| 'Bernie Madoff' auction in Aspen draws little interest |
| ASPEN The connection to Bernie Madoff at an auction held Wednesday in the St Regis Aspen ballroom was as thin as the sales that came from the three hour event Advertisements in local and national newspapers say the auction is being held 'due (more) |
| Court Upholds $500 Million Award Against U.S. Life Insurance Co. |
| The U S Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an arbitration award requiring U S Life Insurance Co to pay reinsurance of more than $500 million to Superior National Insurance Companies, (more) |
| Report: Utah tourism took $700 million hit in 2009 |
| SALT LAKE CITY Tourism spending in Utah declined by 10 percent in 2009 and visitor numbers fell by nearly 1 million as the recession hit the state's ski and lodging industries particularly hard, according to a report released Thursday The 2010 E (more) |
| McKinney Insurance Group, Higginbotham & Associates Merge |
| McKinney Insurance Group, an independent property casualty insurance brokerage, has merged with Higginbotham & Associates, a national private insurance and financial services firm headquartered in (more) |
| Alison Berkley: The Princess's Palate |
| I was watching 'Secrets of Aspen' on VH1 the other day and thinking it's probably time for me to move I get it that a reality TV show is about as real as my cleavage when I wear one of those prosthesis style padded bras from Victoria's Secret t (more) |
| Review: Cage shines as a crooked cop in resetting of 'Bad Lieutenant' |
| In 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,' the rogue cop Terence McDonagh, played by Nicolas Cage, busts down doors of drug dealers, sneaks up on old ladies, ambushes teenagers who are potential witnesses, and shakes down club goers unfor (more) |
| George Wall Gleason |
| George Wall Gleason, who founded the Pitkin County Senior Outdoors Program and hosted a weekly Big Band radio show for KJAX radio station in Aspen, died Jan 1 at his home in Boulder He was 86 He was born Feb 20, 1923 in Pueblo to George and Aug (more) |
| Review: Stars and Irish scenery carry 'Leap Year' |
| The romantic comedy 'Leap Year' gets by, barely, on the charms of its stars and the beauty of its Irish scenery Amy Adams and Matthew Goode aren't particularly convincing during the loathing portion of their on screen couple's love hate relatio (more) |
| Obama Urges Excise Tax on High-Cost Insurance |
| President Obama told House Democratic leaders Wednesday that they should include a tax on high priced insurance policies in the final version of the health care legislation (more) |
| Chris Cassatt editorial cartoon |
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| Aspen ski club hosts Nordic Bonfire Dinner |
| ASPEN There is no end to the opportunities to contribute to local worthy causes, but few are as unique and fun as the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club's Nordic Bonfire Dinner This year's event will be held from 6 8 p m Friday at the Aspen Go (more) |
| Ohio Says Insurer Failed to Comply With New State Open Enrollment Law |
| Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson has suspended the business of Chesapeake Life Insurance Company (Chesapeake) in Ohio for failure to file premium rates and forms for open (more) |
| CD reviews: Straight out of Texas |
| Lyle Lovett, 'Natural Forces,' produced by Billy Williams and Lovett (Lost Highway)On 'Natural Forces,' Lovett includes two takes of 'Pantry,' a swinging version, and a bluegrassy acoustic take It makes sense The song demonstrates many of Lov (more) |
| Randy Rogers Band makes Aspen stop |
| ASPEN 'In My Arms Instead,' from the self titled 2008 album by the Randy Rogers Band, finds a happy medium between the two poles of country music: the slick commercial stuff that finds a place on Top 40 radio, and the down home sound that rem (more) |
| Charlie Sheen told to appear in person at Aspen hearing |
| ASPEN A judge has ruled that actor Charlie Sheen must appear in person at a Feb 8 hearing in Aspen on allegations he threatened his wife with a knife Sheen's attorneys had asked that the actor be allowed to participate by phone Pitkin County (more) |
| Jackson Hole ski patroler in critical condition after slide |
| JACKSON, Wyo A hospital spokeswoman says a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patroler remains in critical condition after sliding nearly 1,000 feet in an avalanche Mark Wolling was being treated Thursday at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (more) |
