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How bees can lower your property taxes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Beekeeping across Central Texas is thriving and so are the bees."They were declining. We figured out a whole lot of reasons for that decline and it's going back up now," Texas Beekeepers Association President Dodie Stillman said. The bee just became an honored resident of Bee Cave Which is good news for everyone who eats food."Every third bite relies on bees. Some bees are pollinating just about all the food we eat," Stillman said.Beekeeping isn't just a hobby, for some it can be a career. It turns out there's been enough interest in bees to justify a new brick-and-mortar retail store in the Round Rock area.Becky Barajas opened "The Bee Supply" in Round Rock just a few months ago."The demand in Texas is huge, but the demand for education is even bigger," Barajas said.And where there's honey… there's money."If you have agricultural use or wildlife conservatorship…you can get a discount off your property taxes, there is a whole process that you need to go...

Several Illinois hospitals experiencing network outages through week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - For the fourth day in a row, a significant health care provider in Illinois is experiencing a major system outage. It's a problem for several facilities.The problem is impacting facilities operated by the 'Hospital Sisters Health System,' or HSHS. The group operates multiple facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including St. Elizabeth's Hospital.An online post from HSHS says that a system outage has temporarily taken virtually all operating systems offline. The HSHS posting does not specify which exact systems are impacted, but the Belleville News Democrat reported that the outage involves websites, internet service, telephones, and computer applications.When checking the main HSHS website, all that came up was a message about the outage. Someone did answer when we called St. Elizabeth's. However, the person acknowledged that the problems are ongoing, and they are doing what they can to help people. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla camera...

Supervised drug-use sites bill could return as Colorado lawmakers eye opioid policies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

Colorado lawmakers are set again to debate whether to allow supervised drug-use sites to open in willing Colorado cities as part of a broader legislative effort to respond to the spiraling overdose crisis.The state legislature’s Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee voted Wednesday to draft a bill that would allow the facilities, called safe-use sites by advocates, to open in Colorado, should local authorities allow it.The vote, which fell along party lines, is a preliminary step. The committee’s 10 members — six Democrats and four Republicans — will vote again in October to send drafted bills to the full legislature when it reconvenes in January.But even that vote won’t necessarily be determinative: Even if the committee rejects the safe-use site bill in the fall, any legislator could revive it and file it as their own bill for the 2024 session.A similar proposal failed in April after a Democrat-controlled Senate committee rejected i...

More and more people are traveling solo — and they’re in good company

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

If you’re contemplating a trip on your own, you might be in good company. Both men and women are traveling alone more, according to recent travel industry surveys and many resorts within easy driving distance of Denver are creating opportunities for these solo travelers.“We’ve really seen the all-inclusive wilderness properties be a big hit for solo travelers, particularly those that are newer to the outdoors,” said Krista Heinicke, director of public relations at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. “You have the comfort of Broadmoor lodging and its pampering staff, but can step outside of your comfort zone with new activities like horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and more with this built-in communal nature to the experience so you can engage with others if you desire — or stay solo with a book on the porch.”The growth in solo travel has been attributed to a post-pandemic desire to get out and see the world without waiting for the perfect mate to hi...

Longtime Italian bistro closes in Denver. “It just was not fun anymore owning a restaurant,” owner said

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

It’s the end of the line for Nonna’s Chicago Bistro. The Northern Italian restaurant’s lease ended at the end of July and permanently closed its doors.“Simple answer…No employees to work, increased food costs, and we negotiated with the landlord to no avail,” owner Brian Svenby wrote over email. “Denver minimum wages increased. There were homeless moving into the area sleeping on our doorstep. We had a lack of customers coming in to enjoy award-winning Italian fare.”Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | CBD coffee shop in Platt Park targets fall opening Restaurants, Food and Drink | From Casa Bonita to chicken and waffles, these are Denver’s 10 biggest restaurant openings of the summer Restaurants, Food and Drink | Downtown Denver brewery closing after successful nine-year run Restaurants, Food and Drink | Denver’s only chocolate-centric restaurant closed du...

