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8:18 pm, Jan 4, 2005
Did you know that Denver has nine sister cities around the world? Neither did I, until I looked it up just now. (The joys and wonders of surfing the web are endless, no?) Among them are Chennai, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands in India, and they need our help. KHOW radio hosts Dan Caplis and Craig Silverman will broadcast live from the Denver Press Club Wednesday afternoon for an auction...
2:28 pm, Jan 4, 2005
One of the running jokes at the 5280 office is that I'll suggest starting a magazine to cover whatever is my latest interest. Thankfully, here's one idea I've never had to consider:
The magazine is called Divorce in Denver. It was created by a former stay-at-home mom in Centennial. Cyndee Rae works now works full-time in her home office as editor and publisher of the magazine. She divorced after...
9:19 am, Jan 4, 2005
Today's Denver Post reports in its print edition that Rep. Diana DeGette has been named House Deputy Minority Whip. That's a pretty big promotion for the Denver congresswoman, but I can't find the news anywhere online. If you find a link, please post it in the comments. The article (on page 2A) of the paper says:
DeGette will help rally the party's rank and file on important votes,...
9:18 am, Jan 4, 2005
Nothing to do? You've already got Kat Valentine's nightlife reports, but now there are even fewer excuses for not having a great time in the Mile-High City.
5280's popular calendar events are now online in a searchable format. You can search the listings by date, category, or event title.
Now get out there and have some fun.
9:08 am, Jan 4, 2005
What is it about the Air Force Academy that differentiates it from Westpoint? The attempted suicide rate among cadets.An increase in the number of suicide attempts among U.S. Air Force Academy cadets in 2004 has prompted officials to strengthen programs to identify those at risk. Seven cadets attempted suicide in 2004, including four in the last three months of the year. Officials reported six...
10:24 pm, Jan 3, 2005
Back in high school I used to drive around Littleton listening to what we now call Old School Rap and R...
5:44 pm, Jan 3, 2005
Are you ready to hop on board the Art@Art party bus this Friday? You may have seen it around town -- a mobile art party in the form of a crazy looking double decker bus, gallery hopping during the First Fridays Art Walk.
Every first Friday of the month, dozens of area art galleries stay open late for the First Fridays Art Walk. But two of the galleries are on the route of the Art Bus, which...
5:33 pm, Jan 3, 2005
Are their ears burning yet? If not, they will be.
Colorado's Wayne Allard and Marilyn Musgrave may find themselves the subject of questioning Thursday when the confirmation hearing begins for Attorney General nominee Alberto Gonzales. In a press release today, the American Civil Liberties Union urged Senators to include in their line of questioning:
Whether the White House Counsel's office...
4:23 pm, Jan 3, 2005
Mel's Bar in Cherry Creek North officially re-opens tonight, after being closed for two weeks following a Dec. 20 fire. In additon to new carpet, fresh paint, and reupholstered booths, Mel's will also be introducing a new menu.
The staff is expecting a full house -- so call in advance.
Also, mark your calendar for dinner at Mel's on Jan. 10. Owner Mel Master will donate 20 percent of the night'...
8:27 am, Jan 3, 2005
What do you want to bet that Tom Tancredo's three grandchildren found these under the tree on Christmas morning?
Update: Talbot's has taken down its link to its oh-so-patriotic "Border Patrol" pajamas. We were able to scrounge up a picture, which is available after the jump.
