Should Pat Chamber run again for CMC Trustee, just say YES.
One has to wonder what defines 'education' in the Trustee's eyes. The loss of $12,000 in revenue per year that would pay a lot of overhead on our local CMC campus.
Remember, this is a dispute over a noxious weed infested patch of land that even the donor's families refuse to maintain and our Trustees do absolutely nothing with.
What's on the agenda for this ground if no revenue is generated off it?
Another few decades of continued neglect or is there some secret campus expansion or learning mecca planned for the spot?
Inquiring minds want to know exactly what 'education' is set for this land.
John Colson:
"News of the lease was met by an uproar among students, faculty members and landowners living near the college, including ranchers who had donated land for the school's campus back in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The furor prompted the trustees to reconsider Jensen's agreement.
Less than two weeks after the May 14 meeting, SourceGas filed a lawsuit asking a judge to force the school to allow the compressor station to be built on campus property. The company also asked the trustees to consider a proposal to put the compressor station at a second site, near the school's water tower.
The majority of trustees this week appeared unswayed by the threat of continued legal action against the school.
“We're here to do education,” said Trustee Kathy Goudy of Carbondale, “and this is not education.”..."
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June 19, 2012
May 31, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Silt mineral rights leased to Antero for four more years"
John Colson:
"Trustees unanimous in spite of a citizen's objections"
So stands one part in the honor of legacy that is Town of Silt Mayor Dave Moore.
A man and his Trustees who came into office a few years ago through a good 'ol fashioned barn burner of a political race.
With the stunningly bold strategy of simply publicly revealing the truths of how protracted, dysfunctional and preventive of any positive growth for Silt the powers that had been for years were, Moore and company seized their spot in Silt's history.
And have finally narrowed down the need for a 'babysitter' to just "a citizen".
Congratulations to the Town of Silt on the re-up of four more prosperous years working the the Antero team. You rock.
John Colson:
"Industry officials have long maintained that there is no proof that hydraulic fracturing or other drilling activities are harmful to those living near the rigs...." (Read more? Click title)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
"Trustees unanimous in spite of a citizen's objections"
So stands one part in the honor of legacy that is Town of Silt Mayor Dave Moore.
A man and his Trustees who came into office a few years ago through a good 'ol fashioned barn burner of a political race.
With the stunningly bold strategy of simply publicly revealing the truths of how protracted, dysfunctional and preventive of any positive growth for Silt the powers that had been for years were, Moore and company seized their spot in Silt's history.
And have finally narrowed down the need for a 'babysitter' to just "a citizen".
Congratulations to the Town of Silt on the re-up of four more prosperous years working the the Antero team. You rock.
John Colson:
"Industry officials have long maintained that there is no proof that hydraulic fracturing or other drilling activities are harmful to those living near the rigs...." (Read more? Click title)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
May 3, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Times "Back to my roots, to the place where I learned the most"
I wonder, in listening to John Colson reminisce with such heartfelt emotion, where it is that he lost his way?
Very little, to nothing as some would say, of the traits he instilled in himself back in the Cardinal days show up anywhere in his output while working for Swift Communications. Worse, his lack of journalistic integrity that fails so abysmally pulling in fact from fiction and both sides to all stories for the PI and the Times has harmed far more lives, businesses, law enforcement activity and case trials than he has helped.
With such a resume as claimed in his column this week, one can only wonder what happened to John Colson along the way that changed him from what he 'used to be'?
Is that hole in the bucket widening for John?
It appears so.
John Colson:
"I went home last weekend to revel in an atmosphere that was part past, part present and entirely aimed at the future of journalism in our benighted nation.
Which is to say I went back to Madison, Wis., the town where I grew up, for the 120th birthday party of The Daily Cardinal, the student newspaper where I learned for certain and forever that being a reporter was to be my life.
The Cardinal, with the bird itself as its emblem, was and is a unique institution, the sixth-oldest campus paper in the nation.....
.....I learned, at the Cardinal, about everything from the democratic ideals that kept the Cardinal going to deeply held certitudes about the role of journalists in this madcap world.
I learned about the technical aspects of the journalistic business and about how my words went from my brain to my fingers on the keyboard to the typesetting department and the press.
I learned about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and how it is used and abused every day.
I learned about the perfidy of large corporations, which even then were beginning to buy up small newspapers in a spreading contagion of monopoly newsmongering that continues to this day.
I learned how to ask questions that interviewees really did not want to answer and how to dig into public records to ferret out the secrets that these interviewees tried to hide.
I learned that the hardships endured by people often told a more complete story than the press releases and carefully choreographed half-truths of the official government and corporate worlds.
