healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-14--With 194 BILLION Masks And Gloves Used Monthly, New Wave Of Pollution Hits Oceans And Beaches

Environmentalists fear that during the coronavirus pandemic , we might be facing a new massive wave of pollution of oceans .
The 194 billion PPE pieces used monthly represent a new major threat to our waters .
During a pandemic , do we cause another one right away ?
The pandemic seems to have another , even more terrifying effect , due to the discarded millions of pieces of discarded personal protective equipment ( PPE ) in the environment .
This spring , the numerous stories of nature reviving during the global lockdown have brought us all hope .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going in the direction of no return , at least nature was finally being given a major breather .
Unfortunately , nature is not healing !
Namely , the millions of pieces of discarded personal protective equipment ( PPE ) are littering the planet in shocking ways .
A recent study published in the Environment , Science & Technology journal showed that every month , around the world , over 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used , leading to “ widespread environmental contamination ” and a disastrous new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rivers .
Earlier this year , watchdogs with WWF ( World Wildlife Fund ) issued a report that warned that in case “ only 1 percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature ” , this would lead to “ up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.
” Emily Stevenson , known as the “ Beach Guardian , ” a marine biologist from the UK , recently went to collect litter from a beach in Cornwall .
In only an hour , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is shockingly more than the six items she had found on a previous beach cleanup .
Back in 2017 , Emily and her father Rob founded The Beach Guardian project , which has organized 200 community cleanups involving 6,000 volunteers .
However , recently , she started noticing that the litter they are collecting has shifted from single-use plastic bags and straws to gloves and protective face masks .
“ We ’ ve already found evidence of PPE actually sinking below the ocean surface .
This means that there could be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollution on the seafloor , which can remain as dormant debris for centuries.
” Once on the seafloor , it smothers any biological structures such as important Sea Fan beds in the UK , or coral reefs further afield .
Also , this debris entails a ‘ plasticizing ’ effect when on the seafloor – potentially inhibiting gas exchange between the water column and sediment.
” Stevenson estimates that if the entire UK wears one disposable protective face mask daily for a year , this would lead to an extra 57,000 tons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE trash .
“ This has been the first time I have been legitimately frightened by PPE pollution .
To see it in the water , in the environment that holds my heart and my passion .
To see it at home , on my doorstep .
It hit me very hard.
” Experts and conservationists warned about the devastating effects of plastic waste on the oceans and water supplies well before the pandemic .
They leach carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the marine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being killed by the discarded plastic drink containers .
The UN reported that an estimated 100 million tons of plastic could be found in the oceans , mainly originating from land-based sources .
The report for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , warned plastic waste in the ocean would outweigh all fish by 2050 .
Yet , Stevenson hopes that the pandemic will teach us all to become more aware of the proper way to discard their personal protective equipment and address this problem : “ The saving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; the whole world has faced the virus together .
If we continue with the same global collaboration , we can resolve this .
PPE is in all of our lives ; we use it or see it every day .
But it is for this very reason that we can all do something about it .
It is those daily , individual , small steps that happen on a global scale that is going to be our greatest ally in this fight against plastic .
”

Environmentalists fear that during the coronavirus pandemic, we might be facing a new massive wave of pollution of oceans. The 194 billion PPE pieces used monthly represent a new major threat to our waters.
During a pandemic, do we cause another one right away? The pandemic seems to have another, even more terrifying effect, due to the discarded millions of pieces of discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) in the environment.
This spring, the numerous stories of nature reviving during the global lockdown have brought us all hope. It appeared that even though the world was going in the direction of no return, at least nature was finally being given a major breather.
Unfortunately, nature is not healing! Namely, the millions of pieces of discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) are littering the planet in shocking ways.
A recent study published in the Environment, Science & Technology journal showed that every month, around the world, over 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used, leading to “widespread environmental contamination” and a disastrous new wave of waste material in the oceans and rivers.
Although wearing PPE is often essential, remember to take care when throwing away used items. Not only are they hazardous to other people, it’s all too easy for discarded masks and gloves to end up in watercourses.
Find a bin, do it properly.#Loveyourriver #PPE #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/QWCXSuWtNp — Wessex Rivers Trust (@WessexRivers) August 7, 2020
Earlier this year, watchdogs with WWF (World Wildlife Fund) issued a report that warned that in case “ only 1 percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature”, this would lead to “ up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.”
Emily Stevenson, known as the “Beach Guardian,” a marine biologist from the UK, recently went to collect litter from a beach in Cornwall.
In only an hour, she found 171 pieces of discarded PPE, which is shockingly more than the six items she had found on a previous beach cleanup.
171 discarded face masks and gloves found on Cornish coastline in one hour pic.twitter.com/mUqUvvMHZP — The Independent (@Independent) August 6, 2020
Back in 2017, Emily and her father Rob founded The Beach Guardian project, which has organized 200 community cleanups involving 6,000 volunteers.
However, recently, she started noticing that the litter they are collecting has shifted from single-use plastic bags and straws to gloves and protective face masks.
She explained:
“We’ve already found evidence of PPE actually sinking below the ocean surface. This means that there could be a totally unaccounted for the concentration of PPE pollution on the seafloor, which can remain as dormant debris for centuries.”
Once on the seafloor, it smothers any biological structures such as important Sea Fan beds in the UK, or coral reefs further afield. Also, this debris entails a ‘plasticizing’ effect when on the seafloor – potentially inhibiting gas exchange between the water column and sediment.”
Stevenson estimates that if the entire UK wears one disposable protective face mask daily for a year, this would lead to an extra 57,000 tons of plastic that would be difficult to recycle, as well an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE trash.
She said:
“This has been the first time I have been legitimately frightened by PPE pollution. To see it in the water, in the environment that holds my heart and my passion. To see it at home, on my doorstep. It hit me very hard.”
1⃣5⃣2⃣ plastic gloves and face masks found during today’s #LitterPick… 🌊 This wave of #PPEPollution is relentless… but can be resolved, if we are all responsible with our waste.#PlasticPandemic pic.twitter.com/1sAprnmZ3q — Beach Guardian (@PlasticWaive) August 6, 2020
Experts and conservationists warned about the devastating effects of plastic waste on the oceans and water supplies well before the pandemic.
They leach carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the marine environment, and marine wildlife suffers and is being killed by the discarded plastic drink containers.
The UN reported that an estimated 100 million tons of plastic could be found in the oceans, mainly originating from land-based sources.
The report for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, warned plastic waste in the ocean would outweigh all fish by 2050.
Yet, Stevenson hopes that the pandemic will teach us all to become more aware of the proper way to discard their personal protective equipment and address this problem:
“The saving grace of COVID-19 has been our unity; the whole world has faced the virus together. If we continue with the same global collaboration, we can resolve this. PPE is in all of our lives; we use it or see it every day. But it is for this very reason that we can all do something about it.
It is those daily, individual, small steps that happen on a global scale that is going to be our greatest ally in this fight against plastic.”
Source: iheartintelligence.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-14--Japan’s Life-Size, Fully Functional 55,000-Pound Gundam Is Now Complete

The life-size Gundam robot has been finally completed in Yokohama , with a ceremony and Shinto priests blessing its massive head .
During such challenging times , don ’ t you think we all need superheroes ?
The world better be prepared to welcome the newest , fully functional 55,000-pound mecha robot !
While we previously shared footage of Japan ’ s full-sized Gundam robot testing the functionality of its legs in the Port of Yokohama , it now seems that the robot is fully complete !
Early this year , engineers at the Gundam Factory Yokohama stated that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanoid robot based on the RX-78F00 Gundam , from Yoshiyuki Tomino ’ s iconic 1979 anime series .
The huge moving statue stands at a towering 59 feet and weighs 55,000 pounds .
While the coronavirus has slowed the process down , the footage that emerged about a month ago showed the huge torso of the robot , lifting the legs , but it lacked a head and hands .
The massive construction has been in planning and development stages since 2014 , and it has now been completed with a “ head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the new images of Shinto priests blessing the Gundam ’ s massive robot head in a jotoshiki ( roof-installing ) ceremony before the head was finally placed on the mecha ’ s hulking body make many overjoyed !
The robot , when complete , will be able to move the arms and legs thanks to the mechanical skeleton beneath its outer armor .
Weighing upwards of 25 tons , the massive creation will have 24 degrees of freedom , so it can walk wherever it pleases .
The large hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have fully functional fingers .
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , Gundam Factory Yokohama canceled the preview events , scheduled for this summer .
Currently , the plan is for the Gundam Robot Factory Yokohama to have a grand opening in October .
The lead designer , Masaki Kawahara , has created three other life-sized Gundam mechas so far , including the towering RX-0 Unicorn Gundam replica from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series , parked in front of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza .
In the last four decades , Yoshiyuki Tomino ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most celebrated and recognizable Japanese pop culture icons .
The ultra-popular mecha robots who fought each other with swords and advanced gun blasters have triggered a massive manga , anime , plastic model franchise and video game franchise , and have inspired almost 50 official series and films .

