"Save a gas rig. Vote Sonja Linman (D) for Garfield County Commissioner."
The only truly balanced voice running for John Martin's seat.
She may be blue....but she will listen to you reds out there in Garfield County.
Steve Maley:
"Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox, he of the burning water tap, loves to scare people with the provocative word “fracking” and misleading images and claims of its potential to damage the environment, specifically groundwater.
To wit, this screenshot of a cute little animated .gif at Fox’s website gaslandthemovie.com.
It clearly depicts fractures from a horizontal gas well invading a freshwater aquifer. Scary! Now, consider the detail of that portion of the cartoon which depicts the fractures extending vertically up into the shallow water-bearing zone:....."
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August 7, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Garfield County to pay off jail, sheriff's administration building"
Congrats to Garfield County Sheriff! The citizens of GarCo can be proud of being debt free and accomplishing that by now owning the state-of-the-art Sheriff's annex in Rifle!
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Garfield County commissioners will exercise the county's purchase option on the county jail and sheriff's administration building in Glenwood Springs, saving more than $2 million in future interest payments and retiring the county's long-term debt for the time being.
“It's an anomaly in government to be out of debt,” Commission Chairman John Martin said during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday.
“Getting this done has been one of my biggest goals,” Martin added in a prepared statement issued by the county following the decision.
“We will be free of this commitment and own the jail and sheriff's office outright,” he said. “We also have addressed the concerns of any citizens who thought our fund balances were a little too high.....”
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Garfield County commissioners will exercise the county's purchase option on the county jail and sheriff's administration building in Glenwood Springs, saving more than $2 million in future interest payments and retiring the county's long-term debt for the time being.
“It's an anomaly in government to be out of debt,” Commission Chairman John Martin said during the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday.
“Getting this done has been one of my biggest goals,” Martin added in a prepared statement issued by the county following the decision.
“We will be free of this commitment and own the jail and sheriff's office outright,” he said. “We also have addressed the concerns of any citizens who thought our fund balances were a little too high.....”
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SandBoxBlogs: CBS News "4 sophisticated drug tunnels found on border"
"(AP) TIJUANA, Mexico - Four drug smuggling tunnels equipped with lighting and ventilation — including one with a railcar system — have been discovered along the U.S.-Mexico border in less than a week, the latest signs that cartels are building sophisticated passages to escape heightened detection above ground.
Three of the tunnels were incomplete, including one that the Mexican army found in a Tijuana warehouse Thursday with more than 40 tons of marijuana at the entry. The passage extended nearly 400 yards, including more than 100 yards into the United States....."
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Three of the tunnels were incomplete, including one that the Mexican army found in a Tijuana warehouse Thursday with more than 40 tons of marijuana at the entry. The passage extended nearly 400 yards, including more than 100 yards into the United States....."
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July 29, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Eagle County Times "Some Cordillera Folks – not too happy with the Fishwrap either…"
See related posts and public comments at the following links:
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/05/sandbox-comments-vail-daily-cordillera.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandbox-comments-eagle-county-times_12.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandbox-comments-eagle-county-times_05.html
Without passing judgement on whether or not the Wilhelm Family Partnership is guilty of the accusations against them; let's pass comments on what is obvious to those following the details.
And that is the 'shuck and jive' from the attorneys on the Wilhelm side once they realized that the opposing side actually has a case.
Remember when DA Mark Hurlbert turned this one down and said there was no criminal activity? Remember how outraged the public commentary in numerous publications and mediums was? That outrage came mostly from construction oriented folks. Here was a district attorney noted for pulling in nearly all complaints into criminal court who barely even glanced at the major case of Cordillera.
Anytime that a project or an owner does not pay those they hire, especially those at the top who keep things moving, there is a trickle down effect that can run small businesses into bankruptcy in a heartbeat. Years ago, Cordillera set themselves up as one of the worst to pay for the work they benefitted from.
Unjust enrichment. Tortious interference. Two very powerful civil criminal liabilities that owners who engage in 'shuck and jive' while reaping high dollar asset rewards should be held accountable for under law.
It may not seem like much when the dollar amounts are looked at. After all, what are hundreds, thousands of dollars not paid to the people who did the work and hired others as well...when there are millions of dollars in the asset of the project itself?
In the case of Cordillera, it was the overwhelming arrogance of the early homeowners and the club owners that left such a sour taste in the public's mouth. There were some projects back then that were even rumored to be slandered by comments from those powerful folks up there to 'not pay' the GC's, architects and designers. Long after the work was done, the liens filed and the development began to sell homes there still was no return to the people who actually gave their labor and resources to get it built.
A special thank you goes out tonight to District Court Judge Fred Gannett. For having the moxy and common sense to thwart the obvious ploy of the Wilhelm lawyers as they scramble to turn the 'shuck and jive' into a true three-ring circus. Here's to the case being handed off to a tough hand who just might, after all these years, finally put an end to at least one of these mongo developments who enrich themselves off others.
'SandBox Nanny' is quite certain that every little guy who has suffered high losses because of the power abuses over the years would be very grateful if that turns out to be the case.
