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The Canadian-born comic had what was probably the funniest show in Denver radio last year on 103.5 The Fox. But you probably know him better for a slew of character roles in comedies ranging from There’s Something About Mary to…

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May Editor’s Picks

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An Education in Luring Top Minds

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Colorado State Sen. Brandon Shaffer never would have joined the Navy had it not been for a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. Shaffer might have paid his debt of public service some other way. But getting talented people into the…

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Bikes Belong in Politics

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From his second-story office just off the Pearl Street Mall, Tim Blumenthal has a stunning view of the Flatirons, but rather than peer up into the mountains, the executive director of Bikes Belong sees real beauty below on 13th Street.

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Check Out Old Town Erie

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There’s a whole lot of bustling development nearby, but we have a soft spot in our heart for Old Town. In honor of the May 17 Erie Town Fair, we explored the teeny yet ever-so-charming historic Briggs Street.

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Heart Case

May 5, 2008 Like 1 editor

Tim Case is about to embark on the unthinkable: A cross-country bike ride that will take him a mere 10 days. The pain he’ll be feeling during the near non-stop trek is nothing compared to what the children he’s riding…

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Where to Eat, Sleep, Drink After Climbing a 14er

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

Just because you’ve stashed your ski gear for the summer doesn’t mean you should turn your back on the mountains. Start breaking in a new pair of hiking boots, splurging on outdoor gear and planning to bag as many 14,000-foot…

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Longs Peak

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Perhaps the name for this mountain came from some poor hiker too tired from the 13-mile round trip trek to the top. Probably not, but be prepared for a test of endurance, as the approach requires a near 7-mile steady…

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Mt. Bierstadt

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If a 14er can be considered easy, Bierstadt is it. The trail very rarely leaves a Class 1 distinction, meaning the only rock scrambling is saved for the tippy top. It’s still a huge workout getting up it, and the…

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Kit Carson and Challenger Point

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Knock off two towering mountains in one hike; it makes checking off your 14er list go quicker. Taking the route up Kit Carson via Challenger Point also eliminates serious Class 4 cliff climbing. It’s a long hike, though, one that…