| New bills target uninsured drivers from out of state w/ House and Senate bi |
| The plight of a Jasper County woman who was involved in a traffic accident with an uninsured, out of state driver has prompted local lawmakers to seek to close a loophole in the state's auto insurance liability law (more) |
| How to Get Affordable Home Insurance |
| Having sweet residence of your own is everybody's dream People work hard round the clock to get the best deal in houses You can purchase the house whenever you want but getting the residence assurance is one thing that every house owner should go f (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| I will refer to last weekend's sporting event as the BS, lest I get my employers sued for infringing on the National Football League's trademark of the words 'Super Bowl ' According to the law, I may only use those two trademarked words 'to the (more) |
| The Micktator |
| Dear Editor:Mayor Mick Ireland is famous for his skewed and creative recollection of the facts It's too bad City Manager Steve Barwick is so dependent on Mick for the job And Assistant City Manager Barry Crook? Give me a break Aspen, when will y (more) |
| Why won't Aviva pay for surgery damage? |
| The wall to our veterinary practice was damaged nearly a year and a half ago, but Aviva are dragging their feet on the £3,000 payout (more) |
| Mobile Home Insurance Buying Guide |
| Mobile home insurance can most simply be defined as protection for the structure and contents of any manufactured housing, singlewide, or doublewide Consumers without mobile home insurance will often discover that their belongings can be very expens (more) |
| Storm Prompts Maryland to Ask Insurers for Leniency on Cancellations |
| The Maryland Insurance Administration has issued a bulletin insurers in the state asking them to accommodate policyholders who have been impacted by last week's massive snowstorm
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| Aspen's Ketchum notches 200th win |
| ASPEN Aspen head coach Steve Ketchum opted for a few choice words instead of a drawn out speech 'I love you guys I really appreciate it,' he told his players, who huddled in the locker room after Tuesday's game 'You'll forever be a huge par (more) |
| Train to Machu Picchu set to reopen ahead of schedule |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, South America, PeruAccording to Peru's transportation minister, the famous train to Machu Picchu will go back into service ahead of schedule, although it will still be three weeks before service is rest (more) |
| A ski expert's secret tips to Whistler and Vancouver |
| Filed under: Skiing, Festivals and Events, CanadaAll eyes will be on British Columbia during the Olympics Who better to share some secrets than a local?
I first met Jeremy Neill a few years ago when he was a product manager for Fresh Tracks, a Vanc (more) |
| Auto Injuries, Fatalities Down in Texas |
| The Insurance Council of Texas reports that the number of people injured and killed in automobile accidents in Texas has continued to decline since 2003 Both fatalities and injuries are down more (more) |
| Mountaineer to speak in Carbondale |
| CARBONDALE The 5Point Winter Film Series will present mountaineer Dave Hahn at 7 p m Wednesday at Dos Gringos restaurant, on Highway 133 in Carbondale Admission is free Hahn has reached the summit of Mt Everest more than any non Sherpa in his (more) |
| Release of Aspen officer's file won't be argued in court |
| ASPEN An Aspen defense attorney's bid to unseal a police officer's personnel file was derailed Tuesday because of a plea agreement Lawyer Lauren Maytin had filed a motion to release the personnel records of Aspen police officer Valerie McFarlane (more) |
| Armour Re Selects Baker to Serve as U.S. Subsidiary President |
| Bermuda based Armour Reinsurance Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Katherine Barker as President of its US subsidiary, Armour Risk Management Inc and group vice president (more) |
| Thermoflect Recall - Schlichter, Bogard & Denton |
| Thermoflect blankets and other Thermoflect products have been recalled by Encompass Group for relabeling because they may not be safe for use in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment, such as during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (more) |
| New York Requires Agents to Reveal How Much They're Paid |
| The New York Insurance Department has officially released a new set of rules that will require insurance agents and brokers to provide some detailed information to clients about how agents are (more) |
| Committee advances auto insurance bills |
| A pair of bills that advanced in a Senate committee Tuesday would largely eliminate a parent's or adult's liability for loaning a car to a minor who crashes into someone else and would limit the amount of time insurers could drag out investigations b (more) |
