Satchel Ford
I am a mother of two great boys. I ve been given the opportunity to home school them. In my spare time I love to research topics and then write about them.
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Preparing My Home for Spring – Tackling the GarageBy the end of winter my garage is so messy that I have to step over bags to get to my freezer I can’t get to the shelves that hold our springtime gear. Come spring, I organize my garage. This effort renders $20 in recycled metal and I can find our tent.
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How to Get to Mars – Catch an Asteroid?If you wanted to get to Mars would you start by developing a bag that catches asteroids? That’s exactly what NASA plans to do. NASA got us to the moon in less than 10 years. They plan on bagging their first rock in 12...
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An Alternative to the Cat ShelterOur son became allergic to his cat. Rather than get rid of the cat, we built a cat house and moved him outdoors. Our son is healthy again and our cat seems to have adapted nicely to his new life. Here’s how we did it.
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My Day: A Homeschool Mom’s Wonderful GiftHaving the means to home school my kids is a precious gift. Still, the fine balance of sanity between me and the kids is held in place only by our Thursday morning escape from each other.
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Three Heart Warming Victories for USA Olympic TeamThe stories behind Tyson Gay, Missy Franklin, and the U.S.A. women's archery team and their journey to qualifying for the Olympics are heartwarming and inspiring.Also published on:
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Brady Ellison and Miranda Leek: Olympic Bound and HappyBrady Ellison and Miranda Leek earned the top spots on the U.S.A. Olympic archery team. They were both all smiles during their last matches before earning their spots. It was an honor to see them compete at the beautiful Colorado Springs venue.Also published on: -
Venus Williams’ Run in Rome Puts Her in Third and in Olympic RangeVenus Williams made it to the quarterfinals during the Italian Open. This pushes her WTA rankings into Olympic range and makes her the third highest ranked U.S.A. woman tennis player. A strong showing at the French Open should seal her an Olympic spot.
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U.S.A. Men Triathletes Come Out of World Championship with Unexpected Olympic BerthIt was known that one man from the U.S.A. would qualify for the 2012 Olympics. (The top U.S.A. finisher at the San Diego Triathlon would qualify.) In the end, two U.S.A. men earned Olympic spots by placing in the top nine spots in San Diego.
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USA Triathletes to Compete for Last Olympic Spots in San DiegoThere is one women's spot and up to two men's spots available on the U.S.A. Olympic Triathlon team. The last chance to capture these spots is at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon event in San Diego on May 11th and 12th.
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Brady Ellison Brings U.S.A. Back to Top Spot in Olympic ArcheryBrady Ellison is ranked number one in the world and is over 13 points ahead of his closest U.S. competitor in the ongoing archery Olympic Trials. This talented athlete is on track to bring the U.S.A. back to the top of Olympic archery.Also published on:
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2012 U.S.A. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Has Plenty of European ExperienceThe 2012 U.S.A. Women's basketball team has been finalized. All but two of the players play in both the MNBA and the FIBA Women's Euroleague. Here is a list of the U.S.A. women's basketball team along with a list of what European team they play on.
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Mesopotamian Achievements that Transformed Mankind from Nomad to SettlerAncient mankind used to wander from place to place in search of food. It is theorized that when they happened upon Mesopotamia the area’s rich soils and plentiful water inspired them to turn from nomad to settler. Here are some inventions that resulted.
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Ancient Roman Developments in Civil Engineering and TimeGood roads were needed so soldiers could easily travel between Rome and their conquered lands. A lot of people lived in Rome so special infrastructure was required. Durable roads, concrete, apartments, and aqueducts were invented to solve these issues.
