| Paul Andersen: Fair Game |
| By the hue and cry of the right wing, you'd think Barack Obama was the head driller on the Deepwater Horizon rig, the safety inspector, the drilling regulator, and the CEO of BP Give the guy a break he's only the president!It's not Obama's o (more) |
| Love Parade discontinued after 19 killed in stampede |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Europe, Germany, News Germany's annual dance and music festival Love Parade ended tragically on Saturday after a stampede killed 19 people and injured at least 340, including travelers from Australia, Italy, and Chi (more) |
| Severe Weather Pummels Iowa |
| The Lake Delhi dam in eastern Iowa failed July 24 as rising floodwater from the Maquoketa River ate a 30 foot wide hole in the earthen dam, causing water to drop 45 feet to the river below and (more) |
| Suits tie 'Gary,' law firm, clinics |
| Its commercials promise that 1 800 ASK GARY will help find attorneys for 'scared and confused' auto accident victims But what do lawyers who get referrals from 1 800 ASK GARY give the hotline in return? (more) |
| UK Insurers Hit with over 2,300 Fraudulent Claims Every Week |
| The UK's insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers The ABI said that insurers had received over 2,000 (more) |
| Arrests made in Hyatt protests |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsIt's been a long few days for the Hyatt An ongoing labor dispute between the hotel's hospitality workers union and the Hyatt Corporation resulted in demonstrations outside the Grand (more) |
| Navigators Environmental Expands Coverage for New Contractor Risks |
| The Navigators Group, Inc 's principal underwriting agency subsidiary, Navigators Management Co , Inc , has introduced the Contractor's Environmental Risk Management (ERM) Toolkit II ("Toolkit (more) |
| Photo of the Day (7.25.10) |
| Filed under: Asia, Thailand, Photo of the Day
Even animals like to keep clean It's something that this elephant, captured by Flickr user Gus NYC, has clearly taken to heart Gus caught this wonderful candid moment in Chiang Mai, Thailand just as th (more) |
| New York Reopens Probe of AIG's Cassano |
| New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo reopened his investigation into former American International Group Inc executive Joseph Cassano after U S authorities ended their own probes, (more) |
| Bengals Owner Wants To Sign TO |
| Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $99 Kodak camera kit, $14 laptop backpack and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Monday July 26, 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for the Kodak EasyShare Z915 10 (more) |
| Lloyd's Lauds Buoyant Brazil |
| Lloyd's Chairman Lord Levene, speaking at a recent Lloyd's seminar in Rio de Janeiro, gave high marks to the successful establishment the Lloyd's market has made in Brazil, describing it as (more) |
| Letting Patients Read Their Doctors' Notes |
| Patients have the right to review their medical records, but few have laid eyes on them Many doctors worry the documents will be misread (more) |
| 35 acres next to Blue Ridge Parkway now protected |
| WAYNESVILLE, N C (AP) A 35 acre tract next to the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina has been protected to save its scenic views and wildlife habitat (more) |
| Refunded lost item surfaces, what now? |
| An item that I ordered many months ago, that was determined to be lost by the USPS and the value refunded to me finally arrived What do I do? An item I ordered shipped from the USA with USPS that I ordered 4 months ago and had given up all hope on i (more) |
| Screening: Insurance and Colorectal Cancer |
| Only one third of those without health insurance are routinely screened for colorectal cancer, according to a new report (more) |
| Tornado Damages 18 Condos in Western New York |
| A tornado tore through western New York on Saturday, ripping the roof off a condominium and damaging 17 others and causing widespread power outages
The National Weather Service said the twister (more) |
| Texas Insurance Agencies Enjoy Growth Through 'Niche Power' |
| Texas independent insurance agent Gordon Sorrel, credits the power of niche marketing with contributing to the growth his agency has experienced during the last year, despite the soft market and (more) |
| Claims Fund Chief Says BP Stalling on Payments to Oil Disaster Victims |
| British energy giant BP Plc is holding up payments to economic victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Kenneth Feinberg, administrator of a $20 billion compensation fund, said Saturday
"I have a (more) |
