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Dutch elm disease reappears in Denver’s urban elder trees

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Dutch elm disease has been reported back in Denver after more than a decade of its absence.The Denver forestry office discovered the disease last month in the old American elms along 17th Avenue Parkway in South Park Hill.First detected in the United States in 1928, Dutch elm disease hit the U.S. population hard through the 1930’s. The disease appeared in Denver in 1948. By 1969, it had devastated Denver’s urban elms. Then the disease slowed down for a few decades, last being detected in 2011.The leaf of an American elm tree. (Tamara Yakaboski, Special to The Denver Post)Dutch elm disease is a fungus aided by beetles. There are three vectors of this disease, all of which occur in Colorado: the European bark beetle (Scolytus multistriatus), the banded bark beetle (Scolytus schevyrewi), and the elm bark beetle (Hylurgopinus rufipes).The European elm bark beetle is a small black beetle with reddish-brown wings. The beetle was inadvertently imported in the early 1900s likely via hardwoo...

Leaf-peeping preview: Here’s what Colorado can expect for fall colors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Colorado’s aspen stands are thriving, and that bodes well for fabulous leaf-peeping this fall according to one of the state’s leading forestry experts.Dan West, entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service and a member of the faculty at Colorado State University, spent most of the past two months flying over the state’s 24 million acres of forest. The main purpose of his annual aerial observation tour is to assess forest health, but it also gives him a unique perspective to forecast the quality of fall foliage colors.“They look better than they’ve looked in a very long time,” West said. “Aspen look really well, even in places that over the last several years have kind of struggled.”As a result, West also is predicting a return to normal timing for the color change.He expects to see aspen in the northern mountains — generally north of Interstate 70 — to start turning in the middle of this month and run through the third or f...

These DU alums found love in their accounting classroom. Ten years later, they got married there.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Lexxa Kever and Trevor Bazley did the impossible: They extracted romance from an accounting class.The newlyweds met in 2013 during their first accounting class while working toward Master of Business Administration degrees at the University of Denver. Running late, Kever rushed to sit in the first empty chair she saw, unknowingly plopping down next to her future husband.The rest of their love story, they say, is history. No history courses were involved, but the couple couldn’t shake that accounting class.The amphitheater-style configuration. The wood-lined whiteboards at the front of the room. The bright windows.Room 300 in DU’s Daniels College of Business served as more than a repository for financial know-how to Kever and Bazley. It was their intro class to the foundations of love.The classroom just had to be their wedding venue, Kever said.On Saturday, Bazley and Kever aced the assignment, tying the knot in Room 300 surrounded by their loved ones.“A lot of peop...

Mad’s World: From AGT to Hollywood Dead – Madilyn Bailey is here to stay

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Mad’s World: If you’re going to appear as a contestant on one of the reality TV music competitions (America’s Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice, X-Factor), your best bet is to get to the last few, and then not win. That’s a tactic that has worked for the likes of Adam Lambert, Kat Robichaud, Melanie Martinez, and many more musicians who have gone on to forge a successful career post-television. Madilyn Bailey is the latest addition to that list.Bailey appeared on AGT in 2021, initially impressing the judges with a song made out of the hate comments she received online. She would go on to make it to the semi-finals before exiting, with magician Dustin Tavella eventually winning (Brooke Simpson, in fourth, was the highest placed musical act).“If I were to go back and say should I do this again, yeah I would,” Bailey says, two years later. “I think it was cool, because it exposed me to a brand new audience. I’m really glad I did it with already having 10-plus years of experience in ...

Explore the work of Top 10 Visionary Artists

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Viewed as a means of human expression, art reflects the depths of imagination and the abstract emotions that define human existence. Given the changes in our ever-evolving world, it should come as no surprise that art has undergone transformation as well. It has given room for more connection and accessibility than ever before. From breathtaking visual installations to thought-provoking conceptual creations, visionary artists are going beyond the boundaries of conventional art, inviting us to perceive the world through new and unparalleled lenses.This exploration dives into a list of the top 10 visionary artists who have redefined the art scene with innovation and creativity. These artists embody experimentation, inviting us to embark on a journey where colors, forms, and narratives mix together to challenge our preconceptions and broaden our horizons. Some play with unconventional mediums, while others bring a new twist to the traditional ones. Combining emotion and art, they invit...

