"Introducing Democrats Anonymous, for those who are ready to admit that their belief system has failed.."
(John Scotus)
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October 6, 2011
SandBox Comments: Intellectual Conservative "Is The State Bar of Arizona Targeting Conservatives For Blogging And Fighting Illegal Immigration?"
Very interesting case. Be sure to click title and read the entire post.
"Politically motivated prosecutions are always an ugly business because politics is not supposed to stretch into the courtroom. Sadly, that appears to be news to the very liberal State Bar of Arizona. On Monday, the State Bar of Arizona began its prosecution of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his deputies, including Right Wing News blogger Rachel Alexander.
As County Attorney, Thomas represented Sheriff Joe Arpaio and he worked with Arizona’s conservative legislature, notably Senator Russell Pearce, sponsor of Arizona’s SB 1070, to get tough laws against illegal immigration passed. In 2006, four bills were referred to the ballot and passed into law against illegal immigration, passing with over 70% margins. One of them, Prop. 100, prohibited bail for illegal immigrants charged with felonies. It passed with 78% of the vote. After passage, Thomas began hearing from prosecutors in the office that judges were ignoring Prop. 100 and not enforcing it. Most of the Superior Court judges are extremely liberal, having been appointed by former Democrat Governor Janet Napolitano. Thomas resorted to legal action to get the Superior Court to enforce Prop. 100. He had to appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court to get the lower courts to enforce Prop. 100.
Thomas came up with a unique way to prosecute illegal immigrants with a felony, instead of just letting them go with a slap on the wrist. He used a felony smuggling statute to prosecute them, describing them as “smuggling themselves.” With a felony conviction, they would be required to serve time and would not be able to return to the U.S. He even distributed money — which was seized from racketeering funds — to programs for youth run by the Boy Scouts and churches. By law, that money is to be distributed to organizations that keep youth away from crime and drugs. Thomas ensured that it was no longer only distributed to left wing politically correct organizations. Due to the proactive efforts of Thomas, along with Joe Arpaio and Senator Russell Pearce, illegal immigration has greatly decreased in Arizona. The population of illegal immigrants dropped by one-third over two years...."
(John Hawkins)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor " What is there to hide?"
"Well, here we go again. The City Council of Aspen has decided to appeal the ballot ruling. This is predictable and comical. What has become Aspen’s ultimate urination contest (this is a family newspaper) is back and swinging. Mayor Mick and city attorney John Worchester have persuaded the council members to use the tax payers money to appeal this ruling, either to get back at Marilyn Marks or to hide what could be an embarrassing and/or possibly a sinister situation.
The city could just walk away from the Colorado Court of Appeals decision, let Marks get her peak and be done with all this (that is of course if she doesn’t find something). I believe the city is hiding something. Why make this appeal? Is the city guilty of wrong doing or maybe they have destroyed the ballots?
The city has expended tax dollars in the original appeal and had to pay Mark’s attorney fees due their loss. Now they are going to spend more tax dollars and if they lose this round or the Colorado Supreme Court decides not to hear the case, the city will be out that money and will most likely have to pay Mark’s attorney fees again. Both sides have to spend money on attorneys regardless of the supreme court hearing the case or not.
Mayor Mick and the city believes that our tax dollars are their personal slush fund and this scenario is yet another example of their waste. It is time to wake up and stop this ridiculous expenditure. Lets try to spend our tax dollars on responsible projects and not wasteful boondoggles like frivolous lawsuits."
(James H. Perry )
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
The city could just walk away from the Colorado Court of Appeals decision, let Marks get her peak and be done with all this (that is of course if she doesn’t find something). I believe the city is hiding something. Why make this appeal? Is the city guilty of wrong doing or maybe they have destroyed the ballots?
The city has expended tax dollars in the original appeal and had to pay Mark’s attorney fees due their loss. Now they are going to spend more tax dollars and if they lose this round or the Colorado Supreme Court decides not to hear the case, the city will be out that money and will most likely have to pay Mark’s attorney fees again. Both sides have to spend money on attorneys regardless of the supreme court hearing the case or not.