The life-size Gundam robot has been finally completed in Yokohama, with a ceremony and Shinto priests blessing its massive head.
During such challenging times, don’t you think we all need superheroes? The world better be prepared to welcome the newest, fully functional 55,000-pound mecha robot!
While we previously shared footage of Japan’s full-sized Gundam robot testing the functionality of its legs in the Port of Yokohama, it now seems that the robot is fully complete!
Early this year, engineers at the Gundam Factory Yokohama stated that they are working on a life-sized, advanced humanoid robot based on the RX-78F00 Gundam, from Yoshiyuki Tomino’s iconic 1979 anime series.
The huge moving statue stands at a towering 59 feet and weighs 55,000 pounds.
While the coronavirus has slowed the process down, the footage that emerged about a month ago showed the huge torso of the robot, lifting the legs, but it lacked a head and hands.
The massive construction has been in planning and development stages since 2014, and it has now been completed with a “head installing ceremony,” on July 29.
However, the new images of Shinto priests blessing the Gundam’s massive robot head in a jotoshiki (roof-installing) ceremony before the head was finally placed on the mecha’s hulking body make many overjoyed!
The robot, when complete, will be able to move the arms and legs thanks to the mechanical skeleton beneath its outer armor.
Weighing upwards of 25 tons, the massive creation will have 24 degrees of freedom, so it can walk wherever it pleases. The large hands, stretching 6.5 feet with fingers, will have fully functional fingers.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gundam Factory Yokohama canceled the preview events, scheduled for this summer.
Currently, the plan is for the Gundam Robot Factory Yokohama to have a grand opening in October.
The lead designer, Masaki Kawahara, has created three other life-sized Gundam mechas so far, including the towering RX-0 Unicorn Gundam replica from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series, parked in front of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
In the last four decades, Yoshiyuki Tomino’s Gundam series has been among the most celebrated and recognizable Japanese pop culture icons.
The ultra-popular mecha robots who fought each other with swords and advanced gun blasters have triggered a massive manga, anime, plastic model franchise and video game franchise, and have inspired almost 50 official series and films.
Source: hypebeast.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-15--Engineers Have Found A Way To Make More Durable Roads Out Of Old Tires And Rubble

A team of Australian engineers has designed a blend of old tires and rubble which can be used to make more durable roads .
You might have never thought of it this way , but car tires are among the major contributors to the pollution in our oceans .
What ’ s worse , they are a challenging source of waste , as a result of the large volume produces , their ecologically problematic components , and their durability .
Therefore , experts are trying to find various efficient ways to reuse them and thus lower their devastating effects .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to cut down on the waste we create annually , by reusing old materials .
This , in turn , will reduce our reliance on new materials .
Based on this principle , Australian engineers have now developed a new material , out of old tires and rubble , to construct more durable roads .
A team from RMIT University in Australia uses the combination of old tires and rubble left over from construction projects to create a new road material that will be able to endure the impact of traffic better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discarded annually around the world .
Recycled concrete aggregate ( RCA ) is already used as a base layer , beneath the asphalt layer on top .
Yet , this time , engineers add tire crumbs , so the road would be able to handle the elements .
Civil engineer Mohammed Saberian Boroujeni , explains that traditional road bases are made of unsustainable virgin materials such as quarried rock and sand .
“ Our blended material is a 100 percent recycled alternative that offers a new way to reuse tire and building waste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flexibility , strength , and permanent deformation.
” The team used machines designed to stimulate the stress produced by passing vehicles over time to test different mixes of RCA , coarse tire crumbs , and fine tire crumbs .
In this way , they found the correct ratio of rubber to RCA , which is 0.5 percent fine crumb rubber to 99.5 percent RCA .
Roads are made of four layers , a subgrade , a base , a sub-base , and an asphalt layer on top .
All layers must be strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles and at the same time , flexible enough to prevent cracks .
RCA can be used as a base layer alone , but the addition of recycled rubber boosts its durability and strength .
During the testing , the team showed that their material performed well for stress , acid , and water resistance , as well as strength , deformation , and dynamic properties .
Tests also confirmed that it has greater flexibility to prevent cracking and shrinkage .
According to chief investigator Professor Jie Li , even though the construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significantly more waste than what is being reused , recycling is on the rise .
“ Solutions to our waste problems will come not only from reducing how much goes to landfill and increasing how much we recycle ; developing new and innovative uses for our recycled materials is absolutely vital.
” Boroujeni maintains that this recycled blend will lead to better roads and a better environment since industries push toward a circular economy .
In Australia , currently , only 16 percent of scrap tires are recycled domestically , while about 3.15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stockpiles every year .
Therefore , to building the capacity to generate high-value recycled commodities , the government banned the export of certain waste materials in 2019 .
Car tires present a major waste problem all around the world , as they can not be reused indefinitely .
End of life tires ( ELTs ) are difficult to recycle , since they are made with a complex mix of materials , and are usually left to pile up in landfills , where they release more CO2 into the air and can leach toxins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumps are a fire risk , and such a fire is hard to put out .
This is why it is very important to address this issue and find a way to deal with ELTs .
The European Union has led the charge in this case .
One of the most efficient ways to solve this problem is to burn tires for electricity or heat generation , a practice called “ energy recovery ” .
Tires are a greener option than coal , as they don ’ t produce nitrous oxides .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tires in various ways , such as the base for rubber tracks and playground surfaces , asphalt , and of course roads .
Recycled tires can also be used as fitted rubber pads underneath railways or tram tracks , to decrease vibration and noise .
The more ways we find to reuse old materials , the closer we can get to a circular economy .
In this way , we can tackle pollution , and make the planet a better place .

A team of Australian engineers has designed a blend of old tires and rubble which can be used to make more durable roads.
You might have never thought of it this way, but car tires are among the major contributors to the pollution in our oceans.
What’s worse, they are a challenging source of waste, as a result of the large volume produces, their ecologically problematic components, and their durability.
Therefore, experts are trying to find various efficient ways to reuse them and thus lower their devastating effects.
The primary goal of the circular economy is to cut down on the waste we create annually, by reusing old materials. This, in turn, will reduce our reliance on new materials.
Based on this principle, Australian engineers have now developed a new material, out of old tires and rubble, to construct more durable roads.
A team from RMIT University in Australia uses the combination of old tires and rubble left over from construction projects to create a new road material that will be able to endure the impact of traffic better.
There are about one billion tires discarded annually around the world. Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is already used as a base layer, beneath the asphalt layer on top.
Yet, this time, engineers add tire crumbs, so the road would be able to handle the elements.
Civil engineer Mohammed Saberian Boroujeni, explains that traditional road bases are made of unsustainable virgin materials such as quarried rock and sand.
He says:
“Our blended material is a 100 percent recycled alternative that offers a new way to reuse tire and building waste while performing strongly on key criteria like flexibility, strength, and permanent deformation.”
The team used machines designed to stimulate the stress produced by passing vehicles over time to test different mixes of RCA, coarse tire crumbs, and fine tire crumbs.
In this way, they found the correct ratio of rubber to RCA, which is 0.5 percent fine crumb rubber to 99.5 percent RCA. Roads are made of four layers, a subgrade, a base, a sub-base, and an asphalt layer on top.
All layers must be strong enough to endure the pressure of heavy vehicles and at the same time, flexible enough to prevent cracks.
RCA can be used as a base layer alone, but the addition of recycled rubber boosts its durability and strength.
During the testing, the team showed that their material performed well for stress, acid, and water resistance, as well as strength, deformation, and dynamic properties.
Tests also confirmed that it has greater flexibility to prevent cracking and shrinkage.
According to chief investigator Professor Jie Li, even though the construction and scrap tire industries are still producing significantly more waste than what is being reused, recycling is on the rise.
“Solutions to our waste problems will come not only from reducing how much goes to landfill and increasing how much we recycle; developing new and innovative uses for our recycled materials is absolutely vital.”
Boroujeni maintains that this recycled blend will lead to better roads and a better environment since industries push toward a circular economy.
In Australia, currently, only 16 percent of scrap tires are recycled domestically, while about 3.15 million tons of RCA is added to stockpiles every year. Therefore, to building the capacity to generate high-value recycled commodities, the government banned the export of certain waste materials in 2019.
Car tires present a major waste problem all around the world, as they cannot be reused indefinitely.
End of life tires (ELTs) are difficult to recycle, since they are made with a complex mix of materials, and are usually left to pile up in landfills, where they release more CO2 into the air and can leach toxins into the soil and water.
Tire dumps are a fire risk, and such a fire is hard to put out. This is why it is very important to address this issue and find a way to deal with ELTs.
The European Union has led the charge in this case.
One of the most efficient ways to solve this problem is to burn tires for electricity or heat generation, a practice called “energy recovery”. Tires are a greener option than coal, as they don’t produce nitrous oxides.
Many businesses across the EU have been using tires in various ways, such as the base for rubber tracks and playground surfaces, asphalt, and of course roads. Recycled tires can also be used as fitted rubber pads underneath railways or tram tracks, to decrease vibration and noise.
The more ways we find to reuse old materials, the closer we can get to a circular economy. In this way, we can tackle pollution, and make the planet a better place.
Source: www.sciencealert.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-15--Feed Ducks Frozen Peas, Not Bread, Wildlife Organization Urges

