| Name a cactus, win a vacation |
| Filed under: United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelThe Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa is holding its third annual cactus naming contest For those of you who already name everything you see anyway, this is the contest for you (more) |
| Aspen Shortsfest: Australian filmmaker lightens up with 'Franswa Sharl' |
| ASPEN With an eye toward a career in feature films, Hannah Hilliard has made five short films That means she has spent a lot of time on the festival circuit, watching shorts, which means she has seen a lot of stories that are emotionally dar (more) |
| Consumers Guide to Serious Injury Collisions |
| Thousands of fatalities occur on California's roadways each year Of those, high speed collisions tend to have the most devastating consequences for those involved (more) |
| Kudos to athletes and Sams |
| Dear Editor:Congratulations to all the amazing Aspen High School sports teams What a fabulous year A special thank you to the athletic director, Carol Sams, an unsung hero whose tireless effort of integrity and presence persevered Ruth HarrisonAs (more) |
| Insurance Mergers Dropped in 2009, Reports Conning |
| The U S saw a significant decline in the reported value of insurance industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in 2009, and overall global transaction values also declined further (more) |
| Making Sense of Sublet Insurance |
| Finding that perfect apartment is the dream of many renters However, when you do find it, you might just discover that rather than renting from a landlord, per se, you are subletting the apartment Now, subletting can be a very good way to get an am (more) |
| Claims Rose From Jobless Last Week |
| First time claims increased by 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 460,000, which was more than expected (more) |
| Compare Homeowners Insurance and Save a Fortune |
| Most of us know that a homeowners insurance policy that applies to a resident in Texas is not at all applicable to an individual who resides in Mississippi However, most of you are also not aware of the right places or the right ways to compare and (more) |
| Arizona Aims to Privatize State Workers' Compensation Insurer |
| The Arizona House Commerce Committee has unanimously endorsed newly proposed legislation to require State Compensation Fund of Arizona (SCF Arizona) to become a mutual insurance company owned by (more) |
| Lovinggood Recognized By National Association of Insurance Women |
| Victoria H Lovinggood, underwriting trainee at Zurich, has been named the 2008 – 2009 Region VIII Young Professional of the Year Lovinggood is a member of the Insurance Women of San (more) |
| Spanish flight attendants produce nude calendar to publicize bankruptcy |
| Filed under: Europe, Spain, AirlinesWhen the going gets tough, the tough get naked
The cabin crew of Air Comet, a Spanish airline, have come up with a creative way to draw attention to the company's recent bankruptcy: a nude calendar Air Comet (more) |
| Aspen-area couple makes two employee units into one |
| ASPEN A local family should be allowed to remain in two employee housing units that have been converted, by knocking out an opening in a shared wall, into one, the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Board agreed Wednesday The board voted 4 1 (more) |
| Wasted effort in West End |
| Dear Editor:I read in this morning's paper that the city is mulling the idea of a 20 mph speed limit for part of the West End How ridiculous Without enforcement this will never work!Motorists do not obey the speed limits and stop signs that curr (more) |
| Is Roommate Insurance Right For You? |
| In the world of apartment renting, it is more than common to find more than one person sharing a rented home This is one of the most common ways to offset the costs of renting, particularly for young adults and college students (more) |
| Qatari diplomat on United flight mistaken for shoe-bomber |
| Filed under: Qatar, United States, Airlines, Transportation, NewsA Qatari diplomat aboard a United flight from Washington D C to Denver last night was mistakenly suspected of trying to blow up the plane after sneaking a cigarette in the airplane's l (more) |
| Is a zero-rupee note the key to stopping bribery in India? |
| Filed under: Business, India, Consumer Activism
If you've ever traveled to Southeast Asia or the Middle East, you're probably accustomed to having to 'grease the wheels' a little bit if you expect help from local officials Known as 'baksheesh' in th (more) |
| Next candidates for an airline merger - United Airlines and US Airways? |
| Filed under: Airlines, NewsIn what can probably be described as 'just a matter of time', rumors are heating up about a possible United Airlines US Airways merger
The push for this kind of consolidation is being fueled by the last big airline mer (more) |
| The Aspen idle |
| Dear Editor:Regarding the city of Aspen looking into measures to keep commuters out of the West End: Hey, why not focus on fixing the exit entrance instead of finding the latest Band Aid?Aspen is about as bassackwards as you can get for a so calle (more) |
| Los Angeles Home Insurance - Do You Need Earthquake Coverage? |
| It is worth noting that most Los Angeles home insurance plans do not cover earthquake damages even if the city has a high probability of being hit by earthquakes due to movements in the San Andreas Fault, located in the Southern part of California R (more) |
| Cruise Deals for the Week of April 8, 2010 |
