News 2008-03-29 Andanh.com

Deputy docked 45 days for butt slap Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:17:00 -0000
A Denver sheriff's deputy has been suspended for 45 days for giving a co-worker a "painful" slap on the butt.

TEMPLE: Shining light on special volunteers Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:09:00 -0000
One of the pleasures of my job is that every year about this time I get to meet three extraordinary individuals - the Colorado winners of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service.

Youth who killed three spared lengthy jail sentence Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:12:00 -0000
With his father's hand rested on his shoulder, an 18-year-old responsible for killing three passengers in his car said he often wishes he could "end it all and be with them."

MASSARO: She made a career out of careers Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:43:00 -0000
Once Peggye Underwood's daughter started school, she went to work, and work and work.

Aerial search confirms 32 bison were killed Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:06:00 -0000
No additional dead bison were spotted in an aerial search of Park County near where 32 carcasses were discovered last week.

CU student killed in Mexico during robbery Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:50:00 -0000
A University of Colorado student on spring break in the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was shot and killed this week when he tried to resist two robbers, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City said Friday.

South Park's astir over bison slaughter Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:41:00 -0000
Bill Johnson: It seems everyone in Fairplay has an opinion about the ranchers' feud that resulted in the slaughter of 32 bison in southeastern Park County. Above are heads of three of the carcasses.

Denver cop offered $13,500 to resign Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:31:00 -0000
A Denver police officer fired over domestic violence allegationsis being offered $13,500 from the city to resign and drop a civil lawsuit against the Police Department

USOC likely to stay in Springs Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:12:00 -0000
The U.S. Olympic Committee appears likely to keep its headquarters in Colorado Springs after agreeing to $53 million in incentives.

Bertuzzi suing Crawford Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:30:00 -0000
Todd Bertuzzi has filed a lawsuit against former Vancouver Canucks head coach Marc Crawford, alleging his negligence contributed to Bertuzzi's infamous sucker punch of Steve Moore in March 2004, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.

Springs near deal to keep USOC Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:04:00 -0000
Colorado Springs and the U.S. Olympic Committee are close to completing a multimillion-dollar agreement that would keep the USOC headquarters in the city.

Man gets six years in prison in fatal accident Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:51:00 -0000
A 32-year-old man received the maximum six-year sentence Friday in connection with a hit-and-run that killed an 8-year-old boy riding a go-cart with his brother in Westminster last June.

Rockies send Towers, Capellan to Triple-A Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:53:00 -0000
Right-handed pitchers Josh Towers and Jose Capellan cleared waivers today and were sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs, where they will be used in the starting rotation.

McCain launches first TV ad of general election Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:00 -0000
Republican presidential candidate John McCain launched his first television ad of the general election Friday, portraying himself as a courageous leader with the knowledge and experience to keep the country safe as a wartime commander in chief.

Fighting terror - one nipple ring at a time Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:39:03 -0700

So this is why half the headliners at Lollapalooza are on the no-fly list.

A Texas woman was forced to remove her nipple rings before boarding an aircraft but was allowed to fly with a belly-button ring.

"I wouldn't wish this experience upon anyone," Mandi Hamlin said at a news conference. "My experience with TSA was a nightmare I had to endure. No one deserves to be treated this way."

Should John McCain pick Mitt Romney as his running mate? Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:40:55 -0700

Sen. John McCain campaigned in Colorado alongside the man who whipped him 3-1 among Republican caucus voters.

Was it a preview of the GOP's national ticket?

The McCain and Romney camps loathed each other during the Republican primary season but vice-presidential amnesia for prior slights is well documented in each party. McCain tagged Romney as a flip-flopper but George H.W. Bush called Ronald Reagan's fiscal policies "voodoo economics" yet still wound up as his running mate in 1980. Similarly, John F. Kennedy cozied up to rival Lyndon B. Johnson in 1960 and little love was lost between John Kerry and John Edwards in 2004.

I-70 tolls killed but Ike Hike lives Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:02:49 -0700

At some point in the near future you're probably going to have to pay to travel I-70 through the Colorado mountains to raise money to improve the road..

The legislature turned down a proposal for tolls during weekend ski traffic rush-hours as well as on Sundays year-around. However, a plan to impose a toll of up to $5 each way at the Eisenhower Tunnel was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Chris Barge reports:

Sen. Andy McElhany's bill is aimed at providing $3.5 billion for whatever highway improvements between Floyd Hill and Summit County are determined necessary.

Bush administration proposes sweeping overhaul of financial regulation Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:11:00 -0000
The Bush administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the way the nation's financial industry is regulated.

Salazar likens Nottingham's conduct to Spitzer's Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:14:00 -0000
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo., said judges "should not be above the law."

IRS centers open Saturday for rebate help Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:20:00 -0000
The Internal Revenue Service is opening offices tomorrow to help people get their economic stimulus “tax rebate” checks.

Calif. slashes target for zero-emission vehicles Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:34:00 -0000
California regulators have drastically cut the number of zero-emission vehicles required to be sold in the state by the year 2014, a decision that frustrated environmentalists but came as a relief to auto manufacturers.

