News 2008-07-08 Andanh.com

Home Depot gets house for veteran back on schedule Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
For Tracy Keil, wife of disabled Army vet Matt Keil, hanging out at a hardware store isn't exactly her idea of a good time.

Dog's death has owner in disbelief Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:14:00 -0000
Marlys Duggan said Monday she was still in shock - days after her neighbor's son allegedly shot and killed her beloved dog, Patches.

City lake's pond scum makes some glum Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A gunky green layer of algae has grown over parts of Ferril Lake, leaving the scenic centerpiece of City Park looking ugly just weeks from Denver's turn in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention.

Man dies after being found in river Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A man was found unconscious in the Poudre River in Fort Collins on Monday morning and died soon after police and firefighters took him to Medical Center of the Rockies.

Three killed in wreck were area residents Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The State Patrol released the names Monday of three people who died in a two-car crash Sunday afternoon in Arapahoe County.

Ex-Carson soldier calls off plea deal Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A former Fort Carson soldier accused in the killing of two soldiers backed out of a plea agreement with prosecutors Monday.

Police seek pair after holdups Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Denver police were searching Monday for two bandits who robbed two convenience stores in west Denver during the weekend.

Search called off for Springs man Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A search is being suspended in the disappearance of a Colorado Springs man whose car was found during the weekend.

Final DNC night move to Invesco is costly Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The move of Barack Obama's nomination speech to Invesco Field from the Pepsi Center could drive up the cost of staging the Democratic National Convention by $3 million, sources say.

Groups push health care Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Groups representing doctors, nurses and organized labor are among those gathering today at the state Capitol to press for national health care reform.

Obama at Invesco could make Broncos traffic look tame Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Barack Obama's plans for a show-stopping acceptance speech at Invesco Field might turn into a traffic-stopping moment for commuters and travelers on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention.

McCain, Obama duel on how to revive economy Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Barack Obama and John McCain agree on this much: The economy is staggering under the Bush administration, and Americans are hurting.

Global money firm to get a world of publicity Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
News reports around the world will mention the Invesco brand name thousands of times in the coming weeks, giving the money management company extra exposure it had not counted on.

Larger venue for Obama's historic speech sought in June Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The organizers of the Democratic National Convention toured Coors Field last month and later inquired about holding Barack Obama's historic speech at an even larger venue, Invesco Field at Mile High.

Ex-Colorado Lt. Gov. Hogan has vivid memories of JFK's outdoor acceptance Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Barack Obama will give his acceptance speech at Invesco Field during the Democratic National Convention. In 1960, John F. Kennedy also delivered his acceptance speech at an outdoor venue - the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

LITTWIN: Switch to Invesco for Obama speech boosts Denver Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
If you believe, as my father used to tell me, that it's better to be lucky than good, then you've got to be thrilled to live in our little town today.

Food guidelines have some seeing red. And blue. And purple. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
To the many differences between Republicans and Democrats, add one more: menus for their presidential conventions.

And the favorite son is ... Bono? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
We used to hear about "favorite son" candidates at the conventions. What were they, and why don't we have them any more?

Insights into remaking Pepsi Center 'world class' Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Somewhere in this city, a Zamboni is safe.

PENNY: MySpace has home for DNC Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
OMG! DNC just got a whol lot cooler!

Jefferson County school board member charged in assault case Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:06:00 -0000
Jefferson County school board member Vince Chowdhury faces charges of assault and violating a restraining order in connection with an altercation two weeks ago in which he slapped his 16-year-old daughter.

Rift growing in Boulder schools Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Five years after three Boulder schools closed, simmering resentment is sparking a movement to restructure the school district.

CSU launching Global Campus for online learners Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Call it the next wave in online learning. CSU is launching Internet courses based on the needs of employers and employees.

Political ads heat up election season Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
This week is Christmas in July for many television and radio stations, as candidates in several congressional primaries hit the airwaves in search of voters who soon will get their mail ballots.

McCain promises tax cut for families at Denver campaign stop Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:25:00 -0000
Presidential contender John McCain focused on the economy at a rowdy town hall meeting Monday in Denver where he pledged to make government "a catalyst for growth and good jobs."