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/05/sandbox-comments-vail-daily-cordillera.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandbox-comments-eagle-county-times_12.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandbox-comments-eagle-county-times_05.html
Without passing judgement on whether or not the Wilhelm Family Partnership is guilty of the accusations against them; let's pass comments on what is obvious to those following the details.
And that is the 'shuck and jive' from the attorneys on the Wilhelm side once they realized that the opposing side actually has a case.
Remember when DA Mark Hurlbert turned this one down and said there was no criminal activity? Remember how outraged the public commentary in numerous publications and mediums was? That outrage came mostly from construction oriented folks. Here was a district attorney noted for pulling in nearly all complaints into criminal court who barely even glanced at the major case of Cordillera.
Anytime that a project or an owner does not pay those they hire, especially those at the top who keep things moving, there is a trickle down effect that can run small businesses into bankruptcy in a heartbeat. Years ago, Cordillera set themselves up as one of the worst to pay for the work they benefitted from.
Unjust enrichment. Tortious interference. Two very powerful civil criminal liabilities that owners who engage in 'shuck and jive' while reaping high dollar asset rewards should be held accountable for under law.
It may not seem like much when the dollar amounts are looked at. After all, what are hundreds, thousands of dollars not paid to the people who did the work and hired others as well...when there are millions of dollars in the asset of the project itself?
In the case of Cordillera, it was the overwhelming arrogance of the early homeowners and the club owners that left such a sour taste in the public's mouth. There were some projects back then that were even rumored to be slandered by comments from those powerful folks up there to 'not pay' the GC's, architects and designers. Long after the work was done, the liens filed and the development began to sell homes there still was no return to the people who actually gave their labor and resources to get it built.
A special thank you goes out tonight to District Court Judge Fred Gannett. For having the moxy and common sense to thwart the obvious ploy of the Wilhelm lawyers as they scramble to turn the 'shuck and jive' into a true three-ring circus. Here's to the case being handed off to a tough hand who just might, after all these years, finally put an end to at least one of these mongo developments who enrich themselves off others.
'SandBox Nanny' is quite certain that every little guy who has suffered high losses because of the power abuses over the years would be very grateful if that turns out to be the case.
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
July 15, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "The virtual overthrow of practical obscurity"
Excellent column from the 'Usual Suspect' Dave Danforth today. Even if it is being pulled from the archives of 2002.
Dave Danforth:
"The truth shall set you free, they say.
So how do you find it?
In Cincinnati, the clerk of the courts figured that all those “public records” — stacks and stacks of paper — should be scanned onto the Internet. The clerk, Jim Cissell, didn’t figure on the reaction.
Among the records available to anyone searching www.courtclerk.org are arrest warrants, dirt-bag dad notes, traffic tickets, divorce proceedings, histories of domestic violence and tax liens. In short, all sorts of dirty laundry.
Inquiring minds wanted to know. One father found out about his son’s traffic ticket. Another citizen reported his social security number stolen because it was listed on a court document. Some papers included drawings of homes — theoretically enabling anyone to figure out where you sleep....."
But what’s the difference between public record gathering dust at the courthouse and one that is electronically available to anyone with a keyboard and web connection?
Plenty, as it turns out. Just because the stuff is “public” doesn’t mean it has to be so easy to get, opponents told the New York Times. Inquiring minds should be forced to break a sweat, the argument goes.
Welcome to the concept of “practical obscurity” — a little-known artifact of law now being dusted off in preparation for what may be dozens of legal fights ahead....."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
Dave Danforth:
"The truth shall set you free, they say.
So how do you find it?
In Cincinnati, the clerk of the courts figured that all those “public records” — stacks and stacks of paper — should be scanned onto the Internet. The clerk, Jim Cissell, didn’t figure on the reaction.
Among the records available to anyone searching www.courtclerk.org are arrest warrants, dirt-bag dad notes, traffic tickets, divorce proceedings, histories of domestic violence and tax liens. In short, all sorts of dirty laundry.
Inquiring minds wanted to know. One father found out about his son’s traffic ticket. Another citizen reported his social security number stolen because it was listed on a court document. Some papers included drawings of homes — theoretically enabling anyone to figure out where you sleep....."
But what’s the difference between public record gathering dust at the courthouse and one that is electronically available to anyone with a keyboard and web connection?
Plenty, as it turns out. Just because the stuff is “public” doesn’t mean it has to be so easy to get, opponents told the New York Times. Inquiring minds should be forced to break a sweat, the argument goes.
Welcome to the concept of “practical obscurity” — a little-known artifact of law now being dusted off in preparation for what may be dozens of legal fights ahead....."
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Civil disobedience"
Michael Galvis:
"Editor:
The civil discourse committee wants everyone to be good little proles; lemmings that they can control. Sorry, but I’ll stick with individualism, and treat and give others the same.
“Wouldn’t it be a real drag if we were all the same?” — “I’m Tired,” Savoy Brown....."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"Editor:
The civil discourse committee wants everyone to be good little proles; lemmings that they can control. Sorry, but I’ll stick with individualism, and treat and give others the same.