Yes, I learned how to be what I am at that spunky little paper, and I am grateful to The Daily Cardinal and the culture it embodied in ways I can never fully express or explain..."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Very little, to nothing as some would say, of the traits he instilled in himself back in the Cardinal days show up anywhere in his output while working for Swift Communications. Worse, his lack of journalistic integrity that fails so abysmally pulling in fact from fiction and both sides to all stories for the PI and the Times has harmed far more lives, businesses, law enforcement activity and case trials than he has helped.
With such a resume as claimed in his column this week, one can only wonder what happened to John Colson along the way that changed him from what he 'used to be'?
Is that hole in the bucket widening for John?
It appears so.
John Colson:
"I went home last weekend to revel in an atmosphere that was part past, part present and entirely aimed at the future of journalism in our benighted nation.
Which is to say I went back to Madison, Wis., the town where I grew up, for the 120th birthday party of The Daily Cardinal, the student newspaper where I learned for certain and forever that being a reporter was to be my life.
The Cardinal, with the bird itself as its emblem, was and is a unique institution, the sixth-oldest campus paper in the nation.....
.....I learned, at the Cardinal, about everything from the democratic ideals that kept the Cardinal going to deeply held certitudes about the role of journalists in this madcap world.
I learned about the technical aspects of the journalistic business and about how my words went from my brain to my fingers on the keyboard to the typesetting department and the press.
I learned about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and how it is used and abused every day.
I learned about the perfidy of large corporations, which even then were beginning to buy up small newspapers in a spreading contagion of monopoly newsmongering that continues to this day.
I learned how to ask questions that interviewees really did not want to answer and how to dig into public records to ferret out the secrets that these interviewees tried to hide.
I learned that the hardships endured by people often told a more complete story than the press releases and carefully choreographed half-truths of the official government and corporate worlds.
Yes, I learned how to be what I am at that spunky little paper, and I am grateful to The Daily Cardinal and the culture it embodied in ways I can never fully express or explain..."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
April 12, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Times/John Colson "Garfield County's bread is buttered on the industry side"
What is 'SandBox Nanny's' personal opinion of John Colson?
Let's lay to rest for all time, in the first time (ever) that her very own personal view has ever been expressed without the 'cover' of "shock-jock style" commentating, what she really thinks of John Colson and his chosen line of work.
She could care less what John Colson chooses to do with his time or his career. Has no personal view one way or the other on any of it. The guy has never bothered to introduce himself, ask for an interview, or for that matter...ask one question or investigate the 'other side of the story' of 'SandBox Nanny'. Even with that dismal track record revealing his diligence and competency in his chosen field; she really (sincerely) doesn't care anything at all about John Colson's personal choices in his career. Isn't it amazing what factual truths one can learn about big stories when the simplicity of basic facts come out into the light of day?
'SandBox Nanny' does have, in her actor's role as 'SandBox Nanny', one problem with John Colson. Read up on her natural quirk tendency here.
John Colson is not just an everyday bully that can be dealt with through social darwinism.
John Colson is a bully who places himself in a position of public trust, that just so happens to be a position that wields a tremendous amount of power to harm and alter the courses of lives.
In her personal view, John Colson should either stop his behaviors or look for another line of work. Be an op-ed columnist. Or be a reporter that adheres to the standards and ethics of journalistic integrity. It is impossible to be both. As far as the bully tendencies, those are personal traits that shouldn't be in either the 'columnist' or the 'reporter' portfolio. Unless, of course, you wish to tackle major social issues through the use of a pseudonym that is strong enough to break through very thick stone walls. Now...that last one is an idea, isn't it? Some cases might even find that kind of style to be leadership in nature. Just think, you could be one of those that wants to be in that role should you alter your course and redirect your energies.
With the above said, let's move on with today's 'SandBox Nanny' post on this latest column by John Colson. Up on the Aspen Times.
Number of editorial letters written in to various newspapers complaining about Colson's output:
Hmmmm.....wonder what the 'kids' will have to say out there in public commentary on John Colson's latest 'rant of vengeance' today? In his column 'Hit and Run'. Up on the Aspen Times.
Click title.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Let's lay to rest for all time, in the first time (ever) that her very own personal view has ever been expressed without the 'cover' of "shock-jock style" commentating, what she really thinks of John Colson and his chosen line of work.
She could care less what John Colson chooses to do with his time or his career. Has no personal view one way or the other on any of it. The guy has never bothered to introduce himself, ask for an interview, or for that matter...ask one question or investigate the 'other side of the story' of 'SandBox Nanny'. Even with that dismal track record revealing his diligence and competency in his chosen field; she really (sincerely) doesn't care anything at all about John Colson's personal choices in his career. Isn't it amazing what factual truths one can learn about big stories when the simplicity of basic facts come out into the light of day?
