| U.S. Passport offices open this Saturday |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesSaturday, March 27, has been deemed 'Passport Day in the USA' by the U S State Department, and offices around the country will be open from 10 a m to 3 p m to accept passport applications without an appoint (more) |
| Consultant: Social Media Can Drive Traffic to Agency's 'Home Base' |
| One of the primary reasons why insurance agents don't jump into the world of social media — such as blogging, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the myriad other Web based avenues for (more) |
| Should You Turn to Your Auto Insurance Company For Home Insurance Quotes? |
| Buying a new house is thrilling Going shopping for home insurance? Not so much (more) |
| Requesting Free Home Insurance Quotes - Tips For Getting the Most Accurate |
| You have invested lots of money when purchasing your home The wisest thing to do next is to protect your investment in the best way possible (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Nantucket, Thailand, St. Thomas, Egypt & Portla |
| Spring savings mean two nights in Portland with a $50 cash back discount, $145 off a Nantucket lodge, plus three more bargains in destinations around the world (more) |
| Shopping For Free Home Insurance Quotes - The Best Method |
| Your home is probably the largest private investment you will ever make in your life And you need to protect it as best as you can It is definitely wise to purchase a home insurance policy In this way you will be protected financially in case your (more) |
| Call it the Vail Club |
| Dear Editor:As a concerned citizen I am asking that City Council not approve the Aspen Club's proposal of 20 timeshare units, 12 employee housing units and 41 new parking spaces I am opposed to this proposal because it does not adhere to the Land (more) |
| More than a health club |
| Dear Editor:In May 2005, I took a leap of faith and moved to Aspen I had previously visited this valley twice and had fallen in love with its environmental beauty As a big city girl, I was unfortunately unprepared for small town life During my (more) |
| Grove Named Chief Operating Officer, Markel Specialty |
| Markel Corporation promoted Timberlee Tamraz Grove to chief operating officer of Markel Specialty In addition to her new role, she will remain president of Markel American Insurance Company in (more) |
| Evans Ewan & Brady Insurance Receives 2009 Book of Business Award |
| Evans Ewan & Brady Insurance Agency Inc in Georgetown, Texas, has been named a Model Personal Lines Book of Business agency for 2009 by Central Insurance Company
A member of Combined Agents (more) |
| Car insurance: checklist for cutting costs |
| If you think you are overpaying for your car insurance then see if this guide can help you cut the cost (more) |
| Ohio Supreme Court Upholds 2005 Law Limiting Injured Worker Suits |
| In two separate decisions, the Supreme Court of Ohio upheld as constitutional a 2005 state law that limits the ability of workers who are injured on the job to sue their employers for a "workplace (more) |
| How to Save More Money From Your Home Insurance Coverage |
| The general high cost of things has caused a demand of information on how to make savings in any of our daily or monthly expenses One such expense is our home insurance premium Finding how to save money from our home insurance is a good way of maki (more) |
| Appeals Court hears arguments on CU gun ban |
| DENVER The Colorado Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit by a gun rights organization challenging the University of Colorado's ban on guns on its three campuses Attorney Jim Manley, representing Students for Concealed Carry on C (more) |
| No Settlement in $58M Judgment Against Texas Homebuilder |
| Mediation efforts were unsuccessful March 22 between an elderly Fort Worth, Texas area couple and the politically powerful Houston homebuilder who lost a $58 million judgment to them, the couple's (more) |
| Money saved |
| Dear Editor:I want to thank the Holy Cross board of directors for planning for residential electric rates that will help their working customers By using inverted rates, people who have average electricity use won't see a change in their bills, b (more) |
| Atlanta's 'Only Live Insurance Agent' Having Fun |
| He bills himself as Atlanta's "only live insurance agent" — and he brings insurance to life on his Atlanta Insurance Live video blog and Web site at atlantainsurancelive com
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| Getting Free Home Insurance Quotes - How to Decide on the Premium |
| You surely value greatly your home and all your possessions For this reason you have to make the necessary steps and protect them Getting secure locks and a burglar alarm is definitely a good idea, but you have to think globally (more) |
| Colorado snow disrupts Denver, boosts ski resorts |
| DENVER A heavy, wet spring snowstorm forced airlines to cancel scores of flights at the Denver airport on Wednesday and left thousands of people without power In the mountains, most ski resorts picked up about six inches of new snow Tree bra (more) |
| Hail the Conquering Professor |
| Health care reform, otherwise known as President Obama's Waterloo, turns into 'Yes we did!' (more) |
| Contact Insurance Urge Review of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) |
| Contact Insurance is asking people in the UK to review thier medical cover to make sure it qualifies as best fit given changes in the law back in 2008 (more) |
