| Statewide Auto Theft Continues to Decline in Michigan |
| An organization dedicated to reducing auto theft in Michigan reports that while there has been a decline in auto theft in the state, incidents of insurance fraud and component theft have (more) |
| Fewer Pedestrian Accidents in Reno |
| Reno, Nev , police say stepped up safety enforcement in crosswalks and bicycle lanes is paying off
Sgt Wes Myers says the enforcement program resulted in a 51 percent decrease in the number of (more) |
| Canadian airline forced to remove smelly passenger from plane |
| Filed under: North America, Canada, AirlinesWe've already been told that being too fat will have you kicked off the plane, but now 'too smelly' is apparently also a (very) good reason to be sent back into the terminal
Not much is known about the s (more) |
| Lawyers make bad drivers |
| When you're on the highway, you may want to watch out for lawyers! According to a brand new study by insurance com, 44 percent of attorneys and judges claimed to have been in crashes when shopping for auto insurance (more) |
| Tennessee Eyes Car Insurance Break for Seniors Taking Online Course |
| Senior drivers in Tennessee could get a discount on their insurance for taking an online driving course, under a bill unanimously approved by the state Senate on Wednesday
The measure sponsored (more) |
| Scotsman completes epic ride from Anchorage to Ushuaia |
| Filed under: Biking, Climbing, North America, South America, United States, ArgentinaScotsman Mark Beaumont completed his Cycling The America's expedition yesterday, reaching Ushuaia, Argentina 268 days after he set out from Anchorage, Alaska Mark c (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| FRIDAY SUNDAY, FEB 19 21ISIS THEATER (Early shows Saturday and Sunday only )Shutter Island at 1:40, 4:50, 8:00 p m Valentine's Day at 1:50, 4:40, 7:30 p m The Wolfman at 2:20, 5:10, 7:50 p m Crazy Heart at 2:10, 5:00, 7:40 p m 406 E Hopkins Av (more) |
| 100% wireless camera system - Gadling reviews the Vue Personal Video Networ |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
If you are regularly away from home, having a quick and easy way to keep an eye on things is pretty convenient For the past couple of weeks, I've been reviewing an innovative new home video network system called the (more) |
| Win a trip to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua! |
| Filed under: Asia, Thailand, Hotels and Accommodations
With spring right around the corner, we have a special treat for you, dear readers, the chance to win a free trip for two to Bangkok from Gadling and lebua, the finest five star hotel in Thailan (more) |
| FDA Says Changes Needed in Review of Medical Devices |
| Food and Drug Administration staff said they face difficulties in reviewing certain medical devices, hurdles that may call for additional regulations and authorities, even as the industry defended (more) |
| Ritter wants $340M more cut from Colorado budget |
| DENVER Vowing to protect the state's safety net for struggling families, Gov Bill Ritter recommended Thursday that the state liquidate a scholarship trust fund, close a prison boot camp and go after delinquent taxpayers to rebalance Colorado's (more) |
| Aspen cops blotter |
| Editor's note: The following Aspen police activity was recorded from Feb 4 17 The arrests do not reflect an indictment or disposition in the cases Feb 6, 1:54 a m Aspen police officers responded to a disturbance at Bentley's Chad Paul, 35, (more) |
| Woman slips, slides off Highland Bowl ridge |
| ASPEN A woman's drop in on Highland Bowl Wednesday ended up on the wrong side when she slipped and fell, sliding approximately 120 feet down the west side out of bounds The 35 year old woman was taken to Aspen Valley Hospital, where she was trea (more) |
| Paul E. Anna: High Points |
| Could there be better news on the Aspen dining front than the revelation that the venerable Red Onion will once again open for business?Last Friday both local papers heralded the story with above the fold headlines that outlined how former Blue Ma (more) |
| Pope's silence spoke volumes |
| Dear Editor:Your article about Pope Pius XII on Jan 26, 2010, once again raises the moral issue of his 'silence' in World War II Did he and his entourage know about the murder of 6 million Jews (one third children)? Of course he did All of the (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| I'm not sure if any of you have been following the news coming out of Uganda lately, but if you haven't, I think it's about time you got caught up to speed The situation over there has become so ludicrous that this columnist can no longer sit (more) |
