Event chairs Hal and Ann Logan, left, Priya and Matthew Burkett.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Seen: Rocking at the Museum After Dark soiree
For Colorado gardeners, there’s plenty to love about lavender
A bee snacks on a lavender plant in the Lavender Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms June 27, 2017 in Littleton. Chatfield Farms will host the Lavender Festival July 15, 2017 that includes over 800 lavender plants, lavender demonstrations and products, farm tours, music and kids activities.
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Denver fireworks 2017: Guide to Fourth of July fun in the metro area
DENVER, CO - JULY 4: Fourth of July fireworks explode over the City and County building during the Independence Eve celebrations at Civic Center Park on July 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Outside Voice: We helped you put down roots, now go forth and grow
Vivid orange nasturtiums growing up a fence.
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VR Porn Delivery: New Tweaks on a Familiar Process
In its broadest sense, “delivery” is the process of getting your product or service into customers’ hands — a process that takes on familiar tones in the online space, but which is now evolving as the emerging realm of virtual reality takes the stage — bringing with it a range of new considerations.
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Punch List: First week in July is a good time to deadhead in the perennial garden in Colorado
Herbs, — which come from the leaf of a plant — can carry even higher antioxidant content than fruits and vegetables. <!–IPTC: Herb garden at Windswept Farm in Fort Collins. Close up of three types of Basil. (5/24/03 Denver Post staff photo by Kathryn Scott Osler)–>
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How to save seeds from your Colorado garden
A tray of seeds arranged for a photograph at Deb Neeley's Green Gate Urban Farm and Gardens in Denver.
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Techniques of the trade: How to properly fertilize your Colorado vegetable garden
An aerial view of Larry Stebbins' backyard vegetable patch, with a bounty of produce overflowing raised beds in high summer. Note the hoop structures for frost and hail protection and the trellises for vertical gardening.<!–IPTC: An aerial view of Larry Stebbins backyard vegetable patch, with a bounty of produce overflowing raised beds in high summer. Note the hoop structures for frost and hail protection and the trellises for vertical gardening. CREDIT Larry Stebbins–>
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Science Says: Pregnant or trying? Don’t let Zika guard down
In this Sept. 28, 2016 file photo, Jose Wesley Campos, who was born with microcephaly, cries during a physical therapy session at the AACD rehabilitation center in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus may not seem as big a threat as last summer but don't let your guard down, especially if you're pregnant. While cases of the birth defect-causing virus have dropped sharply from last year's peak in parts of South America and the Caribbean, Zika hasn't disappeared and remains a threat for U.S. travelers.
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Not reaching your wellness goals? Take a look at your nighttime routine
For men who come up short on sleep, the REM-deprived brain significantly misgauges a woman's interest in sex, a new US study says.
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Splurge vs. Save: The conversation pieces your home is missing
Rabbit table lamp by Moooi (ylighting.com), left; ceramic nature rabbit table lamp (westelm.com).
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At a Moab running retreat, finding a solution for easing stress
The events in the Run Wild retreats encourage women to engage in mindful running and are designed to help busy women change their narrative.
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Blue Apron may need to raise more money soon after shrunken IPO
Chef Mike Isabella and his wife, Stacy Isabella, prepare a meal sent to him by Blue Apron, the online meal delivery service, in his home kitchen in Washington, D.C. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Bill O'Leary, The Washington Post.
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Jasun Mark Discusses Dream Job as TitanMen Director
This past year, TitanMen, a legacy brand in gay adult, pulled off the rare feat of earning three XBIZ Awards nominations for Best Gay Movie in a year of heady competition.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
After a successful Bike to Work Day there’s a question left to be ask: How bikeable is Denver?
A cyclist cruises past the Denver City and County building on Bike to Work Day June 28, 2017 in Denver.
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Sprouts Farmers Market to anchor Stapleton’s Central Park Station development
Pedestrians walk outside Sprouts Farmers Market on June 26, 2015, in Wheat Ridge. Sprouts Farmers Market opened on June 24.
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Sprouts Farmers Market to anchor Stapleton’s Central Park Station development
Pedestrians walk outside Sprouts Farmers Market on June 26, 2015, in Wheat Ridge. Sprouts Farmers Market opened on June 24.
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Seen: 22 presented at Fine Arts Foundation Debutante Ball
The Fine Arts Foundation's Debutante Class of 2017.
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Colorado humans are among the fittest in the country. Their pets? Not so much.
A dog explores the new USMC Cpl. David M. Sonka Dog Park on June 14, 2017, in Parker. Parker opened its long-awaited dog park and associated disc golf course on Pine Lane in the north part of the town on Wednesday. The project was announced in 2014 after popular request from residents for both amenities.
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A guide to Colorado festivals and events for every summer weekend in 2017
More than 40 balloons take to the sky in Steamboat Springs at the 2008 Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo.
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Ask Amy: Family gatherings don’t tempt one sibling
Dear Amy: I am the youngest of a pretty big family. My siblings and I are all in our 50s and 60s now. We have never been particularly close. Once I moved 1,000 miles away, I was no longer invited back home, even for holidays. When my father died more than a decade ago, we
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Breaking the Fourth Wall: VR Production Tactics, Techniques
The tech world has long seen the cyclic debut of fabulous (and fabulously expensive) products, which initially wowed pundits and early adopters, but were left antiquated with the next round of releases.
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Making Ivanka Trump shoes: Long hours, low pay and abuse
In this Jan. 5, 2017, photo, Ethiopian factory workers make shoes at the Chinese company Huajian's plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Workers from at Ganzhou Huajian International Shoe City Co., a southeastern China factory used by Ivanka Trump and other fashion brands, say they've faced long hours, low pay and verbal abuse. Huajian, meanwhile, has been moving production to Ethiopia, where workers make around $100 a month, a fraction of what they pay in China, according to Song Yiping, a manager at Huajian's Ethiopian factory, who spoke to the Associated Press in January.
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A mother’s response to the health-care debate: Her 3-year-old son’s $231,000 hospital bill
"Look my son in the eyes and tell him that he's fought so hard to be here but sorry, you're just not worth it anymore," Alison Chandra challenged Obamacare overhaulers on Twitter.
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Where to find Breckenridge’s 2017 Denver Comic Con beer “I am Brewt”
Breckenridge brewer Dan Devries, who came up with the recipe for I am Brewt, carries a bag with a Rocket Raccoon cosplayer on May 8, 2017 at Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.
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Where to find Breckenridge’s 2017 Denver Comic Con beer “I am Brewt”
Breckenridge brewer Dan Devries, who came up with the recipe for I am Brewt, carries a bag with a Rocket Raccoon cosplayer on May 8, 2017 at Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.
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Snooze Westminster, Bad Daddy’s Arvada and four other restaurants opening this week
People sit on the planter outside waiting for their numbers to be called for a table at Snooze on 7th and Colorado Ave. Snooze will open one of two Westminster locations on Wednesday.
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Snooze Westminster, Bad Daddy’s Arvada and four other restaurants opening this week
People sit on the planter outside waiting for their numbers to be called for a table at Snooze on 7th and Colorado Ave. Snooze will open one of two Westminster locations on Wednesday.
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8 grilling (and cocktail) recipes for an epic summer barbecue
A set picnic table for a backyard grilling recipe package on June 23, 2017 in Denver.
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8 grilling (and cocktail) recipes for an epic summer barbecue
A set picnic table for a backyard grilling recipe package on June 23, 2017 in Denver.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
A slice of history: Four south metro pizza joints with staying power
Ian Newell tosses dough in the air at Big Bill's Pizza on June 20 in Centennial. (Photo by Seth McConnell/YourHub)
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A slice of history: Four south metro pizza joints with staying power
Ian Newell tosses dough in the air at Big Bill's Pizza on June 20 in Centennial. (Photo by Seth McConnell/YourHub)
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Truth time: Do you buy Talenti gelato for the taste or for the jar?
