(Arapahoe County, CO) -- Authorities said a 43-year-old refugee from the war in Sudan was shot to death near his Arapahoe County apartment complex. Yuon Malual was reportedly gunned down in his apartment's parking lot on South Xenia Street when he returned home from his job working on public transit buses early yesterday. Investigators have not yet identified a motive or suspects.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Device Blocks Cell Phone Use While Driving
This may be a fix to using cell phones while driving. 9News reports that there's a new device out there that would block a cell phone in a moving car. It's called Cell Control, and connects through the car's diagnostic plug and works with software installed on selected phones. Try to use your phone for talking or texting and calls are dropped or a call blocking screen pops up and stays there. For more, visit http://cellcontrol.com/.
Online Filing System Back Now
People who file weekly unemployment claims still have to do it when their week ends on Christmas, but many told 9news they couldn't. State labor officials said there was temporary glitch in the system, that put it offline for about 24 hours. They said that it went out on Sunday, but was back online yesterday. State officials say they're looking for a new online system to keep the problems from happening. If you need to file a weekly unemployment claim, go to http://www.colorado.gov
New Warden at SCF
There's a new warden at the Sterling Correctional Facility. James Falk started working there this month and Falk has the experience needed to be on staff at SCF. He's been in law enforcement and with the DOC for more than two decades and said at a reception for him at Northeastern Junior College last week that he's up for the challenge of the large facility with all its inmates.
Loyola professors invent electronic roll call
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two Loyola University faculty members have developed an electronic method of taking roll that has been adopted by three other universities.
The Times-Picayune reports that Mehmet Dicle, an assistant professor of finance, and John Levendis, an assistant professor of economics, developed a system that uses a scanner to read a 10-digit number on a tag that each student scans at the start of class.
The system lists each name and number on a spreadsheet.
The professors say the method is much faster than calling roll and have introduced it in four classes.
In a report in Social Science Research Network, they said professors at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Alabama State University in Montgomery and North Carolina Central University in Durham will use the technology in the spring semester.
The Times-Picayune reports that Mehmet Dicle, an assistant professor of finance, and John Levendis, an assistant professor of economics, developed a system that uses a scanner to read a 10-digit number on a tag that each student scans at the start of class.
The system lists each name and number on a spreadsheet.
The professors say the method is much faster than calling roll and have introduced it in four classes.
In a report in Social Science Research Network, they said professors at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Alabama State University in Montgomery and North Carolina Central University in Durham will use the technology in the spring semester.
Colo. man returns $10,000 found at Vegas airport
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man who found $10,000 before boarding a flight in Las Vegas says he returned the money to the owner because he wanted to show his children it was "the right thing to do."
Greenwood Village resident Mitch Gilbert told KUSA-TV he found two unmarked Caesar's Palace envelopes at the airport and realized there was money inside when he arrived home. The television station reported Monday that Gilbert called the airport and eventually got in touch with a man from El Paso, Texas, who reported the money missing.
Gilbert says he deposited the money in the man's bank account two days before Christmas. The man told the television station he won the money gambling and dropped it while running to catch a flight.
Greenwood Village resident Mitch Gilbert told KUSA-TV he found two unmarked Caesar's Palace envelopes at the airport and realized there was money inside when he arrived home. The television station reported Monday that Gilbert called the airport and eventually got in touch with a man from El Paso, Texas, who reported the money missing.
Gilbert says he deposited the money in the man's bank account two days before Christmas. The man told the television station he won the money gambling and dropped it while running to catch a flight.
Colo. Christmas skiing not as joyful as last year
DENVER (AP) — Christmas skiing at Colorado ski resorts isn't quite as joyful as last year.
Snow totals at many resorts are down overall and meager in comparison with snowfall seen during the holiday week in 2010.
Vail had 19 inches of snow on Sunday. The Denver Post reports that's down from the average of nearly 33 inches seen on Christmases in the 2000s. Last Christmas, the resort had 41 inches of snow.
