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Home Insurance - Documentation and Company Support
Getting home insurance is not an easy job Often people just buy a home insurance plan without having any knowledge of what the coverage is This is nothing but foolishness because the entire purpose of your insurance is so that you have enough cover (more)
Snowmass Base Village's status at center of lawsuit
SNOWMASS VILLAGE Six buyers at the Viceroy project in Snowmass Village want their contracts voided because they claim they are separated from shops, restaurants and a vibrant ski area base by 'a barren concrete and steel wasteland 'The individua (more)
Pitkin County court roundup: Plea deal in pot-growing case
ASPEN A Snowmass Village man who was arrested for allegedly growing marijuana in his employee housing unit reached a plea agreement with prosecutors Monday Scott Brown, 32, pleaded guilty in Pitkin County District Court to felony possession of m (more)
Big Apple beats the Mouse: New York City tops tourists' lists
Filed under: North America, United StatesTourism to New York City dropped close to 4 percent last year For a city already beleaguered by the financial crisis, this represents lost revenue we really could have used But, the damage wasn't as bad here (more)
Sister of accused Colorado dog torturer faces charges
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo The sister of a man accused of torturing and killing a German shepherd mix now faces charges of stealing the dog the day before it died The sister told police she took the dog named Buddy from the bed of a pickup truck beca (more)
House Insurance Cost - 2 Steps For Saving Hundreds of Dollars
Knowing how to save on your house insurance cost is very important It does not matter if you are a homeowner or an apartment renter, saving hundreds of dollars annually on house insurance premium is worth the time you invest in it (more)
Home Insurance - Discounts to Reduce Your Premiums
When it comes to handing out discounts to the customers, home insurance companies in US are very generous Even for a slight change which makes your house more secure against a natural catastrophe, the insurance company might reduce your premiums sig (more)
Colorado probes newly discovered gas well spill
DENVER State regulators are investigating a newly discovered spill at a natural gas well pad near a spring contaminated by gas operations Williams Production reported the spill at the well site near Parachute in western Colorado Dec 15 The com (more)
Premier Canadian Income Fund: Premier Canadian Income Fund Declares Monthly
TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Premier Canadian Income Fund (TSX: GIP UN) (the 'Fund'), has declared its monthly distribution of C$0 02947 per unit, payable January 29, 2010 to unitholders of record as of January 15, 2010 (more)
Max Capital Appoints Monk as Global Chief Actuary
The Bermuda based Max Capital Group announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Monk as Global Chief Actuary He joins Max from Lane Clark & Peacock LLP (LCP), where he was head of insurance (more)
Saving Money on Your Home Protection
Everyone in these times is looking for ways to save money You can start saving up by your home insurance policy, and you will see that you can save a lot if you take the right steps Home insurance is usually expensive if you do not deal with it the (more)
Core Canadian Dividend Trust: Core Canadian Dividend Trust Declares Monthly
TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Core Canadian Dividend Trust (TSX: CDD UN) (the 'Trust') has declared its monthly distribution of C$0 04025 per unit payable January 29, 2010 to unitholders of record as of January 15, 2010 (more)
Insurance Quotes and Riders - A Fantastic Combination to Lower Cost and Inc
Riders provide the much needed flexibility in insurance policies There are some insurance riders applicable to those in search of homeowner insurance Knowledge of these riders will be very useful in extracting maximum coverage at minimum cost Ther (more)
Homeowner Insurance Quotes - Get Special Protection For an Office Computer
There is a huge difference between having a personal computer and a work computer at home Replacing your personal computer will involve replacing music, audio and image files On the other hand, replacing your business computer will be a lot more ex (more)
Polar explorer reaches first of 'three poles'
Back in mid November we posted a story about Eric Larsen and his Save the Poles Expedition, in which the intrepid explorer is planning to become the first person to reach the 'three poles' in a single calendar year In this case, the three poles refe (more)
