Colorado Times: 02/03/15

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

New York City mayor's speech focuses on affordable housing

Mayor Bill de Blasio used his annual State of the City speech Tuesday to outline an ambitious plan to build hundreds of thousands of new affordable housing units in New York City.

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Sage Analytics Hires Dr. Jason Lupoi as Senior Application Scientist

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Analytics (http://ift.tt/16wd9IJ), the developers of a new generation of equipment for the testing of marijuana potency and moisture content, announced today that they have hired Jason S. Lupoi, Ph.D. as the company's new Senior Application Scientist. Dr. Lupoi will be assisting in the development of Sage Analytics' next-generation cannabis ...

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Crumbling Brooklyn movie palace gleams after $95M renovation

A once gilded Brooklyn movie palace that's been crumbling for decades, with pigeons infesting its stage, is back - again a glittering gem from the 1920s.

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Maternal pot use under microscope in Colorado

DENVER (AP) " Marijuana use by pregnant or nursing women might seem like a no-brainer of a bad idea, but a proposal in the state of Colorado to step up such warnings is raising concern because of limited research on the dangers.Pot...

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WiSpry And SkyeTek Release World's First RF MEMS-Tuned UHF RFID Antenna

WiSpry, Inc., the leader in high-performance tunable radio frequency micromechanical (RF MEMS) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, recently announced that SkyeTek, Inc. has leveraged the company’s adaptive antenna tuning technology to develop the first RF MEMS-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) reader.

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QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has again accepted an offer to appear at the Rangers' spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona.

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No. 2 ranked Springfield, Kit Carson chalk up two wins

The power in boys' basketball in southeastern Colorado continues to reside in District 3, as four teams were ranked in last week's CHSAANow rankings.

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GOP advances reduction for renewable energy

A plan to lower renewable energy mandates for rural Colorado electricity providers has won initial approval in the state Senate.

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Christie declines to take questions on final day of UK trip

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie canceled planned availabilities Tuesday with reporters in London after his comments on vaccinations sparked a political flap at home.

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Pilot taking 'selfies' before fatal Colorado crash: report

(Reuters) - The pilot of a small plane was taking selfie pictures with a cellphone on a series of short flights around a Colorado airport in 2014 before he crashed on one of the jaunts, killing himself and a passenger, federal investigators found. The National Transportation Safety Board said the 29-year-old pilot of the Cessna 150K plane lost control in the crash near Watkins, Colorado ...

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Maternal pot use under microscope in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Marijuana use by pregnant or nursing women might seem like a no-brainer of a bad idea, but a proposal in Colorado to step up such warnings is raising concern because of limited research on the dangers. Some pregnant women use marijuana to ease nausea, and a marijuana industry group fears the warnings don't acknowledge limited research on pot use by mothers-to-be. Tyler Henson ...

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Automakers report January US sales jumps, led by GM, Toyota

Automakers reported double-digit U.S. sales increases in January, a sign that car sales didn't spin out even with a major snowstorm hitting the Northeast.

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Boulder-based N30 Pharma names R. Michael Carruthers as CFO

N30 Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Boulder-based firm developing drug therapies for cystic fibrosis, appointed former Array BioPharma executive R. Michael Carruthers as chief financial officer, officials announced Tuesday.

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TrigPoint Solutions Launches RIGIQ for Predicting and Eliminating NPT

DENVER, COLORADO -- TrigPoint Solutions (www.trigsol.com), a leader in O&G technology solutions, has announced the release of RIGIQ(R), a prescriptive analytics software designed to eliminate NPT.

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Tom Brady plans to give his Super Bowl MVP truck to unknown rookie who made championship-winning interception

Tom Brady was named the MVP of this year's...

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Christie declines to take questions on final day of UK trip

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie canceled planned availabilities Tuesday with reporters in London after his comments on vaccinations sparked a political flap at home.

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Senate backs bill to address veterans' suicide

The Senate has approved a bill aimed at reducing a suicide epidemic among military veterans, sending the measure to President Barack Obama.

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AP Exclusive: US, Iran discussing nuclear talks compromise

With time for negotiations running short, the U.S and Iran are discussing a compromise that would let Iran keep much of its uranium-enriching technology but reduce its potential to make nuclear weapons, two diplomats tell...

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Raftery, Grant Hill to call Final Four in place of Anthony

Bill Raftery and Grant Hill will call the Final Four this season, a popular veteran and a rookie taking the place of the suspended Greg Anthony.

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Maternal pot use under microscope in Colorado

Egyptian doctors demand army say what happened to AIDS cure

Some two dozen demonstrators gathered at the Doctors' Association in the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, demanding that the army release information about a promised cure for AIDS and hepatitis it has delayed since last...

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Pilot taking 'selfies' before fatal Colorado crash: report

Automakers report January US sales jumps, led by GM, Toyota

Automakers reported double-digit U.S. sales increases in January, a sign that car sales didn't spin out even with a major snowstorm hitting the Northeast.

