#denver tourism

[gentlyrowan]

DINOSAUR RIDGE

Bones, Tracks, and Even Ripple Marks from an Ancient Sea Make This a Very Special Place

The location paleontologists have ranked as the #1 dinosaur tracksite in America is home to hundreds of irreplaceable trace and bone fossils preserved in situ on a section of the Dakota hogback in Morrison, Colorado known as Dinosaur Ridge. dinoridge.org

There are several bus and walking tour options at Dinosaur Ridge. Fees help support the work needed to preserve this paleontologically important site.

Since the nonprofit Friends of Dinosaur Ridge was founded in 1989, mapping has shown a loss of at least 50 dinosaur footprints caused by erosion. dinorindge.org

I know your inner 6-year-old wants more, so I'll be back to this fascinating location next week!

Post 2 of 6 from Dinosaur Ridge

See Part 1 here: I Hear You All Enjoy Robot Dinosaurs...

See Part 3 here: I Found a Tallneck!

NORA SACRED LAND

DINOSAUR RIDGE, NEAR DENVER

(Devil's Grief), COLORADO, USA

[maelwife]

I’m being a little bitch about it but I kinda hate seeing meow wolf expand nationwide. They were such a unique attraction for Santa Fe and such a cool reason to visit NM and now you can just give that tourism money to wealthy cities Vegas or Denver or Dallas instead. Which like. I’m sure a lot of people will do, who wants to go to Santa Fe when vegas has so much more to see🥺

[cashfire2003]

Recent pic from Garden of the Gods.

[420stays]

The Importance of Cedrick Davis Brevard County Employee Counseling for Workplace Wellness

The mental health of employees must be top priority for businesses in the hectic and demanding work conditions. Workplace counseling is one efficient approach to accomplish this. Cedrick Davis Brevard County claims that employee counseling, whether it is provided via a regular health insurance policy, mental health program, or Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is a helpful tool for people guiding both personal and professional obstacles.

[chaletnz]

Farewell Central America

Again I woke up early and went for a painful, stone cold shower to start my day. I gave the hostel cat a little pat good morning and then headed out for a walk around Barrio Escalante to see the Santa Teresita church and some street art. I ended up walking past a large train station and into a park, so I figured I had reached the city centre by this point and I was ready to turn around and head back. The entire walk I'd been searching for a post box to send off a few post cards but hadn't had any luck. I dropped by the museum and a lady there tried to direct me to a post office but it was going to be way too far out of the way so I resigned to sending them from home in Colorado. My final meal was french toast and a flat white at Cafeoteca which was delightful but a little bit too much food for me pre-flight. Nonetheless it was relaxing to sit there in the garden and recover from my walk before returning to the hostel to pack up my bag and check out. I took my second Uber trip ever (the first was in South Africa with Elinor) and Alex arrived right on time in his Kia Picanto to drive me to the airport. He spoke English well and seemed chatty, he told me about how Covid had affected tourism and as a local of San Jose's east side he was happy to be able to see tourists returning to the country. We struck a bit of traffic on the highway and ended up crawling along for a few minutes. Opportunistic street vendors were walking between the traffic with racks of plantain chips, bags of drinks, and ice blocks that were somehow still frozen despite being in 28 degree heat. After this busy stretch it was a smooth journey to the airport and I arrived to the airport well ahead of time. I tipped Alex the rest of my local currency bills and then headed into the terminal where there conveniently was a post box! I spent some time browsing the souvenirs but nothing had a price sticker on it. I approached the coffee area where a very pushy salesman was trying to get me to buy 4 bags for the price of 3, I led him on a bit to get some free samples and finally got to try the sloth blend that I'd been eyeing up in other souvenir shops around the country. It was nice but not worth the $14.50 - I could buy cheaper and better coffee (imported) in the US. My flight ended up being delayed for about an hour since they said the airport in Texas or wherever was closed due to weather currently. I'd had a bad feeling about this flight from the moment I booked it, since they had changed the times at least 3 times since I booked. But I made it to Dallas with a baby behind me all the way. The connection was tight, but I made it through the immigration and security and then took a little train to the right terminal. I saw the sign flashing for final call as I was running up and I slipped in just in time - there were even people behind me still faffing around trying to open their mobile boarding pass. I arrived in Denver very late, and spent the night in a hostel there, making my way back up to the familiar elevation of Copper Mountain the next day.

[gentlyrowan]

I heard you all enjoy robot dinosaurs...

Might I also interest you in the real creatures who walked Aloy's homeland long before the time of the Old Ones?

