Author: Bill Reed
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SAFETY NET: El Paso County leads state in child support payments, at less cost
Denver’s Elvis Dumervil has been pointed to as an example of the Broncos’ high-character players for not causing any problems during difficult contract negotiations. Photo by
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Coffee beans smell like money to struggling nonprofits
Forget about selling candy bars, cookies and wrapping paper. IBean Coffee wants nonprofits to wake up and smell their coffee. The Colorado Springs company changed its business model in January to partner with nonprofits on fundraisers — the groups put their custom labels on gourmet coffee and keep $3 per $12 bag sold. In a…
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Memorial investigated for using Taser on a patient
The Colorado Department of Health is investigating Memorial Health System for using a Taser to subdue a patient earlier this year. A statement from the hospital says it “treated a homicidal patient in the Emergency Department who became physically violent and threatened our staff…. A Taser was used on this combative patient in compliance with…
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Good child care is good for business, group says
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is spreading a simple message: Not only is quality, affordable child care good for kids, it’s good for the economic bottom line. The implication is that communities that make smart investments can kick-start their economic recovery rather than lagging behind. But the reality is that kids and young families in Colorado…
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Shape up or don’t show up: Tough love at new fitness studio
Fitness coach Jesse Jones has opened a workout facility with a twist: He will kick you out if you don’t come. “I’m going to make sure you’re finally getting what you pay for,” Jones said. “My passion is not for another three-month payment, my passion is reaching people’s goals. So, we’re making people accountable to…
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SOUNDBOARD: Watch Lena Horne sing “Stormy Weather”
Georgina Segura Photo by ANDREA BROWN/THE GAZETTE
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Aim of Rampart tough talk is to save lives during prom season
It’s prom season – time to shop for dresses and tuxes, make dinner reservations, and look at gory pictures of blood on the highway. The “Trauma Nurses Talk Tough” program was at Rampart High School on Tuesday morning, with straightforward information presented by someone who has seen the worst – Sally Duncan, a trauma nurse…
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SAFETY NET: Miss Kitty’s tribute to a friend of the homeless
The second location of Sabores del Peru, 2356 S. Academy Blvd. (near the intersection of Astrozon and Academy boulevards), serves a comforting mix of Peruvian and Puerto Rican dishes. Regulars gravitate toward the weekday lunch buffet ($11.30) of traditional Puerto Rican favorites. Photo by KEVIN KRECK, THE GAZETTE