Colorado Times: 05/24/14

Saturday, May 24, 2014

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A number of years ago, we held a Harvest Crusade in Colorado. When we arrived, it was around seventy degrees, and the sun was shining. Our crusade was to begin the next evening. But as we watched the news that night, we learned that a cold front was moving in. The next morning there was snow on the ground. That is how quickly the weather can change in a place like Colorado. The sun is shining ...

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Hitters Try Just About Anything to Improve Vision

From pingpong to staring at a candle, hitters try just about anything to improve vision

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From pingpong to staring at a candle, hitters try just about anything to improve vision

DENVER — Before he closes his book, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence stares and stares at a card marking his page. It's an eye exercise, designed to merge two 3D circles into one shape.

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National Weather Service: Flash flood watch issued for Weld County

A flash flood watch has been issued for Weld County and multiple areas of central and northeast Colorado from 1 p.m. today through tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

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Hitters try just about anything to improve vision

DENVER (AP) - Before he closes his book, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence stares and stares at a card marking his page. It's an eye exercise, designed to merge two 3D circles into one shape. The task is trickier than it sounds, and Pence insists the ...

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This Date in Baseball

1906 — Jesse Tannehill's 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox snapped a 20-game losing streak — 19 at home — for the Boston Red Sox.

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Lightning sign Johnson to 3-year contract

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed center Tyler Johnson to a three-year contract. The team announced the news Friday. Johnson and teammate Ondrej Palat are finalists for the NHL's top rookie award. They're joined by Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche in the running for the Calder Trophy. Johnson had a rookie team-record 24 goals and tied with MacKinnon for the NHL lead ...

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Community Forestry Conference June 4 in Sterling

From the Colorado State Forest Service: Several leading northern Colorado natural resource management organizations are hosting the area's premier community forestry conference on Wednesday, June 4, in the Library Meeting Room in Sterling.

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Pre-book tour, GOP tries to define Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — On any given day, Republicans call Hillary Rodham Clinton a deeply flawed future presidential candidate. Or a formidable one. Or, with the right amount of Republican-led scrutiny, one who might not run after all.

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National honor for two DeSoto students

One young man's dream is to make the Air Force a career, the other is not entirely sure.

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Broncos exec sentenced in DUI case

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — A Denver Broncos executive accused of crashing into two cars while driving drunk last year has been sentenced to seven months in jail after he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and careless driving resulting in injury. Director of player personnel Matt Russell won't have to miss any work, however, because County Court Judge Edward Casias on Friday approved ...

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As deep snow melts, Colorado wary of another flood

LYONS, Colo. — Deep snow in the northern Colorado mountains is beginning to melt, and officials are worried that it could unleash another flood in areas still scarred by last fall's deluge. The snowpack was nearly 150 percent of the mid-May average after a wintry Mother's Day storm. Officials say a heat wave or a rainstorm could suddenly accelerate the annual spring melt. That could send water ...

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Pre-book tour, GOP tries to define Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — On any given day, Republicans call Hillary Rodham Clinton a deeply flawed future presidential candidate.

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As deep snow melts in northern Colorado mountains, emergency responders wary of another flood

LYONS, Colo. — The pristine snow piled high in the northern Colorado mountains is beginning to melt, and officials worry that under the wrong conditions, it could unleash another ugly torrent through towns and farms still scarred by last autumn's floods.

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Helping to find the fallen

STURGIS — Black Hills National Cemetery officials count on more than 15,000 visitors during Memorial Day weekend who may or may not know where their loved ones are laid to rest.

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Giants top Twins

SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Hicks homered to back a wild Tim Lincecum, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night.

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Reynolds American Moves Ahead With VUSE E-Cigarettes | WUNC

Reynolds American is forging ahead with its electronic cigarette brand. The announcement was made Friday in Tobaccoville. Reynolds American CEO Susan Cameron says it’s time for everybody to have the chance to try out their VUSE digital vapor cigarette.

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As Deep Snow Melts, Colorado Wary of Another Flood

As deep snow melts in northern Colorado mountains, emergency responders wary of another flood

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Today's top five things to do in Summit County

The Arapahoe Basin May Concert Series Shakin’ at the Basin presents High Five on Saturday, May 24. Somewhere in between the majestic altitude of Colorado’s highest peaks and the jubilation of homegrown music, the High 5 has found a synergy that transmutes what may first appear like a traditional jamming performance into a sensory-heightened experience.

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As deep snow melts, Colorado wary of another flood

LYONS, Colo. (AP) — The pristine snow piled high in the northern Colorado mountains is beginning to melt, and officials worry that under the wrong conditions, it could unleash another ugly torrent through towns and farms still scarred by last autumn's floods.

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Car from 'It's a Wonderful Life' movie up for auction

MURDO | As a car collector and restoration specialist, 74-year-old Keith Smith of Colorado has had a wonderful life.

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Tribune Opinion: NCMC’s year-round tree is fun, innovative way to keep patients happy; Memorial Day marks opportunity ...

JOSHUA POLSON/jpolson@greeleytribune.com Mabel Rebeterano pays her respect at the grave of her uncle before the Memorial Day ceremony last year at Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. We hope you'll attend this year's ceremony, which begins at 9 a.m. Monday.