NORA SACRED LAND

DINOSAUR RIDGE, NEAR DENVER

(Devil's Grief), COLORADO, USA

Fifteen miles west of Denver is a natural wonderland called DINOSAUR RIDGE!

Did we know what that was before we went? No. We let curiosity lead us.

I feel like that's very much in keeping with the spirit of Horizon Zero Dawn.

Post 1 of 6 from Dinosaur Ridge

See Part 2 here: Dinosaur Ridge: Bones, Tracks, and Even Ripple Marks from an Ancient Sea Make This a Very Special Place

I don't have great pictures of Denver for you, because I spent most of my Denver time outside the city. I think you'll agree, I made the cool (read: nerdy) choice.

[spencerschar]

Industry in Denver: Building a Career in Colorado 

Having relocated to Denver, Colorado, entrepreneur Spencer Schar has seen for himself the significant growth currently underway in the state’s aerospace and tech industries, with government contracting becoming a staple of the area thanks to the Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs. This article will provide an overview of Colorado’s main industries and how the state is enticing talent and new businesses from across the United States and beyond. 

A pro-business environment, creative attitude, and spirit of collaboration has always lain at the heart of industry in Colorado. Across 14 key industry sectors, including several STEM-based industries, businesses of all kinds are attracted to the ample resources that enable them to make a name for themselves when doing business in Colorado. The attached infographic contains some interesting facts about Colorado’s economy. 

The Economy of Colorado

From homegrown start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, Colorado’s employers keep industries thriving, supporting a network of like-minded partners and a drive for innovation. 

Colorado’s main industries are: 

Transportation & Logistics 

Energy & Natural Resources 

Defense & Homeland Security 

Technology & Information 

Bioscience 

Infrastructure Engineering 

Food & Agriculture 

Advanced Manufacturing 

Outdoor Recreation 

Electronics 

Tourism 

Health & Wellness 

Aerospace 

Creative Industries 

Financial Services 

The attached PDF delves deeper into Colorado’s defense and homeland security industry. 

Colorado’s Defense and Homeland Security Industry

Colorado is a magnet for top talent today, ranking second in the United States for technology and science according to the Milken Institute. In addition, the state ranked first in the country for private aerospace employment concentration in 2020 according to data from the Colorado Space Coalition. 

With storybook scenery, clear blue skies, and a variety of recreational activities to enjoy, Colorado attracts talented employees from far and wide. The state boasts one of the most resilient economies for job growth, with unemployment well below the national average, enabling newcomers to secure well-paid job opportunities with some of America’s leading companies. On top of that, with numerous industry associations, professional associations, and education and training centers of all kinds, newcomers have all the support they need to help them settle in and establish their career. In addition, with easy access to a major airport hub, people relocating to this part of the world will never be too far from friends and family back home. 

One of the biggest perks of living in Colorado is the quality of life, with endless opportunities to get out in the great outdoors. The attached video contains an overview of some of Colorado’s most treasured sites of natural beauty. 

[brookston]

Holidays 11.9

Holidays

Allama Iqbal Day (Pakistan)

Berlin Wall Day

Brian Holland Legacy Day

Chaos Never Dies Day

Couch Beachcombing Day

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day (Ukraine)

Day of Ukrainian Literature & Language (Ukraine)

Dia de los Natitas (Day of the Skulls; Bolivia)

Eleven09 Day

Emergency Number Day / 119 Day (Japan)

Fall of the Wall Day (Germany)

Flag Day (Azerbaijan)

Fluffy Towel Appreciation Day

Geriatric Toothfairy Day

Global Leasing Day

Good Armpit Day (Japan)

Go To An Art Museum Today Day

Heir to the Throne Day (Tuvalu)

Icculus Day

International Day Against Fascism & Antisemitism

International Pathology Day

International Reflux Day

Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass; Austria, Germany)

La Almudena (Madrid City, Spain)

Legal Services Day (India)

Lord Mayor’s Day (London, UK) [Traditional Date]

Microtia Awareness Day

National Alejandro Day

National Child Safety Council Day

National Diabetes Heart Connection Day

National Firefighting Day (China)

National Grace Day

National Hunter Day

National Inventor’s Day

National Louisiana Day

National Microtia Awareness Day

National Nibble Day

Neon Sign Day

No Cookies Day

November Nine (Word Series of Poker)

Paul is Dead Day (1966)

Peacemaker’s Day (Turks & Caicos Islands)

Pomegranate Day (French Republic)

Remembrance Day (Cayman Islands)

Rolling Stone Day

Sagan Day (a.k.a. Carl Sagan Day)

Schicksalstag (Day of Fate; Germany)