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U.S.A. Women Archers Must Aim for First During Second Round of U.S. Olympic TrialsThe U.S.A. women’s archery team has currently secured only one spot for the 2012 Olympics. That makes the upcoming second round of the U.S. Olympic Trials (April 23-28, 2012) even more harrowing for the lady archers.Also published on:
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115 Million Dementia Victims to Need Caregivers by 2050The World health Organization projects that 115 million people will suffer from dementia by 2050. Dementia is a lonely and frustrating condition for its victims and requires saint-like patience from their caregivers. Here are some ways to avoid it.Also published on:
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Sarah Hammer on Track for Olympic Medal in OmniumSarah Hammer looks to win her first Olympic medal in the new Olympic sport, the omnium. The omnium is a heptathlon of cycling events held on an indoor track.Also published on:
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Tyson Gay Given Olympic Hope from Remarkable Steadman Clinic SurgeryTyson Gay was given a chance to go for gold by receiving a surgery that made his hip bone fit better into its socket and that fixed torn cartilage around his hip. After weeks with crutches and months with only light jogging, Tyson is back on track.Also published on:
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Kim Rhode’s World Record Sets Gold Standard for the 2012 OlympicsKim Rhode set one world record and tied another during her performance at the 2012 Tucson World Cup skeet event. She went into the skeet finals five shots ahead of the closest competitor. Kim Rhode is the one to shoot for in the 2012 Olympic skeet event.Also published on:
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Venus Williams' Olympic Goal Hinges on PointsVenus Williams is battling Sjogren’s syndrome. She is also battling with obtaining enough tournament points in order to move her WTA rankings to the top 56. Her performance in the Sony Ericsson Open is certainly helping her fight.
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Olympic Gold Winners Who Compete with AilmentsIf gold medal winner, Venus Williams, competes in the 2012 Olympics, she'll do so while dealing with Sjorgren's syndrome. Michael Phelps copes with ADHD. The list of Olympians with serious ailments continues.
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Fundraisers Made Me Change SchoolsWhat happened to the days of collecting soup labels for your school and calling it good? Now, my kid is expected to talk friends and family out of $1,500 for school donations. This discussed me so I moved my kid to a school that doesn't push fundraisers.
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First Person: What If Our Parents Can't Retire?Living with my mother-in-law, should she become financially or physically unable to take care of herself, is my worst nightmare. Unfortunately, it might just be a reality. Here’s what I’m doing to deal with it.
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Spring Break Vacations for Families (All Less Than $400)Here is a list of five, affordable spring break vacations that work great for families. None of these trips cost more than $400 and several of them are less than $200.
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French President’s Son Busted for Pelting Policewoman with Tomatoes15 year old Louis Sarkozy, the son of French President Sarkozy, got busted for throwing tomatoes at police. While none of the President's past, present, or future wives were present to comment on Louis' behavior, the President said, "it was not nice".
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75th Ranked Great Britain Given Scarce Seat in 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball TournamentWhile all ten of FIBA's highest-ranked teams are either in or have another chance of getting into the Olympics, the teams ranked 11 through 15 are out. One of those could have made the Olympics if the hosting nation wasn't given automatic seat.
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First Person: Even at $5 a Gallon, My Gas Guzzler Works for UsIt is tempting to trade in our old car for one that gets better gas mileage. Our old car is paid for though. We estimate that even with $5 a gallon gas, we'll spend thousands more in new car payments than if we limp by in our gas guzzler for 5 more years.
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Hiroshi Hoketsu and Other Amazing Old Olympic AthletesAt age 70, Hiroshi Hoketsu shows that life just begins with retirement. 72 year old Oscar Swahn won silver when guys half his age had been long retired from competitive sports. If stories about these seasoned athletes don’t inspire, then nothing will.
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My 48-Hour Move From Suburbia U.S.A. to a Remote Argentina Mine SiteIt took a Boeing 747, a Beechcraft 19-seater, an old school bus, and 48 hours to transport me from the modern conveniences enjoyed in Colorado to the remote mine site located in Catamarca, Argentina. At the end of the journey, my soul was transformed. -
Five Controversies for the 2012 OlympicsDoes the 2012 Olympic logo spell ZION? Will Argentina wear antagonizing uniforms? Saudi Arabia won’t send women to the Games. UK Union bosses are telling people to strike. The 2012 Olympics is not as simple as seeing the best compete.Also published on:
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How Much Our Free Tadpole REALLY CostDon't be fooled. Nothing is free. Especially free pets your kids bring home from school or the carnival. Our free tadpole has already racked up $80 and he's not even a frog yet.
