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December 28, 2011
Lockheed takes over the U.S. government's Antarctic operations, keeps staff in Denver
South Pole StationMore than two years past its original deadline, the National Science Foundation has finally awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to handle the U.S. government's vast operations in Antarctica. The thirteen-year, $1.9 billion contract begins April 1 and its headquarters will ... More >>
Music
December 8, 2011
From Antarctica to the Moon: Monroe Monroe releases a new CD December 10 at the hi-dive
South Pole StationMore than two years past its original deadline, the National Science Foundation has finally awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to handle the U.S. government's vast operations in Antarctica. The thirteen-year, $1.9 billion contract begins April 1 and its headquarters will ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Challenge21 climber Jake Norton sets out for three tallest peaks on each continent
Jake Norton, from Golden, CO, is attempting to climb the Triple Seven Summits -- the three highest peaks on each continent -- to raise money to support the Denver-based non-profit Water for PeopleJake Norton, a mountain climber from Golden, CO, is in Uganda this week to climb Mount Stanley's ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Sparkler Bombs
A Raw Youth
Self-released
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July 1, 2011
Denver International Airport snow can be caused by planes inadvertently seeding clouds?
Heymsfield.Why is snow so common at Denver International Airport? A new study led by Andrew Heymsfield, a cloud physicist at Boulder's National Center for Atmospheric Research, and published in the journal Science suggests that planes can inadvertently seed clouds under the right conditions, ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Are you an unemployed chef? Are you willing to relocate to Antarctica?
John E. LesterHome sweet home?McMurdo Station, one of three U.S. government-run research posts in Antarctica, is looking for a new executive chef. The requirements include a bachelor's degree, a culinary degree and seven years of experience, at least three of which are supervisory. Oh, and yo ... More >>
News
June 2, 2011
Elitch's lights up the night...every night
John E. LesterHome sweet home?McMurdo Station, one of three U.S. government-run research posts in Antarctica, is looking for a new executive chef. The requirements include a bachelor's degree, a culinary degree and seven years of experience, at least three of which are supervisory. Oh, and yo ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
Ten best fictional killer plants
Tonight at the Denver Botanical Gardens, writer Amy Stewart will be presenting a history of killer plants of the very real variety. While that's all well and good, we prefer to keep our deadly botanical assassins in the realm of the fiction so we can still sleep through the night. Killer plan ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2011
Denver bands with an Antarctic connection host a fundraiser for Christchurch on Saturday
For the past twenty years, Denver has had a special connection to Antarctica, primarily because the firms that support the U.S. government's research there have operated here, training the hundreds of employees who spend up to a year on the continent. After spending time on "the Ice," however ... More >>
News
April 14, 2011
Yes, your Colorado jury summons came from New Mexico. And, yes, it's legit.
For the past twenty years, Denver has had a special connection to Antarctica, primarily because the firms that support the U.S. government's research there have operated here, training the hundreds of employees who spend up to a year on the continent. After spending time on "the Ice," however ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2011
More Best Of: Top five Colorado film festivals
In years past, putting together a Best of Denver issue was like Sophie's Choice: In order to choose the favorite baby, all the rest of the babies had to die and then Meryl Streep killed herself. Now we have the vast internets and enough space to choose whatever we desire -- in your face, Nazi ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2010
Arcade Fire, Los Lobos top sellers at local stores
Arcade Fire's latest effort, The Suburbs, continues to dominate the local charts, claiming the top spots at Albums on the Hill, Twist & Shout and Wax Trax for the week ending August 15. Los Lobos' Tin Can Trust, released August 3 on Shout! Factory, performed well, as did Wolf Parade's Expo 86 ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2010
Ghostand Observatory, Jonathan Tyler on our playlists this week
As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
The world according to Project Angel Heart's Jon Emanuel: Chicago restaurants rule, Tool is cool, and goat meat is fuel
Lori Midson Jon Emanuel, executive chef of Project Angel HeartThere are good chefs and chefs who do good: Jon Emanuel is both. During his career, the head cooker at Project Angel Heart has fed everyone from rocket scientists to garbage men, but his position at Project Angel Heart -- a Denver ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2010
Food Ink: "Luxurious MoFo" and Project Angel Heart chef Jon Emanuel shows off his sodium atom body of art
Lori Midson Jon Emanuel is tatted, hairy and proudAs part of an upcoming photo essay project spotlighting Denver restaurant pros whose tatts are as prevalent as their dissections, burns, blisters, knife slashes and stabs, we promised that we'd post some of the best ink on the Cafe Society bl ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Ice, Ice, Baby
Lori Midson Jon Emanuel is tatted, hairy and proudAs part of an upcoming photo essay project spotlighting Denver restaurant pros whose tatts are as prevalent as their dissections, burns, blisters, knife slashes and stabs, we promised that we'd post some of the best ink on the Cafe Society bl ... More >>
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February 25, 2010
Eating Around the World
Lori Midson Jon Emanuel is tatted, hairy and proudAs part of an upcoming photo essay project spotlighting Denver restaurant pros whose tatts are as prevalent as their dissections, burns, blisters, knife slashes and stabs, we promised that we'd post some of the best ink on the Cafe Society bl ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2009
Antarctic Support Contract delayed for a year
Nearly three months after the National Science Foundation was supposed to announce who had won the thirteen-year, $2 billon Antarctic Support Contract, the federal agency has acknowledged to bidders that the award will be delayed by at least a year. Centennial-based Raytheon Polar Services c ... More >>
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December 22, 2009
The most popular Westword cover stories of 2009
It's about damn time this year ended. But before it does, we're taking a look back at your favorite stories of 2009. Here, the ten most popular Westword cover stories of the year.
