| Colorado convenience stores fight for beer sales |
| DENVER Colorado lawmakers are in the middle of another fight over who gets to sell full strength beer, but this year the battle is more complicated Convenience stores and supermarkets once fought together for the right to sell more than 3 2 perc (more) |
| Another Wrinkle in the A.I.G. Bailout |
| If the rescued insurer sells Alico, the government could end up owning stock in yet another company (more) |
| Wildcat Mining fined $15,400 over Colorado gold mine |
| DURANGO, Colo Colorado regulators have fined a gold mine operator in La Plata Canyon a maximum $15,400 for mining without a permit A year ago, the Mined Land Reclamation Board sanctioned Wildcat Mining Corp for cutting a new road without a per (more) |
| How to pack for back-to-back trips |
| Filed under: What's in Your Pack?, Women's TravelSometimes, the stars mis align and you have to take two trips right in a row, with 72 hours or less in between It seems it would almost be easier on a body to stay in a hotel in the interim, to avoid (more) |
| What Republicans Are Proposing for Healthcare Reform |
| President Barack Obama has asked Republicans to bring their best ideas on healthcare reform to a televised bipartisan meeting later this month that Democrats hope will help restart the stalled (more) |
| Lower Insurance Premiums - Use All Home Improvements to Get Best Insurance |
| One of the biggest disadvantages of dealing with an agent is that they control the entire transaction They give little scope for you to make use of positive factors to reduce your premium Reduction of premium will result in a reduction of income ea (more) |
| Homeowner Insurance Quotes - Use Online Resources to Find Multiple Insuranc |
| It is common knowledge that the World Wide Web is an excellent source of information on insurance Just visit the web site of Insurance Information Institute and you will get latest details on all that you would want to know about insurance (more) |
| Sturdy and lightweight - Gadling reviews the HP ProBook 5310m Notebook PC |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
If you are looking for a cheap plastic laptop, then I'm going to disappoint you this review is going to take a closer look at a very sturdy and well built laptop And any laptop with 'sturdy' in the description is (more) |
| Group studying western Colorado's future in biofuels |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo A new coalition is working to assess western Colorado's ability to produce and process biomass like alfalfa for biofuels and carbon sequestration Colorado Mountain College, Colorado State University, the city of Rifle and t (more) |
| Local talent highlights Haiti benefit concert in Aspen |
| ASPEN The benefit concert for Haitian children Thursday at the Wheeler Opera House features several Aspen legends Bobby Mason, Jimmy Ibbotson and another handful of local acts the Crowlin Ferlies, Derek Brown, the Defiance String Band, (more) |
| California Continues To Evaluate Insurers' Iranian Investments |
| California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has released a list of 50 companies doing business in the Iranian oil and natural gas, nuclear and defense sectors, and announced that as of March (more) |
| Board acquires water to keep Crested Butte streams flowing |
| CRESTED BUTTE, Colo The Colorado Water Conservation Board has acquired water rights to improve late summer water flows in two streams near Crested Butte The board acquired 5 45 cubic feet per second of water to increase flows in the Washington (more) |
| All-school dance in Basalt to assist Haiti effort |
| BASALT High school students from Aspen to New Castle will get together at a dance in Basalt on Friday night to raise money for Haitian children 'We are hoping to get a minimum of 500 students there,' said Tony Mendez, a Basalt High School studen (more) |
| Wholesale Insurance Broker Towerstone Adds to Staff |
| Dallas based Towerstone Inc , a wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency, announced that Rachel Blais, Jennie Conditt, J B Hill, Amy McCarty and Ryan Taylor have joined the (more) |
| Florida Court Restricts Litigation Notice Rule Under No-Fault |
| A 2001 amendment to Florida’s no fault law that requires insureds to notify their insurer that they intend to sue cannot be applied retroactively to policies issued before the amendment was (more) |
| New Hampshire Asks Court to Reconsider $110M MedMal Ruling |
| New Hampshire is asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider rejecting its claim to $110 million in surplus from a fund that underwrites medical malpractice insurance
In a 3 2 decision last (more) |
| Daily Pampering: MacCallum House Inn hosts tryst weekends |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsLooking for a new 'tryst' on an old flame (pun intended), but not quite ready to splurge on the sexiest hotels, consider this option:
The MacCallum House Inn and Restaurant in Mendo (more) |
| Market to determine uses in flexible 'Village' plan in Carbondale |
| CARBONDALE Carbondale residents shouldn't have to worry about staring at an empty hole in the ground or vacant shell of a building with approval of the proposed Village at Crystal River mixed use development, according to developer Rich Schierbu (more) |
