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Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, was often interpreted as displeasure on behalf of those same beings—a punishment for failing to obs…
Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, w…
Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, was often interpreted as displeasure on behalf of those same beings—a punishment for failing to observe proper rituals. It doesn’t take a history scholar to understand this impulse. Weather, now as then, is both an enemy and ally. On one hand, it provides everything from the raw material for food—sunlight driving photosynthesis, wind the primary method of plants spreading their seeds—to …
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, getting splashed in a Halloween horror show in the basement of a spaghetti emporium, sweating through …
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, ge…
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, getting splashed in a Halloween horror show in the basement of a spaghetti emporium, sweating through a DIY D&D in a comic shop, savoring (har har!) Sweeney Todd’s enraged high notes, and trying to quiet my howling dog in a public house. I’ve found myself in some odd and awkward scenarios. To update the metaphor, writing this column is a lot like drunk-clicking through an endless algorithm o…
Jessie Hanson
January 8, 2020
What IS The Nobel Prize? The University of Colorado is famous, among other claims to fame, for its Nobel Prize Winners. What IS the Nobel Prize and why do we care? The Nobel Prize, established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, and industrialist, is one of the world's…
What IS The Nobel Prize? The University of Colorado is famous, among other claims to fame, for its Nobel Prize Winners. What IS the Nobel Prize and why do we care? The Nobel Prize, established…
What IS The Nobel Prize? The University of Colorado is famous, among other claims to fame, for its Nobel Prize Winners. What IS the Nobel Prize and why do we care? The Nobel Prize, established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, and industrialist, is one of the world's most prestigious honors. Founded in 1895, the prize recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Nobel, who invented dynamite, stipulated in his will that his fortune should…
Leonard Frieling
June 19, 2024
Nelson Mandela said it beautifully. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The University of Colorado Boulder’s graduation ceremonies, held from May 9-11, bring numerous benefits to the town of Boulder and have broader implications globally. Congratulati…
Nelson Mandela said it beautifully. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The University of Colorado Boulder’s graduation ceremonies, held from May 9-11,…
Nelson Mandela said it beautifully. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The University of Colorado Boulder’s graduation ceremonies, held from May 9-11, bring numerous benefits to the town of Boulder and have broader implications globally. Congratulations and THANK YOU to the class of 2024. Elevate us all! Why do we care? We care because we benefit AND the world benefits. Benefits to the coffers of Boulder for all of the right reasons. 1. **Economic Boost**:- **Tourism**: Graduation events attract thousands of visitors, including family and frie…
Leonard Frieling
May 13, 2024
Even in our high-tech Boulder Valley, spelling counts. While "auto-correct" is a powerful tool, it is only that. It is one tool. It is not a complete solution. While much of what we write is done on a computer, much is still written by hand. Two age-old questions that are still relevant for students…
Even in our high-tech Boulder Valley, spelling counts. While "auto-correct" is a powerful tool, it is only that. It is one tool. It is not a complete solution. While much of what we write is done on a…
Even in our high-tech Boulder Valley, spelling counts. While "auto-correct" is a powerful tool, it is only that. It is one tool. It is not a complete solution. While much of what we write is done on a computer, much is still written by hand. Two age-old questions that are still relevant for students, which includes ALL of us, spelling counts, and neatness counts. I don't care what teachers might say about them not counting, that is untrue. Neatness ALWAYS counts, and spelling ALWAYS counts! As an aside, knowing how to spell words we are using in our writing increases our confidence, thereby im…
Leonard Frieling
April 23, 2024
A sunrise by any other name would still a sunrise be. Thanks Shelomi For Bringing Your Magic To The Team And To Boulder! We Are All Richer For It. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!
A sunrise by any other name would still a sunrise be. Thanks Shelomi For Bringing Your Magic To The Team And To Boulder! We Are All Richer For It. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is …
A sunrise by any other name would still a sunrise be. Thanks Shelomi For Bringing Your Magic To The Team And To Boulder! We Are All Richer For It. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!
Leonard Frieling
April 4, 2024
Boulder is steeped in mystery, tall tales, and myths. Some have some facts mixed in. Many are familiar to our readers and to many other Boulderites (if thee are any who are not readers). Our list today includes the well-known tall tales as well as some of the more obscure stories fro…
Boulder is steeped in mystery, tall tales, and myths. Some have some facts mixed in. Many are familiar to our readers and to many other Boulderites (if thee are any who are not readers).…
Boulder is steeped in mystery, tall tales, and myths. Some have some facts mixed in. Many are familiar to our readers and to many other Boulderites (if thee are any who are not readers). Our list today includes the well-known tall tales as well as some of the more obscure stories from our Valley. So let's agree to suspend our disbelief and shine some light on the depths of darkness and see what we find! The Curse of Chief Niwot: We are all familiar with the famous "Niwot's Curse." I first heard it in the form of "anyone who visits the Boulder Valley is doomed to fore…
Leonard Frieling
March 28, 2024
The "Boulder Skyline Traverse" is one of Boulder's iconic mountain running trails that summits each of the 5 mountain peaks that etch the Boulder skyline. At 35 miles and 10,500 ft vertical gain, the out-and-back traverse provides a long day of physical and emotional ups and downs -- not unlike lif…
The "Boulder Skyline Traverse" is one of Boulder's iconic mountain running trails that summits each of the 5 mountain peaks that etch the Boulder skyline. At 35 miles and 10,500 ft vertical gain, the …