EU citizens more at risk from pesticides show new EU statistics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

EU indicator on pesticides needs urgent reform. The European Commission just released[1] its latest indicators on pesticide use and risk for the year 2021. This comes on top of its publication[2]in July of the EU 2021 results towards Farm to Fork pesticide reduction targets. According to both publications, the use and risk of chemical pesticides would have decreased by 6% in 2021 compared to 2020. Yet, these figures are clashing with Eurostat's[3] most recent data on sales for all pesticides which highlight an increase of 2.7% in 2021 compared to 2020. PAN Europe denounces DG Sante's misleading communication and calls again for a revision of its pesticide indicators.Martin Dermine, executive director at PAN Europe said: 'The Commission tries to shine a positive light on these alarming figures but a 6% decrease in overall pesticide use and risk indicator means that EU citizens' exposure to toxic pesticides is actually not improving. Indeed, this Harmonised Risk Indicator 1 designed b...

From NYC to the World: Elite Healers Sports Massage Expands Global Reach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

In the last decade, the world has witnessed the revolutionary intersection of health and wellness with digital technology. Businesses in this sector have increasingly been taking advantage of digital platforms to engage with their audience and establish their global presence—a phenomenon that marks the future of holistic health and wellness.One business that has fully embraced and leveraged the power of digital technology, rewriting the current narrative of the wellness sector, is Elite Healers Sports Massage, founded by Adam Cardona, an athletic trainer-turned-sports massage therapist with over two decades of experience under his belt.Nestled in the heart of New York City, Elite Healers Sports Massage has carved a niche for itself as a premier destination for top-notch massage therapy.Cardona’s clientele consists of two distinct groups: athletes, primarily professional runners, dealing with muscular limitations that cannot be resolved with simple stretching exercises, and individua...

Single Review: Bo Blitz rocks an energetic vibe on new release ‘What It Do’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

On his upbeat new track ‘What It Do,’ Bo Blitz covers late-night studio sessions, early-morning love sessions, and just about everything in between over two sharp minutes.San Francisco artist Bo Blitz is making significant strides as he sets about getting his name out there internationally – and with singles like ‘What It Do,’ it’s easy to see why.The artist, who originated in the Bay Area, has generated a lot of acclaim in recent years, all of it coming off the back of his raucous live performances (he was a recent finalist in the San Francisco Coast To Coast Live artist’s showcase), as well as his steady stream of song releases.2023 has been a productive year for Bo, with the artist releasing four singles in just a few months. Among them is ‘What It Do’ – a chilled, wavy track geared as much for a club dancefloor as it is for a late-night summer drive. As with Bo Blitz’s previous singles, his flow and delivery stand head and shoulders above everything else in the song....

Alium Tattoo Studio: A new experience in Culver City Arts District

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

In Los Angeles, California, tattoo studios are something you will find in every corner of the city. Many people travel from around the country and even the world to discover tattoo studios and artists in one of the major art capitals on Earth. With something that is permanent and stays with you for life, it makes sense that people would want to do their research before choosing an artist to design their body art.In such a competitive market, tattoo studios and artists have to find new ways to stand out and develop themselves in the industry. Today we will be talking about a popular shop based in the Culver City Arts District that has been making a name for themselves over the last year for their dedication and commitment to their art and customer experience.Alium Tattoo Studio is a shop that has over 10 artists, with South American roots who bring an array of skills and styles to the table. Founded by Joaquin Villarino (@villano_ink), Alium Tattoo Studio is quickly making a name for...

Lingham Foundation: Amplifying Global Impact from Southern California Beginning with Support of SA Harvest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:47 GMT

From the shores of South Africa to the vibrant heart of Southern California, Charlene Lingham exemplifies what it means to champion global change. As the founder of the Lingham Foundation, now based in San Diego, she’s championing an international cause that strikes close to her roots: addressing the systemic causes of hunger in South Africa. But her vision doesn’t stop there. As the foundation becomes more established, Lingham aspires to support nonprofits overseas and closer to her new home in Southern California.Highlighting the alarming statistics, results from 2021 indicate that out of nearly 17.9 million households in South Africa, 15 percent (2.6 million) had inadequate access to food, with another 6 percent (1.1 million) facing severe food inadequacy. Meanwhile, 10.3 million tons of food go to waste in South Africa annually. Amid these staggering figures, Lingham’s alignment with SA Harvest, a South African organization dedicated to rescuing food, demonstrates he...