'SandBox Nanny' does have, in her actor's role as 'SandBox Nanny', one problem with John Colson. Read up on her natural quirk tendency here.
John Colson is not just an everyday bully that can be dealt with through social darwinism.
John Colson is a bully who places himself in a position of public trust, that just so happens to be a position that wields a tremendous amount of power to harm and alter the courses of lives.
In her personal view, John Colson should either stop his behaviors or look for another line of work. Be an op-ed columnist. Or be a reporter that adheres to the standards and ethics of journalistic integrity. It is impossible to be both. As far as the bully tendencies, those are personal traits that shouldn't be in either the 'columnist' or the 'reporter' portfolio. Unless, of course, you wish to tackle major social issues through the use of a pseudonym that is strong enough to break through very thick stone walls. Now...that last one is an idea, isn't it? Some cases might even find that kind of style to be leadership in nature. Just think, you could be one of those that wants to be in that role should you alter your course and redirect your energies.
With the above said, let's move on with today's 'SandBox Nanny' post on this latest column by John Colson. Up on the Aspen Times.
Number of editorial letters written in to various newspapers complaining about Colson's output:
- 13 tracked since 2009.
- Dozens and no less than weekly tracked since 2009.
- 5 (including 2 large corporations) tracked since 2009.
- Too many (and too depressing) to count. SandBox and SafePlace stopped at 11 direct names.
- 5 people.
- Too many (and too depressing) to count. SandBox and SafePlace stopped at 4.
Hmmmm.....wonder what the 'kids' will have to say out there in public commentary on John Colson's latest 'rant of vengeance' today? In his column 'Hit and Run'. Up on the Aspen Times.
Click title.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
March 6, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "A primer on the geologic history of western Colorado"
A terrific piece from John Colson. Right here on the Glenwood Spring Post Independent. Interesting, well written and engaging.
Well done.
John Colson:
"Barkman's presentation graphically showed how the coal- and oil-bearing formations sank over time in relation to the uplift. Erosion continued to play a powerful role in shaping the landscape.
A “large delta system encroached into the seaway across northwest Colorado,” Barkmann said.
The Piceance Basin (pronounced PEE-aunce) was in its early stages of formation, and over the past 10 million years, geologic forces raised up the Roan Plateau, and Battlement Mesa and Grand Mesa.
Meanwhile, the Colorado River carved downward through the rising earth.
The Piceance Basin now appears as a sharp depression between the Cathedral Bluffs on the west, near Rangely, and the Grand Hogback on the east, bearing northwest from New Castle.
At either end, the upward-bending formations rise to the surface, while they “sag” in the middle, Barkmann said.
“This is a really deep basin,” he added, explaining that hydrocarbon deposits reach down to sea level and below.
The basin is permeated by a large number of folds and faults, he said, which complicates the search for gas, oil and coal deposits...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Well done.
John Colson:
"Barkman's presentation graphically showed how the coal- and oil-bearing formations sank over time in relation to the uplift. Erosion continued to play a powerful role in shaping the landscape.
A “large delta system encroached into the seaway across northwest Colorado,” Barkmann said.
The Piceance Basin (pronounced PEE-aunce) was in its early stages of formation, and over the past 10 million years, geologic forces raised up the Roan Plateau, and Battlement Mesa and Grand Mesa.
Meanwhile, the Colorado River carved downward through the rising earth.
The Piceance Basin now appears as a sharp depression between the Cathedral Bluffs on the west, near Rangely, and the Grand Hogback on the east, bearing northwest from New Castle.
At either end, the upward-bending formations rise to the surface, while they “sag” in the middle, Barkmann said.
“This is a really deep basin,” he added, explaining that hydrocarbon deposits reach down to sea level and below.
The basin is permeated by a large number of folds and faults, he said, which complicates the search for gas, oil and coal deposits...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 17, 2012
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "State official: Produced water spill was handled correctly"
John Colson:
"PARACHUTE, Colorado — An environmental specialist for the state's gas regulatory agency said Thursday the agency was properly notified concerning a Feb. 11 spill of gas well “produced water” west of here.
“Williams did make the proper verbal notification,” said Chris Canfield of the Rifle office of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). He was referring to WPX Energy, formerly part of Williams Production RMP.
A tanker truck belonging to Summit Energy Services slid out of control on Garfield County Road 300 (the Parachute-Una Road) on Feb. 11, spilling an estimated 500 gallons of liquid into a nearby ditch, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Kevin Rae.
Under the rules, the company was required to submit a verbal report of the spill within 24 or 48 hours of the incident, Canfield said, speaking from an office in Denver..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"PARACHUTE, Colorado — An environmental specialist for the state's gas regulatory agency said Thursday the agency was properly notified concerning a Feb. 11 spill of gas well “produced water” west of here.