| Utah Insurance Agent Association Seeks Executive Director |
| The Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents is seeking applicants for a new executive director
After 23 plus years with UAIIA, Steve Baugh will be stepping down due to health (more) |
| Hotel Palomar Chicago officially open to Windy City guests |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations Kimpton's new Hotel Palomar Chicago welcomes its first guests today to the 261 room art themed hotel
The pièce de résistance of this 4 star caliber hotel is the gr (more) |
| London Science Museum Goes Climate Science Neutral |
| A new climate gallery at London's Science Museum, sponsored by Royal Dutch Shell, will step back from pushing evidence of man made climate change to adopt a more neutral position
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| After Health Vote, Threats on Democrats |
| Lawmakers have received death threats and been victims of vandalism after voting for the health bill (more) |
| Aspen looks to reduce its energy suck |
| ASPEN A private firm has begun work to make $1 2 million worth of energy efficiency upgrades in 13 government owned buildings throughout the city of Aspen City officials in January signed a contract with McKinstry, a Seattle based firm focused o (more) |
| Carbondale on biofuel production frontier |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A consortium of governmental, educational and community based organizations, loosely based in Carbondale, believes it has a partial solution to the nation's energy problems And that solution offers a glimmer of hope for the agri (more) |
| Things You Should Know Before Getting Home Insurance |
| A home insurance seems like the best way to secure your real estate investment However, this document is not suitable for all home buyers If you are planning to get this document, you should know some important factors that are related to it first (more) |
| Sarah Palin to host Discovery travel show |
| Filed under: North America, United States, NewsIf at first you don't succeed, try and try again
That's clearly the new campaign motto for Sarah Palin, Alaska's most famous face First it was the announcement that she'll join Fox News as an on ca (more) |
| I don't have insurance. What can I get now? |
| I don't have insurance I do take medication
Can I get free or cheap health care through the gov't? Where do I sign up?
Can I get free or cheap medication through the gov't? Where do I sign up? (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: The Vikings are Real on This Riverboat |
| Our reader tries to arrange a special side trip before a Seine river cruise, but the company nixes the idea What's more, it won't communicate with their travel agent Can't it bend a little rule? (more) |
| With the Death of a Physician, an Era Fades |
| Dr Martin F Randolph, who ran a practice out of his home while doing groundbreaking research and teaching, personified an idealized vision of health care (more) |
| PIMCO: PIMCO Announces Promotions |
| NEWPORT BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) PIMCO is pleased to announce the promotion of 10 to Executive Vice President, 32 to Senior Vice President and 59 to Vice President 'These PIMCO colleagues have contributed significantly to the firm's success in serv (more) |
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| Skier visits double at tiny Chapman Hill in Durango |
| DURANGO, Colo The tiny Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango says its skier visits more than doubled this season The 98 inches of snow it got this winter didn't hurt The city run facility was open Dec 9 to March 14 The ski area says it had 2,096 t (more) |
| Insurer Refunds Nearly $1M to New York Policyholders |
| Auto insurer Clarendon National Insurance Co has refunded $992,000 to 1,227 automobile insurance policyholders the company overcharged when it improperly imposed a 30 percent rate hike, the New (more) |
| Former Aspenite to pay restitution in identity theft case |
| ASPEN A former Aspen resident accused of identity theft has agreed to pay $136,156 in restitution and $40,000 in penalties and fines as part of an agreement with the Colorado attorney general Donald Whitlock, 39, who once lived in Aspen and Basa (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $33 Jawbone headset, $19 Bluetooth speakerphone and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday March 24th 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 Aliph Jawbone II Blueto (more) |
| Insurance Agents, Carriers Make Progress in Modifying Dodd Financial Bill |
| Insurance agents and carriers are reporting progress in their efforts to modify a proposed federal financial services regulation bill passed by the Senate Banking Committee, while risk managers (more) |
| How to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance Easily |
| In this article today I would like to talk about several tips, tricks, and tactics that just about everybody can use to dramatically and substantially lower the cost of homeowners insurance Everybody that borrowed money from a bank in the form of a (more) |
| American Collectors Insurance Enters Hawaii |
| American Collectors Insurance, a provider of specialty insurance for collector vehicles and collectibles, has expanded to its 50th state by offering collector vehicle insurance coverage in (more) |
| Ducking ropes not worth the risk |
