Colorado Times: 08/21/14

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Two reasons Angels could make 2014 stand out in October

Dino Ebel and Tyler Chatwood may serve as a pair of valuable chips to a championship path for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this season. Whether or not the Angels pull off a World Series championship isn’t the point. At this point, they’re truly in contention.

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Choi is early leader at Canadian Women's Open

As prosecutors mull whether charges are warranted against employees at a Utah restaurant where a woman nearly died after unknowingly drinking toxic tea, the woman's husband and son are set to talk publicly...

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Puck Daddy's Most Disappointing Summer Series: Tampa Bay Lightning Edition

(Ed. Note: There’s entirely too much sunshine in the summer. So your friends at Puck Daddy are offering a month of thrown shade and perpetual gloom. Behold, our Summer of Disappointment series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to recall the biggest bummer moments, teams and players in franchise history! Please wade into their misery like a freezing resort pool, and add your own choices in ...

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Foley case lays bare debate over paying ransom

The beheading of freelance journalist James Foley has forced a new debate between the longtime U.S. and British refusal to negotiate with terrorists, and Europe and the Persian Gulf's increasing willingness to pay...

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Economy slowing down in rural parts of 10 states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 states in the Plains and the West.

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Attorney: Utah eatery had other chemical burn

The attorney for a woman who nearly died after unknowingly drinking toxic iced tea at a Utah restaurant says an employee at the eatery burned herself a month earlier on the same chemical cleaning compound.

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Texas near the top in U.S. physician recruitment

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Students at UNC allowed to bring cats, dogs to live with them in dorm

GREELEY, Colo. — The University of Northern Colorado has been invaded by students’ pets. For the first time, students are allowed to bring their pets to live with them in some of the dorms. Students like junior Morgan Monroe have big lists of items to bring with them as they head to school at UNC. […]

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Attorney: Utah eatery had other chemical burn

Ebola: Care and recovery of 2 American aid workers

Two American aid workers have recovered from Ebola and left an Atlanta hospital, after weeks of intensive treatment in a special isolation unit.

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Students at UNC allowed to bring cats, dogs to live with them in dorm

Agrium Names Steve J. Douglas as Chief Financial Officer

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Economy slowing down in rural parts of 10 states

A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 states in the Plains and the West.

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AAA: Lower gas prices, increased consumer spending fueling vacations

Call it the last fling of summer: an estimated 34.7 million Americans plan to travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, the highest volume since 2008; and a 1.3% increase over last year’s holiday weekend, says AAA Southern New England.

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Colorado's Mark Udall gets ad boost in Senate race

Republican Senate hopeful Cory Gardner's opposition to abortion rights "is way too extreme for Colorado," women voters say in ads Senate Democrats' campaign arm began running Thursday.

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Texas near the top in U.S. physician recruitment

Texas Alliance For Patient Access

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Mounties, military spend millions on weeding out illicit marijuana harvest

The RCMP and Canadian military have spent nearly $11.5 million in the last eight years on a national search-and-destroy mission for illicit marijuana crops. Federal figures show the annual Mountie-led effort, known as Operation Sabot, has led to tens of thousands of pot plants being weeded out each year. Liberal defence critic Joyce Murray, who uncovered the data, said she was "stunned" to see ...

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The Road Less Traveled | A capture inspired by the talented @future_reminiscin. Taken in Red Feather, CO by stevenosika

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The Landon Donovan retirement tour rolls on, landing LA Galaxy star classy parting gifts | SIDELINE

What do you give the American soccer legend who's already got — or could afford — everything, as one last parting gift? So far, the Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids have done pretty well in sending off Donovan into the sunset as he visits their respective stadiums one last time.

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Economy slowing down in rural parts of 10 states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 states in the Plains and the West.

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Colorado college lets students keep pets in dorms

GREELEY, Colo. — It’s move-in day at the University of Northern Colorado, and this year some students are being allowed to bring their cats or dogs to live with them in dorms.

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Citizen panel weighs in against top-two primary

Measure 90 one of two undergoing review. When Edna Campbell of Jefferson joined 19 other voters for a study this week, she had a definite opinion on Measure 90, which would change Oregon’s 110-year-old primary election system. “I came in all for it,” she said. “Why not? It sounds like ...

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Ex-Virginia governor talks about troubled marriage

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell wrote a long, forlorn email to his wife three years ago trying to save his marriage, calling her his "soulmate," yet he also said he grew so weary of her yelling that he began taking refuge in his...