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How I Protect Myself from Identity TheftI've been a victim of identity theft a couple of times. Here is what I've done to minimize the chances of it occurring a third time.
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Will a 26er or a 29er Take Gold During the 2012 Olympic Cross-Country Mountain Bike Event?There is no consent about whether 29" mountain bike wheels (29er) are better than the traditional 26" wheels. A 29er will be smoother over rocks but a 26er handles tight curves better. A look at the 2012 Olympic course predicts which will win gold.
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Olympic Considerations of a Team Great Britain Soccer PlayerThe football teams of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are being asked to join forces as Team Great Britain during the 2012 Olympic Games. This has sparked outcries and concerns from fans, players, and national football associations.
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First Person: I Quit My Job to Become a Business OwnerI quit my job with aspirations of being a big-time business owner. Ten months later I'm a full-time stay-at-home mom; and I love it.
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First Person: Caught By the IRS at Age 17I learned to fear the IRS at the ripe age of 17. The ordeal drained half of my college savings account. The IRS is watching you, even if you are a child.Also published on:
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Great NFL Players Who Were OlympiansNFL players are big, strong, and fast guys. It is no wonder several of them were also Olympians. Here are some of the most distinguished NFL Olympians.
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First Person: Turning Our Home Equity Into More PropertyBy the end of the 1990s we had over $40,000 of equity locked in our home. We decided to use the equity to buy mountain property. Had we not made this choice our city home would now be nearly paid off but we still love our choice.
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2012 Olympic Medal Hopefuls of the Middle EastIt was a delight to learn about some of the amazing athletes that will represent many of the Middle East countries during the 2012 Olympic Games. Sports have a wonderful way of bridging differences between cultures and disputes.Also published on:
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First Person: Teaching Young Kids About MoneyThe ability to manage money is just as important as doing well in school. We are not born with money skills but can be taught how to manage money at an early age. Here are the money skills my parents taught me and I that have chosen to pass to my kids.
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Training that Gives U.S.A. Shooters a Shot for Gold in 2012In order to shoot well, an athlete must have control over his movements and thoughts. Often, they aim to minimize their heart rate and their body movement. Here is a glimpse at the training that U.S.A.'s top shooters maintain as they aim for gold.Also published on:
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Eldery Woman Turns the Tide Toward Rick Santorum During the 2012 Colorado GOP Precinct CaucusAfter listening to Romney supporters preach that it was time for us all to step in line, an older lady berated the Romney volunteers for assuming the race was over. This started an avalanche of comments that resulted in a landslide Santorum victory.
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Five Mistakes that Cost Me DearlyIt is frustrating to work so hard to save $25 only to have it wasted on an unintended fee or purchase that you could have prevented. I have made several financial mistakes that cost me thousands of dollars. Here a few of them that I hope you avoid.
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Colorado Super Swimmer, Missy Franklin, Hopes to Compete in 2012 London OlympicsMissy Franklin is an inspirational young woman who looks to win big at the 2012 Olympic Games. This amazing lady is turning down prize money and endorsements so that she can compete with her friends at high school and compete on a college team.Also published on:
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First Person: For Us, Tax Time Is a BreezeTax-time used to take up a lot of my time. I'd spend days finding supporting documentation and I'd inevitably miss out on a deduction or two. I've since obtained some habits that have simplified my life and have made tax time a breeze.Also published on:
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First Person: Emergency Room Costs vs. Urgent CareWe learned the hard way that the ER should only be used for life-threatening scenarios. The $500 walk-in fee and the $1000 sit-and-wait room rental bill have forever pushed us away from the ER and to urgent care facilities.
