Ivan Moreno:
"DENVER — A proposal to let Colorado residents carry concealed weapons without a permit failed Monday over concerns that it would make it easier for criminals and the mentally ill to have guns in public places.
A Senate committee rejected the bill on a 3-2 party-line vote, with Democrats voting against it. It's the second year in a row the proposal has failed, but identical legislation is still running in the Republican-controlled House...."
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January 24, 2012
SandBox Comments: Eagle County Times "Update – Cordillera Golf Course Litigation"
'Paul Drake':
"Is the Wilhelm Family Partnership guilty of “Contempt of Court”?
The “legal monkey” seems to be on the back of the WFP principals – since they will have to convince Judge Gannett of why they shouldn’t be held in Contempt at the scheduled April 11th hearing.
Meanwhile….
On or about January 16th, 2012 the WFP issued a settlement proposal to the opposing party (Golf Club Members). These members insisted that settlement discussions are premature – on the grounds that the WFP has not responded in writing to the questions in the Interrogatories that were served to them.
Also alleged in this case – is the financial due date (June 2012) for the WFP to pay back the entire ~$12.7 Million dollar loan the WFP has with local Alpine Bank...."
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"Is the Wilhelm Family Partnership guilty of “Contempt of Court”?
That’s what District Court Judge Fred Gannett wants to know – and has recently ruled/scheduled a hearing for (Monday, April 11th 2012) at 9:00 AM in his Courtroom to determine just that (Click Here).
Named defendants in the Contempt of Court hearing are – WFP principals – David Wilhelm and son Patrick Wilhelm.Contempt? Earlier Judge Gannett issued a (TRO) Temporary Restraining Order against the WFP (Click Here) – that defined what Golf Course Membership dues collected in 2011 could be spent on. Now a hearing is set to determine (among other things) if membership dues were used to pay a law firm (after the TRO was issued) to sue the Cordillera Transition Corporation and individual CTC members.
The “legal monkey” seems to be on the back of the WFP principals – since they will have to convince Judge Gannett of why they shouldn’t be held in Contempt at the scheduled April 11th hearing.
Meanwhile….
On or about January 16th, 2012 the WFP issued a settlement proposal to the opposing party (Golf Club Members). These members insisted that settlement discussions are premature – on the grounds that the WFP has not responded in writing to the questions in the Interrogatories that were served to them.
Further…at an earlier date District Court Judge Fred Gannett elevated this case against the WFP to “class action status” (Click Here).
Also alleged in this case – is the financial due date (June 2012) for the WFP to pay back the entire ~$12.7 Million dollar loan the WFP has with local Alpine Bank...."
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Jackson County rescue: Tyler Lundstedt, 24, killed in avalanche
Scott Franz:
"Routt County Search and Rescue team member Darrel Levingston said conditions in the primary search area were dangerous and avalanche prone Sunday. That continued to be the case Monday. Jim Dustin, editor of the Jackson County Star in Walden, reported that there was more than 4 feet of snow in parts of the search area and that rescue helicopters saw evidence of several avalanches during the rescue operation Monday.
Levingston said those conditions made it harder for rescue crews to locate the men.
“We and the Jackson County search crews saturated the primary search area, and it was extremely dangerous terrain,” Levingston said Sunday night as the last of the rescue crews were exiting the search area.
He said searchers who returned from the first day of the rescue operation reported wind gusts of up to 30 mph and a temperature of about 15 degrees. Buffalo Pass received significant snowfall Saturday and Sunday from a weekend storm...." (Read more? It's an amazing rescue. Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Routt County Search and Rescue team member Darrel Levingston said conditions in the primary search area were dangerous and avalanche prone Sunday. That continued to be the case Monday. Jim Dustin, editor of the Jackson County Star in Walden, reported that there was more than 4 feet of snow in parts of the search area and that rescue helicopters saw evidence of several avalanches during the rescue operation Monday.
Levingston said those conditions made it harder for rescue crews to locate the men.
“We and the Jackson County search crews saturated the primary search area, and it was extremely dangerous terrain,” Levingston said Sunday night as the last of the rescue crews were exiting the search area.
He said searchers who returned from the first day of the rescue operation reported wind gusts of up to 30 mph and a temperature of about 15 degrees. Buffalo Pass received significant snowfall Saturday and Sunday from a weekend storm...." (Read more? It's an amazing rescue. Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Your Letters "A free America can resist tyranny"
Local resident Betty Scranton is one of those that is known as a beautiful conservative woman.
It's a widely known fact that conservatives have exceptional ladies in their midst.
Betty's blessed with something else conservative gals are widely known for. Courage. She bravely tackles the hard-leaning left that usually dominate the Post Independent and does so nearly every week.
We're glad you're 'bouyed by Melanie Sturm' this week, Betty. Keep up the good work.
"Buoyed by Melanie Sturm's Jan. 19 column in The Aspen Times, “Free-enterprise critics are intellectually challenged,” this local tea party organizer decided to join in her courageous charge by challenging the left's frenzied, irrational focus on the ills of America's free market system...."
(Betty Scranton)
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It's a widely known fact that conservatives have exceptional ladies in their midst.
Betty's blessed with something else conservative gals are widely known for. Courage. She bravely tackles the hard-leaning left that usually dominate the Post Independent and does so nearly every week.
We're glad you're 'bouyed by Melanie Sturm' this week, Betty. Keep up the good work.
"Buoyed by Melanie Sturm's Jan. 19 column in The Aspen Times, “Free-enterprise critics are intellectually challenged,” this local tea party organizer decided to join in her courageous charge by challenging the left's frenzied, irrational focus on the ills of America's free market system...."
(Betty Scranton)
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SandBox Comments; Aspen Times/Letter to the Editor "Big Aspen gov't"
My goodness, says 'SandBox Nanny'. And now Jerry Epstein. Giving a little jib-jab to Mayor Mick.
Over on the Aspen Times.
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Over on the Aspen Times.
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Garfield County restates goals in new manager search"
At least there is the word "restates" in the header.
The recent giant expose' of the GarCo BOCC by local media seems to now be complete.
See related story here.
In addition to repeating, for the sake of front page and viral link bait marketing of their output by Swift Communications and their GSPI, what our BOCC had already publicly stated in casual output regarding their county manager requirements; stealth reporters with unlimited ink supplies have also milked a second viral ready article from Mr. Stroud today on the 'subterfuge' of our BOCC:
"Garfield commissioners commit to more openness in county government"
There is one bit of true news in all this.
After literally years now of complaints, the county is finally updating the audio recording equipment that records all of their meetings for public access.
Thanks, GarCo commissioners!
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
The recent giant expose' of the GarCo BOCC by local media seems to now be complete.
See related story here.
In addition to repeating, for the sake of front page and viral link bait marketing of their output by Swift Communications and their GSPI, what our BOCC had already publicly stated in casual output regarding their county manager requirements; stealth reporters with unlimited ink supplies have also milked a second viral ready article from Mr. Stroud today on the 'subterfuge' of our BOCC:
"Garfield commissioners commit to more openness in county government"
There is one bit of true news in all this.
After literally years now of complaints, the county is finally updating the audio recording equipment that records all of their meetings for public access.
Thanks, GarCo commissioners!
(Read the articles? Click title and link within post. In the interest of a maintaining some kind of level field, now that folks are finally getting one; comment ability is blocked on this one. SandBox Commentators. We spin, their spin, so you will stay thinking on your own.)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Eagle County Times "School Board – Update – January, 23rd 2012"
Hey! ECT guys!
Love the new look.
Really like the expanding out into the somewhat dark side of news aggregation and guest writers. Welcome.
Can hardly wait to see you move "at the Speed of Thought" through that realm. Sort of feels to 'Nanny' like the old Tonto and Kemo Sabe debate:
"Tonto: Kemo Sabe! What you do?
TLR: I think Silver can make it, Tonto. Can't you, old boy?"
We KNOW the ECT guys can make it.
Another terrific (and a lot more hard work to put out) op-ed piece from that very special lady, Marty Lich.
Over on the Eagle County Times.
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Love the new look.
Really like the expanding out into the somewhat dark side of news aggregation and guest writers. Welcome.
Can hardly wait to see you move "at the Speed of Thought" through that realm. Sort of feels to 'Nanny' like the old Tonto and Kemo Sabe debate:
"Tonto: Kemo Sabe! What you do?
TLR: I think Silver can make it, Tonto. Can't you, old boy?"
We KNOW the ECT guys can make it.
Another terrific (and a lot more hard work to put out) op-ed piece from that very special lady, Marty Lich.
Over on the Eagle County Times.
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SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News/Morgan Liddick "Our sad education stats"
Morgan Liddick:
“No longer is it acceptable to hide poor performance. No longer is it acceptable to keep results from parents …” Unless you are Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who seems to have no problem with either.
Some might recognize the quote as part of President George W. Bush's statement on signing the “No Child Left Behind” act, in effect for 10 years. A revamped version of the act should have been approved by Congress last year, but partisan bickering held it up. Now that an election looms, there are two chances for meaningful action to monitor and improve our educational systems: slim and none...."
One of the plus side traits of Newt Gingrich is that he's a masterful strategist. Give Newt a bargaining chip and fodder for the stump that will shine on his personal cause and you just might get what you want out of that chip.
In the cause for education reform, Colorado conservatives lean pretty strongly to eliminating any federal involvement and returning all things public education back to Colorado.
They're all waiting around to see if Newt gets enough traction to win the nomination. If he does, count on it that at least conservative Coloradans are going to be looking for ways to fire up Newt on the education front.
Great column from one of the most respected opinion columnists in Colorado. Morgan Liddick. Over and up on the Summit Daily News.
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“No longer is it acceptable to hide poor performance. No longer is it acceptable to keep results from parents …” Unless you are Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who seems to have no problem with either.
Some might recognize the quote as part of President George W. Bush's statement on signing the “No Child Left Behind” act, in effect for 10 years. A revamped version of the act should have been approved by Congress last year, but partisan bickering held it up. Now that an election looms, there are two chances for meaningful action to monitor and improve our educational systems: slim and none...."
One of the plus side traits of Newt Gingrich is that he's a masterful strategist. Give Newt a bargaining chip and fodder for the stump that will shine on his personal cause and you just might get what you want out of that chip.
In the cause for education reform, Colorado conservatives lean pretty strongly to eliminating any federal involvement and returning all things public education back to Colorado.
They're all waiting around to see if Newt gets enough traction to win the nomination. If he does, count on it that at least conservative Coloradans are going to be looking for ways to fire up Newt on the education front.
Great column from one of the most respected opinion columnists in Colorado. Morgan Liddick. Over and up on the Summit Daily News.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Maroon Bells fee legitimate"
SandBox sends out a thank you to 3rd Congressional District Congressman Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) for once again stepping into the middle of a controversy in our district and lending his leadership to overseeing a resolution.
In this case, it was the inflamed hyperbole of Mike Kenealy, recreation special uses coordinator for the White River National Forest that originally spun the story with the help of liberal media. It's good to hear Kenealy now acknowledge that the Forest Service's ability to regulate traffic in the Maroon Creek Valley and charge the fee was never in jeopardy from the review.
Tipton listens, usually quietly and in unobtrusive ways. He then acts. Instead of sending out a presser and calling for a photo op like Polis, Udall and Bennett; Tipton simply gets the job done. In this case, if he had not called for a review, the flamers would have dominated the press and upset folks would have likely waited a lot longer for resolution to their concerns.
Coloradans appreciate that. Good to see another issue is resolved and everyone can move forward.
Provided the liberal Colorado media let us.
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In this case, it was the inflamed hyperbole of Mike Kenealy, recreation special uses coordinator for the White River National Forest that originally spun the story with the help of liberal media. It's good to hear Kenealy now acknowledge that the Forest Service's ability to regulate traffic in the Maroon Creek Valley and charge the fee was never in jeopardy from the review.
Tipton listens, usually quietly and in unobtrusive ways. He then acts. Instead of sending out a presser and calling for a photo op like Polis, Udall and Bennett; Tipton simply gets the job done. In this case, if he had not called for a review, the flamers would have dominated the press and upset folks would have likely waited a lot longer for resolution to their concerns.
Coloradans appreciate that. Good to see another issue is resolved and everyone can move forward.
Provided the liberal Colorado media let us.
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "2012: The Year of the Dragon is here"
Eileen Wacker:
"SUMMIT COUNTY — While some pessimists are expecting the world to end this year, nearly half the world’s population is looking ahead by celebrating the Year of the Dragon starting Jan. 23, considered one of the most fortuitous signs in the 12-year Asian zodiac cycle.
The dragon is the only sign in the Asian zodiac that is mystical; the others are all real animals — the rat, dog, pig, horse, tiger, snake, monkey, rabbit, ox, chicken and sheep.
Asian dragons are benevolent, charismatic and powerful. They are known for their sincerity and trusting natures. They are often free spirits who are passionate, creative and self-centered. In China, Japan and Korea, throughout time many believed the emperors descended from dragons.
Based on these beliefs, many predict 2012 will be a dynamic, innovative year, when individuals are encouraged to make bold moves and leave humble behind. Across Asia, artificial insemination has been on the rise since May, as parents seek to give birth to children this year. In Taiwan, a 20 percent increase in births is expected. In Korea and China, people are planning weddings and having babies.
Supposedly, people born under the sign of the dragon are the luckiest and wealthiest and everyone wants in on the dragon’s legendary rewards...."
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"SUMMIT COUNTY — While some pessimists are expecting the world to end this year, nearly half the world’s population is looking ahead by celebrating the Year of the Dragon starting Jan. 23, considered one of the most fortuitous signs in the 12-year Asian zodiac cycle.
The dragon is the only sign in the Asian zodiac that is mystical; the others are all real animals — the rat, dog, pig, horse, tiger, snake, monkey, rabbit, ox, chicken and sheep.
Asian dragons are benevolent, charismatic and powerful. They are known for their sincerity and trusting natures. They are often free spirits who are passionate, creative and self-centered. In China, Japan and Korea, throughout time many believed the emperors descended from dragons.
Based on these beliefs, many predict 2012 will be a dynamic, innovative year, when individuals are encouraged to make bold moves and leave humble behind. Across Asia, artificial insemination has been on the rise since May, as parents seek to give birth to children this year. In Taiwan, a 20 percent increase in births is expected. In Korea and China, people are planning weddings and having babies.