Special Rapid Response Unit Day (Russia)

Sprat Day (UK)

Tag der Erfinder (Inventor's Day; Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Tori No Ichi

Tree Festival Day (Tunisia)

Uttarakhand Day (India)

Valerian and Laureline Day

World Adoption Day

World Freedom Day

World Inventor Day (EU)

World Orphans Day

World Satire Day

World Social Media Kindness Day

World Urdu Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

British Pudding Day (UK)

Condensed Milk Day

Cranberry Cheesecake Day

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

National Greek Yogurt Day

National Scrapple Day

Independence & Related Days

Bavarian Republic (Proclaimed; 1918)

Cambodia (from France, 1953)

Federal Republic of InfinityLand (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

2nd Saturday in November

All American Day [2nd Saturday]

Carl Sagan Day [2nd Saturday]

International CCHS Day [2nd Saturday]

International Dorothy Dunnett Day [2nd Saturday]

Lord Mayor’s Day (London, UK) [2nd Saturday]

National Family Volunteer Day [2nd Saturday]

National Saddle Hunting Day [2nd Saturday]

Neighborhood Toy Store Day [2nd Saturday]

Poppy Day (South Africa) [Saturday nearest 11.11]

Sadie Hawkins Day [Saturday after 11.9; also 11.13, 11.15]

Salad Saturday [2nd Saturday of Each Month]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Satirical Saturday [2nd Saturday of Each Month]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Tasman Beerfest [2nd Saturday]

Wine Tourism Day [2nd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 9 (1st Full Week of November)

Krisallnacht Weekend (thru 11.10)

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week (thru 11.17) [Begins 2nd Saturday]

National Nurse Practitioner Week [2nd Full Week]

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (thru 11.15) [Begins 2nd Saturday]

Festivals Beginning November 9, 2024

Arkansas Cornbread Festival (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Beer and Wine Festival Weekend (Ellicottville, New York)

Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival (Boca Raton, Florida)

Cheese & Meat Festival (Seattle, Washington)

Chili, Booze & Brews (Denver, Colorado)

Chili Cook-Off (Moosehaven, Mississippi)

CiderFeast East Coast Tour (Boston, Massachusetts)

Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama) [thru 11.10]

GeekGirlCon (Seattle, Washington) [thru 11.10]

Glasgow Christmas Market (Glasgow, United Kingdom) [thru 12.29]

Gobble Up Portland (Portland, Oregon)

Heritage Syrup Festival (Henderson, Texas)

Holiday Food & Gift Festival (Billings, Montana) [thru 11.10]

Holiday Wine Festival at Spring Brook (Spring Brook, Pennsylvania)

Holy Smokes Lowcountry Barbecue Festival (North Charleston, South Carolina)

Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival (Homosassa, Florida) [thru 11.10]

Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival (Fairfield, Ohio)

Miami Rum Fest Rum Renaissance Tasting Event (Coral Gables, Florida)

Newport Cocktail & Spirits Event (Newport Beach, California)

Old-Fashioneds Up North (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Oyster Roast (Reedville, Virginia)

Oyster Roast, BBQ & Music Festival (Port Wentworth, Georgia)

Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit (Brooklyn, New York)

Pushkar Camel Fair (Pushkar, India) [thru 11.15]

Ricefest Rice Cook-Off (Riceboro, Georgia)

Scallop Fair in Normandy (Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France) [thru 11.10]

Snohomish BrewFest (Snohomish, Washington)

Torrone Festival (Cremona, Italy) [thru 11.17]

Truffle Feast (Barboursville, Virginia)

Whiskies of the World (Seattle, Washington)

The WhiskyX (Houston, Texas)

Feast Days

André François (Artology)

Anne Sexton (Writerism)

Benignus of Armagh (Christian; Saint)

Carl Sagan (Humanism; Writerism)

Change Your Underwear Day (Pastafarian)

Charles V (Positivist; Saint)

Dedication of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Cathedral of the Pope (Christian; Memorial Feast Day)

Divine Justice Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

The Enlightenment of Rubber Duckie

Feast of the Virgin of Almudena (Madrid, Spain)

Gigo Gabashvili (Artology)

Harold “Doc” Edgerton Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Imre Kertész (Writerism)

Llyn Tepid at Bala(Celtic Book of Days)

Lotus Leaf Banana Boast Wish-Magick Day (Thailand; Everyday Wicca)

Lynn-Lynn (Muppetism)

Margery Kempe (Church of England)

Martin Chemnitz (Lutheran)

Media Autumnus I (Pagan)

