healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--39 Times People Discovered Surprising Things Left Inside Buildings By Previous Owners

I believe most of us dreamed of solving mysteries and finding hidden treasures when we were children , but apparently , the world we live in is full of magic , so don ’ t underestimate its power to surprise you .
If you look it hard , you ’ ll find it .
When people move to a new home , they expect that they ’ ll find an emptied space and removed any trace of their existence .
Yet , this doesn ’ t have to be the case !
The following pictures reveal ‘ archeological ’ discoveries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were renovating their homes .
They range from small coins and ancient valuables to secret doors and rooms , and buried treasures in the crawl !
Scroll down and you will be amazed : 1 .
An Old Bath Under Their Living Room 2 .
This Was Hidden Under The Carpet 4 .
While My Dad Was Moving Into A New Office , We Found A Trapdoor 5 .
Under 3 layers of wallpaper , there Was a Vintage space-themed One !
6 .
The Walgreens Used To Be A Bank And Its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under a layer of wallpaper , my friend found this 9 .
A Table with A Well In The Middle Of It ( England ) 10 .
A tall building was built over 1800 ’ s cemetery , which remained preserved In The basement 11 .
My Grandparents Have A 25-foot-deep Glassed-Over Well In The Kitchen 12 .
Under the cabinets in our new apartment , there is a little milk door 13 .
While replacing the old carpet , my friend found a cellar door 14 .
My Apartment Is An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its original cell doors but painted 15 .
There is a Mile-Long Tunnel That Travels Beneath My Apartment Building 16 .
Under my flooded house , we discovered a lost hippie mural 17 .
While Removing Our Cork Floor Tiles , we discovered a message 19 .
After the wall broke , we found years of layers of paint 22 .
“ Tom And Jerry ” Type Mouse Holes found in A House Built In 1741 23 .
This was discovered At A Times Square Construction Site 25 .
This house Has Kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my new apartment 27 .
In the Basement , we saw This Painting On The Cement Behind The Wall 28 .
This is the bathtub I found in my new 70s Porn Motif Dream Home .
29 .
Back in the 1950s , Disposing Of Old Razor Blades Inside Your Wall Was Acceptable 30 .
This Mail Slot is original from 1929 .
It Sends The Mail Down 17 Stories To The Basement .
31 .
The Old-Fashioned Light Switches From the Original Construction of My House 33 .
In our new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hidden Under The Wallpaper 34 .
This Mural was hidden on another wall behind the one my friend renovated 35 .
We use the old vault of my house as a basement .
The building was previously a bank .
36 .
A Random Chain Embedded In The Wall Of My 1930s-Era Home 37 .
This House has A Shower In The Guest Room 38 .
The Fan In My Toilet Has The Same Logo As Beats By Dre 39 .
The Original Light Switches Are Still There My House So , these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop dreaming !
The treasure might be right under your feet… in the basement !

I believe most of us dreamed of solving mysteries and finding hidden treasures when we were children, but apparently, the world we live in is full of magic, so don’t underestimate its power to surprise you.
If you look it hard, you’ll find it. When people move to a new home, they expect that they’ll find an emptied space and removed any trace of their existence. Yet, this doesn’t have to be the case!
The following pictures reveal ‘archeological’ discoveries people made unintentionally, usually while they were renovating their homes. They range from small coins and ancient valuables to secret doors and rooms, and buried treasures in the crawl!
Scroll down and you will be amazed:
1. An Old Bath Under Their Living Room
2. This Was Hidden Under The Carpet
3. Treasure In the Bathroom
4. While My Dad Was Moving Into A New Office, We Found A Trapdoor
5. Under 3 layers of wallpaper, there Was a Vintage space-themed One!
6. The Walgreens Used To Be A Bank And Its Vault Was As Their Vitamin Section
7. Under a layer of wallpaper, my friend found this
8. A Paw Print On A Brick Wall
9. A Table with A Well In The Middle Of It (England)
10. A tall building was built over 1800’s cemetery, which remained preserved In The basement
11. My Grandparents Have A 25-foot-deep Glassed-Over Well In The Kitchen
12. Under the cabinets in our new apartment, there is a little milk door
13. While replacing the old carpet, my friend found a cellar door
14. My Apartment Is An Old Police Station And it still has its original cell doors but painted
15. There is a Mile-Long Tunnel That Travels Beneath My Apartment Building
16. Under my flooded house, we discovered a lost hippie mural
17. While Removing Our Cork Floor Tiles, we discovered a message
18. A Living Room Built Around A Huge Sandstone Rock
19. After the wall broke, we found years of layers of paint
20. Drawings Under The Wallpaper
21. 100-Year-Old Elevator Handle
22. “Tom And Jerry” Type Mouse Holes found in A House Built In 1741
23. This was discovered At A Times Square Construction Site
24. My Back Door Handle Is A Spoon
25. This house Has Kept Its Original Well
26. A surprise in my new apartment
27. In the Basement, we saw This Painting On The Cement Behind The Wall
28. This is the bathtub I found in my new 70s Porn Motif Dream Home.
29. Back in the 1950s, Disposing Of Old Razor Blades Inside Your Wall Was Acceptable
30. This Mail Slot is original from 1929. It Sends The Mail Down 17 Stories To The Basement.
31. The Old-Fashioned Light Switches From the Original Construction of My House
32. The Original 1909 Electrical Switches
33. In our new house, we found a 20-Year-Old Promise Hidden Under The Wallpaper
34. This Mural was hidden on another wall behind the one my friend renovated
35. We use the old vault of my house as a basement. The building was previously a bank.
36. A Random Chain Embedded In The Wall Of My 1930s-Era Home
37. This House has A Shower In The Guest Room
38. The Fan In My Toilet Has The Same Logo As Beats By Dre
39. The Original Light Switches Are Still There My House
So, these curious finds prove that we should never stop dreaming!
The treasure might be right under your feet… in the basement!
Sources:
boredomtherapy.com
www.fiz-x.com
en.fishki.net


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Stray Dogs In Parking Lot Ask Everyone For Help

Life on the street is not easy , and homeless people and stray animals face numerous hardships and challenges on a daily basis .
Therefore , people aware of this do their best to help those in need and somehow ease their day-to-day life .
While dog lovers can not imagine abandoning a dog , many people leave their pets exposed to a lifetime of neglect .
Fortunately , many are also willing to help those desperate dogs and provide them with the life they deserve .
Two terrified and starving dogs stayed at a parking lot of a fast-food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the poor puppies begged for help , and nobody came to rescue them .
Yet , one day , an 18-year-old girl , Destiny Vasquez , noticed one of them , pull out her phone , and recorded them .
She said that she was shocked to spot the dog while she was in the drive-thru and immediately called her mom .
She didn ’ t know that there are two dogs at the time , so she told her that she has to find a way to help the dog .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has rescued many homeless dogs from the streets of South Texas , jumped into action .
Marin drove to the restaurant and found the two dogs .
Nobody knew where did they come from .
She spoke to an employee of the restaurant , who told her they have been at that place for weeks .
She photographed the two dogs and sent the pictures , along with her daughter ’ s video to Leslie Ysuhuaylas Hennings , who helps raise awareness for needy animals on social media .
Hennings posted the story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literally begged to be taken , but they weren ’ t .
They go up to every car that passes by in hopes to find a home .
It ’ s been weeks .
Tonight it will be another night in the parking lot .
It will be another night in the streets .
These two only have each other and desperately need rescue together !
Please help network them for rescue and foster !
” And these efforts paid off !
Ana Teran , an activist volunteering for Animal Aid Brigade in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmed .
As she later explained , she just couldn ’ t believe the sight and couldn ’ t leave things that way .
She was ready to rent a car if needed , to save them .
And this was what she did .
She rented a car , took a few hours long ride from Houston , where she lives , to South Texas .
In the meantime , Marin gained the trust of the two dogs , so she put them into her car and drove them to meet Teran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell her the good news .
Teran was overwhelmed to meet the “ adorable and friendly ” puppies , and claims they were excited and happy to meet her too .
“ I was so excited to see them !
They were just the cutest .
They wanted love so desperately .
They were so friendly .
They were not fearful or timid .
They had big smiles ; they were so excited .
They had no idea what was going on , but they were so happy.
” Teran also took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the rescue center in Houston .
In the car , she played music and talked to them the entire time .
She explained to them that “ life can be fun ” and assured them that everything will be fine .
After a very long time , the two dogs “ fell asleep so soundly and relaxed ” .
Teran is now taking care of the two dogs and explained they have a very close bond and have a very nice demeanor .
Both of them are female , and they believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She named them Patty and Pepper .
Animal Aid Brigade president and cofounder Valerie Johnson explained that the rescue is specialized in saving South Texas dogs , where numerous dogs live on the street .
Johnson says that this situation is heartbreaking : “ You feel empathy for those animals that are clearly trying to get someone to help .
It really rips your heart out , and you wonder , ‘ How does this happen ?
’ We want the rest of the country to know what ’ s going on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have and get resources — even veterinarians who are willing to donate their time or travel down and donate a weekend .
There aren ’ t enough foster homes .
There aren ’ t enough adopters .
There are not enough resources in these communities.
” The rescue needs help to be able to help all those animals , and are currently trying to purchase a spay-neuter vehicle .
Soon , Patty and Pepper will be available for adoption .
While Teran claims that it would be hard to separate from them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of other dogs who are waiting for a chance to be rescued .
She is also excited that the two dogs are at “ the beginning of their journey and their adventures.
” Vasquez is also content that they are now in good hands and that she was able to help them go off the street .

