Colorado Springs Independent
Thursday, January 8, 2009 :   Last Update: 2:01pm
Monsters' ball
Bright creatures bring playful graffiti canvases to life
The result is a fascinating breakout exhibit for artist known as "Hint" at Phantom Canyon.
By Matthew Schniper - January 8, 2009
Long Story Short
Bush may be leaving, but balancing budgets is still a huge task at the state level.
By Anthony Lane - January 8, 2009
Congratulations, and sorry
Congratulations, and sorry
Two months after thrilling victories, new legislators brace for a brutal session
Incoming state Rep. Dennis Apuan listens to his new constituents' concerns.
By Anthony Lane - January  8, 2009
Running on empty
Running on empty
Legislature's mood is grim, as are the prospects for Coloradans in need
Forced budget cuts dominate the Capitol stage in Denver.
By Erin Rosa - January  8, 2009
Pain in Public Policy 101
Pain in Public Policy 101
After a year of 'no high points,' city manager braces for 2009
Penny Culbreth-Graft talks about her first year on the job.
By J. Adrian Stanley - January  8, 2009
If stars align
If stars align
A young local woman, and other would-be college students, hope to escape limbo
Her dream is almost as distant as the objects of her fascination.
By Anthony Lane - January  8, 2009

Senate pick visits Saturday   (Noted)
Also: Grace Church, BAC turnover, Manitou detectors and others.
January  8, 2009

Tragic lesson for all of us
Tragic lesson for all of us   (Ranger Rich)
His laughs echoed from the mountains and his eyes danced with joy and for no one, ever, had life held such promise.
By Rich Tosches - January  8, 2009

Seeking the real Senate story   (Between The Lines)
Both sides still are trying to figure out the choice of Michael Bennet as Colorado's next U.S. senator.
By Ralph Routon - January  8, 2009

Sunny side of the street
Sunny side of the street   (IQ)
There are bills to pay, the economy's still heading south, and the coldest part of winter lies ahead.
By Bob Campbell - January  8, 2009

Letters
Broncos, carbon monoxide, religion, space school and more.
January  8, 2009

What the Broncos should do   (End Zone)
Fans might keep an eye on Bob Stoops ... or Jason Garrett.
By Ralph Routon - January  8, 2009

A new tomorrow
A new tomorrow   (7 Days to Live)
Pending move, youth art program unveils latest works at Smokebrush
Lorenzo White epitomized the young man from the stereotypical "rough" background; then he found FutureSelf.
By Deidre Schoolcraft - January  8, 2009
Seven Days to Live
Seven Days to Live   (7 Days to Live)
What's happening around the area — highlights from our listings.
By Edie Adelstein, Bill Forman, Ralph Routon, Matthew Schniper, Jill Thomas and Kirk Woundy - January  8, 2009

Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
By Roland Sweet - January  8, 2009

Slice of Life
Slice of Life

January  8, 2009

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Re: Tragic lesson for all of us (Opinions - 01/08/2009)
_bex, Downtown (01/08/2009)
I agree with tedzbear. What an unfortunate subject to use to push your own agenda, Tosches. As far as I'm concerned the "Tragic Lesson" should be don't stumble drunk down...
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Re: A preventable death (Local News - 12/24/2008)
Denise Long, Northwest, Vancouver, WA (01/08/2009)
Kelly Nordyke Murphy was a amazing young woman. She was an encourager and so uplifting to everyone that she was around. She was gifted with a servant's heart and loved...
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Re: Tragic lesson for all of us (Opinions - 01/08/2009)
tedzbear (01/08/2009)
What begins as a well done and touching column swerves uncontrollably into another anti-Gazette rant from Tosches, without any apparent connection between the topics -- unless he's suggesting that a...
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Consensus Institute, The Namesake, young business professionals

January  8, 2009
Movie Times
What's playing where, and when, on the silver screen.

January  8, 2009
Reverb
Reverb
Our little live entertainment scene may be a juicy plum on the withering tree of capitalism.
By Adam Leech - January  8, 2009

First person singular
First person singular   (AudioFile)
Charlie Robison returns to the road, with therapeutic songs in tow
The Texas troubadour and Dixie Chick divorcé is writing songs about his own experiences now.
By Bill Forman - January  8, 2009
Last temptation of the Magpies
Last temptation of the Magpies   (AudioFile)
Cleveland's roots-rock quartet keeps party going onstage and after hours
"Sometimes when you're drunk and you do outrageous things," says Justin Gorski, "good things happen."
By Bill Forman - January  8, 2009
Poison ... poison ... tasty fish!
Poison ... poison ... tasty fish!   (AudioFile)
Your favorite hair band gets its ska makeover on Reel Big Fish's new covers album
The group has other reasons for joining the likes of Rod Stewart, Michael McDonald and Barry Manilow.
By Alan Sculley - January  8, 2009

Sound Advice
Sound Advice
Don Edwards, Herbie Hancock, Michael Chapman
January  8, 2009

Rodney Atkins
Rodney Atkins   (Sixty Seconds)
Sixty Seconds with Rodney Atkins
"My goal is, I want to make a show that's like Garth Brooks and Bruce Springsteen."
By Alan Sculley - January  8, 2009

Hail to the thief
Hail to the thief   (Reviews)
Frost/Nixon
The prognosis for America ultimately has more to do with growing up on TV than with politics.
By Jonathan Kiefer - January  8, 2009
Taking a final lap
Taking a final lap   (Reviews)
Gran Torino
Meet Walt Kowalski: Korean War vet, retired autoworker, widower, ornery racist coot.
By Jonathan Kiefer - January  8, 2009

Opening this week
Beyond the Secret, Bride Wars, Frost/Nixon plus more.
January  8, 2009

Movie Times
What's playing where, and when, on the silver screen.
January  8, 2009

Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
January  8, 2009

Cinefiles
Cinefiles
Hamlet 2; The Alphabet Killer; Postal: Unrated Director's Cut
January  8, 2009

Side Dish
Flame Throwers Nuevo Mex Grill, Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Deco Lounge and more.
By Matthew Schniper - January  8, 2009

Fresh aroma
Fresh aroma   (Appetite)
With Lanshing Café, local restaurateurs make a tasty re-entry to the Chinese scene
The new Briargate eatery combines a fast-food concept with a commitment to fresh ingredients.
By Monika Mitchell Randall - January  8, 2009

Advice Goddess
She finally stopped calling her guy friends stuff like "my hot beef injection," but only after I threatened to walk.
By Amy Alkon - January  8, 2009

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