Text of McCain's speech Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0000

John McCain pays Denver a visit Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:04:00 -0000
John McCain has concluded a town meeting at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The Rocky has been blogging live. Above, a member of the audience asks McCain a question.

Ethics concerns surface Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:45:00 -0000
Government watchdog groups said rules and procedures proposed by the new state ethics commission allow too much room to dismiss complaints against public officials.

Harold Jacoby, 71, passionate about his family life, bowling Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
Some would say that Harold Jacoby's greatest passion in life was bowling.

Soprano switched seamlessly to directing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:00:00 -0000
It sounds like a cliche, but Adelaide Bishop truly was born to the stage. "I was always interested in everything about the theater," the soprano-turned-opera-director told the Rocky in 1996. "My fascination goes back a long way."

TORKELSON: Worshippers just drink in the spirit Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
On the Sunday when liquor stores threw open their doors in Colorado, there was a whole lotta shakin' goin' on at the House of Worship church at 999 S. Colorado Blvd.

PENNY PARKER: MySpace has home for DNC Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:02:00 -0000
PENNY PARKER: MySpace has home for DNC

Liquor sold on Sunday - world doesn't end Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:44:20 -0700

Lynette Heintz of Denver browses through the wine selection at Argonaut Liquors

The first day liquor is sold in Colorado on Sunday since Prohibition and here I am in Indiana where you still can't buy a spirituous bottle on Sunday. Oh, the humanity.

Many Colorado liquor store workers lost their full weekend but sales were reported brisk at many outlets.

Acceptance Speech Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Malone buys $95 million of Liberty stock in a week Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
Liberty Media Chairman John Malone has snatched up more than $95 million of company stock in the past week, according to regulatory filings.

State job growth lowered Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:37:00 -0000
A University of Colorado economist has lowered his forecast for state job growth in 2008, amid high-energy costs and continuing housing and credit troubles nationwide.

Stocks lower as investors stay skittish Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
Wall Street lost more ground in extremely volatile trading Monday, as investors recoiled at a cautious economic outlook from a Federal Reserve official and the possibility of more financial troubles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Fewer Americans think nation in recession, poll shows Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0000
Most Americans still think the economy is in a recession, but the number who think that way has declined, according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released today.

Frontier, United to cut 600 jobs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
Denver's two largest airlines will slash more than 600 positions in Colorado as they look to pare millions of dollars in expenses amid soaring fuel costs.

Frontier, United cutting hundreds of jobs in Colorado Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:47:00 -0000
Frontier Airlines says it is cutting 456 jobs in Colorado, and United Airlines has told state officials it plans to eliminate 150 jobs in the state.

On-time arrivals, departures slip at DIA Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:26:00 -0000
Denver International Airport fell in the rankings for both on-time arrivals and departures in May as its two largest airlines finished in the bottom half of the industry.

Metro foreclosures drop Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:54:00 -0000
Finally, some good news on foreclosures: Filings in the seven-county Denver area in the second quarter fell by 7.5 percent from the first quarter.

Cities explore whether dense is better Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:48:00 -0000
Gasoline was less than $2 a gallon when Mike McKeever brought his gospel of bikes, light rail and tightly packed neighborhoods to this state synonymous with cars, freeways and suburban sprawl.

InBev's hostile takeover bid of Anheuser grows nastier Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
Brewer InBev turned up the heat in its hostile, $46 billion bid for Anheuser-Busch, announcing Monday that it will attempt to remove the company's entire board.

GM might try to jettison Buick, Hummer, other brands Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
General Motors Corp. is reviewing its brands and may try to jettison some of them to raise money as it burns through cash at an alarming rate.

Business Briefing, July 8 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:00 -0000
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Denver area mayors can't agree on labor language Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:10:00 -0000
Most of the mayors in the Denver area oppose the competing management vs. labor initiatives looming for the November ballot, but they can’t agree on a common language on which to voice their disagreement.

Dems called Invesco Field with plans for bigger, pricier event Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:52:00 -0000
Dems called Invesco Field with plans for bigger, pricier event

Plaintiff-friendlt Colorado Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:41:50 -0700

Colorado's legal climate is getting more plaintiff-friendly, a corporate magazine suggests

"Not our first rodeo" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:55 -0700

MediaNews aims to steady its employees in a new memo

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