text: TUESDAY February 1, 2011 20 percent off Landmark Residences Del Bosco fights for second place Cold weather coming this week Trust Your Face to the Facial Plastic Surgeon Boarder escapes avalanche By Matt Minich Mountaineer Staff Writer Ghia Speakman is lucky to be alive. The 27-year-old snowboarder lived through a backcountry skier's nightmare Saturday afternoon, and returned to her Boulder home that evening more or less intact. Speakman and three friends were riding the south side of Uneva Peak on the west side of Vail Pass. Following proper avalanche procedures, the group was skiing the line one at a time, then traversing to a safe area. The first two riders, group leader Honza Navratil and Speakman's boyfriend Alan Zalewa made it to the bottom without any incident, but when Speakman attempted the run, a slow slab three football fields wide broke loose and came down on top of her. "This thing was a giant," said Dan Smith, Vail Mountain Rescue Group's mission coordinator for the rescue. When rescuers reached the scene, they found the evidence of an avalanche only about five feet deep, but more than 1,000 feet across the face of the mountain. "They did the right thing by going one at a time," Smith said. "Had these people all gone at once, we'd have a disaster." Grace under fire When Speakman thought of herself in an avalanche before Saturday, she said she never thought of the calm, collected performance she displayed. "I always imagined myself as this panicking person," she said. "But I was actually think[See AVALANCHE, page 8] Unfiltered news page 5 Alan Zalewa, Ghia Speakman and Radka Moore await rescue after an avalanche on the south face of Uneva Peak, near Vail Pass. Speakman survived the avalanche with minor injuries. Photo courtesy of Honza Narartil THE UPDATE VMS science fair The Dow Jones industrial average gained 68 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 11,891.93. The broader Standard and Poor's 500 index rose 10, or 0.8 percent, to 1,286.12. The Nasdaq composite index gained 13, or 0.5 percent, to 2,700.08. Nine of the 10 company groups that make up the S&P index rose. Energy companies gained 2.6 percent, the most of any group. Bond prices fell slightly, sending their yields higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 3.38 percent from 3.33 percent late Friday. Bond prices rose Friday because investors sought less risky assets. Stronger economic data in the U.S. also helped push stocks higher. The Commerce Department reported that consumers increased their spending in December by more than analysts had predicted. Spending for all of 2010 rose by the largest amount in three years. Two stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Consolidated volume came to 4.38 billion shares. Stocks fell broadly Friday due to escalating protests in Egypt and disappointing earnings reports from Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. The Dow fell 166.13 points, or 1.4 percent, to close at 11,823.70. The S&P index on Friday fell 23.20, or 1.8 percent, to 1,276.34. That was the broad market index's largest fall since Aug. 11. The Nasdaq composite fell 68.39, or 2.5 percent, to 2,686.89. [See UPDATE, page 9] +0.58 Vail Mountain School student Morgan Mueller stands in front of her science fair display at the annual 7th and 8th grade Vail Mountain School Science Fair. Muller learned that Coca Cola melted faster then water. The winners from yesterday's Science Fair will go on to the Colorado/Wyoming Junior Academy of Science's Annual Meeting this spring. Avery Cunliffe photo. FREE 25off Phones! 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Forecasters predict a serious cold snap for the early days of this week, which some have said could be the coldest weather the county has seen in decades. "That's a little bit much," said Chris Cuoco, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. The chilly weather is far from unprecedented in the mountains, he said, but still significant. "It will approach the low records for a few days," he said. The forecasted lows for Tuesday and Wednesday nights are less than ten degrees below zero, and the highs for the day are less than then. The cold temperatures aren't all bad, though � skiers and snowboarders can expect anywhere from five to ten inches of snow to fall on Vail Mountain by Wednesday night, Cuoco said. In preparation for the low temperatures, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to send out a release urging water users to watch their pipes. 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Going into the weekend, Del Bosco held a comfortable lead on third place going into the sixth race of 11 this season. Unfortunately for him, most of his main competitors are Europeans who remained in Germany for the World Cup, including the man Del Bosco's chasing � Andreas Matt. The Austrian Matt extended his lead over Del Bosco and the rest of the field with another World Cup victory to add 100 points to his overall total. He now stands at 419 compared to 225 points for Del Bosco. Matt led Patrick Koller in an Austrian 1-2 finish, with Armin Niederer placing third ahead of fellow Swiss Conradign Netzer. Eight racers have now closed the gap between themselves and Del Bosco, all being within fifty points of the second-placed local. When asked if the scheduling conflict would hurt Chris's chances of winning the World Cup, Chris' father Del Del Bosco said, "it depends on who comes out on top." "But missing out on the possible points sure doesn't help," he added. Chris is an Eagle-Vail local who has dual citizenship with the U.S. and Canada. He has opted to ski for the Canadians. Matt finishing first again was the exact scenario the Del Boscos did not want to see, but the next stop on the World Cup should give Del Bosco a little boost as the Canadian ski team member will have the support of the home crowd when they stop at Blue Mountain in Canada. The races are scheduled to take place Feb. 11. Del Bosco is also set to race in the ski cross event Thursday at the Freestyle World Championships in Deer Valley, Utah. for Italian! 100 East Meadow Drive 970.476.8994 Open nightly at 5:30 pm When it comes to your smile, you deserve the best! Shawna Wachter, RDH Registered Dental Hygienist Advanced Training in Periodontal Care & Laser Therapy See why over 20 years of experience in dentistry makes a di erence Now Accepting New Patients 970-766-SMILE (7645) www.VailDentistry.com 0105 Edwards Village Blvd., Ste. 