Monday, March 19, 2012

Morning headlines from DenverPost.com


Today's Front Page News

Titanic disaster still an unsinkable tale 100 years later
The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic looms before us, bringing with it a flotilla of commemorative coverage of what is already the most obsessively scrutinized maritime disaster in history.  



Today's Local Politics

Adams commissioner Nichol fails to make primary ballot after paving scandal
Dogged by a criminal investigation, longtime Adams County political fixture Alice Nichol failed Saturday to win a spot on the Democratic primary ballot — a loss that makes a third term as county commissioner less likely.  



Today's Entertainment

Theater review: Curious Theatre's "Becky Shaw" embodies sharp humor that's quite cutting
"Becky Shaw" is the kind of play that reminds us why we go to theater in the first place: to see people who are just like us, only much more interesting. They've got our issues — relationship struggles, self-esteem shortages, crazy parents — but they're sharper and wittier than us, more fun to be around than, say, our own friends. Ray Mark Rinaldi's rating: ***  



Today's Style

Denver's backyard is full of budget-minded spring-break fun
A few years ago, when the economic situation was looking really dire, some clever person coined the term "staycation," referring to an economical, stay-put solution to the desperate desire to get away. Vacationing without leaving home caught on, and it's still going strong.  



Today's Opinion

Murphy: Bill to dismantle direct-file discretion in cases against young violent offenders is almost criminal
It was a good day for bipartisanship in the Colorado House of Representatives. But it was an even better one for young violent criminals.  


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