Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) back issues from September 2008:
Birding as a hobby has taken wing.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Mary Taylor Young, Special to the Rocky Do you still think of bird-watching ("birding," to those in the know) as a frivolous activity for little old ladies in sturdy shoes and pith helmets? It's time to let that idea fly and hatch a new one. Two studies by ...
Eat! Drink! Shop! 12 reasons to check out Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Doug Wagner, Rocky Mountain News Oh, the things that go on in the shadow of the Capitol. OK, we won't go into that here. Suffice it to say that if it's part of life, it's part of life on Capitol Hill. On the sunny side of the street, there are ...
Bills pass, but do they make a difference? Post-enactment reviews will try to find out.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Jeff Kass, Rocky Mountain News A constituent once asked state Sen. Peter Groff what happened to one of his bills that had passed the state legislature. "I have no idea," he said. So in 2006, the Denver Democrat, who is now Senate president, ...
Firing hasn't pushed Churchill off stage Facebook, scuffle with reporter keep ex-prof in sight.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Ashleigh Oldland, Rocky Mountain News Ward Churchill is still in the limelight a year after being fired by the University of Colorado Board of Regents. He made an appearance at an anti-war rally on the eve of the DNC and got into a scuffle with a Fox News ...
DASHBOARD NAVIGATOR More drivers relying on GPS units to talk them through their journey.(Business)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Roger Fillion, Rocky Mountain News Those well-thumbed road atlases and dog-eared maps stashed in the car glove box could be going the way of the dinosaur - thanks to GPS technology. More and more drivers are turning to Global Positioning Systems to navigate ...
Preventive DNA law sought Sample would be taken after arrest, not conviction.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Judi Villa, Rocky Mountain News James Lyman opened his mouth for the sponge. Lyman, a 47-year-old convicted felon, was required to provide a DNA sample last month when he was sent to prison. Jessica Avila, a medical assistant for the Colorado ...
Runaway start CU grinds out win and spoils debut of CSU's Fairchild.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: B.G. Brooks, Rocky Mountain News Rather than a night of perfection, it was a night of promise for the Colorado Buffaloes. For the Colorado State Rams, even in a 21-point loss, new coach Steve Fairchild came away believing it was a foundational experience. ...
Wife's lingerie habit frustrates husband.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008 ... DEAR ABBY: When my wife sees lingerie she likes, she asks me to buy it for her birthday or our anniversary. The problem is, she'll wear the item only once and never wear it again. She has a fortune in lingerie in her dresser drawer just taking up space. I hate wasting money. Do ...
Prime rating.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rocky Mountain News Monday Gossip Girl * 7 p.m., CW2 The show: What better time to start a new season than Labor Day? Summer in the Hamptons winds down as Serena and Nate (Blake Lively and Chace Crawford,) carry on a coverup scheme to ...
Stars come out to fight cancer.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Mark Humbert, Rocky Mountain News Prime choice Stand Up to Cancer * 7 p.m. Friday, CBS4, Denver's 7, 9News An hourlong fundraiser for cancer research features reports by network news anchors Brian Williams, Charles Gibson and Katie ...
Tell kids the truth about dad.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Beth Pfalmer, Special to the Rocky My children's father has been accused of illegal activity. I believe him to be innocent but others think he is guilty. How do I explain the situation to my 6- and 9-year-old kids? The truth is the best place to begin an ...
Youth movement continues Roster has talent, but experience is definitely lacking.(Football Monday)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has been dropping hints for months about what the team's roster may look like as it made the turn toward the regular season. Dropping hints that a franchise that had leaned decidedly toward veteran ...
NL's creatures of the night Loss in San Diego is Colorado's latest daytime setback.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News The Rockies are in the dark when it comes to playing in daylight. As a disappointing season winds down, Colorado has a series of questions to answer in an attempt to get back on track in 2009. There is one ...
High school football report.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * Each Monday during the season, Rocky Preps will take a look at the coming week in high school football. Classification clashes All Rocky games of the week are Friday, unless otherwise noted. * Class 5A: The Centennial League race is off an running. ...
Sound and the fury does shift at The Fan.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Dusty Saunders, Rocky Mountain News First, The Fan changed its sound. Now the station has changed its tone. In March, the sports outlet moved from 950 AM to 104.3 FM - a decision that gave Denver- area listeners strong, clear audio but ...
Showdown solves little.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Bernie Lincicome, Rocky Mountain News The first one lasts forever. First kiss. First marriage. First divorce. For Colorado State football coach Steve Fairchild, the first one could have been worse. It could have been twice the rout it was, 38-17, to Colorado ....
Padres 2, Rockies 1.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Colorado ABRHBIBBSO Avg. Podsednik cf 30201 0 .265 Barmes 2b 300001 .294 b-SSmith ph 100...