| Politics and How It Affects Your Right to Recover Damages |
| Historically our government has had separate independent branches The Judiciary has been a separate part of the government, distinct from the legislative branch (more) |
| McInnis lashes out at Colorado governor, rival |
| DENVER Republican Scott McInnis is pledging to revoke an executive order that allowed state employees to form unions and rewrite new oil and gas rules if he is elected governor McInnis, speaking at mining conference Tuesday, railed against oil a (more) |
| 10 tips for saving money on a Florida vacation |
| Filed under: United States, Budget TravelA Sunshine State vacation can be a luxurious splurge, but it can also be quite a steal if you know how to save money on your travels Here are some tips for saving money on your next Florida vacation
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| New York Agents Group Suing State over Pay-Disclosure Rules |
| A trade group for New York insurance agents says it will sue the state over newly issued rules that would force agents to reveal to clients how much they are paid
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| Trail of Disquieting Reports From Hospitals of Select Medical |
| Medicare reports found problems ranging from poor record keeping to staff members incapable of reading a heart monitor (more) |
| 150,000 airline seats involved in another Japanese recall |
| Filed under: Asia, Japan, AirlinesMore bad news for Japanese companies today, as Yokohama based Koito Industries admitted to falsifying test results from its line of airplane seats
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| Indiana Records $20M in Insurance Recoveries for 2009; N.D. Nearly $7.6M |
| The Indiana Department of Insurance says it recovered more than $20 million for insurance consumers in 2009, a record for the state
In North Dakota, the insurance department reported (more) |
| Nodler introduces bill to toughen Missouri's auto insurance laws |
| A loophole has sparked a Missouri senator to introduce a bill to strengthen Missouri auto insurance laws (more) |
| Mississippi Charges Vicksburg Man with Arson of 10 Buildings, 2 Vehicles |
| Mississippi officials have charged a Vicksburg man with arson involving 10 buildings and two vehicles
A joint investigation between the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, (more) |
| Carbondale parks officials want input on sports complex plan |
| CARBONDALE Town recreation officials are inviting public comment on a proposed sports complex master plan involving the town's North Face Park and nearby school grounds The proposal to expand baseball and soccer fields and build new tennis an (more) |
| Haiti Death Toll Rises to 230,000; CCRIF, CIMH Study Future Disaster Mitiga |
| The appalling loss of life from the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 has now been estimated by the government to exceed 230,000 The figure is an approximation, as the exact number may (more) |
| Do the math |
| Dear Editor:A reader recently wrote this paper ('Take action on health care,' Feb 8, letters to the editor) and made the case that health care needs reform He correctly noted that we spend over $8,000 per person per year for care Now we must fa (more) |
| Special Reuters Report: Inside Toyota's Epic Breakdown |
| Toyota Motor Corp , the world's most dominant and profitable automaker, was not accustomed to outsiders telling it what to do, let alone some obscure bureaucrat from the United States, whose own (more) |
| 9 tips for saving money on a ski vacation |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, Budget TravelSki vacations can be expensive Once you add up airline tickets, vehicle rental, lodging, lift tickets, food, lessons, equipment rental, baggage fees, apres ski, and tips for instructors, you might jus (more) |
| The FL SCT Issues Important Decision Affecting DUI Prosecutions |
| The Supreme Court of Florida held that the state cannot use misdemeanor convictions to increase subsequent misdemeanors (more) |
| Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny |
| Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals (more) |
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| Aspen Club in for a workout with proposed expansion |
| ASPEN The Aspen Club ownership on Monday entered into the final review process seeking approval from the Aspen City Council to build 20 timeshare condos, adding 55,000 square feet to its facility The private club is seeking to subdivide the prop (more) |
| Take the Drama Out of Insurance - Dealing With Insurance in the Real Estate |
