While the saying “it’s about the journey, not the destination” is definitely a good one to take to heart, it’s not always 100% true; especially when the destination is a waterfall. We’ve found five waterfall hikes near Boulder that will really make you excited about the destination. 5. Alberta Falls Located in Rocky Mountain National […]
My first thought stepping into Union Bar and Soda Fountain, an American style eatery, nestled in the heart of Old Town was, “Wow, it’s busy in here.” The line of hungry patrons overflowed out the front doors. People were also scattered across the lawn playing corn hole and huddled around the fire pits seeking refuge […]
How do you solve a problem like Annihilation? Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very good and very challenging film, and one that everyone should see as quickly as possible. Before we get into the specifics, let’s talk about the tragedy of its release, and why it bodes ill for intelligent art. Paramount Pictures ponied […]
We need Fred Rogers these days, or someone very much like him. If you’re a younger reader, you can be forgiven for not knowing his work, since he’s more of a contemporary for those of us of a certain age. But his refreshing lack of cynicism is a warm and safe hug, something that effortlessly […]
Has there been any movie genre more maligned recently than the studio comedy? Back in the day, movies with Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and others were guaranteed to open to enormous business. They would stick around for quite a while and, if you didn’t like the looks of a particular one, no big […]
As one of the richest nation’s in the world, we should have a very high life expectancy. For the second year in a row, however, life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen. A study released last week in the British Medical Journal details the United States’ decline from the world leader in life expectancy rates, […]
It’s almost spring and many Americans start to think about dumping the winter plump in preparation for summer. With that in mind, consider some recent information comparing dieting techniques and their success at helping you lose a few. Some dieters firmly believe in avoiding fat and while others espouse avoiding carbs. Does it matter? In […]
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Japanese officials approved the single-dose drug, known as Xofluza, for use in that country. In a clinical trial, Japanese and American patients who took the drug when they had the flu saw the virus wiped out, on average, in 24 hours. The drug will be available in […]
