healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-15--Beetle Painted On Volkswagen: Pictures Of Gorgeous VW Bus Art Paintings

The 20th century was marked by numerous changes .
When it comes to vehicles , the Volkswagen Beetle was definitely the symbol of the century .
Since its creation , The Volkswagen has become an honored brand that is valued until present day .
Yet , many are simply in love with the company ’ s second-ever creation- the rebellious microbus !
It offered a slow , but safe experience for both , the drivers and the passengers , as well as an opportunity for them to enjoy the scenery !
The official production of The Volkswagen microbus , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and officially named the Transporter , began on March 8 , 1950 .
It was introduced in the U.S. as a competition to other vans sold through the States at the time , like the Ford Econoline , the Dodge A100 , and the Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan .
It was very space-efficient , and passengers versions could carry up to 9 people , on three rows of bench seats .
Its convenient design made it popular among hippies , so it eventually became known as the “ hippie bus.
” According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the CEO of Hagerty Insurance , the hippies fell in love with it because “ it was cheap to maintain , easy to work on , and big enough to live in.
” This vehicle inspired owners to paint various colorful murals on it , and they often replaced the Volkswagen logo on the front with a peace symbol .
Just like the Beetle , it was a symbol of liberty and unconventionality for a whole generation of Americans .
It has numerous other nicknames as well , like Samba , Kombi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and later the Vanagon and EuroVan .
It ’ s simple , but efficient , design was a handiwork of Dutch businessman Ben Pon , a Volkswagen importer in 1947 .
He spotted utilitarian work trucklets around the factory , with their engines placed at the rear , so he sketched the idea of their van version on paper .
The company ’ s executives saw the potential in the idea , and soon , the microbus was created .
Some reports indicate that in the first year of mass production , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first generation of Volkswagen Type 2 , the Model T1 .
Stewart Reed , chair of the Transportation Design Department at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena , CA , says : “ If you think of the 1950s , big American cars with bold grill statements were everywhere .
When you encountered a microbus with a full painted face , two-tone trim and a big VW badge—that was something completely different coming at you on the street.
” The bus has been manufactured in several models over the years .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the original design survived until 1967 .
It had a split windshield layout , a 44-horsepower engine , and removable middle and rear seats .
The next generation involved several adjustments , and the engine was upgraded to 65 horsepower , while the split windshield was replaced with a wrap-around window .
The 80s saw the production of Vanagons , the third generation of these buses , equipped with water-cooled engines , and several adjustments in the design .
While their high tariffs made their production and sale in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Germany , Argentina , Brazil , Mexico , and Australia .
Due to the environmental legislation that no longer supported the building of rear-engine vehicles , Volkswagen announced the end of the production of the microbus in 2013 .
Yet , the model is still among the favorite ones of the masses .
Therefore , the company started investigating possible ways to revive it .
Now , it intends to develop the concept of an electrified Volkswagen Type 2 bus , whose design will be mostly the same , to our pleasure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iconic Type 2 Microbus , and Volkswagen ’ s U.S. boss , Johan de Nysschen , confirmed that it will be go into production in 2022 and will be assembled in Germany , but it will be sold all around the globe , including North America !
We are eagerly waiting for this new design of our favorite , timeless classic !

The 20th century was marked by numerous changes. When it comes to vehicles, the Volkswagen Beetle was definitely the symbol of the century. Since its creation, The Volkswagen has become an honored brand that is valued until present day.
Yet, many are simply in love with the company’s second-ever creation- the rebellious microbus! It offered a slow, but safe experience for both, the drivers and the passengers, as well as an opportunity for them to enjoy the scenery!
The official production of The Volkswagen microbus, also known as the Volkswagen Type 2, and officially named the Transporter, began on March 8, 1950.
It was introduced in the U.S. as a competition to other vans sold through the States at the time, like the Ford Econoline, the Dodge A100, and the Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan.
It was very space-efficient, and passengers versions could carry up to 9 people, on three rows of bench seats.
Its convenient design made it popular among hippies, so it eventually became known as the “hippie bus.” According to McKeel Hagerty, classic car market expert and the CEO of Hagerty Insurance, the hippies fell in love with it because “it was cheap to maintain, easy to work on, and big enough to live in.”
This vehicle inspired owners to paint various colorful murals on it, and they often replaced the Volkswagen logo on the front with a peace symbol. Just like the Beetle, it was a symbol of liberty and unconventionality for a whole generation of Americans.
It has numerous other nicknames as well, like Samba, Kombi, Campervan, Bulli, and Splittie, and later the Vanagon and EuroVan.
It’s simple, but efficient, design was a handiwork of Dutch businessman Ben Pon, a Volkswagen importer in 1947. He spotted utilitarian work trucklets around the factory, with their engines placed at the rear, so he sketched the idea of their van version on paper.
The company’s executives saw the potential in the idea, and soon, the microbus was created. Some reports indicate that in the first year of mass production, the company produced about 10,000 of the first generation of Volkswagen Type 2, the Model T1.
Stewart Reed, chair of the Transportation Design Department at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, says:
“If you think of the 1950s, big American cars with bold grill statements were everywhere. When you encountered a microbus with a full painted face, two-tone trim and a big VW badge—that was something completely different coming at you on the street.”
The bus has been manufactured in several models over the years.
The first generation ran for about 18 years, as the original design survived until 1967. It had a split windshield layout, a 44-horsepower engine, and removable middle and rear seats.
The next generation involved several adjustments, and the engine was upgraded to 65 horsepower, while the split windshield was replaced with a wrap-around window.
The 80s saw the production of Vanagons, the third generation of these buses, equipped with water-cooled engines, and several adjustments in the design. While their high tariffs made their production and sale in the U.S. short-lived, these buses were still produced in Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia.
Due to the environmental legislation that no longer supported the building of rear-engine vehicles, Volkswagen announced the end of the production of the microbus in 2013.
Yet, the model is still among the favorite ones of the masses. Therefore, the company started investigating possible ways to revive it.
Now, it intends to develop the concept of an electrified Volkswagen Type 2 bus, whose design will be mostly the same, to our pleasure!
The 2022 Volkswagen Microbus commemorates the iconic Type 2 Microbus, and Volkswagen’s U.S. boss, Johan de Nysschen, confirmed that it will be go into production in 2022 and will be assembled in Germany, but it will be sold all around the globe, including North America!
We are eagerly waiting for this new design of our favorite, timeless classic!
Sources:
auto.howstuffworks.com
www.thevintagenews.com
www.popularmechanics.com
www.motor1.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-15--In Las Vegas, Homeless People Sleep 6 Feet Apart In Parking Lot As Thousands Of Hotel Rooms Sit Empt

In Las Vegas, Homeless People Sleep 6 Feet Apart In Parking Lot As Thousands Of Hotel Rooms Sit Empty

