Colorado Times: 09/11/14

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Vail Resorts buys Park City Mountain Resort

A judge has ruled in favor of Talisker Corp. and Vail Resorts in a legal dispute over property in and around the Park City Mountain Resort ski area. Ski Utah map.

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Boulder wants your cheers, jeers for public art projects

The Boulder Office of Arts and Culture plans to put on a slideshow of public art from around the United States at 7 p.m. Monday in the Canyon Theater of the Boulder Main Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

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Aviva Premiership play-offs should be scrapped... money is having the final say

CHRIS FOY: Edward Griffiths is right – the system of ending the Aviva Premiership with play-offs to decide the title is all about money. The motive is surely beyond doubt.

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New terror fight casts shadow over 9/11 ceremonies

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's gathering war against a new upsurge in Islamic terror hung heavy over the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Thursday, stirring both anxiety and determination among those who came to ground zero to remember their loved ones.

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9/11 commemoration held in open plaza

With the solemn toll of a bell and a moment of silence, the nation paused Thursday to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attack at the hallowed site that has been transformed into a bustling plaza.

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Major League Soccer

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Real Salt Lake at Seattle FC, 10:30 p.m.

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Round Rock Express Announces Front Office Promotions

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express announced Thursday the promotion of four full-time staff members. Tim Jackson, currently director of community relations, has been named assistant general manager. Stu Scally, senior account executive, has been promoted to manager of ticket sales.

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Recreational pot eclipses medical pot

Colorado sold $29.7 million worth of recreational marijuana in July, slightly higher than the $28.9 million worth of medical marijuana.

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Deadline Day Approaching for Fans Wishing to Renew for 2015

As the 2014 season draws to a close, the Colorado Rapids are embroiled in a tough battle on the field, with hopes of moving into playoff position. With a young core in place, the Rapids are poised to make a lot of noise in the 2015 season and you don't want to miss a minute of the action.

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Light schedule in Pac-12 for Week 3

Things to watch in Week 3 of Pac-12 play, including a big non-conference game: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 12 UCLA (2-0) vs. Texas (1-1) in Arlington, Texas. This was one of the non-conference headliners going into the season, two power programs meeting at Jerry Jones' football-topia. UCLA ...

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Vail Resorts buys Park City Mountain Resort

VAIL — Vail Resorts surprised the ski industry Thursday when it announced the purchase of Park City Mountain Resort after more than three years of tense litigation. Vail’s stock surged after news of the $182.5 million deal broke — MTN was trading at more than $85 per share as of noon, up more than 11 percent from Wednesday’s $76.77 close. The deal settles litigation between Park City Mountain ...

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Walleye Add Defensive Power

Toledo, OH - Defenseman Joel Chouinard (shwee-NARD) has agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2014-15 season. Chouinard spent the entire 2013-14 season with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, skating in 67 contests with two goals and seven assists.

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Colorado State shows early signs of progress

FORT COLLINS — After two games, Jim McElwain feels his team has found itself a weapon. Not a player, not a package but an entire unit.

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Fantasy First Pitch for Week 25

With the playoffs nearing an end for a lot of leagues, which pitchers will bring you quality starsts? Our Al Melchior breaks down the top options in his Fantasy First Pitch for Week 25.

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Democratic candidates finding distance from Obama on ISIS

In the face of several tough upcoming Senate races, many Democratic candidates have found a multitude of ways to separate themselves from the President's most recent speech on ISIS. 0 0 read more

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Colorado Springs woman's phone number published in marijuana ad

A Colorado Springs woman is confused and trying to get answers. She’s getting random phone calls every day from strangers asking about a marijuana shop. At least 100 people have called her in the last two months, all looking for pot. “Asking me if store is open, like on Labor Day Weekend, I received a few phone calls because they were eager to get there,” said Colorado Springs resident Margaret ...

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ASU football to wear maroon and white in Boulder

ASU has announced its uniform combination for the upcoming game against Colorado. see more

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Alert as man jumps fence at White House

A man who jumped the perimeter fence of the White House has jangled nerves on the 9 11 anniversary.

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A look at Sept. 11 commemorations in US

A look at events marking the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Soulful places. by shannonouting

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#TBT To getting wild in the wild with @keohene and exploring the backcountry. #exploreeverything #adventuretillwedie #alifealive by drewwallace

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Breakout trio taking place alongside Rox stars

For as much credit as Troy Tulowitzki's once MVP-worthy campaign deserves for the Rockies' offensive prowess at the beginning of season, that early offensive eruption was equally due to breakout campaigns from three players: Charlie Blackmon, Corey Dickerson and Nolan Arenado.

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Wild, Nino Niederreiter agree on three-year, $8 million deal

The Minnesota Wild's playoff hero isn't going anywhere.