Life on the street is not easy, and homeless people and stray animals face numerous hardships and challenges on a daily basis. Therefore, people aware of this do their best to help those in need and somehow ease their day-to-day life.
While dog lovers cannot imagine abandoning a dog, many people leave their pets exposed to a lifetime of neglect. Fortunately, many are also willing to help those desperate dogs and provide them with the life they deserve.
Two terrified and starving dogs stayed at a parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Brownsville, Texas. Crying, the poor puppies begged for help, and nobody came to rescue them.
Yet, one day, an 18-year-old girl, Destiny Vasquez, noticed one of them, pull out her phone, and recorded them.
She said that she was shocked to spot the dog while she was in the drive-thru and immediately called her mom. She didn’t know that there are two dogs at the time, so she told her that she has to find a way to help the dog.
Posted by Leslie Hennings on Monday, June 15, 2020
Her mom, Jessica Marin, who has rescued many homeless dogs from the streets of South Texas, jumped into action. Marin drove to the restaurant and found the two dogs. Nobody knew where did they come from.
She spoke to an employee of the restaurant, who told her they have been at that place for weeks.
She photographed the two dogs and sent the pictures, along with her daughter’s video to Leslie Ysuhuaylas Hennings, who helps raise awareness for needy animals on social media.
Hennings posted the story on Facebook and wrote:
“They literally begged to be taken, but they weren’t. They go up to every car that passes by in hopes to find a home. It’s been weeks. Tonight it will be another night in the parking lot. It will be another night in the streets. These two only have each other and desperately need rescue together! Please help network them for rescue and foster!”
UPDATE: GOING TO @animalaidbrigade, please donate via PayPal at UPDATE: WILL BE LEAVING THE VALLEY TONIGHT WITH @… Posted by Leslie Hennings on Monday, June 15, 2020
And these efforts paid off!
Ana Teran, an activist volunteering for Animal Aid Brigade in Houston, saw the post and was overwhelmed. As she later explained, she just couldn’t believe the sight and couldn’t leave things that way.
She was ready to rent a car if needed, to save them. And this was what she did. She rented a car, took a few hours long ride from Houston, where she lives, to South Texas.
In the meantime, Marin gained the trust of the two dogs, so she put them into her car and drove them to meet Teran. Crying, she called her daughter to tell her the good news.
Teran was overwhelmed to meet the “adorable and friendly” puppies, and claims they were excited and happy to meet her too.
She said:
“I was so excited to see them! They were just the cutest. They wanted love so desperately. They were so friendly. They were not fearful or timid. They had big smiles; they were so excited. They had no idea what was going on, but they were so happy.”
Teran also took nine other stray dogs to bring back to the rescue center in Houston. In the car, she played music and talked to them the entire time.
She explained to them that “life can be fun” and assured them that everything will be fine.
After a very long time, the two dogs “fell asleep so soundly and relaxed”.
Teran is now taking care of the two dogs and explained they have a very close bond and have a very nice demeanor.
Both of them are female, and they believe they are around one year old. She named them Patty and Pepper.
Animal Aid Brigade president and cofounder Valerie Johnson explained that the rescue is specialized in saving South Texas dogs, where numerous dogs live on the street.
Johnson says that this situation is heartbreaking:
“You feel empathy for those animals that are clearly trying to get someone to help. It really rips your heart out, and you wonder, ‘How does this happen?’
We want the rest of the country to know what’s going on. To shine a light on the problem we have and get resources — even veterinarians who are willing to donate their time or travel down and donate a weekend. There aren’t enough foster homes. There aren’t enough adopters. There are not enough resources in these communities.”
The rescue needs help to be able to help all those animals, and are currently trying to purchase a spay-neuter vehicle.
Soon, Patty and Pepper will be available for adoption.
While Teran claims that it would be hard to separate from them, she is aware that there are hundreds of other dogs who are waiting for a chance to be rescued.
She is also excited that the two dogs are at “the beginning of their journey and their adventures.”
Vasquez is also content that they are now in good hands and that she was able to help them go off the street.
Sources:
adogslove.com
justsomething.co
woofwoof.tv


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Smart Capybara Family Figures Out How To Use The Crosswalk

Animals are often genius , but many of them simply fascinate with their wit !
Apart from being adorable , @ @ @ @ @ world , Capybaras , are apparently the perfect pedestrians !
These semi-aquatic mammals are related @ @ @ @ @ cavies and are distant relatives to agouti and chinchillas .
They live throughout much of @ @ @ @ @ , and a small invasive population has also been seen in Florida .
Recently , @ @ @ @ @ in Cuiabá , Brazil .
Namely , a large group of capybaras had gathered near @ @ @ @ @ three-lane road .
But watch the video to see the details !
It was posted @ @ @ @ @ Salomé Figueira on June 11 , and it immediately went viral !
These smart rodents @ @ @ @ @ break in traffic , so they can safely cross .
They have figured out the @ @ @ @ @ If you found these wild animals cute , you ’ ll be happy to learn @ @ @ @ @ and make excellent pets !

Animals are often genius, but many of them simply fascinate with their wit! Apart from being adorable, the largest rodents in the world, Capybaras, are apparently the perfect pedestrians!
These semi-aquatic mammals are related to guinea pigs and rock cavies and are distant relatives to agouti and chinchillas.
They live throughout much of northern and central South America, and a small invasive population has also been seen in Florida.
Recently, a curious scene impressed passersby in Cuiabá, Brazil. Namely, a large group of capybaras had gathered near a crosswalk along a busy three-lane road.
But watch the video to see the details!
It was posted onto Facebook by José Francisco Salomé Figueira on June 11, and it immediately went viral!
Fila para atravessar a avenida. Cuiabá/MT Posted by José Francisco Salomé Figueira on Thursday, June 11, 2020
These smart rodents were waiting patiently for the break in traffic, so they can safely cross. They have figured out the rules of road safety!
Awesome!
If you found these wild animals cute, you’ll be happy to learn that they are incredibly friendly and make excellent pets!
Sources:
animalchannel.co
clicknow.in
www.nationalgeographic.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Filmmaker And Naturalist Sir David Attenborough Says: Humans Are A ‘Plague On Earth’

Especially during the last several decades , we are constantly being told that we need to change our malpractices in case we want to save our own habitat .
The Earth suffers a lot from our devastating lifestyles , so experts are suggesting ways to lower this negative impact .
Many of them explain that humanity is a plaque on Earth , and popular naturalist and nature television presenter Sir David Attenborough has publicly agreed with it .
Scientists explain that our planet survived just fine until we started having a devastating effect on it , and many naturalists warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s coming home to roost over the next 50 years or so .
It ’ s not just climate change .
It ’ s sheer space , places to grow food for this enormous horde .
Either we limit our population growth or the natural world will do it for us , and the natural world is doing it for us right now.
” “ We keep putting on programs about famine in Ethiopia -- that ’ s what ’ s happening .
Too many people there .
They can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not an inhuman thing to say .
It ’ s the case .
Until humanity manages to sort itself out and get a coordinated view about the planet , it ’ s going to get worse and worse.
” Paul Ehrlich , the president of the Centre for Conservation Biology at Stanford University , agrees that we can all take small measures to decrease our effect , including “ government propaganda , taxes , giving every sexually active human being access to modern contraception and backup abortion , and , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities with men might very well get the global population shrinkage required if a collapse is to be avoided ” .
A study detailed in the October 2012 issue of the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrates that free , reliable birth control to women could prevent between 41 % -71 % of abortions in the United States .
Other scientists agree to some extent to these beliefs .
Jerry Karnas , population campaign director for the Center for Biological Diversity in Tucson , Ariz. , says : “ It ’ s clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest environmental challenges harder to solve , not easier .
What ’ s needed is not population control but a real emphasis on reproductive rights , women ’ s empowerment , universal access to birth control and education , so more freedom for folks to make better , more informed family planning choices.
” Attenborough supports the notion that limiting the human population could reduce the negative impact on the already diminishing planet .
He is a patron of the Optimum Population Trust that advocates voluntary population limitation .
Yet , while birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many others remind us that our negative environmental impact can be alleviated in other ways , like reducing consumption and food waste , for instance .