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First Person: I Left My Job, But Not My Affordable Health InsuranceThe scariest thing about leaving my job was having to provide health, dental, eye, and life insurance with my own money; my employer had heavily subsidized this cost. Largely by changing deductible amounts we were able to hold the cost increase to $50.
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Goodyear, Arizona – a Perfect MLB Spring Training HomeGoodyear, Arizona is a relaxing yet convenient place to call home during the MLB spring training season. There are a lot of places to stay, traffic is calm, yet its located within 30 minutes of all the Cactus League stadiums.
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First Person: The 'Circle of Kid Stuff' Has Saved Me at Least $2,000Kids are great but debt to buying baby stuff isn't. Luckily neighbors, colleagues, and friends helped us with our baby needs. It wasn't until I got to return the favor to a new mom that I realized we're all part of the "Circle of Baby Stuff" club.
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The Five-Second Rule Works for Hearts, TooMy two year old drops strawberries, medics drop hearts. Either case, the five-second rule works. Thank goodness for the sake of Erika Hernandez. -
K-12 School Choice Saves Us Up to $87,500 Per ChildIt is estimated that it will cost $175,000 to send each of my kids to college by the time they are 18. We cannot afford this cost and I don't want my kids to go into that much debt. We have a plan that could cut that projected cost in half.
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Jared Polis and Author Peter Schweizer Duke it Out in the Denver Post EditorialsExcerpts from Steve Schweizer's book recently appeared in the Denver Post in which Jared Polis was accused of insider trading. This sparked some back-and-forth between Polis and Schweizer. regardless of who's right, at least the STOCK act is now coming.
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Romantic Gifts that Have Helped Our Investment PortfolioWhile I love chocolate and roses, I cringe at the high price tag of those gifts knowing that they will just be consumed and forever lost. I now ask my husband to buy me gold, silver, and diamonds. We have found ways to invest in them for under $130 a pop.
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First Person: Reducing My Monthly Energy Bill by $25We caulked our windows, we have good insulation, we keep our house at 63°F but our monthly heating bill still came to $279. We initiated a few energy saving efforts that resulted in a $25 reduction in our monthly energy bill.
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First Person: Why I Switched From a Universal Life Insurance Plan to Term LifeI recently dropped my universal life insurance policy and picked up a term life insurance plan. This change dropped my monthly insurance premiums by $25 a month and it increased the payout value of my policy from $50,000 to $150,000.
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Tim Tebow Named Starting Quarterback for 2012The Denver Bronco quarterback controversy started in 2009 when Jay Cutler was traded for Kyle Orton. Then Quinn was acquired and Tebow drafted within months of each other. Controversy had filled the air long before Tebow hit the practice field.
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Huntsman Drops Out, is it Time for Perry to Go Too?The field of not-Romney candidates is large so none of them can gather enough votes to beat Mitt Romney. With Huntsman out of the race a few not-Romney votes have freed up. If Perry would follow Huntsman then a not-Romney candidate could have a chance.
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First Person: We're Trudging Along Toward RetirementIf my husband and I work until we are 70, I think that we'll need $1,000,000 to retire. We are 30% of the way there. Barring a change in fiscal policy that renders the U.S. dollar valueless or a tragic loss in mental capacity, we think we can get there.Also published on:
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Denver's Free Movie Screening ExperienceDenver is the target of many mainstream free movie screenings. An account of one screening experience is provided in this article. A brief listing of some anything but mainstream movie experience opportunities is provided at the end.
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Why it Pays to Pick a PartyWhile staying unaffiliated might show that you pick people and not parties when voting for political leaders, it limits your opportunities and influence in the political election process. This editorial illuminates the limitations of staying unaffiliated.
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How to Participate in Colorado’s GOP Caucus SystemThe only way to directly have a vote on which of the 2012 GOP Presidential candidates gets to run against Obama is to participate in the caucus and primary process. Here is a guide on how to participate in Colorado's GOP caucus system.
