To Related Cos.: Well done.
There are many in the construction industry who will likely feel same or similar. While at the same time, also sending out a little wish that you can future recover, by the major success you will surely be at Base Village, the deep financial loss suffered at the hands of tort interference.
Think those black hearts and unscrupulous, borderline legal sharks that pulled what they did at Base Village will ever be brought back into the fold of top level Aspen development again? Lordy, we all hope not. Quite a few out here are very weary of seeing the good guys like Pat Smith and Tom Divenere taken such advantage of.
How much money do y'all think those allegedly corrupt scallywags made in their boondoggle?
.....hmmmm....let's speculate.... (in order of event...) a boondoggle done by yanking the cash flow, dangling carrots, upping the game in dollars and cents...yanking the cash flow again, throwing it all into bankruptcy, upping the game again in dollars and cents only this time dragging in homeowners too, dangling carrots, stringing along everyone including the local justice system and owners, yanking any glimmer of cash support but still collecting years of rents, etc. etc. etc.......and then finally...
(whisper...whisper...yes, this is a "whispering campaign" ......hmmmm....interesting how fast this thing started shaking out as soon as the power of the Crowns and Skico got named in a lawsuit for alleged fraud)
..."allowing" "resolution"? How much? A few thousand? A few hundred thousand? A few million? A few billion?
Nice work, if you can get it.
Funny how these things never, ever get to full trial where the details that clear the good guys can get extracted out from the layers upon layers of spin and lawyers.
Gosh, sort of sounds like our affordable and employee housing boondoggles from certain developers end, doesn't it? Nothing like generating the same sales over and over again every time there is a "default". Great work, if you can take it.
Sincere congratulations to Pat Smith and Related Cos. Whether he is a part of this next life of Base Village or not, there is a priceless value on getting your name and your pride back.
Well done. Now, all the collateral damaged folks in the area have to do is forget their own losses and move on.
(Be a good time to remember some related stories from the past, by clicking here and here. And some current, similar stories here and here. )
Chad Abraham:
"Ending a tumultuous period of multiple lawsuits and uncertainty in Snowmass Village, The Related Companies announced Tuesday that it will reclaim control of the Base Village project from the consortium of European banks that foreclosed on the stalled development last year.
Related Colorado president Dwayne Romero said the “massive” agreement between his company and the banks’ affiliate resolves nearly all of the pending litigation over the project. The deal will transfer to a Related subsidiary, Snowmass Acquisition Co. LLC, the titles for: the Viceroy Hotel, the arrival center and parking garage, retail units, unsold condominium units in the Capitol Peak and Hayden lodges, the Little Nell building and other land parcels, according to a press release.
Town officials said they were cautiously optimistic that construction of the partially finished Base Village — which voters approved in 2004 as a way to transform Snowmass into a year-round resort — will resume sometime after the closing between Related and the banks is finalized. The closing could happen this fall, said Related spokesman Steve Alldredge...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Human Events "Nebraska Senate primary a war within GOP"
John Gizzi:
"On May 15, Nebraska Republicans will conclude one of those classic clashes in their U.S. Senate primary that one reads a lot about these days -- between tea party-backed outsiders and the Republican “establishment.” Such clashes, the punditocracy warns, will lead to lasting intraparty scars and, possibly, a resulting Democratic win in the fall.
But the good news in the Cornhusker State is that it doesn’t matter how hard-fought the primary between State Treasurer Don Stenberg and State Attorney General Jon Bruning is or how incendiary it gets in the next two weeks. Polls show either Republican front-runner in the four-candidate primary handily winning the open Senate seat over the certain Democratic nominee, former Sen. (1988-2000) Bob Kerrey -- who has lived and voted in New York for many years before returning to Nebraska earlier this year to launch his political comeback.
The seat being relinquished by Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson is considered one of two certain to flip to the Republican column this fall and help the GOP turn the current Democratic advantage of 53-to-47 seats into a Republican majority. The other seat considered likely to change hands is that of retiring Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"On May 15, Nebraska Republicans will conclude one of those classic clashes in their U.S. Senate primary that one reads a lot about these days -- between tea party-backed outsiders and the Republican “establishment.” Such clashes, the punditocracy warns, will lead to lasting intraparty scars and, possibly, a resulting Democratic win in the fall.
But the good news in the Cornhusker State is that it doesn’t matter how hard-fought the primary between State Treasurer Don Stenberg and State Attorney General Jon Bruning is or how incendiary it gets in the next two weeks. Polls show either Republican front-runner in the four-candidate primary handily winning the open Senate seat over the certain Democratic nominee, former Sen. (1988-2000) Bob Kerrey -- who has lived and voted in New York for many years before returning to Nebraska earlier this year to launch his political comeback.
The seat being relinquished by Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson is considered one of two certain to flip to the Republican column this fall and help the GOP turn the current Democratic advantage of 53-to-47 seats into a Republican majority. The other seat considered likely to change hands is that of retiring Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Hot Air Blog "Video: It’s going to be a long summer, isn’t it?"
Ed Morrissey:
"The Washington Post headlines its story about Team Obama’s new campaign ad with “Obama goes negative on Mitt Romney’s wealth with ‘Swiss Bank Account’.” A better headline would have been, “Got desperation?” The ad itself is not unexpected, and hits all of the class-warfare buttons one imagines..."
"The Washington Post headlines its story about Team Obama’s new campaign ad with “Obama goes negative on Mitt Romney’s wealth with ‘Swiss Bank Account’.” A better headline would have been, “Got desperation?” The ad itself is not unexpected, and hits all of the class-warfare buttons one imagines..."
SandBoxBlogs: Town Hall/Chuck Norris "How Romney and Our Republic Can Win (Part 1)"
Chuck Norris:
"Enough talk. The idea is this, and it is not my idea but the action of President Abraham Lincoln.
A book that highlights Lincoln's brilliant action is titled "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," by Doris Kearns Goodwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian. In addition to topping charts and receiving scholarly acclaim, the book itself is political genius and outlines the crucial strategy needed not only to rally the present GOP base but also to win the White House and save our republic. (I also wrote about this unifying strategy in a former column, "The 8th Miracle To Save America," which can be read at http://www.creators.com/opinion/chuck-norris/the-8th-miracle-to-save-america.html.)
Goodwin's prize-winning treatise details how Lincoln brought together his candidate rivals by appointing them to key positions in his administration when he became president.
Let me re-highlight a few critical points from Goodwin's book review in The New York Times:
"The party in the 1860's was a coalition of politicians who only a few years earlier had been Whigs (Lincoln, Seward, Bates), Democrats (Blair, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles and Vice President Hannibal Hamlin), Free Soilers (Chase), or had flirted with the short-lived anti-immigrant American Party, or Know Nothings (Cameron and Bates). In addition, several cabinet members personally disliked each other: Blair and Chase, Seward and Welles, Chase and Seward, Blair and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, who replaced Cameron in January 1862. Lincoln's 'political genius' enabled him to herd these political cats and keep them driving toward ultimate victory.
"How did he do it? Goodwin deals with this question better than any other writer. Part of the answer lay in Lincoln's steadfastness of purpose, which inspired subordinates to overcome their petty rivalries. Part of it lay in his superb sense of timing and his sensitivity to the pulse of public opinion as he moved to bring along a divided people to the support of 'a new birth of freedom.' And part of it lay in Lincoln's ability to rise above personal slights, his talent for getting along with men of clashing ideologies and personalities who could not get along with each other."
Whether you agree with Lincoln or not, his team of rivals worked, propelled his leadership and ultimately unified the country.
Isn't our divided country again ripe for a new "team of rivals," made up of past presidential candidates and other vetted, qualified and esteemed national leaders, rather than merely a dynamic duo fighting the Obama campaign machine?
Lincoln recognized the wisdom of Jesus when it came to collective success: "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
The question is this: Will Romney?
Next week, I will not only elaborate more on this concept of a team of rivals and the people I believe should be a part of it but also share the inspiring dream Gena had, which we both hope comes true."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Enough talk. The idea is this, and it is not my idea but the action of President Abraham Lincoln.
A book that highlights Lincoln's brilliant action is titled "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," by Doris Kearns Goodwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian. In addition to topping charts and receiving scholarly acclaim, the book itself is political genius and outlines the crucial strategy needed not only to rally the present GOP base but also to win the White House and save our republic. (I also wrote about this unifying strategy in a former column, "The 8th Miracle To Save America," which can be read at http://www.creators.com/opinion/chuck-norris/the-8th-miracle-to-save-america.html.)
Goodwin's prize-winning treatise details how Lincoln brought together his candidate rivals by appointing them to key positions in his administration when he became president.
Let me re-highlight a few critical points from Goodwin's book review in The New York Times:
"The party in the 1860's was a coalition of politicians who only a few years earlier had been Whigs (Lincoln, Seward, Bates), Democrats (Blair, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles and Vice President Hannibal Hamlin), Free Soilers (Chase), or had flirted with the short-lived anti-immigrant American Party, or Know Nothings (Cameron and Bates). In addition, several cabinet members personally disliked each other: Blair and Chase, Seward and Welles, Chase and Seward, Blair and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, who replaced Cameron in January 1862. Lincoln's 'political genius' enabled him to herd these political cats and keep them driving toward ultimate victory.
"How did he do it? Goodwin deals with this question better than any other writer. Part of the answer lay in Lincoln's steadfastness of purpose, which inspired subordinates to overcome their petty rivalries. Part of it lay in his superb sense of timing and his sensitivity to the pulse of public opinion as he moved to bring along a divided people to the support of 'a new birth of freedom.' And part of it lay in Lincoln's ability to rise above personal slights, his talent for getting along with men of clashing ideologies and personalities who could not get along with each other."
Whether you agree with Lincoln or not, his team of rivals worked, propelled his leadership and ultimately unified the country.
Isn't our divided country again ripe for a new "team of rivals," made up of past presidential candidates and other vetted, qualified and esteemed national leaders, rather than merely a dynamic duo fighting the Obama campaign machine?
Lincoln recognized the wisdom of Jesus when it came to collective success: "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
The question is this: Will Romney?
Next week, I will not only elaborate more on this concept of a team of rivals and the people I believe should be a part of it but also share the inspiring dream Gena had, which we both hope comes true."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBoxBlogs: The Hill "Tuesday Profile: Holtz-Eakin champions conservatism by the numbers"
Sam Baker:
"Douglas Holtz-Eakin learned a clear lesson as the top domestic policy adviser to John McCain’s 2008 campaign: The policy world needed to do things differently.
Holtz-Eakin, a former Congressional Budget Office director, brought a wealth of policy knowledge to the McCain camp. At a low point in the primaries, when many pundits had left the campaign for dead, he worked on a series of detailed policy papers designed to help McCain get a second look from conservatives....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Douglas Holtz-Eakin learned a clear lesson as the top domestic policy adviser to John McCain’s 2008 campaign: The policy world needed to do things differently.
Holtz-Eakin, a former Congressional Budget Office director, brought a wealth of policy knowledge to the McCain camp. At a low point in the primaries, when many pundits had left the campaign for dead, he worked on a series of detailed policy papers designed to help McCain get a second look from conservatives....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Red State "Norman Ornstein to the Press Corps: Stop Covering the GOP Fairly to Stop Their Success "
Erick Erickson:
"It is a soft form of the liberal fascism about which I’ve been warning. The GOP must be painted as extremist by the press, their point of view must be painted as fringe, and they must be shut up because they are too damn successful.” (Norman Ornstein)
"Norman Ornstein is the in house pet liberal at the American Enterprise Institute who they let out of his cage once in a while to lament the free market, conservatives, and the like. I’m not sure why groups like the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute ever allow their supposed scholars to team up with the Brookings Institute, but whenever they do it results in intellectual underwear stains for both organizations.
In today’s quasi-bipartisan inane ramblings, Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institute want the Washington Press Corps to know the GOP is extremist, destroying the country, and they should all stop paying attention to the GOP or treating them with balance.
