February 2010 - Mark Hillman

Updated Coffee Treasures

February 24, 2010July 19, 2016 Mark Hillman

I’ve just update our coffee listing, adding some new finds (Cafe Caliente in West Denver, Frankie’s Coffee in Fort Morgan) and suggestions, particularly from my West Slope friends (Leisure Mountain Studio in Yampa, The Looney Bean in Montrose, and Durango Joe’s in Durango).

Unfortunately, we’re also saying goodbye to some good ones: Perk & Play in Denver and Java The Hut in Woodland Park.

Although I’d like to try every coffee joint in the state, responsibility doesn’t allow it, so tip me off to your favorites, too!

Democrats’ golden goose tax policy

February 14, 2010July 19, 2016 Mark Hillman

Of all the fairy tales that liberal politicians seem to believe — such as man-made global warming or that more government health care spending will reduce the deficit — there one fable they seem unable to comprehend: “The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg.” (more…)

HB 1168: The Trial Lawyer Hypocrisy Act of 2010

February 6, 2010July 19, 2016 Mark Hillman

If there’s one thing personal injury lawyers are especially good at, it’s exploiting the misfortunes of their clients while devising new ways to line their own pockets.

Colorado House Bill 1168 is this year’s prime example. While claiming to help injured parties receive full compensation for damages caused by the fault of someone else, what it really does is guarantee that the injured person, in order to be fully compensated, must hire a lawyer.

Since most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, that means that just when the injured party is about to be paid, the trial lawyer will extract his fee of 33 or 40 percent of the award. (more…)