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Families Apparently Not a Market for Movie TheatersIf movie theaters want a shot at our date night or family night out money, they need to lower ticket prices and better control theater environment. At current prices and environmental conditions, it doesn't make sense for a family to go to the movies.
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Small, Relaxed, Family-Friendly Ski Getaway at SolVista Basin at Granby RanchSolVista is located outside of Granby, Colorado. It offers a family-friendly ski hill that funnels into one location. Admittedly the mountain is smaller than most Colorado hills but the small, intimate atmosphere makes this Colorado gem worth visiting.
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Drop-In Ice Hockey Rinks Near Denver, ColoradoThere are many ice skating rinks near Denver, Colorado but not all of them allow hockey. Rinks that host drop-in sessions are even more rare. Here is a list of five Denver area rinks that offer drop-in ice hockey sessions.Also published on:
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Three Enthralling Winter Camping Spots in ColoradoWinter camping is cold. Don't let that stop you. There is no other way to experience such pristine, winter scenery. Winter camping will make you appreciate the finer things in life; a working car heater for example. Here are three spots I have endured.
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Memoirs of a Rookie Traveler and Her Trip to ItalyArmed guards at baggage claim, unheated train cars, and no English anywhere! These ‘features’ made my first trip overseas exciting! While my final destination of Greve in Chianti, Italy was wonderful, connecting with the Italians made the trip memorable.
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How We're Planning a Spring Training Vacation in Phoenix, ArizonaA vacation to Phoenix during baseball's spring training season is one of my family's favorite activities. The games have lawn seats that my kids run around in, Phoenix is filled with parks, and the resorts have pools that provide hours of fun.
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Lunar Eclipse on December 10, 2011 as Seen in Denver, ColoradoIt was worth getting up at 5 a.m. and standing on top of a cold, windy hill to get these pictures of the lunar eclipse on December 10, 2011. -
2012 Sugar Bowl Travel PackagesDon't just go to the Sugar Bowl. Experience the unique atmosphere of New Orleans too. Here a several travel packages that offer game tickets and great places to stay.
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Successful School Loan Repayment PlanI managed to escape undergraduate school without owing anything. Unfortunately I racked up $17,000 in school loans after one year in graduate school. This is my story of how the debt is being repaid.
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Old-School NBA Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Los Angeles Lakers FanThe hippest of today's Lakers fans would agree that the old-school basketball played during the Magic/Kareem era of the Lakers was epic. Thus one of these old-school Los Angeles Lakers Holiday gifts is sure to please your Lakers' fan.
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Sustained Consumer Spending Will Occur With Policy ChangesWhile a stellar Black Friday and a record-breaking Cyber Monday are good for the economy, there are too many negative indicators to declare that the economy is on the mend. Only changes in government policy will bring the return of a healthy economy.Also published on: -
The 2011 Guide to Denver Metro's Holiday Lights and ParadesBundle the kids up and get to one of these wonderful events. This article lists both free and fee-based Denver area Holiday Lighting and parade events for the 2011 Holiday Season.
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Rocky Mountain Tubing HillsWhile tubing on the neighborhood hill on a school-declared snow day is priceless and memorable, racing down a tracked tubing hill and then being pulled back up the mountain is amazing. Here are five tubing hills located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.Also published on:
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Occupy Denver Waiting for Collective Thinking to Provide Next MoveOccupy Denver is united on the belief that the richest 1 percent write the rules of the global economy and it doesn't think that's fair. No consensus of what to do about it exists. Collective thinking is used by protest organizers to figure out what's next.
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95 Really Cool Things About Tim TebowIn honor of the amazing 95 yard charge he led against the New York Jets on November 17, 2011 I've compiled 95 really cool things about Tim Tebow.
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Colorado's First ChristmasNine hours after and 7000 miles away from where the Star of Bethlehem first appeared, an Anasazi father and his family would gaze at the strange and beautiful new light and wonder what it meant.