| Become a Facebook fan of JetBlue and win free travel |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Airlines, TransportationRemember those amazing All You Can Jet passes offered by JetBlue last year? Well here's your chance to win one
All you have to do to enter is become a fan of JetBlue on Facebook Th (more) |
| ISA Offers Foster Care, Adoption Agency Coverage |
| Irwin Siegel Agency Inc (ISA) of Rock Hill N Y , has developed a product for foster care and adoption agencies to address the insurance and loss control issues facing this segment This program (more) |
| Insurers to Curb Agency Compensation in 2010, Consultant Study Finds |
| Total property casualty insurance agency compensation is expected to decrease slightly in 2010, largely due to contingent commission changes, according to a new compensation study
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| Review: Ten best CDs of 2009 |
| Each end of year it's the same thing: Were there even 10 albums that really made an impact on me? And then I start going through my stacks and notes and memories Friends share lists of their favorites of the year I glance at other magazines, (more) |
| Home Insurance Leads - A Significant Part of the Insurance Industry Evoluti |
| If you are interested in buying home insurance leads, this article is definitely for you to read The world of home insurance is an eternally changing business just like its customers and clients People nowadays, require more coverage with lower rat (more) |
| New York to Create Global Insurance Exchange to Cover Complex Risks |
| The state's governor hopes to keep companies from going offshore for complex coverage (more) |
| Win a free trip to Costa Rica from Nomadic Matt and Gap Adventures |
| Filed under: Blogs, North America, United StatesGlobetrotting blogger Nomadic Matt took his very first international trip to Costa Rica with Gap Adventures back in 2003 Ever since then, he's been traveling the world, blogging about his adventures an (more) |
| Axel Hotels will bring its gay hotel chain to New York City |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsOn Top Magazine is reporting that New York's first 'openly gay hotel' will open its doors in 2011
Spanish hotelier Axel Hotels currently operates 'hetero friendly' hotels in Barcel (more) |
| Downright pathetic |
| Dear Editor:In case any Aspen Skiing Co executives are still puzzled as to why a huge percentage of locals think they're complete assholes, I'd like to direct them to an Aspen Times article of Jan 6, 'Sheridan's song sounds off key to Skico 'App (more) |
| HUD Helps Virginia Homeowners with Suspect Drywall |
| Some families in Virginia whose homes were built with suspect drywall from China may be eligible for assistance to help rehabilitate their properties
To qualify, families must have insurance (more) |
| The Importance of a Home Inventory |
| When was the last time you've taken an inventory of all the stuff in your home? I'll tell you why it should be done immediately (more) |
| Aspen holiday ski business better than last winter |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co had a 'relatively busy holiday period' and is running slightly ahead of last season's business pace, spokesman Jeff Hanle said Wednesday The number of riders hitting the slopes at the Skico's four ski areas was up a (more) |
| How to prepare for reverse culture shock |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, United StatesYou're planning your return from an extended vacation Or, you're coming back to live in an old, familiar place after a long stint working abroad Either way, you'll need to prepare mentally for your return (more) |
| Aspen's Chris Klug fifth in Austria |
| This is why Chris Klug races Perfect snow A suitable hill and course set up A large, spirited crowd The Aspen snowboarder cannot argue with the results, either Klug vaulted from 35th into second position after one qualifying run in Wednesda (more) |
| Insurance Claims Surge Due to Prolonged Subzero Temperatures |
| The insurance industry worldwide is shortly to experience yet another claims surge This time it is due to the prolonged low temperatures binge experienced across the northern hemisphere This is because the plumbing situated above roof space insulat (more) |
| Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Names Frost VP, Employee Benefits |
| Nancy Lee Frost has joined San Francisco based Woodruff Sawyer & Co as vice president, Employee Benefits She will focus on business development and employee benefits consulting
Frost has (more) |
| Resorts World Sentosa opens four hotels; Universal Studios Singapore to ope |
