Colorado Times: 02/24/14

Monday, February 24, 2014

NCHC Rankings, Feb. 24

World-Herald staff writer Rob White ranks the NCHC as published in The World-Herald on Feb. 24.

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Thomas Clay Wilson, right, was arrested in Connecticut on a federal warrant. The alleged con man is being taken to South Carolina where he will explain to a judge why he didn't repay almost $1 million he's accused of stealing from his ex-wife.

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Gas prices rise as protests heat up in Venezuela

DENVER - According to an expert Coloradans are paying more at the pump because of civil unrest in Venezuela. But the high gas prices may be temporary.

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Senators: Campus gun bill appropriate

Senate Bill 1254 “Campus Carry” is right for the State of Idaho and our college campuses. We would not support the bill if we believed it would endanger our students, faculty or staff. When opponents say there should be local control, we want you to remember real local control belongs with law abiding citizens, not elected college trustees.

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Former BYU great Ty Detmer's 14-year-old nephew commits to play at LSU

Never mind the fact that he isn't even in high school yet. Quarterback Zadock Dinkelmann, the nephew of former BYU Heisman...

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CU-Boulder to establish research center tied to new federal manufacturing institute in Chicago

Fueled by $6.2 million in federal funding over five years, the University of Colorado's Boulder campus will establish a research center as part of a new White House initiative to create manufacturing institutes in Detroit and Chicago.

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Private Placement of up to $5 Million and Extension of Expiry of $0.60 Warrants

February 19, 2014 - AMERICAN VANADIUM CORP. ("American Vanadium" or the "Company") (TSX.V: AVC) (OTCQX: AVCVF) announces that the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy ...

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Ty Detmer's 14-year-old nephew commits to play at LSU

Never mind the fact that he isn't even in high school yet. Quarterback Zadock Dinkelmann, the nephew of former BYU Heisman...

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Hawkey Named Reebok USHL Goaltender of the Week

CHICAGO, IL - The United States Hockey League today announced the CCM and Reebok player awards for the 23rd week of the 2013-14 USHL regular season.

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Colorado moves to forbid online lottery sales

DENVER — The Colorado House gave initial approval to prohibiting the sale of lottery tickets online. The bill would forbid the Colorado Lottery Commission from approving such sales, and only in-person sales at licensed stores would be allowed.

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Vail Daily column: Celebrating gold with our amazing athletes

Much like week one of the Olympics, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail’s (SSCV) 12 current and alumni athletes competing in the Sochi Olympics continue to exhibit their character, courage and commitment.

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Council may vote to raise Austin Water rates

AUSTIN -- You cut back, and now you could pay more. Austin Water customers could face another rate increase due to the drought. Aerial photos from the Lower Colorado River Authority last month show levels at Lake Travis remain low. As KVUE first reported two weeks ago , Austin Water's revenue came in about $27 million less than budgeted last year because customers cut back. So far this year, the ...

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Sounders FC Announces 2014 MLS Reserve League Schedule

RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Sounders FC today announced the 2014 MLS Reserve League schedule. This year's reserve league features eight MLS teams competing in a single-table format with 28 interleague games between MLS Reserve League teams and USL PRO clubs.

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Real Salt Lake Update

Real Salt Lake has announced that it will host its 2014 Jersey Event on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. MT at Rio Tinto Stadium.

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16% of Colorado High Schools use lower-rated football helmets

KUSA - A 9Wants to Know investigation finds dozens of Colorado high schools are using football helmets rated to be less able to protect against concussions.

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"Colorado Pot Rush" a balanced Harry Smith CNBC documentary

Harry Smith, esteemed network TV anchorman/correspondent and long-ago Denver broadcaster, sticks his nose into a jar labeled "Sublime" and sniffs.

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Former space shuttle astronaut Dale Gardner dies

DENVER (AP) - Former astronaut Dale Gardner, who helped haul a stranded satellite into the space shuttle during a 1984 spacewalk, died Wednesday at age 65.

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Former shuttle astronaut Dale Gardner dies; helped retrieve stranded satellite on 1984 mission

DENVER — Former astronaut Dale Gardner, who helped haul a stranded satellite into the space shuttle during a 1984 spacewalk, died Wednesday at age 65.

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Milan Hejduk retires: Should the Avs now send No. 23 to the rafters?

Milan Hejduk announced his retirement from the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL on Monday after 14 seasons.

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Livewell link

More information on how to keep children from getting overweight from Live Well Colorado.

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Send us your questions for the Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate

DENVER — FOX31 Denver is set to host a debate featuring the Republican candidates for governor on Sunday, March 2....

