| 10 hilarious (and painful, and frightening) ski lift videos |
| Filed under: Skiing, VideoUnless you want to cling to the glove shredding, arm yanking tow rope of the bunny hill, if you're going downhill skiing, you'll be riding a ski lift While ski lifts serve a functional purpose getting you to the top of t (more) |
| Foreign visits to the U.S. show signs of life |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesTravel to the United States finally grew in October! After six months of declines, thanks to an Easter bump in April, foreign visitation finally ticked higher, an increase of 1 percent year over year, accordin (more) |
| A silly idea |
| Dear Editor:I am a retired civil engineer as well as a lifelong fisherman I have rarely heard ideas as silly and potentially wasteful as that of running a ditch and or pipeline from the Ruedi Dam to the Roaring Fork River (Scott Condon's article (more) |
| An incredible effort |
| Dear Editor:While no one ever wants to make that 911 call that your friends or family have not returned from a wilderness adventure, it is comforting to know firsthand that Aspen supports a Mountain Rescue team second to none We recently had to ma (more) |
| Pitkin County OKs land swap alternative for Sutey Ranch |
| ASPEN Pitkin County commissioners unanimously endorsed an alternative proposal Tuesday to trade federal land for the Sutey Ranch, even though the landowners who initially proposed the swap have already turned down the county's proposal Commis (more) |
| Seven things to do with your unused foreign currency |
| Filed under: Budget Travel
Despite only taking out as much as money from the ATM as you thought you'd need each day, you somehow managed to come in under budget Now what do you do with this extra foreign currency you've got burning a hole through y (more) |
| Ladner Named Vice Chair of Texas Property/Casualty Guaranty Assoc. |
| The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association has appointed Gerald Ladner to vice chair of its Board of Directors His term runs through Dec 31, 2011
Ladner, a resident of (more) |
| Airport security fail |
| Filed under: Italy, Airports
We give the TSA a lot of well deserved guff here on Gadling, but we can't blame them for the picture above, which shows a security officer at Marco Polo Airport in Venice, Italy, occupying his or her time with a bit of so (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $20 iPhone car mount, $10 MP3 speaker and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday January 13th 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 Kensington LiquidAux (more) |
| Trial begins in Aspen school gun case |
| ASPEN Opening arguments began Tuesday in the trial of a former Aspen school bus driver accused of having a gun on campus Stephane M Peltier, 59, was arrested May 21 for allegedly carrying a weapon on the Aspen School District campus, one day af (more) |
| Florida Agents, Consumer Group Sound Alarm Over 'Perilous' Property Market |
| Insurance agents, a former insurance commissioner and a consumer advocate have sounded an alarm about the property insurance marketplace in Florida, a market that has seen four insurers get into (more) |
| Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 75 years by giving away a free trip |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North America, United States, NewsThis year, Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Parkway celebrated its 75th birthday What better way to celebrate than by giving away a six night, seven day vacation package?
The winner (more) |
| Oregon Law Gives Consumers More Vehicle Information When Car is Totaled |
| The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is reminding insurance agents and residents that they have new rights if their vehicle is totaled in an accident New rights when your car (more) |
| Acadia Expands Agribusiness Product Line |
| Maine based insurer Acadia Insurance said it is now offering a complete range of bundled products for the agribusiness industry throughout New England and New York
Acadia’s agribusiness (more) |
| Much of Haiti Damage Uninsured |
| The insurance industry is unlikely to face large losses from a major earthquake that struck Haiti Tuesday, because many properties in the impoverished country lack insurance coverage, according to (more) |
| Comparing Home Insurance Deals For the Most Suitable Policy |
| When comparing home insurance deals for the most suitable policy one of the first things you have to decide is whether you wish to take out home contents and buildings insurance together or you are looking for a single policy While buildings insuran (more) |
| The best of the worst at CES 2010 - TV in a bag and keyboard cleaning slime |
| Even though I don't have the firm numbers, I'm going to make something up for every great product at CES, there are at least 100 crap ones It is pretty sad when you listen to someone pitch you their product, but you can't help think what a truly h (more) |
| East of Africa: Rural Madagascar (Video) |
| Filed under: Africa, Madagascar, Video
Now that you've seen scenes from the capital city, Antananarivo here are some final shots from the rural towns of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, and Ilakaka For more, catch all of the previous articles in the Eas (more) |
| Workscape: Millions 'Benefit' From Workscape During Annual Benefits Enrollm |
| MARLBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) Workscape, Inc , a leading provider of integrated HR solutions and services, today announced details of how Workscape's Outsourced Benefits Administration (OBA) solution and services helped its numerous clients during th (more) |
| Unusual Cold Spell Imperils Florida Crops, Homes |
| Here's something you don't often see in this town at the heart of the state's $9 billion citrus industry: a sign at the public library that says, "ICE! On sidewalk Be careful!''