Especially during the last several decades, we are constantly being told that we need to change our malpractices in case we want to save our own habitat.
The Earth suffers a lot from our devastating lifestyles, so experts are suggesting ways to lower this negative impact.
Many of them explain that humanity is a plaque on Earth, and popular naturalist and nature television presenter Sir David Attenborough has publicly agreed with it.
Scientists explain that our planet survived just fine until we started having a devastating effect on it, and many naturalists warn of the population growth outstripping resources.
The 86-year-old broadcaster said:
“It’s coming home to roost over the next 50 years or so.
It’s not just climate change. It’s sheer space, places to grow food for this enormous horde. Either we limit our population growth or the natural world will do it for us, and the natural world is doing it for us right now.”
He added:
“We keep putting on programs about famine in Ethiopia -- that’s what’s happening. Too many people there. They can’t support themselves -- and it’s not an inhuman thing to say. It’s the case.
Until humanity manages to sort itself out and get a coordinated view about the planet, it’s going to get worse and worse.”
Paul Ehrlich, the president of the Centre for Conservation Biology at Stanford University, agrees that we can all take small measures to decrease our effect, including “government propaganda, taxes, giving every sexually active human being access to modern contraception and backup abortion, and, especially, giving women absolutely equal rights and opportunities with men might very well get the global population shrinkage required if a collapse is to be avoided”.
A study detailed in the October 2012 issue of the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrates that free, reliable birth control to women could prevent between 41%-71% of abortions in the United States.
Other scientists agree to some extent to these beliefs.
Jerry Karnas, population campaign director for the Center for Biological Diversity in Tucson, Ariz.,says:
“It’s clear that increasing population growth makes some of our biggest environmental challenges harder to solve, not easier.
What’s needed is not population control but a real emphasis on reproductive rights, women’s empowerment, universal access to birth control and education, so more freedom for folks to make better, more informed family planning choices.”
Attenborough supports the notion that limiting the human population could reduce the negative impact on the already diminishing planet.
He is a patron of the Optimum Population Trust that advocates voluntary population limitation.
Yet, while birth control remains a quite controversial topic, many others remind us that our negative environmental impact can be alleviated in other ways, like reducing consumption and food waste, for instance.
Sources:
www.livescience.com
www.ecosnippets.com
www.independent.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Goodbye Colonoscopy? Exam Uses Capsule To Take Pictures Of The Intestine

As technology advances , medicine follows suit .
Scientists work hard to come up with new solutions to tackle common problems , and many of them have managed to revolutionize common procedures to a great extent .
With the wellbeing and comfort of the patient being their primary goal , scientists seek easier , safer , and less expensive ways to improve people ’ s health .
One of the most unpleasant and painful medical procedures is colonoscopy .
It is long and uncomfortable , and doctors recommend their patients to follow a special diet , take oral laxatives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the test .
The procedure itself takes about 30-60 minutes , and the patient is regularly given medications to be relaxed during that procedure .
It involves passing a long , flexible tube equipped with a video camera down the throat or through the rectum .
It is performed to indicate any abnormal growths or other issues exist that might explain the symptoms of the patient , such as a stomachache , or rectal bleeding .
Well , many people can now say goodbye to it !
The alternative technology makes use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensors placed on the abdomen , which are then fixed to a mobile belt .
Almost four years ago , it was accepted in Brazil , and now , it is increasingly used in other laboratories and diagnostic centers worldwide .
Loyola Medicine ’ s digestive health program is the first of its kind in Chicago to provide such a method .
The patient receives a tiny , vitamin-size wireless camera inside a capsule , instead of the insertion of the tube with a camera .
When he swallows it , the capsule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pictures and transmitting them to a data recorder wrapped around the waist of the patient .
Plus , it also analyzes parts of the bowel that the classic colonoscopy can not , like the small intestine .
Here is how it works : The patient is given laxatives and is told to avoid eating after lunch the day before .
On the day of the procedure , he is allowed to drink water only .
For the morning appointment , the patient puts a belt with sensors , or sticky pad sensors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On the belt around his waist , the technician attaches a data tracker .
The patient then swallows the capsule with some water .
He is not allowed to drink anything for two hours and is advised to have a light snack after 4 hours .
Usually , after 8 hours , the patient returns to the hospital , and the technician checks if the capsule has got to the large bowel .
In this case , the camera is supposed to be taking pictures on its way through and to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The belt and sensors are taken off and the procedure is finished .
In case the capsule has not yet reached the large bowel , the patient is sent back home with the sensors and data recorder on until the batteries of the recorder are empty ( usually it takes 12-14 hours ) .
The next morning , he returns them to the hospital .
In the end , the doctor analyses the pictures downloaded from the data tracker .
The disposable capsule will leave the body of the patient the next time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capsule and until it is excreted , the patient is advised not to be near an MRI device or schedule an MRI examination .
One of the most common reasons why doctors recommend this procedure is the possibility of colorectal cancer , the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and third in women .
Mukund Venu , MD , the director of clinical operations and director of diagnostic testing for Loyola Medicine ’ s division of gastroenterology , says : “ The video capsule system is the only alternative screening method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visualization of colon polyps .
Early detection has been proven to save lives , and the video capsule system offers a convenient screening test for people who are unable to have a complete colonoscopy.
” Other reasons include diagnosing celiac disease , Crohn ’ s disease , and other inflammatory bowel diseases , detecting the cause of gastrointestinal bleeding , inspecting the esophagus , and following up on other tests like X-rays .
Although colonoscopy is still regarded as the most common standard for diagnosing lower gastrointestinal diseases , it has its drawbacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the colon only .
On the other hand , colonoscopies also allow for the concurrent treatment of intestinal polyps , while capsule endoscopies only provide passive visual information .
Overall , capsule endoscopy is more comfortable and less painful than a traditional colonoscopy .
Apart from being generally safe , it has its risks as well .
Even though this is very rare , in people with tumors , strictures , Crohn ’ s disease , surgeries in those areas , or other conditions that cause a narrowing in the digestive tract , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digestive tract .
Therefore , it is up to the doctor to choose between the two methods and decide on the matter .
While colonoscopies are still accepted as the gold standard , capsule endoscopy is surely an appreciated alternative for both , the doctors and their patients .
“ The potential gains that capsule endoscopy offers with regard to safety and patient comfort are unlikely to disappear , while cost advantages and effectiveness will likely improve over time .
In as little as a generation from now , patients may look back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colonoscopy screening with sympathy for the millions of healthy individuals who had to undergo so uncomfortable a procedure .
”

As technology advances, medicine follows suit. Scientists work hard to come up with new solutions to tackle common problems, and many of them have managed to revolutionize common procedures to a great extent.
With the wellbeing and comfort of the patient being their primary goal, scientists seek easier, safer, and less expensive ways to improve people’s health.
One of the most unpleasant and painful medical procedures is colonoscopy. It is long and uncomfortable, and doctors recommend their patients to follow a special diet, take oral laxatives, or avoid solid foods a few days before the test.
The procedure itself takes about 30-60 minutes, and the patient is regularly given medications to be relaxed during that procedure. It involves passing a long, flexible tube equipped with a video camera down the throat or through the rectum.
It is performed to indicate any abnormal growths or other issues exist that might explain the symptoms of the patient, such as a stomachache, or rectal bleeding.
Well, many people can now say goodbye to it! The alternative technology makes use of only one large capsule and many sensors placed on the abdomen, which are then fixed to a mobile belt.
Almost four years ago, it was accepted in Brazil, and now, it is increasingly used in other laboratories and diagnostic centers worldwide.
Loyola Medicine’s digestive health program is the first of its kind in Chicago to provide such a method.
The patient receives a tiny, vitamin-size wireless camera inside a capsule, instead of the insertion of the tube with a camera.
When he swallows it, the capsule travels through the gut, taking thousands of pictures and transmitting them to a data recorder wrapped around the waist of the patient.
Plus, it also analyzes parts of the bowel that the classic colonoscopy cannot, like the small intestine.
Here is how it works:
The patient is given laxatives and is told to avoid eating after lunch the day before. On the day of the procedure, he is allowed to drink water only.
For the morning appointment, the patient puts a belt with sensors, or sticky pad sensors are applied to the stomach or chest. On the belt around his waist, the technician attaches a data tracker.
The patient then swallows the capsule with some water. He is not allowed to drink anything for two hours and is advised to have a light snack after 4 hours.
Usually, after 8 hours, the patient returns to the hospital, and the technician checks if the capsule has got to the large bowel. In this case, the camera is supposed to be taking pictures on its way through and to be sending them to the data tracker.
The belt and sensors are taken off and the procedure is finished.
In case the capsule has not yet reached the large bowel, the patient is sent back home with the sensors and data recorder on until the batteries of the recorder are empty (usually it takes 12-14 hours). The next morning, he returns them to the hospital.
In the end, the doctor analyses the pictures downloaded from the data tracker. The disposable capsule will leave the body of the patient the next time he uses the bathroom.
After ingesting the capsule and until it is excreted, the patient is advised not to be near an MRI device or schedule an MRI examination.
One of the most common reasons why doctors recommend this procedure is the possibility of colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and third in women.
Mukund Venu, MD, the director of clinical operations and director of diagnostic testing for Loyola Medicine’s division of gastroenterology, says:
“The video capsule system is the only alternative screening method for colon cancer that allows for direct visualization of colon polyps. Early detection has been proven to save lives, and the video capsule system offers a convenient screening test for people who are unable to have a complete colonoscopy.”
Other reasons include diagnosing celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and other inflammatory bowel diseases, detecting the cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, inspecting the esophagus, and following up on other tests like X-rays.
Although colonoscopy is still regarded as the most common standard for diagnosing lower gastrointestinal diseases, it has its drawbacks.
Namely, it is limited to the colon only.
On the other hand, colonoscopies also allow for the concurrent treatment of intestinal polyps, while capsule endoscopies only provide passive visual information.
Overall, capsule endoscopy is more comfortable and less painful than a traditional colonoscopy.
Apart from being generally safe, it has its risks as well. Even though this is very rare, in people with tumors, strictures, Crohn’s disease, surgeries in those areas, or other conditions that cause a narrowing in the digestive tract, the capsule might get stuck in the digestive tract.
Therefore, it is up to the doctor to choose between the two methods and decide on the matter. While colonoscopies are still accepted as the gold standard, capsule endoscopy is surely an appreciated alternative for both, the doctors and their patients.
Jonathan J. Darrow concludes:
“The potential gains that capsule endoscopy offers with regard to safety and patient comfort are unlikely to disappear, while cost advantages and effectiveness will likely improve over time.
In as little as a generation from now, patients may look back to the days of dreaded but routine colonoscopy screening with sympathy for the millions of healthy individuals who had to undergo so uncomfortable a procedure.”
Sources:
www.mayoclinic.org
www.asge.org
blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Alabama Teens Are Throwing Coronavirus Parties With Cash Rewards For The First To Get Infected

