Pete Roper:
"Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., said Friday he expects Congress to renew and extend the federal wind power tax credit when the Senate and House give final approval to a transportation bill they are considering.
Speaking outside a workshop he was hosting for Pueblo-area businesses interested in overseas sales, Tipton said both Democratic and Republican lawmakers understand that Vestas Wind Technology and other wind-power manufacturers need the tax credit renewed as soon as possible or they face a slump in sales this year. The Vestas plant south of Pueblo employs 450 workers.
"I'm confident we will pass this but the fact is, Vestas is losing sales now because of the delay," said Tipton, who represents Pueblo and the 3rd Congressional District...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 25, 2012
SandBox Comments: Town Hall/John Ransom "Just Drill, Barry"
John Ransom:
"For example, did you know that president Obama has been a champion of Big Oil since he became our Chameleon-in-Chief?
That’s right: Oil production is at an all time high under- hurray!- his administration because he’s been so cooperative with oil and gas producers- and, depending on your standards, or lack thereof, you might even believe him when he says it.
So let’s you, me and the New York Times agree that Obama really doesn’t have an energy policy. Recently Obama reinforced that notion, when he tried to sell us on the idea that he's responsible for increased oil production. Please.
You see, Obama was against oil production before his newest, bestest policy, just recently embraced 72 hours ago, that- to paraphrase him- says: “Drill, Barry, drill.”
His change of heart <hack, cough>, or lack thereof, has come about in wake of the administration’s latest self-inflicted gunshot wound to the economy, rising oil prices… again.
So it goes with oil prices.
Since Democrats took over Congress in 2007, we’ve gone from relatively stable oil prices to all time highs, a small correction, and now we are headed back to all-time highs...again. We have neither low prices, nor stable prices...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"For example, did you know that president Obama has been a champion of Big Oil since he became our Chameleon-in-Chief?
That’s right: Oil production is at an all time high under- hurray!- his administration because he’s been so cooperative with oil and gas producers- and, depending on your standards, or lack thereof, you might even believe him when he says it.
Last year the New York Times was so disgusted with Obama’s landmark, much-billed energy policy speech that they actually issued this correction:
So let’s you, me and the New York Times agree that Obama really doesn’t have an energy policy. Recently Obama reinforced that notion, when he tried to sell us on the idea that he's responsible for increased oil production. Please.
You see, Obama was against oil production before his newest, bestest policy, just recently embraced 72 hours ago, that- to paraphrase him- says: “Drill, Barry, drill.”
His change of heart <hack, cough>, or lack thereof, has come about in wake of the administration’s latest self-inflicted gunshot wound to the economy, rising oil prices… again.
For decades the basic policy of all US governments, Democrat or Republican, has been to keep oil prices relatively low and relatively stable. To argue a contrary policy, as Obama has done, would be like arguing that a higher crime rate leads to less crime because we’d end up getting more criminals off the street and in to jail. Crime rates would certainly go up, if we encouraged it.
So it goes with oil prices.
Since Democrats took over Congress in 2007, we’ve gone from relatively stable oil prices to all time highs, a small correction, and now we are headed back to all-time highs...again. We have neither low prices, nor stable prices...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Blake: Beware an industry that seeks more regulation"
Peter Blake, Colorado News Agency:
"When trade groups seek to limit competition, a major goal for most of them, they usually just ask the legislature to provide state regulation and licensing.
But the title insurance folks are going beyond that. Apparently the licensing they already have isn't doing the job. Now they want to make sure the business is handled only by title companies that have a physical office inside Colorado's borders.
Regulation is never promoted as limiting competition, of course. It's always sought as being in the best interest of the consumer, who might otherwise suffer from lower prices — oops, make that shoddy goods and services.
Indeed, no licensing campaign has ever been launched by consumers. They can't afford lobbyists, and their response to shoddy goods or services is to stay away from them.
The sponsor of House Bill 1211 is Rep. Matt Jones, D-Boulder, but the driving force is the Land Title Association of Colorado. The bill does have the virtue of being short. All it demands is that title insurance agents in Colorado “maintain a physical office within this state” that is “the primary work place for one or more full-time employees.” For some reason, lawyers are exempted.
To most of us, title insurance is just one of those numerous documents that they shove at us to sign during the paper blizzard that accompanies the closing on a house we're selling or buying. There's a fee, of course; it's usually borne by the seller...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"When trade groups seek to limit competition, a major goal for most of them, they usually just ask the legislature to provide state regulation and licensing.
But the title insurance folks are going beyond that. Apparently the licensing they already have isn't doing the job. Now they want to make sure the business is handled only by title companies that have a physical office inside Colorado's borders.
Regulation is never promoted as limiting competition, of course. It's always sought as being in the best interest of the consumer, who might otherwise suffer from lower prices — oops, make that shoddy goods and services.
Indeed, no licensing campaign has ever been launched by consumers. They can't afford lobbyists, and their response to shoddy goods or services is to stay away from them.
The sponsor of House Bill 1211 is Rep. Matt Jones, D-Boulder, but the driving force is the Land Title Association of Colorado. The bill does have the virtue of being short. All it demands is that title insurance agents in Colorado “maintain a physical office within this state” that is “the primary work place for one or more full-time employees.” For some reason, lawyers are exempted.
To most of us, title insurance is just one of those numerous documents that they shove at us to sign during the paper blizzard that accompanies the closing on a house we're selling or buying. There's a fee, of course; it's usually borne by the seller...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "Heroin Use Alarmingly High in Mesa County"
Cori Coffin:
"Mesa County - Heroin use is at an all-time high in the Grand Valley. That's according to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. In fact, drug officials are so concerned that they're teaming up with a special task force to combat this rising trend in our community.