Nothing says marginal extremism like holding the US House, most statehouses, most governorships, and a plurality of national party ID....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"It is a soft form of the liberal fascism about which I’ve been warning. The GOP must be painted as extremist by the press, their point of view must be painted as fringe, and they must be shut up because they are too damn successful.” (Norman Ornstein)
"Norman Ornstein is the in house pet liberal at the American Enterprise Institute who they let out of his cage once in a while to lament the free market, conservatives, and the like. I’m not sure why groups like the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute ever allow their supposed scholars to team up with the Brookings Institute, but whenever they do it results in intellectual underwear stains for both organizations.
In today’s quasi-bipartisan inane ramblings, Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institute want the Washington Press Corps to know the GOP is extremist, destroying the country, and they should all stop paying attention to the GOP or treating them with balance.
Nothing says marginal extremism like holding the US House, most statehouses, most governorships, and a plurality of national party ID....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "How long must Syrians wait? "
Richard Cohen:
"The United States seems to have two plans to deal with what is fast becoming a civil war in Syria. Plan A calls for the full implementation of the U.N. cease-fire and the complete cooperation of Bashar al-Assad, a dictator who would, at the risk of his very life, give up some power to the opposition. Plan B, on the other hand, envisions a military response through air power. For that to be implemented, Plan A must fail and more Syrians must die.
Just how many more Syrians must die no one can say. But it seems pretty clear that the toll — now in excess of 9,000 — must mount before the U.S., NATO and maybe the Turks and the Saudis will move to bring the slaughter to a halt. Bloomberg News reports that “more than 500 people” have been killed since the start of the cease-fire on April 12. This cease-fire is more fire than cease.
Few people in Washington have much faith in the U.N. plan, advanced by former Secretary-general Kofi Annan. He has been doing what he has been trained to do — go through the motions of peacemaking. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but there is a protocol to these things that has to be honored. Yet as each ticket is punched, more people die. ...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"The United States seems to have two plans to deal with what is fast becoming a civil war in Syria. Plan A calls for the full implementation of the U.N. cease-fire and the complete cooperation of Bashar al-Assad, a dictator who would, at the risk of his very life, give up some power to the opposition. Plan B, on the other hand, envisions a military response through air power. For that to be implemented, Plan A must fail and more Syrians must die.
Just how many more Syrians must die no one can say. But it seems pretty clear that the toll — now in excess of 9,000 — must mount before the U.S., NATO and maybe the Turks and the Saudis will move to bring the slaughter to a halt. Bloomberg News reports that “more than 500 people” have been killed since the start of the cease-fire on April 12. This cease-fire is more fire than cease.
Few people in Washington have much faith in the U.N. plan, advanced by former Secretary-general Kofi Annan. He has been doing what he has been trained to do — go through the motions of peacemaking. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but there is a protocol to these things that has to be honored. Yet as each ticket is punched, more people die. ...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBoxBlogs: Customs and Border Protection "CBP Officers In Southern Arizona Arrest Agua Prieta Man For Smuggling Pot"
"Douglas, Ariz. — A 40-year-old male resident of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico was arrested Saturday for attempting to smuggle more than 265 pounds of marijuana through the Douglas port of entry.
Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Tucson Field Office referred the man for a secondary inspection of his Dodge van when he attempted to enter the United States. After a CBP narcotics detection canine alerted to the presence of drugs, officers located 194 packages of marijuana throughout the vehicle, worth nearly $133,000.
The drugs and vehicle were processed for seizure. The subject was arrested and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.
Individuals arrested may be charged by complaint, the method by which a person is charged with criminal activity, which raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent unless and until competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Office of Field Operations is the primary organization within Customs and Border Protection tasked with an anti-terrorism mission at our nation’s ports. CBP officers screen all people, vehicles and goods entering the United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Their mission also includes carrying out border-related duties, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and protecting the nation's food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases.
All CBP assets in Arizona were realigned under a unified command structure in February 2011. Joint Field Command – Arizona unifies the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and Air Branches, as well as the Tucson Field Office, to enhance border security, commercial enforcement and trade facilitation missions to meet Arizona’s unique challenges.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
SandBoxBlogs: KKCO 11 News "An incredible story of Adversity, Hope, and Survival"
Rob Hughes:
"The Monument Inn is one of the places Troy stayed. He didn't know where he would sleep next, or where his next meal would come from; but with positive mentors and a belief in himself, he's graduating high school and joining the Marine Corps."
"Our kids have seen some tremendously difficult times, and are really persevering regardless," says Cathy Haller, Prevention Services Coordinator with School District 51. Haller works with students like Troy.
"They're in school every day; they have wonderful attendance; they really know that education is their way out," says Haller. Haller says homeless teens aren't bad people. "Our teens are out of the home because it's not safe to be there, or they're throwaways, they've been kicked out by families," she says. Yet sometimes they have no choice. "It's not about easy money, it's about survival," says Haller.
People in the community will take advantage of them. "I sleep in a park and risk some kind of violence or at I at least have a roof over my head and food to eat, in exchange for drugs or sex," explains Haller.
But Troy chose to be an amazing success story, not a statistic. His advice for others in his shoes. "Look for help; because it's really hard to try and do it by yourself. The only reason I made it this far was because there was help," says Troy...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"The Monument Inn is one of the places Troy stayed. He didn't know where he would sleep next, or where his next meal would come from; but with positive mentors and a belief in himself, he's graduating high school and joining the Marine Corps."
"Our kids have seen some tremendously difficult times, and are really persevering regardless," says Cathy Haller, Prevention Services Coordinator with School District 51. Haller works with students like Troy.
"They're in school every day; they have wonderful attendance; they really know that education is their way out," says Haller. Haller says homeless teens aren't bad people. "Our teens are out of the home because it's not safe to be there, or they're throwaways, they've been kicked out by families," she says. Yet sometimes they have no choice. "It's not about easy money, it's about survival," says Haller.
People in the community will take advantage of them. "I sleep in a park and risk some kind of violence or at I at least have a roof over my head and food to eat, in exchange for drugs or sex," explains Haller.
But Troy chose to be an amazing success story, not a statistic. His advice for others in his shoes. "Look for help; because it's really hard to try and do it by yourself. The only reason I made it this far was because there was help," says Troy...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBoxBlogs: Pueblo Chieftain "1 year on from OBL raid, no answers from Pakistan"
ZARAR KHAN and CHRIS BRUMMITT:
"ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan (AP) — One year since U.S. commandos flew into this Pakistani army town and killed Osama bin Laden, Islamabad has failed to answer tough questions over whether its security forces were protecting the world's most wanted terrorist.
Partly as a result, fallout from the raid still poisons relations between Washington and Pakistan, where anti-American sentiment, support for Islamist extremism and anger at the violation of sovereignty in the operation can be summed up by a Twitter hashtag doing the rounds: 02MayBlackDay.
The Pakistani government initially welcomed the raid that killed bin Laden in his three-story compound, but within hours the mood changed as it became clear that Pakistan's army was cut out of the operation. Any discussions over how bin Laden managed to stay undetected in Pakistan were drowned out in anger at what the army portrayed as a treacherous act by a supposed ally.
That bin Laden was living with his family near Pakistan's version of West Point — not in a cave in the mountains as many had guessed — raised eyebrows in the West. The Pakistani army was already accused of playing both sides in the campaign against militancy, providing some support against al-Qaida but keeping the Afghan Taliban as strategic allies.
A week after the raid, President Barack Obama said bin Laden had a "support network" in Pakistan and the country must investigate how he evaded capture.
Pakistan responded by announcing the formation of a committee to investigate bin Laden's presence in Pakistan as well as the circumstances surrounding the U.S. raid..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan (AP) — One year since U.S. commandos flew into this Pakistani army town and killed Osama bin Laden, Islamabad has failed to answer tough questions over whether its security forces were protecting the world's most wanted terrorist.
Partly as a result, fallout from the raid still poisons relations between Washington and Pakistan, where anti-American sentiment, support for Islamist extremism and anger at the violation of sovereignty in the operation can be summed up by a Twitter hashtag doing the rounds: 02MayBlackDay.
The Pakistani government initially welcomed the raid that killed bin Laden in his three-story compound, but within hours the mood changed as it became clear that Pakistan's army was cut out of the operation. Any discussions over how bin Laden managed to stay undetected in Pakistan were drowned out in anger at what the army portrayed as a treacherous act by a supposed ally.
That bin Laden was living with his family near Pakistan's version of West Point — not in a cave in the mountains as many had guessed — raised eyebrows in the West. The Pakistani army was already accused of playing both sides in the campaign against militancy, providing some support against al-Qaida but keeping the Afghan Taliban as strategic allies.
A week after the raid, President Barack Obama said bin Laden had a "support network" in Pakistan and the country must investigate how he evaded capture.
Pakistan responded by announcing the formation of a committee to investigate bin Laden's presence in Pakistan as well as the circumstances surrounding the U.S. raid..." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Craig Daily Press "Parks and Wildlife puts down bear sighted in Craig"
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SandBoxBlogs: Kidderminster Shuttle "Son of murder accused harassed by internet stranger"
- (Read the heart of the problem in this current story posted today and related stories with public commentary here and here.)
I am not sure whether to feel outrage, just anger or hopeless sadness on behalf of Marcus Bebb-Jones' family, including his son with Sabrina Bebb-Jones, Daniel.
Judge Petre's gag, if there is not one, should be placed immediately on everything to do with Bebb-Jones. If only for the sake of the family but more rightly for the sake of a fair trial on both sides of the table.
That action would be like a sparrow trying to travel a hurricane, thanks to the viral linking, baiting and press releasing done for (obviously) years now to both sides of the justice table.
But, it would at least be an effort on the part of the 9th Judicial District to gain control for both sides of Sabrina Bebb-Jones' family.
With that said, if the only thing that can be done for the sake of everyone, but especially Daniel Bebb-Jones as he watches himself and his father he loves once again viral blasted all over the internet, is to block comment ability on this one post, then that is now so.
- Note disclaimer here: "Now that DA Beeson has thrown his hat in the ring for district attorney in the 9th, please take note that there will be no special treatment given to any news press surrounding his race. His articles, if they are SandBox worthy or chosen in the daily agg run-up; will be put up just like anyone else in a political race. What SandBox Commentators will continue to do, is heavily moderate his articles. (We are the only news media that provides the courtesy of moderating commentary from the general public on 9th Judicial District and Mr. Beeson's articles. )"
"THE teenage son of a Kidderminster man awaiting trial for murder in America suffered years of internet torture at the hands of an obsessive stranger, who called himself the Crime Doctor.
Daniel Bebb-Jones, 18, watched at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today, as Peter Gordon, 28, of East Lothian, admitted harassment through anonymous emails.
Daniel’s father, Marcus Bebb-Jones, 49, is currently in Colorado, charged with the murder of his wife - Daniel’s mother, Sabrina Bebb-Jones.
Daniel was brought up in Kidderminster by his grandmother, from the age of three and was told his mother had died in a car crash.
Between 2008 and 2011, Daniel received 27 emails with titles including “Your dad is a scumbag”, “Murder accused could face death penalty” and “Marcus beaten to a pulp in jail”. They were sent under names such as George Orwell and the Crime Doctor.
Daniel, who was just 14 when the offences began, also received emails from his father’s address, seemingly admitting to and apologising for his mother’s murder. Gordon admitted hacking into Marcus Bebb-Jones’ email account and writing the messages. Magistrates saw a sample of the emails, some of which used sexually graphic and offensive language.
“I was shocked and upset - I didn’t believe it,” said Daniel in a statement read by Claire Linehan prosecuting. He said he felt he could not get away from the harassment and withdrew from social networking and internet activity.
“He is the scumbag - not my dad,” he added, “He is the one causing all the misery and upset and I hate him for it.”
A statement from Daniel’s grandmother, Pamela Weaver, detailed the emotional and physical stress the harassment had caused her: “How dare he be the judge, jury and executioner,” she said.