The world might never return to its previous state after the coronavirus pandemic .
The dangerous COVID-19 virus caused thousands of deaths , and literally devastated the global economy .
However , many people found the issued restrictions , rules , and guidelines too hard to obey.What ’ s more , some even object to them in the most ridiculous ways !
Have you heard of the so-called coronavirus parties ?
While there have been almost 44 thousand coronavirus cases in Alabama , as well as a thousand deaths , not all of its citizens have understood the gravity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alabama teens have been throwing “ coronavirus parties ” , with the goal of becoming infected with the virus .
Students in Tuscaloosa , Alabama have been throwing these happenings and attendees pay to go to them .
People who have tested positive for the virus are encouraged to attend the party , to infect others .
The first one to receive a positive coronavirus test from a doctor afterward wins the collected money !
“ They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID .
Whoever gets COVID first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense .
They ’ re intentionally doing it .
This is not political .
This is a public health issue .
People are dying and there is no cure .
We have to do whatever we can to save as many lives as possible.
” While officials believed it was just a rumor at first , it was later confirmed by Tuscaloosa fire chief Randy Smith .
“ Not only do the doctors ’ offices confirm it but the state confirmed they also had the same information .
It makes me furious .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so serious and deadly is being taken for granted .
Not only is it irresponsible , but you could contract the virus and take it home to your parents or grandparents.
” In his presentation to the City Council , Smith said nothing about what is being done to stop this behavior , or what schools the students were from .
Tuscaloosa is the seventh-largest city in Alabama and home to The University of Alabama and several other colleges .
In a statement , the University of Alabama said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumors about COVID parties .
We conducted a thorough investigation , and although we have been unable to identify any students who may have participated in these types of activities , we will continue to follow up on any information we receive and educate our students about essential precautions.
” The city of Tuscaloosa does its best to inform the public about these parties and the risks they pose to the rest of the community , and to break them up .
At the beginning of the pandemic , it was suggested that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those with underlying health conditions , and it was believed that even if they got infected , youngsters would experience mild symptoms only .
Yet , it turned out that young adults were getting infected , and some even ended up hospitalized and on intensive care .
While most severe cases are still seen in the elderly , young people could very likely pass it on to a more vulnerable person in their family or community .
Doctor Mathew Heinz , whose been treated COVID-19 patients at the Tucson Medical Center in Arizona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they are a part of the solution , “ so we need their help with following the masking guidelines , social distancing , and being aware.
’ ’ Yet , it turns out that youngers fear social isolation more than the deadly virus .
Depression and anxiety have been on the rise since the beginning of the crisis , and many young people are worried about the effects of the pandemic and the restrictions on their mental health .
Psychologist Lisa Jacobs explains that they “ are appropriately realizing that isolation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a risk factor for depression , and depression is a risk factor for suicide.
” Moreover , many young people remind of the climate crisis effects and numerous shootings that keep occurring at their schools and ask why no one has gone to extreme measures to protect them in those scenarios .
Yet , we need to be reasonable and responsible citizens during these challenging times .
The sooner we fight this virus , the better for us .
Let ’ s just hope that we will soon be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with our friends and family , and enjoy life like we used to do .

The world might never return to its previous state after the coronavirus pandemic. The dangerous COVID-19 virus caused thousands of deaths, and literally devastated the global economy.
However, many people found the issued restrictions, rules, and guidelines too hard to obey.What’s more, some even object to them in the most ridiculous ways!
Have you heard of the so-called coronavirus parties?
While there have been almost 44 thousand coronavirus cases in Alabama, as well as a thousand deaths, not all of its citizens have understood the gravity of the situation.
It was reported that Alabama teens have been throwing “coronavirus parties”, with the goal of becoming infected with the virus.
Students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama have been throwing these happenings and attendees pay to go to them. People who have tested positive for the virus are encouraged to attend the party, to infect others.
The first one to receive a positive coronavirus test from a doctor afterward wins the collected money!
Wait..what?
Tuscaloosa city councilor Sonya McKinstry said:
“They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID. Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot. It makes no sense. They’re intentionally doing it.
This is not political. This is a public health issue. People are dying and there is no cure. We have to do whatever we can to save as many lives as possible.”
While officials believed it was just a rumor at first, it was later confirmed by Tuscaloosa fire chief Randy Smith.
He said:
“Not only do the doctors’ offices confirm it but the state confirmed they also had the same information.
It makes me furious. Furious to the fact that something that is so serious and deadly is being taken for granted.
Not only is it irresponsible, but you could contract the virus and take it home to your parents or grandparents.”
In his presentation to the City Council, Smith said nothing about what is being done to stop this behavior, or what schools the students were from.
Tuscaloosa is the seventh-largest city in Alabama and home to The University of Alabama and several other colleges.
In a statement, the University of Alabama said:
“We have been aware for weeks of the rumors about COVID parties. We conducted a thorough investigation, and although we have been unable to identify any students who may have participated in these types of activities, we will continue to follow up on any information we receive and educate our students about essential precautions.”
The city of Tuscaloosa does its best to inform the public about these parties and the risks they pose to the rest of the community, and to break them up.
At the beginning of the pandemic, it was suggested that the virus mostly affected older adults and those with underlying health conditions, and it was believed that even if they got infected, youngsters would experience mild symptoms only.
Yet, it turned out that young adults were getting infected, and some even ended up hospitalized and on intensive care.
While most severe cases are still seen in the elderly, young people could very likely pass it on to a more vulnerable person in their family or community.
Doctor Mathew Heinz, whose been treated COVID-19 patients at the Tucson Medical Center in Arizona, explains that these people must understand that they are a part of the solution, “so we need their help with following the masking guidelines, social distancing, and being aware.’’
Yet, it turns out that youngers fear social isolation more than the deadly virus.
Depression and anxiety have been on the rise since the beginning of the crisis, and many young people are worried about the effects of the pandemic and the restrictions on their mental health.
Psychologist Lisa Jacobs explains that they “are appropriately realizing that isolation is a risk for them as well — it’s a risk factor for depression, and depression is a risk factor for suicide.”
Moreover, many young people remind of the climate crisis effects and numerous shootings that keep occurring at their schools and ask why no one has gone to extreme measures to protect them in those scenarios.
Yet, we need to be reasonable and responsible citizens during these challenging times. The sooner we fight this virus, the better for us.
Let’s just hope that we will soon be able to freely leave our homes, spend time with our friends and family, and enjoy life like we used to do.
Sources:
apnews.com
abcnews.go.com
ktla.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-21--Instagram Goes Crazy Over New Makeup Trend – “Dolphin Skin”

The summer has its own magic , and beauty trends tend to emphasize it !
This season , judging by the Instagram trends , the make-up trend called “ Dolphin Skin ” is well on its way to become an absolute hit .
The makeup style creates an effect of smooth , wet , and shiny skin , like the one of dolphins , and bloggers are fascinated by it , claiming it is absolutely perfect for summer , both luxe and sexy at the same time .
The trend was coined by celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sheen , a touch of dewiness , and the smoothness of a dolphin .
Although mattifying products were dominant in the past period , they will now be avoided , as everyone wants to achieve a wet-looking glossy skin !
Nick Lujan , global director of artistry for Kevyn Aucoin says : “ Your face should look like you just stepped out of the crystal clear ocean , gleaming and glistening.
” “ Dolphin skin is hyper-glowing and youthful , super-plump and hydrated , with the makeup applied in sheer layers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but in actual fact , it takes an absolute full-symphony orchestra to achieve .
It ’ s all about building and enhancing dimension on the skin focusing on the high points such as the brow bones , the cupid ’ s bow , and most importantly , the cheekbones.
” To get this amazing look , you should make sure your face is properly moisturized , with sun cream on top , and use high-shine liquid highlighters along the cheek bones .
A little blush on the cheeks in a natural shade is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , apply several layers of glossy products .
So , get creative , and explore all the options with your liquid highlighters , glowing oil primers , sheer blush , glossy shadows , and other glow-inducing products .
You ’ ll end up looking fresh and glowing , with a touch of luxury !
Just imagine , you come out of the blue water , wet , and the sun hits your face and glistens like a diamond !
What can be better than that ?

