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Nothing to do? Allow us to help you fill your time. Today in Cafe Society: • A brief (100 year) history of Sixth Avenue -- including a stop at Little India (pictured). • Oodles of noodles are coming to town. • Cheer! We're not number three in binge-drinking. • Prices,...
By Michael RobertsDecember 4, 2008
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Nothing to do? Allow us to help you fill your time.

Today in Cafe Society:
• A brief (100 year) history of Sixth Avenue — including a stop at Little India (pictured).
• Oodles of noodles are coming to town.
• Cheer! We’re not number three in binge-drinking.
• Prices, not expectations, are lowered at twelverestaurant.

Today in Backbeat Online:
• Pimpin’ in Portland with Mile High Makeout.
• Electronic history: BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
• Rap Up introduces you to the Fresh Breath Committee.

Today in The Latest Word:
• Colorado State University smells like… deer and locker rooms?
• The connection between the Columbine massacre and terror attacks in Mumbai.
• Kenny Be’s Worst-Case Scenario: Denver lights up Good Morning America.
• The Rocky Mountain News is put up for sale.
• Early reaction to news about the sale of the News. Don’t expect any high fives. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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