Category: Local / Living

Denver Water – Good Stuff

Damn Denver, you guys have some real scrumptious water. Even the stuff coming out of the shower in my cheap motel was delightful. Thanks for paying the taxes that make this possible!

(Also, please donā€™t tell me that your water has dangerously high levels of mercury or is implicated in regular cholera outbreaks. I need to believe that at least one thing in this world is pure.)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/1tk6sru/denver_water_appreciation/

pmurcsregnig
That was one of the first things I noticed when I moved here. Fresh and crisp

wineandwings333
It is good. Every time i travel the water disturbs me

Everyone Is Lying to You for Money – Official Trailer

In Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, actor and author Ben McKenzie turns investigator, pulling back the curtain on the cryptocurrency industry and the culture of hype, misinformation, and speculation that fueled its explosive rise. What began as a promise of financial freedom has evolved into a volatile ecosystem rife with fraud and reckless gambling, carrying with it devastating consequences for everyday people.

This Day on Slashdot – May 20, 2026

This Day on Slashdot

2015 Los Angeles Raises Minimum Wage To $15 an Hour 1094
2012 Who’s Pirating Game of Thrones, and Why? 1004
2005 Critical Shortage of IT Workers in Coming Years 1339
2004 Can Star Wars Episode III Be Saved? 905
2003 Chimps Belong in Human Genus? 928

RE: IT Worker Shortage
“The Herald Sun reports that IBM and university officals are worried about the increasing demand for IT professionals and the decreasing supply of computer science students. From the article: ‘The slope shows an unbelievable decline in computer science majors,’ Astrachan said. ‘There are smart people no longer even signing up to take our introductory courses. We need to fix it, or there’s not going to be a U.S. work force in computer sciences.'”

Denver – Record Breaking Heat in 2026

As of May 13, 2026, Denver is experiencing its hottest start to a year on record, with the January-through-April period surpassing previous records by a wide margin. Driven by La NiƱa and a warming climate, 2026 has brought record-breaking temperatures, including a 130-year high-temperature record broken in March.Ā Ā 
2026 Record-Breaking Heat HighlightsĀ 
  • Hottest Start to Year: Januaryā€“April 2026 was the warmest on record for Denver and Colorado, with average temperatures > 2 degrees F higher than previous records.
  • March Records: March 2026 was the warmest on record in Denver, with temperatures reaching 85 degrees F on March 19, breaking a 119-year-old daily record.
  • March 24th Heat: On March 24, 2026, the city reached 77 degrees F, breaking a daily record set back in 1896.Ā 

via Google AI

Ryan Gosling – Gen Z Slang – Dialogue

@jeremylynch If Hollywood movies used Gen Z slang šŸ˜‚ #ProjectHailMary ā™¬ original sound – JeremyLynch

Google AI:

“No cap” is a popular slang phrase meaning “no lie,” “for real,” or “truthfully,” used to emphasize that a statement is genuine or serious. Originating in Atlanta-based hip-hop and African American Vernacular English (AAVE), it spread to mainstream usage in the late 2010s to denote sincerity.Key Aspects of “No Cap”:Definition: “Cap” means a lie or exaggeration; therefore, “no cap” means the oppositeā€”telling the truth.Usage: It is frequently added to the end of a statement for emphasis, e.g., “That food was great, no cap”.Origins: Rooted in early 2010s Southern hip-hop, often associated with rapper “NoCap” (Kobe Vidal Crawford Jr.), who is an American rapper known for his emotional style.