Growers were (more) |
| Bring art center to Basalt |
| Dear Editor:The Wyly Community Art Center is applying for the old Basalt Library space to be shared with the town of Basalt As a resident of Basalt and someone who volunteers for the organization and takes classes at the Wyly, I fully support thi (more) |
| Companies Offer Aid for Haitians; Caribbean Risk Pool Pays $8M |
| Companies pledged millions of dollars in aid Wednesday to help victims of a powerful earthquake in Haiti that devastated much of the impoverished country's capital and killed thousands
Digicel (more) |
| Late rally lifts Aspen boys in Palisade |
| PALISADE, Colo This is what the Aspen boys basketball team needed After winning the season's first six games with relative ease, the Skiers took a step up in competition Tuesday night They were up to the challenge against 4A Palisade Aspen squ (more) |
| Connecticut Teen's Death Revives Bus Seat Belt Debate |
| For more than a decade, Connecticut lawmakers have considered and dismissed the idea of requiring seat belts on school buses that carry nearly 500,000 children each day
But a deadly weekend crash (more) |
| Proposals Clash on States' Role in Health Plans |
| The House legislation calls for a national marketplace for health care plans Senators would rather let the states oversee 50 separate exchanges (more) |
| Universal Insurance Holdings Abandons Plan to Form Texas Subsidiary |
| Fort Lauderdale, Fla based Universal Insurance Holdings Inc announced it has withdrawn its application to form and license a new Texas subsidiary, to be named Texas Platinum Property and (more) |
| Aspen couple launches disaster relief for Haiti |
| ASPEN An Aspen couple spent Tuesday feverishly trying to assess how a massive earthquake in Haiti affected the orphans under their foundation's care Joe and Susie Krabacher are the founders and directors of the Mercy and Sharing Foundation, whic (more) |
| Co-operative Insurance: The Co-operative Academy Secures 100k for the Green |
| MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Kathy Leaver, Principal of The Co operative Academy of Manchester has secured Pounds Sterling 100K from The Britannia Foundation(i) for the Green Enterprise Project (GEP) (more) |
| Sheen, wife ask for no cameras in Aspen courtroom |
| ASPEN Attorneys for both Charlie and Brooke Sheen introduced court papers Tuesday asking a judge to not allow a Denver television station to film next week's hearing in Aspen because it would 'increase the circus like atmosphere' of the case (more) |
| Deals to Restrain Generic Drugs Face a Ban |
| A group of House lawmakers plans to ask Congress to block deals in which they say makers of name brand drugs directly or indirectly pay generic makers to delay competition from cheaper generic alternatives (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Get a Cabana Pedicure at The Four Seasons |
| Filed under: United States, Hotels and Accommodations
The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has undergone a $33 million renovation, and Cabana Pedicures (from $80) are just the icing on the cake
Still, let's talk about that icing A n (more) |
| Flying Under the Influence of the TSA: What Now? |
| Since the last time we wrote about the Transportation Security Administration, the agency charged with protecting air travel has encountered some unexpected turbulence (more) |
| Man gets probation for Battlement Mesa pot operation |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The final suspect arrested in connection with an illegal marijuana grow operation of nearly 900 plants near Battlement Mesa in November 2008 received probation Tuesday for his involvement Luis Luna Flores, 32, was sentenced to t (more) |
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| Photo of the Day (1.12.10) |
| Filed under: Photos, Europe, Sweden, Photo of the Day
Today's Photo of the Day comes from photographer bennyjewell, who took this photo in a forest just north of Stockholm, Sweden The photo is titled 'Imagine living here' and that's exactly what (more) |
| Four Twitter deals for Valentine's Day getaways |
| Filed under: North America, St Lucia, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanYou may not be able to say how you feel in 140 characters or less, but you sure can get leads on the best Valentine's Day experience that way So, instead of tw (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance - Know the Coverage |
| One of the most essential insurance policies that every homeowner must secure is the homeowners insurance Even if majority of the banks require it when you apply for mortgage, this insurance is ideal for all homeowners who have their own property si (more) |
| On the Trail: Up the Fryingpan |
| I've long considered the upper Fryingpan Valley easy to ignore as a wintertime destination It's not that I don't think it's gorgeous, or appreciate the relative lack of crowds in the Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness, but it seems so far away I'm not s (more) |
| Massive Quake Strikes Haiti; EQECAT Estimates '2 Million' Affected |
