Colorado Times: 07/07/14

Monday, July 7, 2014

Phelps, Lochte set to compete in Georgia meet

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will resume their comebacks during a special meet at the University of Georgia this week.

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OBIT: Shirley Eng

Shirley Eng, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake.

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Washington Pot Shops Prepare for Historic Sales

SEATTLE (AP) — With the clock ticking down to the start of legal weed sales in Washington state, store owners hoping to start selling on Tuesday are consumed by details as they try to make sure there's pot on the shelves.

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Buchanan Street Partners Acquires Stapley Corporate Center in Phoenix for $32.5 Million

Buchanan Street Partners, a Newport Beach-based real estate investor, has acquired Stapley Corporate Center, a two-building, Class A office property located at 1840 and 1910 South Stapley Drive in Mesa, ...

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Storm King Mountain 20 years later: Remembering the fatal wildfire that killed 9 Prineville Hotshots (links)

It has been 20 years since 14 firefighters died while fighting the South Canyon wildfire on Storm King Mountain in Colorado.

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Fugitive Arrested in Monongalia County, Confesses to Burying Infant in National Forest

Joseph Christy was a fugitive from justice for escape in Colorado Springs, Co. He had also stolen a vehicle from Iowa.

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Last major producer in Piceance Basin has nine drilling rigs operating

A steady stream of pipe is fed to a WPX Energy drill rig north of Parachute. WPX is the only major producer currently operating in the Piceance Basin, which includes western Garfield County.

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The Bulldog Grand Slam will feature some of the top teams in the country, including Phelps' North Baltimore Aquatic Club and Lochte's SwimMAC Carolina team based in Charlotte.

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Phelps, Lochte set to compete in Georgia meet

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will resume their comebacks during a special meet at the University of Georgia this week.

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Analysis: Drake: Will everyone lose?

The ongoing debate over the downtown Martin Drake Power Plant has been almost exclusively locally focused. Proponents and opponents alike have examined local costs, local health impacts and Drake’s impact on the local economy. But Colorado Springs isn’t an island, and it may be that a newly unfolding national energy narrative will make the positions… Continue Reading Analysis: Drake: Will ...

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Time to vote on Utilities governance

Bring together almost any group of prominent community leaders these days, and inevitably the subject turns to Colorado Springs Utilities — in particular, the future of Martin Drake Power Plant. On one extreme, there are the environmentalists, who are more determined to force the issue of closure after the May 5 fire that temporarily shut… Continue Reading Time to vote on Utilities governance

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Jeter heads All-Star selections

Derek Jeter will be in the spotlight for perhaps the final time when he starts at shortstop for the American League in the All-Star Game.

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Some Bees Shout 'That Nectar's Ours!'

Some bees use bold intimidation rather than secrecy to claim prime nectar spots. Continue reading →

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President Obama arrives in Denver tomorrow

President Obama will attend a fundraiser Wednesday for Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.)

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The Bulldog Grand Slam will feature some of the top teams in the country, including Phelps' North Baltimore Aquatic Club and Lochte's SwimMAC Carolina team based in Charlotte.

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CBD Energy Acquires Green Earth Developers

CBD Energy Limited has acquired Green Earth Developers for cash plus restricted shares of CBD common stock. GED installed in excess of 11.5MW in the past

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Arts council brings classical guitarist to town

Classical guitarist Jeff Bianchi will give a one-hour concert at the Coplin Building in downtown Demopolis on Saturday, July 12. The performance, sponsored by the Two Rivers Arts Council, will begin at 7 p.m.

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Phelps, Lochte set to compete in Georgia meet

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will resume their comebacks during a special meet at the University of Georgia this week.

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Chicago Fire Continue Road Swing against Atlanta Silverbacks and New England Revolution

The Chicago Fire (2-4-10, 16 points) continue their busy July with road matches against NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks for the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, July 9 at Silverbacks Park at 6:30 p.m. CT. The match will be available via web stream at www.Chicago-Fire.com.