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Speakman described her experience as slowed-down enough for her to feel each block of snow or ice as it pummeled her body or the crushing sensation of snow packing around her chest and face. "I thought, `okay, plan B, I'm going to get buried today," she said. After placing her hands over her mouth to create an air pocket, she said she realized her best option was to get to the surface as quickly as possible. Instead of tumbling to the bottom or allowing herself to get buried, Speakman swam out of the avalanche, with her snowboard still attached. "It felt like something was trying to rip my feet off my body," she said. "The snowboard was like an anchor dragging me down." It was her snowboard, not the snow, that actually caused Speakman's only injuries. She made it out of the avalanche safely, with her legs partially buried but her body horizontal to the snow. Injuries to her ankles from the board, though, were enough to keep her from walking out of the mountains. A speedy rescue While Speakman fought her way out of the snowfall, her three friends had no choice but to stand by and watch. "The whole mountain just started coming down at once," said Navartil, who placed the 911 call that resulted in the rescue. "There was nothing we could really do." Navartil called for help at 3:43 p.m., a call that was relayed to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and then to Dan Smith, who coordinated the rescue from his home. Within 90 minutes, a team of 14 rescue workers was organized at a CDOT shed along I-70 and ready to head after the stranded skiers. A helicopter from Careflight in Eagle first tried to reach them, but could not land because of an updraft. From that launch point, a hasty team of elite backcountry skiers found a path to the rescue through the trees, leaving a trail of markings for the larger team to follow with a Sked stretcher and other first-aid equipment. When the full team did arrive, they were met by a jovial Speakman, who rescuers said was upbeat and cracking jokes. On the slope above her was the evidence of what she had just survived. "It's one of those things where you look up and you go, `wow'," said Steve Zuckerman, Vail Rescue Group's operational director. "She must have rode that thing down about 500 vertical feet." Speakman was evacuated to the Vail Valley Medical Center, where her injuries, a sprained and possibly dislocated ankle, were treated. She urges everyone pursuing lines in the backcountry not only to prepare physically for an avalanche, but to mentally practice their escape if caught. "Being prepared and thinking about it is important," she said. "That's what helped me actually react instead of dig myself a grave that day." 2 for 1 dinner entrees. Dine in only. Must mention ad before dining. Some restrictions apply. 18% gratuity added. 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The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of diplomacy and the difficult situation the Obama administration finds itself in. In public, the administration would say only that elections should be open and fair. U.S. focus turns to Egyptian elections U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, a Republican with potential presidential ambitions, has advised officials that he intends to leave the post during the first part of this year, the White House said Monday. Huntsman, a former governor of Utah, was appointed ambassador by President Barack Obama in 2009. Huntsman's plans have generated considerable attention in political circles because his foreign policy experience could stand out in a crowded GOP field. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Huntsman has informed officials of his desire to end his diplomatic assignment. Huntsman, 50, surprised many Republican strategists when he accepted the post in China, considered one of the United States' key diplomatic assignments. A fluent Mandarin speaker from his time as a Mormon missionary, he earned high marks from the Democratic administration but perhaps damaged his own political standing should he seek the GOP nomination in 2012 or 2016. [See UPDATE, page 10] U.S. Ambassador to China resigns It's so comfortable, Uncle Marty is going to stay another night. REAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.mmphservice.com See Our Ad In 479-2981 Dinner Specials Nightly $ 95 Lunch Special Serving Pizza Daily Bridge Street's ONLY Late Night Food! Lunch 11-3, Dinner 5-10 476-5070 � 291 Bridge St. 11am -Close 7 10 Vail Mountaineer Tuesday, February 1, 2011 THE UPDATE ----------------------------------------------------------None of the companies surveyed could provide data on whether they performed hydraulic fracturing in or near underground sources of drinking water, the lawmakers said. Energy stocks led indexes higher Monday, the first day of trading since the growing unrest in Egypt caused the largest one-day drop in the broad stock market in more than three months. Exxon Mobil Corp. gained 2.1 percent after it reported its most profitable quarter since 2008. Massey Energy Co. jumped 9.8 percent after Alpha Natural Resources Inc. said that it would buy the coal producer in a $7.1 billion deal. Alpha Natural Resources fell 7.2 percent. The Massey deal suggests "maybe coal isn't dead," said Kim Caughey Forrest, equity research analyst at Fort Pitt Capital Group. It also raises hopes for similar deals in the future, she said. Concerns remained over Egypt's impact on oil prices. The country is not a major producer of oil, but it plays a key role in the industry because it controls the Suez Canal, a major route for oil tankers and cargo ships. Crude oil prices rose 3 percent to $92.19 a barrel. The early primaries will have a strong role for conservatives and tea party-style activists, and Huntsman could be criticized as a member of Obama's administration -- a charge even the president joked might be enough to stop Huntsman before he even starts. Unique Valentine's gifts & flowers 5% of Valentine's Day sales will be donated to Jack's Place, a Cancer Caring House at Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Now located in Riverwalk across from the east entrance of the movie theater 926-5000 A pair of bombings targeting police in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday killed five people, including a senior police officer, officials said. In the most deadly attack, a suicide bomber struck a vehicle carrying Rasheed Khan, the deputy superintendent of police in southern Peshawar, killing him and three others, including his driver, one of his guards and a passer-by, said