| Daily Pampering: Queensland's ReefSleep lets travelers sleep on the Great B |
| Filed under: Scuba Diving, Oceania, Australia, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelYou've slept under the stars, but have you ever tried to slumber in the ocean? Now you can, thanks to a new sleep chamber set up in Queensland, Australia
Advent (more) |
| Medicus Receives Approval to Insure Alabama Physicians |
| Medicus Insurance Co received its approval from the Alabama Department of Insurance to offer coverage to the physicians and surgeons in the state Medicus' rates and form filing was approved July (more) |
| The Rise of the New OAP - the 'Older, Active Protester' |
| Almost 8 million over 50s more politically active than ever (more) |
| Gadling contest - win a SteriPEN Traveler water purifier |
| Several weeks ago, we reviewed the brilliant SteriPEN Traveler This travel friendly gadget can turn a cup of dirty water into drinkable water in under a minute, thanks to its UV sterilizing light
Now, if you are regularly in places with less th (more) |
| Florida Insurers Need Rate Increases, Says Rating Expert |
| Florida's property casualty insurers appear to have adequate reinsurance and capital in place to withstand at least two major storms this season but their overall fate could hinge on whether they (more) |
| Lead Paint Companies Appeal Rhode Island Decision on Lawsuit Cost |
| Companies that sold lead based paint have appealed a judge's decision denying them reimbursement for the cost of defending themselves against a lawsuit from Rhode Island
Superior Court Judge (more) |
| Is Global Warming Causing More Frequent, More Powerful Hurricanes? |
| A workshop held in Lloyd's Old Library sought to answer that question, by examining the impact global warming could have on the hurricane season Lloyd's cited the fact that "analysis of weather (more) |
| The Many Reasons Why You Need Household Insurance |
| Whether you are just starting out on your own or have a family, or are retired, you work hard for the things you have It could be that you just purchased your first home, or have been living in one a long time and have finally paid it off (more) |
| Maes releases tax info through supporters' website |
| DENVER Colorado GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes has refused to make his tax returns public and instead gave them to a tea party publication run by campaign supporters, which posted selected portions of the data The rest, Maes said Wednesday (more) |
| Republicans for Georgia Insurance Post Face Runoff; Oxendine Loses |
| State Sen Ralph Hudgens garnered about 21 percent of the vote while Atlanta attorney Maria Sheffield grabbed about 20 percent, setting the stage for an Aug 20 a runoff in the Republican primary (more) |
| President Signs Historic Financial Reform Legislation |
| President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a sweeping overhaul of the financial regulatory system The "Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act," drafted in response to the (more) |
| Andy Stone: A Stone's Throw |
| I have to admit I don't really care all that much that Hugh Zuker has dropped out of the race to replace Bob Braudis as sheriff of Pitkin County I guess maybe I should care, but, heck, I just can't care about everything all the time That said, (more) |
| The music stops in Glenwood |
| Dear Editor:Do not go to Two Rivers Park this evening there will be no music This is something we have never said before but it is true The Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz is taking a small break before the final two concerts of our 25th seas (more) |
| The World's Best Markets and Bazaars: 11 Top Cities |
| Where to shop for one of a kind souvenirs in Paris, London, Cairo, and eight other global destinations
Cairo London Paris Egypt Africa (more) |
| Pitkin County to see bigger, better-looking barns? |
| ASPEN Pitkin County may relax its rules on barn size for small, rural properties, but only if the structures house horses, hay and the like 'Party barns' with hot tubs aren't the intent County commissioners grappled Tuesday with suggestions (more) |
| Review: KiwiChoice U-Powered solar battery charger |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Keeping your devices powered when traveling is often a challenge On many trips, it involves finding a power outlet, on some trips you may need to resort to using a battery backup pack, but some destinations may even (more) |
| Benmosche says AIA change puts 'best team on field' |
| NEW YORK (Bloomberg)—Robert Benmosche, the American International Group Inc CEO who replaced the head of the insurer's main Asia unit, said the change was needed to prepare for the division's initial public offering Mark Tucker was named hea (more) |
| Judge grills feds on pulling Utah drilling leases |
| SALT LAKE CITY A federal judge on Wednesday questioned Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's justification for canceling 77 drilling leases sold by the Bush administration around national parks in Utah A U S Justice Department lawyer maintained Sala (more) |
| Travel Troubleshooter: Overcharged For My Hotel in New York |
| A major hotel chain refuses to honor a traveler's group rate reservation, resulting in an extra $250 charge How can this traveler get her money back?