“Wouldn’t it be a real drag if we were all the same?” — “I’m Tired,” Savoy Brown....."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Judge postpones sentencing of local man in cocaine case"
Chad Abraham:
"A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the personal safety of an Aspen man expected to serve prison time for allegedly leading a cocaine operation here could be jeopardized by his cooperation with federal investigators.
U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger vacated the August sentencing date of Wayne Reid, 65, and reset it to Nov. 15. The extension will let Reid complete testimony against the remaining defendants in the case, a court filing says, and allow prosecutor Michelle Korver to better evaluate the “full measure” of his assistance to authorities ahead of sentencing.
“The request to continue Mr. Reid’s sentencing, however, is based on other factors, as well,” Korver wrote in her filing. “Most importantly, there are several significant security concerns affecting cooperating defendants when they begin their term of incarceration at a [federal] Bureau of Prisons facility and are then later brought back to the sentencing district to testify....”
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the personal safety of an Aspen man expected to serve prison time for allegedly leading a cocaine operation here could be jeopardized by his cooperation with federal investigators.
U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger vacated the August sentencing date of Wayne Reid, 65, and reset it to Nov. 15. The extension will let Reid complete testimony against the remaining defendants in the case, a court filing says, and allow prosecutor Michelle Korver to better evaluate the “full measure” of his assistance to authorities ahead of sentencing.
“The request to continue Mr. Reid’s sentencing, however, is based on other factors, as well,” Korver wrote in her filing. “Most importantly, there are several significant security concerns affecting cooperating defendants when they begin their term of incarceration at a [federal] Bureau of Prisons facility and are then later brought back to the sentencing district to testify....”
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Ode to a snitch"
Jeremy Madden:
"Rat. Pigeon. Weasel. Blabbermouth. Turncoat. Patsy. Snitch.
No matter what word you use to describe an informant, not one is flattering. The position it holds in our parlance clearly shows the deck of society is stacked against the squealer. Some think that’s the way it should be. But not I. Despite society’s diss against the disseminator of untoward information, I cannot help but say it’s all right to be a snitch....."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"Rat. Pigeon. Weasel. Blabbermouth. Turncoat. Patsy. Snitch.
No matter what word you use to describe an informant, not one is flattering. The position it holds in our parlance clearly shows the deck of society is stacked against the squealer. Some think that’s the way it should be. But not I. Despite society’s diss against the disseminator of untoward information, I cannot help but say it’s all right to be a snitch....."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
June 19, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Obama can't make up his mind about the economy"
James Kellogg:
"There are plenty of headwinds right here at home, too. The president castigates congressional Republicans for blocking his potentially game-changing proposals to give tax breaks to businesses that hire and to provide mortgage refinancing for underwater homeowners. And in the last couple weeks, Obama proclaimed, “The big challenge we have in our economy right now is state and local government hiring has been going in the wrong direction.”
Here's a tip for the president. At this point, the majority of American voters don't care who is to blame for the current crisis. They are demanding solutions. Such solutions will be founded on free markets and private enterprise, not government control.
If Obama is intent on convincing Americans that he is powerless to foster the circumstances for economic recovery, why would we give him a second term?
The November election is looming closer, and voters are already waving goodbye to the president. Who will Obama blame for that? It'll be a tough decision......" (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"There are plenty of headwinds right here at home, too. The president castigates congressional Republicans for blocking his potentially game-changing proposals to give tax breaks to businesses that hire and to provide mortgage refinancing for underwater homeowners. And in the last couple weeks, Obama proclaimed, “The big challenge we have in our economy right now is state and local government hiring has been going in the wrong direction.”
Here's a tip for the president. At this point, the majority of American voters don't care who is to blame for the current crisis. They are demanding solutions. Such solutions will be founded on free markets and private enterprise, not government control.
If Obama is intent on convincing Americans that he is powerless to foster the circumstances for economic recovery, why would we give him a second term?
The November election is looming closer, and voters are already waving goodbye to the president. Who will Obama blame for that? It'll be a tough decision......" (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Former defendants in monoxide case oppose grand jury testimony request"
Chad Abraham:
"Two men who once faced felony charges in the carbon monoxide deaths of a Denver family outside Aspen are opposing an effort by relatives of the deceased to get secret grand jury information.
The investigative information was requested on May 18 by relatives of the Lofgren family for use in their civil lawsuit against 10 defendants allegedly involved in the family’s 2008 deaths. The plaintiffs are seeking physical evidence, transcripts of witness testimony and other documents that were used to indict Pitkin County building official Brian Pawl and former city of Aspen inspector Erik Peltonen in 2010.
Criminal charges against the men were dropped last year.
But the release of parts of the year-long grand jury investigation could revive “unwarranted accusations” against them, says the June 1 filing in Pitkin County District Court by Pawl’s attorney. Peltonen’s attorney filed a motion June 4 to join in opposing the release........
........“Although he was indicted by the grand jury, the indictment was deficient on its face,” wrote Pawl’s attorney, Josh Marks of Boulder in the opposition brief.