Memorial Feast Day of the Dedication of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of the Pope (Roman Catholic)

Nectarios of Aegina (Christian; Saint)

Night of Nicnevin (Gyre-Carling), Daughter of Frenzy, Banshee; Scots Pagan)

Old Socks Day Day (Pastafarian)

Robert Frank (Artology)

Theodore of Amasea (a.k.a. Theodore the General; Roman Catholic Church)

Virgin of Almudena (Madrid; Christian; Saint)

Vitonus (a.k.a. Vanne; Christian; Saint)

Wish-Granting Championships (Sprites; Shamanism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 313 [65 of 72]

Schicksalstag (Fateful Day; Germany)

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [53 of 57]

Premieres

Bridge Over Troubled Water, recorded by Simon and Garfunkel (Song; 1969)

Bunny and Claude [We Rob Carrot Patches] (WB MM Cartoon; 1968)

Cat Tamale (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1951)

Claws in the Lease (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Concerto de Aranjuez, by Joaquin Rodrigo (Concerto for Classical Guitar; 1940)

Dances with Wolves (Film; 1990)

Death Comes for the Archbishop,by Willa Cather (Novel; 1927)

Enter the Wu-Tang, by the Wu-Tang Clan (Album; 1993)

Flower Drum Song (Film; 1961)

Four For the Show or Two Pairs of Plants (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 318; 1964)

The Girl in the Spider’s Web (Film; 2018)

Joyeux Noël (Film; 2005)

Life as a House (Film; 2001)

Lincoln (Film; 2012)

Mask-A-Raid (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Merry Christmas Baby, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1973)

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Disney Animated Film; 1999)

Mighty Mouse Meets Big Bad Bunion (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature, by Erich Auerbach (Literary Criticism; 1942)

My Fair Lady (Film; 1964)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (Film; 1984)

No Dice, by Badfinger (Album; 1970)

The Passenger, by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz (Novel; 1939)

Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major, by Johannes Brahms (Piano Concerto; 1881)

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto; 1901)

Piano Man, by Billy Joel (Album; 1973)

Pottsylvania Creeper, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 317; 1964)

Rolling Stone (Magazine; 1967)

Skyfall (US Film; 2012) [James Bond #23]

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (WB Animated Film; 2010)

Surfacing, by Margaret Atwood (Novel; 1972)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, by Tom Petty (Album; 1976)

Unsafe and Seine (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

When the Pawn…, by Fiona Apple (Album; 1999)

Without You, by Badfinger (Song; 1970)

The Young Ones (UK TV Series; 1982)

You’re My Home, by Billy Joel (Song; 1973)

You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me, by The Miracles (Song; 1962)

Zootopia+ (Disney Animated TV Series; 20022)

Today’s Name Days

Herfried, Roland, Theodor (Austria)

Božo, Erpo, Ivan, Milostislav, Teodor, Ursin (Croatia)

Bohdan (Czech Republic)

Theodor (Denmark)

Teo, Teodor, Tuudor (Estonia)

Teo, Teuvo (Finland)

Maturin, Théodore (France)

Gregor, Herfried, Roland, Theodor (Germany)

Elladios, Mavra, Nektarios, Theoktisti (Greece)

Tivadar (Hungary)

Oreste, Teodoro (Italy)

Teodors (Latvia)

Dargintas, Estela, Skirtautė, Teodoras (Lithuania)

Teodor, Tordis (Norway)

Bogudar, Genowefa, Nestor, Teodor, Ursyn (Poland)

Nectarie (Romania)

Teodor (Slovakia)

Almudena (Spain)

Teodor, Teodora (Sweden)

Orestes, Sullivan, Vaughan, Vaughn (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 314 of 2024; 52 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 45 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 9 (Ding-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 8 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 7 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 14 Wood; Sixthday [14 of 30]

Julian: 27 October 2024

Moon: 60%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 6 Frederic (12th Month) [Henry IV]

Runic Half Month: Nyd (Necessity) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 48 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of November

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 17 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 11.9

Holidays

Allama Iqbal Day (Pakistan)

Berlin Wall Day

Brian Holland Legacy Day

Chaos Never Dies Day

Couch Beachcombing Day

Cultural Workers and Folk Artists Day (Ukraine)

Day of Ukrainian Literature & Language (Ukraine)

Dia de los Natitas (Day of the Skulls; Bolivia)

Eleven09 Day

Emergency Number Day / 119 Day (Japan)

Fall of the Wall Day (Germany)

Flag Day (Azerbaijan)

Fluffy Towel Appreciation Day

Geriatric Toothfairy Day

Global Leasing Day

Good Armpit Day (Japan)