5 Talents with Outstanding Athleticism

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Numerous athletes have remarkable talents, but only a few perform extraordinary feats. These athletes can perform in their respective sports in such a way that leaves even their competitors admiring. Such individuals show us the redefined boundaries of what a human body can achieve, and their athleticism is awe-inspiring.Building such outstanding athleticism needs dedication, discipline, and an unwavering passion for achieving the top rank. It is more than just raw physical power; it requires harmony between mind and body. Therefore, an athlete with all these traits doesn’t just participate in sports but transcends it.We have created a list introducing you to five talents whose athleticism exceeds the ordinary. From gravity-defying leaps to lightning-fast sprints, they have mastered their bodies and pushed the limits of physical performance. Their remarkable abilities not only inspire us but also remind us of the incredible latent potential we all have. Here are those five incredibl...

15 Empowering Female-Led Podcasts You Need to Listen to

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Imagine stepping into a world of podcast narratives that empower like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. It’s like finding a secret vault of inspiration and connection, where stories echo with an unwavering strength and wisdom that binds people together. These days, female podcast hosts are causing a real stir, putting the spotlight on empowerment, weaving connections, and sharing stories that hit you with a strong dose of insight.They’ve got a knack for steering conversations that break barriers and lift up folks from all walks of life. Acting as master curators, they put together discussions that give you a roadmap to feeling strong and fulfilled. They’ve got a mission: to help you be your best self and cheer you on from the digital airwaves. The podcasts we’ve gathered below, all 15 of them, dive into a variety of topics because they know life is a colorful mix. You can count on them to deliver conversations that make you think, make you grow, and ...

Top 15 Culinary Experts for Food Lovers Worldwide

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Not everyone possesses the palate and passion required for the realm of culinary expertise. The world of food connoisseurs is a demanding expedition laden with an array of responsibilities that, if not diligently upheld, could easily overwhelm even the most seasoned individuals. Thus, delving into the stories of top food experts, one uncovers the distinctive traits essential for triumph in the gastronomic domain.Foremost, an intimate mastery of their chosen culinary sphere characterizes nearly all these experts. Just as Julia Child’s culinary prowess was pivotal in shaping her gastronomic empire, no food connoisseur can ascend without an unparalleled understanding of ingredients, flavors, and techniques. This demands a creative exploration of novel tastes, providing patrons with a unique eating experience.Such experts are rare – a fact that underpins our curation of the paramount culinary trailblazers of 2023. Their comprehensive profiles await your perusal below:Kevin T...

Top 15 Business Owners Making a Difference

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Entrepreneurship has always been a driving force, shaping economies and societies worldwide. Yet, the recent rapid evolution of technology and communication has elevated the entrepreneurial realm to never-before-seen heights. This is reshaping the way we do business nowadays; from startups sharing their journeys on personal blogs to leveraging the reach of platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, a league of business enthusiasts is now seizing the digital realm to transform their visions into reality, presenting their ventures to the world.These business aficionados are not just offering insights into their strategies. They are also showcasing their distinctive ways of life. Here, we’ve identified the top 10 most influential business minds hailing from diverse corners of the world, each providing invaluable entrepreneurial advice and visionary ideas to ignite your own ambitions.These leaders have successfully steered their enterprises through challenges and triumphs and ...

Reader’s dream of all AVs strikes chord with autonomous fans and foes: Roadshow

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:26 GMT

Q: I share Wes Christensen’s enthusiasm for the potential of AVs. As a retired programmer, though, I have some pessimism.For AVs to truly work, they must talk to one another in real time, and the infrastructure must be smarter. Programming autonomous behavior is very difficult.Doing this will require standards. The government is pretty good at getting technology companies to agree upon standards, but it is not a rapid process.Edward MontgomeryA: Yours was one of many points of view on his thought-provoking comments.Q: I don’t know if we’ll ever see 100 percent autonomous vehicles, but Wes’ prediction of no traffic lights might rankle some non-autonomous pedestrians. The mix of human-driven cars and AV’s is a dangerous one, and hard on AV designersA big issue with interacting with driverless vehicles is not being able to make eye contact. Many collisions are avoided when someone realizes that evasive action is needed, or when someone catches a driver’s attention and stops...