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Fox News
41 minutes ago
- Climate
- Fox News
Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas
BOULDER, Colo. – As part of a growing effort to reduce the risk of wildfires in Colorado, cattle are being deployed to eat dry grass that often fuels fast-moving flames. City officials in Boulder County have partnered with local ranchers to bring herds into at-risk neighborhoods, including areas near Wonderland Lake Park, where 70 cattle grazed 35 acres of land. Paul Dennison, who is with Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, told Fox News that cattle grazing began in early June, which brought the grass height down from the three to four feet expected if left unmanaged. The Colorado region's mountainous terrain, dry climate, and frequent winds make it especially vulnerable to wildfire. Dennison explained that using cattle to keep vegetation low can slow potential fire spread and give firefighters more time to respond. "As the cattle trample as they graze, they break up some of that thatch, so we are looking at reduction of fuel height in the grasses, and we are also looking for some decomposition and degradation of the thatch that lies underneath the living grass," Dennison added. Local ranchers bring the herd in by trailer and rotate them through five-acre sections over two-week periods, Dennison said. U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief John Crockett said most people think cattle are the primary grazer, but the agency uses cattle, sheep, goat and "basically anything that uses the grasses and fine fuels as a food source." Boulder Fire Rescue's public information officer, Jamie Barker, said grazing cattle are great for their fire department in both the warmer months and the fall. This year's heavy rainfall has created even more vegetation, which is good for now, but a future concern as it dries out, Barker explained. "I think a lot of people are really excited, because their green is getting greener and growing taller," said Barker. "But at the end of the day, that green that's getting greener and growing taller is also going to dry out; and that's going to pose a risk to some capacity for wildfires." The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs are becoming more common across the West, with states like Idaho and Nevada also using livestock to help manage wildfire risk. Boulder officials said the plan is to move the herd to another at-risk area later this fall.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top 10 highest ranked recruits in Colorado football history
Colorado seems to ebb and flow in national conversations in recent years, but at its best, the Buffs are one of the most historic college football programs in the country. It is not a program known for producing a large number of NFL talents, but with Deion Sanders in charge, the talent level has increased dramatically recently. While not all top recruits pan out to be NFL or even college stars, Colorado does have an impressive list of highly rated high school recruits who have come through the football program. Here's a look at the top 10 recruits in Colorado football history, based on the 247Sports composite rankings, which date back to 2000. 10. Quinn Sypniewski, class of 2000 Rating: .9683 Four-star TE Recorded 513 receiving yards and four touchdowns in parts of six seasons with the Buffs 9. Yuri Wright, class of 2012 Rating: .9690 Four-star cornerback Suffered multiple concussions at Colorado and opted to forgo his senior year of eligibility 8. Craig Ochs, class of 2000 Rating: .9739 Four-star quarterback One of the top players to ever come out of Boulder High School, he eventually transferred to Montana after two mediocre seasons. 7. Russell Lovett, class of 2001 Rating: .9751 Four-star athlete Signed, but never played for the Buffs 6. Julian Lewis, class of 2025 Rating: .9762 Four-star quarterback The rankings' newest addition to the list and one that Buff fans will hope turns into a future star 5. Ryan Miller, class of 2007 Rating: .9859 Five-star offensive tackle Earned third-team All-American (AP) honors as a senior in 2011 4. Cormani McClain, class of 2023 Rating: .9884 Five-star cornerback Played one season at Colorado before transferring to Florida last year 3. Jordan Seaton, class of 2024 Rating: .9934 Five-star offensive tackle Earned freshman All-American honors in 2024 and is seen as a building block for Colorado over the next few seasons. 2. Marcus Houston, class of 2000 Rating: .9980 Five-star running back Transferred to Colorado State in 2003 1. Darrell Scott, class of 2008 Rating: .9980 Five-star running back Left the program in 2009 after two seasons in Boulder Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football's top rated recruits since 2000
Wall Street Journal
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
By the Patriots' Stadium, Robert Kraft's Data Crunchers Track Antisemitism
FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—A day after an attacker in Boulder, Colo., aimed Molotov cocktails into a crowd of people advocating for Israel, Adam Katz watched the nation's real-time reaction roll across a giant monitor in his office. Floor-to-ceiling screens distilled patterns from social-media posts worldwide that flooded into computers at the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, where Katz is president. One graph caught his eye. It showed a rise in messages calling the attack a 'false flag' operation orchestrated by Jews to manipulate public opinion.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The 2 compliments you should NEVER say to your partner
Whether it's 'you look beautiful' or 'you're such a great cook', it's usually nice to receive a compliment from your partner. However, if you want a happy relationship, there are two phrases you should steer clear of. At a surface level, these phrases sound fairly harmless. But, they may unintentionally serve to 'instruct' rather than 'affirm', an expert has warned. Dr Mark Travers, an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder, said people probably say them without realising the potential negative consequences. 'Compliments can be disarming. They make us feel chosen and understood in ways that other words rarely do,' he explained. 'But sometimes, the praise that feels the most flattering is also the praise that teaches us to edit ourselves.' So, are you guilty of saying either compliment to your partner? 'HOW ARE YOU ALWAYS SO CALM?' 'This is a praise that can be used to reward emotional silence, not emotional strength,' Dr Travers wrote on Psychology Today. He explained that while it might sound like a genuine compliment at first, it may be a reflection of how relieved you are that your partner did not have an emotional reaction. As a result, a person could feel 'implicitly incentivised to perform that calmness' even when they are hurting, he said. 