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  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    Watch: Yahoo! parody of "We Are Young" is an anthem for depressed 33-year-olds everywhere

    The folks over at Yahoo! Studios have delivered an epically messy music video for "We Are Young." The parody isn't quite as funny if you can't relate to the plight of these almost-middle-aged men and women, but as far as "We Are Young" YouTube covers go, this one is easily the best we've heard.

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    Larry Eustachy, his partying days behind him, to become CSU head basketball coach

    After losing popular head men's basketball coach Tim Miles to Nebraska, Colorado State University landed a proven and relatively high-profile replacement: Larry Eustachy. There's just one catch: The new CSU head coach is kinda, sorta most well-known for being photographed while partying with student ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Video: The Fray freestyles national anthem at the Kansas vs Kentucky NCAA Championship

    The Fray performed the national anthem at the NCAA championship last night, and like most songs the boys cover, they made it their own. There was nothing inherently wrong with their performance, except that, well, if you're a purist, there was everything wrong with their performance. Really, is it t ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2011

    Bowling for Chumps

    How insiders use the college bowl system to loot American universities.

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    DIA Blue Mustang only the third most bizarre piece of public art in USA? Really? (PHOTOS)

    Pics below.​The folks at the Yahoo! travel feature Wanderlust have come up with a list of the five most bizarre public art displays in these United States, and, predictably, the Blue Mustang at Denver International Airport made the final cut. More surprisingly, it only places third. This, my f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Phuck phishing: Five most annoying typo-sites you can come across

    You just wanted to watch YouTube and instead you get this crap.​When Al Gore created the information superhighway, he didn't account for wrong turns, most notably the frontage-road hucksters you encounter after you punch in a typo'd web address.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    The NFL lockout is over: My fantasy team picks, based only on hotness

    Oh, yes. This year will be epic.​Everyone's had their ass kicked at some point, whether in a Final Four pool or in a fantasy league, by the girl who couldn't care less about whatever sport the betting relates to and instead picks winners based on team colors, mascots or how her hair would look ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Tim Tebow: Did someone put Hulk arms on this photo, or are those his real muscles?

    Tim smash?​Denver blog posts ahoy! Mile High Report links to a Yahoo! item debating whether Tim Tebow's guns in this tweeted pic were Photoshopped. Your call? WhoSaidYouSaid thinks Mark Udall is missing some of us in the great outdoors. Denver Egotist has something for spamees and e-mail th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    "Starstrukk," by 3OH!3: Do all guys want a girl who's basically a slut?

    A reasonable query if there ever was one.​Earlier today, as we were trolling the crevices of the Internet, we came across this resolved question in Yahoo! Answers about 3OH!3's hit song, "Starstrukk," from Want, the act's Photo Finish debut in 2008.

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    Stapleton Moms is like Highlands Mommies for northeast Denver

    http://stapletonians.blogspot.com/​ The Highlands Mommies are not the only game in town. There are several other parents groups in and around Denver, some more formal than others. One of the most organized is the Stapleton Moms, a Yahoo group of 2,421 people started by Amanda Reed, a former Hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Let's welcome Disqus, our new commenting overlords

    ​Yes, as you may have noticed, we have a new commenting platform here on Westword.com. Disqus is the application we've installed across all four of our blogs. Here's a handy rundown of what to expect next time your want to leave a comment.

  • News

    December 16, 2010

    The Highlands Mommies are raising babies and raising Cain in northwest Denver

    ​Yes, as you may have noticed, we have a new commenting platform here on Westword.com. Disqus is the application we've installed across all four of our blogs. Here's a handy rundown of what to expect next time your want to leave a comment.

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Carmelo Anthony trade: Does Bret Bearup firing doom revival of NJ Nets/Derrick Favors deal?

    Carmelo.​Many Nuggets fans have been frustrated by the apparent lack of progress in a Carmelo Anthony trade -- a situation that's keeping players and fans alike in limbo and leaves open the possibility that the Nugs will wind up with nothing à la Toronto and Cleveland. Now, a front office sac ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Fueled by venture-capital funding and a love for unknown bands, can Boulder's Next Big Sound predict the next rock star?

    Carmelo.​Many Nuggets fans have been frustrated by the apparent lack of progress in a Carmelo Anthony trade -- a situation that's keeping players and fans alike in limbo and leaves open the possibility that the Nugs will wind up with nothing à la Toronto and Cleveland. Now, a front office sac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Google Fiber: Please, please come to Longmont!

    See full-size image below.​Plenty of cities romance corporations looking for a new home. But few go to the extremes of Longmont, which so wants Google Fiber to set up housekeeping there that it's created a photo from space expressing its desire, plus a video contest and more. Check out exampl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Yahoo! to open major Denver office as part of Associated Content acquisition

    Photo by Mark MangerLuke Beatty has some good news for Denver.​Lately, major businesses like Frontier Airlines and Qwest have made news for decreasing their presence in Denver, not expanding it. But Yahoo!'s acquisition of Associated Content last week brings more positive tidings. Associated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2010

    Associated Content acquired by Yahoo!