Talenti makes good gelato and a great container.
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Truth time: Do you buy Talenti gelato for the taste or for the jar?
Talenti makes good gelato and a great container.
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Recipe: Frozen sabayon with fresh berry compote
Frozen Sabayon With Fresh Berry Compote.
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Four places around Denver to get a cup of coffee while supporting local businesses
DENVER, CO - MARCH 12: A latte at Copper Door Coffee Roasters in Denver, Colorado on March 12, 2015. Copper Door Coffee Roasters fresh roasts coffee in house.
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What you need to know about Bike to Work Day
Bicyclists head to work along the Cherry Creek bike path between Lincoln and Broadway during the annual Bike to Work Day in June. (Denver Post file)<!–IPTC: DENVER, CO - JUNE 24: Bicyclists head to work along the Cherry Creek bike path between Lincoln and Broadway during the annual Bike to Work Day June 24, 2015. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) –>
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Denver Art Museum will roll out a musical rocking chair exhibit on its patio this weekend
A rendering of "La Musidora," an interactive exhibit that will pop-up outside the Denver Art Museum from June 30 to Oct. 29. (Image courtesy of the Denver Art Museum)
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Retailers, Distributors Report Growth in Male Sex Toys Market
Adult retail has been undergoing a transformation in recent years. The adult stores of the 1990s and 2000s focused heavily on porn video sales and catered to a predominantly male clientele, but these days, many of the people patronizing adult retail are women in search of sex toys.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Sorry, Florida: Boomers looking to retire closer to home in active communities
John Leeke and his wife, Theresa, sold their five-bedroom house and moved to an age-restricted community for people 55 and older; the demand for health programs and amenities in these communities is growing as baby boomers enter retirement.
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Colorado is home to 4 of the 15 best small vacation towns in the country
Visitors hike in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area near Aspen. (Christina Capasso, The Aspen Times)
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VR Hardware: The Foundation of Immersive Technology
From cameras to headsets to controllers, software and more, virtual reality technology is more than the VR content experience itself — it also surrounds the tools that are needed to create and consume it.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Retailers want to work out your wallet — and your body
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Trystn (cq) Evans, foreground does child's pose while Joan Danks, back left, and Lauren Tudor, back right, do yoga poses as they take part in Love Your Brain yoga teacher training at The River Power Yoga studio on July 31, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Love Your Brain joined forces with The River Power Yoga studio in a 6 week yoga teacher training program to be able to teach yoga instructors yoga for people with traumatic brain injuries. The Love Your Brain yoga program supports people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and their caregivers to participate in community based gentle yoga and meditation classes tailored to their needs. They will be offering classes to TBI patients and their caregivers for free starting September 7 at the studio. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Small food makers wonder about Amazon-Whole Foods impact
In this Friday, June 16, 2017, file photo, groceries from Whole Foods Market sit in a cart before being loaded into a car, outside a store in Jackson, Miss. Some small and mid-sized food companies are wondering how Amazon’s planned purchase of Whole Foods might affect them. The unknowns include whether Amazon might change the grocery chain’s food offerings, which now include thousands of products from small and mid-sized businesses. A key question for many companies is whether Whole Foods would place less of an emphasis on buying locally produced and innovative foods in the future.
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
California father buries wrong man after coroner’s mistake
In this Friday, June 23, 2017 photo, Frank Kerrigan holds onto a photograph of his three children John, Carole, and Frank, near Wildomar, Calif. Kerrigan, who thought his son Frank had died, learned he buried the wrong man. Kerrigan said the Orange County coroner's office mistakenly identified a body found dead on May 6 as that of his son.
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Olympic Day gives 50 visually impaired people the chance to swing a bat and throw people to the mat
Colorado Center For the Blind student athlete Cheyenne Argys, 14, gets guidance from Jimmy Peng, representing the National Beep Baseball association, swinging the bat during beep baseball June 24, 2017 in Littleton. Students experienced beep baseball and Paralympics sports including judo, tandem cycling, running, goal ball and other sports at the center along with National Fitness Challenge participants.
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Evil Angel Chief Adam Grayson Champions Brand Evolution
Evil Angel is hardcore. More than a quarter-century after John Stagliano revolutionized adult filmmaking with his unique brand of gonzo titles and a lucrative director-as-producer business model, CFO Adam Grayson has co-shepherded the company to the zenith of a volatile industry.
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Colorado mom angry at United after infant overheats while airplane sits on tarmac at DIA
Emily France holds her four-month-old son, Owen, near an open door on United flight 4644 Thursday in Denver. France was waiting on an ambulance for her son who became overheated as the plane sat on the tarmac for nearly two hours. Owen was treated and released from Children's Hospital and is doing better, his mom said.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
Fans in Trans Ams ride to Georgia for 40th anniversary of “Smokey and the Bandit”
Burt Reynolds sits on a 1977 Pontiac Trans-Am at the world premiere of "The Bandit" at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
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Seen: Scholarship fundraiser marks Steve Jordan’s retirement from MSU
Steve Jordan, MSU's retiring president, and Yolanda Ortega, emeritus vice president for student affairs and current chair of the Auraria Higher Education Center. provided by Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Parenting tips from a couple that took a dozen kids on a five-year RV roadtrip
The Kellogg clan group surfs a wave in Salida in June 2016.
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Meet the man who’s visited Disneyland 2,000 days in a row
Jeff Reitz takes as selfie with the Mad Hatter and Alice after telling them of his feat of going to Disneyland for 2000 days in a row in Anaheim, on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
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Joe’s Liquors license renewed in RiNo after agreeing not to serve “habitual drunkards”
Joe's Liquor store in the RiNo District on Larimer st. on June 23, 2017 in Denver. Family owned Joe's Liquor of the 33-years will have it's license renewed and a hearing on the store's liquor license will be dropped. The owners received complaints in form of letters that Joe's was a "nuisance," complaining of public intoxication, presumably homeless.
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Joe’s Liquors license renewed in RiNo after agreeing not to serve “habitual drunkards”
Joe's Liquor store in the RiNo District on Larimer st. on June 23, 2017 in Denver. Family owned Joe's Liquor of the 33-years will have it's license renewed and a hearing on the store's liquor license will be dropped. The owners received complaints in form of letters that Joe's was a "nuisance," complaining of public intoxication, presumably homeless.
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Paysite Meetup: Catching Lightning in a Bottle
We just completed the first XBIZ.net Paysite Meetup in Prague. We caught lightning in a bottle.
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A cabin for a rich girl: John Oates’ log home in Aspen is on the market for $6 million
John Oates' Little Woody Creek Ranch at 1214 Woody Creek Road is listed for $6 million.
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Free doggie bagels other cheap things around Denver, June 23-29
Cherri Dilorenzo's dogs Rocky, Chloe, and Winston in a stroller while Jeffrey James performs during Denver Day of Rock Saturday, May 27, 2017 on 16th and Welton streets. The free music festival features 25 bands performing on five music stages and benefits AMP The Cause, a nonprofit that supports 50 child-focused health and education organizations.
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Free doggie bagels other cheap things around Denver, June 23-29
Cherri Dilorenzo's dogs Rocky, Chloe, and Winston in a stroller while Jeffrey James performs during Denver Day of Rock Saturday, May 27, 2017 on 16th and Welton streets. The free music festival features 25 bands performing on five music stages and benefits AMP The Cause, a nonprofit that supports 50 child-focused health and education organizations.
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Outside Voice: Adhering to the letter of the garden law
Blossoms on heirloom Yugoslavian Crnkovic tomatoes growing in Lafayette.
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Broken sprinkler heads are bad, but you can’t see most problems with irrigation systems
Sprinklers water a patch of grass on the sidewalk in front of a house in Alhambra, California, on July 25, 2014.