A photo of a sign posted in a UK park , encouraging people to feed the ducks with bread , inspired an online debate .
However , a wildlife organization warns people that , if they are not careful , the practice might do more harm than good .
Is it safe to feed the ducks with bread ?
While many of us look forward to spending a day in the park , watching our children tossing small chunks of stale bread to the ducks , one wildlife organization discourages this practice .
Namely , no matter how much they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to be extra careful , as might do more harm than good .
Bread is apparently not a part of the healthy diet they should be given .
So , let us learn : what should we give to these beautiful birds if we should feed them in the first place ?
Several years ago , a sign posted at a park in the UK , inspired an online debate .
“ It ’ s ok to feed us bread !
Everyone has stopped feeding us bread because they wrongly think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of us are dying of starvation without your bread !
Yes , it ’ s not the healthiest for us , but nothing in our bellies will kill us !
” The photo of the sign garnered thousands of likes and comments .
On the other hand , other people shared the completely opposite advice , claiming that bread can make the ducks ill .
Therefore , back in 2015 , the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds decided to provide the right answer .
“ Just like us , birds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although ducks and swans can digest all types of bread , too much can leave them feeling full without giving them all of the important vitamins , minerals , and nutrients they need.
” The Canal and River Trust added that bread is essentially “ junk food ” for ducks , adding : “ Try to vary what you give them and swap it for healthier more natural treats like oats , corn , or defrosted frozen peas .
And exercise portion control.
” One of the main problems of this practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the form of bread can cause a loss in natural behavior since it disrupts their natural instincts .
In this way , young ducklings might not learn how to forage for food .
Plus , white bread is low in nutrients , which might leave the ducks malnourished , but will cause weight gain .
Too heavy ducks will in turn become slower and unable to escape predators .
An overabundance of high-calorie food can also lead to overcrowding , which can cause aggression and an increase in predators .
Furthermore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waterways .
In Wales and England alone , people feed an estimated six million loaves of bread to the ducks every year .
The uneaten bread rots and thus stimulates the growth of algae , which takes over other plants that ducks usually eat , leading to an unhealthy balance within the ecosystem .
Overfeeding in ducks can have other negative effects as well , since it causes them to poop more often .
The composition of this excrement is significantly different from that of a duck who has been foraging naturally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same way in the environment and might cause diseases .
Namely , the consumption of moldy bread can lead to a fatal lung infection called aspergillosis , while a leftover rotting bread can attract other unwanted pests like rats and mice .
Ducks fed a high-carb , high-protein diet of mostly bread can develop a dangerous condition called “ angel wing ” , which prevents them from flying .
This deformity makes their end feathers stick out sideways instead of flat against their bodies .
Therefore , what are the better alternatives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involves algae , aquatic plants , snails , small fish and fish eggs , insects , small amphibians , worms , crustaceans , berries , fruits , and nuts .
The campaign by The Canal River Trust advises feeding ducks with frozen peas and sweet corn .
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( RSPCA ) agreed that it is important to give the ducks the right foods : “ Bread in itself is not the best food to give waterfowl as it fills them up without giving them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people instead give small amounts of grain such as wheat , corn , or birdseed , plus fresh chopped greens like cabbage or spinach , as these will supplement the birds ’ natural diet and help provide the birds with the necessary nutrients to keep them healthy.
” Yet , as we love feeding the ducks , we can still feed them , in moderation , with healthier foods that are closer to their natural diet , and thus continue to connect and interact with wildlife .
So , here are our options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or other grain , grapes ( cut in half ) , frozen peas or corn , chopped lettuce and other greens , mealworms , earthworms , chopped fresh food scraps , and seeds .
Remember , it would be absolutely fine not to feed them at all , or at least practice portion control .
You are not the only one willing to give them food , and they might stop foraging for themselves and lose their instincts .

A photo of a sign posted in a UK park, encouraging people to feed the ducks with bread, inspired an online debate. However, a wildlife organization warns people that, if they are not careful, the practice might do more harm than good.
Is it safe to feed the ducks with bread?
While many of us look forward to spending a day in the park, watching our children tossing small chunks of stale bread to the ducks, one wildlife organization discourages this practice.
Namely, no matter how much they seem to enjoy the little treats, we need to be extra careful, as might do more harm than good. Bread is apparently not a part of the healthy diet they should be given.
So, let us learn: what should we give to these beautiful birds if we should feed them in the first place? Several years ago, a sign posted at a park in the UK, inspired an online debate.
It read:
“It’s ok to feed us bread! Everyone has stopped feeding us bread because they wrongly think it will make us poorly and now some of us are dying of starvation without your bread! Yes, it’s not the healthiest for us, but nothing in our bellies will kill us!”
The photo of the sign garnered thousands of likes and comments. On the other hand, other people shared the completely opposite advice, claiming that bread can make the ducks ill.
Please feed the ducks pic.twitter.com/OIaGhzmsY2 — Sammy j williams (@Sammyjwilliams3) October 17, 2019
Therefore, back in 2015, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds decided to provide the right answer.
Their spokesperson explained:
“Just like us, birds need a varied diet to stay healthy. Although ducks and swans can digest all types of bread, too much can leave them feeling full without giving them all of the important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients they need.”
The Canal and River Trust added that bread is essentially “junk food” for ducks, adding:
“Try to vary what you give them and swap it for healthier more natural treats like oats, corn, or defrosted frozen peas. And exercise portion control.”
One of the main problems of this practice is the fact that the high-carb handout in the form of bread can cause a loss in natural behavior since it disrupts their natural instincts. In this way, young ducklings might not learn how to forage for food.
Plus, white bread is low in nutrients, which might leave the ducks malnourished, but will cause weight gain. Too heavy ducks will in turn become slower and unable to escape predators.
An overabundance of high-calorie food can also lead to overcrowding, which can cause aggression and an increase in predators.
Furthermore, the leftovers of the breads can pollute waterways. In Wales and England alone, people feed an estimated six million loaves of bread to the ducks every year.
The uneaten bread rots and thus stimulates the growth of algae, which takes over other plants that ducks usually eat, leading to an unhealthy balance within the ecosystem.
Overfeeding in ducks can have other negative effects as well, since it causes them to poop more often. The composition of this excrement is significantly different from that of a duck who has been foraging naturally, so it does not break down the same way in the environment and might cause diseases.
Namely, the consumption of moldy bread can lead to a fatal lung infection called aspergillosis, while a leftover rotting bread can attract other unwanted pests like rats and mice.
Ducks fed a high-carb, high-protein diet of mostly bread can develop a dangerous condition called “angel wing”, which prevents them from flying. This deformity makes their end feathers stick out sideways instead of flat against their bodies.
Therefore, what are the better alternatives to bread?
The natural diet of ducks involves algae, aquatic plants, snails, small fish and fish eggs, insects, small amphibians, worms, crustaceans, berries, fruits, and nuts.
The campaign by The Canal River Trust advises feeding ducks with frozen peas and sweet corn.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) agreed that it is important to give the ducks the right foods:
“Bread in itself is not the best food to give waterfowl as it fills them up without giving them the nutrients they need. We recommend people instead give small amounts of grain such as wheat, corn, or birdseed, plus fresh chopped greens like cabbage or spinach, as these will supplement the birds’ natural diet and help provide the birds with the necessary nutrients to keep them healthy.”
Yet, as we love feeding the ducks, we can still feed them, in moderation, with healthier foods that are closer to their natural diet, and thus continue to connect and interact with wildlife.
So, here are our options: cracked corn, barley, oats or other grain, grapes( cut in half), frozen peas or corn, chopped lettuce and other greens, mealworms, earthworms, chopped fresh food scraps, and seeds.
Remember, it would be absolutely fine not to feed them at all, or at least practice portion control. You are not the only one willing to give them food, and they might stop foraging for themselves and lose their instincts.
Source: returntonow.net


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-15--Holland Breaks Record For First Country Ever To Have Zero Stray Dogs

Holland decided to address the issue with stray dogs .
The joined efforts of the government and citizens led to great success -- now the country is free of homeless dogs !
Stray dogs are a big problem in numerous countries across the globe .
Animal welfare activists focus on the health and well-being of these animals , while local governments are concerned about their negative effects on the city environment and human health .
Therefore , to improve environmental as well as public health , cities need to find an effective strategy to solve the problem , by formulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programs that address the serious status of the issue , its causes , and impacts .
There are over 200 million stray dogs in the world , as estimated by the World Health Organization .
Some think that solving this problem is an impossible task , but Holland ’ s stray dogs will prove them wrong .
The Netherlands has become the first country to successfully eliminate dog homelessness , and this is the way they did it .
The first country that comes to your mind when you imagine a country with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they certainly made it .
To have a dog was a status symbol in Dutch homes in the 1800s , which eventually led to almost every household owning at least one canine .
However , the epidemic of rabies in the 1900 ’ s caused many pets to be abandoned by their owners , left on their own on the streets to take care of themselves .
Wandering in freedom , the animals mated and multiplied .
By the 21th century , Holland was flooded with stray dogs .
Finally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action and do something about it .
A team of legislators , public health officials , and animal advocates gathered together to solve this problem without culling ( selective slaughter to reduce an animal population ) .
Through mutual efforts and work , they created a comprehensive plan to completely free Holland of stray dogs .
The factor that contributed the most to the multiplication of the stray dogs was their reproduction .
Two dogs have many puppies , the surviving ones have their own when they are fully grown and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to the implementation of a strict sterilization program for all stray all across the country .
Over 70 % of the female strays were sterilized in just a few months so that the number of puppies born on the streets was highly reduced .
After that , the neutered dogs underwent check-ups and received all the vaccinations required , to control the spread of rabies and other diseases .
This was needed to ensure the safety of dogs .
The implemented animal welfare legislation granted all animals the right to live a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law could be fined up to $ 16,000 or get up to three years in jail .
A special animal police force was created to enforce the new laws and investigate reports of those who broke them .
Marianne Thieme , leader of the Party for the Animals , said : “ Animals — and our entire society — need the animal police .
There is a direct link between violence against animals and violence against humans.
” Also , the taxes of store-bought pets were increased , to encourage adopting instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run puppy mills .
The final step , of course , was settling the formerly homeless dogs into new homes .
Therefore , they started a campaign that supported adopting instead of buying from breeders .
It emphasized the benefits of adopting a dog .
It explained to people that when they adopt a dog , they are rescuing it from a life of abuse , neglect , and hunger , and they are providing it with a loving home , something it was previously deprived of .
The success of the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government and the people worked together to solve the problem .
Roughly 90 % of the population today own dogs and give them the needed love and care , and over 1 million dogs have been rescued and put off the streets .
You set a very good example for other countries to follow and look to !
Let ’ s just hope the rest of the world will follow suit !

