| A race to remember |
| Dear Editor:My friend Sears Wolff has passed on at 97 He is the originator of the famous non event called the Fugawe race A race from Hyannis, Mass , to the island of Nantucket In recent years there was speculation that the race was named after (more) |
| Aspen's Burlingame Ranch goes out for a 'rebid' |
| ASPEN The Aspen City Council voted Monday to give three architectural firms vying for the design work at a city owned housing development another crack at the bid The council voted 3 2 to allow Boulder based Oz Architecture, and two Aspen firms, (more) |
| Massachusetts Settles With Commerce over Insurance Appeals Errors |
| Massachusetts has reached a settlement with the Bay State's largest auto insurer, Commerce Insurance Co , over its failure to report at fault auto accident determinations made by the state's board (more) |
| Photo of the day 2.8.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, Africa, Ghana, Photo of the Day
Portraiture remains my favourite form of photography, and something in this image shared by borderfilms(Doug) really spoke to me It could be the beckoning expression of the woman, Mary, who owns (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Welcome massages in Puerto Vallarta |
| Filed under: Mexico, Hotels and Accommodations, Women's Travel
Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel in the paradise that is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is offering a few extra free perks to make their property stand out from the crowd (more) |
| American Airlines to remove free blankets - wants $8 to keep you warm |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirlinesWell, I hate to say that it is now 'official', but American Airlines really has entered into the territory of the low cost carrier by charging for their blankets
The new charge goes into effect (more) |
| What You Really Need to Know About Your Home Insurance Policy! |
| How many people know what their home Insurance policy actually covers? When it comes right down to it are we even shopping for coverage or are we simply shopping for price? In today's budget conscience society the answer for most is price Unfort (more) |
| Ex-Aspen police officer pleads not guilty in video case |
| ASPEN A former Aspen police officer pleaded not guilty to three sexual related felony charges Monday in Pitkin County District Court The case against Joe Holman, who resigned last year from the Aspen Police Department in the wake of allegations (more) |
| RFTA bus ridership falls 12 percent to 4.29 million |
| ASPEN The number of passengers riding buses operated by the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority fell nearly 12 percent in recession racked 2009, according to a preliminary report RFTA had 4 29 million riders last year compared to 4 85 million (more) |
| If You Don't Live Near a Shopping Center, You Could Pay Less For Home Insur |
| It's an incredibly convenient way to live with a supermarket and all the shops you need right around the corner Unfortunately, it also creates quite a busy environment and increases your home's susceptibility and you becoming a victim of crime (more) |
| 'Village' commercial plan goes to Carbondale trustees |
| CARBONDALE Carbondale trustees get their first look Tuesday at plans to turn a hay field along Highway 133, also the site of a controversial former big box proposal, into a mixed use commercial and residential development Now called the Village (more) |
| We've got the Olympics covered at AspenTimes.com |
| Local coverageAspen Times Sports Reporter Nate Peterson and Vail Daily Marketing Consultant Mark Bricklin will be on site covering local Olympians and reporting on the circus that is the Vancouver Olympics 2010 Featured content includes:* Colorado (more) |
| WTO's Lamy Says Doha Deal Still Possible in 2010 |
| A successful conclusion to the Doha round of global trade talks is still possible in 2010, but would need an injection of political energy, World Trade Organization (WTO) head Pascal Lamy said on (more) |
| Meredith Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem |
| In the days and weeks leading up to this Sunday's Valentine's Day, a smattering of real life romances have emerged as potential threats to outshine some of the classics like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall ('Casablanca'), Paul Newman and Joan (more) |
| Former Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Confirmed as Appeals Judge |
| The Hawaii Senate has unanimously confirmed Lawrence Reifurth as a judge on the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals
Reifurth was selected by Republican Gov Linda Lingle and confirmed by the (more) |
| Biologists check report of wolf pack in Colorado |