| Since opening my insurance doors I have made it a goal to help educate Realtors & Investors on the need to understand insurance I have been a Realtor & Investor since 1985 and am amazed each time I read real estate articles that homeowner's insuranc (more) |
| ev3 Endovascular Inc. Trailblazer Support Catheter: Class I Recall - Schlic |
| A Class I Recall is the most type of recall issued by the FDA It means that there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause a serious adverse health event or death if used (more) |
| What's old is new with Pitkin County's logo |
| ASPEN Pitkin County officials took a cue Tuesday from the Coca Cola Corp and decided an old stand by logo was the real thing After pondering what logo to go with for more than a year, the county commissioners approved a staff recommendation (more) |
| Gaard Moses ready for 'One Man Show' |
| WOODY CREEK Gaard Moses has made a comfortable living as a graphic artist in Aspen for 42 years, hiring out his services to create corporate logos, commercial signs, murals and the like Come Thursday he will leave that comfort zone and expose (more) |
| Grimm to Head Keystone's Employee Benefits Division in Pennsylvania |
| Keystone Insurers Group has named Erica Grimm as head of it Employee Benefits Division in Pennsylvania
Grimm previously represented Emerson Reid & Co as broker relationship manager (more) |
| Holiday Home Rental Agreements |
| By purchasing holiday home insurance, you can help protect your assets against a wide range of perils The core of the policy wording will also contain liability insurance which can help protect you against claims of negligence made against you If y (more) |
| Aspen preschools in merger talks |
| ASPEN With more parents unemployed because of the recession, the demand for Aspen day care isn't what it used to be Fundraising for nonprofit preschool facilities also has leveled off The recession, however, isn't the primary reason behind m (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Four Seasons Beirut |
| Filed under: Lebanon, Hotels and Accommodations, Middle East
If you aren't planning to go to Beirut this year change your flights After a decade of preparation and five years of construction, the Four Seasons Hotel Beirut has opened its doors T (more) |
| Marsh Insurance Profit Up; Settlements Hit MMC Results |
| Insurance broker Marsh countered a drop in revenues in the U S and Canada with higher revenues from Latin America and Asia Pacific markets Marsh and its risk management partner, Guy Carpenter, (more) |
| AT&T, Expedia.com partner for easier hotel bookings on-the-go |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Internet ToolsAT&T and Expedia are partnering to provide travelers with easier access to hotels and destination information The new agreement allows travelers to check hotel rates, room availability and bo (more) |
| The Importance of Home Insurance |
| A house is everyone's necessity People always dream of their incredible and elegant dream residence Quarter is the place where an individual can relax and do whatever they want to do (more) |
| Aspen girls top Roaring Fork, end recent skid |
| ASPEN The Aspen girls' slide is over Roaring Fork's is not The Skiers overcame a sluggish start Tuesday at home with a 17 2 run in the second quarter That was more than enough to erase a sluggish start and overcome some spirited play from t (more) |
| RFTA rolls out its station plans |
| ASPEN The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority on Tuesday unveiled the general design of bus stations that will adorn 14 high visibility stops along the Roaring Fork Valley's spine RFTA will build the new stations as part of its $50 million (more) |
| North Korean film festival has begun! |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, North Korea If you just happen to be in Pyongyang for the next week, check out the city's film festival It opened yesterday at the People's Palace of Culture, with the opening ceremony followed by a screening of (more) |
| Buffett, Paulson Agree U.S. Economy Needed Tough Medicine |
| Former U S Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and billionaire investor Warren Buffett, from different sides of the political spectrum, expressed support Tuesday for the U S government's aggressive (more) |
| Will Toyota's Crisis Hurt Lexus' New RX 350? |
| The RX was Lexus's biggest seller in 2009, but will concerns over parent Toyota's quality hurt the redesigned 2010 model? (more) |
| On the hill: Skiin' it old school |
| ASPEN Remember the good old days? Sometimes you forget until your memory is jarred by reliving the past That's just what happened on a recent Saturday when four girlfriends and I got together at Highlands We skied the hell out of that mountain (more) |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau Group and Members Downgraded |
