Melanie Sturm:
"...Preoccupied as we are with economic hardship, it's hard to appreciate the upending phase of “creative destruction.” But without disruptive transformations and the financial capital they attract, the entrepreneurial innovation that fueled America's economic preeminence — and job-creators like Boeing, Apple, Amazon, FedEx and Intel — couldn't have occurred. To paraphrase labor leader Samuel Gompers, the biggest enemy of the worker is an unprofitable, poorly managed company.
We'd also be saddled with outmoded horseshoes, floppy disks, typewriters and eight-track tapes. By reallocating scarce resources to better businesses such as automobiles, digital memory devices, laptop computers, CDs and online retailers, consumers realize previously unimaginable conveniences and value as obsolete products end up in the dustbin of history.
Capitalism is like cancer surgery — though risky and unpleasant to watch, it's a life-enhancing, regenerative process allowing productive cells to flourish where unhealthy ones once permeated. Since not all practitioners are well-trained surgeons, the process can be messy and imperfect. Sometimes the patient weakens before recovering vitality; sometimes he dies, making room for the healthy...."
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January 20, 2012
SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "US Attorney Walsh: Pot Letters Are Not A Bluff"
Let's see...this is what? The third public notice in addition to the letters sent from the Feds directly to Colorado local governments?
Doesn't sound like those Feds are going to back down, does it?
So, why do we have Pitkin County Commissioners signing off on pot operations?
DENVER -- U.S. Attorney John Walsh says the federal government did not sit idly by as state lawmakers enacted regulations that have allowed Colorado's marijuana industry to boom the past two years.
Walsh says the letters sent to 23 marijuana dispensaries and their landlords near schools last week giving them until Feb. 27 to shut down or face federal penalties are no a bluff - and criminal prosecution is possible...."
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Doesn't sound like those Feds are going to back down, does it?
So, why do we have Pitkin County Commissioners signing off on pot operations?
DENVER -- U.S. Attorney John Walsh says the federal government did not sit idly by as state lawmakers enacted regulations that have allowed Colorado's marijuana industry to boom the past two years.
Walsh says the letters sent to 23 marijuana dispensaries and their landlords near schools last week giving them until Feb. 27 to shut down or face federal penalties are no a bluff - and criminal prosecution is possible...."
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SandBox Comments: GarCo Public Info "Illegal dumping of HaZMat"
"Colorado State Patrol and Crime Stoppers of Garfield County are searching for any information related to the following:
Sometime between the evening of January 11th and early morning of January 12th, 2012, 1,000 gallons of Crude Oil was illegally dumped near Webster Hill, at mile marker 86 on Highway 6.
In addition to the substantial cost to taxpayers to clean up such a site, there can be environmental risks associated with these illegal dumps.
Garfield County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and/or indictment of the suspect or suspects involved in this crime...."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Good Health getting out of the grocery business"
SandBox is sorry to hear this and knows there are many people, especially fellow downtown merchants who wish Steve Swanson and family the best of fortune in their deli and restaurant expansion.
Swanson is also known for his many years of being rather vocal regarding the need for more local government and small business support for the downtown merchants. Also, at various times and needs, for his voice raised on the imbalances of tourism and sustainable events drawing and promotion.
Well respected and overall just a really nice guy. Good luck to Good Health.
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Swanson is also known for his many years of being rather vocal regarding the need for more local government and small business support for the downtown merchants. Also, at various times and needs, for his voice raised on the imbalances of tourism and sustainable events drawing and promotion.
Well respected and overall just a really nice guy. Good luck to Good Health.
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Glenwood named fifth best ski town in U.S."
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Following on the heels of Rand McNally's 2011 designation of Glenwood Springs as the “Most Fun Small Town” in the U.S.A., the city has a new distinction as a top-seven ski town.
The road atlas publisher announced its “Best of the Road Top Seven Ski Towns” this week. It lists the most popular destinations for winter vacation and recreation based on the input of its honorary mother-daughter traveling duo, Joan and Julianna Broste of Littleton.
The pair were in Glenwood Springs last July taking in some of the popular warm-month attractions, which led to the “Most Fun Town” designation. They returned recently to experience some of the winter fun the area has to offer.
With Sunlight Mountain Resort just a few miles outside of town, a wealth of backcountry recreation opportunities, its close proximity to the world-class ski resorts of Aspen and Vail, and all of the in-city amenities, Glenwood Springs came in at No. 5 in the “Best Ski Town” competition.
“The small town is so proud of its winter accommodations, Traveling Jules and Joan were invited back to experience this time of year,” Rand McNally stated in announcing the winners. “Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile tours … while major attractions like Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park remain available.”
Lisa Langer, who just started her new job as the city's tourism marketing director this month, said the ski town distinction is a great bonus in terms of promotion.
“Our positioning is a big factor in their designation,” Langer said. “When you look at where we're located, right between all these world-class ski resorts, and with Sunlight in our backyard, we are a real gateway community.
“And, we have all the amenities that make a great ski town,” she said. “It's a great place to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes....”
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"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Following on the heels of Rand McNally's 2011 designation of Glenwood Springs as the “Most Fun Small Town” in the U.S.A., the city has a new distinction as a top-seven ski town.
The road atlas publisher announced its “Best of the Road Top Seven Ski Towns” this week. It lists the most popular destinations for winter vacation and recreation based on the input of its honorary mother-daughter traveling duo, Joan and Julianna Broste of Littleton.
The pair were in Glenwood Springs last July taking in some of the popular warm-month attractions, which led to the “Most Fun Town” designation. They returned recently to experience some of the winter fun the area has to offer.
With Sunlight Mountain Resort just a few miles outside of town, a wealth of backcountry recreation opportunities, its close proximity to the world-class ski resorts of Aspen and Vail, and all of the in-city amenities, Glenwood Springs came in at No. 5 in the “Best Ski Town” competition.
“The small town is so proud of its winter accommodations, Traveling Jules and Joan were invited back to experience this time of year,” Rand McNally stated in announcing the winners. “Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile tours … while major attractions like Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park remain available.”
Lisa Langer, who just started her new job as the city's tourism marketing director this month, said the ski town distinction is a great bonus in terms of promotion.
“Our positioning is a big factor in their designation,” Langer said. “When you look at where we're located, right between all these world-class ski resorts, and with Sunlight in our backyard, we are a real gateway community.
“And, we have all the amenities that make a great ski town,” she said. “It's a great place to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes....”
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