Mayor Mick and the city believes that our tax dollars are their personal slush fund and this scenario is yet another example of their waste. It is time to wake up and stop this ridiculous expenditure. Lets try to spend our tax dollars on responsible projects and not wasteful boondoggles like frivolous lawsuits."
(James H. Perry )
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 4, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Garfield County commissioners, Vallario debate proposed 2012 sheriff's budget"
(sigh..rolls eyes...)
Ok, 'kids'.
You haven't had homework in some time.
Nanny senses some passive-aggressive angst seeping out from the PI in this news article on Sheriff Lou.
How about, before it gets out-of-hand again, 'Ace Investigative Reporters, American Patriots!', gets to the bottom of this news on Sheriff Lou's budget?
Bring back the real story of what happened to put this routine annual budget evaluation into headline news over at the PI.
Ready? Set? Go!
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Ok, 'kids'.
You haven't had homework in some time.
Nanny senses some passive-aggressive angst seeping out from the PI in this news article on Sheriff Lou.
How about, before it gets out-of-hand again, 'Ace Investigative Reporters, American Patriots!', gets to the bottom of this news on Sheriff Lou's budget?
Bring back the real story of what happened to put this routine annual budget evaluation into headline news over at the PI.
Ready? Set? Go!
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "Liaison Hopes to Help Community and Drilling Industry"
Great news.
"Community Counts Colorado" has answered the call of a number of citizens out in the shadows to regroup, reorganize and get active again.
They are the alternative to the chaos and extremism of groups like Battlement Concerned Citizens and some of the folks up on Silt Mesa.
(whisper... whisper...and may SandBox Nanny indulge in just a little personal indulgence?...whisper...whisper...it's not 'pride', too much has been lost for that and the fully truthful reveal is that she would not have stepped up as #8 to harbor a safeplace if she hadn't been forced to...whisper..whisper...but...since she's here...she says to Community Counts Colorado....how very good your next statement quote feels....whisper...whisper..the shadows grow smaller... for so many reasons and so many people...whisper...whisper...and that is a very, very good thing...whisper...whisper...no, sandboxblogs and SandBox Nanny are not affiliated with Community Counts...whisper..whisper....)
"That is where Community Counts steps in. "We're kind of just the Switzerland, if you want to say - a safe place for people to come look for answers and get educated," Mary Lou Wilson with the organization said..."
(Don Coleman)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
"Community Counts Colorado" has answered the call of a number of citizens out in the shadows to regroup, reorganize and get active again.
They are the alternative to the chaos and extremism of groups like Battlement Concerned Citizens and some of the folks up on Silt Mesa.
(whisper... whisper...and may SandBox Nanny indulge in just a little personal indulgence?...whisper...whisper...it's not 'pride', too much has been lost for that and the fully truthful reveal is that she would not have stepped up as #8 to harbor a safeplace if she hadn't been forced to...whisper..whisper...but...since she's here...she says to Community Counts Colorado....how very good your next statement quote feels....whisper...whisper..the shadows grow smaller... for so many reasons and so many people...whisper...whisper...and that is a very, very good thing...whisper...whisper...no, sandboxblogs and SandBox Nanny are not affiliated with Community Counts...whisper..whisper....)
"That is where Community Counts steps in. "We're kind of just the Switzerland, if you want to say - a safe place for people to come look for answers and get educated," Mary Lou Wilson with the organization said..."
(Don Coleman)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Udall’s ski area summer-use bill passes the House"
Hooray!!
This is great news!
SandBox Nanny especially likes this 'streamlined voting procedure used to pass nonvontroversial bills that have bipartisan support'.
Thank you, Colorado Senator Mark Udall (D).
