV or AIDS and weren't American, you (more) |
| New website helps Seattle visitors share a taxi |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Transportation, Budget Travel, Internet Tools, Travel DealsNow that visitors to Seattle can hop on the light rail from Sea Tac Airport into downtown (or take the 45 minute bus), fewer may be likely to take a (more) |
| What's the hardest language to learn? |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, LearningWhen people think of the most difficult languages to learn, they often cite Chinese or Arabic or Russian But The Economist argues, these languages are child's play compared to some of the world's lesser known t (more) |
| Pitkin County tax bills will drop for some |
| ASPEN Some Pitkin County property owners will find a surprise in their mail this month a lower tax bill than the one they paid this year 'A lot of people are going to see their taxes going down, even though their property values went up,' said (more) |
| Obama Labor Chief Taking Aggressive Approach to Workplace Safety |
| Soon after she became the nation's labor secretary, Hilda Solis warned corporate America there was "a new sheriff in town ''
Less than a year into her tenure, that figurative badge of authority is (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $270 laptop, $2 international plug adapter and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Monday January 4th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for the Gateway LT3103 netbook T (more) |
| British tabloid takes syringe past airport security - labels it 'terror air |
| Filed under: Europe, AirportsLeave it to a British tabloid to try and show how dangerous Amsterdam airport is One of their reporters carried a syringe past airport security, to try and convince us that the airport deserves the name 'terror airport' (more) |
| So what's the big idea for Aspen special events? |
| ASPEN The Aspen City Council on Tuesday will consider doling out as much as $200,000 for special events conjured up by community members, with the goal of generating tourism dollars to stimulate the resort's economy for years to come A committee (more) |
| Willis Completes Change in Country of Incorporation to Ireland |
| Willis Group Holdings announced that its reorganization has been completed and the new parent company of the Willis Group – known as Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company (more) |
| Celebrate Elvis' 75th Birthday at Graceland this week |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North America, United States, NightlifeHad he lived, Elvis would be turning 75 years old on January 8 Superfans can celebrate with a week of parties hosted Graceland from January 7 to 10
Events include a day tou (more) |
| Munich Re Releases Annual Catastrophe Report |
| December 29, 2009 Natural catastrophe losses were far lower in 2009 than in 2008 due to the absence on the whole of major catastrophes and a very benign North Atlantic hurricane season, according to a report issued by Munich Re (more) |
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| Idaho Schools Among Driving Safety Grant Winners |
| Students at two high schools in southwestern Idaho are getting grants to launch campaigns aimed at preventing reckless teen driving
State Farm Insurance says Melba High School and Kuna High (more) |
| Chiefs deny Broncos a chance at playoff berth |
| DENVER A sizzling start for the Denver Broncos dissolved into a fizzle of a finish And just like that, the Broncos are out of the playoffs for a fourth straight season Not exactly what they had in mind after a 6 0 start The Kansas City Chiefs (more) |
| Gadling gear review - Sandisk Sansa Clip+ MP3 player |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
It isn't often that we'll devote a Gadling gear review to something as 'simple' as an MP3 player But every now and then I come across a player that is just too much of a hidden gem to ignore The Sandisk Sansa Clip+ (more) |
| Inside the new and improved Courtyards by Marriott |
| Yes you read the title correctly This review is going to take a look at a Marriott Courtyard By now, I'm guessing some of your are wondering what makes a review of a Marriott Courtyard special, any why we even bothered Well, Marriott asked Gad (more) |
| Robotic Surgery in Columbus, Ohio: Patients Recover from Surgery Faster and |
| Patients at Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, are achieving faster recovery, experiencing minimal pain and avoiding complex, open incision surgery thanks to innovations in robotic surgery (more) |
| Eagle County looks for donations to revive late-night buses |
| EAGLE COUNTY, Colo Eagle County transit officials are looking for sponsors for late night bus service from Vail According to the ECO Transit agency, it would take about $70,000 to restore late night service for the rest of this ski season F (more) |