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Boulder climbers featured in Banff film fest

Local climber Emily Harrington appears in "Spice Girl," which shows in the lineup of films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival on Tuesday. ( Courtesy Sender Films )

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I was thinking this would be a beautiful swimming hole the one month a year it'd be warm enough to get in... by goldengirl8733

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Nothing beats a #colorado commute / #denver #coloradotography #jj_denver #themilehighcity #coloradoinstagram #coloradocameraclub #calmversation #vsco #vscocam #vscophile #vscobest #vscogood #vsco_hub #vsco_grid #kcco by ty_ler_v

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Some perspective to show just how high that snow wall on the divide is. Crazy awesome snowfall this year! #thisiscolorado #lovelandpass #ridethedivide by coloradogirl__ru

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Featuring @webbetty. | #coloradoinstagram #steadbrookmeet We'll announce our next instameet this weekend! Stay tuned, and remember: we're happy to help get the word out about any public instameets in the state, so don't be afraid to put one together yourselves and let us know about it. If a smaller private meet up with a few friends is more your thing, we'd love to see your photos! Tag them #coloradoinstagram to help inspire fellow Colorado 'grammers to get out there and get creative. by coloradoinstagram

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Eldorado Canyon by rjmcbain

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@trentbonaphoto is not only my brother but one hell of a photographer to say least. Love this capture from a few days back in the #crestedbutte backcountry. Do yourself a favor and go check him out, you won't be disappointed! @trentbonaphoto #crestedbutte #backcountry #colorado #blackandwhite #denvertography #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub @tomruncie @robdickinson @sydney_dickinson by trevor_bona

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#allskyshots #epicshots #skyporn #cloudporn #cloudscapes #denvertography #igcaptures #skylover #natureaddict #plpix #cloudwatchers #colorado #snapaddict #skymasters_family #nature #igersFortCollins #ig_cameras_united #igers #coloradophotographs #instagramhub #igers #insta_sky_lovers #skysnappers #ic_sky #sky_scapes #sky_painters #BestofCO #coloradocameraclub #sky_vibrance #jj_colorado by _cantus_

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Lookee what I did today! I realized it's been about a month since I've been snowshoeing. Thanks, February, for the crappy weather! I'm taking a 1-week hiatus from my running so I can so this all week if I want. This is my second time to Herman Gulch, and I've gotta say, I've seen nowhere better so far. The constant beauty is just overwhelming. I can't wait to come back! (Not till summer, though. 😉) by run2themountains

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Inspiration point. Red Creek Rd overlooking Gypsum Creek valley. by snowhikergrl

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Man on the move. by rafa__d

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Summit Daily News takes home Colorado Press Association awards

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Colorado moves to forbid online lottery sales

Colorado death penalty curbs rejected by lawmakers

DENVER—Colorado lawmakers have rejected a GOP proposal to curb the governor's ability to grant reprieves to death row inmates.

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Colorado weather: Temperatures plummet as cold front moves in

Enjoy the sunshine and heat because snow and low temperatures are on the way to Colorado.

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Character questions on center stage at NFL combine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colt Lyerla came to the NFL scouting combine with more to prove than just about anyone else.

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Orlando lawmaker files recreational marijuana bill

Florida State Rep . Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, has introduced HB 1039 that would allow recreational use of marijuana in the state of Florida.

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ART: France’s canvas of culture

French music and French art have inspired and complemented each other so well that museums and galleries are celebrating the inter-twining, writes Samantha Joseph

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Wildcats' Miller: `You can't put value' on McConnell's play

The UA point guard had 16 assists and no turnovers between games at Utah and Colorado...and other notes from today's news conference at McKale Center.

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Breaking down the code of Phenix City school lock downs

Last Friday, several phenix city schools were locked down after Lyle Charles shot and killed his estranged wife, Tonya Moses Charles, in Columbus. Fearing the shooter's next move, the district issued codes to shut down schools where the victim's children were. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy joins us now to break down the school's shut down codes.

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NHL players set to refocus on playoff races as games resume after Olympic break

The airlift from Sochi, Russia was in full swing on Monday with the last of the NHL players returning from the Winter Olympics.

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Parks worker accused of attempted murder

Denver police arrest a Denver parks and recreation employee who was wanted on investigation of attempted murder.

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Rihanna Obviously Takes The Most Glamorous Naps Ever

Duh, we know, but when Rihanna sneaks in a little shut-eye, she looks like she's on the cover of some nap-centric magazine.

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Maverick Senior Among Finalists

Senior guard Justin Simmons is one of eight candidates to advance to Round Two of the 2014 “State Farm Dark Horse Dunker” competition, it was announced Monday by Intersport, producers of the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships.

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Jury learns of Daniel's previous 2 DWI arrests, jail misconduct

The jury in Brandon Daniel's capital murder trial are getting a glimpse into his life before and after he shot Officer Jaime Padron in April 2012. The jury of 10 women and two men found Daniel guilty of capital murder on Friday, and now must sentence him to life in prison or death.

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