Author: Electa Draper
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With marijuana, it’s all about the THC
There are hundreds of strains of marijuana — each containing hundreds of different chemicals — but only one molecule makes much difference, scientists say. It’s all about the THC. Purveyors and boosters of marijuana — or cannabis — whether recreational or medicinal, counterclaim that the experience varies to great effect among all the amazing varieties…
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Colo. native among last babies kissed by Pope Benedict XVI
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A young Colorado native named John Paul Uebbing was among the last babies kissed by Pope Benedict XVI during his time as pope. John Paul is the son of the Catholic News Agency’s Rome bureau…
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Colo. native among last babies kissed by Pope Benedict XVI
A young Colorado native named John Paul Uebbing was among the last babies kissed by Pope Benedict XVI during his time as pope. John Paul is the son of the Catholic News Agency’s Rome bureau chief, David Eubbing. Eubbing was managing editor of the Catholic News Agency in Denver until December. “I do believe the…
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Denver’s first marijuana den, Club 64, to open 4:20 p.m. Monday
Billed as Denver’s first legal private cannabis club, Club 64, is set to meet for the first time Monday at 4:20 p.m. at at a Larimer Street retail store. “We will have a ribbon cutting. We will probably go until New Year’s and a little after. There will probably be some cannabis,” said Robert J.…
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Colo. anti-abortion initiative misses ballot deadline for 2012
The Office of Colorado Secretary of State said Tuesday the proposed anti-abortion Personhood Amendment will not be on the 2012 ballot — no matter what the outcome of proponents’ planned legal action to prove they collected enough voter signatures. The ballot certification deadline was Monday. Even if a judge rules Personhood sponsors’ petition was sufficient,…
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Fire’s runoff blackens Cache la Poudre River
During last weekend’s rains the clear waters of the Cache la Poudre River turned oily black and stream cobbles disappeared under several inches of roiling ash from the High Park fire. A black sludge now coats many river shores once sparkling with white, tan or pink sands. A canyon once heavily scented by pines smells…
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Fire’s runoff blackens Cache la Poudre River
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During last weekend’s rains the clear waters of the Cache la Poudre River turned oily black and stream cobbles disappeared under several inches of roiling ash from the High Park fire. A black sludge now…
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GLAAD targets Focus in list of ‘inappropriate’ conservative commentators
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation on Wednesday targeted 36 conservative commentators it considers anti-gay and inappropriate interview subjects for media unless journalists provide additional “perspective on (their) opinions.” The GLAAD Commentator Accountability Project launched today, the website states, “aims to educate the media about the extreme rhetoric of over three dozen activists who…
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Focus on the Family’s radio show wins top honors
Christian ministry Focus on the Family is recognized Tuesday by the National Religious Broadcasters as “Radio Program of the Year.” The award given at the association’s annual awards ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., comes during the second full year of hosting by Focus President Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller. “What a humbling affirmation…
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Keystone skier fatality caused by broken neck
A Westminster man found dead on a Keystone ski run Wednesday suffered a broken neck, the Summit County coroner said today.Vesslin VLassev, 54, was skiing the Jacques St. James Trail, an intermediate run, before a passing skier noticed his body at 11:30 a.m. just off the groomed trail and notified the Ski Patrol.”It appears he…