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The Book Club: “God of the Woods” and more short reviews from readers

Liz Moore’s latest suspense novel is so compelling I pretty much couldn’t put it down.




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The Book Club: “Held,” “Shelterwood” and more short reviews from readers

It’s rare that I read a book in one day, but Held's writing grabbed me and held on.




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“Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” is a brilliant survey of the artist and author | Review

One gets the sense of the author and illustrator as a whole person, from an oft-bedridden childhood gazing out his Brooklyn window to his global success and forays into stage and screen.




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The Book Club: “The Comfort of Ghosts” and more short reviews from readers

Sadly, this is the final installment of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series.






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Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction

Generative AI could also provide more opportunities for players to go off-script and create their own stories if designers can craft environments that feel more alive and can react to players’ choices in real-time.





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Will AI be a bust? A Wall Street skeptic rings the alarm.

To create AI businesses, experts predicted $1 trillion would be spent on data centers, utilities and applications. Jim Covello thought those costs made it impossible for the industry to inexpensively solve real-world problems.




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BVSD, SVVSD look to help teachers use AI while protecting student data

The Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts are working to help teachers harness the power of AI, while keeping student data safe and teaching their students how to use the emerging technology ethically.




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Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high.




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Memorial service announced for Golden police officer killed in suspected DUI crash

Evan Dunn, the Golden police officer killed last week in a suspected DUI crash on Colorado 58 will be honored in a private memorial service on Wednesday.




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Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits

Civil rights attorneys say the fallback to common law is designed to keep law enforcement officers immune from civil claims despite the 2020 reforms.




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Texas man who murdered Colorado girlfriend after attempted breakup sentenced to life in prison without parole

After a multi-week trial that started in October, an Adams County jury found Ricardo Perales-Cordero guilty of murder in less than two hours, court officials said.




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1 dead, 4 taken to hospital after unexplained odor at Denver home

Firefighters responded to a single-family home in Green Valley Ranch Tuesday morning after residents called 911 and reported difficulty breathing, a Denver Fire spokesman said.




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Help Wanted: Director of Workplace Relations

From Ava Abramowitz: The DC Circuit of the US Court of Appeals is looking for a new director of workplace relations. The director provides confidential and impartial assistance to judges and court employees, including Federal Public Defender’s Office employees, on workplace conduct matters. The director works closely with the Employment Dispute Resolution Coordinators (EDRCs) to … Continue reading Help Wanted: Director of Workplace Relations




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NFL Arbitration–“A Secret, Rigged, Kangaroo Court”

I was delighted to join an amicus brief filed last week by Professor Imre Szalai in the Flores v NFL (and several teams) bemoaning the current state of the NFL arbitration system where Commissioner Roger Goodell has the final say.  You might recall that former coach Brian Flores has sued several NFL teams for racial … Continue reading NFL Arbitration–“A Secret, Rigged, Kangaroo Court”




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Kamala Harris and Settlements?

It’s really, really hard to assess the wisdom of a settlement from the outside. Almost every settlement represents a tradeoff of legitimate interests in a condition of uncertainty. It’s perhaps extra hard to assess settlements in the context of litigation on behalf of the public. Was a settlement for $X a major victory, a stinging … Continue reading Kamala Harris and Settlements?




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Ava Abramowitz on Making Words Matter

Many of us know Ava Abramowitz, a retired Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington. She recently gave a presentation at the Garibaldi Inn of Court, “Making Words Matter.”  The communication behaviors discussed in her presentation can give mediators, lawyers, disputants and litigants more tools to communicate. and in the process, help them develop additional … Continue reading Ava Abramowitz on Making Words Matter




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American Arbitration Association, Suffolk Law and ODR.com Launch Online Dispute Resolution Innovation Clinic

Partnership aims to transform access to family law dispute resolution for underserved communities The American Arbitration Association and Suffolk University Law School are launching a pioneering Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovation Clinic. This initiative combines Suffolk Law’s expertise in legal technology and clinical education with the AAA’s leadership in alternative dispute resolution innovation, technology, and … Continue reading American Arbitration Association, Suffolk Law and ODR.com Launch Online Dispute Resolution Innovation Clinic




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Georgetown’s Ariel Eckblad to Deliver Moritz’s 2024 Lawrence Lecture

Ohio State’s Program on Dispute Resolution is thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Lawrence Lecture on Dispute Resolution featuring Georgetown Law Professor Ariel Eckblad!  Register here: https://go.osu.edu/eckblad. Scheduled for Tuesday September 17 (beginning at 12:10 eastern), Professor Eckblad will present “The Water We Swim In: Negotiating Power and Possibility”. Here is a brief description: … Continue reading Georgetown’s Ariel Eckblad to Deliver Moritz’s 2024 Lawrence Lecture




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New Edition of Michael Lang’s Book on Reflective Practice

Pioneering family mediator Michael Lang just released the second edition of his book, The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.  He provided an account of his development as a mediator as one of the Ten Real Mediation Systems.  He is the co-director of the Reflective Practice Institute International. Michael’s book builds on Donald Schön’s … Continue reading New Edition of Michael Lang’s Book on Reflective Practice






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Nathan MacKinnon’s huge night snaps Avalanche skid, but Cale Makar injured against Kraken

Nathan MacKinnon had his most productive night of the season to pull the Colorado Avalanche out of a funk, but the club's extraordinary injury crisis may have somehow reached a new level.






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Renck & File: Is it time to start asking if Gabe Landeskog will ever skate for Avs again?

The Avs captain has missed two consecutive seasons because of his right knee and recently had a setback in his rehabilitation that required him to stop skating.




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Avalanche stars power stunning surge, comeback victory against Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes had a weird travel schedule because of the weather and played their third-string goalie.





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Kevin Hart To Produce ‘Real Husbands Of Hollywood’ For BET+



The show is currently in production in Los Angeles.




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J. White Did It on Working with Megan Thee Stallion



The producer aspires to be the Dr. Dre for female rappers.





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The City Girls have an impressive Werk History



The City Girls bond is essential to their success.






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Here's Why Tank Is One Of R&B's Saviors



He's an R&B hit-making machine.




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Flicks of the Week: Wayans Bros. Join #TeamTransracial



Catch the comedic duo in White Chicks this week.



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Weekend Movie Marathon: Martin and Eddie, the Perfect Pair



You'll be holding your stomach you''ll be laughing so hard.



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Weekend Movie Marathon: Martin Lawrence Is Being a Bad Boy



What can we expect next?



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Weekend Movie Marathon: Mekhi Phifer Runs the Harlem Hood



Catch the actor in "Paid in Full," Saturday at 7:30P/6:30C.



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Weekend Movie Marathon: Taraji P. Henson Holds It Down Again



What a force!



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Flicks of the Week: Chadwick Boseman Knocks It Out The Park



"42" premieres on Tuesday, July 7 at 6P/5C.



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Flicks of the Week: Nothing But Love for the Temptations



Sing to a new tune this week!



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Flicks of the Week: Samuel L. Jackson's Wears Gangster Well



Catch the actor in "Shaft" on Tuesday at 6P/5C.



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Flicks of the Week: Terrence Howard Makes Us Proud



Watch the "Empire" star in "Pride," Friday at 9A/8C.



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Flicks of the Week: Tyrese and Taraji Reunited in 'Baby Boy'



The original, hood 'Cookie' and 'Lucious!'



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Weekend Movie Marathon: BBQ's, Cookouts and a 'House Party



Happy Independence Day!



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Weekend Movie Marathon: LeToya Luckett Tests Her Faith



Watch "Preacher's Kid," then a new season of Sunday Best.



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