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  • Win a WaterPik Ultra Dental Water Jet (a $59.99 value)–Bringing Fun Back Into Flossing

    There is one thing I dread about our nighttime routine: brushing my children’s teeth. If I somehow survive unscathed, the last thing I want to do is attempt to floss their teeth as well. That’s why ... [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:45pm EST

  • Photo essays: Railroad Earth @ the Fox Theatre

    Railroad Earth seamlessly melded bluegrass, folk and rock at its three-night Fox Theatre stint Thursday-Saturday. Photo by Joshua Elioseff. How could Railroad Earth do three consecutive nights at Boulder’s Fox Theatre and not play the song “Colorado”? The jam band energized the sold-out crowds at the venue on Thursday with sounds [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:12pm EST

  • Live review: Emmylou Harris @ Macky Auditorium

    Emmylou’s set (yes, she’s entitled to go by just one name) reflected her highly collaborative career on Friday at Macky Auditorium. Photo by Tina Hagerling. Emmylou Harris brought her Macky Auditorium audience a blast from the past Friday night. Not solely with her songs, which traversed a 40-year career from Cheyenne [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 11:15am EST

  • Live review: Electric Six, the Gay Blades @ the Larimer Lounge

    Are Denver audiences the best in the West? Electric Six certainly thinks so. Dick Valentine, frontman of metal-disco-electronic-garage band Electric Six, has a way with audiences that’s almost as eccentric, explosive and hilarious as the band’s music. Just watching them presents a risk of over-stimulation, and if you get swept up [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:00am EST

  • Francois Giguere – working with the Bruins

    Not long ago, former Avalanche GM Francois Giguere took a job with the Boston Bruins, basically becoming their Western scout. He also keeps tabs on the B’s first-round pick of 2008, Joe Colborne, who plays for the University of Denver. Giguere still lives in the area. He has a daughter who [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:12am EST

  • The Bonehead’s Version of The 12 Days of Christmas

    I am in Canada this week for American Thanksgiving. I know. I’ve always been a bit confused. Last week was a frenzy of voting and downright begging for people to vote for me. In fact, I’m still ... [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:30am EST

  • Daily Deal-Shop Early and Save

    Don’t want to be one in the crowd fighting your way for the best deal on Black Friday?  It looks like many stores are trying to beat some of the rush of Black Friday and ... [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:01am EST

  • Nuggets Week in Review (Nov. 16 – Nov. 22)

    The Nuggets continued their home dominance last week, but continued to develop a red-flag trend of not turning up the full intensity until the second half. Save for a hot start in a mid-week game at the L.A. Clippers, the Nuggets needed big second halves to either put games away [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 11:51pm EST

  • Are humans, pets making each other sick?

    An article on SmartPlanet.com raises a most interesting question: Are animals making us sick? A better question might be: Are humans and other animals making each other sick? A new organization called the One Health Commission, is looking for the answers.    One Health was established in response to the increased threat  of  disease passed between people [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:58pm EST

  • Uwe Krupp back in town

    Just writing the name “Uwe Krupp” brought back a little tingle to my fingers. It’s probably been about three years since I have done that, and that’s far too long. Uwe Krupp will be back in Denver Monday night for “Uwe Krupp Night” at the Pepsi Center, and even though I [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:42pm EST

  • Police say government spokesman shot wife, staged suicide

    Victim’s name: Nancy Sonnenfeld Where body found: Her bedroom at 140 Clayton St. Investigative agency: Denver Police Department Date killed: Jan. 1, 2002 Cause of Death: Shot in head Suspect: Husband Kurt Sonnenfeld Kurt Sonnenfeld is charged with shooting his wife to death and Denver prosecutors know exactly where he is living. Sonnenfeld appears at Denver [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:15pm EST

  • Rockies kick tires on catcher Schneider; Contreras could head to Japan

    Bracing for the potential loss of starter Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free agent catcher Brian Schneider. Schneider suffered through a disappointing 2009 with the Mets, hitting .218 with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 59 games. The veteran profiles as a backup at this point [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:40pm EST

