Finnish company launches Angry Birds sequel
Angry Birds maker, Rovio Entertainment, wants to prove its no one-hit wonder, says the Chicago Tribune. The company is launching its second game, Bad Piggies, just as players seem to be growing tired...
View ArticleWells Fargo latest hit in cyber crime spree
Wells Fargo is the latest victim in a series of cyber attacks that hit Bank of America, Citibank and JP Morgan Chase, reports the Los Angeles Times. The attacks created massive denial of service...
View ArticleTwo federal courthouses in Colo. spared from chopping block
Two federal courthouses in Colorado were spared from budget cuts, reports KREX-TV. The two courthouses, in Grand Junction and Durango, were on a short list for closure. But the government decided it...
View ArticleRockies announcers among most impartial
Colorado Rockies announcers are more impartial than those at other professional baseball teams. That’s the word from a study by the Wall Street Journal, and reported in the Denver Business Journal. By...
View ArticleBoulder considers Pearl Street smoking ban
Boulder residents are interested in banning smoking on the popular Pearl Street mall, according to the Boulder Daily Camera. The ban will be discussed next month, with a public hearing in November. If...
View ArticleU.S. economy grew at slower pace than forecasted
The United States economy grew less than previously forecasted during the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. The world’s largest economy grew at 1.3 percent from April to June, as opposed to 2...
View ArticleEU asks for $12 billion in sanctions against U.S.
The European Union wants to impose annual trade sanctions up to $12 billion on the United States for what it says are illegal subsidies for Boeing, reports the Chicago Tribune. The move to ask the...
View ArticleBanks unable to fend off cyber attacks
A shadowy hacker group in the Middle East is wreaking havoc on U.S. banking sites, reports the Los Angeles Times. The group calls itself Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, and has caused...
View ArticleColorado schools moving toward four-day week
More Colorado school districts are moving to a four-day school week, reports the Denver Post. The move to a streamlined school week came from tighter budgets and increased energy costs. But the jury’s...
View ArticleDyson comes to Colorado
Dyson, known for its high-tech vacuums and bladeless fans, opened a service center in Colorado this week, reports the Denver Business Journal. The Centennial office will also feature a showroom of...
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