Colorado Times: 11/22/14

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Flyers snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Blue Jackets

Jake Voracek padded his NHL points lead. Wayne Simmonds scored just his third goal in the last 15 games. Claude Giroux had two assists and became the 18th player in Flyers history to reach 400 career points.

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Avalanche death raises questions as resorts venture into backcountry

Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2014 11:00 pm | Updated: 12:25 am, Sun Nov 23, 2014. The headlines in Colorado papers last February were scary. One warned that avalanche danger was “at an all-time high.”

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NHL Three Stars: Enroth, Pickard shine in the crease

The Sabres goalie made 43 saves, including 20 in the second period, as Buffalo topped the Washington Capitals, 2-1. Torrey Mitchell had the game-winner.

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Eagles Topple Grizzlies 2-1

LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles (9-4-0-0), took the win over the Utah Grizzlies (6-6-1-2), 2-1, at the Budweiser Events Center on Saturday night.

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As EPISD considers closing schools, other districts offer lessons

Alamo Elementary School's hallways are cold and quiet, the windows boarded up and the chain-link fence padlocked — it's a fate several schools in the El Paso Independent School District might

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CU volleyball: No. 1 Stanford sweeps Buffs

STANFORD, Calif. - The No. 1 team in the country cooled off the Colorado volleyball team. Undefeated Stanford rolled past the No.

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Late Night Snacks: Rhode Island, Wyoming picks up big home wins

No. 21 Nebraska was the lone ranked team to fall on Saturday, but give them credit for being willing to go on the road to play a dangerous opponent.

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CU women's basketball: Buffs net hard-fought win over Arkansas State

What ever happened to easing into a basketball season? Instead of playing some cupcakes to open the 2014-15 schedule, the Colorado women's basketball team started out with a couple of NCAA Tournament qualifiers from last season, marking the first time that's happened since 2003.

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THE PUBLIC EYE; Five Lessons From the Midterm Elections

Democrats got shellacked on November 4th. Republicans gained at least 8 Senate seats, 12 House seats, and 3 governorships. Democratic partisans spread the blame around: President Obama, Party leaders, lethargic blue voters, and a hostile media.

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Islanders sweep home-and-home from Penguins

UNIONDALE, New York (AP) " Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Jaroslav Halak made 27 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday to sweep a home-and-away series.Lee's...

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The Fifth Quarter: Week 13 Rewind

As is the case each and every season, each and every week, any omission below is not on purpose, it’s merely intentional. HISTORIC REPEAT As it turns out, while Samaje Perine made history, the timeframe in which he did it wasn’t historically unprecedented. In Oklahoma’s win over Kansas, Perine set the FBS single-game rushing record with…

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Redmond scores 2, Avalanche beat Hurricanes 4-3

Zach Redmond scored his second goal of the game with 1:35 remaining, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night.

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A crowd-funded victory

Colorado Mesa volleyball coach Dave Fleming jumped up, waved his arms in the air, then put one hand near his ear.

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Renown photographer pushes for wilderness protections

As taps played in the background, John Fielder’s images of Colorado’s wilderness areas flashed on a giant screen at the Pavilion on Thursday.

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Rating the Nation: Best Traveling Rivalry Trophies

(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File). FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2013, file photo, Wisconsin linebacker Conor O'Neill, center, carries Paul Bunyan's Axe after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 20-7 in an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis.

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Local testing revolt seems confined to Glenwood

Star still trekkin’: Shatner joins Syfy series ‘Haven’

William Shatner will return to the sci-fi genre — on Syfy. Shatner, 83, will guest-star in four episodes of the network’s series “Haven” next year, playing “a pivotal character that...

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Rating the Nation: Best Traveling Rivalry Trophies

Police: Client arrested in escort's 2007 killing

A single mother who vanished from western Colorado more than seven years ago led a double life as a paid escort with many unsavory clients, investigators say.

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Authorities: Man arrested in 2007 killing of Colorado mom who worked as escort was a client

A single mother who vanished from western Colorado more than seven years ago led a double life as a paid escort with many unsavory clients, investigators say.

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Can the Buffs stampede Oregon’s home finale?

Oregon will celebrate 17 seniors during the home finale. Fans were also encouraged to say mahalo to Marcus Mariota by picking up green and yellow leis at The Duck Store this week. The humble Hawaiian hasn’t announced if aloha means goodbye Oregon and hello NFL after the season, but the …

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Local testing revolt seems confined to Glenwood

Thousands of high school seniors on Colorado’s Front Range boycotted new, state-mandated standardized tests last week, but it appears most Roaring Fork Valley students are cooperating with the exams — except for roughly 18 seniors from Glenwood Springs High School. Media reports have varied, but it’s clear that several thousand students in Boulder, Denver and Douglas counties openly rebelled ...