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Mississippi teacher charged with sex crimes

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi math teacher admitted that he molested at least eight teenagers over a period of four decades, largely during out-of-state trips, authorities said Thursday.

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Study: Wealth gap widened in the last decade

A report from the Census Bureau is the latest evidence that the rich are getting richer while the poor get poorer.

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Ex-judge must say she's sorry, just not in cuffs

A former Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice convicted of corruption has been spared the further embarrassment of having to write her court-ordered apologies to every judge in the state on photos of herself in handcuffs.

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Complaints Dept.: Union Station in Hot Waters Over ADA Non-Compliance

Union Station Grand Hall Denver's new living room, as the Great Hall at Union Station has been called, came under fire two days ago when a federal law suit was filed by the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC). The disability advocacy...

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Agrium Names Steve J. Douglas as Chief Financial Officer

Agrium Inc. is pleased to announce today Mr. Steve J. Douglas has accepted the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 3, 2014. Steve comes to Agrium from Brookfield ...

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University of Arizona sets enrollment record

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The University of Arizona is setting enrollment records. Officials say the university has its largest overall enrollment ever as well as the most freshmen. Preliminary figures show approximately 41,800 students are expected for the fall semester, for an increase of nearly 3 percent over the fall 2013 semester's enrollment. The total enrollment includes 7,800 incoming ...

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Marley’s Ghost, Shook Twins, The Oh Hellos to hit Folk Fest stage

The 19th annual Four Corners Folk Festival is right around the corner. The event kicks off next Friday, Aug. 29, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 31, on Reservoir Hill in downtown Pagosa Springs.

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Public policy is public business

On more than one occasion, The SUN has received forwarded emails from local board members discussing public policy via email. We provide the following from the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition as a reminder of the seriousness of this issue.

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Goalkeeper Tim Howard taking break from US team

Star goalkeeper Tim Howard is taking a one-year break from the U.S. national team because of a "commitment" to his family.

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Americas (El Paso) H.S. quarterback Drennan commits to UNM

Americas football player Q Drennan had plenty of suitors for his football talents at the collegiate level. But in the end it was the University of New Mexico which had the most positives and on Wednesday afternoon, the 6-foot-3, 187-pounder made his intentions known to his friends, family and coaches at Americas High School.

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Gap reports higher profit, plans India expansion

Gap Inc. said its profit rose 10 percent in the second quarter as the clothing retailer cut expenses and managed to lift sales.

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NKorea launch pad expansion 'nearing completion'

A U.S. research institute says construction to upgrade North Korea's main rocket launch pad should be completed by fall, allowing Pyongyang (pyuhng-yahng) to conduct a launch by year's end if it decides to do so.

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Ex-judge must say she's sorry, just not in cuffs

Organizers: Keeping cyclists safe in the USA Pro Challenge is a tough task

It’s a tough task racing 70 miles around Colorado Springs, but for organizers of the USA Pro Challenge bike race keeping cyclists safe is a challenge in itself. Colorado Springs hosted stage four of the USA Pro Challenge. More than 100 of the best bikers in the world competed. Organizers said they go to great lengths to keep fans and racers safe. “Hundreds of course marshals, 150 of our own ...

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Longtime goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere retires after 16 NHL seasons

DENVER - Goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere is retiring after 16 NHL seasons in which he won 262 games, a Conn Smythe Trophy and a Stanley Cup championship.

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The 10 automotive species on the verge of extinction

In a first, Americans will likely buy more crossovers than midsize sedans this year — unseating the 4-door car as the default vehicle of choice. The crossover has become the family wagon equivalent of today, with hybrids and compacts SUVs expanding as the cars of choice for young singles, couples and families. A long list of other model types now find themselves in the less-visited areas of new ...

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World's best ski resorts for singles

Cold nights, open fires, mulled wine and falling snowflakes. Add one strapping male with a bouffant and a cable knit sweater feeding fondue to a doe-eyed brunette in a tight-belted turtle neck onesie with fur-lined knee-high snow boots, and you've got a true snow love right there. If only it were that easy.

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DOJ: Sexual complaints about teacher date back to 1973

A South Mississippi teacher has admitted to investigators that he molested at least eight boys who were his students, and the abuse spanned a period of 20 years. That's according to an affidavit released Thursday. William Richard Pryor, 68, is in federal custody charged with transportation of minors with intent of sexual activity. (WARNING: This story contains explicit details that may be ...

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Economy slowing down in rural parts of 10 states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 states in the Plains and the West. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says falling crop prices have farmers spending less, and crop prices are expected to continue declining this fall.

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