| Sail in the Mediterranean this summer and rack up free airfare and onboard credits from Crystal Cruises, plus score other discounts and perks from top cruise specialists (more) |
| The Reviews are in for Retired FBI Agent Michael Tabman's Book, Walking the |
| Retired FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Tabman has written a book for all executives and business professionals seeking new and effective ways to recognize and prevent problems (more) |
| 5 Ways to Get Lower Homeowners Insurance Quotes |
| The most common mistake that homeowners make is to settle down for generalized home insurance quotes most of which are completely opposite to what they require But even those who manage to get the right coverage deal for their homes cannot afford (more) |
| Police continue testimony in Aspen rape case |
| ASPEN The man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Centennial housing complex can be seen with his unzipped pants hanging low, wet and snow covered, according to testimony by an Aspen police detective and a patrol car videotape that was (more) |
| Alison Berkley: The Princess's Palate |
| 'So, where did you go to school?' I'd asked Ryan on the afternoon we met And he goes, 'I went to Brown 'The jackpot bells started going off in my head and I said, 'Brown UNIVERSITY?'And he's like, 'No, Brown School of Radio Broadcasting in Minn (more) |
| Business-unfriendly Aspen |
| Dear Editor:Triple net with only one beneficiary!The saga continues as landlords benefit and all others pay the price Aspen community members need to wake up and realize that the five players in town who own and manage the commercial properties a (more) |
| Oklahoma Trucker Wins Great American's 2010 'Big Rig Giveaway' |
| A single dad from Oklahoma is the latest winner of the "Big Rig Giveaway," sponsored by Cincinnati, Ohio based Great American Insurance Group Ron Terrill was on the road driving for a national (more) |
| GadlingTV's Travel Talk 008: Chilean drinking game, inside Loopt for the iP |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Video, News, Travel Trivia
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 8 Click above to watch video after the jump
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| Some Miners Say Massey Energy Lax on Safety; Other Locals Defend Firm |
| The company that owns the West Virginia mine where at least 25 workers died in the worst U S mining disaster for a quarter century puts profits ahead of workers welfare, some former employees (more) |
| Renters Insurance is Key When Living in an Apartment |
| Many renters do not think they need to buy insurance because are not homewoners But since renters insurance is usually pretty cheap, and renters insurance offers valuable protection, this can be a very costly mistake (more) |
| Reno, Nev.-based Employers has promoted Barbara Giannini to |
| Reno, Nev based Employers has promoted Barbara Giannini to vice president of strategy and management reporting With 17 years of financial management and strategic consulting experience, Giannini (more) |
| Platform discourages growth in rural Eagle County |
| Dear Editor:On Tuesday, March 30, the delegates to the Eagle County Democratic Assembly adopted the Eagle County Democratic platform Two enthusiastically supported planks discourage new cities from arising in unincorporated rural areas of Eagle Co (more) |
| How to Effectively Compare House Insurance |
| In order to save money on the cost of insuring your home, you need to do some comparison shopping There is a major difference in rates between the different companies offering home insurance policies and finding the best one for you is not that hard (more) |
| Take a swing at Antigua Tennis Week |
| Filed under: Antigua and Barbuda, Hotels and Accommodations, CaribbeanFor the fourth year in a row, Curtain Bluff will be home to Antigua Tennis Week For seven days, you can enjoy a tennis filled getaway at this fantastic all inclusive resort The p (more) |
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| Home Insurance Companies - Attributes to Look For to Challenge Unfair Insur |
| Choosing a home insurance company should be done with the utmost care, which is evident as the only time an individual policy holder looks up to the cover provider is during a financial calamity Apart from the risk of being victimized by a fraudulen (more) |
| Aspen, Pitkin County eye part 2 of Smuggler beetle project |
| ASPEN Another round of helicopter logging this summer has been recommended to prevent the spread of mountain pine beetles on open space owned by the city of Aspen and Pitkin County on Smuggler Mountain The proposal will go to a joint meeting of (more) |
| Man threatens to crash Qantas Jumbo using mind power |
| Filed under: Oceania, Australia, AirlinesForget bombs strapped to your genitals the newest threat in aviation security is now 'mind power' At least according to one slightly deranged passenger on Qantas flight QF31 yesterday
During the flight f (more) |
| Mental Injuries Could Lead to Work Comp for First Responders in Nebraska |
| Volunteer firefighters and other first responders to emergencies in Nebraska who experience severe mental trauma are closer to getting workers' compensation
After hours of sometimes heated (more) |
| Is Your Landlord's Standard Fire Insurance Enough? |
| For those who rent their homes, ensuring that their homes are protected, that their belongings are covered and that threats of disaster cannot cause serious financial harm is essential However, many renters are under the impression that their landlo (more) |
