Colorado Times: 01/11/15

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Man drives $75 truck to work for 38 years

It's the best $75 Bob Sportel ever spent. Sportel was in his early 20s and needing a cheap ride to work, when he paid $75 for a rusty Chevrolet pickup.

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Prison inmate escapes, was doing time for firearms charges

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says authorities are on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from the William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply.

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Wearable sensors gather lots of data _ now to make it useful

It's not just about how many steps you've taken or how many calories you've burned in a day. Wearable fitness trackers and health monitors are becoming more commonplace and diverse, but just what do you ...

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Gold-digging socialite Pamela Phillips guilty of killing husband with a car bomb so she could maintain lavish lifestyle

A once-prominent socialite has been found guilty in the 1996 Tucson car bomb killing of her ex-husband after spending years abroad living a lavish lifestyle across Europe.

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National title: It’s a great start

Today’s edition of The Chieftain includes a special 32-page commemorative edition celebrating Colorado State University-Pueblo’s football team winning the NCAA Division II national championship last month.

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DeBoskey: All investing is impact investing

In the United States, nearly $1 trillion is committed to philanthropy — sitting in foundations, donor-advised funds and elsewhere.

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Pope Francis defends himself against communism claims

Pope Francis is insisting that his concern for the poor and critique of the global economic system isn't some novel, communist-inspired ideology but rather the original and core "touchstone" of the Christian faith.

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Montana Farm Bureau Federation looks ahead to 2015

Agriculture and Farm Bureau can look back at 2014 as being a good year.

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2 Arizona cities make Rent.com's 10 best for empty nesters

Rent.com compiled a list of the 10 best cities in the U.S. for empty nesters.

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Wearable sensors gather lots of data _ now to make it useful

Number of confirmed measles cases increased to nine; most are Disney-related

ANAHEIM – Authorities on Saturday confirmed another case of measles in Orange County, bringing the countywide total to nine. On Friday, health officials confirmed two more cases of measles contracted at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure...

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#VailLive: Snowing on Vail Mountain

VAIL— Snow reporter John LaConte is covering Vail Mountain with updates on ski conditions, weather and crowds. Send your text, photo or video updates using #VailLive on Twitter or Instagram and see them published in tomorrow's paper.

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Marijuana is addictive and as bad as alcohol, but that's not what kids today are telling their parents, a senior research analyst with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission said Thursday.

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Big investors back US cannabis industry

Silicon Valley has given its approval to America's burgeoning legal cannabis industry after the investors who bankrolled Facebook gave millions of dollars to drug start-ups.Supporters of cannabis legalisation called it a "Berlin...

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Mohave County officials issue dire warnings about marijuana

Elizabeth Kempshall, executive director of Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, said the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico is the oldest and most powerful drug cartel in the world. Drug cartels are growing their operations and present a real threat to Mohave County youth, she said.

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#VailLive: Conditions updates from Vail Mountain

Our View: CRIT, residents should welcome request for border ruling

A tribal member's provocative proposal to shut down portions of a federal highway and the Colorado River was designed to be just that. Few believe the Colorado River Indian Tribes would even entertain the kind of extremist behavior outlined in Michael Tsosie's petition to the tribal council.

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Mary Vansickle: Not happy with treatment by tribes

Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 11:28 pm | Updated: 8:54 am, Sun Jan 11, 2015. I just read that members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) may consider a proposal regarding the land on the California side of the river between Parker and Blythe.

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Try something new for your next run

Running 101 with Amale Jopson CONGRATULATIONS to all Cebu City Marathon finishers! You’ve worked hard all these months and you’ve conquered yourselves in the marathon! Now it’s time for you to relish the moment and recover – remember the rule of thumb is that you need one day of recovery for every mile you’ve raced.

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9th Disneyland measles case confirmed in Orange County

Authorities Saturday confirmed another case of measles in Orange County, bringing the countywide total to nine. On Friday, health officials confirmed two more cases of measles contracted at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure Park last month. “We anticipate more cases,” Nicole Stanfield of the Orange County Health Care Agency said Friday, when state Department of […]

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Battles that changed the course of history (2)

In a previous article, we wrote about the Battle of Leyte and the series of naval battles collectively called the Battle of Leyte Gulf.The Battle of Leyte was the first major land offensive by American and allied forces to retake the Philippines. It started with the landings on three Leyte beaches on October 20, 70 years ago, and ended with the liberation of the island two months later.The ...

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Battles that changed the course of history (2)

Philip Anschutz named Citizen of the West

Billionaire Philip Anschutz has been named this year's Citizen of the West by the National Western Stock Show.

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Assault rifle rules long overdue

As a child fascinated by guns, my best friend and I made toy weapons in his father’s shop, often using them in games of “war.” As an officer in the Army, I got first-hand knowledge about the danger of arms such as assault rifles and their cruel capacity to kill.