| Buffett's Baby Berkshires: Buy or bust? |
| To borrow a tag line from one of Warren Buffett's most well known companies, buying Berkshire Hathaway is now so easy, even a caveman can do it (more) |
| Mandarin Oriental ventures to the Middle East |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Middle EastThe Mandarin Oriental is taking luxury to a new island Abu Dhabi Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) signed an agreement with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage Mandarin Oriental' (more) |
| WKF&C Agency Names Weddle Senior VP in Southern California |
| New York based WKF&C Agency Inc has named Becky Weddle senior vice president in the company's Southern California office in Woodland Hills She will work closely with the Northern California (more) |
| Home Owner Insurance Premium - Use Online Quotes to Keep Costs Down When Sw |
| If you are searching for a house or planning to buy your own flat, you will have to consider not only the dimensions and the facilities available but also whether the cost of insuring such a house will increase or not If your homeowner insurance pre (more) |
| Insuring Flats Through a Landlord Insurance Policy |
| Many people rent out flats and need to insure them through a Landlord Insurance Policy this article looks at what type of flats you can insure and how the insurers rate each different type of them (more) |
| Santa Maria & Co. Names Tom Chairman |
| Santa Maria & Co Risk and Insurance, a Walnut Creek, Calif based provider of risk management services, has named a new chairman, and has made two new hires and a (more) |
| Group touts mining as part of 'new energy economy' |
| DENVER Mining officials gathered at the Colorado Mining Association's three day conference this week say the 'new energy economy,' usually associated with renewable energy, starts with their industry The purpose of the Denver conference that run (more) |
| Catlin Group Posts Record $603 Million Pre-tax Profits |
| The Bermuda based Catlin Group Limited joined the increasing number of companies that rebounded strongly from the economic meltdown of 2008 The Group's financial report features a record pre tax (more) |
| Aspen Net Income Bounces Back; $474 Million Full Year, $126 Million Q4 |
| Aspen Insurance Holdings reported greatly improved results for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year The Bermuda based Company listed the following earnings highlights:
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| 'Jersey Shore' seeks out hotels for next season in Miami |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsRumor has it MTV is moving its popular and controversial show 'Jersey Shore' to Miami for its second season, but where will the show put its castmates?
According to the Miami Heral (more) |
| South Carolina Considers Ban on Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers |
| South Carolina senators are considering banning teens under 18 from driving while holding a cell phone to their ear
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee was set to debate the bill this week
It is (more) |
| Homeowner Insurance Quotes - Use This Tool to Review Homeowner Coverage and |
| When was the last time you reviewed your homeowner's insurance policy? Nine out of ten persons reply that the only time they bother about the insurance policy is when it is time to renew the same People wait for the last minute before finalizing the (more) |
| Best Affirms CNA and Subs Ratings; Revises Outlook to Stable |
| A M Best Co has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of CNA (more) |
| I love what you do for me, Toyota |
| Dear Editor:There has been a lot of criticism aimed at Toyota lately All over the news and Internet people are ready to crucify Toyota What automaker hasn't had some sort of recall? I have owned a Toyota for 13 years and have put over 250,000 mi (more) |
| Photo of the day 2.10.10 |
| Filed under: Portugal, Photo of the Day
How long do you think this guy will wait for his catch? Who cares when this is your view Today's photo of the day comes courtesy of t3mujin, who captured this moment of peace in Portugal
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| Wells Fargo Insurance Services Appoints Delich Colorado Springs Branch Mana |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Charles Delich branch manager for its office in Colorado Springs, Colo Delich is responsible for leading the service and sales teams in Colorado Springs, (more) |
| PartnerRe Full Year Net Income Soars to $1.53 Billion; Q4 $354 Million |
| PartnerRe Ltd shook off a rather dismal 2008 with a strong performance in 2009 The Bermuda based reinsurer posted net income of $354 4 million, or $4 25 per share on a fully diluted basis for (more) |
| What's the Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance? |
| Recent statistics reveal the average cost of homeowners insurance in the United States was $695 70 However, the average price varies greatly from state to state, with a low of $369 in Idaho to a high of $1389 in Louisiana Here's how to get the best (more) |
| Toyota Now Facing Lawsuits over Shrinking Resale Values of Cars |
