| Alleged victim testifies in Aspen rape trial |
| ASPEN An Aspen woman told jurors Thursday she feared for her life before fleeing from her aggressor after she was raped three times outside the Centennial Apartments complex on the morning of Jan 17, 2009 Jurors also listened to the reco (more) |
| Virgin America, VAustralia, Virgin Blue offer frequent flyer partnership po |
| Filed under: AirlinesI love when family members play well together
News from the Virgin camp: flyers on any of the carriers three brands Virgin America, VAustralia and Virgin Blue will have the option to earn points on any of the three loyalty (more) |
| Understanding Replacement Cost |
| Understand replacement coverage before you commit to the purchase of a home insurance policy Is replacement cost right for you? Probably However, you can read on to know for sure (more) |
| Health System Bears Cost of Implants With No Warranties |
| The costs of replacing hip or knee implants that fail are largely paid by Medicare, insurers and patients, not the orthopedics industry (more) |
| Do I Have to Change Insurers/Go Shopping For Home Insurance Quotes Again Af |
| Do you really have to go shopping for home insurance quotes and a new insurer after you move? Can't you just toss the one you already have in the car and take them with you like the family dog? (more) |
| 'Stage Struck' in Aspen |
| ASPEN Kent Reed has no idea what he's doing Yes, he's got a title for the latest show being presented by the Hudson Reed Ensemble, the Aspen based performance company he directs The show 'Stage Struck,' which plays Sunday and Monday, Apri (more) |
| Health Law Preserves Cobra Plan |
| Cobra benefits are available ' though subsidies have run out, they may be restored ' and there are private insurance plans and state run programs for children (more) |
| Eastern Alliance Enters Tennessee Workers' Compensation Market |
| Eastern Insurance Holdings Inc has established a satellite office in Nashville, Tennessee in support of its subsidiary Eastern Alliance Insurance Group (EAIG), which specializes in workers' (more) |
| Insurers’ Top 2 Priorities: Customer Service & Operational Efficiency |
| Insurers operating in the global marketplace share two challenges in common that are tied to data integration: the need to improve customer service and create operational efficiencies that will provide long term returns Such are the results of a glo (more) |
| Construction Accidents |
| Accidents at construction sites are, unfortunately, common occurrences across the U S The Department of Labor estimates that more than 150,000 construction related injury accidents happen every year (more) |
| Smart Deal of the Week: Spring into Amsterdam, from $799 With Air |
| Pack your bags and jet over to Amsterdam with this six night package from Europe ASAP With travel dates valid in April and May, you'll get there in time to see the blooming tulips (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| I swore to myself I wasn't going to do it, but I have nothing else to write about this week, so now that Obama's health care plan seems like it's practically a done deal, I feel it's time to weigh in with my two cents' worth And for those of y (more) |
| Urologist Posts His Politics on His Florida Office Door |
| A Florida doctor affixed a note to his door saying that supporters of President Obama should seek medical help elsewhere (more) |
| Care for your health |
| Dear Editor:Last week, President Obama signed sweeping 'health care' legislation that created a major rift over costs and other issues In 2009, we spent $2 5 trillion, or more than $8,000 per person, on medical care That's 17 percent of our GDP (more) |
| Supporting the Aspen Club |
| Dear Editor:I have been a member of the Aspen Club since they started construction in the late 1970s It is a very important part of the Aspen community, and I urge City Council to approve their application I can't imagine not going there daily f (more) |
| Michigan Auto Insurance Assessment Going Up 14% |
| The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association assessment to insurance companies will be $143 09 per insured vehicle effective July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
The current MCCA assessment is $124 89 (more) |
| ACE Appoints Capparelli in Midwest, Zelickman in Northeast |
| ACE USA, the U S based retail operating division of the ACE Group, announced executive appointments in its large risk division, ACE Risk Management
Lou Capparelli has been appointed senior vice (more) |
| Red Roof Inn offers rooms at 1 cent |
| Need a cheap hotel room in the next fortnight? Scoot on over to The Red Roof Inn website where they're having an epic sale on rooms For the next two weeks the discount hotel brand is offering one room at each hotel for ONE PENNY every day, plus taxe (more) |
| Protect Your Art With More Than a Handshake |
