| Taking a Look at Your Home Insurance Policies Ahead of the Hurricane Season |
| There's been a lot in the news about how the BP oil disaster the Gulf of Mexico has already seen landfall in some beach communities and turned the air around there into an unbreathable toxic cocktail Well, while that's certainly one way for a natura (more) |
| Come see for yourself |
| Dear Editor:In light of the numerous articles, news segments and other information regarding Royal Street Fine Art, we thought it was time we shared the facts While we understand that our business may be handled differently than some of the other (more) |
| Nationwide Insurance Provides 'Bait Vehicles' in Houston |
| Nationwide Insurance presented the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Department, and the Webster Police Department with a bait vehicle each to assist with their respective (more) |
| Shanghai: New route from China to North Korea |
| Filed under: Asia, China, North Korea, Airlines
It isn't exactly a wide open commercial route, but at least the door is slightly ajar Korean Air charter flights will start flying from Shanghai to Pyongyang on August 6, 2010, when the first group of (more) |
| Will I have to pay for motorway repairs? |
| Could I be forced to pay for repairs to a crash barrier after being involved in an accident on the motorway? (more) |
| Applications for drilling permits rise in Garfield County |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Piceance Basin oil and gas drilling activities continue to be well below levels reached before the Great Recession and a drop in gas prices put local activities into a tailspin, according to the Garfield County oil and gas liais (more) |
| Daily Pampering: The Peninsula Hotels' $20,000 tour of China |
| Filed under: Asia, China, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelThe Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Beijing and The Peninsula Shanghai are offering China travelers a new way to see three of the country's best city, thanks the 'Tale of Three Citi (more) |
| Aspen ballet: Soto's 'Uneven' focuses on choreographer's life |
| ASPEN Over the past few years Cayetano Soto has seen a gradual, unplanned progression in his work, moving from the essentially abstract to the entirely personal Which means Aspenites have begun to learn a lot about the life and emotions of t (more) |
| Does Cheap Insurance Exist? |
| When it comes to shopping around for a product, people tend to stick to the brands that they know These brands may not necessarily be better, and could very well more expensive There exists many other brands out there that can provide value for mon (more) |
| Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Bonnie |
| Tropical Storm Bonnie barreled toward south Florida Friday on a track that was expected to take it over the site of BP Plc's massive oil spill in the energy rich Gulf of Mexico by Saturday (more) |
| Top 10 souvenir hats from around the world |
| Filed under: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Jordan, Russian Federation, France, Ireland, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Panama, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Middle East, Central AmericaEver notice how every airport, tourist trap, (more) |
| SCOR Posts 19% Premium Gain on Half Year Non-Life Treaty Renewals |
| French reinsurer SCOR Group announced that P C and Specialty treaty renewals at the end of June resulted in premium growth of 19 percent at constant exchange rates In addition SCOR stressed that (more) |
| Pennsylvania Arsonist Pleads Guilty |
| A suburban Philadelphia man who authorities say tried to pass himself off as a firefighter has pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a fire at a diner
Twenty one year old Mark Gilliam, of West (more) |
| House Approves Oil Spill Clean-Up, Drilling Safety Bill |
| The House passed legislation this week that promotes new ways to clean up oil spills and aims to make deepwater drilling safer
The two measures responding to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of (more) |
| Curry building up funds for write-in campaign |
| Though fighting a tough battle to win re election as an unaffiliated write in candidate this fall, District 61 State Rep Kathleen Curry has a head start over her partisan opponents in the early money game In state political campaign finance repor (more) |
| Airport efficiency: the world's winners |
| Filed under: Asia, Europe, North America, South Korea, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Airports, Hong KongDo you get frustrated when you walk into an airport? Even before you get there? On good days, it's a painful experience, with long lines, th (more) |
| Oh, say can't you see those Aspen no-parking signs? |
| ASPEN A city judge Wednesday gave a hotel general manager a break on three parking tickets that were issued to Molly Gibson Lodge guests who parked on the Fourth of July parade route in Aspen At a hearing Wednesday, Judge Brooke Peterson cut in (more) |