Regiional Scene: Buffaloes win in women's soccer.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Nikki Marshall and Nikki Keller each had a goal and an assist to power the University of Colorado women's soccer team to a 4-1 win Sunday against San Francisco in Boulder. Amber Bettenhausen and Gianna DeSaverio added goals for the Buffaloes (2-1-1) against the Dons (2-1). ...
Weir grinds out a 67, leads Deutsche Bank by a stroke Sluman swamps Zoeller, Stadler for senior victory.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Associated Press Mike Weir's third birdie over the final five holes gave him a 4-under 67 and a one-shot lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship. And it meant next to nothing. "I've got my hands full," Weir said after patching together a good score ...
AFA report: Calhoun still wants to use rotation.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Gazette After saying throughout the preseason that he would use a committee of quarterbacks, Falcons coach Troy Calhoun played senior Shea Smith for all but one snap in the first half against Southern Utah and all but the final series of the second half. ...
Palin pick brings with it a boatload of assumptions.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Tina Griego, Rocky Mountain News My God, the assumptions thickening the air around Sen. John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate could gag a person. First comes the idea that her gender alone will draw still-angry ...
Who's best for workers? A Labor Day analysis of the two candidates' positions.(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rocky Mountain News A presidential election is just two months away. So this Labor Day weekend, rather than reflect on the state of the work force, let's instead consider how working people are likely to fare under several of the policies of the two nominees, Barack ...
Aiding sage grouse and energy interests.(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Brian Rutledge and Gary Graham The unbroken sagebrush where the sage grouse makes its home is one of the most iconic landscapes of Wyoming, Colorado and the other Rocky Mountain states, where the sweeping vistas evoke the optimistic, far-reaching perspective many of us ...
Extra!(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rocky Mountain News TATER TIME It's that time of year again: Greeley's Potato Day is this Saturday. Potato Day - the major fundraiser for the Friends of the Greeley Museums - will feature 30 living history demonstrations, musical entertainment, ...
Federer continues march Swiss star aims to reclaim No. 1 rank, reputation.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Howard Fendrich, Associated Press As if trying to remind himself and everyone else where he's been and where he's quite certain he'll return, Roger Federer thrust his right fist overhead and pointed skyward with his index finger. The universal gesture for No ....
Labor Day closings.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Labor Day closings * City offices: Closed * County offices: Closed * Envirotest: Closed * Libraries: Closed * Mail delivery: None * Motor vehicle offices: Closed * Museums: Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & ...
Taste of Colorado is sweet time.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: The Rocky The 25th annual Taste of Colorado filled the Civic Center with people, bands, food and an occasional stray balloon Sunday as thousands took advantage of warm summer weather with temperatures in the low 90s. Organizers estimate 350,000 to 375,000 people attended ...
Storm sucks air out of GOP's sails Coming-out for Palin, attacks on Obama on hold.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: M.E. Sprengelmeyer, Rocky Mountain News The sun was shining through partly cloudy skies, but a Category 4 storm of uncertainty blew into the Republican National Convention's host city Sunday. Though more than 1,000 miles to the south, Hurricane Gustav played ...
McCain gets aggressive on Web 'Ambush ads' beat Obama campaign to Internet punch.(Business)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Emily Steel and Suzanne Vranica, The Wall Street Journal So-called ambush ads are typically reserved for Web-savvy marketers such as General Motors and AT&T. The newest believer: a 72-year-old presidential candidate. Sen. Barack Obama appears to many people to ...
CU researchers studying pythons for clues on human heart disease.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Bill Scanlon, Rocky Mountain News Pythons are huge, dangerous and slithery, but their unique capacity to increase the size of their hearts has caught the eye of researchers studying heart disease. Hiberna Corp. in Boulder is banking on it. The biotech company ...
Ralphie, Cam can feel right at home.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Tailgating ascends a level with two home teams. Sure, the University of Colorado was designated the home team for Sunday's Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field at Mile High, but that's only because one team had to be. The bipartisan sea of gold apparel - some of it flanked ...
Farris keeps cool but doesn't get hot Quarterback connects for touchdown but is sacked five times.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Jim Benton, Rocky Mountain News Billy Farris figures he will play much better Saturday because his confidence grew a lot Sunday night in Colorado State's 38-17 loss to Colorado at Invesco Field. Farris, a senior who has been a reserve quarterback for three ...
Walters stays a step ahead of CSU offense Buffs safety holds off Sperry, shines with his defensive plays.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Paul Willis, Special to the Rocky In last season's version of the Rocky Mountain Showdown, Colorado State tight end Kory Sperry caught three touchdown passes. On Sunday, Sperry didn't even have three receptions. The University of Colorado defense, led by free ...