The summer has its own magic, and beauty trends tend to emphasize it! This season, judging by the Instagram trends, the make-up trend called “Dolphin Skin” is well on its way to become an absolute hit.
The makeup style creates an effect of smooth, wet, and shiny skin, like the one of dolphins, and bloggers are fascinated by it, claiming it is absolutely perfect for summer, both luxe and sexy at the same time.
The trend was coined by celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips, who explains that the skin has glow, a sheen, a touch of dewiness, and the smoothness of a dolphin.
Although mattifying products were dominant in the past period, they will now be avoided, as everyone wants to achieve a wet-looking glossy skin!
Nick Lujan, global director of artistry for Kevyn Aucoin says:
“Your face should look like you just stepped out of the crystal clear ocean, gleaming and glistening.”
Makeup artist Lisa Caldognetto adds:
“Dolphin skin is hyper-glowing and youthful, super-plump and hydrated, with the makeup applied in sheer layers to keep dimension. It looks effortlessly done but in actual fact, it takes an absolute full-symphony orchestra to achieve.
It’s all about building and enhancing dimension on the skin focusing on the high points such as the brow bones, the cupid’s bow, and most importantly, the cheekbones.”
To get this amazing look, you should make sure your face is properly moisturized, with sun cream on top, and use high-shine liquid highlighters along the cheek bones.
A little blush on the cheeks in a natural shade is a must! For an emphasized effect, apply several layers of glossy products.
So, get creative, and explore all the options with your liquid highlighters, glowing oil primers, sheer blush, glossy shadows, and other glow-inducing products.
You’ll end up looking fresh and glowing, with a touch of luxury! Just imagine, you come out of the blue water, wet, and the sun hits your face and glistens like a diamond!
What can be better than that?
View this post on Instagram summer glow 💡 @iconic.london #iconiclondon #dolphinskin A post shared by JOSI PELLICANO (@josipellicano) on Jun 11, 2020 at 11:49am PDT
Sources:
hudabeauty.com
www.getthegloss.com
metro.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-22--Margarita Trucks Could Be Rolling into Your Neighborhood Soon and We Need Them

The novel COVID-19 virus is definitely a game-changing one .
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed our lives , and in a strange way , it pointed out the real importance of things in our lives .
Well , many of us realized that a nice cold drink is among the very important ones !
Yet , thousands of foodservice establishments across the country have suffered a lot this year , as they were forced to close their doors .
Chef Johnny Hernandez ’ s restaurant , La Gloria , offers a solution for everyone staying at home , working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft-serve Margarita !
Hernandez came up with a genius idea that allows him to continue pleasing his loyal customers -- he started delivering their food and drinks with a truck !
According to his website : “ He is one of the premier Mexican cuisine chefs in the United States and a recognized authority on Mexican cuisine and culture .
He first garnered notoriety as a rising star on the culinary scene in 2010 with the launch of his acclaimed flagship concept , La Gloria .
His culinary ventures have since expanded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and growing portfolio of signature restaurants and culinary projects.
” “ Our Margarita Trucks are another fun and creative way to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape .
Today , safety is top of mind for everyone , and many of our customers are simply not ready to dine out ; however , we know that doesn ’ t mean they don ’ t crave one of our famous margaritas .
Delivering to our customers ’ homes does not only make enjoying our signature margaritas safer and more convenient , but this new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rebuild our business , in turn allowing us to hire back more members of our team.
” Therefore , residents of San Antonio , Texas , have the privilege to enjoy the delicacies of La Gloria margarita trucks that travel around town !
They can get their favorite taco kits , chips and salsa , Mexican street corn , and margaritas delivered to the doorsteps .
In the beginning , the first truck operated within a three-mile radius of Crockett Park downtown , a neighborhood of San Antonio .
Yet , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it services Leon Valley , Alamo Heights , and other neighborhoods .
Orders are placed online .
A single 16-ounce drink will start at ten dollars , while a margarita kit that serves six starts at 38 dollars .
Residents can choose between flavors like prickly pear , blue , mango , and the popular La Gloria ’ s house margarita , but alcohol is delivered only if at least one food item is ordered .
Orders require a minimum $ 40 purchase and include a $ 5 delivery charge .
Note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as cash and in-person payment are not accepted .
La Gloria also encourages scheduled next-day orders .
All Margarita Truck employees wear masks and gloves while assembling food and drink orders .
So , those who live in the area can check their website and place an order that will brighten up the day spent at home !
Did you like the idea ?
If you did , and believe it is a perfect way to make a living during the pandemic , we have some tips for you .
To start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll need four things : an appealing concept , a good business and financial plan , a good marketing strategy , and a fully-equipped food truck .
Think about whether you will park the truck so that people will know where to find you , or you will drive around the place .
Then , find out more about your competition , and think of ways to be different and stand out .
Next , think of the cuisine you ’ ll offer and the name of the truck .
It should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll also need a logo .
Create a good business plan , that will involve business description , market analysis , organization and management , marketing plan , product line funding , and financial projections .
To get the truck operating around town , get your license , registration , and a food service permit .
Do research ahead of time to find out all you need to start the business , depending on the area you live in .
When it comes to finances , the rough estimate is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousand to 200 thousand dollars .
Do some research to find out about financial options available to small business owners in your area .
Buy a food truck , and make sure it is properly insured .
Remember to attach the menu to the side of the truck to inform customers of the foods you offer .
In the end , market it online and via traditional marketing strategies .
If you do all things right , you will soon become extremely successful !
We wish you luck !

The novel COVID-19 virus is definitely a game-changing one. The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed our lives, and in a strange way, it pointed out the real importance of things in our lives.
Well, many of us realized that a nice cold drink is among the very important ones! Yet, thousands of foodservice establishments across the country have suffered a lot this year, as they were forced to close their doors.
Chef Johnny Hernandez’s restaurant, La Gloria, offers a solution for everyone staying at home, working from home, or simply craving a soft-serve Margarita!
Hernandez came up with a genius idea that allows him to continue pleasing his loyal customers-- he started delivering their food and drinks with a truck!
According to his website:
“He is one of the premier Mexican cuisine chefs in the United States and a recognized authority on Mexican cuisine and culture. He first garnered notoriety as a rising star on the culinary scene in 2010 with the launch of his acclaimed flagship concept, La Gloria. His culinary ventures have since expanded to become Grupo La Gloria, a diverse and growing portfolio of signature restaurants and culinary projects.”
Hernandez said:
“Our Margarita Trucks are another fun and creative way to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape. Today, safety is top of mind for everyone, and many of our customers are simply not ready to dine out; however, we know that doesn’t mean they don’t crave one of our famous margaritas.
Delivering to our customers’ homes does not only make enjoying our signature margaritas safer and more convenient, but this new avenue of serving our customers also helps to rebuild our business, in turn allowing us to hire back more members of our team.”
Therefore, residents of San Antonio, Texas, have the privilege to enjoy the delicacies of La Gloria margarita trucks that travel around town!
They can get their favorite taco kits, chips and salsa, Mexican street corn, and margaritas delivered to the doorsteps.
In the beginning, the first truck operated within a three-mile radius of Crockett Park downtown, a neighborhood of San Antonio. Yet, they have added a second truck since, and it services Leon Valley, Alamo Heights, and other neighborhoods.
Orders are placed online. A single 16-ounce drink will start at ten dollars, while a margarita kit that serves six starts at 38 dollars.
Residents can choose between flavors like prickly pear, blue, mango, and the popular La Gloria’s house margarita, but alcohol is delivered only if at least one food item is ordered.
Orders require a minimum $40 purchase and include a $5 delivery charge. Note that all orders must be paid online, as cash and in-person payment are not accepted.
La Gloria also encourages scheduled next-day orders. All Margarita Truck employees wear masks and gloves while assembling food and drink orders.
So, those who live in the area can check their website and place an order that will brighten up the day spent at home!
Did you like the idea? If you did, and believe it is a perfect way to make a living during the pandemic, we have some tips for you.
To start a food truck business, you’ll need four things: an appealing concept, a good business and financial plan, a good marketing strategy, and a fully-equipped food truck.
Think about whether you will park the truck so that people will know where to find you, or you will drive around the place.
Then, find out more about your competition, and think of ways to be different and stand out.
Next, think of the cuisine you’ll offer and the name of the truck. It should be both, unique, and descriptive. You’ll also need a logo.
Create a good business plan, that will involve business description, market analysis, organization and management, marketing plan, product line funding, and financial projections.
To get the truck operating around town, get your license, registration, and a food service permit. Do research ahead of time to find out all you need to start the business, depending on the area you live in.
When it comes to finances, the rough estimate is that you’ll need anywhere from 40 thousand to 200 thousand dollars. Do some research to find out about financial options available to small business owners in your area.
Buy a food truck, and make sure it is properly insured. Remember to attach the menu to the side of the truck to inform customers of the foods you offer.
In the end, market it online and via traditional marketing strategies.
If you do all things right, you will soon become extremely successful!
We wish you luck!
Sources:
chefjohnnyhernandez.com
www.ktsa.com
flicksandfood.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-22--Trophy Hunter Who Kills Endangered Elephants And Lions ‘Eaten By Crocodiles’