| Competition eases for Aspen worker housing |
| ASPEN Competition for Aspen's worker housing, at one time cutthroat enough to draw 100 or more prospective buyers for the choicest units, has slacked off enough that someone entering a housing lottery these days has a decent chance at winning (more) |
| Photo of the day (7.23.10) |
| Filed under: Asia, China, Mongolia, Photo of the Day
A travel mascot injects levity into a journey Photographing one's mascot in various exotic locations is an often hilarious way to articulate a narrative string for a journey This image of a tiny (more) |
| Percentage Using Safety Belts Reaches Record Level in Illinois |
| The percentage of Illinois motorists using safety belts has reached a record of more than 92 percent
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig says traffic deaths in the first six months of (more) |
| CD reviews: Three sweet new releases |
| Esperanza Spalding, 'Chamber Music Society' produced by Gil Goldstein (Heads Up)The early buzz about Esperanza Spalding was strong, and understandable Here was a pretty young woman of mixed race with a huge Afro, who played bass and sang Th (more) |
| Review: In a week of voices, 'Barber' misses mark |
| ASPEN Striking voices were on display at the Aspen Music Festival this week Some were in the first production of the opera season, others in separate master classes with the celebrated mezzo soprano Michelle de Young and conductor James Conlon, (more) |
| Teflon Phil |
| Dear Editor:You mean Phil Sullivan faces jail if he doesn't quit giving people free rides in his car? I can see a Geezers for A Free Taxi Alternative (GAFTA) movement on the horizon i e Free Phil Sullivan Sterling GreenwoodAspen (more) |
| Roger Marolt: Roger This |
| Don't you hate yourself for being skeptical about people just trying to save the planet by buying 'green'? I mean, what's really wrong with wearing $185 tennies soled with pieces of shredded truck tire retreads collected from the sides of highw (more) |
| S&P's Ratings on AIG Unchanged by New Board Chairman |
| Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings on American International Group (AIG; A Negative A 1) and AIG's insurance subsidiaries (most of which are rated A+ Negative ) (more) |
| Worldwide Facilities Names Saflor VP, Casualty Broker |
| Worldwide Facilitieshas named Carlota Saflor a vice president and casualty broker in its San Francisco office
Saflor was formerly with Crump in San Francisco for almost 14 years, and ACE (more) |
| California Farms Take Risks When Going Green |
| California dairy farmers might soon start converting their cow waste to fuel, but in doing so, they may be taking on more insurance risks — risks that their insurance agents might not be (more) |
| Fatbelly Burgers set to take Basalt Bistro space |
| BASALT Keep an eye peeled for fat bellies in Basalt before the end of the summer Fatbelly Burgers is negotiating to set up shop in the Midland Avenue space abruptly vacated by Basalt Bistro this week, Fatbelly chef and owner Shane Vetter confirm (more) |
| More stories, please |
| Dear Editor:Sunday night I attended What's Your Story The Sequel Thank you, Barry Smith for realizing this project, and thank you to the storytellers: Ray Adams, Naomi Havlen, Su Lum, John Masters, Mitzi Rapkin and Lorenzo Semple III Your stor (more) |
| Backing the Gems |
| Dear Editor:I am in favor of the Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal I think this is a well thought out plan and makes sense as we go into the future Now is the time to set aside this valuable land I have been a backcountry user most of my life and (more) |
| 6 Tips for Planning an Affordable Day Trip |
| If you haven't had the time or the money for a proper summer vacation, consider a daycation Here are six ways to help you plan an affordable day trip this summer
Travel Recreation United States Travelogues Portmante (more) |
| Legacy of nuke drilling site in Colorado lingers |
| PARACHUTE, Colo It may go down as one of the most bizarre nuclear experiments ever tried In 1969, the government detonated a subterranean nuclear bomb to break loose natural gas deposits from tight sandstone formations more than 8,000 feet b (more) |
| Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Oil Disaster Containment |
| BP Plc oil spill workers in the Gulf of Mexico prepared for a possible evacuation Thursday as a tropical storm threatened more delays in attempts to end the environmental disaster
The U S (more) |
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| Cheap Condo-Homeowners Insurance - Find the Best Rate |
| Do you live in a condo? Are you looking for the right condominium insurance? If yes, then it might interest you to know that you can enjoy complete condo homeowners insurance protection at a cheap rate Below are some saving tips that have been prove (more) |
| Louisiana Citizens Enacts Binding Restrictions in Advance of TS Bonnie |