New York Hotel United States Travel and Tourism Canada (more) |
| Sleep Securely With Your House Insurance |
| When you are purchasing a home, part of the requirement is to have cover on the home in case it ever gets damaged By enforcing this the lender is protecting his asset since he will be loaning you the money to purchase the home In effect, he is prot (more) |
| Economics Behaving Badly |
| The limits of what psychology can tell us about choices (more) |
| Be Patient When Choosing House Insurance |
| If you spend a lot of money on a large ticket item, most of us think it a wise idea to spend a little extra for the insurance This is very common when anyone decides on purchasing electronic equipment, cars and most definitely, their homes (more) |
| Royal St. owners give back to community |
| Dear Editor:We were pleased to see that Michael and Peter from Royal Street Fine Art Gallery were exonerated from charges investigated by the Aspen Police Department concerning any wrongdoing involving areas of forgery, fraud and copyright infring (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - Simple Steps - Great Savings |
| We could be as rich as we like but no one likes to just lose money In fact, the more money you have, the more you learn to appreciate the importance of making simple savings We would look at how to make simple savings including getting free home in (more) |
| Royalton to offer iPads in all guest rooms |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Internet Tools, Luxury TravelThe latest hotel to jump on the iPad craze is straight out of NYC and prepping its iPads for Fashion Week The Royalton, a member of the Morgans Hotel (more) |
| Obama, Cameron Push Sanctions on Iran, Including Insurance |
| Britain and the United States said Tuesday it was not too late for a peaceful solution to the crisis over Iran's nuclear program, but said they were determined to enforce new sanctions
The United (more) |
| Aon Benfield Launches 'ImpactOnDemand' Cat Risk Management Tool |
| Aon Benfield announced the launch of ImpactOnDemandSM , which it described as a "new generation of its flagship risk management tools, which continue to allow insurers to visualize, quantify and (more) |
| Whole Foods on 'fast track' |
| BASALT The Basalt Town Council agreed Tuesday night to 'fast track' the review of the Whole Foods Market building in Willits Town Center, but the board made no promises about the outcome Town Manager Bill Kane said a 'fast track schedule' is (more) |
| RIAS: RIAS Scoops Prestigious 'Personal Lines Broker of the Year' Award |
| LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) Editors note: There is a photo included with this Press Release (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals for July 21, 2010 |
| A beachfront hotel in Puerto Rico, a Curacao hotel package, and affordable vacations in Panama, Turkey, and China
Puerto Rico Caribbean Curaçao Panama Travel and Tourism (more) |
| Insurance Savings For Homeowners |
| The easiest way to begin is to simply call your homeowner's insurance provider and inquire about ways to save money The company wants to keep your business and will usually be glad to help you trim your policy to better suit your needs Ask if there (more) |
| Trump Chicago first hotel to offer certified organic room-service menu |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsLooks like more hotels are helping guests live healthier lifestyles, especially during their travels Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago just debuted an in (more) |
| Vermont Captive Insurance: Vermont's Captive Insurance Sector Strong in 201 |
| MONTPELIER, VT (MARKET WIRE) The State of Vermont's captive insurance sector has had a good first half of 2010, licensing 17 new captive insurance companies as the state approaches the 900 license milestone, officials said (more) |
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| Drivers Beware: Lindsay Lohan Offers Lessons in Auto Insurance |
| In all the commotion of Lindsay Lohan's fall from grace, little attention has been paid to the impact her risky behavior will have on her insurance — auto, home, life, and health But (more) |
| What Does Homeowners and Renters Insurance Cover? |
| Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders to protect a very valuable asset your home This is a type of property insurance that is multi lined (more) |
| Search continues for missing Breckenridge raft guide |
| SALIDA, Colo Authorities say search dogs might have picked up the scent of a Breckenridge raft guide missing since July 11, but the water on the Arkansas River is still too high to look further in the spot Kimberly Appelson was off duty when sh (more) |
| Bowring Marsh Opens New Office in Hong Kong |
| Bowring Marsh, the Specialist International Placement Broker at Marsh, has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening in Hong Kong of its ninth office, specializing in property, earthquake, (more) |
| Why Insurance For Home Based Businesses is Different From Homeowner's Insur |
| Lots of home based business owners take a big risk because they rely upon an old homeowners or renters policy These were not intended to cover a business, but there may be some simple and inexpensive home business coverage options (more) |
