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Daily Camera.com: : Boulder officially says \'no\' to big red \'Yes!\' - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 7 May 2014 04:18:25 +0000

Coincidentally I was looking at houses in Albuquerque today and found this: http://cdn.resize.flexmls.com/abq/2048x1536/true/... What is the deal with this? Is it some kind of meme?

Daily Camera.com: : Coroner: Woman who collapsed during Boulder Spring Half Marathon has died - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 6 May 2014 02:23:20 +0000

Agreed, it seems taken out of context. Lilly is one of the nicer people I've met in Boulder... very eager to get people running. So sorry to hear the news. RIP Jessica.

Daily Camera.com: : Eldora facing flurry of complaints about pass programs - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:22:53 +0000

It became really bad when the new lockers were put in at Timbers Lodge. IIRC they raised the price from $1 to $8 in one season. This greatly discourages people to ride the N bus, being that they don't have a vehicle to stow their gear. This only makes the parking situation worse. The latest tactic is that Eldora offers group meal coupons that have a "$16 value for $10" but in most cases it only buys $10 worth of food. In some cases it buys less than $10. It's unscrupulous at best.

Daily Camera.com: : How to run in cold weather - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:33:58 +0000

My solution for running on ice: Kahtoola Microspikes. They let you run on ice as though it were regular asphalt... it's a strange but very satisfying feeling being able to run on glare ice without slipping or falling. I'm not a paid sponsor, I just really like the product.

Daily Camera.com: : Impact of government shutdown on federal flood relief in Colorado unclear - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:55:32 +0000

Wikipedia runs the 6th most visited website in the world, and they don't run ads. Craigslist is another notable exception. Perhaps the DC could take donations like NPR does?

Daily Camera.com: : Officials: Extensive road damage still being assessed - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:22:41 +0000

Maybe Boulder County can claim federal disaster relief funds and do away with the PID/LID subdivision repaving discussion altogether?

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder County documentary explores winter commuting on two wheels - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 19:24:36 +0000

It is very neat to ride to work in the snow and see all the other bike tracks from similar-minded folks along the way. I've done a couple of winters of bike commuting here and the biggest challenge for me has been ice. Lately I've been thinking about getting some studded mountain bike tires to make the commute safer. Here's a useful guide that I found recently: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp There's also some general winter riding info at icebike.org. For staying warm, wool layers, breathable shells and insulated ski mittens are your friend. The mittens do make it harder to control brakes (and shifters stay unshifted), but they insulate better than gloves in really low temperatures. A good front light (like any of the NiteRider performance bike lights) is essential. Best of luck to anyone out there willing to give winter bicycle commuting a try.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder hosting transportation conference on walking, cycling - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 5 Sep 2013 14:36:02 +0000

Agreed. I'm planning on getting some studded mountain bike tires this winter to help with it. I found a useful guide here: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder Sheriff\'s Office: One person killed in bike versus semi accident - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:12:06 +0000

Correction to my correction - looks like the DC updated the article with more accurate info.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder Sheriff\'s Office: One person killed in bike versus semi accident - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:29:25 +0000

Small correction: It should read 61st and Valmont (63rd doesn't intersect with Valmont). Condolences to the friends and family. I have seen many semis diverted to our smaller roads since the major road construction projects began around Boulder... I really wish all the construction would finish so that our roads can be safer.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder\'s Redstone Meadery, following beer\'s lead, now canning its mead - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:22:58 +0000

I'll take mead from the usual cobalt blue flip-top bottle over canned mead any day, as I can serve whatever amount and then reseal it. The bottles also work great for homebrewing once they are empty.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder experts offer \'fixit clinic\' aimed at fighting \'throwaway culture\' - Boulder Daily Camer

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:55:25 +0000

Check out the "Repair Sources" section at the bottom of J.B. Saunders' homepage: http://jbsaundersco.com/

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder businesses look forward to end of summer construction season - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 3 Aug 2013 13:39:01 +0000

I think everyone is looking forward to the end of the summer construction season, except for maybe the construction workers.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder\'s alternative ballot measure won\'t give county residents vote on utility debt - Boulder Da

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:03:16 +0000

Municipalization without representation!

Daily Camera.com: : City staff recommends Boulder begin condemnation proceedings against Xcel - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:23:44 +0000

This article reminded me that I need to buy a generator for when the blackouts begin. The city can't even keep the roads nicely paved, which is a much simpler activity than running a power utility.

Daily Camera.com: : Northwest study could alter FasTracks vote - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:51:06 +0000

I can't believe you're saying these things just can't be true. Our world could use this beauty, just think what we might do.

Daily Camera.com: : Bomb squad searches Frontier airplane after passenger arrested - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:03:21 +0000

Someone forgot to change the caption.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder mountain lion mugs for remote wildlife camera on Mount Sanitas - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:54:40 +0000

Isn't it neat how it's looking right at the camera? It reminds me of the cameras that caught the attention of polar bears so readily: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-120...

Daily Camera.com: : L. Rogers: Diagonal construction is poorly planed and executed - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:41:54 +0000

It looks like whoever is managing road construction projects took on more than they could handle. We have east Pearl, Diagonal, Arapahoe and US-36 all simultaneously under construction, to name a few. It seems like most of the projects aren't slated to finish before 2014. When some of these projects started it was easy to take alternate routes, however now it seems like there is no escape from it. If I were the one awarding funding, I would add a significant incentive award for finishing on schedule. Speaking of that, who specifically awards the funding for these projects anyway? Perhaps we should be talking to them instead of just commenting about it here on the DC.

Daily Camera.com: : North Boulder residents upset city won\'t install stop sign near park - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:15 +0000

Well, there's always the Guerilla Public Service: http://www.laweekly.com/2009-12-31/la-life/richar...