As resort-based recreation evolves, more ski areas have proposed activities that aren’t clearly covered by current Forest Service rules, including mountain roller coasters, zip lines and ropes courses. Some Forest Service rangers who administer ski area permits have asked for additional clarity on the rules..."
(Bob Berwyn)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
This is great news!
SandBox Nanny especially likes this 'streamlined voting procedure used to pass nonvontroversial bills that have bipartisan support'.
Thank you, Colorado Senator Mark Udall (D).
"SUMMIT COUNTY — A measure that could help Colorado ski areas win approval for new on-mountain activities passed the House this week under a streamlined voting procedure used to pass noncontroversial bills that have bipartisan support.
The Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 (H.R.765) amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify what additional uses can be authorized by the U.S. Forest Service. Agency chief Tom Tidwell testified earlier this summer that the Forest Service is already starting to write a set of rules to implement the law if and when it passes. Read more here …
As resort-based recreation evolves, more ski areas have proposed activities that aren’t clearly covered by current Forest Service rules, including mountain roller coasters, zip lines and ropes courses. Some Forest Service rangers who administer ski area permits have asked for additional clarity on the rules..."
(Bob Berwyn)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Colorado Statesman " O! "
Detect a slight tone of skepticism as Obama declares himself "a warrior for the working class" here in Colorado?
"President Barack Obama brought the campaign for his jobs bill to a sun-drenched parking lot outside Abraham Lincoln High School in southwest Denver on Tuesday.
"President Barack Obama brought the campaign for his jobs bill to a sun-drenched parking lot outside Abraham Lincoln High School in southwest Denver on Tuesday.
Calling himself a “warrior for the working class,” a peppy Obama repeatedly urged Republicans in Congress to “pass the bill,” a $447 million proposal he said combines tax cuts for working families and small businesses with increased spending on infrastructure and government jobs, including teachers..."
(Ernest Luning)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 3, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Scott Tipton "The GOP's balanced budget amendment deserves support"
He is not as polished or cerebral as Jared Polis, Mark Udall or Michael Bennet.
What gets mistaken and labeled as 'indecisive' is really the strong character trait of listening well.
If you really sit down and look hard at Scott Tipton and his politics, you will not find anything hard right or extreme. There are so many issues that he walks with actually very moderate steps.
One of the reasons he is so strongly supported by unaffiliated conservatives on the Western Slope is because of his tenacity.
Scott Tipton goes the distance.
"We have a chance in Washington to do something responsible — pass a balanced budget amendment and force Congress to live within its means.
In the coming months, as part of the debt limit agreement reached in August, the House will vote on a balanced budget amendment. This Constitutional amendment would legally require Congress to do what American families do every day, and only spend as much as it takes in.
Amending the Constitution is not something to be taken lightly, and passage requires broad, bipartisan agreement: a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate, meaning 290 representatives and 67 senators.
Once the Amendment is passed by Congress, it would be sent to all 50 states for ratification. Currently, 49 states have some form of a balanced budget requirement in place.
The balanced budget amendment is not a radical idea, but a common sense solution that nearly passed 15 years ago. It failed in the Senate by a single vote...."
(Scott Tipton)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
What gets mistaken and labeled as 'indecisive' is really the strong character trait of listening well.
If you really sit down and look hard at Scott Tipton and his politics, you will not find anything hard right or extreme. There are so many issues that he walks with actually very moderate steps.
One of the reasons he is so strongly supported by unaffiliated conservatives on the Western Slope is because of his tenacity.
Scott Tipton goes the distance.
"We have a chance in Washington to do something responsible — pass a balanced budget amendment and force Congress to live within its means.
In the coming months, as part of the debt limit agreement reached in August, the House will vote on a balanced budget amendment. This Constitutional amendment would legally require Congress to do what American families do every day, and only spend as much as it takes in.
Amending the Constitution is not something to be taken lightly, and passage requires broad, bipartisan agreement: a two-thirds majority of the House and Senate, meaning 290 representatives and 67 senators.