| Obama to Offer Health Bill to Ease Impasse as Bipartisan Meeting Approaches |
| The White House plans to use a procedure, known as budget reconciliation, that would let Democrats advance a health care bill with a simple majority rather than a 60 vote supermajority (more) |
| Oklahoma Insurance Department Seeking to Become Standalone Entity |
| A measure to make the Oklahoma Insurance Department a non appropriated agency has passed the state Senate Appropriations Committee Sen David Myers, author of Senate Bill 1658, says his (more) |
| Bright, Clark set for secretive halfpipe showdown |
| WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia Torah Bright and Kelly Clark left Olympic halfpipe qualifying acting like a couple of savvy poker players Hard to know what they're holding in their hands Bright, the Aussie, insisted she would not try to bec (more) |
| Zenith Board Being Investigated for Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty |
| Following Zenith National Insurance Corp 's sell the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , Zenith's board of directors are being investigated by Levi & Korsinsky for possible breaches of (more) |
| Roseville auto shop owner faces new fraud charges |
| Roseville An auto shop owner previously convicted of selling phony auto insurance is expected to be arraigned this afternoon on new allegations of fraud (more) |
| Courtyard by Marriott Celebrates its 100th Hotel with an upgraded lobby |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations
Last month, Gadling took you on a quick tour of a recently upgraded Courtyard by Marriott In that review, I mentioned how impressed I was with the upgrades in the lobby Marriott is obviously pretty impressed (more) |
| Homeowners Can Process & Negotiate Their Own Mortgage Modification |
| A I M Financial Services (AIM) created AIM2MOD from the very tools they used to assist over 300 homeowners with their mortgage modification and short sale transactions in 2009 (more) |
| Virgin America debuts new in-flight service and online shopping |
| Filed under: Airlines
What's one way to keep a girl entertained on a cross country flight? Put on a little Johnny Depp and serve up some snacks, then throw in online shopping and a few glasses of wine and you've got one happy flier
Just in time fo (more) |
| Rough day still can't keep McKennis from finishing |
| WHISTLER, British Columbia When 20 year old New Castle Alpine skier Alice McKennis got loose in the bumps and thrown off the course at the women's downhill in Whistler, British Columbia on Wednesday, there was really only one thing to do McKe (more) |
| Simple Steps You Can Take to Find Affordable Homeowners Insurance and Save |
| Although having insurance for your home is not required by law it only makes sense to protect such a large investment But no one wants to pay more than they have to so finding an affordable homeowners insurance company is a top priority (more) |
| Ironshore Makes Two Executive Appointments |
| Specialty insurer Ironshore Inc has appointed Jordan Gantz as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of the U S Specialty Casualty unit
Gantz currently serves as senior vice (more) |
| Equality at Issue for MBIA |
| Two lawsuits against the insurer MBIA are pending If the company prevails, investors who now own bonds insured by MBIA will have a greater margin of safety (more) |
| Mancuso nabs silver in super combined; Vonn crashes |
| WHISTLER, British Columbia Lindsey Vonn, her bruised shin 'killing me,' lost her bid for a second Olympic gold medal Thursday when she hooked her ski on a gate and fell in the slalom leg of the super combined Maria Riesch of Germany won the e (more) |
| Mississippi Court Rules on CGL Coverage for Subcontractor Work |
| A general contractor's hiring of a subcontractor does not necessarily preclude coverage under its commercial general liability (CGL) policy for shoddy work performed by the subcontractor, (more) |
| The Lesson of Anthem Blue Cross |
| An insurance company's announcement of drastic rate increases is a textbook example of why the nation badly needs health care reform (more) |
| On the sleigh: Pining for Pine Creek |
| ASPEN I hate to admit this but in all the years I've lived here, I had never been to the Pine Creek Cookhouse, a dining and outdoor tradition near Aspen that's been around for nearly four decades In the summer, I've driven past the rustic log ca (more) |
| FELA Attorney Launches New Site Aiding Railroad Accident Victims |
