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Ex-Minnesota State Worker Focus of Probe of Fraud Aimed at Businesses
State investigators are trying to determine the scope of a check fraud scheme that they say could count hundreds of Minnesota businesses among its victims The woman at the center of the (more)
Vail Resorts moving forward with Ever Vail
VAIL, Colo Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz answered the burning question he said many have had about the company's proposed Ever Vail project why is the company planning such a large scale project in the midst of an unreliable real estate market (more)
Broad Powers for Proposed Rhode Island Workers' Comp Unit
Rhode Island Gov Don Carcieri has proposed reassigning investigators to probe workers' compensation fraud but giving them far broader powers to prevent the misuse of state government funds The (more)
Gems proposal discriminates
Dear Editor:After reading Paul Andersen's opinion column in Monday's Aspen Times, I simply couldn't limit my response to the attached blog It's obvious that Paul has no tolerance for motorized recreation, but ATV use in Utah causing deterioration (more)
Russians touched by Aspen professionalism
Dear Editor:As the only Russian snowboard pro at Aspen Skiing Co , I have worked with many former compatriots over the past years And as many other instructors, I have met a fair share of wealthy, famous, noble, etc , clients However, this Januar (more)
Gadlinks for Tuesday, 1.19.2010
Filed under: News Yesterday, January 18th was supposedly the most depressing day of the year Congrats, you made it through Now here are some more travel tidbits to cheer you up! Eric Weiner rhapsodizes about the joys of the long airport layov (more)
F.H.A. to Raise Standards for Mortgage Insurance
The Federal Housing Administration, which is supporting the housing market, is expected to announce on Wednesday standards addressing the agency's finances and unprepared borrowers (more)
College Station, Texas, Expands Auto Theft Prevention Program
The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) and the College Station Police Department are expanding a crime prevention campaign aimed at preventing auto thefts and auto burglaries  The program (more)
Time Wise: The To Do List on Steroids
To do or not to do, that is, quite literally, the question Few of us have the memory to keep everything in our heads The To Do list is a time proven key to success My approach involves four (more)
Quality Planning Corp.: Premium Leakage Cost Auto Insurers $15.9 Billion in
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Quality Planning (www qualityplanning com), a Verisk Analytics company that validates policyholder information for auto insurers, has released its annual premium rating error report The report quantifies the errors a (more)
10 things you probably shouldn't do in a kayak (videos)
Filed under: Paddling, VideoThought to have been in use for at least 4000 years, kayaks are amazing little boats and amazingly simple Capable of holding a single person (or sometimes two), kayaks consist of a hull, a covered deck, and the cockpit (more)
Johns Hopkins physicist to speak at Wheeler tonight
ASPEN In the late '70s, physicists working at CERN, a research center near Geneva, Switzerland, developed what is known as the Standard Model of particle physics The theory which earned a group of three physicists the 1979 Nobel Prize de (more)
Centrist, and Yet Not Unified
The current health bills are the product of decades of political debate and more conservative than other attempts at reform Yet they are flailing (more)
Torus Adds Personnel for New UK-based Property Team
Torus announced that it is in the process of establishing a London based property tem to serve the UK David Ring joins the Company to lead the new operations as UK Head of General Property He is (more)
General Re Settles Fraud Charges Over AIG, Pru Financials
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged General Re Corp for its involvement in separate schemes by American International Group (AIG) and Prudential Financial, Inc to manipulate and (more)
17-year old climber nabs Seven Summits
Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Antarctica17 year old mountaineer Johnny Collinson of Snowbird, Utah has become the youngest person to climb all the Seven Summits by topping out on Mt Vinso (more)
Aspen sees only light snow; another storm moving in
ASPEN Aspen will have to hope for more impressive snowfall totals later in the week, after collecting 1 to 3 inches out of a weather system Tuesday that favored the southwest mountains of Colorado The National Weather Service is calling for a (more)
County to Carbondale: Want to reconsider stand on land trade?
