| White Collar Travel Extra: Helicopters signal return of the good life |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United States, TransportationWhat do you think a New York area commuter's time is worth? Some of these guys will spend 14 hours a week or more sitting in buses, trains and cars just getting to and from the city (more) |
| Lawmakers Recess and Prepare to Defend Health Votes |
| Members of Congress headed home for a two week recess during which they will try to shape public opinion and defend their votes for or against the new health insurance law (more) |
| Boulder crashes into car in Glenwood Canyon |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A boulder smashed into a car on Interstate 70 Thursday afternoon in the Glenwood Canyon, in nearly the same location as the rock fall in early March According to the Colorado State Patrol, 53 year old Kurt Kuxhausen of Grand Jun (more) |
| Snowmass parking woes |
| Dear Editor:This past Sunday we drove into the Two Creeks parking lot adjacent to the chairlift at 11:55 am We are well aware that parking is free in this, as well as other ski company lots after noon We were parked next to a yellow Volkswagen c (more) |
| Why Home Insurance Quotes Don't Say Anything About Flooding |
| Everyone's jumping for joy as spring finally decides to start thinking about making an appearance except for people living near a flood plain They're counting down the days until the next time they have to bail out their basement! Unfortunately, the (more) |
| Go Big, Democrats |
| No Abstract (more) |
| Rappaport and Maley for Town Council |
| Dear Editor:I think it is important to remind the voters in Basalt of Anne Freedman's recent record on our tax dollars Last year, as a Colorado Mountain College trustee, she voted against any tax payer relief, stating that CMC 'really needed the (more) |
| Letter to editor draws Aspen city manager's ire |
| ASPEN City Manager Steve Barwick has registered a complaint with the Aspen Rotary Club against an individual who criticized him as a public official in a letter to the editor Barwick sent an e mail to Peter Johnson, who handles membership for Ro (more) |
| Double standard |
| Dear Editor:This week The Aspen Times labels Auden Schendler as one of Aspen's leading environmentalists (I think he might have a lawsuit for libel) and Wednesday's Aspen Times says his employer is building more trails at Elk Camp that, according (more) |
| Some States Find Burdens in Health Care Law |
| In states where large numbers of additional residents will be insured, officials were concerned about how to finance expansions in Medicaid (more) |
| Have an Inventory and a Plan - Proper Coverage Will Also Help |
| Planning for a house fire is not something that anyone wants to think about However, if this catastrophe happens to you, the proper planning will help in the long run (more) |
| Travel to U.S. off 5 percent in 2009 |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesThe numbers are finally in: international visitation to the United States reached 54 9 million last year, down 5 percent from 2008 The top markets, as usual, were Canada and Mexico, according to a statement f (more) |
| A Health Legislation Fail-Safe Works, but Not as Expected |
| The budget reconciliation process was the kind of emergency exit President Bill Clinton did not get for his health overhaul efforts (more) |
| Rock smashes into car on I-70 in canyon |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS A boulder smashed into a car on Interstate 70 Thursday afternoon in the Glenwood Canyon, in nearly the same location as the rock fall in early March The Colorado Highway Patrol reported that 53 year old Kurt Kuxhausen from Grand (more) |
| LV= Publishes 2009 Claims Payout Performance |
| LV= publishes protection claims payout performance record for 2009 (more) |
| Common Driver Distractions that Lead to Accidents |
| Driving is a task that requires your complete attention, as it involves constant coordination between your eyes, mind and body (more) |
| Home Insurance For Landlords |
| Protecting your own home is one thing but insuring your rented properties can be a little more difficult which is why home insurance for landlords is so valuable Whether you are a landlord of a single house or have a portfolio of properties getting (more) |
| Proper Condo Owner Coverage is a Must |
| Condo Owner's insurance coverage is essentially a blend between a home insurance policy and a renter's insurance policy There are certain coverage specifications depending on your condo association agreement Understanding what those are, and being (more) |
| America's problems |
| Dear Editor:Google up the U S unemployment data and find that 39 8 million were unemployed in 2008 This estimate doesn't include all the kids with jobless parents How many kids are going hungry? Why ask when no one cares?The problem of poor par (more) |
| Motorcycle Accidents |
| Motorcycle accidents can be especially dangerous because without the protection of an automobile, there is greater chance for injury or death (more) |
| Tony Vagneur: Saddle Sore |
| They're big and tough, brutal even sometimes, but oh, so fragile Poets and writers the globe over have woven the most descriptive of man's language into wondrous tapestries of tribute to these equine beasts And in reply, the horse, with just (more) |
| See you in court? |
| Should a plaintiff provide copies of her smalls claims court lawsuit papers to the insurance company of the party she is suing? A co worker asked my opinion as to whether she should comply with a request from a rep from the auto insurance company of (more) |
| The heart of the community |
