http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Spring: A time of Awakening and Renewal Spring has arrived in its entire glorious splendor. The time has come to begin thinking of and/or planting crops, flowers, gardens, etc. In this ever changing world of instant gratification, one often forgets that things take time. A book takes hour...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~652479.aspx9/2/2009 9:59:17 PMLisa Grunden Greetings! I am a Candidate for Englewood City Council representing District #4. People have asked me what I stand for so I thought I would share my seven points of concern. They are: 1.) Openness and Transparency! - Let the Public always see what their Government is doing! Hiding Nothi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~646190.aspx8/13/2009 10:57:44 AMRick Gillit He can barely walk and he can hardly talk and I always see this junkie up and down my block Dazed and confused, in his own little zone Stumblin', bumblin', lost...and all alone All the kids make fun of him and give him the bird and he just tells 'em that he loves 'em and tries to ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~630045.aspx6/24/2009 10:33:28 PMMike Martinez This is it. The grand finale. Today is my last day working as an intern for YourHub.com. I could say that right now I am breathing a sigh of relief, but really, I'm not. Sure, today completes my final requirement as a senior at Kent Denver School, and yeah, after this all that is left is ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~620024.aspx5/27/2009 10:41:58 AMJack Todd After seven long but very enjoyable years of attending Kent Denver School in Englewood, Colorado, we are finally here. The seniors of Kent Denver are done with their classes, have taken their exams, and are finally on their way towards something new. Yesterday, Monday the 11th of May, we ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/High-School/Blog~614344.aspx5/12/2009 8:46:19 AMJack Todd We recently had a new addition to our family - a cute little girl who is now 2 months old. She is so sweet, but she has caused us to lose some sleep at night. I thought I'd share a little story about someone who didn't lose sleep at night. You've probably heard one version or another of this sto...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~601603.aspx4/9/2009 12:29:19 PMDr. Paul Bell Surreal - marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream . From time to time when I look at photos of my recent trip to Sierra Leone, I wonder, "Was I really there?" "Does that world, so different from what I experience everyday, really exist?" It almost seems like a dream - surreal! I am...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~599665.aspx4/4/2009 4:18:11 PMBarry Meyer At inColoradonow.com it's all FREE! Right now they are gearing up for summer as we all are, and is focusing its efforts on the Colorado cycling population who rides in the big summertime rides such as Elephant Rock Ride , The Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour , The Bicycle Tour of C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~598369.aspx4/1/2009 8:50:40 AM- inColoradoNOW!Monday, April 6th begins Englewood Public Library special display in recognition of National Public Health Awareness Week . Look for this special display of handouts and brochures on health awareness. Do you know the warning signs of Stroke, and other health issues? Many brochures ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~595813.aspx3/25/2009 11:13:01 AMDebra TaylorSaliva has been called it all. For all of the negative press this body fluid gets, it's actually quite useful. It is the main natural protective factor in our mouth to keep our teeth free from cavities. It is full of minerals, enzymes and antibacterial compounds that have many functions, includi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~573841.aspx1/28/2009 4:18:29 PMDr. Paul Bell During the days after my return from Sierra Leone there were several topics that I just wasn't quite ready to talk about. My old friend Sheku was one of them. Twenty-eight years ago this past November I spent my first night in Foria. I was alone, for my family had gone back to stay in anot...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~570748.aspx1/20/2009 8:46:46 PMBarry Meyer I had the opportunity to ask college students this question, "What one thing would you have liked to have known before going to college?" The answers varied and I hope to share some insight in the this and the next few blogs. The "value of money" was one I found interesting. It isn't just abou...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~567963.aspx1/13/2009 1:57:57 PMCAPlus of DenverI heard on the radio this morning as I was driving into the office that the temperature dropped to -18 last night. The cold weather has definitely hit us, and as the mercury plummets, the need for warm clothes increases. For some, that is a need that cannot easily be met. For that reason, Almeid...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~558801.aspx12/15/2008 1:58:04 PMDr. Paul Bell I just read an article about "Student loan fugitives". These people are living out of the country, because they cannot afford to pay the monthly payments on student loans! The U.S. needs well-educated, financially sound, emotionally-healthy residents to take care of ourselves and our fellow globa...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~552829.aspx11/26/2008 2:08:46 PMCAPlus of DenverIf you're pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant then congratulations! I have had 5 favorite days in life so far, days where I just felt like I was walking on air and all other problems disappeared. 2 of those days were when each of my 2 boys was born. I have another of those days coming u...