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“Be Mine,” by Richard Ford, and more short reviews from readers

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. Sure, you could read advertising blurbs on Amazon, but wouldn’t you be more likely to believe a neighbor with no skin in the game over a corporation being fed words by publishers? So in this series, we are sharing these mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email [email protected].“Banyan Moon,” by Thao Thai (Mariner Books, 2023)“Banyan Moon,” by Thao Thai (Mariner Books, 2023)This debut novel follows three generations of women, the first of whom fled Vietnam in the 1970s and ended up with her children in Florida, living in a ramshackle house they call the Banyan House.  As the story unfolds, we see family patterns repeated, consciously or not, as each succeeding generation of women tries to make the best lives for their own children.  The youngest woman struggles throughout the book to make t...

In Aurora, Mayor Mike Coffman faces a forceful challenge from the left by City Councilman Juan Marcano

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

When Mike Coffman won the Aurora mayor’s office in 2019, he did so by a hair — and netted just shy of 36% of the vote in a crowded race to lead Colorado’s third-largest city.In the Nov. 7 election, voters in the state’s most racially and ethnically diverse city will decide whether to give the former Republican congressman a second term as mayor. He’s got a battle on his hands, facing outspoken first-term City Councilman Juan Marcano, a progressive Democrat, as his leading challenger in a three-way race.While Aurora’s elections are officially nonpartisan, Marcano and a bloc of Democratic council candidates who are vying for five other seats on the ballot are hoping to restore the council’s leftward lean. In 2021, Coffman-supported candidates swung the majority on the 11-member council — which includes the mayor — in conservatives’ favor, after two cycles that had seen liberal gains.The election’s outcome, and the resul...

Spinelli’s opening 2nd deli in longtime Congress Park market

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

When Jake Riederer shut down his pandemic-era pop-up, Open Sandwiches, last year, he was ready to move on from the restaurant industry to a new kind of business.“My wife and I started really thinking about the neighborhood market industry and loved the idea of opening in spots with food deserts or just revitalizing little neighborhood markets,” he said.Their first opportunity was very close to home.John Moutzouris, who bought Spinelli’s Market, 4621 E. 23rd Ave., from owners Jerry and Mary Ellen Spinelli in 2014, offered to sell half of the Park Hill neighborhood Italian market and deli to Riederer and his wife, Cecelia Jones. And it just so happened that Riederer’s mom lives in Park Hill, while Jones’ first-ever job was at Spinelli’s when she was a teenager.Neighborhood mainstay 12th Avenue Market in Congress Park. (Barbara Ellis, The Denver Post)“We were in talks with a couple of owners and John said, ‘Well, why don’t you just buy into Spinelli’s? I’m tired...

Online reviews of the Crocs cowboys boots are in — and they’re hilarious

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Oct. 23 is Croc Day, and this year, the Broomfield-based company is celebrating with the release of its first cowboy boots design.The Crocs Classic Cowboy Boots debut on Oct. 23. Better boot, scoot and boogie to buy them as they’re only available for a limited time. (Provided by Crocs, Inc.)The shoemaker announced its release earlier this month – which it deems Croctober – attributing the boots’ development to demand from fans. Based on the number of people complaining online about the Crocs website going down Monday morning, it seems they’re poised to be a fan favorite.A Crocs spokesperson declined to say how many pairs of the limited edition style are available, saying only that they are expected to sell out. By midday Monday, several sizes listed “only a few left” while larger sizes were listed as “coming soon.” By late afternoon, several sizes appeared to be sold out.Despite that, reviews began pouring in several weeks ago on Crocs’ website. While it’s unclear how they wer...

15 Denver places we spotted during the “Married at First Sight” premiere

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

“It’s just starting to sink in I’m getting married to a rando.”That quote from a Denver local about to walk down the aisle perhaps best explains the premise of reality TV show “Married at First Sight.” Season 17, filmed in the Mile High City, premiered on Oct. 18 and introduced viewers to five ready-for-love couples who pledged to be wed without ever having met their soon-to-be partners.During the premiere, participants broke the news about their upcoming wedding to friends and family, who offered mixed reactions from excitement to extreme skepticism. One local’s mom went as far as to warn her son, “You should be nervous. You should be very nervous.”As viewers got to know the people of Denver’s season of MAFS, they also got to know the city.Here are 15 places we spotted in the season premiere. Keep up with new episodes on Wednesday evenings on Lifetime.Snow covers Red Rocks Amphitheatre just above C-470 April 16, 2021. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)Red Rocks AmphitheatreWhat ...

