Senator Barack Obama has officially been nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. Senator Hillary Clinton, his democratic rival, asked the convention to suspend the procedural rules and direct all roll call votes to Obama.
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday they have signed Joe Sakic to a one-year contract. Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere said "Our entire organization is very excited to have Joe back for another season. As the only captain of the Avalanche, his record of achievement speaks for itself. Having him return is great for our franchise and community, but also for the game of hockey."
Hazmat crews say a suspicous substance found in a package on a light rail train was not toxic. An operator inspecting a vacant train while it was stopped south of the Lincoln station Tuesday night found the package in a stairwell. Hazmat crews were called to the scene to investigate. After about 3 hours, hazmat gave the all clear for service to resume. All trains had been stopped at the County Line station. Passengers needing to travel to the Lincoln Station were transported by bus bridge.
No federal charges against men accused in possible Obama plot
Monday, August 25, 2008
Therin gartrell Shawn Adolf
U.S. Attorney Troy Eid says no federal charges will be filed against the men arrested this weekend in connection with a possible plot to assassinate Senator Barack Obama. Authorities say this was just the ranting of drug addicts and there was no credible threat to the Senator.28-year-old Tharin Gartrell was stopped while driving erratically near Hampden and Parker.Police say they found a bulletproof vest, two rifles, ammunition, walkie-talkies and drugs in the car.Gartrell's arrest led authorities to other men including 33-year-old Shawn Adolf and 32 yr old Nathan Johnson.
Colorado Sen. Salazar to formally nominate Obama on Wednesday
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Colorado Senator Ken Salazar will be one of the speakers who will nominate Barack Obama before roll call at the PepsiCenter Wednesday night.Salazar says he's been chosen to give one of the nominating speeches before the vote to nominate Obama is taken.Salazar is a southern Colorado rancher and first-term senator who previously served as state attorney general. His brother, John, is a Colorado congressman and fellow democrat.John Straayer is a political science professor at ColoradoStateUniversity. He says the decision makes sense, considering Salazar is the state's native son and that the move can help democrats gain votes in Colorado. On Thursday night, speakers include former vice president Al Gore, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and five other Coloradans: Governor Bill Ritter and Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, John Salazar and Mark Udall. Udall is running for the senate.
About 200 protesters marched through downtown Denver Tuesday after police detained two people during a rally at CivicCenterPark. The arrests came when religious demonstrators arrived at the rally with anti-gay banners. One man yelled at the crowd, ``Jesus hates sin.'' A rally participant holding a banner supporting separation of church and state was restrained by police and driven away by officers on a golf cart. People yelled ``let him go!'' as police on foot and horseback tried to control the crowd.Codepink spokeswoman Jean Stevens says the other person taken away by police was a member of her group. Stevens didn't have her name.Tuesda’s march was organized by the backbone campaign and used a permit obtained by Recreate 68. The backbone campaign describes itself as a grassroots effort that supports progressive values. About 100 people were arrested Monday night when police officers and protesters clashed about a mile from the site of the Democratic National Convention.
Spotted on the 16th Street Mall Tuesday Morning, we caught actress Susan Sarandon outside of Earl's Restaurant. She was stopping to chat with a fan before entering a private party honoring actress Annette Bening.
PUMAS on the 16th Street Mall. PUMA stands for People United Means Action but these woman also go by another names Party Unity My Ass. They are hard-core Hillary supporters who says the roll call on Wednesday is being rigged and subverted by the DNC.
Journalists from across the globe showed up at the Tattered Cover Book Store in LoDo Monday night for the Obama-mania book release. The book was written by the editors of "Slate". Basically, it's a book of the English language, "Barackafied"! For instance, did you know that "Obamma Mia!" is a musical based on Obama's life, with music by ABBA? Mayor Hickenlooper attended as well as Arianna Huffington.
Senator Barack Obama has officially been nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. Senator Hillary Clinton, his democratic rival, asked the convention to suspend the procedural rules and direct all roll call votes to Obama.
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday they have signed Joe Sakic to a one-year contract. Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere said "Our entire organization is very excited to have Joe back for another season. As the only captain of the Avalanche, his record of achievement speaks for itself. Having him return is great for our franchise and community, but also for the game of hockey." 
Hazmat crews say a suspicous substance found in a package on a light rail train was not toxic. An operator inspecting a vacant train while it was stopped south of the Lincoln station Tuesday night found the package in a stairwell. Hazmat crews were called to the scene to investigate. After about 3 hours, hazmat gave the all clear for service to resume. All trains had been stopped at the County Line station. Passengers needing to travel to the Lincoln Station were transported by bus bridge. 
Colorado Senator Ken Salazar will be one of the speakers who will nominate Barack Obama before roll call at the 
About 200 protesters marched through downtown 
Journalists from across the globe showed up at the Tattered Cover Book Store in LoDo Monday night for the Obama-mania book release. The book was written by the editors of "Slate". Basically, it's a book of the English language, "Barackafied"! For instance, did you know that "Obamma Mia!" is a musical based on Obama's life, with music by ABBA? Mayor Hickenlooper attended as well as Arianna Huffington.
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