Speculation abounds about whether Sen. Campbell will run again in 2004. His campgain is off to a slow start on the fundraising front and lackluster re-election projections. Coloradoans will have several candidates to choose from including a field of Republican and Democratic challengers. The contenders include:

• Eller, Jerry - Republican
• Freedberg, Brad - Democrat
• Johnson, Larry E. - Democrat
• Miles, Mike - Democrat
• O'Bryant, Dan - Republican
• Segal, David - Libertarian

Coloradans said no in an overwhelming way. The campaign to bring increased gambling to the state proves to be one of the most costly ever with the proponents and opponents spending in excess of $10 million in the effort to get their position out. Like the other efforts to increase gaming in recent years voters handed the measure an 80% to 20% defeat.

Dave Winer says he's tired of Starbucks because it's too strong. I've never liked it because it's always burned. Why has a coffee company that hasn't ever figured out how to roast a single bean become popular? Why have we allowed ourselves to think this is acceptable? If you want some good coffee check out Bongo Billys. It's better if you can go to their Buena Vista shop in person and have a wonderful bakery item while taking in the view, but even pre-ground and mailed to your house it's the most wonderful fresh and properly roasted coffee you're likely to encounter. Try it as it's a wonderfully smooth coffee that will change completely what you think coffee should be.