| A good time had by all |
| Dear Editor:As a longtime local who has been to many Winterskol celebrations, I wanted to say how great this year was especially Saturday's Winterfest events It seemed like there really was something for everyone in our family at this day long p (more) |
| Florida Home Insurance Companies Losing Money in Good Weather |
| Your Florida home insurance company should have been getting stronger during the past three years of mild hurricane seasons However there is more than a 50% chance that it is not (more) |
| Important Home Insurance Tips |
| There are a number of tips that could help you to single out the best home insurance plan It is advisable to start shopping for your home insurance two months before you need it (more) |
| Israel's right to defend |
| Dear Editor:Sue Gray ('The 'vilest form of racism,'' Jan 25, letters to the editor, The Aspen Times) ignores the fact that Israel has sent rescue missions to help during natural disasters and wars to Greece in 1953, to Armenia in 1988, to Rwanda (more) |
| South by Southeast: Avoiding the hordes |
| Filed under: Asia, Vietnam
I had high hopes for my arrival in Hoi An This historic city, set along Vietnam's Central Coast, has all the ingredients to be the perfect destination: a charming downtown lined with ancient Chinese buildings, a picturesq (more) |
| Turski golden in Winter X women's ski slopestyle |
| ASPEN Kaya Turski admitted she was feeling the pressure before Thursday's women's ski slopestyle It did not last The 21 year old from Montreal laid down a near flawless first run on a sun drenched afternoon at Aspen's Buttermilk, posting a s (more) |
| Video: Winter X Games 14 men's snowboard slopestyle |
| ASPEN Men's snowboard slopestyle practice from Winter X Games 14 at Buttermilk Camera and Edit by Kyle Barbour; post production by Jon Scharfencamp (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| As a decent, patriotic American, you are no doubt aware that in December 2008 an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at then President George W Bush while Bush was giving a press conference in Baghdad Like me, I'm sure you were outraged by the j (more) |
| Even the Average Family Can Save Money on Homeowners Insurance |
| In the tough economic times we live in almost everyone is looking for ways to cut their budgets It seems nothing is off the table when it comes to cutting costs (more) |
| Judge throws out Aspen rape defendant's statements |
| ASPEN A judge Thursday suppressed statements made to police by the man accused of raping a woman at Aspen's Centennial Apartments last year Pitkin County District Judge James Boyd concluded that both Aspen police and the district attorney's off (more) |
| Grail Advisors: Trading Begins for Actively Managed Bond ETFs From Grail Ad |
| SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Grail Advisors, an innovator in the development and distribution of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs), today announced that trading of the Grail McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (GMMB) and the Gra (more) |
| Condo Insurance - What You Should Know |
| Do you live in a condo? Are you a condo homeowner or renter? If yes, then you need the right condo insurance to protect your home and the valuables in it (more) |
| Tips to Save on Home Insurance |
| Home insurance is a need and a necessity When you live in an area where natural disasters and there is lots of water, home insurance isn't even something you can debate about whether or not you should get it In most places, home insurance is a requ (more) |
| Don't cross Daron Rahlves |
| ASPEN At a private party teeming with young Winter X stars and their doting fans, Daron Rahlves cuts a different figure standing next to the Aspen bar, waiting for a drink With his closely cropped blonde hair, shaved face, non descript white (more) |
| Rock like Romeo for Valentine's Day |
| Filed under: Europe, Italy, Hotels and AccommodationsWant to become Romeo? Ladies, want to turn your husband or boyfriend into the most romantic character who never lived (and didn't even do that long)? Check out the latest deal from the Romeo Hotel (more) |
| Denver Snow Show opens with big deals in the making |
| DENVER Like kids in a neon, pulsing candy store, the army of buyers from Denver's Specialty Sports Venture were giddy with excitement Thursday the first day of the Snow Show Aisle upon aisle of ski gear were ogled Old industry acquaintance (more) |
| Vonn third in World Cup super-combi, extends overall lead |
| ST MORITZ, Switzerland Lindsey Vonn extended her lead in the overall World Cup standings Friday, skiing a cautious slalom run to finish third in a super combined won by Sweden's Anja Paerson Vonn earned 60 World Cup points to build a 116 poi (more) |
| Vail's Gay Ski Week brings crowds |
| VAIL, Colo Vail Gay Ski Week promoters and volunteers are predicting Vail's event will become Colorado's gay ski weekIt's the first year for Vail Gay Ski Week, while ski towns Aspen and Telluride have held successful gay ski weeks for years Va (more) |
| Winter X Games 14 - the photo gallery |
| ASPEN Check out the Winter X Games photo gallery Find it at www aspentimes com xphotos (more) |
| Hurricane Ike Claims Total Nearly $12B in Texas |
| Hurricane Ike, which struck Galveston on Sept 13, 2008, has proved to be the costliest weather catastrophe in Texas history by a large margin The storm racked up nearly $12 (more) |
| Simple Time Tested Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance |
| Everyone these days are in money saving mode and that goes for homeowners insurance too People wonder is there really anyway, to save money on this type of insurance, and the answer is yes (more) |
| Save 35 percent on a Timbuk2 wheelie bag |