Apart from their numerous other desires and passions in life , some people find excitement in hunting and killing innocent animals .
Bloodthirsty or profit-driven , or both , many hunters find pleasure in it , something which can not be justified in any way .
Hunting should never be considered an acceptable , wholesome activity , as it lacks all characteristics of a sport .
Poaching is a serious problem in many parts of Africa .
It has terrible consequences on the long-term survival of wild animals , and it often contributes to the decreasing numbers of endangered species @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunt animals for specific valuable parts , like the ivory horns of elephants and rhinos .
Legal hunting , or trophy hunting , done primarily for amusement and sport , is a big issue as well .
It has burgeoned into a billion-dollar , profit-driven industry , and is allowed in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa , with varying degrees of transparency and control .
Animal psychologist Gay Bradshaw maintains that poachers don ’ t just kill animals , but they also traumatize them .
Animals end up desperate and threatened by people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut off and sell parts of their bodies or to set up cities , and they start to lash out and struggle for survival .
They won ’ t stay still while hunters walk into their territory and attempt to kill them .
In some cases , the hunters become the hunted .
A few years ago , a popular trophy hunter from South Africa ended up eaten by crocodiles in Zimbabwe .
Back in 2017 , Scott van Zyl , a hunter from South Africa , went missing while he was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting trips for clients from abroad , it is believed that he was killed by crocodiles on the bank of Limpopo river .
He was escorted by a pack of dogs and a Zimbabwean tracker , but the duo went in the opposite direction , into the bush .
The dogs returned to their camp without van Zyl , who had left his belongings inside the truck .
Helicopters , trackers , and divers tried to find him , and rescue teams were sent in as well .
At last , his tracks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and his backpack was found there .
Human remains are believed to have been found inside two crocodiles in the river , and they were tested by forensics to examine if they belong to van Zyl .
According to his website , he has successfully finished many hunts , listing elephants , the blue duiker , buffalo , rhino , lions , leopards , and antelopes as his target animals .
In July 2019 , a group of poachers who infiltrated themselves into reserves in South Africa to hunt rhinoceros had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the following morning , people found their weapons , shoes , and some of their clothes , as well as human remains after they have been torn apart by a pack of lions .
Three pairs of shoes were discovered on the scene , but only one human head .
Although human casualties are sad and disturbing , hunters and poachers responsible for the deliberate murders of endangered species for financial gain or pleasure need to be stopped .
There are many similar stories of poachers who had eventually become prey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ save their lives .
Yet , we can all contribute and ensure the wellbeing of animals .
There are many organizations that struggle to protect endangered and important species worldwide , and we can all support them in order to put an end to these inhumane practices .
The largest animal rights organization in the world , PETA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals , advises : “ Before you support a “ wildlife ” or “ conservation ” group , ask about its position on hunting .
To combat hunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting ” signs on your land , join or form an anti-hunting organization , protest organized hunts , and spread deer repellent or human hair ( from barbershops ) in hunting areas.
” “ Educate others about hunting , encourage your legislators to enact or enforce wildlife-protection laws , and insist that nonhunters be equally represented on the staffs of wildlife agencies .
”

Apart from their numerous other desires and passions in life, some people find excitement in hunting and killing innocent animals.
Bloodthirsty or profit-driven, or both, many hunters find pleasure in it, something which cannot be justified in any way. Hunting should never be considered an acceptable, wholesome activity, as it lacks all characteristics of a sport.
Poaching is a serious problem in many parts of Africa. It has terrible consequences on the long-term survival of wild animals, and it often contributes to the decreasing numbers of endangered species.
Hunters enter reserves and sanctuaries to hunt animals for specific valuable parts, like the ivory horns of elephants and rhinos.
Legal hunting, or trophy hunting, done primarily for amusement and sport, is a big issue as well. It has burgeoned into a billion-dollar, profit-driven industry, and is allowed in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with varying degrees of transparency and control.
Animal psychologist Gay Bradshaw maintains that poachers don’t just kill animals, but they also traumatize them.
Animals end up desperate and threatened by people who invade their homes, whether to cut off and sell parts of their bodies or to set up cities, and they start to lash out and struggle for survival.
They won’t stay still while hunters walk into their territory and attempt to kill them. In some cases, the hunters become the hunted.
A few years ago, a popular trophy hunter from South Africa ended up eaten by crocodiles in Zimbabwe.
Back in 2017, Scott van Zyl, a hunter from South Africa, went missing while he was on a hunting trip. Famous for arranging hunting trips for clients from abroad, it is believed that he was killed by crocodiles on the bank of Limpopo river.
He was escorted by a pack of dogs and a Zimbabwean tracker, but the duo went in the opposite direction, into the bush. The dogs returned to their camp without van Zyl, who had left his belongings inside the truck.
Helicopters, trackers, and divers tried to find him, and rescue teams were sent in as well. At last, his tracks led to the bank of the river, and his backpack was found there.
Human remains are believed to have been found inside two crocodiles in the river, and they were tested by forensics to examine if they belong to van Zyl.
According to his website, he has successfully finished many hunts, listing elephants, the blue duiker, buffalo, rhino, lions, leopards, and antelopes as his target animals.
In July 2019, a group of poachers who infiltrated themselves into reserves in South Africa to hunt rhinoceros had a similar fate.
In the early hours of the following morning, people found their weapons, shoes, and some of their clothes, as well as human remains after they have been torn apart by a pack of lions.
Three pairs of shoes were discovered on the scene, but only one human head. Although human casualties are sad and disturbing, hunters and poachers responsible for the deliberate murders of endangered species for financial gain or pleasure need to be stopped.
There are many similar stories of poachers who had eventually become prey. Animals will fight back to survive and save their lives. Yet, we can all contribute and ensure the wellbeing of animals.
There are many organizations that struggle to protect endangered and important species worldwide, and we can all support them in order to put an end to these inhumane practices.
The largest animal rights organization in the world, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, advises:
“Before you support a “wildlife” or “conservation” group, ask about its position on hunting.
To combat hunting in your area, post “no hunting” signs on your land, join or form an anti-hunting organization, protest organized hunts, and spread deer repellent or human hair (from barbershops) in hunting areas.”
Moreover,
“Educate others about hunting, encourage your legislators to enact or enforce wildlife-protection laws, and insist that nonhunters be equally represented on the staffs of wildlife agencies.”
Sources:
www.peta.org
allthatsinteresting.com
www.nationalgeographic.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-23--If You Spank Your Kids They Will Grow Up To Have Issues As An Adult

Being a parent is a blessing , but this role requires huge responsibility and wisdom .
Parenthood is complex and comes with numerous challenges .
Yet , no matter how hard it gets at times , a parent should be able to control himself in all situations , as he is his child ’ s first teacher in life .
Kids learn to behave by seeing how their parents behave and by following that example .
Every word , every act , and grimace , counts .
Even the most trivial things can impact a child .
But what happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever thought of the effects of spanking ?
In a 2012 survey , 70 % of Americans agreed that “ it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good , hard spanking.
” Hitting a child to punish bad behavior is a common measure , as it appears to be effective in the short-term .
Yet , scientists explain that corporal punishment is not effective in the long-term , and it can negatively affect the physical and emotional wellbeing of the kid .
Moreover , it might even worsen their behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas about spanking have changed dramatically .
For the first time , in 1998 , the American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) wrote a statement that discouraged parents from spanking their children as a method of punishment .
In 2018 , they ’ ve updated their policy again and recommended that parents should not spank their children at all .
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan found that children who are spanked often are more likely to defy their parents and experience an increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a higher risk of developing mental health issues , aggression , and cognitive difficulties .
The study analyzed 50 years of research that involved more than 160 thousand children , and it was published in the Journal of Family Psychology .
Elizabeth Gershoff , an associate professor of human development and family sciences at The University of Texas at Austin , explained that the study “ focuses on what most Americans would recognize as spanking and not on potentially abusive behaviors.
” Gershoff and co-author Andrew Grogan-Kaylor , an associate professor at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work , defined spanking as an open-handed hit on the behind or extremities .
The team concluded that spanking children is linked to “ unintended detrimental outcomes and was not associated with more immediate or long-term compliance , which are parents ’ intended outcomes when they discipline their children.
” .
“ The upshot of the study is that spanking increases the likelihood of a wide variety of undesired outcomes for children .
Spanking thus does the opposite of what parents usually want it to do.
” They studied adults who were spanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more mental health problems , and later in life , they were more likely to spank their own children .
Children who frequently receive spankings become more aggressive as they get older , as they associate violence with power .
Yet , these effects might not be apparent immediately .
“ A child doesn ’ t get spanked and then run out and rob a store .
There are indirect changes in how the child thinks about things and feels about things.
” “ We as a society think of spanking and physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research shows that spanking is linked with the same negative child outcomes as abuse , just to a slightly lesser degree.
” All of the research over the last fifty years shows that spanking children is ineffective , and it actually does more harm than good .
Scientists suggest other strategies to punish bad behavior , which would not cause lasting emotional damage .
Parents should discipline their kids before they develop bad behavior .
They should have reasonable rules and reasonable punishment in the home , and all family members should know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in both , rule enforcement , and punishment .
Selective rule enforcement will only confuse the kids .
Children need constructive help when they misbehave , and corporal punishment doesn ’ t provide them with the tools they need to correct their behavior .
Parents need to speak with their kids about their feelings , what caused their anger and urge to be aggressive , and to show them how to handle those emotions .
They should guide their kids to develop self-control .
Kids should also be taught to consider the feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their behavior on other people .
In this way , they will develop an internal sense of right and wrong .
If your kids are small , ignoring poor behavior at times might be effective .
This selective deafness will show that that bad behavior will not get them what they want .
As soon as they calm down , talk to them to learn the reason for it , and teach them a lesson .
Moreover , time-outs are also a tried-and-true method of punishment .
The typical rule of thumb is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child ’ s age .
During this time , parents do not interact with them , and when the time is done , they don ’ t mention it again .
When parents lose their temper , instead of screaming at the kids or hitting them , they should leave the room to cool off , breathe deeply , and calm .
Later , with a clear head , they can resolve the issue .
You should always explain the problem calmly and clearly , speak about the consequences of the inappropriate behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other consequences if the behavior continues .
Lecturing a toddler or a preschool-aged child may not work , as these kids don ’ t have a large capacity to manage impulses .
Therefore , instead of telling them what not to do , show them what to do .
Don ’ t forget to provide positive feedback as well .
Whenever your kids do the right thing , remember to reinforce the good behavior and thank them .
Praise is much more effective than punishment .
In the end , you should never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s role model .
Your children will copy your behavior .
Therefore , pay attention to the things you say and do in front of them , and the way you say and do them .
Avoid yelling , hitting , or screaming in anger , as they will internalize this as being normal .

