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U.S. Plans a Shift to Elite Forces in Afghanistan February 5, 2012

In ending its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected, the United States will rely more on special forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, officials say.

Russia and China Block U.N. Action on Syrian Crisis February 5, 2012

A United Nations Security Council effort to end the violence in Syria collapsed in acrimony hours after the Syrian military attacked the ravaged city of Homs.

In Egypt, More Deaths Reported as Clashes Continue February 5, 2012

On Saturday, a standoff between police and protesters ended with stone throwing and tear gassing.

Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March February 5, 2012

A third huge rally was undeterred by the arctic cold or by the near certainty that Vladimir V. Putin will win a six-year term as Russia’s president next month.

Colorado Independent

Outside interest groups set to play huge role in 2012 elections February 4, 2012

Broadcast media still dominates the world of political campaign ads, which are financed more than ever by interest groups that will play an increasing role in the 2012 presidential election, according to media reports issued this week.

Unemployment fell again in January, still over 8 percent February 4, 2012

The U.S. unemployment rate fell 0.2 percent to 8.3 percent and employment rose by 243,000 jobs during the month of January, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Marijuana signatures come up short, supporters have 15 days to get more February 3, 2012

Today, the Colorado Secretary of State's office announced that the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol did not collect enough valid signatures to be placed on the ballot in November. Only about another 2500 signatures are needed, however, and organizers have 15 days in which to collect the remaining signatures.

Rep. DeGette ‘still concerned about how Komen is making its funding decisions’ February 3, 2012

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette today lauded the announcement made by breast cancer foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure that it planned to rework new policies that prevented it from funding Planned Parenthood. DeGette told the Colorado Independent that the dramatic turnaround, while good news, served mostly to raise wider questions about whether or n […]

Biodiversity critical to buffering global warming impacts

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

‘plant species richness may be particularly important for maintaining ecosystem functions linked to carbon and nitrogen cycling, which sustain carbon sequestration and soil fertility’ By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Of all the world’s ecosystems, drylands — covering about 40 percent of the Earth’s surface, including big parts of Colorado — may be the most [...]

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San Luis Valley preservation powwow set for Jan. 4

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Feds, state and local officials eye preservation and recreation opportunities in the San Luis Valley By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The San Luis Valley has been identified as one of three priority areas in Colorado for the Obama Administration’s Great Outdoors initiative, and this week, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. [...]

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Food: Bargain hunting with the Mobile Chef

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

City Market, aisle by aisle … By Tom Castrigno This week’s bargains are all found at City Market. Let’s go through the store section by section. Even though it’s winter there are some great bargains in the produce section — thanks to NAFTA — including large avocados for a dollar each. Try them diced on [...]

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Food: Kitchen secrets from the Mobile Chef

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Instead of useless gadgets, some good advice By Tom Castrigno Christmas stockings always seem to hold a fun bunch of little surprises. Over the years, I have found pocket-sized games and toys, unique chocolates from around the world, and even a magic trick that I use to this day. Christmas stockings often get overlooked. Gift [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: Cooking, food, Frisco Colorado, recipes, The Mobile Chef, Tom Castrigno | 2 Comments »

Environment: Persian Gulf under the gun from development

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Coral reefs, fish nurseries at risk in the region By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY —A headlong development rush along the coast of Middle Eastern countries is leading to”severe loss and degradation of important habitats, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, in the Persian Gulf, according to a study released last week. The report from [...]

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Colorado: Deaths on the slopes of Breckenridge and Vail

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Deadly accidents mar start of the season By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY —The jubilation over early season skiing in Colorado was dampened this week by two deaths on the slopes this week, as Evan Massini, 20, died after hitting a tree along the edge of the Northstar trail at Breckenridge Ski Area. Both accidents happened [...]

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Weatherblog: Clash of the seasons

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Snow expected Thursday night and Friday By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — If you’re enjoying these Indian Summer days, get out and make the most of it, because big changes are coming this week, with snow forecast down to the valley floors by Friday morning, along with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees below average for [...]

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Colorado: High in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Kim Fenske tackles a couple of summits in the southern Rockies Story and photos by Kim Fenske A few miles north of Great Sand Dunes National Park and east of Moffat lies the tiny community of Crestone. Taking a right turn on the main street of Crestone leads to a rough, dusty Forest Service Road [...]

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Morning photo: First frost

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

And so it begins … SUMMIT COUNTY — Just the gentlest kiss of frost Monday morning on the leaves and grasses in the Meadow Creek drainage — a hint, a promise of things to come. And all of a sudden, the aspen leaves are visibly gaining color from day to day, even from hour to [...]

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Three Summit County students picked for Olympic trip

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Leadership training pays off with the trip of a lifetime By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Years of dedication to team-building and leadership have paid dividends for a group of Colorado youngsters who will be visiting London next year to watch the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The students, including three from Summit County, have been [...]

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High Country News – Writers on the Range

Your trash is my treasure

If you want to find an inexpensive, entertaining way to furnish your house, try raiding the garbage in a resort town like Crested Butte, Colo.

Dawne Belloise

Pity the Sacketts? Not much

An Idaho couple are getting a lot of sympathy because the EPA has halted construction of their planned home on a wetland, but if the agency would be more open with the facts, it would come out looking better.

Judith Lewis Mernit

Feeding the deer

A rural Californian doesn't apologize for feeding the deer that hang out near his mountain home.

Jaime O'Neill

Denver Post News

103-year-old Denver snowfall record topped by 3 inches February 5, 2012

Broncos' Von Miller named NFL defensive rookie of year February 5, 2012

With this rookie award by Von Miller, the Broncos have final confirmation. They did not blow their No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Miller was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year today.

Despite the heavy snow, Denver's economy doesn't freeze up February 5, 2012

A foot of snow in Denver seems to have about as much impact on the cost of doing business and the local economy as a day of rain in Miami.

Bill Belichick juggles Patriots' injury-riddled secondary to find success for New England February 4, 2012

The New England Patriots' playbook should come with a label attached: Some assembly required.

Nuggets fall short to Los Angeles Lakers on missed 3-pointer February 4, 2012

The Pepsi Center held its breath as Al Harrington tried to pull a Carmelo.Harrington had been brilliant for Denver, but he couldn't make a fadeaway, 26-foot 3-point jumper in the finals ticks

Denver, Colorado buried by heavy snows February 4, 2012

The metro area's snowy streets were nearly empty of cars, the airport quiet and the light rail light on passengers during Friday's big winter storm.

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Biodiversity critical to buffering global warming impacts

San Luis Valley preservation powwow set for Jan. 4

Food: Bargain hunting with the Mobile Chef

Food: Kitchen secrets from the Mobile Chef

Environment: Persian Gulf under the gun from development

Colorado: Deaths on the slopes of Breckenridge and Vail

Weatherblog: Clash of the seasons

Colorado: High in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Morning photo: First frost

Three Summit County students picked for Olympic trip

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