Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Convenes 5th Annual Sustainable Business Legislative Briefing
Region: Colorado
A record number of attendees packed the Old Supreme Court Chambers today for the 5th Annual Sustainable Business Legislative Briefing at the State Capitol. Organized by Alliance for Sustainable Colorado’s CASBA program (Colorado Alliance of Sustainable Business Associations), the briefing and policy discussion drew more than 150 business and non-profit representatives and state legislators. ... more
Views: 1687At D'Vine Wine, Last Minute Custom Gifts are Possible, Inexpensive and Delicious
Region: Colorado
Everyone's taken a bottle of wine to a dinner party. But wouldn't it be more memorable if the label was adorned with the host's picture? "Corporate gifters" are constantly scratching their heads about creative gifts for clients. How about making a personalized, mixed batch of wine with a humorous message that will certainly make a splash? Downtown Denver is lined with lovely restaurants and hip bars, but where can you ... more
Views: 1973Voting in a college town from the eyes of a veteran
Region: ColoradoThe U.S. is drawing close to another presidential election and the media is buzzing with interviews with common people about their thoughts on the election. But it seams to me that they have left out one group of people from their reports; I am a member of that small demographic that has fallen threw the crack. I am a veteran and a college student, I am neither young nor old, I am n... more
Views: 1086She Wore Gold and She Was Golden
Region: Colorado
All the blue and white “Unity” signs didn’t make nearly as vivid an impression as did the Lady in Gold on Night Number Two in Denver. Hillary Clinton Night at the Democratic Convention was actually the first night we’ve seen any real red meat served up in prime time. And no woman in there was a vegetarian on this night. Neither were the men present, of course, but Hillary Clinton’s message... more
Views: 1008Discussing Media with Madeleine Albright, Craig Newmark and Google's Marissa Mayer
Region: Colorado
How can media help democracy? The question guided last weekend’s Aspen Institute Forum on Communications and Society, broadcast live exclusively by GroundReport. The event featured thought leaders like former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Google VP Marissa Mayer, Akamai CEO Paul Sagan and craigslist founder Craig Newmark. GroundReport CEO Rachel Sterne also ... more
Views: 4097Darrell Johnson Alive 32 Years After Big Thompson Canyon Flood
Region: Colorado
On July 31, 1976, Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon experienced one of the most deadly flash floods in American History. 144 people were believed to have died. That number is now 143 after Darrell Johnson, one of five assumed victims whose bodies was never found, was found alive and well. Darrell Johnson was believed to be staying in a small cabin in the Big Thompson Canyon when the flash floods washed away the cabin and... more
Views: 1480John and Patsy Ramsey Cleared in JonBenet's Murder
Region: Colorado
John and Patsy Ramsey, the parents of murdered child beauty queen, JonBenet Ramsey, have been cleared in the case of their child's murder. John and Patsy Ramsey were key suspects in the infamous 1996 murder case, as was their son and JonBenet's brother, Burke. John and Patsy Ramsey were cleared of charges related to the case with the introduction of new and conclusive DNA evidence. The Boulder County District Attorne... more
Views: 2274Extinction Looms for American Malls
Region: Colorado
Posted by FindingDulcinea Staff Too many malls and too few people willing to drive are making malls a dying species. Shopping malls seemingly shot up at almost every highway exit during the 1990s. Today, consumers are mainly shopping at superstores and there are so many malls that many of them can’t turn a profit. “Retail is always cannibalizing; the next mall is always farther out and will rob marke... more
Views: 1231The Hole in the Hole in the Ozone Layer
Region: Colorado
As I wrote about yesterday, atmospheric scientists have just announced that "Our research indicates that trying to artificially cool off the planet could have perilous side effects. While climate change is a major threat, more research is required before society attempts global geoengineering solutions." This statement was released concerning scientists' proposed methods of trying to cool the Earth to ... more
Views: 2579Does Denver Chamber of Commerce Back Corporate Crime?
Region: Colorado
by Mike Hall The threat of doing some hard time for corporate crime is spurring Colorado’s business community to go to court to stop what The New York Times calls “the nation’s toughest corporate fraud law.” In February, we reported the Colorado secretary of state’s office approved a ballot measure that would make CEOs and top execs personally liable if they commit fraud... more
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