| Dec. 31 busiest day on slopes for Aspen/Snowmass |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co 's busiest day on the slopes this holiday season was Thursday, Dec 31, as expected, according to company spokesman Jeff Hanle The number of skiers and riders at the Skico's four mountains Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highla (more) |
| Defending 'Cadillac' Plans |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| U.S. Mine Deaths At Record Low |
| The number of miners killed on the job in the United States fell for a second straight year to 34, the fewest since officials began keeping records nearly a century ago
That was down from the (more) |
| Wisconsin auto insurance mandate to take effect in 2010 |
| This summer could be more than a bump in the road for some Wisconsin drivers In June a new law goes into effect requiring you to have auto insurance (more) |
| Ryland Named Armour Re Sr. VP |
| Bermuda based Armour Reinsurance Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Steve Ryland as Senior Vice President of the Group His experience is in the areas of insurance run off and the (more) |
| Smart Deal of the Week: Ireland from $775 for Airfare, A Night at the Ritz |
| Sceptre Tours, which specializes in travel to Ireland, the U K and Italy, frequently comes up with some great independent trips with even better prices, and their 'Emerald Ritz' is no exception (more) |
| DMZ water coming to a Korean grocery store near you |
| Filed under: Business, Food and Drink, Europe, North Korea, South KoreaWith all the bottled water you'll find on grocery store shelves these days, any new player absolutely has to have a gimmick There are just too many brands on the market So, a co (more) |
| Classic Trek: Tiger Leaping Gorge, China |
| Filed under: Hiking, Asia, China, EcotourismChina isn't usually the first place that comes to mind when adventure travelers are considering their next challenging, trek But the country has plenty of remote, wild places that can offer backpackers an (more) |
| California DOI Warns Seniors |
| According to a press release from December 17th on the California DOI website, a $15,000 fine has been issued against Annuity Services Insurance Center for deceptive practices which targeted senior citizens This leads the DOI to warn seniors about (more) |
| GPS almost kills five people in Oregon |
| Filed under: Gear, United States, Transportation, Travel HealthThe invention of the dashboard mounted GPS unit has been a lifesaver for many of the navigationally challenged among us But it's also, well, almost killed people who rely on it blindly (more) |
| Union General Insurance Offers Day Care Center Market |
| Union General Insurance Services Inc of Concord, Calif , has a market for day care centers available to California agents Coverage is provided by an “A+” rated carrier offering (more) |
| NAB seeking advice on possible Rock bid |
| NATIONAL Australia Bank is reportedly sounding out advisers over a possible bid for nationalised Northern Rock (more) |
| Security breach sticks passengers in NJ for extra six hours |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirportsImagine the joys of spending an extra six hours in Newark, NJ So, how pissed would you be at the one guy responsible? Now, multiply that by all the people in Newark Liberty International Airport Th (more) |
| In Health Bill for Everyone, Provisions for a Few |
| Provisions in the Senate health care bill, including one that singles out the construction industry for special treatment, are attracting scrutiny (more) |
| The misdirection of Mayor Ireland |
| Dear Editor:I was glad to see the Aspen mayor's New Year's interview In fast changing times, frequent updates from elected officials are welcome Not surprisingly, I have some concerns about the mayor's message Ireland's comment that City Council (more) |
| Cargo Ship and Tanker Hijacked off Somali Coast |
| A cargo ship and a chemical tanker have both been hijacked by pirates in the perilous waters off the coast of Somalia, bringing to four the number of ships seized in the past week, officials said (more) |
| Brazil's Itau Unibanco scopes out British banks |
| BRAZIL'S Itau Unibanco is eyeing stakes in both Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group (more) |
| Funniest video on the Web |
| If you flew over the holidays, then this special Onion News report might make you feel better Plus, nothing's funnier than Franz Kafka Prague's Franz Kafka International Named World's Most Alienating Airport (more) |
| Hilton headquarters leaves Beverly Hills for Capitol Hill |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsHilton Hotels is trading in its tony 90210 zip code for something a little less flashy (but equally as exciting) The hotel conglomerate is leaving its Beverly Hills digs and moving (more) |