| Collectors of fine art may put their property at risk of theft through haphazard agreements with galleries, but the peril of damage through neglect and carelessness is more likely (more) |
| The future is now |
| Dear Editor:Like you, I fell in love with this valley the day I arrived; most do The beauty that surrounds us, the environment in which we live, is so rare in this world I figure just by living here I have a responsibility to keep it that way T (more) |
| A harmless, but necessary proposal |
| Dear Editor:Michael Fox, owner of the Aspen Club, has requested permission to do a minor expansion While I don't know Michael personally, I knew his father Dick, Uncle Bob and their parents A finer business and community friendly family you will (more) |
| Denver to host major cannabis convention |
| DENVER Representatives of the medical marijuana industry from across the country and two foreign countries are expected at the Colorado Cannabis Convention The event Friday and Saturday at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver is expected to (more) |
| Piracy Insurance Premiums Take a Breather |
| Stiff competition and moves by owners to protect ships better has taken the edge out of insurance costs after pirate attacks off Africa's east coast created a two year boom for specialist (more) |
| A brave cause |
| Dear Editor:I'd like to compliment and encourage Marilyn Marks for her courageous stand in support of transparent elections, as reported in your March 25 article, 'Aspen's Marks asks judge to reconsider 'Full public transparency is the only guaran (more) |
| April's Prize: Win Frommer's by Lug Travel Accessories! |
| Frommers com and Lug are sending three lucky winners prize sets containing Frommer's Lug travel accessories! Register now to win this package (more) |
| Galley Gossip: 10 Smart travel tips from women around the world |
| Filed under: Airlines, Galley Gossip, Women's TravelWhen it comes to preparing for a trip, flight attendants are experts We travel light with just a rollaboard and a tote bag Rolling instead of folding leaves clothes wrinkle free Outfits are coord (more) |
| Leadville fire captain arrested during emergency call |
| LEADVILLE, Colo A city fire captain was arrested and handcuffed during an emergency call last weekend, the latest twist in a dispute between city officials and the Lake County sheriff Fire Capt Dan Dailey was released about an hour after his M (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of April 2, 2010 |
| Spring break in the Cayman Islands or California is easily within reach, thanks to fare sales from Cayman Airways and Southwest Plus, learn how to get an airline's attention through Twitter (more) |
| Kentucky Senate Advances Bill to Ban Texting While Driving |
| The Kentucky Senate has used some late maneuvering in pushing a bill aimed at banning people from sending text messages while driving in the state
Senators found a House bill to attach the (more) |
| Basalt candidates focus on mobile home park residents |
| Editor's note: This is the fifth and final day of coverage of the Basalt Town Council race Six candidates are vying for three seats Today's question is: Should it be a town government priority to relocate residents of the Roaring Fork Mobile Home (more) |
| Sunlight pushes back closing date |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring smiles to the faces of skiers and riders in the Roaring Fork Valley With 5 fresh inches of snow at Sunlight Mountain Resort over Wednesday night and continuing through Thu (more) |
| S&P Affirms AIG's Ratings; Outlook Still Negative |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'A A 1' counterparty credit ratings on American International Group Inc, as well as its 'A+' counterparty credit and financial strength (more) |
| Quite the talent pool |
| Dear Editor:What a wonderful, spectacularly talented group of folks we saw on the Wheeler stage Saturday night The Crystal Palace Revue knocked the sox off a sold out audience! Yea for our team, yea for our community yea for those brave, tale (more) |
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| A profit center |
| Dear Editor:It appears that some proponents of the Aspen Club expansion would like to cast that project as an extension of the principles upon which Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke founded modern Aspen While it seems ludicrous to compare the Aspen C (more) |
| Hurricane Katrina and Home Insurance Policies |
| In 2005 one of the most destructive and huge hurricanes devastated the Mississippi Alabama Gulf Coast and New Orleans It was named Katrina (more) |
| Picknicking Across Paris: 8 Shops for Stocking Up on Supplies |
| Although restaurants are all very fine and good, there's a lot to be said for a quick and easy outdoor meal when you are a ) tired, b ) on a budget, or c ) a fan of Paris' many lovely parks and squares (more) |
