Monthly Archives: January 2007

More Information on Avalanche in Berthoud Pass

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It is now being reported that the avalanche occurred in the biggest avalanche area on Berthoud Pass, the Stanley Run.

It is located on the east side of Berthoud Pass, just south the top of the pass.

Apparently CDOT has been doing control work in the area through the storms and was last done on Wednesday. This morning the conditions were fine, but there was a lot of wind that has come up and depositing snow in those avalanche runs and this may be the cause.

This is all from the spokesman from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

Avalanche Buries Hwy 40 Over Berthoud Pass

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Various news stations are just reporting an avalanche over Berthoud Pass, about 35 miles west of Denver. There are reports of cars being trapped and buried and maybe even some cars being pushed over the side of the road.

This is a major highway for people to access Winter Park Ski Area. With all the new snow we have had and it being a Saturday, there were a lot of people heading to the mountains and skiing.

Highway 40 is a two to three lane road with many switchbacks and numerous avalanche runs coming down and crossing the highway. It is a pretty step valley. Usually, the Colorado Department of Transportation does control work in this area, so it is amazing this has happened here.

The drainage where this avalanche took place has been influenced by the last three storms that have hit the Colorado area. These avalanche runs also receive a lot of wind deposited snow from the west. It is a dangerous area when there is a big deposit of snow and wind with those storms.

I hope the rescuers are able to get to everyone in time.

Read Denver Post Story (Avalanche Traps Cars, Closes US 40)

Read Rocky Mountain News Story (Avalanche buries cars near Berthoud Pass)

Disk May Help High Definition DVD War

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One of the biggest things keeping people keeping people, including me, from upgrading my DVD player to a HD-DVD or a Blu-Ray DVD player is cost and not knowing who is going to win the war.

Why can’t someone create a device and/or disk that will allow me to play either technology?

Well, according to the New York Times, Warner Brothers is working on a disk that will allow them to place one movie on a disk that will play on either a Blu-Ray or a HD-DVD player. They are trying to come up with a solution because neither format is going away anytime soon.

The next great thing would be to develop a player that would play either format. Up until now, the licensing agreement from both the camps forbid their licensees from developing a player that would play both formats.

Read the New York Times Story (New Disc May Sway DVD Wars)

Another Snowstorm Hits Denver, Round 3

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Another snowstorm has hit Denver.  This is the third one in three weeks where we have received over 8 inches of snow.

Check out this story in the Denver Post, Another snowstorm? I’ll give you an earful.

This snow was not as bad as the first two, but it did cause its share of problems and driving in it was just crazy.  I spoke with some friends in the foothills and they have not received over eight feet of snow beginning with the first storm.

This is the most snow that I have seen since I moved to the Denver area, especially this is the longest that it has stayed on the ground without completely melting in between storms.

And there are rumors for another one coming next week.

DHL Now Surpasses UPS in Not Being Able to Do Their Job!

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Well, I thought United Parcel Service (UPS) was the leader in not being able to do their job, but DHL has now topped that.

They have had a package in Denver since December 23 and they have not been able to deliver it. I thought UPS was bad, and they are, but DHL is now surpassing them. They have failed to deliver it and have no clue when they will be delivering it.

It is now going on two weeks since they received it and are holding it with no sign of when they will deliver it.

It has been two weeks since the storm caused all the problems, they should be caught up by now.

Why Does 9 News Jeopardize the Safety of Witnesses?

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In an article posted on the 9 News Website, Broncos mourn as investigation continues, they reported on the mourning of the Broncos and the status of the investigation into the shooting of Darrent Williams.

But one of the things that they reported was the names of the two people who were injured in the shooting.  Other news agencies have been withholding the names of those that were injured and who were in the limo because they are witnesses to the shooting and some are fearful for their safety as the people who did this might seek to quiet them.

I don’t understand why Paula Woodward did this and the web producer, Jeffrey Wolfe wrote it in the web story.  This is not good journalism.

Wonkette Goes Over the Edge with This Post

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Gerald Ford has always been for equal rights for all. It does not matter if they were gay, straight, or black. He worked to ensure that everyone was treated equally. They were commenting on a story originally published today in the Wall Street Journal.

Wonkette, you went a little too far this time. President Ford was someone who appreciated and respected everyone and this was a couple who did something to save a former President’s home when no one else cared or would do anything.

Ford’s Childhood Home Taken Over by Gays (Wonkette)
In Grand Rapids, Fixer-Upper Leads To Unusual Bond (Wall Street Journal)