ASPEN Pitkin County will ask the town of Carbondale if it wants to reconsider its endorsement of the proposed land exchange involving the Sutey Ranch and federal land at the base of Mount Sopris Carbondale's Town Board of Trustees voted nearly a (more)
Standard Life fined £2.45 million for misleading customers
STANDARD LIFE was fined £2 45 million today for misleading customers over a fund sold as a cash product despite being more than 50% invested in risky mortgage backed secur (more)
Su Lum: Slumming
A few weeks ago I went to turn on the full dishwasher and got the telltale silence that meant the motor had burned out Lordy lord, what's next The good news was that I never liked that dishwasher I harbored resentment that the machine, which (more)
Vermont Supreme Court: Landowner Can Sue Mine President
The Vermont Supreme Court says a landowner can sue the president of the Vermont Asbestos Group over contamination  on property next to a former asbestos mine in Eden and Lowell The Supreme (more)
Okrepkie Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
San Francisco based Woodruff Sawyer & Co announced that Bruce Okrepkie has joined the firm as vice president for the Construction Practice in the North Bay His focus will be client (more)
Get the Best Deal on Home Insurance
It may not be the most absorbing of topics but if you have a burglary or all the food in your freezer spoils, you will be glad you had the foresight to arrange a home insurance policy If you own your home, you may be offered a shared policy that cov (more)
Zenith National Insurance Adds Judge Foust to Claims Legal Team
Zenith National Insurance Corp plans to release fourth quarter and year end 2009 financial results on Jan 28, 2010 at the end of its business day Also, the Woodland Hills, Calif based company (more)
City is making a difference
Dear Editor:A recent letter writer asked 'Who can say they are doing anything?' when it comes to making a difference in the environment The city of Aspen can From reducing our carbon footprint by 21 percent in our own operations to providing a fr (more)
Report says drilling threatens Colorado wildlife
DENVER The leasing of public land for oil and gas drilling on large tracts of wildlife rich northwest Colorado is a growing threat to the state's heritage and an important part of the economy, the Colorado Wildlife Federation said in a report re (more)
Liberty Mutual Expands Insurance Offerings for Wisconsin Schools
Liberty Mutual Group is expanding its program offerings for Wisconsin schools available through its partnership with the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Insurance Plan Effective (more)
Charlie Sheen's wife in intensive care; Aspen hearing may be postponed
LOS ANGELES Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke, was in a hospital intensive care unit Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, her lawyer said Attorney Yale Galanter said Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when (more)
Protecting our children
Dear Editor:On Saturday, from 8:30 a m to 1:30 p m at the Carbondale Town Hall, our community has a rare opportunity to come together to help ensure the safety of our children The Children's Rocky Mountain School is hosting an inspiring seminar (more)
Enloe Named VP at Specialty Risk Services
Betsy Enloe has been appointed vice president of technology at Specialty Risk Services, a subsidiary of The Hartford that specializes third party administration for workers' compensation (more)
West Virginia Seeking to Restore Confidence In State Supreme Court
Gov Joe Manchin and the state Supreme Court hope to shore up public confidence in a West Virginia judicial system that has been scrutinized by the nation's highest court and branded a "hellhole'' (more)
South by Southeast: Hit and run Hanoi
Filed under: Asia, Vietnam You don't just visit Hanoi Hanoi visits you Take a walk down any street of this fast paced Vietnamese capital of commerce and communism and prepare to be overwhelmed by sensory delights (and annoyances) Motorbikes buzz (more)
Mexico hotel offers in-room aphrodisiacs to help couples set the mood
Filed under: Mexico, Hotels and AccommodationsYesterday we brought you the Holiday Inn human bed warmers from London, and today we bring you a new in room amenity from the sensual folks south of the border: the Marquis Los Cabos Resort is offering gu (more)
Five Valentine's Day deals in New England
Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsNothing says 'romance' like a roaring fire on a chilly evening on Valentine's Day Through the windows, you can see snow laden trees and pure white landscapes From the warmth of you (more)
Curry's re-election hopes tied to lawsuit in La Plata County
DENVER State Rep Kathleen Curry, who recently changed her party affiliation from Democrat to independent, is pinning some of her political hopes on a lawsuit aimed at overturning what she and some others see as an unfair bias toward partisan (more)
Pitkin County real estate transactions 2010
JANUARYJAN 1 8 Seller: Christian T Mile Trust Buyer: Laurie Jo Bernhard, Los Angeles Property: Redstone Ranch Acres lot B6 Price: $585,000 Seller: Sinclair Meadows Owner LLC Buyer: Steve Rumbaugh, Lynn Rumbaugh, Aspen Property: Sinclair Meadows (more)
Democrats Won't Rush to Pass Senate Bill
In the wake of Tuesday's upset, House Democrats appeared to rule out the idea of quickly approving a health care bill (more)
Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish OKs St. Bernard Levee Plan
Resolving what could have been a four month delay to a crucial piece of the levee system around St Bernard Parish, Louisiana, the Plaquemines Parish Council has approved a plan for a small (more)
Charlie Daniels suffers mild stroke in Colorado
DURANGO, Colo Fiddler guitarist Charlie Daniels said he suffered a mild stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado and has some stiffness and numbness in his left hand and arm Daniels, 73, suffered the stroke Friday just outside Durango, about 23 (more)
Daily gear deals - $15 pocket luggage scales, $99 XM Radio GPS unit and mor
Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday January 20th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone Today's first deal is for a pocket digital luggage (more)
Get warm with a free trip to the Cayman Islands
Filed under: United States, CaribbeanIt's been a doozy of a winter so far, and there are no signs that the temps are suddenly going to increase You've got a long few months to go before you get warm again unless you happen to win the Cayman Islan (more)
Hurricanes and Insurance Suck - Find Out How to Protect Yourself From Both!