| Lloyd's Graduates First Student Group |
| Lloyd's announced that it has graduated the first group of graduate students from its new Program, which features an 18 month rotation, after which the new graduates will continue to work in (more) |
| The 'REAL' Topnotch Resort and Spa |
| Filed under: North America, United States Props to the team at Topnotch Resort and Spa for participating in yesterday's April Fool's prank on new spa amenities in Vermont's snow capped mountains The real Topnotch, however, is nothing short of warm, (more) |
| Former Aspen climber found dead in avalanche field |
| RIDGWAY, Colo The body of an experienced rock and ice climbing guide, formerly based in Aspen, was found Thursday buried in an avalanche near Baldy Peak, southeast of Ridgway in southwest Colorado Ouray County Sheriff Dominic Mattivi said fr (more) |
| Health Care for All, With Obama Down the Street |
| President Obama went to Portland, Me , to discuss health care Down the street, the uninsured sought care at a health center (more) |
| Arrested Texas Bond Company Owner Cited in Louisiana Case |
| A 41 year old Fort Worth man arrested in March owns the bonding company that cost the New Orleans based low bidder a contract to build a new $35 million terminal at Monroe Regional Airport
George (more) |
| More snow for Aspen? |
| ASPEN A winter storm warning that had been set to expire early Friday is now in effect until 6 p m for the mountains surrounding Aspen and Snowmass Village Although the sun was shining by midmorning on Friday in Aspen, the National Weather (more) |
| Island Insurance Lowers Personal Auto Rates 3.5% |
| Honolulu based Island Insurance has lowered its personal auto insurance rates an average of up to 3 5 percent, depending upon coverage limits, rating company and territory The reduced rates will (more) |
| Virginia Man Sues PetSmart for $1M, Says He Slipped in Dog Feces |
| A Virginia man who says he fell after stepping in dog feces at a PetSmart store has filed a $1 million negligence lawsuit against the company
Robert Holloway alleges in his lawsuit in U S (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| It isn't fair that the Aspen public schools are so great I can't believe the high quality, all encompassing educational experience we have created for our children each and every time I visit the campus on Maroon Creek Road, which is quite oft (more) |
| The Hartford to Restructure for Growth, Target Small to Medium Accounts |
| Hartford Financial Services Group Inc will restructure itself under a plan to reignite growth by courting small and medium sized businesses as clients and reigning in risk
The announcement of (more) |
| Where to Get Affordable Homeowner's Insurance Coverage |
| Are you paying too much for your homeowner's insurance coverage? Whether you're insuring a home or a condo, you may be paying too much if you aren't taking advantage of these money saving tips (more) |
| Bayer to Pay $143K Fine Over 2008 West Virginia Plant Explosion |
| Bayer CropScience has agreed to pay a $143,000 fine to resolve safety citations stemming from a fatal explosion at its Institute, West Virginia plant in 2008
Bayer said that the citations are (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| FRIDAY SUNDAY, APRIL 2 4ISIS THEATER (Early shows Saturday and Sunday only )Clash of the Titans at 2:00, 5:00, 7:45 p m The Last Song at 1:45, 4:45, 7:25 p m Chloe at 5:10 p m How to Train Your Dragon at 1:30, 4:30, 7:15 p m The Ghost Writer at (more) |
| Environmentalists blast Obama mining rule reversal |
| DENVER The same week President Barack Obama riled environmentalists with plans for offshore oil drilling, he faces criticism for signaling he will support a Bush era policy criticized as giving mining companies unlimited access to public lands t (more) |
| Sherpa goes for 20th Everest summit, takes Edmund Hillary along |
| Filed under: Climbing, History, Africa, Oceania, Nepal, New ZealandOne of the mountaineers who has already arrived in Kathmandu ahead of the Himalayan climbing season is the legendary Apa Sherpa, who holds the record for the most successful summits o (more) |
| The W Hollywood won't let guests use its pool |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIn what must be a first for a big hotel, the W Hollywood is telling guests they are not permitted to use the rooftop pool
It seems ludicrous, but it's true That's because Starwood (more) |
| Best Affirms Tower Group's 'A-' Ratings |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A ' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a " of the New York based Tower Group Companies and its pooled and reinsured (more) |
| Help the nonviolent activists |
| Dear Editor:Over the past 40 years, Palestinians have continuously demonstrated nonviolent forms of opposition to the occupation and theft of their land Israel's response has been to violently attack the protesters and arrest local leaders of pea (more) |