Supposedly, people born under the sign of the dragon are the luckiest and wealthiest and everyone wants in on the dragon’s legendary rewards...."
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Jimmy Westlake: The sweet influences of the Pleiades"
"Steamboat Springs — High overhead as darkness falls on cold January evenings is a tiny cluster of stars that is often mistaken for the Little Dipper.
Although it does have a dipper shape, with a tiny little bowl and a tiny little handle, its real name is the Pleiades star cluster. It is the 45th object in Charles Messier’s famous catalog of comet look-alikes (M45), and is popularly known as the Seven Sisters. In Japan, it is called the Subaru. A likeness of the Pleiades star cluster adorns every Subaru car out there on the road.
A person with average vision should have no difficulty in seeing the six brightest stars in the Pleiades and a bit of careful searching should reveal a seventh faint star, as well. A person with exceptional eyesight might make out as many as eight, nine or even 10 stars with their unaided eye. How many can you see?..."
(Jimmy Westlake)
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Although it does have a dipper shape, with a tiny little bowl and a tiny little handle, its real name is the Pleiades star cluster. It is the 45th object in Charles Messier’s famous catalog of comet look-alikes (M45), and is popularly known as the Seven Sisters. In Japan, it is called the Subaru. A likeness of the Pleiades star cluster adorns every Subaru car out there on the road.
A person with average vision should have no difficulty in seeing the six brightest stars in the Pleiades and a bit of careful searching should reveal a seventh faint star, as well. A person with exceptional eyesight might make out as many as eight, nine or even 10 stars with their unaided eye. How many can you see?..."
(Jimmy Westlake)
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Solar storm sweeps toward Earth"
'SandBox Nanny' knew if she waited that Bob Berwyn would have the best coverage (and photos) of the infrequent solar storm that is "sweeping toward earth".
A solar flare and coronal mass ejection on the sun are likely to trigger a geomagnetic storm on Earth beginning Tuesday morning. PHOTO COURTESY NASA SOLAR DYNAMICS OBSERVATORY. (Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
January 23, 2012
SandBox Comments: BREAKING NEWS - Iowa Republican/Kevin Hall "Link Strategies’ Dirty Deeds and Deep Ties to Top Democrats'
Kevin Hall off the Iowa Republican broke this story last Friday and follows through today.
Naming names out in Iowa and all the way on over to the Oval Office.
This story very well could be the most major story influencing the growing need to determine laws that govern internet use.
Edwards and Link Strategies are known all over the web for their cutthroat style of viral link baiting, search optimizing practices and ruthless web content. All of our existing laws and the unwillingness of cops, prosecutors and judges to push the boundaries of those laws are the biggest travesty of justice we have when it comes to internet crime and intellectual, intangible property.
If you have never been through the labyrinth of trying to find the path to obtain protection for your person, life and loved ones should you find yourself a victim of these near indescribable crimes; you cannot begin to understand the importance of our lawmakers and authorities at least trying to wade through with things like SOPA.
'SandBox Nanny' recalls the words of a regional judge:
'Due to the negligence of legislators to define within the confines of law the specific wording that the internet and keyboard are the weapons of a stalker, I cannot grant you protection at this time.'
Well said. Yes, some internet laws have enhanced since she heard those words spoken. But not anywhere near enough and they've missed the most fundamental core of the problem.
Web content with ill-intent or purposefully crafted into a falsity is criminal liability. What turns that into a criminal act is the weapon of programming with viral based technology and manipulating that through SEO capability. Enhanced by the intellectual property of the perpetrator and their level of skill.
Thank you to all officers, agencies and prosecutors who nailed Zach Edwards. It will be very interesting to watch this story.
Kevin Hall:
"Link Strategies’ ties to top Iowa Democrats run deep. First District Congressman Bruce Braley paid the group $167,237 in 2009-10. According to reports filed with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, the campaign for Secretary of Agriculture candidate Francis Thicke paid Link Strategies $100,000 during his unsuccessful 2010 run. Attorney General Tom Miller’s campaign paid the firm $1,200 on November 5, 2010.
The Des Moines-based consulting group also provided research to Chet Culver’s 2006 gubernatorial campaign. Link Strategies alum Matt Paul is the communications director for the USDA, run by former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack. Paul was also Vilsack’s Iowa press secretary.
Link Strategies is also on the payroll of Democrats around the country. “Since 2004, Link Strategies handled research for the several successful campaigns including Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Governor Ted Strickland (D-OH), Governor Chet Culver (D-IA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), Rep. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and several other U.S. Senate, gubernatorial and congressional candidates,” the group’s website claims.
Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign was also a beneficiary of the services of Link Strategies. Zach Edwards was the director of new media for Obama’s Iowa general election campaign and also worked in several primary states. Jeff Link “served as a media consultant to the Obama campaign, coordinating branding, all paid media and polling in 25 states.” Brad Anderson, also a member of the Link Strategies team, was Obama’s Iowa communications director for the 2008 general election...."
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Naming names out in Iowa and all the way on over to the Oval Office.
This story very well could be the most major story influencing the growing need to determine laws that govern internet use.
Edwards and Link Strategies are known all over the web for their cutthroat style of viral link baiting, search optimizing practices and ruthless web content. All of our existing laws and the unwillingness of cops, prosecutors and judges to push the boundaries of those laws are the biggest travesty of justice we have when it comes to internet crime and intellectual, intangible property.
If you have never been through the labyrinth of trying to find the path to obtain protection for your person, life and loved ones should you find yourself a victim of these near indescribable crimes; you cannot begin to understand the importance of our lawmakers and authorities at least trying to wade through with things like SOPA.
'SandBox Nanny' recalls the words of a regional judge:
'Due to the negligence of legislators to define within the confines of law the specific wording that the internet and keyboard are the weapons of a stalker, I cannot grant you protection at this time.'
Well said. Yes, some internet laws have enhanced since she heard those words spoken. But not anywhere near enough and they've missed the most fundamental core of the problem.
Web content with ill-intent or purposefully crafted into a falsity is criminal liability. What turns that into a criminal act is the weapon of programming with viral based technology and manipulating that through SEO capability. Enhanced by the intellectual property of the perpetrator and their level of skill.
Thank you to all officers, agencies and prosecutors who nailed Zach Edwards. It will be very interesting to watch this story.
Kevin Hall:
"Link Strategies’ ties to top Iowa Democrats run deep. First District Congressman Bruce Braley paid the group $167,237 in 2009-10. According to reports filed with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, the campaign for Secretary of Agriculture candidate Francis Thicke paid Link Strategies $100,000 during his unsuccessful 2010 run. Attorney General Tom Miller’s campaign paid the firm $1,200 on November 5, 2010.
The Des Moines-based consulting group also provided research to Chet Culver’s 2006 gubernatorial campaign. Link Strategies alum Matt Paul is the communications director for the USDA, run by former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack. Paul was also Vilsack’s Iowa press secretary.
Link Strategies is also on the payroll of Democrats around the country. “Since 2004, Link Strategies handled research for the several successful campaigns including Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Governor Ted Strickland (D-OH), Governor Chet Culver (D-IA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), Rep. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and several other U.S. Senate, gubernatorial and congressional candidates,” the group’s website claims.
Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign was also a beneficiary of the services of Link Strategies. Zach Edwards was the director of new media for Obama’s Iowa general election campaign and also worked in several primary states. Jeff Link “served as a media consultant to the Obama campaign, coordinating branding, all paid media and polling in 25 states.” Brad Anderson, also a member of the Link Strategies team, was Obama’s Iowa communications director for the 2008 general election...."
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "We'll be there to provide the battleground "
There is no state more important in this presidential cycle than Colorado.
Conservative Coloradans, whether Republican or unaffiliated/Independent, are champing at the bit when they think about the Colorado GOP.
After the debacle of mid-terms, to sit here for two years and watch them still unorganized, little unity, no real plan set in motion and absolutely refusing to bring their noses down a notch or two for anyone who has 'left the party' here in our Rocky Mountain State; is really frustrating.
Watch for the Colorado GOP to get another eye-opening round of reality as we move toward November 2012. All those left leaners that will not vote Obama and all unaffiliated voters (roughly 1/3 of the state) will blow right on by them. Events not as well attended as they would like, decreased enthusiasm and the list goes on are things the Colorado GOP can count on.
Will we still put the conservative candidate chosen into the White House in November?
Sure will.
Unfortunately, probably without the Colorado GOP working too hard.
Conservative candidates:
The Pueblo Chieftain, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Steamboat Today, the Greeley Tribune are the print news you want watching you. If it's in the Chieftain and you've got commentators on it; you're covered.
"This year's local elections are going to be fun.
In particular, the races for two Pueblo County Commission seats and for the district attorney's office are going to be fascinating.
Oh, let's cut through it. At least two and maybe all three of those races are going to be nasty, vicious, old-style Pueblo political bloodbaths...."
(Steve Henson)
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Conservative Coloradans, whether Republican or unaffiliated/Independent, are champing at the bit when they think about the Colorado GOP.
After the debacle of mid-terms, to sit here for two years and watch them still unorganized, little unity, no real plan set in motion and absolutely refusing to bring their noses down a notch or two for anyone who has 'left the party' here in our Rocky Mountain State; is really frustrating.
Watch for the Colorado GOP to get another eye-opening round of reality as we move toward November 2012. All those left leaners that will not vote Obama and all unaffiliated voters (roughly 1/3 of the state) will blow right on by them. Events not as well attended as they would like, decreased enthusiasm and the list goes on are things the Colorado GOP can count on.
Will we still put the conservative candidate chosen into the White House in November?
Sure will.
Unfortunately, probably without the Colorado GOP working too hard.
Conservative candidates:
The Pueblo Chieftain, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Steamboat Today, the Greeley Tribune are the print news you want watching you. If it's in the Chieftain and you've got commentators on it; you're covered.
"This year's local elections are going to be fun.
In particular, the races for two Pueblo County Commission seats and for the district attorney's office are going to be fascinating.
Oh, let's cut through it. At least two and maybe all three of those races are going to be nasty, vicious, old-style Pueblo political bloodbaths...."
(Steve Henson)
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SandBox Comments: Working Class Conservative "Dennis Koocinich Strikes Again"
Oh, good Lord. Please say it isn't so. Ron Paul and Dennis Koocinich in the same election cycle news..again.
Before we all run screaming in the other direction (away from the outer fringe of reality that they represent) let's all 'Thank Buddha!' that Tom Tancredo the Human Tank isn't by their side.
At least not yet.
Mike Madden:
"There is a good reason this man never had a successful run for any office higher than he currently holds. I am shocked he is still in office and feel it speaks volumes about gerrymandering in Ohio. But Dennis is up to his progressive hyper-liberal ways again and he and some other left leaning representatives have proposed a doozy of a bill. The working title designed to fool you and me is. Gas Price Spike Act of 2012. This is another bill from the left to “protect” us from evil business. What is this bill really all about? They tell us in the opening paragraph..."
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Before we all run screaming in the other direction (away from the outer fringe of reality that they represent) let's all 'Thank Buddha!' that Tom Tancredo the Human Tank isn't by their side.
At least not yet.
Mike Madden:
"There is a good reason this man never had a successful run for any office higher than he currently holds. I am shocked he is still in office and feel it speaks volumes about gerrymandering in Ohio. But Dennis is up to his progressive hyper-liberal ways again and he and some other left leaning representatives have proposed a doozy of a bill. The working title designed to fool you and me is. Gas Price Spike Act of 2012. This is another bill from the left to “protect” us from evil business. What is this bill really all about? They tell us in the opening paragraph..."
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SandBox Comments: The State "For Haley, just bruises"
Tim Flach:
"Gov. Nikki Haley received some political bruises Saturday, as her home area of Lexington County went against the candidate she endorsed for the GOP presidential nomination. But even her harshest critics said the setback is unlikely to damage her statewide standing significantly.
"Gov. Nikki Haley received some political bruises Saturday, as her home area of Lexington County went against the candidate she endorsed for the GOP presidential nomination. But even her harshest critics said the setback is unlikely to damage her statewide standing significantly.
“It’s a temporary embarrassment,” said Cory Norris of Chapin, a founder of the county chapter of the Tea Party who initially supported her but is now disenchanted.
Haley was the public face across the state for second-place GOP primary finisher Mitt Romney, who told supporters after the polls closed that her assistance was “fabulous. I owe her so very much....”
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Haley was the public face across the state for second-place GOP primary finisher Mitt Romney, who told supporters after the polls closed that her assistance was “fabulous. I owe her so very much....”
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Sandbox Comments: Colorado Statesman "Former state Rep. Jerry Kopel passes away"
Colorado Statesman:
"Longtime Colorado Statesman columnist Jerry Kopel, who served 22 years in the Colorado House, peacefully passed away Saturday, Jan. 21. He was 83 years old. A figure in Colorado politics for decades, Kopel was an avid collector of legislative facts and history and enumerated them for many years in his unique weekly columns in The Statesman. He won several top awards from the Colorado Press Association over the years for his column writing and contributions to public service...."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Aspen restaurant targeted in class-action suit over tip pool"
Rick Carroll:
"DENVER — A Fort Collins law firm has taken steps to launch a class-action lawsuit against an Aspen restaurant accused of running an illegal tip pool for its employees.
The Law Offices of Brian Gonzalez PLLC, on behalf of Sandro Torres, filed a complaint Friday in the U.S. District Court of Denver against Cache Cache restaurant and its owners, Jodi Larner and Chris Lanter.
The federal lawsuit aims for class-action certification from the court and seeks current and former Cache Cache employees “whose tips were diverted illegally” to participate in the complaint.
For now, Torres is the only plaintiff in the suit, which says he worked at Cache Cache as a back waiter and food runner from February 2004 to March 2008 and from January 2011 to April.
Under Cache Cache's employ, Torres made less than minimum wage — $4 to $4.25. Paying less than minimum wage to regularly tipped employees is a standard practice in the restaurant industry. But for restaurants to take a tip credit against the minimum wage, they must adhere to state labor laws, which allow for tip pools.
By Colorado law, the suit alleges, the only employees who can collect from a tip pool are “front of the house” workers such as servers and hostesses. But at Cache Cache, such employees as chefs, dishwashers and food preparers — who were not regularly tipped — also participated in the tip pool, the suit says.
By doing so, Cache Cache violated the Colorado Wage Claim Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the suit alleges...."
