| Aspen ex-cop acquitted of sexual exploitation charges in jury trial |
| ASPEN A Pitkin County jury Friday acquitted ex Aspen police officer Joseph Kenney Holman of two counts of attempting to sexually exploit his stepdaughter by planting a camera in her shower stall last year But the nine woman, three man panel fou (more) |
| Calling a spade a spade |
| Dear Editor:Bravo to Marlene Stalker for her comment as quoted in Friday's Aspen Daily News article about the investigations into a few local art galleries 'If you want to be like a T shirt shop and make copies then advertise yourself as such; do (more) |
| Obama visit likely to screw up Bar Harbor vibe |
| Filed under: North America, United States, NewsPresident Barack Obama's about to ruin it for everybody
The folks in Bar Harbor, Maine, according to MSNBC, value their privacy, especially the rich people who go there to escape the heat and the prole (more) |
| Layover alert: superb roti near JFK |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Budget Travel, CaribbeanGot a longish layover at JFK? Have an hour to kill before showing up at the airport? Or simply want to get in the mood for the Southern Caribbean?
Some of New York's (more) |
| Sun soaked: The best beaches on Florida's Gulf Coast |
| Filed under: Scuba Diving, Surfing, North America, United States, EcotourismIt's not all tar balls in Florida Along Florida's Gulf Coast you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the south, and some so private you'd think you were on your ow (more) |
| The Michigan Social Security Disability Process and Its Pitfalls |
| Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster (more) |
| Tour operator Goldtrail goes bankrupt, strands 16,000 |
| Filed under: Europe, Turkey, Greece, United Kingdom, Transportation, NewsUK company Goldtrail Travel Ltd announced it had gone bankrupt at 4pm yesterday The revelation, made just an hour before the end of the work week, has left the travel plans of (more) |
| Photo of the day (7.16.10) |
| Filed under: South America, Chile, Photo of the Day
Here in the Northern Hemisphere we're sweltering Most of us aren't complaining about the high temperatures, but the fact is that many days are turning out to be extraordinarily hot and humid
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| Dorothea Farris: The current economy is propped up by taxes, jobs |
| Editor's note: Each Saturday leading up to the Aug 10 primary elections, The Aspen Times will publish a point counterpoint series, produced by local Democrats and Republicans Today marks the second installment of the series, with each side ad (more) |
| Art scam goes undetected |
| Dear Editor:After seeing the follow up story on Denver's CBS 4 news and reading the local newspaper articles about the selling of questionable artwork at the Royal Street Galleries, I find it incomprehensible that the Aspen police have determined (more) |
| Protect Thy Property With Landlords Insurance |
| The landlords insurance is an insurance policy which covers a property owner from suffering financial losses in lieu of their property which they have let out on rent Owning a property is not easy and it becomes difficult and frustrating when one is (more) |
| The stench of government |
| Dear Editor:In spite of warnings by the so called experts concerning the environment and the financial crisis, our politicians still can't say 'no ' Both David Stockman and Niall Ferguson spoke negatively at the Ideas Festival concerning the econo (more) |
| Memorial: Thomas Duesterberg |
| Relatives and friends of Thomas Duesterberg are invited to a celebration of his life at the Aspen Elks Lodge on July 19, 2010, at 6 p m A memorial Mass will be held on July 20 at 9 a m at St Mary Catholic Church in Aspen (more) |
| Obamas visit Acadia National Park this weekend |
| Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, North America, United States, CampingLast summer the First Family spent some of their vacation time in Yellowstone National Park, one of the most popular and iconic parks in the entire U S system It (more) |
| McInnis joins GOP hopefuls to talk jobs, more in Aspen |
| ASPEN If Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis' campaign is on the ropes, he showed no signs of it Friday during a panel discussion at the Republican Governors Association meeting taking place in Aspen Joining several GOP (more) |
| Solar plane flies nonstop for a week |
| Filed under: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States, Transportation, News
We recently reported on the historic flight of the Solar Impulse, the first solar powered plane to fly through the night Now another barrier has been broken The (more) |
| Mutuals under pressure to adapt or die |
| THE close relationship they enjoy with their members has been the proud boast of the building society movement for generations But change is afoot in the cosy world of mutual (more) |
| Tony Vagneur: Saddle Sore |
| Picture this two guys riding into Aspen on their lily white steeds, shiny armored up and at full gallop, just in time to save Pitkin County from the devastation of out of control growth (1972) That's a romantic notion of Joe Edwards and Dwig (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Eat, Pray, Love Little Palm Island |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelOne of underlying messages of Elizabeth Gilbert's breakout success 'Eat Pray Love' is that with every new breath, there is new opportunity What better way to experien (more) |