  • Republic CEO’s religious message to employees

    Re: “God is CEO’s co-pilot at Republic Air,” Nov. 15 business news story. It is fine to be religious, but before espousing these beliefs at one’s company, a CEO like Bryan Bedford should ask himself, how would I feel if my boss continually expressed his religious opinions to me in official [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:06pm EST

  • Elway predicts better Simms today

    John Elway showed up all but unannounced to help his good friend Gary Zimmerman participate in a Van Heusen-sponsored promotion that allows fans to vote on the Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Elway said tough as it looked for Chris Simms last week against Washington, that game will help him [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:45pm EST

  • A Night in Old Union Station

    Some folks say it’s not a good idea to live in the past. We say it can be fun, especially if it involves dressing up like a World War I doughboy, a flapper or an early-day senator to help raise money to help preserve a landmark like Denver’s Union Station. A [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:06am EST

  • Weekend warriors: Footballers deliver

    Could the past weekend of football playoffs have been much better? From Class 5A to 6-man, there were enough thrillers, squeakers, come-from-behinders, blowouts and surprises to fill multiple rounds, let alone one. Count the ways … – In Class 5A, defending champion Mullen ripped ThunderRidge 41-7. Status quo. However, Arvada West handled Regis [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 2:31am EST

  • Broadway Musical “Spring Awakening” Ticket Giveaway

    Broadway’s most talked about new musical Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in recent memory.   Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey ... [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 6:28pm EST

  • DU hockey updates Nov. 21 vs. North Dakota

    END SECOND PERIOD DU 3-2, 8:47 p.m. Nothing’s changed. Still a very tightly called game. The Sioux took seven of the nine penalties in the period. MIDWAY SECOND, DU 3-2, 8:24 p.m. Check that. The tables turned, big time. UND took four of the first five penalties in this period and DU went [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 6:00pm EST

  • Perhaps a break for Peyton Hillis

    The most frequently asked question I have been asked this year hasn’t been Orton or Simms? Or, why is the team so effective in the first half? Or, why is the team so ineffective in the second half? Or, why has the defense been so good? Or, what happened to [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 5:48pm EST

  • Terrorism on trial: 5 letters

    Re: “Trial set in 9/11’s shadows,” Nov. 14 news story. President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to try these five terrorist jihadists in civil court is total stupidity. When will we learn that these are not common criminals who have constitutional rights to a fair trial? They are enemy combatants [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 5:05pm EST

  • Today’s poll: Ushers: How far is too far?

    Hand over your cell phone, sir … or we will have you killed. So at a time when the economy is tanking and the smart theaters are coming up with any plan they can to get butts in the seats, I gotta ask: Isn’t it time for the ushers to [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:17am EST

  • Live review: The Dutchess and the Duke @ Larimer Lounge

    Jesse Lortz and Kimberly Morrison make you feel the vocal love all the way down to your tennies. Photo by Joe McCabe. Truth: The only reason I’m here to tell you about the endearing-sounding (and endearingly misspelled) Dutchess and the Duke’s quick little swing through Denver on Wednesday is because Ricardo [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:32am EST

  • Postgame Avs-Canucks, that’s 7-0 outscored in last two third periods

    (Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun) Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play? The Avalanche definitely are this week’s winner for “Team that collapsed like a souffle after a big noise in the kitchen” in the third period. Four goals tonight in the third, after a 2-1 lead. Three goals Wednesday [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:12am EST

  • King Soopers $20 Gift Card Giveaway

    This is the time of year where we have family and friends near.  Thanks is in the air and kindness abounds.  It is a great time for giving, which is exactly what King Soopers is ... [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:05am EST

  • Heaven Fest needs your vote

    Mary Mary, at the 2009 Dove Awards in Nashville, Tenn., would make a nice addition to Heaven Fest. Photo by Eliza Marie Somers Heaven Fest is looking to you – the fans – to pick the bands for the 2010 lineup. Just vote online at www.heavenfest.com Hmmm, a few bands come [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 10:51pm EST

  • Got gifts for gardeners?