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"DENVER — A Fort Collins law firm has taken steps to launch a class-action lawsuit against an Aspen restaurant accused of running an illegal tip pool for its employees.
The Law Offices of Brian Gonzalez PLLC, on behalf of Sandro Torres, filed a complaint Friday in the U.S. District Court of Denver against Cache Cache restaurant and its owners, Jodi Larner and Chris Lanter.
The federal lawsuit aims for class-action certification from the court and seeks current and former Cache Cache employees “whose tips were diverted illegally” to participate in the complaint.
For now, Torres is the only plaintiff in the suit, which says he worked at Cache Cache as a back waiter and food runner from February 2004 to March 2008 and from January 2011 to April.
Under Cache Cache's employ, Torres made less than minimum wage — $4 to $4.25. Paying less than minimum wage to regularly tipped employees is a standard practice in the restaurant industry. But for restaurants to take a tip credit against the minimum wage, they must adhere to state labor laws, which allow for tip pools.
By Colorado law, the suit alleges, the only employees who can collect from a tip pool are “front of the house” workers such as servers and hostesses. But at Cache Cache, such employees as chefs, dishwashers and food preparers — who were not regularly tipped — also participated in the tip pool, the suit says.
By doing so, Cache Cache violated the Colorado Wage Claim Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the suit alleges...."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Former attorney fights $2M malpractice lawsuit"
Chad Abraham:
"A management conference is scheduled for today in the case of a prominent New York City resident who is suing a former Snowmass Village lawyer for her alleged failure to adequately represent her in a separate lawsuit.
Christine Ferer is seeking more than $2 million in the legal malpractice lawsuit against Snowmass resident Cynthia Tester.
Ferer’s suit against Tester, filed in 2010, says the defendant was representing her in an earlier lawsuit in which Ferer was suing Fenton Construction over allegations of construction defects in the home Ferer and her sister own on East Cooper Avenue.
Tester, who no longer practices law, was handling the earlier case when she was a lawyer for Garfield & Hecht in the early 2000s. When Tester formed her own law firm, Tester & Associates, in 2006, she “offered to take the [Ferer] lawsuit with her to her new firm,” the lawsuit says. “She told Ferer that the case was a slam dunk and advised her that she felt so strongly that the case was a slam dunk that she would do the work on a contingency fee basis.”
The lawsuit against Tester says Ferer was charged for hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and other associated costs while the case remained in limbo because of Tester’s repeated absences.
Ferer eventually hired two other law firms after Tester withdrew from the case in December 2008. Ferer ultimately lost the lawsuit against Fenton in April 2010.
Ferer is a former commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s liaison on Sept. 11 issues. Her lawsuit against Tester says that by 2008, the Fenton lawsuit had been pending for more than five years and that Tester had filed several requests for more time for pretrial evidence proceedings. The trial was continued twice, apparently because Tester was hospitalized for personal problems.
“At no time did ... Tester advise Ferer that her judgment was compromised or that ... Tester & Associates was not capable of handling the Fenton lawsuit,” Ferer’s suit says.
Ferer is being represented by attorney Karen Zulauf of Boulder, while Tester has hired Peter Thomas of Aspen..."
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"A management conference is scheduled for today in the case of a prominent New York City resident who is suing a former Snowmass Village lawyer for her alleged failure to adequately represent her in a separate lawsuit.
Christine Ferer is seeking more than $2 million in the legal malpractice lawsuit against Snowmass resident Cynthia Tester.
Ferer’s suit against Tester, filed in 2010, says the defendant was representing her in an earlier lawsuit in which Ferer was suing Fenton Construction over allegations of construction defects in the home Ferer and her sister own on East Cooper Avenue.
Tester, who no longer practices law, was handling the earlier case when she was a lawyer for Garfield & Hecht in the early 2000s. When Tester formed her own law firm, Tester & Associates, in 2006, she “offered to take the [Ferer] lawsuit with her to her new firm,” the lawsuit says. “She told Ferer that the case was a slam dunk and advised her that she felt so strongly that the case was a slam dunk that she would do the work on a contingency fee basis.”
The lawsuit against Tester says Ferer was charged for hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and other associated costs while the case remained in limbo because of Tester’s repeated absences.
Ferer eventually hired two other law firms after Tester withdrew from the case in December 2008. Ferer ultimately lost the lawsuit against Fenton in April 2010.
Ferer is a former commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s liaison on Sept. 11 issues. Her lawsuit against Tester says that by 2008, the Fenton lawsuit had been pending for more than five years and that Tester had filed several requests for more time for pretrial evidence proceedings. The trial was continued twice, apparently because Tester was hospitalized for personal problems.
“At no time did ... Tester advise Ferer that her judgment was compromised or that ... Tester & Associates was not capable of handling the Fenton lawsuit,” Ferer’s suit says.
Ferer is being represented by attorney Karen Zulauf of Boulder, while Tester has hired Peter Thomas of Aspen..."
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SandBox Comments: The State "Justices Spar over Constitution, the court, the law"
Clif LeBlanc:
"Two of the nation’s top jurists on Friday at USC gave a plain-spoken, humorous lesson in the Constitution, the role of the country’s highest court and the issues that divide them and this democracy.
Supreme Court associate justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer – from opposite ends of the judicial spectrum – spent an hour engaging a select audience of law students, law school faculty and the South Carolina bench.
The public, though, could hear none of the thought-provoking civics lesson. The justices, as does the court on which they sit, barred recording of their talk for publication or broadcast. The same will be true today when they repeat their presentation before the South Carolina Bar’s annual convention in Columbia..."
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"Two of the nation’s top jurists on Friday at USC gave a plain-spoken, humorous lesson in the Constitution, the role of the country’s highest court and the issues that divide them and this democracy.
Supreme Court associate justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer – from opposite ends of the judicial spectrum – spent an hour engaging a select audience of law students, law school faculty and the South Carolina bench.
The public, though, could hear none of the thought-provoking civics lesson. The justices, as does the court on which they sit, barred recording of their talk for publication or broadcast. The same will be true today when they repeat their presentation before the South Carolina Bar’s annual convention in Columbia..."
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SandBox Comments: Dept. of Defense: "Face of Defense--Detroit Native Draws on Experience"
Marine Corps Cpl. Meredith Brown, 2nd Marine Logistics Group
"CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2012 – Nicholas Marchioni enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 as an infantryman. Like many others, he completed his four-year contract and headed back home to start a new chapter in his life.
But just a few short months after he returned to his hometown of Detroit, Marchioni once again was called to serve.
“I was recalled, so I just re-enlisted and became an engineer,” he explained.
Now, seven years later, Marchioni is a Marine Corps sergeant on his sixth deployment. He in Afghanistan for the second time, serving as a squad leader for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion.
Second platoon operates as the security platoon for 9th ESB, tasked with conducting route and site reconnaissance missions in addition to providing security for other combat engineers on the ground.
“Because our job is [so wide-ranging], you become the jack of all trades, master of none,” Marchioni said with a laugh. “It seems like most of the time, I go back to my roots and teach people about machine guns and rifles and a lot of other things, because I learned how to be an [infantryman] first.”
Spending time with his Marines and passing on his knowledge and life experiences is something the 30-year-old noncommissioned officer often does, even after the work for the day is complete.
Before the unit deployed to Afghanistan, Marchioni organized barbecues for the company every weekend outside of their barracks in Okinawa. “It’s how I live,” he said. “Second platoon is my close-knit family, and first squad is like my kids.”
The special bond Marchioni shares with each of his Marines is evident from the moment you see them interacting...."
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"CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2012 – Nicholas Marchioni enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 as an infantryman. Like many others, he completed his four-year contract and headed back home to start a new chapter in his life.
But just a few short months after he returned to his hometown of Detroit, Marchioni once again was called to serve.
“I was recalled, so I just re-enlisted and became an engineer,” he explained.
Now, seven years later, Marchioni is a Marine Corps sergeant on his sixth deployment. He in Afghanistan for the second time, serving as a squad leader for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion.
Second platoon operates as the security platoon for 9th ESB, tasked with conducting route and site reconnaissance missions in addition to providing security for other combat engineers on the ground.
“Because our job is [so wide-ranging], you become the jack of all trades, master of none,” Marchioni said with a laugh. “It seems like most of the time, I go back to my roots and teach people about machine guns and rifles and a lot of other things, because I learned how to be an [infantryman] first.”
Spending time with his Marines and passing on his knowledge and life experiences is something the 30-year-old noncommissioned officer often does, even after the work for the day is complete.
Before the unit deployed to Afghanistan, Marchioni organized barbecues for the company every weekend outside of their barracks in Okinawa. “It’s how I live,” he said. “Second platoon is my close-knit family, and first squad is like my kids.”
The special bond Marchioni shares with each of his Marines is evident from the moment you see them interacting...."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Letters to the Editor "Can't have it both ways"
David Grimes of Greensboro, N.C., and Aspen writes in, in response to Mayor Mick's latest flamer regarding Nikos Hecht, the Benton Building and Little Annie's:
"...I am not intimidated by the potential loss of employee housing for myself nor the fear of losing my job for writing something negative about our mayor..."
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"...I am not intimidated by the potential loss of employee housing for myself nor the fear of losing my job for writing something negative about our mayor..."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "County not out of Droste legal woods"
The other side to the problems that the folks have over the Droste property.
"...After a nearly 15-year land-use battle over open space in the Brush Creek Valley that culminated with Pitkin County paying $17 million to the Droste family for 841 acres, public officials still might end up in a courtroom.
The county, with help from other local governments, in 2010 bought the open space, ending a long legal fight that involved a moratorium preventing brothers Bruce and Peter Droste from building homes on the site. The family’s lawsuit challenging the moratorium eventually reached the Colorado Supreme Court, which upheld the county’s decision.
In June, Peter Droste sued Bruce Droste in Pitkin County District Court, alleging that his brother has not compensated him for the estimated $1 million he spent in trying to develop the land and filing the lawsuit against the county. The lawsuit claims that Bruce Droste is benefiting from unjust enrichment for allegedly not compensating his brother for his time and money spent on the development effort.
Bruce Droste’s response, filed by Aspen attorney Ted Gardenswartz, denies that from 1995 to 2010, Peter Droste “planned the development, filed applications, attended hearings and otherwise took actions” to obtain land-use approvals to develop Brush Creek Ranch. Bruce Droste also says in the response that “various financial expenditures were reimbursed.”
On Jan. 12, Judge Gail Nichols of the 9th Judicial District approved a motion by both sides that will allow the brothers to increase the number of witness depositions allowed and pretrial evidence requests that can be made. Both sides argued that this is necessary because of the large number of people who have knowledge relevant to the lawsuit..."
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"...After a nearly 15-year land-use battle over open space in the Brush Creek Valley that culminated with Pitkin County paying $17 million to the Droste family for 841 acres, public officials still might end up in a courtroom.
The county, with help from other local governments, in 2010 bought the open space, ending a long legal fight that involved a moratorium preventing brothers Bruce and Peter Droste from building homes on the site. The family’s lawsuit challenging the moratorium eventually reached the Colorado Supreme Court, which upheld the county’s decision.
In June, Peter Droste sued Bruce Droste in Pitkin County District Court, alleging that his brother has not compensated him for the estimated $1 million he spent in trying to develop the land and filing the lawsuit against the county. The lawsuit claims that Bruce Droste is benefiting from unjust enrichment for allegedly not compensating his brother for his time and money spent on the development effort.
Bruce Droste’s response, filed by Aspen attorney Ted Gardenswartz, denies that from 1995 to 2010, Peter Droste “planned the development, filed applications, attended hearings and otherwise took actions” to obtain land-use approvals to develop Brush Creek Ranch. Bruce Droste also says in the response that “various financial expenditures were reimbursed.”
On Jan. 12, Judge Gail Nichols of the 9th Judicial District approved a motion by both sides that will allow the brothers to increase the number of witness depositions allowed and pretrial evidence requests that can be made. Both sides argued that this is necessary because of the large number of people who have knowledge relevant to the lawsuit..."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Talking trash in Carbondale"
A very good report from Chris Council. Who we assume is a new reporter up on the Aspen Daily News.
We've noticed Chris's photos in the Daily as well.
"The politics and corporate positioning lurking behind a proposed transfer station in Carbondale run as deep as the layers of trash in a landfill.
There is far more going on behind the scenes than just a couple of hand-painted signs alongside County Road 100 across from the old Mid-Continent Resources coal building near the rodeo grounds.
Located on the property of the Roaring Fork Preserve, the signs reflect the position of a coalition of Carbondale residents and property owners calling themselves “Don’t Trash Carbondale.” The group formed early last year to fight a proposal to turn the old Mid-Continent facility into a recycling center and solid-waste transfer station. Locally-owned disposal company Mountain Roll-offs Inc. (MRI) and the owner of the Mid-Continent building and property, IRMW, LLC are behind the proposal...."
(Chris Council )
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We've noticed Chris's photos in the Daily as well.
"The politics and corporate positioning lurking behind a proposed transfer station in Carbondale run as deep as the layers of trash in a landfill.
There is far more going on behind the scenes than just a couple of hand-painted signs alongside County Road 100 across from the old Mid-Continent Resources coal building near the rodeo grounds.
Located on the property of the Roaring Fork Preserve, the signs reflect the position of a coalition of Carbondale residents and property owners calling themselves “Don’t Trash Carbondale.” The group formed early last year to fight a proposal to turn the old Mid-Continent facility into a recycling center and solid-waste transfer station. Locally-owned disposal company Mountain Roll-offs Inc. (MRI) and the owner of the Mid-Continent building and property, IRMW, LLC are behind the proposal...."
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "New bus company mapping route to success"
Imagine a world where public transport was self-sustaining and not a constant burden on the backs of taxpayers.
Imagine a Roaring Fork Valley that had a transit system that people could afford to ride. That still had all the enhanced (actually far more than we have now if RFTA loses the recent grant money from the Feds) features of the elite run companies. That said 'No, thanks' to anything government involved in operations and simply conducted contractual hired business with all entities.
Imagine a world here in the valley of fewer busses running more efficiently and actually carrying riders. A world where it is not a breaking news story that ridership is up by meager numbers.
Just imagine....
Mike Wiggins:
"When MV Transportation received a preliminary nod on a five-year contract to become the new provider of bus service in the Grand Valley, taking over for First Transit, then-Grand Valley Transit General Manager and First Transit employee Valdon Lewis predicted MV would realize no profit or lose money because of its value-priced bid.