| The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp has announced that as a result of Tropical Storm Bonnie, personal lines binding restrictions are in effect for following parishes: Acadia, (more) |
| BP's Partners Will Not Set Up Gulf Oil Claims Fund |
| The two oil companies that are BP's partners in the now capped oil well told Congress Thursday they will not set aside money for cleanup costs along the Gulf Coast because it is BP's (more) |
| What to Do in Hong Kong: 10 Favorite Things |
| From Buddhist temples to goldfish markets and western culture to Chinese tradition, Hong Kong is the ultimate cosmopolitan destination
Hong Kong Asia Health Associations Arts and Entertainment (more) |
| The beat goes on for Carbondale's Laurie Loeb |
| CARBONDALE Laurie Loeb, who has been playing and teaching music in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than 50 years, is often approached by aspiring musicians who say they want to learn to play drums Loeb finds the question baffling: 'I say, W (more) |
| S&P Comments on Dodd-Frank Act's Implications for Insurers |
| A comment from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services notes that the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act "seeks to expand regulation to address many aspects of the financial (more) |
| Still waiting on an apology from Cleverly |
| Dear Editor:Let us now praise the latest letter to the editor from the hopelessly prolific Michael Cleverly, the source for most of Brent Gardner Smith's 'investigative reporting' in the Aspen Daily News Cleverman, bless him, fessed up to what he (more) |
| Mysterious monument found next to Stonehenge |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Europe, United Kingdom, NewsBritain's most interesting monument just got a whole lot more interesting
Archaeologists using subsurface imaging have discovered evidence of a circle of wooden posts about the same size a (more) |
| House Committee Passes Mine Safety Bill As Industry Protests |
| A House panel this week approved sweeping mine and workplace safety reforms prompted by the deadly explosion in April that killed 29 coal miners in West Virginia
The 30 17 vote came over the (more) |
| Ryan Joins Provider as Biz Dev Manager |
| Massachusetts based Provider Insurance Group, has hired Michelle Ryan as business development manager
Ryan will be responsible for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client accounts in (more) |
| From the Shores of Louisiana: Morning in Sulphur Grove |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism
Sulphur Grove, Louisiana At 4:30 a m a pair of sport fishing boats being launched on the edge of Barataria Bay on a humid morning where fishing has been banned for more than (more) |
| Army Corps Report Claims Actions Reduced Tennessee Flooding |
| The U S Army Corps of Engineers has concluded its actions during the May floods reduced the Cumberland River's flood crest in Nashville by 5 feet, but the agency suffered numerous communications (more) |
| Weekending: Beirut |
| Filed under: Asia, Europe, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Middle East
One of the best things about life as an expat in Turkey is easy access to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with many previously far flung destinations only a few hours' flight away I m (more) |
| Funk-fusion trio Eclectica hits Carbondale Mountain Fair |
| CARBONDALE Poor Mr and Mrs Silverman Just when their boy, Tracy, looked like he was going to start putting all that classical violin training to good use, he goes and gets himself mixed up with a bunch of guys dressing all crazy, and playi (more) |
| BIPT, Focus Technologies Combine Forces to Expand Insurance Offerings |
| BIPT, Inc a provider of integrated, end to end insurance solutions and Focus Technologies, LLC, the technology arm of Focus Holdings, LLC, an insurance focused group of companies, have joined (more) |
| New British airport to cost more than $100,000 a person |
| Filed under: Europe, United Kingdom, AirportsAirports aren't cheap, but the new one coming in on St Helena redefines pricey The British government is getting ready to shell out £300 million (around $460 million) for an airport on the little is (more) |
| Homeowners on holiday hide valuables in unusual places |
| Homeowners on holiday hide valuables in unusual places (more) |
| Indiana Police Pose as Crooked Car Dealers to Nab Thieves |
| Northwest Indiana authorities say a nine month sting targeting car thieves attracted 20 men and women who sold undercover police 70 vehicles valued at more than $510,000
Lake County Sheriff Roy (more) |
| What Type of Insurance You Need to Protect Your House Contents |
| Many people assume that when they purchase a house, the only thing they need to get is house insurance It is common perception that house insurance covers the entire home, including what is in the house This is not the case (more) |
| Robertson Taylor Names Johnstone Music & Entertainment Manager |
| London based Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Oxygen Holdings plc, announced the appointment of Dawn Johnstone as Manager, Music & Entertainment Division