| Dangers of Dog Bites in California |
| A growing number of dog attacks are pitting pet owners against concerned citizens Attacks can be fatal, and owners may face serious legal liabilities (more) |
| Soft Market, Weak Economy Will Challenge Insurers, Brokers in 2010 |
| The recession may be over, but recovery is not happening quickly enough for insurers and brokers From unemployment rates hovering at about 10 percent to still rising business bankruptcies, the (more) |
| Don't Forget to Shop For Home Insurance Quotes to Cover Your Spring Renovat |
| This is a great time to start thinking about all those renovations you've been putting off out of respect for below freezing temperatures and think about shopping for home insurance quotes to cover those renovations before your insurer sticks you wit (more) |
| Washington P/C Premiums Totaled $9.1 Billion in 2008 |
| The insurance industry provides nearly 51,000 jobsi n Washington with about a $3 2 billion payroll, according to the Northwest Insurance Council and Insurance Information Institute
In their (more) |
| New Jersey Increases Penalties for Crosswalk Violations |
| New Jersey drivers are going to face heavier penalties for ignoring pedestrians in crosswalks
State officials on Wednesday announced toughened laws aimed at pedestrian safety They say New (more) |
| Reyes Named as Zurich's New Chief Investment Officer |
| Zurich Financial Services Group has announced the appointment of Cecilia Reyes, 51, a Swiss and Philippine citizen, as Chief Investment Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee, (more) |
| Let's get this third party started |
| Dear Editor:Indeed, war is a racket as decorated Marine Gen Smedly Butler observed in the 1930s And in the time it took the Obomer to deliver his pep rally to the imperial troops in Afghanistan, the U S government billed the U S taxpayer $2, (more) |
| Upscale Ritz-Carlton Opens in Downtown LA |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations
Like a cherry on top of a $2 5 billion cake, the Ritz Carlton, Los Angeles opens today in the city's downtown the final phase of the blossoming L A Live complex meant to revitaliz (more) |
| Filling in the Application Form For Homeowners Insurance |
| Homeowners buy home insurance to protect their dwellings and in order not to have financial hardship in case of any disaster While asking for application, you will find you have to submit a great deal of information (more) |
| Selective Investment Officer Departs as Insurer Begins Outsourcing |
| New Jersey based insurer Selective Insurance Group Inc says it has begun outsourcing its investment operations to third party managers and as a result, its executive vice president and chief (more) |
| Federal Reserve Discloses Toxic Assets It Bought to Rescue Banks, AIG |
| After two years of secrecy, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is disclosing key details about billions of dollars of risky investments it bought while rescuing insurance giant American (more) |
| On the Front Line |
| Now that health care reform is law, President Obama and Congress have to hire a strong chief to run the nation's public insurance programs (more) |
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| Insurance Pool to Offer Reduced-Rate Coverage |
| By 2014, private insurers will be required to accept all applicants without varying premiums on account of a person's health (more) |
| Willis Network Adds 6 New Members |
| Willis Group Holdings announced that six new members have joined its Willis Networks partnerships with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK – which now totals 106
Willis (more) |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services Names Flick Account Exec in North Dakota |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services has hired Lisa Flick as a commercial lines account executive in the Fargo, N D , office Flick will be responsible for servicing an existing book of commercial lines (more) |
| Disabled vets take part in sports clinic at Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE So there he was, chatting with Bode Miller about how a sit ski for disabled athletes could be revamped and made more sturdy That an Olympic gold medalist cared enough to talk shop about specially designed ski equipment impres (more) |
| Where Can I Compare Home Insurance Plans? |
| If you have already taken the first tentative steps in finding a comprehensive home insurance package for your brand new home, then congratulations! That is a very important initial step and it is one that will pay of in many different ways over the (more) |
| Survey: Midwest Economy Shows Modest Growth Trends |
| Business conditions in the Midwest are generally on an upward swing, according to a survey of supply managers and business leaders in the region