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Fidel Castro son gets role in baseball-softball Olympic bid

A son of Fidel Castro and a prominent Washington, D.C.-based attorney will help campaign for the return of baseball and softball in the Olympics.

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US to up aid to Jordan as it deals with regional turmoil

The Obama administration is hoping to nearly double U.S. assistance to Jordan over the next two years as the country struggles to cope with domestic issues and pressure from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

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Fiat Chrysler US 2014 profit falls 56 pct. on one-time items

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S., formerly Chrysler Group, saw its net profit fall 56 percent last year even though global sales and revenue both rose 15 percent.

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Maternal pot use under microscope in Colorado

Marijuana use by pregnant or nursing women might seem like a no-brainer of a bad idea, but a proposal in Colorado to step up such warnings is raising concern because of limited research on the dangers.

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John Axford agrees to minor league contract with Rockies

DENVER (AP) Reliever John Axford has agreed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies and will try to earn a job as a setup man for closer LaTroy Hawkins.

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EPA: Keystone XL's climate impacts need to be revisited

With the recent dip in oil prices, the Environmental Protection Agency wants the State Department to "revisit" how much of a toll the Keystone XL oil pipeline would have on global warming.

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Axford, Rockies agree to minor league deal

Reliever John Axford has agreed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies and will try to earn a job as a setup man for closer LaTroy Hawkins.

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Automakers Report Strong January U.S. Vehicle Sales

Automakers Report Strong January U.S. Vehicle Sales

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Purported IS video shows Jordan pilot burned to death

An online video purportedly shows a Jordanian pilot captured by the Islamic State extremist group being burned to death.

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Man with knife attacks 3 French soldiers near Jewish center

A man with at least one large knife hidden in his bag attacked three French soldiers Tuesday as they patrolled in front of a Jewish community center in southern France. He and a possible accomplice were detained and a...

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US home price gains weakened in December on slower sales

(AP Photo/Chuck Burton). In this Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 photo, new homes under construction are shown for sale in Charlotte, N.C. Real estate data provider CoreLogic reports on December home prices, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.

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Maternal pot use under microscope in Colorado

Uber, Carnegie Mellon partnering on Pittsburgh research lab

Aetna 4Q profit drops but meets forecasts, guidance climbs

Coke bets on 'premium milk' to boost declining category

(AP Photo/Michael Conroy). In this Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 photo, Fairlife milk products appear on display in the dairy section of an Indianapolis grocery store. Fairlife, which is rolling out nationally in coming weeks, is the product of a joint venture...

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UK abattoir workers suspended after secret video shows abuse

Hopes for Greek debt deal rise after Athens softens tone

(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool). Greece's new finance minister Yanis Varoufakis speaks during his meeting with British Finance Minister George Osborne at 11 Downing Street in London, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. France's Socialist government offered support Sun...

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John Axford agrees to minor league contract with Rockies

DENVER (AP) -- Reliever John Axford has agreed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies and will try to earn a job as a setup man for closer LaTroy Hawkins.

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OGDEN, UT - The Montana women's basketball team played its way into first place in the Big Sky Conference last week, and the wins earned junior guard McCalle Feller her first career Big Sky Player of the Week award.

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North Dakota to Maine dealing with sub-zero wind chill

Forecasters from Philadelphia to Portland, Maine, have warned that "flash freezing" could make roads dangerously slippery a day after snow fell on much of the East Coast.

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Judge closes court to public in Aaron Hernandez murder trial

The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has closed the courtroom to the public and the media to deal with a juror issue.

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S.H.A.R.E., Inc. receives grant to provide general operating support.

S.H.A.R.E., Inc., the domestic violence agency, announced today that it has received a $16,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its shelter and outreach programs and services.

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Winning, losing Super Bowl ads - Tue, 03 Feb 2015 PST

NEW YORK – If you’re talking about Super Bowl ads with co-workers, you’re not alone. Advertisers tried to win over Americans during the game – some tried serious themes, while ...

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Seahawks' QB Wilson to attend spring training

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson once again will make an appearance with the Texas Rangers in spring training.

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NewsWatch: $100 oil isn’t coming back for a ‘long time’: BP CEO

Oil prices are not coming back to $100-a-barrel for a long time warns BP CEO Bob Dudley.

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Shockers Falls In AP Basketball Poll, Kansas Up To 8

Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 40, Seton Hall 22, Arkansas 21, Indiana 18, San Diego St. 18, Colorado St. 11, Dayton 9, Tulsa 8, Xavier 8, Stephen F. Austin 5, Providence 3, Stanford 3, Louisiana Tech 2, Murray St. 2, Oklahoma St. 2, Temple 2, Georgia 1, Michigan St. 1, Rhode Island 1, Valparaiso 1.

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