Thursday, May 23, 2013
News
Untold stories
Ten stories you might not have heard, from the foundering dollar to thousands dying from lack of health care to how the U.S. is funding the Taliban.
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Long story short
Through the course of this general election, we saw state-level politicians take different strategies when it came to El Paso County.
Republican waltz
The GOP dominates locally, even getting looser term limits for county offices.
One Morse time
With a slim victory in Senate District 11, Dems appear to hold their state majority.
Getting stronger
Question 300 proponents await better days for the Springs.
A paper-thin win
MMJ centers avoid a county ban by the smallest margin.
Hot-button issues at AFA
The Air Force Academy releases its climate survey and acknowledges plenty of work to do.
Utilities' budget-billing customers get surprise charge
If you're one of the thousands of Utilities customers who take part in budget billing, be aware you've been paying an 8 percent charge just for being in the program.
Sweet relief
Slathered on toast or a wound, medical-grade honey can be magic.
Noted: News from the state races
Also: Issues passed locally, thousands show up to Manitou's coffin races, the water pipe line will continue and more.
Columns
Local Dems' sobering night
In the end, these Democrats — including many of the party's local leaders — had to feel like survivors.
IQ: What, me worry?
The recent spate of thwarted terrorist acts has put terrorism back on people's minds. Most locals don't seem particularly concerned, though.
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Letters
Heroin use by local children, military noise pollution, 31 flavors of religion and more.
Soft heads don't help hard times
A recent New York Times headline used the word "soft" to describe today's economy. Soft? On what planet does that wordsmith live?
College football's big flaw
Last weekend, the Mountain West Conference's members and hierarchy had to be hoping that Air Force, perhaps their best role model, would lose to Utah.
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice goddess
Can you sit across from your guy while he tears into a juicy piece of cow, and are you really looking forward to that long, slow, hamburger-flavored kiss goodnight?
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CannaBiz
Prop 19 fails, but supporters are still hopeful; an MMJ PR firm and more.
Food & Drink
And so on
Even though its offerings are generally satisfying, I figure the whole "Etc." name actually fits this outfit perfectly.
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Side dish
A third business attempts Pueblo, the Avenue; and new sushi outfit opens in Pueblo, the town.
Music
Cure for the common
Truckstop Honeymoon's Katie Euliss and Mike West find comfort in the midst of chaos
Legendary heart
From Louisville to the land of Big Head Todd, Hazel Miller keeps hope alive
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Reverb
There's still no official word on the fate of yee olde Rocket Room, which is quite concerning for those of us accustomed to the steady diet of touring rock, punk, metal and real country bands.
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Sound advice
Bryan Ferry, Darryl Jenifer, Sufjan Stevens
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues for the next week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
On the road, again: Due Date
If ever there were a formula that has proven its durability, it's the odd-couple road comedy.
Jealous guy: Nowhere Boy
Oh, we already know how it ends: John Lennon starts a band and ends up bigger than God. Before that, though ... whew.
True blue: For Colored Girls
Tyler Perry has made a film that doesn't pander, that has something meaningful to say and that is more than merely watchable.
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Opening this week
Due Date, For Colored Girls, Stone and more.
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Cinefiles
The Evil / Twice Dead, Bangkok Adrenaline, Holy Rollers
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
Visual Arts
Talking points
Systems, science and sniffles meet art in a new GOCA show with artist Christopher Baker.
Political platforms
CC's new art exhibit asks you to walk a mile in her high-heeled, rhinestone, GPS-trackable shoes.
Calendar
Special Section
Diabetes, get educated
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and I know, it's no big secret America is plagued by obesity and diabetes, so I won't get into that.