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Punch List: In the last week of July, you’re making your first harvest in the Colorado garden
Bindweed vines snuggle insidiously close to Queen of Night tulips. Weeds can host pest insects like thrips or leafhoppers, which are known for carrying diseases that can infect tomatoes and several ornamental plants.<!–IPTC: Bindweed vines snuggle insidiously close to "Queen of Night" tulips.
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How to grow a lush, beautiful garden in inhospitable, dry shade
Little sunlight, tree roots, lack of nutrients, no air circulation and dry soil make for inhospitable conditions. But there is opportunity in that garden challenge.
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
For DIY-savvy tweens, summer is prime time to make slime
n this June 21, 2017 combination photo, Astrid Rubens demonstrates the elasticity of homemade slime in her kitchen in St. Paul, Minn. Glue, baking soda and contact lens solution are all it takes to make satisfyingly stretchy slime.
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Study on stress fractures suggests low BMI could lengthen healing time
The 30th annual Bolder Boulder 10K race takes place in Boulder on Monday, May 26, 2008 beginning at 30th Street and Iris Ave.
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With artist-designed wallpapers, the walls are conversation starters
Brooklyn-based Flavor Paper collaborated with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for its Elvi wallpaper ($225 per 15-foot roll, flavorpaper.com).
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Where to eat and drink outside on Denver’s coolest patios and rooftops
Patrons and Rockies fans take in the nightlife at LoDo's after the Colorado Rockies game on May 30, 2017. The Colorado Rockies' move to Lower Downtown was the spark that ignited Denver's LoDo boom. With the continuing build of lofts in the area, the nightclub scene, restaurants and mass redevelopment booms to this day. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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Where to eat and drink outside on Denver’s coolest patios and rooftops
Patrons and Rockies fans take in the nightlife at LoDo's after the Colorado Rockies game on May 30, 2017. The Colorado Rockies' move to Lower Downtown was the spark that ignited Denver's LoDo boom. With the continuing build of lofts in the area, the nightclub scene, restaurants and mass redevelopment booms to this day. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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Rocky Mountain National Park offers tips to help tourists navigate busy summer season
September 10: Visitors to the Rocky Mountain National Park head up and down a paved trail overlooking the Forest Canyon area along Trail Ridge road September 10, 2016.
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Sexperts Tout Men’s Wellness Benefits of Pleasure Products
Sex, more and more, is being discussed not only from an erotic standpoint, but also, from a health and wellness standpoint.
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This local chef will create a feast from leftovers this week on a Denver episode of “Scraps”
Biju Thomas with host Joel Gamoran on the Denver episode of "Scraps." (Provided by FYI/"Scraps")
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The unexpected benefits of traveling alone
Dustin Hill spent three weeks exploring South America alone. One stop: Salar de Uyuni, an enormous salt flat in southern Bolivia.
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This local chef will create a feast from leftovers this week on a Denver episode of “Scraps”
Biju Thomas with host Joel Gamoran on the Denver episode of "Scraps." (Provided by FYI/"Scraps")
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Brazilian activewear company cited for photos taken at Hanging Lake
Brazilian sportswear company Liquido Active is getting roasted on social media after posting pictures of a photographer waist deep in the pristine waters of Hanging Lake, models posed on the log. (Screen capture from 14ers.com Facebook page)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Silverton revamps July 4 celebration after near-death of boy from alcohol poisoning
A couple stands in the foreground at the lagoon at the Town Park in Bloomsburg, Pa., Friday, July 4, 2008 as fireworks explode overhead during Friday night's Fourth of July celebration.
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Why a Traffic Network Killed a Popular Offering
We have come a long way from the dawn of mobile, which now is the majority of traffic we sell at JuicyAds every day. I’ll concede that at the start I didn’t see the value in watching porn on a small screen, but mobile was never about the quality of the experience as much as it was about accessibility.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Sam Elliott takes the deserved spotlight in the title role of “The Hero”
Actor Sam Elliott of "The Hero" attends The IMDb Studio featuring the Filmmaker Discovery Lounge, presented by Amazon Video Direct: Day Three during The 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
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Four south metro Denver spots for a summer field trip
Logan Ballard traverses an obstacle at Castle Rock Zip Line Tours in Castle Rock on July 22, 2016. Castle Lines Zip Line Tours offers a variety of zipline tours.
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Business Q&A: Red Rocks Toffee Co., Morrison
Peter DeWolf breaks up slabs of toffee for packaging at Red Rocks Toffee Co. on June 16, 2017, in Morrison. Red Rocks Toffee Co. makes all of their toffee in house and sells both in store and through their website.
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10 steps to planning the best road trip ever for your family
A rainbow looks as if it ends on U.S. 40 north of Kremmling, Colorado on June 10, 2015.
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Denver restaurant serves up surcharge to fight wage gap between the servers and the back of the house
A dessert cake from Duo Restaurant. Duo will implement a 2% Kitchen Liveable Wage Surcharge to customers' bills to compensate for the wage gap between front-of-the-house employees and kitchen staff. (Provided by Duo Restaurant)
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Denver restaurant serves up surcharge to fight wage gap between the servers and the back of the house
A dessert cake from Duo Restaurant. Duo will implement a 2% Kitchen Liveable Wage Surcharge to customers' bills to compensate for the wage gap between front-of-the-house employees and kitchen staff. (Provided by Duo Restaurant)
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Fruit desserts, light and delightful, make a perfect finale
An English confection called a posset is made by bringing cream and sugar to a low boil, stirring in lemon juice, chilling then topping with seasonal berries.
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Fruit desserts, light and delightful, make a perfect finale
An English confection called a posset is made by bringing cream and sugar to a low boil, stirring in lemon juice, chilling then topping with seasonal berries.
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Jimmy Chin’s brushes with death and the “greatest athletic human feat”
Climber and photographer Jimmy Chin heads up the Pacific Ocean Wall on El Capitain Oct. 9, 2007 in in Yosemite National Park, Calif.
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13 must-try ice creams in Denver this summer
A colorful cone of mint chocolate chip, top, and tangerine sherbet, bottom, at Liks Ice Cream in Denver on 13th Ave. on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. (Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file)
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13 must-try ice creams in Denver this summer
A colorful cone of mint chocolate chip, top, and tangerine sherbet, bottom, at Liks Ice Cream in Denver on 13th Ave. on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. (Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file)
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The battle to crown Denver’s Top Taco is going down this Thursday
The lamb neck taco, with arbor corn salsa, zucchini, cotija at Los Chingones, 2461 Larimer Street in this 2014 file photo.
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Zip lines, alpine coaster cleared for construction at Snowmass, White River National Forest says
In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 photo, snowmaking crews work to prep the mountain for opening Friday at Beaver Creek, Colo. Vail and Beaver Creek opened Friday, a day after Snowmass, Wolf Creek and Crested Butte started their lifts. This fall's unseasonably warm weather has limited the terrain that's open and forced several ski resorts to postpone their opening day.
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Male Sex Toys Get Creative With Non-Anatomical Designs
Male toys are becoming more and more popular for both straight and gay men. While the emphasis has long been on women’s toys, today men’s products are a burgeoning market.
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6 things we took away from Aspen Food & Wine 2017
Curtis Stone talks ice cream on a panel with Anne Burrell, Ming Tsai and Nilou Motamed.
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6 things we took away from Aspen Food & Wine 2017
Curtis Stone talks ice cream on a panel with Anne Burrell, Ming Tsai and Nilou Motamed.
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Denver restaurant recommendations by celebrity chefs at Aspen Food & Wine
Graham Elliot and his lookalikes, at the AmEx trade lunch.
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Monday, June 19, 2017
Two ax-throwing venues swing into Denver
Andrew Shafer, left, from Dallas Texas and friend Eric Were throw axes at the Downtown Art Gallery and Axe Room June 16, 2017 in Denver. When completed later this summer the Axe room at 20th and Lawrence will have several cages where customers, under careful supervision from professionals, can compete with each other throwing axes, enjoy a cold brew and view local artwork.