Once the Amendment is passed by Congress, it would be sent to all 50 states for ratification. Currently, 49 states have some form of a balanced budget requirement in place.
The balanced budget amendment is not a radical idea, but a common sense solution that nearly passed 15 years ago. It failed in the Senate by a single vote...."
(Scott Tipton)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Greeley Tribune "Weld DA’s office donates more than 700 pounds of food to Weld Food Bank"
"Weld District Attorney Ken Buck and the DA’s office donated 733 pounds of food to the Weld Food Bank in September as part of Hunger Action Month.
“My office takes pride in doing great work both in and out of the courtroom, and the food drive is no exception,” Buck said in a news release. “I have always felt it is important to be a good neighbor in the community — both as an individual and as an agency. My employees feel the same and are always participating in events that benefit others in Weld County.”
The 733 pounds of food to the Food Bank, surpassing last year’s office donation by 236 percent, the release stated.
In addition to the canned food drive, the DA’s office, which employs about 70 people, sponsors an annual school supply drive, annual blood drive and participates in numerous other community activities, the release stated.
The 2011 donation brings the office’s donation total to the Weld Food Bank to 1,278 pounds of food, according to the release.
To find out how to help the Weld Food Bank, go to www.weldfoodbank.org.
“My office takes pride in doing great work both in and out of the courtroom, and the food drive is no exception,” Buck said in a news release. “I have always felt it is important to be a good neighbor in the community — both as an individual and as an agency. My employees feel the same and are always participating in events that benefit others in Weld County.”
The 733 pounds of food to the Food Bank, surpassing last year’s office donation by 236 percent, the release stated.
In addition to the canned food drive, the DA’s office, which employs about 70 people, sponsors an annual school supply drive, annual blood drive and participates in numerous other community activities, the release stated.
The 2011 donation brings the office’s donation total to the Weld Food Bank to 1,278 pounds of food, according to the release.
To find out how to help the Weld Food Bank, go to www.weldfoodbank.org.
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Thompson drilling decision ‘months away'"
SandBox Nanny sends out a thank you to John Colson for putting out this factual report. It may not be balanced, but it is not a flamer either.
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Maybe, just maybe, we'll all get lucky on this Monday morning and the 'kids' will react in a balanced manner.
As she reads this article and flags the statement by Farris below, she is reminded of an interpretation of Sun Tzu:
"One who does not thoroughly know the harm from employing the military, cannot thoroughly know the advantage from employing the military."
"Some of the leases are set to expire in 2012 or 2013, Farris said, and the coalition worries that unitization would prevent the expiration of those leases..."
(John Colson)
Wonder what would have happened if the Thompson Divide Coalition hadn't agreed to whipping themselves into a frenzy early on in this game over these mineral leases?
Could it be possible that instead of the 'eco-pen 'terrorist' ' tactic they had simply listened and investigated both sides of the controversy; they might have already had a viable solution on the table?
Thank goodness for U.S. Rep. ScottTipton (R-Colorado).
A man who prefers to listen first.
Good luck to all sides on this issue. Maybe the folks will get really lucky and the Thompson Divide Coalition will spend 'these months' educating themselves on the incredible breakthroughs that have been made in environmental drilling.
Jack Canyon and Desolation Canyon out in Utah with Bill Barrett Corp. (and) the work of EnCana come to mind.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 1, 2011
SandBox Comments: The Atlantic/Mickey Edwards "How to Turn Republicans and Democrats Into Americans"
"Angry and frustrated, American voters went to the polls in November 2010 to “take back” their country. Just as they had done in 2008. And 2006. And repeatedly for decades, whether it was Republicans or Democrats from whom they were taking the country back. No matter who was put in charge, things didn’t get better. They won’t this time, either; spending levels may go down, taxes may go up, budgets will change, but American government will go on the way it has, not as a collective enterprise but as a battle between warring tribes..."
