Saturday, October 15, 2011

Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

Today's Local Politics

Colorado to seek No Child Left Behind waiver, despite doubts on flexibility
Colorado's Department of Education intends to file a No Child Left Behind waiver application by the Nov. 15 deadline, though Patrick Chapman, executive director of federal programs, said the department is not confident the waiver will provide as much flexibility as anticipated.  


Today's Business

Denver economic-development exec cheers on Gaylord hotel project as debate swirls
The top executive at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. says Gaylord Entertainment's proposed $824 million hotel project in Aurora is a positive investment for the community, even if it does bring competition.  


Today's Sports Headlines

Colorado State will try to contain Boise State QB Kellen Moore
Kellen Moore is a nightmare to defenses, a quarterback his peers long to emulate, a player his coach marvels at and one who keeps defensive coordinators up all night.  


Today's Entertainment

Theater review: Powerful "Mockingbird" gets under America's skin color
Review: Done well, "To Kill a Mockingbird" should not just move audiences. It should move lumps to their throats, coax tears from their eyes and turn their stomachs. The Denver Center Theatre Company's powerful new staging accomplishes that with an understated clarity of purpose and without relying on easy sentiment. Rating: ***1/2  


Today's Opinion

Editorial: Solar panel coup an energy boost
The announcement that one of the largest solar panel manufacturing plant in the nation will come to Aurora is not only a coup for the up-and-coming city, but it is also a development that will add momentum to the state's new energy economy.  


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