Holland decided to address the issue with stray dogs. The joined efforts of the government and citizens led to great success -- now the country is free of homeless dogs!
Stray dogs are a big problem in numerous countries across the globe. Animal welfare activists focus on the health and well-being of these animals, while local governments are concerned about their negative effects on the city environment and human health.
Therefore, to improve environmental as well as public health, cities need to find an effective strategy to solve the problem, by formulating and implementing a series of policies and programs that address the serious status of the issue, its causes, and impacts.
There are over 200 million stray dogs in the world, as estimated by the World Health Organization. Some think that solving this problem is an impossible task, but Holland’s stray dogs will prove them wrong.
The Netherlands has become the first country to successfully eliminate dog homelessness, and this is the way they did it.
The first country that comes to your mind when you imagine a country with no homeless dogs might not be Holland, but they certainly made it.
To have a dog was a status symbol in Dutch homes in the 1800s, which eventually led to almost every household owning at least one canine.
However, the epidemic of rabies in the 1900’s caused many pets to be abandoned by their owners, left on their own on the streets to take care of themselves.
Wandering in freedom, the animals mated and multiplied. By the 21th century, Holland was flooded with stray dogs. Finally, the institutions decided it was necessary to take action and do something about it.
A team of legislators, public health officials, and animal advocates gathered together to solve this problem without culling (selective slaughter to reduce an animal population).
Through mutual efforts and work, they created a comprehensive plan to completely free Holland of stray dogs.
Step 1: Sterilization
The factor that contributed the most to the multiplication of the stray dogs was their reproduction. Two dogs have many puppies, the surviving ones have their own when they are fully grown and that cycle goes on and on. This led to the implementation of a strict sterilization program for all stray all across the country. Over 70% of the female strays were sterilized in just a few months so that the number of puppies born on the streets was highly reduced.
After that, the neutered dogs underwent check-ups and received all the vaccinations required, to control the spread of rabies and other diseases.
Step 2: Legislation
This was needed to ensure the safety of dogs.
The implemented animal welfare legislation granted all animals the right to live a quality life, and anyone breaking this law could be fined up to $16,000 or get up to three years in jail.
A special animal police force was created to enforce the new laws and investigate reports of those who broke them.
Marianne Thieme, leader of the Party for the Animals, said:
“Animals — and our entire society — need the animal police. There is a direct link between violence against animals and violence against humans.”
Also, the taxes of store-bought pets were increased, to encourage adopting instead of buying, and to discourage people to run puppy mills.
Step 3: Campaign
The final step, of course, was settling the formerly homeless dogs into new homes. Therefore, they started a campaign that supported adopting instead of buying from breeders. It emphasized the benefits of adopting a dog. It explained to people that when they adopt a dog, they are rescuing it from a life of abuse, neglect, and hunger, and they are providing it with a loving home, something it was previously deprived of.
The success of the campaign was undoubtedly due to the fact that the government and the people worked together to solve the problem.
Roughly 90% of the population today own dogs and give them the needed love and care, and over 1 million dogs have been rescued and put off the streets.
Congratulations, Holland!
You set a very good example for other countries to follow and look to!
Let’s just hope the rest of the world will follow suit!
Source: animalchannel.co


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-16--This Seashell Succulent Planter Brings The Ocean And Land Stunningly Together

If you visit SorellaMinchella shop on Etsy , you will see one of the most beautiful seashell succulent planters ever !
They are a perfect blend of the ocean and the land !
We simply adore the succulents !
They fit any style , and whether you combine them with other plants , or leave them to enrich the space alone , succulents create a long-lasting statement in the home or office !
Succulents come in various colors , sizes , shapes , and textures , but the planter we came across recently is simply unique !
It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an entire bouquet of succulents inside !
Visit the SorellaMinchella shop on Etsy , and you will see these enchanting succulent planters .
“ This gorgeous whelk shell explodes with a variety of tiny , colorful succulent floral blossoms , making a lasting impression as a gift or in your own home.
” If you fell in love once you saw the seashell succulent planters , don ’ t be disappointed If the Etsy shop says they are all sold out , as the seller also makes custom pieces .
Contact her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price .
“ With proper care and maintenance , the arrangement ( seashell succulents ) will last for months .
Care instructions are provided with the arrangement , so you or your gift recipient will know just what to do.
” I bet your home craves for such a beautiful beach-inspired seashell succulents , doesn ’ t it ?

If you visit SorellaMinchella shop on Etsy, you will see one of the most beautiful seashell succulent planters ever! They are a perfect blend of the ocean and the land!
We simply adore the succulents! They fit any style, and whether you combine them with other plants, or leave them to enrich the space alone, succulents create a long-lasting statement in the home or office!
Succulents come in various colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, but the planter we came across recently is simply unique!
It is a real, almost 7-inches wide seashell, with an entire bouquet of succulents inside!
Visit the SorellaMinchella shop on Etsy, and you will see these enchanting succulent planters.
As explained there:
“This gorgeous whelk shell explodes with a variety of tiny, colorful succulent floral blossoms, making a lasting impression as a gift or in your own home.”
If you fell in love once you saw the seashell succulent planters, don’t be disappointed If the Etsy shop says they are all sold out, as the seller also makes custom pieces.
Contact her to discuss your order and ask for the price.
Mary Minchella adds:
“With proper care and maintenance, the arrangement (seashell succulents) will last for months. Care instructions are provided with the arrangement, so you or your gift recipient will know just what to do.”
I bet your home craves for such a beautiful beach-inspired seashell succulents, doesn’t it?
Source: totallythebomb.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-17--A Wild Black Bear Casually Joined This Family’s Picnic, And They Pretty Much All Just Chilled

Kaitlyn Nesbit uploaded a video to TikTok , showing five people sitting around a table in Maryland before a black bear joins them and is fed a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich .
Summer is the perfect time to get some fresh air , somewhere in the wild .
Many families decide to spend a weekend or more in the woods , enjoying a picnic and some soothing walks in nature .
However , not anyone is prepared to welcome an uninvited guest out there !
A family in Maryland was spending some quality time at a picnic when a wild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the entire scene was caught on video !
On August 6 , Kaitlyn Nesbit , 29 , and her family were enjoying some cold beers at a picnic table near a cabin in Deep Creek , when a wild black bear approached them and joined four men and a woman at one of the tables .
Yet , what is even more surprising , the family did not panic , but remained calm !
“ This was a friend ’ s cabin and they said that the bear is always around and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the men grabs a loaf of bread and points his finger at the bear , indicating that the sandwich will be ready soon .
The bear slowly takes it from his hand , as another person starts to prepare a second sandwich to get in on the fun .
The other family members sit there and try to look unperturbed .
One of them remembers to carefully hide their beers to make sure they will sip on them later .
“ Some of our group are used to being out in the wild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sudden movements and stay where we were .
Most of us were scared to death and filmed from the deck but the brave tested their luck.
” One man even dared to tap her on the nose , and got away with it !
Nesbit explained that “ eventually , the momma just walked back into the woods unharmed ” , but prior to it , the group is seen taking selfies with their dinner guest .
Yet , those who have seen the video are in disbelief !
Many people on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treating the bear so carelessly and for feeding her in such a manner .
Also , a law in Maryland forbids feeding wild bears , to prevent them from becoming overly reliant to humans for food and thus become a threat for residents .
Moreover , the Maryland Department of Natural Resources advises residents as follows : “ DON ’ T FEED IT !
Scare it away .
Make loud noises , bang pans , or yell .
Seeing bears can be very enjoyable .
However , having a bear in camp can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after you have gone home .
If a problem becomes serious , your safety and the bear ’ s safety may become jeopardized .
”

Kaitlyn Nesbit uploaded a video to TikTok, showing five people sitting around a table in Maryland before a black bear joins them and is fed a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich.
Summer is the perfect time to get some fresh air, somewhere in the wild. Many families decide to spend a weekend or more in the woods, enjoying a picnic and some soothing walks in nature.
However, not anyone is prepared to welcome an uninvited guest out there! A family in Maryland was spending some quality time at a picnic when a wild black bear decided to join them, and the entire scene was caught on video!
On August 6, Kaitlyn Nesbit, 29, and her family were enjoying some cold beers at a picnic table near a cabin in Deep Creek, when a wild black bear approached them and joined four men and a woman at one of the tables.
Yet, what is even more surprising, the family did not panic, but remained calm!
Nesbit, who manages a bridal store, explained:
“This was a friend’s cabin and they said that the bear is always around and never really bothers them.”
One of the men grabs a loaf of bread and points his finger at the bear, indicating that the sandwich will be ready soon. The bear slowly takes it from his hand, as another person starts to prepare a second sandwich to get in on the fun.
The other family members sit there and try to look unperturbed. One of them remembers to carefully hide their beers to make sure they will sip on them later.
Nesbit added:
“Some of our group are used to being out in the wild so we were all told to not make sudden movements and stay where we were. Most of us were scared to death and filmed from the deck but the brave tested their luck.”
One man even dared to tap her on the nose, and got away with it!
Nesbit explained that “eventually, the momma just walked back into the woods unharmed”, but prior to it, the group is seen taking selfies with their dinner guest.
Yet, those who have seen the video are in disbelief!
Many people on social media have criticized the family for treating the bear so carelessly and for feeding her in such a manner.
Also, a law in Maryland forbids feeding wild bears, to prevent them from becoming overly reliant to humans for food and thus become a threat for residents.
Moreover, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources advises residents as follows:
“DON’T FEED IT! Scare it away. Make loud noises, bang pans, or yell. Seeing bears can be very enjoyable. However, having a bear in camp can lead to problems that will persist long after you have gone home. If a problem becomes serious, your safety and the bear’s safety may become jeopardized.”
Source: www.thesun.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-17--This Giant Mile-Long Forest Xylophone Plays Bach When You Roll A Ball Down It