    Need gift ideas for the gardener in your life? Tune in daily for suggestions. Got great gift ideas? Send 'em in and win! [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:01pm EST

  • Native American Prints from the Pennington Photo Studio

    In the early 1900s, William Pennington and Lisle Updike spent most days traveling the four corners area of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona in a wagon photographing the people and landscapes. The pair of photographers were based in Durango, Colorado where they leased a small space on Main Street [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:55pm EST

  • DU hockey updates Nov. 20 vs. North Dakota

    END OF GAME, DU wins 1-0, 11:20 p.m. What a game. Maybe the best game I’ve ever seen in this arena. There’s been some jewels with CC here, but outside of the Gold Pan rivalry, this was the most intense hockey game I’ve seen in the building. Quick note on Chevy: He [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 7:24pm EST

  • ‘Tis the season for serious bargain hunting

    Marketing and retail experts have declared this the “year of the bargain hunter.” That’s because as the economy begins to recover from the recent recession, determined price negotiators and comparison shoppers can land great deals on popular, high-end holiday gifts such as laptops or big screen televisions. “This is the year [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:30pm EST

  • Examining the government’s new mammogram guidelines: 4 letters

    Re: “Mammograms before 50 harmful, task force says,” Nov. 17 news story. The government’s recent decision to up the age for women to begin having mammograms done is not something to be agreed upon without further debate. My family did not have any history of breast cancer; however, that didn’t stop [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:03pm EST

  • Palin’s overzealous fact checkers and a Mea Culpa (apologies to Oprah and Palin)

    The Columbia Journalism Review, much respected by reporters, says The Associated Press got it wrong with its fact check of Sarah Palin. [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:48pm EST

  • Dan Akroyd at Applejack Tomorrow!

    One of the gods of the Blues Brothers, Dan Akroyd, is coming to Applejack liquor store in Wheat Ridge tomorrow, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. He’ll be signing bottles of his Crystal Head Vodka. If you’re a fan of both vodka and Akroyd – and who isn’t? [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:23pm EST

  • Photo essay: Warren G @ the Fox Theatre

    We’re a long way from “Regulate,” but Warren G proved he still knows how to work a crowd at the Fox on Wednesday. Photo by Joshua Elioseff. West Coast rapper Warren G’s show at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday was a study in steadiness. Opener U-N-I got the young crowd fired [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:06pm EST

  • McKenry among those added to 40-man roster

    DENVER — With a farm system bulging with prospects setting the 40-man roster is never easy. The Rockies made their additions in advance of the Rule 5 draft next month. The list: RHP Alberto Alburquerque, RHP Edgmer Escalona, C Michael McKenry, RHP Juan Nicasio and RHP Chaz Roe. The Rockies now [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 3:52pm EST

  • Out and about this weekend?

    A view from inside one of the homes on the Central City Opera’s L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour. Photo by Joanne Davidson, The Denver Post Both the Central City Opera and Friends of Nursing have holiday home tours, with shopping boutiques, running today through Sunday. L’Esprit de Noel features three custom [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 3:52pm EST

  • Chargers will have Merriman, Phillips

    Whoever the Broncos put at quarterback, and Friday it appeared it will almost certainly be Chris Simms, the Chargers will be at full strength in their pass rush. Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, who second and first respectively in sacks for the team, both sat out practice Wednesday nursing minor injuries. [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:47pm EST

  • Rockies bring back catcher Paul Phillips

    Free agent Yorvit Torrealba still might return. But if he doesn’t the Rockies have a backup plan. They signed Paul Phillips to a minor-league contract today, The Denver Post learned, providing them with a veteran to pair with Chris Iannetta. “I still have a shot at being the backup and I [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:46pm EST

  • Butcher’s gift certificate

    Recently I had a dinner party, and in a thank you note the next week, one of the guests included the best gift I’ve received in a long time: A gift certificate to Oliver’s Meat Market, my favorite butcher in town. My next roast is covered. Take note for the [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:38pm EST