Go To An Art Museum Today Day

Heir to the Throne Day (Tuvalu)

Icculus Day

International Day Against Fascism & Antisemitism

International Pathology Day

International Reflux Day

Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass; Austria, Germany)

La Almudena (Madrid City, Spain)

Legal Services Day (India)

Lord Mayor’s Day (London, UK) [Traditional Date]

Microtia Awareness Day

National Alejandro Day

National Child Safety Council Day

National Diabetes Heart Connection Day

National Firefighting Day (China)

National Grace Day

National Hunter Day

National Inventor’s Day

National Louisiana Day

National Microtia Awareness Day

National Nibble Day

Neon Sign Day

No Cookies Day

November Nine (Word Series of Poker)

Paul is Dead Day (1966)

Peacemaker’s Day (Turks & Caicos Islands)

Pomegranate Day (French Republic)

Remembrance Day (Cayman Islands)

Rolling Stone Day

Sagan Day (a.k.a. Carl Sagan Day)

Schicksalstag (Day of Fate; Germany)

Special Rapid Response Unit Day (Russia)

Sprat Day (UK)

Tag der Erfinder (Inventor's Day; Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Tori No Ichi

Tree Festival Day (Tunisia)

Uttarakhand Day (India)

Valerian and Laureline Day

World Adoption Day

World Freedom Day

World Inventor Day (EU)

World Orphans Day

World Satire Day

World Social Media Kindness Day

World Urdu Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

British Pudding Day (UK)

Condensed Milk Day

Cranberry Cheesecake Day

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

National Greek Yogurt Day

National Scrapple Day

Independence & Related Days

Bavarian Republic (Proclaimed; 1918)

Cambodia (from France, 1953)

Federal Republic of InfinityLand (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

2nd Saturday in November

All American Day [2nd Saturday]

Carl Sagan Day [2nd Saturday]

International CCHS Day [2nd Saturday]

International Dorothy Dunnett Day [2nd Saturday]

Lord Mayor’s Day (London, UK) [2nd Saturday]

National Family Volunteer Day [2nd Saturday]

National Saddle Hunting Day [2nd Saturday]

Neighborhood Toy Store Day [2nd Saturday]

Poppy Day (South Africa) [Saturday nearest 11.11]

Sadie Hawkins Day [Saturday after 11.9; also 11.13, 11.15]

Salad Saturday [2nd Saturday of Each Month]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Satirical Saturday [2nd Saturday of Each Month]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Tasman Beerfest [2nd Saturday]

Wine Tourism Day [2nd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 9 (1st Full Week of November)

Krisallnacht Weekend (thru 11.10)

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week (thru 11.17) [Begins 2nd Saturday]

National Nurse Practitioner Week [2nd Full Week]

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (thru 11.15) [Begins 2nd Saturday]

Festivals Beginning November 9, 2024

Arkansas Cornbread Festival (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Beer and Wine Festival Weekend (Ellicottville, New York)

Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival (Boca Raton, Florida)

Cheese & Meat Festival (Seattle, Washington)

Chili, Booze & Brews (Denver, Colorado)

Chili Cook-Off (Moosehaven, Mississippi)

CiderFeast East Coast Tour (Boston, Massachusetts)

Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama) [thru 11.10]

GeekGirlCon (Seattle, Washington) [thru 11.10]

Glasgow Christmas Market (Glasgow, United Kingdom) [thru 12.29]

Gobble Up Portland (Portland, Oregon)

Heritage Syrup Festival (Henderson, Texas)

Holiday Food & Gift Festival (Billings, Montana) [thru 11.10]

Holiday Wine Festival at Spring Brook (Spring Brook, Pennsylvania)

Holy Smokes Lowcountry Barbecue Festival (North Charleston, South Carolina)

Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival (Homosassa, Florida) [thru 11.10]

Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival (Fairfield, Ohio)

Miami Rum Fest Rum Renaissance Tasting Event (Coral Gables, Florida)

Newport Cocktail & Spirits Event (Newport Beach, California)

Old-Fashioneds Up North (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Oyster Roast (Reedville, Virginia)

Oyster Roast, BBQ & Music Festival (Port Wentworth, Georgia)

Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit (Brooklyn, New York)

Pushkar Camel Fair (Pushkar, India) [thru 11.15]

Ricefest Rice Cook-Off (Riceboro, Georgia)

Scallop Fair in Normandy (Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France) [thru 11.10]

Snohomish BrewFest (Snohomish, Washington)

Torrone Festival (Cremona, Italy) [thru 11.17]

