Entries tagged “Denver”
Behind The Scenes At The Democratic and Republican Conventions
By Sarah Scully on 09/18/2008
2008 Uncut photographs captured at the conventions. Sometimes a picture is worth more than 1,000 words. All Photos: ©Charlotte Rabbe... MORE »
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Introduction To The DNCC
By Sarah Scully on 08/26/2008
Apologies for the delay in filing this... The effect of high concentrations of power in a small area with a limited supply of oxygen is heady. It took about a day for most people to stop walking around bug-eyed with their mouths hanging open. Blinders would come in handy here in Denver as the journey into the Pepsi Center is the political junkie's equivalent to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Elected officials and former candidates are the Everlasting Gobstoppers- a rare delicacy, suddenly in abundant supply and within arm's reach. Over-caffeinated young volunteers work like Oompa Lumpas, governing an unnecessarily... MORE »
Planning on Protesting? That Depends...
By Sarah Scully on 07/01/2008
For the past month, rumors have been circulating that those hoping to reprise the hazy glory of 1968 will have to contend with a new, high tech gun that causes possible loss of bodily function control by emitting an infrasound microwave frequency. New and old media alike have been buzzing with reports ranging from the mysterious: "Activists Preparing For Use of Brown Note," to the indelicate: "DNC Protestors Fear Crap Cannon." Though Mayor John Hickenlooper's refusal to deny or confirm the story is likely in the service of discouraging potential agitators, it has instead galvanized them. Recreate 68's founders Glenn... MORE »