A critical purpose of grand jury secrecy is to protect “the innocent from disclosure of unwarranted accusations and the embarrassment and exposure that would result from disclosure of the investigatory records ...,” Marks’ filing says. That factor warrants denial of the request to unseal the records, he wrote...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"Two men who once faced felony charges in the carbon monoxide deaths of a Denver family outside Aspen are opposing an effort by relatives of the deceased to get secret grand jury information.
The investigative information was requested on May 18 by relatives of the Lofgren family for use in their civil lawsuit against 10 defendants allegedly involved in the family’s 2008 deaths. The plaintiffs are seeking physical evidence, transcripts of witness testimony and other documents that were used to indict Pitkin County building official Brian Pawl and former city of Aspen inspector Erik Peltonen in 2010.
Criminal charges against the men were dropped last year.
But the release of parts of the year-long grand jury investigation could revive “unwarranted accusations” against them, says the June 1 filing in Pitkin County District Court by Pawl’s attorney. Peltonen’s attorney filed a motion June 4 to join in opposing the release........
........“Although he was indicted by the grand jury, the indictment was deficient on its face,” wrote Pawl’s attorney, Josh Marks of Boulder in the opposition brief.
A critical purpose of grand jury secrecy is to protect “the innocent from disclosure of unwarranted accusations and the embarrassment and exposure that would result from disclosure of the investigatory records ...,” Marks’ filing says. That factor warrants denial of the request to unseal the records, he wrote...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Watchdog.Org "IA: Secretary of State denies release of emails related to identity theft case"
Good for Iowa Sec of State Matt Shultz. Who was exonerated from accusations of state ethics law violations.
This was the first case in the judicial history of the United States where law enforcement took charge of the outdated, vague and sorely lacking 'identity theft' laws when it comes to internet crime.
Because Shultz is a public figure and not a private citizen made the courage of law enforcement to take on now convicted Zach Edwards and the infamous 'Link Strategies' company he was associated with even more significant.
Public figures have far less ability to protest attacks on their lives from false allegations or types of viral assaults such as Zach Edwards did. Private citizens attacked in similar manner are protected more strongly by the 4th amendment. Even though the act committed against both is the same.
Kudos to Matt Schultz for keeping hands on the reins and not letting media fester what is now a historic ruling that benefits all victims of internet crime and 'high-tech lynchings' by others.
Sheena Dooley:
"DES MOINES – The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office is refusing to make public emails related to an identity-theft case involving its elected leader Republican Matt Schultz and a former Barack Obama presidential campaign staffer.
Iowa Watchdog asked the secretary of state’s office multiple times for emails related to the case. It also sought access to all documents associated with the former Obama staffer, Zachary Edwards, including written correspondence, emails, police reports, phone logs and written notes to staff......
.......Edwards, 29, committed identity theft when he sent at least one email saying Thomas Schultz received inappropriate payments from former GOP presidential nominee Rick Santorum, court documents show. He sent that email to Matt Schultz’s Secretary of State office from an email address that was almost identical to the secretary of state’s personal address.
Around the same time, Matt Schultz, 33, faced an ethics complaint for using his office to issue a statement sharply criticizing Jon Huntsman for his failure to participate in the Iowa Caucuses. Matt Schultz received at least $12,500 in campaign contributions from a political action committee Santorum ran. Thomas Schultz was behind the Draft Santorum website urging his candidacy for president.
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
This was the first case in the judicial history of the United States where law enforcement took charge of the outdated, vague and sorely lacking 'identity theft' laws when it comes to internet crime.
Because Shultz is a public figure and not a private citizen made the courage of law enforcement to take on now convicted Zach Edwards and the infamous 'Link Strategies' company he was associated with even more significant.
Public figures have far less ability to protest attacks on their lives from false allegations or types of viral assaults such as Zach Edwards did. Private citizens attacked in similar manner are protected more strongly by the 4th amendment. Even though the act committed against both is the same.
Kudos to Matt Schultz for keeping hands on the reins and not letting media fester what is now a historic ruling that benefits all victims of internet crime and 'high-tech lynchings' by others.
Sheena Dooley:
"DES MOINES – The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office is refusing to make public emails related to an identity-theft case involving its elected leader Republican Matt Schultz and a former Barack Obama presidential campaign staffer.
Iowa Watchdog asked the secretary of state’s office multiple times for emails related to the case. It also sought access to all documents associated with the former Obama staffer, Zachary Edwards, including written correspondence, emails, police reports, phone logs and written notes to staff......
.......Edwards, 29, committed identity theft when he sent at least one email saying Thomas Schultz received inappropriate payments from former GOP presidential nominee Rick Santorum, court documents show. He sent that email to Matt Schultz’s Secretary of State office from an email address that was almost identical to the secretary of state’s personal address.
Edwards was also behind a libelous blog post that prompted articles in The Salt Lake Tribune and
Politico.com accusing Thomas Schultz and his brother of engaging in unethical or illegal behavior, according to Thomas Schultz’s victim impact statement.