“Williams did make the proper verbal notification,” said Chris Canfield of the Rifle office of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). He was referring to WPX Energy, formerly part of Williams Production RMP.
A tanker truck belonging to Summit Energy Services slid out of control on Garfield County Road 300 (the Parachute-Una Road) on Feb. 11, spilling an estimated 500 gallons of liquid into a nearby ditch, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Kevin Rae.
Under the rules, the company was required to submit a verbal report of the spill within 24 or 48 hours of the incident, Canfield said, speaking from an office in Denver..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 11, 2012
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Correction: Antero drilling on Silt Mesa"
Let's see if we can bring this very significant "error" in reporting by John Colson against Antero Resources, off the 'buried in the cellar' pages of the Glenwood Springs Post Independent and out into the bright sunshine and light of day:
John Colson:
"A Feb. 10 story about Antero Resources' plans for gas drilling in the Cactus Valley area near Silt mischaracterized the company's statements.
If the Cactus Valley federal drilling unit is fully developed using current technology, it will involve construction of up to 65 drilling pads, with the potential for multiple wells from each pad, according to Kevin Kilstrom, Antero vice president.
In addition, leases included in the federal unit will not be extended indefinitely, and the length of extensions will be governed by the unit agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Kilstrom said."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
John Colson:
"A Feb. 10 story about Antero Resources' plans for gas drilling in the Cactus Valley area near Silt mischaracterized the company's statements.
If the Cactus Valley federal drilling unit is fully developed using current technology, it will involve construction of up to 65 drilling pads, with the potential for multiple wells from each pad, according to Kevin Kilstrom, Antero vice president.
In addition, leases included in the federal unit will not be extended indefinitely, and the length of extensions will be governed by the unit agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Kilstrom said."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 4, 2012
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/John Colson "Company criticized for waiting to inform Silt Mesa residents"
Here they are again. The group known as "Some Silt Mesa residents".
What's the whine about this time?
That they still don't have a hand-holding babysitter to personally inform them when public meetings are held on issues of interest to them.
It's either the fault of the GarCo BOCC, the oil and gas companies or the dereliction of duty by Silt Mayor Dave Moore. Always the same old whine that someone else should be responsible for coordinating their activism schedules.
Here's a bold, cutting edge concept!! Give it some thought!
Ask your local newspaper and investigative reporter John Colson to start covering all the news and then print details of schedules and meetings in the local newspaper.
(whisper...whisper...did he even try to think before he wrote a title like that one??...isn't that what the press does is inform??....whisper...whisper...)
A special thank you goes out to Antero Resources. For once again having the patience of Job and for all you do to try to meet all community needs.
"Unapologetically tracking patterns within news others make since 2010"
What's the whine about this time?
That they still don't have a hand-holding babysitter to personally inform them when public meetings are held on issues of interest to them.
It's either the fault of the GarCo BOCC, the oil and gas companies or the dereliction of duty by Silt Mayor Dave Moore. Always the same old whine that someone else should be responsible for coordinating their activism schedules.
Here's a bold, cutting edge concept!! Give it some thought!
Ask your local newspaper and investigative reporter John Colson to start covering all the news and then print details of schedules and meetings in the local newspaper.
(whisper...whisper...did he even try to think before he wrote a title like that one??...isn't that what the press does is inform??....whisper...whisper...)
A special thank you goes out to Antero Resources. For once again having the patience of Job and for all you do to try to meet all community needs.
"Unapologetically tracking patterns within news others make since 2010"
December 10, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "It takes all types"
Nope. Colson just isn't looking like he's going to find that slow boat, is he?
Maybe we'll all be fortunate and the Aspen Times will do a clean sweep of opinion columnists that need to be replaced with 'fresh' voices of insight.
"Dear Editor:
I came across John Colson's column for the first time in a while and realized he has yet to find his way aboard a slow boat to another, more fair, land. A magical place where there is no capitalism or opportunity to build upon one's success.
As my eyes meandered down the first nine or 10 lines, I became increasingly impressed with the clarity and creativity in which he describes our country's current challenges and the fact that “we are in a pickle.” His successful beginning quickly turns to frivolous descriptions of the sacrifices of the soldiers, American patriots of the Revolutionary War, whose bravery and hard work (yes, hard work!) gifted us with freedom.
His sadness that there are no true communist countries left in the world to which he can escape has left him content to stay right here in America, where he can continue to practice his right of free speech. Is this the only pillar of our great nation that he is truly fond of? Do you think our Founding Fathers would tip their “charming tri-cornered hats” to Mr. Colson's pickled words?
What about the free speech that the tea baggers are entitled to? Can't Donald Trump wear his hair any way he chooses? It's the differences in all of us that are the beauty of the human race. You can't ever eliminate the interests of the left, or the right...."