| Filed under: Asia, Singapore, Hotels and AccommodationsGrab your fairy dust and put on your glass slippers: the opening of Resorts World Sentosa four hotels at the site of Universal Studios Singapore will commence on Jan 20, with the Festive Hotel, (more) |
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| Washington Saves $128 Million By Fighting Fraud |
| The fight against fraud in the workers’ compensation system brought in $128 million to Washington last year, according to a new report from the state Department of Labor & Industries (more) |
| Liberty Mutual Receives China Approval to Open Zhejiang Branch |
| Liberty Mutual Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Liberty Insurance Company Limited (LICL), has been granted approval to establish a branch in Zhejiang by the China Insurance Regulatory (more) |
| Plans to expand Aspen's Wheeler 'parked permanently' |
| ASPEN Plans are dead for the proposed $30 million Wheeler Opera House expansion in Aspen, executive director Gram Slaton said Wednesday 'The thing in the hole is parked and parked permanently,' Slaton said of the planned 265 seat theater envi (more) |
| Paul E. Anna: High Points |
| Well at least it has been a good season for ski tuners I'm not saying that the snow has not been good, but have you taken a look at the bottoms of your skis lately? Chances are they are grooved and cut and yes, even if you sent them to your favori (more) |
| California Gov. To Push For Budget Reforms, Sale of State Fund Assets Unlik |
| Californians can expect more tax increases and cuts in state services, but it’s unlikely that a sale of some of the state workers’ compensation insurer’s assets will be used to (more) |
| Male prostitutes coming to Nevada |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Nightlife, NewsA Nevada brothel plans to be the first in the state to offer male prostitutes The Shady Lady Ranch, 150 miles north of Las Vegas, is now taking applications for the position of male sex worker (more) |
| Skico crossed line with firing |
| Dear Editor:Might I suggest a strong letter writing campaign to Jay Leno and David Letterman to see if they would like to invite Dan Sheridan onto their show for the sheer pleasure of his song, and the irony of corporate amerika proving the worth, (more) |
| Louisiana Medical Mutual Declares 10% Dividend to All Policyholders |
| For the third consecutive year, the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company will be returning a dividend to all LAMMICO policyholders in Louisiana and Arkansas
Nearly 6,000 policyholders will (more) |
| Ministers back off compulsory third-party cover |
| The Government is reconsidering proposals to introduce compulsory third party insurance after a survey showed 92 4 per cent of drivers are covered The survey, issued yesterday by Transport Minister Steven Joyce, showed 7 6 per (more) |
| Cute dogs on airplanes |
| Filed under: Photos, Airlines
You may remember Jamie Rhein's story last month about Virgin America's chihuahua rescue mission (Chihuahuas by the dozens on planes) Basically, the trendy but fickle Californians overloaded their local shelters with chi (more) |
| Understanding Your Homeowner's Insurance Policy |
| Can you believe that most Americans have no idea the type of claim that their Homeowner's Insurance Policy will or won't cover? Actually 54% of Americans polled don't understand their Homeowner's Insurance Policy at all (more) |
| Aspen man, his dog, off the hook at trial |
| ASPEN An Aspen man charged with letting his dog run loose was acquitted at a bench trial Wednesday after a city judge said the case lacked enough evidence Even so, Judge Brooke Peterson told the defendant, Gunter Schaldach, 36, of Aspen to keep (more) |
| Boycott Skico |
| Dear Editor:Having read The Aspen Times article about Dan Sheridan being fired for playing a song that offended someone, I would like to say that personally I will never spend another dollar of my money at any business owned or operated by the Asp (more) |
| North Korea prohibits the use of large suitcases, a model to be replicated? |
| Filed under: Asia, North KoreaThe effect of monetary policy on the travel industry can be profound in any economy, but in North Korea, it's usually more complicated In a developed market, for example, a monetary policy that leads to inflation can ma (more) |
| New Day Underwriting Appoints Carretta to Assistant VP |
| Bordentown, N J based New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, announced it is building its (more) |
| Blood on the Tracks: Train Accident Basics |