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Five Beautiful Argentina Soccer Jerseys to Give at ChristmasDuring my four months in Argentina I learned how important soccer is to Argentina. Makeshift dirt fields are everywhere and sightings of an AFA player will incite a mob scene. Join the craze with these beautiful Argentine jerseys.Also published on:
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Cool MLS Soccer JerseysThe MLS is about to run over the NHL for the #4 popularity spot in U.S. professional sports. With the NBA all awry, maybe the MLS will go for #3? Here are five MLS jersey suggestions for you to consider as gifts this Christmas.
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Learning to Ice Skate Near Denver, Colorado: Indoor, Outdoor and Speedy Options for KidsThere are many venues available near Denver, Colorado where a kid can learn how to ice skate. This article provides examples of lessons located at indoor ice rinks, outdoor ice rinks and even in a speed skating venue.Also published on:
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What Ales Colorado - a Look at Colorado Winter BrewsSome Colorado winter brews have higher alcohol content, some add spices like cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg, others are brewed with seasonal fresh ingredients. Here is a list of ten Colorado winter beers that you can buy at the store.
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Great Ice Fishing Near Denver, ColoradoI grew up ice fishing with my dad on Georgetown Lake and Chatfield Reservoir. Now my son ice fishes the same spots with my dad. These fun spots always provide dependable ice fishing spots.
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Denver Broncos Defeat the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in OT: Fan's Thanksgiving RewindOur 2005 thanksgiving was spent in Beatrice, Nebraska. While we did have to tolerate the jabs about the 30-3 Huskers defeat over the Buffs, we found common ground with the Nebraskans: the Denver Broncos and their 24-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Colorado Christmas: the Blizzard of '82I woke up to the sound of snowplows coming down my street at 3 a.m. By breakfast, traffic on our normally busy street was non-existent, only the tops of cars were seen, and the snow just kept coming. We were in the middle of the Blizzard of 82.
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Police Under Attack for Controlling the Occupy MobsProtests at the Occupy venues have become increasingly violent. Police officers have a job to maintain law and order. When protesters break the law they will be subdued.
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Cain Pushing Back on Accusations but Admits the Claims are a Distraction to the CampaignThe accusations and the media’s coverage of them should make Cain supporters worry and wonder whether Cain’s campaign is doomed. Fortunately for Cain and his supporters, polls indicate he still leads the pack in Iowa.
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Where to Rent Snowshoes in ColoradoThere are many shops and resorts that rent snowshoes in Colorado. Here are some of the rental locations that I have experience with.
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Men's Snowshoes for Recreation, Racing and BackcountryMen's snowshoes designs are available for recreational hiking, aerobic/fitness, and backcountry hiking. This review provides the tops picks in each of these categories.Also published on:
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How to Have a Warm Day on the Slopes for Less Than $100There is an essential list of clothes needed for a warm day on the slopes. Most cannot afford to buy the high quality version of all these items. $100 will buy a quality version of four of the essential items. These will give you a warm day on the hill.
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Ten Colorado Toy MakersIn a world where it is difficult to find anything without “Made in China” marked on it, it is both surprising and refreshing to know that there are still toy makers in Colorado. Here are ten of my favorites.
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Embarrassing Plays for Denver Bronco Greats John Lynch and the Denver DefenseGreat football players are still fallible men. Unfortunately for Denver Bronco's fans, this truth holds steady for their heroes. While most Broncos fans know all about a particularly unsavory moment from Jake Plummer, you have to dig a little to find an e
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Free Snowshoeing Classes in ColoradoIn Colorado there are several free snowshoe classes offered at stores and mountaineering clubs. Once you are geared up there are several free guided trail tours at Nordic centers and National Parks that teach you the hands on aspects of snowshoeing.
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Amazing Fourth Quarter Comebacks by John Elway and the Denver BroncosWith John Elway at the helm, the Denver Broncos were always in the game. Here are some of the most spectacular Bronco fourth quarter drives under Elway’s leadership.
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Women's Snowboard Picks for All-Mountain, Freestyle and Beginning RidingWomen snowboards have been designed to handle any and all mountain terrain. This review discusses some snowboard top picks for all-mountain, freestyle, and beginning snowboard riding.