(Mickey Edwards)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Dinosaur officials: Casino could help revitalize economy"
It's big, big news.
That the Utes may build a casino in Dinosaur, Colorado.
Did you know that Johnny Boyd recently wrote an opinion column up on The Snowmass Sun, talking up the long-held view of locals that gaming should be brought into the area?
Have you been listening to the multitudes of downvalley locals who've talked up, for years now, bringing gaming in to Glenwood Springs and Rifle?
No?
Ah, then you might be 'one of those' in the deaf, dumb and blind elite category of social classes in our area.
What SandBox hears the peeps just sayin, is that the concept is a bit like the current wrestling with his conscience that Glenwood City Councilman Ted Edmonds has going on.
Over whether or not to fall hook, line and sinker for the way the city finance department is trying to sell 'no ability to ever change' the way government money is handled.
The peeps seem to have this notion that we could make a casino or gaming venue 'look' like anything we want.
That the citizenry and our elected leaders are in charge of getting as creative as we want to be.
By gosh, by golly, the thing could end up looking as classy as the Little Nell.
Maybe it could even be strictly regulated to keep out the 'riff-raff'.
Heck, the peeps are even sayin that they would consider a 'ban on locals' if it meant the same blue-bloods with a lot of dough that frequent Monte Carlo would come and drop some change at the tables.
Anything goes!
The folks like the idea of increasing Colorado gaming revenues into a very high dollar cash cow that would pay for our kids public education, 'doing something' with I-70 congestion, road and bridge needs, etc. etc. etc. and leaving them with their hard-earned money in their own pockets.
Just say YES!!
To Dinosaur, Colorado becoming a gaming mecca.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
That the Utes may build a casino in Dinosaur, Colorado.
Did you know that Johnny Boyd recently wrote an opinion column up on The Snowmass Sun, talking up the long-held view of locals that gaming should be brought into the area?
Have you been listening to the multitudes of downvalley locals who've talked up, for years now, bringing gaming in to Glenwood Springs and Rifle?
No?
Ah, then you might be 'one of those' in the deaf, dumb and blind elite category of social classes in our area.
What SandBox hears the peeps just sayin, is that the concept is a bit like the current wrestling with his conscience that Glenwood City Councilman Ted Edmonds has going on.
Over whether or not to fall hook, line and sinker for the way the city finance department is trying to sell 'no ability to ever change' the way government money is handled.
The peeps seem to have this notion that we could make a casino or gaming venue 'look' like anything we want.
That the citizenry and our elected leaders are in charge of getting as creative as we want to be.
By gosh, by golly, the thing could end up looking as classy as the Little Nell.
Maybe it could even be strictly regulated to keep out the 'riff-raff'.
Heck, the peeps are even sayin that they would consider a 'ban on locals' if it meant the same blue-bloods with a lot of dough that frequent Monte Carlo would come and drop some change at the tables.
Anything goes!
The folks like the idea of increasing Colorado gaming revenues into a very high dollar cash cow that would pay for our kids public education, 'doing something' with I-70 congestion, road and bridge needs, etc. etc. etc. and leaving them with their hard-earned money in their own pockets.
Just say YES!!
To Dinosaur, Colorado becoming a gaming mecca.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "The Aspen lifestyle a perplexing dilemma"
"Dear Editor:
I find it ironic, and disingenuous, to open a local paper..."
(Jim Markalunas, Aspen)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
I find it ironic, and disingenuous, to open a local paper..."
(Jim Markalunas, Aspen)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Lorenzo Semple "Follow the yellow brick road"
"Colorado means colorful, and that it is. The colors are peaking right now, and all this week. They say that the Aspen tree grove is the largest living organism in the world. If you drink a heady brew of quantum bio-physics you could imagine that we are all connected and part of that organism.
This time of year things start to slow. The temperatures drop, and the grasses lay fallow, trees, plants and shrubs start to go dormant. Hanging flower baskets start to look haggard. Flies that were once near impossible to swat are now like sitting ducks. It seems like our bio-rhythms and metabolisms start to slow as well. Your inner caveman calls out to gather supplies for winter — like new skis — and your body tells you to start storing fat.