police official Shafqat Malik. Authorities originally said the suicide bomber was in a car, but Malik said he was on foot and used about 15 pounds (7 kilograms) of explosives. Seven people were wounded in the attack, which took place on the outskirts of Peshawar, he said. Less than three hours later, a roadside bomb hit a police vehicle on patrol, killing one policeman and wounding three others, said police official Fazle Wahid. The bombing took place several miles away from the first attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings, but Peshawar has been repeatedly attacked by the Pakistani Taliban. The city is located next to Pakistan's tribal area, which the militants use as their main base of operations. Oil and gas companies have injected more than 32 million gallons of fluids containing diesel fuel underground without first getting government approval as required, a report by congressional Democrats said Monday. Lawmakers said the use of diesel fuel by large companies, such as Halliburton and BJ Services Co., appears to violate the Safe Drinking Water Act, because the companies never obtained permission from state or federal authorities to use the diesel fuel. The probe found no evidence that the use of diesel fuel contaminated water supplies. The year-long probe was led by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and other two other Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Waxman is the panel's senior Democrat and a former chairman. The investigation found that 12 of 14 companies hired to perform hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," used diesel alone or in a mixture from 2005 to 2009. Of the 32.2 million gallons reported, most was injected in Texas, followed by Oklahoma, North Dakota, Louisiana and Wyoming. Bombings kill five in Pakistan Oil nears $100 Fracking draws flak Find Love & Fight Crime agle County Crime Stoppers is hosting a Bachelor/ Bachelore e Auction to support the Crime Stoppers program in Eagle County. e event will feature some of the Valley's most eligible bachelors and bachelore es o er their goods, charming personalities, and a night on the town to the highest bidder. Wed., Feb. 9th Doors open at 6pm, Auction starts at 7pm E A suburban Florida soccer mom showed signs of trouble in the months before she was accused of killing her two teenage children: Her 16-year-old daughter told authorities in November she had been hit by her mother on two occasions, and troopers investigating a car crash that same month thought the woman's glassy eyes and "mush mouth" indicated she had been using drugs. However, state investigators found no evidence Julie Powers Schenecker, 50, had abused her children and determined the risk to the children was low, according to one of several reports released Monday. Now, Schenecker is accused of shooting and killing the kids because they were talking back and being "mouthy." Investigators found her soaked in blood Friday on the back porch of the family's upscale home. Later that day, at a county jail, Schenecker shook uncontrollably, her eyes wide. Investigators said 16-year-old Calyx and 13-yearold Beau had each been shot twice in the head a day earlier -- Beau in the family's car on the way to soccer practice, Calyx in her room as she studied at her computer. Both teens were killed with a .38-caliber pistol, which authorities say Schenecker bought five days earlier. Alleged killer mom beat daughter Remain anonymous: www.tipsubmit.com 1-800-926-TIPS � 328-7007 Why should you buy Custom Metal Work? Reason #2 to Go Custom: You're not an "average consumer", you're an individual one. When an item is manufactured for the masses, the company's marketing department decides which features to include according to their profile of a "typical consumer." Alternatively, custom made items are made specifically for you. 6th Annual Superbowl Anniversary Party! $ 50 $ 50 Giveaways all night including skis, snowboards & lots of free schwag! 2 Coors & Coors Light 2 Bud & Bud Light Food Specials Sun., Feb. 6, EAGLE ONLY! 337-9900 949-0961 41266 Hwy 6 Across from Route 6 Cafe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Two lesbian high school students who fought for the right to walk together as part of a royalty court made their entrances Monday to the cheers of hundreds of classmates. Sarah Lindstrom and Desiree Shelton wore matching black suits with pink ties and held hands as they entered the Snow Days Pep Fest at Champlin Park High School in Minneapolis' northwest suburbs. The reaction came as a relief to the couple and school administrators. The district has been stung by criticism of its policies toward homosexuality and the alleged bullying of a gay student who killed himself. "It felt amazing," said Shelton, adding that she was too nervous to notice dozens rise to give her a standing ovation as she walked in with Lindstrom. "I think we were too focused on getting to the stage." If there were any boos, they were drowned about by supporters. "I feel so much better," Lindstrom said while surrounded by friends after the rally. [From page 9] Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Vail Mountaineer 11 Lesbians deemed high school royalty the supporting-acting honors, boosting their own prospects come Oscar night. "The King's Speech" leads Oscar contenders with 12 nominations, among them best picture and actor for Firth, who has been the awards favorite virtually since the film premiered at festivals half a year ago. Oil and gas companies have injected more than 32 million gallons of fluids containing diesel fuel underground without first getting government approval as required, a report by congressional Democrats said Monday. Lawmakers said the use of diesel fuel by large companies, such as Halliburton and BJ Services Co., appears to violate the Safe Drinking Water Act, because the companies never obtained permission from state or federal authorities to use the diesel fuel. The probe found no evidence that the use of diesel fuel contaminated water supplies. The year-long probe was led by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and other two other Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Waxman is the panel's senior Democrat and a former chairman. The investigation found that 12 of 14 companies hired to perform hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," used diesel alone or in a mixture from 2005 to 2009. Of the 32.2 million gallons reported, most was injected in Texas, followed by Oklahoma, North Dakota, Louisiana and Wyoming. None of the companies surveyed could provide data on whether they performed hydraulic fracturing in or near underground sources of drinking water, the lawmakers said. Tuesday's are Cheap date night a bottle of wine & a cheese board for two... Fracking draws flak just $25 dating just got a little easier! 