| Photo of the Day (1.22.2010) |
| Filed under: Photo of the DayToday's Photo of the Day comes to us courtesy of Morrissey (no, not that Morrissey), who took this magnificent shot at dusk in Parque Chacabuco in Buenos Aires, Argentina The church standing in front of the gorgeous ambe (more) |
| Queens Lawyer, Gerard Marrone Helps Defend Accident Victims |
| Queens Lawyer, Gerard Marrone helps permanently injured motor vehicle accident victims fight for their rights According to statistics, motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common injury cases (more) |
| Discount arbitrage brokerage |
| Cheapest way to buy a single share of of Bekshire B? With the news that Berkshire Hathaway has split their B stock and is trading around 70 dollars a share, suddenly owning their stock seems possible And GEICO I'm told offers a discount on insurance (more) |
| Health insurance costs soar for Aspen schools |
| ASPEN The quest for affordable health care coverage is more than an academic debate for the teachers and other employees of the Aspen School District The school district's share of its employees' health insurance premiums soared 15 percent this (more) |
| Basalt boys hoops knock off previously unbeaten Hotchkiss |
| BASALT The Hotchkiss boys basketball team is unbeaten no more, thanks to Basalt The Longhorns pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the season in front of the home crowd Friday night Omar Lopez led the way with 31 points for Basalt, which (more) |
| Recognizing Sirko |
| Dear Editor:In light of the recent announcement of resignation of Dr Diana Sirko, I would like to acknowledge her support of The Cottage preschool and for including the preschool in the Aspen School District campus community It is with her suppor (more) |
| Preventative Measures a Concern for Insurers |
| As Canada is now facing an aging population, insurance companies are now focusing on preventative rather than reactive measures when it comes to potential health issues Insurers are now building comprehensive databases of health information for the (more) |
| Reid Faces Battles in Washington and at Home |
| While pushing the president's agenda through a nearly dysfunctional Senate, Harry Reid is trying to keep his job (more) |
| East of Africa: Departure |
| Filed under: Africa, Madagascar
The boiling hot shower is streaked with trails of reddish brown dirt that's been bonded to my skin for the past several days I take a series deep breaths in the therapeutic warmth of the water, thankful to be back at (more) |
| All roads to Yosemite National Park closed |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, North America, United States, CampingThe National Park Service has announced that all roads leading into Yosemite National Park are currently closed due to excessive snow and ice, as well as fallen trees in the area Th (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $10 winter jacket, MoGo mouse clearance and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Saturday January 23rd 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 500GB portable hard (more) |
| Tony Vagneur: Saddle Sore |
| I came to this world by way of Woody Creek (and the womb, of course), and even though a considerable amount of my childhood was spent at my maternal grandmother's house on West Bleeker, I've only ever lived within the Aspen city limits for a ye (more) |
| Protecting Your Loved One from Hospital Acquired Bed Sores |
| Although nurses and hospital staff are supposed to be trained to prevent bedsores from developing, the sad truth is that many times hospital nurses, staff and even physical therapists neglect this aspect of a patient's care (more) |
| Nursing Home Industry Needs Better Care, Not Less Accountability |
| As the present legislative session continues, the nursing home industry and its insurance companies are waging war against trial attorneys (more) |
| Mom needs to grow up |
| Dear Editor:On behalf of the Frontier Airline employees working at the Aspen Airport, I feel compelled to respond to the editorial piece entitled 'Frontier's customer service has miles to go,' written by Meredith C Carroll As shocking as this mi (more) |
| Persons Who are Injured by a Drunk Driver are Entitled to Punitive Damages |
| If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident with a driver who is legally intoxicated, you are entitled to make a claim for punitive damages (more) |
| Frozen Bubbles - 'Burbujas Heladas' - in Aspen |
| ASPEN Sitting at my desk last Thursday, I received a call from Dottie at The Aspen Times Knowing I speak Spanish and have a particular flare for Spain, she contacted me to help her communicate with two men from Madrid who were speaking rapid (more) |
| The '2009 dumbest moments in travel' - from the Travel Insights 100 |
| Filed under: Airlines, Airports
Travel Insights 100 2009 Dumb Travel Moments
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In 2009, the travel industry provided us with plenty to complain about From new fees to late night TSA subpoenas to blogg (more) |