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Cain Boycotts Nevada Caucus - Now What?What if Cain doesn’t show up in Nevada? If history repeats itself, it won’t matter what Nevada does and it might even be a good omen for Cain to boycott the event in deference to New Hampshire.
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Colorado - Falling into WinterThere are a few weeks in Colorado where the chilly mornings require jackets and the warm afternoons make you peel them off. The changing leaves blow in the persistent breeze. A look into the mountains reveals the snow that will soon bring us all inside. -
Key to Future BlackBerry Success: FunThe recent BlackBerry outage aside, the superb security and e-mail functions of the device make it a fine choice for a smartphone. The BlackBerry needs to change, though, in order to survive the gusto of its competitors. It needs to become fun.
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New Hampshire GOP Debate Allows Romney to ShineThe New Hampshire 2012 GOP candidate debate focused on economics. All of the candidates agreed that Obamacare had to go, Herman Cain's 999 tax plan was blasted by all of the other candidates, and the mention of China sparked some contrasting debate.
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American Kids in 1911As I learned about what American kids did for fun 100 years ago, I realized that they didn't have much fun; access to free time, wealth, health care or education was rare. A 9 year old might work in a factory and be lucky to attend school a few years.
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How to Remove Wasps Without ToxinsThe wasps had to go! We did not know where the nest was, we didn't want to use toxins that would kill the bees. We found a simple trap that used fruit juice and meat. Within a couple of days, the wasp population was under control. -
Who is My Mother and What is a Dad?I could tell that the village men were discussing me and I began to get anxious. Some them looked angry that I was there. Others looked scared; they would point to their homes as if I was going to eat their kids. Granted they had a right to be scared.
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Eventual Williams-Wozniacki Match to Determine U.S. Open Champion: A Fan's TakeI predict that the unofficial women's U.S. Open final will be played during the semifinal match, and it will be between Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams.
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"The Other" 2011 Women's U.S. Open BracketAngelique Kerber, Flavia Pennetta, Samantha Stosur, and Vera Zvonareva are left in "the other" bracket of the women's 2011 U.S. Open tournament. This article reviews the 2011 U.S. Open statistics for these players.
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Colorado Hiking Trails that Your Off Leash Dog Will LoveThese Colorado trails are the types you can unleash your dog, not have to plan in advance for, and yet still feel like you are getting away from the hustle of everyday life.
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IPhone Apps for All the HolidaysThis review provides an overview on my favorite holiday iPhone apps. The apps definitely add a little more fun to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and the 4th of July.
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Highly-ranked WTA players who have not claimed a grand slam event: A fan's takeIt is possible for a grand slam winner to be ranked lower than a non-grand slam winner. This is due to the scoring system the WTA uses to rank its players. Could this be why there are many high ranking WTA players who have never won a grand slam?
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Fan's take: Classic men's finals at the U.S OpenThe U.S. Open is different that the other Grand Slam tournaments because all of its sets, including the final, have tiebreaks. Thus U.S. Open history is filled with memorable finals. Here are some classic men's finals to remember.
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Violent Flash Mobs of Summer 2011Machine Gun Kelly's flash mob was PG-13 rated and no one got hurt. Unfortunately, there have recently been many flash mobs that weren't quite so innocent. Here are a few of the more notable violent flash mobs of the summer of 2011.
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Brad Pitt Fiming World War Z in GlasgowIt's not a huge leap to replace zombie with mob. It's eerie that the movie is being filmed in the UK, where mobs have recently caused much harm and that the movie will be set in Philadelphia;another place where mobs have recently wreaked havoc.
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Jon Stewart Shames Newsweek Over Michelle Bachmann Cover"...you have to work hard to find a bad shot of her (Michelle Bachmann)...and they did..." Jon Stewart brings to light what many still wonder, "Why are high ranking conservative women hot and high ranking liberal women ugly?"
