| Happy trails |
| Dear Editor:Last Sunday was the 38th annual Silverboom nordic race in Snowmass This was the final race in the 2010 Aspen Cup Nordic series The Silverboom, the Owl Creek Chase and the entire nordic race series were a huge success this year We wo (more) |
| RBS loses court bid to block trader's redundancy |
| ROYAL Bank of Scotland must pay an 'extremely generous' S$455,085 (£215,350) to a former senior trader after a ruling against the bank in Singapore's high (more) |
| South Carolina House Passes $25 Fine for Texting While Driving |
| South Carolina motorists who are caught sending or reading text messages while they drive would be fined $25 under legislation that won key House approval this week
With a 98 18 vote, the House (more) |
| Young Adults, Men, High-Earners Top Users of Social Media for Insurance |
| A new survey suggests insurers looking into the use of social media for promotion and customer interaction would be smart to target young adults, men and high income earners
These groups are the (more) |
| American E&S Creates Package Program for Financial Institutions |
| American E&S (AES) Insurance Brokers has designed an exclusive Bank Package Program that will provide bankers' professional liability, directors and officers, and bond coverage for financial (more) |
| Selling Pru's Asian venture will be easy - financing it may be less so |
| PRUDENTIAL chief executive Tidjane Thiam will be in Scotland on Monday, I understand, to try to convince Scottish institutional investors that the insurer's proposed £23 4 (more) |
| Dumm Named Chairman of National Alliance Board |
| Professor Randy Dumm, Ph D , of Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Fla , has been named the new chairman of the board for Austin, Texas based The National Alliance for Insurance Education (more) |
| Backlog Continues in 2010 for SSDI Claims |
| There appears to be no end in sight to the current backlog of disability claims plaguing the Social Security Administration (more) |
| Best Affirms RenRe Holdings, Operating Companies Ratings |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa " of Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd and Renaissance Reinsurance of Europe, (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| FRIDAY SUNDAY, MARCH 12 14ISIS THEATER (Early shows Saturday and Sunday only )Green Zone at 2:10, 5:00, 7:45 p m Alice in Wonderland at 2:00, 4:40, 7:30 p m Shutter Island at 1:45, 4:50, 8:00 p m The Hurt Locker at 2:20, 5:10, 8:00 p m 406 E Ho (more) |
| Carey and Buss Join Impact Risk Solutions in Houston |
| Impact Risk Solutions, the brokerage arm of CHS insurance subsidiary, Ag States Group, has added Edward Carey and Matthew Buss to its risk management team Carey and Buss will work out of the (more) |
| Poll Finds More Americans Say Global Warming Exaggerated |
| A growing number of Americans, nearly half the country, think global warming worries are exaggerated and more people doubt that scientific warnings of severe environmental fallout will ever occur, (more) |
| USI Holdings Acquires Business from Seattle Broker RA Bench |
| USI Holdings Corp has reported the closing of the acquisition of the insurance and financial services business of RA Bench, a Seattle, Washington, based wealth management, executive and group (more) |
| Mississippi to Add More Kiosks That Automate Driver's License Renewals |
| Since rolling out seven automated driver's license renewal kiosks three months ago, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety has begun developing plans to add more throughout the state
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| Lonely Planet's 2010 Anthology: call for submissions |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Books, NewsLonely Planet has just asked me to edit their annual literary travel anthology for this year I edited the first three The Kindness of Strangers, By the Seat of My Pants, and Tales from Nowhere and each t (more) |
| Lots of energy at Clay Center |
| Dear Editor:Friday night at the Carbondale Clay Center was a magical night The place was vibrating with such positive energy, excitement and generosity The exhibit of cups looked so professional and wonderfully displayed I am writing this letter (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| The heat was on this week, my friends I'm not going to lie to you I was headed to Utah for a long weekend, so I had to hustle and turn this week's column in early This is usually a recipe for disaster Not Haiti disaster, mind you, but close (more) |
| What's next? |
| Dear Editor:I have always loved the Aspen Daily News' catchy slogan, 'If you don't want it printed, don't let it happen ' However, after discovering that Aspen Daily News writer and editor Troy Hooper struck a deal with the ethically challenged As (more) |
| Arkansas Suspends License of 2 New York-based Insurers |
| Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford on March 11 suspended the certificates of authority to conduct insurance business of two New York domiciled property and casualty insurance companies: (more) |
| Paris metro gets an IKEA design upgrade |
| Filed under: Europe, France, TransportationMass transportation sure is convenient, but it's often far from comfortable Hard plastic seating Harsh fluorescent lighting Pungent smells It's not the type of environment where you linger longer than ne (more) |
| Chiropractors charged in insurance fraud case |