Around the same time, Matt Schultz, 33, faced an ethics complaint for using his office to issue a statement sharply criticizing Jon Huntsman for his failure to participate in the Iowa Caucuses. Matt Schultz received at least $12,500 in campaign contributions from a political action committee Santorum ran. Thomas Schultz was behind the Draft Santorum website urging his candidacy for president.
The Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board later tossed out the complaint, saying Matt Schultz didn’t violate state ethics laws......" (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Albany Times Union "America's Highest-elevation Roller Coaster Opens at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado"
How does a viral link bait, tied to a newspaper article (or tied to every keyword contained in the bait actually 'work' on the internet?
The moment anyone clicks on it, it implodes into the web. Saturating that live link to the newspaper article it is tied to into the worldwide web for all time. Can never be removed and can never be cleaned up.
The only thing one can do is track the keywords. The bait will appear one time only, until clicked on and then it "implodes" and disburses its content when clicked on.
Hot stories are trackable only through setting up alerts on every search engine and doing so with the exact keywords located in that one original bait.
One must download the live bait (if you stumble on it before it is clicked and disbursed) to your hard drive (or) make a hard copy of it. Either one is able to be subpoenaed to find out source of origin.
Hey! How about those PR Web tourism marketing gals hired by GSCRA with public tax dollars and the mass glut of saturation to newspapers, blogs, twitter, facebook all over the nation on behalf of Steve Beckley's new expansion? Boy, that's a huge bonus getting that much 'free' to Beckley advertising.
Combined with the flood of alerts from Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask and other engines; those standard practice viral link baits used by GSCRA and contractors have really done an above and beyond their usual saturation job.
How about you?
How do you feel about the tourism contract dollars for 81601 footing the bill for a select few and their advertising budget?
Come to think of it. How do you feel about the new coaster and how it looks perched up there on top of Iron Mountain?
Great photo in this press release from contracted tourism promoter under GSCRA from PR Web.
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
The moment anyone clicks on it, it implodes into the web. Saturating that live link to the newspaper article it is tied to into the worldwide web for all time. Can never be removed and can never be cleaned up.
The only thing one can do is track the keywords. The bait will appear one time only, until clicked on and then it "implodes" and disburses its content when clicked on.
Hot stories are trackable only through setting up alerts on every search engine and doing so with the exact keywords located in that one original bait.
One must download the live bait (if you stumble on it before it is clicked and disbursed) to your hard drive (or) make a hard copy of it. Either one is able to be subpoenaed to find out source of origin.
Hey! How about those PR Web tourism marketing gals hired by GSCRA with public tax dollars and the mass glut of saturation to newspapers, blogs, twitter, facebook all over the nation on behalf of Steve Beckley's new expansion? Boy, that's a huge bonus getting that much 'free' to Beckley advertising.
Combined with the flood of alerts from Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask and other engines; those standard practice viral link baits used by GSCRA and contractors have really done an above and beyond their usual saturation job.
How about you?
How do you feel about the tourism contract dollars for 81601 footing the bill for a select few and their advertising budget?
Come to think of it. How do you feel about the new coaster and how it looks perched up there on top of Iron Mountain?
Great photo in this press release from contracted tourism promoter under GSCRA from PR Web.
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Glenwood's Fourth of July fireworks may be canceled"
Hooray!!!
Maybe that $20K saved this year will go direct to the local Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and Feed My Sheep!
How soon this community forgets certain scandals brought about by certain powerful individuals. How long ago was it that the grant fund was run dry by GSCRA and the city had to step in? Two years now?
The point, is that fireworks in Glenwood Springs should be privately funded and the city budget not dipped to cover the costs. This works out, at $20,000 to over $1,200 per minute.
With record unemployment, record homeless and hungry and still struggling after nearly 5 years of a local economy that is still dragging itself back up; the City of Glenwood Springs has no business wasting money on fireworks nor should crucial tourism marketing dollars be used to fund the display.
At least now, in the year 2012, $20,000 will not be wasted.
Say NO fireworks directly to your councilman and be sure to vote NO in the PI's online poll.
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The city of Glenwood Springs may join Aspen in canceling its Fourth of July fireworks display next month due to the extreme high fire danger.
“As a result of discussions between myself and the fire chief, and an inquiry from the mayor about whether we should have them or not, it is on the agenda for our meeting next Thursday,” Glenwood Springs City Manager Jeff Hecksel said.
Glenwood Springs City Council will formally discuss a possible cancellation of the fireworks display at its June 21 regular meeting.
Meanwhile, Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday signed an executive order banning the use of private fireworks and open burning statewide because of the dry conditions throughout Colorado...."
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
Maybe that $20K saved this year will go direct to the local Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and Feed My Sheep!
How soon this community forgets certain scandals brought about by certain powerful individuals. How long ago was it that the grant fund was run dry by GSCRA and the city had to step in? Two years now?
The point, is that fireworks in Glenwood Springs should be privately funded and the city budget not dipped to cover the costs. This works out, at $20,000 to over $1,200 per minute.
