| Carol J. Rothrock |
| Carol J Rothrock, 56, of Carbondale embraced her next adventure on Jan 5, 2010, while surrounded by love and light, family members and dear friends Born Sept 1, 1953, in Augusta, Ga , she is survived by parents Henry and Doris Simon She is al (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| FRIDAY SUNDAY, JAN 8 10ISIS THEATER (Early shows Saturday and Sunday only )It's Complicated at 1:40, 4:50 7:40 p m Sherlock Holmes at 1:20, 5:00, 8:00 p m Avatar at 12:45, 4:20, 7:50 p m Up in the Air at 1:00, 4:40, 7:30 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave (more) |
| Has the Loch Ness Monster gone extinct? |
| Filed under: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United StatesThings aren't going well in Scotland Last year was the worst year on record for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster A documentary studied the possibility that Nessie has gone extinct, (more) |
| Travellers advised to check their cover following the collapse of Globespan |
| Travellers advised to check their cover following the collapse of Globespan (more) |
| Bode Miller aims to seal Olympic giant slalom spot |
| ADELBODEN, Switzerland Two time overall World Cup champion Bode Miller will try to earn a spot in the Olympic giant slalom when he returns to racing on Saturday after a three week injury break U S ski coach Sasha Rearick said on Friday that (more) |
| Linda Ruth Diamond |
| Linda Ruth Diamond, 69, of Carbondale passed away Jan 3, 2010 at home Linda was born Sept 16, 1940, in Jersey City, N J , to Stanley and Ruth Johnson She married Edward Diamond, M D in 1969 in New Jersey Dr Diamond passed away a month ago, o (more) |
| Digital Travel Photography: Planning Your Trip from a Photo Perspective |
| The anticipation leading up to your departure can be delightful, especially if you spend some of that time planning your trip Here's what you need to take and what to remember (more) |
| Gadlinks for Friday, 1.8.2010 |
| Filed under: Blogs, News
Happy Friday, faithful Gadling readers! Here are a few more travel tidbits to send you on your way to the weekend
Finally, someone gets it right ABC News talks about Miami Airport's efforts at 'profiling passengers (more) |
| ACE Europe Appoints Ainslie Technology and Cyber Liability Underwriter |
| The ACE European Group has appointed Iain Ainslie to the role of Technology and Cyber Liability Underwriter ACE said the appointment underscores its "commitment to enhancing its service offering (more) |
| Step 1: Set camera's self-timer for 2 seconds. Step 2: Push button. Step 3: |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos, Netherlands'The rules are simple,' writes a photographer who goes by muggezifter (roughly 'nit picker') 'I put the self timer on 2 seconds, push the button and try to get as far from the camera as I can ' Over (more) |
| Understanding the Home Replacement Guarantee |
| Pinpointing the exact amount of homeowners insurance to buy is hard to do It is very important to properly insure your home, avoid over insuring and stay away from under insuring (more) |
| Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations
The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and gr (more) |
| Is the body scanner hysteria getting a little out of hand? |
| Filed under: Airlines, AirportsWith terrorists now hiding bomb components in all corners of their bodies, we now find ourselves at a difficult impasse between more advanced, 3D scanning and passengers' privacy Pit the ACLU and the TSA against one an (more) |
| How to Get the Lowest Rates For Renters Insurance |
| If you would like to locate the least expensive renters insurance there are quite a few tips that many people are oblivious to By using just a few helpful ideas you can obtain the lowest rates quickly and painlessly, saving you cash and time (more) |
| Denton to Lead Argo Group's U.S. Specialty Property Initiative |
| Argo Group International Holdings Ltd announced that its San Antonio based Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) business segment has appointed Michael Denton as senior vice president of its (more) |
| World's highest 'Skyjump' to open at Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Cas |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsLeave it to Las Vegas to find a way for people to plummet to the ground from nearly 1000 feet up in the air
Not one to stand in the shadows, Las Vegas is vying for the spotlight a (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| Given the sorry state of the world we live in today and the numerous challenges we face global warming, sustainable energy, hunger, disease, poverty you might think that scientists have plenty of important subjects to occupy their time You (more) |
| Mobile Homes Insurance - How to Buy Insurance For a Mobile Home |
| Mobile home insurance provides coverage similar to a homeowner's insurance policy, but mobile home insurance is tailored to meet the specific needs of the owners of mobile homes Insurance for mobile homes is generally more expensive to insure than a (more) |
| Do You Really Need Renters Insurance? |
| Are you prepared to bet thousands of dollars that you will never be the victim of a burglary, that faulty electrical wiring won't ever cause a fire, or that you won't ever have water damage owing to faulty plumbing in your home or apartment? For just (more) |