Winter Park has 26 inches of snow, with 70 percent of its beginner terrain open.
Wolf Creek in southwestern Colorado has 58 inches of snow while Echo Mountain just outside Denver has a 40-inch base.
Jennifer Rudolph of Colorado Ski Country USA says the lack of snow so far isn't a concern. She says there's plenty more winter still ahead.
Snow totals at many resorts are down overall and meager in comparison with snowfall seen during the holiday week in 2010.
Vail had 19 inches of snow on Sunday. The Denver Post reports that's down from the average of nearly 33 inches seen on Christmases in the 2000s. Last Christmas, the resort had 41 inches of snow.
Winter Park has 26 inches of snow, with 70 percent of its beginner terrain open.
Wolf Creek in southwestern Colorado has 58 inches of snow while Echo Mountain just outside Denver has a 40-inch base.
Jennifer Rudolph of Colorado Ski Country USA says the lack of snow so far isn't a concern. She says there's plenty more winter still ahead.
Xcel wants to recoup $16.5M for smart grid
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Xcel Energy is asking the Public Utilities Commission for permission to recover $16.5 million from the company's completed SmartGridCity project by charging Colorado ratepayers.
The Boulder Daly Camera reported on Sunday that the utility filed its request with the PUC after saying the project was finished. The 2008 project in Boulder is helping the utility see what a modern energy grid that distributes traditional and renewable energy looks like.
PUC officials ruled earlier this year that Xcel could recoup $27.9 million of its costs but that an additional $16.5 million could not be recouped until the utility showed it had completed the project.
The Boulder Daly Camera reported on Sunday that the utility filed its request with the PUC after saying the project was finished. The 2008 project in Boulder is helping the utility see what a modern energy grid that distributes traditional and renewable energy looks like.
PUC officials ruled earlier this year that Xcel could recoup $27.9 million of its costs but that an additional $16.5 million could not be recouped until the utility showed it had completed the project.
Denver-Based Company One To Watch By Forbes
(Denver, CO) -- Denver-based Smashburger has been given a grand distinction by "Forbes Magazine." The national publication has been named the most promising company in America. The restaurant has 143 locations nationwide and plans to expand by 60-to-80 restaurants next year. The establishment has hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes on the menu, among other items.
Denver-Based Company One To Watch By Forbes
(Denver, CO) -- Denver-based Smashburger has been given a grand distinction by "Forbes Magazine." The national publication has been named the most promising company in America. The restaurant has 143 locations nationwide and plans to expand by 60-to-80 restaurants next year. The establishment has hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes on the menu, among other items.
Pilot Named After Amelia Earhart To Redo 1937 Flight
(Denver, CO) -- Amelia Earhart is back in the air. A Denver woman, who shares names with the famous pilot, is getting to follow her namesake by redoing her 1937 flight across North America. She plans on starting her trip in Oakland today with stops in Burbank, Tucson, Austin and New Orleans before ending in Miami. Earhart's flight instructor will also be with her. The young pilot hasn't said whether she'll try to complete the original Earhart's flight around the world. That flight ended with the original Earhart's disappearance over the Pacific Ocean. The new Earhart's adventure can be followed on her blog, www.flywithamelia.wordpress.com
Woman Dies in Weld Co Crash on Christmas Eve
Colorado State Patrol said one person was killed in a single vehicle crash on Christmas eve. They said it happened just before 7 p.m. at Weld County Roads 68 and 79. CSP said 43-year-old Tammy Marquez of Briggsdale was killed when she was partially ejected from the car's soft roof. They said before the crash, the car went off the right side of Weld County Road 68, hit an embankment and rolled. Marquez was pronounced dead at the scene and CSP said neither drugs, no alcohol are suspected in the crash. They said Marquez was not wearing her seatbelt.
Becker, Sonnenberg Discuss Redistricting
Representatives Jon Becker and Jerry Sonnenberg will hold a joint press conference at 1:30 p.m. today. They'll talk about the newly aligned 65th House District. We'll have more this afternoon.
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