| 3 indicted in carbon monoxide deaths at Aspen-area home |
| ASPEN A Pitkin County grand jury has indicted three people in connection to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of a Denver family of four over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2008 Glenwood Springs resident Marlin Brown and Erik Peltonen of Basa (more) |
| Weekend travel media top five: July 24-25, 2010 |
| Filed under: Europe, North America, Denmark, France, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, United StatesThis weekend's best travel stories include a run through Hungary's Tokaj wine district, a pilgrimage to horsey Chincoteague, Virgin (more) |
| Gas Leaks Into Water Well, Man Injured In Explosion |
| CHICORA, Pa A man was severely burned when gas inside a water well ignited in Donegal Township Firefighters speculate that odorless natural gas leaked into a the well located on Hildebrandt Road (more) |
| Stepmom's Friend Subpoenaed By Grand Jury |
| A friend of Terri Horman, the stepmother of a missing 7 year old Portland boy, was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury Monday morning (more) |
| Tale of the dog |
| Dear Editor:I see Aspen Fine Arts Gallery manager Sam Higbee's complaints were instrumental in the closure of Frank's Hot Dog stand on the Hyman mall Maybe Sam was upset that Frank's dogs were more aesthetically pleasing than his fine art?With th (more) |
| Travel blogger Q&A: Jodi Ettenberg |
| Filed under: Asia, North America, South America, Burma (Myanmar), Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Ecuador, UruguayFor many travel enthusiasts, bloggers, and armchair travelers, Jodi Ettenberg's story is downright inspirational For several years a s (more) |
| What to Look For When Buying Cheap Building Insurance? |
| Building insurance can be a major expense and goes up in price the older and larger the house building Obviously, you want to cut down the costs as much as possible One way of doing so is by comparing insurance rates offered by different providers (more) |
| McGehee, Weeks Homer; Brewers Sweep Nationals |
| Casey McGehee and Rickie Weeks homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored five unearned runs off starter Ross Detwiler in beating the Washington Nationals 8 3 Sunday to complete a three game sweep (more) |
| Arizona Can't Tell Yet Whether Speed Enforcement Cameras Improve Safety |
| Arizona transportation officials say a lack of needed data forced cancellation of planned research on whether speed enforcement cameras deployed along Phoenix area freeway cameras improved traffic (more) |
| Washington Basic |
| According to the press release found on BasicHealth com, over 100,000 people are on a waiting list for the state of Washington's Basic Health program This is causing low income Washington residents to find affordable health insurance to cover their (more) |
| What is Mortgage Payment Insurance and How Does it Work |
| A mortgage is a loan that you take from a lender keeping an asset of yours as a loan guarantee in the lender's hand You are then required to make monthly payments back to the lender, along with interest till you pay back the full loan amount and get (more) |
| Neighbors oppose 2 gravel pit proposals near Carbondale |
| CARBONDALE A clash appears likely between residents of the Wooden Deer subdivision off the Crystal Springs Road east of Carbondale, and the proponents of two planned gravel pits in the neighborhood And the neighbors are hoping they will not be a (more) |
| Patterson Irrigator - auto insurance for new 2011 ford explorer suv |
| 2011 Ford Explorer New SUV Revealed With the release of 2011 Ford Explorer, the manufacturer is hoping to introduce an eco friendly yet thrifty version of your typical sports wagon vehicle (more) |
| Mom Hit By Car While Walking With Dog, Kids |
| A woman walking with her children and dog in Guilford is struck by a car in a hit and run (more) |
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| Backcountry skier dies in Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo The Boulder County coroner's office is investigating the death of a 40 year old male skier found dead in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park The coroner's office has identified the skier as Lacy El (more) |
| Alabama Beach Furniture Stores, Designers Among BP Oil Victims |
| In 2006, Worldwide Interiors, a Canal Road furniture importer, had a banner year with sales of $520,000, including $90,000 that June
Last year, amid south Baldwin County's deflated real estate (more) |