926-1393 | corner at edwards | eatdrinkinc.com David Arquette's publicist says the actor has checked out of rehab. In an e-mail Monday to The Associated Press, Cindy Guagenti confirms the 39-year-old actor left Sunday after completing treatment for alcohol and other problems. He entered an undisclosed rehab center nearly a month ago. Arquette and Courteney Cox announced their separation in October after 11 years of marriage. They have a 6-year-old daughter, Coco. The couple met on the set of the movie "Scream" in 1996 and married three years later. They are co-starring in the fourth installment of the "Scream" series, due out this year. Arquette co-starred with Drew Barrymore in the 1999 romantic comedy "Never Been Kissed." David Arquette leaves rehab Our Sandwiches are Bigger and Last Longer! "The King's Speech" won the best-actor trophy Sunday for Colin Firth and a second honor for its overall cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The two prizes capped a weeklong surge of Hollywood honors for the British monarchy saga, which is building momentum for the Feb. 27 Academy Awards, where the Facebook drama "The Social Network" previously had looked like the favorite. Natalie Portman earned the best-actress award at the Screen Actors ceremony for "Black Swan," while "The Fighter" co-stars Christian Bale and Melissa Leo swept Kings Speech wins best actor at SAG Super Bowl Sunday is coming and pie-makers across the country are bracing for a pizza reaction. Turns out this is one of the five big pizza days of the year. The other four? Halloween, the day before Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, says Jeremy White, editor-in-chief of the trade magazine Pizza Today. All of which require some serious flour power. At the Papa John's chain, officials expect to sell a million pizzas when the Steelers meet the Packers on Feb. 6, making it their biggest day of the year. In preparation, the 3,200-restaurant chain will be shipping over 2 million pounds of cheese through its 10 distribution centers along with 350,000 pounds of pepperoni. "Pizza is a party food. It's a communal food. It's meant to be shared. 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The Nets (15-34) are 5-3 since the talks ended, but Anthony gave the fans who jeered and cheered him at different times a clear indication why he is so valued, scoring 37 points -- two shy of his season high -- to keep his team in the game. Travis Outlaw scored 13 of his 20 points in a big first quarter for the Nets and Anthony Morrow, who was part of the three-team, 15-player deal for Anthony that included Detroit, added 18. Kris Humphries had 15 and nine rebounds for New Jersey, which shot 53.2 percent from the field, hitting 9 of 15 3-pointers. Chauncey Billups, who was also supposed to be sent to New Jersey in the deal, had 17 of his 19 points in the second half. Nene added 16. New Jersey never trailed after the opening minutes and led by as many as 18 points in the first half. However, Melo wouldn't get the Nuggets go away and Harris, who was the major part in the Nets deal to the Nuggets, wouldn't let Denver get over the hump in its comeback. Trailing 82-69 with 2:36 left in the third quarter, Anthony hit a jumper to ignite a 9-3 run that featured six of Billups' 11 points in the quarter. The lead shrunk and it looked as if it was down to 85-81 when J.R. Smith hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but it was reviewed and waved off because the shot left his hand a split second too late. Denver managed to cut the lead to four points three times in the fourth quarter, the last at 96-92 on a drive and jam by Nene with 7:43 to play. Harris then drove for a layup to ignite an 8-1 run that ended with six free throws, one courtesy of a technical against Billups, who was miffed a foul wasn't called Anthony gets a taste of Nets' skills ATHLETIC STUFF Denver Nuggets small forward Carmelo Anthony (15) is seen on the bench in the final minute of the fourth quarter of a game against the New Jersey Nets in N.J. last night. Anthony led all scorers with 37 points but the Nets won the game 115-99. AP photo. when he was stripped for his seventh turnover. Denver never got close after that. New Jersey scored hit 25 of 40 shots from the field in the first half, including 6 of 8 from long range, in taking a 63-50 lead over the Nuggets, who were losing their second game in as many nights. The halftime point total was a season high for New Jersey, which needed it because Anthony was singlehandedly almost as good. Melo scored 23 in the half, hitting 6 of 12 from the field and 9 of 10 free throws. $ 99 X-Rays, Cleaning & Exam (Limited time offer) ($300 value, new & existing patients) "25 Years of Service" Todd H. Shainholtz, D.D.S. www.SmileMakersOfEagle.net (970) 328 - 6347 "We care about people... not just teeth." The U.S national team scheduled friendly with Egypt in Cairo scheduled for Feb. 9 has now officially been canceled, U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati told ESPN yesterday. "Due to the current situation all parties agreed it was best to cancel the match," Gulati was quoted saying. With the Egypt match's cancellation, their next match will be March 26 when Argentina will visit at the Meadowlands in N.J. "The loss of a friendly match will likely bother head coach Bob Bradley who was hoping to see more of his young squad that battled to a 1-1 draw with Chile earlier this month," a goal.com writer reported. ATHLETIC STUFF US cancels soccer match with Egypt Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Vail Mountaineer 13 w $ A gift for the body from the heart When you buy a massage package of 6 Brought to you by... 60 minute massage 54 w w w Sal Alosi is taking a trip, and it's unlikely he'll be back next fall. The embattled New York Jets strength and conditioning coach resigned yesterday, less than two months after he was caught tripping an opposing player during a punt return and suspended by the team. Alosi was initially docked without pay for the rest of the season and fined $25,000 by the team for sticking out his knee to trip Miami's Nolan Carroll during a game at the New Meadowlands Stadium on Dec. 12. He was suspended indefinitely by the team a few days later after acknowledging