| Added to a wave of personal injury lawsuits stemming from Toyota's massive recall, the automaker faces a growing number of consumer class action cases more than 40 so far over the shrinking (more) |
| How to Know the Right Amount of Homeowners Insurance |
| In the complicated world that you belong at the moment, catastrophes are nothing but one of the most unpleasant happenings in your day to day life You must be lucky enough if all your investments, for instance your home, was not blown with storm or (more) |
| CNA Announces New Western Service Center in Denver |
| CNA has announced plans to open a new Western Service Center Scheduled to open in Denver with full functionality by the second quarter of 2011, the service center is designed to enable CNA to (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance - What Does it Cover? |
| You're buying your first house and your mortgage lender says you need to purchase a homeowners insurance policy Many first time homebuyers often wonder what this policy covers, how much it costs and how to find a provider When financing a home, a h (more) |
| Aspen schools name sole superintendent finalist |
| ASPEN John Maloy, assistant superintendent of the Aspen School District, was selected Wednesday as the sole finalist for the superintendent's post to be vacated by Diana Sirko The Aspen School Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution n (more) |
| Bode Miller says Olympics drew him back to skiing |
| WHISTLER, British Columbia Four years ago in Turin, Bode Miller seemed to care more about the parties than the games themselves Yet Miller now says it was the lure of the Vancouver Games that brought him back to skiing Miller cut short last (more) |
| Sharp Drop in First-Time U.S. Jobless Claims |
| First time claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 43,000 to a seasonally adjusted 440,000, the lowest total in a month (more) |
| ATF Blames Texas Church Fires on Serial Arsonist |
| Federal authorities believe a spate of church fires in eastern Texas is the work of a serial arsonist or group of arsonists who have evaded law enforcement for more than a month
Clay Alexander of (more) |
| Van Nocker Family Files Complaint Against HealthAmerica Insurance Company S |
| HealthAmerica has denied coverage of treatment doctors call 'medically necessary' to save the life of Kyler Van Nocker (more) |
| Three area men arrested on drug charges in Eagle County |
| EAGLE, Colo Eagle County sheriff's officials have arrested three men accused of selling cocaine to an undercover detective Saturday Sheriff's officials said Wednesday that 31 year old Nicolas Valencia Alvarez and 33 year old Marin Ibarra Mellin (more) |
| Jeanne L. Bartlett |
| Jeanne L Bartlett died peacefully at her home on Monday, Feb 8, 2010 She was 84 She was born on Feb 9, 1925 in Muskegon, Mich , and had been a resident of North Muskegon most of her life and a part time resident of Aspen since 1974 She marrie (more) |
| Want Free Cash to Opt For Mortgage Insurance? Use Home Owner Or Auto Insura |
| In today's recessionary times, one of the biggest worries of the individual is that he or she may lose the job and may be forced to default on mortgage and repayment of other debts There are relief options available for unsecured debt (more) |
| Princess Cruises brings back the good old days of saying bon voyage to frie |
| Filed under: CruisesPrincess Cruises just announced the return of a great nostalgic cruise feature embarkation day 'bon voyage' visits
With the return of this service, friends and family can come on board with you on departure day to say their g (more) |
| Honda Adds 437,000 Cars to Global Faulty Air Bag Recall |
| Honda Motor Co is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15 month old global recall for faulty air bags in the latest quality problem to hit a Japanese automaker
The company will replace the driver's (more) |
| Corjulo Joins ProMutual Group as Risk Management Consultant |
| Boston based medical liability insurer ProMutual Group has hired Diane Corjulo as a risk management consultant
Corjulo, a registered nurse, has broad acute care hospital experience and (more) |
| Paul Nitze: The ghost of crises past |
| Two bright spots appeared for otherwise beleaguered Democrats this week First was the news that Wall Street is starting to pour money into Republican campaign coffers Second was the emergence, finally, of Paul Volcker as the president's point (more) |
| Illinois Commissioner Urges Purchase of Snowmobile Insurance |
| Snowmobilers in Illinois should properly insure their vehicles according to state insurance regulators The Illinois Department of Insurance issued a statement saying it is encouraging (more) |
| Brits attempting extreme winter sports urged to check their travel insuranc |
| Brits attempting extreme winter sports urged to check their travel insurance policy (more) |
| Confused by Skico decisions |
| Dear Editor:As a part time resident, I have not always agreed with Mick but I have always been impressed by his integrity and honesty Watching him the other night on TV, one could not escape the tremendous concern he possesses for the average wor (more) |
| Congressmen Seek Auto Insurers' Records on Toyota Accidents, Warnings |
