A tiring business
Colorado lawmakers look at a bill to shake up the recycling world, with 30 million tires stored nearby
To avoid a huge public health risk from tire fires, as well as the ugly sight of tire dumps, the state is trying to encourage more recycling while eliminating the stockpiles, but many fear the consequences.
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Table for one
Dining alone in public doesn't have to be miserable ... does it? We ask the experts
We've descended from a species that prefers to hang around throwing fruit at one another. And we kind of miss that. Just not enough to seek out its contemporary counterpart, a crowded restaurant, on our own.
Where to go for singular satisfaction
The Indy's choices for best local eateries when flying solo.
Long story short
A few years ago, BBC Radio asked its listeners a simple question: "Do you enjoy dining out alone?" Turns out they don't. In fact, the "No" responses had it, by an overwhelming 71 to 29 percent majority.
Gassed up
17 large local institutions get a price break from Utilities, for virtually nothing in return
Those institutions, including The Broadmoor and Colorado College, get a generous price break by signing up for interruptible rates. Yet, they're rarely interrupted, so guess who pays for their price break?
Atlas tiptoed
Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Scott McInnis engages in a delicate dance with tea party faction
To win his party's nomination and the November election, McInnis must court activists associated with the disjointed but energized tea party movement, without appearing to cave in to them.
Spreading the word
Local refugee tries to help others learn about Sudan through Web site
The horrors of Sudan, halfway across the world, still chug in Duop Wuol's veins, urging him to do something. So this month, the former Southern Sudan refugee waged a truly all-American protest: He started a Web site.
Noted: More join sheriff's race
Also: County clerk race widens, city still working with the streetlight fee, AFA deals with cross in earth worship circle and more.
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Growing trust
Dispensary owners, other medical marijuana players tell Springs City Councilors: Bring on the regulations
Conservative ideology would have us believe that regulation is the enemy of business. And yet, Colorado's hottest new industry is practically begging the government to lay down the law.
Slog-fest
Voters aren't likely to see much progress in this year's legislative blame game
Expect a lot of mudslinging as Republicans and Democrats try to assign blame for the current $1 billion-plus budget shortfall.
A little like purgatory
AFA Freethinkers just want to be non-religious club
The Freethinkers, despite adherence to dispassionate opinion-making based on science, logic and reason, had been lumped together for several years with religious groups as part of the Academy's Special Programs in Religious Education.