With record unemployment, record homeless and hungry and still struggling after nearly 5 years of a local economy that is still dragging itself back up; the City of Glenwood Springs has no business wasting money on fireworks nor should crucial tourism marketing dollars be used to fund the display.
At least now, in the year 2012, $20,000 will not be wasted.
Say NO fireworks directly to your councilman and be sure to vote NO in the PI's online poll.
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The city of Glenwood Springs may join Aspen in canceling its Fourth of July fireworks display next month due to the extreme high fire danger.
“As a result of discussions between myself and the fire chief, and an inquiry from the mayor about whether we should have them or not, it is on the agenda for our meeting next Thursday,” Glenwood Springs City Manager Jeff Hecksel said.
Glenwood Springs City Council will formally discuss a possible cancellation of the fireworks display at its June 21 regular meeting.
Meanwhile, Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday signed an executive order banning the use of private fireworks and open burning statewide because of the dry conditions throughout Colorado...."
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SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Records release reveals more about secret Vernal meeting"
It's rare anymore that SandBox agrees with Republican commissioner Tom Jankovsky. His heavy and ham-handed handling of Garfield County needs is just not setting well with a number of residents. And they're conservatives...
But in this case, we'll run alongside Jankovsky. This craziness over the Vernal meeting is nothing but political.
With that said, this controversy is another great reason to say NO to the re-up of Republican John Martin and YES to Democrat Sonja Linman.
We definitely need balance in Garfield County BOCC. Things like this dust-up over the Vernal meeting are preventable.
"Save a gas rig. Vote Sonja Linman (D) for Garfield County Commissioner".
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Garfield County commissioners were more than just an idle participant at a special closed-door meeting in Vernal, Utah, in late March to discuss oil shale policy, a Colorado government watchdog group says.
The meeting produced a unified political statement from counties in three states, which was later sent to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The letter was critical of the BLM's plan to reduce the amount of federal lands available in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming for oil shale research and development.
“Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky organized the Vernal meeting,” Colorado Common Cause charged Thursday...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
But in this case, we'll run alongside Jankovsky. This craziness over the Vernal meeting is nothing but political.
With that said, this controversy is another great reason to say NO to the re-up of Republican John Martin and YES to Democrat Sonja Linman.
We definitely need balance in Garfield County BOCC. Things like this dust-up over the Vernal meeting are preventable.
"Save a gas rig. Vote Sonja Linman (D) for Garfield County Commissioner".
John Stroud:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Garfield County commissioners were more than just an idle participant at a special closed-door meeting in Vernal, Utah, in late March to discuss oil shale policy, a Colorado government watchdog group says.
The meeting produced a unified political statement from counties in three states, which was later sent to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The letter was critical of the BLM's plan to reduce the amount of federal lands available in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming for oil shale research and development.
“Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky organized the Vernal meeting,” Colorado Common Cause charged Thursday...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Vail Daily News "May local jobless rate remains unchanged"
Randy Wyrick:
"EAGLE COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's latest jobless numbers put Eagle County's unemployment rate at 12.3 percent for May, largely unchanged from May 2010.
Colorado's state unemployment rate is 8.1 percent, close to the national rate.
“Colorado is in a similar situation as we're seeing across the nation,” said Alexandra Hall, chief economist with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment......" (Read more? Click title)
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"EAGLE COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's latest jobless numbers put Eagle County's unemployment rate at 12.3 percent for May, largely unchanged from May 2010.
Colorado's state unemployment rate is 8.1 percent, close to the national rate.
“Colorado is in a similar situation as we're seeing across the nation,” said Alexandra Hall, chief economist with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment......" (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Times "Grob rises above the rest"
Darryl Grob will be the best Pitkin County Commissioner we have ever had.
Just imagine a world where a PitCo commissioner uses practical, common sense reasoning and thorough research before making a decision. A construction oriented thought process that uses logic and problem solving skills on behalf of the highest good of getting resolution and forward movement for all.
Gosh, we might end up leaving behind the crazy displays of politics and ego. Such as the "Great Castle Creek Guardrail Conspiracy" of Rachel Richards.
Go, Grob! Just vote Grob.
Willard Clapper:
"Dear Editor:
It is truly rare to see a group of concerned citizens running for any office with the character and integrity manifested by the four men running for Pitkin County commissioner this year! I say that with a real sense of knowing as I have watched a large number of these elections and they typically do not offer the slate of capable candidates that this election does.
I could cast my vote for any one of them but firmly believe that Darryl Grob would be the best choice for county commissioner from the lot. I first met Darryl shortly after he arrived in Aspen as he joined the Aspen Volunteer Fire Department. He rapidly became a superior firefighter, a captain and ultimately the Fire Department's first and only paid fire chief.
At that time it was essential that we hired someone from within to oversee the huge task of building four new fire stations and retrofitting our entire fleet of firefighting apparatus. Darryl fit the bill perfectly and completed those tasks with amazing proficiency — come by and visit our Hopkins Avenue station to see the legacy of his work.
