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First Person: Beauty, Breathing Trouble as Ariz. Smoke Blankets Denver

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:12:48 EDT

Stretching to Quebec in eastern Canada, smoke from Arizona's Wallow fire brings air quality problems but beautiful sunsets and sunrises in Denver.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Jun 10, 2011

Blackberry Playbook - Great for Corporations and IPad Resisters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:31:24 EDT

The Blackberry Playbook looks like a strong competitor against the iPad and Android tablets, but its software may be its weakness.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: May 23, 2011

10 Tips for Living Frugally in Denver

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:55:43 EDT

Being frugal in Denver means making good choices, not just cutting the budget. A smart family in the Mile High city can enjoy life together and keep the financial stress to a minimum thanks to the many cost-cutting resources in the city.

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Published: Apr 21, 2011

Basic Web Page Design and Terminology in a Few Minutes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:18:45 EDT

Website visitors are more comfortable with a well designed web page. If you're responsible for designing or directing the design of a web page, make sure that you understand the basic terms, concepts and ideas behind web page design.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Apr 07, 2011

Gmail Motion: April Fools' Joke Friday, Reality by Monday

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:44:58 EDT

Google Motion's gesture-based e-mail reading April Fools' joke is inspired by real technology. It turns out, it's actually already been done using Microsoft's Kinect.

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Published: Apr 04, 2011

Big Air in Denver Scenes of Freestyle Skiing with the City Skyline

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:58:07 EDT

Scenes from Denver's Big Air freestyle ski and snowboard competition. On the first night, a view of the "terrain" against the Denver skyline, ski takeoff and freestyle maneuvers high above the ramp.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Feb 15, 2011

National Western Stock Show: Secrets of the Western Hat and Dress Western Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:56:01 EDT

At the stock show, hats are everywhere, worn and for sale to visitors. Every hat tells a story, some a lot more than others.

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Published: Jan 26, 2011

Big Air in Denver Brings Freestyle Skiing Downtown Where All Can Watch

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:54:23 EDT

Big Air is showcasing ski and snowboard talent on a giant ramp in downtown Denver. Tickets are on sale for the best views, seats and food offerings, but the view's great outside as well.

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Published: Jan 26, 2011

National Western Stock Show: Cows on Facebook and Sheep that Tweet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:12:46 EDT

The livestock industry, based on ranches and farms isolated in rural areas, is connecting via social media. Streaming video is being used for auctions via smartphone and YouTube is a platform for showing cow videos to demonstrate cattle quality for sale.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Jan 24, 2011

Images of December 21, 2010 Total Lunar Eclipse

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:38:41 EDT

Images of the stages of the December 21, 2010 lunar eclipse as viewed in the clear sky of Denver, Colorado through total eclipse. Taken with Nikon camera, 300mm lens.

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Published: Dec 21, 2010

2010 Colorado U.S. Senate Race is a Hot One in a Newly Democrat-controlled State

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:42:15 EDT

Colorado came into focus as key to the Democrat's strategy to win the West in 2008. Colorado now has a chance to vote its satisfaction (or not) with bringing Democrats to power locally and nationally as they vote for U.S. Senator.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: May 08, 2010

Columbine 11th Anniversary Arrives Less Than Two Months After Another Colorado School Shooting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:15:04 EDT

Why is Columbine High School's massacre not an isolated incident, but the first of many? After 11 years the problem is continuing, in Jefferson County, Colorado and nationwide. Has anyone really listened to what happened at Columbine?

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Apr 21, 2010

2010 Nation Western Stock Show Features Colorado Governor Bill Ritter's Western Skills

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:18:24 EDT

Stock Show attendees in the stands during a Chamber of Commerce social event saw Colorado Governor Bill Ritter roping and riding and performing other Western skills in spirited contest.

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Published: Feb 01, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show Feeds Agriculture's Growth with Big Focus on Education

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:18:01 EDT

The National Western Stock Show uses the proceeds from today's livestock business to build tomorrow's through an extensive scholarship program. This year, the Government of Canada sponsored a special youth event.

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Published: Feb 01, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show Reveals Big Jump in Alpaca Ranching

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:15:44 EDT

Alpacas numbers at the National Western Stock Show were way up this year, by 50 percent. Here are some reasons why from local ranchers, and information on an all-Alpaca event at the same location in May.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Jan 26, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show Helps Build Multicultural Mix in Agriculture

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:08:06 EDT

In multicultural Denver, the National Western Stock Show reveals a limited cultural mix in agriculture. Scholarships and events with minority stars in the rodeo world contribute a national diversity effort in agriculture.

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Published: Jan 26, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Roping Straw Goat

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:13:54 EDT

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter shows his skill at roping a straw goat at a Chamber of Commerce event at the 2010 National Western Stock Show. Would candidate John Hickenlooper measure up?

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Published: Jan 19, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show Lively Cow Auction at the Beef Palace

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:12:52 EDT

Selling a cow for auction at the National Western Stock Show. It's fast and lively, with lots of bidders. You can learn a lot about cattle just from these few sales. Guess what the final price is?

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Published: Jan 19, 2010

Stock Show Meditations, Or a Buddhist at the Beef Palace

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:17:31 EDT

Spending time among thousands of beef cattle today, I think about my vegetarian past and my meat eating nature. Rather than rationalize, being totally present is my answer to my choice of eating steak.

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Published: Jan 14, 2010

2010 National Western Stock Show's Sweet Smell of Success

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dave Maddox) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:34:55 EDT

The 2010 National Western Stock Show has opened and it's looking good, growing in spite of a difficult economic scene. It's what to do in January in Denver, and people come from around the world. Read on for info, and follow them on Twitter.

Contributor: Dave Maddox
Published: Jan 10, 2010