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State issues first marijuana retail licenses; some stores open Tuesday

SEATTLE — Washington issued its first retail marijuana licenses on Monday with a middle-of-the-night email alerting bleary-eyed pot-shop proprietors that they'll finally be able to open for business.

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Energize, the Time-Released Energy Pill From iSatori, Clinical Trial Presented at the ISSN Scientific Conference

iSatori, Inc. , an emerging leader in the development and marketing of scientifically engineered nutritional supplements for healthier lifestyles, today released the results of a brand-new clinical study ...

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Wounded Colorado officer released from hospital

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One of two suburban Denver police officers shot over the weekend has been released from the hospital.

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Washington goes to pot? U.S. capital may vote on legal marijuana

By Moriah Costa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of legal marijuana in Washington on Monday delivered more than double the signatures needed to put the issue on a ballot, an initiative that could face congressional opposition. Adam Eidinger, chairman of the DC Cannabis Campaign, said the group had collected about 57,000 signatures to put the measure on a Nov. 4 ballot in the U.S. capital, well ...

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Obama coming to Colorado for Udall fundraiser

DENVER (AP) — President Barack Obama is traveling to Colorado this week to give a speech about the economy and raise money for Sen. Mark Udall's re-election campaign.

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California, other states look to gun seizure law after mass killings

HARTFORD -- As state officials across the country grapple with how to prevent mass killings like the ones at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and near the University of California, Santa Barbara, some are turning to a gun seizure law pioneered in Connecticut 15 years ago.

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Obama coming to Colorado for Udall fundraiser

DENVER (AP) — President Barack Obama is traveling to Colorado this week to give a speech about the economy and raise money for Sen. Mark Udall's re-election campaign.

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Wounded Colorado officer released from hospital

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One of two suburban Denver police officers shot over the weekend has been released from the hospital.

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The Motet Confirm Halloween Shows in Boulder

The Motet will play four shows in their home state of Colorado over Halloween weekend as the popular funk collective will take the stage at Beaver Creek’s Vilar PAC , the Boulder Theater and Denver’s Ogden Theatre. An additional Colorado show is still to be announced.

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Quasar to Hit Hydroponic Market

Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc.

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Obama coming to Colorado for Udall fundraiser

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Boulder Valley continuing to evaluate online teacher candidate screening tool

Paul Dougan, a Boulder Valley School District substitute teacher looking for a regular teaching job, believes he lost out on an opportunity because he didn't score high enough on a timed, online test that measures attitudes and beliefs. Starting three years ago, every Boulder Valley candidate is required to take the Gallup survey.

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Washington State Issues Marijuana Shop Licences

Marijuana retail shop owners in Washington state have been given the green light to open their doors after a series of licences were granted via overnight emails. The move will officially make Washington the second state behind Colorado to allow marijuana sales for recreational use. "We're pretty stoked," said John Evich, an investor in a cannabis shop in Bellingham, north of Seattle. Washington ...

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Businesses, unions partner to train vets

A landmark national program that unites contractors and labor unions to train and employ returning Colorado veterans in the construction industry will mark its first Colorado graduation Wednesday with a ceremony in Colorado Springs featuring Gov. John Hickenlooper. The accelerated 18-week Veterans In Piping (VIP) program trained 15 veterans – at no cost – in… Continue Reading Businesses, unions ...

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Jeter heads All-Star selections

Derek Jeter will be in the spotlight for perhaps the final time when he starts at shortstop for the American League in the All-Star Game.

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Craig Snow named college head coach

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Mt. Carmel all-time basketball great Craig Snow has landed his first collegiate head coaching job.

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Prowers County Sheriff's Report July 3-6, 2014

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GOP’s worst deja vu ever: Another incredible “47 percent” meltdown

Bob Beauprez joins the "47 percent" all-stars. Here's your ultimate guide to the big world of 47 percent antagonism

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States look to gun seizure law after mass killings

HARTFORD, Conn. -- As state officials across the country grapple with how to prevent mass killings like the ones at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and near the University of California, Santa Barbara, some are turning to a gun seizure law pioneered in Connecticut 15 years ago.

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