    Photo by Mark MangerLuke Beatty ​When most observers consider Denver's most powerful websites, they frequently overlook Associated Content -- and that's a mistake. The project, which got its start in former Westword profile subject Luke Beatty's basement circa 2004, has a simple concept: AC p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Moving Pictures: A first look at the Fray's "Syndicate" video

    Speaking of oversized, nationally renown Denver bands, we just screened the Fray's brand new video for "Syndicate," which premiered just a bit ago on Yahoo Music. Here's what you're in for: Tons of extreme close-ups of Isaac Slade, which he looks notably pale; composite images of the guy's faces ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 14, 2010

    Giddyup!

    Speaking of oversized, nationally renown Denver bands, we just screened the Fray's brand new video for "Syndicate," which premiered just a bit ago on Yahoo Music. Here's what you're in for: Tons of extreme close-ups of Isaac Slade, which he looks notably pale; composite images of the guy's faces ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Top 5 ways Whole Foods' new chairman can make the company whole

    Adios, John Mackey.​Whole Foods CEO and chairman John Mackey stirred the pot in an August Wall Street Journal op-ed criticizing President Barack Obama's health-care plan."The problem with socialism," he insisted, "is that eventually you run out of other people's money." It was a bold -- and so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Freeloader: Download brand new songs from Action Packed Thrill Ride

    Michaela Joy​Houses won't be the only local band unveiling new material at the Larimer Lounge this Saturday night. Action Packed Thrill Ride is playing an opening set during the release show for Houses' latest EP Fall, and they to hand out extended singles bearing new tunes. Today, we're offering ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Social media -- getting the word out quickly and sometimes accurately!

    "I'm not dead. I feel great, actually." As noted in a blog earlier today, new media, and social media in particular, played a huge part in disseminating the news of Michael Jackson's death yesterday. Chances are most of us heard about it directly or indirectly through Twitter, Facebook or MySpace. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    Portrait of a traceur as a young man

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2008

    Artist hopes to deliver Sarah Palin hockey mask to VP candidate in Denver

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2008

    PMSBuddy: A Denver entrepreneur's idea to make your girlfriend hate you a little more

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2008

    Freecycle: the joy of getting free stuff, all year round

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Music

    September 11, 2008

    Just how much sense — and cents — does it make for an indie band to give away its music?

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2007

    My Fantasy? Screw New England

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007

    I Want to Believe

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2007

    Yeah, I'm "4real"

    Ryan Ford. Ryan Ford, featured in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," knows his way around an interview. The accomplished parkour practitioner, or traceur, has been profiled by the likes of ESPN and the New Yorker. When I sat down recently with Ford for my st ... More >>

  • News

    May 10, 2007

    Baby's Day Out

    Childbirth goes solo.

  • Dining

    May 3, 2007

    Jim Beam and Coke

    Stadium Inn

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2007

    Woman's Best Friend

    Stadium Inn

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2006

    Good Vibrations

    Stadium Inn

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2006

    More Messages: Yahoo For the Dailies

    Stadium Inn

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2006

    Captain Dan, Energy Man

    Stadium Inn

  • News

    February 2, 2006

    Caught Mapping

    How MapQuest helps the lost generation find itself.

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Makin' Whoopee

    Saving the planet one orgasm at a time.

  • Music

    March 31, 2005

    The Beatdown

    South by So What? Not this year, thanks to Vaux and other Denver bands.

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    Off Limits

    When dinosaurs ruled the earth

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Teaching the Rockies how to rock the Rockies.

  • Dining

    April 8, 2004

    Bite Me

    Out to Lunch

  • News

    January 29, 2004

    Where Are They Now?

    The past year has been a mixed bag for AFA cadets.

  • News

    February 20, 2003

    Can You PayPal a Dime?

    Forget credit counseling. Now you can cyberbeg to a debt-free life.

  • News

    March 28, 2002

    Journey's End

    The media outlets that helped Ocean Journey float aren't mentioning their roles now that it's sinking.

  • News

    July 12, 2001

    Written in Stone

    Francisco Sotomayor wants to 'Wow' the art world.

  • News

    May 4, 2000

    Virtual Strangers

    Denver researchers study how the chat room leads to the bedroom.

  • Music

    December 16, 1999

    Net Profits

    Online music distributors are banking on indie musicians' lack of business savvy.

  • News

    August 13, 1998

    Letters

    Online music distributors are banking on indie musicians' lack of business savvy.

  • Calendar

    April 20, 1994

    THRILLS

    Online music distributors are banking on indie musicians' lack of business savvy.

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