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St. Louis area animal shelters are overcrowded, asking for help

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some St. Louis area pet shelters are no longer taking in animals due to overcrowding. That means many dogs and cats are left without homes."Yes, we have more animals than we've ever had in our history," said Aimee Bearsley, chief development officer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis. "I think we have around 550 or 560 animals in our system. So that all the animals that live in the shelter, our cats that are in foster homes. We have animals coming out of our ears, and they need homes, and we want people to come adopt."Across St. Louis and the entire bi-state region, sobering statistics indicate that area animal shelters are at capacity, and they are in desperate need of help. Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country! "The homeless problem is always an issue with strays on the street that need help," Bearsley said. "Families are still struggling, and they're having a hard time feeding their animals, and they're having a hard time with vet ...

Colorado plastic surgeon charged in teen patient’s death points finger at nurse as jury trial begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

A Colorado plastic surgeon charged with manslaughter in a teenage patient’s death should not be held criminally responsible because a nurse was actually at fault, the doctor’s attorneys argued at the start of his jury trial Tuesday.Dr. Geoffrey Kim, 54, is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of 19-year-old patient Emmalyn Nguyen. The Brighton teenager went to Kim for a breast augmentation surgery in August 2019, when she was 18, but she suffered cardiac arrest after receiving anesthesia, fell into a coma and died 14 months later, in October 2020.Kim resuscitated Nguyen with CPR after her cardiac arrest, but then failed to call for emergency help for five hours even though she needed immediate care at a hospital, which was better equipped than Kim’s outpatient surgery center, prosecutors with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said during opening statements Tuesday.“Not only does not call 911 himself, but (Dr. Kim) tel...

Stormy weather brewing severe thunderstorms for Aurora, Cenntenial DIA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

4:59 p.m.: One-inch hail is reported in Parker by National Weather Service spotters.4:55 p.m.: Inbound flights to Denver International Airport are being held at their airport of origin until 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time because of stormy weather here, according to FligtAware.com. DIA is under a severe thunderstorm watch.4:43 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is posted by the National Weather Service for Aurora, Centennial and DIA until 5:30 p.m. Half dollar-size hail could hammer some areas along with 50 mph winds.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Aurora CO, Centennial CO and Denver Intl Airport CO until 5:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/84KnffbT1i— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 6, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Humid, rainy and warm under cloudy gray skies, possible hail Weather | Denver weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday ahead of a rainy weekend Weather | Denver weather: Showers, thunderstorms likely sta...

Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. on NBA Finals criticism: “I’m not going to be sensitive”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

MIAMI — Michael Porter Jr. is long past the point where compliments need to be spoon-fed or hurt feelings coddled.At this point, tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Miami ahead of Wednesday’s Game 3, he knows any personal agendas are immaterial or, even worse, distractions.“It’s just about winning, bro,” Porter told The Post. “At this point, where we’re at, we don’t have time for dudes to be in their feelings.”Least of all Porter, who played only 5 minutes, 39 seconds, of the fourth quarter in Game 2 after his 3-point stroke abandoned him, and his defensive lapses, whether via miscommunications or effort, left the Nuggets vulnerable from the perimeter. Through two games, Porter’s shot just 3 for 17 from the 3-point line. Defensively, he was involved in several inexcusable breakdowns as Miami torched Denver from the 3-point line.Before Tuesday’s practice, the Nuggets held a frank film session where head coach Michael Malone encouraged his players to talk through their ...

In-n-Out Burger in concept stage for northern Colorado location

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Lick your lips and look, perhaps wish, for an In-N-Out Burger location in northern Colorado along the busy Interstate 25 corridor.Plans are in the early stage — conceptual — for a proposed 3,860-square-foot restaurant in the planned Ladera Subdivision, according to planning records in the town of Timnath.The property owner, Connell LLC, of Fort Collins, is among the entities listed in conceptual documents filed with the growing town’s planning department.Connell owns the 240-acre site, where a “gravel pit is in the final mining phases” with plans to become a lake after reclamation, and eventual mixed-use development around the lake to include residences, entertainment spots, offices and restaurants, according to development planners.In-N-Out Burger, a popular California-based fast-food chain, is rapidly expanding in Colorado, and newly opened restaurants have experienced long lines at the counters and hours-long waits at drive-up windows. The two first ...