Defending, Mike Rainford said Gordon befriended Marcus Bebb-Jones on the internet. “It is quite clear that Mr Gordon looked upon him as some sort of mentor, some sort of father figure and opened up to him over a period of time,” he said, as his client burst into tears.
“It later came to Peter’s attention that there was an investigation under way by US authorities in relation to Marcus Bebb-Jones...according to his mother [Gordon] is obsessed with ‘the truth’ and took it upon himself, quite wrongly, to send emails to Daniel.....”
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SandBoxBlogs: Denver Post/Breaking News "Colorado lab tech blames boss for mistakes on DUI blood sample tests"
Felissa Cordona:
"A state toxicology lab tech fired for mistakes made on DUI blood samples is fighting to keep his job and blaming the supervisor who signed off on his work.
The state is retesting 1,700 driving-under-the-influence blood samples after Mitchell Fox-Rivera failed to follow standard operating procedures in the lab, which resulted in incorrect readings, according to an e-mail written by his supervisor that was obtained by The Denver Post.
Defense lawyers and DUI defendants who had bloodwork processed through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's lab are challenging the tests in court.
In an e-mail to The Post, Fox-Rivera says he was a recent college graduate and a relatively new employee and that a review of his lab data was supposed to be overseen by supervisor Cynthia Silva Burbach...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"A state toxicology lab tech fired for mistakes made on DUI blood samples is fighting to keep his job and blaming the supervisor who signed off on his work.
The state is retesting 1,700 driving-under-the-influence blood samples after Mitchell Fox-Rivera failed to follow standard operating procedures in the lab, which resulted in incorrect readings, according to an e-mail written by his supervisor that was obtained by The Denver Post.
Defense lawyers and DUI defendants who had bloodwork processed through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's lab are challenging the tests in court.
In an e-mail to The Post, Fox-Rivera says he was a recent college graduate and a relatively new employee and that a review of his lab data was supposed to be overseen by supervisor Cynthia Silva Burbach...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Customs and Border Protection "San Luis CBP Officers Arrest Murder Suspect"
"San Luis, Ariz. — A 20-year-old California man with an outstanding arrest warrant for attempted murder/obstructing justice out of Riverside County, Calif., was arrested Friday by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Officers at the San Luis Port referred the driver and passenger of a Dodge truck for a secondary inspection when the two applied for entry into the United States. When officers ran a routine records check, they discovered the warrant and arrested the passenger, identified as Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Riverside. The San Luis Police Department was contacted and took custody of Rodriguez for extradition. The driver was released without further incident.
The Office of Field Operations is the primary organization within CBP tasked with an anti-terrorism mission at our nation’s ports. CBP officers screen all people, vehicles and goods entering the United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Their mission also includes carrying out border-related duties, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and protecting the nation's food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws."
SandBoxBlogs: In These Times "In Aspen, Privileged Class Pits Immigrant Workers Against Environment"
What happens when you put controversy, problems, issues, concerns and questions behind closed doors and let only a few control the outcome?
Same thing as what happens when you censor, ban and quash the human voice and spirit.
The 800 lb. gorilla in the room gains tons more weight and your "secret" becomes the worst kept secret in the land.
Funny how that works.
How many more media outlets listening in to all news chatter is it going to take to get the folks transparency issues in all regional counties dealt with properly?
Good take on the 'other side of paradise' by Kari Lyderson. Somewhere out there on the very popular and well followed publication 'In These Times'.
Kari Lyderson:
"The Slums of Aspen details the controversy over a proposed immigration detention facility in the town of Glenwood Springs 40 miles east of Aspen, a relatively more affordable area where many immigrant workers live. (In Glenwood Springs the median home value is a still pricey $400,000, compared to $4.3 million in Aspen.)
The debate over the detention center highlighted the fact that many ski resorts employ large numbers of young European, Australian and New Zealand immigrants who come on work visas but frequently overstay them – becoming "undocumented" like their Latino counterparts. Yet they draw little scrutiny or antipathy from native residents or government officials, and resorts often highlight their internationalism by listing European and Australian/ Kiwi employees’ home country on their name tags....."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Same thing as what happens when you censor, ban and quash the human voice and spirit.
The 800 lb. gorilla in the room gains tons more weight and your "secret" becomes the worst kept secret in the land.
Funny how that works.
How many more media outlets listening in to all news chatter is it going to take to get the folks transparency issues in all regional counties dealt with properly?
Good take on the 'other side of paradise' by Kari Lyderson. Somewhere out there on the very popular and well followed publication 'In These Times'.
Kari Lyderson:
"The Slums of Aspen details the controversy over a proposed immigration detention facility in the town of Glenwood Springs 40 miles east of Aspen, a relatively more affordable area where many immigrant workers live. (In Glenwood Springs the median home value is a still pricey $400,000, compared to $4.3 million in Aspen.)
The debate over the detention center highlighted the fact that many ski resorts employ large numbers of young European, Australian and New Zealand immigrants who come on work visas but frequently overstay them – becoming "undocumented" like their Latino counterparts. Yet they draw little scrutiny or antipathy from native residents or government officials, and resorts often highlight their internationalism by listing European and Australian/ Kiwi employees’ home country on their name tags....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit Daily News "Summit's building scene could be on the mend"
Kathryn Corazzelli:
"“The general consensus is that building is up this year, but I think if you look at the nature of the business, a lot of it is production homes (like the Valley Brook development),” said Craig Campbell, general contractor at J&E Development in Breckenridge.
The custom home market still seems to be lagging a little, he said.
“From my perspective, the availability of financing is an issue,” Campbell said. “Over the last three years, I have not had one bank-loan customer.”
The shift is a dramatic one considering that before, nearly all of his clients had a bank loan. Now, it's all people who pay in cash.
“I've sensed a dramatic shift in the marketplace,” Campbell said....." (Read more? Click title)
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"“The general consensus is that building is up this year, but I think if you look at the nature of the business, a lot of it is production homes (like the Valley Brook development),” said Craig Campbell, general contractor at J&E Development in Breckenridge.
The custom home market still seems to be lagging a little, he said.
“From my perspective, the availability of financing is an issue,” Campbell said. “Over the last three years, I have not had one bank-loan customer.”
The shift is a dramatic one considering that before, nearly all of his clients had a bank loan. Now, it's all people who pay in cash.
“I've sensed a dramatic shift in the marketplace,” Campbell said....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "News in brief"
Hey, how about the local Democrats?
What do they think this is? A tea party? An occupy the spotlight? A revolution for independence?
Arab spring, maybe.
Lordy, lordy. The Aspen Dem's/liberals/moderates/? are taking on the media.
Suggestion? Tweet it in a live stream so that everyone can participate without those pesky ink barrels being able to identify them in a 'media line up'.....
Aspen Daily News staff:
"A panel regarding Aspen’s unique media environment..(lol..."unique"...(sbn)) on Wednesday kicks off an off-season discussion series produced by the Aspen Democracy Initiative.
Aspen Daily News managing editor Curtis Wackerle, Aspen Times editor Ryan Slabaugh and Aspen Public Radio reporter Luke Runyon will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Steven Wickes of the Aspen Community Foundation. The event is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at BB’s Kitchen, 525 E. Cooper Ave. in Aspen.
Panelists will share their insights on the local media, discuss how they develop stories and how they approach covering local politics and policy. They also will take questions from the audience.
Wednesday’s discussion, titled “The News Media in Aspen,” is the first in the Democracy Dialogues series that will take place each Wednesday in May at BB’s.
Future topics include “Building Schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan” with Silbi Stainton of the Marshal Direct Fund, May 9; “The Business of Environmental Policy” with Auden Schendler and Matt Hamilton of the Aspen Skiing Co., May 16; “What the Heck is a SuperPac” with Reagan White House counsel Peter Wallison, May 23; “Happy Hour with Sen. Gail Schwartz,” state senator for the Aspen region, wraps up the series on May 30......" (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
What do they think this is? A tea party? An occupy the spotlight? A revolution for independence?
Arab spring, maybe.
Lordy, lordy. The Aspen Dem's/liberals/moderates/? are taking on the media.
Suggestion? Tweet it in a live stream so that everyone can participate without those pesky ink barrels being able to identify them in a 'media line up'.....
Aspen Daily News staff:
"A panel regarding Aspen’s unique media environment..(lol..."unique"...(sbn)) on Wednesday kicks off an off-season discussion series produced by the Aspen Democracy Initiative.
Aspen Daily News managing editor Curtis Wackerle, Aspen Times editor Ryan Slabaugh and Aspen Public Radio reporter Luke Runyon will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Steven Wickes of the Aspen Community Foundation. The event is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at BB’s Kitchen, 525 E. Cooper Ave. in Aspen.
Panelists will share their insights on the local media, discuss how they develop stories and how they approach covering local politics and policy. They also will take questions from the audience.
Wednesday’s discussion, titled “The News Media in Aspen,” is the first in the Democracy Dialogues series that will take place each Wednesday in May at BB’s.
Future topics include “Building Schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan” with Silbi Stainton of the Marshal Direct Fund, May 9; “The Business of Environmental Policy” with Auden Schendler and Matt Hamilton of the Aspen Skiing Co., May 16; “What the Heck is a SuperPac” with Reagan White House counsel Peter Wallison, May 23; “Happy Hour with Sen. Gail Schwartz,” state senator for the Aspen region, wraps up the series on May 30......" (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Powderhorn saw bump in business in 2011-12"
Congratulations to Andy Daly and company! Well done. It pays to be bolder. We're looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeves in the years to come.
Mike Wiggins:
"As most Colorado ski areas sloshed through a tough season of historically low snow levels, Powderhorn Mountain Resort received a boost in business this winter and is working to secure funding to enhance both winter and summer activities.
That was the positive report issued by Andy Daly, a member of Powderhorn’s new ownership group looking to build upon a series of upgrades it made upon acquiring the resort last August.
“The last two or three owners, their focus has been on real estate. Our team has a passion for skiing,” Daly told Mesa County commissioners Monday during a segment of their meeting when business owners are invited to share the status of their industry with the board.
Daly, one of four managing partners along with Ken, Tom and John Gart, told commissioners Powderhorn’s total skier days grew 7 percent during the 2011–12 season over the previous year. That bucked the statewide trend of a 7 percent decline, according to Colorado Ski Country USA.
Coming off that strong showing, Powderhorn has turned its focus to enhancing what it has to offer in the next year or so. The resort has received a Colorado Housing and Finance Authority grant and is contemplating other ways to obtain financing to expanding its snowmaking capabilities and upgrade its lifts....."
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Mike Wiggins:
"As most Colorado ski areas sloshed through a tough season of historically low snow levels, Powderhorn Mountain Resort received a boost in business this winter and is working to secure funding to enhance both winter and summer activities.
That was the positive report issued by Andy Daly, a member of Powderhorn’s new ownership group looking to build upon a series of upgrades it made upon acquiring the resort last August.
“The last two or three owners, their focus has been on real estate. Our team has a passion for skiing,” Daly told Mesa County commissioners Monday during a segment of their meeting when business owners are invited to share the status of their industry with the board.
Daly, one of four managing partners along with Ken, Tom and John Gart, told commissioners Powderhorn’s total skier days grew 7 percent during the 2011–12 season over the previous year. That bucked the statewide trend of a 7 percent decline, according to Colorado Ski Country USA.
Coming off that strong showing, Powderhorn has turned its focus to enhancing what it has to offer in the next year or so. The resort has received a Colorado Housing and Finance Authority grant and is contemplating other ways to obtain financing to expanding its snowmaking capabilities and upgrade its lifts....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "BREAKING NEWS: X Games to remain in Aspen through 2014"
Hooray!!!
Curtis Wackerle:
"ESPN and the Winter X Games have signed on for two more years in Aspen.
Officials with the television network announced Tuesday morning that Aspen will continue to be part of an expanded X Games lineup. Beginning in 2013, the action sports extravaganza will also host events in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; and Munich, Germany. Existing X Games franchises in Los Angeles and Tignes, France will also stay put.