These days , it seems that we are all worried and confused at the same time .
Apart from being anxious about our own health and the health of our loved ones , we are also thinking about the possible consequences of the coronavirus on the economy and our future .
Will the world manage to be the same soon ?
When will things go back to normal ?
Will they ?
During this chaos and crisis , have you thought about the homeless ?
In Las Vegas , Nevada , after one homeless man who had been staying at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive to the coronavirus , and the place had to evacuate , hundreds of its residents were set up in a “ temporary shelter ” , on a parking lot !
The homeless were asked to sleep within the six-foot by six-foot squares drawn on the concrete , to be able to follow the proper physical distancing measures .
Ironically , ( sadly might be more appropriate ) the numerous hotels and casinos remain empty while these 500 homeless people sleep in an open air .
The shelter was set up with carpeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks of transmission , the carpet was removed , and the 117 people presently there ended up sleeping on a hard concrete floor .
Before entering the parking area , every person was screened for coronavirus symptoms by a medical student from Touro University , wearing protective gear .
David Riggleman , the communications director for the City of Las Vegas , explained that they asked for sleeping mats , as they can be disinfected easily , but they couldn ’ t find any .
He said that the parking lot shelter was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Cashman Center is being used as an overflow hospital : “ It was a logistical heavy lift .
That was a lot to pull together in a very short amount of time .
I think our entire country has seen the fact that we can ’ t manage this situation that we are in .
It ’ s not just the homeless .
This has overwhelmed our resources everywhere and I think everybody is doing the best they can.
” County and city officials said they were proud for managing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vegas ’ chief community services officer , Lisa Morris Hibbler , said that their job is to serve the community , “ and I think that we ’ re showing that we do that well.
” However , photos of the place and the homeless sleeping on the concrete enraged and frustrated people .
Julian Castro , the mayor of San Antonio , Texas and former secretary of Housing and Urban Development , as well as a former candidate for president , wrote on Twitter : “ After criminalizing homelessness this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concrete grids out of sight .
There are 150K hotel rooms in Vegas going unused right now .
How about public-private cooperation ( resources ) to temporarily house them there ?
And fund permanent housing !
” Yet , many of the homeless are happy to be welcomed there .
One of them , Denise Lankford , said she felt safer and secure there .
But let ’ s just make a comparison- in Santa Clara County , California , officials have secured over 172 hotel rooms for the homeless , Chicago Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms for them and for coronavirus patients , and New York City officials have prepared 500 rooms in four hotels for the homeless .
In Las Vegas , they slept on a parking lot , until the Catholic Charities reopened their doors .

These days, it seems that we are all worried and confused at the same time. Apart from being anxious about our own health and the health of our loved ones, we are also thinking about the possible consequences of the coronavirus on the economy and our future.
Will the world manage to be the same soon? When will things go back to normal? Will they? During this chaos and crisis, have you thought about the homeless?
In Las Vegas, Nevada, after one homeless man who had been staying at the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada tested positive to the coronavirus, and the place had to evacuate, hundreds of its residents were set up in a “temporary shelter”, on a parking lot!
The homeless were asked to sleep within the six-foot by six-foot squares drawn on the concrete, to be able to follow the proper physical distancing measures.
Ironically, (sadly might be more appropriate) the numerous hotels and casinos remain empty while these 500 homeless people sleep in an open air.
The shelter was set up with carpeting and mats first, but due to risks of transmission, the carpet was removed, and the 117 people presently there ended up sleeping on a hard concrete floor.
Before entering the parking area, every person was screened for coronavirus symptoms by a medical student from Touro University, wearing protective gear.
David Riggleman, the communications director for the City of Las Vegas, explained that they asked for sleeping mats, as they can be disinfected easily, but they couldn’t find any.
He said that the parking lot shelter was the best thing they could do, as the Cashman Center is being used as an overflow hospital:
“It was a logistical heavy lift. That was a lot to pull together in a very short amount of time.
I think our entire country has seen the fact that we can’t manage this situation that we are in. It’s not just the homeless. This has overwhelmed our resources everywhere and I think everybody is doing the best they can.”
County and city officials said they were proud for managing to cope with the situation, and Las Vegas’ chief community services officer, Lisa Morris Hibbler, said that their job is to serve the community, “and I think that we’re showing that we do that well.”
However, photos of the place and the homeless sleeping on the concrete enraged and frustrated people.
Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, Texas and former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, as well as a former candidate for president, wrote on Twitter:
“After criminalizing homelessness this year, Las Vegas is now packing people into concrete grids out of sight. There are 150K hotel rooms in Vegas going unused right now. How about public-private cooperation (resources) to temporarily house them there? And fund permanent housing!”
After criminalizing homelessness this year, Las Vegas is now packing people into concrete grids out of sight. There are 150K hotel rooms in Vegas going unused right now. How about public-private cooperation (resources) to temporarily house them there? And fund permanent housing! pic.twitter.com/wxZ4ZD6Jtc — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) March 30, 2020
Yet, many of the homeless are happy to be welcomed there. One of them, Denise Lankford, said she felt safer and secure there.
But let’s just make a comparison- in Santa Clara County, California, officials have secured over 172 hotel rooms for the homeless, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to rent thousands of rooms for them and for coronavirus patients, and New York City officials have prepared 500 rooms in four hotels for the homeless.
In Las Vegas, they slept on a parking lot, until the Catholic Charities reopened their doors.
Sources:
www.commondreams.org
twentytwowords.com
www.nytimes.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-15--Shelter Dog Wants To Hold Hands With Anyone Passing By

I bet there are days you wish to spend surrounded by people , smiling and sharing positivity , but there are also times when you just wish you stayed at home all day long , being able to stand only your own company .
However , one cute dog seems to never be in a bad mood !
For a year and a half , since autumn 2018 , every visitor at the Bullock County Humane Society had the opportunity to hold hands with an incredibly kind and loving pup- Speck !
The moment someone approached him , Speck pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reached out the paw .
“ All he wants is people love .
He will reach his little hand out and he just wants you to touch him and hold his hand .
And he ’ s so sad when you walk off to finish cleaning or whatever you have to do.
” Life was not easy for Speck before he eventually ended up in the Alabama shelter .
Yet , all his scars still visible on his face , and all that time he spent unnoticed at the shelter , did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put anything else around him — another giant dog , a cat , but he is just so fixated on getting love from people that he doesn ’ t care about anything else .
He just wants you to touch him .
If you sit down , he ’ s laying on you , if you hold his hand , he ’ ll hold your hand , if you scratch his belly , he ’ ll roll over .
Speck is what you would expect of a puppy , however he wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had my heart on day one of interacting with him .
My family honestly could not understand how or why such an amazing dog had been forgotten and overlooked in the shelter .
The moment he reached his paw out to myself , then my husband , and my daughters I knew I needed to show the world this beautiful boy.
” Therefore , one day , she decided to film his sweet hand-holding routine , and posted the video on Facebook .
The clip went viral in a few days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
She eventually found a perfect home for the affectionate dog- “ in upstate New York with his new human dad Mike on a 26-acre farm.
” After watching the video , a rescue group called Allie ’ s Hope For Paws Dog Rescue , located in Union Springs , AL , that helps out pets just like Speck , offered to transport him to his new home .
Wilder hopes that Speck will inspire people to open their hearts and rescue other homeless dogs , and added : “ We are so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted due to this video of his cuteness but he also helped a few other fur babies get rescued and he got us some food donations !
” We are all happy that this kind-hearted puppy found a permanent home and will get all the love and care he deserves !

I bet there are days you wish to spend surrounded by people, smiling and sharing positivity, but there are also times when you just wish you stayed at home all day long, being able to stand only your own company.
However, one cute dog seems to never be in a bad mood!
For a year and a half, since autumn 2018, every visitor at the Bullock County Humane Society had the opportunity to hold hands with an incredibly kind and loving pup- Speck!
The moment someone approached him, Speck pushed the face between the metal bars, and reached out the paw.
Desiray Miracle-Wilder, the shelter’s director, explained:
“All he wants is people love. He will reach his little hand out and he just wants you to touch him and hold his hand. And he’s so sad when you walk off to finish cleaning or whatever you have to do.”
Life was not easy for Speck before he eventually ended up in the Alabama shelter. Yet, all his scars still visible on his face, and all that time he spent unnoticed at the shelter, did not change him.
Desiray added:
“You could put anything else around him — another giant dog, a cat, but he is just so fixated on getting love from people that he doesn’t care about anything else.
He just wants you to touch him. If you sit down, he’s laying on you, if you hold his hand, he’ll hold your hand, if you scratch his belly, he’ll roll over.
Speck is what you would expect of a puppy, however he wants to be best friends with his human.
He had my heart on day one of interacting with him. My family honestly could not understand how or why such an amazing dog had been forgotten and overlooked in the shelter. The moment he reached his paw out to myself, then my husband, and my daughters I knew I needed to show the world this beautiful boy.”
Therefore, one day, she decided to film his sweet hand-holding routine, and posted the video on Facebook.
The clip went viral in a few days, with numerous people asking to adopt Speck!
She eventually found a perfect home for the affectionate dog-“in upstate New York with his new human dad Mike on a 26-acre farm.”
After watching the video, a rescue group called Allie’s Hope For Paws Dog Rescue, located in Union Springs, AL, that helps out pets just like Speck, offered to transport him to his new home.
Wilder hopes that Speck will inspire people to open their hearts and rescue other homeless dogs, and added:
“We are so excited. Not only did Speck get adopted due to this video of his cuteness but he also helped a few other fur babies get rescued and he got us some food donations!”
We are all happy that this kind-hearted puppy found a permanent home and will get all the love and care he deserves!
Sources:
www.unilad.co.uk
daily.lessonslearnedinlife.com
www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-15--Abandoned Kitten And Rescue Piglet Comfort Each Other

