Colorado Times: 01/01/15

Thursday, January 1, 2015

126th Rose Parade: The floats! The bands! The couch

I hate being cold. I loathe crowds. You won’t see me on Colorado Boulevard this (or any other) New Year’s morning. But I never miss the Rose Parade. So today, as I have done for the last many decades, I'm in my cozy pajamas, sipping hot coffee, glued to what can only be described as...

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2002 Buick Park Avenue Review

Rear air suspension. Replaced with regular Monroe struts. The car will not sag in the rear even with a trunk full of luggage and people in the back. $70 in parts (did this job myself).

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Rose Parade spectators keep warm around a fire while waiting the start of the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu, AP

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Dramatists Guild Fund announces $170K in grants

The Dramatists Guild Fund has awarded $170,000 to dozens of nonprofit theaters across the country, from the firmly established Soho Repertory Theatre in New York City to the young Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company in...

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The NRA is losing: Moms Demand Action’s Shannon Watts on what the media’s missing on guns

New poll showing support for "gun rights" higher than ever misses the big picture, gun-safety activist tells Salon

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Best and worst predictions of 2014: what’s next?

When I wake up in the morning, the urge to predict what will happen through the day is hard to resist. For all of life on this planet, men and women have wanted to know what the future holds, from minute details to who our mate will be to whether the world will end. In […]

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NHL Power Rankings: New No. 1 to start the new year

NHL Power Rankings: New No. 1 to start the new year

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First baby of 2015 born at Denver Health just after midnight

DENVER — Denver Health welcomed its first baby of the New Year just after midnight Thursday. The hospital said a baby girl was born to first-time parents at 12:14 a.m. So far, it appears the baby is the first to be born in Colorado in 2015. The girl weighed 7 pounds, one-half ounce and has […]

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Dramatists Guild Fund announces $170,000 in theatre grants from coast to coast

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Dramatists Guild Fund has awarded $170,000 to dozens of non-profittheatres across the country, from the firmly established Soho Repertory Theatre in New York City to the young Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company in San Diego. The fund on Thursday announced 129 winners,...

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Woman Extricated, Transported to Hospital After Two-Vehicle Crash

One woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after a crash in the northern portion of Colorado Springs.

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First baby of 2015 born at Denver Health just after midnight

Dramatists Guild Fund announces $170,000 in theatre grants from coast to coast

Dramatists Guild Fund announces $170K in grants

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dramatists Guild Fund has awarded $170,000 to dozens of nonprofit theaters across the country, from the firmly established Soho Repertory Theatre in New York City to the young Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company in San Diego.

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CDC: Flu has reached epidemic level, 15 child deaths in U.S.

The flu has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. this season according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Statistics released this week , show that the influenza virus outbreak reached the epidemic threshold during the week ending Dec. 20. See also: Study: Ginseng Extract Could Help Fight Off the Flu "At this time, all of CDC's influenza surveillance systems are showing elevated flu ...

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Float decorators, fans prep for chilly Rose Parade

As Danelle Jacobs and a crew of volunteers decorated their Rose Parade float, strong winds from a blustery winter storm blew flowers into the air. The scaffolding bounced. Then the power went out.

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Winter Classic 2015, Blackhawks vs. Capitals: NHL's hottest teams square off outdoors

Nothing but sunshine awaits the Blackhawks and Capitals in the nation's capital. It's only fitting that two of the NHL's hottest teams will play in frigidly (?) beautiful weather in the nation's capital on Thursday. The only question remaining this New Years Day morning is whether or not the teams will get on the ice at the originally scheduled 1 p.m. start time, as sunshine on the ice in ...

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Float decorators, fans prep for chilly Rose Parade

(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Rose Parade spectators keep warm around a fire while waiting the start of the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.

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Rose Parade spectators keep warm around a fire while waiting the start of the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu, AP

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Demons help make Denney 2014’s top sports story

Craig Denney never really wanted to be in the spotlight when it came to his battle with cancer. The Glenwood Springs High School athletic director quietly admitted himself into treatment near the end of the 2013 calendar year and, as 2014 began, the treatment progressed steadily until he was named by a unanimous vote as the keynote speaker for Glenwood Springs High School’s graduation ceremony ...

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JazzTimes' Top 50 CDs: Individual Ballots

To calculate our list of the Top 50 releases of 2014, available now in our January/February 2015 issue, we asked our contributors to submit ranked lists of 10 new releases and five historical/reissue releases consisting primarily of music recorded more than 10 years ago.

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126th Rose Bowl Parade Thursday will honor ‘Unbroken’ hero

In what could be the coldest procession in its history, the 126th Rose Parade will make its way along Colorado Boulevard Thursday, with the theme “Inspiring Stories” highlighted by the memory of the parade’s late grand marshal, Louis Zamperini. Zamperini, a USC and Olympic track star who survived 47 days on an inflatable raft during […]

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Recess Mess: Capitol Hill buried in clutter, days before new Congress

Congress is a mess. And not in the way you might think.