| Dear Editor:I have a passion for skiing which I no doubt share with many people in this valley Unfortunately, that passion took me down a road where a terrible decision was made I am writing so that others who share my passion will learn from my (more) |
| Charitable Giving and Life Insurance |
| The January earthquake in Haiti, followed shortly afterward in February by a major earthquake in Chile has shown just how charitable donations are essential and necessary world wide Haiti was struck by the most powerful earthquake it has seen in a c (more) |
| New round-the-world sailing record set |
| Filed under: Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America, France, Ecotourism, CruisesLast Saturday, the 105 foot long, tri hulled sailing vessel Groupama 3, captained by French skipper Franck Cammas, completed an around the world cruise that resulted in a n (more) |
| RMS to Collaborate with Asia Capital Re to Enhance Asian Cat Models |
| Risk Management Solutions announced that it has reached an agreement with Asia Capital Reinsurance Group (ACR) that they will work together to "develop catastrophe risk models enabling ACR to (more) |
| Pay Czar Demands More Pay Cuts at AIG, Other Bailed Out Firms |
| The Obama administration's pay czar Tuesday slashed pay again at five U S firms that still depend on a government lifeline, but boasted that the clampdowns are not sending talented workers (more) |
| Ten travel friendly accessories for your Apple iPad |
| Filed under: Gear, Gadling Gear Review
I'm excited! Are you excited? Surely you did pre order your iPad? (Hint: I didn't, I want to see one in a store first) Still, if you've been sitting at home watching the days count down till April 3rd, here ar (more) |
| It's Disney characters! In Moss!: Touring the EPCOT Flower and Garden Fest |
| Filed under: North America, United States
Nothing says spring like a giant, sphagnum moss Cinderella, right? That's what all good Disney Parks fans will tell you, at least The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is open now through May 16 (more) |
| Connecticut Warns 11,000 of Potential Information Theft |
| Connecticut officials are notifying 11,000 residents who applied for state rebates after purchasing energy efficient furnaces that their personal information may have been stolen
Robert Genuario, (more) |
| Violent Storm Hits Perth with Power Cuts, Flood and Hail Damage |
| A major storm has caused widespread flooding, collapsed roofs and power cuts to 150,000 customers in the western Australian city of Perth
The Bureau of Meteorology said the Monday storm carried (more) |
| Lost business |
| Dear Editor:With all of the media attention pointing to the most difficult economy that anyone can remember, and eateries in the Aspen area struggling mightily just to stay afloat, business must be very good at the Snowmass Bakery & Cafe Good eno (more) |
| Pitkin County commissioners split on bus passes for state employees |
| ASPEN Pitkin County commissioners came to no decision Tuesday on whether the county should continue providing free bus passes to state employees who work in the 9th Judicial District court system at the county courthouse The split group decided (more) |
| Sheen has no remorse |
| Dear Editor:How disturbing was the recent front page picture of a smug Charlie Sheen giving the peace sign as he entered the Pitkin County Court House for his hearing on domestic violence charges? The peace sign? Please! Honestly, in my opinion, C (more) |
| Conservancy: Another threat to Roaring Fork watershed |
| BASALT A plan by a subsidiary of Nestle to bottle water near Buena Vista could have implications for the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan rivers, the Roaring Fork Conservancy warned this week It also signals that the beverage industry is on the pro (more) |
| Lloyd's Posts 2009 Profits of $5.8 Billion |
| Lloyd's announced overall pretax profits of £3 868 billion [$5 796 billion] for 2009, doubling the £1 899 billion [$2 84 billion] it reported for 2008 The record results were achieved (more) |
| Time for an Insurance Checkup, as Needs and Options Change |
| Consumers should review all of their nonlife insurance policies regularly, adjusting coverage as their circumstances change (more) |
| IMA Financial Group Receives PAR Excellence Award |
| Denver based The IMA Financial Group Inc , a diversified financial services company specializing in insurance, asset and risk management, has been awarded the 2009 PAR Excellence Award for the (more) |
| Rockwood Reduces Minimum Premiums for EPLI |
| Rockwood Programs, Inc has reduced the minimum premiums applicable to its employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) product Rates now start as low as $750 for limits of $250,000 per claim (more) |
| Rourke Names Connecticut Manager for Acadia |
| Maine based insurer Acadia Insurance Co has named Christopher Rourke as its new regional vice president Connecticut branch manager
Rourke will help to develop and monitor the overall (more) |
| The Politics of the Health Overhaul |
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| Looking For Free Home Insurance Quotes - What to Expect From a Standard Pol |
| You know that you have to protect your home by buying insurance not only because it is a major financial investment You need to make sure that your family will be able to live normally even in case of loss or large damage of the property The best w (more) |
| Share your travel tips with Gadling and get published, paid |
| Filed under: Internet Tools
Have you ever looked at a travel blog and thought to yourself, 'Boy, I could do that!'? Well, now's your chance to 'do that'!
