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The Michelin Keys are to hotels what Michelin Stars are to restaurants. The Michelin Guide isn’t done with Colorado. Late last month, the venerated reviewer announced its inaugural list of Michelin Key hotel winners. (The designation is similar to what Michelin Stars are for restaurants.) In the United States, 124 outstanding hotels across the country were honored—including eight in the Centennial State, spread across Denver, Aspen, and Vail. Colorado’s winners all received one Michelin Key, denoting a “very special stay.” (Two keys represent an “exceptional stay,” and three keys signify an “extraordinary stay.”) Clayton Hotel & Members Club (Denver) Four Seasons Hotel Denver The Crawford Hotel (Denver) Hotel Jerome (Aspen) The Little Nell (Aspen) Mollie Aspen Four Seasons Vail Sonnenalp Hotel (Vail)
From Popsugar If you like pickleball, you're going to love playing padel. We know what you're thinking: first, how do you pronounce it? And second, is padel the same as pickleball? For starters, it's pronounced PAD-el, not to be confused with its homophone paddle, which is a different sport. And no, padel isn't the same as pickleball — but it's just as fun. Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, while pickleball is "only" the fastest-growing sport in the United States, says Julian Wortelboer, executive VP and chief padel officer of Ultra Club Miami, the largest padel club in the world, and co-host of the Padel Smash Academy podcast with Cesar Caceres. Wortelboer's Ultra Club Miami has 28 courts, and Wortelboer says the club is at capacity for its full operating hours – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.– more days than not. Padel will be an invitational sport in the Paris Olympics, and a full Olympic sport for the 2028 Olympics held in Los Angeles. In other words, padel is a big deal, and it's only getting bigger. Want to get in on the fun? In addition to Wortelboer, PS tapped padel pros Scott Colebourne, of the United States Padel Association and Victor Perez, one of the top ten padel coaches worldwide, for a padel primer, including how to play padel, tips for beginners, and a break down of padel vs. pickleball. What Is Padel, Exactly? "Padel is a form of tennis that is easy to play, fun and extremely sociable," says Perez. Colebourne describes padel as a blend of tennis and squash that involve lots of strategic, fast-paced play. "Padel is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court that's roughly 25%
But, Where is the Finish Line! Energy Downs You will find Energy Downs at the Cam-Plex facility in Gillette, Wyoming. It's your typical Western Fair Track, it features an open air grandstand that seats 3,000 people. The track appears to be a five eights mile dirt oval. One thing that seems to be missing is the finish line. Harvey, by a snout Thanks to instant racing, pari mutual racing returned to Energy Downs in 2015, after a nineteen year hiatus. I have no idea what name the track went by back then. Racing came back for three days in 2015 and has been upped to six days in 2016. If you want to try instant racing or simulcasting, you have to head to the Sundance Lounge. In 1985, Harvey Wallbanger broke his maiden at Energy Downs, he won a 110yd match race against a quarter horse by two and a half lengths. From there he would go on to win 79 of 93 races in the United States, Canada and Mexico against quarter horses, thoroughbreds and standardbreds. Not to shabby for a one ton Bison! The Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, apparently no relation, was created in 1969 as a marketing campaign by McKesson Imports Company, importer of Galliano, as a means of driving sales of Galliano. The campaign was headed by George Bednar, marketing director of McKesson, and a cartoon character was commissioned from graphic artist William J. "Bill" Young in Lima, New York,[1][2] with the tagline that Bednar claimed to have penned: "Harvey Wallbanger is the name. And I can be made!"[3][4][5] The Harvey Wallbanger character was a surfer, appearing in various ads during the campaign, and was mentioned in print as early as 1969,[3]
The homeless population in Bozeman, Montana, has seen a 50% increase since 2020, with the issue becoming more visible due to urban camping. This surge in homelessness is closely tied to soaring housing costs, particularly evident in Bozeman, which boasts the highest rents in Montana. The phenomenon of "urban camping," where individuals reside in RVs or vehicles parked on city streets, has become increasingly prevalent as housing expenses continue to escalate, affecting communities across the Western United States. Bozeman, nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Yellowstone National Park, is home to approximately 56,000 residents. According to Montana PBS, the number of Bozeman residents living in RVs or cars has skyrocketed by 200% over two years, coinciding with a 50% increase in the overall homeless population since 2020. Montana, known as Big Sky Country, has experienced a surge of remote workers and affluent individuals relocating there in recent years, particularly in cities like Bozeman and Missoula. Many are digital nomads or thriving small business owners drawn in by the allure of *Yellowstone*. While this influx has driven up living costs, it hasn’t significantly impacted median incomes. Currently, about 17% of Montanans earn above the upper-class threshold of $135,262. The surge in homelessness corresponds with a significant spike in housing costs. City data reveals that the median listing price for a home surged from $669,000 in early 2020 to $1.2 million in 2024. Rental costs in Gallatin County, where Bozeman is situated, surged nearly 19% from 2019 to 2022, solidifying the county's status with the highest rents in Montana. Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham acknowledged the issue, emphasizing the recent emergence of urban camping as a notable concern. Despite ongoing efforts, including the formation of a task force
By XAVIER MURPHY Jamaicans play “draw” style dominoes. There are many variations to the “draw” style. Jamaican style dominoes are intense and a sturdy table is needed in most cases as players slam the dominoes. Six love (6 to 0) is one type of game Jamaicans love to play. In this game you must win six rounds. In many cases you have to play this game with a partner to shorten the duration. Below are the steps to play “Jamaican Style” dominoes with four players. Steps: Count out 28 dominoes, from double blank to double six. Place all the dominoes face-down on a sturdy table. Shuffle the dominoes well. Each players take seven dominoes. The player with the highest double goes first. In this case it will be “Double Six”. It is placed horizontally. This is called the “pose”. The player to the right (counter clockwise) of the first player should plays next. Except for doubles each domino is placed vertically. In Jamaican style dominoes only two sides of the domino is used to match. The next player will play the domino with like value next to the first domino (it doesn’t matter which end). Make sure like values are always touching. If you don’t have a domino that corresponds to the ones on the layout, you must pass. Most Jamaican players will either lay down their dominoes to show they “pass” or they will “click” two dominoes together twice to show they have passed. Who wins: The first person to run out of dominoes wins OR if everybody passes (GAME BLOCKED). The winner is the person with the lowest score. You count your score by the number of dots on the tiles remaining in
My daughter asked the other day what's the definition of rich. Here's the answer: Let’s start with the clearer economic signs. Investopedia’s analysis of 2023 shows that the top 1% of American citizens make an average of $407,500 annually. This is for individuals, though, and when it comes to households, this number goes up to $591,550. Making these means you’re making at least 7 times more than the average person. Another direct indicator is the amount of tax you pay. If you’re having to deal with a 35% or 37% tax on your income (at least $105,664, as Nerdwallet shares), then you’re basically rich. It’s important to note, however, that the super-rich billionaires actually pay less tax than the average American due to very smart financial moves. Many say wealth is in your mindset, and rightfully so. When you start making a lot of money or when you get accustomed to a high-class social environment, you start looking at opportunities differently. You look at money as a tool to create wealth, and you also use your networks for collaboration instead of competition. Although there’s no exact cutoff to receive financial aid for college, people who are rich or from rich households typically find it difficult to qualify—and it’s not always about bad grades. Even if you get financial aid, you’ll also notice that it does not cover anything close to the full cost of tuition. The richer you are, the higher your credit limits, and the cards with the highest limits are usually colored black. American Express’s most luxurious card—which is the most exclusive in the world—is even nicknamed the “Black Card.” If you own other black cards like JP Morgan’s Palladium card or the Coutts World Silk
A guru is a spiritual teacher or guide in Indian religions, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. The term "guru" is derived from Sanskrit and literally means "dispeller of darkness." Gurus are highly respected and revered figures who are believed to have attained enlightenment or profound spiritual knowledge. They are often sought after for their wisdom, guidance, and teachings on various aspects of life, spirituality, meditation, and self-realization. In addition to spiritual matters, gurus may also provide guidance on practical aspects of life, such as morality, ethics, and social conduct. Traditionally, the relationship between a guru and their disciple is deeply personal and based on trust, respect, and devotion. photo credit my friend Darrell R. On Instagram
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