| DENVER Biologists working with the owners of a western Colorado ranch are trying to determine if wolves have settled there Biologists consulting for the High Lonesome Ranch north of DeBeque, about 200 miles west of Denver, said they have seen (more) |
| Acadia Expands Medical Office Coverage |
| Maine based insurer Acadia Insurance is offering an expanded property and casualty coverage program for medical offices and facilities in New England and New York
The Acadia Rx Medical Office (more) |
| How To Get Discounts On Auto Insurance Quotes |
| According to the article 'Little Known Auto Insurance Discounts' on www savingadvice com there are many auto insurance discounts available that consumers may not know about It's important to be educated so that you are getting the best deal possibl (more) |
| Travel Read: Surviving Paradise |
| Filed under: Oceania, Marshall Islands, BooksIf you have any friends who've taught English in a foreign country, you've heard some sob stories the trouble of simultaneously dealing with culture shock and a new job, the students who just don't get i (more) |
| Travel-sized everything: 3floz.com |
| Filed under: Gear3floz com is a new website featuring the best of what comes in a TSA approved size
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| AA Travel Insurance Warns Customers to Check their Cover Before Booking a C |
| Cruise ship holidays are seen as a bigger risk than land based holidays by many insurers, due to the higher risk of being at sea (more) |
| Charlie Sheen formally charged in Aspen court appearance |
| ASPEN Actor Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing Monday in Pitkin County District Court in Aspen, where a judge also lifted a portion of a protection order that prohibits him from having contact with his wife Sheen and his wife, Bro (more) |
| Create your own adventure with Gap! |
| Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, Paddling, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Surfing, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Camping, Ecotourism, Middle East, Central America, CaribbeanDo you have a destination that (more) |
| New Jersey Mandates Use of Ignition Interlock Devices |
| New Jersey passed Ricci's Law, toughening the standards for mandatory installation of alcohol detecting ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in the vehicles of those convicted of drunk driving (more) |
| Former U.S. Olympic skier Heuga dies at 66 |
| Former U S Olympic skier Heuga dies at 66 BOULDER, Colo Former U S Olympic skier Jimmie Heuga, who won a bronze medal at the 1964 games and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis six years later, died Monday He was 66 University of Colorad (more) |
| Adults in Kansas Could Be Ticketed for Helmet-Less Teen Motorcyclists |
| It's illegal in Kansas for someone under 18 to drive or ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, and teenagers can be ticketed if they're caught doing so
Now, a new Senate bill proposes adults (more) |
| February's Prize: Win a Caribbean or Mexican Cruise for Two |
| Frommers com and Travel Themes and Dreams are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a Caribbean or Mexican Cruise! Register now to win this vacation! (more) |
| Nebraska Court: Insurers Must Pay in Pollution Case |
| The Nebraska Supreme Court on Feb 5 upheld a decision ordering two insurance companies to pay about $550,000 of the cost of cleaning up industrial contamination in Hastings
The ruling sets the (more) |
| Murphy Named Insurance Commissioner in Massachusetts |
| Joseph G Murphy has been named commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance
Murphy has served as first deputy commissioners since 2006, playing active roles in the implementation of (more) |
| Do the right thing |
| Dear Editor:We must pass health care reform We are the only civilized country in the world not to have comprehensive health care for its citizens People are literally dying because they don't have access to health care because of either lack of i (more) |
| New Jersey hotel caters to families with autistic kids |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsOne New Jersey hotel is hoping to help families with autistic kids take another look at vacations The Clinton Inn Hotel in Tenafly has opened its Alpine Suite, specifically designed (more) |
| Petros Joins Marsh's Financial and Professional Practice |
| Marsh announced that Eleni Petros has been appointed as a Senior Vice President in its Financial and Professional (FINPRO) Practice in London She specialises in Directors’ and (more) |
| On Health Bill, G.O.P.'s Road Is a New Map |
| Republicans this month will bring President Obama a set of ideas and a more modest health care plan (more) |
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| Health insurer finds recession has caused an increase in stress levels |
| Health insurer finds recession has caused an increase in stress levels (more) |
| Charlie and Brooke Sheen due in court in Aspen |