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Luring Cam Users With the Right Ad Format
The live cam marketplace is highly competitive filled with big-, medium- and small-sized players. So how do you stand out from the crowd to attract new users or persuade users to come back and spend their cash with you? Have you tried online advertising?
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
Native Americans walk out of Wyoming play with stereotypes
The 1960 musical contains a scene in which characters dress up as and villainize Native Americans.
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Colorado proposes nation’s first legal limits on smartphones for children
Boys walk past a billboard advertising the Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone on Oct. 11, 2016 in Berlin. The world's largest smartphone maker announced a total halt of production of Note 7s on October 11, 2016. / AFP / John MACDOUGALL
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Manufacturers Recreate Lifelike Sex for Male Masturbation
Sex is sex, even when you have it with yourself. Wherever that little love dance goes, sex toys are sure to help guide you on the journey. When it comes to men, the industry appears to have thrown its focus behind a particular kind of design: super realism.
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PrideFest: A time to march, dance and adopt
Vince, left, and Quentin with their two adopted kids Marcus, 11, and Auriah, 5, on June 15, 2017 in Denver. They have been adopted parents for three years and are working toward adopting two more siblings. The state frequently uses them as emergency placement options. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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Seen: Denver Health’s Hot Rocks Griller Challenge
David McReynolds, Ana and Dr. Fernando Kim, and Josh Hanfling.
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Before food halls became a Denver trend, there was the first: The Source
Kaitlin Weber slices off a cheese sample at Mondo Market at The Source in Denver, Colorado on Nov. 6, 2014. The Source, artisan market, is celebrating its one year anniversary in the River North neighborhood.
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Before food halls became a Denver trend, there was the first: The Source
Kaitlin Weber slices off a cheese sample at Mondo Market at The Source in Denver, Colorado on Nov. 6, 2014. The Source, artisan market, is celebrating its one year anniversary in the River North neighborhood.
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Czech beer train heading for the U.S. and China
A model freight train negotiates it's route as it carries beverages to costumers in a restaurant in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. In three Czech restaurants, model freight trains arrive at your table and stop right in front of you with your your order of drinks. Having been tested successfully on beer-loving Czechs, the beer train is heading for the United States and China.
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Czech beer train heading for the U.S. and China
A model freight train negotiates it's route as it carries beverages to costumers in a restaurant in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. In three Czech restaurants, model freight trains arrive at your table and stop right in front of you with your your order of drinks. Having been tested successfully on beer-loving Czechs, the beer train is heading for the United States and China.
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Tips to make swimwear shopping season less stressful
In this photo provided by Target, a model sports a swimsuit from the retailer's collection. For those looking for the right swimsuit shopping experience that includes more size options, versions under $100 and generous return policies, there are plenty of stylish choices.
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Which is the higher priority, retirement savings or college funding?
A graduating student's cap declares their future intentions during commencement exercises at City College where First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement speech after being presented with an honorary doctorate of humane letters at City College on June 3, 2016 in New York City.
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Saturday, June 17, 2017
Littleton woman finds dad on Facebook group just in time for Father’s Day
In this photo taken June 11, 2017, Al Annunziata and daughter Jyll Justamond meet at a restaurant in Cliffside Park, N.J. Annunziata is looking forward to celebrating Father's Day a week after his first meeting with his 40-year-old daughter, who tracked him down following decades of questions.
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Are Your Payment Forms Losing You Sales?
Whatever product online merchants are selling, their ultimate goal is conversions — and one cannot overstate the importance of payment forms, which can make or break a transaction. The difference between effective and ineffective payment forms can mean the difference between finalizing the sale or not finalizing the sale.
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Colorado fourteeners: seriously everything you need to know before you go
Mount Bierstadt is located 1.4 miles west by south of Mount Evans. From Guanella Pass it is approximately a 3 miles hike, with a climb of 2,391 feet.
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Friday, June 16, 2017
Environmental watchdog group warns of lead in baby food
A store employee stocks baby food pouches on the shelf in the baby food aisle in Target on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in downtown Los Angeles.
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Cam Merchants Should Be Wary of Fraud
In recent years, we’ve seen an explosion in adult cam sites. This unique and personalized content that’s being created across the web has brought in a lot of revenue.
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Punch List: The third week in June is about time to harvest garlic in the Colorado garden
The foliage of garlic bulbs begins to curl as flower heads begin to form. These curls are called scapes. Break them off and cook with them.<!–IPTC: As garlic bulbs begin to develop, the foliage also begins to curve as flower heads begin to form. These are called scapes and broken off to encourage energy toward to bulbs. But don't throw them away - they can be sauteed or chopped and used in the same way you use garlic in food.–>
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Outside Voice: The transformational power of a hand tool
A UnionTools serrated grass whip – it's an old-school weed whacker.
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That big tree in your yard? Should it stay or should it go?
DENVER, CO - JUNE 14: Trees in the city landscape on June 14, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kathryn Scott/The Denver Post)
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Betting on new perennials? Here are 8 that proved up in Colorado State University trials
For a plant to gain “top performer” recognition, it has to be consistent through three hot, dry summers and two cold, windy winters.
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The surprising number of American adults who think chocolate milk comes from brown cows
A cow stares out from a barn at the Boulder County Fair in this 2015 file photo.
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The surprising number of American adults who think chocolate milk comes from brown cows
A cow stares out from a barn at the Boulder County Fair in this 2015 file photo.
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Jameson: Good grief — journaling can help those who feel sad about losing their stuff
Dear Diary: “Saying good bye to material items is part of the downsizing story, and journaling about the process is a way of honoring the act,” said author and grief therapist Patrick O’Malley.
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The new look in floral arrangements is wilder, seasonal and local
This 2015 photo provided by Chronicle Books shows the farm truck at Erin Benzakein's Floret Farms loaded with a harvest of dahlias from the Floret field in Mount Vernon, Wash. The photo is featured in Benzakein's book, "Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden."
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
The art of being a good houseguest
Whether you have a private bedroom and bath or you’re sharing a wobbly futon with a cat, being a gracious guest is the key to a good experience for all.
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Kroger’s darkening outlook drags down peers as competition rises
Nikki Schoolcraft pushes her son Jacoby Schoolcraft and Emma Elkhorn as she browses the chip aisle at King Soopers in Parker on December 10, 2015.
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Kroger’s darkening outlook drags down peers as competition rises
Nikki Schoolcraft pushes her son Jacoby Schoolcraft and Emma Elkhorn as she browses the chip aisle at King Soopers in Parker on December 10, 2015.
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Denver’s PrideFest is this weekend — here’s what you need to know
DENVER, CO - MAY 19: Sofia Solan, middle with hat, joins her co-workers from One Colorado as they march down Colfax Avenue as they take part in the annual Denver PrideFest parade on June 19, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Over 170 floats and different organizations took part in this year's parade that started at Cheesman Park and made it's way to Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can’t afford it
In this Wednesday, June 14, 2017, photograph, Danny Aguilar takes a seat in one of the rocking chair on the front porch of his home in Lakewood, Colo. Aguilar, like nearly half of Americans surveyed in a new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center Public Affairs Research, said they will not be taking a vacation this summer because they can not afford it or can not get time away from the job.
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WIA Profile: Lupe Martinez
Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry’s most influential female executives.
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Prime Now, Amazon’s 1-hour delivery service, launches in Denver
A picture taken on June 9, 2016 shows an Amazon warehouse in Paris, part of the new service "Prime Now."
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Prime Now, Amazon’s 1-hour delivery service, launches in Denver
A picture taken on June 9, 2016 shows an Amazon warehouse in Paris, part of the new service "Prime Now."
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Steamboat home featured on HGTV Tiny House Hunters
Heather Suchyta, who leads a busy life as a student at Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs and an intern for a local engineering company, will be featured in an episode of HGTV Tiny House Hunters June 19 and 20 and again July 14.
