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Today's Front Page News

Liberal groups split on Colorado's Proposition 103 tax-increase measure
Look at a list of endorsements for Proposition 103, the measure to raise taxes by nearly $3 billion for education, and you quickly see some of the most influential liberal organizations in Colorado.  

• Pizza restaurateur Pasquini takes back control of franchise spots
• Private audit at Jensen Farms before listeria outbreak failed to flag woes
• Denver may crack down on homeless on 16th Street Mall
• Death of a tyrant: Libyan revolutionaries showed Gadhafi no mercy
• Regulators review loophole allowing casinos to pay less in Colorado taxes

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Today's Local Politics

Liberal groups split on Colorado's Proposition 103 tax-increase measure
Look at a list of endorsements for Proposition 103, the measure to raise taxes by nearly $3 billion for education, and you quickly see some of the most influential liberal organizations in Colorado.  

• Denver may pursue law cracking down on homeless on 16th Street Mall
• Former President Bush visits Denver to tout Get Smart Schools partnership
• Colorado laws, regulations help keep animal sanctuaries safe
• DeGette thinks a National Western move to DIA will fly
• Denver Post voter guide checks out the candidates, issues

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Today's Business

Parker: Pizza restaurateur Pasquini takes back control of franchise spots
Tony Pasquini, a longtime restaurateur who packed it in and turned over his namesake pizza places to franchisees, is trying to take them back.  

• Regulators review loophole allowing casinos to pay less in Colorado taxes
• Rival hotelier Isenberg vows to back off fight over Aurora's Gaylord subsidy
• Recession hits older adults harder, new government report says
• Economy looks healthier, makes post-summer strides
• Owners of Tire Mountain in Weld Co. accused of funneling $7 million from investors

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Today's Sports Headlines

Avalanche's Mueller misses pregame skate with "head injury"
Avalanche forward Peter Mueller wasn't scheduled to play in Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. But he was expected to continue to skate with the team, yet he did not participate in Thursday's pregame skate at the Pepsi Center.  

• Mullen grads to fill in for CU against Oregon
• Air Force needs its defense to improve
• Don't blink: Oregon Ducks fly up and down the field
• Midseason switch at QB can be trying for the Broncos
• Krieger: Avs' road warrior mentality missing at home

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Today's Entertainment

Sink your teeth into Colorado's Halloween 2011
This weekend and next, no matter who (or what) you are, there's a Halloween party cooked to match your craving, whether it's the Dead Artist Ball in Lafayette or the CSU Chemistry Club's Mad Scientist events for families.  

• "Mauritius," "Some Girl(s)": Two stamps on vile human behavior
• Movie review: A troubled man, his wife and deaf daughter help one another "Take Shelter"
• Movie review: Financial thriller "Margin Call" cuts close to the bone
• Best shows of the week, 10/21/11
• Friends of Chamber Music's rare woodwind quintet adventurous, engaging

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Today's Style

Cucinelli's fall/winter line makes cool luxurious
When you see it at a distance, clothing by Brunello Cucinelli looks like the cool, casual sportswear that Americans love to live in. But view these designs up close, and you'll experience the all-out luxury.  

• Style File: Cutting edge

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Today's Opinion

With Khadafy gone, are the rebels ready to lead?
I've covered stories in Libya several times, and interviewed the late Moammar Khadafy on a few of those visits.  

• Harsanyi: State of union: a poll
• Editorial: No more metro meddling on Aurora's Gaylord deal
• Editorial: Steve Hogan for mayor of Aurora
• Guest Commentary: Before cataract surgery, do your homework
• The failure of the jobs bill is good news