June 23rd, 2018
Music and Art Scene
Let’s pretend I have a waybackintheday machine that we can step into and travel back to 1995. Why would we go there you ask? Are we going to bet heavy on the 49ers winning the Super Bowl? Are we planning to unveil the Unabomber’s identity the day before his manifesto comes out? We could try […]
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June 22nd, 2018
Health & Wellbeing
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added “gaming disorder” as a new mental health condition listed in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases. Previously, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a handbook used by health professionals in the U.S. and other countries to help diagnose behavioral health disorders called […]
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June 19th, 2018
Backstage
Welcome back to the Backstage series on science communication! If seeing the Science Riot show last week (which I assume you did!) got your nerd juices flowing and you just want more, you’re still in luck! Nerd Nite is the next Denver science communication specialty on offer. If you like science, trivia, esoterica of all […]
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June 18th, 2018
Mindful Monday
Feelings are a human commonality. Each and every one of us has them. Something takes place, or we observe something, and it has the ability to elicit feelings deep within us. We have the ability to feel strongly about something just as easily as we can feel nothing at all about something else. We can […]
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June 17th, 2018
Movies
I’ve seen Avengers: Infinity War three times. While the fandom of some folks leans toward Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, or Star Wars, I’ve always been a Marvel Zombie. As a small child, I partially learned to read from the comics, and the characters helped me develop what passes for a moral code. But […]
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June 16th, 2018
Music and Art Scene
I know we all breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Underground Music Showcase announced business will continue as usual this year. The 18th annual festival floods the streets of South Broadway July 27th-29th. This musical monstrosity is always one for the record books, and this year will be no different. The UMS started […]
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June 15th, 2018
Transplanted: moving to, adjusting to, and living in Denver
Colorado has close to 60 14ers, which means peaks of at least 14,000 feet. The reward for reaching the summit of one of these are some of the most breathtaking views you’ll find anywhere on the planet. Before heading out, first-timers should take note of a few tips! Choose an ideal peak, date, and time […]
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June 14th, 2018
Health & Wellbeing
The average age of menopause in the United States is 51. Perimenopause, which can start as early as age 35, begins several years before menopause. It’s the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. For women experiencing menopause, there are many known symptoms that affect some, but not all women. Hot flashes, […]
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June 12th, 2018
Sports
The NBA draft will be held on June 21st and the Denver Nuggets will have to wait to see who is available at pick number 14. Assuming that no trades are made before draft day, my mock draft looks like this. Phoenix Suns – DeAndre Ayton (7’0 Center/Arizona). Outstanding athlete for a big man, Ayton […]
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June 11th, 2018
Mindful Monday
Deep within the core of each of us lies our life force…our internal fire. At times, it burns with varying degrees of intensity, but it’s ever present. Just as each of us is unique and individually gifted, the constitution of our fire is dynamically different. The passion and intensity from one won’t always resonate with […]
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