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On a windy Wednesday, Senator Michael Bennet visited Windsor to push for an extension of the wind energy production tax credit that will be expiring at the end of 2012. Vestas, a company with a plant in Windsor and Brighton that builds equipment for wind farms recently announced reorganization world-wide.

“We face large challenges in this economy of ours and one of them is that we’ve lost manufacturing jobs to the rest of the world, and we need to bring those jobs back to the United States,” he said after a tour of the plant, which employes 103 people, making composite materials used in the production of wind turbines by Vestas Wind Systems. Vestas has operations in Windsor, Brighton and Pueblo.

“The wind industry has become vital to Colorado in terms of the growth of high-paying middle class family jobs in our community,” Bennet said during the roughly half-hour visit to the plant, 31815 Great Western Drive. “That’s been made possible by the wind production tax credit.”

[ via Greeley Tribune ]

They are a great trio- and have a great crew with them out of the road, with whom they have a blast with.

Most recently, down in Texas, the held— the annual Lady A Ping-Pong Tournament!

Take a look!

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Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood– Lady Antebellum- A.K.A “Lady A“.

Thought they’ve only been on the scene a few years, they have shot to the top.  Selling millions of albums, capturing seven Grammy’s and entertaining millions of fans out on the road.

They are currently on a world tour in support of their new album “Own The Night” – maybe you saw them this past February 15th at the Pepsi Center!

Lady A enjoys letting the fans see what happens while they are on the road with their weekly “Webisode Wednesdays“.

This week they take us to Texas for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, where after the sold-out show..  it was GAME ON!  Check out the fun!

Be sure to follow Lady Antebellum’s Webisode Wednesdays..

Here’s their latest that you can hear on TRI-102.5!

Here’s a look at this year’s nominees in the major categories. Let your voice be heard and tell us who you think will win!

‘Hugo’ leads the way with 11 nominations. Will it end the evening with the most wins? You tell us:

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Believe it or not, there are still some members of the American public who don’t own Adele‘s ’21′ album. However, that pool is a lot smaller than it used to be, after nearly three-quarters of a million people purchased the record last week, giving ’21′ by far its biggest sales week yet.

As reported by Billboard, the 730,000 copies eclipses the album’s previous best week, when it sold 399,000 during the Christmas shopping season. The surge in sales comes after Adele was the star of the 2012 Grammy Awards, taking home all six awards for which she was nominated, including Album of the Year.

Appropriately, ’21′ has now spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the album chart. That passes the 20-week reign of Whitney Houston‘s ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack. It ties for the 8th-most weeks at No. 1 in history with MC Hammer‘s ‘Please, Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em.’ The next targets for Adele: Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’ and the ‘Saturday Night Fever’ soundtrack, which both spent 24 weeks atop the chart.

Here’s another interesting piece of trivia: Not counting albums that have been out for less than a month, and excluding the Christmas season (when album sales typically go through the roof), the 730,000 copies Adele sold of ’21′ this week are the second-most by any album in any week in history, behind only the 848,000 the ‘Titanic’ soundtrack sold during Valentine’s week in 1998.

Adele’s debut album, ’19,’ also sees a huge sales surge, shooting up to No. 4. The remarkable vocalist’s remarkable success just won’t quit!

Source: PopCrush.com

It was died red

THEN I tried to get it back to blond,  but ended up some various shade of orange. It was THEN colored back to brunette …til yesterday.

After more than 2 hours, the blond highlights look good, and the orange is gone, and most of the length is gone. I finally went to a salon, paid $156 plus tip, and feel healthy
hair. It was worth the time and money and something I’ll likely have to repeat more
often than I’d like…

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The wind is reeking havoc in the Colorado Mountains and all along the Front Range. A High Wind Warning is in effect until tomorrow morning. Highway 287 and Highway 85 were both closed last night, but have since been re-opened. I-25 from the Wyoming border to Cheyenne is restricted for high-profile vehicles or light trailers this morning. I-25 North of Cheyenne is closed due to winter conditions.

According to the National Weather Service, the High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 a.m. Thursday. These are the areas that are affected by the Warning:

• Larimer County below 6000 feet
• Northwest Weld County
• Boulder and Jefferson Counties below 6000 feet
• West Broomfield County
• Including the cities of…Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont

Periods of strong gusty winds will occur today and tonight. The strongest winds are expected to occur from later this morning into the early evening hours. Winds will then decrease late tonight as a cold front pushes across the area.

Wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph. The strong winds will be found close to the base of the foothills with lighter winds farther east toward I-25.

Strong winds will produce hazardous driving conditions for high profile vehicles near the base of the foothills…Especially along highway 93 between golden and boulder…U.S. 36between Broomfield and Lyons…As well as highway 287 from Broomfield through Fort Collins.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

• Remember…A high wind warning means that strong and potentially damaging winds are either occurring or highly likely. Travel in high profile vehicles is discouraged.

• Residents in the warning area are urged to bring indoors any loose items such as garbage cans and patio furniture that may be blown about by the strong winds.

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He said I called him at 2:31 am. NOPE ! Phone was on the other side of the room. My phone rang twice, he said his phone rang. What’s up in the world of Apple?

Since, I’ve been at the station, I’ve received these calls about every 25-30 minutes, two rings, then nothing no history either under recent !!!

I did what any self respecting geek would do. Re-booted !

Didn’t work, it’s still calling me every half hour or so, two rings, no one on the other end. It’s my regular ring tone and it didn’t do it all day yesterday, only when I’m attempting to slumber.

Has anyone ever run into this ? This is a BRAND news iPhone 3GS after my other stopped working. I’m getting desperate. My friend Beano witnessed it, so it’s not my imagination.

We suspect it’s some sort of notification, but can’t narrow it down. Now I had a TON of recent calls and voice mails, so deleted them all. I’ll keep you up to date,

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)

1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)

1924 – President Calvin Coolidge becomes the first commander-in-chief to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House (More info)

1980 – In what would come to be called the Miracle on Ice, the US men’s hockey team beats the heavily-favored Soviet Union team 4-3 at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York (More info)

2006 – At least six men stage Britain’s largest robbery in history, stealing $92.5 million from a Securitas depot in Kent (More info)

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’

Drew Barrymore
Age: 37
Occupation: Actress, Producer and Director
Known For: Her star-making childhood role in ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,’ two stays in rehab by the time she was 14, rebounding nicely with adult roles in ‘Boys on the Side,’ ‘The Wedding Singer,’ ’50 First Dates’ and the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ film franchise, co-founding the prolific Flower Films production company, her recent engagement to art consultant Will Kopelman, and just being all-around adorable

Kyle MacLachlan
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His roles in the cult films ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Showgirls,’ ‘Dune’ and ‘The Doors,’ work on the TV shows ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and a lengthy relationship in the 1990s with supermodel Linda Evangelista

Rachel Dratch
Age: 46
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Being a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ from 1999 to 2006, appearing in movies including ‘Down with Love,’ ‘Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star’ and ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,’ and her enviably close friendship with Tina Fey

James Blunt
Age: 38
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singles including ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover,’ being nominated for five Grammys, selling 18 million albums, and having a long string of model girlfriends

Get ticket information and our Top 5 video picks for Kelly when you “Read More”!

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Kelly Clarkson!  March 18th at 1STBank Center in Broomfield!

Tickets are on sale now on sale for $49.50 – $65.00!

Let’s take a look at FIVE of our favorite Kelly Clarkson videos!

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The 23rd season of ‘The Simpsons’ will go out with a bang, as that’s when the episode featuring Lady Gaga will air.

Gaga taped her ep late last summer and just like ‘SNL’ last May, she will appear on a season finale of a long-running comedy show. ‘The Simpsons’ remains the longest airing scripted show on prime time TV, while ‘SNL’ has been airing since 1975, so Gaga has a penchant for appearing on some of the most beloved shows on the small screen.

The Mother Monster’s episode is called ‘Lisa Goes Gaga’ and Gaga factors into the plot as someone who comes to Springfield in order to cheer up little Lisa, who is often the voice of reason on the show.

The Telegraph reports that Gaga has mused about her role on the show, saying, “I play a little bit of a slut. The apple doesn’t fall far from my artistic tree.”

Uh oh. Is Gaga going to be a bad influence on the sweet and wholesome Lisa Simpson? Will she teach her how to dance? Will she whip Bart into shape? Will she give Marge hair tips? Will she eat donuts with Homer? The possibilities are endless.

The exact air date of the season finale of ‘The Simpsons’ has not yet been confirmed, but it should air sometime in May. PopCrush will certainly recap the episode for you, dear reader!