(Margaret Wilson Reckling Aspen)
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Maybe we'll all be fortunate and the Aspen Times will do a clean sweep of opinion columnists that need to be replaced with 'fresh' voices of insight.
"Dear Editor:
I came across John Colson's column for the first time in a while and realized he has yet to find his way aboard a slow boat to another, more fair, land. A magical place where there is no capitalism or opportunity to build upon one's success.
As my eyes meandered down the first nine or 10 lines, I became increasingly impressed with the clarity and creativity in which he describes our country's current challenges and the fact that “we are in a pickle.” His successful beginning quickly turns to frivolous descriptions of the sacrifices of the soldiers, American patriots of the Revolutionary War, whose bravery and hard work (yes, hard work!) gifted us with freedom.
His sadness that there are no true communist countries left in the world to which he can escape has left him content to stay right here in America, where he can continue to practice his right of free speech. Is this the only pillar of our great nation that he is truly fond of? Do you think our Founding Fathers would tip their “charming tri-cornered hats” to Mr. Colson's pickled words?
What about the free speech that the tea baggers are entitled to? Can't Donald Trump wear his hair any way he chooses? It's the differences in all of us that are the beauty of the human race. You can't ever eliminate the interests of the left, or the right...."
(Margaret Wilson Reckling Aspen)
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November 3, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Antero temporarily pulls South Gravel Trend drilling plan"
Thank you, Antero!
For pulling off, well over a month ago, the drilling plan review that was on the COGCC schedule for December.
Knowing that long before John's poking Silt Mayor David Moore on behalf of the submission of public comments from the citizens of Silt...you were on top of things is a terrific feeling.
The citizens of Garfield County can remain feeling comfortable that their local oil and gas officials are looking out for everyone's interests.
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For pulling off, well over a month ago, the drilling plan review that was on the COGCC schedule for December.
Knowing that long before John's poking Silt Mayor David Moore on behalf of the submission of public comments from the citizens of Silt...you were on top of things is a terrific feeling.
The citizens of Garfield County can remain feeling comfortable that their local oil and gas officials are looking out for everyone's interests.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 31, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "New emissions study planned"
A special thank you goes out this morning to investigative reporter John Colson. For reminding us of Garfield County Commissioners high commitment and dedication to air quality in GarCo.
Over on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
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Over on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 29, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Silt trying to get $1.8M to upgrade town water system"
Does SandBox Nanny 'have it in' for John Colson?
Absolutely not.
Does John Colson deliberately poke, prod, antagonize and otherwise borderline abuse his power as a local investigative reporter?
Absolutely.
Has he done so for years?
Pretty much.
John Colson is often seen by locals as a 'radical liberal'. A 'moonbat'. A 'left loon'. All proudly carried by John titles in his weekly column "Hit and Run", up on The Aspen Times.
The question SandBox Nanny has for Colson today on this article, is related to how obvious it is that he's struggling with having to put out 'clean' and 'no yellow ink' reports.
Yesterday the hit on the Town of Silt was angst at the lack of childcare for the Silt anti-gas group.
Today, Colson seems to imply that the Town of Silt should go round up money it does not have, and do a capital improvement on the water system because of a couple of fairly unsubstantiated water quality issues over the past two years.
If Nanny recalls correctly, the issues had something to do with illegal sewage dumping by a local company.
Here's the question for John Colson:
Is there anything the general public can do, to help you ease into some kind of comfort level with your new role of community oriented reporting?
We'll be glad to help.
just sayin.
SandBox Nanny sends out another big thank you to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and his administration.
For holding the line on not spending more than what comes in.
For still managing, within the first balanced budget in many a year; to keep Silt not only thriving but growing.
For being creative in finding this terrific grant money that will take the burden off the backs of the folks out here paying taxes.
Keep up the great work.
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Absolutely not.
Does John Colson deliberately poke, prod, antagonize and otherwise borderline abuse his power as a local investigative reporter?
Absolutely.
Has he done so for years?
Pretty much.
John Colson is often seen by locals as a 'radical liberal'. A 'moonbat'. A 'left loon'. All proudly carried by John titles in his weekly column "Hit and Run", up on The Aspen Times.
The question SandBox Nanny has for Colson today on this article, is related to how obvious it is that he's struggling with having to put out 'clean' and 'no yellow ink' reports.
Yesterday the hit on the Town of Silt was angst at the lack of childcare for the Silt anti-gas group.
Today, Colson seems to imply that the Town of Silt should go round up money it does not have, and do a capital improvement on the water system because of a couple of fairly unsubstantiated water quality issues over the past two years.
If Nanny recalls correctly, the issues had something to do with illegal sewage dumping by a local company.