| People often overlook the catastrophic losses that can be caused by train accidents, even though train accidents resulted in nearly 300 deaths and more than 900 injuries last year (more) |
| New Wisconsin Car Insurance Law Benefits Drivers |
| The New Year is already looking up for Wisconsin drivers! By January 1, 2010, the Truth in Auto Insurance law will be in effect holding auto insurance providers accountable once again (more) |
| Digital Travel Photography: Backing Up and Sharing Your Images |
| 'Having a wonderful time; wish you were here!' is never truer than when you've got some great photos to share Fortunately, sharing your images has never been easier, and you don't even have to wait until you get home (more) |
| Abortion Foe Defies Party on Health Care Bill |
| Representative Bart Stupak, a Democrat, has embraced the attention and wrath his amendment has stirred (more) |
| Accidents Up Despite Spokane Red Light Cameras |
| Intersections where Spokane, Wash , installed red light cameras in 2008 in the name of safety saw an increase in crashes and injuries in the first year of the controversial program
There were 38 (more) |
| Association of British Insurers publishes guidance for buying insurance onl |
| Association of British Insurers publishes guidance for buying insurance online (more) |
| Hilton hands out weekend passes to January stays |
| Filed under: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Hotels and Accommodations, Middle EastHotel deals come and go, but some are worthy of packing your bags Case in point: Hilton's weekend pass sale Book a weekend at any Hilton in North or South Ameri (more) |
| Ski racers wonder aloud about injecting courses in Aspen, elsewhere |
| U S star Lindsey Vonn is a central figure in a debate consuming the Alpine skiing circuit with the Vancouver Games a little more than a month away: Is it a mistake to inject slopes with water in a bid to make courses more consistent and weathe (more) |
| Texas bands invade Aspen, the valley |
| ASPEN A plea to all Aspenites: Can we hush it up on the Texan jokes, at least for the weekend? I know, I know, with the holiday rush still a fresh memory, there's plenty of fodder for stereotyped (but, of course, spot on) barbs about the way (more) |
| Vacant Home Insurance |
| What to consider when you have a vacant home and need to insure it What insurance companies take into account when insuring a vacant house (more) |
| Lloyd's Analyzes New and Changing Risks |
| The start of a new decade is always a time to take stock in what the past has brought, and what the future may bring As part of its "360 Risk Insight" series, Lloyd's of London queried "a cross (more) |
| New Orleans Metro Area Ties for Lowest Unemployment Rate |
| The New Orleans metro area tied for the lowest unemployment rate among the nation's largest metropolitan areas, according to a report released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
The (more) |
| How to Compare Florida Homeowners Insurance Quotes Online |
| If you live in Florida you need to be sure you have sufficient homeowners insurance To get the best rates you can get Florida homeowners insurance quotes online for free (more) |
| Johnson Joins WRM America as Midwest Regional Marketing Officer |
| WRM America, a New York based specialty insurance and alternative risk management company, reports that Jeffrey S Johnson has joined WRM America Indemnity Company (WRMAI) as regional marketing (more) |
| RMS Forecasts Increased Growth for Insurance Linked Securities in 2010 |
| A bulletin from Risk Management Solutions notes that the fourth quarter of 2009 was the "most active… ever for catastrophe bond issuance, reaching almost $1 1 billion in total volume, (more) |
| Home Insurance Claims |
| Home insurance claims must be made immediately You might have difficulty convincing an adjuster if you wait too long before filing a claim Find out what else to do when your home suffers damage (more) |
| Auto Insurance Key to Michigan State Senator's Gubernatorial Bid |
| State Sen Hansen Clarke has jumped into the Michigan governor's race now that Lt Gov John Cherry has decided not to run Auto insurance reform will likely figure prominently in Clarke's bid for (more) |
| Photo of the Day 1.7.10 |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day
Today's Photo of the Day was taken inside an Alaska Airlines 737 It may not look like anything special, but it's the description that Graham, (a k a Sierra Echo Alpha on Flickr), posted with the photo It's the antith (more) |
