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REVIEW: There is a god, and her name is Anna

Is Anna Wintour actually the devil who wears Prada? Who really cares? Because one thing is definitely clear: She is the elusive powerhouse reigning over a fashion empire.

Hurt workers have harsh words for Pinnacol

Injured workers didn’t have a lot of nice things to say Monday about Pinnacol Assurance, the quasigovernmental insurance firm of last resort for worker’s compensation.

Wikipedia tries to get legit

Wikipedia is boosting its efforts to be seen as a credible information provider by rolling out “WikiTrust,” which will color-code newly edited text based on the writer’s reputation for trustworthiness.

Denver’s trash trucks are auction treasures

The city of Denver held its annual heavy equipment auction over the weekend, offering everything from fire engines and trash trucks to police-car light bars and, yes, even a library bookmobile.

Bankruptcy expected for Colorado Springs Gazette owner

Freedom Communications, whose newspaper chain includes the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Orange County Register, is expected to file for bankrupcy as early as Tuesday, The New York Times reports.

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FTC bans robocalls, sort of

Just when you thought telemarketers couldn’t be more annoying, a new menace appeared . . . robo telemarketers. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is riding to the rescue with a ban that goes into effect Tuesday.

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