| Daily Pampering: Guided walks around the world |
| Filed under: Morocco, Vietnam, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, Peru, Travel Deals, Luxury TravelUsually when we discuss the luxe life, we talk about things being brought to us, not about things we have to go out and get ourselves After all, the very fo (more) |
| Proponents urge Polis to move on Hidden Gems plan |
| DENVER Supporters of designating 342,000 acres as federal wilderness in western Colorado are urging Rep Jared Polis to introduce a bill to start the process Proponents say more than 3,000 voters and residents have signed a letter of support for (more) |
| Driver cited in Basalt crash |
| BASALT A car crashed into a telephone pole south of Basalt at about 11:30 p m Wednesday on the corner of Hooks Spur and Hooks Lane The Colorado State Patrol cited Lacy Hughes, 30, of Basalt, for careless driving and failure to notify the police (more) |
| Insurance Fraud - How to Know If You Are Being Ripped Off |
| You've had a fire, tornado, or water loss that destroyed your house and everything in it Is your insurance company being fair or are they ripping you off? Find out what you really need to know before it is too late (more) |
| The Value of Homeowners Insurance |
| Despite how expensive your home purchase is, it is important to have homeowners insurance Some homeowners often debate whether to get it because of their already accrued expenses (more) |
| Michigan Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Use of Credit Scores by Insurers |
| The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the Granholm Administration exceeded its authority when it banned the use of credit scoring by insurance companies in the state
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| Automatic for the People |
| An easier way to extend jobless benefits (more) |
| Small Businesses Pay 33% of Rising Tort Costs Out-of-Pocket |
| A new study from the U S Chamber of Commerce shows that small businesses shoulder a sizable burden of the nation's tort liability costs, having paid $105 4 billion in 2008— a third of it (more) |
| LWCC Reducing Overall Rates by 4.1% |
| Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) announced tthat it will implement an overall rate reduction of 4 1 percent beginning Oct 1, 2010
This marks the sixth consecutive year that (more) |
| Marsh's UK National Corporate Names New Leadership Team for Scotland |
| Marsh's UK office announced senior appointments to its Scottish National Corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporations They follow Marsh's (more) |
| Aspen Ideas: Holder says Arizona immigration law is unconstitutional |
| ASPEN U S Attorney General Eric Holder defended a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona for the state's controversial new immigration policy, saying the law is unconstitutional He spoke before a full crowd at the Benedict Music Tent (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - Why It's Important to Get Them Online |
| Whether you're renting or own a home it's always important to get cover You never know when those unexpected situations will arise and if you have to pay out of pocket it could cost you thousands of pounds (more) |
| What's New: An Online Update for <em>Frommer's Thailand< |
| As of July 2010 Thailand is still a fun and fairly inexpensive place to visit, but travelers need to be aware of potential problems related to politics, the economy, and the climate (more) |
| Insurer Ace Replaces Millipore on S&P 500 |
| Standard & Poor's Thursday said it will add property and casualty insurer Ace Ltd to its flagship Standard & Poor's 500 stock index after the close of trading on July 14
Ace will replace (more) |
| Remembering Albert Schweitzer |
| Dear Editor:The presence of Dr Albert Schweitzer in Aspen during the first week of July 1949 was significant He was the keynote speaker for the Goethe Bicentennial Convocation, which essentially launched the Aspen Music Festival, the Aspen Insti (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - What to Look For in Your New Policy |
| Time and time again families will purchase an insurance policy for their home and not understand what they have and whether or not it suits all their needs This could be due to several reasons, but understanding it all could crucial in the most dire (more) |
| Health Records Firms Face Increasing Privacy Liability |
| U S companies that partner with hospitals and other health providers could face steep fines if they disclose private patient information under a new federal rule proposed Thursday
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| Finance body boss to learn fate in next few days |
| Vance Arkinstall will find out tomorrow or early next week whether he'll retain his job as head of a major financial industry body, after revelations he is facing criminal charges for his part in allegedly misleading investors in (more) |
| Aspen Ideas: Bill Gates outlines how U.S. can remain world leader |