She is based in (more) |
| Weather Claims Erode Travelers Profits |
| Weather related claims of nearly $440 million dragged down profits by 9 percent at Travelers, which reported second quarter net income of $670 million, down from the $740 million the insurer (more) |
| Gadling review: Motorola H17txt Bluetooth headset with MotoSpeak |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
In the world of Bluetooth headsets, most innovations happen in the design department but the new Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak is one of the first headsets to really add some long overdue new features to more than (more) |
| 100 year-old whiskey frozen in Antarctic being thawed out |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Food and Drink, Oceania, Antarctica, New Zealand, NewsEarlier this year we reported how the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust retrieved some whiskey left behind by explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team after o (more) |
| BP Claims Could Exceed $20 Billion, Says Fund Chief Feinberg |
| The $20 billion fund set up to help compensate victims of BP Plc's devastating Gulf of Mexico spill does not prevent future lawsuits against the company that exceed that amount, the fund's (more) |
| Free New York City Sightseeing Tours: By Bike, Bus, Boat & More |
| Though New York is one of the most walkable cities, there are plenty of things to see by bike, bus, ferry, kayak, or canoe Here's where to find the best free sightseeing tours of New York City
New York City New York Uni (more) |
| A compassionate community and a trusty helmet |
| Dear Editor:Mere words, in quantity beyond space allowed or quality, past my limitations as a writer, cannot return the compassion and support from our community following the bike crash I suffered in early June To single out any one of you who ha (more) |
| Tancredo negotiating for spot on Colorado ballot |
| DENVER Former GOP congressman Tom Tancredo is negotiating with the American Constitution Party to run for Colorado governor and replace their candidate, Benjamin Goss, on the ballot The move would give the party prestige and Tancredo a way to ge (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $130 iPod Touch, $30 sport camcorder and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Friday July 23, 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal comes from Woot com where you'll f (more) |
| Fire Insurance Claims Settlement |
| It will not surprise most people to understand that some insurance carriers can often give insureds a difficult time when it relates to filing fire insurance claims Such actions can often create a disagreement between the parties that can often get (more) |
| Aviva business insurance advises on risks posed by flooding |
| Aviva business insurance advises on risks posed by flooding (more) |
| Westfield Health launches new online health insurance product |
| Westfield Health launches new online health insurance product (more) |
| British bear hits the beach |
| Filed under: Africa, Europe, South Africa, United Kingdom, Travel Trivia The British have given us so much in the way of comedy; from Monty Python to The Office to the newly ubiquitous Russell Brand, funny is their best export What else would you e (more) |
| News in Brief |
| Changes at Komen AspenASPEN Marisa Post, executive director of the Aspen affiliate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure, is leaving the organization for personal reasons, according to a news release issued Thursday Post, a six year breast cancer s (more) |
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| Mississippi City Mulls Ban on Texting While Driving |
| The north Mississippi city of Columbus is considering a local ban on texting while driving
Mayor Robert Smith and council members have asked the city attorney to research the issue and present (more) |
| Aspen Environment Forum tackles humanity's impact |
| ASPEN There are nearly 7 billion humans living on the planet today, and expectations are for the global population to swell by another 2 billion in the next four decades With numbers like that, it's natural to wonder if Earth can sustain us and (more) |
| Airbus reveals super future fancyplane concept |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsPart of the fun in each year's leading air shows comes in the showboating Whether it's the newest, best window technology from PPG, the sexiest landing gear from Goodrich or the quietest, most efficient jet engin (more) |
| More wildlife fencing for Highway 82 |
| CARBONDALE An extension of wildlife fencing along Highway 82 near Carbondale is now under way The Colorado Department of Transportation has hired a contractor for the project, which will extend fencing along a stretch of the highway that sees a (more) |
| Second Indictment Charges Maryland Broker with $2.5M Theft |