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Historical society looks to improve archives

The city of Aspen has a storied past that locals can relate to every day they look at the local mountains or historic homes and buildings. From the early mining days to the booming present, the mountain lifestyle and its days of yore are a source of pride to those who live here. The Aspen Historical Society is the official caretaker of Aspen’s past, preserving thousands of images and historical ...

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Police: Client arrested in escort's 2007 killing

A single mother who vanished from western Colorado more than seven years ago led a double life as a paid escort with many unsavory clients, investigators say.

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Colorado video game developers thriving

DENVER (AP) — Like a lot of Colorado game developers, Megan Fox works independently, coding in the quiet of her home.

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Clever mailboxes can be dangerous, state says

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Mailboxes along state or federal highways probably don't come to mind immediately as traffic hazards.

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Groups preserve ranchers' water source

SAGUACHE, Colo. (AP) — The creek that drops out of La Garita Mountains and snakes its way toward the north end of the San Luis Valley floor has sustained ranching for 140 years.

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Aspen Skiing focused on climate change

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Aspen Skiing Co. will maintain efforts to influence state and national policy on climate change in 2015 as well as reduce its own carbon footprint, but President and CEO Mike Kaplan said Skico's aggressive stance isn't a war on fossil fuels.

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Authorities: Man arrested in 2007 killing of Colorado mom who worked as escort was a client

DENVER — A single mother who vanished from western Colorado more than seven years ago led a double life as a paid escort with many unsavory clients, investigators say.

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World traveler, inventor, pilot leaves legacy

Harold Faught Smith was many things to many people.

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Wolf travels hundreds of miles to northern Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A female gray wolf from the Northern Rockies traveled hundreds of miles into northern Arizona, marking the species' first appearance in the region in more than 70 years and the

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Report: Grouse needs 3-mile buffer from drilling

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A government report with significant implications for the U.S. energy industry says a struggling bird species needs a 3-mile buffer between its breeding grounds and oil and gas

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Stonebridge Companies’ Zink Kitchen + Bar Introduces New Power Lunch

Lunch in the Denver Tech Center has been crafted to fit the budget, time constraints and appetite of guests (PRWeb November 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1umNiXr

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Arrest in 2007 killing of mom who led double life

DENVER (AP) — A man arrested Friday in the killing of a Colorado single mom who vanished more than seven years ago was one of the many unsavory clients she had while leading a double life as a paid es

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"Care To Share" Donation Drive to Improve Quality of Life for Animals at the Denver Animal Shelter

The Frickey Law Firm partnered with the Denver Animal Shelter for the "Care To Share" campaign for items the dogs and cats need. (PRWeb November 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1umNg1G

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Redistribution of homes begins in polygamous sect

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Katie Cox has lived in her 13-bedroom home in a polygamous community on the Utah-Arizona border for more than four decades — but she's never had a deed.

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Soldier sentenced to life in girlfriend's slaying

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — A Fort Carson soldier convicted of murder in the slaying of his soldier girlfriend has been ordered to spend life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Colorado pot credit union could open next year

DENVER (AP) — Colorado has granted a charter for the first financial institution to serve the state's cash-only marijuana industry. But action by the National Credit Union Administration and the Feder

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Calendar: Holiday preview 2014

Have some respect! Curated with the help of Rodney Dangerfield’s widow, Joan, this temporary exhibit offers an intimate look into the iconic career of a comedy favorite.

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TOTD: What was Your Favorite L.A. Auto Show Debut?

Lots of great debuts at the L.A. auto show.

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UTEP men's basketball: Miners will take on NMSU for 208th time Saturday

It is neither the end nor the tell-all for a basketball season. It is not even a measuring stick for a season ... though sometimes it can foreshadow just a bit.

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2015 Ford F-150 EcoBoost 2.7L EPA-Estimated at 19/26 MPG

Ford has finally revealed EPA-estimates for the 2015 F-150, with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost achieving 26 mpg on the highway.

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Grading Utah State's 41-7 win over San Jose State

Here's how the offense, defense and special teams did as the Aggies set up a final week showdown with Boise State that could clinch a Mountain Division title for either team.

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Outfitter who maimed prey for clients sentenced

DENVER (AP) — A western Colorado outfitter who captured and maimed mountain lions and bobcats to make hunting easier for clients has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.

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Myers runs, seniors romp in Utah State's senior-night win over Spartans

Kent Myers ran for three touchdowns and threw for another in Utah State's 35-17 win over San Jose State on Friday night at Romney Stadium.

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Utah State stops San Jose State 41-7

Quarterback Kent Myers ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as Utah State blew by San Jose State 41-7 on Friday night.

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Survey suggests economy still slow in rural areas

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The economic outlook for rural areas of 10 states in the Plains and the West improved in November, but the monthly survey of bankers doesn't suggest much growth.

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For college football's best, it's the calm before the storm

This is a week when you look at the college football schedule and find that your level of excitement is lukewarm at best. Alabama and Auburn are resting up for their clash next week by taking on Western Carolina and Samford, respectively, while Georgia pr

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