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Letter to the Editor Friday, February 3, 2012 Editor:
The recent report that resort employment is down 6.4 percent over the last decade should come as no surprise. With a shrinking bed base for our visitors the result is understandable. Full Story »
Letter to the Editor Friday, February 3, 2012 Editor:
In response to the letter of EB Young (“Our susceptibility to anger,” Aspen Daily News, Dec. 23) who responded to my letter (“Murdoch, Fox and a dumber America,” Aspen Daily News, Dec. 17): Good try, Mr. Young, at attempting to create confusion and deflection from the main points of my letter. This tactic often comes straight out of the right-wing handbook. One of my two main points, was the U.S. should be on par with Australia, economically and socially. Unfortunately we have fallen very far behind them in many areas, largely due to Fox’s distorted political news coverage. One example, of many, is the Aussies have and like “socialized” medicine. Full Story »
Letter to the Editor Friday, February 3, 2012 Editor:
Despite Susan G. Komen’s disappointing decision to succumb to pressure from opponents of women’s health and end future funding for breast cancer exams at Planned Parenthood health centers, we’re still here for the Roaring Fork Valley, but we need your help. Full Story »
Letter to the Editor Saturday, February 4, 2012 Editor:
Yesterday, the board of the Aspen affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure voted to break from its national office and maintain their grants for breast health services to Planned Parenthood’s Glenwood Springs health center. Because of their courageous stand, and because of the outcry of many others, today, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has clarified its grant making criteria. This decision means that Planned Parenthood and Komen can continue to work together to provide lifesaving breast cancer screenings to women in the Roaring Fork Valley and across the nation. Full Story »
Letter to the Editor Saturday, February 4, 2012 Editor:
It has been published in the paper that in the last 10 days of January the Aspen police have arrested and taken to jail more than 17 people for a range of illegal activity from peeing on the street to DUIs and thefts. A good part of their job is to fine anyone that is breaking the law. Full Story »
Letter to the Editor Saturday, February 4, 2012
Editor:
Paul Menter’s column in the Aspen Daily News suggests that the right question to ask about the city’s proposed hydro plant is whether in 20 years anyone will care about what Jack Johnson and Paul wrote about each other. I hope that is not the right question.
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Letter to the Editor Saturday, February 4, 2012 Editor:
I wonder if Mr. Kaplan would consider providing Mr. Mulcahy a free bus ticket to North Dakota. Full Story »
Columnists
by Paul Menter, Aspen Daily News Columnist Friday, February 3, 2012 I’ve disappointed Jack Johnson. I’m so distraught. In his Jan. 27 Aspen Daily News column Jack seeks understanding for why as city finance director I did not warn the council prior to my departure in December 2007 about decisions they made between 2008 and today.
The right question to ask is 20 years from today, when valley residents are living with a desiccated Castle Creek, its ecology slowly deprived of the water it needs by a poorly planned and overpriced hydroelectric plant, will anyone care what Jack and I wrote about each other? ... Full Story »
by Lorenzo Semple, Aspen Daily News Columnist Saturday, February 4, 2012 The Denver Broncos didn’t make it into the Super Bowl this year, so color me orange and blue. Once they were eliminated from the playoffs I could finally put away the Bronco shrine and focus my energies back to what really matters — skiing. I recently read in a fortune cookie that the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Confucius say “Go Giants!”
So perhaps my allegiance has been tainted by the pine beetle-esque infestation of Patriots fans here locally, but I have never wanted the Giants to win more. I find myself in uncomfortable two-faced situations of having to patronize Pats fans, but it’s only a game, right? It’s not like they’re bad people, they just picked a different place to live, and it just so happened to be right in the heart of Broncos’ country. ... Full Story »
by Chris Vecchiarello, Special to the Aspen Daily News Saturday, February 4, 2012 This year’s Super Bowl shall prove to be a legendary battle of two rivals that seem to be fairly matched in all three disciplines of the game. Both teams feature accomplished coaches who studied the game under Bill Parcells. Both coaches learned the importance of balanced attacks on the offensive side of the ball, “in your face” pressure from the defense and how clutch special teams performances can decide the outcome of close matches. The “Big Tuna” always preached the importance of a strong running game, an efficient aerial attack that could stretch the field and most importantly, the epic battle over the line of scrimmage. Watch the front lines of both teams for a clue as to which team will bring the trophy home; for the game of football is won in the trenches.
Physicality will feature prominently — expect both teams to play tough and try to come out of the gate playing “smash-mouth football” to set the tone. Also expect both offenses to run the ball with a good mix of short passes over the middle (especially New England to their pair of talented tight ends). Michael Boley will have his hands full chasing after Aaron Hernandez. A significant turn of events is Rob Gronkowsky’s high ankle sprain which may keep the all-pro sensation sidelined, thus limiting New England’s multi-faceted offense. ... Full Story »
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Horoscopes
- Aries
 A recent disagreement could be worked out, if you so choose. Let go of a power play, knowing full well what is possible. Invest a little cash in a situation; most people will come out smiling. Tonight: Entertain at home.
- Taurus
 - Gemini
- Cancer
 - Leo
 Whether you are bored or simply not inspired, you will tend to stay close to home. Quite a few people would like your company -- you simply aren't interested. Whatever you are doing is a high priority. In some fashion, you are experiencing a completion. Tonight: Play it low-key.
- Virgo
- Libra
- Scorpio
Detach, especially if you are in an either/or situation. You might not be as sure of yourself as you might like. Too much questioning could create a degree of insecurity. Yes, it is wise to carefully reflect on an issue, but detaching works even better. Tonight: Where there is music.
- Sagittarius
- Capricorn
- Aquarius
You plunge into a task or project, sure of yourself. By the end, you might be questioning the original decision. Stop and give some thought to which direction might be the best to go in. Tonight: Whatever you do, make it easy!
- Pisces
Join a child or loved one, and make the most of the moment. Clearly your ideas and another person's do not match. Go along with the other person's. You will enjoy him or her even more if you do. A friend could be upset. Tonight: This, too, will
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