| ASPEN Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said Thursday that the U S must get medical costs under control and re examine its funding priorities to prevent its education system from further erosion Gates spoke at a packed house at the Benedict Musi (more) |
| When Choosing Health Care, Know What You'll Owe |
| Many companies have been considering raising co insurance payments made by employees to cut the overall costs of health care benefits (more) |
| Woman begins canoe trip from Seattle to San Diego |
| Filed under: Activism, Paddling, North America, United StatesMargo Pellagrino describes herself as 'a stay at home mom who doesn't do a very good job at staying home ' That seems an apt description considering she has just set off on a epic canoe tri (more) |
| The World's Best Street Food: 11 Top Cities |
| Some of the world's most authentic cuisine is found in food stalls in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris, and eight more cities, where eating on your feet is part of the travel experience (more) |
| Greater good at stake |
| Dear Editor:On July 12, you will be making a decision that will impact the medical care of this community for the next 30 years The Master Facilities Plan for Aspen Valley Hospital that has been diligently planned, pursued, and extremely contempla (more) |
| Sheriff says Leadville woman killed by stalker out on bail |
| LEADVILLE, Colo A Leadville teaching assistant was shot to death Wednesday night by her next door neighbor who had been stalking her for approximately two years, Lake County Sheriff Sheriff Ed Holte said Thursday Holte identified the victim as (more) |
| Lloyd's Won't Insure or Reinsure Petroleum Shipments for Iran |
| Lloyd's of London will not insure or reinsure petroleum shipments going into Iran, the insurance market said on Friday
U S President Barack Obama signed into law last week far reaching new (more) |
| Packing Tips: 4 Things to Take (or Leave Behind) When You Travel |
| For all the travelers who have succumbed to buying cheesy souvenirs, here are some packing guidelines on what to keep and and what to skip How many sombreros or berets do you really need? (more) |
| Inside Money: Churn it up - a life-changing experience |
| Why, all my friends and family ask me, are insurance advisers getting all worked up over a form?Alright, you got me my frie (more) |
| Sebastian Junger on war, during Aspen Ideas stop |
| ASPEN Journalist Sebastian Junger began his war projects the book 'War,' published in May, and the documentary film 'Restrepo,' which shows Friday at Paepcke Auditorium as part of the Aspen Ideas Festival with an overtly political decisio (more) |
| Pittsburgh restaurant features 'conflict cuisine' |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, News, Middle EastMost American travelers will never set foot in Iran, but at least now if they make it to Pittsburgh, they can enjoy some of the country's delicious cuisine It's (more) |
| Environment study due on Christo's Colorado project |
| CANON CITY, Colo A draft environmental impact statement will be released July 16 on a plan to drape fabric over sections of the Arkansas River in Colorado The project, called Over the River, was created by the artists Christo and his late wi (more) |
| Paying the price in Aspen |
| Dear Editor:For $42, I had the privilege of parking for two days in Aspen to volunteer for the Buddy Program, and yet the parking department still managed to give me a parking ticket This, despite the fact that my parking receipt was prominently d (more) |
| Obama Administration Asks Health Insurers to Embrace Reforms Now |
| U S Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who has bashed insurers over rate increases, is seeking their help in making medical coverage accessible for more patients in the years before major (more) |
| Vedica Puri of Pillsbury & Levinson Elected to Bar Association of San Franc |
| Pillsbury & Levinson Partner Vedica Puri has been appointed to The Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Foundation Board (more) |
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| Wizarding World of Harry Potter souvenirs now available online |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesUniversal Orlando's online store is now selling some of the exclusive Harry Potter merchandise available in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park stores
Seven categories of Harry Potter merchand (more) |
| RFTA OKs funding for bus lane in Glenwood Springs |
| CARBONDALE The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority board of directors agreed at its Thursday meeting to fund a share of the cost to designate a northbound bus and right turn only lane through the south end of Glenwood Springs Striping that is (more) |
| How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost |
| As with most insurance, flood insurance rates vary based on amount of coverage and risk For example, if you live in an area that's prone to flooding, expect to pay more for flood insurance than someone who lives in a low risk area Flood insurance i (more) |
| Why Buy Mortgage Protection Insurance? |
| What makes us buy insurance? Do we wake up one morning and think today is the day for insurance or is something else lurking in our minds? (more) |
