Colorado Times: 06/24/14

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Republicans jump into Florida campaign against medical marijuana

TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) - The stakes are getting higher - politically and financially - in Florida's heated campaign over a November referendum to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana.

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Texas Quilt Museum to have two new displays

The Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange will have two new displays, from July 3 through Sept. 28, inspired by the rich history of quilting and cutting-edge, contemporary works.

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CASPER, Wyo. - Casper police arrested a Colorado resident in connection with sexual exploitation of a child.

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⚡️Lightning rod⚡️ Not only do I love her, but I can tell that the universe loves her too. More than others. She is different. After all, I would be a fool not to notice the way the wind plays with her hair. #colorado #coloradocameraclub #neverstopexploring by troverk

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Adams, Lynn lead Cardinals to rout of Rockies

MLB capsules: Royals hold off Dodgers; Stroman pitches Toronto to win over Yankees

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10 Things to Know for Tuesday, June 24

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today

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Tips: Hiking With Your Dog

Hitting the trails with your dog is a great way to get exercise outdoors, break up the walk-around-the-neighborhood routine, and expose your dog to new experiences.

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Bill Clinton on Hillary's 2016 decision: 'I’m a bit player'

Washington (CNN) – Former President Bill Clinton is not known for being detached from big decisions. But when it comes to whether his wife will run for the White House in 2016, the former president said he would play a small role. "Like I said, I'm a bit player," Bill Clinton told the Denver Post […]

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Two Madison hospitals among 65 in state to pay penalties for patient infections, injuries

Meriter and UW Hospitals and Clinics are on a preliminary list of 750 hospitals nationwide that will be penalized by Medicare.

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Daredevil to attempt rocket jump in Merritt

On Aug. 23, Mad Mike Hughes will attempt to put Merritt on the map. The California-based daredevil plans to do that by performing a 2,000-foot, world-record-setting jump in his rocket at Sturgis Canada.

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Veteran lawmakers Thad Cochran, Charles Rangel challenged on busy primary day

WASHINGTON - Six-term Sen. Thad Cochran's Republican runoff against Mississippi state Sen. Chris McDaniel stands as a test of whether decades of delivering federal largesse trumps conservative demands to slash government spending.

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Dixie Elixirs and Edibles Launches First True “Low Dose” THC-Infused Soda with Watermelon Cream Dixie One

Dixie Elixirs and Edibles, one of America’s first revolutionaries in THC-infused edibles, topicals and tinctures today announced the limited release of its first-ever low-dose Elixir—the Dixie One Watermelon Cream soda.

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Minnesota Residents Fear Mass Flooding as River Swells

Members of the Delano, Minnesota community prepare for potential floods as the Crow River is set to crest at a fifty-year high of 21 feet. KARE’s Melissa Colorado reports.

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District 6 board to decide fate of superintendent with special meeting Tuesday night

Adam Wilson poses by his desk. Wilson is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado who co-founded Orbitix, a toy robotics company based in Boulder.

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Michigan Main Street manager starts in Grayling

A native of the Midwest, who became interested in northern Michigan as a visitor, has been given the charge to help revitalize downtown Grayling. Riley Hollenbaugh started his duties as Grayling's Michigan Main Street Manager on June 9.

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Woodland Park mayor accused of touching teen

Court documents allege that Woodland Park Mayor David Turley inappropriately touched a 17-year-old boy in a hot tub at his home.

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WellPoint Offers Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

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Gary Oldman’s ‘Playboy’ interview: The 10 most shocking revelations

Gary Oldman didn't go naked for his new "Playboy" interview, but he sure did speak openly. The "RoboCop" star has gone viral with his un-PC responses in this month's issue of the men's magazine. Oldman talked candidly about everything from … Continue reading →

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Shipment of pot vending machines begins

American Green ( OTCPK:ERBB ) reports that it has begun shipping its ZaZZZ consumer-operated marijuana vending machines to dispensaries in Colorado. According to the company, it is the first automated consumer-operated machine on the market. The first locations to take delivery will be Herbal Elements in Eagle-Vail and Doctors Orders in Denver. After the machine verifies the customer's identity ...

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Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease Have a Lot In Common

Scientists are studying them together to find underlying causes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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Exclusive - U.S. using JPMorgan penalty to speed cases against other banks

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is spending some of the $13 billion JPMorgan Chase & Co agreed to pay to settle claims stemming from mortgage misdeeds to speed up similar punishments against other lenders, possibly including Bank of America Corp and Citigroup, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Pitches a No-Hitter: Hollywood Reacts

The left-hander's win against the Colorado Rockies sparked huge congratulations from baseball fans such as Justin Timberlake, Alyssa Milano and Mayor Eric Garcetti. read more

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Role reversal: Col. Democrat hit as immigration hard-liner

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. | Ordinarily it’s the Republican candidate who gets hammered for being insufficiently supportive of illegal immigrants, but that’s not how the dynamic is playing out in a pivotal House race here. Democrat Andrew Romanoff, who’s challenging Republican Rep. Mike Coffman, is taking flak for backing tough immigration ...

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Lonely geniuses finding love at Match

It takes a special person to join Mensa.

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Kershaw hurls no-hitter against Rockies

Clayton Kershaw tossed his first career no-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Colorado Rockies 8-0 Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.

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Woman to get $30K for Colorado immigration hold

DENVER (AP) - Arapahoe County officials have agreed to pay $30,000 to a woman who was jailed for three days in 2012 at the request of federal immigration officials despite a judge's order to release her. The American Civil Liberties Union in Colorado announced the settlement Thursday. The ...

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Lafayette's Holdsworth wins 800 meters in Seattle invitational track meet

Hampton's Ray places seventh in 100-meter hurdles Lafayette's Derek Holdsworth won his race and Hampton High's Chantel Ray finished seventh in hers at the Brooks PR Invitational track and field meet in Seattle.

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Primary Guide: Mississippi gamblers place big bets

Wash the mud off, pick up a praline and get the skinny on today's primaries.

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Cochran, Rangel challenged on busy primary day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Six-term Sen. Thad Cochran's Republican runoff against Mississippi state Sen. Chris McDaniel stands as a test of whether decades of delivering federal largesse trumps conservative demands to slash government spending.

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Report: Veterans neglected for years

Two veterans in a Veterans Affairs psychiatric facility languished for years without proper treatment, according to a scathing letter and report sent Monday to the White House by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, or OSC.

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Sun Life’s Mark Ruybal to Lead Pacific Northwest Territory as Group Market Manager

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Madison hospitals among 65 in state to pay penalties for patient infections, injuries

Meriter, St. Mary’s and UW Hospitals and Clinics are on a preliminary list of 750 hospitals nationwide that will be penalized by Medicare.

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Grand Opening of Audi Denver Introduces One of Brand's Largest Showroom Spaces in the U.S.

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Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi by brookeinhd

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Justices rebuff NJ’s effort on sports betting

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, rebuffing an attempt to bring betting on professional and college sporting events to Atlantic City casinos and the state’s racetracks.

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Seriously? What Marriage Equality Opponents Are Saying

Seriously? What Marriage Equality Opponents Are Saying

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Pew Grants 22 Young Scientists Support for Biomedical Research

PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty-two outstanding early-career researchers were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences today by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The scholars—whose fields of study range from genetics to neuroscience to biophysics—will receive flexible funding to investigate some of the world's most pressing health problems. They join a community of ...

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