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The cannabis queens of Beverly Hills: Mother and daughter who have built business empire from medicinal marijuana

Cheryl Shuman, 54, entered the world of marijuana in a desperate attempt to treat cancer. Seven years later she has become the poster girl for spreading the drug's acceptance across the US.

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Saisita Espinoza

Saisita (née Atencio) Espinoza passed away Dec. 23, 2014, in California.

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Man Arrested after Pounding on Patrol Vehicle

A man was arrested early Sunday morning after reportedly running through a neighborhood yelling and screaming and pounding on the hood and windshield of a responding officer's patrol vehicle.

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Police Dog Tracks Down Suspect after Chase

A police dog tracked down a suspect who was allegedly caught driving a stolen vehicle and tried to get away from police.

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Crosby’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Canadiens 2-1

FIGHT FOR THE PUCK: Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins and David Desharnais (51) of the Montreal Canadiens battle for the loose puck during the NHL game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Saturday.

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Miami QB Williams Returns In Medal Of Honor Bowl

Miami Hurricanes fans will be happy to know that one of their soon-to-be-former players had a solid performance in what could be his final game as a collegiate quarterback.

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Crosby’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Canadiens 2-1

Eli Tomac races to first AMA Supercross 450SX victory

PHOENIX (AP) — Eli Tomac raced to his first AMA Supercross 450SX victory Saturday night at Chase Field, taking the lead for good from Ken Roczen on the eighth lap in the 20-lap final.

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Gro Wyo: Collecting conifers

In my line of work, I run into a fair amount of gardeners whom I call "plant hunters."

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Outdoor Program offers Ogden Dawn Patrol

While most people are still asleep, the Ogden Dawn Patrol enjoys an early morning of untouched powder and serene sunrises. “Basically, we get up super early and we...

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2 men attempt most difficult climb in world at Yosemite

Two men are roughly halfway through what has been called the hardest rock climb in the world: a free climb of a half-mile section of exposed granite in California's Yosemite National Park.

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HILLSBOROUGH: Mahalsky ran in rare company

Just as he did at Hillsborough High School four years earlier, Ryan Mahalsky saved his best race for last at Lehigh University.

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Morning photo: Sunday set

Cool in Colorado … FRISCO — Just a short Sunday set featuring some “leftover” images from the past couple of weeks, including the strange solstice glow of the low winter sun and a stunning sunrise over the Blue River Valley. Follow our Instagram feed for daily updates, and visit the online Summit Voice gallery at […]

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NFL Playoffs 2015: Schedule, Odds and Predictions for Final Divisional Games

Only six teams remain entering Sunday's slate of divisional-round games. The New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens in a shootout and will host the AFC Championship Game, while the Seattle Seahawks stifled the Carolina Panthers, earning the right to remain at home for the NFC Championship Game. Upon the conclusion of Sunday's action, we'll know who they'll be facing. If you happen to ...

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Eli Tomac races to first AMA Supercross 450SX victory

PHOENIX (AP) — Eli Tomac raced to his first AMA Supercross 450SX victory Saturday night at Chase Field, taking the lead for good from Ken Roczen on the eighth lap in the 20-lap final.

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AirAsia Flight 8501 tail lifted from sea but no black boxes found

A tail section from the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea late last month, killing all 162 people on board, became the first major wreckage lifted off the ocean floor Saturday, but the all-important black boxes were not found inside.

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Video appears to show confession of France gunman

A video emerged Sunday purporting to show the gunman who killed a French policewoman and four hostages at a kosher grocery, pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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Colorado farmers and ranchers look to Cuba

Colorado farmers and ranchers are hoping to cash in on Cuban markets after some trade restrictions were relaxed.

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Utah insists wolf-coyote confusion won't be a problem

Utah wildlife managers and state attorneys insist Utah's controversial coyote bounty program does not conflict with the Endangered Species Act. But at least one other state was forced to change its coyote-culling hunt after too many endangered wolves...

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Chris’ Sunday Forecast

Sprinkles, flurries, and light snow were falling across parts of central and northern New Mexico while others woke up to fog this morning. …

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Comment on Celebrate the Stock Show with Delicious Beef Recipes Kids Can Make by Jenn

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Northern Colorado beats Sacramento State 84-73

GREELEY, Colo. — Tevin Svihovec scored 26 points and Northern Colorado bounced back from a halftime deficit to beat Sacramento State 84-73 on Saturday. Dylan Garrity's 3-pointer with 2 seconds left in a tightly contested first half lifted Sacramento State to a 39-36 lead at the break. Northern Colorado (8-7, 3-1 Big Sky) responded after intermission. The Bears took the lead quickly and used a 13 ...

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