| A Chicago Company Puts Its Stamp on Man U |
| Aon, the No 1 insurance broker in the world, signs a deal with Manchester United, perhaps the planet's most famous sports team (more) |
| Attorney General Warns Against Deceptive Advertisement |
| The Texas Attorney General is warning residents about an auto insurance company because of a deceptive ad Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said the Travelers Company Inc ad improperly indicates homeowners could lose their home if they don't buy a (more) |
| On Your Side by Christopher Elliott helps with travel customer service issu |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Airlines, Airline ReviewsIn the travel world, Christopher Elliott is a bit of a hero on his blog, he regularly saves passengers from lost tickets, rental car horrors and other travel mishaps
Since there is (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid |
| I had an interesting Fourth of July this year and learned a valuable lesson in what it means to be American Not that I was looking to be taught a lesson, mind you Things just sort of turned out that way, as you will see I spent the weekend wi (more) |
| CNA Opens Alabama Branch |
| CNA Financial Corp has opened its newest branch office in Birmingham, Alabama The office is one of five new branches the global business insurer has opened or will open within the past (more) |
| Vietnam Vet opens Carousel of Happiness attraction in Nederland, Colorado |
| Filed under: North America, United StatesIt started in Vietnam With a music box Marine machine gunner Scott Harrison used to listen to the music and picture a carousel in the mountains to cope with the stress of the Vietnam war Now more than 40 ye (more) |
| Why won't insurer pay for stolen iPhone? |
| My iPhone was stolen from my jacket pocket but O2 Insure won't pay out because they say it was unattended and out of arm's reach Is this right? (more) |
| Auto Insurance Comparisons Based on More Than Just Price |
| Auto insurance comparisons are a great way to find deals, but should be used to locate the right company as well (more) |
| Hyatt Regency to reopen New Orleans hotel |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsThe Hyatt Regency New Orleans closed its doors after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, but five years later the hotel is poised for a grand reopening
The New Orleans H (more) |
| New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Ireland? |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Europe, IrelandThe Republic of Ireland has a well deserved reputation for beautiful landscapes and ancient monuments, so you might be surprised to learn that it has only two UNESCO World Heritage Site (more) |
| Photo of the Day (7.8.10) |
| Filed under: Asia, Thailand, United Kingdom, Photo of the Day
Delays happen Sometimes there are mechanical issues Other times, weather plays a role in the form of ash clouds or blizzards And other times, your flight crew just needs to sample every (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - Everything You Need in Your Policy |
| When it comes to getting cover for your home, there are several different options available Whether it is in case of a flood, building and contents, theft, or emergency issues you can get it all in this type of policy (more) |
| Buying a Home? Check on Homeowners Insurance Before You Offer |
| When estimating the monthly PITI (principle, interest, taxes, and insurance) payment on a potential new purchase don't make the mistake of using online payment estimators, and don't take the advice of a realtor or mortgage broker The cost of insuran (more) |
| A happy ending |
| Dear Editor:We got out chariot bike trailer back! We want to give a big thanks to Colleen for keeping an eye out and calling us after seeing our letter in the paper! She helped us find our missing trailer! Thank you! Also, thanks to The Aspen Time (more) |
| Alliant Partners with Firm to Offer Self-Defense Policy to Retired Officers |
| Alliant Insurance Services has partnered with the firm LEOSA HR218 Self Defense Protection to provide retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers with an insurance policy that (more) |
| Bill targets cars registered out of state |
| TRENTON New Jersey is taking aim at residents who fraudulently register their vehicles or obtain auto insurance in other states (more) |
| Portland Agencies Rogers, Fitzwalter & Powell and Elliott, Powell, Baden & |
| Long time Portland, Ore based independent insurance agencies Rogers, Fitzwalter & Powell Inc has relocated to join forces with Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker Inc EPB&B President (more) |
| Ten reasons to have your wedding reception at a hotel |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Hotels and Accommodations
I'm getting married this fall, and I chose to have my wedding reception at a hotel This is not because I'm a travel writer (and they have no idea that's what I do; I'm not getting any spec (more) |
| New York City Council Cuts Health Ombudsman Program |
