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8:47 am, May 16, 2013
We've told you again and again: It is time to pay attention to the University of Denver's men's lacrosse team. Sure, the team has been tearing up turf in the Mile High City since 1966, but the team really became a persistent national threat when legendary coach Bill Tierney (he's already a lacrosse hall-of-famer) moved west for the 2010 season. Since then, the team has gone to the NCAA tournament...
2:04 pm, May 15, 2013
As Nancy Ferro watched her son Michael go through cancer treatment, she was surprised to find that, at 23, he was by far the youngest person at his support groups. After his recovery, Michael went on a kayaking trip with First Descents, a Denver-based nonprofit that sends young-adult cancer survivors on adventure trips together. Nancy saw that the excursion and camaraderie amongst survivors...
1:31 pm, May 15, 2013
Folks who come to watch the Bolder Boulder this Memorial Day will be subjected to intensified security, police said this week. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings last month, officials announced stepped-up measures for the May 27 run. Roughly 50,000 runners are expected to participate this year and thousands more will line the course and fill Folsom Field for the finish. University of...
12:05 pm, May 15, 2013
Colorado has a wealth of adrenaline-inducing, crazy-sounding, extreme jobs that most of us either a) dream about, or b) have nightmares about. Our May feature, "Risky Business," took a look at a few of the Centennial State's most extreme occupations. And it got us thinking—when the numbers are crunched— who’s actually doing the deadliest jobs in our state? —Research by...
10:30 am, May 15, 2013
Sure, Smoke Modern Barbeque’s decor is sleek (concrete floors, abstract artwork) and its dishes are inspired. But make no mistake: The Basalt restaurant's menu is firmly rooted in traditional Southern recipes. Smoke’s bayou-style sides—oysters, cheesy grits, and fried okra—make excellent accessories, but just like any good, down-home cookout, the star is the meat. Each piece is delicately...
8:32 am, May 15, 2013
It’s cookout season, when each week brings new opportunities to bike yourself and a six-pack to a potluck grilling party. The good folks at Breckenridge Brewery have invented a way to ease that commute. The new Topo Urban Outdoor Pack ($140) features a built-in insulated cooler designed for a six-pack’s precise specifications. Not only does it keep your brews cold on a hot summer afternoon, but...
6:17 pm, May 14, 2013
As the daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Liza Manzione had seen more places before the age of 10 than many people see in a lifetime. After a trip abroad when her own son was 18 years old, she was surprised when he couldn't find the country she'd visited on a map. That incident led to research that showed geography classes are all but gone from most American school...
3:20 pm, May 14, 2013
Why we love it: This is what summer in Colorado should be: an alpine lake, a pontoon boat, stunning 360-degree mountain scenery, grilling burgers on board, and kicking back in your flip-flops and shades with a cold beverage and the breeze in your hair. When to go: The Dillon Marina opens in May, but we suggest July or August. **** Having grown up on the East Coast, summertime, in my...
2:40 pm, May 14, 2013
When I wrote a profile of local CEO Kent Thiry last year, what I found was a breathtakingly intelligent and charismatic leader who presided over a multinational kidney dialysis titan—one that is brimming with contradictions.There was no denying that Thiry, the self-anointed "mayor of DaVita Village," had captured the hearts and minds of his "teammates" with his dynamic personality and his...
11:15 am, May 14, 2013
With the words, “Wow, I’m just really happily surprised...holy crap!” Denver chef Jennifer Jasinski began her acceptance speech at the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards. After two previous nominations in 2011 and 2012, Jasinski won the Best Chef Southwest medal for her work at Rioja, her flagship restaurant. Jasinski beat out a group of heavy hitters, including Kevin...
