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by Damien WilliamsonThursday, October 2, 2008 The countdown to ski season has begun (55 days to be exact). And perhaps no single event on the Aspen/Snowmass calendar embodies a whole town's desire for the white stuff to start falling and a return of face shots and steep lines quite like The Meeting.
The event - started four years ago by Aspen Skiing Co. as a way to gather the best ski and snowboard talent as well as those who seek to capture the sheer awesomeness of that talent on film - has already become a can't-miss event within the industry. Combining film screenings from ski porn heavyweights like Matchstick Productions and Poor Boyz, movies from newer companies like pro snowboarder Travis Rice's Brain Farm Productions, concerts, fashion shows and, of course, parties, The Meeting is all about "getting stoked for the upcoming season," says Deric Gunshor, SkiCo senior event marketing manager. Full Story »
by Curtis Wackerle, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, October 2, 2008 Blog.
Such an ugly word, is it not? It sounds like a character on Star Trek, or a digestive problem. Is this seriously the best name we can come up with for this new and revolutionary medium? I wish I had a better name for it, but I don't. Full Story »
Aspen Daily News Staff Report Friday, October 3, 2008 Now that it's Colorado's unofficial state song, there's more reason to celebrate the man behind the music: John Denver Week begins on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. The real honors come later in the week with musical tributes by friends, family and fellow musicians of the man who died in a tragic plane accident. Those performances at the Wheeler Opera House start at 7 p.m Full Story »
by Drew Stofflet, Time Out Wine Columnist Friday, October 3, 2008 The political landscape in our nation has become very cloudy lately. The latest incident being the congressional attempt to help major Wall Street firms out of a jam. The political lines blurred dramatically, in the face of the upcoming election, and many lawmakers seemed to be unwilling to play their hands before November; and in the process, our president and outgoing staff have seemingly lost their influence for the remainder of their term.
So it is, and so it was, in 15th century Florence. This ancient and beloved region of Tuscany, known for centuries-old castles overlooking hillsides full of vines, olive trees and evergreens, suffered through several hundred years of political strife. Battles between the local republic and the long-ruling Medici family meant gaining power at any cost. Political activists and government agents often faced cruel acts of punishment and death at the hands of the opposition. Full Story »
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Horoscopes
- Aries
 - Taurus
 Know when you need to pull back. In this whirlwind of happenings, you might be overly charged. Right now, resolution is not possible, but what is wise is to gather all the facts and then act. Tonight: Think rather than act. Bounce an idea off a trusted associate.
- Gemini
 - Cancer
Others look to you for answers and ideas. You easily could feel overwhelmed or as if you have nothing more to offer. In truth, you do. Simply slow down, and pick and choose your battles. Tonight: Make a must appearance.
- Leo
Evaluate and think rather than jump in. Too many offers might come in from left field. Pace yourself, and know that you do need to make choices. Trust your instincts, and you will come out on top. Tonight: Think as if you were looking in rather than being a part of.
- Virgo
A partner could ask for a lot, and you will deliver at least that much in the near future. So many ideas keep popping in your mind, you could be overwhelmed. Perhaps you should carry a notepad. Tonight: Relate on a one-on-one level.
- Libra
Defer to others, even if you do not feel overwhelmed. Much happens quickly. It might take a while to land. Investigate an offer, and decide to act on it in the near future. Be direct with someone you care about. Tonight: Sort through invitations.
- Scorpio
Easy works, though you could be overwhelmed by all that you hear and the many calls you get. Focus on doing one job at a time, refusing to take on too much, too fast. Think positively, and you might be surprised by all that you get done. Tonight: Fit in a brisk walk.
- Sagittarius
You could wonder what to do in order to make the most of a financial opportunity; however, if you are spending too much to make this happen, it could be a bad investment. Let your creativity flourish. Tonight: Let some fun filter in.
- Capricorn
- Aquarius
- Pisces
Before you spend, make sure you will be happy with the end result. You will be much happier if you are careful. A meeting might be overwhelming, but very much good news. Treat a friend or co-worker to lunch. Tonight: Put yourself on a strict budget.
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