Year after year it is the same old thing June 1st through November 30th is the official Hurricane Season Another year has gone by, and you have faithfully paid on your insurance premiums every month What are you getting for your insurance premiums (more)
Obama Weighs Paring Goals for Health Bill
With Democrats reeling from a Senate loss in Massachusetts, President Obama signaled that he might be willing to set aside his goal of achieving near universal health care (more)
Nearly 100 new hotels to open across the U.S. in 2010
Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIf you build it, will they come? Hotels from Hyatt to Starwood and all the boutiques in between are prepared to put that question to the test this year While some hotels continu (more)
U.S. XC sending eight to Winter Games
The American cross country team is focusing on the few athletes who are going to the Vancouver Games while imploring the also rans to keep their heads up along with their training in case they're added to the Olympic roster next week Kikkan Ra (more)
Travel Troubleshooter: One Year Later, Still No Refund
Our reader cancels her flight when her father falls ill He soon dies, and she hopes the airline will refund her nonrefundable ticket Will the airline keep her money? (more)
Tips on How to Successfully Get Home Insurance Leads
Should you happen to be in the industry of home insurance, either as an insurance agent directly connected to the family, or as a home cover broker indirectly associated with the insurance company, then you are most likely bent on getting home insura (more)
Trick, repack and rethink your way around the new luggage fees
Filed under: Business, Gear, Airlines, Airports, Budget Travel If you regularly check a bag, then I'm sure the airlines would like to personally thank you for the extra income In just two years, we've gone from one airline experimenting with a pay (more)
MetLife Eyes $14 Billion Deal for AIG's Alico Life Insurance Unit
MetLife Inc is in talks to buy AIG's American Life Insurance Co (Alico) unit in a deal that could be valued between $14 billion and $15 billion, a source familiar with the matter said (more)
Contest: Abercrombie & Kent will welcome winners to Provence
Filed under: Europe, France, Hotels and Accommodations Luxury hospitality company Abercrombie & Kent wants to put you up in a beautiful villa in Provence for a week In a new online contest, a week at a villa in Luberon is at stake: all you have (more)
Mother of John Denver dies
AURORA, Colo Erma Louise Deutschendorf Davis, the mother of the late singer Aspenite John Denver, died Sunday at Aurora South Hospital She was 87 Windstar Foundation in Old Snowmass, the nonprofit, environmental education organization that (more)
Bill would ban Colorado pot dispensaries from paying docs
DENVER The fight over medical marijuana is about to begin at the state Capitol Sen Chris Romer introduced a bill Wednesday that would bar doctors from operating out of medical marijuana dispensaries or profiting from referring patients to dispe (more)
Farmers Insurance to Sponsor Upcoming PGA Tour Event in California
The San Diego Open found a title sponsor one week before its tournament, the fourth new sponsor the PGA Tour has attracted in the last nine months The tour said that Farmers Insurance Group has (more)
Federal Reserve Defends Dealings Over AIG Payments to Banks
Federal Reserve officials Tuesday launched a vigorous defense of their dealings with American International Group, calling for a congressional audit and denying any inappropriate action with (more)
5 Easy Ways to Avoid a la Carte Anarchy When You Fly
It used to be so simple: The price you were quoted for an airline ticket, rental car or cruise used to be the price you actually paid Here's how you can avoid being nickel and dimed (more)
Renters Insurance Program - A General Overview
Renters insurance program is similar to homeowner's insurance, with focus on asset and belongings protection It secures your interest against disastrous occurrences (i e burglary, fire, and snowstorm) There are also other aspects to consider befor (more)
Florida Hospitals Must Tell Patients of Lawsuit Limits
The Florida Supreme Court says hospitals must warn patients about a state law that bars malpractice lawsuits for birth related neurological injuries The justices last week ruled hospitals that (more)
Preparing For a Wildfire
No one wants to experience a wildfire It is scary and unsettling Here are a few easy steps to ensure you have done all that you can to prepare (more)
20 questions to ask when booking your African safari
Filed under: Africa, South Africa, Hotels and Accommodations A luxury safari is big investment With rates at some lodges going for $800 to $1200 per night (and even mid range prices in the $400 $500 range per couple, per night), it's an experience (more)
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Buenos Aires
Despite the position of the dollar over the peso, fewer tourists are visiting BA even though more and more places are opening for them Here are the highlights (more)
New Carbondale art center to honor late Ron Robertson
CARBONDALE A new gallery space in the planned Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities Center for the Arts will honor longtime local resident and architect Ron Robertson, who passed away earlier this month The main gallery in the 2,100 squar (more)
