News 2008-04-28 Andanh.com

State colleges deep in a hole Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
More than $126 million in higher education cuts this decade have put Colorado almost dead last in public support for higher education, a national study concludes.

Rock climber's legs broken in partner's fall Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office says a rock climber suffered two broken legs after he was struck by a rock that slipped from his partner's hands during a fall.

Extra!, April 28 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
It's an international debate - that of culling elephants in South Africa - that Denver resident Kristal Parks has dived head-first into.

Crash kills woman, injures two children Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A 28-year-old Eaton woman died and two small children were seriously injured in a Weld County crash on Sunday.

Drugs, alcohol eyed in deadly wreck Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Investigators suspect drugs or alcohol may have contributed to a crash in which an 18- year-old Aurora man was killed after the car he was driving smashed into a pole in Adams County early Sunday.

Nuggets' belief system will be challenged Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Game 4 is tonight at the Pepsi Center. With history saying NBA teams are 0-83 trying to recover from a 3-0 deficit, does Anthony believe the Nuggets still have some fight?

Experienced lawmakers reach term limits Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Three Colorado senators with almost 50 years of political experience among them are just days away from wrapping up their final legislative session.

Kaiser study: Diabetes risk rises for pregnant women Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
American women are twice as likely to be diabetic during pregnancy as they were just six years previously, and the reason seems to be the huge increase in obesity, a new study by Kaiser-Permanente suggests.

Man ordered to trial in Thornton slayings Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
The wife of Lance McDermed, who police say gunned down two of his neighbors in February, testified against him Friday at a preliminary hearing.

On your mark, get set, Sneak! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Thousands of runners and walkers turned out for the 26th Annual Cherry Creek Sneak Sunday morning in Denver. Among them was Suzanne McMillan, 37, of Littleton.

Denver's Dia de los Ninos a tribute to kids, culture Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
There were vendors selling mango popsicles spiced with chile, young girls in colorful dresses and black braids wound atop their heads, and a Spanish-speaking DJ coordinating a children's game.

Bird's-eye view: State is great Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
The good fortune may have come in on a wing and prayer, but whatever Lady Luck's conveyance was, the fortuitous layovers by a brown-crested flycatcher and a streak-backed oriole put another feather in the cap of the great state of Colorado.

Woman, mom share peak experiences Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Mother-daughter bonding usually brings to mind spa weekends and book clubs. But for one adventurous pair, it means climbing mountains.

Orthodox Easter Sunday ends full week of services Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
People of the Eastern Orthodox faith wrapped up Easter festivities Sunday - more than a month after other Christian faiths had busted out lilies, baskets and bunnies.

It's United that needs a partner, consultant says Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Aviation consultant Mike Boyd, of Evergreen, said he wasn't at all surprised Sunday to hear that Continental Airlines backed away from a merger with United Airlines.

Lawmaker irked after feds fail to show at immigration meeting Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
A report discussing the arrests of nearly 800 suspected illegal immigrants in the past year left open a question that state Rep. Steve King, R-Grand Junction, wanted answered.

Ed reform debate seesaws between ACT, new standard Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
What constitutes a rigorous course of study? How will students be tested? Those two fundamental questions are at the heart of the current legislative debate over education reform. The answers could shape the state's public schools for years to come.

GRIEGO: A burial, not a goodbye Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
In the aftermath of the deaths of George Chase Alone and Larry Huntsinger, people write and say, oh, I saw them a week earlier, arguing on the bike path; I had just seen George walking down the street by McDonald's; I saw George panhandling on the corner, he smiled and flashed me a peace sign.

Lawmaker pushes bill to fix bridges Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
State Rep. Joe Rice stood next to a crumbling bridge pillar Sunday at Interstate 25 and Santa Fe Drive and pointed to the narrow metal rings designed to hold off future decay.

Boulder County thefts plummet Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 -0000
On a recent sunny Sunday afternoon, David Weber and his bike became a crime statistic - one that's declining across Boulder County.

Chuck Muller, 'voice of Western agriculture' Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:43:00 -0000
For the farm families of eastern Colorado, Chuck Muller's voice was as much a part of their mornings as the sunrise and a slice of pie.

Help your phone feel at home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
Trying to use your cell phone inside your house can be hit and miss. New technologies offer possible remedies, although both require high-speed Internet lines at home.

Laptop for college: If money not issue, buy a MacBook Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
I am going to start college in the fall and I need a laptop. Uncle Jim, who is a Mac addict, is making an argument for a MacBook with Parallels 3.0 and Windows XP installed. He said that way I would have the best of both worlds. My mom is looking at the price.

HD fans crying foul over crunched cable signals Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
In Brent Swanson's basement home theater, there should be nothing drab about Battlestar Galactica. He's got a high-end projector that beams the picture onto a wall painted like a silver screen, and speakers loom in the corners, flanking two big subwoofers.