| One attorney and three chiropractors were arrested Thursday and have been charged in an auto insurance fraud case (more) |
| Be mindful when voting |
| Dear Editor:I am running for a seat on the Basalt Town Council in the April 6 election I am very concerned that citizens who want to vote will find themselves disenfranchised For the first time the state is requiring towns to send a mail ballot (more) |
| Machu Picchu reopens April 1st |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, South America, PeruThe Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Pérez, has announced that popular tourist destination Machu Picchu will reopen to visitors starting April 1st, marking a return to nor (more) |
| Best Affirms American Modern Insurance Group Ratings |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A+' (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa " of American Modern Insurance Group of Amelia, Ohio and its (more) |
| Chile's Mines and Refineries Escape Damage from Aftershocks |
| Chile's mining and refinery sectors escaped damage Thursday as a series of powerful aftershocks rocked the world's largest copper producer in the wake of one of the biggest earthquakes ever (more) |
| Lehman staff and auditors may be sued over accounting 'trick' |
| POTENTIAL legal actions hang over senior Lehman Brothers executives and the bank's auditors after a report into the collapse of the group said serious lapses contributed (more) |
| Gadlinks for Friday, 3.12.2010 |
| It's the weekend time to pour yourself a stiff drink and kick back with some Gadlinks Here are our favorite stories from today
New York lawmaker demands bland food in New York restaurants
Brief, inspiring dispatch from Vagablogging w (more) |
| Health Reform Myths |
| Well informed people are buying into three big myths about Obamacare The plan may not be perfect, but it is reasonable and responsible (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| Do you ever feel guilty about not getting enough exercise? Don't The world may be a better place because of your personal neglect I mean that literally Being lazy may be the best thing you can do to help save the planet Let's start at the b (more) |
| Medical marijuana tolerance concerns Re-1 School Board member |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A local school board member is concerned that any progress made by schools in keeping kids drug free is being jeopardized by the new medical marijuana culture 'It's going to have more ramifications for our school children than w (more) |
| Atlantic City hotel vying for 'Jersey Shore' tourists |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIt's no secret that I'm not a fan of the 'Jersey Shore' debacle, but it's true I can't get enough of the super fist pumping hair bumping promotions hotels are doing to cater to wanna (more) |
| Galley Gossip: Flight attendants force Lady Gaga to change clothes in fligh |
| Filed under: Airlines, Galley GossipIt's an FAA violation to interfere with the duties of a crew member So please, for the love of Gaga, when a flight attendant asks you to get undressed, get undressed! And don't argue about it
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| RenRe Gives no Quake, Storm Loss Figures, But They May be 'Significant' |
| Bermuda based RenaissanceRe Holdings announced that based on its initial assessment, the "impact of the Chilean earthquake and windstorm Xynthia on its financial results (net of reinstatement (more) |
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| Members of auto insurance fraud ring set to be arraigned |
| An attorney and two chiropractors were scheduled to be arraigned today on charges of taking part in a large scale auto insurance fraud ring (more) |
| Measure to Privatize Oklahoma's Compsource Dead for the Year |
| The author of legislation authorizing the sale of Oklahoma's workers' compensation insurance agency said he does not have enough votes to pass it in the state House and that the bill appears dead (more) |
| Aspen Mountain base property on the auction block |
| ASPEN Alpine Bank has retained a New York based firm to sell a $22 5 million promissory note held by a development company that seeks to build a hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain Mission Capital Advisors LLC is a national boutique financial ad (more) |
| Home Insurance Policies |
| A home is a very big investment and you need to protect it Home insurance is a great way to take care of your house (more) |
| Survey: Michigan Firms Plan to Hike Wages Over Next 6 Months |
| While a growing number of Michigan's small to mid size businesses are not satisfied with the economy, a recent survey indicates that more businesses plan to increase wages over the next six (more) |
| Gadling gear review- Western Mountaineering Caribou MF sleeping bag |
| Filed under: South America, Gadling Gear ReviewIn case you haven't heard, it's National Sleep Awareness Week Yeah, I hadn't heard of it, either But since we're being made aware of slumber, you should know about Western Mountaineering's Caribou MF m (more) |
| Malnourished Aspen bear recovering |
| SILT, Colo The tiny, malnourished bear rescued off the back of Aspen Mountain nearly two weeks ago is back at a wildlife rehabilitation center near Silt, where it's dining on a mixture of applesauce and rice, yogurt, berries and melons The y (more) |
| Cold weather insurance payouts hit £650m |
