Colorado Times: 12/22/14

Monday, December 22, 2014

BigToys and InvestiGator Club® announce Winner of Contest

Creative Options Centers for Early Education in Aurora, Colorado selected as Grand Prize winner of new play and learning equipment and curricula! (PRWeb December 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/13w0Aex

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NHL scores 2014: Bruins mount late comeback, Oilers collapse to Stars

Two of the league's cellar-dwellers couldn't seal the deal on Sunday. As if Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers fans hadn't already suffered enough, their teams' losses on Sunday made bad seasons sting just a little bit harder. Both the Oilers and Sabres had their opponents on the ropes for most of the evening. Buffalo outplayed the Boston Bruins in their own barn for two periods despite missing ...

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The 200 mph Cadillac

When the current, second-generation CTS-V first hit the scene back in 2008, the car’s 556 horsepower pretty much blew most of the competition out of the water.

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Municipal Bond Sales Slow as Michigan Yields Fall Most for 2014

Municipal bond sales in the U.S. are set to decrease in the next month while the amount of redemptions and maturing debt falls.

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Whiting Petroleum Corporation Announces Proved Reserves of 780 MMBOE

Whiting Petroleum Corporation’s proved reserves, effective December 31, 2014, increased to an estimated 780 million barrels of oil equivalent of which 83% were classified as oil and 90% were classified as oil and natural gas liquids.

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2014 Proves a Successful Year for Major Bioscience Fundings, Including Key Merger and Acquisition Activity in Colorado

Colorado attained a number of key financings, acquisitions and expansions in the bioscience industry during 2014. The announcement is made by April Giles, President and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association , who says: "We’ve seen a number of exciting deals come to fruition in our Colorado bioscience community during 2014, which strengthens our state’s position as a national industry leader ...

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Mount Knowledge Holdings Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split

Englewood, CO / ACCESSWIRE / December 22, 2014 / Mount Knowledge Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:MKHD), parent company to wholly-owned subsidiary Cybergy Partners, a national leader in clean energy, smart grid technologies, ...

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Gensource Announces Updated NI 43-101 Report for Lazlo

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESSWIRE / December 22, 2014 / Gensource Potash Corporation ("Gensource" or the "Company") (TSX-V:GSP) is pleased to announce that it has completed an updated NI 43-101 ...

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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Announces Expiration of Registered Exchange Offers for its Floating Rate Senior Notes ...

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. today announced the expiration of its offers to exchange all of its outstanding

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MLB trade rumors: Is Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki paying attention to trade talks?

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Sunoco pipeline crossing through Nolan County

Trenches are being dug for Sunoco's massive pipeline project, Permian Express 2, which crosses through Nolan County.

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Iginla Helps Avalanche Beat Red Wings 2-1 In Shootout

Jarome Iginla scored in the tiebreaker to lift the Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.

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Nebraska, allies must be careful what they ask for

Will Nebraska and Oklahoma, by asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block legal marijuana in Colorado, squelch the state’s new industry and the party for its customers?

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Double your donation to Salvation Army

People who donate to the Salvation Army of Kent County will have their gifts doubled through Christmas Eve.

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Colorado weather: Snow continues in high country; wet Denver commute

A strong weekend winter storm, that will continue to deliver a blow to the state on Monday, has left roads slippery and dangerous in the high country.

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Crossroads Hy-Vee florists to work on Rose Parade floats

WATERLOO | On Saturday morning, Casey Allen, Rose Newsom and Krystal Weidemann will walk into a chilly warehouse in Pasadena, Calif., armed with floral knives, bunch cutters and other tools.

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Bowl Games 2014-15: Schedule and Predictions for Games with Closest Spreads

Bowl season officially kicked off with five games taking place on Saturday, and we've already experienced a wide array of conclusions, from Utah's 45-10 drubbing of Colorado State to a stunning 33-28 last-minute victory by Bowling Green over South Alabama. Those games were only a taste of what's to come. A bevy of enticing matchups have yet to take place, as bowl season resumes Monday with a ...

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Lawmakers get briefing on Colorado revenue

Colorado lawmakers will hear this morning how much tax revenue the state is collecting before they convene next month.

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J. Crew proposes outlet store for Boulder

Clothing retailer J. Crew could open one of its outlet stores at Boulder's Twenty Ninth Street mall, according to documents recently filed with the city of Boulder's planning department.

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New pharmacy goes old-school at Greeley’s St. Michaels Center

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Fort Carson's 10th Combat Support Hospital gets new commander

The new boss of Fort Carson's 10th Combat Support Hospital will rely on old lessons to keep her 370-soldier unit ready for war. Col. Kimberly Aiello took charge of the hospital unit this month from Col. James Andrews, who is moving to a post at the Defense Health Agency. She said a key for the 10th, which provides front-line medical care in war zones, is maintaining the wartime skills the unit ...

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Last minute tech gift ideas

With just a few days left before Christmas, we are down to the wire. Tech gifts are popular but not always easy to buy. Here are a few ideas for the techie in your life. Streaming Sticks Chromecast – $35 Chromecast is the most basic option but also the least expensive. It’s essentially a link […]

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A federal budget bill has added more confusion to sage grouse fight

All it took was one sentence in a bill 1,603 pages long. But those 87 words were enough to sow more confusion in a years-long fight over the Gunnison sage-grouse and the greater sage-grouse — two rare birds in Colorado and the West.