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~550219.aspx11/19/2008 4:55:32 PMDr. Paul Bell When my daughter left for college out of state, we both thought it the best experience for her. (She later confirmed this, by the way.) With a car and trailer full of "stuff", we planned a weekend filled with moving in, attending orientation, and learning the lay of the land. Well, the moving in...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~547226.aspx11/12/2008 2:47:25 PMCAPlus of DenverJohn McCain naively wanted to run a clean campaign. He refused to bring up the sordid relationships Obama had with Bill "wish I blew up more things" Ayers, Reverend "God Damn America" Wright, and Palestinian terrorist Rashid Khalidi, whom the LA Times allegedly has video of Obama toasting. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/National-Politics/Blog~543819.aspx11/3/2008 10:12:11 PMDavid Brown January 2009 is right around the corner. Is that significant? It is if you are looking for college financial aid in the 2009-2010 school year. January starts the submission cycle of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2009-2010 school year. Do you need to...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~540614.aspx10/27/2008 3:44:37 PMCAPlus of DenverIn our efforts to provide you with news you can use for college, we wanted to let you know that CollegeInvest has a scholarship opportunity. The Grandparents Scholarship Contest will be awarding ten $2,500 scholarships. Colorado Grandparents - this is your chance to help with college! Grandpar...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~538105.aspx10/21/2008 2:04:53 PMCAPlus of DenverI went out of state to college, so there were times that I was terribly homesick. I remember fall of my Freshman year, my mom had just helped me move in to the dorm. We were standing by her car and there were other students and parents saying their goodbyes. I heard a lot of "see yo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~537602.aspx10/20/2008 3:48:23 PMCAPlus of DenverAs college consultants we are up to our eyeballs everyday in college news, facts, figures and anything else you can imagine. When we find something that is relevant to the whole community we often write about it on our blog. So here is your opportunity to tell us "what you want...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~535036.aspx10/14/2008 3:35:29 PMCAPlus of DenverJodi Picoult 's book My Sister's Keeper is about a family's struggles and decision to extend their child's life. This is a faced paced story of moral dilemmas faced by three children and their parents. Jesse, the oldest child, knows that bad behavior can get him the attention he wants. K...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~534856.aspx10/14/2008 12:07:35 PMDebra TaylorException was Christian Jungersen's first translated novel. And it has become a best seller! I really enjoyed this book, especially the fast paced last few chapters. This gave me great insight into life of the Danish.. bicycling from place to place, but also brought close to home that working ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~534814.aspx10/14/2008 11:13:10 AMDebra TaylorCommonwealth is a small mill town that has tried to do everything right for its citizens. This story is based upon small town pride and how each character copes with their fear during the 1918 deadly flu epidemic. A collective group of men make the decision to close their town off from surroundi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~533627.aspx10/11/2008 2:31:25 PMDebra TaylorDo you have a favorite book? What about it made it your favorite? Was it the characters? Were you held to the book by Scarlett O'Hara's charm , Bridget Jones funny extremes, or Jack Reacher's toughness? If it is the character that holds you glued to your storyline, then you are what ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~533580.aspx10/11/2008 1:06:13 PMDebra TaylorLet me first admit that I am a t-shirt junkie. I love them. I have six drawers full at home. I am not that different from most college kids in that respect. The "free t-shirt" is the best thing since the Wii (sliced bread is so 1960's). So back to my topic, college campuses are the best place f...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~532390.aspx10/9/2008 11:04:08 AMCAPlus of DenverOne of the most pressing issues is the rising cost of Healthcare; in the last 20 years the cost has increased 291%! So why on earth is this in a college blog? The cost of college in that same 20 years has gone up 439% , nope that is not a typo. College is getting more and more expensive ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/College-University/Blog~532087.aspx10/8/2008 6:44:25 PMCAPlus of DenverAs the leaves turn to yellow, the nights become cooler and the days grow shorter, we all know that the seasons are changing and that winter will soon be here. We would all like these beautiful autumn days to linger, but we know they won't. My life has been much like that of late. Our December 16...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~529999.aspx10/5/2008 4:38:39 PMBarry Meyer It seems there are some on here who are throwing Bible verses around to define when life begins. Well check this out: Job 31:15 "Did not He Who made me in the womb make [my servant]? And did not One fashion us both in the womb ?" If you abort you are ending something God has ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~529974.aspx10/5/2008 4:12:33 PMSamantha Mirabal Did you miss your last chance to meet Libertarian candidate for President Bob Barr ? Bob was in Denver last Sunday, August 10, for a "meet and greet." The Libertarian Party of Colorado had about 48 hours notice. We pulled off a catered event with over 70 people in attendance and raised ove...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~508476.aspx8/14/2008 11:06:53 PMDavid K. Williams, Jr.