Wednesday, June 19, 2013
News
Spiel time with Bill Maher
"My audience is the first to tell me if they think something is out of line."
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Long story short
After a fairly confrontational interview, it occurred to me that, back when I was starting out, I would have been a lot nicer.
Gill's phoenix
The Gay and Lesbian Fund building finds new life.
No appetite
Some say they find recent MMJ acquittals symptomatic of DA's misplaced priorities.
Voluntary reflex
Unpaid firefighters lay it all on the line to stop fire damage up the pass.
Wild vs. wild
Having heard worry from animal lovers, zoo staff say they're ready for fire — or other emergencies.
Noted: Fort Collins-Pueblo rail?
Also: Illness strikes Kosley, Gessler request deferred, nonprofit helps fire victims and more.
Columns
Pivotal period for Bach
Just when Mayor Steve Bach appeared to be more and more comfortable, heading into his second year on the job, the Waldo Canyon Fire struck.
Un-burning the city
Whatever image we may once have projected was burned away, erased from the world's collective memory. We're the city that was on fire.
Robocalls: Call me, pay me
With the fall elections looming, you may be reconsidering your relationship with your telephone.
CannaBiz: Bookkeeper to the MMJ industry
Also: The feds go after Harborside
Solving the Broncos' big problem
There's a school of thought that suggests the Broncos don't need a good defense as long as they have Manning. That's blasphemy.
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Letters
Support for the Affordable Care Act, gratitude for federal firefighters, a no-fracking plea, and more issues.
Laughing matters
There appears to be something of a common appreciation for the fusion of the comedic arts and straight talk.
We are what we wear?
Team USA's clothes for opening and closing ceremonies has created a bit of controversy because, like everything else we own, they were not made here.
Unearthing Romney's booty
Romney is, of course, a full-fledged initiate in the Uppermost One-Tenth of the 1-Percenters Club.
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice goddess
Internet dating should be composed of very little Internet and a whole lot of dating. Phone dates don't count.
Food & Drink
Flame out
The Sunbird proves longevity doesn't equal luxury.
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Dine & Dash
Mandarin Bistro, Western Omelette, The Blue Star
Side dish: Buckley's supplies the urban farm
Also: Shuga's takes to the road
Music
Unbroken heart
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band carries on an alt-country legacy.
Less is moe.
The consummate jam band goes searching for the perfect balance between freedom and focus.
Sliding on over
Blues Under the Bridge headliner Lil' Ed stands tall.
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Reverb
Top-flight Colorado Springs jazz musician Tony Exum Jr. is a consummate musician.
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Sound advice
Rhett Miller, Twin Shadow, Guided by Voices
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues this week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
Peeling back the mask: The Dark Knight Rises
This may be the darkest, the grimmest, the most depressing summer popcorn movie ever.
Derivative destruction
Savages is hyper-violent and soul-suckingly awful.
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Cinefiles
Black Limousine, The Hedgehog, Storage Wars: Volume Three
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Local film events
Catch Me If You Can, The Social Network and more.
Visual Arts
The artist is in
Paris, beetles and your “third place” — they're all part of Sangre's new exhibit series.
Calendar
Special Section
UPDATE: Leigh goes after Neumann, Utilities
Council member Tim Leigh lashes out at physics expert, former Air Force officer and inventor, David Neumann.
Combat aviation brigade declared no harm to the environment
Fort Carson official clears away final hurdle to bring a Combat Aviation Brigade here.
Drake will get new technology; study postponed
Drake gets pollution control equipment while a study of whether to remove it from downtown was put on hold until next year.
ReLeaf: Summer 2012
Hello folks, and welcome to ReLeaf, our guide to all things medical marijuana in the Pikes Peak region.
Information on Aug. 28 election, at last
Get registered for the city's August 28 special election about Memorial Health System.
Interview excerpts from the late Alexander Cockburn
I’m tempted at this point to say "rest in peace," but I think Cockburn would find peace kind of boring. So instead, here are a few of his quotes from our interview.
Ganja gourmet
Edibles move from bitter brownies to succulent salmon.
Leaf lovers
Local woman makes online dating easier for the MMJ community.
Brave new weed
Uncertain optimism follows end of statewide moratorium.
Stress test
Advocates await word on another PTSD petition.
Summer 2012: MMJ Centers
A list of medical marijuana centers, with information on their top products, member specials and more.
Summer 2012: Resources
A rundown of advocates, attorneys, physicians and others who support the MMJ industry.