The shrub oaks and berry bushes here are so vibrant, and such an important part of our local ecosystem. I saw a squirrel with so many acorns in its mouth it looked like the great Dizzy Gillespie. That’s what locals start to do this time of year — stock up for winter, get your squirrel on...."
(Lorenzo Semple)
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This time of year things start to slow. The temperatures drop, and the grasses lay fallow, trees, plants and shrubs start to go dormant. Hanging flower baskets start to look haggard. Flies that were once near impossible to swat are now like sitting ducks. It seems like our bio-rhythms and metabolisms start to slow as well. Your inner caveman calls out to gather supplies for winter — like new skis — and your body tells you to start storing fat.
The shrub oaks and berry bushes here are so vibrant, and such an important part of our local ecosystem. I saw a squirrel with so many acorns in its mouth it looked like the great Dizzy Gillespie. That’s what locals start to do this time of year — stock up for winter, get your squirrel on...."
(Lorenzo Semple)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "ZG: Aspen on the little screen, surprises on big screen"
That Aspen icon, larger in life than any other Aspen icon, is actually someone/some thing that locals have a difficult time remembering exactly who or what 'ZG' is.
If you talk to 'downvalley' folks, 'ZG' represents just about everything 'Aspen'.
Depending on who you talk to 'upvalley', 'ZG' is everything the old Aspenites would fight to the death to stand alongside (or) that 'ZG' is the 'best license plate letters' to have on your car because it means you're 'a local'. Some say 'ZG' is a political statement.
What no one disputes, is that 'ZG' brings up a reminder of Aspen.
SandBox Nanny, upon encountering a pointed and somewhat mocking comment, allegedly from 'ZG' him/her self when she posted a piece on 'downvalley' folks' opinion of 'ZG' encountering the joys of jury duty; decided to let the 'downvalley' avatars in commentary 'give 'ol 'ZG' (whatever it means) a little insight into how they really feel about the symbolism of 'ZG'.
Before getting bumped by hotter topics, that post and commentary was the most popular post on SandBox for a number of months.
How good it was, to see the 'real' 'ZG' come out from his/her secluded hideaway. Rumored to be a hidden lair, located on the backside of a remote mountain somewhere. And once again share his/her/it's unique insight into all things that touch Aspen and The Valley.
Today, SandBox Nanny is appreciative of these unique views of, 'ZG':
"..Filmgoers were required to leave their cell phones at check-in and were sworn to secrecy by signing a waiver promising not to reveal what they were about to watch. Aspen’s not a town where secrets are easily kept, and locals’ opinions flow like wine. Not only is the secret out ..."
"Is all this a sign? Or should we keep the faith in Kyle Orton?..."
(Aspen Daily News)
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If you talk to 'downvalley' folks, 'ZG' represents just about everything 'Aspen'.
Depending on who you talk to 'upvalley', 'ZG' is everything the old Aspenites would fight to the death to stand alongside (or) that 'ZG' is the 'best license plate letters' to have on your car because it means you're 'a local'. Some say 'ZG' is a political statement.
What no one disputes, is that 'ZG' brings up a reminder of Aspen.
SandBox Nanny, upon encountering a pointed and somewhat mocking comment, allegedly from 'ZG' him/her self when she posted a piece on 'downvalley' folks' opinion of 'ZG' encountering the joys of jury duty; decided to let the 'downvalley' avatars in commentary 'give 'ol 'ZG' (whatever it means) a little insight into how they really feel about the symbolism of 'ZG'.
Before getting bumped by hotter topics, that post and commentary was the most popular post on SandBox for a number of months.
How good it was, to see the 'real' 'ZG' come out from his/her secluded hideaway. Rumored to be a hidden lair, located on the backside of a remote mountain somewhere. And once again share his/her/it's unique insight into all things that touch Aspen and The Valley.