MV Transportation officials are betting otherwise.
The Fairfield, Calif.-based company is in its third week operating 11 routes throughout Mesa County, and county officials say the transition from First Transit has been seamless thus far. Within two months, the company that operates more than 200 contracts in North America, including seven in Colorado, intends to separate itself from its predecessor by offering nighttime service and incorporating technology they say will enhance riders’ experience.
That boost in service is expected to come at little or no extra cost to taxpayers..."
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Imagine a Roaring Fork Valley that had a transit system that people could afford to ride. That still had all the enhanced (actually far more than we have now if RFTA loses the recent grant money from the Feds) features of the elite run companies. That said 'No, thanks' to anything government involved in operations and simply conducted contractual hired business with all entities.
Imagine a world here in the valley of fewer busses running more efficiently and actually carrying riders. A world where it is not a breaking news story that ridership is up by meager numbers.
Just imagine....
Mike Wiggins:
"When MV Transportation received a preliminary nod on a five-year contract to become the new provider of bus service in the Grand Valley, taking over for First Transit, then-Grand Valley Transit General Manager and First Transit employee Valdon Lewis predicted MV would realize no profit or lose money because of its value-priced bid.
MV Transportation officials are betting otherwise.
The Fairfield, Calif.-based company is in its third week operating 11 routes throughout Mesa County, and county officials say the transition from First Transit has been seamless thus far. Within two months, the company that operates more than 200 contracts in North America, including seven in Colorado, intends to separate itself from its predecessor by offering nighttime service and incorporating technology they say will enhance riders’ experience.
That boost in service is expected to come at little or no extra cost to taxpayers..."
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Rare turtle released to the wilds of Cambodia"
Bob Berwyn:
"SUMMIT COUNTY —In an age when global biodiversity is collapsing at an astounding rate, it’s good to celebrate small conservation victories, like last week’s release of a rare southern river terrapin to the Sre Ambel River in Cambodia.
The female turtle weighs about 75 pounds and has been equipped with a satellite transmitter that will allow conservationists to track its whereabouts – the first-ever satellite monitoring study for this species.
The turtle was captured in the Sre Ambel River by local fishermen in April, 2011. It’s one of only about 200 adults remaining in the wilds of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It was voluntarily turned it over to the WCS Cambodia turtle team instead of being sold into the black market trade, where it would have been sent to food markets in China.
The population in the Sre Ambel River is estimated at less than ten nesting females. Thus, this individual is extremely important for maintaining genetic diversity of this species that has already suffered drastic population declines...."
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"SUMMIT COUNTY —In an age when global biodiversity is collapsing at an astounding rate, it’s good to celebrate small conservation victories, like last week’s release of a rare southern river terrapin to the Sre Ambel River in Cambodia.
Working with government agencies in the region, the Wildlife Conservation Society last week said biologists released one of the most endangered turtles on earth into the wild in an area where the reptiles may be able to re-establish a stronghold.
The female turtle weighs about 75 pounds and has been equipped with a satellite transmitter that will allow conservationists to track its whereabouts – the first-ever satellite monitoring study for this species.
The turtle was captured in the Sre Ambel River by local fishermen in April, 2011. It’s one of only about 200 adults remaining in the wilds of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It was voluntarily turned it over to the WCS Cambodia turtle team instead of being sold into the black market trade, where it would have been sent to food markets in China.
The population in the Sre Ambel River is estimated at less than ten nesting females. Thus, this individual is extremely important for maintaining genetic diversity of this species that has already suffered drastic population declines...."
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Australia planning world’s largest marine sanctuary"
Bob Berwyn:
"SUMMIT COUNTY —Two leading scientists are urging Australians to support a government plan to create one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries in the Coral Sea.
"SUMMIT COUNTY —Two leading scientists are urging Australians to support a government plan to create one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries in the Coral Sea.
“The Coral Sea is one of a handful of places in the world where a very large oceanic no-take park can be created and monitored in a single national jurisdiction,” said Professors Terry Hughes and Bob Pressey of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and James Cook University. “Public comment on the proposal is now open – and it is time for all Australians to have their say.”...."
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Morning photo: Oceans in peril"
All credit: Bob Berwyn:
"SUMMIT COUNTY — It’s a hard heart that doesn’t feel at least a little twinge of emotion at the edge of the land next to a crashing wave or gently rippling surf. After all, we are all of the ocean, where life evolved in the primordial biological soup. But the research is more and more conclusive: Atmospheric carbon dioxide is building up in the sea at an unprecedented rate, potentially threatening the very basis of the global food chain by making it impossible for plankton to survive. In other recent research, Australian researchers found that, above a certain concentration, CO2 directly affects the ability of some reef fish to smell, swim and evade predators. It’s time to cherish, respect and protect the oceans...."
"SUMMIT COUNTY — It’s a hard heart that doesn’t feel at least a little twinge of emotion at the edge of the land next to a crashing wave or gently rippling surf. After all, we are all of the ocean, where life evolved in the primordial biological soup. But the research is more and more conclusive: Atmospheric carbon dioxide is building up in the sea at an unprecedented rate, potentially threatening the very basis of the global food chain by making it impossible for plankton to survive. In other recent research, Australian researchers found that, above a certain concentration, CO2 directly affects the ability of some reef fish to smell, swim and evade predators. It’s time to cherish, respect and protect the oceans...."
January 21, 2012
SandBox Comments: Town Hall/Chuck Norris "My Endorsement for President"
Chuck Norris:
"Our republic as our Founding Fathers created it is under assault from extremists outside our country and anti-constitutionalists inside our country. Combine that with the flailing American economy and global markets and you see that Western civilization is on the brink, as experts and all the GOP presidential candidates agree.
President Barack Obama has tried and failed miserably to fix our economy, deepening us and our posterity into more than $6 trillion of additional national debt -- something he criticized former President George W. Bush for as "unpatriotic" and "irresponsible." Yet the unemployment rate remains at a higher level than it was when Obama was elected, and the dollar is as unstable as the Middle East.
Now is not the time to be mincing through minutiae and fighting with fellow party members. Rome is burning, and we need to appoint the best firefighters possible to rush in and put out the fire. What's critical at this point is to appoint a commander in chief who can clearly lead America to a more solvent and secure future.
No man or candidate is perfect. We all have skeletons in our closets. If buried bones become unforgivable bones of contention, the world will never know another Benjamin Franklin or King David. We must remember that we're electing a president, not a pastor or pope. The mainstream media and a billion-dollar campaign coffer are on the president's side, so we need a veteran of political war who already has fought Goliath, because he will be facing Goliath's bigger brother....."
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"Our republic as our Founding Fathers created it is under assault from extremists outside our country and anti-constitutionalists inside our country. Combine that with the flailing American economy and global markets and you see that Western civilization is on the brink, as experts and all the GOP presidential candidates agree.
President Barack Obama has tried and failed miserably to fix our economy, deepening us and our posterity into more than $6 trillion of additional national debt -- something he criticized former President George W. Bush for as "unpatriotic" and "irresponsible." Yet the unemployment rate remains at a higher level than it was when Obama was elected, and the dollar is as unstable as the Middle East.
Now is not the time to be mincing through minutiae and fighting with fellow party members. Rome is burning, and we need to appoint the best firefighters possible to rush in and put out the fire. What's critical at this point is to appoint a commander in chief who can clearly lead America to a more solvent and secure future.
No man or candidate is perfect. We all have skeletons in our closets. If buried bones become unforgivable bones of contention, the world will never know another Benjamin Franklin or King David. We must remember that we're electing a president, not a pastor or pope. The mainstream media and a billion-dollar campaign coffer are on the president's side, so we need a veteran of political war who already has fought Goliath, because he will be facing Goliath's bigger brother....."
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SandBox Comments: Eagle Valley Enterprise "On the loose"
We love Derek Franz on SandBoxBlogs. He has a very loyal following of regional avatars of the feminine persuasion.
'zgnative', 'sssungirl0', 'hotmama' to name a few.
It could be that he's such a cutie, That photo he posts on his op-ed columns in the PI is adorable.
lol.
'SandBox Nanny' simply appreciates his writing talent. It's not easy to be the kind of writer who pontificates in conversational and heart-connecting style. When one weaves their heart and most personal self into their words, it takes a great deal of energy and stamina to do that over periods of time.
Today, the topic is animal control. Over on the Eagle Valley Enterprise.
"Nathan Lehnert is a gentle guy but he is often verbally abused by the public and has permanent bite mark scars on the back of his hand from doing his job...."
(Derek Franz)
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'zgnative', 'sssungirl0', 'hotmama' to name a few.
It could be that he's such a cutie, That photo he posts on his op-ed columns in the PI is adorable.
lol.
'SandBox Nanny' simply appreciates his writing talent. It's not easy to be the kind of writer who pontificates in conversational and heart-connecting style. When one weaves their heart and most personal self into their words, it takes a great deal of energy and stamina to do that over periods of time.
Today, the topic is animal control. Over on the Eagle Valley Enterprise.
"Nathan Lehnert is a gentle guy but he is often verbally abused by the public and has permanent bite mark scars on the back of his hand from doing his job...."
(Derek Franz)
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SandBox Comments: US Dept of Defense "Face of Defense: Marine Mechanic Makes Lifesaving Find"
We often overlook our military and law enforcement rank and file support personnel.
That is not intentional. It's simply human nature.
Albeit a side to human nature we need to become more diligent on refining to higher standards.
When the lights come on, chow is served, fuel is in the tanks and the machine fires up; human nature has a tendency to not notice and take for granted.
Meet Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Lemke, a mechanic with 'Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369', nicknamed the "Gunfighters".
Who very well could have saved the lives of hundreds of American soldiers simply because the man is a natural in the world of machines.
Thank you so much for your service, Sgt. Lemke.
By Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Adam Jones, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing:
"....Lemke is known for his work ethic.
“It’s no surprise to me,” Lemke’s supervisor, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ricardo Paez, said. “He’s always gone in there and done his job the right way.” Lemke said he hopes younger mechanics in the squadron -- the privates first class, lance corporals and corporals -- see that as aircraft maintainers, they hold lives in their hands. “I’m 24 years old and the responsibility we hold for our age is astronomical,” Lemke said. “I hope the junior guys around me realize that and go out and provide combat-capable aircraft for the Marines on the ground.”
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That is not intentional. It's simply human nature.
Albeit a side to human nature we need to become more diligent on refining to higher standards.
When the lights come on, chow is served, fuel is in the tanks and the machine fires up; human nature has a tendency to not notice and take for granted.
Meet Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Lemke, a mechanic with 'Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369', nicknamed the "Gunfighters".
Who very well could have saved the lives of hundreds of American soldiers simply because the man is a natural in the world of machines.
Thank you so much for your service, Sgt. Lemke.
By Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Adam Jones, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing:
"....Lemke is known for his work ethic.
“It’s no surprise to me,” Lemke’s supervisor, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ricardo Paez, said. “He’s always gone in there and done his job the right way.” Lemke said he hopes younger mechanics in the squadron -- the privates first class, lance corporals and corporals -- see that as aircraft maintainers, they hold lives in their hands. “I’m 24 years old and the responsibility we hold for our age is astronomical,” Lemke said. “I hope the junior guys around me realize that and go out and provide combat-capable aircraft for the Marines on the ground.”
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SandBox Comments; Grand Junction Daily Sentinel/Breaking News "Hackers shut down website for Utah police chiefs"
via Grand Junction Daily Sentinel:
"SALT LAKE CITY — A group of computer hackers protesting the shutdown of a popular file-sharing service have attacked the website for the Utah Chiefs of Police.
The Deseret News reports utahchiefs.org remains out of service today after it was targeted by people associated with “Anonymous.”...."
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"SALT LAKE CITY — A group of computer hackers protesting the shutdown of a popular file-sharing service have attacked the website for the Utah Chiefs of Police.
The Deseret News reports utahchiefs.org remains out of service today after it was targeted by people associated with “Anonymous.”...."
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Local Marketing District comes under scrutiny in wake of sales tax"
"I support this very much,” Scully said. “The public/private collaboration is critical. I’d like to know, where is the money coming from and where is it going, and what is it really translating into? It’s a lot of money. To me, the key is a scorecard. To me, it seems there should be a website.”
Ken Solomon asked that the LMD board consider broadening membership to represent the entire city.
“You’re receiving 50 percent of your (public) revenues from the new tax, and my understanding is there are only 600 eligible voters who live in the LMD out of about 8,000 voters in the city,” Solomon said. “It strikes me as unfair.”
LMD legal counsel Tom Sharp told Solomon that the requirement that members of the board be registered voters who live within the boundaries of the local marketing district is decreed by state statute and that the LMD has no power to change it. He added that when the LMD was created by City Council, it had the option to make itself the board of the LMD or to create the five-member board of LMD voters.
Steamboat businessman Steve Hitchcock told the board he thinks the LMD should pursue additional air service outside the ski season.
“With the new tax coming on and collected by businesses outside the LMD, I’d like to see the LMD take on the task of summer air,” Hitchcock said.
Porter replied that summer air service is on the LMD board’s agenda. Porter added that the revenues from the new tax will first be applied for the 2012-13 ski season.
At the city’s urging, public meeting notices for the LMD board now will be posted outside City Hall, at City Market and at the post office, as well as in a vestibule outside the Chamber’s offices at 125 Anglers Drive...."
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "ZG: In panic mode and some quality bathroom time"
lol.
Unless you have sat through a Pitkin County Commissioner's meeting (SandBox Nanny has), you cannot relate to ZG's dilemma.
If you have sat through these mind-numbing tests of endurance, then you will be able to pick up on the barely disguised tone of glee and relief in 'ZG's' words.
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Unless you have sat through a Pitkin County Commissioner's meeting (SandBox Nanny has), you cannot relate to ZG's dilemma.
If you have sat through these mind-numbing tests of endurance, then you will be able to pick up on the barely disguised tone of glee and relief in 'ZG's' words.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times " Bad reporting by Times"
Kendrick Neubecker, Carbondale:
"...He focused almost exclusively on two small moments that came during the question-and-answer period. Paul Menter was right to deflect what seemed more a personal attack in order to focus on the issues. Maurice Emmer's comments were a small part of the discussion yet occupy nearly a third of the article. And please tell me what the importance of Emmer's having “recently moved to Aspen” is in this discussion? That's irrelevant, unless you are more interested with obfuscating gossip rather than the issues.