| Filed under: Gear, United States, Budget TravelI first wrote about the Timbuk2 Checkpoint wheelie when it came out in Dec 2008 The San Francisco based company is now adding new colors, which will become available online starting Feb 5 In the mean (more) |
| Louisiana Comp Costs Per Claim 35% Higher than Most States |
| The costs per all paid workers’ compensation insurance claims in Louisiana averaged 35 percent higher than the typical study state, according to a Massachusetts based research group that (more) |
| Salt Lake City uses Facebook contest to get you psyched |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, United States, Internet ToolsThe #1 Fan Sweepstakes for the Salt Lake City CVB's Facebook fan page kicked off on January 15, 2010 and runs until February 12, 2010 The goal is to get the number of fans pumped up to (more) |
| Video: Winter X Games 14 skiercross practice |
| ASPEN Skiers go head to head for practice runs on the Winter X Games skiercross course at Buttermilk Skiercross qualifying takes place Saturday for both men and women The finals are Sunday Camera and edit by Kyle Barbour; post production by Jon (more) |
| Extradition hearing set for Wisconsin murder suspect |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A Wisconsin man accused of killing his ex girlfriend in a suburb of Milwaukee and stuffing her body in a shipping container was formally advised of the charges against him Thursday in Garfield County Court in Glenwood Springs Be (more) |
| Cummings Named Senior Vice President for CCBSure Program |
| Maryland based RPS ISG International has appointed Estelle Cummings as the company’s area vice president of sales for its CCBsure technology program
Cummings oversees new business (more) |
| Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West Names Officers, Award Winner |
| Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West), awarded the Ramsden Sullivan Memorial Award to Robert B Suhr and slated its officers and directors for 2010 at its annual meeting
Suhr is a (more) |
| Use Multiple Home Owner Quotes to Protect Your House From Damage During Win |
| Winter is the ideal time to be seen in your best dresses Woolens are out, blowers are on and fur and mink coats come out into the open Enjoy the warmth of a nice warm drink in the midst of winter Sounds comfy, doesn't it? When reality hits you wit (more) |
| Zurich's Foundation Supports ILO's Microinsurance Facility |
| Zurich Financial Services announced that its Z Zurich Foundation will support the International Labor Organization's Microinsurance Innovation Facility with a CHF 3 million [$2 85 million] grant (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| FRIDAY SATURDAY, JAN 29 30ISIS THEATER (Early shows, before 3 p m , Saturday and Sunday only )Edge of Darkness at 2:10, 5:10, 8:00It's Complicated at 5:00 p m Avatar at 4:20, 7:50 p m Invictus at 2:00, 7:40 p m A Single Man at 2:10, 4:45, 7:30 (more) |
| Advice on Purchasing Home Insurance |
| Home Insurance can be pretty pricey, and when you are afraid of your home being destroyed or damaged, it is something that everyone should get Especially anyone who lives near waterways, in areas that are prone to certain natural disasters, or where (more) |
| Property owners also victims |
| Two people Paul Somerville never met have also paid a price for his crimes Jason and Christina Drain, of Gisborne, owned the property adjoining Somerville's Christchurch house of horrors It was destroyed in the fourth arson (more) |
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| Surplus Lines Association of California Elects New Officers |
| The Surplus Lines Association of California elected new officers and directors at its annual meeting The officers are:
Chairman Les Ross of Crump Insurance Services Inc ; Vice Chairman Pat Hanley (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Three ways to spice up Valentine's Day from around the wor |
| Filed under: Europe, Croatia, France, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanYou want to do something for Valentine's Day this year, but you don't know where to turn Travel is always a great idea, and the economy is definitely cutting your way There a (more) |
| Calif. Insurance Commissionr Insurance Says His Post Should Be Appointed |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said that his position has become too politicized and should return to being one that's appointed by the governor
Poizner, who is seeking the (more) |
| Thursday's Winter X Games results |
| Snowmobile freestyle final1 Justin Hoyer, Ellsworth, Wis , 88 33 2 Joe Parsons, Yakima, Wash , 87 003 Caleb Moore, Krum, Texas, 85 004 Daniel Bodin, Malung, Sweden, 84 33Snowboard superpipe women's elimination (top six advance to Saturday' (more) |
| Gadlinks for Friday, 1.29.2010 |
| There's no better way to start the weekend than by checking out our favorite travel related blog posts from today Here they are in no particular order
This might be the coolest Flickr gallery I've ever seen
'I went to J D Salinger's h (more) |
| Florida Drivers, Roads Hazardous to Bicyclists |
| In 2008, 125 bicyclists were killed in FL, the highest number in the nation Reasons may include roadways not built for bicyclists and motorists who refuse to share the road with bike riders (more) |
| Oklahoma Under Emergency Declaration as Winter Storm Shuts Down State |
| Oklahoma, Gov Brad Henry declared a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties and state officials implemented emergency response preparations as a winter storm blanketed the state overnight (more) |
| Will the Toyota recall affect your next car rental? |
| Filed under: United States, TransportationToyota's massive recall due to faulty accelerator pedals is trickling down into car rental companies How does the recall affect your next rental?