| Mountain House & Home Spring 2010 |
| Mountain Modern: The Art of Functionality Read the magazine here (more) |
| White Collar Travel: Don't judge a business traveler by his mileage account |
| There is something incredible about mileage balances that stretch to six digits The travelers who have them, you suspect, must be the real deal, living entirely on the road There's another class of business traveler, however, who is both quite valu (more) |
| Workers' Comp Reform Bill Passes Oklahoma House Committee |
| Legislation reforming the Oklahoma's workers' compensation court and system has passed a state House of Representatives committee Reform of the state's workers' compensation has been a priority (more) |
| The secret garden of the Rubens' House Museum, Antwerp |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photos, BelgiumPeter Paul Rubens bought a house on Wapper Street in Antwerp back in 1611 The beautiful residence served as his home and studio, and though it changed hands many times after his death in 1640 and eventua (more) |
| Grand Traverse thanks |
| Dear Editor:The Elk Mountain Grand Traverse would like to thank the Aspen community for all that you did to co host the 2010 13th Annual Elk Mountain Grand Traverse Wicked high altitude weather forced cancellation of the traditional Crested Butte (more) |
| Tennessee Homeowner Gets $19K Bill for Firefighter Services |
| A Knox County man whose house caught fire in January has received a $19,000 firefighting bill
WVLT TV reported Chris Curl was flabberghasted at the charge, but Rural Metro Fire Chief Jerry (more) |
| Gadling Gear Review: Burton's Sleeper Hoodie |
| Filed under: Gear, Airlines, Transportation, Budget Travel, Gadling Gear Review We finally got our hands on the Sleeper Hoodie made by Burton, the zip up hooded sweatshirt designed for use while jetsetting around the planet Long time readers might r (more) |
| 5 More States Join Lawsuit Against New Healthcare Law |
| Five more states are joining a Florida led group of states in a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's overhaul of the U S healthcare system, Florida's attorney general said Wednesday
The (more) |
| Tower Australia Eyes AIA Insurance |
| Tower Australia Ltd will be interested in buying the "well run" Australian business of AIA if it comes up for sale, as it moves into the fast growing group insurance sector, Tower's chief (more) |
| Ryer Named New Hampshire VP for Acadia Insurance |
| Maine based Acadia Insurance Co has named Leonard J Ryer as its new regional vice president for the insurer's New Hampshire operations
Ryer will help to develop and monitor the overall (more) |
| Daily Pampering: India's new ultra-luxury Maharaja train service |
| Filed under: IndiaTravel through India just got a little more glamorous
Earlier this week, India officially launched its most luxurious and expensive train service The cost: a minimum $800 a night (the presidential suite will run you $2,500 a nig (more) |
| Alaska Cruisetours: A Pre-Season Primer |
| If a daylong excursion isn't enough to satisfy your curiosity about Alaska, consider booking a cruisetour that combines an Inside Passage cruise with a lengthier tour of the real inside (more) |
| Aspen Shortsfest: Title aside, 'Man and Boy' a study of three characters |
| ASPEN Watching 'Man and Boy' is not a spoon feeding experience For one thing, there is the subject matter, which includes sexual cruelty, shame, father son anger and the machismo of working class London There is the structure of the story, w (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $22 8GB Nano player, $5 luggage locator and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Thursday April 8th 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 (more) |
| Tennessee Association Insurance Agents Deny Wrongdoing |
| Representative of two Tennessee companies accused by authorities of selling phony medical insurance policies to thousands of people nationwide said Tuesday that they are not to blame for piles of (more) |
| JW Marriott plans 40 hotels in India by 2013 |
| Filed under: India, Hotels and AccommodationsExecutives at the JW Marriott offices are busy planning the future First came the announcement that JW Marriott plans to double its hotel presence in Europe by 2015, and now the hotel group plans to add a (more) |
| Cheap House Insurance Should Not Replace Ample Coverage |
| We all want to save money these days and there are some very creative ways in which people are cutting down on their living expenses However, there are also some dangerous ones (more) |
| Kansas Lawmakers Add Exemptions to Insurance Scoring Law |
| A national insurer trade organization is praising the Kansas Legislature for passing legislation (HB 2501) that includes what the trade group says are positive changes to the state's laws (more) |
| Aspen Skiing Co. scores spot on Outside's 'Best Places to Work' |
| ASPEN The Aspen Skiing Co remains a good place to work despite the hardships created by the recession, according to its employees The Skico scored a spot on Outside Magazine's 2010 'Best Places to Work' list, ranking 29th out of 50 businesses (more) |
| GPS Angel red light warning system could be your best friend on a road trip |
| Filed under: GearAs more and more communities increase their yearly budget by adding red light cameras, those of us that make regular road trips can fight back with a bit of smart technology
The new GPS Angel is a tiny GPS enabled red light warnin (more) |
| Thanks for Naturalist Nights |