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Boulder entrepreneur launches national ranking system for “sustainable” eateries
General Manager Andrea Oloughlin checks in with customers John and Debra Lanzl as she delivers their lunch at The Kitchen in Boulder on Wednesday. The two are celebrating their 40th anniversary and visiting Boulder from Connecticut.
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Boulder entrepreneur launches national ranking system for “sustainable” eateries
General Manager Andrea Oloughlin checks in with customers John and Debra Lanzl as she delivers their lunch at The Kitchen in Boulder on Wednesday. The two are celebrating their 40th anniversary and visiting Boulder from Connecticut.
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Mind’s Eye: On Father’s Day, I think of pranks
Alison Osius and her parents, in a photo taken in New Hampshire shortly before her father's death at the age of 54.
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Tracing your family overseas can be a return to undiscovered roots
A Coruña in Galicia, Spain, is known as the City of Glass because of its enclosed balconies that run the gamut.
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Vintage typewriters gain fans amid “digital burnout”
In this April 23, 2017 photo, vintage typewriters are on display at a "type-in" in Albuquerque, N.M. "Type-ins" are social gatherings in public places where typewriter fans test different vintage machines. The vintage typewriter is making a comeback with a new generation of fans gravitating to machines that once gathered dust in attics and basements across the country.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Noodles & Co. taps Del Taco CEO to serve as executive chairman
Noodles and Company opened up their first international restaurant in Canada this week and is offering breakfast, June 11, 2015.
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Noodles & Co. taps Del Taco CEO to serve as executive chairman
Noodles and Company opened up their first international restaurant in Canada this week and is offering breakfast, June 11, 2015.
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$149 million Western Colorado ranch built for founder of Discovery Channel comes with its own observatory
West Creek Ranch turret in snow.
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Jose Sanz Weaves a Profitable Tapestry at FreeWebCams
Navigating the complexities of customer service in the camming industry is a varied and oftentimes chaotic task, pulling even the most seasoned professionals in a multitude of directions. Fortunately for FreeWebCams, Jose Sanz has a firm and steady grip on the wheel, steering a team of performer relations aficionados across stormy seas.
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KFC to send chicken sandwich to edge of space on balloon
This April 18, 2011, file photo shows a KFC restaurant in Mountain View, Calif. KFC announced on June 13, 2017, that it plans to send a chicken sandwich to the edge of the atmosphere with the help of a high-altitude balloon.
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KFC to send chicken sandwich to edge of space on balloon
This April 18, 2011, file photo shows a KFC restaurant in Mountain View, Calif. KFC announced on June 13, 2017, that it plans to send a chicken sandwich to the edge of the atmosphere with the help of a high-altitude balloon.
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PHOTOS: 6,400 acre West Creek Ranch offered for $149,000,000
View of the garage at West Creek Ranch.
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Travel Gear: Droplet XL Dry Bag
The waterproof Matador Droplet XL Wet Bag holds 20 liters but stashes inside a small silicone pod with an integrated carabiner.
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Northglenn’s sweet spots: Where to find local cake bakers, doughnuts and sweets
Logan Reading, 3, presses his nose into the glass as he looks at the selection of donuts at Holy Coffee and Donuts in Northglenn, Colorado on Feb. 17, 2016.
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Northglenn’s sweet spots: Where to find local cake bakers, doughnuts and sweets
Logan Reading, 3, presses his nose into the glass as he looks at the selection of donuts at Holy Coffee and Donuts in Northglenn, Colorado on Feb. 17, 2016.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Colorado’s top 10 breweries of 2016 by the numbers
Taps in the tap room at the New Belgium Brewery November 9, 2016.
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Colorado’s top 10 breweries of 2016 by the numbers
Taps in the tap room at the New Belgium Brewery November 9, 2016.
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6 of the best local coffee spots in Aurora
Latte art at Jubilee Roasting Co in Aurora, Colorado on Dec. 22, 2015. Jubilee Roasting Co is a small batch coffee roasting company that also serves hand crafted espresso drinks.
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Mind’s Eye: The pursuit of dirt and dust balls in the spring
I’d rather work in the yard this time of year. Do I want to be inside clutching a bucket and scrub brushes while peonies flirt with the spring breeze?
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Atomic Cowboy — along with Denver Biscuit Company and Fat Sully’s — is expanding to Colorado Springs
The Denver Biscuit Co., 3237 E. Colfax Ave., also sells its wares via a bus that visits metro-area farmers markets. <!–IPTC: The Denver Biscuit Company, 3237 E. Colfax Ave., is busy preparing their biscuits for the day, including enough to go along in their Denver Biscuit Bus, which visits and sells biscuits at area farmer's markets. One item on their menu is "The Franklin" which includes buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and sausage or vegie gravy. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post–>
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Craft winery Bigsby’s Folly is coming to the RiNo neighborhood
The interior of Bigsby's Folly, which opens in RiNo June 16. (Teri Fotheringham Photography, provided by Bigsby's Folly)
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Craft winery Bigsby’s Folly is coming to the RiNo neighborhood
The interior of Bigsby's Folly, which opens in RiNo June 16. (Teri Fotheringham Photography, provided by Bigsby's Folly)
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Arapahoe Libraries inviting patrons young and old to turn some pages this summer
Emma Kell browses the books in the arts and crafts section at the Eloise May Library in unincorporated Arapahoe County on Aug. 26. Arapahoe County Libraries is going to the ballot in November seeking a $6 million tax increase to fund services going forward.<!–IPTC: DENVER, CO - AUGUST 26: Emma Kell browses the stacks in the arts and crafts section at the Eloise May Library in Denver, Colorado on August 26, 2015. Arapahoe County Libraries are going to the ballot in November seeking a $6 million tax increase to fund services going forward. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)–>
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One unlikely fruit makes this summer pudding the berry best
Summer Berry-Banana Puddings.
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One unlikely fruit makes this summer pudding the berry best
Summer Berry-Banana Puddings.
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On the Fridge: This hamburger had me swooning
Chef Massimo Bottura's Emilia Burgers; get the recipe, below.
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On the Fridge: This hamburger had me swooning
Chef Massimo Bottura's Emilia Burgers; get the recipe, below.
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Frito Pie: From halftime to restaurant menus
Frito Pie has likely been around since the '60s. This version is from Hill Country in Washington, D.C.
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Frito Pie: From halftime to restaurant menus
Frito Pie has likely been around since the '60s. This version is from Hill Country in Washington, D.C.
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Lakewood farmers markets to check out this summer
(el): Farm,f, Lakewood, Co. July,22, 2007; Bel Mar Shopping Center Alameda and Wadsworth Blvd. . For Perspective cover package on the federal farm bill and local farmers markets. The market runs from 10: a.m to 2:p.m. Photo of L to R- Jennifer Boyd, age 29, Lakewood, buying fresh produce, bagging the produce is Gloria Palizzi, of Palizzi Farm, in Brighton Co.(DENVER POST PHOTO BY JOHN PRIETO)Contact- Brittany Maynor @Bel Mar- 720- 838-6866
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Lakewood farmers markets to check out this summer
(el): Farm,f, Lakewood, Co. July,22, 2007; Bel Mar Shopping Center Alameda and Wadsworth Blvd. . For Perspective cover package on the federal farm bill and local farmers markets. The market runs from 10: a.m to 2:p.m. Photo of L to R- Jennifer Boyd, age 29, Lakewood, buying fresh produce, bagging the produce is Gloria Palizzi, of Palizzi Farm, in Brighton Co.(DENVER POST PHOTO BY JOHN PRIETO)Contact- Brittany Maynor @Bel Mar- 720- 838-6866
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Spanish Pleasure Products Brand Adrien Lastic Puts Unique Twist on Luxury Toys
What’s really in a brand name? Pleasure products manufacturer Adrien Lastic thinks it’s the perfect chance to make a big impression, especially if you’re new on the scene. “I admit that being relatively unknown [in the states] has both its pluses and minuses,” mused U.S. sales manager Jackie Richerson.