| Bidwell developers pull out all the stops |
| Dear Editor:I have been looking at the Bidwell building project, and have come up with some ideas based on my past preservation and business experience I do not believe the project as presented can be executed in any of its current forms The scal (more) |
| Aspen boys hoops topple the Titans, remain unbeaten |
| ASPEN It is going to take more than this to satisfy Zack Babich 'I feel like we've barely scratched the surface [of our potential],' the Aspen forward said after Friday's game with visiting Coal Ridge 'We're not winning by as much as we shou (more) |
| Long Island Funeral Home, Branch Funeral Home Provides Lasting Memories of |
| The Branch Funeral Home, one of Long Island's oldest family owned funeral home announces one of their featured funeral services revealed as the Special Personalized Video Tribute (more) |
| Carbondale mulls extending downtown improvements tax |
| CARBONDALE Town leaders may ask voters in the fall to extend a 1 5 mil special Carbondale property tax that expires after this year For the past 10 years, the tax has paid for a range of downtown beautification projects, including the brick stre (more) |
| Pain-filled mouths, pain-filled wallets. |
| War: dental office vs dental insurance War Casualty: patient What recourse do we have? We (my wife and myself) have been going to the same dental office for 6 years They have always been very expensive when doing comparisons with friends, or quo (more) |
| Medical marijuana conference coming to Aspen |
| ASPEN A version of Amsterdam's 'Cannabis Cup' is coming to Aspen, in which medical marijuana growers, providers, patients and others in the industry will convene over one weekend in April The First Annual Western Slope Cannabis Crown, organiz (more) |
| Full body scanner operators complain about 'pervert' accusations |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, AirportsThe introduction of full body scanners at the airport checkpoint has created quite a lot of controversy Passengers are obviously worried about having to show their naked body to a random stranger, and oth (more) |
| Exhibit highlights 1001 inventions of the Muslim world |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Europe, United KingdomA new exhibit at London's Science Museum explores the often forgotten contributions to science from Muslim scholars
1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World f (more) |
| Panel gathers in Glenwood to discuss climate change |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A panel of experts agreed this week that the Earth is warming, that the warming trend is a result, in some part, to human activity, and that it represents potentially dire consequences for Colorado's recreation based economy But (more) |
| Photo of the Day (01.23.10) |
| Filed under: Africa, South Africa, Photo of the Day
Pictures of animals are always a crowd pleaser But while everyone oohs and ahhs over the cuddly creatures, the story of what is actually happening is often lost This picture, by Flickr user Jenna (more) |
| Non-Economic Damage Caps Unfairly Punish the Injured |
| Those who are injured by a health care provider's negligence may be surprised to learn that they may never be able to recover the full extent of their losses from the responsible party even when the court finds in the injured person's favor (more) |
| Obama, With Defiant Tone, Vows to Push Agenda |
| The ordinarily cool and cerebral President Obama sounded unusually defiant and vowed to move forward on a health care overhaul and new restrictions on banks (more) |
| Green team of X Gamers headed to local schools |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS One of snowboarding's top riders will be in Glenwood Springs next week, along with a locally born educator who now is working for a national nonprofit, to help local high school students learn more about global warming The Allia (more) |
| Leadville explosion injures two |
| LEADVILLE, Colo An industrial building exploded in Leadville on Friday afternoon, injuring two people and expelling flames from 250 to 300 feet high, said deputy Steve James with Lake County Sheriff's Office One victim was flown in critical (more) |
| Rights of Injured Cruise Ship Passengers |
| Individuals who suffer an injury while on a cruise ship have a right to seek compensation for their injuries (more) |
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| After the Massachusetts Massacre |
| Neither in action nor in message is Barack Obama in front of the anger roiling the country over the dysfunctional economy and corrupt business culture (more) |
| Gadlinks for Friday, 1.22.10 |
| It's the weekend time to pour yourself a martini and kick back with some Gadlinks Check out our favorite stories from today
Full body scanners at airports: 'They're not just a dumb idea, they don't actually work ' [via Boing Boing]
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