Love always finds a way , but it seems that pain and sadness make hearts grow fonder .
Before they met , two unlikely friends lived rather sad lives , but fortunately , life took a new turn .
The Santuario Igualdad Interespecie , an inter-species equality sanctuary in El Monte , Santiago , Chile , is the home of two best friends , a piglet , called Laura , and a kitten , Marina .
The sanctuary saves animals from their sad life in slaughterhouses , and provides them with a safe and happy home .
Before being brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the little kitten to die , and she was saved by a Good Samaritan .
When she was found , it was very weak , sick , and with pus-filled eyes .
When she was brought to the sanctuary , many doubted her survival .
On the other hand , Laura ’ s mother was a breeder pig in a slaughterhouse .
The cage she lived in was so small , that she could not move .
The place was so brutal , according to the sanctuary , that owners cut the tails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teeth without any anesthetic .
Luckily , Linda was saved before she suffered more at the awful place .
When she was brought to the sanctuary , the little Laura was trembling with fear .
When they met at the sanctuary , the two animals bonded instantly , and after a while , they became best friends .
They spend a lot of their spare time cuddling , playing together , and simply , having fun .
According to the Facebook page of the sanctuary : “ Since her arrival , Laura has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby deserves , and has formed a deep friendship with Marina kitten , showing by example , that when it comes to relations of friendship and respect , no matter the species to which one belongs.
” Even though you might find their friendship strange , cats and pigs are known to get along well .
Researchers have always found interspecies friendship amusing , and have tried to investigate the reasons for them , believing that they could thus learn something more about interspecies communication .
Gordon Burghardt , a Professor in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee , explains : “ There is no question that studying these relationships can give you some insight into the factors that go into normal relationships.
” Animals can teach us that real love is unconditional , limitless , and free of prejudices of all kinds .
Let ’ s just hope that more people will become aware of the importance to fight for them , rescue them , and provide them with the safe home they deserve to live in .

Love always finds a way, but it seems that pain and sadness make hearts grow fonder. Before they met, two unlikely friends lived rather sad lives, but fortunately, life took a new turn.
The Santuario Igualdad Interespecie, an inter-species equality sanctuary in El Monte, Santiago, Chile, is the home of two best friends, a piglet, called Laura, and a kitten, Marina.
The sanctuary saves animals from their sad life in slaughterhouses, and provides them with a safe and happy home.
Before being brought there, Marina’s mother left the little kitten to die, and she was saved by a Good Samaritan. When she was found, it was very weak, sick, and with pus-filled eyes. When she was brought to the sanctuary, many doubted her survival.
On the other hand, Laura’s mother was a breeder pig in a slaughterhouse. The cage she lived in was so small, that she could not move. The place was so brutal, according to the sanctuary, that owners cut the tails of the pigs and pulled out their teeth without any anesthetic.
Luckily, Linda was saved before she suffered more at the awful place.
When she was brought to the sanctuary, the little Laura was trembling with fear. When they met at the sanctuary, the two animals bonded instantly, and after a while, they became best friends.
They spend a lot of their spare time cuddling, playing together, and simply, having fun.
According to the Facebook page of the sanctuary:
“Since her arrival, Laura has been treated with love and care that a baby deserves, and has formed a deep friendship with Marina kitten, showing by example, that when it comes to relations of friendship and respect, no matter the species to which one belongs.”
Even though you might find their friendship strange, cats and pigs are known to get along well.
Researchers have always found interspecies friendship amusing, and have tried to investigate the reasons for them, believing that they could thus learn something more about interspecies communication.
Gordon Burghardt, a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, explains:
“There is no question that studying these relationships can give you some insight into the factors that go into normal relationships.”
Animals can teach us that real love is unconditional, limitless, and free of prejudices of all kinds.
Let’s just hope that more people will become aware of the importance to fight for them, rescue them, and provide them with the safe home they deserve to live in.
Sources:
www.thedodo.com
justsomething.co
www.huffpost.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-14--Why Your Outspoken And Blunt Friends Are Your Truest And Most Real Friends

“ Seeing how people react to brutal honesty has made me think I can be even more brutally honest.
” -- Davina McCall The truth can often be unpleasant , especially when someone has the courage to tell it to our face .
We all pursue truth , but are uncomfortable when others point out our flaws or mistakes .
The today ’ s world is full of fraud , fake people , misunderstandings , dishonesty , and lies , so we should learn to cherish those that are not afraid to speak the truth .
Even though bluntness is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your blunt and outspoken friends might in fact be your truest friends .
These friends do not think twice before they tell you if you are going in a wrong direction in life .
This might be embarrassing and even offending at times , but would you rather have someone to misguide you or lie to you ?
Thanks to these people , you might avoid numerous mistakes in life , you might work harder to win , or you will just fortify your desire to succeed .
Here are 5 reasons why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by your side : • With these friends , you can be sure that you won ’ t be backstabbed .
They don ’ t gossip , nor try to manipulate you .
They tell things straight to your face .
These friends will always defend you in your absence , and will never break your trust .
• Blunt people won ’ t please you with their lies .
They know that no matter how much the truth might hurt you , it is always better to know it .
They always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so they won ’ t be at peace until you hear the honest truth .
• These friends will always say what they have in mind , as they know that we should all define things in the right way , not to sugar-coat them .
They are not afraid of being judged for their opinion , and they have nothing to hide .
They know the importance of speaking up and voicing emotions .
• Blunt and outspoken friends know the value of pure friendship .
They will take you out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow .
They are always there when you need them , to advise you , help you , and support you .
You can be sure that they will always tell you their honest opinion and suggest your shortcomings , but it will help you in the long run .
• The pure-heartedness and honesty of these friends make them a perfect company .
You will never be bored , and their strong personality will just brighten your mood .
Plus , they are hilarious when a bit tipsy !
Therefore , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brutally honest friend , as these people are the purest ones you will probably meet in life .

“Seeing how people react to brutal honesty has made me think I can be even more brutally honest.” -- Davina McCall
The truth can often be unpleasant, especially when someone has the courage to tell it to our face. We all pursue truth, but are uncomfortable when others point out our flaws or mistakes.
The today’s world is full of fraud, fake people, misunderstandings, dishonesty, and lies, so we should learn to cherish those that are not afraid to speak the truth.
Even though bluntness is often mistaken for rudeness or unfriendliness, your blunt and outspoken friends might in fact be your truest friends.
These friends do not think twice before they tell you if you are going in a wrong direction in life. This might be embarrassing and even offending at times, but would you rather have someone to misguide you or lie to you?
Thanks to these people, you might avoid numerous mistakes in life, you might work harder to win, or you will just fortify your desire to succeed.
Here are 5 reasons why you should respect and keep these friends by your side:
With these friends, you can be sure that you won’t be backstabbed. They don’t gossip, nor try to manipulate you. They tell things straight to your face. These friends will always defend you in your absence, and will never break your trust.
Blunt people won’t please you with their lies. They know that no matter how much the truth might hurt you, it is always better to know it. They always have your best interest at heart, so they won’t be at peace until you hear the honest truth.
These friends will always say what they have in mind, as they know that we should all define things in the right way, not to sugar-coat them. They are not afraid of being judged for their opinion, and they have nothing to hide. They know the importance of speaking up and voicing emotions.
Blunt and outspoken friends know the value of pure friendship. They will take you out of your comfort zone, and help you grow. They are always there when you need them, to advise you, help you, and support you. You can be sure that they will always tell you their honest opinion and suggest your shortcomings, but it will help you in the long run.
The pure-heartedness and honesty of these friends make them a perfect company. You will never be bored, and their strong personality will just brighten your mood. Plus, they are hilarious when a bit tipsy!
Therefore, you should be happy if you have a brutally honest friend, as these people are the purest ones you will probably meet in life.
Sources:
relationshipcatalog.com
themindsjournal.com
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-14--Canadian Boy Scout Designs 3D Ear Guards To Help Medical Workers