| A massive earthquake, initially estimated at around 7 0 on the Richter scale, struck Haiti just before 5:00 p m local time yesterday afternoon So far no estimates of the loss of life and the (more) |
| South by Southeast: The hill tribes of Southeast Asia |
| Filed under: Hiking, Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Thailand, VietnamWelcome back to Gadling's series on backpacking Southeast Asia, South by Southeast Southeast Asia is modernizing rapidly These days, malls line the streets of Thailand and WiFi sign (more) |
| Become a Buddy |
| Dear Editor:January is National Mentoring Month and the Buddy Program is looking for people to mentor the youth of the Roaring Fork Valley There is a great need for showing our youth that people do care and will listen to what they have to say I (more) |
| Valuable Tips For Finding the Best Renters Insurance at the Cheapest Prices |
| What is the best way to get the cheapest renters insurance? It's not very difficult to get bargain basement priced rates, but is it possible to find the cheapest rates for the best coverage? By following several little known procedures you can buy th (more) |
| Some business travelers benefit from the recession |
| Filed under: BusinessA growing number of business travelers is trading the appellation 'road warrior' for 'day tripper ' Tighter corporate travel budgets are prompting these frequent fliers to complete their roundtrips in one day, rather than assume (more) |
| Spend Valentine's Day in Nevis, save 25 percent |
| Filed under: St Kitts & Nevis, CaribbeanIf you want to do something truly spectacular for Valentine's Day, you need to get started immediately The best spots will disappear quickly Among the hot deals that are out there is a getaway to the Mon (more) |
| Hudson Appointed President, CEO of Gallagher Bassett Services |
| Scott R Hudson has joined Arthur J Gallagher & Co subsidiary Gallagher Bassett Services Inc as its president and chief executive officer He joins Arthur J Gallagher & Co 's Executive (more) |
| Former State Rep. Ausley, Democrat, to Run for Florida CFO Post |
| Former state Rep Loranne Ausley is running for chief financial officer
Ausley is the only major Democrat now seeking the seat Alex Sink is giving up to run for governor
Ausley, 46, of (more) |
| Stop the killing |
| Dear Editor:There is a roundup of wild horses and burros taking place in the state of Nevada right now under the auspices of over crowding and overgrazing The Bureau of Land Management is conducting this roundup of 12,000 animals this year with h (more) |
| 'Big Money' on stage |
| Dear Editor:In the interest of supporting the messy vitality that is Aspen's proud trademark, I'm happy to announce that Dan 'Big Money' Sheridan will be performing at Tuesday evening's Comedy at the Cabaret at the Silvertree Hotel It's all about (more) |
| Florida Citrus Growers Report More Damage From Another Freeze |
| Citrus growers in central Florida Tuesday reported more freeze damage to their oranges from another night of freezing temperatures and said they also feared leaf and twig damage could hurt the (more) |
| Tens of Thousands Feared Dead, Capital in Ruins From Haiti's Catastrophic Q |
| Traumatized Haitians slept out in parks and streets Thursday, fearing aftershocks to the catastrophic earthquake that flattened homes and government buildings and buried countless people
Tens of (more) |
| Restructuring Workers' Comp Among Goals for Oklahoma Senate GOP |
| Reforming Oklahoma's workers' compensation system will be among state Senate Republicans' top legislative goals for 2010
Republicans, who enjoy a majority in the Oklahoma Senate, are led by (more) |
| XL Insurance Adds to Aviation Team, Expands West |
| New York based XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd , has expanded its U S Aviation underwriting team with an aviation branch office in San Francisco and by adding (more) |
| ALTEA and Belgosstrakh partners in advanced telematics developments for Bye |
| ALTEA and Belgostrakh with Strazhprofi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing user based insurance services in Byelorussia (more) |
| Gadling @CES2010 -- Polaroid moves back to its roots |
| Filed under: Gear, Photos, News, Gadling Gear Review
Polaroid invited me to their VIP event at CES Instead of gathering everyone behind a crowded booth on the show floor, the company rented the 12,600 sq ft Conrad Hilton Sky Villa (where Barry Ma (more) |
| Vail climber falls 100 feet when ice collapses |
| VAIL, Colo A 34 year old man from Alma, Colo , fell about 100 feet Tuesday afternoon while ice climbing The Fang, an ice formation in East Vail, Colorado, rescue crews said Crews from the Vail Fire Department, Eagle County Sheriff's Office, (more) |
| Aspen superintendent Sirko to take state education post |
| ASPEN Aspen schools Superintendent Diana Sirko has been appointed deputy commissioner of education for the state of Colorado and will resign her post in Aspen in June, she announced Tuesday Her husband, Mike Sirko, will stay on as coach of th (more) |