Voters in Denver’s suburbs face full ballots, will replace longtime elected leaders

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Voters in more than a dozen cities surrounding Denver have plenty more to think about when they fill out their ballots than Proposition HH, the controversial statewide property tax relief measure.There are numerous local tax measures to consider in metro Denver ahead of the Nov. 7 election, including funding requests for police and fire services, sidewalks, open space acquisition and affordable housing. Suburban voters also will have new faces to choose from for local political office as long-time stalwarts exit the stage.Most communities have elections for city council seats, and some for mayor, on the ballot. Several will ask voters to decide local ballot measures.“They’re trying to address issues that are on the forefront of people’s minds — affordable housing, public safety,” said Kevin Bommer, executive director of the Colorado Municipal League, which has put out a local election preview. “There’s a lot of catchup on infrastructure that...

Fiery rollover crash halts traffic on 101 Freeway 

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

A rollover crash caused a major backup on the 101 Freeway early Tuesday morning. The crash took place on the northbound span of the 101 Freeway past the interchange with the 170 Freeway, according to KTLA traffic reporter Ginger Chan.  Thieves steal Lamborghini key, valuables during armed home invasion robbery “It is certainly impacting the drive out of Toluca Lake and into Studio City,” said KTLA 5 traffic reporter Ginger Chan. A rollover crash caused a major backup on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (KTLA)A rollover crash caused a major backup on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (KTLA)A rollover crash caused a major backup on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (KTLA)The scene was still active shortly before 5 a.m., with the two left lanes of the northbound 101 remaining closed and filled with debris. There is no timetable for when the lanes will reopen.

Best Dental Veneers in Turkey? – Best Dental Clinic in Turkey

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Turkey’s dental tourism is booming. Whether getting dental crowns, implants, veneers, or other treatments, they visit Turkey to enjoy top-notch services at competitive prices.Here’s an excellent example of a reputable clinic in Turkey offering innovative services (including dental veneers) that don’t break the bank.Best Dental Istanbul – a renowned yet affordable dental clinicBest Dental Istanbul in Yalı Atakӧy is an oral and dental health polyclinic famous for top-tier treatments. Boasting a team of cosmetic dentistry experts, it has become synonymous with high quality in dental health.The team has three cosmetic dentists (Dr. Alper Soylemez, Dr. Gurkan Atakan, and Dr. Emre Arslan) and oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Hatice Ozlem Irdem, each with a doctoral degree in dental surgery and years of experience.The Best Dental Istanbul team is a fantastic choice for getting dental veneers in Turkey. The experts will personalize your treatment from the initial consultation to the final...

Reyna: A Dual Cultural Embrace in Music and Resilience

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Reyna, the dynamic musical duo comprising Gab and Vic, hails from the juxtaposed worlds of Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, Texas. Their upbringing straddled these diverse cultural landscapes, providing them with a rich, dual cultural embrace. While Texas remained their long-time home, they now find themselves immersed in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.For Reyna, being an artist means baring their souls, delving into personal experiences, and transforming emotions into music. Their art is a courageous act of sharing narratives that connect with others, allowing them to resonate with the pain and joy that life often presents.Their inspiration emanates from the unfiltered human experience—raw, authentic, and honest. Heartbreak, love, friendships, and the world observed through the eyes of loved ones fuel their creativity. They’ve been crafting music since the tender age of eleven, beginning with childhood fantasies inspired by “School of Rock,” blossoming into a lifelon...

Apple Maps app is sending drivers dangerous wrong-way directions, how can it be fixed?: Roadshow

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:53:48 GMT

Q: There is a dangerous and incorrect instruction on the iPhone Maps app. I don’t know how to contact them. If one wishes to enter Highway 101 north from Bailey Avenue just south of San Jose, coming from the west, the app tells you to turn right AT the stop sign, just after crossing over the freeway.If one does exactly what it says, you would turn into the exit from northbound 101 going in the wrong direction. The on-ramp to 101 north is about 25 feet BEFORE the stop sign, not AT the stop sign.There is little lighting at night. If a driver is unfamiliar with the area and following app instructions explicitly, they would end up going south on the northbound side of the freeway.I read your column regularly and appreciate your common sense approach. Thanks for your great advice and counsel.Gela RussellA: I bring this to you, Roadshow readers, to advise how Gela can get these Apple map app instructions corrected. I searched Apple’s website and tried a few phone calls but each call...