Toward the end of the piece Salvail finally addresses some of what the forum was really about, but then only to repeat the falsely reassuring and inaccurate message from the city's side of the issue. The article never mentioned any of the points I made refuting the city's position, nor did Salvail attempt to speak with Menter or me afterward.
There was a serious and rich discussion of the real issues for nearly two hours, all largely ignored by Salvail. Did the article report on the city's mistaken characterization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's licensing process? No, nor the correction that I offered. Did the article cover the discussion of stream ecosystems and the city's inadequate studies or monitoring program? No. Even the fact that the city has failed to hold up its part of a 14-year-old agreement to install stream gauges was ignored....."
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"...He focused almost exclusively on two small moments that came during the question-and-answer period. Paul Menter was right to deflect what seemed more a personal attack in order to focus on the issues. Maurice Emmer's comments were a small part of the discussion yet occupy nearly a third of the article. And please tell me what the importance of Emmer's having “recently moved to Aspen” is in this discussion? That's irrelevant, unless you are more interested with obfuscating gossip rather than the issues.
Toward the end of the piece Salvail finally addresses some of what the forum was really about, but then only to repeat the falsely reassuring and inaccurate message from the city's side of the issue. The article never mentioned any of the points I made refuting the city's position, nor did Salvail attempt to speak with Menter or me afterward.
There was a serious and rich discussion of the real issues for nearly two hours, all largely ignored by Salvail. Did the article report on the city's mistaken characterization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's licensing process? No, nor the correction that I offered. Did the article cover the discussion of stream ecosystems and the city's inadequate studies or monitoring program? No. Even the fact that the city has failed to hold up its part of a 14-year-old agreement to install stream gauges was ignored....."
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "VIDEO: Stomping snow in Breckenridge"
(Photo credit: Jenney Coberly) Meet 'Greenman', who lived for only a matter of days in 2011.
Be sure to watch the video to see how much work goes into making the snow cubes that are the canvas for artists who come from all over the world for the technical week event.
Breck locals have been 'calling the snow' and paying homage to Ullr for weeks.
Self gratification has a number of outlets for snow junkies. What outsiders don't understand is that a lot of work goes into the prep and maintenance of such a lifestyle. Living in Paradise takes some work.
It isn't always a question of sacrifices to Ullr so that one can ski or ride.
Being able to sit back after everyone goes home and watching someone like 'Greenman' melt is a wonderful thing.
"BRECKENRIDGE, CO — To paraphrase Michaelangelo, “Every block of snow has a sculpture inside it and it is the task of the artist to discover it....”
(Jenney Coberly via Summit Voice )
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Be sure to watch the video to see how much work goes into making the snow cubes that are the canvas for artists who come from all over the world for the technical week event.
Breck locals have been 'calling the snow' and paying homage to Ullr for weeks.
Self gratification has a number of outlets for snow junkies. What outsiders don't understand is that a lot of work goes into the prep and maintenance of such a lifestyle. Living in Paradise takes some work.
It isn't always a question of sacrifices to Ullr so that one can ski or ride.
Being able to sit back after everyone goes home and watching someone like 'Greenman' melt is a wonderful thing.
(Jenney Coberly via Summit Voice )
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January 20, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Melanie Sturm "Free-enterprise critics intellectually bankrupt"
Melanie Sturm:
"...Preoccupied as we are with economic hardship, it's hard to appreciate the upending phase of “creative destruction.” But without disruptive transformations and the financial capital they attract, the entrepreneurial innovation that fueled America's economic preeminence — and job-creators like Boeing, Apple, Amazon, FedEx and Intel — couldn't have occurred. To paraphrase labor leader Samuel Gompers, the biggest enemy of the worker is an unprofitable, poorly managed company.
We'd also be saddled with outmoded horseshoes, floppy disks, typewriters and eight-track tapes. By reallocating scarce resources to better businesses such as automobiles, digital memory devices, laptop computers, CDs and online retailers, consumers realize previously unimaginable conveniences and value as obsolete products end up in the dustbin of history.
Capitalism is like cancer surgery — though risky and unpleasant to watch, it's a life-enhancing, regenerative process allowing productive cells to flourish where unhealthy ones once permeated. Since not all practitioners are well-trained surgeons, the process can be messy and imperfect. Sometimes the patient weakens before recovering vitality; sometimes he dies, making room for the healthy...."
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"...Preoccupied as we are with economic hardship, it's hard to appreciate the upending phase of “creative destruction.” But without disruptive transformations and the financial capital they attract, the entrepreneurial innovation that fueled America's economic preeminence — and job-creators like Boeing, Apple, Amazon, FedEx and Intel — couldn't have occurred. To paraphrase labor leader Samuel Gompers, the biggest enemy of the worker is an unprofitable, poorly managed company.
We'd also be saddled with outmoded horseshoes, floppy disks, typewriters and eight-track tapes. By reallocating scarce resources to better businesses such as automobiles, digital memory devices, laptop computers, CDs and online retailers, consumers realize previously unimaginable conveniences and value as obsolete products end up in the dustbin of history.
Capitalism is like cancer surgery — though risky and unpleasant to watch, it's a life-enhancing, regenerative process allowing productive cells to flourish where unhealthy ones once permeated. Since not all practitioners are well-trained surgeons, the process can be messy and imperfect. Sometimes the patient weakens before recovering vitality; sometimes he dies, making room for the healthy...."
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SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "US Attorney Walsh: Pot Letters Are Not A Bluff"
Let's see...this is what? The third public notice in addition to the letters sent from the Feds directly to Colorado local governments?
Doesn't sound like those Feds are going to back down, does it?
So, why do we have Pitkin County Commissioners signing off on pot operations?
DENVER -- U.S. Attorney John Walsh says the federal government did not sit idly by as state lawmakers enacted regulations that have allowed Colorado's marijuana industry to boom the past two years.
Walsh says the letters sent to 23 marijuana dispensaries and their landlords near schools last week giving them until Feb. 27 to shut down or face federal penalties are no a bluff - and criminal prosecution is possible...."
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Doesn't sound like those Feds are going to back down, does it?
So, why do we have Pitkin County Commissioners signing off on pot operations?
DENVER -- U.S. Attorney John Walsh says the federal government did not sit idly by as state lawmakers enacted regulations that have allowed Colorado's marijuana industry to boom the past two years.
Walsh says the letters sent to 23 marijuana dispensaries and their landlords near schools last week giving them until Feb. 27 to shut down or face federal penalties are no a bluff - and criminal prosecution is possible...."
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SandBox Comments: GarCo Public Info "Illegal dumping of HaZMat"
"Colorado State Patrol and Crime Stoppers of Garfield County are searching for any information related to the following:
Sometime between the evening of January 11th and early morning of January 12th, 2012, 1,000 gallons of Crude Oil was illegally dumped near Webster Hill, at mile marker 86 on Highway 6.
In addition to the substantial cost to taxpayers to clean up such a site, there can be environmental risks associated with these illegal dumps.
Garfield County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and/or indictment of the suspect or suspects involved in this crime...."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Good Health getting out of the grocery business"
SandBox is sorry to hear this and knows there are many people, especially fellow downtown merchants who wish Steve Swanson and family the best of fortune in their deli and restaurant expansion.
Swanson is also known for his many years of being rather vocal regarding the need for more local government and small business support for the downtown merchants. Also, at various times and needs, for his voice raised on the imbalances of tourism and sustainable events drawing and promotion.
Well respected and overall just a really nice guy. Good luck to Good Health.
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Swanson is also known for his many years of being rather vocal regarding the need for more local government and small business support for the downtown merchants. Also, at various times and needs, for his voice raised on the imbalances of tourism and sustainable events drawing and promotion.
Well respected and overall just a really nice guy. Good luck to Good Health.
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Glenwood named fifth best ski town in U.S."
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Following on the heels of Rand McNally's 2011 designation of Glenwood Springs as the “Most Fun Small Town” in the U.S.A., the city has a new distinction as a top-seven ski town.
The road atlas publisher announced its “Best of the Road Top Seven Ski Towns” this week. It lists the most popular destinations for winter vacation and recreation based on the input of its honorary mother-daughter traveling duo, Joan and Julianna Broste of Littleton.
The pair were in Glenwood Springs last July taking in some of the popular warm-month attractions, which led to the “Most Fun Town” designation. They returned recently to experience some of the winter fun the area has to offer.
With Sunlight Mountain Resort just a few miles outside of town, a wealth of backcountry recreation opportunities, its close proximity to the world-class ski resorts of Aspen and Vail, and all of the in-city amenities, Glenwood Springs came in at No. 5 in the “Best Ski Town” competition.
“The small town is so proud of its winter accommodations, Traveling Jules and Joan were invited back to experience this time of year,” Rand McNally stated in announcing the winners. “Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile tours … while major attractions like Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park remain available.”
Lisa Langer, who just started her new job as the city's tourism marketing director this month, said the ski town distinction is a great bonus in terms of promotion.
“Our positioning is a big factor in their designation,” Langer said. “When you look at where we're located, right between all these world-class ski resorts, and with Sunlight in our backyard, we are a real gateway community.
“And, we have all the amenities that make a great ski town,” she said. “It's a great place to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes....”
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"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Following on the heels of Rand McNally's 2011 designation of Glenwood Springs as the “Most Fun Small Town” in the U.S.A., the city has a new distinction as a top-seven ski town.
The road atlas publisher announced its “Best of the Road Top Seven Ski Towns” this week. It lists the most popular destinations for winter vacation and recreation based on the input of its honorary mother-daughter traveling duo, Joan and Julianna Broste of Littleton.
The pair were in Glenwood Springs last July taking in some of the popular warm-month attractions, which led to the “Most Fun Town” designation. They returned recently to experience some of the winter fun the area has to offer.
With Sunlight Mountain Resort just a few miles outside of town, a wealth of backcountry recreation opportunities, its close proximity to the world-class ski resorts of Aspen and Vail, and all of the in-city amenities, Glenwood Springs came in at No. 5 in the “Best Ski Town” competition.
“The small town is so proud of its winter accommodations, Traveling Jules and Joan were invited back to experience this time of year,” Rand McNally stated in announcing the winners. “Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile tours … while major attractions like Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park remain available.”
Lisa Langer, who just started her new job as the city's tourism marketing director this month, said the ski town distinction is a great bonus in terms of promotion.
“Our positioning is a big factor in their designation,” Langer said. “When you look at where we're located, right between all these world-class ski resorts, and with Sunlight in our backyard, we are a real gateway community.
“And, we have all the amenities that make a great ski town,” she said. “It's a great place to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes....”
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January 19, 2012
SandBox Comments: Customs and Border Patrol "Texas CBP Officers Seize $3.7 Million in Marijuana Disguised as Lettuce"
Read this one closely.
One has to wonder how long they've gotten away with this and what other kinds of fruit and produce is used in this detailed way to smuggle dope in from Mexico?
A ton and a half of pot, street value of $3.7 million dollars.
One semi and one bust.
"On Jan. 17, CBP officers at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge encountered a Sterling tractor and utility refrigerated trailer at the cargo facility. The tractor and trailer were referred to CBP secondary screening for further inspection. Examination by CBP officers in the cargo secondary screening area revealed 1,348 packages commingled within the manifested commodity of fresh cabbage. CBP officers removed the 1,348 packages from the trailer which had a total weight of 1,661.5 kilograms, or 3,662.98 pounds, of alleged marijuana.
“Finding unique modes of concealment used in an attempt to smuggle illicit narcotics into the country is a daily occurrence for CBP officers on the frontline. This is a large load of alleged marijuana that has been stopped and will not make it into our nation’s cities thanks to the hard work of our CBP officers,” said Efrain Solis, CBP port director for Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas..."
One has to wonder how long they've gotten away with this and what other kinds of fruit and produce is used in this detailed way to smuggle dope in from Mexico?
A ton and a half of pot, street value of $3.7 million dollars.
One semi and one bust.
"On Jan. 17, CBP officers at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge encountered a Sterling tractor and utility refrigerated trailer at the cargo facility. The tractor and trailer were referred to CBP secondary screening for further inspection. Examination by CBP officers in the cargo secondary screening area revealed 1,348 packages commingled within the manifested commodity of fresh cabbage. CBP officers removed the 1,348 packages from the trailer which had a total weight of 1,661.5 kilograms, or 3,662.98 pounds, of alleged marijuana.
The alleged marijuana from this seizure has an estimated street value of approximately $3,662,980. CBP officers seized the narcotics and the tractor-trailer.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Boarder, skier die in separate accidents"
Chad Abraham:
"Snowmass Village resident Keith Ames was killed in an avalanche Wednesday outside the Snowmass Ski Area, while Aspenite Gabriel Lee Hilliard died shortly before that after colliding with trees at Aspen Highlands.
Ames, 43, worked as a bartender at the Village Steakhouse in the Wildwood Lodge in Snowmass. A co-worker said authorities notified him that Ames had perished in an avalanche in the Burnt Mountain sidecountry of Snowmass Ski Area. Ames was scheduled to work on Wednesday but didn’t show up.
John Bender, assistant manager at the Wildwood, worked with Ames, who bartended at the inn five nights a week.
“I liked working with him, he was a good man,” Bender said Wednesday night. “It was very unusual when he didn’t show up for work today.”
An investigation done by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office revealed three acquaintances had met at Snowmass Ski Area and decided to ski together. Witnesses to the incident, which occurred at about 1:45 p.m., reported Ames dropped in from a ridge above, knocking loose a section of snow. When Ames came to rest at the bottom of the 25-yard-long section, the snow caught up to him and buried him. Bystanders on scene had to dig Ames out from the under the snow, which took approximately 10 minutes, while others on scene contacted 911. Snowmass Ski Patrol arrived on scene at 2:18 p.m. while CPR was being administered to Ames by the bystanders. At approximately 02:50 p.m., Ames was pronounced dead.
Personnel with Mountain Rescue Aspen acted as advisors to the Snowmass Ski Patrol because of the difficult terrain, said Alex Burchetta, a deputy with the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. Burnt Mountain is located outside of the ski-area boundary adjacent to the Snowmass Ski Area, and ski patrol does not maintain the area...".
