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Ken Buck is being treated for lymphoma

Denver blog posts are experiencing a warming trend. Colorado Pols seldom agrees with Ken Buck, but the folks there offer best wishes in his fight against lymphoma. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk on the latest Broncos free agent acquisition: Phillly cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Plants & ... More >>

Linda Newell joins parade of Dems considering 2014 challenge to Mike Coffman

Denver blog posts almost forgot what snow looked like.... Colorado Pols shares Senator Linda Newell's quasi-announcement about a possible run against Congressman Mike Coffman. She joins buzzed-about potential candidates such as Andrew Romanoff, Karen Middleton and Rhonda Fields. Plants & Animals D ... More >>

Cory Gardner's worst-case scenario for U.S. debt: Nazi Germany

Denver blog posts stand up for what's right. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Cory Gardner raising the specter of Nazi Germany in discussing the debt ceiling. Coyote Gulch: Bad snow-pack news -- it's only 63 percent of the average. Plants & Animals Denver: Rub-a-dub-dub, vegan soap in your tub.

10 things to do for $10 in Denver this weekend (5 free!), December 14-16

Let's face it: winter can be depressing. If the short days and cold weather have you feeling like one of those bummed-out blobs on an antidepressant commercial, don't worry. There's reason -- ten reasons, actually -- to get off the couch and out into the world. From dance parties to an ugly sweater ... More >>

JaVale McGee, Deadspin comedy star, one of the few reasons national media notices Nuggets

Denver blog posts are back -- and front. South Stands Denver's Colin D. points out that big man JaVale McGee gets more national attention than most of his Nuggets teammates -- mainly because he's a human blooper reel. But he's our human blooper reel. Plants & Animals Denver's Mark H. has the word ... More >>

Meet the 2012 Denver #WebAwards finalists

It's time for the 2012 edition of Westword's Denver Web Awards, our annual celebration of Denver's greatest digital minds. Back at the end of September, we put out a call for you, dear readers, to nominate your favorite online projects and voices, and a team of Westword staffers and contributors has ... More >>

Peyton Manning: Is he wishing he'd signed with San Francisco about now?

Denver blog posts make a good afternoon snack. South Stands Denver's John Reidy wonders if the Broncos' 2-3 start isn't generating some second thoughts by Peyton Manning about inking with Denver. Plants & Animals Denver's Gelseigh on calcium and dairy. At Education News Colorado, Michael Kiley ex ... More >>

David Sirota's Dean Singleton take-down: Accurate or overstated?

Denver blog posts are ready for the week. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks David Sirota's Harper's article about Dean Singleton (I'm quoted in it) is accurate in some respects, exaggerated in others. Plants & Animals Denver's Hana: Dog manners are for CHAMPS. The Ralphie Report's Jon Woods checks ... More >>

Rush Limbaugh's idea of a slut to introduce Barack Obama in Denver

Denver blog posts roll out the welcome wagon. Colorado Pols notes that Barack Obama will be introduced at his Denver appearance tomorrow by Sandra Fluke, the law student Rush Limbaugh branded a slut. Denver Egotist: Firefighters saluted in "Community Does Not Burn Down" campaign. Plants & Animals ... More >>

Scott Gessler's rhetoric so partisan even Mike Rosen should call him on it?

Denver blog posts keep it real. Big Media's Jason Salzman is over Scott Gessler's "Republican attack dog" tactics, but Mike Rosen seems okay with them. Denver Egotist offers a snowboarding video for a hot summer day. You're welcome. Plants & Animals Denver: If Martha Stewart were vegan....

Dan Caplis praises Mike Coffman's accessibility as rep keeps ducking others

Denver blog posts hit nothing but 'net. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes the irony of Dan Caplis praising Mike Coffman for not ducking him and partner Craig Silverman even though the Congressman has been freezing out other outlets. At Colorado Education News, Kate Mulcahy argues that some "doers" s ... More >>

Nicolas Basque of Plants and Animals on progressing from sprawling instrumentals

Plants and Animals (due tonight at the hi-dive) began life as an all instrumental band in Montreal making sprawling rock epics informed by an improvisational sensibility. But by the time the band was ready for its 2008 debut full-length, Parc Avenue, it no longer seemed to feel the need to explore i ... More >>

Knowshon Moreno: A huge first-round bust or a back about to blossom?

Denver blog posts are feeling frisky. Mile High Report: Is Knowshon Moreno among the biggest first-round busts in recent memory? Discuss. Denver Egotist: Check out Josh Holland's grabby graphics for Paper Tiger. They're grrrreat! Plants & Animals Denver: Want to go out for some vegan drinks? Make ... More >>

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Chomp! founder embarks on a new adventure: Nooch Vegan Market

Joshua LaBure, the man behind Chomp! Vegan Supper Club and the vegan Neat Market (and a member in good standing of the vegan activist collective Plants & Animals Denver), has arguably done more for vegans in this town than anybody else. And now, he's about to take his efforts to feed the plant-based ... More >>

Denver Nuggets staring at 4-1 first-round playoffs loss for seventh time in nine years

Denver blog posts are capable of turning into enormous green rage monsters. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein wants to be optimistic about the Nuggets in their game versus the Lakers tonight. But it's hard. At Colorado Education News, Shepard Nevel urges folks to celebrate teachers -- and not to bas ... More >>

Tim Tebow's cherry now officially worth $1 million

Denver blog posts are contagious -- and not in a bad way. Colin D. of South Stands Denver, which is celebrating its 100th podcast at Jake's Food & Spirits tomorrow night, notes that a website for cheaters has put a $1 million bounty on Tim Tebow's cherry. Any takers? Plants & Animals Denver offers ... More >>