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Ask Amy: Abusive ex resurfaces on social media
Dear Amy: I had a boyfriend a long time ago who ruined my life. He ruined my credit and physically assaulted me. Naturally, my family can’t stand him. He has been out of my life for a long time. I now have a new love in my life and I’m very happy. Recently my ex
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Monday, June 12, 2017
Oh Snap! McDonald’s is using Snapchat to help hire 250,000 new workers
McDonald's is looking for a lot of young workers and is meeting them where they are, on Snapchat. The huge burger chain on June 13, 2017, will launch a campaign to lure new workers using Snapchat stories, and with advertising on Spotify and Hulu.
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Oh Snap! McDonald’s is using Snapchat to help hire 250,000 new workers
McDonald's is looking for a lot of young workers and is meeting them where they are, on Snapchat. The huge burger chain on June 13, 2017, will launch a campaign to lure new workers using Snapchat stories, and with advertising on Spotify and Hulu.
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You can thank/blame the Golden State Warriors for your free Taco Bell tomorrow
A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is seen in New Carrollton, Maryland, December 31, 2014.
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You can thank/blame the Golden State Warriors for your free Taco Bell tomorrow
A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is seen in New Carrollton, Maryland, December 31, 2014.
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Larkburger teams up with nonprofit to provide children’s books through pediatricians
A guest enjoys ice cream at the Centennial, Colo. location of Larkburger, which will provide a free kid's ice cream to customers who donate a children's book before June 16, 2017 at all of its Colorado locations.
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Piracy, Fraud Prevention Guide for Adult Paysites
An online adult industry veteran offers a look at how to pinpoint nefarious paysite subscribers.
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Sasha Red Conjures Scarlet Lightning on Cam
A storm of crimson electricity crackles around Sasha Red, zapping the camera whenever she casts a deliciously wicked glance at her adoring fans via LiveJasmin. Dressed in silky lingerie threaded from purest midnight, the alluring cam model basks in the lavishly posh bedrooms of Studio 20, eager to impart a courtesan’s sophisticated brand of classy lust.
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
Across U.S., thousands rallying and marching for LGBTQ rights
Equality March for Unity and Pride participants march past the White House in Washington, Sunday, June 11, 2017.
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CSU grad re-imagines abandoned Longmont sugar factory for senior project
A rendering of what someone would see looking north from the proposed bike underpass underneath Hwy 119 in Kyra Czerwinski's proposal for the old Great Western Sugar factory.
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Blush and Blu: The last lesbian bar standing in Denver
Jody Bouffard poses for a portrait ahead of Denver PrideFest 2017.
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Blush and Blu: The last lesbian bar standing in Denver
Jody Bouffard poses for a portrait ahead of Denver PrideFest 2017.
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Saturday, June 10, 2017
Cool new tools for dads — and anyone working around the house
New power tools are lighter than ever, and lithium batteries and brushless motors are extending their lifespans.
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Stand up paddleboarding is a workout — if you’re doing it right
The Dean family from left to right, Jaden, (daughter) Seth, (dad) Jaxon, (son) and Samantha, (mom) head out on a stand-up paddle board trip at Chatfield Reservoir May 25, 2017 in Jefferson County.
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Cam Model Megan Kroft Dreams Big at Studio 20
Hey guys! Oh, I hate when I say that, all we cam girls say that, it’s beginning to sound so cliché. Hey! Hello! People from the industry, cam girls, cam boys, hello!
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Great places to stand up paddleboard in and around Denver
Nichole Gutzeit , right, paddleboards with her step-father Mike Mays on Evergreen Lake on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Gutzeit is an instructor of the sport that is taking off in land locked Colorado. They rent and offer lessons from Evergreen Park and Recreation District at the boat house at the lake.
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Friday, June 9, 2017
10 cool places to take dad in Colorado this Father’s Day
The Ice Cream Man monster truck getting some big air in competition. Fans can catch Ice Cream Man in action in Dacono, at the Colorado National Speedway on June 18. (Provided by Ice Cream Man)
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10 cool places to take dad in Colorado this Father’s Day
The Ice Cream Man monster truck getting some big air in competition. Fans can catch Ice Cream Man in action in Dacono, at the Colorado National Speedway on June 18. (Provided by Ice Cream Man)
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Get Cooking: Homemade hummus
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: A view of hummus and ingredients in the kitchen at the Holiday Appetizer class during the Food Network Magazine Cooking School 2016 at The International Culinary Center on November 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images for Food Network Magazine)
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Get Cooking: Homemade hummus
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: A view of hummus and ingredients in the kitchen at the Holiday Appetizer class during the Food Network Magazine Cooking School 2016 at The International Culinary Center on November 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images for Food Network Magazine)
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Best Thing We Ate This Week: Flan and Künefe at El Five
El Five's künefe and flan desserts. (Emily Grossman, provided by El Five)
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Best Thing We Ate This Week: Flan and Künefe at El Five
El Five's künefe and flan desserts. (Emily Grossman, provided by El Five)
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Highland neighborhood’s Señor Bear cooks up Latin fare with unusual flare
Senor Bear's tiradito. (Provided by Señor Bear)
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Highland neighborhood’s Señor Bear cooks up Latin fare with unusual flare
Senor Bear's tiradito. (Provided by Señor Bear)
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Fridays are better with free coffee and fries, plus other deals around Denver June 10-16
In this photo illustration, a McDonald's cheeseburger and fries are displayed on a table at a McDonald's restaurant on Dec. 8, 2014 in Novato, California. McDonald's reported a worse than expected decline in Nov. global same-restaurant sales.
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Rich Girls Offers Tips for Elite Cam Modeling
The live camming industry offers endless opportunities to earn signficant sums of money and afford a luxurious lifestyle, but only with tireless efforts and non-stop perseverance.
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Outside Voice: Persistent farmers find healing in the dirt
An artichoke nearly ready for harvest at Eric Skokan's Black Cat Farm north of Boulder in June 2017.
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Punch List: The second week of June we’ve got giant spruce aphids to worry about
Giant conifer aphids - ¼-inch long - are abundant this spring in Colorado. Large outbreaks are being noticed in areas of the Front Range mainly because they can be mistaken for ticks. Giant conifer aphids can cause foliage on conifers to yellow, some needle drop or dieback of shoots. Photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University
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Want a garden with show-stopping appeal? Here’s how to do it with dahlias
This is a Bert Pitt Dahlia. Photo courtesy of Calvin Cook of Arrowhead Dahlias Platteville , CO 80651. Tel: (970) 785-6014
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Tools of the Trade: Why the old-fashioned wheel hoe is the new must-have tool
A wheel hoe easily cuts weeds and cultivates your garden. The tool is ideal for wedding close to delicate plant rows. This version is sold online by Valley Oak Tool Company. The tool can be traced to a seed drill invented by agricultural engineer Jethro Tull in 1701.
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The Hague goes all in on primary colors for painter Piet Mondrian
Visitors view Piet Mondrian's "Victory Boogie Woogie" at Gemeentemuseum Den Haag in The Hague. The painting is considered one of the most important works of 20th-century art and is in the museum's permanent collection.
