DENVER - Colorado's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate hit 8 percent in April - a tenth of a percentage point higher than in March, according to the latest figures from the state labor department.
In what can be described as more of a theory dish than actual meal, the Bloomin' Onion dares you to try to finish it. Remembering back to days gone by, ordering it off the menu seemed like a good idea, but about halfway through, you never wanted to see another fried onion strip again. Throw a party, prepare one of your own, and see if those guests of yours can tackle the beast. Dipping sauce a must...
Time to pull the cover off the grill, hopefully once and for all. Denver saw temperatures in the 70's this past weekend, and with no end to the sunshine in the near future, it's starting to feel a lot like Summer around here. And what's better on a hot day than a BBQ?
Camp Lejeune Marines speaking Thursday in the aftermath of the death of a colleague who shot himself during a police chase aboard base Monday said instead of the needed psychiatric treatment they sought they were given a cocktail of antidepressants and sent back to work.
Every now and again, we come across a website with such a good idea, we feel the need to sing praises of it from the hills of Bloggywood. This time it comes in the form of completely customizable candy bars. A few folks got together and thought, "Why not let the general public create their very own sweet, chocolaty inventions?" Enter: Chocomize. We've had fun today coming up with a few of our own, some ridiculous, some delicious, but we want to know what you can think of!
NEW YORK (AP) -- The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., will start selling genetic testing kits at many of its stores later this month, according to Pathway Genomics, which makes the kits.
While sushi isn't exactly the easiest thing to prepare and some skilled artisans spend their entire life trying to master the art of the roll, it is among the tastiest of life's offerings. Craving it all day today has yielded the following Soft-Shelled Crab Hand Roll recipe. It sounds all well and good that we will prepare it ourselves, but if we can be honest, we're just going to get takeout. If you're feeling particularly skilled though, give it a try!
Hospital giant HCA Inc.-- co-parent of HealthONE, the largest health care system in metro Denver -- on Sunday filed its much-anticipated initial public offering, reported first-quarter earnings of $388 million and announced a $500 million distribution to stockholders.
Did you know that if you work at Cinnabon, you have to sign a disclosure statement saying you will not share the ultra-secret recipe to make their delectable and decadent cinnamon rolls? It's true. Apparently the memo got lost as a wimple web search revealed the following recipe. And who better deserves breakfast in bed complete with a Cinnabon youmade than mom? No one, that's who.
The US unemployment rate rose in April, even though more jobs were created than in any month in the past four years.
The jobless rate increased to 9.9%, up from 9.7% in March.
However, an extra 290,000 jobs were created in April, mainly in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality, the Labor Department said.
Coming off the heels of a wildly successful WSi potluck complete with tamales, seven-layer dip, green chile, taco salad, Mexican lasagna, fresh pico de gallo, chicken mole, and table-side guacamole, we indulged in some banana/brownie/caramel sundaes. Needless to say, it was a feast and a half. If you happen to be entertaining tonight and want a traditional Mexican dessert, can we suggest the sweet goodness of a fresh batch of sopapillas?
The attempt to detonate a car full of explosives in Times Square on Saturday may well have set off psychological tremors that will very quietly and very powerfully affect the citizens of New York City and the nation.
The 5th of May is one day away, and we couldn't be more excited. We've got a little office party planned complete with sign-up sheet stocked with dishes each employee is bringing. From Homemade guac to tamales, from some of the best green chile we've had to some fresh pico de gallo, we're hoping someone brings in a batch of enchiladas as well. Our Christmas party had a batch that was too die for. Perhaps a little coaxing can get those to make another appearance.
With Cinco de Mayo inching ever closer, the spicy tastes of the south are already teasing the palate. While the office might not be the place for a batch of Beer & Tequila Carnitas, your kitchen and a group of friends most certainly is. Have at it and let us know how they turn out!
The University of Colorado at Boulder has received another large contribution toward construction of the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building on the university’s East Campus -- this one from the federal stimulus initiative.
Cinco de Mayo is nearly here, and we're still going through Valentine's Day chocolates. This means a few things: A) 2010 is flying by, B) It's time to make up some delicious Mexican food, and C) it's time to throw these chocolates out. If you have some free time this weekend, polish up on your south-of-the-border cooking skills with a batch of tamales.Now, what do we bring to our Cinco de Mayo office party?
After more than 150 years of servicing the surrounding community and acting as a New York City landmark, St. Vincent's Hospital has shut its doors. Leaving many in the lower Manhattan area without convenient emergency room access, it was after months of uncertainty the facility made the ultimate decision.
It's getting to be that glorious time of year when the tarps come off of grills, the patio is swept off, the lawn chairs are brought out from storage, and the drinks are put on ice. Yes, it's time for the Springtime BBQs and park days. Don't be the one person who shows up empty-handed. And if you really want to garner a few new friends, show up with cookies, or brownies, or homemade peanut butter bars.
Staffing employment so far in April is 19 percent higher than during the same month last year, according to the American Staffing Association’s Staffing Index.
Tuesday is upon us once again which means the delicacy that is a good taco is in order. Taking a new turn tonight, though, with the tradition dish, we decided to stuff those tacos in a pocket versus a shell. They almost look as fun to eat as they are to say 10 times fast.