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Triple Played: Son makes Day one to remember

International Record Store Day on Saturday, April 20, was a huge success. It was the most fun we have ever experienced in almost 25 years of doing business in Grand Junction. My son ...

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Jussel: Breaking down the NFL draft

Here’s your National Football League draft primer, everything you need to know for the annual extravaganza. First, the nuts and bolts: It starts Thursday with the first round, with ESPN ...

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Exhibit shines light on dark side of mental health

“But the brain is just another organ. It’s just a machine, and a machine can go wrong.” — Candace Pert The grieving parents of 6-year-old Emelie Parker recently met ...

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What to do when African violets grow

I have two African violets that I have had for many, many years. They are potted in lava pots and doing OK but are outgrowing the pots. Do you have some advice on what I should do? I’ve ...

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Pantry Challenge still going after Day 51

Today marks Day 51 of the Armageddon Pantry Challenge. I must admit, this experiment has gone on much longer than I expected. In fact, it’s dragging on so long that some participants are ...

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Jussel: Schedule for Broncos has a prime-time feel

If you’ve had a chance to check out the Denver Broncos schedule for the upcoming season, you’ll certainly have noticed that this team will be, if nothing else, well known across the ...

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On the Goe: Skilled MCs challenge status quo

Generally, I try to avoid classifying music into genres or oversimplified terms. Talking about a song or an artist in a couple easy words creates preconceived limitations and bias before you ...

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Jussel: One owner, two very different franchises

The Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association are a work in progress. The Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, not so much. Both are owned by the same man, Stan ...

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Your Town, April 14, 2013

This time of year, our meal menus shift from the hearty comfort foods that previously warmed us from the inside-out, to lighter fare that is more compatible with the shift to outdoor activity ...

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Winter drought can sometimes cause spruce trees to brown

I have four blue spruce that are about 25 years old, and one seems to be stressed. I water them several times a year and especially in late fall. One of my trees has browning needles that we ...

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