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December 16, 2009
Medical marijuana holiday gift guide: High ho-ho-ho!
Forget smartphones and robotic hamsters: The real hot gifts this holiday season are medical marijuana gizmos. There are a bunch of cutting-edge weed products being developed right here in Colorado. Check out a few of our favorites below. Think of it like a holiday gift guide for that specia ... More >>
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November 24, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 23, 2009
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>
News
October 8, 2009
Life in Antarctica is cold — but bloggers there can still get burned
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2009
Blogging from Antarctica can put you on thin ice
Hello from McMurdo Station!In the 1980s, the only way for Antarcticans to communicate with loved ones back home was by writing letters (in the summer) or by making phone calls patched through by high-frequency radio. The radio didn't always work, however, and messages often had to be short. F ... More >>
News
February 12, 2009
Jell-O wrestling is a firing offense at the South Pole
Hello from McMurdo Station!In the 1980s, the only way for Antarcticans to communicate with loved ones back home was by writing letters (in the summer) or by making phone calls patched through by high-frequency radio. The radio didn't always work, however, and messages often had to be short. F ... More >>
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August 21, 2008
Art of the City
Convergence is the name of the game in Dialog:City.
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July 25, 2008
45 Second Reviews: Black Kids, CSS, The Scenic, Sugarland
Convergence is the name of the game in Dialog:City.
Film
July 10, 2008
Encounters at the End of the World
Gleaning lessons from the darkness, Herzog treks to Antarctica in Encounters at the End of the World.
Blogs
November 6, 2007
The Nuggets' Fight of Fancy
Gleaning lessons from the darkness, Herzog treks to Antarctica in Encounters at the End of the World.
Music
August 30, 2007
Christie Front Drive
Marquis Theater
Film
July 19, 2007
Chatting with Werner
Herzog on his acting career, Mike Tyson, and the hearts of men.
Film
February 16, 2006
Primal Fur
Disney parades its pooches through the frigid Eight Below.
Music
November 24, 2005
GWARlords
GWAR marks its platinum year of gore.
Calendar
August 25, 2005
Ghouls on Wheels
This revolution will not be motorized.
Film
August 25, 2005
Best-Laid Plans
Michael Winterbottom delivers the sex, and not much else.
Film
July 7, 2005
Miracle on Ice
The life of the emperor penguin isn't easy, but it might make yours seem better.
Music
May 27, 2004
Cold Fusion
Colder Than Fargo's brittle compositions thrive in spite of the frozen terrain that frames them.
Music
March 18, 2004
John Vanderslice
Cellar Door (Barsuk)
Music
March 4, 2004
The 101
The 101 (The Self-Starter Foundation)
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October 9, 2003
Rocky High
A photographer looks over the terrain of his adventurous career
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October 2, 2003
You Go, Girl
Snowboarding pioneer is no powder puff
Film
September 25, 2003
Greetings to the New Brunette
Shirley Henderson juggles a love triangle in the Midlands.
Calendar
May 29, 2003
Up With the Outback
Shirley Henderson juggles a love triangle in the Midlands.
Music
May 8, 2003
Club Scout
Sensory Circus
Music
November 21, 2002
The Coast Is Clear
The Ground Zero Movement begins in the middle of the country. And that's just fine with this hip-hop crew.
Calendar
November 14, 2002
Sporting Chance
How and where to get in the game.
Calendar
January 3, 2002
Frozen in Time
Ernest Shackleton?s chilling heroics inspire a Boulder filmmaker.
Culture
July 26, 2001
Summertime Views
Photography is a hot topic right now in the area.
Music
December 28, 2000
On the Records
Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.
Music
September 7, 2000
Mouse on the Moon
Modest Mouse, the band that would be indie rock's king, navigates a major-label existence.
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June 18, 1998
The X Factor
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