Content Archives
This is an archive for categories that are no longer being maintained but is used to historically categorize older articles.
The racial wounds of 9/11
On Sept. 11, I was a 28-year-old attorney working for the Department of Justice. I remember being evacuated from my federal office building that morning, and later heading across the 14th Street Bridge to my home in Arlington, Va. I could hardly believe the sight ...
Saffron Spice and Supplements Help From Head to Toe
Dear Pharmacist,I crave saffron, and have loved this spice for many years but stopped buying it because it’s expensive. I know you are educated with herbs, can you tell me if there are any health benefits? --T.S. Ocala, FloridaAnswer: Great question, I love saffron ...
I Told You So! The FDA Recognizes the Drug Mugging Effect
Dear Readers,I could probably write a regular “I Told You So” column because new research keeps showing up that backs up advice that I’ve been giving for years. If you are among the 21 million people in this country who take a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) used for ...
U.S. needs to be on side of Egyptian people
I’m Egyptian, and like every other Egyptian person I know, I have been mesmerized and inspired by the images of the Egyptian people rising up...
What’s in your backpack?
Sheila went to a financial planning convention last weekend. She intended to take home information about retirement, life and disability insurance, and how much to save versus spend. Instead, she took home Mike...
Bring back the fruitcake
A Grand Finale Patisserie is hosting the 2nd annual rally to bring back the real fruitcake on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. in Louisville. Join bakery workers as they march down Louisville’s Main Street handing out samples and information about real fruitcake...
Town of Lyons ballot issue results
The following is a list of the final unofficial 2009 results
from the Town of Lyons ballot issues. Read our original
story.
Issue 2A
Seeks to raise the sales and use tax from 3 percent to
3.75 percent
Yes: 47.99 percent
No: 52.01 percent
Gear of the Year: Five items you won’t want to live...
Christmas is coming, but the ski and snowboard season has already started. Regardless of whether you’re celebrating the start of winter, adding a few “special” items to that gift list, stoking out a friend with an early December birthday or rewarding yourself...
Give Thanks for Cinnamon and All It’s Health Benefits
Dear Pharmacist, I dread holiday meals. There’s so much great food, and it’s so hard to resist. Is there any good news in the midst of this orgy of over-indulgence? --A.F. Denver, ColoradoAnswer: Yes, the spices of the holiday season are good for you, but rule number...
Election Guide 2013: Yes on Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District Question...
Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District Ballot Question 5BTerm limits...
