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North Korean Leader Sends Envoy to China May 22, 2013

Kim Jong-un sent a top official to China as ties between the two countries remained strained over Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

IHT Rendezvous: IHT Quick Read: May 22 May 22, 2013

Animal welfare in China; forgery on the New York art market; U.S. drone strikes; Apple’s tax deal in Ireland; Ai Weiwei’s first heavy-metal video; Global Soccer.

IHT Rendezvous: Vote Allegations Rattle Eurovision Song Contest May 22, 2013

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual festival of kitsch and glamour, with entrants across Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals. But, once again this year, politics were not far below the surface.

Egyptian President Announces Release of Officers Kidnapped in Sinai May 22, 2013

President Mohamed Morsi said seven Egyptian security officers who were abducted nearly a week ago had been freed, ending increasing anxiety over the government’s grip on security in the region.

Morning photo: Cityscapes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Euro-mania …

Centuries-old castle walls serve as a backdrop for river runners in Český Krumlov.

FRISCO — I usually try to keep the intros for the daily photo essays pretty short and let the pictures speak for themselves, and that works pretty well for this short set with some of my favorite European city scenes. (more…)

Filed under: Travel, photography, Morning photo, Europe, Austria | Tagged: Travel, Austria, photography, Europe, Czech Republic, Český Krumlov | Leave a Comment »

Morning photo: Old stuff

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Relics …

The stones of this abbey courtyard in Austria tell their own story.

FRISCO — In a change of pace from the recent series of Summit County scenics. we’re digging back in the archives and looking for some old stuff — not just old photos, but photos of old things, like the centuries old courtyard of an Austrian abbey founded several centuries before Columbus set sail to the New World. Traveling in Europe and visiting some of the ancient monuments always gives me a fresh perspective on history, helping me understand the transient nature of what appear to be even the most urgent current events. As much as we may haggle and shout over the topic du jour, it’s always worth considering the bigger picture. (more…)

Filed under: Europe, Morning photo, photography, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged: Austria, Butrint, Corfu, Munich, photography, Pompeii, Roman, Travel, Český Krumlov | 2 Comments »

Denver Post News

Colorado attorneys bring down the hammer of social media justice May 22, 2013

A Boulder attorney is wading into a touchy new area of legal ethics as he champions a cybertool — YouTube — for attorneys who want to take their cases beyond the courtroom and into the court of public opinion.

Hickenlooper may announce decision on Dunlap's fate May 22, 2013

A decision from Governor John Hickenlooper whether Nathan Dunlap will be executed for the Chuck E. Cheese killings may come as soon as Wednesday.

Colorado gubernatorial GOP primary getting crowded May 22, 2013

At least five candidates are officially challenging Gov. John Hickenlooper in 2014 and another three are mulling whether to jump in the race .

Gun recall effort against Colorado lawmaker fails, 3 more pending May 22, 2013

The first of four separate efforts to recall Democratic lawmakers over their gun votes failed as organizers attempting to oust Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango didn't collect the required number of signatures needed to put the issue on the ballot.

United's 787 departs again from Denver as fliers readjust May 22, 2013

Susan French is a self-proclaimed "nervous flier" who didn't realize she had booked a ticket on one of Boeing's highly publicized 787s until just before she boarded the plane at Denver International Airport on Tuesday.

Wilin Rosario delivers winning hit as Rockies defeat Diamondbacks May 22, 2013

Walt Weiss was hired on Nov. 8. He officially became the Rockies manager Tuesday night.

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