These hard times for the entire humankind point out the importance of unity and discipline .
While most people are locked inside their homes , following the social-distancing guidelines , many others are out there in the front line , struggling to help the infected patients recover .
These modern heroes do not wear capes , but three to four layers of protective gear that often leaves marks on their skin .
The medical staff at the hospitals are working hard to save as many lives as possible , so a 13-year-old boy decided to step in and help them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for help for their employees going through pain , a boy scout , Quinn Callander , decided to use his 3D printing skills and design 3D ear guards .
His creation does not allow the security straps of the masks cut into the skin around the ears .
The guards connect the straps , elevate them to the back of the head , and they do not rub the backs of the ears .
Moreover , they are also adjustable , so one can place them to fit comfortably .
Quinn even shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it from the open-source 3D printing community Thingiverse and craft ear guards .
Quinn ’ s mother shared photos of them on Facebook and the post has gone viral , with over 462K shares .
“ Quinn answered a request from the local hospitals for help with creating more ‘ ear guards ’ to help take the pressure off health care workers ears from wearing masks all day .
He got busy on his 3D printer and has been turning out dozens of ear guards to donate.
” “ As someone who works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fantastic !
When we wear them constantly all day everyday , they actually start to cut into the back of our ears.
” In only a week , this little hero explained that he managed to make 1300 guards , and he personally delivered 1215 of them to several local hospitals , “ where they seem to be really appreciated.
” He even teamed up with a Vancouver BC volunteer organization to deliver more than 3300 straps .
His mother , Heather , encouraged everyone to follow the instructions , and donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need more volunteers to fire up their 3D printers and donate these ear guards to hospitals and medical professionals !
” The superb idea of the boy alleviated much of the skin damage and head pressure the local medical staff experienced .
With such humane , sharp , and initiative children , the future looks much brighter , doesn ’ t it ?

These hard times for the entire humankind point out the importance of unity and discipline. While most people are locked inside their homes, following the social-distancing guidelines, many others are out there in the front line, struggling to help the infected patients recover.
These modern heroes do not wear capes, but three to four layers of protective gear that often leaves marks on their skin. The medical staff at the hospitals are working hard to save as many lives as possible, so a 13-year-old boy decided to step in and help them instead.
When a Canadian hospital called for help for their employees going through pain, a boy scout, Quinn Callander, decided to use his 3D printing skills and design 3D ear guards.
His creation does not allow the security straps of the masks cut into the skin around the ears. The guards connect the straps, elevate them to the back of the head, and they do not rub the backs of the ears.
Moreover, they are also adjustable, so one can place them to fit comfortably. Quinn even shared the design publicly so others can download it from the open-source 3D printing community Thingiverse and craft ear guards.
Quinn’s mother shared photos of them on Facebook and the post has gone viral, with over 462K shares.
She wrote:
“Quinn answered a request from the local hospitals for help with creating more ‘ear guards’ to help take the pressure off health care workers ears from wearing masks all day. He got busy on his 3D printer and has been turning out dozens of ear guards to donate.”
One Facebook user wrote:
“As someone who works in healthcare I can say that this is fantastic! When we wear them constantly all day everyday, they actually start to cut into the back of our ears.”
In only a week, this little hero explained that he managed to make 1300 guards, and he personally delivered 1215 of them to several local hospitals, “where they seem to be really appreciated.”
He even teamed up with a Vancouver BC volunteer organization to deliver more than 3300 straps.
His mother, Heather, encouraged everyone to follow the instructions, and donate the ear guards to hospitals:
“We need more volunteers to fire up their 3D printers and donate these ear guards to hospitals and medical professionals!”
The superb idea of the boy alleviated much of the skin damage and head pressure the local medical staff experienced. With such humane, sharp, and initiative children, the future looks much brighter, doesn’t it?
Sources:
www.upworthy.com
www.fastcompany.com
tanksgoodnews.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-14--Video Shows Yosemite National Park Full Of Animals In The Absence Of Humans

A visit to a national park is always a good idea , and we all enjoy the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat , roaming freely the area while we relax in nature .
However , I am sorry to disappoint you , but animals are probably not that thrilled to have you there .
They are not excited about the excessive noise and crowd we create , especially in the spring and summer .
One video shared by Yosemite National Park shows its native residents , like coyotes and deer , freely wandering around the area while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video is titled “ Stillness in Yosemite Valley , ” and was posted to Facebook April 3 , with a caption : “ While so much has changed for humans in recent weeks , it ’ s reassuring to see that nature carries on as it always has .
Spring seems to be slowly creeping into the valley , the sun finally emerging after a week or two of rain and snow .
Waterfalls are gradually picking up momentum , and wildlife is becoming more active , perhaps enjoying having the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a moment as we share a peek into Yosemite Valley during the current park closure.
” This video is an illustration of our effects on the world , and points out the importance of dedicating resources to environmental preservation and conservation efforts .
The park was closed on March 20 , following the recommendations of the local health department , after health officials warned that crowds in the park might worsen the issue with the fast-spreading coronavirus .
In this way , the 7.5-mile-long valley was left to only 100 to 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A visit to a national park is always a good idea, and we all enjoy the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat, roaming freely the area while we relax in nature.
However, I am sorry to disappoint you, but animals are probably not that thrilled to have you there. They are not excited about the excessive noise and crowd we create, especially in the spring and summer.
One video shared by Yosemite National Park shows its native residents, like coyotes and deer, freely wandering around the area while it is completely deserted by visitors.
The video is titled “Stillness in Yosemite Valley,” and was posted to Facebook April 3, with a caption:
“While so much has changed for humans in recent weeks, it’s reassuring to see that nature carries on as it always has.
Spring seems to be slowly creeping into the valley, the sun finally emerging after a week or two of rain and snow. Waterfalls are gradually picking up momentum, and wildlife is becoming more active, perhaps enjoying having the park mostly to themselves. Relax with us for a moment as we share a peek into Yosemite Valley during the current park closure.”
This video is an illustration of our effects on the world, and points out the importance of dedicating resources to environmental preservation and conservation efforts.
The park was closed on March 20, following the recommendations of the local health department, after health officials warned that crowds in the park might worsen the issue with the fast-spreading coronavirus.
In this way, the 7.5-mile-long valley was left to only 100 to 200 park service employees and concessionaire workers.
Sources:
www.thrillist.com
dailyhive.com
ktla.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-13--600 People Have Died And 3,000 Have Been Poisoned In Iran After Drinking Neat Alcohol To ‘Cure’ Coro