Filipino Seafarers to Undergo Anti-piracy Training
The Philippines has ordered its seafarers, comprising about a third of the world's commercial sailors, to go through anti piracy training before they will be allowed to board ships, the labor (more)
Brown & Brown, Inc.: Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Retirement of Jim W.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL and TAMPA, FL (MARKET WIRE) Brown & Brown, Inc (NYSE: BRO) announces the retirement of Jim W Henderson, its Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective in August 2010 In view of h (more)
Home Insurance - Comprehensive Coverage For Full Protection
Although you might think that if you are paying for the home insurance, why pay additional money to get improvements on your house? If you make changes to your house which make in more durable in case of an unfortunate natural event such as storms or (more)
Residence Inn by Marriott moves into Ecuador
Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsHeads up adventure travelers: if you're planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands or just plan to spend time touring South America, you'll have another place to lay your head Openin (more)
Traffic Deaths Decline in South Carolina
South Carolina authorities say 2009 has been the safest year on the state's roads in 14 years Preliminary reports say 881 people died on the state's roads last year, compared to 921 deaths in (more)
Physics lecture kicks off winter series in Aspen
ASPEN This week, theoretical physicists at the Aspen Center for Physics will join population geneticists and experimental biologists to discuss quantitative model systems of population and evolutionary dynamics in a conference titled 'Population (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)
Bode Miller will skip slalom in Zagreb
ZAGREB, Croatia Bode Miller will miss a World Cup slalom race Wednesday in Zagreb to give his sore right ankle more time to rest The U S Ski Team announced in a release Monday that Miller, a two time overall World Cup winner, is scheduled to re (more)
City officials get an earful about 'Secrets of Aspen'
ASPEN The premier of VH1's 'Secrets of Aspen' reality TV series has sparked enough hatred of the show that some residents have complained to the city government and questioned how its production could have been allowed 'Like it or not, the 'Secr (more)
Health Savings Plan Affordable Alternate to Health Insurance
InsuranceAgents com suggests looking into health savings plans, when insurance quotes exceed budget (more)
Home Insurance - Use Quotes and Riders to Save House From Natural Calamitie
There are some risks of the accidents that are not protected under normal homeowner insurance policies Landslide is one such option Flood is another option You will rarely find an insurance policy that covers landslides especially if you live in a (more)
A little help from his friends
Dear Editor:I would like to thank our Aspen ambulance crew and our Aspen fire department This past week I was asked to help a friend who has been paralyzed He was having an art exhibit and needed to get to the second floor with a little help fro (more)
The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood
TUESDAY THURSDAY, JAN 5 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)
Be happy with what you have
Dear Editor:This is just a reminder to everybody I just wanted to say that people should be happy with all they have I walk around shops and I see people wanting to get a piece of junk, or I see people asking to get something weird I see people (more)
Quakes Shake Solomon Islands; No injuries or Damage Reported
The Solomon Islands were shaken by a string of earthquakes Monday including one registering a powerful 7 2 magnitude but officials in the South Pacific country said there were no immediate (more)
California Appeals Court Upholds Right to Challenge Insurance Rates
Insurance companies must pay the legal costs of consumer challenges to insurance rate increases, even if they withdraw or settle challenges to rate applications before a formal hearing on their (more)
Chemical Firm Cited in Deadly South Carolina Ammonia Leak
A chemical company committed seven serious violations and was fined more than $23,000 after a ruptured hose caused an ammonia leak that killed a passing motorist in July, South Carolina workplace (more)
Daily gear deals - $17 MP3 player, $3 iPod charger and more
Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday January 5th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone Today's first deal comes from Yugster com where you'll (more)
Florida Peninsula to Acquire Home Insurer Edison
Boca Raton based Florida Peninsula Holdings has agreed to acquire another Florida property insurer, Edison Insurance Group, including its two subsidiaries, Edison Insurance Co and Edison (more)
Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 61)
Filed under: Travel Trivia Quizzes by Quibblo com More stimulating Travel Trivia here Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 61) originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST Please see our terms for use of feeds Permalink  (more)
Home Insurance Guide For Beginners
For the majority of people the largest single investment made in their life time will be the house they buy so naturally you want this protected financially and not lost with a strike of a match If put in this situation the cost of repair to damage (more)
Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Chicago set to open with $89 nights
Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsQuestion: Where can you get a king sized bed and a bottle of wine for $89 on a Saturday night? (Hint: it's not your parent's house) Answer: 505 N State Street, The Kimpton Hotel Pal (more)
Home Insurance - Selecting the Right Agent
Insurance agent is the most important person when it comes to buying insurance Many US citizens who get the home insurance are not very selective of the agent which is representing them This is not an ideal behavior as the agent this is the person (more)
DOH! - TSA takes Play-Doh from child at airport checkpoint
Filed under: Airports We live in a very scary world a world where anything and everything could be a bomb At least in the eyes of the folks manning the airport security checkpoint When young Josh and Nathan Pitney tried to take their Christmas (more)
Torus Launches New Jersey-Based Renewable Energy Underwriting Unit
Specialty insurer Torus has hired three New Jersey based executives to oversee underwriting of primary lines of general liability and auto liability for renewable energy Angie Adams, Adam Newman (more)
Home Insurance - Don't Stop Searching For Better Deals
Insurance industry is as competitive market as any other There are better promotions, better deals, better rates emerging all the time and unless you are in contact with all this you might be missing out an opportunity to get a better home insurance (more)
China's Economy Facing Risks, Warn Officials
More signs that China's red hot economy is facing potential problems: on a central bank run website called China Finance, People's Bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan warned yesterday that industrial overcapacity could 'pose a risk to the quality of bank lo (more)
Flooded Australian Regions Declared Disaster Zones
Authorities declared two flooded farming regions in southwestern Australia natural disaster zones Monday as residents in one town nervously watched a rising river in hopes that it wouldn't break (more)
Aspen School District not sold on proposed sex offender policy
ASPEN It's been more than a year since a previously registered sex offender set foot on the Aspen Elementary School campus, but that hasn't stopped one woman's crusade to make sure it doesn't happen again In the fall of 2008, a high school stude (more)
Home Insurance - Monthly Deductible Reducing Tips
You might have been lazy with your home insurance policy, or you probably did not give it as much attention as you should have However, with the new year coming up, now is the perfect time for you to take a new start and be more meticulous about you (more)
Yet another satisfied customer
Dear Editor:Sadly, The Aspen Times, since 1881, has become a sparse Aspen news wrapper, tacoing a hodgepodge of I 70 corridor news and ads, with national and world news bracketing the awkwardly placed classifieds in the middle of the paper Last T (more)
Ask the Family Travel Expert: Planning Ahead for White House Tours
Two of Washington, D C 's most worthwhile free visits require a ticket that must be requested months in advance If you have less than six months before your trip, it's time for you to get busy (more)
Georgia Opens Probe of SEUS Insurance CEO Over Accounting
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine's office has begun a criminal investigation into the business practices of M Clark Fain, III, the former chief executive officer of Southeastern U S (more)
Bookmark-worthy blog about foreign aid and devopment: Bill Easterly's Aid W