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"Snowmass Village resident Keith Ames was killed in an avalanche Wednesday outside the Snowmass Ski Area, while Aspenite Gabriel Lee Hilliard died shortly before that after colliding with trees at Aspen Highlands.
Ames, 43, worked as a bartender at the Village Steakhouse in the Wildwood Lodge in Snowmass. A co-worker said authorities notified him that Ames had perished in an avalanche in the Burnt Mountain sidecountry of Snowmass Ski Area. Ames was scheduled to work on Wednesday but didn’t show up.
John Bender, assistant manager at the Wildwood, worked with Ames, who bartended at the inn five nights a week.
“I liked working with him, he was a good man,” Bender said Wednesday night. “It was very unusual when he didn’t show up for work today.”
An investigation done by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office revealed three acquaintances had met at Snowmass Ski Area and decided to ski together. Witnesses to the incident, which occurred at about 1:45 p.m., reported Ames dropped in from a ridge above, knocking loose a section of snow. When Ames came to rest at the bottom of the 25-yard-long section, the snow caught up to him and buried him. Bystanders on scene had to dig Ames out from the under the snow, which took approximately 10 minutes, while others on scene contacted 911. Snowmass Ski Patrol arrived on scene at 2:18 p.m. while CPR was being administered to Ames by the bystanders. At approximately 02:50 p.m., Ames was pronounced dead.
Personnel with Mountain Rescue Aspen acted as advisors to the Snowmass Ski Patrol because of the difficult terrain, said Alex Burchetta, a deputy with the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. Burnt Mountain is located outside of the ski-area boundary adjacent to the Snowmass Ski Area, and ski patrol does not maintain the area...".
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "City attorney John Worcester announces February retirement"
Maybe the answer does not lie in politics and the folks cleaning out the closets of local governments.
Maybe the key to salvation, relief and the hope for a better world and future lies in simply waiting until the problems become old enough to retire or term-limit themselves out of career politician roles.
Curtis Wackerle:
"John Worcester, Aspen’s city attorney for the past 19 years, announced Wednesday that he will retire next month.
Worcester set the date of Feb. 20, his 65th birthday and his last day on the job, as the target date for his retirement back in 2007, after he fell ill and was hospitalized, he said. He fully recovered, but the experience made him think about the next phase of his life, he said.
“I’m heading into the last part of my life and I want to do it close to my children and grandchildren,” Worcester said.
Jim True, special counsel for the city of Aspen since 2007, is expected to be named the new city attorney, possibly as soon as Monday’s City Council meeting.
The city attorney is one of two positions in Aspen’s municipal government directly hired and fired by City Council; the other is the city manager.
Worcester, whose annual salary is around $161,000, lives in deed-restricted housing on Cemetery Lane that is set aside for city employees. Although he owns the property, the deed requires him to sell the house back to the city within six months of the end of his employment. He will do that, and then move to Parker, Colo., south of Denver, where his daughter and grandchildren live.
“I can’t afford to live in this community,” he said, referencing the cost of buying a free-market property. He added that he has “mixed emotions” about leaving the town in which he has lived for the past 21 years...."
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Maybe the key to salvation, relief and the hope for a better world and future lies in simply waiting until the problems become old enough to retire or term-limit themselves out of career politician roles.
Curtis Wackerle:
"John Worcester, Aspen’s city attorney for the past 19 years, announced Wednesday that he will retire next month.
Worcester set the date of Feb. 20, his 65th birthday and his last day on the job, as the target date for his retirement back in 2007, after he fell ill and was hospitalized, he said. He fully recovered, but the experience made him think about the next phase of his life, he said.
“I’m heading into the last part of my life and I want to do it close to my children and grandchildren,” Worcester said.
Jim True, special counsel for the city of Aspen since 2007, is expected to be named the new city attorney, possibly as soon as Monday’s City Council meeting.
The city attorney is one of two positions in Aspen’s municipal government directly hired and fired by City Council; the other is the city manager.
Worcester, whose annual salary is around $161,000, lives in deed-restricted housing on Cemetery Lane that is set aside for city employees. Although he owns the property, the deed requires him to sell the house back to the city within six months of the end of his employment. He will do that, and then move to Parker, Colo., south of Denver, where his daughter and grandchildren live.
“I can’t afford to live in this community,” he said, referencing the cost of buying a free-market property. He added that he has “mixed emotions” about leaving the town in which he has lived for the past 21 years...."
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "‘Pedal the Plains’ cycling trek planned for September"
"SUMMIT COUNTY — With all the hoopla over the annual Ride the Rockies and the new USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Colorado’s eastern plains may have been feeling a little left out of the cycling buzz.
But that will all change this fall, when the inaugural Pedal The Plains ride will celebrate the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Colorado Eastern Plains, according to Gov. John Hickenlooper, who announced the event this week in Denver.
The tour of the plains is a ride designed for riders of all speeds and sizes, Hickenlooper said.
The three-day ride will cover between 30 to 100 miles every day, stopping in multiple towns throughout each day and ending in a new host community each evening. Riders will pedal between entertainment and festivities, eat meals made with local produce, and stay in accommodations ranging from a tent to a bed and breakfast.
The ride is co-sponsored by Fort Morgan-based Viaero Wireless and the Denver Post...."
(Bob Berwyn)
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But that will all change this fall, when the inaugural Pedal The Plains ride will celebrate the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Colorado Eastern Plains, according to Gov. John Hickenlooper, who announced the event this week in Denver.
The tour of the plains is a ride designed for riders of all speeds and sizes, Hickenlooper said.
The three-day ride will cover between 30 to 100 miles every day, stopping in multiple towns throughout each day and ending in a new host community each evening. Riders will pedal between entertainment and festivities, eat meals made with local produce, and stay in accommodations ranging from a tent to a bed and breakfast.
The ride is co-sponsored by Fort Morgan-based Viaero Wireless and the Denver Post...."
(Bob Berwyn)
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SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Morning photo: Painting with light"
All credit Bob Berwyn:
January 18, 2012
SandBox Comments: Coloradoan/ Xplore! "Fort Collins Navy SEAL to challenge himself in Spartan Death Race"
Miles Blumhardt:
"As a Navy Seal stationed overseas in places he can’t divulge, Rocky Mountain High School graduate Josh Bunning has had his share of thoughts about death.
But now he’s inviting it. Or at least it appears that way if you believe in the Spartan Death Race’s name for its website youmaydie.com. Nobody has actually died completing, or more aptly trying to complete, the race since only 10 percent finish the obstacle race through the deceivingly peaceful Green Mountain Valley outside of Pittsfield, Vt. Still, the June race is consistently listed among the top 100 toughest events in the world.
That’s because completing the 40-mile obstacle course that takes between a half day to two days to complete is shear hell. It has been labeled part “Jack Ass,” part “Survivor.” It includes obstacles to test both mind and body...."
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"As a Navy Seal stationed overseas in places he can’t divulge, Rocky Mountain High School graduate Josh Bunning has had his share of thoughts about death.
But now he’s inviting it. Or at least it appears that way if you believe in the Spartan Death Race’s name for its website youmaydie.com. Nobody has actually died completing, or more aptly trying to complete, the race since only 10 percent finish the obstacle race through the deceivingly peaceful Green Mountain Valley outside of Pittsfield, Vt. Still, the June race is consistently listed among the top 100 toughest events in the world.
That’s because completing the 40-mile obstacle course that takes between a half day to two days to complete is shear hell. It has been labeled part “Jack Ass,” part “Survivor.” It includes obstacles to test both mind and body...."
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SandBox Comments: KKCO 11 News "Merit and bravery; Grand Junction firefighters honored "
Brian Schlonsky:
"We often look to firefighters, police and paramedics to save our lives.
But sometimes t hey are called on to save each other.
Monday, two heroes from right here in the Grand Valley were recognized for their service.
Captain Clark Thompson and firefighter Jerome Gardner were each presented with a medal of merit.
The men were honored for their roles in saving a member of their crew during the White Hall fire back in September.."
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"We often look to firefighters, police and paramedics to save our lives.
But sometimes t hey are called on to save each other.
Monday, two heroes from right here in the Grand Valley were recognized for their service.
Captain Clark Thompson and firefighter Jerome Gardner were each presented with a medal of merit.
The men were honored for their roles in saving a member of their crew during the White Hall fire back in September.."
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SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Another arrest made in alleged heroin ring"
"Authorities have made another arrest in connections with a citywide heroin ring that was broken up in August.
Miguel Olachea-Gonzales, 28, was arrested Jan. 10 on multiple warrants for possession and distribution of controlled substances.
According to his arrest affidavits, Olachea-Gonzales was one of a number of men who would deliver heroin to customers who called a specific cellphone number to arrange deals.
Documents show police had a confidential informant arrange seven heroin purchases in which Olachea-Gonzales delivered the drugs.
In some of the documents, Olachea-Gonzales is associated with Alonso Duenas-Barajas, 46, and Juan Rodriguez-Duarte, 24, both of whom are linked to the heroin ring and the same cellphone number.
According to the documents, confidential informants made purchases from each of the men and police eventually stopped cars for traffic infractions in which the men were either riding or driving.
Photographs were taken of the drivers, who were then identified by the confidential informants.
Two other delivery men, Jose Angel Contreras-Suarez, 21, and John Mariano, 27, were arrested in similar..."
(Jeff Tucker)
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Miguel Olachea-Gonzales, 28, was arrested Jan. 10 on multiple warrants for possession and distribution of controlled substances.
According to his arrest affidavits, Olachea-Gonzales was one of a number of men who would deliver heroin to customers who called a specific cellphone number to arrange deals.
Documents show police had a confidential informant arrange seven heroin purchases in which Olachea-Gonzales delivered the drugs.
In some of the documents, Olachea-Gonzales is associated with Alonso Duenas-Barajas, 46, and Juan Rodriguez-Duarte, 24, both of whom are linked to the heroin ring and the same cellphone number.
According to the documents, confidential informants made purchases from each of the men and police eventually stopped cars for traffic infractions in which the men were either riding or driving.
Photographs were taken of the drivers, who were then identified by the confidential informants.
Two other delivery men, Jose Angel Contreras-Suarez, 21, and John Mariano, 27, were arrested in similar..."
(Jeff Tucker)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Heir to Cargill wants lawsuit against mother in PitCo dismissed"
Chad Abraham:
"As a limited guardian, one of the “specific rights delegated to Patricia MacMillan was to sue and defend lawsuits on behalf of Andrew MacMillan,” Seiler wrote.
Spencer Crona, one of the attorneys for Bovino and Andrew MacMillan, wrote that her appointment “vividly reveals her conflict of interest in seeking, through her Florida guardianship authority, to orchestrate a self-serving dismissal” of the Pitkin County lawsuit.
But in August, Andrew MacMillan filed an affidavit “expressing his desire to dismiss with prejudice the Colorado lawsuit,” Seiler’s report says. “With prejudice” means the case, if it is dismissed, could not be refiled based on the same claims.
Seiler wrote that “it appears evident that Andrew MacMillan may have been misled, misguided, misrepresented, taken advantage of, or exploited by” Bovino and that Andrew MacMillan has since terminated his relationship with the Aspen attorney. Bovino also declined comment when asked about these allegations.
Seiler said he believes “it would be in the best interest of Andrew MacMillan to dismiss the Colorado lawsuit” against Patricia MacMillan.
Seiler said Monday that he did not know the MacMillan family before he was appointed guardian and that the appointment had “absolutely nothing” to do with him being mayor.
“I get appointed in a lot of cases,” he said, adding that he has an active law practice. “I think it was because the judge thought I could do a good job.”
The case in Pitkin County District Court remains on pace for a trial in October...."
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"As a limited guardian, one of the “specific rights delegated to Patricia MacMillan was to sue and defend lawsuits on behalf of Andrew MacMillan,” Seiler wrote.
Spencer Crona, one of the attorneys for Bovino and Andrew MacMillan, wrote that her appointment “vividly reveals her conflict of interest in seeking, through her Florida guardianship authority, to orchestrate a self-serving dismissal” of the Pitkin County lawsuit.
But in August, Andrew MacMillan filed an affidavit “expressing his desire to dismiss with prejudice the Colorado lawsuit,” Seiler’s report says. “With prejudice” means the case, if it is dismissed, could not be refiled based on the same claims.
Seiler wrote that “it appears evident that Andrew MacMillan may have been misled, misguided, misrepresented, taken advantage of, or exploited by” Bovino and that Andrew MacMillan has since terminated his relationship with the Aspen attorney. Bovino also declined comment when asked about these allegations.
Seiler said he believes “it would be in the best interest of Andrew MacMillan to dismiss the Colorado lawsuit” against Patricia MacMillan.
Seiler said Monday that he did not know the MacMillan family before he was appointed guardian and that the appointment had “absolutely nothing” to do with him being mayor.
“I get appointed in a lot of cases,” he said, adding that he has an active law practice. “I think it was because the judge thought I could do a good job.”
The case in Pitkin County District Court remains on pace for a trial in October...."
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SandBox Comments: The Hill "Lawmakers begin to retreat from piracy bills in face of Web blackout"
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
Congratulations to the folks who took a stand. The reason you do not have your beloved 'Morning Photo' off the Summit County Citizens Voice is because Bob Berwyn is one of those who took a stand. Thank you, Bob!
There is no question that the internet needs some forms of regulation put in place. But, until lawmakers and law enforcement first understand how the crime actually works on the web; they cannot craft the laws we need.
All that is needed to begin the process of regulation for these egregious crimes is to first put regulation and licensing on the tools/weapons that are used.
Viral linking/advertising and baiting. Make one be a licensed, legitimate SEO professional before they can buy these deadly tools. Not only will that significantly halt the promotion of piracy ability, there are many other cyber crimes that will be curtailed or outright eliminated.
The stopping of piracy belongs in the same place as a number of other cyber crime acts. Require human moderation on websites, blogs and social networking sites. Put a thinking mind with a human pulse at the controls to watch over their own creations. If there is not, then the provider is regulated to shut them down. Not only does that stop rampant abuse of freedoms on the web, it helps control mistakes. Such as the video of the young soldiers urinating on deceased Taliban. It is simply not true that will live forever on the internet. The original source can remove it at any time with the end result being an eventual disappearance from the web. If required human moderation was in place now, we would know where the hijacked from original version are floating around out there on the web.
It's a start.
"In an unprecedented display of political muscle, thousands of websites went dark on Wednesday to protest two Internet piracy bills, the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Senate's Protect IP Act.
