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October 21, 2020
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70% Of Lost U.S. Oil Jobs May Not Return Anytime Soon
By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com As much as 70 percent of the more than 100,000 jobs lost in the U.S. oil, gas, and chemicals industries due to the pandemic may not return by the end of 2021, Deloitte said in an analysis on Monday. Since the previous oil price crash of 2014, employment in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors (OG&C) has become much more sensitive to changes in crude oil prices due to the short-cycle investment and production in the U.S. shale patch, Deloitte noted. “Our multivariate statistical analysis on employment and market data suggests that as much as 70% of jobs lost during the pandemic may not come back by the end of 2021 in a consensus business-as-usual scenario,” Deloitte analysts led by Duane Dickson, US Oil, Gas & Chemicals leader, wrote in the analysis. According to Deloitte’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the OG&C industry laid off about 107,000 workers between March and August 2020, apart from widespread furloughs and pay cuts. The lay-offs were the fastest in the industry due to the economic slowdown and the oil price crash in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a business-as-usual scenario for 2021, with oil prices at $45 a barrel and natural gas prices at $2.5/MMBtu, 70 percent of OG&C jobs lost during the pandemic may not come back by the end of 2021, Deloitte said. In a pessimistic scenario with oil at $35 per barrel and natural gas at $2/MMBtu, the rate of recovery in jobs would be only 3 percent by the end of 2021, the analysis showed. In the U.S. oilfield services sector, job losses slowed in August, at 2,600 jobs lost, the latest monthly report of the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) showed. Still, total job losses due to pandemic-related demand destruction reached 103,420 in August, with oilfield services employment down more than 121,000 jobs since August 2019 and at its lowest point since March 2017, according to PESA estimates.
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6 Great Ways to Celebrate Fall in Colorado
Gov. Polis Extends Mask Order
By Chuck Murphy APColorado Faced with rising hospitalizations and concern that COVID-19 is continuing to spread in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that a mandatory mask requirement would continue and be extended for at least another 30 days. During his regular state briefing on the coronavirus, Polis emphasized that while the infection may impact older populations at a higher rate it has resulted in hospitalizations for every age group. Currently, Coloradans in his age group, 40-49, are overrepresented in hospitalizations for the disease Gov. Jared Polis pulls on a face covering after caused by the coronavirus. People in that age making a point during a news conference, group are about 13 perSept. 29, 2020, in Denver. cent of Colorado’s population, but now almost 14 percent of those who are hospitalized with COVID-19. “I’m the most worried I have been since early in July,” Polis said. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has grown by 110, or nearly 45 percent, since Sept. 28, when 246 were hospitalized. As of Thursday afternoon, 356 were hospitalized with the illness caused by the virus. Polis attributed the growth in cases and hospitalizations to “coronavirus fatigue,” acknowledging that people are just tired of the virus, and the restrictions. At the same time, he warned that, with winter coming, Coloradans would need to further minimize their contacts with other people, and “wear a damn mask.” “We’re not through this yet,” Polis said. “I think more of it is behind us than ahead of us, but we need to redouble our efforts.” Polis’s mask order requires people 11 and older to wear a mask when inside a public space or public transportation. But, as he has many times during the pandemic, Polis appeared agitated at the notion that Coloradans need a government order to know that wearing a mask would protect them and their families from the spread of a potentially deadly virus. He called mask-wearing “common sense” and compared it to the spread of athlete’s foot in a gym, noting that, when that happens, everyone puts on shoes for a few days to protect their feet from the fungus. With the coronavirus, the consequences are far worse, he noted. “This ain’t athletes foot,” Polis said. The governor also emphasized the need to avoid crowds as Halloween approaches, revealing that his family intends to decorate a couple of rooms at his home and just trick or treat indoors on Halloween night. Not everyone will want to do that, he acknowledged, so if you go out, he encouraged it to be done safely. “Make the mask part of it,” Polis said.
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6 Great Ways to Celebrate Fall in Colorado By Emily Krempholtz The nights are getting cooler, the leaves are turning gold, and everywhere you turn, there’s someone holding a pumpkin spice latte or wearing a cute scarf. Fall is officially here! And while 2020 might look different from other years in a lot of ways, there are still some fantastic ways to celebrate fall in Colorado, and maybe we’re a little biased, but we think you should get out and enjoy them all.