he ordered players to form a wall along the sideline. "After the events that have transpired, I feel it's best for my family and me to look for a fresh start," Alosi said in a statement issued by the team. During a news conference the day after the incident, Alosi fought back tears as he called his actions--tripping Carroll--"inexcusable and irresponsible." He also said no one was instructed to stay up on the sideline to prevent Dolphins players from running out of bounds on kicks. Miami's Reshad Jones was penalized for doing that earlier in the game. It wasn't until two days later that Alosi was suspended indefinitely after he acknowledged telling the players to form the wall--information he didn't initially volunteer. General manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a conference call last Friday that the team had not yet made a decision on Alosi's future. "After speaking with Sal, he decided that it is best for him to tender his resignation at this time," Tannenbaum said. Tripper Alosi resigns In the Corner at Edwards � 766.7100 www.palicmiller.com What Up, Need Some Gear? Kansas City Chief wide receiver Dwayne Bowe makes a catch during AFC Pro Bowl NFL football practice at the Ko Olina Resort, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, in Kapolei, Hawaii. The pro bowl had the highest ratings in 11 years, and Bowe had the pleasure of one of the best tackles of the game � on a fan who'd invaded the playing field. AP photo. As bad as the Pro Bowl was by football standards, the NFL must consider its return to Hawaii a success. Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to stage arguably the most irrelevant of all-star contests a week in advance of the Super Bowl, rather than after it, is paying off, if TV ratings are any indication. Although the attrition rate among viewers had to be significant after the NFC blew open a six-touchdown lead in a 55-41 victory over the AFC on Sunday. Ratings for the game were the highest in 11 years, and the players involved were repeatedly thankful that Highest pro bowl ratings in 11 years the Pro Bowl was back in Hawaii after a one-year stint in Florida. "Everybody loves it here," the game's MVP DeAngelo Hall said. "Miami or any other is not just the same." For NFL junkies, even half-speed football helps fill the two-week void between the conference championships and the Super Bowl. No matter that 13 Pro Bowl selections from conference champions Green Bay and Pittsburgh had more serious responsibilities elsewhere. Still, 23 percent of the homes in the Milwaukee market were tuned in to the Pro Bowl, twice the national average. The game itself was an example, in prime time for most of the country, of why the NFL, easily American's most popular sport, does not translate well to an all-star format. A game that thrives on intensity and violence is robbed of both when the players' biggest goal is to not let an injury ruin a nice week with the family in paradise. The only real intensity came from four fans who, in the fourth quarter, made the ill-advised choice to dash onto the field and evade capture for several minutes with some electrifying moves. AFC wide receiver Dwayne Bowe ended the cavorting of one of them with what might have been the game's nastiest hit. "It really shows offensive guys can tackle," he deadpanned afterward. 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"The people of Colorado have asked us to streamline government, cut regulatory burdens and create a more business-friendly environment in Colorado," Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp, R-Littleton, said in a statement. "They have not asked us to revisit the decision they made in 2006 when they voted down recognition of civil unions." But Ferrandino says more and more gay couples in Colorado are facing traditional issues that face families in Colorado, and should be afforded similar legal protections to address those issues. "Given that more and more same-sex couples are adopting and raising kids -- having families, especially with kids -- a bill like civil unions makes sure that both the parents are being responsible for each other as well as children in the family," said Ferrandino. Steadman will introduce the bill. Details are still being worked out, according to sponsors. It is clear that the bill will face opposition form the Republican-controlled House, if it even makes its way out of the Senate first. Senate Republican vow to put up a fight. "While Democrats certainly have the freedom to introduce this legislation, the Senate Republicans will continue to focus on our agenda of limiting the size of government, public safety and promoting job growth," Kopp said. UPDATES it," says White. On average, pizzerias will see a boost of about 35 percent when the NFC and AFC battle it out, says White. And while recent years have seen a shift toward trendier toppings like sun-dried tomatoes and avocados, on Super Bowl Sunday old-school favorites like pepperoni and sausage tend to rule the day. �������-----------------Government says to eat less salt [From page 11] The government is telling half of the U.S. population to drastically cut their daily salt intake. That's the advice to consumers -- and the food industry -- as the government issues new dietary guidelines, which are the recommendations behind the popular food pyramid. For the first time, the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments, which issue the guidelines every five years, are telling people who are 51 and older, all African-Americans and anyone suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease to cut the amount of sodium they eat daily to little more than half a teaspoon. That group includes about half of the population and those who are most at risk of having higher blood pressure due to the amount of salt they eat. For everyone else, the government continues to recommend about a teaspoon a day -- 2,300 milligrams, or about one-third less than the average person usually consumes. The assault on salt is aimed strongly at the food industry, which is responsible for the majority of sodium most people consume. 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Vehicle hits off-duty deputy in Thousand Oaks before fleeing
An off-duty Ventura County Sheriff's deputy suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle Sunday in Thousand Oaks, officials said.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office and emergency personnel responded about 6:10 p.m. to a call in the 300 block of Raindance Street, officials said.