Here's the question for John Colson:
Is there anything the general public can do, to help you ease into some kind of comfort level with your new role of community oriented reporting?
We'll be glad to help.
just sayin.
SandBox Nanny sends out another big thank you to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and his administration.
For holding the line on not spending more than what comes in.
For still managing, within the first balanced budget in many a year; to keep Silt not only thriving but growing.
For being creative in finding this terrific grant money that will take the burden off the backs of the folks out here paying taxes.
Keep up the great work.
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October 20, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Geologist believes that burning coal seam can generate power"
A must read from John Colson this morning.
Over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
An innovative, intriguing proposal to harness the energy that underground coal fires generate.
“...This will be a self-sustaining, non-polluting operation, in today's jargon, a sustainable green business,” Maness wrote. “When we are finished, when all that can burn has been burned, the fires will go out. That will be a significant benefit to the city and to the surrounding region....”(John Colson)
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Over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
An innovative, intriguing proposal to harness the energy that underground coal fires generate.
“...This will be a self-sustaining, non-polluting operation, in today's jargon, a sustainable green business,” Maness wrote. “When we are finished, when all that can burn has been burned, the fires will go out. That will be a significant benefit to the city and to the surrounding region....”(John Colson)
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SandBox Comments: Power Line "If Corporations Aren’t People, How Can They Be Greedy?"
The concept of SandBox Commentators is primarily based on the awareness that people are wired to talk.
The idea of a daily news summary blog, that only puts up the 'news' others report or publish, is fundamentally based on the awareness that individual free will is the most highly effective tool to eventually expose full disclosure and truth.
Let someone show you their real agenda, motivation, heart and soul by simply letting them have whatever they think is their heart's desire at any given point in time.
In the world of 24/7 'news', we take our small part of the world and simply look for patterns, organize the stories, toss them up and let free will and free speech reign. Sort of like a tracking and filing system of 'news' that otherwise would be lost in the speed of light world of 24/7 media.
Amazing how effective and truly non-judgemental (no matter what kind of commentary is given) that can be. When you're not the source of the report and others are; commentator opinions and views are the ultimate reveal of the consumer pulse.
For example, we've had a local opinion columnist and a very vocal local woman (both with far left of liberal views) pontificating and full-blown flaming the statement 'corporations are people too'. Been listening to them for some time now on this particular topic. Lordy, lordy! How they've managed to stretch it out into so much spin, even SandBox had to stop tossing up their efforts just so we could take a little rest from overexertion. How patiently we've waited for these two die-hard drummers to realize the idiocy of their own words:
(whisper...whisper....now would be a good time to go up and re-read the title of this post....whisper...whisper....)
A very special thank you goes out to John Hinderaker over on Power Line for this terrific piece:
"...A few weeks ago, Mitt Romney observed that corporations are people. This prompted hysteria on the left, including a video produced by the Democratic Party. But of course Romney was right. A corporation consists of its owners, i.e. shareholders, and its employees–people. It is an elementary principle of law that a corporation can act only through its employees and agents–people. The Democrats’ apparent belief that you can hurt companies without hurting people is absurd. The corporation is merely a legal form in which people do business, now several hundred years old. It is absolutely necessary for any major commercial enterprise because its existence can continue without disruption beyond any one individual’s lifespan. So being “anti-corporation” is equivalent to being pro-medieval...."
(John Hinderaker)
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The idea of a daily news summary blog, that only puts up the 'news' others report or publish, is fundamentally based on the awareness that individual free will is the most highly effective tool to eventually expose full disclosure and truth.
Let someone show you their real agenda, motivation, heart and soul by simply letting them have whatever they think is their heart's desire at any given point in time.
In the world of 24/7 'news', we take our small part of the world and simply look for patterns, organize the stories, toss them up and let free will and free speech reign. Sort of like a tracking and filing system of 'news' that otherwise would be lost in the speed of light world of 24/7 media.
Amazing how effective and truly non-judgemental (no matter what kind of commentary is given) that can be. When you're not the source of the report and others are; commentator opinions and views are the ultimate reveal of the consumer pulse.
For example, we've had a local opinion columnist and a very vocal local woman (both with far left of liberal views) pontificating and full-blown flaming the statement 'corporations are people too'. Been listening to them for some time now on this particular topic. Lordy, lordy! How they've managed to stretch it out into so much spin, even SandBox had to stop tossing up their efforts just so we could take a little rest from overexertion. How patiently we've waited for these two die-hard drummers to realize the idiocy of their own words:
(whisper...whisper....now would be a good time to go up and re-read the title of this post....whisper...whisper....)