| New Jersey Court Expands Sex Discrimination Protection |
| A New Jersey appeals court ruling has expanded protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace
A three judge panel ruled Wednesday that the female owner of a South (more) |
| Louisiana Workers' Comp Insurer Says Claims Fell 4% in 2009 |
| Baton Rouge, La based LUBA Workers' Comp policyholders fell more than 4 percent in 2009 compared with 2008
The company said several of the top categories of accidents dropped as well Slips, (more) |
| Swinton: New Speed Cameras Catch Up With Speeding Motorcyclists |
| MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Speeding Motorcyclists could be caught more regularly as new next generation speed cameras are rolled out across the UK (more) |
| 10 new and notable luxe hotels to visit in 2010 |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsTravel took a hit in 2009, but with a new year brings new opportunities The silver lining of 2009's travel industry was hotels rates dropped, and new properties like CityCenter to (more) |
| Photo of the Day (1.08.2010) |
| Filed under: Hiking, South America, Peru, Photo of the Day
Today's shot, from Flickr user epicxero, was taken (you guessed it) at the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru Located about 50 miles from the town of Cusco, Machu Picchu is certainl (more) |
| N.Y. Fed Sought to Limit AIG Disclosures of Bank Payments |
| The New York Federal Reserve Bank under Timothy Geithner urged insurer AIG in late 2008 to limit disclosures about its payments to banks after getting a $180 billion government bailout, emails (more) |
| Alabama Lawmakers Favor Ban on Driver Texting: Poll |
| State Rep Ken Guin says Alabama needs to ban people from text messaging while driving a motor vehicle, and a recent experience with a driver swerving "all over the road'' is a reason why
"I (more) |
| Joie de Vivre hotel wishes you a happy birthday with $100 off your hotel ta |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIt's always nice getting cash for your birthday, especially when it comes in the form of a reimbursement Here's a birthday gift worth talking about: California's trendy Joie de Vivr (more) |
| Study Finds Diagnostic Errors by Doctors Common |
| Medical errors, including misdiagnosis and adverse drug reactions, cause serious injuries each year Although action is being taken to reduce errors, much work remains to protect patients (more) |
| RBS announces £84m sale of fund management business |
| ROYAL Bank of Scotland today announced the sale of nearly half its fund management business for £84 7 million, as the part nationalised bank continues to offload non core asse (more) |
| Tragic Hwy 82 crash spurs new lawsuits |
| DENVER The families of one person who was killed and another who was severely injured in a car semi crash on Highway 82 have settled a lawsuit with the driver of the big rig and are now suing the pilot car driver who accompanied him The two chil (more) |
| Health coverage in Canada aside from through work. |
| Health coverage in Canada: I don't have coverage through my work What options do I have as a low income individual in my late 20's? Every time I have to get a dental checkup or get an expensive prescription or think about getting mental health couns (more) |
| The CO threat |
| Dear Editor:The tragic effects of carbon monoxide have been felt in our community on numerous occasions over the last year As a father of three small children and a physician serving this community, I feel compelled to tell my story I recently n (more) |
| Aspen sales tax revenue down in November |
| ASPEN Aspen continues to feel the effects of the national economy and recession, judging from sales tax revenue the city collected for November According to the city's consumption tax report, sales tax collections for November were down 12 perce (more) |
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| Panel Restores Louisiana Agent's License; Says No Evidence for Suspension |
| A Shreveport, La area insurance agent’s license was reinstated after an administrative law panel found no evidence that it should have been suspended by the Louisiana Department of (more) |
| Lift revenue, skier visits down slightly for Vail Resorts |
| BROOMFIELD, Colo Vail Resorts this week issued a press release detailing comparative results for the ski season so far versus last season The periods measured were for opening day 2009 through Jan 6 of this year and opening day 2008 through J (more) |
| British climber rescues himself, heads straight to the pub |
| Filed under: Climbing, Europe, Spain, United KingdomA British climber earned legendary status earlier this week when he managed to not only drag himself down the mountain on a broken leg, but then elected to make his first stop at the local pub upon (more) |
| TriSystems Readies New 'Cost-Effective' Platform for Lloyd's Brokers |
| Jeff Ward, a director of London Market reform technology specialists TriSystems, and his colleagues have been busy lately They've been working on the latest version of an electronic (more) |
| Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Geithner for AIG Testimony |