600 People Have Died And 3,000 Have Been Poisoned In Iran After Drinking Neat Alcohol To ‘Cure’ Coronavirus

The world is now witnessing something that was never seen before , or at least not to this extent .
Countries are struggling to find the most suitable solution to the crisis and prevent devastating numbers of citizens infected and dead while the coronavirus keeps terrifying the planet .
Iran is the Middle Eastern country worst-affected by the highly infectious Covid-19 respiratory disease .
The fast-spreading infection has killed over 4,000 people , and over 70K have been infected .
Unfortunately , apart from these devastating numbers , hundreds of people have died , and thousands more have been poisoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cure- high-concentration alcohol .
After drinking the alcohol they believed would cure the virus , around 600 people have died and thousands were hospitalized .
According to Gholam Hossein Esmaili , an Iranian judicial spokesman : “ The numbers are very high and are beyond our expectations .
Alcohol consumption is not a cure but can be lethal .
A number of people have been arrested… and we will deal with them decisively .
They must be held accountable for their criminal acts , for causing death and damage to citizens.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so governments all around the world have issued measures to prevent its spread and hopefully , flatten the curve .
The official guidelines by the World Health Organization to prevent the infection and its transmission include regularly washing the hands with water and soap , or cleaning them with alcohol-based hand rub , avoiding touching the face and covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing , and maintaining at least a meter distance from people coughing or sneezing .
The parliament of the Islamic republic implemented a total lockdown for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feared that such measures would severely damage the economy .
Now , Iran decided to reopen ‘ low-risk ’ economic activities , so low-risk businesses – such as many shops , factories and workshops , as well as newspaper and magazine publishers , resumed their operations since April 11 , and the same will happen in the capital Tehran from April 18 .
“ Easing restrictions does not mean ignoring health protocols … social distancing and other health protocols should be respected seriously by people.
” The head of Tehran ’ s city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a duality in the remarks of the senior officials , and while the health ministry advises for more strict measures , economic officials act like the coronavirus is “ not so dangerous after all ” .
Others claim that as many people are asymptomatic , anyone going back to work might cause a second wave of the outbreak .
Yet , Health Minister Saeid Namaki remains determined that “ at a time of ‘ economic war ’ amid crippling US sanctions ” , they can not shut down industries and production @

The world is now witnessing something that was never seen before, or at least not to this extent. Countries are struggling to find the most suitable solution to the crisis and prevent devastating numbers of citizens infected and dead while the coronavirus keeps terrifying the planet.
Iran is the Middle Eastern country worst-affected by the highly infectious Covid-19 respiratory disease. The fast-spreading infection has killed over 4,000 people, and over 70K have been infected.
Unfortunately, apart from these devastating numbers, hundreds of people have died, and thousands more have been poisoned, as a result of a fake coronavirus cure- high-concentration alcohol.
After drinking the alcohol they believed would cure the virus, around 600 people have died and thousands were hospitalized.
According to Gholam Hossein Esmaili, an Iranian judicial spokesman:
“The numbers are very high and are beyond our expectations. Alcohol consumption is not a cure but can be lethal.
A number of people have been arrested… and we will deal with them decisively. They must be held accountable for their criminal acts, for causing death and damage to citizens.”
There is still no cure for coronavirus, so governments all around the world have issued measures to prevent its spread and hopefully, flatten the curve.
The official guidelines by the World Health Organization to prevent the infection and its transmission include regularly washing the hands with water and soap, or cleaning them with alcohol-based hand rub, avoiding touching the face and covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and maintaining at least a meter distance from people coughing or sneezing.
The parliament of the Islamic republic implemented a total lockdown for the entire country, but the government feared that such measures would severely damage the economy.
Now, Iran decided to reopen ‘low-risk’ economic activities, so low-risk businesses – such as many shops, factories and workshops, as well as newspaper and magazine publishers, resumed their operations since April 11, and the same will happen in the capital Tehran from April 18.
However, president Hassan Rouhani explained:
“Easing restrictions does not mean ignoring health protocols … social distancing and other health protocols should be respected seriously by people.”
The head of Tehran’s city council, Mohsen Hashemi, argued that there is a duality in the remarks of the senior officials, and while the health ministry advises for more strict measures, economic officials act like the coronavirus is “not so dangerous after all”.
Others claim that as many people are asymptomatic, anyone going back to work might cause a second wave of the outbreak.
Yet, Health Minister Saeid Namaki remains determined that “at a time of ‘economic war’ amid crippling US sanctions”, they cannot shut down industries and production.
Sources:
www.mirror.co.uk
www.jpost.com
www.dailymail.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-13--You Might Be Sapiosexual: 10 Signs You Get Turned On By Intelligence

Dating has always been challenging , as we all different and have our preferences when it comes to a relationship .
Attraction is a strange concept , and it is not easy to explain why we are develop a deep affection for people .
Some people simply prefer a brainy over a sexy guy or girl .
These people focus on what ’ s inside the package , not its attractive look , and they are known as “ sapiosexuals ” .
The term “ Sapiosexual ” has emerged as a new dating buzzword several years ago , in 1998 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ I don ’ t care too much about the plumbing .
I want an incisive , inquisitive , insightful , irreverent mind .
I want someone for whom philosophical discussion is foreplay .
I want someone who sometimes makes me go ‘ ouch ’ due to their wit and evil sense of humor .
I want someone that I can reach out and touch randomly .
I want someone I can cuddle with.
” Since then , many have considered themselves one , and numerous celebrities and even politicians use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people .
There are Facebook pages and Reddit forums devoted to it , and you can add it as an official sexual orientation on dating sites .
Eventually , dating app Sapio was launched , which claims to be the only dating app to “ put intelligence at the forefront ” of dating .
Sapiosexuals are attracted more to the mind that the physical features of people , and they are not interested in power or money .
These people look for a beautiful soul , instead of a beautiful face .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will say that they are turned on by the brain , and tend to be teased or excited by the insights of another person .
This means the person who you are attracted to might have a tendency to have an incisive , inquisitive , and an irreverent mind .
As foreplay , the sapiosexual person may crave philosophical , political or psychological discussions , because this turns them on … This intellectual synergy simply fires up the relationship .
This is often seen in the workplace and may be viewed as another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to be connected with intellectuals.
” If you often feel disappointed after a date with an attractive person , and you keep asking yourself about the reasons , well , you might actually need something more .
Here are 10 signs that indicate that you are a sapiosexual : • You need to know someone well and be impressed by their intelligence before you can develop feelings .
Therefore , you don ’ t believe in love at first sight .
• Your family and friends keep advising you not to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners , and settle down .
They don ’ t understand that you need time to open your heart .
• Over time , people get more attractive to you , as you get to know them better .
• You enjoy long , deep conversations , as they inspire you .
You love people you can talk to for hours .
You hate small talk .
• It is completely normal to spot the physical appearance when you see a person .
You need to be physically attracted to someone in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else , but you focus on people ’ s intellect .
You find intelligence incredibly sexy .
• You have incredibly developed listening skills .
You are awfully attracted to anyone talking passionately about their wildest fantasies , dreams , interesting theories about life and its meaning , state affairs , superstitions , religion , philosophy and so on .
• Grammar matters .
You just can not imagine yourself together with a person that makes grammatical mistakes or uses slang words .
You love grammatically correct texts and face-to-face conversations .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial status of your potential partners , and a nice car or a luxurious mansion won ’ t charm you unless their owner has a high IQ .
• You are thirsty for knowledge , you dream of widening your horizons , to want to boost your self-growth , to learn new things , and experience new adventures and challenges .
• You are a true empath .
You might learned some pretty painful life lessons so far , so you have a highly developed emotional intelligence .
You love people who know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain to make a positive change in life .
If you are a sapiosexual , that ’ s good news , as there are plenty of wonderful people out there , waiting to date you too !