Nonprofits to receive technology expertise Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
Nine Denver nonprofits will receive technology expertise to help boost their efficiency. The first KidsTek Challenge will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Daniels School of Business in the Marcus Commons.

Operating system could stay on shelves Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer offered a glimmer of hope last week to fans of the company's Windows XP operating system, saying the company may reconsider its decision to stop selling it soon.

Company to ramp up technology spending Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
AT&T Inc., the biggest U.S. phone company, will invest almost $20 billion this year in technology to speed up Internet connections through phone lines and wireless handsets, CEO Randall Stephenson said.

Toshiba's net income plunges 95 percent Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
Japanese electronics maker Toshiba said Friday its profit plummeted 95 percent in the January-to-March quarter because of to losses related to its exit from the next-generation video HD DVD business.

No merger now, Continental says Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:11:00 -0000
Continental Airlines Inc. said Sunday it would not pursue a combination with another carrier right away, a surprising move after weeks of growing speculation that it would join with the largest carrier in Denver, United Airlines, to create the world's biggest airline.

Old mine promises pure scientific gold Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000
A former gold mine that yielded riches for more than a century is poised to spend the next half-century offering scientific prospectors a deeper understanding of the universe.

Straight from the horse's mouth Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:48:00 -0000
Wearing the expected smile of a just-completed draft, Broncos coach Mike Shanahan emerged from the team's war room Sunday to declare the team's roster got the upgrade it needed to break a two-season string of playoff misses.

Surgery puts Broncos' pick Torain back in running Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Hard work, perseverance and skill allowed Ryan Torain to become a fifth-round pick for the Denver Broncos in the NFL draft.

'War room' surprisingly peaceful Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:17:00 -0000
All things considered, the Broncos' draft weekend was almost, well, pedestrian.

Needy approach is taken by most Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
In the weeks leading up to this year's NFL draft, two themes kept coming up over and over again as teams stared at the cascade of names in front of them.

CSU's Hanie chooses Bears over Cowboys Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
For the first time since 2002, and for only the second time since 1996, no Colorado State University football player was selected in the NFL draft.

Awards go to Pasquarelli, Everett, Holmgren, Favre Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The Pro Football Writers of America, which includes a Denver chapter, announced its season awards during the draft weekend.

Titans earn OK to trade suspended Jones Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:32:00 -0000
The NFL formally approved Tennessee's trade of suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Avs' Quenneville firm: Theodore will start Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Avalanche coach Joel Quenneville made one thing perfectly clear Sunday: Jose Theodore will start in goal again Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center.

Nuggets players want Karl back next season Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Several Nuggets players have said they want George Karl back next season as coach. Forward Eduardo Najera, soon to be a free agent, went so far as to say he only would consider re-signing if Karl returns.

Cavaliers 100,Wizards 97 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
LeBron James had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and he passed the ball to Delonte West for a tiebreaking three-pointer with 5.4 seconds left to help Cleveland get past Washington to take a 3-1 series lead.

Suns 105, Spurs 86 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Boris Diaw had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and Phoenix, now trailing 3-1, stayed alive with a rout of San Antonio.

Pistons 93, 76ers 84 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points and made all but one shot from the field, and Detroit played with a purpose and dominated the second half to beat Philadelphia, tying the best-of-

Horford ignites Hawks' flame Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:31:00 -0000
Al Horford got right in Paul Pierce's face, then hopped away to the Hawks' bench.

Rockies make changes, still lose Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
In the past week, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has switched closers, juggled the lineup and put a couple of members of the rotation on notice. But the changes couldn't prevent a sweep by the Dodgers of a weekend series in Los Angeles.

Umpire gets discharged from hospital Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Umpire Kerwin Danley, hit in the face mask by a 96-mph fastball from Brad Penny that went right past the glove of Dodgers catcher Russel Martin on Saturday night, was released from the hospital Sunday morning.

Pirates release struggling Morris Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:36:00 -0000
Matt Morris, the veteran right-hander added by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last season to stabilize a young rotation, was released Sunday after failing to pitch past the second inning in his latest start.

Dodgers 3, Rockies 2, 10 innings Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:33:00 -0000
James Loney singled home the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the NL champion Colorado Rockies with a 3-2 victory on Sunday.

Plate ump Danley injured in Dodgers' 11-3 win over Rockies Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:52:00 -0000
Matt Kemp hit a grand slam to cap a 10-run first inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Saturday night in a game delayed 18 minutes when plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit in the jaw by a pitch and driven off the field in an ambulance.

For once, Kyle Busch benefits from Talladega crash Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Kyle Busch needed an awesome save to keep himself from triggering a massive crash. Instead of leaving Talladega Superspeedway with a smashed-up car, he drove into Victory Lane.

Scott's clutch putts beat Moore Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Adam Scott felt he needed to make a statement by winning Sunday. He did, though not quite the way he wanted to do it.

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