Boulder Weekly

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Prepping for the Bolder Boulder with his son takes a father to new places as a parent by Dave Belin.

Staff

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Let’s join the Army!

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Jim Hightower
Imagine “net zero.” That’s the wonky phrase attached to an elegant idea — namely, converting communities to total renewable energy, complete recycling, and a culture of conservation to bring humankind’s carbon footprint into a sustainable balance with a healthy earth.

Letters | An uphill oil/gas battle

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

I wish that I could say that I am both surprised and appalled. But I am neither. The behavior of the COGCC and their attorney (the office of the attorney general) are completely consistent with everything that has transpired since members of the public throughout the state have examined the actions of.

Hiding behind the flag

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Joel Dyer
Every time I drive by a drilling rig with an American flag attached to it I want to tear it down and hand-deliver it, along with a few choice words, to the industry marketing jerk who signed the order to put it there.

Is your boss ripping you off?

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Dave Anderson
A virtually unnoticed crime wave is under way. The perps are our most respected citizens. The crime is wage theft. This happens when you aren’t paid the minimum wage or overtime, are forced to work off the clock, denied meal breaks, have your tips pocketed by the boss or just plain not paid at all.

In case you missed it | Valmont project lingers

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In case you missed it | Valmont project lingers
We found out last week from city of Boulder officials that the ongoing cleanup at Valmont Butte that BW devoted a 10-part series and 38,000 words to last year has been delayed — again.

The battles after war

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The battles after war
By Elizabeth Miller
The list of symptoms of PTSD — hyper-vigilance, sensitivity to noise, difficulty sleeping, irritability — was a checklist for Mary Swan’s complaints after she came back from active duty in Afghanistan.

‘Gasland’ director dishes on sequel, fracking in Colorado

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

‘Gasland’ director dishes on sequel, fracking in Colorado
By Jefferson Dodge
When Gasland Director Josh Fox started making what would become one of the most galvanizing forces in the national battle against hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” he thought it would just be a short educational clip for people around his home state of Pennsylvania.

'Boulder Weekly' wins 28 awards from SPJ

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Boulder Weekly staff
Boulder Weekly has received 11 first-place honors and 17 other awards for its 2012 articles in a multi-state contest held annually by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Home, home on the grange

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Home, home on the grange
By Jefferson Dodge
Many people, when they hear the word “grange,” think of a ZZ Top song, or, at best, something about a farm.

Eco-briefs | Study measures sea rise caused by glaciers, ice sheets

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Eco-briefs | Study measures sea rise caused by glaciers, ice sheets
As the world’s glaciers melt, the runoff contributes as much to sea rise as melting ice sheets, according to a study led by Clark University in Worcester, Mass., and the University of Colorado Boulder.

Training for more than a race

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Training for more than a race
By Dave Belin
It was like running on a treadmill — except that we were outside. We were running uphill, directly into a steady 30-mile-per-hour headwind. As part of our training to run the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, my 9-year-old son and I were running in a 5K race on a brutally windy spring day in April.

Upcoming Events | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

MONDAY, MAY 27: BolderBoulder 10K. 7 a.m. and subsequent start times. Walnut and 30th in the Twenty Ninth Street mall, Boulder, www.bolderboulder.com.

Fast times at Boulder highs

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Elizabeth Miller
Three years ago, when the first meetings were held at Boulder-area high schools to talk about launching the Colorado High School Cycling League, a handful of riders showed up interested to cycle for their schools. Fairview started with two riders in 2010.

Been away for too long

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Been away for too long
By David Accomazzo
Before Soundgarden took the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in July 2011, you could forgive the casual fan for wondering whether the band members were just the latest rock gods to pad their bank accounts with fan nostalgia.

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The final countdown

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The final countdown
By Patrick Fort
kids in our high school, but as we started to get more shows in Denver with the other local bands, then the local ska community started to grab on to your sound,” Roob says. “We started to have fans that we didn’t actually know from before we started playing music.

Calendar Events

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Tom Weiser and Paul Fowler Jazz Duo..

Theater | Week of May 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden, 303-935-3044. Through May 26..