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| Salazar won't run for Colorado governor |
| DENVER Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Thursday that he won't leave the Obama administration to run for governor of Colorado The Democratic former senator said he wants to remain in Washington to work with President Barack Obama Some Dem (more) |
| Montana Court Upholds Notice Rule in Lawsuits Against Bars |
| A sharply divided Montana Supreme Court has upheld a state law that requires someone planning to sue a bar over liability in a drunken driving crash to notify the bar within 180 days of the (more) |
| Are Doctors Ready for Virtual Visits? |
| Telemedicine has the potential to improve care, but many doctors fear it will jeopardize the doctor patient bond (more) |
| Nominate Gadling for best Travel Blog! |
| Filed under: Blogs
Nominations for the tenth annual bloggies opened up late last week, the annual who's who of blogs out on the interwebs Readers savvy in the blog community are encouraged to drop off their favorite nominations until February 12th, (more) |
| United Automobile Insurance Group: Car Accident Lawsuit in Broward Court Se |
| MIAMI GARDENS, FL (MARKET WIRE) The car accident injury claims were filed The insurance company made payments to the limit of Florida law for personal injury protection (PIP) So what happened next? A Fort Lauderdale attorney filed a lawsuit for (more) |
| Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Filed in Louisiana but Most Claims Are in Florida |
| On Jan 6, the WCI Chinese Drywall Trust, an entity formed in bankruptcy proceedings of residential homebuilder WCI Communities Inc , announced it had filed suit against 14 insurance companies (more) |
| Job Bias Charges Jumped in 2009 |
| Workplace discrimination charges rose in 2009, reaching the second highest level ever recorded, according to federal officials
The U S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that 93,277 (more) |
| Summit on the Summit: celebrity Kilimanjaro climb begins today! |
| Filed under: Activism, Climbing, Hiking, Africa, TanzaniaStanding 19,340 feet in height, Mt Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa, and a popular trekking destination for adventure travelers The mountain requires no technical skills to reach (more) |
| Foremost Offers New Auto Product in Maryland |
| Foremost Insurance Group is offering a new auto insurance program in Maryland that includes increased limit and deductible options
The new program, called DistinctChoice Auto, includes (more) |
| Review: Vampire thriller 'Daybreakers' is DOA |
| The only lesson to take away from Ethan Hawke's horror action tale 'Daybreakers' is that vampires cannot run the world's affairs any better than we tasty humans can Set in 2019, 'Daybreakers' is much like our world of today: Panhandlers begging (more) |
| Which ethnic cuisine is the 'safest' in the U.S.? |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Blogs, United StatesResponding to the question above, economist and Ethnic Dining Guide author Tyler Cowen answers, perhaps surprisingly, Korean food He cites two reasons that a meal at a Korean restaurant in the United (more) |
| Confused by the intolerance |
| Dear Editor:Dan Sheridan, one of the kindest, most generous, talented local songwriters that I have had the pleasure to know, wrote a song full of truth this much I know He is fired for singing that song, upon request, because an Aspen Skiing C (more) |
| Gadlinks for Thurdsay, 1.7.2010 |
| Welcome once again to Gadlinks, your daily source for the most interesting travel related articles and blog posts on the Web Here's what we've got for you today
Travel porn: A great photo essay from Matador on the 14 Natural Wonders of Sout (more) |
| The heart of the community |
| Dear Editor:Please allow me in this forum to heartily and sincerely thank Frank Peters and Daniel Delano for the decades of heartfelt Christmas tree tradition My first visit to Aspen serendipitously created an opportunity to attend one of those t (more) |
| Hurricane Forecasters Promise Earlier Warnings |
| The National Hurricane Center said this week it will begin issuing storm watches and warnings about half a day sooner in the biggest change to its warning system in decades
When a storm is (more) |
| Out with the riffraff |
| Dear Editor:I read that Dan Sheridan was fired from his job at Sneaky's Tavern for performing his hit song 'Big Money 'I can only hope that the lowly patrons who had the audacity to request that song are tracked down and relieved of their skiing p (more) |
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