| Burwell Nebout provides experienced representation for workers who have suffered injuries resulting from accidents involving trains or railroad equipment (more) |
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| Health Care Experts Must Face What Politicians Won't |
| With Republicans nervous, some real health experts are asked what wisdom they would share if invited to the Obama health summit (more) |
| Japan Retail Property May Yield 8% a Year, Challenger Life Says |
| Japan’s retail property market is
“attractive” and will yield at least 8 percent annually,
according to Challenger Life Co , a subsidiary of Australia’s
Challenger Financial Services Group
The life insurance unit (more) |
| CMC bill sponsorship close to Sen. Schwartz's heart |
| DENVER Finding ways to expand access to higher education opportunities, especially in rural areas, has been a labor of love for Colorado state Sen Gail Schwartz Before the Snowmass Village Democrat was elected to the state Senate, she spent six (more) |
| Secret meetings: Is anybody listening? |
| Dear Editor:Doesn't anybody care that there are huge discrepancies in memory between the mayor, city manager, city clerk and county commissioners?The mayor and city manager are the only people who seem to recall a secret meeting they had with coun (more) |
| Stress Claim Denied for Connecticut Cop Who Shot Chimpanzee |
| A Connecticut police officer who shot and killed a 200 pound chimpanzee last year after it mauled a woman has been denied an insurance claim for post traumatic stress disorder because state law (more) |
| California Death Spiral |
| Surging health insurance premiums show the need for comprehensive, guaranteed coverage which is exactly what Democrats are trying to accomplish (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $70 8GB video player, $31 rolling laptop bag and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday February 19th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for an 8GB Touchscreen MP3 Vi (more) |
| Club Med coming to China |
| Filed under: Asia, China, Hotels and AccommodationsThe famous foam parties are heading to China
Club Med announced it will open new hotels at the Sun Mountain Yabuli resort, a destination ski resort in northern China The two hotels will make up C (more) |
| S&P Affirms Ratings for Zenith, Fairfax Following Merger Announcement |
| Following Zenith National Insurance Corp 's acquisition agreementwith Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , Standard & Poor's Rating Services has affirmed the "BBB " counterparty credit rating (more) |
| Zenith Merger Will Make Fairfax 7th Largest Workers' Comp Writer in Calif. |
| Following Zenith National Insurance Corp 's sell the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , Toronto based Fairfax will be the seventh largest workers' compensation insurer in the state, on a (more) |
| Olympic roundup: Lysacek nails his moves, Vonn stumbles |
| VANCOUVER, British Columbia On a day when Lindsey Vonn crashed and Canada's pride and joy hockey team nearly went down, Evan Lysacek stood up strong In the biggest event of his life, Lysacek the reigning world champion in men's figure skati (more) |
| Fluenz - Language learning for grownups |
| Filed under: Learning, GearSo many language programs boast their superiority by claiming they teach you the same way you learned your native language as a child Not Fluenz
'Up until now, people have been limited to the 'see a picture, memorize th (more) |
| Soaring property tax bills draw ire of 'old Aspen' |
| ASPEN Aspen retiree Jim Markalunas was eagle eyed last year both when the Pitkin County Assessor's Office conducted a state mandated property reassessment and when special districts set their tax rates Despite doing his homework and having an in (more) |
| Vail Resorts a possible buyer for Whistler? |
| WHISTLER, British Columbia At the height of its Olympic glory, Whistler the ski resort hosting glamorous Alpine events at the Winter Games may be headed for the auction block It's owned by a New York hedge fund that is reportedly behind on a (more) |
| Clydesdale upbeat but stonewalls talk of bids |
| CLYDESDALE Bank yesterday pointed to early signs of economic recovery in the UK, but remained tightlipped about plans to expand through acquisition (more) |
| Effective Alabama Auto Insurance Shopping |
| Comparing quotes from the wide range of companies licensed to issue car insurance policies in the state of Alabama is a motorist's most effective tool in locating an affordable premium (more) |