Glenwood hospital home to new cancer information center
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs now houses the region's first Cancer Resource Center as part of the hospital's expanding cancer treatment center, providing a range of information to patients and their families The cente (more)
Decision Day at the Polls in Massachusetts
In interviews around the state, voters made it clear they went to the polls with unusually firm ideas about the health care bill and other political questions (more)
New Rules Set for H.M.O.'s in California
The sweeping new rules would make California the first state to establish time standards in medical services (more)
All's well that ends well
Dear Editor:What initially started off as a terrible misunderstanding has now been resolved in an amicable manner ('The CO threat,' letters to the editor, Jan 8, The Aspen Times) I am happy to report that Pacific Sheet Metal and I were able to re (more)
Why You Need Mortgage Protection Insurance
Our home is still the most expensive asset most of us own With increased unpredictability in the global economy more and more people are becoming anxious about holding on to their jobs At a time like this it is worth considering mortgage protection (more)
Georgia Insurance Chief Taps Bank with Ties for Governor Race Funds
Two leading Republican candidates for governor in Georgia have already turned to hefty lines of bank credit to help pump up their campaign finances months before the primary in July State (more)
Photo of the Day (1.20.10)
Filed under: Photos, North America, United States, Photo of the Day Today's Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot captured by photographer jtwalter I love everything about this shot; the lighting, the setting and the pure exhilaration captured in t (more)
Problem solved
Dear Editor:We are happy to report that we have successfully worked through the misunderstanding with Dr Balko and relieved to know we did not do anything to his furnace that could have let carbon monoxide into his home ('The CO threat,' letters (more)
Markel International Appoints Davies as Marine, Energy Underwriter
Markel International has appointed Tom Davies as liability underwriter in the insurer's Marine and Energy Division Davies has eight years of experience in marine and energy insurance and has (more)
Stay at a Sage hotel, donate to Haiti relief
Filed under: Haiti, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanThere are countless ways you can donate money and supplies to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake Here's one more way you can help, just by going about your travels Stay at (more)
Arrowhead General Insurance Offers Commercial Surety & Fidelity Bond Market
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc of San Diego has a market for commercial surety and fidelity bonds available in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington Coverage is being (more)
Superior Access Insurance Names Crawford Board Chairman
Irvine, Calif based Superior Access Insurance Services Inc (SAIS), an online wholesaler of insurance products and services, named Tom Crawford chairman of the board of (more)
Royal Caribbean CEO issues Haiti cruise statement on Fox Business Network
Filed under: Haiti, CruisesWatch the latest business video at video foxbusiness com When Royal Caribbean docked the Independence of the Seas in their private Haitian bay just four days after the devastating earthquake, someone at their headquarters (more)
Illinois Time Limits on Filing Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
In general, Illinois residents have two years from the date of the accident to bring a claim for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident However, in some cases, the time to file is much less (more)
Fight big energy
Dear Editor:I am just one more voice reminding our Legislature of their responsibility to future generations The battle goes on between money (big energy firms) and the little people who want clean air and water, and a sustained Earth on which to (more)
Caribbean Risk Managers Publishes Updated Report on Haiti Quake
Caribbean Risk Managers Ltd (CaribRM) has published an updated report on the earthquake in Haiti, which gives precise details concerning the unfolding of the event It continues with an (more)
Ron Robertson
Carbondale resident and architect Ron Robertson also regarded for his love of music and sense of humor died Jan 10, 2010, in Denver He was 63 Robertson was born Aug 19,1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Chet and Betty Robertson, and grew up (more)
City selects Boulder firm for Burlingame's next phase
ASPEN Despite the argument that awarding a local architecture firm a multimillion dollar contract for the second phase of Burlingame Ranch keeps the money in the valley and locals employed, the Aspen City Council voted 3 2 on Tuesday to give the (more)
Galley Gossip: How to prepare for a flight attendant interview
Filed under: United States, Airlines, Galley GossipDear Heather, I'm interested in becoming a flight attendant I was wondering if you could give me a little advice as to what to expect in an interview, how should I prepare for it, etc I would real (more)
Risk Strategies Acquires GSM Insurance Services
