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2010 Colorado Book Awards

Submitted by Tara on June 30, 2010 - 12:39am
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Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book announced the winners for the 2010 Colorado Book Awards!

And the winners are:

Oprah's Summer Book Picks

Submitted by Tara on June 28, 2010 - 10:05pm
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There is no denying that Oprah can pick a book. Oprah recommends 26 books for your reading enjoyment in her July edition of O.

Some of Oprah's choices include:

Armchair Travel

Submitted by SarahH on June 28, 2010 - 5:53pm
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There's nothing like a good vacation, and summertime always makes me eager to travel. This summer, however, a complicated schedule and lack of funds are keeping me from exploring the world. Fortunately, I can be consoled with books whose settings and plots take me all kinds of places, even from my Denver living room.

The best writers, in my opinion, create a setting that is so vivid that it almost becomes a character.

Newer Books with a Focus on the Americas

Submitted by Stefanie on June 28, 2010 - 9:34am
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I’m really looking forward to the upcoming Biennial of the Americas, a citywide event during the month of July. There will be art exhibits, entertainment and forums focusing on the Americas with visitors from many—maybe from all—of the countries of the Western Hemisphere in attendance. Here are some of the newer books related to the countries and cultures of the Western Hemisphere that captured my attention:

Latin American Graphic Design Edited by Felipe Taborda and Julius Wiedemann

Border Culture By Ilan Stavans

Sudden Fiction Latino: Short Stories from the United States and Latin America Edited by Robert Shapard, James Thomas and Ray Gonzalez

Cherry Blossom Festival

Submitted by Tara on June 24, 2010 - 11:52pm
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The Cherry Blossom Festival is a jubilant weekend honoring Japanese-American culture, food, music and much more!

Japanese Dining

Great Moments in Sports

Submitted by Janet on June 24, 2010 - 11:56am
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010: What a day this has been in sports! World Cup Soccer saw two crucial games played simultaneously. Later the Colorado Rockies come back in the bottom of the 9th. First, soccer: USA v. Algeria and England v. Slovenia. If USA wins, we advance to the next round. If England wins, then USA has to win to advance. A tie (OK, a draw) is not enough. That's why the games are played simultaneously.

Double the tension for everyone involved, because everyone knows how the other game is going. England scores early, so now there is real pressure for USA to score. USA has chance after chance to score and they keep missing! Then, miracle of miracles, the ball goes in!! But no, denied again. Referee says no goal - who knows why, and we learned earlier this week that the referees don't have to give a reason. Time is running out and hope is dwindling.

21st Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival

Submitted by Tara on June 23, 2010 - 9:06pm
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The 21st Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival takes place this weekend in Fort Collins. Colorado is well known for its fine crafted beverages, and rightly so! Coloradans are generally also dog lovers. These two passions have combined to create The BrewDogs of Colorado!

Into home brewing? The Denver Public Library has many books to help you craft the perfect beer at home. For more personalized help, The Rock Hoppers Brew Club meets monthly and shares tips and tricks with brewers of all ability levels!

When "What to Expect" just isn't enough.

Submitted by New Mommy on June 23, 2010 - 9:02am
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Countdown to baby? Let DPL help you prepare for the arrival of your little one with our massive collection of baby books and dvds. Besides, what else are you going to read in the waiting room?

If you're anything like me, the minute you find out you're pregnant you'll immediately go out and purchase your own brand new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting.  If you're anything like me, you'll curl up in bed with it and study it religiously until you fall asleep at 7:00 p.m.--if you can stay up that late in your first trimester. If you're anything like me, you'll soon find yourself dreaming about car-seat/stroller combos and infant layettes.

Bike to Work Day

Submitted by Tara on June 21, 2010 - 11:34pm
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Bike to Work Day is Wednesday June 23rd. Did you know that June was Colorado Bike Month? Stay safe out there and thanks for participating!

Need a bike? Check out the B-cycle program. For more information about cyclists rights and activism, be sure to visit the Bicycle Colorado website.

Best Bike Books

How exactly do you milk an almond? Eating a soy and dairy free diet.

Submitted by New Mommy on June 21, 2010 - 12:27pm
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Having a daughter who is allergic to both dairy and soy is a challenge. Read on to find out how I have adjusted my diet in order to nurse a baby with food allergies.  Ice cream is still on the menu!

When I decided to breast feed my baby, I knew I would have to watch my diet, but I didn't know to what extent until my daughter's food allergies were diagnosed two months after she was born.
At first, avoiding foods with soy and dairy seemed almost impossible--grab any package from the shelves at your local grocery store and I can assure you that you will find the words, "contains soy" or "contains milk."  It's in everything!
Saying goodbye to cheese was hard, but I managed to find some tasty alternatives by reading up on food allergies at

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