I checked in with some of the major players to see how they' (more) |
| New tour takes visitors into LA's ganglands |
| Filed under: Learning, North America, United StatesTourists looking for a thrill in Los Angeles can now take a bus tour of the city's most dangerous ganglands For $65, LA Gang Tours takes visitors around the city, pointing out gang graffiti and stop (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| I am sure that it was an otherwise smart business person who first declared, 'The customer is always right ' The fact of the matter is that customers around here are right only about 20 percent of the time I base this on simple observation, an (more) |
| Migraines Force Sufferers to Do Their Homework |
| People with the painful and complicated condition sometimes have to go beyond their primary care doctor and over the counter treatments to get relief (more) |
| Chinese city rethinks renaming mountain after Avatar |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, Asia, ChinaA few days back we posted a story about how the Chinese city of Zhangjiajie, located in the southern Hunan Province, had renamed a mountain in the region after the blockbuster film Avatar, which is sa (more) |
| Mandatory Seat Belt Bills Clear Virginia Senate |
| The Virginia Senate has passed a bill to allow police to pull over and ticket drivers for not wearing a seat belt
The bill passed 24 16 Wednesday and heads to the House, where similar efforts (more) |
| Zurich Eyes Brazil Growth |
| Swiss Insurer Zurich Financial Services almost doubled its Initial Public Offering related premiums in Brazil last year and is optimistic about its growth prospects, the company's chief (more) |
| Business travelers - dump your paper load with NeatReceipts - the Gadling R |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Unless you travel for business, you'll rarely have to worry too much about receipts, invoices, business cards and other documents But those that do travel for business have to deal with the hassles of paperwork on a (more) |
| Mesa State considers 'body farm' for research |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo A 'body farm' of decomposing human corpses could be headed to Mesa State College Criminal science professor Michael Bozeman has proposed building the mountain West's first 'body farm' to help forensics students prepare for (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Easy For Finding Cheap Coverage |
| Finding affordable home insurance coverage should not be a difficult thing if you use free home insurance quotes This tool is very easy to use and what's more, its absolutely free (more) |
| New Rules Promise Better Mental Health Coverage |
| In general, the rules say that employers and group health plans cannot provide less coverage for mental health care than for the treatment of physical conditions (more) |
| Why won't insurers pay up for roof leak? |
| A roof leak during heavy rain has damaged inside my elderly aunt's house The insurers say the roof was badly built nearly 30 years ago and refuse to help (more) |
| AIG Financial Product Employees Accept Retention Pay Cuts |
| Most current employees at the financial products unit of American International Group Inc eligible for money owed them under a retention plan told the company they would accept less money in (more) |
| Congress to Probe Toyota Recalls |
| Congressional investigators Thursday sought documents from Toyota Motor Corp and U S safety regulators about a pair of safety recalls the automaker was racing to address
House Energy and (more) |
| Colorado enviros pushing water conservation |
| DENVER The state demographer's office predicts Colorado's population will double to about 8 million by 2050 And that has huge implications for water use in the arid Centennial State Statewide environmental groups are working with legislators (more) |
| IBA West Pacific Northwest Chapter Joins Big 'I' Washington |
| Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has disbanded its Pacific Northwest Chapter and joined forces with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington (Big "I" (more) |
| Two Execs Join Zurich's Energy Casualty Business Unit |
| Insurer Zurich said it is expanding its presence in the U S energy casualty insurance market by adding two new executives to its Commercial Energy Casualty business unit
Greg Cropp, vice (more) |
| Video: Winter X Games 14 snowboard superpipe practice |
| ASPEN Snowboard superpipe practice Thursday at the Winter X Games at Buttermilk The men's final is Friday night; the women's final is Saturday Edit by Kyle Barbour; camera and post production by Jon Scharfencamp (more) |
| Have Control of Your House - Get Insurance |
| Home is a very important place for any one People can do anything to have control on their house They do a lot for the security of their houses (more) |
| Ski deals on Super Bowl Sunday: lift tickets from $19 |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, United States, Budget Travel, Travel DealsIf cheering for the New Orleans Saints or Indianapolis Colts on Super Bowl Sunday just doesn't do it for you, how do $19 lift tickets sound?
