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Boulder Company Joins Oversharing Economy

Boulder Company Joins Oversharing Economy

Boulder entrepreneur Tristan Niles is seeking to be in the forefront of the oversharing economy with his new company, TooMuchly.com. The company’s website and mobile apps allow users to post excessively personal or unpleasant photos, and to [...]

Boulder Rated #1 by Top Ten List Magazine

Boulder Rated #1 by Top Ten List Magazine

click to enlarge Boulder has been named the best place in the country for being on top ten lists by a leading industry publication.  Top Ten List magazine cited Boulder's appearance on lists of the fittest, best educated, and best-for-singles [...]

Automobilist Wins “Automobile Commuter of the Year” Award

Automobilist Wins “Automobile Commuter of the Year” Award

Dedicated local automobilist Jay Moriarty has been named Boulder's "Automobile Commuter of the Year" for his committed use of the car for all his transportation needs. Three years ago Moriarty's concern for the world's oil companies convinced him to [...]

Study Shows Reality Decreasing Surrounding Boulder’s 25 Square Miles

Study Shows Reality Decreasing Surrounding Boulder’s 25 Square Miles

A recent study indicates that the amount of reality surrounding the 25 square miles of Boulder has declined significantly over the last two decades.  Harvard researchers who conducted the study pointed to the growing presence of yoga studios in [...]

Southern Poverty Law Center Alarmed at Rise in Gluten Intolerance in Boulder Area

Southern Poverty Law Center Alarmed at Rise in Gluten Intolerance in Boulder Area

The civil rights advocacy group Southern Poverty Law Center issued an alert yesterday over what it termed an "alarming" rise in gluten-intolerance in Boulder.  The group cited overt anti-gluten messaging in the media and on food packaging, and the [...]

New Research Indicates Medical Marijuana Can Be Used for Medical Purposes

New Research Indicates Medical Marijuana Can Be Used for Medical Purposes

A study by researchers at the University of Colorado indicates that medical marijuana, historically considered solely a recreational drug, may be useful in treating certain medical conditions. "We never expected to see medical benefits from medical [...]