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Volunteer Opportunities in ColoradoRegardless of why people volunteer, when they are done with a volunteer assignment, they feel good and have no regrets about helping out. This article highlights my experiences as a volunteer ski patroller and as a volunteer for my kid's school.
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Nicole's Slumber Party - the Beginning of the School YearJust about the time I just couldn't stand the boredom of the last weeks of summer, I'd get an invitation to Nicole's slumber party. You knew when her party came, summer was over and school was about to begin.
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How to Collect Late InvoicesBy following these three simple steps, we decreased the percentage of customers having outstanding invoices later than 60 days from 16% down to 4%.
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Keep Your Head in CollegeYou have a good head when you enter college. Your job is to fill it with more facts and skills. Don't let college change the good foundation that got you to where to are today. Here are a few tips that you should keep in mind.
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How to Fairly Distribute Profit in a Small Business PartnershipWhen we formed our business partnership, we knew there would be inequity in income brought in between partners. We came up with a set of equations that have staved off conflict between partners for over 5 years.
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War in the RockiesWe woke up, a happy family, just getting by. By the end of the day, we were fleeing for our lives and blowing up tunnels.
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Christian Health Share Ministries' Exempt from ObamaCareObamaCare mandates that all Americans purchase government regulated health care coverage. Members of Health Care Sharing Ministries are exempt.
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May Deluge in Arvada, COHail and Rain Overtake Local Arvada, CO Streets -
Only You Can Keep Me StaringEveryone loves a sunset. I always try to make time for one. -
How an HSA WorksLast year, we saved $4,445 in health care costs because we switched from our traditional PPO plan to an HSA, high deductible health care plan (HDHP). We put that $4,445 into our HSA, which removes a lot of the financial risk of having a HDHP.
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If I Were a SnakeMy little brother turned my life upside down. I was given a great opportunity to take care of the problem. -
Teacher Tasered for Drawing Stick Figure of Self Throwing Jolly Ranchers at FacebookUsing wadded up, Jolly Rancher sticky, stick figure drawings to play Dodge Ball ultimately got this frustrated teacher in trouble. If only she had learned to accept the inevitability of Facebook's Mafia Wars.
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Heritage SquareHeritage Square provides much of the same experience as the OLD Elitches Gardens. Free admission, never expiring ride tickets, quiet and loud rides, you get a quaint outdoor experience for the whole family.
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Reggie Jackson and Pete Rose Stay in a Shoe BoxI'd be rich if I would have stored my baseball cards I bought 30 years ago in something better than my shoe box!
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Getting Drafted to the Toronto Blue Jays in the Second GradeBaseball was everything to me; tryouts, opening day parade, the first double play. Boy was I surprised to get a call from the coach of the Blue Jays!
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Easter and My MomEaster meant watching Mom clean up the kitchen to make room for the coffee cups filled with colored, egg dipping water. It never got old to wake up and find the first egg hidden in our slippers!
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Kids Who Draw Stick Figures in Arvada Get ArrestedDrawing a stick figure of a shooting guy gets 11-year old boy arrested and sent to loony house for 4 days in Arvada Colorado.
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"Doctor Camp" for 4 - 5 Year OldsMy five year old son loved "Doctor Camp" at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
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Successfully Importing from ChinaI imported a testing table from China because it saved me $7500. I found a good supplier. It took a customs broker got the import details correct. I got my unit for a fraction of the U.S. cost and learned a little international business too.
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Recipe for Brown Sugar ToastHere is a recipe for a really easy to make comfort food. This snack will take the edge off of your hunger before bed time. -
Two Great Thai Restaurants in Northern DenverThai Chili and Swing Thai keep us coming back for Spring Rolls, Pad Thai, Coconut Milk Curries, and great service. Check out this review if you want to know more about these North Denver Metro area Thai restaurants.
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Getting Skunk Smell Off of My CatPet owners who have had to deal with a skunk spraying incident, know that the tomato juice "recipe" just doesn't work. We've discovered a recipe that REALLY works and works fast.