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Light schedule in Pac-12 for Week 3

Things to watch in Week 3 of Pac-12 play, including a big non-conference game:

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Vail Resorts buys Park City Mountain Resort

A judge has ruled in favor of Talisker Corp. and Vail Resorts in a legal dispute over property in and around the Park City Mountain Resort ski area. Ski Utah map.

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Obama's Islamic State speech: 3 things for Congress to consider

Many Republicans support the president's plan to 'destroy' the Islamic State – but they say it doesn’t go far enough. And they have questions about it, particularly about how it would work in Syria, and what happens if the plan fails.

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Convicts from El Paso County walk away from Denver job site

The Colorado Department of Corrections says two men who walked away from a Denver job site Thursday should be considered armed and dangerous. Adolfo Lopez, 38, and Manual Rodriguez, 32, were last seen at around 3 p.m. Thursday near a warehouse on Oakland Street in Denver. Lopez was convicted of drug abuse charges in El Paso County and Rodriguez was convicted of forgery, identity theft and second ...

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle slump on cash price outlook

Chicago | Reuters - - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures retreated on Thursday after investors pocketed profits in anticipation of steady or lower cash prices, traders said.

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Family Reunited With Missing Hartford Teen In Colorado

A Hartford teenager who has been missing for more than two weeks is reunited with her family, thousands of miles away from home. Jillian Burgos, 14, was found in Longmont, Colorado on Wednesday afternoon. Police said she was lured away from her Hartford home by 53-year-old Timothy Wind after connecting with him on the Internet. […]

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Vidalia Police Increase Patrols at Schools After Threats

Rumors on Social Media prompted the Vidalia Police Department to post extra officers at each of the area's four schools.

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Look up tonight: Increased solar activity may spark active aurora borealis

A pair of solar flares aimed directly at the Earth could cause some fluctuations in power grids and disturb radio and satellite transmissions over the next couple of days, according to SpaceWeather.co

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Utah football notes: Despite recent stumbles, Utes stick to bye week routine

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham says the Utes are trying to balance rest and down time with practice. Utah returns to action...

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Colorado Man Charged With Sexual Assault In Case Of Missing Hartford Girl

Police: The Two Met On Children's Website When She Was 13, Communicated For Two Years A 53-year-old Colorado man charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a missing Hartford teen met the girl online through a children's website two years ago and they continued to communicate online until last month, according to an arrest report.

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Light schedule in Pac-12 for Week 3

Things to watch in Week 3 of Pac-12 play, including a big non-conference game:

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Colorado activists want rules on pot edibles implemented fast

DENVER (Reuters) - Activists in Colorado called on Thursday for the fast implementation of rules requiring marijuana-infused edibles be clearly distinguishable from regular products when removed from...

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Colorado Rapids' starting goalkeeper job up for grabs

The Rapids' starting goalkeeper position remains in flux heading into Saturday's home game against Portland, with coach Pablo Mastro- eni citing concern about Clint

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Dog's Eye View: The sport of scent detection

Earlier this year, I traveled to Fort Collins with my rat terrier named Skippy to participate in a Nose Work Trial sponsored by the National Association of Canine Scent Work. The trial site was located at the Equine Center in an amazing place filled with all types of delicious doggy smells. Skippy and I have been learning about nosework for about two years. We both love it, so I decided to make ...

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“Atlas Shrugged III”: Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck in a bizarre Ayn Rand fever dream

The movie is a lurid pageant of right-wing propaganda -- and proof of Rand's weirdly enduring influence

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Legislators coming to Steamboat to hear what locals say about Colorado's future water supply

Nearing the end of an uncommonly wet summer, residents of Northwest Colorado who have something to say about the long-term future of the state’s water supply can tell it straight to some of the most influential members of the Colorado Legislature on Tuesday. That’s when the members of the Interim Water Resources Review Committee convene at Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs to ...

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Is money still speech? Yes, as constitutional amendment bid fails in Senate.

An effort to give Congress new power over campaign finance ended when the proposed amendment didn't clear the 60-vote hurdle to end Senate debate. Many Republicans saw the measure as tampering with the Bill of Rights.

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Deputy in trouble after showing off taekwondo move

He was showing a kick and then seconds later, chaos erupted

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Inside a SWAT Prank Ring

Matthew Tollis was arrested after admitting to being part of the group that called in a bomb threat at the University of Connecticut as well as at least six other incidents in four other states. Authorities believe that the group swatted Sandy Hook Elementary School and, in one case, targeted a specific home in Connecticut after being paid $30 by a minor.

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Local legislator claims legalizing marijuana would be 'horrific door to open' in Tennessee

Marijuana dominated much of the discussion when a local legislator visited the Sullivan County Anti-Drug coalition at their monthly meeting on Thursday.This year marked the fourth annual dialogue between legislators and members of the coalition. State rep. Jon Lundberg, R-Bristol, discussed with the group legislation regarding drugs from the past session and what bills, if any, might come up in ...

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