| Two prominent U S lawmakers Friday called for U S Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to testify to help determine if the New York Federal Reserve Bank improperly influenced insurer AIG to (more) |
| Pennsylvania Insurance Agents Accused of Stealing $1M |
| Two Pennsylvania insurance agents accused of stealing more than $1 million that was supposed to pay for workers' compensation and liability insurance for six Berks County public school districts, (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| Breaking news: People in Colorado don't ski at least not very much Want proof? Here goes: The population of Colorado in 2008 was about 5 million people Meanwhile, the total number of skier days for the 2008 09 Colorado ski season was abou (more) |
| Bill Filed in Oklahoma Would Allow Uninsured Vehicles to Be Impounded |
| Oklahoma State Rep Steve Martin has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement officials to impound vehicles that are found to be uninsured
"This bill addresses one of the most consistent (more) |
| North Dakota Has 3rd Lowest Auto Insurance Rates, Commissioner Says |
| North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says drivers in his state are still paying among the lowest auto insurance premiums in the nation, according to the "Auto Insurance Database Report (more) |
| Clarifying where Wheeler expansion stands |
| Dear Editor:While I always enjoy talking to Carolyn Sackariason on and off the record, the article about the Wheeler Opera House that ran in Thursday's paper gives me a little more authority than I actually have Thus, I think it's important to ta (more) |
| Aspen: Where wifebeaters walk |
| Dear Editor:Our City Council has been diligently seeking out ways to increase Aspen tourism but now, thanks to our district attorney's office, Aspen has a wonderful new way to attract more tourism that won't cost the city a dime How about attract (more) |
| Peter B. Hendele |
| Peter B Hendele, aka Peter B Riordan, of Basalt and Fort Collins, has died He was the beloved son of the late Martin A and Virginia R Hendele of Chicago; loving brother of John M ( Rachelle) and Mark R Hendele, fond uncle of John M ( Alison (more) |
| Injured Plaintiffs Win Big in Recent Ruling by California Court |
| A recent ruling by California's 4th District Court of Appeal could mean bigger payouts for injured plaintiffs with health insurance, as well as millions of dollars in bills for insurance providers (more) |
| Renting a car over the weekend? Get it for $10 a day |
| Filed under: North America, Airports, Budget TravelBeen searching for a car rental deal for your escape away from your iced in snow cave? You're in luck Browsing the the halls of our friend Gary Leff's View from the Wing blog, we recently found an (more) |
| Aspen police blotter |
| ASPEN The following Aspen police activity was recorded from Dec 22 through Jan 6 The arrests do not reflect an indictment or disposition in the cases Dec 27, 2:12 a m Claire Reynaud, 35, of Los Angeles was arrested for DUI, DUI per se, an (more) |
| For the New Year, Cost-Effective Options to Stop Smoking |
| Another new year, another resolution to stop smoking Here are a variety of options to help smokers quit (more) |
| Plane Answers: Announcements from the captain and Denver turbulence |
| Filed under: Plane AnswersRich asks:
Hi Kent, I love your blog and it has really helped me to relax when flying When I was a kid and used to fly it seemed as though the flight deck would regularly update passengers about what was going on with the (more) |
| Cheapcarinsurance.net Makes Filing a Claim Even Easier |
| Filing an auto insurance claim is easier than it seems There are several different ways to file your auto insurance claim (more) |
| Colorado gives free trips to 3 'snow virgins' |
| DENVER Three people who have never experienced snow before are about to get their chance The Colorado Tourism Office on Friday announced the winners of its 'Snow at First Sight' contest, which offered an expenses paid, three month trip to Colora (more) |
| Plane skids off Eagle County runway |
| GYPSUM, Colo No one was injured Friday afternoon when a private plane skidded off the runway at the Eagle County Airport in Gypsum, according to county spokeswoman Kris Friel The runway closed for two hours, delaying eight commercial flights, (more) |
| 2010 census gears up in Aspen, the valley |
| ASPEN All of Pitkin County's households will receive questionnaires this year as part of the 2010 U S census, which is now ramping up Residents can expect to have census surveys delivered to their doors by March Census officials are asking tha (more) |
| Editorial: Third-party cover should be made mandatory |
| Surely Transport Minister Steven Joyce is not serious when he suggests the Government is reconsidering the introduction of compulsory third party vehicle insurance because most people have it Officials have given him a survey in (more) |
| New Sutey Ranch proposal on table in Pitkin County |
| EL JEBEL A counteroffer to the proposed Sutey Ranch BLM land swap one that preserves public access to the north flank of Mount Sopris was unveiled Thursday by Pitkin County's open space director Dale Will outlined the proposal in a memo t (more) |
| UK Report Calls for Research on Nanoparticles in Food |