Visitors to the Daisetsu Mori-no garden can buy a wooden ball and roll it down a giant mile-long xylophone and listen to the notes in perfect tempo to Bach ’ s Cantata 147 .
Music is magical and healing , it mesmerizes us and soothes our senses .
However , being able to enjoy nature while listening to Bach and playing his Cantata 147 on a massive musical instrument is a completely unique experience , you must agree !
Around six years ago , visitors to the Hokkaido forest , located on the second-largest island of Japan ’ s northernmost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the giant xylophone in the middle of the forest at the Daisetsu Mori-no garden .
Anyone who released a wooden ball down on the amazing , mile-long musical instrument would hear the fascinating notes of Bach ’ s Cantata 147 , also known as ’ Jesu , Joy of Man ’ s Desiring ’ ’ or simply as ‘ ’ Joy ’ ’ .
The giant xylophone is a creation of Morihiro Harano , then a creative director of Drill Inc. , a Japanese adverting agency .
It was built in 2011 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telecom NTT DoCoMo ’ s launch of their wood encased , bean-shaped , Touch Wood SH-08C device .
The device was made from wood from trees that have been chopped down from overgrown forests in Japan .
The xylophone was built in Daisetsu Mori-no garden in the middle of the forest and raised off the ground by pillars .
Harano worked with carpenter and wood engineer Mitsuo Tsuda , sound engineer Kenjiro Matsuo , and a team of carpenters .
With the help of natural gravity , when a small wooden ball travels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it generates each note in perfect tempo to Bach ’ s cantata .
Although it looks simple , the instrument was complicated to construct , as accuracy was of the utmost importance since just one note out of time would ruin the tempo .
As soon as Harano got the idea of a rectilinear xylophone , he wanted no gimmicks , just a “ straight line in the forest , ” with no computer graphics .
’ ’ The finish of the xylophone itself became an art work , so we only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ xylophone playing the music–as real as possible .
It was a very hard project to realize , but the skills of Japanese craftsmen are just impressive .
They not only made it more accurate than the blueprints but also created a visually beautiful xylophone.
” “ At first , we were imagining more complicated and faster-paced music , like Turkischer Marsch .
However , due to the structure of the xylophone , we noticed that it was better to choose music that had the same length of notes , and so we decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We worried a little that the choice might be a little too literal , but looking back , it was a necessary choice to achieve the viewer ’ s empathy for the wooden sphere.
” The film was released on the website on March 11 , 2011 , the same day Japan was hit by disaster , an earthquake and a tsunami .
Due to this , the client canceled the campaign .
Yet , Facebook users loved the film , and it started trending after being featured on the page of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ editor .
Soon , it went viral on social media , and Japanese television started to broadcast it repeatedly .
Later , the giant xylophone was relocated to the Daisetsu Mori-no garden , within the famous Hokkaido Garden .
On sunny days , visitors of Daisetsu Mori-no garden can purchase a wooden ball and release it to produce the popular Bach ’ s cantata .

Visitors to the Daisetsu Mori-no garden can buy a wooden ball and roll it down a giant mile-long xylophone and listen to the notes in perfect tempo to Bach’s Cantata 147.
Music is magical and healing, it mesmerizes us and soothes our senses. However, being able to enjoy nature while listening to Bach and playing his Cantata 147 on a massive musical instrument is a completely unique experience, you must agree!
Around six years ago, visitors to the Hokkaido forest, located on the second-largest island of Japan’s northernmost prefecture, were able to marvel at the giant xylophone in the middle of the forest at the Daisetsu Mori-no garden.
Anyone who released a wooden ball down on the amazing, mile-long musical instrument would hear the fascinating notes of Bach’s Cantata 147, also known as ’Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’’ or simply as ‘’Joy’’.
The giant xylophone is a creation of Morihiro Harano, then a creative director of Drill Inc., a Japanese adverting agency.
It was built in 2011 as part of an ad campaign for Japanese telecom NTT DoCoMo’s launch of their wood encased, bean-shaped, Touch Wood SH-08C device. The device was made from wood from trees that have been chopped down from overgrown forests in Japan.
The xylophone was built in Daisetsu Mori-no garden in the middle of the forest and raised off the ground by pillars.
Harano worked with carpenter and wood engineer Mitsuo Tsuda, sound engineer Kenjiro Matsuo, and a team of carpenters.
With the help of natural gravity, when a small wooden ball travels down a line of small wooden plates, it generates each note in perfect tempo to Bach’s cantata.
Although it looks simple, the instrument was complicated to construct, as accuracy was of the utmost importance since just one note out of time would ruin the tempo.
As soon as Harano got the idea of a rectilinear xylophone, he wanted no gimmicks, just a “straight line in the forest,” with no computer graphics.
He explained:
’’The finish of the xylophone itself became an art work, so we only put an effort into making the scene–the xylophone playing the music–as real as possible.
It was a very hard project to realize, but the skills of Japanese craftsmen are just impressive. They not only made it more accurate than the blueprints but also created a visually beautiful xylophone.”
Harano added:
“At first, we were imagining more complicated and faster-paced music, like Turkischer Marsch. However, due to the structure of the xylophone, we noticed that it was better to choose music that had the same length of notes, and so we decided to choose Bach’s Cantata.
We worried a little that the choice might be a little too literal, but looking back, it was a necessary choice to achieve the viewer’s empathy for the wooden sphere.”
The film was released on the website on March 11, 2011, the same day Japan was hit by disaster, an earthquake and a tsunami. Due to this, the client canceled the campaign.
Yet, Facebook users loved the film, and it started trending after being featured on the page of a New York Times Magazine’s blog editor. Soon, it went viral on social media, and Japanese television started to broadcast it repeatedly.
Later, the giant xylophone was relocated to the Daisetsu Mori-no garden, within the famous Hokkaido Garden.
On sunny days, visitors of Daisetsu Mori-no garden can purchase a wooden ball and release it to produce the popular Bach’s cantata.
Spectacular!
Source: www.audioanimals.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-17--Giraffe Gave Dying Zoo Keeper Final Kiss Goodbye

The last wish of a dying zoo worker was to visit his animal friends and co-workers once more .
During their last encounter , giraffes sensed his pain and started kissing him goodbye .
Animals are amazing beings , and they can be highly compassionate and empathic .
These beautiful creatures can see and feel our pain and sorrow , express and feel emotions , and always manage to find ways to touch our souls .
Numerous examples have confirmed that they never forget the love they have received from their human carers .
Mario Ejis , a worker at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lived long enough to receive the reward for the love he had treated the animals with .
He has worked at this zoo in the Netherlands as maintenance staff for 25 years .
He had spent almost half of his life cleaning the cages of animals and making friends with them .
Apart from his mental disability , this man had also battled terminal cancer .
Therefore , he was not able to go to work for some time .
Back in 2014 , the 54-year old man had one request last to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoo again .
He was confined to bed , as his condition was greatly worsened .
He has speech difficulties and could not make coherent sentences easily .
Fortunately , a charity , called the Ambulance Wish Foundation , decided to help him .
This organization transports terminally ill patients to a place of personal significance as their last wish .
To make his dream come true and see his old friends again , they transported him to the zoo in a specially designed ambulance .
There , when he approached the giraffes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went closer to the ambulance carrying Mario , sticking their heads one after the other through the window .
With sad expressions in the eyes , after sensing his pain and sadness , they nuzzled him , kissed him , and comforted him !
In a written summary of the day , foundation worker Olaf Exoo said that ” Mario got a lick on his nose after a lot of snuffles ” , and added that this was ” the last greeting to each other that gave everybody watching goosebumps.
” Kees Veldboer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation said : “ These animals recognized him and felt that ( things aren ’ t ) going well with him .
It was ) a very special moment .
You saw him beaming.
” Mario was lucky to get the opportunity to say goodbye to his beloved animal friends and co-workers .
As soon as The Ambulance Wish foundation uploaded the story on Facebook , it quickly went viral , leaving a lot of people heartbroken .
The ability of giraffes to sense the pain of their friend and their efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @

The last wish of a dying zoo worker was to visit his animal friends and co-workers once more. During their last encounter, giraffes sensed his pain and started kissing him goodbye.
Animals are amazing beings, and they can be highly compassionate and empathic. These beautiful creatures can see and feel our pain and sorrow, express and feel emotions, and always manage to find ways to touch our souls.
Numerous examples have confirmed that they never forget the love they have received from their human carers.
Mario Ejis, a worker at the Rotterdam’s Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo lived long enough to receive the reward for the love he had treated the animals with.
He has worked at this zoo in the Netherlands as maintenance staff for 25 years. He had spent almost half of his life cleaning the cages of animals and making friends with them.
Apart from his mental disability, this man had also battled terminal cancer. Therefore, he was not able to go to work for some time. Back in 2014, the 54-year old man had one request last to make – he wanted to see the zoo again.
He was confined to bed, as his condition was greatly worsened. He has speech difficulties and could not make coherent sentences easily.
Fortunately, a charity, called the Ambulance Wish Foundation, decided to help him. This organization transports terminally ill patients to a place of personal significance as their last wish.
To make his dream come true and see his old friends again, they transported him to the zoo in a specially designed ambulance. There, when he approached the giraffes, something amazing happened!
The giraffes went closer to the ambulance carrying Mario, sticking their heads one after the other through the window. With sad expressions in the eyes, after sensing his pain and sadness, they nuzzled him, kissed him, and comforted him!
In a written summary of the day, foundation worker Olaf Exoo said that ”Mario got a lick on his nose after a lot of snuffles”, and added that this was ” the last greeting to each other that gave everybody watching goosebumps.”
Kees Veldboer, the founder of the Ambulance Wish Foundation said:
“These animals recognized him and felt that (things aren’t) going well with him.
It was) a very special moment. You saw him beaming.”
Mario was lucky to get the opportunity to say goodbye to his beloved animal friends and co-workers.
As soon as The Ambulance Wish foundation uploaded the story on Facebook, it quickly went viral, leaving a lot of people heartbroken.
The ability of giraffes to sense the pain of their friend and their efforts to ease it melted their hearts.
Truly moving, indeed!
Source: www.usatoday.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-17--7 Unmistakable Signs Your Partner Is Silently Abusing You