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Police identify Billings infant allegedly strangled by mom on Christmas Day

Billings police on Wednesday identified a 10-week-old boy who died after his mother allegedly strangled and beat him on Christmas Day as Tavaris Michael Edwards.

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Weld County Toys for Tots program provides a Merry Christmas for local families

Families struggling to buy presents for their children during the holidays often need help in other parts of their lives, which is why U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rick Hartman has volunteered with Toys for Tots since 1975.

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At about 9 a.m. May 8, two state troopers en route to Glenwood Springs for training spotted a red 2006 BMW parked on the side of the road in Glenwood Canyon about a mile west of the Garfield-Eagle county line. The troopers, Eugene Hofacker and Shane Gosnell, pulled over, following a policy regarding stopped vehicles in the canyon. All hell broke loose. The driver of the BMW, Thomas Ornelas, 40 ...

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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW | Coplin murder, Kalac arrest top story of 2014

All were major focal points in 2014, along with other major news events, that created headlines in Port Orchard and the South Kitsap community — and, in one case, worldwide.

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Divers' delight! Spectacular photographs show how disused oil rigs are transformed into reefs flourishing with life

The 'Rigs-to-Reefs' program offers a breath-taking alternative to complete removal once a rig is no longer needed, as shown by these stunning photographs taken off Long Beach, California.

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Colorado minimum wage rises to $8.23 in 2015

Minimum wage workers in Colorado are getting a small raise in 2015.

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Coming up for 2015

The past year has certainly been a banner year for the auto industry. For one, total vehicle sales have surpassed its all-time record figures for another straight year. Many manufacturers are reporting double-digit growth. Finally, there’s no denying the sheer number of vehicles on the road by the need for new plates and the dreaded […]

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Theater shooting lawyers seek info from each other

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Colorado theater shooting case are accusing each other of withholding key information again, just weeks before the trial is set to beg

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O'Reilly scores in OT, lift Avalanche over Flyers

DENVER (AP) — Colorado and Philadelphia appeared headed for a shootout when Ryan O'Reilly found the scoring touch that has eluded him most of the season.

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Gillon leads No. 24 Colorado State to win

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — John Gillon scored a career-high 25 points, converting a critical three-point play in the final minute as No. 24 Colorado State overcame a 10-point, second-half deficit to b

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Drawdown affects Army communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The drawdown is and will continue to impact many communities across America and in turn, communities have an impact on the drawdown as well, according to a recent report.

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Theater shooting lawyers seek info from each other

This day in history: Jan. 1, 2015

Today is Thursday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2015. There are 364 days left in the year. Today's hghlight in history: read more

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Hiker killed after getting hit by avalanche on mountain

BAKERVILLE, Colo. (AP) — A man who was snowshoeing up a central Colorado mountain died after getting hit by an avalanche.

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Two People Arrested for Firing Rounds Inside a Downtown Parking Garage

Two people are in custody for firing shots inside a downtown parking garage in Colorado Springs.

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Several DUI Arrests Overnight

Colorado Springs Police say they've arrested several people for drunk driving. Pueblo only has one arrest so far.

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On the charge! Angry moose runs at ski patrolman on the slopes in Colorado

As if there weren't already enough potential perils on the slopes, skiers in Steamboat Springs in Colorado had to contend with a charging moose this week.

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Mass. issues first medical marijuana license

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued the state's first certificate of registration for a marijuana dispensary.

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Greenwood leads New Mexico past Fresno St, 76-64

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the triggerman for New Mexico, Hugh Greenwood's offensive play often dictates how the Lobos are going to fare in scoring. Greenwood, who finished with 16 points, was on target Wednesday against Fresno State and the result was a dominating shooting performance in a 76-64 New Mexico victory in the Mountain West opener for both schools.

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Perimeter shooting helps USU beat San Jose State

LOGAN – A lopsided first half helped the Aggie basketball team beat San Jose State 61-33 Wednesday night in the conference opener. The victory improved USU's record to 1-0 in conference and 8-5 overal

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With 21 states raising minimum wage, 2015 is a tipping point

As many as 7 million low-wage workers will see a pay increase, many on Jan 1. Minimum wages around the country will range from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour to $9.47 an hour in Washington State.

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Rangers beat Panthers; Wednesday NHL roundup

SUNRISE, Fla. _ Ryan McDonagh, Chris Kreider and Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist each, and the New York Rangers got back to their winning ways with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.

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New Year's bowl and College Football Playoff schedule, with key questions for each game

Can Oregon's defense get off the field on third-and-long against Florida State? Can Ohio State's incredible run game move the ball on Alabama's incredible run defense? And what should we be watching for in January 1's three early games? We asked for New Year's Day to be awesome again, and it appears we are getting what we wished for: five games, all with ranked teams, three fun table-setters ...

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Rose Bowl Parade 2015 route: Get ready for 5½½ miles of cold

The 2015 parade could be one of the chilliest on record, so you won't want to waste time while your'e there trying to figure out where everything is happening. We're here to help. The 126th annual Tournament of Roses Parade is upon us. One of the greatest New Year's Day traditions in America is usually splashed with sunshine and warm temperatures, but that doesn't appear to be the case this year ...

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