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But even more than that, Alan [Turing] deserves recognition for his contribution to humankind. For those of us born after 1945, into a Europe which is united, democratic and at peace, it is hard to imagine that our continent was once the theatre of mankind’s darkest hour. It is difficult to believe that in living memory, people could become so consumed by hate - by anti-Semitism, by homophobia, by xenophobia and other murderous prejudices - that the gas chambers and crematoria became a piece of the European landscape as surely as the galleries and universities and concert halls which had marked out the European civilisation for hundreds of years. It is thanks to men and women who were totally committed to fighting fascism, people like Alan Turing, that the horrors of the Holocaust and of total war are part of Europe’s history and not Europe’s present.

So on behalf of the British government, and all those who live freely thanks to Alan’s work I am very proud to say: we’re sorry, you deserved so much better.

Tip o' the hat to hippybear for the link.

It's been nearly 10 year since I lived there, and some 6 years since I visited with any frequency, but here's a list that I sent to deliriumdreams's boss when he was going to make a multiple-day visit. Since I thought it might also be useful for recent arrival heisenfeature, here it is:

Drinks

• The Falling Rock Taphouse
• Breckenridge Brewery (at 22nd and Blake, more or less)
• Wynkoop Brewing
• Rock Bottom (on the 16th Street mall -- although, with Falling Rock within walking distance, this earns a "meh!". They do have a South Denver location, though.)
• Mountain Sun (on Pearl Street, in Boulder)
• Argonaut Liquors (on East Colfax in Denver)
• AppleJack Liquors (on 32nd at I-70 in Wheatridge, near Golden)
• Boulder Liquor Mart

Eats

• Famous Pizza (multiple related-but-independent locations; I'd go to Broadway at Cedar and Park at Colfax). Rough and tumble; prefer fresh pies over slices.)
• Old Chicago's. Damn good pizza, and an amazing beer list. Hurt yourself by trying to get onto the "World Beer Tour" plaque....
• Beau Jo's Mountain Pies. Take a day to drive up US-6 to the original restaurant in Idaho Springs. See the majestic water wheel! :)

Music

• Jerry's Record Exchange (312 East Colfax, very funky)
• Twist and Shout Records (at Logan and Alameda)
• Wax Trax
• Music on the Hill was a nice place up in Boulder, no idea if it's still there or not.

Other Stuff

• Tattered Cover, the second-most-amazing bookstore I've ever been to (Powell's in Portland, Oregon, tops it, but still.) Two locations: North Cherry Creek, and Lower Downtown.
• The Boulder Bookstore is another nice independent bookstore (on the Pearl Street Mall)
• The Wizard's Chest is just a block north from the main Tattered Cover, and has great costumes, games, miniatures, and toys.
• Ocean Journey ... although it looks like they have changed name since I as there.
• Sakura Square (at 19th and Larimer, or nearly so). Some interesting Japanese ethnic stores, and a great festival every year. (Another Asian-rich region is at 6th and Federal, lots of supermarkets, etc.)
• Larimer Square. Mostly restaurants and galleries, it was still a nice place to hang out over lunch or whatnot. Neighbors "Writer's Square".
• Five Points. Where Downing, 30th, and Welton (sp?) all meet. Soul food!
• 13th and Washington: Wax Trax (see above) is there, along with a decent little goth-themed cybercafe [remember those?] a few blocks west.
• "Greek Town", on East Colfax between Columbine and St. Paul.
• Bonnie Brae; University at Exposition (with Bonnie Brae coming in at 45°). Ice cream parlour, also a pro-garlic restaurant.
• Downtown Old Golden (Foss Drug, Coors Brewery)

Additions and corrections welcome.