| Dear Editor:We would like to thank the speakers who made the 2010 Naturalist Nights series the best yet! You opened our eyes to the marvels of nature, and challenged us to confront the major environmental issues of our day Thanks also to the passi (more) |
| Mines Fight Safety Violations, Fines Go Unpaid |
| The company that runs the West Virginia mine where an explosion killed at least 25 workers frequently sidesteps hefty fines by aggressively contesting safety violations, including recent problems (more) |
| Inspired by AHS athletes |
| Dear Editor:As Aspen High School's No 1 fan, I would love to say congratulations to all the athletes on a great season I am super proud of you guys You guys are awesome Don't ever give up Stay strong Keep up the good work, boys and girls Do (more) |
| Unknowingly Late for a Very Important Medical Malpractice Date in Texas |
| The Texas Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that when it comes to suing a doctor for medical errors, timing is everything (more) |
| Aspen economic forecast: 'Flat is the new up' |
| ASPEN The worst might be over Aspen business leaders, assessing the state of the local economy Wednesday at the annual Aspen Chamber Resort Association luncheon, predicted 2010 won't be any worse than 2009 and, on some fronts, may show slight i (more) |
| Rio de Janeiro Rescue Workers Hunt for Landslide Victims; 153 Dead |
| Hundreds of rescue workers scrambled Thursday to find residents buried by a landslide near Rio de Janeiro as the death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's second largest city rose to 153
The (more) |
| Is the U.S. Forest Service spying on visitors? |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesOur country's national parks and forests are intended as sanctuaries, zones of peace and quiet where visitors can get away from the give and take of modern life But don't expect to have it all to yourself: th (more) |
| A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Lyndon Property Insurance Co. |
| A M Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a " of St Louis, Mo based Lyndon Property Insurance Company (Lyndon Property) The outlook (more) |
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| Halyburton Promoted to Broker in Colemont's Dallas Office |
| Colemont Insurance Brokers announced that Chrys Halyburton has been promoted to broker in the company's Dallas office as part of the transportation team
Halyburton joined Colemont in September (more) |
| For Sale: one tropical island in Fiji |
| Filed under: Scuba Diving, Stories, Oceania, Fiji, Hotels and AccommodationsDo you have 25 million Euros burning a hole in your pocket? (That's $33 million for U S readers!) Then perhaps you'd consider bidding on your very own tropical paradise, whi (more) |
| Colleges Skirt Rules on Health Plans, Cuomo Says |
| Insurers pay out less of what they take in than the law requires, the attorney general of New York said (more) |
| Making the Right Choice in Tenant Contents Insurance |
| Do you rent the place you live? Whether that is an apartment or a house, it is essential that you have tenant contents insurance Why, you ask? Simply put, your landlord is not responsible for protecting your belongings (more) |
| Southwest Airlines offers double Rapid Rewards credits |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirlinesSouthwest Airlines is offering 'Double Credit Days' today through May 26
To be eligible, you must be a member of the airline's frequent flier program, called Rapid Rewards, but you can join today a (more) |
| Forecasters Predict Above-Average Hurricane Season in 2010 |
| The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will produce an above average eight hurricanes, four of them major, posing a heightened threat to the U S coastline, the Colorado State University hurricane (more) |
| Help local businesses survive |
| Dear Editor:The Monday, April 5, Aspen Times was headlined 'Steak Pit and Double Dog set to close ' I propose an incentive for business owners paying 'triple net,' which includes real estate taxes, that they be given a 50 percent reduction in thei (more) |
| Pecina and Sandusky Become Partners at McQueary Henry Bowles Troy |
| McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP (MHBT) recently named Fred Pecina and Jeremy Sandusky as partners in the agency Pecina is based in the firm's Fort Worth office and Sandusky works in the firm's (more) |
| Vail expands late-season terrain |
| VAIL, Colo With the biggest single day snowfall accumulation on Vail Mountain since the 2000 01 ski season, there's more to get excited about than just some late season powder days The snowpack level for the northwest corner of Colorado has (more) |
| Nikon Coolpix S8000 review - 10x wide zoom in an ultra compact point and sh |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
The new Nikon Coolpix S8000 is another new camera in the 2010 Nikon lineup Last week we showed you the new P800 ultra zoom, but travelers looking for a more compact camera may be interested in the S8000 The S8000 i (more) |
| Snowmass sets concert lineup |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE What would the Snowmass Free Concert Series do without the state of Louisiana? Answer: They'd have to ask the other 49 states to start pulling their fair share of the load in supplying musical talent for the annual series tha (more) |
| Photo of the Day 4.7.10 |
| Filed under: Photos, Photo of the Day
Doesn't it just make you want to take a ride across the moon, a la Elliott and E T ?