Source: PopCrush.com

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Adele‘s awards show dominance shows no signs of letting up. The British superstar won twice at today’s 2012 BRIT Awards in London, while Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and One Direction also nabbed trophies.

Adele took home Best British Female Artist and Album of the Year for ’21.’ After winning the latter award, presented by George Michael, Adele said, “I’m so proud to be flying our flag,” before being cut off by producers trying to keep the show on schedule, according to The Guardian.

The only nomination Adele lost was British Single of the Year. That award, which is decided by sales and airplay throughout the year, went to One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful.’ Newcomer Ed Sheeran won both British Male Artist and British Breakthrough Act, while Coldplay took Best British Group.

As for the international awards, Rihanna won for Female Artist, Bruno Mars captured Male Artist, the Foo Fighters took Best Group, and Lana Del Rey won International Breakthrough Act.

Complete list of 2012 BRIT Awards Winners:

British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran — WINNER
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Professor Green

British Female Solo Artist
Adele — WINNER
Florence + the Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Marling

British Breakthrough Act
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran — WINNER
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

British Group
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay — WINNER
Elbow
Kasabian

British Single
Adele – ‘Someone Like You’
Ed Sheeran – ‘The A Team’
Example – ‘Changed The Way You Kissed Me’
Jessie J feat. B.o.B – ‘Price Tag’
JLS feat. Dev – ‘She Makes Me Wanna’
Military Wives & Gareth Malone – ‘Wherever You Are’
Olly Murs feat. Rizzle Kicks – ‘Heart Skips A Beat’
One Direction – ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ — WINNER
Pixie Lott – ‘All About Tonight’
The Wanted – ‘Glad You Came’

Mastercard British Album of the Year
Adele – ’21′ — WINNER
Coldplay – ‘Mylo Xyloto’
Ed Sheeran – ‘+’
Florence & The Machine – ‘Ceremonials’
PJ Harvey – ‘Let England Shake’

International Male Solo Artist
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars — WINNER
David Guetta
Ryan Adams

International Female Solo Artist
Beyoncé
Bjork
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna — WINNER

International Group
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters — WINNER
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

International Breakthrough Act
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey — WINNER
Nicki Minaj

British Producer
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns — WINNER

Critics’ Choice
1st: Emeli Sande — WINNER
2nd: Maverick Sabre
3rd: Michael Kiwanuka

Outstanding Contribution to Music Award
Winner: Blur

Source: PopCrush.com

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Taylor Swift and Zac Efron recently appeared on ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ to promote their new Dr. Seuss movie ‘The Lorax,’ and when Degeneres wasn’t asking them about their film project, she was grilling them about relationship rumors. Degeneres asked Swift and Efron what they did for Valentine’s Day, but apparently there are no actual romantic sparks flying between the singer and actor.

Swift explained that she had quite the low-key, anti-love Valentine’s Day celebration with her girlfriends. “I actually had a pathetic single girls party,” Swift told Degeneres. “I’m not saying that like being single is pathetic — we’ve talked about it and I think it’s awesome. But I had all my single girlfriends over and we ate junk food and just ate whatever we wanted and danced and we made these little profile cards about why we’re single.”

While Swift, 22, celebrated her single status on Feb. 14, Efron, 24, actually wooed an anonymous young lady (“a friend” as he put it) with a home-cooked meal. He also responded to Swift’s Valentine’s Day single girls party with a laugh, saying, “That’s so different from what single guys do.”

Later on, Degeneres gifted ‘The Lorax’ co-stars with helpful T-shirts adorned with specific relationship statuses for every situation, including one that read “We’re just friends,” and another that read, “We only hooked up once.” Despite the fact that they Efron and Swift would most likely rock the “We’re just friends” shirts, they have been getting personal on a musical level. Swift has actually been teaching Efron how to play guitar, and they performed a snippet of Foster the People‘s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ on the show. Check out the clip below!

Watch Taylor Swift + Zac Efron Address the Dating Rumors on ‘Ellen’

Watch Taylor Swift + Zac Efron Duet to ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ on ‘Ellen’

Source: PopCrush.com

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The world is filled with terrible news, so it’s nice for us to find a story with a happy ending once in awhile.  Here is an amazing story about a Swedish man who was stranded in a snow drift for 61 days.