Don't fall into the memorization trap.(Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Todd Bardwick, Special to the Rocky Almost every adult tournament player incorrectly spends too much time studying (or more accurately stated, memorizing) opening lines. The basic opening principles are: control the center, develop your pieces, and castle ...
Clemson, ACC open season firing blanks.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press Another Clemson flop. A banged up Beanie. Sputtering spreads from Ann Arbor to Seattle. The first college football Saturday was one to forget for the Atlantic Coast Conference and the first truly memorable day of the ...
Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins throws while on the run during Sunday night's Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field. Hawkins passed for 214 yards and one touchdown and rushed for two more TDs in the Buffaloes' win.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... STATISTICS Colorado State01430- 17 Colorado021710-38 Second quarter Col - McKnight 35 pass from C.Hawkins (Goodman kick), 14:15. Col - C.Hawkins 1 run (Goodman ...
Transforming trash into organic treasure Tons of garbage generated at DNC becoming compost.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Jerd Smith, Rocky Mountain News Compost has never been this chic. When delegates wined and dined their way through the cocktail parties and confabs of the Democratic National Convention last week, the waste scraped off their plates was being collected and sent ...
Is the U.S. the top concern of Democrats?(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Larry Norton, Evergreen The Democratic congressional candidates in Colorado are running as the persons who can stand up to "Big Oil." The present Congress already does that and it got us $4-a-gallon gas. I would prefer congressmen who work with, not against, the oil ...
McCain veering this way and that.(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kenneth C. Rose Ii, Arvada Forget the fact John McCain was investigated for ethics violations, or that senators who have known him for 35 years call him erratic and hotheaded, or that he acknowledges he knows nothing about economics, or that he doesn't know the basic ...
A thirsty McCain.(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Dubrovich, Parker Now I know why John McCain wants to take more of Colorado's water ("McCain backs away from ...
Costly RTD fee plan?(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Robert Rodefeld, Centennial The Regional Transportation District proposal to charge nondistrict residents a daily fee for parking at park-n-Ride lots is calculated to generate $450,000 of new revenue for RTD, annually. That's about $28,000 per year for each of the 16 ...
Thanks, Rep. Bruce.(Commentary/Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mike Eller, Littleton Although Rep. Doug Bruce might not have the glad-handing, back-slapping phony personality required to be a successful politician, Colorado taxpayers should thank him for the fact that Colorado is not in the same fiscal mess as several ...
Qwest offering switch to Verizon.(Business)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rocky Mountain News Qwest Communications said Qwest Wireless customers can now switch their wireless service to Verizon Wireless through Qwest.Qwest has begun contacting Qwest Wireless customers directly with specific Verizon Wireless device and calling plan ...
'And here we go again' Advancing storm stirs new worries, painful memories.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Abigail Curtis, Rocky Mountain News Fran Roppolo, 62, of Arvada, watched the Weather Channel on Sunday afternoon and prayed for a miracle. Her spic-and-span apartment was peaceful except for the ominous reports from Louisiana and the satellite images showing ...
Kern, Prater get their kicks Green punter, kicker out to prove they belong.(Football Monday)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News It's Saturday morning, the players have been told to keep within earshot of their phones for a slew of roster cuts, and Brett Kern's cell phone keeps ringing. Kern, with seemingly a 50-50 shot at winning the Denver Broncos' ...
State's delegates heap tons of praise on VP pick Palin.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News A moose-eating, gun-toting governor has galvanized Colorado Republicans. Delegate Shirley Seitz said she cheered "Go girl! Go girl!" when John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. "That was a ...
Ex-FEMA director sees officials doing everything OK.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Poppen, Rocky Mountain News Former FEMA Director Michael Brown, the public face for all that went wrong after Hurricane Katrina, said Sunday that this time, federal and local officials seem to be doing everything right. People are heeding calls to ...
Coloradans' eyes on the Gulf Coast Delegates agree rejiggering event the correct course.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News The daughter of a governor gets to meet lots of people, which is why Colorado delegate Monica Owens thinks she might have met Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour before. She wasn't certain, though, which is why she was looking ...
Police seek 2nd suspect in shooting.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Tillie Fong, Rocky Mountain News Aurora police are asking for the public's help in locating a second suspect in a shooting Saturday night. Officers are looking for Eduardo Esparza-Galena, 24, who already is wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to ...
Globe.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... GONE FOR GOOD 33% of New Orleans residents, it's estimated, left and never returned after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Many ended up settling in Houston, Atlanta and other cities. Source: Associated Press MOST DESTRUCTIVE As Gulf Coast residents ...