| Fireman's Fund Appoints Specht VP of Professional Liability |
| Novato, Calif based Fireman's Fund Insurance Co has appointed Brian Specht vice president of professional liability in commercial insurance He will be responsible for driving the product (more) |
| Ritz-Carlton Toronto set to open Fall 2010 |
| Filed under: North America, Canada, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelThe Ritz Carlton's first foray into Great White North will take place this fall with the opening of its Toronto hotel The Ritz Carlton, Toronto was slightly delayed last mon (more) |
| Private Firm WSI Cuts U.S. Hurricane Forecast to 19 Named Storms |
| Private weather forecaster WSI Corp cut its forecast for named storms in the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season on Tuesday, but still sees an active season with water temperatures and wind conditions (more) |
| Doorknob regs up for review in Pitkin County |
| ASPEN A proposed code amendment scheduled for review in Pitkin County next week would mandate round doorknobs on new homes because they're more difficult for bears to open Pitkin County commissioners will take up the matter on July 28 Kevin Wri (more) |
| Photos show effects of climate change on Everest |
| Filed under: Activism, Climbing, Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Photos, Asia, China, Nepal, PakistanA new series of photos from the Himalaya reveal the undeniable effects of global climate change on the glaciers there This is especially evi (more) |
| Breaking Impasse, Senate Extends Jobless Benefits |
| With the bare minimum of votes required to avoid a filibuster on the procedural vote, the bill advanced to a final vote in the Senate, where it is expected to pass on Wednesday (more) |
| Why won't Aviva pay £4,500 care bill? |
| My brother was admitted to a care home prior to his death at a cost of £4,455 but Aviva is refusing to pay out as part of his long term care policy (more) |
| Flying Pasties hide your privates from full body scanners |
| Filed under: Gear, AirportsWe've covered the issue of full body scanners in airports pretty extensively here at Gadling More and more airports are implementing the security devices and more people are crying foul as they fear that their right to pri (more) |
| Neil Armstrong customs documents swiped, put up for sale by checkpoint work |
| Filed under: North America, United States, AirportsNeil Armstrong took one very famous 'small step', but two Boston area men took a small step of their own, one that may see them serve up to ten years in jail
When Armstrong passed through the arriv (more) |
| Ask Gadling: How do I get bumped from a flight? |
| Filed under: Airlines, Airports, Budget TravelToday's question comes from Mary in San Jose, CA:
Hi, I'm flying from San Jose to Appleton, WI I'd like to know what to do if I get bumped? Will they let me call the person waiting for me to let them kn (more) |
| easyJet founder tells airline to be more punctual or change its name |
| Filed under: Europe, United KingdomBack in the late 90's, easyJet triggered a new era of low cost carriers Founded by Sir Stelios Haji Ioannou, the airline went from just 2 planes to over 175
As one of the largest airlines in the United Kingdom, e (more) |
| Bolton & Co. Names Ceballos Assistant VP |
| Bolton & Co , and employee owned insurance broker, announced that Esther Ceballos has joined the firm as assistant vice president in the OneSource Division
Ceballos started her insurance (more) |
| How Your Homeowners Or Renters Insurance Helps Your Golf Game |
| It is said that golf was named a four letter word because all the other words that are four letters were taken And if you have ever played the game you understand what they are saying But did you know that your renters coverage or homeowners policy (more) |
| Louisiana, Texas Gain Jobs in June; Arkansas, Oklahoma Post Losses |
| The South Central states of Louisiana and Texas posted job gains for the month of June, but Arkansas and Oklahoma saw slight losses in employment
The Louisiana Workforce Commission reported (more) |
| Lockton Names Reiff New Chief Operating Officer in St. Louis |
| The St Louis, Mo , office of privately owned independent insurance brokerage, Lockton, announced that Robert W (Bob) Reiff is the office's new chief operating officer
As COO, Reiff will be (more) |
| Valley residents, we have a problem |
| Dear Editor:Three years ago, David Frey of the Aspen Daily News wrote that our fair valley did not have a gang problem The 30 gang bangers busted by ICE last week would seem to contradict this 'open border' naivete Immigration officials admit the (more) |
| New York Approves Increase in Workers' Comp Loss Costs |
| New York insurance regulators have approved a 7 7 percent hike in workers' compensation loss costs — an increase that will go into effect in October
The New York Compensation Insurance (more) |
| Wis. Supreme Court Sides with Physicians in Med Mal Trust Fund Fight |
| The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided that the state's taking of $200 million from the Wisconsin's Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (IPFCF) to help balance the general budget was (more) |