| INSURERS paid out £650 million in claims arising from damage caused by the UK's coldest winter in years, the Association of British Insurers has revealed Its members paid (more) |
| Basalt sales tax revenues down 14 percent in January |
| BASALT The economic recovery in Aspen, however slight, continues to elude Basalt this winter Sales tax revenues dropped 14 percent in Basalt in January compared to the prior year, which was down from 2008 The town government's revenues for the (more) |
| Home Owner's Insurance - Tips on Getting Started |
| Prior to actually purchasing a home owner's insurance policy, it is important to be aware of the various factors involved and the carious types of insurance products and types of coverage available Understanding these factors can definitely make pur (more) |
| Pelosi Predicts a Health Bill Within 10 Days |
| The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on health care legislation (more) |
| Midlands Management Launches Data Breach Coverage |
| Midlands Management Corp , an operating subsidiary of PMA Capital Corp , has started a new program with data breach coverage It is designed for clients in industries that are data intensive and (more) |
| Home Insurance - Commonly Faced Problems in Coastal Areas |
| Home owner's insurance is a vital consideration for all home owners, but in certain circumstances there can be problems associated with obtaining adequate insurance, and, in some cases, with obtaining insurance at all One such situation where proble (more) |
| Car insurer finds British drivers not as green as Europeans |
| Car insurer finds British drivers not as green as Europeans (more) |
| Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill |
| Rank and file House Democrats were frustrated, saying they had received few details about what would be in the legislation (more) |
| American Airlines expands mobile boarding pass system to 19 new airports |
| Filed under: Airlines, AirportsYesterday, American Airlines announced on Twitter that their mobile boarding pass system has been expanded to 19 new airports
The system allows you to receive an email link to a mobile boarding pass on your (smart)ph (more) |
| Oregon Insurance Division Subject to Mandatory Office Closures |
| The current recession has reduced Oregon revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts in agency budgets, the state Department of Consumer and Business Services announced State (more) |
| Whole Foods isn't a done deal |
| The word this week that Whole Foods Market renegotiated a lease to potentially open a store in Basalt's Willits Town Center was good news indeed The Roaring Fork Valley has obviously got someone at Whole Foods in its corner The world's largest re (more) |
| Calif. Workers' Comp Insurer Records $143 Million Net Income for 2009 |
| The California State Compensation Insurance Fund, reported it ended 2009 with $1 25 billion in net premium earned, and $143 million in net income, compared with $75 million in net income earned in (more) |
| New York's 'Ground Zero' Workers Reach Settlement with Insurer |
| Thousands of workers who suffered health problems after the Sept 11 attacks in 2001 have reached a settlement worth up to $657 5 million with an insurer representing the city of New York, city (more) |
| West Virginia Mine Foreman Pleads Guilty to Faking Safety Records |
| A foreman accused of faking a safety inspection report at a Patriot Coal Corp mine pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of making false statements and certifications under federal mine safety (more) |
| Home Owner's Insurance - Common Issues and Tips to Solve Them |
| During the course of purchasing home owner's insurance, it may not occur to you that there would be any problems with the actual insurance itself Such issues can be more tricky to navigate once you have the policy, and it is a good idea to address a (more) |
| Home Owner's Insurance - Tips on Saving Money |
| Buying home owner's insurance can be confusing and expensive, but there are several ways in which you can maximize your cover and save your costs The first thing to do is make sure you shop around as widely as possible, as there are now a wide varie (more) |
| Who's Worth What in the Independent Agency System? Join IJ's Survey |
| Once again, Insurance Journal is polling insurance agents and brokers nationwide in its annual search to find out who's worth what in the independent agency system
The 2010 Agency Salary Survey (more) |
| OneTravel brings quick airline ticket purchases to your iPhone with 'Wander |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewOnline travel agency OneTravel just released their very own iPhone app Wonderlust
The application brings easy air ticket reservations to your phone, allowing you to find fares from almost any airline in the world (more) |
| American Freedom Insurance Co. Ratings Upgraded |
| A M Best Co upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and issuer credit rating to "a " from "bbb+" of American Freedom Insurance Company of Arlington Heights, Ill (more) |
| Change the tardy policy |
| Dear Editor:We are a group of students in Basalt High School working on our FAD (Fundamental of American Democracy) project Our teacher has informed us that we need to choose a problem going on in our community or going on in our school My group (more) |
| Flying high |
| Dear Editor:Congratulations to Ruth Brown and Elizabeth 'Betty' Pfister upon receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their courage to volunteer to serve with the first American women to fly military aircraft Of 300 American women (more) |