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| New Hampshire inn wants you to get dirty this spring |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsWinter's starting to turn into spring up in New England, which means pristine white landscapes turn into a brown slop What do you do with it? The answer might be to smear it all ove (more) |
| Daily Pampering: The Only Way to Fly to the Masters Golf Tournament |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesHave you ever flown into Augusta, Georgia? It's a tiny airport, and you're not going to get amazing flights It just doesn't work that way This poses a problem for those planning to go to the Masters at Augus (more) |
| New York Police Agree Driver Error Caused Toyota Crash |
| A New York housekeeper who reported that her boss' Toyota Prius accelerated on its own and wouldn't brake as she hurtled toward a stone wall apparently had her foot on the gas pedal the entire (more) |
| Budget cuts on better end of spectrum for Roaring Fork schools |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Roaring Fork School District Re 1 officials are breathing a little easier this week, after initial passage of a school finance bill that reflects a smaller funding reduction than feared, at least for now The Colorado House of Re (more) |
| Mississippi Insurance Agent Seeks New Trial in Federal Scam Conviction |
| Ecru, Mississippi insurance agent Ken Nowlin claims in court documents that he was given faulty advice by his attorney in a government kickback case and wants a new trial
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| Loophole 'costing Fire Service millions' |
| Companies are costing the Fire Service tens of millions of dollars a year by using a loophole to avoid insurance levies, it was claimed yesterday Fire Service Commission executives told the government administration select committee (more) |
| In its defense: Aspen plans to recoup money from legal foe |
| ASPEN City Attorney John Worcester said Tuesday he plans to file a motion seeking to collect attorneys fees from Aspen resident Marilyn Marks, who sued the local government last fall in an attempt to force it to release ballot images from the May (more) |
| The First 48 - After a Flood |
| Flood damage to a home can occur with a natural hazard or via a broken water main, and in either case, emergency procedures should be put into effect immediately within the first 48 hours Most home owner's insurance policies will cover the property (more) |
| The First 48 - After a Fire |
| Recovering from a fire is a stressful and grief bearing process, yet to effectively bounce back on your feet, you will need to have a game plan in order The first 48 hours after a fire is a critical time to set your affairs in order, and to make the (more) |
| A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Electric Lloyd's of Texas |
| A M Best Co has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a" of Electric Lloyd's of Texas (Electric Lloyd's) (Dallas, Texas) and assigned (more) |
| Tom Lanigan |
| Live a good life In the end, it's not the years in a life, it's the life in the years Abraham LincolnTom left this world for his next big adventure after a three year battle with cancer He will be missed by all whose lives he touched Many (more) |
| Photo of the Day: 3.24.10 |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day This photo just makes you want to grab a margarita and celebrate summer, doesn't it?
