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Why Bloomberg’s ‘Big Gulp ban’ could be good for New York...
If the food police has a chief, it may very well be New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. His battles with the food industry are quickly becoming the stuff of legend. And his latest gambit is his boldest yet: Bloomberg just announced a plan to ban the sale of any ...
Sierra Club to hold cleanup weekend, citing climate change for floods
As flood recovery continues across Colorado this weekend, one group will hold cleanup events and tie the destruction to climate-change-related weather patterns...
Loophole in state law could bypass Longmont’s new oil and gas...
On July 17, Longmont City Council finally took the bold step of passing new oil and gas regulations that are actually stricter than current state laws. The Longmont ordinance requires a minimum of 750-foot setbacks from occupied structures, compared with the state’s ...
Should the sheriff serve more time?
Character first. That’s the motto that Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle has decided to stress during his tenure as sheriff...
Student leaders float proposal to expand, renovate CU’s recreation center
Is water from the CU ice rink leaking down into the women’s locker room that lies below...
Sources: Disney raises DVD prices for Redbox, Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Amid calls from some on Wall Street to choke off the supply of newly released DVDs to discount movie rental services, the Walt Disney Co. has quietly decided to raise its wholesale prices on new-release DVDs for Redbox and Netflix, according to people ...
Cold weather prompts expansion of homeless services
The frigid weather expected over the next couple of days has Boulder advocates preparing to open additional shelter space for the homeless...
A type of prayer
Sitting on a couch at a home in North Boulder, clad in jeans, a white shirt and a light jacket, Ernesto Cardenal doesn’t look...
The ups and downs of Ballot Question 301
One of the most controversial issues facing Boulder voters as the Nov. 3 election approaches is Ballot Question 301: “New Development Shall Pay Its Own Way.” While opponents of the issue criticize the citizens’ initiative for vague language, supporters argue every ...
Green Mountain Lodge hosting open house Saturday
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP...
Congress deadlocked again on spending — even for disaster aid
WASHINGTON — Once again, Congress has delayed until...