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PHOTOS: USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago World Cup qualifier tailgate
Fans tailgate before the U.S. Men's National Team faced off against Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cub qualifying match. (Sara Grant, The Know)
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Drink RiNo is all about keeping booze business local — and they’re making it happen at Velorama
Lewis Davis, General Manager E-TUK gives a lift to Regina Perez, John King, Amanda Harkey and Jake Brogren as they head to another bar in the RiNo area on June 2, 2017. Fifteen RiNo breweries, cideries and wineries banded together earlier this year to promote the art district’s adult beverage scene offering a circulator service on First Fridays and every Saturday, as well as sponsorship of local events. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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Drink RiNo is all about keeping booze business local — and they’re making it happen at Velorama
Lewis Davis, General Manager E-TUK gives a lift to Regina Perez, John King, Amanda Harkey and Jake Brogren as they head to another bar in the RiNo area on June 2, 2017. Fifteen RiNo breweries, cideries and wineries banded together earlier this year to promote the art district’s adult beverage scene offering a circulator service on First Fridays and every Saturday, as well as sponsorship of local events. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
CBT Takes Testicular Play to the Next Level
CBT is an acronym often associated with cognitive behavioral therapy or computer-based training, but in the BDSM world CBT stands for none other than “cock and ball torture.” Those four little words are enough to strike terror in the loins of some grown men (and their partners!), but it’s pure, unadulterated delight for some kinksters.
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For chocolate lovers, a confectionary tour offers a taste of the city
Jon Payson, owner of The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn, N.Y., explains how he and his wife started the business in a chat with a group on A Slice of Brooklyn's chocolate tour. The Chocolate Room is one of a number of stops on the tour. In addition to chocolate samples to taste, the tour offers a peek at the chocolate-making process and neighborhood visits.
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For chocolate lovers, a confectionary tour offers a taste of the city
Jon Payson, owner of The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn, N.Y., explains how he and his wife started the business in a chat with a group on A Slice of Brooklyn's chocolate tour. The Chocolate Room is one of a number of stops on the tour. In addition to chocolate samples to taste, the tour offers a peek at the chocolate-making process and neighborhood visits.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Seen: Alpha Phi Alpha’s scholarship awards at Celebrating Achievement
Scholarship recipients Yishak Bedaso, left, Geordan Baker and Langston Shupe-Diggs.
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Sister Gardens near Regis cultivates fresh food and partnerships
Working together to plant a variety of peppers, from left to right, Regis professor Damien Thompson, Kyle O'neill, Ryede DeGiovanni, and Abby Wagner. Spring planting continues at Sister Gardens, a partnership between Regis University and Groundwork Denver with several acres next to the Aria Co-housing development on May 30.
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Motomaki, a fast-casual Japanese concept from the team behind Hapa Sushi, opening on 16th Street Mall
Motomaki, a Japanese fast-casual concept from the team behind Hapa Sushi, is best known for its burrito-sized maki sushi rolls.
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Business Q&A: Snowpack Taproom, Conifer
Billy Byrd, right, hosts an open mic session for customers. Visitors to the Snowpack Taproom relax indoors and out on May 31, 2017 in Conifer. Snowpack Taproom opened this year to bring a variety of craft beers from around the country to the Conifer community. It has two outdoor beach volleyball courts, horseshoes, cornhole, free pool, ping pong and foosball as well as a kid-friendly area with an Xbox, Wii and Playstation.
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Business Q&A: Snowpack Taproom, Conifer
Billy Byrd, right, hosts an open mic session for customers. Visitors to the Snowpack Taproom relax indoors and out on May 31, 2017 in Conifer. Snowpack Taproom opened this year to bring a variety of craft beers from around the country to the Conifer community. It has two outdoor beach volleyball courts, horseshoes, cornhole, free pool, ping pong and foosball as well as a kid-friendly area with an Xbox, Wii and Playstation.
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Cam Models: How to Properly Care for Sex Toys (and Yourself!)
We already know that sex toys are a cam model’s best friend. With a complete repertoire of these pleasurable tools at hand, cam models can satisfy themselves and entertain their audience at the same time.
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Ask Amy: Expatriate goes on a long guilt trip
Dear Amy: I am a 25-year-old living abroad. I have had some wonderful life experiences and have made good friends. I find my work fulfilling. I am the youngest of two children, with parents who are nearing their late 60s. A few weeks ago my mother wrote me a message telling me how important family
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Denver’s best spots to cool off with a frosé all summer
A glass of frose at Tupelo Honey in Denver.
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Denver’s best spots to cool off with a frosé all summer
A glass of frose at Tupelo Honey in Denver.
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The best dinner in Colorado just might be on a ranch in the middle of nowhere
Japanese wagyu beef (Photo by Kelsey Richards)
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The best dinner in Colorado just might be on a ranch in the middle of nowhere
Japanese wagyu beef (Photo by Kelsey Richards)
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Where to find the best Asian markets and grocery stores in Aurora
Sung Chung rolls sushi at Pacific Ocean Marketplace in Aurora in 2015. Asian stores in west Aurora are becoming a destination for specialty foods and products at very low prices. Aurora is putting a spotlight on the district with the formation of an Asian business alliance.
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Where to find the best Asian markets and grocery stores in Aurora
Sung Chung rolls sushi at Pacific Ocean Marketplace in Aurora in 2015. Asian stores in west Aurora are becoming a destination for specialty foods and products at very low prices. Aurora is putting a spotlight on the district with the formation of an Asian business alliance.
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Can smart kitchen devices actually make you a better cook?
The countertop June convection oven has camera-recognition and presets for various foods.
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Can smart kitchen devices actually make you a better cook?
The countertop June convection oven has camera-recognition and presets for various foods.
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Expand your pizza geography with the non-mozzarella option at Denver’s White Pie
White Pie's signature white pie. (Brooke Trexler, provided by White Pie)
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Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s opens first Colorado location
The appetizer sampler at Chuy's in Westminster.
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Pleasure Product Innovators Fleshlight, Kiiroo Team Up for SXSW
If there ain’t no party like a sex toy party, and everything is bigger in Texas, Fleshlight and Kiiroo just created a marketing buzz that’s going to need a new cliché.
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Monday, June 5, 2017
The two-step secret to 20-minute chicken on a stick
Spiced Chicken Skewers With Grapes.
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The two-step secret to 20-minute chicken on a stick
Spiced Chicken Skewers With Grapes.
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The dinner salad you could eat every week through the summer
Roasted Zucchini, Potato and Burrata Salad.
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The dinner salad you could eat every week through the summer
Roasted Zucchini, Potato and Burrata Salad.
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Vera Sky Shares Her Inspiring Cam Model Journey
My first day on webcam was April 3, 2014. I had six people in my room, made 125 tokens, had a 1,000-point cam score and twelve Twitter followers.
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Sunday, June 4, 2017
“Wonder Woman” conquers milestone with $100.5 million debut
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman," now in theaters.
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Aneros Sales Director Brent Aldon Bolsters Brand Authority
For Brent Aldon, business is personal. His career as director of sales and marketing for boutique brand Aneros has encompassed exceeded sales goals, major brand recognition, and a rather anecdotal approach to product education.
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Review: “The Western” at DAM lassoes the links between art, film and folklore
Frederic S. Remington (1861-1909); A Dash for the Timber; 1889; Oil on canvas; Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas.
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Founder of Meow Wolf, Santa Fe’s acclaimed art playground, talks about its future in Denver’s scene
Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return.
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Covered-up chic: Big brands are waking up to modest fashion
A member of staff poses for a picture at the aab boutiq store at Upton Park, in London, Monday May 22, 2017. “Mainstream fashion is now talking about modest fashion as a thing. Ten years ago, if you were a brand coming from a religious background and tried to sell it in department stores, calling it a modest or Muslim brand would be a kiss of death,” said Reina Lewis, a professor at the London College of Fashion who has written two books about the topic. While the majority of those interested in covered-up fashion are young, cosmopolitan Muslim women, “the term ‘modesty’ emerged in the niche market as a useful one because it’s not faith-specific,” Lewis added.
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Move hatmaking into a U.S. factory? Easier said than done
Amaryllis Garman, top, takes part in the manufacturing of Kangol hats the Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, Pa., Monday, May 1, 2017. When the famous hat brand worn by celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Pitt and Gwen Stefani moved into the Pennsylvania factory last year from China, executives with the Bollman Hat Co. billed it as an effort to create U.S. manufacturing jobs.