| New York short-term apartment rentals to become illegal |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsTraveling to New York on a budget? Well, you just lost an option Governor David Paterson just put his signature on a bill banning short term vacation apartment rentals in New York C (more) |
| Mine Safety Officials Rebut Massey On Ventilation Claims |
| Mine safety officials are painting a portrait of ineptitude and confusion by officials at Massey Energy Co in the months before an explosion at the company's West Virginia mine killed 29 men
The (more) |
| Robertson Picked to Head Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. |
| Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced July 23 that he has appointed Richard Robertson, of Northville, Mich , as the new president of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance (more) |
| Top 10 farmers markets in U.S. |
| Filed under: Learning, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, North America, United States, Ecotourism, Consumer ActivismThere's an innate pleasure to eating seasonally, especially this time of year, when berries, stonefruit, peppers, corn, and tomato (more) |
| Relief From Heat Follows Storms |
| From extreme heat, to heavy rains and high winds, we saw it all Sunday (more) |
| Wilson Joins Business Risk Partners as National Sales Director |
| Connecticut based managing general agent Business Risk Partners as director of national sales
Wilson served as the agency director of broker relations from 2002 to 2006, overseeing marketing for (more) |
| Munich Re to Further Align Specialty Primary Insurance Platform |
| Munich Re plans to further align its U S based specialty primary insurance operations to create a more robust specialty insurance platform under the leadership of Doug Elliot, president and chief (more) |
| Ray Clark To Face Judge In Pre-Trail Hearing |
| The former Yale University lab technician accused in the death of graduate student Annie Le is scheduled to appear in court (more) |
| Household Insurance - Is it Possible to Purchase Bad Cover? |
| The answer is yes! When you get a new policy on your home it is important to look at all the angles Reading over this information is quite complex at times and can be a complete bore However, if you take the time to do everything right the first ti (more) |
| Report Forecasts Rough Sailing for Canadian Insurers' Results |
| Investors hoping for improved results from Canada's insurers may want to brace for disappointment, with weak stock markets and lower bond yields seen taking take a bite out of quarterly (more) |
| Police: Careless Driving Leaves Motorist Injured |
| Police said a careless mistake sent a woman to a local hospital on Sunday afternoon According to officers, a 76 year old woman was driving east on Dayton Liberty Road when she ran a stop sign and slammed into a van (more) |
| New sanctions crimp Iran's shipping business as insurers withhold coverage |
| TEHRAN Just weeks after the United States and the United Nations imposed new rounds of sanctions on Iran, Tehran's ability to ship vital goods has been significantly curtailed as some of the world's most powerful Western insurance companies cut o (more) |
| Pitkin County faces budget uncertainty |
| ASPEN Pitkin County, like local governments and taxing districts around the state, is trying to prepare a 2011 budget based on circumstances that could change drastically, depending on the actions of Colorado voters in November Three statewide i (more) |
| Two Die in Pittsburgh-area Well Explosion |
| An oil storage tank at a natural gas well exploded Friday morning, killing two workers, leaving a third man remarkably uninjured and sparking a smoky well fire that smoldered for hours
A team of (more) |
| Wyoming Aims to Decrease Workplace Fatalities |
| Many years ago when Mindy Hixon started working in the family trucking business in Carbon County, Wyo , she realized safety wasn't a top priority
"I knew for a fact what we were doing was (more) |
| Johnson's time has come |
| Dear Editor:Our ballots arrived yesterday Another election year is upon us It is imperative that we use this opportunity to take the actions necessary:* to preserve our quality of life;* to promote our commitment to agriculture and open spaces a (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - When Extra Savings Becomes a Need |
| It is usually a very great achievement to own that dream home Many homeowners however would testify that in their hearts, they harbor concerns about the safety of their homes This concern often spurs these homeowners to get home insurance coverage (more) |
| A rebuttal |
| Dear Editor:Responding to Andy Hanson's letter of 16 July referring to Taylor Branch's 'seminal work' supporting his contention that the 'extreme right wing' are on the 'wrong side of history' when calling the president and the NAACP racist, I sub (more) |
