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After Quake, Haiti Seeks Better Business Climate
February 25, 2010 | NPR· Haiti's small business elite sees last month's earthquake as an opportunity, but not just to make money. They say it's a chance to refashion the corrupt, inefficient way things are done in Haiti, while marshaling international support to boost the country's industries.
 
South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts
March 9, 2010 | NPR· The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.
 
Global University Eliminates Barriers To Education
March 10, 2010 | NPR· At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.
 
Athletes' Case May Rewrite Money Rules For NCAA
March 10, 2010 | NPR· An antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA seeks a potential payday for athletes who have been merchandised. The case over the use of players' likenesses in video games and memorabilia may change the essence of the NCAA. What if college players were no longer seen as amateurs?
 
Texting While Driving: Put The Thumbs Away
March 10, 2010 | NPR· Some drivers admit to texting while driving despite the known dangers of distraction. And it isn't just young drivers. Some studies show the biggest growth in texting is among people ages 35 and older.
 

Art & Life from NPR

After Financial Ruin, Plotting America's 'Comeback'
March 9, 2010 | NPR· David M. Walker is the former comptroller general of the United States. His book, Comeback America, details the current financial crisis and offers his ideas on controlling spending and restoring fiscal responsibility in the United States.
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Vince Gilligan: The Man Behind 'Breaking Bad'
March 9, 2010 | NPR· Vince Gilligan created the Emmy Award-winning drama Breaking Bad, starring Bryan Cranston as a high-school chemistry teacher who becomes a meth dealer to secure his family's finances. Gilligan tells David Bianculli why he chose Cranston for the role — and why he thinks Breaking Bad is different from every other show on TV.
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What We're Reading, March 9 - 15
March 9, 2010 | NPR· Is the biblically inspired Angelology the next Da Vinci Code? James Hynes' Next causes us to inaugurate the genre "Mick lit" (think middle-aged men and the Rolling Stones). A prominent advocate of No Child Left Behind reverses course. And ace spy John Wells is back, undercover and in deep.
 
Sunnis Who Fled Iraq Remain In Exile
March 9, 2010 | NPR· Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, about 4 million Iraqis have fled their homes. Another 2 million have fled the country entirely. Throughout the war, NPR's Deborah Amos has spent much of her time with Iraqis who fled to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. She has a new book out: Eclipse of the Sunnis: Power, Exile and Upheaval in the Middle East.
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Phantom Sequel Argues That 'Love Never Dies'
March 9, 2010 | NPR· Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical revisits the tragic love triangle of The Phantom of the Opera — 10 years later, in turn-of-the-century Coney Island. The show opens March 9 in London's West End.
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May 31, 2007

Gov. Signs Mental Health Parity Bill

Governor Ritter has signed a new law that expands health care coverage for people with mental illnesses such as depression and post traumatic stress disorder. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Filed under: Business/Labor, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Drug Use, Health, Politics, Poverty — ewhitney @ 1:02 pm
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Poster Artist Jermaine Rogers Show Opens June 1

This world-famous poster and toy designer recently moved to Manitou Springs, and will be showing work in Smokebrush June 1 – 23. The First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception, featuring food by Blue Star and music by KRCC DJ Vicky, will take place Friday, June 1, from 5-8pm.

KRCC’s Kate Dawson spoke to the artist.

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More information on Jermaine Rogers’ show can be found [HERE]

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Business, Colorado Springs, Entertainment, Manitou Springs — ewhitney @ 7:00 am
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May 30, 2007

TB Patient Coming to Denver

The man with a highly drug-resistant form of tuberculosis who American health authorities put under quarantine after he took two transatlantic flights is coming to Denver for treatment. Bente Birkeland has more.

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Springs Culture Cast, Edition 15 (Part 1)

In Part 1 this week, Springs Culture Cast producer Craig Richardson visits the first ever Rubbish Midnight Cabaret, featuring the poetry and music of Chris Bullock. [SpringsCultureCast.com] for more info.

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May 29, 2007

“Over the River,” the Dialog Continues in Salida


Photo: Wikipedia Controversial artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude spoke in Salida this weekend. The duo are propsing a large scale art installation in the Arkansas River Canyon east of Salida. It would involve hanging large panels of fabric over the river for seven miles. They hope to put the installation up in 2011. There’s already been plenty of local criticism of their plans. KRCC’s Kate Dawson reports on their latest visit to the area.

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Filed under: Arts & Culture, Business, Colorado, Environment, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Regional — ewhitney @ 5:44 pm
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New Life: Attendance, Giving Remain Down


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“The Root of All Evil?” Part 1. It’s been 7 months since Pastor Ted Haggard was removed as the leader of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. This after he admitted to receiving massages and buying methamphetamine from a gay male prostitute in Denver over a period of years.

Prior to Haggard’s departure, New Life claimed a congregation of 14,000 members. A new email from the church to its members now says that attendance remains down 20 to 25 percent, or by 2,800 to 3,500 members. Giving, the church says, remains 8 to 10 percent below pre-scandal levels.

New Life has yet to replace Haggard, but church leaders say they now have four finalists for the job, including Ross Parsely, who is currently a pastor at the church. The candidates will be interviewed in June.

Click on “Read More” to read the latest message from New Life Leadership to its members.

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Filed under: Colorado Springs, Drug Use, Gay & Lesbian, Religion — ewhitney @ 3:48 pm
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