May 22, 2013
ALERT: Temporary reprieve for Nathan Dunlap
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has granted a temporary “temporary reprieve” for convicted killer Nathan Dunlap. In an executive order that provides an indefinite stay of execution, Hickenlooper writes that the decision has weighed heavily on him.
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ALERT: Temporary reprieve for Nathan Dunlap

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has granted a temporary “temporary reprieve” for convicted killer Nathan Dunlap. In an executive order that provides an indefinite stay of execution, Hickenlooper writes that the decision has weighed heavily on him.

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(Source: The Denver Post)

May 21, 2013
FRONT PAGE: A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
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FRONT PAGE: A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

(Source: The Denver Post)

May 16, 2013

Photos: The Barbie Dreamhouse Experience

The Barbie Dreamhouse Experience covers about 1,400 square meters and offers visitors to try on Barbie’s clothes in her walk-in closet, tour her living room and her kitchen in Berlin, Germany.

The Barbie Dreamhouse is a life-sized house full of Barbie fashion, furniture and accessories and will be open to the public until August 25 before it moves on to other cities in Europe.

(Source: The Denver Post)

May 14, 2013
The latest weapon in the U.N.’s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. Here are the most popular edible insects…

The latest weapon in the U.N.’s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. Here are the most popular edible insects…

May 8, 2013

Spock vs. Spock

Leonard Nimoy portrayed Spock in 80 episodes of “Star Trek,” six feature films, a couple episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” video games, television specials… Zachary Quinto has portrayed Spock in… well, J.J. Abrams’ reboot film. Now you get another look: Nimoy and Quinto appear together in a commercial for the new Audi S7.

Have you made up your mind yet? Who is your favorite Spock?

(Source: The Denver Post)

May 7, 2013
FLASH: Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes to plead not guilty by reason of insanity
James Holmes wants to plead not guilty by reason of insanity to the killing of 12 people and the wounding of 70 others in the Aurora movie theater attack.
In a filing Tuesday, Holmes’ lawyers wrote they intend to “tender a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.” Holmes would need a judge’s permission to change his plea.
UPDATE: Because a judge entered a standard not guilty plea on behalf of Holmes — and over the objection of Holmes’ attorneys — at arraignment, Holmes’ attorneys will have to show “good cause” why they should be allowed to change the plea to insanity.

FLASH: Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes to plead not guilty by reason of insanity

James Holmes wants to plead not guilty by reason of insanity to the killing of 12 people and the wounding of 70 others in the Aurora movie theater attack.

In a filing Tuesday, Holmes’ lawyers wrote they intend to “tender a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.” Holmes would need a judge’s permission to change his plea.

UPDATE: Because a judge entered a standard not guilty plea on behalf of Holmes — and over the objection of Holmes’ attorneys — at arraignment, Holmes’ attorneys will have to show “good cause” why they should be allowed to change the plea to insanity.

May 7, 2013
Adult bullying? Intel worker subjected to ‘Kick Me’ prank files federal lawsuit
By Russell Contreras, The Associated Press
Intel workers secretly taped a “Kick Me” sign to the back of a co-worker as a prank, then kicked the confused man a number of times as employees at the Rio Rancho Intel plant laughed hysterically at the episode, according to a federal lawsuit.
Two involved co-workers lost their Intel jobs after the prank.
PHOTO: A Denver Post online editor who bravely volunteered for the photo. (Denver Post file photo)

Adult bullying? Intel worker subjected to ‘Kick Me’ prank files federal lawsuit

By Russell Contreras, The Associated Press

Intel workers secretly taped a “Kick Me” sign to the back of a co-worker as a prank, then kicked the confused man a number of times as employees at the Rio Rancho Intel plant laughed hysterically at the episode, according to a federal lawsuit.

Two involved co-workers lost their Intel jobs after the prank.

PHOTO: A Denver Post online editor who bravely volunteered for the photo. (Denver Post file photo)

April 30, 2013
Tiny libraries in front yards across Colorado inspire love of books 
When community activist Greg Rasheed first heard about tiny libraries popping up in front yards across America, he wanted to spark the trend in Denver.
He bought a bread box at Goodwill, filled it with books, put it in the front yard of his North City Park home and waited for folks to partake of his Little Free Library.
Soon enough, sanitation crews, construction workers and neighborhood kids were all grabbing books. 
Read more about how these hyperlocal libraries are exciting book-lovers across Colorado

Tiny libraries in front yards across Colorado inspire love of books 

When community activist Greg Rasheed first heard about tiny libraries popping up in front yards across America, he wanted to spark the trend in Denver.

He bought a bread box at Goodwill, filled it with books, put it in the front yard of his North City Park home and waited for folks to partake of his Little Free Library.

Soon enough, sanitation crews, construction workers and neighborhood kids were all grabbing books. 

Read more about how these hyperlocal libraries are exciting book-lovers across Colorado

April 29, 2013

The Denver Post’s digitized photographic archives

View snapshots of history from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal to 1966 suburbia life in Englewood, Colorado.

Check in with our Archive Picture of the Day photo gallery to see some pictures from The Denver Post’s past.

April 29, 2013
Pro-gun Native American billboard draws criticism
Two billboards in which images of Native Americans are used to make a gun rights argument are causing a stir with some residents who say the image is offensive and insensitive.
The billboards in this northern Colorado city show three men dressed in traditional Native American attire and the words “Turn in your arms. The government will take care of you.”
Read more: http://bit.ly/13G97q1

Pro-gun Native American billboard draws criticism

Two billboards in which images of Native Americans are used to make a gun rights argument are causing a stir with some residents who say the image is offensive and insensitive.

The billboards in this northern Colorado city show three men dressed in traditional Native American attire and the words “Turn in your arms. The government will take care of you.”

Read more: http://bit.ly/13G97q1

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