| A global scarcity of scientific research on using nanotechnology in foods means food safety authorities are unable to properly regulate products that may be beneficial or harmful, a British (more) |
| Multiple Insurance Quotes - Check Accuracy of Advice Offered by Home-Renter |
| Is your insurance agent advising you against reducing the amount of coverage on your homeowner insurance loan? Is he pointing out that reduction in the value of the property has not reduced the value of the cost of reconstruction of the house? This i (more) |
| Lockton Re Adds Executives in Kansas City and New York |
| Privately owned, independent reinsurance brokerage Lockton Re has expanded its presence in the United States with the appointments of three new executives Larry Hunter Blank, Joe Zuk (more) |
| Selecting the Right Deductible For Your Homeowners Policy |
| The amount of money you pay out of pocket before your insurance benefits kick in is called a deductible A typical homeowners policy requires a $250 00 deductible to be paid before the insurance company will reimburse you (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of January 8, 2010 |
| Singapore Air drops prices on international flights around the world, AirTran makes it more affordable to go all over the U S , and more airfare special offers from carriers everywhere (more) |
| Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney |
| Due to the variety and unique nature of injury causes and effects, hiring a lawyer with extensive experience in a range of injury cases is essential to winning a case (more) |
| Censorship by Skico |
| Dear Editor:I encourage the Aspen Skiing Co to reconsider the decision banning Dan Sheridan from performing at Skico owned venues If Skico wishes to provide musical entertainment for its patrons that is sure to never offend anyone in anyway, the (more) |
| Vonn wins 3rd downhill in row, takes overall lead |
| HAUS IM ENNSTAL, Austria Nothing like a 'stupid' comment about her weight to make Lindsey Vonn ski faster She won her third straight World Cup downhill Friday and regained the lead in the overall standings from Maria Riesch of Germany Austria (more) |
| Should third-party vehicle insurance be compulsory? |
| 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) |
| East of Africa: Scenes from Antananarivo (Video) |
| Filed under: Africa, Madagascar, Video As the East of Africa series wraps up, I want to bring you a small collection of video that I hope will bring the previous articles and audio clips to life First up: faces and street scenes from the capital c (more) |
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| Insuring Your Musical Instruments |
| If you come from a musical family, perhaps you should take a look at your homeowners insurance policy There are a few things about insurance that you will want to know if your musical instruments are irreplaceable to you or a member of your family (more) |
| Chartis Assumes Ownership of Vermont Ski Resort |
| The Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont has a new owner The resort's previous owner, the American International Group, had transferred ownership to its P C insurance division, Chartis
Ski (more) |
| Swinton: Van Drivers Reveal Their Perfect Workmate |
| MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Van drivers have revealed who they would most like as their perfect celebrity work mate in a survey by Swinton Commercial (more) |
| Remembering George Wall Gleason |
| Dear Editor:It is with sadness that I announce that George Wall Gleason of Aspen and Boulder died Jan 1, 2010 He was 86 George and Mary Jean were fixtures of this community since their arrival in the 1950s A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 (more) |
| Los Angeles Workers Face More Wage, Labor Violations Than N.Y., Chicago |
| Low wage workers in Los Angeles experience more wage and labor violations than low wage workers in Chicago and New York, a new study by the UCLA's Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (more) |
| Condo Insurance Quotes - Find the Cheapest Deal in the Market Without Leavi |
| Insurance agents view the business of providing insurance as same as any other business Just as in any other business, those aspects that witness a lot of demand is given special attention and those areas that do not witness demand are neglected Th (more) |
| Are airport x-ray machines bad for your health? |
| Filed under: Airports, Travel HealthWe all know from wearing those iron aprons at the dentist that x rays are not good for you Radiation is dangerous, and radiation poisoning can lead to very serious health problems and even death
Radiation poison (more) |
| Aspen Skico: Mistake made in firing of musician |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co said Thursday it played the wrong tune in the firing of musician Dan Sheridan for singing a song that was deemed inappropriate 'The Ski Company acted hastily, made a mistake and is now acting to repair that mistake,' S (more) |
| Health Insurers Seek Tax, Profit Changes in Health Reform Bill |
| Health insurance lobbyists are pushing lawmakers to eliminate caps on profits and other administrative spending and delay a hefty, industry wide tax under the massive healthcare reform legislation (more) |
| Health Reform Contingency Fees Cap Soundly Defeated |
