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4:20 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Cannabis Time Capsule, 1910: "Hash" the origin of the word "assassin"? This week's Cannabis Time Capsule, which stems from Ouray and goes all the way back to 1910, shows what might be the modern origins of stoner lore that the word "assassin" stems from hashish. Acc... More >>
The Latest Word
2:57 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Reader: James Dobson is still worth being discriminated against by the IRS? Yesterday, we posted about claims by Focus on the Family founder James Dobson that the IRS had discriminated against one of his other operations for political reasons. This alleged mistreatment p... More >>
The Latest Word
1:58 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Charles Woodson: What would adding him mean to the Broncos? Denver blog posts are voice-activated. Mile High Report's Bronco Mike digs into the team and roster implications that will face the Broncos if they add Charles Woodson, who visited Denver on Wed... More >>
The Latest Word
12:58 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Daniel Barkus's schmucky stalking bust -- and link to reality TV prospector Amanda Adkins On the Schmuck of the Week beat, figuring out who's the schmuck turns out to be more of a challenge than it might seem at first blush. The arrest of Fountain police officer Daniel Barkus on a st... More >>
The Latest Word
12:30 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Sexual misconduct at Denver women's prison: Why is the claimed rate so high? A new government report on the rate of sexual victimization in America's jails and prisons lists the Denver Women's Correctional Facility as having the highest rate of sexual assault and miscondu... More >>
The Latest Word
11:42 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Union Station fire: Blazing truck endangers historic overhang Things have gotten hot at Union Station, where two model-train clubs are scrambling to find new spaces for their train layouts, which have occupied space in the basement for decades. Although bot... More >>
The Latest Word
10:54 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Paris Bonds accused of sexually assaulting schoolmate in Montbello High storage room A Montbello High student who says a schoolmate, nineteen-year-old Paris Bonds, tried to sexually assault her was so traumatized by what took place that she sought therapy before she reported the ... More >>
The Latest Word
9:49 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Nathan Dunlap clemency backers cite broad support as calls for death continue The campaign to either save Nathan Dunlap from the death penalty or execute the man convicted of four brutal murders at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1993 has turned into something of a public-... More >>
The Latest Word
8:50 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Marijuana: THC-injection fears are "idiotic," says doctor and cannabis expert Marijuana addiction specialist Dr. Christian Thurstone conjured images like the one seen here when, earlier this week, he shared what he sees as evidence of weed users searching for bigger and big... More >>
The Latest Word
7:52 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
77 homicides in year four of Mile High Murder: See where they happened, part two On May 17, 2009, The Latest Word launched the Mile High Murderarchive. Today marks MHM's fourth anniversary, and as is clear from the following compilation of cases we've covered over the previou... More >>
The Latest Word
7:48 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
77 homicides in year four of Mile High Murder: See where they happened, part one On May 17, 2009, The Latest Word launched the Mile High Murder archive. Today marks MHM's fourth anniversary, and as is clear from the cases we've covered over the previous 365 days, it's been a ... More >>
The Latest Word
6:50 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Photos: See the gruesome roller derby-related injuries fixed by cover girl Dr. Bang Bang This week's feature, "Paging Doctor Bang Bang," tells the story of Kimmy Kimmy Bang Bang, a.k.a. Kim Wilms, a foot-and-ankle surgeon by profession and a badass blocker and jammer on the track wi... More >>
The Latest Word
5:53 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Anastasia Adair accidentally kills herself with new assault rifle On a day when representatives of more than fifty county sheriffs will hold a news conference announcing a lawsuit against Colorado's new gun-control laws comes a tragic reminder of how dangerous ... More >>
The Latest Word
4:20 pm
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Medical marijuana dispensary review: Green Cross of Cherry Creek Green Cross of Cherry Creek is in an old three-story office building; Green Cross is on the second floor, along with a nail salon that I'm sure at least a few stoners have absentmindedly walked in... More >>
The Latest Word
1:57 pm
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Reader: Stoners aren't stupid enough to try injecting THC, but junkies might Yesterday, Dr. Christian Thurstone told us he fears marijuana users in search of bigger and bigger highs may soon turn to injecting THC. Lots of readers weighed in on this possibility, with the on... More >>
The Latest Word
12:58 pm
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Which Colorado Rockies player landed this insanely hot girlfriend? Denver blog posts are getting hot and bothered. South Stands Denver's Luke Binder admires Rockies' player Josh Rutledge -- especially for his luck at landing his girlfriend, former Miss Florida/... More >>
The Latest Word
11:59 am
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, claims IRS discrimination Yesterday in this space, we noted that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder may not have time to weigh in on Colorado marijuana laws because of two mushrooming scandals -- one of them involving repo... More >>
The Latest Word
10:55 am
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Five benefits of Denver Airport City development for Adams County On May 1, Adams County commissioners and other elected leaders gave Mayor Michael Hancock a week to provide a list of "tangible benefits" they would realize from Denver's plans to push forward wi... More >>
The Latest Word
9:59 am
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Photos: More civil unions than marriages at Denver license bureau in first half of May Want proof there was a lot of pent-up demand for civil unions? According to Denver's Office of the Clerk and Recorder, the city issued 255 civil union licenses during the first two weeks of May,... More >>
The Latest Word
8:48 am
May. 16, 2013
Denver News
Rape prosecution story: Denver DA, 7News trade inaccuracy charges Yesterday, we reported about 7News' story on the rate of sex-assault prosecutions under Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey, whose on-camera ripping of reporter Keli Rabon was included onlin... More >>