| Cap on Fines Against Insurance Agents Rises in North Dakota |
| Possible insurance department fines against insurance agents who violate North Dakota laws governing their conduct are increasing from a maximum of $1,000 to $10,000 per incident
Insurance (more) |
| Tripatini offers social networking for travelers and experts |
| Filed under: Internet ToolsTripatini is a new site in the Ning com family, a fast growing platform for social networking Anyone can create a Ning com site, but Tripatini is flourishing with an interesting concept allowing media experts and rookie (more) |
| Oregon Man Files Lawsuit Over Defective Baby Hammock |
| A Gresham, Ore , man has filed a lawsuit against baby product maker Amby Baby Motion following the death of his five month old boy in August The death was the second linked by the U S Consumer (more) |
| The Burj Dubai is now open! |
| Filed under: United Arab, Emirates, Middle EastLooking for new ways to get high? Skip the local street dealer, and book your flight to Dubai Today, the Burj Dubai is open to the public, and the views from its 124th floor observation deck can't be be (more) |
| On the hill: A New Year's ski trifecta |
| After a pathetic start to the ski season I'd been on skis of some sort all of twice the three day New Year's weekend offered me a chance to rectify the situation Friday found me on the backcountry trails next to Sunlight Mountain Resort out (more) |
| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| If you found pleasure in the movie 'Avatar,' you're likely to become part of a movement Not only are you Green, but you are a nature worshiper who longs for the lost Eden mankind has been methodically warring against since the advent of agricu (more) |
| Suit: New York City Eatery Patron Hurt by Falling Moose Head |
| A Web designer says she was struck by the decor at a New York City restaurant when it fell on her head
Raina Kumra says in a negligence lawsuit filed last week that a 150 pound stuffed (more) |
| Pennsylvania Zinc Plant Settles Pollution Lawsuit |
| The largest zinc producer in the United States and an environmental group have settled a federal lawsuit claiming the company polluted the Ohio River
Under the settlement with Clean Water Action, (more) |
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| Photo of the day 1.4.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, Photo of the Day
I love when a photographer uses lines and texture to compose his shot, and this photograph shared by arex is a beautiful example of how to make this work Notice the differing textures between the rocky beach an (more) |
| Connecticut Chiropractic Board to Consider Stroke Risk |
| Connecticut's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is considering whether to require chiropractors to warn their patients about a possible risk of stroke from neck manipulation
The board is (more) |
| Reaping the Benefits When You Get Renters Insurance Online |
| Renter insurance policies can be bought off and online It's just one way of protecting yourself from substantial financial or personal losses one might experience when renting a home (more) |
| Andrews Joins Georgia's J. Smith Lanier Agency |
| West Point, Ga based independent insurance brokerage J Smith Lanier & Co has hired Michael Andrews as director of Information Technology
Andrews has operated as an independent information (more) |
| Denver council mulling limits on pot shops |
| DENVER Denver officials are starting work on limiting medical marijuana dispensaries The City Council planned a first reading of the ordinance Monday night Denver has seen an explosion of pot shops in recent months with the number now more th (more) |
| Catastrophes Cost Insurers $20 Billion in 2009: Study |
| December 23, 2009 Natural catastrophes cost insurers $20 billion dollars worldwide in 2009, according to a study released by Aon Benfield, the world's premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor (more) |
| Telluride adding night hours at new terrain park |
| TELLURIDE, Colo Skiers and snowboarders who like to ride jumps and rails at Telluride Ski Resort won't have to stop when the sun goes down Resort CEO Dave Riley says on his blog that the resort is developing a lighted terrain park and superpipe (more) |
| Airport Security: Back To Normal -- Mostly |
| Flying is getting mostly back to normal after a solid week of uncertainties and over reactions, although some airports and airlines are enforcing new carry on bag restrictions (more) |
| Main Street America Acquires Texas Surety Business from CAIC |
| Houston based CAIC Holding Co Inc (CAIC) has sold its surety division to property casualty insurance carrier The Main Street America Group, based in Jacksonville, Fla
The firms said the (more) |
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