| Coroner: Michigan ski instructor suffocated at Steamboat |
| STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo Colorado authorities say a ski instructor found dead at the Steamboat resort suffocated in loose snow at the base of a tree Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg released his findings Monday about 23 year old Grace Lynn McNeil of (more) |
| Labor Campaigns Against Tax on Health Plans |
| House and Senate Democrats are trying to iron out numerous differences in their bills, including a tax on high cost coverage (more) |
| Mercury General to Report Financial Results on Feb.8 |
| Los Angeles based Mercury General Corp will will release results for its fourth quarter and 12 month period ended Dec 31, 2009, on Monday, Feb 8, 2010 The company will host an investor (more) |
| House, Senate Democrats Struggle to Find Healthcare Compromise |
| Democrats in the House struggled Tuesday to find common ground with the Senate on how to pay for a healthcare reform bill, with the differences over taxes emerging as the biggest stumbling block (more) |
| Get tips on visiting Disney with a special needs child at Mouse-Aid |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Internet Tools, Travel HealthDisneyland and Disney World are supposed to be the happiest places on Earth Every child wants to go to this place of wonder and excitement, and special needs children are no exc (more) |
| Martin Beeson: Guest opinion |
| Recently, a disturbing report was issued by the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice The report, entitled 'Findings, Recommendations, and Proposed Plan for the Ongoing Study of Sentencing Reform,' should be alarming to all concern (more) |
| The Hostel Life comes to reality TV |
| Filed under: Panama, Budget Travel, Central AmericaFrom the controversy that was the 'Real World' to today's situation that is 'The Jersey Shore'; from the depths of 'Survivor' to the details of 'Amazing Race', travel is no stranger to TV As new rea (more) |
| Starwood Hotels to add 6,000 U.S. jobs in 2010 |
| Filed under: United States, Hotels and AccommodationsStarwood Hotels, the operator of Sheraton, Westin and W brand hotels, gave the U S job market some much needed hope when it announced plans to add about 6,000 new U S jobs in 2010
Starwood sai (more) |
| All About Home Insurance Coverage |
| Home insurance coverage is something that everyone may want to consider Without it, you may have to suffer severe financial loss in the event that the unexpected happens There are two parts to home insurance, one is for the contents of your home wh (more) |
| Gadlinks for Tuesday, 1.12.2010 |
| Filed under: News
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Don't let the midweek slump get you down Check out these other sources for travel inspiration
I'm a big fan of booking everything online I've actually never used a travel agent But Chris Elliott (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, JAN 13 14ISIS THEATER It's Complicated at 5:00, 7:40 p m Sherlock Holmes at 5:10, 8:00 p m Avatar at 4:30, 7:50 p m Up in the Air at 4:50, 7:30 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSEWednesday: Pirate Ra (more) |
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| The Importance of Buildings and Contents Insurance |
| The unexpected can happen such as fire, flood, theft of damage, so if you are a home owner it makes a great deal of sense to have home insurance to rely on Of course, theft is just one of the many perils that a typical home insurance policy covers (more) |
| Grange Insurance Names James President, CEO |
| Grange Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, named Robert V James, 55, as president and CEO effective Jan 18 Retiring president and CEO Phil Urban will serve in an advisory capacity until Feb 26 (more) |
| Valuable Tips For Getting the Cheapest Renters Insurance Rates |
| Finding the cheapest rates for renters insurance is not difficult In spite of this, there's a lot more to it than simply obtaining quotes from online insurance comparison websites for various insurance agencies If you are planning to find the lowes (more) |
| New Standard Life chief casts light on global growth drive |
| STANDARD Life's new chief executive David Nish has outlined the biggest investment in the group for a decade, as the life and pensions giant makes the most of its strong c (more) |
| Celebs complete Kilimanjaro climb |
| Filed under: Activism, Climbing, Hiking, Africa, TanzaniaLast week we reported that a group of celebrity mountaineers, led by singer Kenna, were setting off on a climb to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa The group, which inc (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| My twin dachshund puppies, Nicky and Freddie (named after the beloved Nick DeWolfe and Freddie Fisher, though Fisher despised dachshunds) aren't really puppies anymore in March they will be 4 years old and (sob) already have small tufts of wh (more) |
