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Consider Pat Waak’s first leadership experience a trial by fire, or better yet, a trial by train. Thrown into first aid triage with a group of Bandeirantes (Brazilian Girl Scouts) she was teaching through the Peace Corps, she was called…

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Recreate a Mistake

August 12, 2008 Like 0 editor

The year was 1968, and everything sucked. The Vietnam War was in full metal jacket mode. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated. Riots erupted at the Democratic National Convention and Richard Nixon captured the White House.

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Democratic National Convention Survival Guide

August 12, 2008 Like 0 editor

Sure, you could hide in some peaceful mountain town like Nederland when the Democrats take over Denver later this month. But that’s no fun—head downtown Aug. 25-28 for the over-blown show befitting only of a presidential race. History will be…

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Moon Yang’s Alter Ego

August 12, 2008 Like 1 editor

The Incredible Hulk. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Batman. Superman. Iron Man. Spider Man. The duality of man is such a common literary device that metaphors for it have become cliché. Every coin has two sides, they say, and the…

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Easy to Hide

August 12, 2008 Like 0 editor

It’s a whole lot easier to run from the law when nobody recognizes you. Which is why we’re giving Brian Bonsall a good chance of staying out of jail despite Boulder County issuing a warrant for his arrest. Don’t recognize…

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Party On, CU

August 12, 2008 Like 0 editor

For the last few years, University of Colorado officials have been extremely happy with the Princeton Review, because the annual list didn’t include the Buffs among the top party schools in the nation. After years of being associated with beer…

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I’m Spartacus

August 12, 2008 Like 0 editor

It’s a safe bet that when the school bells ring this month, every student in Tony Tolbert’s class will show up on time, sit down and behave. What else is there to do, when your high school science teacher is…

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Check Out the Orchard Town Center

August 12, 2008 Like 1 editor

When strolling through Town Square, you’ll think you’re feeling deja vu. In reality, you’ll swear you are in Denver’s popular Northfield Stapleton district. Built by the same folks, the Orchard has the benefit of being a whole lot closer.

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Spend Money Wisely

August 11, 2008 Like 0 editor

It appears Adams County School District President Vicky Marshall and Treasurer Kevin Massey should be worried about their jobs. Restore Our Schools, a political issue committee formed to oust the aforementioned school officials, turned in enough signatures to the county…

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Take Out the Trash

August 11, 2008 Like 0 editor

Apparently some people care about who is picking up their garbage. Superior officials picked Waste Connections to start collecting trash throughout the city, ending the need for residents (outside of Rock Creek, which already uses Waste Connections) to pay private…