'When emotional suppression is praised in adult relationships, it reinforces the message that your worth lies in being agreeable and low-maintenance,' he said. It could mean your partner may try to appear calm, even in moments of deep hurt, because that role has previously been rewarded, he added. 'YOU'RE THE ONLY PERSON I CAN TALK TO' Saying this to your partner can make them feel responsible for your emotional regulation, Dr Travers warned. While it may seem like the highest form of trust, it can be 'less about connection and more about emotional dependency'. He referenced a previous study on 'emotionships' that found people experience better mental health when they turn to different individuals for different emotional needs. For example, having one friend who can calm your anxiety while another friend is who you turn to if you need a vent. 'This diversity in emotional support leads to greater wellbeing, because no single relationship is overloaded with the task of holding it all,' Dr Travers said. If you tell someone they're the only person you can talk to, it creates an 'unspoken pressure to be endlessly available' and a sense of 'emotional obligation', he added. Dr Travers previously revealed three nicknames that could indicate your relationship is doomed to fail. These include 'Babe', 'Sweetheart' and 'Angel', and can act as 'emotional wallpaper' for deeper issues. Pet names can simulate intimacy before it's truly earned, can dismiss someone's worries rather than dealing with them, and deflect the real issue rather than resolve it. WHEN YOU SHOULD BREAK UP WITH YOUR PARTNER Kale Monk, assistant professor of human development and family science at University of Missouri says on-off relationships are associated with higher rates of abuse, poorer communication and lower levels of commitment. People in these kinds of relationships should make informed decisions about either staying together once and for all or terminating their relationship. Here are his top five tips to work out whether it's the right time to end your relationship – 1. When considering rekindling a relationship that ended or avoiding future breakups, partners should think about the reasons they broke up to determine if there are consistent or persistent issues impacting the relationship. 2. Having explicit conversations about issues that have led to break ups can be helpful, especially if the issues will likely reoccur. If there was ever violence in the relationship, however, or if having a conversation about relationship issues can lead to safety concerns, consider seeking support-services when it is safe to do so. 3. Similar to thinking about the reasons the relationship ended, spend time thinking about the reasons why reconciliation might be an option. Is the reason rooted in commitment and positive feelings, or more about obligations and convenience? The latter reasons are more likely to lead down a path of continual distress. 4. Remember that it is okay to end a toxic relationship. For example, if your relationship is beyond repair, do not feel guilty leaving for your mental or physical well-being. 5. Couples therapy or relationship counselling is not just for partners on the brink of divorce. Even happy dating and married couples can benefit from 'relationship check-ups' in order to strengthen the connection between partners and have additional support in approaching relationship transitions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
E Source Launches Data Strategy and Innovation Practice with Appointment of Norv Clontz
The newly hired former utility executive will lead the development of innovative offers that connect the company's data science and consulting capabilities. BOULDER, Colo., July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- E Source, a utilities-focused consulting, research, and data science company, has appointed Norv Clontz as Vice President of Data Strategy and Innovation. Tasked with building integrated solutions connecting the company's data science and consulting capabilities, the former AES and Duke Energy data science leader will focus on establishing a new solution area that will help utilities build a data foundation that prepares them for advanced technologies like AI. The first data scientist hired at Duke Energy, Clontz brings nearly 20 years of experience in data science, analytics, and digital transformation across the energy and technology sectors. He joins E Source from AES US Utilities, where he led and developed a new enterprise analytics team that empowered operations teams to make smarter, faster decisions through AI and machine learning. "E Source's combination of in-depth domain knowledge and data-enabled solutions allows us to help clients address some of the industry's most compelling and unstructured problems," said Jeremy Klingel, President of Solution Services at E Source. "Norv's leadership and technical expertise will be instrumental in expanding our ability to deliver data-driven and practical insights to our utility partners." In his new role, Clontz will guide the strategic direction of E Source's Data Strategy and Innovation practice, working closely with utility clients to design and implement solutions that address their most pressing challenges—from grid modernization to customer engagement and energy equity. "I'm thrilled to join a company that's at the forefront of utility innovation," said Clontz. "E Source's focus on helping utilities solve problems through result-oriented and consultative data science solutions aligns perfectly with my own values and experience. I look forward to helping our clients unlock the full potential of their data." Clontz holds an MBA in Management Information Systems and International Business from the University of South Carolina and a BA in International Studies and Russian from the Johns Hopkins University. This strategic addition to the E Source leadership team underscores the company's commitment to delivering meaningful results through data-driven solutions that help utilities optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and accelerate decarbonization. To learn more about E Source's consulting offerings, visit About E Source E Source combines industry-leading research, data science, and consulting to help utilities make and implement better data-driven decisions that positively impact their customers, their bottom line, and our planet. Headquartered in Boulder, CO, E Source has teams across the US and Canada. Learn more at Media contactAdarsh Nalam, Director, Solutions Marketing and Communicationsadarsh_nalam@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE E Source Companies LLC View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