| ASPEN Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife are due in court Monday in Aspen amid domestic violence allegations They'll be arriving separately and only the judge can determine if they can leave together The star of TV's 'Two and a Half Men' faces (more) |
| Colorado lawmakers trying to protect river rafters |
| DENVER Wearing life vests and carrying paddles, commercial Colorado river rafters vowed Monday to fight for their right to navigate the state's whitewater rivers after a Texas development company threatened to shut them down At a rally at the st (more) |
| Preserve the Gems |
| Dear Editor:Nature belongs to herself Not for the taking Not ours to take Enough has been taken Enough More than Full of wonder, Hidden Gems as neighbors so near to us here in the valley Actually, neighbors painfully dear to us Unlocked pro (more) |
| Plane Answers: The Frontline episode regional airlines don't want you to se |
| Filed under: Airlines, Plane AnswersI've always been a big fan of PBS's Frontline It's obvious that they study a subject before they report on it And as any pilot knows, that can be a rarity in the often hyped television coverage of the airline ind (more) |
| Ramada hotel reservations for 50% off - as low as $28/night |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanA Ramada hotel might not be your first thought for a romantic hotel, but what if I told you that you can reserve a room with a sweet 50% discount? I'm guessing that sudden (more) |
| Lunar New Year souvenirs |
| Filed under: United StatesLunar New Year falls on Valentine's Day this year
While hunting for souvenirs in Seattle's Chinatown last month, I spotted these cute tote bags that feature the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac ($20)
I caught up with the (more) |
| U.S. Shareholders Sue Toyota |
| Toyota faced its first U S class action lawsuits stemming from complaints of faulty brakes in its top selling Prius hybrid car and from investors claiming they were misled about problems with (more) |
| Bills Stalled, Hospitals Fear Rising Unpaid Care |
| While the debate continues in Washington, health care systems nationwide struggle to offset money spent to treat patients who cannot afford to pay their bills (more) |
| Dubai's Burj unexpectedly closed to the public |
| Filed under: United Arab, Hotels and Accommodations, Middle EastThe world's tallest building has abruptly closed to the public after only a month of being open to the public Apparently, electric problems are partially to blame for the closure of the (more) |
| Busy, and shorter, Aspen Music Festival season on tap |
| ASPEN Aspen's classical music fans will have to wait a bit longer than usual for the music to begin this year The Aspen Music Festival summer season has been cut by a week, with that week being chopped off the front end of the festival seaso (more) |
| Structured Asset Funding: Structured Asset Funding (d/b/a 123LumpSum) Secur |
| HALLANDALE BEACH, FL (MARKET WIRE) Specialty finance company Structured Asset Funding (d b a 123LumpSum) announced today that it has secured financing from an additional credit facility allowing the company the ability to continue giving customers c (more) |
| Car insurance offer from Marks and Spencer provides free car washes |
| Car insurance offer from Marks and Spencer provides free car washes (more) |
| Insurer Pays $5 Million in Deaths of 2 Bicyclists in South Carolina |
| An insurance company is paying $5 million to settle a case of a North Carolina driver that struck and killed two bicyclists in South Carolina
The State newspaper reported that a federal judge (more) |
| 7 Great Reasons to Take Your Kids to Paris this Spring |
| Spring 2010 is an especially good time to bring your kids to Paris, with an array of interesting child related exhibitions and family friendly accommodation packages The following is just a sampler of what's on offer (more) |
| AXIS Posts Q4, Full Year Net Income Gains; Conference Call Details |
| Bermuda based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $282 million, or $1 87 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $131 million, or (more) |
| How to Reduce the Federal Deficit |
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| B&B Insurance Agency Opens in Maryland |
| B&B Insurance Agency & Bail Bonds has opened in Salisbury, Maryland Agency Principal LaVerne Marie Boone says the recently established agency offers policies from a several insurers (more) |
| What does it mean to be UK resident for insurance purposes? |
| What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi trip travel insurance However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May On the one hand, I have a UK passport, am still (more) |
| Aspen fetes its Olympians |