Tuesday's announcement, keeping the winter's largest event in town through 2014, marks the fourth time ESPN and Aspen Skiing Co. officials have extended the games' stay in Aspen since they first came to Buttermilk in 2002. The last contract, from 2009, expired after this year's event with no extension announcement, leaving many to speculate that the Winter X Games would be leaving Aspen, perhaps for Whistler, British Columbia, which had put in a bid to host the games.
“ESPN is thrilled to extend its relationship with Aspen Skiing Co., the city of Aspen, Pitkin County and town of Snowmass Village for two more years,” Scott Guglielmino, senior vice president of programming and X Games, said in a press release. “After 11 fantastic years of world-class competition and progression in Aspen, we’re delighted to move into the new phase of X Games growth towards a global youth and lifestyle brand with one of our most long-term and valued relationships.”...."
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Curtis Wackerle:
"ESPN and the Winter X Games have signed on for two more years in Aspen.
Officials with the television network announced Tuesday morning that Aspen will continue to be part of an expanded X Games lineup. Beginning in 2013, the action sports extravaganza will also host events in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; and Munich, Germany. Existing X Games franchises in Los Angeles and Tignes, France will also stay put.
Tuesday's announcement, keeping the winter's largest event in town through 2014, marks the fourth time ESPN and Aspen Skiing Co. officials have extended the games' stay in Aspen since they first came to Buttermilk in 2002. The last contract, from 2009, expired after this year's event with no extension announcement, leaving many to speculate that the Winter X Games would be leaving Aspen, perhaps for Whistler, British Columbia, which had put in a bid to host the games.
“ESPN is thrilled to extend its relationship with Aspen Skiing Co., the city of Aspen, Pitkin County and town of Snowmass Village for two more years,” Scott Guglielmino, senior vice president of programming and X Games, said in a press release. “After 11 fantastic years of world-class competition and progression in Aspen, we’re delighted to move into the new phase of X Games growth towards a global youth and lifestyle brand with one of our most long-term and valued relationships.”...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit County Citizens Voice "Op-Ed: Global warming denial a dangerous course"
*Bob Berwyn: Editor’s note: This op-ed was written in response to letters to the editor in the Summit Daily News, published in Frisco, Colorado. The newspaper frequently publishes letters by Hertzberg that are full of scientific inaccuracies and misleading statements.
By Howard Hallman and Brad Piehl
"Sunday April 22 was Earth Day. The Summit Daily celebrated by printing a full page feature spread about climate change denier Marty Hertzberg. Marty has anointed himself as a climate change expert, but in fact he spent much of this career doing mine safety work for the coal industry. Given his background and apparent lack of research experience it is hard to see him as a fair minded credible expert on global warming.
Much of what Marty states as fact is naïve and untrue. The earth’s temperature has increased dramatically over the past 50 years, by all reasonable accounts the direct result of rapid population growth and a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions into Earth’s atmosphere.
Contrary to Marty’s assertion, small increases in any number of substances including carbon dioxide and fluorocarbon derivatives do have a large and long-term impact on weather. In fact, that’s how cloud seeding works; a relatively tiny quantity of substance is blown into the air triggering the formation of ice crystals and subsequent snowfall.
The global warming controversy in the United States is not really a public policy discussion; rather it is one more political straw man for those who seek to generate hate and divide us....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Steamboat Today "Jimmy Westlake: May’s magnificent ring eclipse"
Jimmy Westlake, all credit for story and photo:
"Get ready, because here it comes.
Not since May 10, 1994, has a central eclipse of the sun been seen from the 48 contiguous United States. It has been a long eclipse drought, but come May 20, folks living in the southwestern U.S. will have a ringside seat for a spectacular annular eclipse of the sun. This eclipse is an annular, or ring eclipse, because the moon will be a little too far from Earth in its elliptical orbit to completely cover the sun. Instead, a thin annulus — or ring — of sunlight will surround the moon when it is centered on the solar disk...."
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"Get ready, because here it comes.
Not since May 10, 1994, has a central eclipse of the sun been seen from the 48 contiguous United States. It has been a long eclipse drought, but come May 20, folks living in the southwestern U.S. will have a ringside seat for a spectacular annular eclipse of the sun. This eclipse is an annular, or ring eclipse, because the moon will be a little too far from Earth in its elliptical orbit to completely cover the sun. Instead, a thin annulus — or ring — of sunlight will surround the moon when it is centered on the solar disk...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit County Citizens Voice "Morning photo: Water!"
All credit: Bob Berwyn. (Click title.)
April 30, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Vail Daily News "Riding the age wave"
Randy Wyrick:
"This is the first part of a three-part series on aging in the high country and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Baby boomers have moved through America's economy and culture like a pig through a python — and now they're retiring.
“Baby boomers have changed everything. They changed elementary school, junior high and high school, and they'll change retirement,” said Elizabeth Garner, Colorado's state demographer. “It will impact us across our society — the labor force, health care, almost everything we touch.”
Colorado is aging, especially in mountain-resort communities. The state will see a more normal age distribution than the mountain communities are accustomed to.
“We're becoming more normal. Our economy is becoming more like the rest of the U.S.,” Garner said.
“It's not good; it's not bad. It's just different,” Garner said. “If we don't plan for it, it could be bad.”
For the near future, the number of people between ages 60 and 70 will increase, at least partially from second-home owners retiring and making this their primary residence, Garner said.
Will they stay?
“Who knows what's really going to happen,” Garner said....." (Read more? Click title)
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"This is the first part of a three-part series on aging in the high country and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Baby boomers have moved through America's economy and culture like a pig through a python — and now they're retiring.
“Baby boomers have changed everything. They changed elementary school, junior high and high school, and they'll change retirement,” said Elizabeth Garner, Colorado's state demographer. “It will impact us across our society — the labor force, health care, almost everything we touch.”
Colorado is aging, especially in mountain-resort communities. The state will see a more normal age distribution than the mountain communities are accustomed to.
“We're becoming more normal. Our economy is becoming more like the rest of the U.S.,” Garner said.
“It's not good; it's not bad. It's just different,” Garner said. “If we don't plan for it, it could be bad.”
For the near future, the number of people between ages 60 and 70 will increase, at least partially from second-home owners retiring and making this their primary residence, Garner said.
Will they stay?
“Who knows what's really going to happen,” Garner said....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Siblings sentenced for roles in Colorado shootout"
Next in line this afternoon we have the final segment of the 'Dougherty Gang' saga. From the Associated Press via the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel.
All three siblings being sentenced today ends Colorado trials and they will now be sent to Georgia where they will stand trial again for firearms and other charges.
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All three siblings being sentenced today ends Colorado trials and they will now be sent to Georgia where they will stand trial again for firearms and other charges.
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Convicted killer who lived ‘down the street’ eyed in Taylor slaying"
(To read a nice May 1st update from the Sentinel to the Robert Dewey side of the story, click here.)
It has been a somewhat 'heavy' day in the world of Colorado crime news. Tossing these stories up at the tail end of the day keeps the posting a little lighter tomorrow...maybe.
In this story, we've been following the path of Robert Dewey. A free man, after 16 years wrongly accused, convicted, sentenced and imprisoned in the death of Jacie Taylor. The Sentinel has put up the most detail and background on the story. Good job by Paul Shockley. Over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Click link above.
Arrest warrant issued for Douglas Thames Jr. currently serving life in prison for the rape and murder of Susan Doll in Fort Collins. Identified by the DNA that cleared Dewey, Thames will now be placed on trial in Jacie Taylor's murder.
Again, Paul Shockly over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel covers the story best.
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It has been a somewhat 'heavy' day in the world of Colorado crime news. Tossing these stories up at the tail end of the day keeps the posting a little lighter tomorrow...maybe.
In this story, we've been following the path of Robert Dewey. A free man, after 16 years wrongly accused, convicted, sentenced and imprisoned in the death of Jacie Taylor. The Sentinel has put up the most detail and background on the story. Good job by Paul Shockley. Over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Click link above.
Arrest warrant issued for Douglas Thames Jr. currently serving life in prison for the rape and murder of Susan Doll in Fort Collins. Identified by the DNA that cleared Dewey, Thames will now be placed on trial in Jacie Taylor's murder.
Again, Paul Shockly over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel covers the story best.
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SandBoxBlogs: Contentions "Rubio and the Mexican-American Vote"
Alana Goodman:
"...Mexican immigrants aren’t so fortunate. So when Cuban-Americans do what Rubio has done since arriving in the Senate 16 months ago and take a hard line against illegal immigration, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans have been known to cringe. After all, that’s easy for them to say. …
What good does it do the ticket for Rubio to be popular with whites and Cuban-Americans? Republicans are likely to get the majority of those votes anyway. His value is all wrapped up in how well he plays with Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. And right now, the answer is “not well.”
Navarrette’s point on the Cuban-American vote is important. While Obama swept the Hispanic vote in 2008, John McCain still won with the conservative Cuban-American community. The Romney campaign’s big electoral argument for choosing Rubio as VP would be that he could deliver Florida, and in that scenario, winning the Cuban-American vote by a landslide is redundant.
Rubio is a strong candidate and there are plenty of other reasons for Romney to consider him....."
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"...Mexican immigrants aren’t so fortunate. So when Cuban-Americans do what Rubio has done since arriving in the Senate 16 months ago and take a hard line against illegal immigration, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans have been known to cringe. After all, that’s easy for them to say. …
What good does it do the ticket for Rubio to be popular with whites and Cuban-Americans? Republicans are likely to get the majority of those votes anyway. His value is all wrapped up in how well he plays with Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. And right now, the answer is “not well.”
Navarrette’s point on the Cuban-American vote is important. While Obama swept the Hispanic vote in 2008, John McCain still won with the conservative Cuban-American community. The Romney campaign’s big electoral argument for choosing Rubio as VP would be that he could deliver Florida, and in that scenario, winning the Cuban-American vote by a landslide is redundant.
Rubio is a strong candidate and there are plenty of other reasons for Romney to consider him....."
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SandBoxBlogs: The Hill "Opinion: Condoleezza Rice would be game changer as Romney VP pick"
Juan Williams:
"Washington’s favorite gossip game — speculating about the vice presidential pick — now gets serious.
Following last week’s five-state primary sweep, Mitt Romney has forced even the last hold-out, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, to acknowledge reality: Romney has a lock on the GOP’s 2012 presidential nomination.
The next step for Romney is to introduce himself to America as a general election candidate. It will be tough. He begins with negative favorability ratings — especially compared to President Obama.
The ABC News/Washington Post poll shows 47 percent of Americans holding an unfavorable opinion of Romney with just 35 percent viewing him favorably. Obama has a 21-point advantage with a 56 percent favorability rating....." (Read more? Click title)
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"Washington’s favorite gossip game — speculating about the vice presidential pick — now gets serious.
Following last week’s five-state primary sweep, Mitt Romney has forced even the last hold-out, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, to acknowledge reality: Romney has a lock on the GOP’s 2012 presidential nomination.
The next step for Romney is to introduce himself to America as a general election candidate. It will be tough. He begins with negative favorability ratings — especially compared to President Obama.
The ABC News/Washington Post poll shows 47 percent of Americans holding an unfavorable opinion of Romney with just 35 percent viewing him favorably. Obama has a 21-point advantage with a 56 percent favorability rating....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Rasmussen Reports "What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls "
"Despite media fixation on the scream of the week, most Americans remain focused on the essentials, and their views on them are consistent over time, even if the Political Class continues to ignore them.
Take the auto bailouts. They’ve been unpopular since day one, and they’re still unpopular. Admittedly, thanks to the political spin out of Washington, the bailouts are a bit less unpopular because many Americans incorrectly believe the government made money or broke even on them. But when informed of the real price tag, opposition is just as high as ever.
The majority of Americans nationwide still believes General Motors should have gone through the regular bankruptcy process instead of the federal government taking over in exchange for bailout money.