15 arrested before start of CU-CSU game.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tillie Fong Fifteen people were arrested at Invesco Field at Mile High Sunday night, including one suspect involved in a fight that left one person unconscious, before the University of Colorado and Colorado State University football teams faced off, police said.At 5:30 ...
Rain helps control fire near Meeker.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rocky Mountain News Mother Nature lent a hand to firefighters this weekend, as steady rain Sunday put a damper on a 971-acre wildfire about seven miles northwest of Meeker in northwest Colorado.Fire officials estimated that the Jordan Fire, which broke out last week ...
Hawkins' family tree blossoming for Buffs.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Dave Krieger, Rocky Mountain News Even when the Colorado Buffaloes weren't very good, Dan Hawkins' postgame rants were must-see TV. When his son, Cody, started playing as a redshirt freshman last year, the Buffs still weren't exactly a juggernaut, but the ...
OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS.(News)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2008 ... MOORE, CATHLENE 75, died August 22, 2008. Wife of William. Sister of Colleen Hitchcock and Marg McGarvey. Mother of Marvin, Mike, Tim, and Joe Dalton, Maureen Wright, John, Billy, and Tom Moore, and Cathy Ackelson. 19 grandchildren and 4 great grand- children. Visitation, 5-7:30 PM ...
Padres 2, Rockies 1.(Sports)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Colorado ABRHBIBBSO Avg. Podsednik cf 30201 0 .265 Barmes 2b 300001 .294 b-SSmith ph 100...
It's Rocktember or, well, nothing.(Sports)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Dave Krieger, Rocky Mountain News Clint Hurdle now suggests "Rocktember." "He didn't say that," Brian Fuentes said. Oh, but he did. After some consideration, the Rockies closer declined comment on Hurdle's latest linguistic innovation ...
OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS.(News)(Obituary)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WELCH, AGNES Agnes Welch, 82, of Northglenn. Visitation Tuesday 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Ser- vice at 2:30 p.m., both at Highland Chapel. Arrangements by Highland Mortuary. NELLIS, TOMMY Tommy Nellis, 60, of Aurora passed away August 31, 2008. A Graveside ...
Golden's retriever Yanks' prospect doggedly pursues dream after elbow injury.(Sports)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News Mark Melancon got off to a slow start in his pro career. Then he moved to the fast track in a hurry. Sidelined last summer, his first full year in pro ball, while he rehabbed from reconstructive surgery on his ...
Scoop on job heaven Three who labor outdoors give the lowdown on perks, pressures of 'dream' work.(Spotlight)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Piotraschke, Special to the Rocky There you sit, tucked away behind your desk, listening to the fluorescent lights buzz in your cubicle. Your eyes drift to the window and you start to daydream. Wouldn't it be ideal if you could move your 9-to-5 job ...
The art of crafting fine beer Tiny AC Golden finding success in small-batch operation.(Business)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Roger Fillion, Rocky Mountain News Holding a plastic spoon in his fingers, Steve Fletcher carefully tipped a few drops of a brownish liquid onto the back of his hand. Too warm. He resumed stirring a tall metal container. It was like checking whether the milk ...
'My characters walk around in my dreams'.(News)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Patti Thorn, Rocky Mountain News Rocky Mountain News books editor Patti Thorn chats with Margaret Coel, author of the popular Wind River Reservation mysteries, about her contribution to A Dozen on Denver and her writing life. Let's start with your Denver ...
Lawmaker wants teens' cars to carry warning stickers 'Young driver' decal aimed at fostering caution, confidence.(News)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Ed Sealover, Rocky Mountain News A Fort Collins lawmaker wants new teen drivers to attach a decal to their cars warning motorists of their highway inexperience. The measure, floated by Rep. Randy Fischer, a Democrat, is based on a suggestion from a high school ...
Reading, writing and rethinking Jeffco schools take a different tack on boys' weak subjects.(News)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Poppen, Rocky Mountain News A not-so-quiet revolution is taking place in reading and writing instruction inside some classrooms at Hackberry Hill Elementary School in Arvada. Students are encouraged to get up and move, stretch and talk about their work ...
Vitamins designed just for you GeneWize says capsules help cut genetic risks.(News)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Bill Scanlon, Rocky Mountain News A new company has started selling personalized vitamins meant to counter the foibles of DNA - not just anyone's DNA, but your own. GeneWize Life Sciences vows to achieve "Genetic Harmony" in its customers, who, for about $100 ...
Proper storage extends food life.(Spotlight)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: Lisa Ryckman, Rocky Mountain News I've been using a wider variety of cooking oils and flours lately, and I've noticed that some of them go bad quickly. What can I do about that? Use it or lose it! Buy only what you can use in three to six months - ...