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I can’t forget when I was still a kid; I usually go out on the streets and glimpse upon each moving car. I told myself that I’ll get one someday. I’m not from a very affluent family, we never watched movie together nor did we eat in fancy and expensive restaurants. True, I don’t remember doing...
Jul 13, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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New SEIU and Priorities USA Action Ads Focus on Medicare and Home Foreclosures WASHINGTON, DC -- The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Priorities Action USA tomorrow will release the third round of television and radio ads in their groundbreaking, joint $4 milli...
May 18, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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Hey everyone. On Wednesday night, I was listening to "Fresh Air" on NPR. Terry Gross was interviewing the investigative journalist Florence Williams about her new book Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History . She did mention some of the leading chemicals that accumulate in the fatty tissue ...
May 12, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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Today , when media maintain enormous effect on community , on the awareness and people's thoughts , in addition to the national language and customs , when most is determined by the effectiveness and adequacy of data transmission - more tha...
May 12, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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NOAA is redesigning their website weather forecast service at http://www.noaa.gov. What are they changing? Well, the main thing is - they are taking away the human detailed point forecaster and it's hard to see where they intend to place the interactive map that is so helpful for back country...
May 10, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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Fellow concerned breathers, I love the hemp wallet I get from Down to Earth. But every now and then I have to let the wallet sit in the sun because it is so saturated with toxic fragrances from the bills and the receipts in it. While this is not a health risk to me, it just reminds me how ub...
May 08, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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Concerned Fellow Breathers, Toxic fragrances in air scent dispensers are on their way out from the bathrooms at my office building! Different floor cleaners are possible also. So if you face the same problem, talk gently to the managers of the properties, show the information about the risk...
May 07, 2012 | 0 | 5 |
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Concerned Fellow Breathers, Toxic fragrances in air scent dispensers are on their way out from the bathrooms at my office building! Different floor cleaners are possible also. So if you face the same problem, talk gently to the managers of the properties, show the information about the risk...
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Hey everyone, As you may or may not know, I wrote the letter to editor that appeared briefly on the homepage on April 26 & 27 regarding the need for a ban on toxic fragrances in public and commercial indoor spaces. If you want to read it, enter "toxic fragrances" in the search box and you will ...
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CBO: U.S. enduring the longest period of high unemployment since the Great Depression by Alex M. Parker February 16, 2012 After three years with unemployment topping 8 percent, the U.S. has seen the longest period of high unemployment since the Great Depression, the ...
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‘SIT DOWN JOHN' – Cast members sing in the romping musical 1776 at Magic Circle Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
WANTING ANSWERS – Ouray hotelier and former city councilor Betty Wolfe expressed her concern about the recent police department resignations, and demanded answers, at last Monday’s Ouray City Council meeting as a crowd of about 30 community members watched. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – Ridgway High School students (left to right) Jack Middleton, Abel Lannan and Tashi Hackett presented the results of their research on possible sister cities to Ridgway Town Council last week. Mountain towns in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Dominican Republic made the cut. Next step: contact. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
MAIN STREET GELATO – A+Y Design Gallery owners Adam and Yesenia Duncan offered up gelato samples from behind their Italian-imported gelato case Monday morning. Along with unique furniture and fine art, the two offer 22 flavors of locally-made gelato. (Photo by Gus Jarvis)
BUILDING OPTIMISM – Tom How (left) and Daniel Key of Sjoden Wood Designs worked on a new home in the Cobble Creek Golf Community Tuesday morning. The spec home is being built under the direction of contractor Bert Welz, who said he’s optimistic for the region’s construction trade. (Photo by William Woody)
GROWTH INVESTMENT – Students took advantage of a "living classroom" at the Telluride School's new Grow Dome this spring. The Dome, which will be open to the public for tours Wednesday, May 22, was funded in part by a Telluride Medical Center's Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. (Courtesy photos)
HEADED TO PLAYOFFS - Montrose High Shoo0l's Jake Kastendieck fielded a ground ball last Saturday during the team’s 10-0 victory over Woodland Park. The Indians advance to the state 4A quarterfinals this Friday at Cherokee Trail High School against Valor Christian. (Photo by William Woody)