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October 28, 2008 Like 1 James Burrus

In this presidential election season, as has been the case in recent election cycles, the terms “elitist,” “elitism” and “elite” have been hurled as a pejorative; an epithet from which one must flee. It’s nearly as bad as being pegged…

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Weekend Pick: Get Scared

October 24, 2008 Like 0 editor

There are only a few more precious days to receive your Halloween thrills. If you’re brave enough, take a tour of McConnells Greenhouse Haunted House. What used to be a greenhouse has now been possessed- by ghosts, monsters and demons…

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State Questions

October 16, 2008 Like 0 editor

No on 46: Civil Rights Initiative This would prohibit preferential treatment based on race or gender in hiring, contracting and public education, effectively ending affirmative action in the state. Let’s be honest, affirmative action plays a small role in state…

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Local Issues

October 16, 2008 Like 1 editor

Broomfield Yes on Arista local tax Money is owed for the parking structure that serves the Broomfield Event Center, Arista development and a future RTD Park-n-Ride station—the debt is being paid using event ticket service fees. This question increases the…

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Boulder County Commissioners

October 16, 2008 Like 0 editor

District 1: Will Toor (D) over Ralph Shnelvar (L) and Patrick Brophy (R) District 2: Ben Pearlman (D) over Bo Shaffer (L) and Aaron Hobbs (R) District 3: Cindy Domenico (D) over Randy Luallin (L) and Dick Murphy (R) We…

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State House

October 16, 2008 Like 0 editor

District 10: Dickey Lee Hullinghorst (D) over Dorothy Marshall (R) Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, a longtime statehouse liaison for the Boulder County Commissioners, fits the needs of District 10. While we respect Dorothy Marshall’s pragmatic approach to healthcare and ideas to…

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State Senate

October 16, 2008 Like 0 editor

District 16: Dan Gibbs (D) over Don Ytterberg (R) Transportation is one of the biggest issues facing Colorado, in addition to the economy, healthcare and education. We currently have a budget that covers about half the annual maintenance needs of…

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U.S. Races

October 16, 2008 Like 1 editor

President Sen. Barack Obama (D) over Sen. John McCain (R) Forget the popularity contest this has become. Forget the attack ads. When it comes to the issues, Barack Obama shines. He will cut taxes for those who need it most…

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Weekend Pick: Make Your Own Movie

October 9, 2008 Like 0 editor

So you think the movies at the theater are dreadful, that Hollywood has lost a step, that you could make a better flick than Beverly Hills Chihuahua? Here’s your big break. You can become the next Martin Scorsese. The Shoot…

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Check Out These Events

October 8, 2008 Like 0 editor

Rocky Mountain Rage Season Opener, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Broomfield Event Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield. Atlas Valley Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Atlas Valley Shopping Center, 95th and Arapahoe Avenue, Lafayette Thorne Ecological Natural Night…