The "Boulder Skyline Traverse" is one of Boulder's iconic mountain running trails that summits each of the 5 mountain peaks that etch the Boulder skyline. At 35 miles and 10,500 ft vertical gain, the out-and-back traverse provides a long day of physical and emotional ups and downs -- not unlike life itself. As a health coach, I find my tools for achieving success on ultra-marathon mountain runs like the Boulder Skyline Traverse apply equally well to life's often challenging and trying ups and downs. AboutBoulder ultra-marathon mountain runner and health coach, Brenna Bray, PhD, asc…
Brenna Bray
March 10, 2024
For animal lovers, college can be a difficult time. Going to university likely means devoting the majority of one's life to studying, tests, and essay writing. This has several implications; one of which being that a student might not have time for a dog or a cat. For me, this has been the reality o…
For animal lovers, college can be a difficult time. Going to university likely means devoting the majority of one's life to studying, tests, and essay writing. This has several implications; one of wh…
For animal lovers, college can be a difficult time. Going to university likely means devoting the majority of one's life to studying, tests, and essay writing. This has several implications; one of which being that a student might not have time for a dog or a cat. For me, this has been the reality of my schooling situation. Yet, I cannot even recall a time when there was not a dog in my home. As a friend once told me; a household is not complete without a dog. I imagine that many cat-people will say the same when it comes to cats. So, what can animal-loving, but very busy, college students do?…
Name: Ryan Juett Business: Music Equipment Startup CU Leeds Marketing Major, Junior "Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re up to these days?" I'm a native Coloradan, raised in Parker, with an enduring passion for music that has persisted into my adult life. When not immersed…
Name: Ryan Juett Business: Music Equipment Startup CU Leeds Marketing Major, Junior "Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re up to these days?" I'm a native Coloradan, raised in…
Name: Ryan Juett Business: Music Equipment Startup CU Leeds Marketing Major, Junior "Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re up to these days?" I'm a native Coloradan, raised in Parker, with an enduring passion for music that has persisted into my adult life. When not immersed in the LILY P4D business, I'm engaged in making and playing music, promoting my personal music brand. “What’s your major and what are you studying, what year are you?" Currently a junior at the Leeds School of Business, majoring in Marketing with a minor in music. “What led you to choose t…
Bennett Black
January 10, 2024
Welcoming Dr. Brenna Bray as the AboutBoulder Wellness Edition Blogger! Faces of Boulder Health and Wellness As AboutBoulder stands at the forefront of community engagement and information dissemination, it is with immense pleasure that we announce Dr. Brenna Bray's transition into a more si…
Welcoming Dr. Brenna Bray as the AboutBoulder Wellness Edition Blogger! Faces of Boulder Health and Wellness As AboutBoulder stands at the forefront of community engagement and information dis…
Welcoming Dr. Brenna Bray as the AboutBoulder Wellness Edition Blogger! Faces of Boulder Health and Wellness As AboutBoulder stands at the forefront of community engagement and information dissemination, it is with immense pleasure that we announce Dr. Brenna Bray's transition into a more significant role within our team. Dr. Bray, a respected name in the fields of Complementary and Integrative Health Research, Integrative Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coaching, is no stranger to the academic and practical aspects of health and wellness. Dr. Bray's journey in academia and research…
Leonard Frieling
January 6, 2024
Name: Zac Janczak Business: E-commerce CU Leeds Advertising Major, Junior “What’s your major and what are you studying, what year are you?" I am majoring in advertising with a minor emphasis in business management. “What led you to choose that major?” I chose to study advertising b…
Name: Zac Janczak Business: E-commerce CU Leeds Advertising Major, Junior “What’s your major and what are you studying, what year are you?" I am majoring in advertising with a minor emphas…
Name: Zac Janczak Business: E-commerce CU Leeds Advertising Major, Junior “What’s your major and what are you studying, what year are you?" I am majoring in advertising with a minor emphasis in business management. “What led you to choose that major?” I chose to study advertising because it fit my creative style as an entrepreneur, and offered the opportunity to develop my skills as a marketer. Nobody will know about your brand if you do not make others aware of what it is your company has to offer, and so I figured that advertising/marketing is a skillset that will forever b…
Bennett Black
December 27, 2023
Name: Khushang Hirpara Business: Using AI to Create Personalized Supplements - CLD-9 CU Graduate Class of 2022, Major in Entrepreneurship and Management Tell me a bit about yourself and what you're currently working on. I'm an award-winning founder and operator in Boulder that specializes i…
Name: Khushang Hirpara Business: Using AI to Create Personalized Supplements - CLD-9 CU Graduate Class of 2022, Major in Entrepreneurship and Management Tell me a bit about yourself and what y…
Name: Khushang Hirpara Business: Using AI to Create Personalized Supplements - CLD-9 CU Graduate Class of 2022, Major in Entrepreneurship and Management Tell me a bit about yourself and what you're currently working on. I'm an award-winning founder and operator in Boulder that specializes in a variety of fields such as Design, Product Development, and Sourcing. But truly, I am obsessed with using leading technology and research to build products that make people's lives easier. I'm currently working on addressing the complexity and risk involved in researching and using supplementatio…
Bennett Black
December 20, 2023
Join tomorrow to network and build relationships with other women July 27, 5:30 pm The WILD Council is a network of professional women who come together regularly to build relationships and engage in networking activities. Here are highlights of the council's efforts in transforming the landscap…
Join tomorrow to network and build relationships with other women July 27, 5:30 pm The WILD Council is a network of professional women who come together regularly to build relationships and engage…
Join tomorrow to network and build relationships with other women July 27, 5:30 pm The WILD Council is a network of professional women who come together regularly to build relationships and engage in networking activities. Here are highlights of the council's efforts in transforming the landscape of future leaders by empowering one female at a time. The council organizes quarterly networking events specifically tailored for professional women, conveniently located in the front range area. These events are open to all women who are interested in expanding their professional network. The …
Mary Cochran
July 26, 2023
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