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Too much drama

I am writing to correct the Independent's July 8 news article, "Finding a Penny."

It states that I had my attorney send a letter to the city claiming I was forced out, demanding severance pay. This statement is not correct. I did not authorize any attorney to send a letter to the city nor did my attorney send a letter to the city — much less a letter demanding severance pay...

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Why I'll never go on Chatroulette again

"It‘s like a video game and I’m nuking erections."

MMJ believers embrace Veterans Affairs' new stance

Recently, the VA decided it will allow patients being treated in its facilities to use medicinal cannabis, if it's legal in that state.

 Film

Dine and dash: Dinner for Schmucks

Few moviegoing experiences are as excruciating as watching two gifted comics struggle with terrible material.

 Books

CC's David Mason hits the road as state Poet Laureate

"In different periods of my life when I've been traveling, or I've been alone, or I've been suffering difficulties, it has sustained me to have poems and songs in my head to perform."

Teens With Promise School Supply Drive

A donation drive for school supplies or financial gifts for Teens With Promise, an organization that helps local homeless or disadvantaged teens prepare for the school year. Go online for a list of needed items and drop off locations.

Manitou Springs Public Library

Is collecting books for its Labor Day book sale and fundraiser. Please bring the books in boxes, and the library will not accept textbooks, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and magazines.
Manitou Springs Public Library, 701 Manitou Ave.

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    People apparently like introducing a food critic to some local treasure he's missed. But playing Pied Piper to two food critics? Seems they love…
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    Following an 80-slide lecture in which he recapped the current state of his Over the River project and past works done with his late…
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    The Colorado Independent reports that Chaffee County officials have given the green light to Nestle company pumping millions of gallons of spring water near…
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    Summer deadlines are fast approaching, and MMJ center owners who don't meet the state's rigorous background, or licensing fee, requirements are needing to make…
  • Half of MMC owners have criminal records
    Denver's 9NEWS reported yesterday that more than half of the medical marijuana center owners in Colorado have criminal arrest records, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency, which has been compiling records of owners and running background…
  • Advocacy group seizes moment Advocacy group seizes moment
    MMJ advocacy group Americans for Safe Access filed a legal brief Wednesday with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in hopes of correcting "statements…
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Recent Comments

Re: Comin' on strong (News - 07/29/2010)

Liam (07/29/2010)

I can't wait to see which PACs and other special interest groups will be supporting any particular strong mayor candidate. That will tell us all we need to know as...

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Re: MMJ believers embrace Veterans Affairs' new stance (News - 07/29/2010)

Cher ****-McCullough (07/29/2010)

It's about time that the misconceptions surrounding cannabis were eliminated and it's medical values are not only recognized, but ulilized. The best thing is that our veterans will now get...

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Re: Long story short (News - 07/29/2010)

DRUNK HULK (07/29/2010)

DRUNK HULK APPRECIATE NAME DROP! MUCH THANK!

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Reader Reviews

  • Re: Adam's Mountain Café

    • Great meal, great ambiance and wonderful live music.

    • on July 27, 2010
  • Re: Boulder Street Coffee Roasters

    • I've been going to this local coffee shop for over ten years and while its…

    • on July 23, 2010
  • Re: José Muldoon's

    • The only thing good about this place is Taco Tuesday and happy hour. The Margarita's…

    • on July 22, 2010
  • Re: The Greenroom Music Complex

    • Initially, you will feel welcome and comfortable. But, buyer BEWARE!!! The owner will strong-arm you…

    • on July 21, 2010
  • Re: Bobbi's Restaurant

    • Love this place!!!
      Try the "Margarita" pizza!

    • on July 21, 2010
  • Re: Sabores del Peru

    • The buffet was great! Where else in Colorado are you going to get pastelles? or…

    • on July 20, 2010
  • Re: Poblano's Family Mexican Restaurant

    • My husband and I went to Poblanos tonight to "give them another chance". When Poblanos…

    • on July 19, 2010
  • Re: Castaways

    • DO NOT STAY OR EAT HERE! Don’t let the ambiance fool you. If you go…

    • on July 19, 2010

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