  • Ayers fined $5K for facemask

    Rookie outside linebacker Robert Ayers has been fined $5,000 by the league for a “major facemask” penalty in last Sunday’s game against Washington. Ayers grabbed onto Santana Moss’ facemask while making a tackle on a punt return in the second quarter. He was called for a personal foul on the play.[...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:33pm EST

  • Liles and Galiardi back tonight, and no suspension for Wilson

    Good medical news has emerged from General Motors Place here in Vancouver. Let me proclaim to the world that John Liles and T.J. Galiardi will return to the Avalanche lineup tonight against the Canucks team that laid an 8-2 thumpin’ on the tangled up in blue third-jersey clad lads last [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:26pm EST

  • “President or Jihad?”

    I wonder if the major league dimwit at Wolf Interstate Leasing & Sales in Wheat Ridge who put up this billboard understands that all he does — other than humiliate himself — is provide fodder for the Left to smear everyone who is involved in legitimate and substantive opposition to [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:48pm EST

  • Having Kleiza withdrawl? …

    Well, check it out – on Saturday at 11 a.m. mountain time, NBA-TV is airing a game featuring Linas Kleiza’s new team, Olympiacos. The former Nugget will play against a team called Efes Pilsen in a Euroleague matchup also featuring former NBA players Von Wafer and Bostjan Nachbar. The Nuggets still [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:47am EST

  • So long Twitter

    I never liked writing things in under 140 characters anyway. Couldn’t stand writing abbreviated words like “abt” for about or “2″ for too or two. And I didn’t like the “na na, na na na” aspect of how many followers one had. Nobody in the media will admit it, but [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:23am EST

  • Orton won’t practice Friday, not ruled out for Sunday’s game

    Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton will not practice today because of his sprained ankle, but coach Josh McDaniels said there is “absolutely” a chance Orton will be ready to play Sunday against San Diego. The team has decided it is more important Orton spend his time this week with the training and [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:10am EST

  • A visit to Ski and Snowboard Club Vail

    When kids arrive at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail for a morning of training, the first thing they see is a pair of photos of alumna Lindsey Vonn, the two-time World Cup champion and world champion who figures to be the face of the Olympics for the U.S. I spent [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 5:48am EST

  • Daily Deal-Free Weekend Fun

    There’s quite a bit of free stuff going on again this weekend.  Should be a great time to get out with your kids and enjoy the weekend! Don’t forget about the Free Movie Event on Saturday ... [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:01am EST

  • Dance Q&A: “Lord of the Dance’s” Jason Gorman

    Jason Gorman gets legally — and literally — high in “Lord of the Dance.” It seems that nearly everywhere you look these days, Michael Flatley’s nimble Irish step moves are gracing an area stage. Best know for his massive hit “Riverdance” (which, incidentally, premieres at the Buell Theatre on Tuesday), Flatley’s [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:48pm EST

  • Foote doesn’t practice, and should Ryan Wilson be suspended?

    (Denver Post file photo) Greetings from really rainy Vancouver. Another fun travel day for the big redhead here. Had to drive from Edmonton to Calgary (three hour drive) for my flight to Vancouver (don’t ask). Doesn’t look like captain Adam Foote is going to be in the lineup tomorrow night against the [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:51pm EST

  • The Mile High Makeout: Through Being Cool

    Devo are, in fact, men! Last week, my girlfriend and I made a pilgrimage to Chicago to see my childhood heroes, Devo, play two of their classic albums – “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo” and “Freedom of Choice” – in their entireties. We also explored the city [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:46pm EST

  • Freedom of religion and following the law: 2 letters

    Re: “Islam, Christianity and nations’ legal systems,” Nov. 17 letter to the editor. Letter-writer Calvin Downs unequivocally condemns a Post letter of Nov. 14 which equates “Muslim and Christian fundamentalism in the matter of legal systems … as a flagrant disregard for history and the truth.” Right on! Not just the average [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:38pm EST
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