But then President Obama recently suggested that government investment is what has made America great. Voters express a lot more confidence in the free enterprise system. In fact, just 27% agree that government investments made America great. By comparison, 69% think the free enterprise system deserves the credit...." (See more? Click title)
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Take the auto bailouts. They’ve been unpopular since day one, and they’re still unpopular. Admittedly, thanks to the political spin out of Washington, the bailouts are a bit less unpopular because many Americans incorrectly believe the government made money or broke even on them. But when informed of the real price tag, opposition is just as high as ever.
The majority of Americans nationwide still believes General Motors should have gone through the regular bankruptcy process instead of the federal government taking over in exchange for bailout money.
But then President Obama recently suggested that government investment is what has made America great. Voters express a lot more confidence in the free enterprise system. In fact, just 27% agree that government investments made America great. By comparison, 69% think the free enterprise system deserves the credit...." (See more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Fox News "Top EPA official resigns after 'crucify' comment"
"A top EPA official has resigned after coming under scrutiny for 2010 remarks in which he compared the agency's enforcement strategy to Roman crucifixion.
Al Armendariz, the top environmental official in the oil-rich South and Southwest region, resigned in a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Sunday, saying he did not want to be a distraction for the agency. The resignation is effective Monday.
"As I have expressed publicly, and to you directly, I regret comments I made several years ago that do not in any way reflect my work as regional administrator. As importantly, they do not represent the work you have overseen as EPA administrator," he wrote. "I take great pride in having built a career based on integrity and hard work. These are the principles that guide me personally as well. While I feel there is much work that remains to be done for the people of this country in the region that I serve, after a great deal of thought and careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that my continued service will distract you and the agency from its important work."...."(Read more? Click title)
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Al Armendariz, the top environmental official in the oil-rich South and Southwest region, resigned in a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Sunday, saying he did not want to be a distraction for the agency. The resignation is effective Monday.
"As I have expressed publicly, and to you directly, I regret comments I made several years ago that do not in any way reflect my work as regional administrator. As importantly, they do not represent the work you have overseen as EPA administrator," he wrote. "I take great pride in having built a career based on integrity and hard work. These are the principles that guide me personally as well. While I feel there is much work that remains to be done for the people of this country in the region that I serve, after a great deal of thought and careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that my continued service will distract you and the agency from its important work."...."(Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Coloradoan "Governor approves Larimer deputy's license plate honoring fallen officers"
"A license plate conceived by a Larimer County Sheriff's deputy soon will be seen on the streets after Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill approving it.
The Colorado Law Enforcement Fallen Heroes plate was the idea of deputy Basil Marciniak in response to the death of Weld County Sheriff's deputy Sam Brownlee, who was fatally shot by a suspect in 2010.
"This is an opportunity for citizens to recognize and remember the ultimate sacrifices many law enforcement officers have made and the risks officers face on a daily basis," Larimer Sheriff Justin Smith said in a news release Friday.
The plate, which features three eagles and a seal that says "In memory of the fallen," will be available to people who make a $50 donation to Colorado Concerns of Police Survivors. The COPS organization assists families of law-enforcement officers who've been killed in the line of duty.
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
The Colorado Law Enforcement Fallen Heroes plate was the idea of deputy Basil Marciniak in response to the death of Weld County Sheriff's deputy Sam Brownlee, who was fatally shot by a suspect in 2010.
"This is an opportunity for citizens to recognize and remember the ultimate sacrifices many law enforcement officers have made and the risks officers face on a daily basis," Larimer Sheriff Justin Smith said in a news release Friday.
The plate, which features three eagles and a seal that says "In memory of the fallen," will be available to people who make a $50 donation to Colorado Concerns of Police Survivors. The COPS organization assists families of law-enforcement officers who've been killed in the line of duty.
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SandBoxBlogs: KUNC "Warrior Games Kick Off Today in Colorado Springs"
"More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service men and women are gathering in Colorado Springs this week for the Third Annual Warrior Games.
Wounded troops from all five branches of military service will be competing in sports like swimming, cycling, sitting volleyball and archery—seven overall. The idea is to celebrate the abilities of wounded service members through athletic competition...." (Read more? Click title)
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Wounded troops from all five branches of military service will be competing in sports like swimming, cycling, sitting volleyball and archery—seven overall. The idea is to celebrate the abilities of wounded service members through athletic competition...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: KJCT News 8 "Homeless Shelter Ready For Teens To Move In"
Janelle Ericsson:
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., -- Every year 5,000 homeless teens die on the streets of America, and nearly 200 of them live right here in Mesa County.
"Anybody can end up homeless," volunteer Mary Russell said.
Officially opening on May 2nd, The House will be the only homeless shelter in the state just for teens and it’s located in Grand Junction.
"A lot of the times people hear teen shelter and think of a flop house,” executive director John Mok-Lamme said. “A place where teens can come and just move on, but the whole goal of this shelter is help kids transition to stability."
The House can accommodate 10 teens at a time for a three week period, meeting the annual need for Mesa County's homeless...." (Read more? Click title)
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"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., -- Every year 5,000 homeless teens die on the streets of America, and nearly 200 of them live right here in Mesa County.
"Anybody can end up homeless," volunteer Mary Russell said.
Officially opening on May 2nd, The House will be the only homeless shelter in the state just for teens and it’s located in Grand Junction.
"A lot of the times people hear teen shelter and think of a flop house,” executive director John Mok-Lamme said. “A place where teens can come and just move on, but the whole goal of this shelter is help kids transition to stability."
The House can accommodate 10 teens at a time for a three week period, meeting the annual need for Mesa County's homeless...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Times "Show appreciation for our public servants"
Rev. Marie Gasau:
"“Pitkin County Commissioner Michael Owsley challenged the county Wednesday to come up with initiatives to assist U.S. military veterans locally,” reported The Aspen Times on Thursday. This is a timely challenge given the rising number of returning or currently serving military personnel who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The number of folks in first-responder professions (such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians, nurses, doctors, even social workers and school teachers) who struggle with PTSD also is climbing. In addition to long hours, difficult working circumstances, slashed budgets, suppressed wages and questionable job security, these folks report a real sense of calling to work that would leave most of us in a quivering heap....." (Read more? Click title)
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"“Pitkin County Commissioner Michael Owsley challenged the county Wednesday to come up with initiatives to assist U.S. military veterans locally,” reported The Aspen Times on Thursday. This is a timely challenge given the rising number of returning or currently serving military personnel who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The number of folks in first-responder professions (such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians, nurses, doctors, even social workers and school teachers) who struggle with PTSD also is climbing. In addition to long hours, difficult working circumstances, slashed budgets, suppressed wages and questionable job security, these folks report a real sense of calling to work that would leave most of us in a quivering heap....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: LA Times "After sensational start to John Edwards trial, an uphill push for prosecutors"
Richard Simon:
"Jurors in the federal criminal trial of John Edwards were clearly not given a primer on the intricacies of the campaign finance laws he is accused of violating. Instead, they listened to Andrew Young, the former presidential candidate's once-trusted aide, describe how Edwards called his mistress a "crazy slut," used a secret "Bat phone" to call her, and accepted money from rich friends to pay her expenses.
Although Young's salacious testimony seemed to keep jurors awake, he may not have been as strong a lead witness as the prosecution had hoped. Having laid out the detailed narrative of the tawdry affair in their opening week, prosecutors face a tough road proving that Edwards accepted illegal campaign contributions to conceal his affair to save his 2008 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I'm not sure that the prosecution accomplished very much … in terms of showing that Edwards had knowledge of the intricacies of the law and that he intended to break it," said Jerry H. Goldfeder, a New York campaign finance lawyer who also teaches election law. "This case is not about sex. It's not about lying.... It's about what [Edwards] knew and what were his intentions.''...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Jurors in the federal criminal trial of John Edwards were clearly not given a primer on the intricacies of the campaign finance laws he is accused of violating. Instead, they listened to Andrew Young, the former presidential candidate's once-trusted aide, describe how Edwards called his mistress a "crazy slut," used a secret "Bat phone" to call her, and accepted money from rich friends to pay her expenses.
Although Young's salacious testimony seemed to keep jurors awake, he may not have been as strong a lead witness as the prosecution had hoped. Having laid out the detailed narrative of the tawdry affair in their opening week, prosecutors face a tough road proving that Edwards accepted illegal campaign contributions to conceal his affair to save his 2008 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I'm not sure that the prosecution accomplished very much … in terms of showing that Edwards had knowledge of the intricacies of the law and that he intended to break it," said Jerry H. Goldfeder, a New York campaign finance lawyer who also teaches election law. "This case is not about sex. It's not about lying.... It's about what [Edwards] knew and what were his intentions.''...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "Airport approves Gulfstream 650"
Here is the story that is one of the things prompting this letter from Cliff Runge to the Editor of the Aspen Daily News:
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20120430/NEWS/120429844/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Reality for all sides, is that God or fast enough evolution is not going to change the physical geography of the Aspen airport.
Reality, is that Vail Resorts dealt a mortal blow, years ago, with the building of the Eagle/Vail airport. Reality, is that Vail has a bottom line that is sprinting past the Aspen Skico in profits because they have....game on. And have been bolder for many years now.
"It pays to be bolder."
The Aspen airport, ironically enough, is the gateway to Aspen for many. The undeniable fact that it is lagging far behind in ease, speed of use, capability to handle and technology that actually works more than it does not; yet is still the highest price air travel in the region, speaks volumes. Actually shows the reality of a number of areas of Aspen that have declined since Vail.....became bold and aggressive.
The best thing that could happen to the airport with regards to the economy is to forget, for now, the common man travelers and instead luxury build the private jet sector. After all, they are the ones that pay the light bill.
In SandBox' view, both sides of the airport expansion need to start over.
"...This attempt to hide behind an FAA ruling is just one example of the same tactics our airport administration has been using to ram this new airport master plan through the approval process. Are you confused as to why we started another 20-year airport master plan in 2008, just four years after we approved a 20-year master plan in 2004/2005? Are you under the false impression that somehow this new master plan has been “mandated” by the FAA? If you are confused and misled, there is a reason: It is being done on purpose." (Read more? Click title)
Cliff Runge, Citizens for Responsible Airport Development, Aspen
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20120430/NEWS/120429844/1077&ParentProfile=1058
Reality for all sides, is that God or fast enough evolution is not going to change the physical geography of the Aspen airport.
Reality, is that Vail Resorts dealt a mortal blow, years ago, with the building of the Eagle/Vail airport. Reality, is that Vail has a bottom line that is sprinting past the Aspen Skico in profits because they have....game on. And have been bolder for many years now.
"It pays to be bolder."
The Aspen airport, ironically enough, is the gateway to Aspen for many. The undeniable fact that it is lagging far behind in ease, speed of use, capability to handle and technology that actually works more than it does not; yet is still the highest price air travel in the region, speaks volumes. Actually shows the reality of a number of areas of Aspen that have declined since Vail.....became bold and aggressive.
The best thing that could happen to the airport with regards to the economy is to forget, for now, the common man travelers and instead luxury build the private jet sector. After all, they are the ones that pay the light bill.
In SandBox' view, both sides of the airport expansion need to start over.
"...This attempt to hide behind an FAA ruling is just one example of the same tactics our airport administration has been using to ram this new airport master plan through the approval process. Are you confused as to why we started another 20-year airport master plan in 2008, just four years after we approved a 20-year master plan in 2004/2005? Are you under the false impression that somehow this new master plan has been “mandated” by the FAA? If you are confused and misled, there is a reason: It is being done on purpose." (Read more? Click title)
Cliff Runge, Citizens for Responsible Airport Development, Aspen
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit Daily News "Wolf Creek owner has ambitious plans to expand ski area"
Jason Blevins:
"WOLF CREEK PASS — Davey Pitcher leans over the sheer cliff, his ski tips throwing shadows on the snow 50 feet below.
“Yeah, I've hit this,” he said. “But over there, it's a little bigger. That one was better.”