Google, the most visited site in the world, plastered a black box evoking censorship over its logo. Users who click on the box are re-directed to a petition urging Congress to drop the piracy legislation. The Google page claims the bills would "censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American businesses..."
(The Hill)
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Let freedom ring.
Congratulations to the folks who took a stand. The reason you do not have your beloved 'Morning Photo' off the Summit County Citizens Voice is because Bob Berwyn is one of those who took a stand. Thank you, Bob!
There is no question that the internet needs some forms of regulation put in place. But, until lawmakers and law enforcement first understand how the crime actually works on the web; they cannot craft the laws we need.
All that is needed to begin the process of regulation for these egregious crimes is to first put regulation and licensing on the tools/weapons that are used.
Viral linking/advertising and baiting. Make one be a licensed, legitimate SEO professional before they can buy these deadly tools. Not only will that significantly halt the promotion of piracy ability, there are many other cyber crimes that will be curtailed or outright eliminated.
The stopping of piracy belongs in the same place as a number of other cyber crime acts. Require human moderation on websites, blogs and social networking sites. Put a thinking mind with a human pulse at the controls to watch over their own creations. If there is not, then the provider is regulated to shut them down. Not only does that stop rampant abuse of freedoms on the web, it helps control mistakes. Such as the video of the young soldiers urinating on deceased Taliban. It is simply not true that will live forever on the internet. The original source can remove it at any time with the end result being an eventual disappearance from the web. If required human moderation was in place now, we would know where the hijacked from original version are floating around out there on the web.
It's a start.
"In an unprecedented display of political muscle, thousands of websites went dark on Wednesday to protest two Internet piracy bills, the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Senate's Protect IP Act.
Google, the most visited site in the world, plastered a black box evoking censorship over its logo. Users who click on the box are re-directed to a petition urging Congress to drop the piracy legislation. The Google page claims the bills would "censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American businesses..."
(The Hill)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Public asked to weigh in on Silt ‘urban renewal' strategy"
Garfield County should give a grant and should keep this local.
There are so many alternatives to the federal funding.
Hopefully, a good balance of Silt residents will show up and not just the Silt Mesa 'anti-everything' group. The ball to make this happen is in the hands of the entire Silt community, folks.
From the looks of blog traffic, we've had a lot of hits on the related stories and commentary from the past few weeks.
See related articles and see what commentators have to say about suggested new tax base in GarCo.
There are so many alternatives to the federal funding.
Hopefully, a good balance of Silt residents will show up and not just the Silt Mesa 'anti-everything' group. The ball to make this happen is in the hands of the entire Silt community, folks.
From the looks of blog traffic, we've had a lot of hits on the related stories and commentary from the past few weeks.
See related articles and see what commentators have to say about suggested new tax base in GarCo.
SandBox Comments: PR Web "New Tourism Director Takes the Helm in Glenwood Springs, Colorado "
"Lisa Langer is ready to get down to the business of marketing Glenwood Springs, and she isn’t wasting any time. The former Executive Director of the Spearfish, South Dakota, Chamber of Commerce is on a reconnaissance mission to learn all she can about the river and mountain town, situated between the ski resorts of Aspen and Vail. Her hit-the-ground-running enthusiasm, coupled with extensive experience in tourism marketing and strong leadership skills, made her the obvious choice for Vice President of Tourism Marketing for the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. In her inaugural year, Langer has big plans for America’s Most Fun Town.
Langer understands the significance of winning a national designation like the Most Fun Town in America, a title Glenwood Springs captured in July 2011. Her now former state of South Dakota won a Most Patriotic Town in America award in the same round of competition, sponsored by Rand McNally and USA Today.
“Winning a title like this is huge. It launches your product onto the national stage. As tourism marketing director, one of my goals is to make Glenwood Springs, Colorado, synonymous with America’s Most Fun Town,” said Langer.
But Langer is just getting started; Glenwood Springs also has a new mascot, Glen Wood, a lanky, good-natured fellow who loves nothing more than experiencing all the varied adventures and activities available in his namesake town, like skiing at Sunlight Mountain Resort, rafting the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, soaking in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, exploring at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and catching the wave on a stand-up paddleboard or in a kayak at the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park, to name but a few. Langer anticipates Glen Wood will be making the rounds locally at festivals such as Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs, at events in the surrounding region, and at trade shows and tourism events at the state level. The introduction of Glen Wood is a key strategy to identify and grow new prospects and markets for Glenwood Springs with a fresh new image while maintaining the polished, well-established “soak it all in” brand...."
(Vicky Nash via PR Web)
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Langer understands the significance of winning a national designation like the Most Fun Town in America, a title Glenwood Springs captured in July 2011. Her now former state of South Dakota won a Most Patriotic Town in America award in the same round of competition, sponsored by Rand McNally and USA Today.
“Winning a title like this is huge. It launches your product onto the national stage. As tourism marketing director, one of my goals is to make Glenwood Springs, Colorado, synonymous with America’s Most Fun Town,” said Langer.
But Langer is just getting started; Glenwood Springs also has a new mascot, Glen Wood, a lanky, good-natured fellow who loves nothing more than experiencing all the varied adventures and activities available in his namesake town, like skiing at Sunlight Mountain Resort, rafting the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, soaking in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, exploring at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and catching the wave on a stand-up paddleboard or in a kayak at the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park, to name but a few. Langer anticipates Glen Wood will be making the rounds locally at festivals such as Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs, at events in the surrounding region, and at trade shows and tourism events at the state level. The introduction of Glen Wood is a key strategy to identify and grow new prospects and markets for Glenwood Springs with a fresh new image while maintaining the polished, well-established “soak it all in” brand...."
(Vicky Nash via PR Web)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "January hotel bookings jump after busiest holiday week since 2007"
Congratulations to Aspen! It's wonderful and eagerly anticipated news.
All cities and towns in the surrounding areas to centrally located Glenwood Springs had blockbuster sales over the holiday season. Even if there was little snowfall.
And now, it looks like January in Aspen will do just as well.
"Special events and international tourists have transformed January into an increasingly bright period for the Aspen area’s hotels and lodges.
Advance bookings for January jumped 6.3 percent this year over last in Aspen and 14.6 percent in Snowmass Village, according to a recent report from central reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass.
Once typically a lull for the local tourism industry, popular January events including Winter X Games and Gay Ski Week have in recent years made it a more popular time to visit the resort, said Stay Aspen Snowmass President Bill Tomcich. That’s in addition to the month’s influx of visitors from the southern hemisphere, including Australians and Brazilians, whose summer vacations land in January...."
(Andrew Travers)
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All cities and towns in the surrounding areas to centrally located Glenwood Springs had blockbuster sales over the holiday season. Even if there was little snowfall.
And now, it looks like January in Aspen will do just as well.
"Special events and international tourists have transformed January into an increasingly bright period for the Aspen area’s hotels and lodges.
Advance bookings for January jumped 6.3 percent this year over last in Aspen and 14.6 percent in Snowmass Village, according to a recent report from central reservations agency Stay Aspen Snowmass.
Once typically a lull for the local tourism industry, popular January events including Winter X Games and Gay Ski Week have in recent years made it a more popular time to visit the resort, said Stay Aspen Snowmass President Bill Tomcich. That’s in addition to the month’s influx of visitors from the southern hemisphere, including Australians and Brazilians, whose summer vacations land in January...."
(Andrew Travers)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "In the pool: Getting soaked near Redstone"
Locals know that there is a wonderful alternative to the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs.
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs. Listen to Scott Condon, up on the Aspen Times:
"REDSTONE — Avalanche Ranch has raked in loads of good press lately. I learned over the weekend it's well deserved.
A group of us rented the three-bedroom ranch house at the property five or so miles north of Redstone for Friday and Saturday nights. The house is nothing fancy, and neither are we, so it was just the ticket. It's crammed with antiques and features a massive stone fireplace. It oozes character.
The two dogs with us seemed to be as amped up about the mini-vacation as the seven humans as we dribbled in at separate times Friday evening. After mowing down an ample share of food and grog, we made our first foray to the developed hot springs at about 9 p.m. The springs are a stone's throw from the ranch house and easily within walking distance of 13 log cabins on the property.
After loading up on huevos rancheros the next morning, we worked off the calories with a hike through the spectacular scenery between Marble and Crystal. Upon our return to the ranch, we immediately headed back to the hot pools to soak our strained muscles. It was warm enough in the sunshine to hang in the pool that is coolest in character as well as coolest in temperature. Warm water pours off a short waterfall and splashes into the pool. You can burrow in behind the cascading water and gaze out at a flank of Mount Sopris and other mountains rising sharply from the Crystal Valley floor...."
(Scott Condon)
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Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs. Listen to Scott Condon, up on the Aspen Times:
"REDSTONE — Avalanche Ranch has raked in loads of good press lately. I learned over the weekend it's well deserved.
A group of us rented the three-bedroom ranch house at the property five or so miles north of Redstone for Friday and Saturday nights. The house is nothing fancy, and neither are we, so it was just the ticket. It's crammed with antiques and features a massive stone fireplace. It oozes character.
The two dogs with us seemed to be as amped up about the mini-vacation as the seven humans as we dribbled in at separate times Friday evening. After mowing down an ample share of food and grog, we made our first foray to the developed hot springs at about 9 p.m. The springs are a stone's throw from the ranch house and easily within walking distance of 13 log cabins on the property.
After loading up on huevos rancheros the next morning, we worked off the calories with a hike through the spectacular scenery between Marble and Crystal. Upon our return to the ranch, we immediately headed back to the hot pools to soak our strained muscles. It was warm enough in the sunshine to hang in the pool that is coolest in character as well as coolest in temperature. Warm water pours off a short waterfall and splashes into the pool. You can burrow in behind the cascading water and gaze out at a flank of Mount Sopris and other mountains rising sharply from the Crystal Valley floor...."
(Scott Condon)
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "100s flock to Steamboat Ski Area to witness Cowboy Downhill"
"“It’s carnage. It’s entertainment. It’s just fun,” retired bull rider Jed Moore said after he raced in a slalom event against 53 other cowboys and cowgirls from across the country in the 38th annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill. “This is my 16th year (in the race), and I’ll be back for another 20.”
The riders, who are members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Professional Bull Riders, skied or snowboarded down a slalom course on Stampede to the delight of hundreds of spectators. Many cowboy hats didn’t make the trip down the course that had the cowboys launching off a 5-foot jump, lassoing a cowgirl and saddling a horse before crossing the finish line..."
(Scott Franz)
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The riders, who are members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Professional Bull Riders, skied or snowboarded down a slalom course on Stampede to the delight of hundreds of spectators. Many cowboy hats didn’t make the trip down the course that had the cowboys launching off a 5-foot jump, lassoing a cowgirl and saddling a horse before crossing the finish line..."
(Scott Franz)
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January 16, 2012
SandBox Comments: RedState/shinglejim "Capitalism – Texas Style "
Beautifully done, very well said.
'shinglejim':
"We’ve been treated to a great deal of angst in the past week as some on our side have questioned Romney’s work at Bain capital. It’s been described as an assault on capitalism, one of the foundations of conservatism. If you listen to the arguments made from those complaining, you’d believe that leveraged buyouts and layoffs are the cornerstone of capitalism and to question them is to question one’s conservative bona fides.
Capitalism is more than leveraged buyouts and private equity investments. Capitalism is the free exchange of goods for a profit, the ability to accumulate capital and private property rights. Its entrepreneurship and competition and all they do to create a healthy economy. A few companies are changing the way people view capitalism and its happening in that laboratory of innovation known as Texas. The leaders of these companies believe capitalism doesn’t have to be a zero sum game with one winner and one loser. This belief that capitalism maximizes the value for all stakeholders rather than a select few is catching Texas by store. Its this view that should be compared to Romney’s record at Bain and I believe that is exactly what Perry is trying to do.
I’ve spent my entire fifteen year career in business. I’ve participated in mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and refinancing transactions. My view has always been that the shareholders and investors of a company are the ones putting their money at risk; therefore they rightfully deserve the rewards. That is the beauty of capitalism and thats what makes America great. I still agree with that premise, but today I approach it from a different perspective. The reason for the change you ask? A few months ago, I was treated to the most vigorous defense of capitalism I’ve ever heard. Surprisingly, it didn’t come from Limbaugh or Kudlow or anybody from the Republican Party. In fact it came from noted Libertarian John Mackey, founder of Whole Foods in Austin, Texas.
I grew up a Rush baby, but I’ve never heard Rush defend capitalism as eloquently as Mackey did that day.
He spoke of competition, entrepreneurship and private property rights. He aimed both barrels at unionization and over-regulation and blew them away. He spoke of capitalism as one of the factors key to ending Communism, how it has improved the life of everyday Americans and spoke of what it can bring in the future as it creates wealth for those around the world. He had both conservatives and liberals eating it up. It was truly amazing.
Mackey defines capitalism as creating value for all stakeholders...."
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'shinglejim':
"We’ve been treated to a great deal of angst in the past week as some on our side have questioned Romney’s work at Bain capital. It’s been described as an assault on capitalism, one of the foundations of conservatism. If you listen to the arguments made from those complaining, you’d believe that leveraged buyouts and layoffs are the cornerstone of capitalism and to question them is to question one’s conservative bona fides.
Capitalism is more than leveraged buyouts and private equity investments. Capitalism is the free exchange of goods for a profit, the ability to accumulate capital and private property rights. Its entrepreneurship and competition and all they do to create a healthy economy. A few companies are changing the way people view capitalism and its happening in that laboratory of innovation known as Texas. The leaders of these companies believe capitalism doesn’t have to be a zero sum game with one winner and one loser. This belief that capitalism maximizes the value for all stakeholders rather than a select few is catching Texas by store. Its this view that should be compared to Romney’s record at Bain and I believe that is exactly what Perry is trying to do.
I’ve spent my entire fifteen year career in business. I’ve participated in mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and refinancing transactions. My view has always been that the shareholders and investors of a company are the ones putting their money at risk; therefore they rightfully deserve the rewards. That is the beauty of capitalism and thats what makes America great. I still agree with that premise, but today I approach it from a different perspective. The reason for the change you ask? A few months ago, I was treated to the most vigorous defense of capitalism I’ve ever heard. Surprisingly, it didn’t come from Limbaugh or Kudlow or anybody from the Republican Party. In fact it came from noted Libertarian John Mackey, founder of Whole Foods in Austin, Texas.