The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group, directed (more) |
| See how they run |
| Dear Editor:As a person who is very involved in the community of Basalt, but unable to vote in the election since I live outside the town limits, I would like the voters to consider who they are voting for as it affects all of us both living in an (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - How the Get the Best Deal |
| Have you set up a new home? In that case your next step will be to acquire an insurance to protect it to the best of your ability This can be done through obtaining a home insurance policy, which will protect not just your home but all your belongin (more) |
| Partnership hopes to preserve fishing access near Carbondale |
| CARBONDALE A partnership of municipal, county and state funding organizations is working together to buy a strip of land along the Roaring Fork River to preserve fishing access for the public The land, approximately 7 8 acres owned by Stanley an (more) |
| Even Renters Need to Shop For Home Insurance Quotes |
| Renter's home insurance Even if your landlord hasn't mentioned it you should keep in mind that shopping for home insurance quotes is a vital part of any kind of home ownership Even the temporary kind (more) |
| Alabama Trucking Firm in Kentucky Fatal Crash Flunked Safety Rating |
| An Alabama trucking company involved in a crash that killed 11 people in Kentucky had a poor safety rating from federal regulators, repeatedly failing roadside inspections
The Federal Motor (more) |
| Texas African-American Insurance Association Experiencing Many 'Firsts' |
| Officially chartered in 2009, the Texas chapter of a national association of African American insurance professionals has an ambitious goal of becoming the one of the premier insurance (more) |
| Colorado Appoints 3 to Workers' Comp Cost Containment Board |
| Colorado Gov Bill Ritter has has made three appointments to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board
Michael W Mitchell of Windsor will serve a term expiring Dec 13, 2011
Richard C (more) |
| AIG Expects to Repay Government Before 2013, Says CEO |
| American International Group Inc 's chief executive said Thursday he is "pretty comfortable'' the bailed out insurer will be able to repay the U S government before the 2013 expiration of its (more) |
| IMA of Texas Hires Bailey as VP - Benefits, Property and Casualty |
| IMA of Texas Inc , a retail insurance broker and risk management firm, announced that Kyle A Bailey joined the company as a vice president for employee benefits and property and casualty (more) |
| Insurers: Calif. Court Decision Emphasizes Need for Timely Defense |
| The California Court of Appeal has ruled that an insured can recover full defense costs, when an insurer fails to respond with timely defense
According to court documents in Intergulf Development (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $150 PICO projector, $10 tripod and more |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday April 2nd 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Entertain yourself in your hotel room with t (more) |
| Landlord Insurance For Housing Association Tenants |
| Many people tend to question whether or not they can get a Landlord Insurance Policy that will cover their property if they were to rent it out to people who are Housing Association tenants, or, if they can, whether or not it will cover them for all (more) |
| Judge Dismisses Suit Seeking to Keep A.I.G. Assets in Place |
| A judge said the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue under the Unfair Competition Law but did not rule on the merits of their allegations (more) |
| U.S. Treasury Appoints E-Trade, EDS Executives to AIG Board |
| The U S Treasury Department Thursday named two former executives of E Trade Financial and Electronic Data Systems to serve on the the board of directors of American International Group, the (more) |
| Higher Risk Accidents: Motorcycles and Bicycles |
| The type of injuries sustained in a high or low speed collision depends on the vehicle involved in the accident; motorcycles and bicycles are particularly vulnerable in collisions (more) |
| Hooper no longer editor at Aspen Daily News |
| ASPEN Troy Hooper is no longer editor of the Aspen Daily News, the newspaper's owner, Dave Danforth, confirmed Thursday Hooper was suspended March 17 after it came to light that he implied he would give an Aspen police officer more favorable (more) |
| Snow dumps on Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE An intense blizzard Thursday morning made a mess of travel in Snowmass Village, but dumped 10 inches on the ski slopes in a few hours 'It was snowing mighty hard out there Snowmass got pounded compared to everywhere else,' s (more) |
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