| Where's Wilbur? |
| AVON An East Vail man is desperately looking for information that will lead him to his daughter's 9 week old puppy that was stolen out of their car Friday Cynthia Edgerton, 18, went into Walmart in Avon Friday just before 5 p m and spent about (more) |
| Compare Homeowners Insurance Policy For the Best Coverage and Best Deal |
| How to you get the best rates on a high quality homeowners insurance policy? It is quite simple You must compare quotes and take advantage of discounts Learn more about some ways to get great home insurance policies you may not have thought of (more) |
| Finding the Best Household Insurance For Your Home |
| Getting cover for your home is a big step for most families, because you want everything protected You have worked hard to have all your belongings and this beautiful new home and if someone goes wrong it would be a shame to lose money because you d (more) |
| Under 30? Win a free stay for being a leader. |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations
If you know (or are) someone under 30 who exhibits leadership with strong values and wisdom beyond their years, why not help them get a free vacation out of it?
For their 30 year anniversary, Rosewood Hotels is (more) |
| Hail Damage Insurance Claim Deductibles - Covered Or Not Covered? |
| Whenever a major hail or windstorm causes widespread damage, storm chasing contractors appear seemingly out of nowhere Homeowners are bombarded with a myriad of sales pitches, incentives, and tricks to get them to hire that contractor over the other (more) |
| Kansas Suspends Insurance Agent's License Amid Federal Probe |
| Kansas regulators have suspended the license of a Wichita insurance agent in a rare emergency order spurred by a federal investigation over alleged fraud linked to the trust of an elderly (more) |
| JLT Expands International Network with 3 New Agreements |
| UK based broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson announced a major expansion of its JLT International Network in Continental Europe and the CIS countries "Three of Europe's leading independent insurance (more) |
| Marsh Promotes Deguia to Managing Director |
| Marsh has appointed Etet Deguia as a managing director in the firm's San Diego office She currently acts as a global client executive, where she manages client relationships
Deguia has been an (more) |
| Troops Return To Valley |
| An Arizona Army National Guard unit returned home Sunday after a deployment to Kosovo (more) |
| 12-year old climbs highest point in all 50 states in record time |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, North America, United States, News12 year old Matt Moniz of Boulder, Colorado will have quite a tale to share with his friends when he returns to school this fall While most kids his age spend the summer relaxing and d (more) |
| Top five tips for newbies visiting nude beaches |
| Filed under: North America, United States, NewsAre you planning to go 'clothing optional' for the first time? From what I understand, you can have a lot of fun, but there are rules to be followed Failing to do so can lead to an awkward situation or (more) |
| Free Home Insurance Quotes - How to Get the Best Insurance Company |
| Getting the best insurance company simply refers to finding that insurance company that would give you a very adequate home cover at the most affordable rate This can usually be done by comparing free home insurance quotes How do you do a good free (more) |
| Cheap Homeowners Insurance - Finding the Best Coverage |
| It is the dream of every home owner to find total protection at the cheapest rate available This is only possible if the insurance buyer knows how to go about finding the right quotes from the right insurance providers Here is a useful note that if (more) |
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| Huntsville Becomes 6th Alabama City to Ban Texting While Driving |
| Huntsville has become the sixth Alabama city to ban sending text messages while driving
Beginning Sept 20, it will be illegal to send text messages or check e mail while driving in the (more) |
| Healthy Dates |
| Bunko for Breast CancerVisit www bunkoforbreastcancer org for programs Free Call 718 4123 Hear (more) |
| 19 Killed in Mass Panic at Germany's Love Parade |
| Crowds of people streaming into a techno music festival surged through an already jammed entry tunnel on Saturday, setting off a panic that killed 19 people and injured 80 [later reports indicate (more) |
| Travis Joins IMS in Houston |