Spring is officially here, which means only one thing: Summer is right around the corner! It's time to start thinking sunshine, bea (more) |
| Sparks Police Cite 68 for Lack of Proof of Insurance |
| Spark, Nev , police cited more than 600 drivers and made one arrest during a nearly month long campaign to address growing complaints about speeding on the city's streets
Sgt Pat Dyer says (more) |
| Florida Governor, Regulator Want Check on Insurer Payments to Affiliates |
| Florida Gov Charlie Crist said he would like to give the state insurance regulator authority to prevent excessive payments by home based insurance companies to affiliated managing general (more) |
| Types of Homeowners Insurance and How to Get the Best Rates |
| Did you know that several types of homeowners insurance are available to you? So what's the best type of insurance for your needs and where can you get the best rate? (more) |
| How to Compare Free Home Insurance Quotes - A Basic Guide For Buyers |
| Your home and your family need the best financial protection you can possibly provide By purchasing home insurance you will get any repair costs covered in case your dwelling is damaged All your possessions are also protected (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| Marilyn Marks e mailed me at 7 in the morning (no, it was 6:39) the day my column came out last week (March 17, 2010, St Patrick's Day) to say I couldn't write my way out of a paper bag and wouldn't know a fact if it fell on my head like an an (more) |
| Assemble a Paper Trail, and Make Sure Your Heirs Can Follow It |
| Reviewing legal documents regarding your estate will help ensure your wishes are carried out and make settling your affairs easier for your heirs (more) |
| The Summer Redneck Games: A Hootin' Good Time! |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, North AmericaStarting today, Gadling is taking a look at our favorite festivals around the world From music festivals to cultural showcases to the just plain bizarre, we hope to inspire you to do some festival expl (more) |
| FAA Proposes $1.5M Fine Against Northwest Airlines |
| Federal regulators are proposing a fine of almost $1 5 million against Minneapolis based Northwest Airlines because it didn't inspect wires near the cockpit windows on some of its planes
The (more) |
| Striking British Airways crew members to lose free travel perks |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, Airlines, NewsBritish Airways isn't messing around when it comes to retaliating against their cabin crew members that decided to go on strike this week
Those crew members will now lose the one perk that is almo (more) |
| Bark beetle hearing canceled over health care |
| DENVER U S Sen Mark Udall and a Colorado state senator have gotten caught in the crossfire over health care A hearing Tuesday on Udall's bill to protect communities from bark beetles was canceled after Republicans angry over the passage of hea (more) |
| How to Avoid Homeowners Insurance Traps |
| Most people don't give homeowners insurance a second thought, but you may be getting ripped off Learn how in this article today (more) |
| On the Hill: Crime and punishment |
| BUTTERMILK I might have found it funny 10, 15 or 25 years ago during my more rebellious times, but it wasn't funny this past Sunday While on the West Buttermilk high speed quad, my 10 year old son asked me to lift my snowboard up before we appro (more) |
| Ski pass sales begin for some Colorado ski resorts |
| Sales of next winter's season passes are already under way for some Colorado ski resorts, with spring prices about $10 higher than last year's Copper Mountain, notwithstanding its recent split from Intrawest, is still partnering with Intrawest own (more) |
| Texas Insurer Group Awards Scholarships to Huston-Tillotson Students |
| The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) has honored three students participating in the insurance curriculum at Huston Tillotson University in Austin with scholarships The 2010 ICT scholarship (more) |
| Elk Camp plan at Snowmass 'best under the circumstances' |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co deserves credit for taking numerous steps to try ease the effects of turning the Elk Camp portion of Snowmass Ski Area into a summer activity hub, Colorado Division of Wildlife officers said Tuesday night But in a perf (more) |
| 'Love those gigantic tits' remark lands airport scanner operator in hot wat |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, Airports Well, that didn't take long did it? A mere month after London Heathrow introduced full body scanners, the first harassment case is already being investigated by the authorities digg_url = ' (more) |
| GadlingTV's Travel Talk 006: New York City, Engadget Show, Strikes & Pr |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Video
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 6 Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready for the City that Never Sleeps? This week we're hitting the streets of Manhattan for a jam packed episode that (more) |
| Inside the award winning SpringHill Suites by Marriott |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations
As part of our hotel review coverage, we recently paid a visit to the newest generation SpringHill Suites by Marriott The property in question was not only one of the newest, it w (more) |
| A renter's market in Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE No business is immune to the economic downturn, and that includes the Snowmass Village Housing Department The department manages 247 rental apartments ranging in size from studios to three bedroom units In past years, there (more) |
| VA boss to visit Snowmass for disabled vets ski clinic |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo Veterans Affairs Secretary Erik Shinseki will kick off a winter sports clinic for disabled veterans at Snowmass Village next weekend The clinic teaches disabled vets about adaptive Nordic and alpine skiing and other sport (more) |
| Home Insurance Free Quotes - Getting Your Best Policy |
| What makes your home insurance the best depends on how well you understand your home coverage needs A careful study of your home will surely help, however, there are tips and secrets that will help you understand insurers and their policy packages m (more) |
| The Day After |
| With so much important business ahead, President Obama must build on the success of his health care victory, not rest on it (more) |
| PIA National Names Russell Agent of the Year; Tahaney CSR of the Year |
| The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) named Timothy G Russell of Sandy Hook, Conn , as the 2010 Professional Agent of the Year and Jennifer A Tahaney of The Seltzer (more) |
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