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LoDo: A renaissance owed to Coors Field, urban pioneers and smart politics
Patrons and Rockies fans take in the nightlife at LoDo's after the Colorado Rockies game on May 30, 2017. The Colorado Rockies' move to Lower Downtown was the spark that ignited Denver's LoDo boom. With the continuing build of lofts in the area, the nightclub scene, restaurants and mass redevelopment booms to this day.
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LoDo bars, restaurants and other businesses have adapted since Coors Field’s opening
Patrons and Rockies fans take in the nightlife at Tavern after the Colorado Rockies game on May 30, 2017. The Colorado Rockies' move to Lower Downtown was the spark that ignited Denver's LoDo boom. With the continuing build of lofts in the area, the nightclub scene, restaurants and mass redevelopment booms to this day.
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LoDo bars, restaurants and other businesses have adapted since Coors Field’s opening
Patrons and Rockies fans take in the nightlife at Tavern after the Colorado Rockies game on May 30, 2017. The Colorado Rockies' move to Lower Downtown was the spark that ignited Denver's LoDo boom. With the continuing build of lofts in the area, the nightclub scene, restaurants and mass redevelopment booms to this day.
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Young men seek barbecue dad for Father’s Day weekend
The City Spirit Picnic, an appreciation lunch for Denver City employees at Civic Center Park, drew an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people on August 10, 2016.
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Young men seek barbecue dad for Father’s Day weekend
The City Spirit Picnic, an appreciation lunch for Denver City employees at Civic Center Park, drew an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people on August 10, 2016.
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As bike commuting soars, so do injuries; annual medical costs are now in the billions
Morning commuters use the bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
PHOTOS: People’s Fair 2017
Mel Richter's fine art photography on display at the annual People's Fair at Civic Center Park on June 3, 2017 in Denver.
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How to teach kids about climate change where most parents are skeptics
Students calculate a tree's use of carbon dioxide at Farragut State Park in Idaho.
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Ask Amy: Sisters squabble over “missed call” etiquette
Amy Dickinson gives advice to a woman whose sister insists on a different level of phone etiquette.
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One Missouri family. Four generations of disability benefits. Will it continue?
Kathy Strait tries to soothe her grandson, Dale Tidwell, 10, at their home in Pemiscot County, Mo.
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WIA Profile: Marie-Hélène Doyle Poirier
Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry’s most influential female executives.
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One Missouri family. Four generations of disability benefits. Will it continue?
Kathy Strait tries to soothe her grandson, Dale Tidwell, 10, at their home in Pemiscot County, Mo.
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Friday, June 2, 2017
End of an era: Denver’s last video store will rent its last movie this month
Owner John Donahoe and Videotique, Denver's last video store, will close on June 30, a victim of the same forces that over the last year have claimed decades-old retail shops such as Video One and Boulder's Video Station. June 2, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
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Glazed & Confuzed opens in the Stanley Marketplace in time for Doughnut Day
A Straw-Bur-Me-Gingers Puffynutz at Glazed and Confused in Denver, Colorado on July 18, 2014. Glazed and Confused offers a variety of gourmet donuts including cronuts, vegan and gluten free options.
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Glazed & Confuzed opens in the Stanley Marketplace in time for Doughnut Day
A Straw-Bur-Me-Gingers Puffynutz at Glazed and Confused in Denver, Colorado on July 18, 2014. Glazed and Confused offers a variety of gourmet donuts including cronuts, vegan and gluten free options.
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A guide to repairing your appliances vs. replacing
A hostess explains the functions of new energy-efficient refrigerators at the Samsung home appliances stand at the 2010 IFA technology trade fair at Messe Berlin in this file photo. A rule of thumb is that if repairs cost 50 percent of the cost to replace, you should just replace.
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Seen: Courageous Faces Foundation SuperHeroes Gala
Chelly and Art Sellinger, Ramona Santiago, Robert Barron, Nancy and David Kelly. The Courageous Faces SuperHeroes Gala, benefiting the Courageous Faces Foundation, at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
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Let Luca’s pasta-packed pop-up series keep your summer diet in check
You miss 100% of the pastas you don’t eat.
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Let Luca’s pasta-packed pop-up series keep your summer diet in check
You miss 100% of the pastas you don’t eat.
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Want to be popular at work? Bring doughnuts for National Doughnut Day
In this photo illustration, Krispy Kreme donuts are put on display in Miami, Fla. on May 9, 2016.
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Want to be popular at work? Bring doughnuts for National Doughnut Day
In this photo illustration, Krispy Kreme donuts are put on display in Miami, Fla. on May 9, 2016.
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TrafficForce’s Ross Allan Keeps Platform Fast, Efficient
TrafficForce’s Ross Allan knows the web-traffic monetization space quite well. After all, he’s bought and sold traffic for nearly 15 years, riding the many waves of a digital marketplace that constantly is evolving. And all along, he’s been loving it.
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Here are dozens of garden plants that deer and rabbits will turn up their noses at
Lavender is one plant the rabbits do not like. Michael Morris, hard goods manager at the Longmont Flower Bin, has rabbit and deer repellent products and plants that the critters don't like at its store on May 23, 2017 in Longmont.
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Short on space in a small plot? Take your skills to a higher level.
In addition to serving as a barrier against deer, a fence in the author's garden provides support for climbing squash and beans. (MUST CREDIT: Barbara Damrosch)
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Outside Voice: Missing iris’ fragrance opens the eyes
Fragrant old-fashioned roses catch the eye – and the nose.
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Punch List: Things to do in the Colorado garden in the first week of June
A green mulch of California poppies covers bare ground with blooms.<!–IPTC: A green mulch of California poppies covers bare ground with blooms. CREDIT Provided by Grass Stitcher LLC–>
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Punch List: Things to do in the Colorado garden in the first week of June
A green mulch of California poppies covers bare ground with blooms.<!–IPTC: A green mulch of California poppies covers bare ground with blooms. CREDIT Provided by Grass Stitcher LLC–>
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Techniques of the Trade: How to mow the lawn
Feed the lawn, weed the lawn, mow the lawn. Water and repeat. All of these lawn care tasks make for a nice green lawn, but the mowing part seems to cause the most headaches.
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A lasagna recipe that puts asparagus in the spotlight
These individual asparagus stacks make single servings easy while putting a different spin on lasagna.
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A lasagna recipe that puts asparagus in the spotlight
These individual asparagus stacks make single servings easy while putting a different spin on lasagna.
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Thursday, June 1, 2017
When a river trip ends in tragedy
Located in Chaffee County, Browns Canyon consists of 21,586 acres of pristine canyons, rivers and backcountry forest and the signature rapids.
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Jameson: Getting fired up about a new outdoor grill
All Fired Up: Of the 10 percent of grill owners who have outdoor kitchens, one third plan to add to them in the next few years.
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Inside the new Dazzle Jazz: reborn bigger and jazzier in downtown Denver
Dazzle Jazz is reopening at its new location downtown (the old, historic Baur's building) and holding a menu tasting for the wait staff before their first concert Friday night.May 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.
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Ceiling fans that look cool while keeping you cool
The Haiku ceiling fan has an occupancy sensor that stops the fan from running when the room is empty.
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Embracing summer at home with water-themed decor
The Tides collection for Cle Tile on the wall is part of their collection inspired by Luca Osburn's favorite Northern California surfing spots.
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Chipotle, Potbelly, Qdoba are sinking into fast-casual malaise
This Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, shows a Chipotle restaurant in Union Station in Washington.
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Retailers Gear Up for Pride Month
June is Pride month and it’s just around the corner. It’s also the perfect opportunity to bring in new customers — if you support and merchandise the holiday right.
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What you should know about your pet sitter before you leave town
Jennifer Holmes of Fort Collins, a pet sitter and vet technician, meets the author's dog.
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Parents can now get refunds for purchases their kids made on Amazon apps without permission
A picture shows the logo of the online retailer Amazon dispalyed on computer screens in London on December 11, 2014.
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