Truffle Feast (Barboursville, Virginia)

Whiskies of the World (Seattle, Washington)

The WhiskyX (Houston, Texas)

Feast Days

André François (Artology)

Anne Sexton (Writerism)

Benignus of Armagh (Christian; Saint)

Carl Sagan (Humanism; Writerism)

Change Your Underwear Day (Pastafarian)

Charles V (Positivist; Saint)

Dedication of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Cathedral of the Pope (Christian; Memorial Feast Day)

Divine Justice Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

The Enlightenment of Rubber Duckie

Feast of the Virgin of Almudena (Madrid, Spain)

Gigo Gabashvili (Artology)

Harold “Doc” Edgerton Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Imre Kertész (Writerism)

Llyn Tepid at Bala(Celtic Book of Days)

Lotus Leaf Banana Boast Wish-Magick Day (Thailand; Everyday Wicca)

Lynn-Lynn (Muppetism)

Margery Kempe (Church of England)

Martin Chemnitz (Lutheran)

Media Autumnus I (Pagan)

Memorial Feast Day of the Dedication of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of the Pope (Roman Catholic)

Nectarios of Aegina (Christian; Saint)

Night of Nicnevin (Gyre-Carling), Daughter of Frenzy, Banshee; Scots Pagan)

Old Socks Day Day (Pastafarian)

Robert Frank (Artology)

Theodore of Amasea (a.k.a. Theodore the General; Roman Catholic Church)

Virgin of Almudena (Madrid; Christian; Saint)

Vitonus (a.k.a. Vanne; Christian; Saint)

Wish-Granting Championships (Sprites; Shamanism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 313 [65 of 72]

Schicksalstag (Fateful Day; Germany)

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [53 of 57]

Premieres

Bridge Over Troubled Water, recorded by Simon and Garfunkel (Song; 1969)

Bunny and Claude [We Rob Carrot Patches] (WB MM Cartoon; 1968)

Cat Tamale (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1951)

Claws in the Lease (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Concerto de Aranjuez, by Joaquin Rodrigo (Concerto for Classical Guitar; 1940)

Dances with Wolves (Film; 1990)

Death Comes for the Archbishop,by Willa Cather (Novel; 1927)

Enter the Wu-Tang, by the Wu-Tang Clan (Album; 1993)

Flower Drum Song (Film; 1961)

Four For the Show or Two Pairs of Plants (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 318; 1964)

The Girl in the Spider’s Web (Film; 2018)

Joyeux Noël (Film; 2005)

Life as a House (Film; 2001)

Lincoln (Film; 2012)

Mask-A-Raid (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Merry Christmas Baby, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1973)

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Disney Animated Film; 1999)

Mighty Mouse Meets Big Bad Bunion (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature, by Erich Auerbach (Literary Criticism; 1942)

My Fair Lady (Film; 1964)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (Film; 1984)

No Dice, by Badfinger (Album; 1970)

The Passenger, by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz (Novel; 1939)

Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major, by Johannes Brahms (Piano Concerto; 1881)

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto; 1901)

Piano Man, by Billy Joel (Album; 1973)

Pottsylvania Creeper, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 317; 1964)

Rolling Stone (Magazine; 1967)

Skyfall (US Film; 2012) [James Bond #23]

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (WB Animated Film; 2010)

Surfacing, by Margaret Atwood (Novel; 1972)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, by Tom Petty (Album; 1976)

Unsafe and Seine (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

When the Pawn…, by Fiona Apple (Album; 1999)

Without You, by Badfinger (Song; 1970)

The Young Ones (UK TV Series; 1982)

You’re My Home, by Billy Joel (Song; 1973)

You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me, by The Miracles (Song; 1962)

Zootopia+ (Disney Animated TV Series; 20022)

Today’s Name Days

Herfried, Roland, Theodor (Austria)

Božo, Erpo, Ivan, Milostislav, Teodor, Ursin (Croatia)

Bohdan (Czech Republic)

Theodor (Denmark)

Teo, Teodor, Tuudor (Estonia)

Teo, Teuvo (Finland)

Maturin, Théodore (France)

Gregor, Herfried, Roland, Theodor (Germany)

Elladios, Mavra, Nektarios, Theoktisti (Greece)

Tivadar (Hungary)

Oreste, Teodoro (Italy)

Teodors (Latvia)

Dargintas, Estela, Skirtautė, Teodoras (Lithuania)

Teodor, Tordis (Norway)

Bogudar, Genowefa, Nestor, Teodor, Ursyn (Poland)

Nectarie (Romania)

Teodor (Slovakia)

Almudena (Spain)