An abusive relationship causes long-term trauma , but it is not always easy to recognize .
Here are seven signs that your partner is silently abusing you .
Being in an abusive relationship is highly traumatizing .
However , abuse in a romantic relationship is often difficult to recognize , as it is not always loud and physical .
In many cases , the abusive partner uses wicked mind games and intense manipulation , which affects the victim in the long run .
Many people fail to notice the abusive behavior of their loved ones and ignore the emotional hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , it is far more difficult to free themselves from the cage their love affair has confined them into .
They become blind to the fact that they have become a victim and forget that they do not deserve to be mentally abused and tortured in silence .
Psychologists and therapists explain that abusers know how to hide behind rhetoric in order to not be called out on their bad behavior , so victims of silent abuse are often easy to discredit .
Yet , what you need to remember is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even when your partner is not yelling at you or hitting you .
If he hurts you , chips away at your self-esteem , ignores you , or hurts and controls you in any other way , you are not overreacting- you have become his victim .
Here are seven signs that you are in an abusive relationship 1 .
A smooth tone and a hushed volume are rarely interpreted as rudeness .
Therefore , be cautious of the words of your partner , as he might be rude even when he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get insulted without realizing it .
The way your partner talks to you can reveal a lot about your relationship .
2 .
An abusive partner usually undermines the opinion of his significant other .
Does your partner always regard your beliefs and perspective irrational ?
No , you might not be overly anxious , and probably , there IS something to worry about after all .
3 .
If your partner never carefully listens to what you have to say , he is not paying attention to your words and things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to consider leaving the relationship .
4 .
Your partner is always making you feel guilty .
Even if you are not the one who has done a mistake , your partner manages to manipulate you and blame you for his mistakes .
He holds you responsible for all the problems in your relationship .
By intentionally manipulating and guilting their partners , abusers can easily control their emotions .
5 .
Love provides shelter from the cruel world outside .
Your relationship should make you feel safe and protected , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your loved one , his anger and reactions , your relationship might need to end , if you want to find real love .
6 .
Sometimes , the jokes of your partner might actually reveal his real opinion about you .
Do you feel his jokes and remarks get too harsh at times ?
If his humor is sarcastic and hurting you , emphasizing your imperfections and lowering your self-esteem , you might be in an abusive relationship .
7 .
An abusive partner often gets distant and starts ignoring his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he wants .
If your partner gives you the cold shoulder when he realizes he can not benefit from you , your relationship is far from a healthy one .
Take your time to evaluate your relationship .
If you believe it is not possible to be fixed , walk away to heal from it , and start seeking love again .
Ending it is never easy , but it would be far easier than spending a lifetime with someone that will eventually ruin you completely .
Love may be blind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

An abusive relationship causes long-term trauma, but it is not always easy to recognize. Here are seven signs that your partner is silently abusing you.
Being in an abusive relationship is highly traumatizing. However, abuse in a romantic relationship is often difficult to recognize, as it is not always loud and physical.
In many cases, the abusive partner uses wicked mind games and intense manipulation, which affects the victim in the long run.
Many people fail to notice the abusive behavior of their loved ones and ignore the emotional hell they are living in. In this case, it is far more difficult to free themselves from the cage their love affair has confined them into.
They become blind to the fact that they have become a victim and forget that they do not deserve to be mentally abused and tortured in silence.
Psychologists and therapists explain that abusers know how to hide behind rhetoric in order to not be called out on their bad behavior, so victims of silent abuse are often easy to discredit.
Yet, what you need to remember is that you might be in an abusive relationship even when your partner is not yelling at you or hitting you.
If he hurts you, chips away at your self-esteem, ignores you, or hurts and controls you in any other way, you are not overreacting- you have become his victim.
Here are seven signs that you are in an abusive relationship
1. A smooth tone and a hushed volume are rarely interpreted as rudeness. Therefore, be cautious of the words of your partner, as he might be rude even when he does not raise his voice. You might get insulted without realizing it. The way your partner talks to you can reveal a lot about your relationship.
2. An abusive partner usually undermines the opinion of his significant other. Does your partner always regard your beliefs and perspective irrational? No, you might not be overly anxious, and probably, there IS something to worry about after all.
3. If your partner never carefully listens to what you have to say, he is not paying attention to your words and things that truly matter to you, you might need to consider leaving the relationship.
4. Your partner is always making you feel guilty. Even if you are not the one who has done a mistake, your partner manages to manipulate you and blame you for his mistakes. He holds you responsible for all the problems in your relationship. By intentionally manipulating and guilting their partners, abusers can easily control their emotions.
5. Love provides shelter from the cruel world outside. Your relationship should make you feel safe and protected, and never fearful. If you feel afraid of your loved one, his anger and reactions, your relationship might need to end, if you want to find real love.
6. Sometimes, the jokes of your partner might actually reveal his real opinion about you. Do you feel his jokes and remarks get too harsh at times? If his humor is sarcastic and hurting you, emphasizing your imperfections and lowering your self-esteem, you might be in an abusive relationship.
7. An abusive partner often gets distant and starts ignoring his victim when he doesn’t get what he wants. If your partner gives you the cold shoulder when he realizes he cannot benefit from you, your relationship is far from a healthy one.
Take your time to evaluate your relationship. If you believe it is not possible to be fixed, walk away to heal from it, and start seeking love again.
Ending it is never easy, but it would be far easier than spending a lifetime with someone that will eventually ruin you completely.
Love may be blind, but it always finds the way.
Source: www.yourtango.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-17--This Small And Remote Scottish Island Is Looking For New Residents

The village of Kinloch in a tiny rocky Scottish island is looking for new residents .
There are four eco-homes under construction , and applicants will be able to rent them from September 2020 .
The coronavirus and lockdown have left many of us overstressed , physically and emotionally drained , dreaming of adventures outside of our homes .
If you are ready to seek your peace somewhere far away , look no further , as you get your chance now !
A remote Scottish island is looking for people to live and work there from this September .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident of the place , here is all the information you need !
Located 30 miles off the coast of Scotland , the Isle of Rum is part of what is known as the Archipelago , Scotland ’ s Inner Hebrides islands .
The small rocky Scottish island neighbors Eigg and the Isle of Skye , and is just eight miles from end to end .
Currently , only 30-40 people are living there , so applicants are offered the opportunity to rent four two-bedroom eco-homes in the village of Kinloch .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ village and offer spectacular views of Rum Cuillin mountain .
The homes are now under construction and will be ready to move in by September 2020 .
Applicants are obliged to stay for at least 2 years and pay a monthly rent of just $ 590 , which is far lower than the costs of living in most cities in the world .
It is the ideal place for wildlife lovers , since this Scottish island is a National Nature Reserve .
The area is the home of various animals you might encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ponies , wild goats , eider ducks , white- and golden-tailed eagles , and dolphins .
Although locals speak English , you should also be ready to hear some Gaelic and Lallans , and maybe use the opportunity to learn a few words in these ancient languages .
The Isle of Rum is seeking individuals with a trade or skill and young families to boost the local economy , who would love to be volunteers and help in event organizations .
Yet , primarily , the island is looking for ‘ dynamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit into the island way of life and help drive positive change for this young and growing community ’ .
It would be perfect if the applicants are hard workers and either already self – employed or have the ambition to become self – employed .
The professions of interest include childcare , catering , food production , house maintenance , fish farming or marine and mountain tourism , and construction .
The Scottish island already offers various options for tourist accommodation , including campsites , wild camping options , bed and breakfasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and much more .
The new homes in this Scottish island will be available for permanent or long -- term residents only .
Those interested in the offer can read through the Prospective Residents Welcome Pack , and should send the application form until Friday , August 28th , 2020 .
So , are you ready to pack your luggage and go to explore Scotland ?

The village of Kinloch in a tiny rocky Scottish island is looking for new residents. There are four eco-homes under construction, and applicants will be able to rent them from September 2020.
The coronavirus and lockdown have left many of us overstressed, physically and emotionally drained, dreaming of adventures outside of our homes.
If you are ready to seek your peace somewhere far away, look no further, as you get your chance now! A remote Scottish island is looking for people to live and work there from this September.
If you are interested to become the new resident of the place, here is all the information you need!
Located 30 miles off the coast of Scotland, the Isle of Rum is part of what is known as the Archipelago, Scotland’s Inner Hebrides islands.
The small rocky Scottish island neighbors Eigg and the Isle of Skye, and is just eight miles from end to end.
Currently, only 30-40 people are living there, so applicants are offered the opportunity to rent four two-bedroom eco-homes in the village of Kinloch.
The houses are on the edge of Kinloch village and offer spectacular views of Rum Cuillin mountain. The homes are now under construction and will be ready to move in by September 2020.
Applicants are obliged to stay for at least 2 years and pay a monthly rent of just $590, which is far lower than the costs of living in most cities in the world.
It is the ideal place for wildlife lovers, since this Scottish island is a National Nature Reserve.
The area is the home of various animals you might encounter on a daily basis, including deer, ponies, wild goats, eider ducks, white- and golden-tailed eagles, and dolphins.
Although locals speak English, you should also be ready to hear some Gaelic and Lallans, and maybe use the opportunity to learn a few words in these ancient languages.
The Isle of Rum is seeking individuals with a trade or skill and young families to boost the local economy, who would love to be volunteers and help in event organizations.
Yet, primarily, the island is looking for ‘dynamic individuals or families who are keen to fit into the island way of life and help drive positive change for this young and growing community’.
It would be perfect if the applicants are hard workers and either already self – employed or have the ambition to become self – employed.
The professions of interest include childcare, catering, food production, house maintenance, fish farming or marine and mountain tourism, and construction.
The Scottish island already offers various options for tourist accommodation, including campsites, wild camping options, bed and breakfasts, cabins, hostels, cabins, and much more.
The new homes in this Scottish island will be available for permanent or long -- term residents only. Those interested in the offer can read through the Prospective Residents Welcome Pack, and should send the application form until Friday, August 28th, 2020.
So, are you ready to pack your luggage and go to explore Scotland?
Source: www.timeout.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-18--2 Month No-Gym Home Workout Plan – No Equipment