| Yoga event rocks |
| Dear Editor:The Yoga Rocks Festival this past weekend was fantastic!Josh Behrman and Vanessa Adam at Mountain Groove Productions did an excellent job of bringing in superb teachers from around the country Each one had their own unique method of t (more) |
| eat.travel.love: Peruvian adventure travel and agritourism on Lake Titicaca |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Food and Drink, South America, Chile, Peru, Ecotourism, Budget Travel, Women's Travel, Luxury TravelWhile I sat at the table with her young son, Ayun, I watched Imeliana Calcin stuff wood into (more) |
| Times story off track |
| Dear Editor:Aaron Hedge has mistakenly reported that the city is trying to add a backcountry marathon to the Aspen Cycling Festival weekend in the spring of 2011 I attended this special work session and the report in the paper connects these two (more) |
| Massey Settles Lawsuit Over Miner's Death for $2.1 Million |
| Massey Energy has settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a contract worker killed at one of the company's West Virginia coal mines
Boone County Circuit Court records show Massey paid the family (more) |
| Floods, Landslides Kill 37 in China |
| Rescuers in China were searching Tuesday for 30 people buried in landslides as flood waters from days of heavy rain surged past the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest
Soldiers used bulldozers (more) |
| Different Types of Household Insurance |
| When you have worked hard to get the things you have, you want to make sure they are protected This could mean that nice house you struggled for so long to get, new appliances and other personal belongings (more) |
| Keller to Oversee Carrier Relations for Keystone Insurers Group |
| Pennsylvania based Keystone Insurers Group has appointed David C Keller as vice president for carrier relations
Keller, is a 25 year veteran of the insurance industry, spent the last four years (more) |
| Three extraordinary Caribbean hotels for under $150 |
| Filed under: France, Dominica, Jamaica, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, CaribbeanYes, the Caribbean is awfully hot right now And yes, faithful watchers of weather, hurricane season is indeed upon us But for the next several months, visito (more) |
| UnitedHealth Profits Soar 31% as Revenue Jumps 7% |
| The health insurer reported that enrollment and costs were better than Wall Street had expected (more) |
| Roaring Fork Valley keeps shedding jobs |
| Job losses kept mounting in the Roaring Fork Valley in the fourth quarter of 2009 as the recession maintained its tight grip on the area Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties lost 11 percent of their jobs in 2009 compared to 2008, according to data (more) |
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| Five local customs we just can't follow |
| Filed under: Food and DrinkTravelers are a pretty tolerant bunch Travel actually breeds tolerance because it gets rid of the ignorance on which tolerance is based There are times, however, when we can't bring ourselves to follow certain local custo (more) |
| Henry Jessen Pedersen |
| Henry Jessen Pedersen passed peacefully on June 28, at age 87 He was born in Thisted, Denmark to Ejner Pedersen and Ane Marie Jessen on March 17, 1923 Henry came to the United States with the Danish Gymnastics Team after WWII The team perform (more) |
| Emirates Airlines bringing Internet and mobile phone calls to entire A380 f |
| Emirates, the world's largest customer of the Airbus A380 just announced that its entire fleet of super jumbos will be outfitted with in flight Internet and mobile phone technology by 2012 The service is provided by Swiss firm OnAir, and will offe (more) |
| Home Insurance Leads - How it Works |
| Many people believe that the term affordable and the term cheap denote the same thing If you are going to make up your mind based on price alone, you are bound to be sorely disappointed (more) |
| Another Agency Probing Pittsburgh-Area Coke Blast |
| Another federal agency has joined the investigation of an explosion at a Pittsburgh area coke plant that injured 20 workers last week
The U S Chemical Safety Board has sent a three person team (more) |
| Paragliding donkey stunt lands Russian beach operators in hot water |
| In this viral video day and age, people will try anything to get some attention Some may lip sync behind their webcam, others strap a donkey to a parachute and parade the poor animal up and down their beach while being towed by a boat
You reall (more) |
| V3 Launches Auto Dealer Program with Optional 'Red Flags' Coverage |
| V3 Insurance Partners LLC, a specialty multi line managing general underwriter, has introduced a multi line insurance program for auto, truck and RV dealerships, wholesalers and auto (more) |
| Vote for Houpt |
| Dear Editor:This is to respectfully encourage voters in Garfield County to support Tresi Houpt in her bid to be re elected to the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners As a resident of Pitkin County it may seem unusual for me to be support (more) |
| Israeli mayor suggests Gaza flotilla become hotel |