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the (more) |
| Aspen chews food cart idea |
| ASPEN City officials are considering a proposal to allow temporary food vending carts at spots around downtown Aspen They're weighing the vitality the carts might bring to the core against concerns about unfair competition to local restauran (more) |
| Carbondale man found guilty in brutal attack on ex-girlfriend |
| EAGLE, Colo A Carbondale man was convicted of first degree attempted murder Thursday night for a crime of passion in the Basalt area that nearly led to the death of his ex girlfriend Ian Ranney, 26, faces up to 48 years in prison The 12 member (more) |
| EU Welcomes China's Support Against Somalia Piracy |
| China's participation in an international naval operation to protect ships from pirates off the coast of Somalia should help improve maritime security in the Horn of Africa, an EU naval commander (more) |
| 7 alternative European accommodation options |
| Filed under: Europe, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget TravelIf you love to travel but are having difficulty finding a way to pay for that trip to Europe, consider some alternative lodging options Not only will these unconventional options save you (more) |
| UK families pay out billions for insurance fraud |
| UK families pay out billions for insurance fraud (more) |
| Some questions about Gems |
| Dear Editor:As the Hidden Gems Wilderness campaign gathers speed, maybe it's time to slow down and ask some questions that have yet to be posed For example, after extensive public review and numerous tax funded studies starting in the 1990s, the U (more) |
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| RMS Analyzes Haiti Earthquake, Regional Repercussions |
| Risk Management Solutions has released a report on the impact of the earthquake that struck near the Haitian capital Port au Prince on January 12 The 7 0 magnitude quake destroyed much of the (more) |
| Thoughts on the State of the Union |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| W Hotels glams up for Hollywood debut |
| Filed under: Asia, North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsLike any good glam girl, the W Hollywood was prepped, primped and sitting pretty for its Hollywood debut Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc rolled out the red carpet y (more) |
| New York-based Equity Firm Invests $20M in Michigan Brokerage |
| Greenhill Capital Partners LLC announced it has invested $20 million in Acrisure LLC, a Midwest insurance brokerage company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich
Formed in 2005, Acrisure has (more) |
| Home Insurance Advice |
| We all need home insurance at some point in our lives Those who reject it as a luxurious pursuit do not realize the significance of home insurance (more) |
| Illinois Ignition Interlock Device Law: Effective Deterrent or Overkill? |
| Illinois' Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device law has been in effect for a year, and some are beginning to question its effectiveness (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance in Florida is on the Way Up Again |
| You probably know that your Florida home insurance is going up this year But you might not know about other developments that could raise your rates even further (more) |
| Holidaymakers making early bookings shun travel insurance |
| Holidaymakers making early bookings shun travel insurance (more) |
| Car speeding could result in higher insurance premiums |
| Car speeding could result in higher insurance premiums (more) |
| Texas Agent and Former Windstorm Association Chair Dies at 81 |
| Corpus Christi independent insurance agent and former Texas Windstorm Insurance Association chairman, Lloyd L Grove Jr , passed away Jan 24 at the age of 81
Throughout his 50 year career Grove (more) |
| Settlement Reached in Rhode Island Beach Pollution Lawsuit |
| The town of Middletown, Rhode Island agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused it of polluting prized state beaches by illegally discharging millions of gallons of sewage laced wastewater
The town, (more) |
| Public Adjusters - Why Everyone Should Have One on Speed Dial |
| Learn the importance of having a public adjuster on your side The claims adjusters that insurance companies send out are being paid by the insurance company and therefore, their goal is to save the insurance company money Who do you have that will (more) |
| Helpful Home Insurance Tips |
| Insurance is the transfer of risk for a particular sum of money Usually the risk is transferred from the individual or individuals to a company that deals with insurance (more) |
| Georgia House Lawmakers Send Texting Ban Bill to Study |
| Georgia lawmakers are taking a closer look at texting while driving legislation proposed last week
Representatives on the House public safety committee debated the bill on Wednesday
At the end (more) |
| Galley Gossip: Special requests, two cubes of ice & a man's pair of pan |
| Filed under: Airlines, Galley GossipDear Heather,
So the other day I was on a flight from Boston to San Francisco and I thought you might get a kick out of the following conversation that took place between the flight attendant working in first cla (more) |