Pumpkin Patches
Sure, you could grab a perfectly sized pumpkin from the bins outside Safeway or King Soopers, but there’s something just so satisfying about going out into that pumpkin patch and selecting your own, especially for kids. Since pumpkins are difficult to grow at higher elevations, you’ll probably have to travel to the Front Range or the Western Slope to pick your own pumpkins, but it’s worth the drive for the smiles you’ll put on your kids’ faces. Anderson Farms (Erie) - Anderson Farms is practically an institution in the Front Range. With a corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin patch, plenty of great food, private campfire sites, playgrounds, pedal karts, and more, it’s a great way to spend the day celebrating fall with family and friends. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms (Littleton) - The pumpkin patch at Chatfield Farms is available by reservation this year, and also includes passes to the Chatfield gardens as well as the corn maze if you buy them on weekends. Cottonwood Farm (Boulder/Lafayette) - At Cottonwood Farm, you can take a hay ride to the pumpkin patch, or visit the fall market for a selection of pre-picked pumpkins, squashes, and beautiful fall decor. Studt’s Pumpkin Patch (Grand Junction) - A lot of pumpkin patches offer hay rides, but Studt’s pulls theirs by horse! They also have corn mazes, pony rides, and of course, a massive selection of pumpkins, from very small to very giant, and every variety from classic orange to white and green. Moon Farm and Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo (Fruita) - This family-friendly pumpkin patch has a haunted straw maze for spooky fun adventures, hay rides, and a petting zoo with bunnies, ponies, horses, peacocks, goats, and more. Punk’s Pumpkin Patch (Delta) - Calling this experience a pumpkin patch wouldn’t be doing it justice, because Punk’s also has an obstacle course, a zip line, a huge inflatable slide, a petting zoo, playgrounds, and even a ninja course.
Apple Picking
In Colorado, apples aren’t quite as abundant as in other parts of the country, but we still have some great orchards with plenty of delicious fruit on their trees. You will most likely have to schedule a reservation to go apple picking, and the slots fill up well in advance, so be sure to plan ahead! Many U-Pick apple orchards offer other fun apple-themed products as well, like apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple pies, apple butter, and more delicious treats. Ya Ya Farm & Orchard (Boulder) - At Ya Ya Farm & Orchard, you can get your pick of apples as well as apple themed products like delicious, fresh made cider donuts at their farm stand. Ya Ya Farm also has a variety of farm animals you can visit, including their massive Percheron draft horses. Big B’s Fruit Company (Hotchkiss) - At Big B’s, not only will you be able to pick your own apples, but you can stop by their tasting room for some of their delicious homemade hard cider, made with fruit picked right there on the farm. They also have a cafe, socially-distant live music on Thursdays, an orchard store, and even rustic campsites in the orchards!
Corn Mazes
Fritzler’s Corn Maize (La Salle) - Wander through the rows of corn to try and find your way out at Fritzler’s Corn Maize, or if you’re feeling extra daring, grab tickets for Scream Acres, the haunted weekend event that will have you feeling like a character in a horror movie. Cont. on Page 4, See 6 Great Ways to Enjoy Fall
October 21, 2020
TRIVIA What European country is known to its citizens as Nederlands? THE NETHERLANDS What Disney movie features the song Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat? THE ARISTOCATS IS it disrespectful for an orthodox Hindu wife to address her husband by his name? YES What does the Caterpillar become when Alice tries to grab it, in Disney’s Alice in Wonderland? A BUTTERFLY Is the gray-banded kingsnake poisonous? NO What Walt Disney World fort gives guests the chance to pat an African pygmy goat? FORT WILDERNESS Do Japanese houses usually feature chimneys? NO How many lines are there in Japan’s national anthem - four, 14 or 44? FOUR What Asian country’s people conduct February bean-throwing rites to drive away devils? JAPAN’S What enemey threatens to take over Fantasia, in The Never Ending Story? THE MOTHING Which grew first - grapes or grapefruit? GRAPES Which is the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas - the busiest or slowest time of year t Walt Disney World? THE SLOWEST What shape is bread inn Jordan - oblong, rectantulr or round? ROUND Who sings first on We are the World? LIONEL RICHIE What part of a roast lamb do Jordanians serve to honored guests? THE EYES
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Also on This Day
U.S. PRESIDENTS 1921 President Warren G. Harding delivers a speech in Alabama in which he condemns lynchings—extrajudicial murders (usually hangings) committed primarily by white supremacists against Black Americans in the Deep South. lthough his administration was much maligned for scandal and corruption, Harding was a progressive Republican politician who advocated full civil rights for African Americans and suffrage for women. He supported the Dyer Anti-lynching Bill in 1920. As a presidential candidate that year, he gained support for his views on women’s suffrage, but faced intense opposition on civil rights for African Americans. The 1920s was a period of intense racism in the American South, characterized by frequent lynchings. In fact, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) reported that, in 1920, lynching claimed, on average, the lives of two African Americans every week. 19TH CENTURY 1805 In one of the most decisive naval battles in history, a British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the coast of Spain. At sea, Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy consistently thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte, who led France to preeminence on the European mainland. Nelson’s last and greatest victory against the French was the Battle of Trafalgar, which began after Nelson caught sight of a FrancoSpanish force of 33 ships. Preparing to engage the enemy force on October 21, Nelson divided his 27 ships into two divisions and signaled a famous message from the flagship Victory: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” VIETNAM WAR 1967 In Washington, D.C. nearly 100,000 people gather to protest the American war effort in Vietnam. More than 50,000 of the protesters marched to the Pentagon to ask for an end to the conflict. WORLD WAR II 1941 German soldiers go on a rampage, killing thousands of Yugoslavian civilians, including whole classes of schoolboys.
