Thursday, June 20, 2013
News
Muddy waters
Despite statements by the mayor and city attorney, SDS isn't in trouble for now.
Federal fire study sought
Bennet and Udall request scientific review of Colorado forest fires.
The 'city' in electricity
Why some local officials sell, and why others wouldn't dream of it.
Website helps the vulnerable
It's aimed at seniors and people with disabilities, and their caregivers
Noted: Outsiders' view of downtown
Also: Grading Colorado Springs' infrastructure, speaking out on the budget, and more.
Calling the shots
Memorial now mandates flu vaccine for most workers.
Choose your leaders wisely, near and far
El Paso County might have a strong Republican base, but unaffiliated voters are plentiful enough to change outcomes.
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Long Story Short
If you believe that on Dec. 21 the world as we know it will end, then the Independent you're reading might be your best hope for going out happy.
Columns
A five-borough fantasy
Colorado Springs is a sprawling, polycentric city, its people too diverse, too separated by time and distance, and perhaps too fond of their geographic clusters to identify with downtown.
Your own voting guide
Today we bring you "Ask Mr. Ballot Person," a Q-and-A session in which I will respond to some of the many questions that I will make up.
Post lays an endorsement egg
From Denver's vantage point, there truly isn't anything south of Monument Hill.
Rockies' rudderless ship
As regular readers of this space know, the Colorado Rockies' collapse in 2012 did not come as a major surprise.
CannaBiz: 64 support drops
Also: Another attempt at federal reclassification
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Letters
On pulpits and politics, merging libraries, downtown development and more.
Capturing cravings
Best: "of the highest quality, excellence, or standing; most advantageous, suitable, or desirable." Seems simple enough ...
Fortune's 'cry of justice'
We should not be surprised that a magazine named Fortune would be empathetic to the feelings of the 1 percent.
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Stranger than Fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice Goddess
You counted on two people to be the mature adults in your life — and then the "honey, do" list became the "honey, die" list.
Food & Drink
Blast from the past
Bar-cade SuperNova successfully invades an old space.
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Dine & Dash
Chingu Chicken House, Ivy's Chinese Cafe, Taste of Jerusalem Café
Side dish: Amanda's Fonda, part II
Also: Firehouse BBQ on the move
Music
Reign of pain
Sleigh Bells explore the art of catharsis
Strange amusements
Caravan of Thieves give gypsy jazz a theatrical makeover
Magically ambitious
Ireland's the Script takes a shot at Celtic hip-hop
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Sound Advice
Muse, The Wallflowers, Tift Merritt
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Reverb
"He's a man of few words, but he doesn't need many."
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
No fear: Paranormal Activity 4
The rampant dullness of Paranormal Activity 4 is shocking, I will grant it this much.
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Cinefiles
Peace, Love and Misunderstanding; 2016: Obama's America; Chained
Visual Arts
Rhyme and reason
Hear Here has already changed the Springs' poetry paradigm for the better, and it's just getting started.
Stage
The man in the arena
Batman Live puts American icon Bruce Wayne on stage — and a thoughtful Brit into the role.
Reality suspended
Folding chairs in hand, rollicking wrestlers make their entrance in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.
Calendar
Special Section
Drake soap opera continues on Council
Utilities Board again debates the Neumann System Group's technology; study moves ahead, though Business Alliance wants to drive it.
Ambulance debate at a stalemate
Emergency Services Agency is riled up over the city of Colorado Springs working to extract money from American Medical Response in a side deal outside the agency's authority.
City releases preliminary Waldo report
Waldo Canyon fire preliminary report released.
Lawless America comes to town
Lawless America is going across the country filming people's stories about the corruption in government.
AFA breaks ground on character and leadership center
Air Force Academy gets ready to build a new center for character and leadership, including the honor code division.
Early voting starts today
Early voting starts today and runs through Nov. 2.
Best Of
Best of Colorado Springs 2012, Part I: Welcome
Your top picks for the best in local cuisine and nightlife.
Best of 2012, Part I: Winners Index
The top finishers in every restaurant and bar/club category.
Best of 2012: Food & Drink
Readers make their choices for a quick bite, a gourmet dinner, power lunches and more.
Best of 2012: Nightlife
The bars where everyone knows your name (or not), the open mics and karaoke spots you love, and a host of other reasons to venture out after dark.