Filed under: Activism, Blogs, AfricaIf you're interest in foreign aid and economic development in the world's poorest areas, do yourself a favor and bookmark the excellent blog Aid Watch, written by NYU economist Bill Easterly Aid Watch, which Easte (more)
State Leaders in Iowa Look to Cedar Falls for Flood Law Ideas
After devastating floods in 2008, Cedar Falls, Iowa, enacted a new flood plain ordinance And state officials are paying attention State Sen Rob Hogg says what Cedar Falls has done shows great (more)
The real Christmas tree story
Dear Editor: What would a holiday be in Aspen without a stick in the eye from a letters contributor? As the former owners of the Sardy House, Daniel Delano and I can thank Shellie Roy that our Christmas is now complete Ms Roy may just have been (more)
Gadlinks for Tuesday, 1.5.2010
Good evening, friends of Gadling Didn't get enough travel related news on our humble site today? Check out what else is going on around the web Security expert Bruce Schneier: 'I wish that, just once, some terrorist would try something that (more)
Kraft Sells Pizza Unit to Nestle, Raising Cash for Cadbury
Kraft Foods Inc agreed to sell a U S pizza unit to Nestle SA for $3 7 billion, raising cash to improve its offer for Cadbury Plc after Nestle dropped out of the bidding for the U K candy maker (more)
Home Insurance - Be Wary of Hurricanes
Hurricanes are the wost natural enemy of the state of Florida and the home insurance companies In the past, we have many hurricanes of such power that they have destroyed and damaged hundreds of thousands of houses in the past However, it is startl (more)
Breaking: Mystery canine finding at MSP calls for bomb squad and police *Up
Filed under: United States, NewsA bomb sniffing dog has found something at MSP, and everyone is scrambling to find out what An inbound flight at 2 p m today unloaded a bag in which canine sniffers took a particular interest, and the Bloomington b (more)
On the hill: Bring on the snow
ASPEN Well, it's finally January and that means it's time to start making a better effort to ski Early season conditions, holiday crowds, busy workdays and the festive season have always been distractions for me to get on the hill before the ne (more)
Cynthia Ann Curlee
Cynthia Ann Curlee passed away on Monday, Dec 28, 2009, at her home in Aspen while being held and comforted by her sister Sharon and husband Bob After a very difficult seven months, Cindy can be at peace and get the rest she so deserves She was (more)
Washington To Tackle Credit Scoring, Streamline Agent/Broker Licensing
Bills to improve health care, protect consumers, ban the use of credit scoring , streamline the licensing of agents and brokers, and broadening the definition of what's considered "emergency care" (more)
Keep Burglars Away With Homeowners Insurance
Just like Harry and Marv surmised in the 1990 comedy, Home Alone, Christmas and the holiday season in general is prime time for burglars to take advantage of vacationers and those who have stockpiled a generous pile of valuables they plan to give the (more)
Louisiana Homeowners Insurance Pricey; Texas, Florida More Expensive
Louisiana remains the third most expensive homeowners insurance market in the nation behind Florida and Texas, according to newly released data from the National Association of Insurance (more)
12 Things Your Home Insurance Might Not Be Covering
Home Insurance policies do not always cover everything Here are some items that your home insurance policy may not be covering: cash, laptops, rugs, wall hangings, guns, jewelry, comic books to name a few (more)
Most Property Reinsurance Rates Down at January Renewal As Capital Rebounds
Reinsurance rates across most lines of property catastrophe business declined at the Jan 1, 2010 renewal, according to a briefing by Guy Carpenter & Co , LLC Guy Carpenter’s World (more)
Swiss Re Obtains $150 Million Cat Bond Cover for Calif. Quakes
Swiss Re has entered into a transaction with Redwood Capital XI Ltd , a Cayman Islands exempted company financed through the offering of insurance linked securities, to receive up to $150 million (more)
New York's Tavern on the Green shuts its doors, temporarily
Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Nightlife, NewsThe iconic Central Park restaurant, Tavern on the Green, closed its doors on January 1 The restaurant, which opened in 1936 and was known more for its ambiance and history tha (more)
Wet, Cool Year in Arkansas; Fewer Tornadoes Than '08
First there was the ice that blanketed the northern third of Arkansas Then the tornado that ripped through Mena Next came rain record breaking amounts of it in 15 Arkansas cities and (more)
