Post News: Tattoo fans see reason to smile through painful bouts of rib ink

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Today's Front Page News

Tattoo fans see reason to smile through painful bouts of rib ink
Just as tattoos migrated from the arms of sailors and bikers to the calves of accountants, they also found purchase on a novel patch of skin: the lower backs of women. The popularity of the tat location, however, has fluttered away. Its replacement? The rib cage.  

• E.W. Scripps buys KMGH-Channel 7 in Denver, other ABC affiliates
• National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden to cut 100-150 jobs through buyouts
• Colorado demands Cotter Corp. clean up mine that's leaking uranium
• Campaign-fund surplus tapped for ritzy Beaver Creek retreat
• NFL approves Broncos' switch back to orange uniforms

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Today's Local Politics

Campaign-fund surplus tapped for Denver mayor's office Beaver Creek retreat
To pay for a working retreat at a posh Beaver Creek resort last weekend, the Denver mayor's office is drawing from an account of private funds earmarked for staff development and recruitment left over from campaigns during former Mayor John Hickenlooper's term.  

• Judge asked to rule whether congressional districts must be "competitive"

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Today's Business

Report offers brighter outlook on Colorado job growth
University of Colorado economist Richard Wobbekind said Monday that Colorado will see job growth of as many as 25,000 jobs this year, more than double the forecast from just three months ago.  

• Denver think tank endorses city initiative for paid sick leave; restaurant owners protest against it
• Colorado's economy forecast to expand through end of 2011
• Wall St. sinks, with S&P on brink of bear market
• Parker: Ernst & Young band rocks best when it counts most
• Colorado energy projects move along with $900 million in stimulus

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Today's Sports Headlines

Brewers aim to complete sweep vs. Diamondbacks
Down in the standings or down to their last out, the Arizona Diamondbacks found a way to rally all season, riding their comebacks into the playoffs.  

• Rockies' catching dilemma a major offseason puzzle
• Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Ranking the NFL's signal callers after Week 4
• Young Colorado Avalanche star Matt Duchene taking care of business
• Paige: There's no silencing all the Tim Tebow talk in Denver
• After replay of Sunday's game at Green Bay, Broncos know they have long way to go

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Today's Entertainment

E.W. Scripps buys KMGH-Channel 7 in Denver, other ABC affiliates
E.W. Scripps Co., the former owner of the Rocky Mountain News, is returning to the Denver media market with its announced purchase of KMGH-Channel 7 on Monday.  

• New on DVD, 10/4/11
• Ostrow: Oh, the "Horror" of the strangest, most-vicious series ever on TV
• Husted: Author Shors over the moon about Costco-stocking coup
• "Assassins" takes aim, but from too far a distance
• People: Wedding bells ring for Seth Rogen

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Today's Style

Tattoo fans see reason to smile through painful bouts of rib ink
Just as tattoos migrated from the arms of sailors and bikers to the calves of accountants, they also found purchase on a novel patch of skin: the lower backs of women. The popularity of the tat location, however, has fluttered away. Its replacement? The rib cage.  

• Recovering from MOG fever: A great deejay can make music a lot more fun
• Music of the clouds: How the streaming services stack up
• First-ever Colorado Fashion Week irons out some wrinkles
• Cameron: What's your injury code? Get thee to a doctor, "Stat!"
• RSVP: A successful spin for the 25th Carousel Ball

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Today's Opinion

Dionne: Staging a tea party on the left
Why hasn't there been a tea party on the left? And can President Obama and the American left develop a functional relationship?  

• Editorial: Could Christie be the GOP's guy?
• Legalizing pot would make Colorado safer
• An excerpt from "Rebuilding Justice"
• Skyrocketing costs put justice in jeopardy