Being a parent is a blessing, but this role requires huge responsibility and wisdom. Parenthood is complex and comes with numerous challenges.
Yet, no matter how hard it gets at times, a parent should be able to control himself in all situations, as he is his child’s first teacher in life. Kids learn to behave by seeing how their parents behave and by following that example.
Every word, every act, and grimace, counts. Even the most trivial things can impact a child. But what happens when a child misbehaves? Have you ever thought of the effects of spanking?
In a 2012 survey, 70% of Americans agreed that “it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking.”
Hitting a child to punish bad behavior is a common measure, as it appears to be effective in the short-term.
Yet, scientists explain that corporal punishment is not effective in the long-term, and it can negatively affect the physical and emotional wellbeing of the kid. Moreover, it might even worsen their behavior!
In the past two decades, ideas about spanking have changed dramatically.
For the first time, in 1998, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wrote a statement that discouraged parents from spanking their children as a method of punishment.
In 2018, they’ve updated their policy again and recommended that parents should not spank their children at all.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan found that children who are spanked often are more likely to defy their parents and experience an increase in anti-social behavior.
These kids are also at a higher risk of developing mental health issues, aggression, and cognitive difficulties.
The study analyzed 50 years of research that involved more than 160 thousand children, and it was published in the Journal of Family Psychology.
Elizabeth Gershoff, an associate professor of human development and family sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, explained that the study “focuses on what most Americans would recognize as spanking and not on potentially abusive behaviors.”
Gershoff and co-author Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, defined spanking as an open-handed hit on the behind or extremities.
The team concluded that spanking children is linked to “unintended detrimental outcomes and was not associated with more immediate or long-term compliance, which are parents’ intended outcomes when they discipline their children.”.
Grogan-Kaylor says:
“The upshot of the study is that spanking increases the likelihood of a wide variety of undesired outcomes for children. Spanking thus does the opposite of what parents usually want it to do.”
They studied adults who were spanked as kids and found that they experienced more mental health problems, and later in life, they were more likely to spank their own children.
Children who frequently receive spankings become more aggressive as they get older, as they associate violence with power.
Yet, these effects might not be apparent immediately.
Gershoff said:
“A child doesn’t get spanked and then run out and rob a store. There are indirect changes in how the child thinks about things and feels about things.”
She continues:
“We as a society think of spanking and physical abuse as distinct behaviors. Yet our research shows that spanking is linked with the same negative child outcomes as abuse, just to a slightly lesser degree.”
All of the research over the last fifty years shows that spanking children is ineffective, and it actually does more harm than good.
Scientists suggest other strategies to punish bad behavior, which would not cause lasting emotional damage.
Parents should discipline their kids before they develop bad behavior. They should have reasonable rules and reasonable punishment in the home, and all family members should know what they are.
Consistency is vital in both, rule enforcement, and punishment. Selective rule enforcement will only confuse the kids.
Children need constructive help when they misbehave, and corporal punishment doesn’t provide them with the tools they need to correct their behavior.
Parents need to speak with their kids about their feelings, what caused their anger and urge to be aggressive, and to show them how to handle those emotions. They should guide their kids to develop self-control.
Kids should also be taught to consider the feelings of others, and the effects of their behavior on other people. In this way, they will develop an internal sense of right and wrong.
If your kids are small, ignoring poor behavior at times might be effective. This selective deafness will show that that bad behavior will not get them what they want.
As soon as they calm down, talk to them to learn the reason for it, and teach them a lesson.
Moreover, time-outs are also a tried-and-true method of punishment. The typical rule of thumb is one minute for every year of the child’s age. During this time, parents do not interact with them, and when the time is done, they don’t mention it again.
When parents lose their temper, instead of screaming at the kids or hitting them, they should leave the room to cool off, breathe deeply, and calm. Later, with a clear head, they can resolve the issue.
You should always explain the problem calmly and clearly, speak about the consequences of the inappropriate behavior, and warn that there will be other consequences if the behavior continues.
Lecturing a toddler or a preschool-aged child may not work, as these kids don’t have a large capacity to manage impulses. Therefore, instead of telling them what not to do, show them what to do.
Don’t forget to provide positive feedback as well. Whenever your kids do the right thing, remember to reinforce the good behavior and thank them.
Praise is much more effective than punishment.
In the end, you should never forget that you are your kid’s role model. Your children will copy your behavior. Therefore, pay attention to the things you say and do in front of them, and the way you say and do them. Avoid yelling, hitting, or screaming in anger, as they will internalize this as being normal.
Sources:
news.utexas.edu
www.psychologytoday.com
www.parentingscience.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-23--Scotland Becomes The First Country In The World To Add LGBTQ+ History To School Curriculum

In the past few decades , the LGBTQ community has been very successful in the fight for their rights .
Their efforts to show the rest of the world that they should be accepted and treated as equal citizens in the community keep paying off .
Yet , not always , and not everywhere , individuals who do not conform to a binary model of gender and sexual identity are accepted and understood by society .
Now , Scotland intends to include LGBTQI history in the school curriculum and thus make a large step toward combating homophobia .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort worldwide .
The LGBTQI ( Lesbian , Gay , Bisexual , Transgender , Queer , and Intersex ) community has been fighting with violence , oppression , discrimination , and persecution for centuries .
Yet , this shift is a result of a years-long work by activists and organizations that have fought for equality and rights for all people around the world .
However , discrimination , hate , and violence are still present , so we have a long way to go before full equality and acceptance is achieved .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization before the scientific and political revolutions in the 18th and 19th centuries .
The first gay liberation movement started in Berlin in 1897 , and in the early 20th century , several gay militant organizations were created throughout Europe , in Sweden , Austria , Germany , and the Netherlands .
In 1951 , in Amsterdam , the International Committee for Sexual Equality ( ICSE ) , which demanded rights for homosexual men and women , was founded , and less than a decade later , in 1960 , the Homosexual Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work towards the decriminalization of same-sex relationships .
The Gay Liberation Front in the United States was an inspiration for the formation of several groups , and in 1993 , homosexuality was removed from the list of mental illnesses of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) .
In the last 150 years , LGBTQI activism has won numerous battles , and in the 21st century , the acronym LGBTQI was adopted , too , which represents the inclusion of the trans and intersex movements .
Scotland has first recognized the need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual minority groups .
The curriculum is expected to be fully implemented in the schools by 2021 , and it will involve lessons on the history of the LGBTQI community .
It will also address problems like homophobia , biphobia , and transphobia .
It all started in 2018 , when Scottish ministers accepted all recommendations by members of the Time for Inclusive Education ( TIE ) campaign , which fought to put an end on the “ destructive legacy ” of a piece of legislation called Section 28 .
This amendment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools and authorities to promote homosexuality .
While it has been repealed in 2001 , and 2003 in the UK , its implications have remained present .
The movement was led by the Time for Inclusive Education ( TIE ) campaign , a charity and campaigning group whose goal is to address issues of LGBTQIA+ visibility within the Scottish education system .
“ This is a monumental victory for our campaign and a historic moment for our country .
The implementation of LGBTI inclusive education across all state schools is a world first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this sends a strong and clear message to LGBTI young people that they are valued here in Scotland.
” In Scotland , a same-sex civil partnership has been legal since 2005 , and same-sex marriage from 2014 .
From 2009 , same-sex couples can adopt and foster kids .
In 2010 , discrimination based on gender and sexuality has been banned .
According to deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney , Scotland has already been one of the progressive countries for LGBTQI equality , and he said he was happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have LGBTQI education embedded in the curriculum .
A Stonewall study , conducted in 2017 , showed that 40 % of LGBT students were never taught anything about LGBT issues .
All LGBTQI history has been absent in the classroom , and LGBTQI students have been exposed to bullying and discrimination , and have repeatedly faced a lack of support from teachers and staff .
“ Inclusive education helps to create inclusive communities .
Building a more welcoming society requires building bridges between diverse groups .
If all schools teach acceptance – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good first step to healing some of the division that we ’ ve seen in society over the past decade.
” “ LGBT-inclusive education is life-changing teaching for so many young people , which is why it ’ s so powerful to see so much of the British public support the new legislation .
We owe it to the next generation to ensure our schools are a place where all children and young people can be themselves .
It ’ s essential the Government invests more in training and resources to better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LGBT-inclusive teaching now and in the future .
”

