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Economics lesson

Cara Koch ("The supreme error," Letters, Feb. 25) and I must have attended totally different economics classes. My introduction defined the role of corporations as providing products or services beneficial to the public or the government that required a risk level or capitalization greater than usual, or that were not available through standard business practice...

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Cheap pours

Welcome to the Indy's 2010 Drink Guide, a product that surely would have been more fun to produce had my co-hort Bryce Crawford and I actually sampled all "the goods" about which we were writing.

Slow drip

If you've spent any time at Rico's, you may have noticed sets of sleek, hourglass-shaped carafes behind the bar or at tables, plugged on top by unusually shaped conical coffee filters.

It's quiet ... too quiet

Deadline to bid on community centers passes with little fanfare, and few obvious reasons for optimism

The city has refused to disclose how many organizations have applied to take over a city community center — four are scheduled to close March 31 due to funding cuts — saying that doing so would ruin its negotiating power.

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Hard-boiled broadcasting

A theater project out of Pueblo pays homage to old-time radio

With changing commercial spots, a game show segment, five rotating detective episodes, applause signs and sound effects, Death Wore Elevator Shoes is practically a live radio show. Without the radio.

 Books

Short stories

Occupied City, Secrets of Eden, The 188th Crybaby Brigade and more.

North Cheyenne Caņon Park Volunteer Training Program

A class on volunteer duties covering training for childrens programs, how to be a hike leader and more. RSVP to attend.
Fri., March 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road

Fourth annual Community Action Fair

Is seeking community leaders and nonprofits serving the Manitou Springs area to take part in the April fair that will raise awareness of volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved. Contact lauramonty@gmail.com or 331-1115 for more.
Deadline for inclusion in publicity: March 18

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    While making phone calls on our upcoming InSider guide today, I got to talking with Patrice Filler, owner of Manitou Springs' Fare Bella Gallery…
  • Enter the pianist
    News from the nightclub scene: The Guadagnolis are changing up a couple things at their popular downtown bars. By as early as month's end, Red Martini will be remodeled and reopened as a wine and piano…
  • Who turned out the lights? Find out Who turned out the lights? Find out
    Starting today, the lowdown on how long a power outage will last, what caused it and who's affected is only a phone call away.…
  • Not your average theater: A WYNOT Radio Theatre Show Review Not your average theater: A WYNOT Radio Theatre Show Review
    "A kind of radio which lets people at home see what the studio audience is not laughing at." O.K., so I admit that I…
  • Amazon makes its case for special treatment
    Avoiding sales tax by shopping at online retailers such as amazon.com has always been a guilty pleasure for me: Yes, it's nice to save a couple bucks, but it has always felt unfair, both to the…
  • Lucy's hooters Lucy's hooters
    March 16 brings two momentous events: the debut of much bally-hooed Broadway musical Avenue Q, and a post-show, meet-the-cast party at the one and…
  • 'Budget Cuts' opening
    At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Rubbish Gallery will open its latest show, Budget Cuts featuring The Lost City, a collaboration with the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center that Rubbish's Lorelei Beckstrom explains this way: Several months ago,…
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Recent Comments

Re: Big money for buses, but not bus service (Special Section - 03/08/2010)

midwest realist (03/09/2010)

Who said these funds weren't needed? Just because some regular buses have been parked and others have been sold (like specialty FREX buses) doesn't mean there aren't other capital needs...

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Re: Amazon makes its case for special treatment (Special Section - 03/09/2010)

Gmartine (03/09/2010)

Boycott the tax thug dems.

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Re: Homeless respond to new ordinance (Special Section - 02/10/2010)

Marta L (03/09/2010)

Lyn Harwell- "Our long-term goal is to offer live changing services to society's marginalized individuals ready and willing to break habits of poverty or addiction". Now let's take a look...

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Reader Reviews

  • Re: O'Malley's Steak Pub

    • This is a casual, fun place to go. The wings are the best I've had…

    • on March 2, 2010
  • Re: Sushi Ring

    • I liked it the ppl there are friendly and the fiid was good alittle bright…

    • on February 27, 2010
  • Re: Dogtooth Coffee Company

    • Great coffee! nice place to just chill and have a coffee or a tastey lunch…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Edelweiss Restaurant

    • Went expecting good german food,had ok meal that was overpriced and service was below average…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Roman Villa Pizza

    • The best pizza in the springs! highly recomend it.

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Borriello Brothers New York Pizza

    • Had the pizza.would not recommend it. sauce is missing somthing.Flavor. save your money buy a…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: The Omelette Parlor

    • Love this place! really good reen chili. the staff is always on the spot. i…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Oscar's Tejon Street

    • Stopped in to Oscar's for a late lunch last week and a Black and Blue…

    • on February 18, 2010

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