Officials have seen several arrests recently in connection with the drug, and police officers say they've been encountering heroin more and more on their stops as well.
The problem has gotten so bad, Sheriff's officials say from 2000 to 2010, they made six arrests in relation to heroin. In the last three months, they've made 19 arrests...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Mesa County - Heroin use is at an all-time high in the Grand Valley. That's according to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. In fact, drug officials are so concerned that they're teaming up with a special task force to combat this rising trend in our community.
Officials have seen several arrests recently in connection with the drug, and police officers say they've been encountering heroin more and more on their stops as well.
The problem has gotten so bad, Sheriff's officials say from 2000 to 2010, they made six arrests in relation to heroin. In the last three months, they've made 19 arrests...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Bebb-Jones preliminary hearing continued"
Update May 1, 2012:
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/05/sandboxblogs-kidderminster-shuttle-son.html
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Interesting to note that it is actually John Colson, here on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, who curbs the impulse to inflame and weave threads of 'a story' on the Bebb-Jones hearing.
And one of our most (still is) respected reporters on the Western Slope, Dennis Webb, is the one who surprisingly weaves a tale surrounding the hearing albeit likely that he's doing so verbatim.
From both reporters, the sounds of things leans toward plenty of story weaving to go around yesterday in the courtroom.
So, Colson gets the nod from the local avatar community and our thanks for keeping a balanced tone with factual rather than inflaming content on this story.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/05/sandboxblogs-kidderminster-shuttle-son.html
________________________________
Interesting to note that it is actually John Colson, here on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, who curbs the impulse to inflame and weave threads of 'a story' on the Bebb-Jones hearing.
And one of our most (still is) respected reporters on the Western Slope, Dennis Webb, is the one who surprisingly weaves a tale surrounding the hearing albeit likely that he's doing so verbatim.
From both reporters, the sounds of things leans toward plenty of story weaving to go around yesterday in the courtroom.
So, Colson gets the nod from the local avatar community and our thanks for keeping a balanced tone with factual rather than inflaming content on this story.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "BLM to consider wetlands expansion "
Matt Hildner:
"ALAMOSA — The Bureau of Land Management is considering expanding protection for a string of wetlands in eastern Alamosa County.
The agency will host a meeting Wednesday and seek public comment to help guide its study of the expansion of the Blanca Wetlands Area of Critical Environmental Concern, which currently takes in 8,395 acres.
"The Blanca Wetlands is one of the San Luis Valley's gems," said Andrew Archuleta, who manages the agency's valley office. "The public's input on this project is important in helping shape how we manage this special area...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"ALAMOSA — The Bureau of Land Management is considering expanding protection for a string of wetlands in eastern Alamosa County.
The agency will host a meeting Wednesday and seek public comment to help guide its study of the expansion of the Blanca Wetlands Area of Critical Environmental Concern, which currently takes in 8,395 acres.
"The Blanca Wetlands is one of the San Luis Valley's gems," said Andrew Archuleta, who manages the agency's valley office. "The public's input on this project is important in helping shape how we manage this special area...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "Welcome to the witch hunt"
Maurice Emmer:
"Editor:
Ken Neubecker has written an absolutely masterful explanation of the solid public policy reasons why not-for-profit groups are not required to disclose their donors’ identities. In addition to what Ken has explained, not-for-profit corporations must adopt a purpose and must state their purposes publicly. They also must limit the portion of their expenditures that is devoted to political activities. This is to insure that their stated purposes, rather than political purposes, are indeed their primary endeavors. Moreover, nonprofits typically publicize their events and activities, resulting in a high level of transparency for anyone who really cares to understand a particular not-for-profit organization...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Editor:
Ken Neubecker has written an absolutely masterful explanation of the solid public policy reasons why not-for-profit groups are not required to disclose their donors’ identities. In addition to what Ken has explained, not-for-profit corporations must adopt a purpose and must state their purposes publicly. They also must limit the portion of their expenditures that is devoted to political activities. This is to insure that their stated purposes, rather than political purposes, are indeed their primary endeavors. Moreover, nonprofits typically publicize their events and activities, resulting in a high level of transparency for anyone who really cares to understand a particular not-for-profit organization...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Kirkwood reacts to its new ‘sugar daddy'"
Adam Jensen, Tahoe Daily Tribune:
"The resort's big lines and big snow totals are unique among the region's mountains, and its acquisition will add “a totally different experience” to Vail Resorts' portfolio in the area, said Blaise Carrig, co-president of VR.Online reactions to the announcement have been split, with some bemoaning the corporation's purchase and saying Kirkwood will never be the same. The possibility of crowding at the resort is on the minds of some, while others said they think the change in ownership will bring much-needed improvements to the resort. Many wondered about specific pass and ticket options, and whether lift ticket prices will jump.
“I've got mixed emotions,” said professional skier Josh Daiek, who calls Kirkwood home. “I think there's going to be some really good things that happen. But I'm also a little apprehensive about what's going to happen to the core of Kirkwood.”
Daiek's sister, professional snowboarder Rose Marie Daiek, had similar feelings about Wednesday's announcement.
“I think Kirkwood needs a sugar daddy,” Rose Marie Daiek said. “But I love it for being kind of hoopty, kind of small. I hope it doesn't blow up.
“I just really hope that the Kirkwood family that's been working there for years and years is taken care of, that's a big concern....” (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
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