Pitcher, whose family has owned Wolf Creek Ski Area since he was a boy, is following the “bigger is better” theme with an ambitious expansion plan that would double his ski area's size. He has sketched plans for a tram accessing 750 plummeting acres on the backside of Wolf Creek...."
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"WOLF CREEK PASS — Davey Pitcher leans over the sheer cliff, his ski tips throwing shadows on the snow 50 feet below.
“Yeah, I've hit this,” he said. “But over there, it's a little bigger. That one was better.”
Pitcher, whose family has owned Wolf Creek Ski Area since he was a boy, is following the “bigger is better” theme with an ambitious expansion plan that would double his ski area's size. He has sketched plans for a tram accessing 750 plummeting acres on the backside of Wolf Creek...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Racing bill slow getting out of gate"
Colorado lottery, casinos, track racing, major sporting events.
Just look at all the revenue streams that fall under the potential of a "gaming tax" that could fund not only free up GOCO from the 'trough hogs' throughout the state but that would fund Parks/Rec/Open Space, public eduction, road and bridge, law enforcement and public safety and human services?
Here's another one. Horse racing in Mesa County.
Charles Ashby:
"DENVER — Rep. Don Coram’s goal is to bring live horse racing to the Western Slope.
If that’s done by the owners of the state’s only existing racetrack on the Front Range or a new one from out of state, the Montrose Republican says he doesn’t care.
The point is to bring jobs and help revitalize the region’s economy, Coram said.
“I’m about job creation. I’m about economic development,” he said.
Coram’s bill to make that happen, however, faces an uncertain future before a skeptical House Finance Committee, which heard testimony on the bill earlier this month but hasn’t voted on it....."
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Just look at all the revenue streams that fall under the potential of a "gaming tax" that could fund not only free up GOCO from the 'trough hogs' throughout the state but that would fund Parks/Rec/Open Space, public eduction, road and bridge, law enforcement and public safety and human services?
Here's another one. Horse racing in Mesa County.
Charles Ashby:
"DENVER — Rep. Don Coram’s goal is to bring live horse racing to the Western Slope.
If that’s done by the owners of the state’s only existing racetrack on the Front Range or a new one from out of state, the Montrose Republican says he doesn’t care.
The point is to bring jobs and help revitalize the region’s economy, Coram said.
“I’m about job creation. I’m about economic development,” he said.
Coram’s bill to make that happen, however, faces an uncertain future before a skeptical House Finance Committee, which heard testimony on the bill earlier this month but hasn’t voted on it....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Steamboat Today "Scientist joins local schools to excavate Craig mammoth remains"
Joe Moylan:
"Craig — Dr. Jan J. Roth, of the Sundance Research Institute, said he’s about to embark on a project that has renewed his passion for archaeology and paleontology: the discovery of what he thinks are the remains of a Columbian mammoth inside Craig city limits.
He announced the discovery during a Craig City Council meeting earlier this month.
“I haven’t been this excited for a long, long time,” Roth told council members. “It’s a very unique opportunity for the city of Craig to have a mammoth site.”
The Columbian mammoth, a slightly larger cousin of the woolly mammoth, roamed from Alaska to South America beginning 1 million years ago, Roth said.
The animals stand more than 14 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh 8 to 10 tons, and it’s thought they became extinct about 12,500 years ago.
Roth, 70, first became aware of the discovery in 2009, when friend Bruce Timberg was making improvements to one of his properties in the Old Craig View subdivision near 12th and Pine streets.
“He was digging up the lot where he wanted to install a raised water line and came across some rocks he thought looked unique,” Roth said. “He called me to take a look, and I could tell that what he found were the remains of mammoth tusks.”
During the initial discovery, Roth said several remains were recovered from the site including a lower jawbone, complete with teeth, and numerous tusk pieces...." (Read more? Click title)
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"Craig — Dr. Jan J. Roth, of the Sundance Research Institute, said he’s about to embark on a project that has renewed his passion for archaeology and paleontology: the discovery of what he thinks are the remains of a Columbian mammoth inside Craig city limits.
He announced the discovery during a Craig City Council meeting earlier this month.
“I haven’t been this excited for a long, long time,” Roth told council members. “It’s a very unique opportunity for the city of Craig to have a mammoth site.”
The Columbian mammoth, a slightly larger cousin of the woolly mammoth, roamed from Alaska to South America beginning 1 million years ago, Roth said.
The animals stand more than 14 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh 8 to 10 tons, and it’s thought they became extinct about 12,500 years ago.
Roth, 70, first became aware of the discovery in 2009, when friend Bruce Timberg was making improvements to one of his properties in the Old Craig View subdivision near 12th and Pine streets.
“He was digging up the lot where he wanted to install a raised water line and came across some rocks he thought looked unique,” Roth said. “He called me to take a look, and I could tell that what he found were the remains of mammoth tusks.”
During the initial discovery, Roth said several remains were recovered from the site including a lower jawbone, complete with teeth, and numerous tusk pieces...." (Read more? Click title)
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April 29, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Hard news is good to find"
Long live the King. Terrific and somewhat brutally succinctly stated column out of the 'Usual Suspect' aka Dave Danforth.
Up on the Aspen Daily News.
Dave Danforth:
"In 2009, Newsday, the daily paper on Long Island, played up a story its owners didn’t like. The New York Knicks’ Eddy Curry had been named in a sex harassment claim by his male driver.
Newsday is a tabloid paper, but not in the same brawling tradition as its big-city neighbors, the New York Post or Daily News. Nonetheless, the story was bound to attract attention as a sports tale in the sports-crazed New York metro area.
That was just fine, except for a detail that eventually cost editor John Mancini his job. Newsday has been owned since 2008 by Cablevision, whose father-son ownership of Charles and James Dolan also own both the Knicks and Rangers.....
........Newsday did some digging into reports that Long Island Railroad workers and unethical physicians had siphoned off $1 billion from the railroad’s disability fund since 2000. But when the paper shied away from running the story, the New York Times scooped it. Charges were handed down in the pension scandal last October.
This was the place at which Bob Greene, Jimmy Breslin, Murray Kempton, Gail Collins and Pete Hamill once worked. By 2010, it decided to institute a $5-per-week “pay wall” to drum up digital subscribers. It produced all of 35 takers in its first three weeks.
As the Press pointed out, the “pay wall” cut off its impact with anyone outside Long Island, including nearby New York City and state legislators in Albany.
Up popped an anonymous Facebook called “Debbie CowardlyLion.” Its fans undoubtedly recalled when Newsday won its last Pulitzer, in 1996.
The trendy “hyper local” fad also distracted Newsday, drawing its attention away from more worldly coverage. The paper, with a 2009 circulation of 377,000, was trapped. It wasn’t quite large enough to command national attention but still too big for what some residents called “super loco local” coverage.
A Newsday PR exec called writers who gave worried accounts to the Press a “small number of disgruntled employees.” But the paper recently convened a rare pow-wow in a large auditorium to discuss it. Cablevision ownership stocked the meeting with cookies and coffee. A good dialogue resulted, all agreed.
In other words, they kicked the can on down the road..." (Read more? You should. Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Up on the Aspen Daily News.
Dave Danforth:
"In 2009, Newsday, the daily paper on Long Island, played up a story its owners didn’t like. The New York Knicks’ Eddy Curry had been named in a sex harassment claim by his male driver.
Newsday is a tabloid paper, but not in the same brawling tradition as its big-city neighbors, the New York Post or Daily News. Nonetheless, the story was bound to attract attention as a sports tale in the sports-crazed New York metro area.
That was just fine, except for a detail that eventually cost editor John Mancini his job. Newsday has been owned since 2008 by Cablevision, whose father-son ownership of Charles and James Dolan also own both the Knicks and Rangers.....
........Newsday did some digging into reports that Long Island Railroad workers and unethical physicians had siphoned off $1 billion from the railroad’s disability fund since 2000. But when the paper shied away from running the story, the New York Times scooped it. Charges were handed down in the pension scandal last October.
This was the place at which Bob Greene, Jimmy Breslin, Murray Kempton, Gail Collins and Pete Hamill once worked. By 2010, it decided to institute a $5-per-week “pay wall” to drum up digital subscribers. It produced all of 35 takers in its first three weeks.
As the Press pointed out, the “pay wall” cut off its impact with anyone outside Long Island, including nearby New York City and state legislators in Albany.
Up popped an anonymous Facebook called “Debbie CowardlyLion.” Its fans undoubtedly recalled when Newsday won its last Pulitzer, in 1996.
The trendy “hyper local” fad also distracted Newsday, drawing its attention away from more worldly coverage. The paper, with a 2009 circulation of 377,000, was trapped. It wasn’t quite large enough to command national attention but still too big for what some residents called “super loco local” coverage.
A Newsday PR exec called writers who gave worried accounts to the Press a “small number of disgruntled employees.” But the paper recently convened a rare pow-wow in a large auditorium to discuss it. Cablevision ownership stocked the meeting with cookies and coffee. A good dialogue resulted, all agreed.
In other words, they kicked the can on down the road..." (Read more? You should. Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Contentions "Crucifying the Oil and Gas Industry"
John Steele Gordon:
"It is often said that the definition of the word gaffe in Washington-speak is when someone accidentally tells the truth. Al Armendariz, the EPA administrator for Texas and surrounding states, certainly made a gaffe when he said in a speech in 2010, that the best way to enforce environmental laws was to crucify a few oil companies so that the rest will fall in line. He noted that the Romans used this technique when they conquered a new town, crucifying the first five people they could get their hands on so that the place would be very easy to manage for the next few years. (I expect that that is actually a slander against the Romans, although they had no scruples against selling whole populations into slavery.)...."
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"It is often said that the definition of the word gaffe in Washington-speak is when someone accidentally tells the truth. Al Armendariz, the EPA administrator for Texas and surrounding states, certainly made a gaffe when he said in a speech in 2010, that the best way to enforce environmental laws was to crucify a few oil companies so that the rest will fall in line. He noted that the Romans used this technique when they conquered a new town, crucifying the first five people they could get their hands on so that the place would be very easy to manage for the next few years. (I expect that that is actually a slander against the Romans, although they had no scruples against selling whole populations into slavery.)...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel/Dennis Webb "Black Sunday still reverberates 30 years later"
Dennis Webb:
"Thirty years ago this Wednesday, on /Sunday, May 2, 1982, the party ended — for O’Leary’s, for Parachute, for much of western Colorado. On what became known as Black Sunday, Exxon announced it was shutting down its Colony Project, putting its workforce of more than 2,000 people out of work, and spelling job losses for thousands more support workers.
O’Leary’s eventually shut down. But the reverberations spread far beyond Parachute.
Gary and Monica Miller had gone into the clothing business in Rifle just a year before Black Sunday.
“We had one year of incredible, very good, healthy business, and a complete, severe drop the day after Exxon left. You could tell the next day,” said Gary Miller, 65. “... It was really an exodus. It was here one day and literally gone the next day.”
The couple was in the process of buying a Rifle home that would end up losing two-thirds of its value. It took more than a decade to recover that value.
“That was a very, very difficult time,” said Herb Bacon, now 82, but at the time a senior vice president of United States Bank of Grand Junction, now part of Wells Fargo.
“... Overnight everything just stopped. We had 15,000 people move out of Grand Junction. Because of that we had all kinds of foreclosures and empty houses and people took a lot of stuff they weren’t supposed to.
It was a tough deal. We survived, but it took several years to pull out of it.”
Thirty years later, the memories of Black Sunday are still sharp for those who went through it. Many still can describe where they were and what they were doing when they first got the news...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Thirty years ago this Wednesday, on /Sunday, May 2, 1982, the party ended — for O’Leary’s, for Parachute, for much of western Colorado. On what became known as Black Sunday, Exxon announced it was shutting down its Colony Project, putting its workforce of more than 2,000 people out of work, and spelling job losses for thousands more support workers.
O’Leary’s eventually shut down. But the reverberations spread far beyond Parachute.