I grew up a Rush baby, but I’ve never heard Rush defend capitalism as eloquently as Mackey did that day.
He spoke of competition, entrepreneurship and private property rights. He aimed both barrels at unionization and over-regulation and blew them away. He spoke of capitalism as one of the factors key to ending Communism, how it has improved the life of everyday Americans and spoke of what it can bring in the future as it creates wealth for those around the world. He had both conservatives and liberals eating it up. It was truly amazing.
Mackey defines capitalism as creating value for all stakeholders...."
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SandBox Comments: Eagle County Times "Dirty Politics – DNC Style"
'by No fan of Cindi Lauper':
"Why has the “Unaffiliated” voter become the largest Registered block of Eagle County, Colorado voters over the past few years?
The ECT will show you this short (60 second) video – that helps explain why.
The DNC (Democratic National Committee) took membership money and just produced this 2012 TV AD about candidate Mitt Romney’s position on today’s issues in the 2012 Presidential race.
All of Romney’s comments were taken out of context. Cindi Lauper obviously had to give her permission for her song to be used in this wildly misleading AD.
Keep in mind this is just the beginning of misleading advertising by the DNC. With over $1 Billion dollars available to run a 2012 Presidential campaign, you can bet the DNC is just warming up with these kinds of Ads.
The “Unaffiliated” voter rolls in Eagle County, Colorado (suggest?) a large block (actually the largest block) of Voters don’t care for this type of campaigning either.
Good. The ECT reader is left to decide for themselves if the ‘true colors’ of today’s DNC leadership ‘come shining through’ in this Ad...."
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"Why has the “Unaffiliated” voter become the largest Registered block of Eagle County, Colorado voters over the past few years?
The ECT will show you this short (60 second) video – that helps explain why.
The DNC (Democratic National Committee) took membership money and just produced this 2012 TV AD about candidate Mitt Romney’s position on today’s issues in the 2012 Presidential race.
All of Romney’s comments were taken out of context. Cindi Lauper obviously had to give her permission for her song to be used in this wildly misleading AD.
Keep in mind this is just the beginning of misleading advertising by the DNC. With over $1 Billion dollars available to run a 2012 Presidential campaign, you can bet the DNC is just warming up with these kinds of Ads.
The “Unaffiliated” voter rolls in Eagle County, Colorado (suggest?) a large block (actually the largest block) of Voters don’t care for this type of campaigning either.
Good. The ECT reader is left to decide for themselves if the ‘true colors’ of today’s DNC leadership ‘come shining through’ in this Ad...."
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SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "State treasurer to appear at Lincoln Day Dinner"
"Although there are rumors about potential candidacies, Hume said he’s unaware of any additional candidates planning to announce Saturday.
The Lincoln Day Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $50 and may be purchased at T&H Parts, 400 Taylor St., and at Pam’s Designs, 512 Yampa.
As with the precinct caucuses scheduled for next month, Hume said all are welcome to attend.
“In keeping with the spirit of transparency, we welcome all Republicans, Democrats and Independents to attend the Lincoln Day Dinner,” Hume said. “Ultimately by buying a ticket, they’ll be supporting the Republican Party, but it’s a good way for people to meet and get to know the candidates....”
(Craig Daily Press)
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The Lincoln Day Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $50 and may be purchased at T&H Parts, 400 Taylor St., and at Pam’s Designs, 512 Yampa.
As with the precinct caucuses scheduled for next month, Hume said all are welcome to attend.
“In keeping with the spirit of transparency, we welcome all Republicans, Democrats and Independents to attend the Lincoln Day Dinner,” Hume said. “Ultimately by buying a ticket, they’ll be supporting the Republican Party, but it’s a good way for people to meet and get to know the candidates....”
(Craig Daily Press)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "GOP caucuses scheduled for Feb. 7"
Of course we disagree.
Let's just say that maybe there was a real high-profile candidate that wanted to hit Colorado for a presence at our caucus time.
Where should that candidate pick to land?
Rifle, of course. With lots of press releasing all over the state because Rifle is enough of a central location that he could easily pick up folks coming over from Vail and Eagle County, down from Pitkin County, over and down from Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, over from Mesa County and up and over from Montrose and Delta counties.
How would he get here and be in and out easily?
Why, fly into Garfield County airport which handles any size plane and he would be right there in Rifle, Colorado!
Piece of cake.
And, since Colorado is the premier battleground state for November 2012, it would be a very, very smart move for a high-profile Republican candidate.
just sayin...
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Let's just say that maybe there was a real high-profile candidate that wanted to hit Colorado for a presence at our caucus time.
Where should that candidate pick to land?
Rifle, of course. With lots of press releasing all over the state because Rifle is enough of a central location that he could easily pick up folks coming over from Vail and Eagle County, down from Pitkin County, over and down from Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, over from Mesa County and up and over from Montrose and Delta counties.
How would he get here and be in and out easily?
Why, fly into Garfield County airport which handles any size plane and he would be right there in Rifle, Colorado!
Piece of cake.
And, since Colorado is the premier battleground state for November 2012, it would be a very, very smart move for a high-profile Republican candidate.
just sayin...
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SandBox Comments: Eagle County Times "Understanding Eagle County’s Public School Funding Process"
Great information from the ECT guys, they do know their way around the public education system here in Colorado.
"by the local Truant Officer, pay attention Ms. Funk":
"You really should understand this Public School Funding process.
How does the State of Colorado (Eagle County) Fund Public Schools?
Each year the Colorado State Legislature sets a (per public school student) rate at which Colorado Public Schools get their Funding.
That money comes from 2 Primary Funding Sources.
First, In Eagle County’s case your Eagle County Property Tax Bill – item – “RE50J School Dist, 015 -” and it’s associated Property Tax Levy that’s printed on your annual Property Tax bill.
Second, the State of Colorado.
Eagle County’s Treasurer’s Office is (statutorily) required to U.S. Mail you, your Property Tax bill – and collect that money. Some of us pay our annual Property Taxes by writing the check, others have their home Mortgage company write that check on your behalf.
KNOW THIS: Every single penny of the Property Taxes collected in Eagle County by the County Treasurer (under the RE50J School Dist, 015) heading is handed over by the County Treasurer 100% to the Eagle County School District. Our Eagle County School District harvests MILLIONS in Property Taxes each year – and does NOT give one dime of that money, back to the State of Colorado! What Property Taxes for Education that are collected in each State School District – stays in that School District.
Here is where Public School Funding in the Colorado gets a bit tricky because of the State Funding laws on the books….Example..."
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"by the local Truant Officer, pay attention Ms. Funk":
"You really should understand this Public School Funding process.
How does the State of Colorado (Eagle County) Fund Public Schools?
Each year the Colorado State Legislature sets a (per public school student) rate at which Colorado Public Schools get their Funding.
That money comes from 2 Primary Funding Sources.
First, In Eagle County’s case your Eagle County Property Tax Bill – item – “RE50J School Dist, 015 -” and it’s associated Property Tax Levy that’s printed on your annual Property Tax bill.
Second, the State of Colorado.
Eagle County’s Treasurer’s Office is (statutorily) required to U.S. Mail you, your Property Tax bill – and collect that money. Some of us pay our annual Property Taxes by writing the check, others have their home Mortgage company write that check on your behalf.
KNOW THIS: Every single penny of the Property Taxes collected in Eagle County by the County Treasurer (under the RE50J School Dist, 015) heading is handed over by the County Treasurer 100% to the Eagle County School District. Our Eagle County School District harvests MILLIONS in Property Taxes each year – and does NOT give one dime of that money, back to the State of Colorado! What Property Taxes for Education that are collected in each State School District – stays in that School District.
Here is where Public School Funding in the Colorado gets a bit tricky because of the State Funding laws on the books….Example..."
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Public in Paonia say privacy doesn’t justify Bear Ranch land swap"
(See related stories and commentary here and here)
Pity poor Bill Koch.
(sigh....rolls eyes....)
Let's try a new approach to his problem up on Bear Creek Ranch, shall we?
Riddle me this:
If you owned aprx. 4,500 acres of heaven on earth in the form of a ranch in the high country of Colorado.
And there was one little strip of publically owned land that went smack down (almost, we are stretching it a bit) the middle of it, that was used once in a Harvest Moon by a mountain biker or two and some cows being moved back and forth to other land (which, BTW also has other routes that could be taken) wouldn't you try to purchase that strip of land?
And if the price was ratcheted up by a whipped into a frenzy mob (the mountain bikers started it) that required you to "give them something more"....would you do that?
Poor Bill Koch said: "Well, OK." And then went out and bought a lot more land to give 'The Mob' than they wanted in the first place.
The riddle is:
"Are the hordes of angry mobsters in the Paonia area going to dislike poor Bill Koch any less if he simply goes to the Feds and asks for help?"
Probably not.
So, our vote here on SandBox is to stick with the Feds (and) you've done all you can with the mob in Paonia so let them just simmer until some kind of decision is made. Oh, yes. That guardrail up on Castle Creek that will save lives? Keep going, Mr. Koch. Surely someone up in Aspen can help pay for it besides you.
(Read this article in the continuing trials/tribulations of poor Bill Koch? Click title. Comment to discuss)
Pity poor Bill Koch.
(sigh....rolls eyes....)
Let's try a new approach to his problem up on Bear Creek Ranch, shall we?
Riddle me this:
If you owned aprx. 4,500 acres of heaven on earth in the form of a ranch in the high country of Colorado.
And there was one little strip of publically owned land that went smack down (almost, we are stretching it a bit) the middle of it, that was used once in a Harvest Moon by a mountain biker or two and some cows being moved back and forth to other land (which, BTW also has other routes that could be taken) wouldn't you try to purchase that strip of land?
And if the price was ratcheted up by a whipped into a frenzy mob (the mountain bikers started it) that required you to "give them something more"....would you do that?
Poor Bill Koch said: "Well, OK." And then went out and bought a lot more land to give 'The Mob' than they wanted in the first place.
The riddle is:
"Are the hordes of angry mobsters in the Paonia area going to dislike poor Bill Koch any less if he simply goes to the Feds and asks for help?"
Probably not.
So, our vote here on SandBox is to stick with the Feds (and) you've done all you can with the mob in Paonia so let them just simmer until some kind of decision is made. Oh, yes. That guardrail up on Castle Creek that will save lives? Keep going, Mr. Koch. Surely someone up in Aspen can help pay for it besides you.
(Read this article in the continuing trials/tribulations of poor Bill Koch? Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "North Fork BLM gas leases concern ranchers, Paonia farmers"
(See related story and commentary here)
This one has to be to best of the lot.
Compile all the histrionics over oil and gas leases in the Thompson Divide and North Fork area and this one has to be the best of the lot:
"“It would be absolutely devastating to our food supply. ... It’s a parasite that comes in and sucks life off of the land and leaves disaster in its wake,” she said. “Along with the obvious problem of mucking up the water, we are concerned about air and noise and light pollution....”
(Andrew Travers)
Just say YES to environmentally sound and responsible oil and gas leasing and drilling in all areas of Colorado. If you are a nay-sayer, maybe educating yourself on all aspects of the industry would be a responsible thing to do before attempting to whip up mass hysteria.
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
This one has to be to best of the lot.
Compile all the histrionics over oil and gas leases in the Thompson Divide and North Fork area and this one has to be the best of the lot:
"“It would be absolutely devastating to our food supply. ... It’s a parasite that comes in and sucks life off of the land and leaves disaster in its wake,” she said. “Along with the obvious problem of mucking up the water, we are concerned about air and noise and light pollution....”
(Andrew Travers)
Just say YES to environmentally sound and responsible oil and gas leasing and drilling in all areas of Colorado. If you are a nay-sayer, maybe educating yourself on all aspects of the industry would be a responsible thing to do before attempting to whip up mass hysteria.
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Letter to the Editor "Victimized because of his success"
"Obviously I am biased about the proposed project and the process by which it is being handled — Nikos Hecht is my son — but Mr. Ireland's divisiveness and disdain for working with those he clearly has a vendetta against is disheartening to say the least. Characterizing a project as “extortionist” is beyond the pale. Perhaps it might occur to the mayor that: (1) developers are not the enemy in any city, much less a tourist-oriented town, (2) it is not a sin to have worked damn hard, to have been successful and then to have chosen to put those rewards back into the city where one was raised, (3) turning local developers away (particularly extraordinarily generous developers who continually and charitably give back to locals) is a precarious, slippery slope, and (4) it should be obvious that a developer has the right to make money on his or her investment — in other words, buying a property in the city of Aspen should not be expected to be a gift to the city.
One can only hope that the waters for negotiation have not been so muddied by this kind of unseemly, nasty rhetoric that neither side benefits..."
(Brooke Newman, Aspen)
(Read the rest of this terrific letter? Click title. Comment to discuss)
One can only hope that the waters for negotiation have not been so muddied by this kind of unseemly, nasty rhetoric that neither side benefits..."
(Brooke Newman, Aspen)
(Read the rest of this terrific letter? Click title. Comment to discuss)
SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "New surveys find plenty of planets in Milky Way"
sigh....sips her tea....sighs again....
....wonder if any of these are capable of sustaining human life and if so, how does one get there?
"SUMMIT COUNTY — The Milky Way likely has a huge number of planets that may be similar to Earth in some ways, according to one of the latest surveys of the galaxy.
“We used to think that the Earth might be unique in our galaxy. But now it seems that there are literally billions of planets with masses similar to Earth orbiting stars in the Milky Way,” said Daniel Kubas, one of the author of the research paper published last week in Nature.
The data from six years of research suggests that one in six of the stars studied hosts a planet of similar mass to Jupiter, half have Neptune-mass planets and two thirds have super-Earths...."
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
....wonder if any of these are capable of sustaining human life and if so, how does one get there?
"SUMMIT COUNTY — The Milky Way likely has a huge number of planets that may be similar to Earth in some ways, according to one of the latest surveys of the galaxy.
“We used to think that the Earth might be unique in our galaxy. But now it seems that there are literally billions of planets with masses similar to Earth orbiting stars in the Milky Way,” said Daniel Kubas, one of the author of the research paper published last week in Nature.
The data from six years of research suggests that one in six of the stars studied hosts a planet of similar mass to Jupiter, half have Neptune-mass planets and two thirds have super-Earths...."
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
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