| Driver hurt in crash near Basalt |
| BASALT A two car accident on Highway 82 at the entrance to Lazy Glen Mobile Home Park near Basalt Thursday slowed traffic and sent one man to the hospital Basalt rescuers had to extricate one man from a small SUV that was struck on the driver (more) |
| John Joseph Kelley |
| John Joseph Kelley, of Aspen, died Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010, in an avalanche that occurred near the Cooper Creek drainage, 16 miles from Aspen Kelley was born in Denver on Jan 1, 1950, to Tom and Agnes Kelley and was the second of eight children (more) |
| Hold the dog, please. China's proposed ban on sale of dog and cat meat |
| Filed under: Activism, Food and Drink, Stories, Asia
Most people will agree that dog is man's best friend In parts of Asia, however, it's also what's for dinner The consumption of dog and cat meat by humans is practiced in parts of China, Vietnam, (more) |
| Smart Deal of the Week: London, Edinburgh & Dublin, from $1,155 With Air |
| Explore London, Edinburgh, and Dublin this spring for one low price through European Destinations The six night package can also be customized, so you can decide how long to spend in each of the three cities (more) |
| Public warned of sex offenders living at Huntington Beach hotel |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsPolice officers handed out fliers at the Extended Stay of America in Huntington Beach, California, to let visitors know about five registered sex offenders living at the hotel Accor (more) |
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| On the hill: Crazy like a fox, or maybe just bored |
| ASPEN I love idioms More precisely, I like to study the origin of idioms I received a first hand lesson on the origin of 'crazy like a fox' while skinning up Tiehack last Saturday afternoon I had designated Saturday afternoon as tax preparation (more) |
| Encino lawyer among hundreds arrested in insurance scam |
| An Encino attorney, three chiropractors and a handful of legal aides were arrested Thursday for alleged involvement in a large scale auto insurance fraud ring involving more than 300 suspects, authorities said Thursday (more) |
| Video of the week (3.12.10) |
| Filed under: Video of the WeekLast week we kicked off our new feature, the 'Video of the Week' with a wonderful scene taken from the nose gear of a 747 that was flying freight in Africa This week, the pilot and videographer uploaded a 'How To' video (more) |
| Home Insurance - Hurricane Protection Tips |
| It is vitally important for home owners to carefully read and review all of their home owner's insurance policy documents to ensure that they are adequately covered in the event of loss for all eventualities that might reasonable afflict a property i (more) |
| Post Office home insurance offers increased cover during family weddings |
| Post Office home insurance offers increased cover during family weddings (more) |
| YouTube Video of Race Car Crash Busts Two for Alleged Auto Insurance Fraud |
| A crash happens around 2:00 on this video The above YouTube video helped investigators land two Diamond Bar siblings in cuffs today after they allegedly submitted false claims to insurance agents 21 year old Jay Xi Chen told Farmers Insurance Exchan (more) |
| Hiscox Releases Special Protection Insurance for Houses of Worship |
| Hiscox has launched a Houses of Worship coverage, a new offering through its Special Protection Solution program
The product addresses risks faced by religious institutions within the United (more) |
| Two School Bus Safety Bills Proposed in Connecticut |
| Legislation to require seat belts on all public school buses and to increase fines for bus drivers who violate traffic laws is currently up for discussion (more) |
| Irwin Siegel Agency: Creates Online Connections |
| To the 77 percent of independent insurance agencies that don't have a social media presence, creating a profile and trying to form "friendships" via a computer can be daunting Once you get (more) |
| Take a bite out of gangs |
| Dear Editor:There's a problem rising in our community involving teenagers being influenced by gang violence This is a problem because gangs are increasing everywhere and that means that there is more violence rising Gangs cause problems to the c (more) |
| Public Insurance Adjusters Are Not Your Enemy |
| After a disaster, insureds have hundreds or even thousands of questions and worries In a large scale disaster, many of your local customers will be coming to YOU for answers You may find yourself answering the phone every few minutes to address mor (more) |
| Marsh Names Sammeroff to lead UK Real Estate Development Team |
| Marsh has appointed Candice Sammeroff to lead the firm's business development in the commercial property and real estate sector in the UK
She has 10 years' experience in the legal sector, and (more) |
| Aspen skier visits up 1 to 2 percent; state resorts down 2 percent |
| ASPEN Aspen Skiing Co held onto a small increase in skier visits for the season through February while the rest of state ski industry limped along with a slight decrease over the same period, according to reports released Thursday The Skico's s (more) |
| Home Insurance - Working Out How Much You Need |