Gary and Monica Miller had gone into the clothing business in Rifle just a year before Black Sunday.
“We had one year of incredible, very good, healthy business, and a complete, severe drop the day after Exxon left. You could tell the next day,” said Gary Miller, 65. “... It was really an exodus. It was here one day and literally gone the next day.”
The couple was in the process of buying a Rifle home that would end up losing two-thirds of its value. It took more than a decade to recover that value.
“That was a very, very difficult time,” said Herb Bacon, now 82, but at the time a senior vice president of United States Bank of Grand Junction, now part of Wells Fargo.
“... Overnight everything just stopped. We had 15,000 people move out of Grand Junction. Because of that we had all kinds of foreclosures and empty houses and people took a lot of stuff they weren’t supposed to.
It was a tough deal. We survived, but it took several years to pull out of it.”
Thirty years later, the memories of Black Sunday are still sharp for those who went through it. Many still can describe where they were and what they were doing when they first got the news...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit Daily News "Breckenridge, Summit County Sheriff's Office doll out Life Saving Awards"
Caddie Nath:
"BRECKENRIDGE — When Summit County Sheriff's deputies Jason Little, Jeff Wilson and sgt. Brian Smith arrived on scene of a possible suicide off Highway 9 Feb. 9, they found a man clinging to consciousness on a blood-stained snow bank.
The man told them he'd tried to kill himself by slitting his wrists with a knife they found nearby. His injuries, the deputies knew, would be fatal.
Realizing the man was going to die, the three deputies picked him up and carried him across the river in sub-zero temperatures to an ambulance waiting on the other side of the road.
“You saved this individual's life,” Sheriff John Minor told his deputies at a small ceremony April 18 before presenting each of the men with the Life Saving Award for their actions on the call. “He recognizes the fact that you saved his life because he has contacted us. … His father called me to thank you as well.”......
........Officer Kylor Dossett received the Life Saving Award for keeping a patient alive using CPR until paramedics arrived on scene.
On March 4, Dossett responded to a call and found the man unconscious, not breathing on the floor. He began chest compressions and kept the man's heart beating until help arrived....."
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"BRECKENRIDGE — When Summit County Sheriff's deputies Jason Little, Jeff Wilson and sgt. Brian Smith arrived on scene of a possible suicide off Highway 9 Feb. 9, they found a man clinging to consciousness on a blood-stained snow bank.
The man told them he'd tried to kill himself by slitting his wrists with a knife they found nearby. His injuries, the deputies knew, would be fatal.
Realizing the man was going to die, the three deputies picked him up and carried him across the river in sub-zero temperatures to an ambulance waiting on the other side of the road.
“You saved this individual's life,” Sheriff John Minor told his deputies at a small ceremony April 18 before presenting each of the men with the Life Saving Award for their actions on the call. “He recognizes the fact that you saved his life because he has contacted us. … His father called me to thank you as well.”......
........Officer Kylor Dossett received the Life Saving Award for keeping a patient alive using CPR until paramedics arrived on scene.
On March 4, Dossett responded to a call and found the man unconscious, not breathing on the floor. He began chest compressions and kept the man's heart beating until help arrived....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Green living in the wilds of Aspen"
Chris Council:
"One of the first places Jim Kravitz lived on the ACES property was a former chicken coop. Then he graduated to a yurt and then a straw-bale house. Luckily for his wife and two children, the director of naturalist programs at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) now lives in the caretaker’s house with a state-of-the-art heating system. The structure is one of four employee housing buildings on the property, all of which are unique yet share the common theme of being incredibly energy efficient and “green” in their own right.
Elizabeth Paepcke established ACES in 1969 as a 22-acre environmental center and preserve behind her West-End home. One of the matriarchs of the Aspen Idea, Paepcke believed strongly in meeting the needs of the human spirit, followed closely by caring for the wild things just outside everyone’s back door. In 1975 Jody Cardamone was hired as the first director of ACES along with her husband and co-director, Tom. But even back then, employee housing was a challenge, so the couple lived on the property over an old horse barn that stood where today’s main building is located....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"One of the first places Jim Kravitz lived on the ACES property was a former chicken coop. Then he graduated to a yurt and then a straw-bale house. Luckily for his wife and two children, the director of naturalist programs at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) now lives in the caretaker’s house with a state-of-the-art heating system. The structure is one of four employee housing buildings on the property, all of which are unique yet share the common theme of being incredibly energy efficient and “green” in their own right.
Elizabeth Paepcke established ACES in 1969 as a 22-acre environmental center and preserve behind her West-End home. One of the matriarchs of the Aspen Idea, Paepcke believed strongly in meeting the needs of the human spirit, followed closely by caring for the wild things just outside everyone’s back door. In 1975 Jody Cardamone was hired as the first director of ACES along with her husband and co-director, Tom. But even back then, employee housing was a challenge, so the couple lived on the property over an old horse barn that stood where today’s main building is located....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Vancouver Sun "Whistler Resort Eagerly Awaits Word on 2013 X Games "
G. Kingston:
"WHISTLER — The question hanging over the Telus Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival this year is simple: What happens to the party to end all end-of-season parties when ESPN comes in next year with its hugely successful X Games brand?
The 10-day festival, a rollicking combination of cutting-edge extreme sport and often dazzling and innovative visual and performing arts, is already the largest spring event of its kind in the world.
The American sports broadcasting giant hasn’t officially given Whistler the nod yet, but all signs point to the resort municipality being on the X Games schedule starting in 2013..." (Read more? Click title)
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"WHISTLER — The question hanging over the Telus Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival this year is simple: What happens to the party to end all end-of-season parties when ESPN comes in next year with its hugely successful X Games brand?
The 10-day festival, a rollicking combination of cutting-edge extreme sport and often dazzling and innovative visual and performing arts, is already the largest spring event of its kind in the world.
The American sports broadcasting giant hasn’t officially given Whistler the nod yet, but all signs point to the resort municipality being on the X Games schedule starting in 2013..." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs; Durango Herald "Tribe’s dilemma: Splitting $43 million"
Emery Cowan and Heather Scofield:
"The Ute Mountain Ute tribe is abuzz with both hope and concern about how to spend a $43 million windfall stemming from a recent court settlement.
"The Ute Mountain Ute tribe is abuzz with both hope and concern about how to spend a $43 million windfall stemming from a recent court settlement.
Since news broke that the Ute Mountain Utes would receive $42.6 million as a part of a $1 billion settlement with the federal government over the mismanagement of tribal money and trust lands, tribal leaders have held several meetings to discuss different options for the money. Meetings were held this week in Towaoc and Ignacio.
The Ute Mountain Utes are among 41 Native American tribes set to receive cash from the settlement, which was announced April 11.
Chatter about the money quickly fanned out across Twitter and Facebook after the announcement. And tribal members began circulating petitions and proposals outlining how the money should be distributed.
One proposal shared with The Durango Herald offers a three-pronged approach for distributing the money. It suggests splitting a portion of the money equally among tribal members, putting a portion back into the tribal organization and investing the rest.
The tribal council is expected to consider those proposals in the near future...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Steamboat Today "Steamboat's Joe Pete LoRusso helps set skydiving world record"
Tom Ross:
"Steamboat Springs — Joe Pete LoRusso recently returned from Lake Elsinore, Calif., where he teamed up with 59 other people — none of them younger than 60 — to set a new world record.
LoRusso, 62, and all 59 of his mates jumped out of three airplanes at an altitude of 16,000 feet and skillfully flew their bodies in position to link up in a precise snowflake pattern, then carefully broke apart before releasing their parachutes. Less than 30 minutes after they returned to terra firma, the U.S. Parachute Association used photographic evidence to confirm they indeed had established a new world record for 60 skydivers 60 years old and older linking together.
“It’s very cool to set a world record, especially in your 60s,” LoRusso said.
He has been skydiving for 30 years and remains in the sport for the pure rush it provides.
“The adrenaline was revving a little higher than usual after they announced we’d broken the record,” he said...." (Read more? Click title)
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"Steamboat Springs — Joe Pete LoRusso recently returned from Lake Elsinore, Calif., where he teamed up with 59 other people — none of them younger than 60 — to set a new world record.
LoRusso, 62, and all 59 of his mates jumped out of three airplanes at an altitude of 16,000 feet and skillfully flew their bodies in position to link up in a precise snowflake pattern, then carefully broke apart before releasing their parachutes. Less than 30 minutes after they returned to terra firma, the U.S. Parachute Association used photographic evidence to confirm they indeed had established a new world record for 60 skydivers 60 years old and older linking together.
“It’s very cool to set a world record, especially in your 60s,” LoRusso said.
He has been skydiving for 30 years and remains in the sport for the pure rush it provides.
“The adrenaline was revving a little higher than usual after they announced we’d broken the record,” he said...." (Read more? Click title)
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April 28, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Bloomberg "Cooling Job Market Takes Toll on U.S. Confidence: Economy"
Timothy R. Homan and Shobhana Chandra:
"...“There has been some slowdown in the labor market,” said Yelena Shulyatyeva, a U.S. economist at BNP Paribas in New York, who correctly projected the level of jobless claims. “That makes consumers feel less confident, and makes them more cautious about their spending. We could see some weakness in April payrolls.”
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"...“There has been some slowdown in the labor market,” said Yelena Shulyatyeva, a U.S. economist at BNP Paribas in New York, who correctly projected the level of jobless claims. “That makes consumers feel less confident, and makes them more cautious about their spending. We could see some weakness in April payrolls.”
Fewer firings are needed to lay the groundwork for more hiring and support consumer demand, which makes up 70 percent of the economy. Another report today showed that signed contracts to buy homes rose more than forecast in March, more evidence of a stabilizing housing market that may boost confidence...." (Read more? Click title)
SandBoxBlogs: Washington Times "When hit by Obama, Romney’s reply is ‘jobs’"
Seth McLaughlin:
"When it comes to tailoring his message, Mitt Romney has adopted a one-size-fits-all philosophy: There’s little that his economic message can’t do.
As the presumptive Republican presidential nominee seeks to push back against President Obama’s support among women, Hispanics and young voters, Mr. Romney in each case has argued that the current administration has failed to produce jobs for them — and he vows to do better.
He also has tacked to the political middle, urging Republicans in Congress to extend student-loan subsidies, announcing support for extending the Violence Against Women Act and signaling that he is open to an immigration solution that could legalize some immigrant youths....." (Read more? Click title)
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"When it comes to tailoring his message, Mitt Romney has adopted a one-size-fits-all philosophy: There’s little that his economic message can’t do.
As the presumptive Republican presidential nominee seeks to push back against President Obama’s support among women, Hispanics and young voters, Mr. Romney in each case has argued that the current administration has failed to produce jobs for them — and he vows to do better.
He also has tacked to the political middle, urging Republicans in Congress to extend student-loan subsidies, announcing support for extending the Violence Against Women Act and signaling that he is open to an immigration solution that could legalize some immigrant youths....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Abby & Jennifer Recovery Foundation for years has been out of compliance"
There are four. Only four print newspapers in the State of Colorado that are held as the most trusted coverage.
The old war horse of the Pueblo Chieftain. The 'small' local papers in the Aspen Daily News and Steamboat Today (formerly Steamboat Pilot) and the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel since it has been under the ownership of the Seaton family.
If you wonder 'why' you do not see these publications jumping all over every hot buzz story that comes into view here in Colorado; their patience, integrity and experience probably has something to do with their holding back.
When these newspapers speak big, the folks listen.
Today, the Sentinel enters the western slope's (and some front range simmering) interest in non-profit financial disclosures, responsibility in accounting practices, public trust over accountability and transparency in the handling of funds and ethics; by taking a look at the 'Abby and Jennifer Recovery Foundation'.
Excellent reporting from Mike Wiggins today. Over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel.
Mike Wiggins:
"Ten years ago this month, hundreds of people gathered in Grand Junction to look for a mother and daughter the vast majority of them had never met.
