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Syrian Troops Said to Strike Town Near Lebanon May 19, 2013

The Syrian military on Sunday launched an offensive to retake a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, a government official said.

Letter From Washington: Distortions That Still Require Decisive Action May 19, 2013

On none of the current so-called scandals in Washington is there any suggestion of wrongdoing by President Barack Obama. But there are bold actions Mr. Obama could consider.

Joseph Farman, 82, Is Dead; Discovered Ozone Hole May 19, 2013

Mr. Farman’s single-minded and at times officially derided study of atmospheric changes in the Antarctic led to one of the most important environmental discoveries of the 20th century.

Kenneth N. Waltz, Who Helped Shape International Relations as a Discipline, Dies at 88 May 19, 2013

Mr. Waltz, who was a senior research scholar at Columbia, was a pre-eminent thinker who was known for his contrarian, debate-provoking ideas.

Morning photo: Frost City, USA

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

The heart of winter

Even a dead tree can become a thing of beauty in the right light, covered with frost.

FRISCO — I had a chance to try out the Olloclip lens for my iPhone camera the past few weeks. I was especially interested in the macro attachment, and after playing around with it for a while, finally figured out how to optimize the shots. If you haven’t heard of it, the Olloclip is a three-way (wide-angle, macro and fisheye) lens that simply slips over the corner of your iPhone. It retails for about $70 and adds some versatility to your repertoire. I still haven’t figured out all the tricks, but I can say that, for a pocket-sized attachment, it offers some fun features. It’s never going to be quite as sharp as a true all-out DSLR macro lens, but as the photo below shows, it does the job for casual snapshots. Now, to explore a telephone lens for the iPhone. All the photos in this set are by iPhone. (more…)

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Staunton State Park opens, a wilderness oasis near Denver May 19, 2013

Colorado is opening its first new state park near metro Denver in 35 years Saturday, a protected patch of nature 36 miles southwest of the city.

Across Colorado, families look for missing children May 19, 2013

Across Colorado, dozens of families are looking for missing children. Some have been searching for months for decades. For some, it can be hard to convince investigators to go after very cold leads.

Colorado marijuana firms at hub of new investment network May 19, 2013

Legal marijuana's sensational evolution is helping crack open a previously closed door: money to start and grow cannabis businesses.

Push on in Colorado Springs to recall Senate President John Morse May 19, 2013

It's rare to find a Democrat representing Senate District 11, especially in a part of the state where most of the surrounding Senate districts are Republican strongholds.

Paige: Rockies had better get better, or they'll lose Tulo and CarGo May 19, 2013

The Rockies no longer seemed to be waiting for Godot, Guffman and Bob Gibson on Saturday night.

Regis Jesuit star Ana Holland on fast track to fame with 100-200-400 sweep May 19, 2013

Dozens of boys and girls called themselves the fastest in the state at Saturday's state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium. Senior Ana Holland of Regis Jesuit High, however, had a higher calling. The fastest in the nation. In two events.

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