| An ombudsman service that helped people obtain insurance, get health services and contest claims that had been denied by insurance companies and hospitals, was cut from the city budget (more) |
| Airline fees: Please don't lie, don't be moronic |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Airlines, NewsAs much as you may hate ancillary fees on airlines, they're clearly making a difference The nickel and diming of the average passenger was good for a whopping $7 8 billion last year up 42 (more) |
| High Court Backs Reno Hospital in Malpractice Case |
| The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that hospitals are not strictly liable for malpractice committed in emergency rooms by independent contracting physicians
In a 4 3 decision, the high court (more) |
| Mother attempts to flush newborn baby down airplane toilet |
| Filed under: Asia, India, Turkmenistan, Airlines, Airports, NewsA 25 year old medical student has been arrested in Northern India after attempting to flush her newborn baby down the toilet
The woman was flying home from Turkmenistan when she gave (more) |
| How Much Do You Know About Pets, Home Insurance Quotes Online and Your Budg |
| Buying a house is incredibly confusing There's SO much to keep track of You inevitably have piles of paperwork everywhere, and the legal jargon you have to wade through can make trying to get through law school look like a piece of cake! (more) |
| EPA investigating diesel fuel found in Breckenridge pond |
| BRECKENRIDGE Diesel fuel has been bubbling up into a fishing pond west of Highway 9 in a Breckenridge industrial area for about a week, but the source of the pungent contaminant is unclear 'It's a mystery to everybody right now,' said Joe Dudley (more) |
| State Auto Western Region Reports Additions, Promotions in Texas |
| State Auto Western Region has announced the following staff additions and promotions in Texas:
Steve Harmon has joined State Auto as a business insurance account executive In this role, Harmon (more) |
| Snowmass Base Village faces foreclosure |
| ASPEN The Base Village in Snowmass faces the threat of foreclosure after lenders filed court papers Thursday to take control of the property Hypo Real Estate Capital Corp of New York, along with three other banks, alleges that Base Village Owne (more) |
| Frontier to resume Denver-Steamboat Springs flight |
| DENVER Frontier Airlines says it will resume nonstop flights between Denver and Steamboat Springs Hayden during the ski season Frontier, a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, said Thursday the service would run from Dec 16 through April 10 (more) |
| Five Manhattan cafes with free Wi-Fi |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Budget TravelOn Tuesday, I looked at Brooklyn cafés with free Wi Fi Here I turn to a few Manhattan cafés that have come to the obvious conclusion that free Wi Fi translates into happier and mo (more) |
| Worldwide Facilities Names Clayton VP |
| Los Angeles based Worldwide Facilities Inc has added Ted Clayton as a vice president and property broker in its Irvine, Calif , office
Clayton began his insurance career in 1985 with Chubb & (more) |
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| Travel writer and publisher Q&A: Julie Schwietert |
| Filed under: Blogs, North America, Cuba, Mexico, United States, Books, Budget Travel, Central America, CaribbeanJulie Schwietert, known for her work with MatadorNetwork and Collazo Projects, is a writer, editor, and translator whose work bridges the (more) |
| Truth be told |
| Editor's note: The following letter was written to Carolyn Sackariason, editor of the Aspen Daily News Dear Editor:My name is Gina Boccadoro I have worked for Scott and Liza DeGraff for more than nine years I have taken part in opening more tha (more) |
| 3 in New York Charged with Stealing $500K from Insurers Over 10 Years |
| Police in Colonie, N Y have arrested three people including an insurer claims employee for stealing nearly $500,000 from two insurance companies by allegedly forging and cashing claims (more) |
| Imperial Sugar to Pay $4 Million Fine for Deadly Georgia Blast |
| Imperial Sugar has agreed to pay more than $4 million in fines for safety violations at its Georgia refinery where a dust explosion killed 14 workers in 2008, federal regulators said
The (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of July 9, 2010 |
| Save on Iceland Express flights to Europe this fall, get a $100 promo code for an Air New Zealand trip, and learn how your delayed flight may be covered under EU law (more) |
| ACE Appoints Furby Division President, Overseas General Operations |
| The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies announced the appointment of David Furby as Division President, Commercial Property & Casualty, for ACE's Overseas General operations
He (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $8 4GB Shuffle MP3 player, $18 backup battery pack and m |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday July 9, 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal adds 200 watts of AC power to your (more) |
