My voter guide is here...it's mostly about the three statewide ballot measures: https://koacolorado.iheart.com/content/2021-10-14-rosss-2021-voter-guide/
A rough day for a soon-to-be-former Marine
On the one hand I think what he said was correct. That doesn't mean he should have said it, at least not while still serving in the USMC.
Another example of the fact that when you're in the military, you do what you're told or else...
US Navy says sailors who refuse vaccine will be expelled (msn.com)
What's the right punishment for this?
Pilot Mark Forkner indicted for allegedly lying in Boeing 737 investigation - The Washington Post
Is the governor or Missouri a jackass or an idiot or both?
Missouri gov. calls journalist who found security flaw a “hacker,” threatens to sue | Ars Technica
How much more will it cost you to heat your home this winter? It's ugly.
Short-Term Energy Outlook - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Can you shred a painting twice?
Banksy painting that famously shredded itself sells for $25.4 million | TheHill
I've Been Wondering!
Producer Dragon is driven to distraction by two spaces after a period. He's not the only one. Fun with punctuation, or spacing, or kerning, or something...
Two spaces after a period: Why you should never, ever do it. (slate.com)
Study: Two Spaces After a Period May Be Better Than One - The Atlantic
Kerning - an introduction for designers | Adobe
How Many Spaces Should Be After a Period? (One vs. Two) (instructionalsolutions.com)
Why did Fuddruckers leave Colorado?
Why do some people say “acrossed” instead of “across”?
I have to say this is one of the mispronunciations that bugs me the most. I REALLY don't understand it.
The Grammarphobia Blog: Heard acrost the US
There's a new bridge over the Platte River at Santa Fe near Mississippi...where does that bridge go?
Broadway Station Infrastructure Master Plan (denvergov.org)
The government's answer, which a few listeners also had: "A multi‐modal bridge across the South Platte River at W. Kentucky Ave connecting the development on the east side of the river to the expanded Vanderbilt Park on the west side of the river."
Candy Corn!
There are lots of things to say about candy corn. I like it. Mandy doesn't. I don't think it's the best thing ever and she doesn't think it's the worst thing ever. We both think licorice is worse! But when I started researching candy corn I asked myself, "why is it shiny?" After looking into it, I wish I hadn't asked.
Why is candy corn shiny?
Candy corn is a Halloween candy people love or hate: what's in it? (usatoday.com)
Getting creative with candy corn!
Horrified Internet Reacts To Sausages Stuffed With Candy Corn (brobible.com)