Risk Strategies Co , a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm has completed its acquisition of GSM Insurance Services in Irvine, Calif GSM is a specialty insurance organization (more)
Free Home Insurance Quotes - The Basics of Homeowner Coverage
One of the greatest ways to get the best from your home insurance coverage is having a good understanding of what this insurance coverage is all about Free home insurance quotes are also very important Learn more in this article (more)
Pitkin County to ramp up courtroom security
ASPEN Two full time positions to provide part time security outside Pitkin County courtrooms won support from county commissioners on Tuesday The $180,000 annual expense will cover the cost of two full time officers a patrol officer and jai (more)
Daily Pampering: Dash off to the Bahamas in style
Filed under: North America, Bahamas, United States, Airlines, AirportsTravel would be great if it weren't for airports, right? Even if you fly first class, there are still plenty of ways for the experience to go sour from the morons in line at fro (more)
Pocketknife found on plane causes major security drama at Dallas airport
Filed under: North America, United States, Airlines, AirportsThe discovery of a pocket knife on an American Eagle plane at Dallas Fort Worth airport triggered an aircraft evacuation, passenger rescreening and a two hour delay The knife was found b (more)
Disney names new resort in O'ahu: Aulani
Filed under: United States, Hotels and AccommodationsLooks like Mickey and the gang will start vacationing in Hawaii starting in 2011 Disney finally announced the name of its new O'ahu resort, 'Aulani' The folks at Disney say the name 'Aulani' tran (more)
American Physicians Service Group, Inc.: American Physicians Service Group,
AUSTIN, TX (MARKET WIRE) American Physicians Service Group, Inc ('APS') (NASDAQ: AMPH) will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Healthcare Services Conference in New York City on January 26, 2010, at approximately 4:30 p m (Eastern Time) (more)
Tailoring Your Home Insurance to Suit Your Needs
Did you know that house insurance could mean contents insurance, buildings insurance or both? When you are choosing insurance for your home, it is a good idea to look closely at the product you are getting and choose the cover which best suits your n (more)
Alleged rape victim testifies
ASPEN The alleged victim of a sexual assault recounted the experience during a hearing Tuesday in Pitkin County District Court, where she testified the man made overtures toward her on a public bus before raping her three times outside of her ap (more)
Sheen's court hearing postponed until Friday
ASPEN A hearing to determine whether to modify a court order preventing Charlie Sheen and his wife, Brooke, from contacting each other was postponed until Friday because Brooke Sheen underwent surgery for an oral infection Brooke Sheen's attorne (more)
Republican Win in Massachusetts Could Jeopardize Healthcare Bill
In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter U S Senate race in Massachusetts Tuesday and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare (more)
Photo of the day 1.19.10
Filed under: Photo of the Day You just never know what you'll see in New York City This picture, taken by ncarling, is a great shot of old meets new as the cabs whiz by the steeds in the street Looks like it was a slow day in the city, but great jo (more)
Vanorsdale Insurance Appoints Schaffer VP of Business Development
Alan Schaffer has been named vice president of business development at Vanorsdale Insurance Services based in San Diego Schaffer is the youngest person in the firm's 60 years history to become an (more)
Sports briefs: Aspen skiers win titles
ASPEN Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club members Danielle Brownell Patty, Julia Mueller Ristine and Devon Cardamone won titles at Sunday's and Monday's Wilder Dwight Memorial Super G races on Aspen Mountain Club athletes accounted for 11 Top 1 (more)
Democratic Defeat Imperils Health Care Overhaul
In the wake of Tuesday's upset, House Democrats appeared to rule out the idea of quickly approving a health care measure (more)
A win-lose situation
Dear Editor:While attending last week's Crystal River Caucus meeting, discussing the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign, I kept referring to a book I am reading, 'Voices of the American West,' by Corrine Platt and Meredith Ogilby In 'Voices,' the aut (more)
The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, JAN 20 21ISIS THEATER The Book of Eli at 5:15, 8:00The Lovely Bones at 4:50, 7:50 p m It's Complicated at 5:00, 7:40 p m Avatar at 4:40, 8:00 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 WHEELER OPERA HOUSEThe Hurt Locker at 7:3 (more)
New Castle woman dies in house fire
NEW CASTLE, Colo A New Castle woman is dead following a house fire Tuesday in the 100 block of Seventh Street, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office The fire broke out around 5:30 p m According to neighbors, the woman's husband was (more)
Eagle County tax bills open eyes
EL JEBEL Eagle County residents of the Roaring Fork Valley were floored Saturday when they opened their tax bills for 2009 The property tax hikes ranged from 12 percent for a homeowner in Missouri Heights to 57 percent for a resident of the Hill (more)
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