| Filed under: Europe, Turkey, Ireland, Hotels and Accommodations, News, Middle EastAfter the deadly May flotilla raid off the Gaza coast in Israel, the Turkish Mavi Marmara vessel has been docked and held in the city of Haifa, where it awaits an inter (more) |
| West Virginia Firefighters Threaten Strike Over Liability Insurance |
| Volunteer firefighters in West Virginia are threatening to stop answering calls if the Legislature doesn't exempt their supervisors from liability for injuries to firefighters
The West Virginia (more) |
| Judge Approves Goldman's $500 Million Settlement with SEC |
| A federal judge has approved a $550 million settlement between Goldman Sachs and the U S Securities and Exchange Commission related to civil fraud allegations in a subprime mortgage product
U S (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| The primary election will be held on Tuesday, Aug 10, and there seems to be some confusion as to who can vote for whom Anyone registered to vote in Pitkin County may vote in this election If you are registered as a Democrat, Republican or Li (more) |
| Oklahoma Traffic Fatalities Decline in June |
| Oklahoma Department of Public Safety officials report a decrease in traffic fatalities for the month of June 2010 Fatalities in June totaled 55 compared to 83 in the same month last year
Eight (more) |
| Virginia Police Crackdown Nets 6K Tickets, Arrests |
| A weekend enforcement effort by the Virginia State Police on Interstates 81 and 95 resulted in more than 6,000 summonses and arrests
More than half of the tickets were for speeding State police (more) |
| Aspen liquor board denies DeGraff |
| ASPEN At times appearing divided over whether to grant a liquor license to Scott DeGraff, a restaurateur who has been accused of not paying a number of his contractors, the Aspen Liquor Licensing Authority nevertheless voted 3 0 Tuesday to deny (more) |
| The plot thickens |
| Dear Editor:Theatre Aspen continues to enjoy great news from our local law enforcement community To recap, we already know that Charlie Sheen, Roman Polanski and Claudine Longet are starring in a Ted Bundy retrospective, and that Soren Klanderud i (more) |
| Commercial P/C Insurance to Lag Economic Recovery: Conning Analyst |
| While property casualty personal lines premiums are benefiting from rate growth, commercial lines continue to show softness, and will lag the economic recovery, according to the most recent (more) |
| Climber rescued from Longs Peak |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo A 27 year old woman has been rescued after hanging for hours from a cliff wall on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park Officials say four park rangers who were flown by helicopter to the top of the 14,25 (more) |
| The Differing Types of Home Insurance |
| There are two major kinds of coverage policies that house owners should carry to ensure suitable protection Home owners policies and flood insurance (more) |
| Don George: Five things I learned at TBEX |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Blogs, North America, United StatesI approached last month's TBEX10 in New York the travel bloggers' conference organized by Travel Blog Exchange with a mix of excitement and trepidation The excitement w (more) |
| Bollinger Acquires David Szerlip & Associates |
| New Jersey based insurance broker Bollinger Inc has acquired David Szerlip Associates of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, a specialist in insurance programs for nonprofits
The firm's clients ranged (more) |
| Best Home and Renters Insurance Rate - Get Yours With Ease |
| It is true that insurance buyers have keen interest in any practice that guarantees total insurance protection at the cheapest rate available This applies both to homeowner and apartment renters Therefore, whichever category you find yourself in, h (more) |
| Cheyenne Aims to Tighten Taxi Requirements |
| Cheyenne, Wyo , may tighten its rules for taxi cab companies that operate in the city
The council is set to vote next week on a requirement for taxis to display the vehicle's commercial insurance (more) |
| Getting the Best Rates on Household Insurance |
| There are many different reasons you need to cover your assets, as well as many benefits One of the reasons is how are you going to protect your property in case of a fire, or other disaster? What happens if your furnace breaks down in the middle of (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $40 Kodak digital camera, $15 laptop backpack and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday July 21, 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal comes from Da (more) |
| Why Do I Need a Home Inventory? |
| Homeowners should conduct a home inventory for all property When a loss occurs, people are at loss for what happened and for what they lost We should all do a home inventory, so that if a loss occurs, we have readily available for the adjuster (more) |
| Snowmass Base Village's next step |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE It could be a whole new ball game for Base Village now that the development has fallen into receivership Vested rights on the project which the Snowmass Town Council approved in 2004 are due to expire in 2014 That means (more) |
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