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This Day in History - October 21, 1959 Guggenheim Museum Opens in New York City
On October 21, 1959, on New York City’s Fifth Avenue, thousands of people line up outside a bizarrely shaped white concrete building that resembled a giant upside-down cupcake. It was opening day at the new Guggenheim Museum, home to one of the world’s top collections of contemporary art. Mining tycoon Solomon R. Guggenheim began collecting art seriously when he retired in the 1930s. With the help of Hilla Rebay, a German baroness and artist, Guggenheim displayed his purchases for the first time in 1939 in a former car showroom in New York. Within a few years, the collection—including works by Vasily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Marc Chagall—had outgrown the small space. In 1943, Rebay contacted architect Frank Lloyd Wright and asked him to take on the work of designing not just a museum, but a “temple of spirit,” where people would learn to see art in a new way. Over the next 16 years, until his death six months before the museum opened, Wright worked to bring his unique vision to life. To Wright’s fans, the museum that opened on October 21, 1959, was a work of art in itself. Inside, a long ramp spiraled upwards for a total of a quartermile around a large central rotunda, topped by a domed glass ceiling. Reflecting Wright’s love of nature, the 50,000-meter space resembled a giant seashell, with each room opening fluidly into the next. Wright’s groundbreaking design drew criticism as well as admiration. Some felt the oddlyshaped building didn’t complement the artwork. They complained the museum was less about art and more about Frank Lloyd Wright. On the flip side, many others thought the architect had achieved his goal: a museum where building and art work together to create “an uninterrupted, beautiful symphony.” Located on New York’s impressive Museum Mile, at the edge of Central Park, the Guggenheim has become one of the city’s most popular attractions. In 1993, the original building was renovated and expanded to create even more exhibition space. Today, Wright’s creation continues to inspire awe, as well as odd comparisons—a Jello mold! a washing machine! a pile of twisted ribbon!—for many of the 900,000-plus visitors who visit the Guggenheim each year.
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October 21, 2020
6 Great Ways to Celebrate Fall in Colorado
Jack Lantern’s Northern Colorado Corn Maze (Fort Collins) - With a 35+ acre corn maze that is perfect for families during the day, with an optional scavenger hunt for those looking for a challenge, as well as bounce houses, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and more, Jack Lantern’s is a great palace for some fall fun. When the sun goes down, the monsters come out and the corn maze gets a little spookier.
Leaf Peeping
The autumn aspen season is short in Colorado, but beautiful. Whether you want to see it by foot, out the window of your car, or even from the air, now’s the time to check out those golden aspens. Popular destinations like Kenosha Pass and Kebler Pass are often packed in the fall—for a more detailed look at leaf peeping options in Colorado, check out our blog post on the topic.
Haunted Houses
There’s something so thrilling about being scared on purpose, and Colorado has got you covered when it comes to haunted houses. The Frightmare Compound (Westminster) - This is Colorado’s oldest haunted house, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t grown more terrifying year after year. Their team of “scare experts” works hard to create an experience you’ll never forget… even if you wish you could. Aftermath (Canon City) - This spooky place has been rated one of Colorado’s top scariest haunted houses for years. With four scare nights throughout October, and different routes you can take through the haunted forest and house, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure type of place that will have your heart pounding and your adrenaline pumping.
Enjoy Patio Season Before It’s Over
At lower elevations, you might get lucky and have a winter season that lets you enjoy the patio almost year-round, but it’s certainly not a given. So make sure you enjoy these final weeks of pleasant weather by taking advantage of all the delicious fall food and beverages Colorado’s restaurants, breweries, and distilleries have to offer. Take a brewery tour in Summit County to try local offerings of pumpkin ales, or visit Stem Ciders in Denver or on their farm in Lafayette for some appley, boozy goodness. Most breweries roll out seasonal varieties like Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers, as well as more creative varieties made with ingredients like spiced hops, cinnamon, and even yams, so get out and enjoy patio season while you still can with a local brew or cocktail.
Planning Ahead
Due to capacity restrictions and social distancing policies, many fall festivities are operating a bit differently this year, whether that means no tickets at the gate, limited time slots, mask restrictions, or less availability, so while it’s 100% possible to have a fun fall, it’s more important than ever this year to plan ahead. Get those tickets early, or plan your adventures for a weekday, if possible.But no matter where you go, and when you do it, we’re confident you’ll find a way to make this fall festive and fun, whether you’re picking pumpkins with the family so you can take them home to carve them, or planning a spooky date night in a haunted corn maze.