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Written by Michael Mecherikoff
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awoke at 1:30 a.m. and stepped into the bathroom, determined to keep
my mind clear. A minute later I lowered myself back into bed and
began breathing slowly to ease myself to sleep. Despite my efforts,
thoughts of work penetrated my mind. I lay still, breathing more
deeply and concentrating on the word sleeeeep. Finally, after
twisting till my sheets were a wad, I turned on the light. An hour
had passed. I picked up a book.
I
was getting plenty of exercise, eating right and drinking enough
water each day. No caffeine after morning, and no eating or alcohol
after 7 p.m. I was relaxing in the evening, and life seemed well
balanced. Yet almost every night I fought my job for possession of my
mind. Had that been the first time—or even the first time that
week—I may have thought different about it, but now it was
ultimatum time: either I would learn to accept sleep deprivation, or
something would have to change.
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Written by Julie Larson
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I decided to expand my dining horizons by inviting myself to the Tuesday Night Dinner festivities at the African Community Center (ACC) in Denver. The weekly dinners are open to anyone in the community, with one pre-requisite: you must bring a dish you love from your culture.
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Written by Molly Page
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Old buildings make us wonder what they’d say if they could talk. Dave Burrell satisfies his curiosity by ferreting out the secret pasts of Denver homes and businesses.
As owner of Historical Insights, Burrell has written 200 histories ranging from a first decade report to profiles replete with genealogical information.
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Written by Christine Spehar
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I love the sweet green earth—love it more than Boulderites love bike
shorts—but why is it that when people start talking about saving the
earth, most of us can’t be bothered? Why is it that electric buses and
free-trade soy lattes go hand in hand, and why does the mention of both
cause most of the US population to roll its eyes? What, exactly, is
wrong with giving a shit about the planet?
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Written by Aimee Herman
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On
February 8-10th, the Denver Merchandise Mart was home to
the Sex Expo, which contained a tag line of, "Life, Wellness,
and Pleasure."
As
I walked in, I had no idea what to expect. First, I wondered if my attire
was appropriate. Would all the women be in high heels, short skirts,
and corsets? Would people move around with leashes around their necks,
pulled by their masters?
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Written by Christine Spehar
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 “If you read about it, then it’s wrong because some God damned reporter is writing it and they’re just going to write what sells papers.”
Damn. Note to self: when researching an article about reclusive mountain community, avoid divulging intentions to members of said reclusive mountain community. But let me back up.
Ward is a town in Boulder County with an elevation of a little less than 10,000 feet and a population of a little more 169 residents, according to the 2000 Census. It is located just off of the Peak-to-Peak Highway at the top of Left Hand Canyon.
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Written by Michael Mecherikoff
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 The land that today Coloradans call home was once an expanse of vast, open plains, its background painted the purple and white of almost insuperable mountains. Horses roamed wild, and natives hunted and thrived.
Today, the land is marked by cities and suburbs, resorts and highways. For 160 years, the winds of change have swept the Colorado landscape, but all is not lost. The history of this transformation may be right beneath your feet.
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