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7:39 am, Mar 17, 2005
A bill is making its way through the Colorado legislature that would suspend the driver's license of adults who give alcohol to minors, even if a vehicle is not involved. What's the connection? According to the bill's sponsor,
Rep. Jim Kerr, R-Littleton, said Wednesday the punishment is warranted, even if a vehicle was not used to purchase liquor, because binge drinking on college campuses has...
11:00 pm, Mar 16, 2005
We tell you what to do, where to be, and why for each week of the year.
Edwin McCain — March 16This Greenville, South Carolina singer/songwriter is best known for hits such as "I'll Be" and "Solitude," but his newest release Scream and Whisper displays a beautiful blend of his characteristic Southern soul and acoustic storytelling. And McCain is something to hear live—the depth and...
1:09 am, Mar 16, 2005
Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez two weeks ago said that obscenity would be his highest priority. He's wasting no time. According to the Denver Post, Edward Wedelstedt is a "Denver-based pornographer " and a "porn mogul" who distributed pornography in 18 states from his headquarters in Colorado and failed to pay sales tax.Edward Wedelstedt, 62, who heads Goalie Entertainment, a porn empire...
11:56 pm, Mar 15, 2005
Après tea...Beer and nachos giving way to tea and clotted cream? It does indeed at Vail's Wildflower restaurant. Chef de cuisine Steve Topple's one-and-a-half-year stint at London's Waldorf Hotel inspired him to bring the high-tea tradition to the mountains. Topple encourages skiers (and nonskiers alike) to trade in the suds for a cuppa, dainty finger sandwiches, scones, and chocolate...
7:01 pm, Mar 15, 2005
Here's one for the future-yarns-to-spin collection: I'm heading down to the unveiling of the latest "Extreme Makeover" candidate. I'll have the details tomorrow, but apparently it's a Denverite, because the unveiling is taking place tonight at the La Rumba nightclub. It's closed to the public, so I'll be trying to remain unobtrusive and keep the reporter-chick comments to a minimun.
Tune in...
2:45 pm, Mar 15, 2005
It's official. University of Denver President Mark Holtzman will run for Governor. He joins a crowded field on the Republican side: State Treasurer Mike Coffman, Rep. Bob Beauprez and former Rep. Scott McInnis all have expressed interest.
The Denver Post lists potential Democratic candidates as Rutt Bridges, ex-Denver D.A. Bill Ritter and former Lt. Gov. Gail Schoettler. Where's Denver Mayor...
6:11 pm, Mar 14, 2005
Usually, I tend to write about things that I've done, or that I plan to do, or that I might recommend. Today, I'm gonna tell you about all the things I have blown off in the past few days.
I've flaked out on parties, concerts, dinners, and karaoke night. Why, you ask? It seems that all the cool kids are bopping off to the South by Southwest music conference this week in Austin, Texas. So...
9:04 am, Mar 14, 2005
With talks stalled in the CU-Ward Churchill buyout, a resolution seemed unlikely over the weekend. Today, the Denver Post reports a private donor may step forward. The report on Churchill's scholarship is not expected to be released today as scheduled and may take another two weeks. On person who doesn't sound concerned is Churchill's attorney, David Lane:"This has nothing to do with fairness...
9:57 am, Mar 12, 2005
Settlement talks between the University of Colorado and Professor Ward Churchill have broken down. According to David Lane, Churchill's attorney, the parties agreed on money but then CU backed out of the talks. Regent Michael Carrigan will only say that the university needs more time to learn about plagiarism charges another university lodged against Churchill nine years ago. Churchill says the...
9:55 am, Mar 12, 2005
The last thing the University of Colorado needs is another scandal, but one is brewing. The NAACP held a press conference Friday to lambast the University over charges of racism.In the past month, black students at the school have reported escalating tensions and threats against them: According to CU, on March 9th, a black student leader received an anonymous note containing racial slurs. Last...