| A New Jersey grand jury has indicted a Maryland insurance broker, his companies and an accomplice on charges they conspired to steal $2 5 million from the Perth Amboy school system, the state's (more) |
| Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. Promotes Buffone, White |
| Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp (LWCC) has promoted two key executives Paul Buffone is now senior vice president of Risk Management Services, and David T White is now vice president of (more) |
| A Senate Run Brings Professional Wrestling Into the Spotlight |
| Linda McMahon, a Republican candidate in Connecticut, is drawing scrutiny for the way her business treated its work force (more) |
| New international travel phone service from National Geographic |
| Filed under: Gear, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States, Budget Travel, NewsNational Geographic and Cellular Abroad have joined forces to introduce a new option for those who need to stay in contact while traveling the w (more) |
| Typhoon Chanthu Hits South China - AIR Report |
| According to catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide, Typhoon Chanthu slammed into southern China near Wuchuan City in Guangdong Province on Thursday, "further drenching a region already (more) |
| Airfare Deals and News for the Week of July 23, 2010 |
| Southwest flights from $49 each way, a five night Bali & Singapore deal for the price of a regular plane ticket, and how to prevent your frequent flyer miles from expiring
Frequent flyer program Airline ticket Travel (more) |
| Todd Hartley: I'm with Stupid |
| Parents, beware! There is a new scourge threatening the health of your children, and while it may seem harmless enough now, there's no telling how dangerous things could get Ask yourself these questions about your child: Does he or she have a p (more) |
| For Chronic Care, Try Turning to Your Employer |
| Just about every major company offers some sort of chronic care program, but the quality of offerings can vary widely (more) |
| Paul E. Anna: High Points |
| This is such a beautiful place Why can't we just leave it alone?I was struck by that thought this past Tuesday when I read Steve Skinner's column in the Aspen Daily News titled 'Praying for a Flood on the Crystal ' Why would anyone hope the Cryst (more) |
| From the Shores of Louisiana: Morning in Sulphur Grove |
| Sulphur Grove, Louisiana At 4:30 a m a pair of sport fishing boats being launched on the edge of Barataria Bay on a humid morning where fishing has been banned for more than two months is made more odd thanks to the backlighting of a partial (more) |
| M&S Money Urges Householders to Secure Their Sheds |
| M&S Money has urged householders to secure their sheds this summer following the results of a new survey issued by the insurance provider (more) |
| Sweet and Baker Insurance Names Weingart, Freyermuth Partners |
| San Francisco based Sweet and Baker Insurance Broekrs has promoted Rich Weingart and Beau Freyermuth to partners Both have made significant contributions to the company in the past seven years (more) |
| Johnson will guard Aspen's history |
| Dear Editor:For my entire adult life I've been involved in carefully selecting and supporting candidates for local, state and national political offices who reflect intelligent, thoughtful values On Aug 10 we will vote in a primary election for a (more) |
| Vegas club offers holographic hotties |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Nightlife
Offering these girls a few drinks won't help you get back to your room any less alone So, when you're scouring the Las Vegas Strip in the hopes of a blissful night, use Lolita's Cantina and Tequil (more) |
| How to insure my small business? |
| I'm starting a business out of my rented house What kind of insurance do I need? I'm in Nova Scotia I'm moving into a rented house August 1st, I'll need to get renter's insurance anyway, but I'm also starting a home based business
I'll be doi (more) |
| Insurers Lobby to Shape Critical Rule in Health Law |
| Health insurers are lobbying over a rule that 80 cents of each dollar in premiums must be spent on patient welfare (more) |
| Cheap Home Contents Insurance - Finding Yours the Right Way |
| Home contents insurance is normally included in the regular homeowners insurance policy The main purpose of contents insurance is to pay the charges required to replace those valuable and expensive properties you have in the house if they got destro (more) |
| Ratings Roundup: RMA Residential, Dorinco, NAICO |
| A M Best Co has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of 'A ' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a " of Risk Management Association of Illinois based (more) |
| Best Comments on Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on Rating Agencies |
| The recently enacted Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has specific provisions applicable to rating agencies A comment on the Act's potential impact from A M Best notes (more) |
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