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Tapped out:The future of water on the Front Range
Growth and droughts could limit or stop diversions under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. By Allen Best

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The secret to becoming a superstar
It's not easy to be excellent, and ironically, this is good news for those who want to excel. By Scott Halford

A lesson in spending
As we look to this year's holiday shopping season, it’s important to examine the correlation between back-to-school and holiday spending. Are there historical links? By Bill Greiner

Credit card merchant fees ahead?
In June, United Airlines told some travel agencies they must process all credit card transactions through their own merchant accounts. What are merchant fees, and why do the airlines care? By Robert Polk

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