For 11 days, with the assistance of a Texas-based nonprofit organization, they scoured canyons, sagebrush-covered hills and the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, trying to learn what had become of 34-year-old Jennifer Blagg and her 6-year-old daughter, Abby.
Connie Flukey, a mother of eight, joined the initial wave of volunteers, drawn by the pleas for help from Jennifer’s mother. She quickly formed a spin-off of the Texas group and vowed to search for missing persons in the name of Jennifer and Abby.
But a Daily Sentinel investigation found the Abby & Jennifer Recovery Foundation has been out of compliance with state and federal regulations—and possibly in violation of state law—for years...."
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The old war horse of the Pueblo Chieftain. The 'small' local papers in the Aspen Daily News and Steamboat Today (formerly Steamboat Pilot) and the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel since it has been under the ownership of the Seaton family.
If you wonder 'why' you do not see these publications jumping all over every hot buzz story that comes into view here in Colorado; their patience, integrity and experience probably has something to do with their holding back.
When these newspapers speak big, the folks listen.
Today, the Sentinel enters the western slope's (and some front range simmering) interest in non-profit financial disclosures, responsibility in accounting practices, public trust over accountability and transparency in the handling of funds and ethics; by taking a look at the 'Abby and Jennifer Recovery Foundation'.
Excellent reporting from Mike Wiggins today. Over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel.
Mike Wiggins:
"Ten years ago this month, hundreds of people gathered in Grand Junction to look for a mother and daughter the vast majority of them had never met.
For 11 days, with the assistance of a Texas-based nonprofit organization, they scoured canyons, sagebrush-covered hills and the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, trying to learn what had become of 34-year-old Jennifer Blagg and her 6-year-old daughter, Abby.
Connie Flukey, a mother of eight, joined the initial wave of volunteers, drawn by the pleas for help from Jennifer’s mother. She quickly formed a spin-off of the Texas group and vowed to search for missing persons in the name of Jennifer and Abby.
But a Daily Sentinel investigation found the Abby & Jennifer Recovery Foundation has been out of compliance with state and federal regulations—and possibly in violation of state law—for years...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Craig Daily Press "Meeker robbery suspect arraigned Friday"
9th Judicial District Court Judge Denise Lynch, follows the growing number of judges in the 9th and issues an all encompassing gag order in a criminal case.
In the appearance of an absence of district law enforcement ability to protect the integrity of all matters in their courts, the seeming absence of both prosecution and state defense court officers exercising full integrity in the handling of 9th Judicial criminal cases, in the appearance of the absence of ability to trust all support staff and other government employees within all three; the case of Jock Waylon Thacker and his alleged bank robber status is now protected by Judge Lynch having full control of the reins.
Bridget Manley:
"...Michael Joos, Rio Blanco County Undersheriff, declined to comment on whether Thacker was still in the Rio Blanco County Jail, citing a gag order issued April 20 by Ninth Judicial District Judge Denise Lynch.
The order was imposed to “protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial” and restricts the release of information to the media by lawyers, court officials and other government employees in the Ninth Judicial District, according to court documents....."
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In the appearance of an absence of district law enforcement ability to protect the integrity of all matters in their courts, the seeming absence of both prosecution and state defense court officers exercising full integrity in the handling of 9th Judicial criminal cases, in the appearance of the absence of ability to trust all support staff and other government employees within all three; the case of Jock Waylon Thacker and his alleged bank robber status is now protected by Judge Lynch having full control of the reins.
Bridget Manley:
"...Michael Joos, Rio Blanco County Undersheriff, declined to comment on whether Thacker was still in the Rio Blanco County Jail, citing a gag order issued April 20 by Ninth Judicial District Judge Denise Lynch.
The order was imposed to “protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial” and restricts the release of information to the media by lawyers, court officials and other government employees in the Ninth Judicial District, according to court documents....."
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SandBoxBlogs: KJCT News 8 "Local Man Found Innocent After 16 Years In Prison"
Shannon Ballard:
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo -- A Western Slope man spent 16 years in prison for the 1994 rape and murder of a Palisade woman.
Now new DNA evidence is clearing Robert Dewey's name.
Dewey has maintained his innocence since being given a life sentence, and come Monday he is expected to be released.
He was charged with the murder of Jacie Taylor.
A 19-year-old Palisade woman was found dead in the summer of 1994, lying facedown in her half filled bath tub.
Taylor had been beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled.
Dewey was not immediately charged with the crime and his defense attorney Steve Laiche says he never should've been....." (Read more? Click title. Comment ability blocked. )
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"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo -- A Western Slope man spent 16 years in prison for the 1994 rape and murder of a Palisade woman.
Now new DNA evidence is clearing Robert Dewey's name.
Dewey has maintained his innocence since being given a life sentence, and come Monday he is expected to be released.
He was charged with the murder of Jacie Taylor.
A 19-year-old Palisade woman was found dead in the summer of 1994, lying facedown in her half filled bath tub.
Taylor had been beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled.
Dewey was not immediately charged with the crime and his defense attorney Steve Laiche says he never should've been....." (Read more? Click title. Comment ability blocked. )
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SandBoxBlogs: KREX News 5 "Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For 2 Parachute Men"
"BILLINGS, Mont.- Prosecutors have filed murder charges and say they intend to seek the death penalty against the two men accused in the kidnapping and killing of Sherry Arnold, a Montana teacher.
Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, and 22-year-old Michael Keith Spell are accused of grabbing Arnold off a street in Sidney, Mont. while she was on a morning run Jan. 7...." (Read more? Click title)
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Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, and 22-year-old Michael Keith Spell are accused of grabbing Arnold off a street in Sidney, Mont. while she was on a morning run Jan. 7...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: KKCO 11 News "Lost dolphin wanders into Calif. wetlands"
"HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. (AP) -- Marine mammal experts in Southern California have decided to wait and see whether a dolphin that strayed into a shallow wetlands channel can find its way out.
The dolphin was discovered in Orange County's Bolsa Chica wetlands Friday morning...."
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The dolphin was discovered in Orange County's Bolsa Chica wetlands Friday morning...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit County Citizens Voice "Global warming: Arctic sea may be venting methane"
Bob Berwyn:
"Researchers said they measured increased levels of methane where the Arctic’s floating sea ice fractures to reveal open water. Although the amount is small compared to emissions from human sources, it was more than previous estimates for methane emissions from marine sources.
The methane may be coming from tiny bacteria and other organisms in the seawater, which release methane as a waste product, but this has not yet been demonstrated definitively.
“And there is the potential for feedbacks,” said James Elkins, Ph.D., a researcher with NOAA’s Earth Systems Research Laboratory. “We know that Arctic sea ice is disappearing, and with warmer water, more sunlight, more breakup of the ice … we could see enhancement of the biological activity that creates methane.”...." (Read more? Click title)
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"Researchers said they measured increased levels of methane where the Arctic’s floating sea ice fractures to reveal open water. Although the amount is small compared to emissions from human sources, it was more than previous estimates for methane emissions from marine sources.
The methane may be coming from tiny bacteria and other organisms in the seawater, which release methane as a waste product, but this has not yet been demonstrated definitively.
“And there is the potential for feedbacks,” said James Elkins, Ph.D., a researcher with NOAA’s Earth Systems Research Laboratory. “We know that Arctic sea ice is disappearing, and with warmer water, more sunlight, more breakup of the ice … we could see enhancement of the biological activity that creates methane.”...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit Daily News/Letters to the Editor "James Hostetler: Climate change no big deal"
James Hostetler:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the Summit Daily staff for having the courage to offer the alternative view on global warming presented by Martin Hertzberg. It is not often that you see an opposing view on what has unfortunately become the cornerstone of the environmental movement.....
....I graduated with a master's degree in geology........The biggest effect on global climate is continental drift. Closing the gap between North and South America had huge effects, fortunately the continents move very slowly because are difficult to stop.......
.....One last thing, think about Halloween, the “boiling pots” and the low-hanging fog that is made with dry ice (CO2); it shows that CO2 molecules are heavier than other components of air and sink to the lowest points. The CO2 does not rise...." (Read the rest of the original letter? Click title)
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"I would like to express my gratitude to the Summit Daily staff for having the courage to offer the alternative view on global warming presented by Martin Hertzberg. It is not often that you see an opposing view on what has unfortunately become the cornerstone of the environmental movement.....
....I graduated with a master's degree in geology........The biggest effect on global climate is continental drift. Closing the gap between North and South America had huge effects, fortunately the continents move very slowly because are difficult to stop.......
.....One last thing, think about Halloween, the “boiling pots” and the low-hanging fog that is made with dry ice (CO2); it shows that CO2 molecules are heavier than other components of air and sink to the lowest points. The CO2 does not rise...." (Read the rest of the original letter? Click title)
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Question of early man at Ziegler vexes scientists"
Just think. All the decades of lusting after the performance of (cumulative) billions of dollars of "tourism marketing" in the Aspen area....a 'little guy' excavator digging a hole up in Snowmass...a bunch of wooly mammoths, sloths and other assorted wildlife...and some rocks..that have just been laying around for a long, long time....just may have yielded an international advertising campaign that will trump every flake of snow to ever fall on the "Power of Four" again and every sordid, decadent vice we have to offer.
Who knew?
Chad Abraham:
".....The possible presence of Paleo-Indians arose when Drs. Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller, co-leaders of the dig, and others noticed small boulders where they shouldn’t have been. Several soccer ball-sized stones were found in what was once the middle of the ancient lake. The rocks were next to, above and below a partial mammoth skeleton, Johnson said Wednesday.
The rocks were out of place geologically as no similar stones were found nearby, he said. Paleontologists have established that early man used such stones to hide meat caches in ice-bound spots away from predators and to prevent the protein from spoiling.
So it appeared as if early man may have used Ziegler as a frozen meat locker, except for one problem: Man wasn’t supposed to have been here by then. Most researchers put North America’s earliest settlement by early man at around 14,000 years ago. Ziegler’s ice age finds are estimated to be between 40,000 and 150,000 years old....." (Read more? Click title)
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Who knew?
Chad Abraham:
".....The possible presence of Paleo-Indians arose when Drs. Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller, co-leaders of the dig, and others noticed small boulders where they shouldn’t have been. Several soccer ball-sized stones were found in what was once the middle of the ancient lake. The rocks were next to, above and below a partial mammoth skeleton, Johnson said Wednesday.
The rocks were out of place geologically as no similar stones were found nearby, he said. Paleontologists have established that early man used such stones to hide meat caches in ice-bound spots away from predators and to prevent the protein from spoiling.
So it appeared as if early man may have used Ziegler as a frozen meat locker, except for one problem: Man wasn’t supposed to have been here by then. Most researchers put North America’s earliest settlement by early man at around 14,000 years ago. Ziegler’s ice age finds are estimated to be between 40,000 and 150,000 years old....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Summit County Citizens Voice "Morning photo: Leftovers"
How about you?
Could you look at day after day of 'repeats' of professional photographer Bob Berwyn's photos?
I could. In fact, he has such a vast archive accumulation of 'Morning Photo' shots on his website, 'Summit County Citizens Voice' and albums in both 'RedBubble' and 'Imagekind'; we could give him a break on new output for the rest of 2012 and still be happy campers.
Support Independent Media. These guys are out there with some of the best content on the web. And they have to pay the rent just like you do. Berwyn offers a wide range of options to purchase his incredible photography, including his annual calendar.
We'll take his "Leftovers" any day.
All credit: Bob Berwyn
Could you look at day after day of 'repeats' of professional photographer Bob Berwyn's photos?
I could. In fact, he has such a vast archive accumulation of 'Morning Photo' shots on his website, 'Summit County Citizens Voice' and albums in both 'RedBubble' and 'Imagekind'; we could give him a break on new output for the rest of 2012 and still be happy campers.
Support Independent Media. These guys are out there with some of the best content on the web. And they have to pay the rent just like you do. Berwyn offers a wide range of options to purchase his incredible photography, including his annual calendar.
We'll take his "Leftovers" any day.
All credit: Bob Berwyn
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