This 10-weeks no-gym workout plan is the one you need is you are looking for an effective fitness routine that will help you lose weight , build muscles , and make your lifestyle healthier .
The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures have trapped us inside our homes , or should I say , inside our kitchens ?
However , the situation can be easily solved , if you are determined to get in shape !
Yup , all you need is some time at home , no gym , and no equipment !
Are you ready to accept the challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain that if you want to get the body of your dreams , you must work out most of your time .
However , others disagree , claiming that this is a burnout recipe in many ways .
Instead , they choose the “ steady as she goes “ approach , or working out better than anything .
So stick to it , listen to your body , and enjoy it .
When asked about his opinion on “ the best exercise to lose weight ” , Dr. Timothy Church of the Pennington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La .
answered simply : “ the exercise you ’ ll do.
” While you might suspect its potential effects at first , after 10 weeks , this workout plan will become the main component of your healthy lifestyle .
By shifting the focus of the workout to a different group of muscles each day , you will end up having a well-rounded routine .
It will take about 45-60 minutes every day , and the progress and results are inevitable !
Do the following exercises : 25 crunches , 15 lunges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seconds , 1 plank for 15 seconds , 35 jumping jacks , 5 push-ups , 10 sit-ups , and 10 butt-kicks .
Repeat the same routine , but do the exercises in a different number of repetitions : 20 crunches , 25 lunges , 10 squats , 1 wall-sit for 25 seconds , 1 plank for 30 seconds , 10 jumping jacks , 10 push-ups , 35 sit-ups , and 20 butt-kicks .
30 crunches , 25 lunges , 15 squats , 1 wall-sit for 35 seconds , 1 plank for 40 seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 30 sit-ups , and 25 butt-kicks .
Keep up with the good work : 20 crunches , 15 lunges , 1 plank for 30 seconds , 35 squats , 1 wall-sit for 60 seconds , 25 jumping jacks , 20 push-ups , 50 sit-ups , and 35 butt-kicks .
30 crunches , 60 lunges , 25 squats , 1 wall-sit for 25 seconds , 1 plank for 60 seconds , 55 jumping jacks , 30 push-ups , 40 sit-ups , and 50 butt-kicks .
It ’ s the right time to rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can go for a walk or jog , or you can enhance the workout effects by including some interval training during the weekends .
Here it goes : It is important to remember that you should never starve yourself or exercise on an empty stomach , as the body will start to burn muscle instead of fat .
Therefore , you need some calories to trigger the fat-burning process .
Your body transformation is about to start !
Are you ready to feel and look strong and healthy ?
Start with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

This 10-weeks no-gym workout plan is the one you need is you are looking for an effective fitness routine that will help you lose weight, build muscles, and make your lifestyle healthier.
The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures have trapped us inside our homes, or should I say, inside our kitchens? However, the situation can be easily solved, if you are determined to get in shape!
Yup, all you need is some time at home, no gym, and no equipment! Are you ready to accept the challenge, and stick with it?
Many maintain that if you want to get the body of your dreams, you must work out most of your time.
However, others disagree, claiming that this is a burnout recipe in many ways. Instead, they choose the “steady as she goes “ approach, or working out better than anything.
So stick to it, listen to your body, and enjoy it.
When asked about his opinion on “the best exercise to lose weight”, Dr. Timothy Church of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. answered simply: “the exercise you’ll do.”
While you might suspect its potential effects at first, after 10 weeks, this workout plan will become the main component of your healthy lifestyle.
By shifting the focus of the workout to a different group of muscles each day, you will end up having a well-rounded routine. It will take about 45-60 minutes every day, and the progress and results are inevitable!
10-week no-gym workout plan, let’s do this!
Monday
Do the following exercises:
25 crunches, 15 lunges, 20 squats, 1 wall-sit for 25 seconds, 1 plank for 15 seconds, 35 jumping jacks, 5 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 10 butt-kicks.
Tuesday
Repeat the same routine, but do the exercises in a different number of repetitions:
20 crunches, 25 lunges, 10 squats, 1 wall-sit for 25 seconds, 1 plank for 30 seconds, 10 jumping jacks, 10 push-ups, 35 sit-ups, and 20 butt-kicks.
Wednesday
Increase the intensity:
30 crunches, 25 lunges, 15 squats, 1 wall-sit for 35 seconds, 1 plank for 40 seconds, 50 jumping jacks, 10 push-ups, 30 sit-ups, and 25 butt-kicks.
Thursday:
Keep up with the good work:
20 crunches, 15 lunges, 1 plank for 30 seconds, 35 squats, 1 wall-sit for 60 seconds, 25 jumping jacks, 20 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and 35 butt-kicks.
Friday:
It’s time to feel your body burning:
30 crunches, 60 lunges, 25 squats, 1 wall-sit for 25 seconds, 1 plank for 60 seconds, 55 jumping jacks, 30 push-ups, 40 sit-ups, and 50 butt-kicks.
It’s the right time to rest your body after 5 days of training. You can go for a walk or jog, or you can enhance the workout effects by including some interval training during the weekends.
Here it goes:
1st week- 30 seconds sprinting/30 seconds jogging x5
2nd week-35 seconds sprinting/45 seconds jogging x6
3rd week- 45 seconds sprinting/ 1 min. jogging/ x7
4th week-50 seconds sprinting/ 45sec. jogging/ x8
5th week-55 seconds sprinting/ 30 sec. jogging/ x7
6th week -1 minute sprinting/ 45 sec. jogging/ x6
7th week- 65 seconds sprinting/ 1 min. jogging/ x5
8th week- 70 seconds sprinting/ 45 sec. jogging/ x6
9th week- 75 seconds sprinting/ 30 sec. jogging/ x7
10th week- 80 seconds sprinting/ 45 sec. Jogging x8
It is important to remember that you should never starve yourself or exercise on an empty stomach, as the body will start to burn muscle instead of fat.
Therefore, you need some calories to trigger the fat-burning process. Your body transformation is about to start!
Are you ready to feel and look strong and healthy? Start with the 10-weeks no-gym workout plan, today!
Source: www.urbo.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-18--Baby With Down Syndrome Is Loved By Millions After Showing Adoptive Mom Her ‘New Smile’

While enjoying some tummy time , an 8-month baby girl with Down syndrome gives her adoptive mom the cutest new smile !
The video of this adorable moment has quickly gone viral .
Smiling is the universal language of kindness and happiness .
A smile has immense power , it conveys feelings of joy , hope , and positivity to anyone who sees it .
The smile of an adorable baby girl with Down syndrome has won the hearts of millions of people !
The little girl smiled at her adoptive mom , and luckily , her mother captured it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syndrome Adoption Network shared the super-cute video with the caption “ New smiles are the best smiles !
” , it has been seen by over 21 million people , and has garnered over 311K reactions and more than 36K comments !
The baby , named “ Baby H ” until her adoptive parents are going through the procedure of adopting her , was only eight months at the time .
While the baby was lying on her blanket at their home in Texas , enjoying some tummy time , her mother asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next , she brightened up the day of millions of people !
The mother explained that Baby H just woke up one day with this brand new smile that is completely perfect !
“ We noticed it several times and realized she was showing us a cheesy grin -- we laughed and laughed every time she did it and she just loved the attention .
“ The mom noted that Baby H could do her smile on cue , and when she asked her “ Ohh I love your new smile !
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me again ?
” , the little girl repeated it .
“ You can tell by my laughter how much we adore this smile and she actually only smiled like this for a couple of weeks so this video is a treasure for us .
“ “ We hope that all the viewers will see the beauty that lies in people with Down Syndrome .
Although a Down Syndrome diagnosis can be scary , the reality is that your child has a purpose and will be able to live a full and happy @ @ @

While enjoying some tummy time, an 8-month baby girl with Down syndrome gives her adoptive mom the cutest new smile! The video of this adorable moment has quickly gone viral.
Smiling is the universal language of kindness and happiness. A smile has immense power, it conveys feelings of joy, hope, and positivity to anyone who sees it.
The smile of an adorable baby girl with Down syndrome has won the hearts of millions of people! The little girl smiled at her adoptive mom, and luckily, her mother captured it on camera!
After the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network shared the super-cute video with the caption “New smiles are the best smiles!”, it has been seen by over 21 million people, and has garnered over 311K reactions and more than 36K comments!
The baby, named “Baby H” until her adoptive parents are going through the procedure of adopting her, was only eight months at the time.
While the baby was lying on her blanket at their home in Texas, enjoying some tummy time, her mother asked her how her day was going.
Next, she brightened up the day of millions of people!
The mother explained that Baby H just woke up one day with this brand new smile that is completely perfect!
She said:
“We noticed it several times and realized she was showing us a cheesy grin -- we laughed and laughed every time she did it and she just loved the attention. “
The mom noted that Baby H could do her smile on cue, and when she asked her “Ohh I love your new smile! That is the cutest! Can you show me again?”, the little girl repeated it.
She explained:
“You can tell by my laughter how much we adore this smile and she actually only smiled like this for a couple of weeks so this video is a treasure for us. “
Baby H’s mom said:
“We hope that all the viewers will see the beauty that lies in people with Down Syndrome. Although a Down Syndrome diagnosis can be scary, the reality is that your child has a purpose and will be able to live a full and happy life.”
Watch this adorable smile below:
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-18--UPS Driver Entertains Himself At Work By Taking Photos With Every Dog He Meets