| Two Congressional leaders are requesting information from five large auto insurers on accidents involving recalled Toyotas
The lawmakers have sent letters to Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, Progressive (more) |
| Rare Earthquake Rattles Northern Illinois; No Damage Reported |
| A small pre dawn earthquake hit northern Illinois on Feb 10, startling residents as far away as Michigan and Iowa, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported The Illinois State (more) |
| Tower wary despite firm start |
| Insurance and fund manager Tower says it has made a good start to its financial year but expects conditions to remain tough Speaking at the company's annual meeting in Auckland yesterday chairman Tony Gibbs said the first three (more) |
| Back to the drawing board for architects of Aspen's Burlingame |
| ASPEN Aspen officials are moving forward in their attempt to select an architectural firm to design an affordable housing project after the finalists bidding for more than $1 million worth of work have been given a second chance to make their be (more) |
| New financial regulations should help Tower, investors told |
| Tower expects changes in regulations for the insurance and financial services industries to be good for its risk insurance and wealth management business, shareholders were told at their annual meeting Tower has concentrated (more) |
| Reviewed Your Homeowner Insurance Coverage Recently? Use Homeowner Quotes F |
| You may have opted for insurance to protect your house from damage or rather your finances from loss in the event of damage However, you should not forget that insurance is a service And like any other service, you should always look for value for (more) |
| Fairmont introduces Apprentice-Trips for luxury travelers to learn new skil |
| Filed under: Learning, Hotels and Accommodations
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts recently learned that almost one out of every three affluent travelers is interested in learning a new skill or activity during their vacation (according to their market r (more) |
| Alison Berkley: The Princess's Palate |
| The other day I had one of life's little wake up calls I was sick with the evil green phlegm disease that's been going around and let my mom talk me into going to the doctor I really hate going to the doctor because I am like the opposite of a (more) |
| Nebraska Emergency Workers Plead for More Workers' Comp Coverage |
| During a recent legislative hearing in Nebraska, emergency workers from across the state recalled traumatizing accident scenes when asking for a new level of workers' compensation coverage
The (more) |
| Olympics resorting to using dry ice on Cypress Mountain |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, CanadaLast week we told you about Cypress Mountain, one of the venues for the Vancouver Winter Olympics which at the time was actually having snow delivered to the mountain Unseasonably warm weather, and an unchar (more) |
| Gas Cylinders Being Removed after Deadly Explosion in Connecticut |
| Crews were slowly and carefully removing gas cylinders from the site of a deadly explosion at an under construction power plant in Connecticut, and investigators have interviewed survivors in an (more) |
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| Fire burns down Telluride bakery, no one injured |
| TELLURIDE, Colo A late night fire has destroyed a Telluride bakery that has been a staple in the town since 1975 No injuries were reported in the blaze that began after 10 p m Tuesday as employees were cleaning The Telluride Daily Planet repo (more) |
| Aspen occupancy continued slide through January |
| ASPEN Aspen's tourist accommodations weren't quite as busy in January as they were in 2009, and occupancies for the first half of winter didn't keep pace with last winter's numbers, according to a report released Wednesday The occupancy in Aspen (more) |
| Giving back feels good: 600,000 signed up for Disney volunteer days |
| Filed under: Activism, North America, United States, Consumer ActivismMaybe it's a sign of the times or maybe it's a sign of things to come, but either way it feels good to give back just ask the 600,000 people who have already signed up for Disne (more) |
| Vonn questions whether she will race at Olympics |
| VANCOUVER, British Columbia Lindsey Vonn took a deep breath, and her words trickled forth slowly, as she began to discuss the badly bruised and swollen right shin she fears could sideline her at an Olympics many predicted would become her per (more) |
| Multiple Home Renter Insurance Quotes - How to Quickly Find the Cheapest In |
| Why is it essential to use resources that help you find insurance rates very quickly? When do you bother about insurance? When do you worry whether your homeowner insurance is offering sufficient coverage or not? (more) |
| Contractor Seeks Claims for Property Damaged by Explosion |
| The mayor of the Connecticut town where a power plant was rocked by a fatal explosion says the general contractor building it is asking for property damage claims from neighbors
Middletown Mayor (more) |
| Factors influencing auto insurance rates |