| ASPEN Small town pride trumped Aspen's customary glitz Monday, as a few hundred spectators crammed into Gondola Plaza to cheer on seven local athletes who will head to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver later this week Snowboarders Gretchen Ble (more) |
| Lowack Joins Higginbotham & Assoc. |
| Trey Lowack has joined North Texas based independent insurance and financial services brokerage firm Higginbotham & Associates as a property casualty account executive
Lowack has 12 years of (more) |
| Log Home Insurance - How to Get the Best Rates |
| Have you heard that it's impossible to find an insurance policy offering log home insurance? Actually, many companies do offer this coverage This article shows you where to find the best insurance and the best rates (more) |
| Hartford Reports $557 Million Profit on Investments |
| Hartford Financial Services Group Inc , the bailed out insurer that replaced its chief executive officer in October, reported its first profit in six quarters on improved investment results (more) |
| On the hill: The storming of Panda Peak |
| ASPEN In order to give my wife a ski day last weekend, I agreed to watch our 2 year old for the day And since I couldn't stand the idea of staying at home all day, I took him skiing He got a baggy, puffy snow suit from his grandparents for Chri (more) |
| Free King Tut passes in San Francisco |
| Filed under: United States, Budget Travel, Travel DealsOn Feb 21 and 22, the de Young Museum is giving away free passes to the King Tut exhibit in San Francisco
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| Stranded in Washington, DC? Get to The Jefferson |
| Filed under: United States, Travel DealsThe Jefferson Hotel Washington, DC is offering some special deals for snowed in travelers, so send this to your needy friends
The Winter Storm Special is taking place tonight and tomorrow night (February 9 & (more) |
| First Acceptance auto insurance makes a profit |
| Nashville based automobile insurance company First Acceptance Corp said today it made $1 5 million in profits during the second quarter ending Dec 31, or 3 cents per share, compared to a loss of $1 million or 2 cents per share during the same quart (more) |
| Accidents Involving Recalled Toyotas Still Have Coverage, Insurers Say |
| Toyota owners should place safety first and follow the car manufacturers’ instructions regarding the recalled vehicles, insurers say After the recall of some 8 million Toyota vehicles, (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $130 noise canceling headphones, $16 pocket weather stat |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday February 9th 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 pair of highly rated no (more) |
| Second chance for swinger cruise |
| Filed under: North America, Bahamas, United States, CruisesIt's not the waves that are rocking the boat This year, YOLO Cruises is bringing back its swingers trip Since you only live once (YOLO), the reasoning goes, you should get out on the water (more) |
| Insurance Agency Owner Honored by Indiana State University |
| Daniel Pigg, co owner of the Howard Clare Insurance Agency in Terre Haute, Ind , has been honored with a Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award from Indiana State University
The ISU (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 65) |
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| Abram Interstate Offers HO-3 Program for Northern & Central California |
| Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc in Rocklin, Calif , is offering a market for difficult to place property risks with competitive pricing and flexibility They will write: older homes (more) |
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| Save More Money Comparing Homeowners Insurance Quotes the Right Way |
| Are you thinking of renewing your policy with a good deal? Are you in search of new homeowners' insurance policy to give your home the best protection? Are you new to insurance deal? Here's the right assistance (more) |
| Cunningham to Head Travelers Business Insurance Division |
| Travelers has promoted Bill Cunningham to executive vice president of its Business Insurance segment effective March 1
Cunningham began his career with Travelers in 1987 in Commercial Accounts (more) |
| Heart Health Awareness Month: Avoid Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease |
| February is the American Heart Association's Heart Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the dangers of heart disease and the importance of heart health, particularly for women (more) |
| Dealing with reverse culture shock |
| You're returning home after living overseas Perhaps you've been gone only a few months or perhaps you've lived in a foreign culture for a number of years It's possible that you became fully immersed into that host country and culture Now, you'r (more) |
| New York to Issue Watered-Down Disclosure Rules for Agents |