Officials were still investigating the incident as of 8:30 p.m. but said the deputy was standing near the street when he was hit by the vehicle, which fled the scene.
The deputy was taken to Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center and was treated for the minor injuries, officials said.
The incident was being investigated as a hit-and-run, but investigators were on scene and expected to make an arrest by Sunday night, officials said.
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The purpose of the College's enhancement programme is to broaden the range of activities, experiences, skills and qualifications open to you and provide an opportunity to meet and socialise with other students. Alongside a good academic profile, employers and university admissions tutors look favourably on students who have developed other interests, skills and experiences. With competition increasing to secure jobs and university places, anything extra that makes you 'stand out' from the average student will give you a head start. The enhancement programme at Notre Dame offers you these opportunities.
There are many activities offered as part of our weekly programme and a full list is provided in the enhancementbooklet which is available on the website. These include numerous sporting and recreational activities, ranging from men's and women's football to climbing, as well as certificated courses such as First Aid and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Departments within College also run more subject specific enhancements including the Drama enhancement run by Theatre Studies and the College newspaper which is produced by the English department.
At the end of the Lower Sixth year, the College runs Enhancement Week where you can enrol for a residential trip or choose from a programme of in-College activities and day trips. Recent residentials have included trips to New York, Prague and Berlin. There are also many day trips including those to the York Museum and the Leeds Magistrate's Courts. There is wide choice of in-College activities ranging from sporting and physical sessions such as basketball and zumba, to language-based activities such as learning Russian and the TEFL course. You also have the option of work experience, which is particularly popular amongst students interested in applying for Higher Education courses in vocational subjects. During this time there is also the opportunity to be part of the group of young people who travel to Lourdes in collaboration with the Leeds Diocese. Here they assist the sick, disabled and elderly, helping to enrich their pilgrimage. Both the weekly programme and end of year Enhancement Week enable you to make the most of your opportunities to enhance both your education and your life.
This course is entirely practical and is aimed at developing leadership skills through sport. Achieving this qualification will show that you are able to organise and lead groups of people in an efficient and effective way. The ability to lead, communicate and work as a team has great value within any work place or at university. If you are motivated to develop your leadership skills and would like to join in fun group activities, this is the course for you. The Sports Leader's Award will only take one year to complete and is a nationally recognised qualification that will complement your academic studies.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available to every student and there are no specific entry requirements. The award provides excellent opportunities to experience a wide variety of activities outside College life. However, you need to be aware that you will have to dedicate a considerable amount of your own time to complete the different sections of the award, although you will receive instruction from qualified staff in the expedition section. The Award is prestigious and valued by a range of influential people, organisations and employers.
The Career Academy in Law is an exciting programme intended to help students enter into a Law career. It provides a selection of students with the opportunity to build a network of relationships with professionals in the legal field through paid internships, work experience, mentoring, lectures and visits. This programme enables students to dramatically enhance their employability skills, aspirations and social understanding.


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|College Basketball Odds: Michigan at Wisconsin Spread, Preview & Public Picks
|Written by Anthony Rome
|Tuesday, 22 January 2008 03:08
Balanced Offense
Wisconsin doesn't have a marquee scorer this season, but its balanced offense has worked out well.
The 11th-ranked Badgers (15-2, 5-0 Big Ten) look to remain unbeaten in the conference standings Tuesday when they host Michigan.
Oddsmakers from Bodog have made Wisconsin -17 point spread favorites (View College Basketball odds) for today's game (Game Matchup). Current public betting information shows that 51% of bets for this game have been placed on Michigan +17 (View College Basketball bet percentages).
The Badgers, who are tied with No. 7 Indiana atop the Big Ten, enter Tuesday having won nine straight since losing 81-76 to then-No. 11 Marquette on Dec. 8. They won their 30th consecutive home game against an unranked opponent on Saturday, beating Northwestern 62-50.
Marcus Landry was the fifth different player in as many games to lead Wisconsin in scoring with a career-high 21 points - 15 after halftime. Jon Leuer, Brian Butch, Trevon Hughes and Michael Flowers led the Badgers in scoring in their other four conference games.
"It just shows how unselfish we are as a team. Any guy can score any amount of points on this team because we're so well-balanced," Landry said. "It's a weapon of ours - other teams can't focus on one or two or three guys. They have to focus on all five guys on the court."