Jason Hardesty , a UPS driver , takes photos with every dog he meets , and posts them to his Instagram page , using a hashtag # pupsofjay .
Dogs are our favorite fellows , that ’ s for sure .
Dog lovers find it hard not to pet a pooch whenever they meet one on the street , and one young guy has started a tradition of this practice !
Namely , Jason Hardesty from New Orleans , Louisiana , “ a very easily entertained UPS driver ” , as he describes himself , started snapping photos of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly posts them to his Instagram page and uses the hashtag # pupsofjay .
Over time , his photos started getting lots of new fans !
He currently has over 80.8k followers , who are eagerly waiting for him to post a photo of the canine friend he had met that day .
Numerous UPS drivers share pictures with the pups they meet while at work , and they have even created a Facebook group , called ‘ UPS Dogs ’ .
They often snap photos with other animals as well , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and alpacas .
The company is more than a century old and offers various services , with package delivery being its most prominent one .
Meet Jay and his furry little friends :

Jason Hardesty, a UPS driver, takes photos with every dog he meets, and posts them to his Instagram page, using a hashtag #pupsofjay.
Dogs are our favorite fellows, that’s for sure. Dog lovers find it hard not to pet a pooch whenever they meet one on the street, and one young guy has started a tradition of this practice!
Namely, Jason Hardesty from New Orleans, Louisiana, “a very easily entertained UPS driver”, as he describes himself, started snapping photos of his encounters with dogs.
The UPS driver regularly posts them to his Instagram page and uses the hashtag #pupsofjay.
Over time, his photos started getting lots of new fans! He currently has over 80.8k followers, who are eagerly waiting for him to post a photo of the canine friend he had met that day.
Numerous UPS drivers share pictures with the pups they meet while at work, and they have even created a Facebook group, called ‘UPS Dogs’. They often snap photos with other animals as well, including sheep, goats, deer, chickens, and alpacas.
The company is more than a century old and offers various services, with package delivery being its most prominent one.
Meet Jay and his furry little friends:
1. Jay And Bit
2. Jay And Kash
3. Jay And Prince
4. Jay And Morgan
5. Jay And Stanly
6. Jay And Gov
7. Jay And Liath
8. Jay And Sofia
9. Jay And Kingsley
10. Jay And Jiggy
11. Jay And Louis
12. Higgins And Jay
13. Summer And Jay
14. Jay, Oy And Belle
15. Jay And Cusha
16. Jay And Spot
17. Pups Of Jay
18. Jay And Trixie
19. Jay And Ruby
20. Jay And Louie
21. Jay And Ziggy
22. Jay And Josie
23. Random “Family Time”
24. Jay And Dakota
25. Jay And Charlie
26. Jay And Sophie
27. Jay, Chula And Chapo
28. Jay And Half Pint
29. Jay And Gus
30. Jay And Bella
Source: www.elitereaders.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-19--Adorable Little Dog Has Mickey Mouse Ears And The Internet Is In Love

People online have fallen in love with Goma , an incredibly cute puppy with large , Mickey Mouse-like ears !
Mickey Mouse is an iconic and truly adorable character .
He is the official Walt Disney mascot , and merchandise featuring him is still popular to the present day .
Since his creation , the good-looking and cheerful cartoon character has never stopped fascinating children and adults all around the world .
His super-cute ears are his most popular trait , and a Japanese puppy has become an Internet celebrity just for having ears that resemble his !
Goma , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan , has over 114K followers on Instagram !
Photos of the small dog with her large Mickey Mouse ears can instantly brighten up your day !
The name Goma translates to Sesame , which is absolutely cute !
After her Instagram account was recently noticed by netizens , the dog , that lives in Tokyo , Japan , was nicknamed “ Mickey Mouse Dog.
” Her ears are nearly the same size as her head !
The name still fits , even though she is white and not dark in color as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she resembles the famous little mouse by Disney !
Goma has over 300 posts on Instagram .
According to many , she ’ s the most snuggle-able dog ever .
Her human mommy is incredibly creative , which is shown in the ways she has Goma dressed for every occasion .
They also do holiday themes !
Look at these dresses and bows !
While her owner claims Goma is pretty spoiled , we simply adore her !
In the video below , Goma gets her little ball out of the toy @ @

People online have fallen in love with Goma, an incredibly cute puppy with large, Mickey Mouse-like ears!
Mickey Mouse is an iconic and truly adorable character. He is the official Walt Disney mascot, and merchandise featuring him is still popular to the present day.
Since his creation, the good-looking and cheerful cartoon character has never stopped fascinating children and adults all around the world.
His super-cute ears are his most popular trait, and a Japanese puppy has become an Internet celebrity just for having ears that resemble his!
Goma, a six-year-old Papillon and Maltese mix from Japan, has over 114K followers on Instagram! Photos of the small dog with her large Mickey Mouse ears can instantly brighten up your day!
The name Goma translates to Sesame, which is absolutely cute!
After her Instagram account was recently noticed by netizens, the dog, that lives in Tokyo, Japan, was nicknamed “Mickey Mouse Dog.”
Her ears are nearly the same size as her head!
The name still fits, even though she is white and not dark in color as Mickey Mouse.
There is no doubt, she resembles the famous little mouse by Disney!
View this post on Instagram ・ #代々木公園 #渋谷 A post shared by まるぱぴ ゴマ (@marupgoma_c) on Mar 18, 2020 at 4:14am PDT
Goma has over 300 posts on Instagram.
Her tiny eyes are amazing!
According to many, she’s the most snuggle-able dog ever.
Her human mommy is incredibly creative, which is shown in the ways she has Goma dressed for every occasion.
They also do holiday themes!
Look at these dresses and bows!
While her owner claims Goma is pretty spoiled, we simply adore her!
In the video below, Goma gets her little ball out of the toy box:
Source: www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-08-19--Dog Is So Proud She Learned To ‘Paw’ She Won’t Stop Doing It

The mom of a 6-year-old dog claims her pet , Lyla , won ’ t stop doing the “ paw ” after she had learned it when she was a puppy .
All dogs are adorable , and each one of them is unique .
A 6-year-old Great-Pyrenees mix , Lyla , is definitely one of a kind , I can assure you !
Her mom , Nicole McCue , agrees with this entirely .
“ If I could put her general demeanor into two words , they would probably be ‘ disinterested ’ and ‘ stubborn .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve ever met who does not enjoy playing with toys and often even rejects my attempts to take her outside for a walk , especially if it ’ s a hot day.
” She continues to explain that when she was a small puppy , training Lyla was a piece of cake .
However , after she learned to “ sit ” and “ paw ” with ease , she thought her job was done .
For many years , McCue spent 30-45 minutes every day to make Lyla learn “ down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it , or more likely – refused to do it .
The “ paw ” has become her favorite trick , and she shows it off every time she can .
“ Lyla is extremely stubborn and likes to exert as little energy as possible .
Her solution to everything is ‘ paw.
’ She wants to go outside ?
Here ’ s a paw .
Wants something I ’ m eating ?
Paw .
Wants to be pet ?
Paw .
The list goes on !
” Also , McCue says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paw ” trick stuck with her dog so aggressively , but a lot of people tell her it is a breed trait .
Lyla always raises her head and smiles with pride whenever she provides her paw .
What ’ s more , she doesn ’ t like to be ignored , so she will continuously hit you with it in case you do .
Her mom doesn ’ t mind the fact that Lyla won ’ t perform many other tricks , as she claims that her dog is an expert in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Besides the general stubbornness , this girl is a love bug .
When she ’ s not busy protecting the house , she ’ s snuggling with me .
She loves to spoon , loves a good ear rub , and loves naps.
” This sounds like Lyla is just perfect , doesn ’ t it ?

The mom of a 6-year-old dog claims her pet, Lyla, won’t stop doing the “paw” after she had learned it when she was a puppy.
All dogs are adorable, and each one of them is unique. A 6-year-old Great-Pyrenees mix, Lyla, is definitely one of a kind, I can assure you!
Her mom, Nicole McCue, agrees with this entirely.
She says:
“If I could put her general demeanor into two words, they would probably be ‘disinterested’ and ‘stubborn. She’s one of the only dogs I’ve ever met who does not enjoy playing with toys and often even rejects my attempts to take her outside for a walk, especially if it’s a hot day.”
She continues to explain that when she was a small puppy, training Lyla was a piece of cake. However, after she learned to “sit” and “paw” with ease, she thought her job was done.
For many years, McCue spent 30-45 minutes every day to make Lyla learn “down”, but she just could not do it, or more likely – refused to do it.
The “paw” has become her favorite trick, and she shows it off every time she can.
McCue adds:
“Lyla is extremely stubborn and likes to exert as little energy as possible. Her solution to everything is ‘paw.’ She wants to go outside? Here’s a paw. Wants something I’m eating? Paw. Wants to be pet? Paw. The list goes on!”
Also, McCue says she is not sure why the “paw” trick stuck with her dog so aggressively, but a lot of people tell her it is a breed trait. Lyla always raises her head and smiles with pride whenever she provides her paw.
What’s more, she doesn’t like to be ignored, so she will continuously hit you with it in case you do.
Her mom doesn’t mind the fact that Lyla won’t perform many other tricks, as she claims that her dog is an expert in what matters the most- loving her family.
She maintains:
“Besides the general stubbornness, this girl is a love bug. When she’s not busy protecting the house, she’s snuggling with me. She loves to spoon, loves a good ear rub, and loves naps.”
This sounds like Lyla is just perfect, doesn’t it?
Source: gotravelblogger.com