In the past few decades, the LGBTQ community has been very successful in the fight for their rights. Their efforts to show the rest of the world that they should be accepted and treated as equal citizens in the community keep paying off.
Yet, not always, and not everywhere, individuals who do not conform to a binary model of gender and sexual identity are accepted and understood by society.
Now, Scotland intends to include LGBTQI history in the school curriculum and thus make a large step toward combating homophobia. It is the first country to make such an effort worldwide.
The LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) community has been fighting with violence, oppression, discrimination, and persecution for centuries.
Yet, this shift is a result of a years-long work by activists and organizations that have fought for equality and rights for all people around the world.
However, discrimination, hate, and violence are still present, so we have a long way to go before full equality and acceptance is achieved. The LGBTQI community was rarely supported by an organization before the scientific and political revolutions in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The first gay liberation movement started in Berlin in 1897, and in the early 20th century, several gay militant organizations were created throughout Europe, in Sweden, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands.
In 1951, in Amsterdam, the International Committee for Sexual Equality (ICSE), which demanded rights for homosexual men and women, was founded, and less than a decade later, in 1960, the Homosexual Law Reform Society in the United Kingdom started to work towards the decriminalization of same-sex relationships.
The Gay Liberation Front in the United States was an inspiration for the formation of several groups, and in 1993, homosexuality was removed from the list of mental illnesses of the World Health Organization (WHO).
In the last 150 years, LGBTQI activism has won numerous battles, and in the 21st century, the acronym LGBTQI was adopted, too, which represents the inclusion of the trans and intersex movements.
Scotland has first recognized the need for better education of the history of sexual minority groups.
The curriculum is expected to be fully implemented in the schools by 2021, and it will involve lessons on the history of the LGBTQI community. It will also address problems like homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
It all started in 2018, when Scottish ministers accepted all recommendations by members of the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign, which fought to put an end on the “destructive legacy” of a piece of legislation called Section 28.
This amendment to the Local Government Act of 1988 prohibited schools and authorities to promote homosexuality.
While it has been repealed in 2001, and 2003 in the UK, its implications have remained present.
The movement was led by the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign, a charity and campaigning group whose goal is to address issues of LGBTQIA+ visibility within the Scottish education system.
TIE co-founder Jordan Daly said:
“This is a monumental victory for our campaign and a historic moment for our country. The implementation of LGBTI inclusive education across all state schools is a world first. In a time of global uncertainty, this sends a strong and clear message to LGBTI young people that they are valued here in Scotland.”
In Scotland, a same-sex civil partnership has been legal since 2005, and same-sex marriage from 2014. From 2009, same-sex couples can adopt and foster kids.
In 2010, discrimination based on gender and sexuality has been banned.
According to deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney, Scotland has already been one of the progressive countries for LGBTQI equality, and he said he was happy that it has now become the first to have LGBTQI education embedded in the curriculum.
A Stonewall study, conducted in 2017, showed that 40% of LGBT students were never taught anything about LGBT issues.
All LGBTQI history has been absent in the classroom, and LGBTQI students have been exposed to bullying and discrimination, and have repeatedly faced a lack of support from teachers and staff.
Paul Twocock, interim executive chief at Stonewall, says:
“Inclusive education helps to create inclusive communities. Building a more welcoming society requires building bridges between diverse groups. If all schools teach acceptance – no exceptions – then that would be a good first step to healing some of the division that we’ve seen in society over the past decade.”
He added:
“LGBT-inclusive education is life-changing teaching for so many young people, which is why it’s so powerful to see so much of the British public support the new legislation.
We owe it to the next generation to ensure our schools are a place where all children and young people can be themselves.
It’s essential the Government invests more in training and resources to better prepare teachers and schools to deliver high-quality LGBT-inclusive teaching now and in the future.”
Sources:
www.indiatoday.in
www.gaytimes.co.uk
scoop.upworthy.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-23--Longest-Married Presidential Couple Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter Celebrate Historic 74th Anniversary

True love never dies , it lasts until the last breath .
It does not succumb to obstacles , but it patiently endures and becomes stronger .
While romances and relationships have been dramatically distorted and divorces have been on the rise in the past several decades , true love stories still impress all of us .
Recently , former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary and became the longest-married presidential couple in history .
They surely know the secret to building a long-lasting relationship !
Jimmy and Rosalynn , at 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the title for the longest-married presidential couple in American history , and are “ still going strong at 26,765 days.
” They got married on July 7th , 1946 in a Methodist church in their hometown of Plains , Georgia , but they knew each other their entire lives .
They were neighbors , and Rosalynn was the best friend of Jimmy ’ s sister , Ruth .
Rosalynn says she first fell in love with Jimmy before she actually really knew him : “ I always said I fell in love with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ) bedroom wall.
” On the other hand , Jimmy says he fell in love with her on their very first date : “ She was beautiful and innocent , and there was a resonance .
I kissed her on that first date .
I remember that vividly.
’ ’ From that very moment , he knew she was the one .
In his 2015 autobiography A Full Life : Reflections at Ninety , she described her as : ” remarkably beautiful , almost painfully shy , obviously intelligent , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumble seat of the Ford Coupe.
” The next morning , he told his mother he ’ d found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with .
He said that he “ was never doubtful about her ” , so that Christmas , he told Rosalynn he loved her , and he asked her to marry him .
They were wed when Jimmy was 21 and Rosalynn was 18 , after he graduated from the U.S .
Naval Academy .
They got their first son , Jack , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two more sons , Chip and Jeff , and 14 years later , they got a daughter , Amy .
Rosalynn explains that her husband has been her biggest support in life , always encouraging her to pursue her dreams and risk in life .
They have worked on several projects together in an attempt to make the United States a better place .
In 2015 , Jimmy was diagnosed with cancer , but he fully recovered after the surgery and the treatment .
The 39th former president is now 95 , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. history .
“ It ’ s hard to live until you ’ re 95 years old .
I think the best explanation for that is to marry the best spouse : someone who will take care of you and engage and do things to challenge you and keep you alive and interested in life.
” Nowadays , they savor every moment together , and share their hobbies , they go skiing together , play tennis , and enjoy bird watching .
They read the Bible together every night and if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter , even if they are “ five thousand miles apart ” .

True love never dies, it lasts until the last breath. It does not succumb to obstacles, but it patiently endures and becomes stronger.
While romances and relationships have been dramatically distorted and divorces have been on the rise in the past several decades, true love stories still impress all of us.
Recently, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary and became the longest-married presidential couple in history.
They surely know the secret to building a long-lasting relationship! Jimmy and Rosalynn, at 95 and 92 years old, officially hold the title for the longest-married presidential couple in American history, and are “still going strong at 26,765 days.”
They got married on July 7th, 1946 in a Methodist church in their hometown of Plains, Georgia, but they knew each other their entire lives. They were neighbors, and Rosalynn was the best friend of Jimmy’s sister, Ruth.
Rosalynn says she first fell in love with Jimmy before she actually really knew him:
“I always said I fell in love with a photograph of him on (Ruth’s) bedroom wall.”
On the other hand, Jimmy says he fell in love with her on their very first date:
“She was beautiful and innocent, and there was a resonance. I kissed her on that first date. I remember that vividly.’’
From that very moment, he knew she was the one.
In his 2015 autobiography A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety, she described her as: ” remarkably beautiful, almost painfully shy, obviously intelligent, and yet unrestrained in our discussion on the rumble seat of the Ford Coupe.”
The next morning, he told his mother he’d found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. He said that he “was never doubtful about her”, so that Christmas, he told Rosalynn he loved her, and he asked her to marry him.
They were wed when Jimmy was 21 and Rosalynn was 18, after he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. They got their first son, Jack, by their first anniversary. They have two more sons, Chip and Jeff, and 14 years later, they got a daughter, Amy.
Rosalynn explains that her husband has been her biggest support in life, always encouraging her to pursue her dreams and risk in life. They have worked on several projects together in an attempt to make the United States a better place.
In 2015, Jimmy was diagnosed with cancer, but he fully recovered after the surgery and the treatment.
The 39th former president is now 95, so he is the oldest living president in U.S. history.
He explains:
“It’s hard to live until you’re 95 years old. I think the best explanation for that is to marry the best spouse: someone who will take care of you and engage and do things to challenge you and keep you alive and interested in life.”
Nowadays, they savor every moment together, and share their hobbies, they go skiing together, play tennis, and enjoy bird watching.
They read the Bible together every night and if they are separated, they still read the same chapter, even if they are “five thousand miles apart”.
What a love story! Happy 74th wedding anniversary, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter!
Sources:
www.wsls.com
mypositiveoutlooks.com
www.usatoday.com
scoop.upworthy.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-07-23--The Glistening-Green Tanager Is So Bright It Looks Like It Could Glow In The Dark

The kingdom of birds is incredibly diverse and rich , and probably the most fascinating when it comes to colors and hues .
Our planet is the home of numerous bird species , and many of them impress with their colorful plumages .
Yet , have you ever heard of the Glistening-Green Tanager ?
This bird looks so bright , that it even seems that it can glow in the dark !
Therefore , there is a reason why these birds have the adjective “ glistening ” in front of their name .
Its vibrant and intense green color and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tanager can be spotted in the forests of Columbia and Ecuador .
These birds tend to live in small groups , and often join mixed-species flocks .
They are excellent fliers and perform short flights while foraging from tree to tree .
Unlike a lot of other bird species , the males and females don ’ t differ much in appearance .
Males are bright emerald-green with small red and white spots on sides of the head , and females are a bit duller compared to them .
They are still very green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and red spots on their heads .
Yet , without a doubt , these birds are charming !

The kingdom of birds is incredibly diverse and rich, and probably the most fascinating when it comes to colors and hues. Our planet is the home of numerous bird species, and many of them impress with their colorful plumages.
Yet, have you ever heard of the Glistening-Green Tanager?
This bird looks so bright, that it even seems that it can glow in the dark!
Therefore, there is a reason why these birds have the adjective “glistening” in front of their name. Its vibrant and intense green color and shine are simply alluring!
The Glistening-Green Tanager can be spotted in the forests of Columbia and Ecuador.
These birds tend to live in small groups, and often join mixed-species flocks. They are excellent fliers and perform short flights while foraging from tree to tree.
Unlike a lot of other bird species, the males and females don’t differ much in appearance.
Males are bright emerald-green with small red and white spots on sides of the head, and females are a bit duller compared to them. They are still very green, but they sometimes lack the white and red spots on their heads.
Yet, without a doubt, these birds are charming!
Sources:
ebird.org
www.oiseaux-birds.com
fundemand.com