Greece May Borrow Privately in January, Debt Manager Says
Greece may borrow privately through banks in January, the second such transaction in as many months, following cuts to the nation's credit ratings, according to the country's debt manager (more)
Snowmass couple claims negligence led to carbon monoxide poisoning
SNOWMASS VILLAGE A part time Snowmass Village couple claims they were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning because of a local firm's negligence Stanley and Dareleanor Wood filed suit in Pitkin County District Court against Climate Control (more)
A full slate for Plum
Dear Editor:Since 2004, Plum TV has been dedicated to bringing the best of the Aspen experience to cable TV and the Internet We are proud to be local members of the Aspen community For this season, like all media companies in this transformative (more)
Sumitomo Mitsui Says No Decision Made on Stock Offer
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc said it hasn't made a decision whether to sell shares, after Reuters reported Japan's second largest bank by market value may raise 800 billion yen ($8 7 billion) (more)
Lenado parking sparks lawsuit
PITKIN COUNTY A pair of Lenado landowners are suing the Pitkin County commissioners over a recent decision to designate parking areas along the road that runs through the tiny community east of Woody Creek The suit, filed last week by Lenado (more)
Stanley Bell exhibit opens at the Wheeler in Aspen
ASPEN Stanley Bell has adapted well to life in the Roaring Fork Valley The 32 year old is settled into an employee housing unit in Carbondale As co director of marketing at BJ Adams and Co , he gets to exercise his creative side, handling t (more)
Garfield County examines its mass transit options
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Should Garfield County continue to use bus service from the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, either as a member or not; find another operator to provide similar service; or strike out on its own with a smaller service run (more)
Aussies find frozen plane in Antarctica
Filed under: History, Oceania, Antarctica, AustraliaWe all complain about flight delays, but nothing tops the one that's been waiting close to 100 years to be discovered An Australian research team just discovered what's left of the first plane ever (more)
February Travel Writing Class: Get Attention for Your Work, See Sunny Key W
Our writer Bob Fisher's annual writing class returns next month This year, there's a difference: He'll teach you how to grab the attention of editors for whatever you write, be it travel or anything else (more)
Canadian Automobile Association Calls On Q9 For Energy Efficient Data Centr
Q9 Networks Inc today announced that it has been selected by the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario to provide a comprehensive data centre co location solution CAA SCO is the largest CAA organization in Canada and provides numero (more)
Colorado lawmakers: Jobs package would support arts
DENVER Three pieces of legislation designed to create jobs in Colorado's film, arts and other creative industries were proposed on Tuesday, state lawmakers said People too often look at the arts as frivolous or expendable during an economic down (more)
Who Will Win in the Battle Between Homeowners Insurance and Holiday Insuran
If you stuck homeowners insurance and holiday insurance into the ring and let them duke it out, who would walk away the winner? You decide! (more)
Many People Pay Extra Money on Their Home Insurances - You Do Not Have To
The first crucial thing to keep in mind when buying home insurance is you do not have to buy any kind of additional land insurance to get your home secured from damage, loss or liabilities Also you do not have to insure the land on which you want to (more)
USAA Backs Legislation to Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving
USAA, one of the country's leading auto insurance providers, announced recently that it would advocate for federal legislation that would incent states to adopt laws prohibiting the use of handheld communications devices while driving, a practice som (more)
Vail Plaza Hotel developer loses project in bankruptcy court
VAIL, Colo After 15 years, numerous lawsuits, construction delays and a worldwide financial crisis, Waldir Prado ultimately couldn't hang on to the Vail Plaza Hotel A federal bankruptcy court in Denver Monday awarded the hotel to a Mexican inve (more)
Does Your Vacation Home Have Condo Insurance?