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Beavers And Climate Change

Researchers at EurekAlert say that our efforts to protect the beaver from extinction have had eco-unfriendly side effects. Beaver’s numbers have rebounded thanks to efforts across the globe to protect them. The new research states that as their numbers rise they are contributing to climate change, reports Newser. Beavers create dams in shallow ponds, which Beavers And Climate Change is an ...

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Measuring precipitation to predict Saskatchewan's spring

There was a certain amount of irony in the fact that on a day demonstrating the importance of measuring precipitation, icy roads meant nobody could make it to a workshop to learn how.

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Monday round-up

Last week Nebraska and Oklahoma asked the Justices to allow them to file a lawsuit seeking to block part of Colorado’s scheme for the legalization of marijuana. Lyle Denniston covered the filing for this blog, while Kent Scheidegger has some initial reactions to the lawsuit at Crime and Consequences. Briefly: At The Volokh Conspiracy, Orin […]

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Republicans in charge of Senate but 2016 awaits

Republicans have the Senate majority now and are set to challenge President Barack Obama and the Democrats on Capitol Hill this January. But a much tougher election map two years from now could force the GOP back into the...

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Despite Dem losses, don’t count out billionaire backer Tom Steyer yet

Billionaire green energy activist Tom Steyer may have been shut down in his bid to elect a slate of hand-picked governors and U.S. senators, but don't count him out just yet.

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This day in history: Dec. 22, 2014

Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2014. There are nine days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 22, 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, U.S. Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe rejected a German demand for surrender, writing "Nuts!" in his official reply. On this date: read more

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Heavy snow blankets high country; treacherous road conditions, powder day at resorts

DENVER — As snow continues to blanket the high country, expect major delays on Interstate 70 on Monday, the first full day of winter. A winter storm warning remains in effect and up to 2 feet of snow is possible with whiteout conditions possible. Driving in the high country will be difficult. With brutal road […]

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Interim coaching jobs present challenges in bowls

LINCOLN, Neb. — Barney Cotton choked up as he described the challenges that come with serving as Nebraska’s interim head coach.

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Another endangered streamside bird

They’re devoted, cold-blooded parents.

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I-70 toll lane costs now 50% higher than planned

The cost of a 13-mile toll lane being built to relieve congestion on the Interstate 70 mountain corridor is now more than 50 percent higher than planned and a signal that other big-ticket highway projects may soon hit shortfalls.

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Republicans in charge of Senate but 2016 awaits

7 worst right-wing moments of the week — Rick Santorum wants you to know he’s not a virgin

The former GOP senator hopes you won't Google his name, while Ann Coulter says more horrific things about rape

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Weather forecast: Millions face travel trouble ahead of holidays

Winter weather is threatening travel plans for millions trying to get home for the holidays. Parts of Colorado are bracing for up to two feet of snow. Danielle Niles of Boston station WBZ gives the latest forecast.

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Lindsey Vonn crashes out in bid for record

Lindsey Vonn ’s bid for a record-equaling 62nd World Cup win will have to wait a little while longer.

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Oil Prices Likely To Rebound In Second Half Of 2015: Reuters Poll

By Koustav Samanta and Vijaykumar Vedala (Reuters) - Crude oil prices are likely to bottom out in the first half of 2015, until a possible slowdown in U.S. shale production counters a supply glut exacerbated by OPEC's decision not to cut output, a Reuters monthly survey showed. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' agreement last month to stand pat on output meant the onus for ...

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Diamond Head Classic 2014: Teams, Schedule, Live Stream, Bracket, TV Info

Just when you thought the nonconference season was coming to an end, the Diamond Head Classic provides fans with an intriguing tournament before the start of the new year. While most people want to be home for the holidays, these student athletes cannot really complain about a midseason trip to Hawaii. Even if they lose, relaxing on the beach singing "Mele Kalikimaka " won't be too bad. In ...

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How it All Plays Out: New Report on Ambev, Amira Nature Foods, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Anixter and AptarGroup

NEW YORK, December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Ambev (NYSE: ABEV), Amira Nature Foods (NYSE: ANFI), Anheuser-Busch Inbev (NYSE: BUD), Anixter (NYSE: AXE), and AptarGroup...

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Republicans in charge of Senate _ but 2016 awaits

Poll: Oil prices likely to rebound in second half of 2015

Crude oil prices are likely to bottom out in the first half of 2015, until a possible slowdown in U.S. shale production counters a supply glut exacerbated by OPEC's decision not to cut output, a Reuters monthly survey showed.

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FSU QB Winston cleared in conduct hearing into alleged rape

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State University star quarterback Jameis Winston has been cleared in a student conduct code hearing looking into charges that he sexually assaulted a female student two years ago, according to documents released to Reuters on Sunday.

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Republicans in charge of Senate — but 2016 awaits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have the Senate majority now and are set to challenge President Barack Obama and the Democrats on Capitol Hill this January. But a much tougher election map two years from now could force the GOP back into the minority. In November 2016, Republicans will defend 24 seats, Democrats 10. Seven of the GOP seats Read More... The post Republicans in charge of Senate — but ...

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Circadence Releases MVO 5.2 - Newest Product Enhancements Support Mobile and Cloud Strategies with Improved ...

MVO 5.2 – this latest product builds on the flagship MVO to include improved features and functionality for optimizing electronic content delivery regardless of network type or end-point device. (PRWeb December 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1ColzPq

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Being a Teenager is Tough: How Your Sexuality Affects Your Health

For most of us, there was at least one incident in middle and/or high school that still makes us twinge when we think about it. Some of us had it harder than others for a whole host of reasons, and we each had to carve our path to live through it. If you’re a person […]

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