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The Global Stage
While we applaud the Olympic organizing committee for livening up those staid medal ceremonies with some top bands and performers (Nelly Furtado, Theory of a Deadman), we’re especially happy to see that for the Whistler ceremonies — skiing and snowboarding — the bookers branched out from Canadian acts … not that we aren’t really looking forward to Loverboy. Colorado will be ... >More
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we wanted the dating service perspective on being single in the city.
How does it work? The first step is to schedule a personal interview so we can better get to know you and what it is that you’re looking for in a potential partner. From there, we hand-select your matches based on your personal requirements and our years of experience. We give you a detailed description of the person you’ll be meeting, giving you everything you need to know while never ... >More
Local stylist Matthew Morris had never considered trying out for Bravo’s reality competition Shear Genius (season three premiers February 3, bravotv.com) until someone from the show contacted him. Promises of brilliant new challenges and notable judges proved tempting. Morris says, “I wanted to be a part of something that showcased real scenarios and showed the truly challenging nature of my profession.” He was pleased to find the network was not making false assurances. “When I was told the ... >More
Colorado has received approximately $2.49 billion in federal Recovery Act money as of September, 2009 as reported by recipients. That translates into 8,111 jobs. The money came in the form of 363 contracts and 1,399 grants. For more information, go to recovery.gov.
Issue: February 2010 >MoreWhy the Rocky Mountain News itself was the headline. By a former Rocky Mountain News staff writer
I was 24 and fresh out of college the day I settled into my desk at the Rocky Mountain News in 1981. But I didn’t need to leave the office for my first glimpse of a great story. The old-timers in the room were colorful eccentrics. Travel editor Joan McCoy had a husky voice, raccoon coat, and don’t-mess-with-me attitude. The oversized Marge Barrett, daughter of esteemed author William ... >More
Local stylist Matthew Morris had never considered trying out for Bravo’s reality competition Shear Genius (season three premiers February 3, bravotv.com) until someone from the show contacted him. Promises of brilliant new challenges and notable judges proved tempting. Morris says, “I wanted to be a part of something that showcased real scenarios and showed the truly challenging nature of my profession.” He was pleased to find the network was not making false assurances. “When I was told the ... >More
"Congratulations on an outstanding feature on health technology in the January '10 issue. The story is expertly-written; the photography superb; and the 'editorial' comment is right on target.
My organization (AMC Cancer Research Center) is affiliated with the University (its Medical School and Cancer Center). You are absolutely accurate in describing the vision for biotech and translational research. I intend to circulate your excellent article to some Colorado 'movers & shakers' to awaken them to the great promise of investment at the Anschutz Medical Center and its neighbor, the bioscience 'park.'"
-- Joel Edelman