Greenberg's focus: More science, tech, college prep Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:09:00 -0000
Soon after David Greenberg was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education in 1993 by Gov. Roy Romer, he reached the same conclusion many do.

ProLogis leasing largest solar panel in the U.S. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:39:57 -0700

California rooftop panel to help feed the grid

Liberty Greenfield, CRESAPartners merge Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:34:50 -0700

Largest tenant firm in Denver created, officials say

A nice time for bonuses at National CineMedia Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:06:40 -0700

Bonus time was a good time at the Centennial-based movie-advertising company.

SWAT swings and misses on 10-K Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:20:17 -0700

The security company files to file its annual report for a host of reasons

Broncos' Marshall explains injury Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:05:00 -0000
For the record, it might not have been a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder wrapper that left Brandon Marshall in a sling.

Broncos' kicking options slim Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Matt Prater is enjoying life as a solo kicking act with the Broncos - even if he knows it won't last.

Everett visits paralysis center Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Kevin Everett and Marc Buoniconti each suffered a severe spinal cord injury while making a tackle. The difference between them Friday was the result of more than 20 years of research.

Helmet-device plan has NFL's ear again Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
It is a sign of the times. A sign that perhaps the easiest way for the NFL to deal with the practice of trying to steal defensive signs on game day might be to simply remove them from the equation.

Sakic comes through in the clutch Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:54:00 -0000
When it comes to late-game heroics, Joe Sakic has the magic touch. And he proved it again Friday night.

After Roys suspended, Quebec looks to curb fighting Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:20:00 -0000
The Quebec government is seeking stiff sanctions to curb fighting and violence in hockey, a move in part inspired by the junior brawl in which the son of former Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy repeatedly pounded an opponent during a game.

Crawford now named in Moore's lawsuit Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Former Canucks coach Marc Crawford has been named in a lawsuit regarding Todd Bertuzzi's infamous attack on the Avalanche's Steve Moore.

Veteran coaches shaking heads Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Don Nelson has coached 29 NBA seasons. George Karl has been at it for 20.

Decisions being based on winning now Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Two events during spring training underscored the change in the Rockies' mind- set.

Suspensions delayed for Gibbons, Guillen Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Major League Baseball put the suspensions of Baltimore's Jay Gibbons and Kansas City's Jose Guillen on hold 10 days, giving lawyers for players and owners more time to reach an agreement toughening their drug rules.

Girardi credits Colorado years Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
After another consuming spring training day in the crucible that is managing the New York Yankees, Joe Girardi pondered a what-if question.

Podsednik's practice pays off Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Outfielder Scott Podsednik has done everything the Rockies have asked him to do this spring training.

Davidson 73, Wisconsin 56 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:16:00 -0000
On the red trim at the bottom of his shoes, Davidson's Stephen Curry has written in black marker, "I can do all things." Yes, yes he can. And because of him, Davidson is marching on.

Texas 82, Stanford 62 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:45:00 -0000
Stanford’s big guys were no match for the small, medium and jumbo sizes of the Texas Longhorns.

Kansas 72, Villanova 57 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:02:00 -0000
The Kansas Jayhawks toyed with Villanova, throwing alley-oop passes off the backboard and raining three-pointers from all over the court without breaking a sweat.

Memphis 92, Michigan State 74 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:21:00 -0000
The mighty Memphis Tigers humiliated Michigan State and embarrassed all those naysayers who suggested they were the most suspect of the top seeds in this year's NCAA tournament.

Michigan State 3, Colorado College 1 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:47:00 -0000
Throughout the greater portion of the regular season, it seemed all the pieces were in place for Colorado College to enjoy a magical campaign. Michigan State, however, was having none of it Friday night.

No. 4 Irish stun West's top hockey seed Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:36:00 -0000
Notre Dame tees off on Hobey Baker Award finalist Kevin Regan to pull off a monumental upset.

House Speaker: Olympic boycott would be wrong Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:34:00 -0000
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime critic of China’s human rights policies, said today it would be wrong to boycott the Beijing Olympics.

Baird ahead of the cast at Zurich Classic Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Briny Baird really wanted to go fishing Monday. That's his usual routine at the Zurich Classic, but bad weather kept him off the water.

Bowlen's logic doesn't make sense Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Under Mike Shanahan's current leadership, the Broncos have made the playoffs twice in the past 10 years and were an abysmal 7-9 last year. Yet, Pat Bowlen saw fit to give Shanahan a very lucrative contract extension, which will allow Shanahan to build a new 35,000-square-foot house that includes six rooms, a luxurious guest room, a swimming pool, two bridges and a bowling alley. There was no mention of a moat and alligators, but I'm sure Shanahan could afford them.

Frustration over Karl may be widespread Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Does anyone have a shred of confidence in George Karl? Does he appear to anyone to be competent enough to take us through San Antonio, L.A., Utah or any of the other Western Conference teams currently in the playoffs?

Finish line: Djokovic bounced from Sony Ericsson Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Novak Djokovic often bounces the ball more than a dozen times before serving, and the tedious ritual might have cost him a match Friday.

Regional scene: CU women's tennis team loses to Baylor Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0000

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