| Insurance companies and industry groups are saying the recall of more than 8 million Toyota cars and trucks shouldn't have an impact on insurance rates The price of auto insurance is determined by many factors, and isn't limited to just the model yo (more) |
| New Jersey Added to Trial to Cut Health Insurance Paperwork |
| Doctors and hospitals will be able to check a patient's private coverage and track claims through a single Web portal (more) |
| Leonard 'Lanny' Gertler |
| Leonard 'Lanny' Gertler, 71, was the loving and devoted husband of Judith for 47 years, cherished father of Tamar (Matthew) Kane and Ari Gertler, and adoring grandfather of Kayla and Hailey Kane He will be greatly missed by his entire extended (more) |
| Massachusetts City Seeks $1.3M from Water Contractor |
| The city of Gloucester, Massachusetts has filed a $1 3 million insurance claim against the company that ran its drinking water system during last summer's contamination crisis that required a (more) |
| The trickle-down effect |
| Dear Editor:John Sachs made an important point during Monday night's Aspen City Council session on Burlingame related to the 'multiplier' that affects cash kept in a local community instead of allowing the cash to leak out He mentioned that on a (more) |
| Vail snowboarder had to keep swimsuit shoot a big secret |
| VAIL, Colo Vail snowboarder Clair Bidez had to keep her photo shoot for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue a secret for about seven months Bidez, a Minturn native, was featured, along with fellow valley notable Lindsey Vonn, as well as sn (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $90 HD Camcorder, $12 travel outlet and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Thursday February 11th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for the newest iPhone i (more) |
| Malhi Joins ACE Europe as Account Engineer-Property |
| The ACE European Group announced the appointment of Imran Malhi as Account Engineer for its property business He will provide value added property services including client management, risk (more) |
| eHealth, Inc.: eHealth, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Resul |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) eHealth, Inc (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families, and small businesses, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 (more) |
| 10 great destinations for outdoor adventure |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Surfing, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Camping, EcotourismWith the possible exception of beach g (more) |
| Iowa House Panel Backs Ban on Texting While Driving |
| An Iowa House of Representatives committee has approved a limited ban on motorists using their cell phones to send text messages while motoring down the highway
Republican Rep Dave Tjepkes, a (more) |
| U.S. skaters hit Vancouver; reality of Olympics sinks in for Abbott |
| RICHMOND, British Columbia Johnny Weir brought his blankie, his favorite brand of fabric softener, and the picture of Lady Gaga The figure skater learned from his first Olympics how to make the athletes' village feel like home Weir was surpr (more) |
| Colorado immigrants continue to press for reform |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo Hundreds of immigrants to Colorado and their allies gathered near the foot of the Grand Mesa Wednesday afternoon to press lawmakers for immigration reform The activists delivered more than 6,000 signatures on petitions a (more) |
| Brownyard Group Adds Workers' Comp to Foundation Program |
| The Brownyard Group added workers' compensation coverage for its cosmetic manufacturers and distributors program, called Foundation
The workers’ compensation coverage is written through an (more) |
| Study: Agent Satisfaction Rises According to Size of Business Placed |
| The more personal lines business an agency places with a particular carrier, the more satisfaction the agency reports having with that same carrier That’s according to a new (more) |
| PC Financial Launches Home and Auto Insurance Offering |
| As the Canadian International Auto Show gets underway, Loblaw Companies Limited today announced that through its subsidiary, PC Financial Insurance Broker Inc , it will offer a fresh approach to home and auto insurance (more) |
| Take a modest approach |
| Dear Editor:I empathize with Christopher Laursen, whose recent letter ('Take action on health care,' Feb 8, letters to the editor, The Aspen Times) pleads for health care reform because 'if we don't act, this growing burden will mean more lost jo (more) |
| Gadlinks for Wednesday, 2.10.10 |
| Time now for another edition of Gadlinks, your go to source for all the most interesting links from around the travel blogosphere Take a look
Traveler detained for having Arabic flash cards now suing the police Good for him
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| Louisiana Commissioner Denies State Farm's 19% Rate Increase |
| Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has declined to approve a rate request filed by State Farm Fire and Casualty Company that would have raised homeowners insurance rates by a statewide (more) |
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