Arts | Week of May 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Dance Rehearsal: Karen Kilimnik’s World of Ballet and Theatre —.

Words | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

How Do Books Get Published? A Seminar with Literary Agent Sara Megibow..

Reel to reel | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Pieta: A loan shark uses brutality to threaten and collect paybacks from desperate borrowers for his moneylender boss. When a mysterious woman claims to be his longlost mother, he gradually accepts her into his life and quits his job. However, he soon discovers a dark secret from his past.

Kobayashi Magoo

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Kobayashi Magoo
By Ryan Syrek
If modern nerd culture has a “patient zero,” it was Mr. Trekkie (or Miss Trekker, if you’re nasty). Their legendary attention to detail is exceeded only by their willingness to speak Klingon in the most intimate of settings. And they’re really, really going to hate Star Trek Into Darkness.

Up-Hill battle

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Up-Hill battle
By Joseph Wirth
K’s China, a lightning rod for controversy with the Boulder police and the city council for years, has closed its doors, its owner citing the city’s scrutiny. Now, the “problem” business is looking to change its image as NoEntiendo, a South American restaurant that aims to be a more mature business, although the new owner says the pressure continues.

A fresh spin on the taste of Mexico

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A fresh spin on the taste of Mexico
By Clay Fong
Antonio’s, subtitled A Taste of Mexico, is a new addition to Longmont’s Main Street dining scene. Ambience here is upscale, with contemporary Southwestern art and dark woods, creating a sense of elegant intimacy. Yet Antonio’s is still the kind of welcoming spot that features a children’s menu and prices more reasonable than the trappings would indicate.

Clay’s Obscurity Corner Corn smut

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Clay’s Obscurity Corner Corn smut
Huitlacoche, also known as corn smut, or the more appealing-sounding corn truffle, is an ancient delicacy prized by both the Aztecs and Mayans. Like mushrooms, huitlacoche is fungus, although this one is unique in that it is exclusively found in corn.

Summer of suds

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Summer of suds
By Steve Weishampel
Boulder County’s craft beer explosion isn’t done yet — or that’s the assumption for the owners of a new wave of breweries-in-planning that are shooting to open this year. We count at least eight breweries that have made some degree of progress toward opening.

Tidbites | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Tidbites | Week of May 23, 2013
The 26th Annual Boulder Creek Festival takes place from Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27. At the festival, there will be around 50 food vendors, and over 30 percent of the vendors are from Boulder County.

Astrology | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19: “I’m still learning,” said Michelangelo when he was 87 years old. For now, he’s your patron saint.

Savage Love | Week of May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By Dan Savage
I want to contact him and ask him to apologize because I feel a sincere apology would help me get over this. The problem is that he lives on the other side of the country, and I have no way of contacting him besides looking him up on Facebook.

How will I know if I’m one toke over the line?

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

How will I know if I’m one toke over the line?
Although I’m generally encouraged about the rules and regulations passed by the Colorado Legislature to regulate marijuana like alcohol this month, the rule that still bothers me allows a jury to infer that someone whose blood level shows five nanograms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per milliliter to be impaired or intoxicated.

Boulder Weekly

Contents

Staff

Let’s join the Army!

Letters | An uphill oil/gas battle

Hiding behind the flag

Is your boss ripping you off?

In case you missed it | Valmont project lingers

The battles after war

‘Gasland’ director dishes on sequel, fracking in Colorado

'Boulder Weekly' wins 28 awards from SPJ

Home, home on the grange

Eco-briefs | Study measures sea rise caused by glaciers, ice sheets

Training for more than a race

Upcoming Events | Week of May 23, 2013

Fast times at Boulder highs

Been away for too long

The final countdown

Calendar Events

Theater | Week of May 2013

Arts | Week of May 2013

Words | Week of May 23, 2013

Reel to reel | Week of May 23, 2013

Kobayashi Magoo

Up-Hill battle

A fresh spin on the taste of Mexico

Clay’s Obscurity Corner Corn smut

Summer of suds

Tidbites | Week of May 23, 2013

Astrology | Week of May 23, 2013

Savage Love | Week of May 23, 2013

How will I know if I’m one toke over the line?