Jack in the Box teams up with Snoop Dogg for new Munchie Meal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Jack in the Box and Snoop Dogg are teaming up to drop the new Snoop’s Munchie Meal at restaurants nationwide.The meal, which will be available beginning on June 12, will include a variety of popular sweet and savory food items from the fast-food company. The meal will cost $14 and includes:• Spicy Sauced and Loaded Chicken Sandwich• Classic Taco• Medium Curly Fries• Baked Brownie• SpriteLeading up to the announcement, the fast-food company has recently teased the possibility of working with the world-renowned rapper on its Twitter account. Taco Bell bringing back the fan-favorite Volcano Menu in June Customers can purchase Snoop’s Munchie Meal in person or online on the Jack in the Box website or app from June 12 until Aug. 6.

Simone “Queen” Hopes, PA-C Is Becoming A Beacon In The Medical Aesthetics Industry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Simone “Queen” Hopes is leading the medical aesthetics industry with her immersive strategies and techniques as she continuously challenges the stigma of professional skincare in communities of color. Hopes is a Certified Cosmetic Injector and Owner of a Medical Spa and Consulting Company called Queen Aesthetics Wellness & Beauty Studio in Houston, TX. Her thriving purpose for Queen Aesthetics focuses on achieving dynamic results for her elite clientele, educating medical professionals about cosmetic injections and providing tips for breaking into the ever-evolving aesthetic industry. The full-service spa is backed by licensed medical professionals.In an interview with Spark, Hopes shared with readers her original interest was to become a pediatric surgeon. Her first unofficial patient just so happened to be a dead frog she grabbed off the street at the tender age of 10. Hopes was able to dissect the frog with a science kit her mom bought for her.While keeping a curious mind and...

Breaking Barriers: Bisou! Bisou! Wines Redefining the Natural Wine Industry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

A glass raised high: here’s a toast to Summer Dietz and Sasha Gaona, the trailblazing co-founders and owners of Bisou! Bisou! Wines, for their audacious entry into the natural wine industry. Hailing from Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively, this dynamic duo is fearlessly challenging convention and reshaping norms in a space traditionally dominated by men. Their journey, imbued with both ambition and passion, is an inspiring narrative of innovation and tenacity.Dietz and Gaona are no mere participants in the industry; they are bold pioneers who established their importing company from the ground up. Yet their venture stands out not merely for its novelty but for its distinctive approach. Bisou! Bisou! Wines is the only woman-led importer and distributor offering sulfite-free wine from growers and producers. Translating the wine jargon, this means they exclusively deal with producers who grow their own grapes and produce wine with absolutely no additives. It’s a ‘g...

Honey, I’m Home! Local Husband And Wife Team Have Taken A Family Recipe And Turned It Into Award Winning Vodka Label, Vintage Distilling.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Market analysis has proven time and time again the key to a successful brand in an otherwise over saturated market is authenticity. When LA Weekly sat down with husband and wife duo, Erik and Silvija Dudor there was one thing that was crystal clear, making vodka was in their blood. “We were making this product for years, and it all started with my parents and grandparents, who were making their own versions,” says Erik Dudor, founder of Vintage Distilling. `For Erik, it was about taking inspiration from the traditional Lithuanian family recipe of Krupnikas and elevating it – making it modern and premium quality.In 2017 with the steady growth of breweries and open markets, Vintage Distilling found their niche and started creating the buzz with their company’s signature product: Honey Vodka. Before their success, the couple encountered challenges but that didn’t stifle their determination as they could see where the business could go. 

“It was a long journey, from finding the r...

A Casual West Coast Cool Washes over CasPark’s“TakeOut”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Meet CasPark, the Chicago-born musician who has taken Hollywood by storm. Schooled at Berklee College of Music, mentored by Grammy-winning production duo Stargate and sponsored by Ableton, Cas writes, plays, and produces his tracks. As a former band frontman, he sold out iconic LA venues like The Troubadour and Viper Room. He is making waves as a solo artist and collaborator in LA’s buzzing music scene.Influenced by blackbear, Daniel Caesar, and Frank Ocean, Cas has created a unique sound centered around his rich voice, Chicago roots, and all the flashy vices he’s picked up since moving to LA. With tracks set to release in 2023, take advantage of the rising talent of CasPark.Intensely romantic in exploring small moments of affection, CasPark croons with such sweetness on his most highly streamed track, “TakeOut.” He embraces a hushed reverence. Nods to Stones Throw Records adorn the way. From the laid-back keyboards to the nimble percussion, he sets the mood. Bossa nova,...