Today's photo of the day from kellinasf spawned memories of doll like extraterrestrials and heart lights There wasn't much (more) |
| Traditional Property Policies Can Leave Green Buildings Exposed |
| With the U S Green Building Council forecasting growth in the green building market to double between now and 2013, agents and brokers can expect to see increasing client demand for green (more) |
| Carbondale election turnout a bit light |
| CARBONDALE Carbondale's first municipal election since state law was changed last year to allow people to register as mail ballot only voters was an experiment in voting preference And, somewhat as expected, far more people voted using mail ball (more) |
| Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group launches first fraud qualification |
| Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group launches first fraud qualification (more) |
| January visits to U.S. offer glimmer of hope |
| Filed under: Business, North America, United StatesThe rush of data from the U S Department of Commerce continues In January 2010, 3 4 million international visitors came to the United States, an increase of 10 percent from January 2009 This is th (more) |
| Onboard Waterslides and Water Parks Make a Splash |
| Elaborate water parks and multi deck slides are popping up on ships We round up the best of the bunch, and look ahead at what's to come (more) |
| Fireman's Fund Introduces New Crisis Management Products |
| To help companies during a crisis situation, Fireman's Fund announces new crisis management coverages for admitted commercial umbrella policies
The crisis management response costs endorsement (more) |
| No one hurt in multiple crashes on icy Owl Creek |
| ASPEN Icy conditions led to multiple accidents Wednesday morning on Owl Creek Road, including one three car crash No one was injured Authorities closed the road for about 2 1 2 hours after eight vehicles were involved in four separate accide (more) |
| Ski resorts tackle future with fewer baby boomers |
| VAIL, Colo As a Brooklyn transplant, Denver businessman Sid Wilson didn't start skiing until he was 43, at the urging of a Colorado co worker Now at 65, he won't ski anymore 'The last thing you want to do when you're in your 50s or 60s is b (more) |
| Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Municipal Insurance Accountability Bills |
| Gov Steve Beshear has signed into law two Senate bills that will ensure that public entities and affiliated organizations such as the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) and the Kentucky (more) |
| The other Florida |
| Filed under: Scuba Diving, North America, United States
Most people visit Florida for its theme parks and party beaches, but there is another side The state is a place of incredible natural beauty and home to some of the most powerful and influenti (more) |
| Washington Creates Data Security Law |
| Washington Gov Christine Gregoire has signed legislation into law that encourages financial institutions to comply wtih that data security requirements or face potential liability if a data (more) |
| Young Joins Big 'I' Agents' Lobbying Staff |
| The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") announced that Ryan Young has joined the team as senior director of federal government affairs
Young, a native of Denver, (more) |
| CMC dorm rates to go up 3.8 percent |
| RIFLE, Colo Room and board at Colorado Mountain College's residential campuses will be going up slightly for the 2010 11 academic year CMC's Board of Trustees, meeting at the Rifle Campus on April 5, approved a 3 8 percent dormitory rate increa (more) |
| Talking Travel: Andrew Zimmern discusses bizarre foods |
| Filed under: Talking TravelAndrew Zimmern is best known as the host of Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern But before he was traveling the globe eating glands, connective tissue and anuses, he was an acclaimed chef, writer and expert (more) |
| CRM Holdings Forms Strategic Alliance with AmTrust Financial Services |
| CRM Holdings Ltd , a Bermuda based workers' compensation insurance provider, announced that its primary insurance subsidiary, Majestic Insurance Co , has entered into a quota share agreement with (more) |
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