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Denver’s Tattered Cover files for bankruptcy, will close 3 stores and cut 27 jobs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

The Tattered Cover on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a somber financial admission for one of America’s most beloved independent book chains.The 52-year-old bookstore will close three locations by November, the company’s chief executive officer, Brad Dempsey, said in an interview Monday: The McGregor Square store across from Coors Field and recently opened outlets in Westminster and Colorado Springs.At least 27 of Tattered Cover’s 103 positions — more than one-quarter — will be eliminated through the store closures, he said.“This structure of seven stores is not sustainable,” said Dempsey, a Denver bankruptcy attorney. “It’s very difficult to be profitable without a substantial amount of additional capital that investors were not willing to provide right now.”Once approved by the court, filing for Chapter 11 will give the company access to $1 million in special financing from existing investors and board ...

Steve Martin and Martin Short will play Red Rocks and Vail next summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

“Only Murders in the Building Stars” and comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will play a pair of concerts in Colorado next June, promoter AEG Presents Rocky Mountains said Monday.The pair, longtime friends and collaborators who both came up during the 1970s stand-up and sketch comedy boom, are touring their “The Dukes of Funnytown!” stage show along with a musical performance by Martin — a Grammy-winning banjo player — and his sometime-backing band the Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as keyboardist and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” band member Jeff Babko.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Jerry Seinfeld talks standup and ticket prices as he heads to Denver following “Seinfeld” reunion tease Entertainment | Is TikTok-focused crowd work ruining stand-up comedy? The pair are scheduled to headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday, June 14, 2024, and Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre on Saturday,...

EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

Following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel and the aftermath, which has led to a disastrous humanitarian situation for the people of Gaza, the EU continues to step up its emergency assistance to the Palestinian people. The EU is now launching an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of several flights to Egypt to bring lifesaving supplies to humanitarian organisations on the ground in Gaza.The first two flights will take place this week, carrying humanitarian cargo from UNICEF including shelter items, medicines and hygiene kits.This operation via the European Humanitarian Response Capacity will facilitate the delivery of assistance to people in need in Gaza.A full press release is available online.

Current state and prospects for the development of Uzbek-Chinese relations of comprehensive strategic partnership

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

Today, one of Uzbekistan's key strategic partners is China, and our multifaceted cooperation with it makes an important contribution to promoting the reforms underway in our country, modernizing the economy and improving the well-being of the population. Political dialogue and interaction with China in the international arena have become one of the priorities of Uzbekistan's foreign policy and foreign economic activity - writes Zilola YunusovaUzbekistan and China are continuously strengthening political mutual trust and developing bilateral relations on the basis of equality, mutual respect and consideration of interests.The developed legal framework of relations plays an important role in this. For more than 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have concluded 113 interstate and intergovernmental agreements, including the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the People's Republic of China signed in Septemb...

COP28 Will Provide Path Toward Post-Oil Vision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

Amid September's soaring temperatures that took climate scientists globally by surprise, the Pope's impassioned plea for a renewed stance on climate change resonated deeply. His pointed demand that affluent, industrialised countries enact meaningful change to combat this crisis was both timely and significant. In the same breath, he voiced the inconvenient truths of climate denial and the repercussions of unchecked consumption - writes Ashfaq Zaman and Anir Chowdhury.Yet his contention that an oil-producing nation has conflicting interests when hosting a UN climate summit, in relation to the UAE’s stewardship of the COP28 climate summit, caused me to pause.As a seasoned diplomat from Bangladesh — a country grappling immensely with climate-induced adversities — I appreciated the Pope’s intervention. It could not come at a more crucial time, and it must be acted on. But my concern is that excluding oil producing nations from climate negotiations overlooks the crucial challenges facing...

