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Colorado school choice law discriminates against students with disabilities, recent complaint alleges

Abram Sisneros was excited to go to kindergarten at the same school his older brother attended and where he had just completed two years of preschool. But at a meeting before the start of kindergarten, his parents were told that Abram, who has Down syndrome, needed more services than the school could provide.

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Cream Puffs

Profiteroles or choux à la crème are the legendary French pastries dating back at least 500 years or more. The first cream puff recipes were recorded in the early 1540s — coming out of the royal French court fulfilling the chefs continuing desire to impress King Henry II.

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Niece keeps secret life hidden from her mother

DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Amanda,” is 19 and fairly close with my daughter “Hayley,” who is 18. Since graduating from high school and through her first year away at college, Amanda has been going out of town to meet men she meets online. Amanda shares her location with Hayley through Snapchat “in case something happens.” My niece is doing this without letting anyone (other than Hayley) know and often uses my daughter as a cover to her parents.

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Slow Cooker Suppers

Is it just me, or do some weeks seem a lot longer than others? I think for everyone there are going to be those times when much more energy and stamina are required to make it through the Monday — Friday work routine. This seems especially true when facing certain projects or juggling special events deadlines.

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~ Exceptional roast beef recipes for family meals ~

Company Pot Roast 1 (4 to 5-pound) prime boneless beef chuck roast, tied Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour Good olive oil 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots) 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) 2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks) 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 to 4 leeks) 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 cups good red wine, such as Burgundy 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes in puree 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 chicken bouillon cube 3 branches fresh thyme 2 branches fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pat the beef dry with a paper towel.

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