| Aspen's Bleiler flies high, but attempt at crippler disables medal hopes |
| CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, WEST VANCOUVER, B C There's a new world order in women's snowboard halfpipe Australia's Torah Bright brushed away talk of a United States sweep Thursday night with a clutch second run that left the last two Olympic champion (more) |
| Photo of the day (2.18.10) |
| Filed under: North America, Photo of the Day
Some people can see a shot that everyone else would miss That's the case with '___j___' who submitted this picture taken in Abiqulu, New Mexico for our Photo of the Day
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| Industry criticizes Garfield County's oil and gas liaison |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A Garfield County employee said this week that she feels 'threatened' by oil and gas industry representatives who have gone over her head to complain to her boss about the way she does her job 'I've been feeling kind of like (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| I used to be a Winter Olympics snob To me the Games were all about tradition, and for a kid who grew up in Aspen, tradition was synonymous with skiing, and skiing meant racing around bamboo poles The 'other kind' of skiing was just recreation (more) |
| What about the victim? |
| Dear Editor:Recent articles have reported on the developments of the Centennial Apartment sexual assault case involving Emanuel Gonzalez Loujun The articles written on Feb 18 and the continued assault on the district attorney's office and the As (more) |
| Nate Peterson: U.S. racking up medals, conquering Canada |
| Vancouver put up the decorations, sent out the invites, shelled out for some major redecorating, and now it's watching the United States crash its party Canada's Games? These Olympics are turning into a two week run of 'American Idol 'And the h (more) |
| States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows |
| Relentless fiscal pressure is driving the potential cuts, even as Democrats push to add 15 million to the rolls (more) |
| Home Insurance Advice |
| Taking a home insurance policy is no a luxury, but a necessity you cannot do without anymore In fact, insurance companies no longer offer insurance coverage for residential homes unless the proof of the fair value of the property is provided (more) |
| Gray-Stone & Co. Names Howard Vice President |
| Thousand Oaks, Calif based Gray Stone & Co has named Barbara Howard vice president to head the company's new product development department
Howard came out of retirement to take the (more) |
| Gadlinks for Friday, 2.19.2010 |
| Time now for Gadlinks, your daily look at what's piqued our interest in the travel world recently
Over at World Hum, Adam Karlin proclaims that New Orleans may have finally 'turned the corner '
Vagablogging explores a cool looking new m (more) |
| Austin Plane Crash - Intentional Act or Terrorism? |
| Austin, Texas, Police Chief Art Acevedo stopped short of calling the crashing of a small plane into a commercial office building in northwest Austin on Feb 18 a terrorist act, but U S (more) |
| Who to see for abdominal and groin pain? |
| I know you aren't a doctor, or if you are you're not my doctor, but maybe you can help me figure out what sort of doctor I should see for my abdominal and groin pain For the past few months I've had a slight pain in my abdomen, a few inches to the l (more) |
| What is Vacant Homeowners Insurance and Why is it Needed? |
| More often than not, if your home becomes vacant, it will no longer be covered under your standard homeowners insurance policy This is because most big name home owners insurance companies will not take on the risk of insuring a vacant home Vacant (more) |
| Easing Your Financial Losses |
| All that you loved and cherished going up in flames or being swept away in water who would want to witness that? In times of such tragedy one would not be in a proper frame of mind to deal with the myriad procedures such as filling up forms and oth (more) |
| Ryanair dumps passengers on wrong island - doesn't care |
| Filed under: Europe, Spain, United Kingdom, AirlinesA planeload of passengers on a Ryanair flight from the UK to Lanzarote (one of the Spanish Canary Islands) learned the hard way that low cost carriers carry a hidden price
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| Aspen boys, girls skiers third on Day 1 of state ski championships |
| KEYSTONE, Colo The Aspen boys came from behind to win the 2007 state skiing championships Similar heroics will be needed today if they are to secure a 10th title and second in a row While the boys' alpine squad shined in Thursday's giant (more) |