Dating has always been challenging, as we all different and have our preferences when it comes to a relationship. Attraction is a strange concept, and it is not easy to explain why we are develop a deep affection for people.
Some people simply prefer a brainy over a sexy guy or girl. These people focus on what’s inside the package, not its attractive look, and they are known as “sapiosexuals”.
The term “Sapiosexual” has emerged as a new dating buzzword several years ago, in 1998, when a LiveJournal entry by wolfieboy wrote:
“I don’t care too much about the plumbing. I want an incisive, inquisitive, insightful, irreverent mind. I want someone for whom philosophical discussion is foreplay. I want someone who sometimes makes me go ‘ouch’ due to their wit and evil sense of humor. I want someone that I can reach out and touch randomly. I want someone I can cuddle with.”
Since then, many have considered themselves one, and numerous celebrities and even politicians use the term to explain their attractions to other people.
There are Facebook pages and Reddit forums devoted to it, and you can add it as an official sexual orientation on dating sites. Eventually, dating app Sapio was launched, which claims to be the only dating app to “put intelligence at the forefront” of dating.
Sapiosexuals are attracted more to the mind that the physical features of people, and they are not interested in power or money. These people look for a beautiful soul, instead of a beautiful face.
According to Dr Diana Rabb:
“Those who admit to being sapiosexual will say that they are turned on by the brain, and tend to be teased or excited by the insights of another person. This means the person who you are attracted to might have a tendency to have an incisive, inquisitive, and an irreverent mind.
As foreplay, the sapiosexual person may crave philosophical, political or psychological discussions, because this turns them on … This intellectual synergy simply fires up the relationship. This is often seen in the workplace and may be viewed as another aspect of being sapiosexual—that is, a desire to be connected with intellectuals.”
If you often feel disappointed after a date with an attractive person, and you keep asking yourself about the reasons, well, you might actually need something more.
Here are 10 signs that indicate that you are a sapiosexual:
You need to know someone well and be impressed by their intelligence before you can develop feelings. Therefore, you don’t believe in love at first sight.
Your family and friends keep advising you not to be so picky when it comes to your partners, and settle down. They don’t understand that you need time to open your heart.
Over time, people get more attractive to you, as you get to know them better.
You enjoy long, deep conversations, as they inspire you. You love people you can talk to for hours. You hate small talk.
It is completely normal to spot the physical appearance when you see a person. You need to be physically attracted to someone in order to be with them just like everybody else, but you focus on people’s intellect. You find intelligence incredibly sexy.
You have incredibly developed listening skills. You are awfully attracted to anyone talking passionately about their wildest fantasies, dreams, interesting theories about life and its meaning, state affairs, superstitions, religion, philosophy and so on.
Grammar matters. You just cannot imagine yourself together with a person that makes grammatical mistakes or uses slang words. You love grammatically correct texts and face-to-face conversations.
You don’t care about the financial status of your potential partners, and a nice car or a luxurious mansion won’t charm you unless their owner has a high IQ.
You are thirsty for knowledge, you dream of widening your horizons, to want to boost your self-growth, to learn new things, and experience new adventures and challenges.
You are a true empath. You might learned some pretty painful life lessons so far, so you have a highly developed emotional intelligence. You love people who know how to move on and use the pain to make a positive change in life.
If you are a sapiosexual, that’s good news, as there are plenty of wonderful people out there, waiting to date you too!
Sources:
thoughtcatalog.com
vt.co/lifestyle
www.yourtango.com
www.msn.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-04-13--Remembering Typing Class: The Class That Actually Mattered In The Long Run

What is important in all stages of development is to be willing and prepared to adapt to the changes new technologies bring .
Internet has made it incredibly easy to access to all kinds of information and educative materials needed , via online books , websites , images , audio and video , and webinars .
Nowadays , teachers can act as a “ guide on the side ” only .
Yet , a few centuries ago , education was far different , and students were much more passive in the learning process .
While the art of typing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was once a game-changing activity that was taught at school .
Luckily , manufacturers , teachers , and employers , all realized the potential role of typewriters and the countless benefits of typing on time , and dedicated themselves to it .
The first typing device was designed and patented in the 1700s , but the first manufactured typing devices were launched in the 1870s .
The introduction of the typewriter allowed many to get the same opportunities , and removed obstacles placed by stigma and discrimination .
Namely , the universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women , the blind , and people with other physical or mental disabilities the opportunity to equally access education and get jobs .
In turn , women became more present in the office , they started working in cleaner workplaces , and were more respected and better paid .
Typewriters were considered reliable tools for writing and communication by the end of the 19th century .
Typewriter manufacturer Remington designed courses to establish the status of their product , and they were initially simple , but over time , became pretty universal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iron Whim : A Fragmented History of Typewriting , explained that the early Remington typewriters were marketed specifically to women .
Moreover , they were even designed to resemble the sewing machines of the time and were occasionally decorated with flowers .
Also , these first Remington typewriters , created by Sholes , Glidden , and Soule , involved a foot pedal ( like a sewing machine ) to control carriage returns .
Typing courses was being taught in American high schools in the 20th century , as experts realized that they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1934 study showed that first and second graders could learn typing , and it prevented them from developing bad habits .
Also , students who learned to type later found it more difficult .
Researchers found that these classes also improved their spelling skills and reading capacity , and students enjoyed writing more when they were doing it on a typewriter .
Students started learning typewriting in the 50s and 60s , and all educators agreed that it improved their English language skills .
Typing classes were initially mostly attended by women , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s work , which was a female-dominated profession .
Yet , when these classes became mandatory , the ration of girls and boys leveled off .
Teachers were well aware of the importance of this skill , and wanted to ensure their students are proficient in it .
They often asked their students to type with blindfolds on , some placed a towel or cloth over the top of their hands and others used a pseudo latex overlay to prevent them from seeing the keys while typing .
The skill to type has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of computer technology , and the reducing age at which children are exposed to it .
These days , they probably learn it at the youngest age so far , and standardized tests and metrics point out the need for very young learners to successfully navigate a computer .
Therefore , typing remains a crucial and valued expertise .

What is important in all stages of development is to be willing and prepared to adapt to the changes new technologies bring.
Internet has made it incredibly easy to access to all kinds of information and educative materials needed, via online books, websites, images, audio and video, and webinars. Nowadays, teachers can act as a “guide on the side” only.
Yet, a few centuries ago, education was far different, and students were much more passive in the learning process.
While the art of typing is second-nature for most of us now, it was once a game-changing activity that was taught at school.
Luckily, manufacturers, teachers, and employers, all realized the potential role of typewriters and the countless benefits of typing on time, and dedicated themselves to it.
The first typing device was designed and patented in the 1700s, but the first manufactured typing devices were launched in the 1870s. The introduction of the typewriter allowed many to get the same opportunities, and removed obstacles placed by stigma and discrimination.
Namely, the universal “look” of the typewriter helped women, the blind, and people with other physical or mental disabilities the opportunity to equally access education and get jobs.
In turn, women became more present in the office, they started working in cleaner workplaces, and were more respected and better paid. Typewriters were considered reliable tools for writing and communication by the end of the 19th century.
Typewriter manufacturer Remington designed courses to establish the status of their product, and they were initially simple, but over time, became pretty universal.
Darren Wershler, the author of The Iron Whim: A Fragmented History of Typewriting, explained that the early Remington typewriters were marketed specifically to women. Moreover, they were even designed to resemble the sewing machines of the time and were occasionally decorated with flowers.
Also, these first Remington typewriters, created by Sholes, Glidden, and Soule, involved a foot pedal (like a sewing machine) to control carriage returns.
Typing courses was being taught in American high schools in the 20th century, as experts realized that they could offer numerous benefits for students.
A 1934 study showed that first and second graders could learn typing, and it prevented them from developing bad habits. Also, students who learned to type later found it more difficult.
Researchers found that these classes also improved their spelling skills and reading capacity, and students enjoyed writing more when they were doing it on a typewriter.
Students started learning typewriting in the 50s and 60s, and all educators agreed that it improved their English language skills.
Typing classes were initially mostly attended by women, as typing was considered a secretary’s work, which was a female-dominated profession. Yet, when these classes became mandatory, the ration of girls and boys leveled off.
Teachers were well aware of the importance of this skill, and wanted to ensure their students are proficient in it.
They often asked their students to type with blindfolds on, some placed a towel or cloth over the top of their hands and others used a pseudo latex overlay to prevent them from seeing the keys while typing.
The skill to type has evolved over time, with the advancement of computer technology, and the reducing age at which children are exposed to it.
These days, they probably learn it at the youngest age so far, and standardized tests and metrics point out the need for very young learners to successfully navigate a computer. Therefore, typing remains a crucial and valued expertise.
Sources:
doyouremember.com
www.theatlantic.com
www.daskeyboard.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-14--40 Times People Experienced Pareidolia And Captured It For Everyone To See