Darryl is the kind of commissioner that I feel fits the bill for Pitkin County, as well. He is meticulous with his attention to detail. He is a tireless worker who will never be unprepared for any meeting, any decision nor any discussion on the street or in the chambers. He is relentless in his research, leaving nothing germane to the issue unattended....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
Just imagine a world where a PitCo commissioner uses practical, common sense reasoning and thorough research before making a decision. A construction oriented thought process that uses logic and problem solving skills on behalf of the highest good of getting resolution and forward movement for all.
Gosh, we might end up leaving behind the crazy displays of politics and ego. Such as the "Great Castle Creek Guardrail Conspiracy" of Rachel Richards.
Go, Grob! Just vote Grob.
Willard Clapper:
"Dear Editor:
It is truly rare to see a group of concerned citizens running for any office with the character and integrity manifested by the four men running for Pitkin County commissioner this year! I say that with a real sense of knowing as I have watched a large number of these elections and they typically do not offer the slate of capable candidates that this election does.
I could cast my vote for any one of them but firmly believe that Darryl Grob would be the best choice for county commissioner from the lot. I first met Darryl shortly after he arrived in Aspen as he joined the Aspen Volunteer Fire Department. He rapidly became a superior firefighter, a captain and ultimately the Fire Department's first and only paid fire chief.
At that time it was essential that we hired someone from within to oversee the huge task of building four new fire stations and retrofitting our entire fleet of firefighting apparatus. Darryl fit the bill perfectly and completed those tasks with amazing proficiency — come by and visit our Hopkins Avenue station to see the legacy of his work.
Darryl is the kind of commissioner that I feel fits the bill for Pitkin County, as well. He is meticulous with his attention to detail. He is a tireless worker who will never be unprepared for any meeting, any decision nor any discussion on the street or in the chambers. He is relentless in his research, leaving nothing germane to the issue unattended....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "CMC sticks with its rejection of compressor station"
Should Pat Chamber run again for CMC Trustee, just say YES.
One has to wonder what defines 'education' in the Trustee's eyes. The loss of $12,000 in revenue per year that would pay a lot of overhead on our local CMC campus.
Remember, this is a dispute over a noxious weed infested patch of land that even the donor's families refuse to maintain and our Trustees do absolutely nothing with.
What's on the agenda for this ground if no revenue is generated off it?
Another few decades of continued neglect or is there some secret campus expansion or learning mecca planned for the spot?
Inquiring minds want to know exactly what 'education' is set for this land.
John Colson:
"News of the lease was met by an uproar among students, faculty members and landowners living near the college, including ranchers who had donated land for the school's campus back in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The furor prompted the trustees to reconsider Jensen's agreement.
Less than two weeks after the May 14 meeting, SourceGas filed a lawsuit asking a judge to force the school to allow the compressor station to be built on campus property. The company also asked the trustees to consider a proposal to put the compressor station at a second site, near the school's water tower.
The majority of trustees this week appeared unswayed by the threat of continued legal action against the school.
“We're here to do education,” said Trustee Kathy Goudy of Carbondale, “and this is not education.”..."
(Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
One has to wonder what defines 'education' in the Trustee's eyes. The loss of $12,000 in revenue per year that would pay a lot of overhead on our local CMC campus.
Remember, this is a dispute over a noxious weed infested patch of land that even the donor's families refuse to maintain and our Trustees do absolutely nothing with.
What's on the agenda for this ground if no revenue is generated off it?
Another few decades of continued neglect or is there some secret campus expansion or learning mecca planned for the spot?
Inquiring minds want to know exactly what 'education' is set for this land.
John Colson:
"News of the lease was met by an uproar among students, faculty members and landowners living near the college, including ranchers who had donated land for the school's campus back in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The furor prompted the trustees to reconsider Jensen's agreement.
Less than two weeks after the May 14 meeting, SourceGas filed a lawsuit asking a judge to force the school to allow the compressor station to be built on campus property. The company also asked the trustees to consider a proposal to put the compressor station at a second site, near the school's water tower.
The majority of trustees this week appeared unswayed by the threat of continued legal action against the school.
“We're here to do education,” said Trustee Kathy Goudy of Carbondale, “and this is not education.”..."
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SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Environmental groups oppose new Thompson Divide drilling requests"
Ah, yes.
The spearheads for a few of the same groups that have joined Mary Noone in the push for public tax dollars to purchase private lands and 'preserve' them.
See related stories and public comments in the links below:
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/04/sandboxblogs-aspen-daily-news-garfield.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/05/sandboxblogs-glenwood-springs-post_16.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/06/sandboxblogs-glenwood-springs-post_08.html
Drill baby, drill.
John Colson:
"An sixth extension request in 2009, according to Hart's letter, prompted opposition from Wilderness Workshop and other groups, asking that the BLM deny the request “based on extraordinary values at risk and a clear failure by the operator to pursue diligent development.”...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
The spearheads for a few of the same groups that have joined Mary Noone in the push for public tax dollars to purchase private lands and 'preserve' them.