Human or AI? The future of creativity at Adobe Max 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

This interactive dress wasn't the only thing on display at this year's Adobe Max conference.The two-day event - held in Downtown LA this year - was back in person after a two-year online hiatus... and, of course, the biggest topic was AI.AI is impacting every industry, but especially those who work in digital art, photo and video."Look, the creative industry is in turmoil in a lot of ways… and I think on the one hand it’s scary for a lot of people, but I see it as really exciting," said Will Hall, Chief Creative Officer at GoodWork."I think as creative people we need to lean into that and not be afraid that the old way of doing is no longer going to be the way forward," said Hall.He’s one of thousands who attended this year’s conference."Adobe Max is the world’s largest creativity conference, so it’s all about getting anyone who has a story to tell the tools and technology they need," said Stacy Martinet of Adobe.Stacy Martinet of AdobeThe folks behind Photoshop are working to make ...

Hunter recovering after grizzly bear bites off part of his face

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

A Montana man who was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off the front of his lower jaw is ready to return home after five weeks in a Utah hospital, a physician and his family said Friday during a news conference.Rudy Noorlander, who answered most questions at the University of Utah hospital by writing on a white board, is looking forward to having a root beer float, reuniting with his Yorkshire terrier Sully, returning to the outdoors and maybe even being able to attend the rivalry football game next month between the Montana Grizzlies and his beloved Montana State Bobcats.“And he's developed a whole new hatred toward the University of Montana,” his daughter Katelynn Noorlander Davis said, referring to the team's mascot.Noorlander can speak briefly, but it hurts “a little,” he said. He will need speech therapy, his surgeon, Dr. Hilary McCrary said.Noorlander didn't want to take questions about the attack because he wants to tell the story himself and write a book. And he'd like to h...

Transforming Taste: The New Primal’s Quest for Healthy Meals & Snacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

In a world where health challenges and dietary dilemmas lurk around every corner, one story redefines the essence of the culinary revolution. Jason Burke, a visionary driven by a profound purpose, embarked on an extraordinary journey that ignited not only his transformation but also a flavorful uprising that would resonate far beyond his wildest dreams.Jason Burke’s journey into healthy eating and flavor revolution began with his parents’ health challenges. Both parents were diagnosed with chronic illnesses directly related to their diet and lifestyle. It was a wake-up call for Jason, who wanted to avoid finding himself in a similar situation later in life.Jason’s determination to improve his family’s diet led to a personal transformation. He embarked on a journey of exploration, learning about the impact of food on health. He turned to healthier choices, incorporating local, fresh produce and high-quality protein sources into his meals. His weight loss journ...

5 Whisky Gifts Every Guy Would Love: Sets and Drinkware

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

Have you been wondering about the perfect whisky gift to give to the whisky-loving man in your life? Due to the endless varieties, you may find it just a bit difficult to select the perfect one. This is why we have helped select five among the best to help you narrow down your search and guide your decision.This list of whisky gifts has been specially curated and it sure would delight any guy who enjoys a good pour, be it a connoisseur or someone that just appreciates a nice whisky drink. Each item has been selected from elegant sets to more sophisticated drinkware to add a touch of class to the whisky-drinking experience.These gift ideas are bound to leave a lasting impression. So let’s explore and find the perfect whisky gift that will leave a lasting impression.The Carson Decanter by Home Wet BarThis 5-piece decanter set comes with one liquor decanter and four square rocks high-quality glasses. Home Wet Baroffers this set in designs to suit your personal preferences. So if you’re...

Layto: How a Boston alternative/hip-hop artist connected with listeners and became a multi-million streaming star.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:44:02 GMT

Photo Credit: Anna AzarovFor his fans, Layto’s music captures the angst and bottled-up dread of modern-day living. His riotous debut album, alternative psycho, has catapulted him into the spotlight, with over 1 million monthly streams. When Boston artist Layto first began listening to hip-hop as a teenager, he found the antidote to the anxiety preoccupying him for the better part of his youth. The artist – whose real name is Paul Catalano – grew up in a chaotic household where he was the youngest in a family of five. In this context, he sometimes experienced alienation from a young age. For a long time, he thought he was the only one.But as he grew older, the anger-fueled lyrics of artists like Eminem helped Layto find ways to express his angst. He began writing songs in earnest. Later, he discovered that other rock and alt hip-hop acts – such as Twenty-One Pilots, Post Malone, NF, and Imagine Dragons – also served as musical inspirations. The goal was clear ...