| New York regulators are expected to release new rules tomorrow that requi
re agents to disclose to clients some aspects of their compensation, although the rules are more palatable to agents (more) |
| Toyota Adds Prius to Global Recall List; Brake Problems Cited |
| Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety (more) |
| A Virtual Scarlet Letter for Some Alleged DUI/DWI Offenders in Texas |
| Late one night, you are arrested for drunk driving After your release, you discover your name and alleged criminal activity on a county attorney's social networking page that is open to the public (more) |
| Three Ways to Find Home Insurance |
| Finding the right home insurance always requires a certain level of research, no matter where you, and there are now a number of ways to get a quote Here are three ways to find the right insurance to suit your property and your individual requiremen (more) |
| Torus Insurance Opens in San Francisco |
| Torus, a global specialty insurer, has opened a West Coast office located in San Francisco The office will initially focus on property and casualty lines, coinciding with the appointments of (more) |
| Sticking it to the taxpayers |
| Dear Editor:Your article about the commissioners mulling property tax increases shows how insensitive the commissioners are after the county assessor, Tom Isaac, raised everyone's tax bill 30 percent Because of the public outcry, most of the taxin (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Follow These Tips |
| As important as having a coverage for your home is, so important also is the need to correctly compare free home insurance quotes There are things to look closely at when doing this if you would get a satisfactory result Follow these simple tips an (more) |
| El Nino Drowning Texas Wildfire Threat |
| Central Texas rancher Debbie Davis can hardly believe the turnaround in rainfall
While her pastures were parched and withered last summer after nearly two years without appreciable rain, the area (more) |
| AIG Insurance Units' Risk Misunderstood By Treasury: NAIC |
| WASHINGTON—State regulators have told Congress the Treasury’s assessment of how American International Group holding company problems could have impacted AIG’s ability to pay insurance claims is wrong
In a letter to lawmakers the N (more) |
| Virginia Is For Families, Too! 2 Ways to Save on a Winter Getaway with Kids |
| Old Dominion is a great place for families to grab some affordable fun this winter, thanks to money saving travel deals designed with parents in mind (more) |
| Alexander Garrett Kaspar |
| Alexander Garrett Kaspar passed away recently at his home in Chicago Zander, as he was known to his friends, was born in Washington, D C on Nov 19, 1931 He grew up in a musical family of pianists, from whence his love of classical music led hi (more) |
| Colorado getting $30 million for bark-beetle epidemic |
| DENVER U S Forest Service officials in Colorado are getting $30 million to deal with the aftermath of the bark beetle epidemic that have killed about 3 6 million pine trees in the state and southern Wyoming U S Democratic Sens Mark Udall and (more) |
| Risky business |
| Dear Editor:I am a retired school teacher, and my husband is a high school coach here in the valley We have worked with many valley kids over the years, and it has come to our attention lately that many of them (from Aspen to Glenwood) are attend (more) |
| Obama budget earmarks $24M for RFTA |
| ASPEN The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority's plan to significantly upgrade its bus system is getting a boost from President Obama, the agency recently learned The president's fiscal year 2011 budget includes a $24 million grant to RFTA thro (more) |
| Should You Purchase Home Insurance If You Don't Own a Home? |
| If you don't own a home, do you need home insurance? There are many different types of home insurance that protect renters from liability and loss Renters need coverage options even if the apartment or building that they live in is not in their name (more) |
| Wilco coming to Jazz Aspen Snowmass |
| ASPEN Jazz Aspen Snowmass is celebrating its 20th season this summer by bringing in musicians who haven't played the Aspen area in ages, a combination of horn players that hasn't been together locally in years, and a contemporary rock band (more) |
| Riley Joins Lockton in Chicago |
| Kansas City based insurance broker Lockton Companies has expanded its commercial insurance team in Chicago with the addition of Jason Riley as account manager
Riley will place and service (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - How to Get the Best Result |
| When we talk about free home insurance quotes, we are talking about the tools for comparison shopping How can you compare insurance companies to get the best result? (more) |
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