See related stories and public comments in the links below:
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/04/sandboxblogs-aspen-daily-news-garfield.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/05/sandboxblogs-glenwood-springs-post_16.html
http://sandboxcommentators.blogspot.com/2012/06/sandboxblogs-glenwood-springs-post_08.html
Drill baby, drill.
John Colson:
"An sixth extension request in 2009, according to Hart's letter, prompted opposition from Wilderness Workshop and other groups, asking that the BLM deny the request “based on extraordinary values at risk and a clear failure by the operator to pursue diligent development.”...." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Mediation unable to resolve Encana, Thompson dispute"
Let's hope the outcome on this one is the same defeat as the Strudley family. Isn't it about time that Colorado passed the same type of frivolous lawsuit laws as Rick Perry has instilled down in Texas?
The rising costs of heating our homes, gas prices and all needs every American has when it comes to using energy sources daily deserve to not be forced even higher because of ridiculous lawsuits like this one.
Good wishes to EnCana USA that their winning streak on this one continues.
John Colson:
"RIFLE, Colorado — A court-appointed mediator has been unable to resolve a dispute between Porcupine Creek landowner Thomas Thompson and Encana Oil and Gas (USA), a drilling company operating on Thompson's land.
As a result, according to spokesmen for both sides, the matter appears headed for trial.
Thompson and Encana disagree about the cause of a 2011 flood along Porcupine Creek, which flows through Thompson's 40-acre property south of Rifle.
Thompson maintains that the flood, which he says caused $700,000 in damage to his property on both sides of the creek, happened because EnCana did a poor job installing a culvert/bridge over the creek for an access road to its drilling sites. The flood damage is uphill from the culvert.
EnCana, however, has said that its culvert had nothing to do with causing the damage, and that repair costs should be more like $75,000.
Thompson ordered the company off his property in March, and Encana won an injunction to force Thompson to let its crews resume work on the drilling rigs. But Garfield District Judge James Boyd's ruling did not grant the company legal permission to start fixing the creekside damage unless it obtains Thompson's permission....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
The rising costs of heating our homes, gas prices and all needs every American has when it comes to using energy sources daily deserve to not be forced even higher because of ridiculous lawsuits like this one.
Good wishes to EnCana USA that their winning streak on this one continues.
John Colson:
"RIFLE, Colorado — A court-appointed mediator has been unable to resolve a dispute between Porcupine Creek landowner Thomas Thompson and Encana Oil and Gas (USA), a drilling company operating on Thompson's land.
As a result, according to spokesmen for both sides, the matter appears headed for trial.
Thompson and Encana disagree about the cause of a 2011 flood along Porcupine Creek, which flows through Thompson's 40-acre property south of Rifle.
Thompson maintains that the flood, which he says caused $700,000 in damage to his property on both sides of the creek, happened because EnCana did a poor job installing a culvert/bridge over the creek for an access road to its drilling sites. The flood damage is uphill from the culvert.
EnCana, however, has said that its culvert had nothing to do with causing the damage, and that repair costs should be more like $75,000.
Thompson ordered the company off his property in March, and Encana won an injunction to force Thompson to let its crews resume work on the drilling rigs. But Garfield District Judge James Boyd's ruling did not grant the company legal permission to start fixing the creekside damage unless it obtains Thompson's permission....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Just what Snowmass needs"
Johnny Boyd:
"I began writing columns in 1995 after listening to the consternation about the business climate in Snowmass Village, or the lack thereof. My first column proposed the idea of moving all the businesses in the Snowmass Mall to the then unconstructed Base Village, and my second column was about replacing the mall businesses with casinos. It was sheer arrogance and brilliance — a great way to start a writing career — and everyone hated it. Go figure.
I remain convinced that casinos are the best idea to transform the economy of Snowmass Village into a sustainable year-round resort. For some reason this bright idea is resisted by the politicians, the second homeowners and the citizenry. Something about attracting the wrong clientele.
I submit that if we can entertain the titan thieves of Wall Street, we can surely put up with a few skuzzy dudes ripping off cigarettes at the liquor store. My original column even mentioned the darker aspects of casinos by using the line, “If the Mafia gets involved, it will give a whole new meaning to ‘family resort.’” A thief is a thief, whether by briefcase or gun...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
"I began writing columns in 1995 after listening to the consternation about the business climate in Snowmass Village, or the lack thereof. My first column proposed the idea of moving all the businesses in the Snowmass Mall to the then unconstructed Base Village, and my second column was about replacing the mall businesses with casinos. It was sheer arrogance and brilliance — a great way to start a writing career — and everyone hated it. Go figure.
I remain convinced that casinos are the best idea to transform the economy of Snowmass Village into a sustainable year-round resort. For some reason this bright idea is resisted by the politicians, the second homeowners and the citizenry. Something about attracting the wrong clientele.
I submit that if we can entertain the titan thieves of Wall Street, we can surely put up with a few skuzzy dudes ripping off cigarettes at the liquor store. My original column even mentioned the darker aspects of casinos by using the line, “If the Mafia gets involved, it will give a whole new meaning to ‘family resort.’” A thief is a thief, whether by briefcase or gun...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within news others make since 2010"
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