| Making Workers' Comp Work Conference To Be Catalyst for Fixing Broken Calif |
| Five years post S B 899, this conference on March 11 12 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis will bring disparate players together to start fixing a broken workers' comp system in California (more) |
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| Progressive's 'Flo' Is Seeking A Sidekick in S. Fl |
| If you have been looking for a television break, good news, a great opportunity has come to town Progressive Auto Insurance is searching for the perfect sidekick to assist quirky Spokesperson, 'Flo,' in a national commercial Tryouts started on Miam (more) |
| Good Airline Fees? Some Are Worth the Money |
| This isn't another story about airlines and their misguided fees It's about the surcharges that are worth paying and why you should consider saying, 'yes' to them (more) |
| Flooring from Vancouver coming to Aspen ice |
| ASPEN A piece of the Vancouver Olympics will hit the floor of Aspen's ice facilities in the near future so that they can be used year round, creating another venue for local sports groups and an opportunity for the city to make money by renting (more) |
| Obama aligns himself with Bennet, attacks gridlock |
| DENVER President Barack Obama rallied behind Colorado's junior senator and his entire reeling party Thursday, portraying Democrats as the leaders willing to 'confront the real problems' in a nation disgusted with partisan squabbling 'We do no (more) |
| Germany's Munich Re and Allianz to Wind Down Business in Iran |
| Germany's Munich Re and Allianz halted all remaining insurance business in Iran as their national representative body said it backed international moves toward tougher sanctions against (more) |
| The Importance of a Home Insurance Rate Comparison - You Want to Save Some |
| Getting a good homeowners insurance policy is a smart move It's a good idea to get that coverage but to make sure you're getting the best deal possible it would also be smart to do a home insurance rate comparison to find a company that offers the c (more) |
| Zurich to Underwrite Preferred Golf & Country Clubs for Venture Programs |
| Zurich has signed on to underwrite Venture Insurance Programs' Preferred Club Program, a new offering designed for private and semiprivate golf and country clubs, as well as golf resorts, (more) |
| Thompson Hotels opens first international hotel in May 2010 |
| Filed under: North America, Canada, Hotels and AccommodationsThompson Hotels announced its first international property, Thompson Toronto, will open in May 2010 The 16 floor Thompson Toronto will feature 102 guestrooms complete with hardwood floors, (more) |
| Snowboarders get stuck in Vail powder, face citations |
| VAIL, Colo Three snowboarders who were stuck Thursday evening in deep snow above West Vail will get citations for violating the Skier Safety Act, an Eagle County sheriff's deputy says The three snowboarders, whose names were not available but w (more) |
| United America Indemnity Plans to Re-Domicile in Ireland |
| United America Indemnity has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to re domicile from the Cayman Islands to Ireland The Company's shareholders will be asked to (more) |
| A Guide to Home Insurance |
| When considering home insurance it is important to understand the different components, such as buildings insurance and contents insurance Furthermore, you should know about the levels of cover available to you to help you decide what will best suit (more) |
| Snow Causes $1.5M in Damage to Maryland Zoo |
| Officials at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore say $1 5 million in damage after two recent snowstorms will delay the attractions' opening by up to a month
Insurance adjusters declared the Maryland (more) |
| Another world |
| Dear Editor:I wanted to report to you on my second humanitarian trip to Kolunga Village on Rusinga Island in Western Kenya The trip could not have gone better, and my arrival there was met with gratitude and excitement I was in the village for a (more) |
| Bleak Economy Pushing Health Insurers to Raise Rates, Analysts Say |
| Though health insurers have come under attack by Washington for raising rates, the weak economy and rising cost of medical care may leave them little choice (more) |
| We saved your life but you may be financially ruined now. |