| In early December, the Senate decisively defeated an amendment to cap the fees plaintiffs' attorneys could collect when winning a medical malpractice case (more) |
| Florida Probing Cruise Customer Complaints Against Trip Insurer |
| Hundreds of people who canceled a cruise vacation booked though Florida travel agents because of illness say the insurer didn't pay
Health News Florida reports that Florida's Department of (more) |
| Swinton: Home Insurance Broker Offers Frozen Pipe Warning |
| MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) As freezing conditions continue across the UK, homeowners are being advised to safeguard their pipes from freezing (more) |
| Kansas Insurance Department Recovers More than $15M for Consumers in 2009 |
| The Kansas Insurance Department reports that it helped consumers recover more than $15 million through resolution of disputes with insurance companies in 2009
This is the second time in (more) |
| California Insurance Companies Respond to Terror Financing Probe |
| All 1,327 insurance companies licensed in California have responded to California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner's request to provide data on their investments with companies (more) |
| Winter weather doesn't deter amorous Brits |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, Internet ToolsNext time you're stuck in a London hotel, with snow falling and few options for getting out on the town, order a little entertainment to your room It will make you authentically British if you t (more) |
| Woman Sues New York City Gym over Pole-Dancing Class Injury |
| A woman says a Manhattan gym left her hanging when she tried a new workout: pole dancing
Sue Ann Wee filed a lawsuit last week against the companies that run the Crunch fitness center chain (more) |
| Video shows the cause of Newark Airport shutdown - a couple in love |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Airports, NewsOn Sunday, thousands of passengers ended up stuck at Newark airport for several hours, forced to evacuate the terminal, go through security again, and wait for the many flight delays and disrup (more) |
| Florida CFO Helps Customers Recover $22 Million from Insurers |
| The Department of Financial Services helped recover over $22 million for Florida’s insurance consumers in 2009, according to officials
The $22 million represents an increase from $14 (more) |
| Job Loss and High Renter Insurance Premiums - Use Multiple Quotes to Cut Co |
| A sudden loss of job can put your personal finance in severe jeopardy If you are living in a rented house, you will have to make payments to your landlord on a regular basis You cannot excuse yourself from payment of rent just because you have lost (more) |
| Mass FAIR Plans Drops Rates |
| The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (FAIR Plan) will lower insurance premiums by an average of 0 72 percent, Attorney General's office said
The FAIR Plan had originally (more) |
| Group Sues for Records Proving Post-Madoff Reforms at SEC |
| A legal watchdog group has asked a court to order U S securities regulators to cough up records showing they implemented promised reforms following their failure to detect Bernard Madoff's (more) |
| Swinton: Swinton Insurance Receive Record Number of Calls as Big Freeze Con |
| MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Insurance broker Swinton has received record numbers of calls from customers as freezing temperatures continue to cause chaos on the UK's roads (more) |
| School, community mourn loss of Carbondale artist, teacher |
| CARBONDALE Students and staff at the Carbondale Community School, as well as the larger community, are mourning the unexpected death this week of Carol Rothrock, a beloved art teacher at the school for the past four years and an accomplished (more) |
| Harry Trainor (Jerry Garcia) |
| While he was visiting Las Vegas, Harry Trainor developed a severe illness He struggled for two months in the hospital, but lost his battle and passed away on Nov 24, 2009 in Las Vegas He was 60 Harry was born in Washington, D C on Dec 22, (more) |
| The Scourge of Drivers Operating Vehicles with Suspended Licenses |
| Pedestrian accidents and injuries have been on the rise in recent years As a result, concerned citizen groups have pushed for legal protections and the government has answered with ongoing reform (more) |
| Go easy on the pedal in St Gallen |
| Filed under: Stories, Europe, Switzerland, NewsImagine you're behind the wheel of a red Ferrari Testarossa You have nothing but open road in front of you in St Gallen, Switzerland You're rich You're in Europe Maybe you've got a hottie riding shot (more) |
| The Warranty Group, Inc.: Virginia Surety Announces Warranty, ID Theft and |
| CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Virginia Surety Company, Inc (VSC), a subsidiary of The Warranty Group, Inc , today announced an agreement to provide home and appliance warranties, identity theft protection and travel benefits to Individual Assurance Com (more) |
| Beaver Creek eyes new terrain, lifts |
| AVON, Colo If all goes as planned, Beaver Creek Resort could add more terrain and two new gondolas sometime in the next 10 years Tom Allender, a senior planner with Vail Resorts, held a public meeting with Don Dressler, U S Forest Service d (more) |
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