Teodor, Teodora (Sweden)

Orestes, Sullivan, Vaughan, Vaughn (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 314 of 2024; 52 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 45 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 9 (Ding-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 8 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 7 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 14 Wood; Sixthday [14 of 30]

Julian: 27 October 2024

Moon: 60%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 6 Frederic (12th Month) [Henry IV]

Runic Half Month: Nyd (Necessity) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 48 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of November

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 17 of 30)

[cool-denver-co]

Ideal Modern Living

Carraway offers studio and one-bedroom apartments that perfectly blend comfort and community in Platt Park. The building boasts a hospitality lounge and garden, providing a peaceful retreat for residents to relax and socialize. For those who work from home, Carraway offers quiet co-working spaces designed for focus and productivity, along with collaboration areas for creative meetings or group projects. Residents looking for studio apartments for rent in Platt Park will find that Carraway not only provides a stylish living space but also fosters a sense of community with its thoughtfully designed amenities. With these features, Carraway ensures modern living meets convenience and comfort.

The Economy of Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado, has a strong and diverse economy, offering residents good job opportunities and a strong financial outlook. The city is a hub for industries like technology, healthcare, finance, and energy. Many tech companies have set up offices in Denver, bringing new job opportunities. The healthcare sector is also growing, with hospitals and medical centers providing many jobs. Denver is known for its connection to the energy industry, especially oil and natural gas. Tourism is another important part of the economy, as visitors come to enjoy the nearby Rocky Mountains, ski resorts, and outdoor adventures. The city's central location in the U.S. makes it a major transportation and distribution hub.

Denver Art Museum in Denver, CO

The Denver Art Museum is a great place to explore art from all around the world. Located in downtown Denver, it has a huge collection of more than 70,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, and textiles. The museum is known for its impressive Native American art collection and contemporary pieces. Visitors can also see art from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The building itself is a work of art, with its modern design and unique architecture. The museum offers fun, interactive spaces where kids and families can create their own art. Special exhibitions are held throughout the year, bringing in famous works from across the globe. The Denver Art Museum is perfect for art lovers and anyone looking for inspiration.

Justin Timberlake Announces 2025 Tour, Denver Concert

Justin Timberlake recently announced a 2025 tour, including a concert in Denver. Timberlake has been a successful singer, dancer, and actor for many years, starting with his time in the boy band NSYNC before going solo. His music, like hits “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” and “Cry Me a River,” is loved by fans around the world. Even after so many years in the spotlight, people are excited to see him perform live. His concerts are known for great music, dancing, and fun energy. With his 2025 tour coming up, it’s clear that Justin Timberlake’s popularity is still strong, and fans can’t wait to see him in Denver and beyond.

Link to Map Driving Direction

Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, United States

Head southeast on W 14th Ave 0.1 mi

Turn right onto N Broadway 0.9 mi

Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto E 6th Ave 344 ft

Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto E Speer Blvd 0.3 mi

Turn right onto Logan St 1.8 mi

Turn left onto Buchtel Blvd S 0.1 mi

Turn right onto S Pennsylvania St Destination will be on the left 213 ft

Carraway 1190 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80210, United States

[thatstormygeek]

Every single Olympic Games since 1960 has gone over budget. The estimated budget for the L.A. Olympics has already increased at least twice. There is no enforcement against the International Olympic Committee [IOC] going over budget, and the public is on the hook every single time. And spending will continue to increase as the environment gets worse, as civil unrest continues in the U.S. and across the world. Every major metropolis has intractable issues that won’t be solved with the coming of an Olympics. And host cities have the same playbook of hosting this party for the global elite: gentrify, clean out space for the Olympic Village, spectators, and events, and worry about everything after. Citations and increased jailing of unhoused people are part and parcel of the project. In Atlanta in 1996 and in L.A. in 1984, cops had blank citations of "African-American” and “homeless" to lock up people just to get them off the street. In Brazil, homes in the favelas were completely razed. In London, rents doubled.  More people go to jail, and police are militarized in order to secure that. These are called “national special security events,” which means police departments get direct aid and cooperate with national agencies like ICE, the U.S. military, border patrol, and the DEA. ... We can trace a lot of L.A.’s problems back to the 1984 Olympics. There’s a direct line between Rodney King and the 1992 uprisings and the 1984 Games. Police chief Daryl Gates proudly said [the Games] would be the event to make the LAPD what we know it as today – the helicopters, the size and scope and spending, the militarization. They will clean up, at any expense, for weeks of this party to look as nice as possible, no matter how many years the aftershock is felt. ... Black, brown, and poor communities are relying on the economies created by tourism here. But every host city’s tourism has gone down because these cities are not equipped to handle these events. 