| Houston based IMS Insurance Market Solutions announced that Mary E Travis is joining the company as vice president of Contract Underwriting, effective Aug 23, 2010
Travis is well known (more) |
| Who Needs Renters Insurance Policies? |
| Many renters do not think they need to buy a renters insurance policy because they do not own the house or apartment building they live in But typical policies are very cheap, and not having one can cost you a lot (more) |
| An irreversible nightmare |
| Dear Editor:If you think the 'no left hand turn from Power Plant Road to Cemetery Lane' was a cluster, just imagine the nightmare of the 'reversible' third lane being proposed by four members of City Council Mayor Ireland dissented, calling the re (more) |
| Immigrant groups criticize fingerprint initiative |
| DENVER The federal government is rapidly expanding a program to identify illegal immigrants using fingerprints from arrests, drawing opposition from local authorities and advocates who argue the initiative amounts to an excessive dragnet The pro (more) |
| Shop and save on auto insurance |
| Don't be intimidated from searching for lower auto insurance rates Here's how to begin (more) |
| EPA's Jackson defends Gulf response at Aspen event |
| ASPEN As speculation remains on whether the Obama administration and BP are properly handling the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the director of the U S Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday in Aspen that the government has acted app (more) |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation has new rabbi, cantor |
| ASPEN As the Aspen Jewish Congregation's first full time, fully ordained rabbi and cantor, David Segal and Rollin Simmons are poised to bring new life to the town's oldest Jewish congregation More than that, though, the husband and wife team (more) |
| Aspen Institute faces carbon conundrum |
| ASPEN The Aspen Institute has made big strides in recent years to reduce the carbon footprint of its public forums and other special events once speakers and attendees reach the Meadows campus But when it comes to the more imposing problem of (more) |
| Hope arrives on time |
| Dear Editor:Unexpected emergencies are always a shock, and it's a huge relief to discover an effective source of emergency help On Wednesday evening, we were presented with an unexpected mental health emergency involving a very bright, sensitive (more) |
| NFL Study Says Helmets Pass Safety Test |
| The results of an independent study commissioned by the NFL and the players' union show modern helmets meet all national safety standards, though it stressed that no helmet can prevent concussions (more) |
| Why Should You Get Cheap Building Insurance and What Does it Cover? |
| Building insurance is mandatory if you are a homeowner It is basically a pre requirement before you can take out a mortgage and most lenders will insist on it (more) |
| What to Expect From Your Homeowner Insurance Policy |
| If you are planning to purchase a home, there are many expenses you will need to be prepared to undertake One expense that many buyers fail to consider is that of homeowner insurance Clearly, purchasing homeowner insurance is a wise choice, as purc (more) |
| Island Insurance Appoints Fabry Senior VP/CIO |
| Honolulu based Island Insurance Co Ltd , Hawaii's largest locally owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier, has appointed Jeff Fabry as senior vice president and chief (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Top 10 pieces of spy gear |
| Filed under: GearThe world is a scary place Heck, even the Cold War is heating up (er, cooling off?) again with Russian spies being kicked out of the US It's becoming harder and harder to trust anyone, even your family Here in the SkyMall Monday h (more) |
| Jackson drops season pass price - to $1,255 |
| JACKSON, Wyo Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is slashing the August price of its all mountain ski season pass to $1,255 That is a 25 percent reduction from last year's price of $1,670 The price increases to $1,570 after August The new deal is cal (more) |
| Pet Food Recalled Because Of Salmonella |
| Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling two lots of Iams brand prescription renal dry cat food because it could be contaminated with salmonella (more) |
| Barry Smith: Irrelativity |
| There are certain things that just should not happen The Bush family should not be allowed to breed You shouldn't wear white after Labor Day And I should never log on to Facebook and see a 'friend request' from my father Well, guess what (more) |
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