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Two steps forward, three steps back

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At the beginning of August, the Obama Administration released its Clean Power Plan, which targets carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Since then, proponents of the plan in Colorado agree that the state is well on its way to meeting the ...

Internet, social media changing the face of religion

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The past couple of years have seen substantial growth in technology, the Internet and, most noticeably, social media, and churches across the nation are following suit, updating Facebook sites, sending tweets and installing new religion-themed phone applications....

County approves permaculture classes at farm on 63rd

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After hearing about three hours of public testimony Thursday night, the Boulder County commissioners gave their blessing to Zia Parker’s plan for hosting permaculture classes at her small farm on North 63rd Street...

About 100 acres engulfed by Maxwell Fire

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The Maxwell Fire in Lefthand Canyon has been 25 percent...

Shackling bill amended, gains DOC endorsement

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The “shackling bill,” SB 193, has gained the support of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and appears to be headed to the House for approval next week in light of compromises struck today by the bill’s House sponsor, its proponents and DOC officials...

Creek Fest, Bolder Boulder kick off summer

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The Boulder Creek Festival and the Bolder Boulder headline...

Underwear bomber pleads guilty, warns U.S.

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DETROIT — Accused underwear bomber Umar Farouk...

Nipping 4/20 in the bud

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Every year during April, the University of Colorado administration warns students about the potential consequences surrounding the annual 4/20 gathering on Norlin Quad. This year, the university is upping its efforts to end the unwelcome smoke-out. But it remains to ...

Boulder police arrest man suspected of over 50 burglaries

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Boulder police have announced they've arrested a man in connection with "over 50" burglaries in the University Hill area, police spokeswoman Kim Kobel said...

Boulder to Belize

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In 1986, a 26-year-old woman from Colorado made her way to Los Angeles to march to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about the mounting danger of nuclear proliferation — the Great Peace March took nine months, 3,700 miles and a lot of dedication...

Media madness

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"In one generation … America has become the first culture to have substituted secondary, mediated versions of experience for direct experience of the world. Interpretations and representations of the world were being accepted as experience, and the difference between...