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Daily Camera.com: : Louisville ranks No. 2 on Money magazine\'s \'Best Places to Live\' list - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:22:59 +0000

And the Waterloo.

Daily Camera.com: : First-time firefighters: \'Camp Boulder Fire\' gives kids taste of the job - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 6 Aug 2013 13:23:58 +0000

Great pic of David Garcia and the kids. Great smiles on everyone.

Daily Camera.com: : White smoke at Vatican signals new pope - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:47:57 +0000

I can recommend a few if you give them a chance: http://www.thomascenter.org/staff/ Father Peter, Father John and Matt B. Father Bill at Sacred Heart on Mapleton is also an older priest with a big heart and he radiates joy. Call/email and set up an appointment to chat with them. You won't be disappointed.

Daily Camera.com: : White smoke at Vatican signals new pope - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:02:31 +0000

I am a practicing Catholic and I thank you three for your kind comments. This is a day of celebration for us.

Daily Camera.com: : Faculty rep blasts CU-Boulder\'s 87% acceptance rate, says students not prepared - Boulder Daily Cam

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:08:41 +0000

"When I went back to college in 1988 with my 1958-71 public education background, my skill levels and grades far exceeded the majority of 18 y.o.'s coming in then." I would hope so--you had 17 extra years than them to improve your skills and knowledge.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder DA to appear at City Council tonight to discuss Mapleton elk case - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:15:28 +0000

Like I said, I think the punishment of firing/forcing resignation was necessary, but the whole situation is just sad. I have run into both bad and good cops, and I believe the bad ones would have more than one one other issue come up in 14 years of service. Based on the info, I will choose to give these guys the benefit of the doubt either way and think of them as ignorant hillbillies who made a big mistake (I didn't call it an accident--there were bad decisions that led up to the circumstances), rather than completely crooked cops.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder DA to appear at City Council tonight to discuss Mapleton elk case - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:57:31 +0000

Fair enough. Accused does not mean he did it way back then though. For every crooked cop, there's probably ten cop haters looking for every opportunity to bring these guys down. One accusation in 14 years does not sound like a lot to me. How many times did he risk his life on the job, save lives, deal with drunks, or do traffic duty without complaint? Maybe he was just really good at abusing his power and getting away with it. That's just speculation though. We know he made a big mistake here and that's about it.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder DA to appear at City Council tonight to discuss Mapleton elk case - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:19 +0000

This whole story is sad. As a nature lover, I feel bad for the elk and local residents that enjoyed marveling at it. At the same time, I feel bad for these officers and their families for making such a huge mistake that cost them their jobs after 5 and 14 years in the force. They took advantage of their positions in a way that causes animosity and a loss of trust by the people they protect, and therefore I agree with the decision that they needed to leave. However, everyone makes mistakes and if this was their worst, then I don't believe they are the scum that everyone on this board is making them out to be. Hillbillies and ignorant, yes, but I am still hopeful they were good officers and had integrity during most of their time on the force.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder weather: Breezy with a high of 38 today, no more snow this week - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:50:28 +0000

Ahhh Boulder. Nice pic.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder to offer free downtown parking coupons to encourage holiday shoppers - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:18:34 +0000

http://blockfriday.org/

Daily Camera.com: : Man accused in DUI wreck that caused pregnant Longmont woman to lose baby in court - Boulder Daily C

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:18:50 +0000

This unborn baby was "due within days". Although I don't agree with it, most pro-choicers won't even approve of abortion in the third trimester. Complain about the terms as much as you want--the fact is that had this man not caused this wreck, that baby could have been taken out of the mother's womb at any time and would be with us today. It was alive, heart-beating, moving, and kicking. That mother carried it for nine months and has suffered a huge loss. It was an innocent life. It was as sacred as any other human.

Daily Camera.com: : Frasier Meadows residents plans senior sit-in at Boulder\'s Thunderbird Lake - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 20:49:10 +0000

Maybe they could plant some vegetation and turn it into more of a marsh instead of letting it be a stinky eyesore. It would be a good senior project and would likely attract wildlife.

Daily Camera.com: : Colorado will furnish Christmas tree for U.S. Capitol in 2012 - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 22:25:29 +0000

"Hey Griswold. Where do you think you're gonna put a tree that big?"

Daily Camera.com: : Parker boy gets tough words right, called a contender to win the National Spelling Bee - Boulder Dai

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:19:57 +0000

Way to go Frank!

Daily Camera.com: : Skinny study: Boulder has smallest percentage of obese residents - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:37:53 +0000

BMI should not be used to determine obesity because it does not distinguish muscle from fat.

Daily Camera.com: : Dunkin\' Donuts to open 11 Denver-area stores - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:10:44 +0000

Safeway actually has some decent ones. They get my vote for best doughnuts in the area.

Daily Camera.com: : News - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:30:24 +0000

"Carissa Podhurcak said she used to have prejudices about the homeless herself. She thought they were all drug addicts or alcoholics or people who didn't want to work." Unfortunately for Carissa and the group of homeless people who don't fall into this category, the prejudices are confirmed time and time again. The countless guys with the signs that read "Why lie, I need a beer" don't help the cause, nor do the groups laying around all day by the library in a cloud of smoke. I'm happy to support the non-addicted and non-lazy homeless. Should I just give them the benefit of the doubt and assume the people I'm giving money to are hard workers down on their luck? Should I be judging them even if they are lazy addicts? I would love to see some accurate stats that divide the homeless into either addicts, choosing the lifestyle, or truly down on their luck. Maybe this would help...

Daily Camera.com: : Foothills Highway closed north of Boulder for cyclists hit by vehicle - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:46:35 +0000

I see your point, but I never said bikers can't be foolish and cause accidents. They certainly can. In general, however, someone can do more damage with a baseball bat than with a chopstick. Therefore the person with the bat should be a little more aware of where they are swinging. The person with the chopstick can cause great damage under the right circumstances, but in general, this is not the case.

Daily Camera.com: : Foothills Highway closed north of Boulder for cyclists hit by vehicle - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:31:11 +0000

Agreed. Even if the the numbers of foolish drivers vs. foolish bikers are equal, a car can do much more damage than a bike, therefore caution should be greater when driving a car around less-protected people. Similarly, a semi can do much more damage than a car, and we expect semi drivers to drive carefully. With great power comes great responsibility.

Daily Camera.com: : Longmont United Hospital employees rushed to aid train victim - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:14:06 +0000

"Crowley said the teen was on her back and could not see the condition of her legs, but Beninati heard Crowley report to the 911 dispatcher that her legs were severed. The girl screamed." This moment is pretty intense in the 911 call recording: http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=114... Well done to all involved.