| Traffic concerns dominate Carbondale housing project discussion |
| CARBONDALE As good a notion as it may be to build affordable housing aimed at attracting and retaining teachers in the Roaring Fork School District Re 1, one inherent impact with any new residential development is traffic As such, it was project (more) |
| American Ted Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom |
| KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia Ted Ligety won a World Cup race for the first time this season, capturing a giant slalom Friday on one of his favorite hills The American finished the Pokoren 3 course in a combined time of 2 minutes, 22 02 seconds to (more) |
| How to Go About Home Insurance |
| Insurance is an old method used in the modern world to minimize personal losses These loses could occur as far as property, goods and even life is concerned Human beings therefore came up with ways to cushion the fall as far as these loses were con (more) |
| Online agencies bright spot in Spanish travel market |
| Filed under: Business, Europe, SpainThe slump in the travel market has certainly affected Spain, which is among the top leisure destinations in Europe Both foreign travel to Spain and domestic excursions within the country have suffered as a result (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Getting Adequate Protection |
| Every wise person strive to protect their investment as much as they can Free home insurance quotes helps you find cheaper ways to keep your home home adequately protected (more) |
| Colorado Senate gives initial OK to medical pot bill |
| DENVER A bill aimed at preventing recreational pot users from skirting the law to obtain medical marijuana won initial backing in the Senate on Friday The measure, Senate Bill 109, bars doctors from writing recommendations inside dispensaries th (more) |
| Snowmobiler scrubs double back flip attempt at Winter X |
| ASPEN Sorry, folks, Levi LaVallee won't be doing his gravity defying double back flip snowmobile trick this year at the Winter X Games in Aspen He won't be performing any other crazy stunts, either For that, LaVallee would like to apologize (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $33 noise canceling headphones, $14 laptop backpack and |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday January 29th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
TomTom just put a whole assortment of their GPS unit (more) |
| Is there a pattern here? |
| Dear Editor:Is it just me or have you also noticed how many serious crimes in the valley have been perped by foreign nationals? Oh, that's right, voicing such observation is racist Never mind Mike McGarryAspen (more) |
| Video: Winter X Games 14 snowmobile action |
| ASPEN Snowmobiles hit the jumps in a practice session at Buttermilk, site of Winter X Games 14 in Aspen Edit by Kyle Barbour; camera and post production by Jon Scharfencamp (more) |
| Flea Market Finds: Brooklyn |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, United StatesFinding unique souvenirs these days can be tough Instead of picking up yet another mug, try scoping out a local flea market
In New York, for example, the Brooklyn Flea Market has moved indoors for th (more) |
| Workers' Comp Costs per Claim in Minnesota Lower than Most States |
| Workers’ compensation costs per claim for injured workers in Minnesota are among the lowest of 15 states, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)
The (more) |
| What to Consider Before Opting For a Home Insurance |
| Picking up home insurance requires some serious consideration so that you can secure your hard earned assets and maintain your everyday standard A comparative analysis of availability of offers is must if you are self decisive and do not consult oth (more) |
| Security Checkpoint Secrets: How To Dodge The Lines at Top U.S. Airports |
| According to the Transportation Security Administration, lines at security checkpoints aren't a problem any more For those of us who've experienced otherwise, here are a few ways to speed up the process (more) |
| Longtime Aspen bar owner dies at 79 |
| ASPEN Leroy Merritt, the owner of Bentley's at the Wheeler for the past 21 years, died Monday in his hometown of Baltimore Merritt bought the popular Aspen bar and restaurant in 1989 from Sirous Saghatoleslami, who opened it in 1984 Merritt, (more) |
| Last Chance for a Unique Peru Experience With Rutahsa Adventures |
| Would you like to go where no travel packager has gone before and likely won't again? Rutahsa Adventures' June departure may very well its last (more) |
| Shaun White cruises, redemption for Aspen's Bleiler |
| ASPEN Even when Shaun White isn't putting on a show, he's still putting on a show White kept his signature move, the Double McTwist 1260, on the shelf for the qualifying rounds of snowboard superpipe on Thursday night at the Winter X Games in (more) |
| Mississppi Judge in Scruggs' Downfall Looks Back on Career |
| Outside Mississippi's 3rd Judicial District, Henry Lackey is best known as the judge whose integrity and intrepidness led to the downfall of famed trial lawyer Dickie Scruggs and several (more) |
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