Today, SandBox Nanny is appreciative of these unique views of, 'ZG':
"..Filmgoers were required to leave their cell phones at check-in and were sworn to secrecy by signing a waiver promising not to reveal what they were about to watch. Aspen’s not a town where secrets are easily kept, and locals’ opinions flow like wine. Not only is the secret out ..."
"Is all this a sign? Or should we keep the faith in Kyle Orton?..."
(Aspen Daily News)
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September 30, 2011
SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "New Caucus Date Gives Voters Bigger Voice"
"Colorado -- State Republicans want Colorado to have a big say in next year's Presidential race.
The State Party has moved Colorado's Caucus up a month to immediately follow Iowa; the first state set to cast their vote for the GOP nominee..."
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The State Party has moved Colorado's Caucus up a month to immediately follow Iowa; the first state set to cast their vote for the GOP nominee..."
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SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "ICE Makes Major Arrests Across Colorado "
A thank you goes to President Barack Obama, for this major bust of illegal foreign nationals in Colorado.
"Immigration officials say 102 people have been arrested for deportation in Colorado and Wyoming as part of a nationwide roundup. Agents working for ICE's Denver region arrested 96 people in 25 cities in Colorado as well as six people in Wyoming...."
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
"Immigration officials say 102 people have been arrested for deportation in Colorado and Wyoming as part of a nationwide roundup. Agents working for ICE's Denver region arrested 96 people in 25 cities in Colorado as well as six people in Wyoming...."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Strawberry Days arrestee sentenced on local counts"
It feels very good to see Garfield County Sheriff's Dept. be given a little more of a level field from local reporters.
Maybe our local media would like to start mulling over the next positive to all step forward.
Like..maybe a sincere expression of appreciation for our county and city law enforcement, our ICE, TAG, TRIDENT and local DEA and FBI.
After all, that is something that the PI has rarely, if ever, done.
"Vallario has defended the operation, saying its mission was to identify known or possible gang members and prosecute them.
He said at the time of the arrests that anyone at the carnival who was wearing gang-related clothing, such as bandanas or certain sports jerseys, was approached and asked to remove them. In Centeno's case, authorities knew him to be a prior deportee with a history of gang involvement, and likely in the country illegally, Vallario said at the time...."
(John Stroud)
Maybe our local media would like to start mulling over the next positive to all step forward.
Like..maybe a sincere expression of appreciation for our county and city law enforcement, our ICE, TAG, TRIDENT and local DEA and FBI.
After all, that is something that the PI has rarely, if ever, done.
"Vallario has defended the operation, saying its mission was to identify known or possible gang members and prosecute them.
He said at the time of the arrests that anyone at the carnival who was wearing gang-related clothing, such as bandanas or certain sports jerseys, was approached and asked to remove them. In Centeno's case, authorities knew him to be a prior deportee with a history of gang involvement, and likely in the country illegally, Vallario said at the time...."
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Four arrested, 1 wanted in pot robbery near Norwood"
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Aspen Skiing Co. officially scraps system with ski pros"
This news, on a problem that has been festering in the shadows, trying to be heard for aprx. 18 years, is told very well by Scott Condon.
Up on The Aspen Times.
It is highly likely that commentators will weigh in on the subject matter, so SandBox Nanny will leave them to that.
Her comment this morning is aimed at the Times.
We notice.
We notice that this news is reported by the only print news publication the Aspen Skico and Crown Family 'allow' to speak regarding all things Skico.
Welcome back, Aspen Times.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Up on The Aspen Times.
It is highly likely that commentators will weigh in on the subject matter, so SandBox Nanny will leave them to that.
Her comment this morning is aimed at the Times.
We notice.
We notice that this news is reported by the only print news publication the Aspen Skico and Crown Family 'allow' to speak regarding all things Skico.
Welcome back, Aspen Times.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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