| Goldman execs grilled for taking AIG bailout money |
| WASHINGTON A Goldman Sachs executive told an inquiry panel yesterday that the firm had no regrets about collecting billions of dollars in taxpayer money for correctly predicting the demise of the US housing market David Viniar, (more) |
| A great Fourth had by all |
| Dear Editor:On behalf of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, I wanted to thank everyone who helped make last weekend's Fourth of July celebration so fun, safe and memorable People came from all over to spend their holiday in Aspen because of the (more) |
| IASA Elects Glatfelter's Lowenthal as President |
| The Insurance Accounting and Systems Association Inc (IASA) has elected Craig S Lowenthal as president of the association
Lowenthal, a social media strategist for Pennsylvania based Glatfelter, (more) |
| Colorado gubernatorial hopefuls spar on oil, gas rules |
| DENVER Candidates in the Colorado governor's race split Wednesday on how to handle the ongoing debate over the state's tougher oil and gas rules, with one Republican pledging to revamp them and his Democrat rival calling for cooperation Republic (more) |
| Lifestyle Protection is New But Yet to Be Understood |
| Every now and again a new type of insurance hits the market and this is one of those occasions The closest cousin to lifestyle protection insurance is income protection but there are subtle differences Income protection insurance is a salary substi (more) |
| Regulator: Colorado having busy drilling permit year |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo Colorado is poised to have its second busiest year for issuing oil and gas drilling permits despite stricter regulations that took effect last year, a state regulator said Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Direct (more) |
| Aspen retail sales slip in May |
| ASPEN Aspen's latest sales tax report suggests the resort's economy is beginning to improve, though sales dipped in May, according to Don Taylor, city finance director Taxable sales were up 3 percent through May, though sales for the month of Ma (more) |
| RFTA will use expansion funds for faulty Glenwood facility |
| CARBONDALE The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority will use funds approved by voters to expand the bus system to fix a faulty maintenance building in Glenwood Springs RFTA's board of directors, meeting in Carbondale, voted Thursday to spend $4 (more) |
| Reed Insurance Agency Joins San Group |
| Reed Insurance Agency based in New Windsor, New York has joined
the Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group Inc
Agency Owner Kevin Reed and Matt Masiello, president and chief operating officer of (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| I cheat at golf Floyd Landis, let's have coffee If we want other athletes to come clean about their performance enhancing methods, we've got to come clean about our own The penitence starts here They say that there are a million ways to che (more) |
| North Dakota Bans Grand Forks Firm from Insurance Business |
| North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has barred a Grand Forks man and his insurance company from doing business
The cease and desist order was issued against David Glessner and MAG (more) |
| John Judge : Only years of vigilance will solve ACC debt crisis |
| Last year, the ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) financial situation came under the spotlight with the announcement of a $4 8 billion deficit That single year's result, which was more than all the finance company losses (more) |
| AXIS Expands Global Accident & Health Coverage |
| AXIS Global Accident & Health (AGAH), a division of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, announced that it is now actively marketing its capability to write accident and specialty health reinsurance (more) |
| Two injured when small plane crashes in Rocky Mountain park |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo A Wisconsin man and his daughter survived a single engine plane crash in a remote part of Rocky Mountain National park, using trees and debris from the aircraft to build a shelter while they waited to be rescu (more) |
| Home Insurance Quotes - Why Choose a Contents Only Policy Over a Buildings |
| Any time you're searching for home cover it is important to look over all the options There are three different types of insurance for your home, but whichever one you choose there are other things to consider (more) |
| State Auto Western Region Promotes Alvord, Adds Macier in Arizona |
| State Auto's Western Region promoted Kathy Alvord and added Linnea Macier in Arizona
Alvord was promoted to business insurance underwriter reporting to Brad Timmerman, sales manager for the (more) |
| Attorney: Sheen court date in Aspen will be postponed |
| ASPEN A court hearing where actor Charlie Sheen was expected to plead guilty to a charge stemming from a Christmas Day dispute with his wife has been postponed Court officials say the hearing set for Monday in Aspen has been rescheduled for A (more) |
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