| A dear friend had emergency heart surgery last week He did not have insurance Does the hospital just bill him the full amount and wait for him to declare bankruptcy, or ? Two weeks ago my friend had a heart aneurysm that went undiagnosed for at (more) |
| Carnival in Rio: Joining the throng in the grand finale |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Festivals and Events, South America, Brazil(This piece was contributed by the excellent Regis St Louis Read the rest of his work here )
One of the world's biggest and best known celebrations wrapped up this w (more) |
| Society through poster ads, in Mark Bradford exhibit at the Aspen Art Museu |
| ASPEN The information Los Angeles artist Mark Bradford works with in his commercial poster art is as basic and simple as possible: A phone number, maybe an address The name of the business The services provided, conveyed in as few words as (more) |
| Harleysville Profits Rise Dramatically |
| Investment gains helped Pennsylvania based insurer Harleysville Group Inc post a 422 percent increase in fourth quarter income to $24 2 million, as the insurer nearly doubled its profits to $86 3 (more) |
| Palate cleanser: Glasgow |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink, United KingdomAh, Glasgow Rarely do you find a city with such lovely people, such sexy accents and such stunning architecture If I were Glaswegian, I would be totally full of myself, but their unassumi (more) |
| Georgia Ruling May Give Accident Victims More Time to File |
| The Supreme Court of Georgia's ruling in Beneke v Parker may afford accident victims more time to file a lawsuit in cases involving traffic citations (more) |
| Avoiding immunisations before travelling could invalidate travel insurance |
| Avoiding immunisations before travelling could invalidate travel insurance cover (more) |
| Lee & Mason Increases Limits on Insurance Agents' Professional Liability |
| Lee & Mason Financial Services, Inc has increased its limits for insurance agents' errors and omissions coverage from $5 million to $10 million
Insurance agents E&O coverage, with limits (more) |
| Buying Minimum Auto Insurance Can Cost Big In Long Run |
| Buying the cheapest insurance is not always the best idea One serious accident could wipe you out financially if you don't have enough coverage Reporter Trisha Pittman finds out getting more coverage doesn't always cost a lot more money (more) |
| Torus Hires Maza to Oversee Management Liability Products in U.S. |
| Specialty insurer Torus has appointed Alex Maza to oversee its U S Management Liability platform
Maza, who is based in New Jersey, will focus on building Torus’ offerings which (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of February 19, 2010 |
| Midwest and Frontier say hello to Spring with discount domestic fares, American announces specials on small city connections to Chicago, and China Airlines connects L A to Southeast Asia for less (more) |
| Hotels working on technology that could eliminate front desk check-in |
| Filed under: Hotels and AccommodationsImagine checking into your hotel room from your WiFi enabled flight, or even in the cab on your way to the hotel from the airport According to a story in USA Today's Hotel Check in column, that's the concept som (more) |
| Schinnerer Reduces Real Estate E&O Rates, Expands Coverage in California |
| Victor O Schinnerer & Co , Inc will decrease rates and expand coverage in the state of California for its real estate errors and omissions program
Beginning April 1, 2010, the following (more) |
| The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Ratings Affirmed |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "aa" of The Cincinnati Insurance Companies (CIC) and its standard market (more) |
| European Insurers Increase Payouts, as Capital Recovers |
| Two leading European insurers on Thursday unveiled big dividend increases, confirming a sector wide trend as the industry takes comfort from a steady recovery in its capital strength since the (more) |
| Insurance9.net Launches New Online Insurance Quotes Web Service to Provide |
| Finding the right insurance policy has always been a challenging task But with customers can find the right insurance coverage for yourself Also, this website provides all types of insurances to facilitate your purchase pr (more) |
| Todd Named Named Business Development Director for CNA |
| Linda Todd has been appointed director of Business Development for CNA's Philadelphia branch
She will help shape and expand CNA's market presence and sales culture, and will support the business (more) |
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