Do you remember when , as a child , you often spotted strange faces or objects in the clouds ?
Many of you might have experienced it when wandering the nearest woods as well .
This can often happen later in life too , but it is nothing to be afraid of , as it is a phenomenon known as pareidolia .
It results from our tendency to search for familiar patterns in random streams of information , also known as apophenia .
Therefore , we end up seeing familiar shapes everywhere around us , in everyday objects and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is more developed in some people and less in others .
The good news is that this ability can be a sign of a well-wired brain .
Scroll down to see some pretty fascinating examples of pareidolia : # 1 The reason for the existence of literal fairytales # 2 That Lady Looks like A Muppet Professor Kang Lee from the University of Toronto explains it : “ Pareidolia illustrates the interaction between the visual cortex and the frontal cortex of the human brain .
It suggests that our brain is highly sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special classes of objects in our environment because they are biological and socially important to our adaptations to the environment.
” He added that pareidolia is different from paranoia , delusion , or abnormal vision in the case of psychosis .
He explained that when a person is walking in a dark street , the brain is on high alert to spot any potential threat so it is normal for him to experience face or human pareidolia .
He even says that some people ’ s frontal cortex ’ s expectation for certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see faces in many situations where no faces exist ” , and it is normal too .
# 4 What Is So Funny Steve ?
# 6 Let Us Out Religious people tend to experience pareidolia more often , so you have probably heard someone claiming that they have spotted images of Jesus or the Madonna in inanimate objects .
More often , the similarity to known objects , persons , and animals is more subtle .
According to Professor Lee , pareidolia reveals the power of our imagination and its effects on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we see are not things over there in the world but actually the co-creation of what is out there physically and what is in our mind mentally through our expectations and imaginations.
” He added that this phenomenon extends to other sensory channels as well , like when we hear voices in a noisy environment , or sense the phone vibrating when it is not .
# 8 He Was As Shocked As I Was He pointed out that our imaginations can dramatically affect our perceptions .
# 10 This Chair Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snow Looks Like A Lizard Cosmologist Carl Sagan believed pareidolia is a survival mechanism that helps us recognize faces from a distance to investigate if we ’ re being approached by an ally or an enemy .
Yet , this experience is nothing new , and Leonardo da Vinci described seeing characters in natural markings on stone walls , which he thought could serve as an inspiration for his artworks .
He considered the phenomenon an artistic device : “ If you look at any walls spotted with various stains or with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are about to invent some scene you will be able to see in it a resemblance to various different landscapes adorned with mountains , rivers , rocks , trees , plains , wide valleys , and various groups of hills.
” Many conspiracy theories are based on the electronic voice phenomenon , or auditory pareidolia , where people hear hidden messages allegedly placed there on purpose by songwriters .
# 14 A Piece Of Driftwood Looking Like A Dragon ’ s Head # 17 This Cupcake Looks Like An Elephant # 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # 23 My Car and The Snowstorm # 25 A Little Cat In The Bubbles # 26 This Shadow Looks Like A Man ’ s Head .
# 28 Which Song Was On ?
# 31 Ok , What Just Happened ?
# 34 This Crocodile Is Looking At Me # 36 There is a Face in The Ice In My Glass # 37 This Rock Looks Like A Shark

Do you remember when, as a child, you often spotted strange faces or objects in the clouds? Many of you might have experienced it when wandering the nearest woods as well.
This can often happen later in life too, but it is nothing to be afraid of, as it is a phenomenon known as pareidolia.
It results from our tendency to search for familiar patterns in random streams of information, also known as apophenia. Therefore, we end up seeing familiar shapes everywhere around us, in everyday objects and in nature.
The ability to experience it is more developed in some people and less in others. The good news is that this ability can be a sign of a well-wired brain.
Scroll down to see some pretty fascinating examples of pareidolia:
#1 The reason for the existence of literal fairytales
#2 That Lady Looks like A Muppet
#3 Two Rocks Resembling A Mother Breastfeeding Her Newborn
Professor Kang Lee from the University of Toronto explains it:
“Pareidolia illustrates the interaction between the visual cortex and the frontal cortex of the human brain. It suggests that our brain is highly sensitive and expecting to encounter and process some special classes of objects in our environment because they are biological and socially important to our adaptations to the environment.”
He added that pareidolia is different from paranoia, delusion, or abnormal vision in the case of psychosis.
He explained that when a person is walking in a dark street, the brain is on high alert to spot any potential threat so it is normal for him to experience face or human pareidolia. He even says that some people’s frontal cortex’s expectation for certain objects is so high “that they see faces in many situations where no faces exist”, and it is normal too.
#4 What Is So Funny Steve?
#5 Unbelievable
#6 Let Us Out
Religious people tend to experience pareidolia more often, so you have probably heard someone claiming that they have spotted images of Jesus or the Madonna in inanimate objects. More often, the similarity to known objects, persons, and animals is more subtle.
According to Professor Lee, pareidolia reveals the power of our imagination and its effects on perception.
Pareidolia tells us that “what we see are not things over there in the world but actually the co-creation of what is out there physically and what is in our mind mentally through our expectations and imaginations.”
He added that this phenomenon extends to other sensory channels as well, like when we hear voices in a noisy environment, or sense the phone vibrating when it is not.
#7 A Tree Looking like a Dragon
#8 He Was As Shocked As I Was
#9 Pigeon Portrait On A Leaf
He pointed out that our imaginations can dramatically affect our perceptions.
#10 This Chair Is Going Through A Lot
#11 A Lion Wearing Sunglasses On This Grasshopper’s Belly
#12 The Snow Looks Like A Lizard
Cosmologist Carl Sagan believed pareidolia is a survival mechanism that helps us recognize faces from a distance to investigate if we’re being approached by an ally or an enemy.
Yet, this experience is nothing new, and Leonardo da Vinci described seeing characters in natural markings on stone walls, which he thought could serve as an inspiration for his artworks.
He considered the phenomenon an artistic device:
“If you look at any walls spotted with various stains or with a mixture of different kinds of stones if you are about to invent some scene you will be able to see in it a resemblance to various different landscapes adorned with mountains, rivers, rocks, trees, plains, wide valleys, and various groups of hills.”
Many conspiracy theories are based on the electronic voice phenomenon, or auditory pareidolia, where people hear hidden messages allegedly placed there on purpose by songwriters.
#13 It’s Just Rust, Dog Lovers
#14 A Piece Of Driftwood Looking Like A Dragon’s Head
#15 I See Sid
#16 The Switches Are Scared
#17 This Cupcake Looks Like An Elephant
#18 This Boiled Egg Looks Like A Snail
#19 Done With Life
#20 Chomp
#21 I’m Flying
#22 “A Hazard, Harry”
#23 My Car and The Snowstorm
#24 There’s A Goddess In This Orange
#25 A Little Cat In The Bubbles
#26 This Shadow Looks Like A Man’s Head.
#27 T. Rex Shaped Cactus
#28 Which Song Was On?
#29 I Found A Dog Stick
#30 She’s Having Twins
#31 Ok, What Just Happened?
#32 A Cat Mid Sneeze on My Dog’s Chest
#33 An Eagle-looking Orchid
#34 This Crocodile Is Looking At Me
#35 Alien-looking Pickle
#36 There is a Face in The Ice In My Glass
#37 This Rock Looks Like A Shark
#38 Pure-Bread At A Restaurant
#39 Stupid Sexy Flanders
Sources:
earthsky.org
www.bbc.com
www.dailymail.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-14--Deserted Italian Street Rings Out With Song As People Lean From Windows To Sing Together During Lock

Deserted Italian Street Rings Out With Song As People Lean From Windows To Sing Together During Lockdown

The entire world is in shock and disbelief as the coronavirus outbreak keeps taking its death toll .
Over three months ago , health officials identified the first case of Covid-19 .
While most had never heard of coronavirus before , after it has killed thousands of people around the world , it has become a worldwide subject of conversation .
Italy has been hit the worst in Europe by COVID-19 , so as a result , almost 16 million people are effectively quarantined , while all shops except supermarkets and pharmacies are shut down .
However , amid a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remembered to sing to boost the community spirit and show solidarity .
People in one street kept singing out of their windows , and the video a Twitter user posted on social media almost immediately went viral .
This “ beautiful ” act of humanity in Siena , Tuscany , melted millions of hearts .
Twitter user @ valemercurii , who posted the video , explained that it was sent to her by a friend , and wrote : “ People of my hometown Siena sing a popular song from their houses along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Italian Covid-19 lockdown.
” The popular folk song , ‘ Canto Della Verbena ’ , is usually sung during sports games , and it expresses local pride .
It celebrates the flowering herb , which once grew spontaneously in the Piazza del Campo neighborhood of rural Siena , and was often used in traditional medicine or perfumes .
The communal singing brought many people to tears , and many wrote that it is the best way to lift each other ’ s spirits during the tragedy .
In the last several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their balconies have emerged , like the ones showing residents of Naples singing pop artist Andrea Sannino ’ s song , Abbracciami .
In the south of Italy , people in Salerno were also recorded singing the country ’ s national anthem from their balconies .
To boost their morale , Italians keep spreading a slogan “ “ Andrà tutto bene ” – meaning “ everything will be alright ” .

