Monday, May 20, 2013
- Issue Archive for
- Jul 13-19, 2000
- Vol. 8, No. 28
- Life on Parole
News
Life on Parole
Parole board members must weigh difficult questions when deciding whether or not to grant an inmate the limited freedom afforded by the state parole system. But as the parole population swells in line with Colorado's booming prison population, the issue becomes even more complex.
Stealth race elicits headless rabbits, lemon drop memories
With an unsolved rabbit entrail mystery, praises of Harry Potter and a candidate who's mad as hell, you'd think the race to replace El Paso County's only moderate republican would have grabbed the attention of the masses.
City braces for possibility of ambulance crash
For at least a year, public safety activists have been issuing dire warnings that Laidlaw, the corporate giant that provides this citys bus, ambulance and toxic waste disposal services, is headed for bankruptcy. Recent developments have borne them out.
Columns
The Outsider
Youd think that pols, and the governments that they serve, would occasionally admit their mistakes. But most admit nothing, and if theyre caught red-handed, they use the passive voice, as in "mistakes were made. " Well, here are a few of mine.
Summertime, and the Driving's Not Easy
In the past year gasoline has gone from practically free to cheap, and the power of the rhetoric that has accompanied the modest price rise is almost enough by itself to fuel this country's energy addiction.
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Public Eye
The Internet is a treasure trove of ideas for enterprising journalists -- but that doesn't mean it's OK to lift a story and recast it in print without accrediting the original source.
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Letters
Readers of the CS Independent talk back to the editor.
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Garden Daze
Last week, while in the garden weeding, I heard crows cawing excitedly in the meadow. I turned around to see what the ruckus was about and noticed a single crow flying toward me, screeching loudly, apparently headed for a landing on me.
Online youth media addresses important issues of our time
Beyond the Cybermall Online youth media addresses important issues of our time
John Montgomery
Colorado Springs residents John and Thelma Montgomery celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week. He's 84, shes 90, and they've had a colorful six decades together.
IQ: Holy smokes, Batman!
Every week, the Independent takes to the streets, in search of your opinion on the latest, breaking news.
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Back Tracks
The Harrison School District high school principal who was the target of allegations that he misused student activity funds has left town, taking a job in Boulder Valley Schools and, after two years of buck-passing and legal wrangling, the county Department of Transportation recently committed to repair the McCrea reservoir dam.
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Stranger Than Fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
Food & Drink
Ai, Ai, Ai
Whether its lunch time or dinner time, there's a combination somewhere on Sushi Ai's extensive menu that is bound to satisfy your craving.
Breasts and Thighs
Don't let the claims of "neighborhood bar" and "fun for the whole family" sway you. Hooters was designed for red-blooded American males, ages 25 to 54.
Music
Incredible Journey
Though Boondoggle just returned home from its first national tour, they're antsy to hit the road again, eager to peddle their trademark "junk rock" sound.
Playing Around: Carolyn Cruso
This week we highlight Carolyn Cruso, a hammered dulcimer player, who will be performing at the Poor Richards next Tuesday.
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Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.
Film
Gross-out Fest
A double feature of the Farrelly brothers Me, Myself, and Irene and the Wayans brothers Scary Movie was a virtual smorgasbord of butt jokes, juvenile sexual references, wagging dildos, racial stereotypes and utterly pointless, mostly offensive humor. In other words a great time.
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
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Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen in Colorado Springs.
Visual Arts
Circle of Talent
If you live in Colorado Springs and you're a photographer, you'll likely know the Circle of Confusion. If not, then you should.
Let There Be Light
With no recognized director to serve as visionary and guide, Tesla: Lost in Thought mirrors the life of its subject alternatively inventive and frustrating.
Calendar
Event Listings
If there's something going on, we've got it listed here.
Seven Days
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