| A M Best Co reports it downgraded the financial strength rating to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and issuer credit ratings to “bb” from “bbb ” of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Group and (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Room, But No Refund |
| After a death in the family, our reader tries to cancel his pre paid reservation at a Days Inn, but the rate is totally nonrefundable Appeals to Days Inn are useless Is he going to lose the money? (more) |
| Condo Insurance Buying Guide |
| Individuals that live in condominiums have unique needs and only an appropriate condo insurance policy will help ensure that they are adequately protected Condo insurance can most simply be described as a homeowners' insurance program that is design (more) |
| Kansas-based Vortex Offers New Weather Insurance Product Offering |
| Vortex Insurance Agency LLC (Vortex), based in Overland Park, Kan , has added "Drought Shield" to its list of available weather insurance products
Drought affects a countless number of (more) |
| Driver pleads guilty in passenger's death |
| A Clark County motorist with no auto insurance and a suspended driver's license pleaded guilty today to causing a crash in Columbus that killed a passenger (more) |
| Budanauro Named Regional Manager for Iroquois Southwest |
| Iroquois Southwest has hired Ed Budanauro as regional manager for New Mexico, Colorado and west Texas
Budanauro has more than 25 years of management and insurance consulting experience in the (more) |
| Washington Closer To Creating Emergency Insurance for Flooding |
| Washington is one step closer to allowing the creation of a flood insurance joint underwriting association (JUA), a publicly sponsored, temporary, not for profit insurer of last resort to (more) |
| Travel Resolutions for 2010: Buy Yourself Something Nice |
| Where to find the best goods and how to get the best deals at seven global shopping destinations (more) |
| Northern Rock's savings guarantee to be cut |
| NORTHERN Rock's return to private ownership appears to be moving closer, following reports that the government will end the nationalised bank's 100 per cent guarantee (more) |
| Home Insurance - Tips For Achieving Home Insurance at a Lower Cost |
| Are you interested to buy a home insurance? If so, then you can now easily find a one among the many insurance companies offering insurance policies Buying a home insurance is no more an expensive one (more) |
| Man goes into cardiac arrest on Copper ski lift, dies |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo A North Carolina man has died after going into cardiac arrest on a ski lift in Colorado The Summit County coroner says 46 year old Christopher Harrison of Durham, N C , was riding a chairlift alone Monday at Copper Mountain (more) |
| Kimpton's cocktail hour features wines with a conscience |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsKimpton Hotels is always looking for ways to spice up the party From the leopard print robes and funky pj's that hang in their closets, the Kimpton brand is known fo (more) |
| New moon: Aspen physics lecture takes new look at familiar subject |
| ASPEN In terms of space exploration, the moon is old hat So late '60s Or is it?Jack Burns, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will offer the point of view that Earth's moon has plenty left to reveal to humankind (more) |
| Automobile Accidents and Permanent Injuries |
| It is not uncommon for a client to come to our office and tell us about a significant rear end impact where their car may have even been demolished and they, miraculously did not experience horrible injuries (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FEB 10 11ISIS THEATER Dear John at 4:30, 7:30 p m Edge of Darkness at 5:00, 7:50 p m Crazy Heart at 4:50, 7:40 p m Invictus at 7:20 p m A Single Man at 4:40 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 MOVIELAND Dear John at 1 (more) |
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| Generosity shines in fundraising bash |
| Dear Editor:I offer most sincere thanks to all who attended and supported the Early Childhood Center's Carnival Masquerade Bash last Saturday night It was a terrific party and silent auction and a successful fundraiser for our school I am very ap (more) |
| The plight of Israeli Arabs |
| Dear Editor:Jacob Amir's response to Sue Gray unfortunately carries a number of inaccuracies ('Israel's right to defend,' Jan 29, letters to the editor, The Aspen Times) Let me draw attention to two of these 1 Mr Amir's claim that Israel's Ar (more) |
| Australia Competition Watchdog Concerned over NAB's AXA Apac Bid |
| Australia's competition watchdog raised concerns on Wednesday over National Australia Bank's (NAB) $11 6 billion bid for fund manager AXA Asia Pacific, tipping the scales toward rival bidder (more) |
