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Keep the carols coming

The other day, I was listening to two DJs argue about whether it was time for Christmas carols. This was the day after Halloween, the traditional start to the Christmas season in my opinion.

Forget Black Friday--Christmas starts when my kids are still on a sugar high from trick-or-treating.

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The freshies are here

As the brisk morning air gives way to even brisker morning air, some have memories of those frigid days on the mountain that radiate a sadistic resemblance of pleasure. It’s the kind of pleasure that only the obsessed kind of skiers and snowboarders lust after all summer long. Hope your sticks are waxed because it’s nearly time to go out and play. Full story

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Betty Anne Waters speaks at the Tivoli

Society may think of a convict as someone who has committed a terrible crime who must pay a price. But what if an innocent person is sent away for life for a murder he didn't commit?

Rabbit Hole

As depressing of a story as Rabbit Hole is, it still manages to bring a different, lighter perspective to the darkest of topics.

‘Our Town’ ultimate American theater

Our Town is the story of American life as we know it. It encompasses everyday life, marriage, raising children, and death.

Imbibe

Served frozen or on the rocks

Years of mixing, shaking, and tasting margaritas will teach you one thing and one thing only: how to be a snob.

Un-fried chicken in 140 characters

Ultra-short recipes have been popping up on the internet recently, and not just on Twitter.

These recipes produce full sized meals despite the lack of description that normal preparation instructions would include. But is shorter necessarily sweeter when it comes to recipes?

Disappointing food at Park & Co

Paying more attention to the table top games over the food at a restaurant is never a good sign.

He said/She said

How do I get a guy I like in the office to like me?

All you need to do is fake a couple of noticeable yawns in his direction and as nonchalantly as possible attempt to execute this conversation as naturally as possible.

I’m paying for all of the rent and dinner. How do I get her to chip in?

Lay down the law and make sure you're fully appreciated Dear Broken Man, You're making this situation harder than it has to be (that's what she said). You're a college student. You're out of mommy's house. You have a girlfriend. You're broke as a joke.

I slept with my boyfriend in the bathroom of a bar while we were out with his entire family.

They knew exactly what we were doing. How do I bounce back from that?

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Tajik artists give Boulder unique Dushanbe Teahouse

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Tea utopia in the foothills

From the back parking lot, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse looks like any other building. On the way in, I asked myself, is this even the right place? Full story

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FEMBEAT: Threesomes lead to a whole lotta love

You know you've got an exciting event when a 10-minute poem directed at a hamburger isn't the clear-cut main attraction.

BOOKBEAT: Killing time at Kilgore Books & Comics

Kilgore Books & Comics owners Dan Stafford and Luke Janes can sometimes be seen eating pizza and drinking beer for lunch behind a glass case full of antique books. And as uncouth as drinking on the job might seem, this is precisely the lax and eclectic atmosphere they strive to create, said Stafford.

Theater Beat: ‘Our Town' an unconvincing production

The lesson Our Town really teaches is that if you're using an invisible door, you should always remember where it's located.

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Fitness Beat: Wondrous winter workout tips

With temperatures getting closer to zero, some students may be going from fab to flab due to lack of exercise.

Book Beat: Write a novel of your own this month

November is National Novel Writing Month, and the NaNoWriMo organization has set out to get everyone up and writing. According to NaNoWriMo.org, "the only thing that matters...is output. It's all about quantity, not quality."

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