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Steak: A Father's Day Gift Favorite That Keeps Getting Better

What Dad wouldn’t want a thick juicy steak for Father’s Day? Less than 14%, according to a whimsical study commissioned by mail order giant Omaha Steaks. A third party pollster the company hired asked dads whether they’d prefer to receive a T-bone steak or the more traditional Father’s Day gift [...]

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We had quite a storm last night! ...and more flooding. :-/ #colorado #coloradogram #colife #colorado_daily #coloradocaptures #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub #lakes #instagood #insta_good #insta_scenery #scenic #scenery #clouds #skies #skymasters #skyviewers #skyddiction #skyfollowers #rsa_nature #rsa_skies #mountains #rockymountains by sunoverthecity

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Cards have more chances, but Reds have more power

Cincinnati uses a three-run homer and Chapman’s fastball to beat the Redbirds 5-3.

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National honor for two DeSoto students

One young man's dream is to make the Air Force a career, the other is not entirely sure.

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44-year-old Sterling man dies in Wednesday evening crash

Officials have identified a 44-year-old Sterling man as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday evening east of Ault.

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Police chief says prostitution growing issue in Greeley

(Information in this story has been corrected.)

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Good morning! @patbwilbanks took this amazing photo and many more of their adventures. Send @patbwilbanks some Colorado love! by igersdenver

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Oh happy day! One more week until my summer break begins. by mtnmuttmama

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Sangre Chronicle > Raton Comet > Veteran support starts at home

RATON – Northeast New Mexico in communities such as Raton, Springer, Maxwell, and neighboring Trinidad, Colorado, have one thing in common: An immense appreciation and support for the generations of veterans that have served the U.S armed forces.

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Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Eagle Nest prepares for Run For The Wall riders

EAGLE NEST— The village of Eagle Nest will open its doors once again to hundreds of bikers riding across the country for Run For the Wall. Riders taking the Central Route will stop in Eagle Nest for the night after making a stop at Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park in Angel Fire.

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An Obamacare winner: Safety-net hospitals

A patient waits in the halls of the trauma unit of the emergency room at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. / David Goldman, AP At Seattle's largest safety-net hospital, the proportion of uninsured patients fell from 12% last year to an unprecedented low of 2% this spring - a drop expected to boost Harborview Medical Center's revenue by $20 million this year.

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Emergency rescue drill held at dam

Emergency crews from Pueblo and the surrounding area received some needed training Friday. The Pueblo West Fire Department hosted a multi-agency trench rescue class at the Pueblo Reservoir Dam work site for the Southern Delivery System pipeline construction.

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So glad @nataliandrade and I went storm chasing last night and got some sweet shots of the lightning! ⚡️⚡️ by davie8thebaby

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American Avocet - at least the beak and head (with eyes closed). She had just snapped at something.... From a lake in Lakewood Colorado. . #avianworld #americanavocet #awesome_shots #animal_captures #birdsofinstagram #bird_lovers_daily #colorado #capture_today #coloradocameraclub #drippin_awesome #global_hotshotz #heyduke #igs_photos #instanaturefriends_ #igrecommend #love_natura #md_animals #nature_uc #nationalgeographic #rsa_nature_birds #todays_simplicity #wildlifephotography #world_shotz by heyduke

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More Women Making Strides In The Colorado Marijuana Industry

There is an emerging trend in the marijuana industry in Colorado.

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Car crashes into fire hydrant; causes street flooding, sinkhole

A car crashed into a fire hydrant in Colorado Springs early Saturday morning (5/24/14), causing a sinkhole and street flooding. The crash happened around 3 a.m. in the 3600 block of Montebello Dr. Police are investigating the crash as a hit-and-run. Police say one home is possibly flooded, but that the home appears to be unoccupied. Colorado Springs Utilities also responded to the scene.

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Space News: MAVEN solar wind ion analyzer will look at key player in Mars atmosphere loss

This past November, NASA launched the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission in the hope of understanding how and why the planet has been losing its atmosphere over billions of years. One instrument aboard the spacecraft will study a special component of the Martian atmosphere to help solve this mystery. By studying ions, or small electrically charged particles, in and above the ...

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Storm Chasers prey on homeowners nailed by hail

Homeowners advised to use caution when making decisions on hail repairs,

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Colts reflect on four years of achievement

They walked through the doors of South High School four years ago as eager freshman and left as young adults who just accomplished a significant milestone in their lives.

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More floods off burn scar in store?

FOUNTAIN — El Paso County can’t do everything it would like to do to prevent flooding from the 2012 Waldo Canyon burn scar. There isn’t enough money.

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DMV wrongly strips driving rights

Some Pueblo County citizens were perplexed and in shock after receiving letters from the Colorado Department of Revenue stating that their driving privileges had been revoked because they had committed a felony in which a motor vehicle was used.

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Colorado water board in the fire business

CHIEFTAIN PHOTO/FILE Tim Mitros, Colorado Springs stormwater manager, explains how a series of debris collectors (shown behind him) will work when floodwater fills the channel behind him, one step Colorado Springs has taken to remediate flows from the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar.

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