Snowmobilers came across the car thinking it was wreckage. They peeked inside to find someone wrapped in a sleeping bag in the back seat.  Rescuers dug the 45-year-old man out of the car, and he was so weak he could hardly speak–yet alone explain what happened.  He said he’s been in the car since December 19th. Probably hiding out so he didn’t have to buy his family Christmas gifts. The man survived by eating snow and icicles.

Humans can last up to four weeks without food, so its plausible that the man was stranded for as long as he said he was.  His body temperature was around 31 degrees Celsius when he was brought into the hospital.  With his body temperature so low, he wasn’t using much energy.  This also helped him to survive. Like bears, humans can also go into a dormant-like state (especially during football season).

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A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people.

Nielsen gathered data to learn more about the age, income and demographics of the typical US smartphone user. Specifically, the firm wanted to know if lower prices are making the devices more popular among those who earn less money.

Turns out more than half of people between 18 and 24 who make less than $15,000 per year are smartphone owners, compared to 43 percent of those aged 25 to 34 and just 31 percent of folks between 35 and 44 years old.

While researchers don’t know if the people surveyed, especially those in the younger group, have outside financial help (parents, spouses, etc.), it’s clear that even the respondents on limited budgets are making room for smartphone ownership.

But what researchers found most interesting is that although the younger set deems the devices a necessity, older people consider them more of a luxury — which is valuable information for developers, publishers and advertisers.

[TechCrunch]

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Now this is a little creepy: Whitney Houston‘s black velvet dress and earrings she wore in the movie ‘The Bodyguard’ will be up for auction next month. Auction house Julien’s Auctions has put up the items for bidding as part of its Hollywood Legends auction event on March 31 and April 1.

Considering that Houston’s funeral and burial service was this past weekend, isn’t too soon to start auctioning off Nippy’s wares?

According to celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien, the items were available after the late singer’s untimely death on Feb. 11 and will be included in a group of other Hollywood collectibles including Charlton Heston’s robe and staff he used in ‘The Ten Commandments’ and a vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Grace Kelly.

But let’s keep it real — the main attraction is Houston’s ‘Bodyguard’ memorabilia.

In response to Houston’s items being on the auction block Julien tells Billboard, “It’s a celebration of her life. If you hide these things in fear that you’re going to offend someone — her life is to be celebrated. These items are historic now that she passed. They become a part of history. They should be in museums. She’s lived a life and had a career that nobody else has ever had.”

Julien continues: “[Houston is] someone who’s going to maintain a collectability. For people who are fans of Whitney Houston and never would have had a chance to meet her and never got to talk to her, these are items that literally touched a part of her life. They are a way to relate to her or be a part of her life without having known her.”

Up for bidding is the late singer’s floor-length black dress, which is worth a $1,000. There’s also a vest Houston wore in ‘The Bodyguard’ that is listed at $400 and a pair of faux-pearl earrings that is priced at $600. All these items prices will undoubtedly skyrocket once the bidding war starts at the auction event.

Houston fans and other collectors can bid online, by phone or in person during the Hollywood Legends auction event at Julien’s Auction in Beverly Hills, Calif. Good luck!

What do you think? Is it too soon to start selling off Whitney Houston’s memorabilia? Sound off in the comments below.

Source: PopCrush.com

The Collegiate Horsemen’s Association at Colorado State University holds it’s Spring Fling Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Saturday March 24 at the BW Pickett Arena in northwest Fort Collins. I’ve attended Spring Fling in the past to show in halter and western pleasure. It’s always a treat to ride and play ‘ponies’ inside in March!

While I do thank my co-workers who offered football and motorcycle helmets, I must find a RIDING helmet and hope my dressage saddle will suffice.

For more information, contact Trinette Ross (970)491-8173, trinette.ross@colostate.edu; or Alyssa Demaree (812)701-0556, ademaree@rams.colostate.edu

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We don’t know much about the details, but there have been reports that Google is developing a car that drives itself, guided by computers, GPS and a whole bunch of sensors. A computer-driven Prius has been spotted around Northern California.

Click here to view details from the folks at mashable.com.

And, now, the State of Nevada is trying to get in on the action, developing laws that specifically address the testing of computer-driven cars. Click here to learn more about self-driving cars from the folks at The Huffington Post.