| Secure Your Family With Home Insurance |
| After Hurricane Katrina, countless lives were shattered as they witnessed their homes become piles of rubble Knowing the most valuable asset resides in your home, which is your family, we should then be adamant in protecting the home that comforts o (more) |
| Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents Recognizes Breitweiser |
| J Curtis Breitweiser, owner of Ogden, Utah based Breitweiser Insurance Services Inc , has received the 2009 Agent of the Year award from the Utah Association of Independent Insurance (more) |
| Cheaper Home Insurance Quotes Obtained Easy |
| Once you make a choice to insure your home, you have to understand that there are mainly two kinds of insurance for your assistance, namely the simple and the full The former will come at the minimum of formalities and which can be done on the inter (more) |
| Deserving of coverage |
| Dear Editor:This has been bothering me ever since the X Games ended and thought it was time I said something I would like to know why the physically challenged athletes competing in the X Games this year didn't get the recognition they certainly (more) |
| Pitkin County agrees to help Woody Creek homeowners |
| ASPEN Pitkin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to spend roughly $50,000 helping homeowners in the Woody Creek Mobile Home Park form a taxing district that will levy funds to pay off debt they've incurred installing various infrastructure proje (more) |
| US Climate Envoy Says China Tepid on Climate Change Agreement |
| A senior U S official Tuesday criticized China and other leading developing countries for trying to weaken the Copenhagen Accord to fight global warming and raised the prospect that a fuller (more) |
| Holiday Home Insurance - General Tips For Renters |
| Thankfully, a good quality Holiday Home Insurance, can help provide you with peace of mind that should anything happen to your asset, then you should be protected by insurance One of the problems with holiday homes, is that they are often a good dis (more) |
| Air Repair for your travel-weary skin |
| Filed under: What's in Your Pack?, Women's TravelAir Repair Skincare is a relatively new collection of TSA friendly products for men and women developed by Denise Spanek, a skincare expert with 25 years of experience in the beauty industry I was luc (more) |
| Allstate Selects San Antonio for New Customer Call Center |
| Allstate Insurance Company said it will open an $11 6 million customer information center in San Antonio, Texas, and is planning to hire 600 employees as part of that move
Allstate vice (more) |
| What's up with all those wacky Vancouver Olympic mascots? |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, CanadaNo Olympics is complete without heavy marketing, and Vancouver will be no exception Meet the trio of Olympic mascots, which are sure to be emblazoned on everything you can think of Want a r (more) |
| California Regulator Wants Anthem Blue Cross To Postpone Rate Increase |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, responding to a dramatic proposed rate hike by WellPoint's California affiliate, Anthem Blue Cross, has called on WellPoint executives to postpone (more) |
| Earthquake Insurance Buying Guide |
| Earthquake insurance may not be one of the most advertised policies on the market, but it is still important nonetheless Few homeowners realize that the significant damage that can be caused in an earthquake may not actually be covered unless adequa (more) |
| Worldwide Facilities Adds To San Francisco Brokerage Staff |
| Worldwide Facilities Inc has named Erik Kamiya vice president and financial services broker, and Steve Vallone financial services broker to work in the company's San Francisco office (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Beijing, Bahamas, Buenos Aires, Cancun & Belize |
| A land only package to Belize, a seven day exploration of Buenos Aires, a three night escape to Paradise Island, and two more trips to destinations around the world (more) |
| MetLife May Pay AIG in Stock, Cash for Life Insurance Unit |
| MetLife Inc plans to pay American International Group Inc in stock and cash for American Life Insurance Co (Alico), as the two sides negotiate what could be a roughly $15 billion deal, a source (more) |
| Comparison websites ditch watchdog plan |
| A proposed code of conduct for price comparison websites has collapsed, leaving consumers without a watchdog (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $7 car MP3 player, $7 travel alarm clock and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday February 10th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first product is a really neat (and ch (more) |
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