A very special thank you goes out to John Hinderaker over on Power Line for this terrific piece:
"...A few weeks ago, Mitt Romney observed that corporations are people. This prompted hysteria on the left, including a video produced by the Democratic Party. But of course Romney was right. A corporation consists of its owners, i.e. shareholders, and its employees–people. It is an elementary principle of law that a corporation can act only through its employees and agents–people. The Democrats’ apparent belief that you can hurt companies without hurting people is absurd. The corporation is merely a legal form in which people do business, now several hundred years old. It is absolutely necessary for any major commercial enterprise because its existence can continue without disruption beyond any one individual’s lifespan. So being “anti-corporation” is equivalent to being pro-medieval...."
(John Hinderaker)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 9, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/John Colson "Driving job creation, energy savings"
The steady rising in caliber work of John Colson on his environmental reporting is noted.
One can pick up on, if they find the patience to give him a chance today; Colson trying to tune in to the more 'conservative' viewpoint.
SandBox Nanny once again tosses Colson to the 'kids'. Where he will sink or swim.
With that said, she does have her own personal viewpoint on the topic of selling the value of 'clean energy jobs' and 'clean energy spending' to voters.
It's not that conservatives don't see the value. They do see the need and they also see the long-term benefits. The problem is the government's administration. By the time these grants and loans are handed out, the only real monetary benefit there is goes to the business receiving that handout. Conservatives believe in free market, entrepreneurial oriented 'green jobs'.
Take the government 'grants' and 'loans' out of the equation and the concept works.
A secondary problem is credibility. Solyndra is going to have many consequences where public trust is concerned. CLEER, now becoming 'Garfield Clean Energy' is not free from alleged scandal. Pretty tough to trust an organization when the public doesn't trust a few of the Trustees. It would behoove Garfield Clean Energy to make sure their public relations are improved before they put out too much PR singing the praises of the programs they are pitching.
Nice work from John Colson today. Over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
One can pick up on, if they find the patience to give him a chance today; Colson trying to tune in to the more 'conservative' viewpoint.
SandBox Nanny once again tosses Colson to the 'kids'. Where he will sink or swim.
With that said, she does have her own personal viewpoint on the topic of selling the value of 'clean energy jobs' and 'clean energy spending' to voters.
It's not that conservatives don't see the value. They do see the need and they also see the long-term benefits. The problem is the government's administration. By the time these grants and loans are handed out, the only real monetary benefit there is goes to the business receiving that handout. Conservatives believe in free market, entrepreneurial oriented 'green jobs'.
Take the government 'grants' and 'loans' out of the equation and the concept works.
A secondary problem is credibility. Solyndra is going to have many consequences where public trust is concerned. CLEER, now becoming 'Garfield Clean Energy' is not free from alleged scandal. Pretty tough to trust an organization when the public doesn't trust a few of the Trustees. It would behoove Garfield Clean Energy to make sure their public relations are improved before they put out too much PR singing the praises of the programs they are pitching.
Nice work from John Colson today. Over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 3, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Thompson drilling decision ‘months away'"
SandBox Nanny sends out a thank you to John Colson for putting out this factual report. It may not be balanced, but it is not a flamer either.
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
September 11, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Letters to the Editor "John, you chose low wages"
We don't track origins on SandBox.
We could care less who you are, what your IP is or what you want to call yourself.
There is absolutely no relevance, except personal gratification and ego stroking for anyone from journalists to elected officials to powerful people who want revenge, in our knowing that kind of personal data on an avatar in commentary.
In our area, there is also the documentation of actual harm coming into lives of the people who speak up over local issues; we care a lot more about protection of those brave voices than we do for the perpetrators that cause the harm.
SandBox goes to lengths in order to protect the anonymity we hold in trust for others. The many, many identities we have come to know has come about because they are people who are of strong enough moral character to find out the truth and then allow their own personal trust grow. To us, protecting their trust is sacred.
In our view, the only thing that matters publicly is the validity of the comments they make.
That is one of the reasons why SandBox Nanny uses the highly effective tool of posting news that has already been made. It is impossible for even the very powerful to retract either the truth once it has happened (or) disinformation spun by an agenda to hide those truths. Actually, the tactic is one that has been around since the time of Sun Tzu. Move swiftly through unprotected ground.
What we do track are search phrases that find us. Keywords. Analytics.
When we first started SandBox in July of 2010, we were stunned at how often Swift Communications reporters, editors and publisher not only checked in on SandBox Commentators but used every keyword search imaginable attached to their names. Over a year and a half later, we are astounded at how persistent they are in still tracking themselves....
The hostility towards us back then was not only palpable, it was shocking. 'Somebody' did not like the little guys empowering themselves in defense.