From the Print Edition

Dr. Bang Bang has the cure for what ails Denver's derby dolls Dr. Bang Bang has the cure for what ails Denver's derby dolls

It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, and the Denver Roller Dolls have just finished a punishing scrimmage. The warehouse where they practice smells like a damp locker room… More >>

Ask a Stoner: Now that the THC driving bill passed, should I just sell my car? Ask a Stoner: Now that the THC driving bill passed, should I just sell my car?

Dear Stoner: With the recent passing of the five-nanogram driving limit for THC, I'm worried that even while sober, as a regular smoker I'll technically be over the limit. Should… More >>

Why do people think adding an -o at the end makes it Spanish?

Dear Mexican: Where did the notion of adding an -o to the end of an English word and assuming it makes it a Spanish word come from? Juanito Dear Wab: "Anglos have… More >>

Reader: When will we stop destroying important parts of the West?

"The Dogs of War," Alan Prendergast, May 9, 2013 Little Louse on the Prairie Prairie dogs are amazing animals, especially if you've taken the time to study and understand their… More >>

Who had the better Colorado visit: Prince or Prince Harry?

It's been a big week for Dave Liniger, who founded RE/MAX with his wife, Gail, in the Denver area in 1973. Last Thursday, Liniger was told that his motivational book,… More >>

How a plan for open space near Stapleton became open season on prairie dogs How a plan for open space near Stapleton became open season on prairie dogs

More than most people, perhaps, Stapleton resident Patricia Olson feels a strong connection to animals. A veterinarian and former CEO of the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to animal health sciences,… More >>

Ask a Stoner: Will smoking pot kill my sperm?

Dear Stoner: I recently started using medical marijuana to control the nausea that comes with Crohn's disease. It works better than any of the old drugs I used to use;… More >>

Why are people from Chihuahua and Monterrey such jerks?

Dear Mexican: Why is it that people from Chihuahua and Monterrey are such jackasses? They come from pinches ranchitos and talk about their haciendas, and they cross the border and… More >>

Reader: Barry Fey never lost Denver's love

Beatdown, Dave Herrera, May 2 Final Note I'm of the generation raised on FM radio. Every morning, I strap on my old Sony headset (no stinkin' digital for me) and… More >>

Five even more annoying ways Frontier Airlines could charge its customers

Last week, Denver-based Frontier Airlines "improved" the travel experience by announcing a dizzying onslaught of new nickel-and-dime charges on everything from carry-on bags to ordering coffee, tea and soda on… More >>

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