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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? All will be revealed in the 2010 Best Of Results Issues
 October 14th and October 21st 
in 2 Good Fortune filled editions. 
Don’t make any decisions without them.

Oct. 14th – "Food" & "Drink"

Oct. 21st – "Services," "Nightlife," "Daylife" and "Personalities."

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Biker vs. driver, part 2

I would like to respond to the unnamed bicycle rider ("What goes around..." Letters, Aug. 26) who felt he was "menaced" on Galley Road. Let me explain why us vehicle drivers feel that we own the road: We pay for the road with our gasoline taxes. The roads were meant to transport people in vehicles who can do the speed limit, and bicycle riders cannot do that and slow down the speed of traffic...

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A nagging mystery

A war hero and best-selling author zeroes in on a missing-man case in Fremont County

This old case has reeled in a new curiosity-seeker who's not your average armchair detective. Anthony Herbert has been methodically scouring the strange story of Gene Fish.

Street stories, Chapter 2

These days, homeless campers tend to be hardened — and harder to help.

No ordinary woman

May Stevens brings her subtle but radical art to the I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College.

No sizzle

Flatiron's American Bar and Grill struggles to stand out

Fifth in a fleet of food vendors operated by Concept Restaurants, Flatiron's dishes generically agreeable, instantly forgettable food.

Penrose-St. Francis Community Blood Drives

Walk-in and appointment blood donation opportunities at the Blood Bank and at locations throughout town through the mobile bank. Visit the website for locations and dates.

Bike Exchange

Donate your bike (in good shape, with no repairs needed) to the Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Commission, which is collecting bikes to distribute to local homeless people. The Commission will collect bikes at the Colorado Farm and Art Market. Volunteer staff are also needed at the collection table.
Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 13
America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive

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Re: IQ: Medicated mystery (Columns - 09/02/2010)

Oneida1520 (09/02/2010)

I have painful monthly cramps too and have managed to do quite well without marijuana, thankyouverymuch. Sure marijuana helped that chick...she was so stoned she just didn't care. (Of course,...

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Re: Life in the empty nest (Columns - 09/02/2010)

Oneida1520 (09/02/2010)

Life is tough, Ranger Rich. But no worries....things'll get better once you get used to being empty-nesters. Just be sure you have plenty of Cool Whip in the fridge. Oh...

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Re: Election clock's ticking fast (Columns - 09/02/2010)

SeldomSeenSmith (09/02/2010)

When the government decides to arbitrarily raise auto registration fees tenfold, people have a way of striking back via the ballot. To sit back and do nothing equates to taxation...

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Reader Reviews

  • Re: Flatiron's American Bar and Grill

    • Flatirons has became my friends and family favorite place to frequent. The sloppy joes, tacos,…

    • on September 2, 2010
  • Re: Flatiron's American Bar and Grill

    • This is now my favorite place in town to frequent. The food is always perfect…

    • on September 2, 2010
  • Re: Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse & Pub

    • The last time some friends and I went here the serves was the worst! We…

    • on September 1, 2010
  • Re: Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse & Pub

    • You have to be careful here. 95% of the time the food is unbeatable, and…

    • on August 30, 2010
  • Re: P.F. Chang's China Bistro

    • I've been there several times -- and have always enjoyed the food and service. Evenings…

    • on August 29, 2010
  • Re: Tomo Sushi

    • Excellent & friendly staff, quick service, and delicious sushi/food...always fresh!

    • on August 27, 2010
  • Re: Josh & John's Naturally Homemade Ice Cream

    • Best ice cream in Colorado Springs, maybe the country! Seriously delicious!

    • on August 27, 2010
  • Re: P.F. Chang's China Bistro

    • Changs' is my favorite restaurant on several levels: tasty, well prepared food; friendly, attentive service;…

    • on August 26, 2010

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