| Dear Editor:In Tuesday's paper there was a full page ad for the 11th annual Aspen Skiing Co employee recognition party It struck me what an amazing group of people it was, and what a deep effect this group of people has had on all of us, whether (more) |
| Photo of the Day (03.27.10) |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day
Taking pictures of food has never been more popular Nearly everyone I know creates their own 'food porn ' Food has become an integral part of our travel stories and photographs More often than not, we document the str (more) |
| Medicare Can Save Billions of Dollars By Reducing Falls And Related Hospita |
| Falls are a major cause of hospitalizations accounting for 40% of hospital admissions for seniors covered by medicare More than 1 3 of seniors 65 and older fall annually Neuromuscular orthotics help reduce the numbers of patients falls (more) |
| The Rage Is Not About Health Care |
| Demographics are avatars of a change bigger than any bill contemplated by President Obama or Congress a change that can't be repealed (more) |
| Buy a Canadian ski resort for $1 (Yes, there is a catch!) |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, CanadaEarlier this week Line Beauchamp, Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Parks announced a plan to sell the Mount Orford ski and golf resort, including all buildings, chairlifts and op (more) |
| Whose Country Is It? |
| The far right extremist groups are on a collision course with demographics And the future scares them (more) |
| Hello! Anyone Home? Is Your Dwelling Vacant? |
| Insurance companies hate vacant dwellings Coverage for a vacant property differs from that of a traditional home insurance policy When a property is vacant for more than 60 days, you need to let your insurance company know (more) |
| Homeowners Guide to Home Insurance Discounts, Reduced Rates and Savings |
| In today's economy, many homeowners are juggling higher bills on less earnings facing tightened family budgets in the wake of rising costs, credit limits or even job loss Yet there's no need to struggle with the cost of home insurance (more) |
| In Partisan Battle, Clashes Over Health Lawsuits |
| Governors in at least six states are at war with attorneys general from the other political party about whether to join litigation challenging the health insurance mandate (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $16 GPS Software, $31 rolling laptop bag and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Saturday March 27th 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 2009 edition of Micr (more) |
| Against the Aspen Club redevelopment |
| Dear Editor:The proposal before City Council to create a 188,000 square foot timeshare facility and expansion at the Aspen Club presents many negative issues: 1) The Aspen Area Community Plan specifically states that timeshare units will not be al (more) |
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| Hitchhiker's Requiem |
| Filed under: Stories, Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Zimbabwe, Russian Federation, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, New ZealandMy father taught me to never, ever hitch (more) |
| Obama: A Giant-Killer, Feeling His Oats |
| Experts on the art of power say President Obama may have come of age as a leader last week, but bigger challenges loom (more) |
| More snow headed for Aspen |
| ASPEN Aspen could see 3 to 5 inches of new snow Friday night, according to forecasters Meanwhile, wintery weather Friday afternoon shut down parts of Interstate 70 In Denver, United Airlines officials said they planned to cancel 84 flights betw (more) |
| Mary Margaret Markle |
| Mary Margaret Markle, 85, of Basalt, died in her son's home on March 26, 2010 Mary Margaret Verchere was born Feb 21, 1925 to Vera Vandever and Charles Verchere of Fredonia, Kansas Mary Margaret married Jack Eugene Markle of Lyons, Kansas, on Ju (more) |
| Hunting harvest down in Aspen area in '09 |
| ASPEN Hunters in the Aspen area took fewer elk last year than in 2008, though statewide totals were up, according to recently released data from the Colorado Division of Wildlife The deer hunt was also down slightly in the Roaring Fork Valley, i (more) |
| What to Do after a Large Truck Accident |
| We all know what to do after a car accident: call the police, and don't leave the scene until told we can leave But what about an accident involving a large commercial truck? (more) |
| Club expansion has potential |
| Dear Editor:The Aspen Club plan states that the Club will have to remain an open to the public health club The Aspen Club plan will allow the creation of countless holistic health events that expand the mind, body and spirit focus of Aspen and wi (more) |
| Obama Chooses Health Policy Scholar as the Director for Medicare and Medica |
| The expected nominee, Dr Donald M Berwick, has challenged hospitals and doctors to provide better care at lower cost (more) |
| Carrots, Sticks and Lower Premiums |
| A fledgling industry is offering financial incentives for workers to adopt healthier habits in diet and exercise (more) |
| Aspen-based foundation battles 'Haiti fatigue' in its fundraising |
| ASPEN Joe Krabacher understands people are suffering a bit of what he labels 'Haiti fatigue ' They are burned out on bleak news from the troubled nation and many donors are tapped out after giving financial support But as director of the Merc (more) |
| Lawmakers Head Warily for Home |
| After the violence that has marred passage of health care reform, a critical issue for Republicans now is how far they will go in aligning with the Tea Party (more) |
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