| This can be a bit of a daunting question, especially for those new to the world of purchasing homeowner's insurance Perhaps the first place to start when working out how much insurance you will need is to fully go into the value of your home includi (more) |
| Allstate to Refund $428K over Missed Discounts for Delaware Drivers |
| Allstate will be refund $428,355 to 2,445 Delaware policyholders who had not received discounts on their automobile insurance premiums to which they were lawfully entitled, the state's insurance (more) |
| Education is key |
| Dear Editor:The decreasing economy has been affecting people in big ways All over the news there are stories of big corporations and businesses losing a lot of money and of how hard it is for people to get jobs But what they don't really talk ab (more) |
| Major Factor of Auto Insurance Costs Controlled by Motorists |
| A major factor used to calculate auto insurance premiums can be controlled by consumers which can lead to lower rates (more) |
| West Virginia Lawmakers Approve Creation of Special Business Courts |
| Lawmakers hope a new bill will blunt business groups' criticism of West Virginia's court system
The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the state Supreme Court to create special business (more) |
| Rocky times for some businesses in Glenwood Springs |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS An estimated 25,000 vehicles travel through Glenwood Canyon every day, but from March 8 to March 11, the number of cars and trucks getting off I 70 at Glenwood Springs was way down Those are the days when I 70 was closed thro (more) |
| Tom Clapper joins Pitkin County commissioner race |
| ASPEN Aspen native Tom Clapper said he didn't consult with his wife before he decided to run for the seat she currently holds as a Pitkin County commissioner Instead, he asked his kids 'They said, what, are you nuts?' he said Patti Kay Clapp (more) |
| Impasse over Unemployment Tax on Businesses Continues in Indiana |
| The full Indiana House returned to the Statehouse on March 10 after a five day break, but partisan differences remained over an unemployment insurance tax bill as a March 14 deadline for (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: Stopped Payment on My Compensation Check |
| Alaska Airlines pays our reader $239 when she's bumped from her flight Then it stops payment on the check Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back? (more) |
| Safeguard Your Let Property Investment With Landlord Building Insurance |
| Just as any competent homeowner grasps the import of safeguarding his or her home with acceptable insurance coverage, let property owners must be equally vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their let properties Nevertheless, let property owners o (more) |
| As Weather Warms, Property Owners Urged to Buy Flood Insurance |
| Having flood insurance will be increasingly important this year as spring rain combines in many parts of the U S with the melting of record snowfall, according to the Insurance Information (more) |
| 10 great zip lines from around the world (videos) |
| Filed under: Africa, Asia, North America, South Africa, China, United Kingdom, Canada, Costa Rica, Haiti, United States, Middle EastRoller coasters and other such thrill rides are fun, but imagine reaching speed of up to 100 miles per hour on a metal (more) |
| Obituary: John Joseph Kelley |
| John Joseph Kelley, of Aspen, died Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010, in an avalanche that occurred near the Copper Creek Drainage, 16 miles from Aspen Kelley was born in Denver on Jan 1, 1950, to Tom and Agnes Kelley and was the second of eight children K (more) |
| Calif. Makes Appointments to Workers' Comp Insurance Rating Bureau |
| Calif Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that he has reappointed Lee Pearson of Rancho Murieta, and Bruce Wick of San Bernardino, to the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (more) |
| Animal compassion |
| Dear Editor:The Aspen Animal Hospital would like to extend a huge thank you to the following individuals: Lori Dressner, Doug Stuart, Constance Golder, Katie Solondz, Joe Scott, Julie Zats, Ann Owsley, Susan Harvey MacKenzie, Lee Ritvo, Eileen Bra (more) |
| Marriott International to open first luxury hotel in Jordan |
| Filed under: Jordan, Hotels and Accommodations, Middle East
The Marriott International hotel group will open its first luxury hotel in Jordan in 2013
The 264 room JW Marriott Hotel Aqaba will sit on the northern beach of the Gulf of Aqaba and prov (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $3 headphones, $29 photo printer and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday March 12th 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal comes from Woot com where you'l (more) |
| 3 Face Federal Charges in Chicago Workers' Comp Fraud Case |
| Federal law enforcement officials in Chicago report that a chiropractor, a medical doctor and a billing employee at a clinic in Maywood, Ill , have been indicted on federal charges related to (more) |
| Gadling's Friday travel tunes - episode 0 |
| Today we are going to try out something new and share some travel tunes to help ease you into the weekend
In this very first (zero edition), I've picked an all UK lineup Not necessarily because American music is bad (I'll admit that I occ (more) |
| Deciding on Care for Elderly Parents in Declining Health |
| Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the family (more) |
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