According to the Badgers' official Web site, Wisconsin joins Providence and Seton Hall as the only teams in the country to have five difference players score at least 20 points in five consecutive games this season. Providence, which did so from Dec. 19-Jan. 5, went 3-2 during that stretch. Seton Hall also went 3-2 during its five-game stretch from Nov. 28-Dec. 22.
After facing Michigan (5-13, 1-5), the Badgers visit Purdue on Saturday before coming back to host the Hoosiers on Thursday.
"So far so good, but we know what's down the road," coach Bo Ryan said. "We're not naive."
Leuer was the leading scorer for Wisconsin with 25 points in its 70-54 win at Michigan on Jan. 2 in the Big Ten opener for both teams. The Badgers led by 16 points at halftime and limited the Wolverines to just over 39 percent shooting for the game.
Wisconsin has also won six straight at home against Michigan since a 51-39 loss on Feb. 27, 1999. The six wins have come by an average of 19.5 points.
Michigan fell 68-60 to Iowa on Saturday. DeShawn Sims had 18 points and Jevohn Shepherd scored all of his career-high 11 points in the first half for the Wolverines, who dropped their fifth straight home game.
"We are a young team and we need to be able to pick it up and bring the intensity and focus for the full 40 minutes," Shepherd said.
The Wolverines start just one senior along with two freshman and two sophomores, but new coach John Beilein said that's no excuse for his team's dismal start. Michigan ranks second-to last in the Big Ten in points per game (65.4) and rebounds per game (33.7) and is last in field goal percentage (41.0). Opponents are averaging a conference-high 71.3 points against them.
"I've got to coach that better and we'll get better," Beilein said.
Michigan has lost all six games against ranked teams this season by double digits.
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An elite Libyan unit has joined a renegade general who accuses the government of backing al-Qaeda-inspired fighters as rising lawlessness in the nation's two largest cities edges it closer to civil war.
Colonel Wanis Abu Khamada, the commander of the country's special forces, announced on Monday that his troops would join retired general Khalifa Haftar's operation targeting armed groups in Benghazi, the country's second city.
The announcement came a day after gunmen stormed the General National Congress (GNC), the country's parliament, in southern Tripoli.
The government posted an open letter on its website suggesting that the GNC "take a recess" as a way out of the crisis.
Haftar's forces had launched an air and ground operation against militias in Benghazi on Friday, saying they wanted to "flush the terrorists out".
His forces mainly targeted Ansar al-Sharia, a group advocating the implementation of strict Islamic law across Libya which is designated by the US as a terrorist group. Friday's fierce fighting killed at least 79 people in the eastern city.
With the interim authorities failing to build a regular army and police, militias have gradually gained ascendancy since ousting longtime leader Mouammar Gaddafi.
Haftar, who defected from Libya's army in the eighties after its unsuccessful war with Chad, heads a group called the "Libyan National Army (LNA)".
Abu Khamada said his unit would join the LNA "with all our men and weapons".
His forces have come under regular attack in Benghazi by presumed hard-line militias, and dozens of his men have been killed. It was in Benghazi that the uprising erupted in 2011.
Parliament 'suspended'
After Sunday's attack on parliament, a colonel claiming to speak on behalf of the government's army declared that the GNC had been suspended.
The government had no immediate comment but on Monday suggested the GNC "take a recess after the vote on the 2014 budget and until new parliamentary elections" within three months to avoid civil war.
Justice Minister Salah al-Marghani said two people were killed and 55 wounded in Sunday's clashes between rival militias in southern Tripoli but that the violence had "no real link" to events in Benghazi.
Witnesses said the Tripoli assailants belonged to the powerful Zintan brigades that have attacked the GNC in the past.The Zintan brigades control areas in southern Tripoli around the airport.
MPs were evacuated as heavy gunfire erupted after a convoy of armoured vehicles headed for the GNC. Gunmen set fire to an annex of the parliament building before withdrawing towards the airport.
Haftar, accused by the government of staging a coup, has said he is preparing a new assault.
"Each battle is followed by a regrouping of units. And we will return in force," he said. "Our operation is not a coup and we do not plan to seize power."
US on alert
Haftar shares the Zintan militias' hostility towards the interim parliament, saying he does not recognise the GNC whose "mandate has already expired and who are rejected by the people".
The interim parliament - in which Islamists are strongly represented - sparked outrage earlier this year when it extended its own mandate until December.
The regular army says Haftar is backed by tribes, army defectors and former rebels who oppose the interim authorities.In the face of the growing anarchy, the US has reportedly increased the number of Marines and aircraft stationed in Sicily who could be called upon to evacuate its citizens from the US embassy in Tripoli.
US officials, speaking to the Reuter's news agency on conditions of anonymity, said on Monday that about 60 more Marines and another four aircraft were being sent to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily from their base in Spain.
The Marines in Sigonella are part of a crisis response unit focused on embassy security that was created after the attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi in 2012 that killed the ambassador and three other Americans.
Saudi Arabia has already closed its embassy and evacuated diplomatic staff on Monday.