For those who enjoy the finer things in life, vacation condos are a wonderful escape from the droll and mundane of the everyday It is good, and some say even healthy, to take a few days or a week off from your routine and go to your vacation home fo (more)
Securities Fraud Lawsuits Slide As Credit Crisis Eases
U S securities fraud lawsuits slid in 2009 as stocks rose and the credit crisis eased Investors filed 169 prospective securities class action lawsuits in 2009, down 24 percent from 223 (more)
Saving on multiple insurance policies
In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, you must have auto insurance in order to legally drive a car And chances are you also purchase homeowners, condo, or renter's insurance (more)
4 Things Learned From Following the Kids in 2009
We all know the dirty little secret of family travel: If the kids are happy, the grown ups are happy, and it doesn't matter whether you are in a five star resort in Scottsdale or a budget cabin in the Ozarks (more)
For Sick Illegal Immigrants, No Relief Back Home
After an Atlanta dialysis clinic closed, illegal immigrants who returned to Mexico have struggled to pay for care (more)
AIG Executives 2009 Stock Pay Will Be In AIG Shares
American International Group Inc (AIG) will use shares of AIG common stock in the compensation packages of some of its top employees rather than stock units reflecting a 'basket' of AIG companies, as it previously planned In November, pay czar Ken (more)
Meredith Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem
Most moms want to think their daughters are sweet and strong effectively that they've birthed the human equivalent of cotton candy: delicately spun pink sugar elegantly fused to a durable paper cone I'm no exception, having assumed in the ne (more)
Deal or No Deal?: 3 Special Offers Where You Need to Do the Math
There's an excellent reason why a list of recession travel rules should begin with the old chestnut: Always do the math Here are three deals that live up to their promises We know: We did the math (more)
Two Proposals to Amend New New Hampshire Sprinkler Regulations
The New Hampshire Legislature is expected to consider two bills that would prevent the state from enforcing amendments to building codes that expand requirements for sprinkler systems Last month (more)
Rowing across the Atlantic to end slavery
Filed under: Activism, Paddling, Consumer ActivismSlavery is not dead There are millions of men, women, and children forced into physical and sexual labor around the world, but the problem is often drowned out by other headlines In order to bring att (more)
Ryanair blasted for 'childish' payment system
Filed under: Europe, AirlinesRarely does a week go by without some kind of news blasting Ryanair for something the low cost carrier did to annoy their customers This time, it all revolves around a silly payment method implemented by Ryanair For y (more)
Breaking news: Aspen Skico to purchase Limelight Lodge
ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co will purchase the Limelight Lodge in Aspen from the local family that has run the establishment since the 1960s, the company announced Tuesday The property, redeveloped from the ground up in 2008, is under contract (more)
Bowermaster's Adventures -- Live from Antarctica: part 8
Filed under: Activism, Antarctica, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism Dallum Bay, New Year's Day Stopped off in this beautiful, ice choked bay to say goodbye to Antarctica for this season From here the route runs due north, across the Drake Passage, t (more)
Digital Travel Photography: Sharing Images While Traveling
If you have access to a computer while traveling, you have several ways of backing up your photos and sharing them using the Internet (more)
Colorado approves 5,100 oil, gas permits in 2009
DENVER Colorado approved about 5,100 oil and gas drilling permits last year, down from the record 8,027 issued in 2008 before the recession But after a drop off earlier in the year, the number of applications steadily increased toward year's end (more)
Curry replaced as Colorado speaker pro tem
DENVER A Democratic state representative who switched her party affiliation from Democrat to independent has been replaced as speaker pro tem of the Colorado House of Representatives but will keep her seat on the Agriculture and Appropriations c (more)
Bringing back memories
Dear Editor:I have had a wonderful time viewing your paper I was raised in Grand Valley, graduated from high school and 'escaped' to the Eastern Slope (don't ask me when, however) I had forgotten how neat the Glenwood Springs, Aspen and Carbonda (more)
Homeowner's Insurance - Knowing What is Enough
In real estate, insurance can come in various forms One of the most important insurance you must have is the Homeowner's Insurance This service covers any damages made to your homes, as well as any injuries that has occurred within your property A (more)
Michigan's H.E.A.T. Recovers $51M in Stolen Property in 25 Years
Since its inception in 1985, tips to Michigan's Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H E A T ) program  have led to recovery of more than $51 million in stolen property and arrests of more (more)
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