| After lost night, two Snowmass men claim they were 'roofied' |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Two more locals have come forward claiming they were 'roofied,' which has prompted police to investigate the alleged drugging Snowmass Village's Mike Pruess said he and his roommate, Tim Kopp, were drugged on Jan 2 Neither Pru (more) |
| Progressive Insurance Selects Michigan to Host $10M X-Prize Car Contest |
| The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE has chosen the state of Michigan to host a multi stage competition that aims to pit some of the world's most fuel efficient vehicles against one (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Acapulco, Rome, Iceland, Thailand, and Alaska |
| This week's roundup of deals includes a nine day Thailand escape for under a grand, a bargain getaway to Rome, a guided tour of Alaska, and two more special offers to Acapulco and Iceland (more) |
| Colemont Promotes Plourde to Broker |
| Colemont Insurance Brokers has promoted Tara Plourde to broker in the company's Hartford, Connecticut office
She joined Colemont in 2008 Prior to Colemont, she was a commercial lines underwriter (more) |
| Haiti Earthquake to Cost Insurers Millions: Equecat |
| The earthquake that struck Haiti may have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, according to risk assessor Eqecat, which will likely lead to losses even for insurers of well designed (more) |
| Insurance offers available for customers from Direct Line |
| Insurance offers available for customers from Direct Line (more) |
| Where to Get an Affordable Homeowners Insurance Policy Quote |
| Whether you're insuring a house or a condo, if you haven't done some comparison shopping on your homeowners policy lately, you're probably paying too much This article shows you how to get an affordable homeowners policy quote the easy way and save (more) |
| Thoughts about Limelight and 1A |
| Dear Editor:What a way to start 2010! Best news yet the Aspen Skiing Co bought the Limelight from the Paas and Woolery families for about $50 million If anyone can turn the Limelight into a 'skiers,' 'special events,' 'sports teams and their (more) |
| Bronson Case Rumsey |
| Longtime local Bronson Case Rumsey Jr died at his home in the loving company of family on the morning of Monday, Jan 11, 2010 after a year long struggle with cancer He was 80 years old Bronson was born Nov 8, 1929 in Stamford, Conn , an unl (more) |
| Cincinnati Financial Founder Robert Schiff Dies at 86 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corp said that Robert C Schiff, a company founder who retired from the property and casualty insurer's board in 2004, has died He was 86
A company news release said Schiff (more) |
| Secret AIG Filing May Have Revealed Banks With Worst Securities Deals |
| Information about the American International Group bailout that regulators agreed to keep secret may reveal which banks held some of the worst performing mortgage related securities at the time of (more) |
| Pickpocket empties business class passenger wallets |
| Filed under: Airlines, Transportation, AirportsTheft from airplane luggage is not new but when I read about a pickpocket that emptied the wallets of five business class passengers, I realized that these thieves may have found themselves a new place (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: You Call That a Two-Star Hotel? |
| When our reader books a two star hotel he expects a reliable property with minimal amenities not the dump he ends up in He asks Hotwire if he can change and it says 'no ' What now? (more) |
| A happy tune |
| Dear Editor: Wow what a strange week! I want to send out a huge thank you to all my friends, near and far, for all your support and kindness! I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude for you all taking a stand in my defense I guess my song reall (more) |
| Colorado lawmakers convene, tackle budget |
| DENVER Warning that there are rough roads ahead, Colorado lawmakers returned to work Wednesday and immediately began efforts to tackle education reform and fill a $1 5 billion gap in the state budget The first day featured speeches by legislativ (more) |
| Obama and Lawmakers Seek Accord on Health Care |
| President Obama and top Democrats met to resolve differences between the House and the Senate legislation (more) |
| Houston Mammograms: New Rose Galleria Opens January 19 in State-of-the-Art, |
| A 24 year old breast cancer organization that last year delivered more than 68,000 mammogram related services to uninsured and insured Houston women, is celebrating the grand opening of an 8,000 square foot, state of the art Galleria location (more) |
| M&S Home Insurance Helps Householders Reduce Their Environmental Impact |
| M&S Home Insurance introduces unique new features to help UK householders reduce their environmental impact (more) |
| Seeing is Believing: Supreme Court Lets Stand Virginia DUI Ruling |
| Virginia court's decision to overturn DUI conviction, which relied heavily on anonymous tips, upheld by U S Supreme Court (more) |
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