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A common misconception about eating hot peppers is that they can cause ulcers or indigestion. You can often hear people blaming their stomach aches on the "spicy food I ate earlier". In reality, it wasn't the spice that gave you that heartburn. Something else in your diet, such as greasy foods, are what's causing those pains. Researched evidence proves that hot peppers in fact have the opposite effect. The ingredient in peppers that brings the heat is called "capsicum" and it's actually really good for you. While causing a burning sensation on your taste buds, it also stimulates many nerve endings in a positive way giving hot peppers incredible healing and preventative powers.
Some Reasons Why "Spicy Hot" Peppers Are Good For You:
– They combat waterborne illness (this is why the Mayans actually started to consume habanero peppers)
– Lowers the risk of strokes.
– Kills off many types of cancers.
– Helps with weight loss by acting as a thermogenic.
– Protects the stomach lining from getting ulcers and aids in digestion.
– Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases by lowering your blood pressure.
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As an editor, I have to be extra choosy with my words. I was doing this long before I got involved in journalism — as an avid player of Scrabble.
Don't get me wrong: I don't mean to suggest that playing Scrabble prepared me for this job. If anything, editing a newspaper forces me to shut out the Scrabble playing part of my brain. For example, using two-letter words like "za" and "qi" is generally frowned upon in the newsroom. And just to be clear, I don't get paid extra for using z's and q's in my stories.
And yet I continue to persevere, playing Scrabble even when I know the words it adds to my vocabulary will never be any use to me at work.
My history with Scrabble is, for the most part, typical for someone my age. I started playing in middle school with my family, faced off against with friends when they had the attention span for it, and when it was invented, I began playing online Scrabble. When Scrabble became accessible by smart phone, I bought the app, and eventually gave in to the "Words with Friends" craze (For those who don't know, Words with Friends is an app that rips off Scrabble, but is more popular and user-friendly).
But before Scrabble made it to the smart phone, and this is where my story becomes unique, I started the Fredonia Scrabble Guild. It seemed to have all the necessary components for taking off: interest from my peers, uniqueness and most important, a Facebook page.
Except the Fredonia Scrabble Guild never got off the ground. I started the club during winter break when most students were home visiting family. The club's Facebook page still bears this description: "We use the Scrabble beta application for its convenience, but come spring semester, look for Scrabble house parties, Scrabble at Sunny's, Scrabble everywhere."
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43 year old man | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Seeking women 25-35 within 50 miles
Adventurer, world traveler, gentleman
I am passionate person with my work, travel and music and i'm looking for a strong, sexy, beautiful, intelligent,independent, genuine and passionate partner that enjoys travel but has a secure job and life already, just hasn't met a true gentleman to match her lifestyle. I have been super fortunate in the last 10 years with my passion to work in the music and television industry. I've traveled to all reaches of the US and the Globe with amazing artist and entertainers, seen more things than I could ever imagine: From climbing thru the most secret and hidden treasures Egypt has to offer, to performing our American National Anthem on Russia's Red Square, Safari's in South Africa and orphanages in Zambia and Haiti, to flying on the KISS band's private jet on a European tour for a month. Plus there have been all my never to be repeated experiences in deep woods Alaska and the lovely Afghanistan this year. I appreciate all life has to offer more than ever and just want to find someone I can share these experiences and more.... it all doesn't mater in the end if I cant share it with someone I care about... My parents are both from South America, so I was brought up in. Spanish speaking home with strong family values. I got my travel bug from my father who used to be a pilot an have worked wry since I turned 16. Although I like nice things , I thrifty and spend my money wisely. I do not want a person that uses people to get what they want just because they are pretty. But I will spend any amount I money on someone I love .
Camping , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Cycling, Dancing, Other types of exercise, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis / Racquet sports, VolleyBall, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Dogs
Always wanted a bull dog but grew up with German shepards
Some other viewpoint
New Zealand, Egypt, Afghanistan, Dubai, Fiji, Hawaii ..... I like to explore new places all the time , I can explain later... At home anywhere on the West Side never get old.
University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD
Any old classic Eastwood, Bond, Kevin Costner or Rat Pack movie, Adam Sandler ,Monk, Psych, NCIS, Travel and Discovery Shows, just about any type of food except black licorice... Music...all over the place..Jazz-Maroon5,BuenavistaClub, lots more
I like to work out, swim, exercise in general, practice playing music and really enjoy taking my father out of his convalescent hospital for a day at The Grove for lunch and a movie. I enjoy being outside but can easily find myself relaxing inside
Biography of Miles Davis, random poetry.
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|What he is looking for
|5'11" (180cms)
|4'0" (121cms) to 6'1" (185cms)
|Body type:
|Athletic and toned
|Curvy, Athletic and toned
|No preference
|Salt and pepper
|No preference
|No Way
|No preference
|Social Drinker
|Social Drinker
|Other profession
|No preference
I work as a production audio supervisor and recordist for tv and film projects around US and over seas. Mostly adventure / travel/ celebrity based projects.
|$100,001 to $150,000
|$35,001 to $50,000, $50,001 to $75,000
|Never Married
|No preference
|Have kids:
|Wants kids:
|I'll tell you later
|No preference
|Latino / Hispanic
|No preference
Both my parents are from Santiago, Chile..... I was born in Washington,DC
|Christian / Catholic
|No preference
Open to other beliefs..... The more I travel the more I learn about other religions and peoples faiths
|Bachelors degree
|Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral
Graduated from University of Maryland, College Park