As the false stories and disinformation grew stronger in their Members Hub, the banning and censoring increased to the point of literally banning local authorities and professionals who are avatars, while the editorial staff at the PI claimed these anonymous souls they were banning were 'imposters'. (whisper...whisper...not to mention what an oxymoron the PI's choice is....whisper...whisper... "ban" "anonymous imposters"??!... what's up with that....whisper...whisper..)
How incredible is it, in this day and age, that any "professional" in the business of public relations and also in the service of trust to the public would act, in very public ways, like they were still in high school and either believe or participate in anything unverified and also so morally reprehensible?
By letting individuals like that, who have no qualms rolling around on such levels (especially effective when allowed to collectively reveal their personal choices) simply continue to reveal themselves; we rose to rapid popularity and success with SandBox Commentators.
"trapping" those reveals in a three-sided blog(s) that is really nothing more than just a daily diary of public news and opinion; SandBox Commentators has also managed to break a pattern of abuse in the region. By simply doing nothing at all except log a daily diary.
There has been no halt to the manipulation of public opinion by those angered at us for not cowering back into submission. That manipulation is still out there and being done now to legal authorities. Eventually, as the sticks get bigger and the staying of the course gets tougher and higher up in legal authority, they will be stopped permanently.
Until then, we take pride in seeing the steady increase of voices raised against all kinds of things.
Like openly confronting a bully named John Colson.
"Dear Editor:
As I read your column (John Colson, “Poke that bully in the nose,” Sept. 4) today, I kept thinking about how I'm personally offended by so many of the articles you write. What bothers me more than your liberal philosophy each week is what appears to me to be self pity and disdain for people like me..."
(Bill Schaffer, Aspen)
(Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
We could care less who you are, what your IP is or what you want to call yourself.
There is absolutely no relevance, except personal gratification and ego stroking for anyone from journalists to elected officials to powerful people who want revenge, in our knowing that kind of personal data on an avatar in commentary.
In our area, there is also the documentation of actual harm coming into lives of the people who speak up over local issues; we care a lot more about protection of those brave voices than we do for the perpetrators that cause the harm.
SandBox goes to lengths in order to protect the anonymity we hold in trust for others. The many, many identities we have come to know has come about because they are people who are of strong enough moral character to find out the truth and then allow their own personal trust grow. To us, protecting their trust is sacred.
In our view, the only thing that matters publicly is the validity of the comments they make.
That is one of the reasons why SandBox Nanny uses the highly effective tool of posting news that has already been made. It is impossible for even the very powerful to retract either the truth once it has happened (or) disinformation spun by an agenda to hide those truths. Actually, the tactic is one that has been around since the time of Sun Tzu. Move swiftly through unprotected ground.
What we do track are search phrases that find us. Keywords. Analytics.
When we first started SandBox in July of 2010, we were stunned at how often Swift Communications reporters, editors and publisher not only checked in on SandBox Commentators but used every keyword search imaginable attached to their names. Over a year and a half later, we are astounded at how persistent they are in still tracking themselves....
The hostility towards us back then was not only palpable, it was shocking. 'Somebody' did not like the little guys empowering themselves in defense.
As the false stories and disinformation grew stronger in their Members Hub, the banning and censoring increased to the point of literally banning local authorities and professionals who are avatars, while the editorial staff at the PI claimed these anonymous souls they were banning were 'imposters'. (whisper...whisper...not to mention what an oxymoron the PI's choice is....whisper...whisper... "ban" "anonymous imposters"??!... what's up with that....whisper...whisper..)
How incredible is it, in this day and age, that any "professional" in the business of public relations and also in the service of trust to the public would act, in very public ways, like they were still in high school and either believe or participate in anything unverified and also so morally reprehensible?
By letting individuals like that, who have no qualms rolling around on such levels (especially effective when allowed to collectively reveal their personal choices) simply continue to reveal themselves; we rose to rapid popularity and success with SandBox Commentators.
"trapping" those reveals in a three-sided blog(s) that is really nothing more than just a daily diary of public news and opinion; SandBox Commentators has also managed to break a pattern of abuse in the region. By simply doing nothing at all except log a daily diary.
There has been no halt to the manipulation of public opinion by those angered at us for not cowering back into submission. That manipulation is still out there and being done now to legal authorities. Eventually, as the sticks get bigger and the staying of the course gets tougher and higher up in legal authority, they will be stopped permanently.
Until then, we take pride in seeing the steady increase of voices raised against all kinds of things.
Like openly confronting a bully named John Colson.
"Dear Editor:
As I read your column (John Colson, “Poke that bully in the nose,” Sept. 4) today, I kept thinking about how I'm personally offended by so many of the articles you write. What bothers me more than your liberal philosophy each week is what appears to me to be self pity and disdain for people like me..."
(Bill Schaffer, Aspen)
(Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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