We want to cancel the games. This Olympics was approved by 15 city council people, most of whom are no longer in office. Multiple of them have been federally indicted for pay-to-play bribery. The mayor who ushered in the bid, Eric Garcetti, is already gone. And by 2028, zero of them will be in office. The 1984 Olympics are largely considered a triumph because they were famously the games that turned a profit. But that profit created something called the LA84 Foundation, which today is increasing the displacement, privatization, and destruction of public space. The LA84 Foundation is heavily invested in Blackstone, the largest landlord in the country. Their forward facing mission is getting kids into youth sports, but an audit showed that about 3 percent of that money was spent on youth sports.  ... Our primary job is to show people that this is an effort of the global investing class; to familiarize people with the means, mechanisms, people, and modes of power that they accomplish this by; and to then bring this fight to people. Our job is to show people that this thing seemingly written in stone by the word of Zeus is actually very flimsy and fake. ... There are so many ways to honor and appreciate these sports. But it would start with removing the authority of these institutions which are historically abusive and obsessed with profit. And I refuse to believe that the only way to allow these sports to flourish is to displace people every two, four years. ... If the Olympics was truly this magical thing that goes from city to city creating all these benefits and making the world a more joyous place, why don’t cities want this? There was a referendum as early as Denver in 1972 and as recently as in Calgary in 2018. When this actually gets up to people, they don't really want it.

[nanas-45]

Colorado Unveiled: From Ancient Trails to Modern Marvels

Nestled in the heart of the Mountain West, Colorado is a landlocked gem of the United States. Bordered by Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, and even meeting Arizona at the Four Corners, this state is renowned for its diverse and stunning landscape. From towering mountains and expansive high plains to deep canyons and serene deserts, Colorado’s natural beauty is nothing short of spectacular. As the eighth-largest state and the 21st most populous, Colorado is a vibrant tapestry of natural wonders and historical richness. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the state's population was approximately 5.88 million as of mid-2023, reflecting steady growth.

A Glimpse into Colorado’s Ancient Roots

The rich history of Colorado stretches back over 13,500 years, with evidence suggesting even longer habitation. The eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains was a significant migration route for early peoples across the Americas. Native American cultures, such as the Ancient Puebloans and the Ute Nation, thrived in the area long before European settlers arrived. The state's historical narrative includes fascinating chapters from the Spanish Empire's claim on the region to the turbulent times of exploration and territorial expansion by the United States.

From Spanish Claims to Statehood

In the early 1800s, Colorado's fate took shape through complex negotiations and territorial claims. The Spanish Empire once laid claim to the region as part of Nuevo México. Later, the U.S. acquired the area through the Louisiana Purchase and subsequent treaties. The Pike's Peak Gold Rush of 1858–1862 drew settlers in droves, dramatically shaping the state's development. Officially, Colorado became a U.S. state on August 1, 1876, under President Ulysses S. Grant, marking its entry into the Union as the 38th state, a century after the Declaration of Independence.

A State of Dynamic Growth

Today, Colorado is known for its thriving cities, with Denver as the bustling capital and Colorado Springs as a significant urban center. The state's economy is diverse, encompassing government, defense, mining, agriculture, and tourism. With the challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures and decreasing water availability, Colorado's industries are adapting to ensure sustainability.

Cultural and Linguistic Highlights

Colorado's cultural heritage is as rich as its history. The name "Colorado" itself derives from Spanish, meaning "colored red," a nod to the state’s vibrant landscape. The nickname "Centennial State" commemorates its statehood centennial. The residents, known as Coloradans, experience a unique blend of history and modernity in their daily lives.

Conclusion

Whether you're drawn to the scenic vistas, the historical depth, or the dynamic culture, Colorado offers a multifaceted experience. From ancient Native American civilizations to the modern economic landscape, this state continues to evolve while celebrating its profound heritage.

[gentlyrowan]

I found a Tallneck!

NORA SACRED LAND

DINOSAUR RIDGE, NEAR DENVER

(Devil's Grief), COLORADO, USA

A small museum with recreations like this one are located here at Dinosaur Ridge, because this site outside of Denver is a treasure trove for dino devotees. See yesterday's post to learn more about it, and I'll be back with more next weekend!

Post 3 of 6 from Dinosaur Ridge

See Part 2 here: Dinosaur Ridge: Bones, Tracks, and Even Ripple Marks from an Ancient Sea Make This a Very Special Place

See Part 4 here: Who Strode Here Before Clawstriders?