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This could be the most important thing that you see us post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and ge****ls. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

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05/31/2026

Across the United States, local governments are debating how to manage rapid growth in AI and cloud infrastructure.

Concerns commonly focus on electricity demand, water consumption, land use, noise, and environmental impact.

At the same time, technology companies argue that data centers are essential infrastructure supporting jobs, innovation, and economic competitiveness.

Restrictions and reviews vary significantly by location and often involve zoning and utility planning rather than outright bans.

This reflects a growing national conversation about how to scale digital infrastructure responsibly.

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The Geely EX2—or Xingyuan—outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why.

05/31/2026

You used to be able to walk into a garden store and buy it without a second thought. Colorado decided that should change.

For years, some of the most widely used pesticides in the United States were sitting on garden center shelves next to seed packets and watering cans. No license. No training. Just pick up a bottle and take it home.

Colorado has now reclassified neonicotinoids — a class of insecticides widely linked by researchers to pollinator decline — as restricted-use pesticides under state law. As a result, these products are no longer available for ordinary consumer purchase. Buying them now requires a licensed applicator.

Neonicotinoids target the nervous systems of insects. The challenge is that they don’t only affect the pests people are trying to control. These chemicals can move through soil and water and end up in the pollen and nectar of nearby plants. When bees collect that pollen and bring it back to their colonies, the exposure can accumulate.

Bumble bees and other native pollinators have experienced sharp declines in recent decades. Research consistently points to several causes, including habitat loss, climate pressures, disease, and pesticide exposure.

Colorado’s move focuses on one part of the problem: widespread backyard use. By restricting casual consumer access and requiring licensed use, the state aims to reduce an often-overlooked source of exposure for pollinators.

Other states are paying attention. Limiting everyday access to these pesticides could become an increasingly common strategy to protect pollinators.

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The La Pine City Council voted unanimously to stop moving forward with a proposed data center after strong opposition from residents. Community members packed the meeting, raising concerns about water, energy use, noise and economic benefits.

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Across parts of Belgium, abandoned freight wagons are being transformed into mobile greenhouses that support community gardening projects in unused railway areas. Instead of leaving old rail cars rusting on forgotten tracks, communities are restoring them with transparent panels, planting beds, irrigation systems, and shelves for seedlings. What once transported cargo across the country now helps grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in urban spaces where traditional gardening land can be limited.

The converted wagons are often placed near disused rail corridors and former industrial zones, turning overlooked areas into productive green spaces. Inside, volunteers and local residents grow tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, and seasonal plants while using the sheltered environment to protect crops from changing weather conditions. Some projects also use the wagons as educational spaces where children and new gardeners can learn about planting, composting, and sustainable food production.

Residents appreciate the idea because it combines recycling, urban gardening, and railway heritage in a creative way. The old freight wagons retain their industrial appearance while gaining a completely different purpose focused on sustainability and community involvement. What was once unused infrastructure becomes a moving symbol of renewal and environmental care.

The project demonstrates how forgotten spaces can be reimagined into something valuable for local neighborhoods. By turning abandoned rail equipment into thriving greenhouses, communities are creating greener cities, supporting local food growing, and giving old railway spaces a meaningful second life.