Joe Coors outraises Ed Perlmutter thanks to the generosity of Joe Coors

Denver Blogs is feeling refreshed after a couple days off.... Colorado Pols notes that Joe Coors managed to outraise Ed Perlmutter in the first quarter of 2012 by giving himself $218,000 -- about five grand more than the rest of humanity donated. South Stands Denver's Colin D thinks the Broncos ow ... More >>

Put on Your Fancy Plants

Sandra Fluke, Rush Limbaugh's idea of a slut, comes to Colorado

Denver blog posts have been working out. Colorado Pols on the appearance of Georgetown law student and Rush Limbaugh-described slut Sandra Fluke at a Denver event to mark the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons: Birdman is the last Nugget remaining from the 2 ... More >>

Chomp! Vegan Supper Club serves up plant-based cuisine for the masses

Plants & Animals Denver coordinates many awesome activities, including the monthly Neat Market, where vegans and vegetarians can obtain hard-to-find and handcrafted food items, and the upcoming Fancy Plants Vegan Prom on Saturday, March 31. But one of its most popular and long-running events is the ... More >>

Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn are "close," insists coach John Fox

John Fox.​Denver blog posts tweets #WelcometoColorado. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk links to a CBS Sports post quoting Broncos coach John Fox insisting that Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn are close and hinting that Quinn might return to the team. Really? Colorado Pols notes that independent exp ... More >>

Tim Tebow: Will he accept invite to Military Ball or break another YouTube user's heart?

Denver blog posts are having trouble getting reservations for tonight. Wonder why. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco wonders if Tim Tebow will emulate Justin Timberlake's and accept a YouTube invite (following at least two video requests for a date last month) to the Military Ball. Plants ... More >>

Danilo Gallinari plays best basketball of any Nugget this season in rout of Kings

Denver blog posts shouldn't leave a rash. Roundball Mining Company's Kalen issues lotsa high marks to Nuggets after crushing Sacramento, but Danilo Gallinari leads the pack. At Education News Colorado, Jared Polis lauds School Choice Week. Plants & Animals Denver's Kayla K touts a list of food th ... More >>

Nenê 's departure from Denver means Nuggets are rebuilding -- or does it?

Nenê ​Denver blog posts are blogtastic. Roundball Mining Company's Kalen is part of a debate over whether Nenê's increasingly likely split means the Nuggets must start from scratch. Kalen says no. 5280's Natasha Gardner asks: Was the 1993 summer of violence really so violent? Plants & Ani ... More >>

Tim Tebow should be able to complete more than half his passes versus Chiefs -- but will he?

Tim Tebow.​Denver blog posts get crunk on the weekends, just like you. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco thinks the Chiefs' questionable secondary gives Tim Tebow a chance to improve his 46.4 completion percentage. Big Media's Jason Salzman on the on-air pledge to get the two-time-lo ... More >>

Kenyon Martin made right call to play in China? NBA postpones camp, cancels preseason

Kenyon Martin.​Denver blog posts keep on keepin' on. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons on the cancellation of NBA preseason, and the hope for a full regular campaign. Plants & Animals Denver on the next vegan supper. Elephant Journal's Waylon Lewis: Hairdo history in stop-motion video. You'll fli ... More >>

Broncos center apologizes for accidentally hiking ball to Brady Quinn -- according to The Onion

Brady Quinn.​Denver blog posts are completely biodegradable. Bronco Talk's Jonathan Douglas links to an Onion piece about center J.D. Walton calling a team meeting -- to apologize for snapping the ball to Brady Quinn! Plants & Animals Denver: You're invited to this Saturday's Peaceful Prairi ... More >>

Medical marijuana users less likely to use alcohol, cocaine, prescription drugs

​These Denver blog posts are hotter than July -- or at least close. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard on a study that says (shocker) most MMJ patients are male -- but ones less likely to booze, do blow or gobble prescription drugs than the population as a whole. Colorado Egotist on MATTE ... More >>

Champ Bailey the best NFL cornerback of the millennium? Signs point to yes

Champ Bailey.​Look below to find three Denver blog posts. Bronco Talk's Jon weighs in on an NFL.com debate about whether Champ Bailey is the best cornerback of the millennium. Nice to think the Broncos have the best something. At Elephant Journal, Sara Gottfried offers an homage to Betty For ... More >>

Kyle Orton is a valuable commodity for Broncos whether he starts over Tim Tebow or not

Kyle Orton.​Piping-hot Denver blog posts here. Mile High Report fan poster boydy2669 offers proof that Kyle Orton was more than just a Jay Cutler-trade toss-in. Colorado Independent's John Tomasic cites a report showing that bullying of gay teens is hardly a thing of the past. Plants & Anim ... More >>

Brady Quinn thinks he deserves shot to start at QB over Tim Tebow, Kyle Orton: Will he get it?

Brady Quinn.​Denver blog posts, hot from the cyber-oven. Mile High Report's Sayre Bedinger on Brady Quinn's belief that he can compete with Tim Tebow and Kyle Orton for starting Broncos quarterback. No word about whether he also he thinks he can fly. DenverInfill presents Union Station Updat ... More >>

Ty Lawson & Nuggets to beat OKC Thunder in six, then lose to Spurs in round two?

Ty Lawson.​Aren't you excited that it's Friday? These three Denver blog items are. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein makes his playoffs prediction for the Nuggets. He sees victory versus the Oklahoma City before they almost top the best-in-the-West San Antonio Spurs. Write that down. Plants & ... More >>