| From the Shores of Louisiana: Jon takes to the road |
| Filed under: Activism, History, Learning, North America, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism
From the Shores of Louisiana: Jon Bowermaster from gadling on Vimeo
Lafayette, Louisiana It's a steamy, early summer day in Southern Louisiana expecting the (more) |
| Mass. income |
| My BIL claims that insurance settlements for injury are not taxable income in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts I can't believe the state doesn't overfish that particular revenue stream
So, is it taxable income or not? (more) |
| Economy puts pinch on Butch's lobster bars |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE A popular restaurant that expanded from Snowmass Village to Basalt just one year ago is now in a position where it has to close at both locations because of the ongoing economic malaise Butch Darden said he closed Butch's Lobste (more) |
| Locals turn storytellers on Theatre Aspen stage |
| ASPEN As a former A V guy, Barry Smith has no problem with high tech And as a performer whose one person shows are built around reasonably sophisticated Power Point presentations, Smith has not shied away from bringing technology to the stag (more) |
| Area immigration bust nets 30 suspects |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Local, state and federal authorities rounded up 30 alleged gang members and gang associates from towns around Garfield County and beyond this week, many of whom are likely to be deported back to their 'home countries,' accord (more) |
| Crested Butte fetes its role in mountain biking lore |
| CRESTED BUTTE, Colo Glo Cunningham's first attempt to ride Pearl Pass did not begin well 'I had a three speed and two of my three speeds broke on my way up the hill out of town,' the 61 year old cyclist from Crested Butte recalled 'Fortunat (more) |
| Study: Christo project could impact environment |
| DENVER Federal land managers say artist Christo's plan to drape fabric over several miles of the Arkansas River in Colorado would have a significant impact on recreation and traffic, with an estimated 350,000 people expected to flock to the a (more) |
| No more excuses |
| Dear Editor:I wanted to comment about the recent Burlingame article I am very confused Here are my questions:1 Why does the city continue to extend Shaw's official notification deadline for the existing work?2 Why is Shaw acting like they are (more) |
| An even more seasoned traveler's top ten hotel peeves |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations
Some of you may recall the list last week of my top ten hotel peeves An hour or so after posting it, I got a phone call from my father 'Did you like it?' I asked 'Yes,' he replied, 'but I've got a bunch more (more) |
| Frustration and Despair as Job Search Drags On |
| An estimated 2 1 million are waiting for an end to a Senate impasse over whether to extend jobless benefits (more) |
| More Egyptian pyramids to open to the public |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Africa, Egypt, Budget Travel, News
Visitors to Egypt have always flocked to the pyramids of Giza and Saqqara Many people don't realize, however, that these are only the most famous of more than a hun (more) |
| Frieda Wallison: Job creators are on strike |
| Editor's note: Each Saturday leading up to the Aug 10 primary elections, The Aspen Times will publish a point counterpoint series, produced by local Democrats and Republicans Today marks the second installment of the series, with each side ad (more) |
| Bring on the screeching |
| Dear Editor:I'd like to apologize to the GOP for suggesting that Hugh Zuker was one of them Since Michael Conniff's edifying letter I'm sure that Republicans up and down the valley are breathing a sigh of relief that the Zuker campaign is not wor (more) |
| Insurers Push Plans That Limit Health Choices |
| As the White House begins to enact the new national health care law, the biggest insurers are promoting plans with lower premiums that allow fewer doctors and hospitals (more) |
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| Changing Tune, Administration Defends Insurance Mandate as a Tax |
| Administration officials say the tax argument is a linchpin of their legal case in defense of the health care overhaul and its individual mandate (more) |
| Cortez bear bites 2 kids, then runs off |
| CORTEZ, Colo A black bear that bit two kids camping on their backyard then ran off is still on the loose in southwest Colorado The Colorado Division of Wildlife has set a trap for the bear, which bit a brother and sister around midnight Thursda (more) |
| Carbondale music series continues Sunday |
| CARBONDALE The Carbondale Summer of Music series continues Sunday, July 18 with the San Francisco based alternative country rock band, Or, The Whale, in Sopris Park The evening also includes performances by the last two semi finalists in the (more) |
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