The entire world is in shock and disbelief as the coronavirus outbreak keeps taking its death toll.
Over three months ago, health officials identified the first case of Covid-19. While most had never heard of coronavirus before, after it has killed thousands of people around the world, it has become a worldwide subject of conversation.
Italy has been hit the worst in Europe by COVID-19, so as a result, almost 16 million people are effectively quarantined, while all shops except supermarkets and pharmacies are shut down.
However, amid a nationwide lockdown, a group of Italians remembered to sing to boost the community spirit and show solidarity.
People in one street kept singing out of their windows, and the video a Twitter user posted on social media almost immediately went viral.
This “beautiful” act of humanity in Siena, Tuscany, melted millions of hearts.
Twitter user @valemercurii, who posted the video, explained that it was sent to her by a friend, and wrote:
“People of my hometown Siena sing a popular song from their houses along an empty street to warm their heart during the Italian Covid-19 lockdown.”
The popular folk song, ‘Canto Della Verbena’, is usually sung during sports games, and it expresses local pride. It celebrates the flowering herb, which once grew spontaneously in the Piazza del Campo neighborhood of rural Siena, and was often used in traditional medicine or perfumes.
The communal singing brought many people to tears, and many wrote that it is the best way to lift each other’s spirits during the tragedy.
In the last several days, many videos of Italians singing from their balconies have emerged, like the ones showing residents of Naples singing pop artist Andrea Sannino’s song, Abbracciami.
In the south of Italy, people in Salerno were also recorded singing the country’s national anthem from their balconies.
To boost their morale, Italians keep spreading a slogan “ “Andrà tutto bene” – meaning “everything will be alright”.
Italy, you fascinate the world.
Sources:
newzandar.com
globalnews.ca
www.theguardian.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-14--Teacher Gets Fired For Giving Zeroes To Students Who Didn’t Turn In Their Work

Education has changed a lot over time , and teaching has been modified a lot to comply with trends and newest research findings .
Yet , don ’ t you think it had gone a bit too far ?
Can we expect grading to be drastically changed too ?
Well , a former teacher of 17 years in Port St. Lucie , Florida , didn ’ t agree to give a free pass when the assignment has not been completed .
Unfortunately , this attitude got her fired .
Diane Tirado refused to give students a 50 % credit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was teaching Social Studies to eighth-graders at West Gate K-8 School .
During the school year , she assigned them an explorer ’ s notebook project and gave them two weeks to complete it .
Yet , when some of them didn ’ t turn in the assignment , she gave them a mark of zero .
She found it illogical to give somebody a 50 % , if “ there is nothing to grade ” .
At this point , she came across a strange policy in the West Gate student and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grading outline , and highlighted in red : “ NO ZERO ’ s – LOWEST POSSIBLE GRADE IS 50 % .
” The handbook even suggested that a letter grade of “ I ” ( incomplete ) is equivalent to 0 .
School administrators explained that she was obliged to give her students a 50 even if they don ’ t turn anything , but she refused to do it .
She was terminated on September 14 , 2018 , but in the letter of the principal , there ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her probationary period .
Before she left , she wrote a goodbye note for her students on a whiteboard : Mrs. Tirado loves you and wishes you the best in life !
I have been fired for refusing to give you a 50 % for not handing anything in .
One of her students responded by agreeing with her for “ not giving people 50s.
” Afterward , she asked the school to revisit the strange policy : “ I ’ m arguing the fact that you don ’ t get something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , and it ’ s not just here .
I ’ m so upset because we have a nation of kids that are expecting to get paid and live their life just for showing .
And it ’ s not real.
” The statement of Kerry Padrick , the chief information officer for the school district , clearly contradicted it all , claiming there is no policy stopping teachers from giving students a grade of zero .
The school district added that she was released from her duties due to her sub-standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents , and staff .
Tirado denied it all and added that her goal is to make a change , as “ having schools compete by grading them is a failure to the children and the teachers .
“ Time will tell if Mrs. Tirado will manage to change the policy of the school , but one thing will remain unchanged for sure , grades in her class will always be earned .
After she shared her story on Facebook , the post has gone viral , and most people agree with her @ @

Education has changed a lot over time, and teaching has been modified a lot to comply with trends and newest research findings. Yet, don’t you think it had gone a bit too far? Can we expect grading to be drastically changed too?
Well, a former teacher of 17 years in Port St. Lucie, Florida, didn’t agree to give a free pass when the assignment has not been completed.
Unfortunately, this attitude got her fired. Diane Tirado refused to give students a 50% credit for work they did not do.
Tirado was teaching Social Studies to eighth-graders at West Gate K-8 School. During the school year, she assigned them an explorer’s notebook project and gave them two weeks to complete it.
Yet, when some of them didn’t turn in the assignment, she gave them a mark of zero. She found it illogical to give somebody a 50%, if “there is nothing to grade”.
At this point, she came across a strange policy in the West Gate student and parent handbook- No Zero policy- written below the grading outline, and highlighted in red: “NO ZERO’s – LOWEST POSSIBLE GRADE IS 50%.”
The handbook even suggested that a letter grade of “I” (incomplete) is equivalent to 0.
School administrators explained that she was obliged to give her students a 50 even if they don’t turn anything, but she refused to do it.
She was terminated on September 14, 2018, but in the letter of the principal, there’s no cause mentioned, as she was still in her probationary period.
Before she left, she wrote a goodbye note for her students on a whiteboard:
“Bye kids,
Mrs. Tirado loves you and wishes you the best in life! I have been fired for refusing to give you a 50% for not handing anything in.
[heart] Mrs. Tirado”
One of her students responded by agreeing with her for “ not giving people 50s.”
Afterward, she asked the school to revisit the strange policy:
“I’m arguing the fact that you don’t get something for nothing. I want the policy change, and it’s not just here. I’m so upset because we have a nation of kids that are expecting to get paid and live their life just for showing. And it’s not real.”
The statement of Kerry Padrick, the chief information officer for the school district, clearly contradicted it all, claiming there is no policy stopping teachers from giving students a grade of zero.
The school district added that she was released from her duties due to her sub-standard performance and professionalism-lacking interactions with students, parents, and staff.
Tirado denied it all and added that her goal is to make a change, as “having schools compete by grading them is a failure to the children and the teachers. “
Time will tell if Mrs. Tirado will manage to change the policy of the school, but one thing will remain unchanged for sure, grades in her class will always be earned.
After she shared her story on Facebook, the post has gone viral, and most people agree with her position.
Sources:
www.upworthy.com
www.wndu.com
people.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-13--Monkey Takes In And Cares For Kitten As If It’s Her Very Own

Animals are capable of displaying true compassion , sympathy , and unconditional love , and this is one of the countless reasons why we are absolutely in love with them !
So , while we are definitely not the only ones that feel an urge to help the needy , animals do not hesitate to take care of an animal of other species as well .
Anne Young went to Bali , Indonesia , to enjoy and photograph the magnificent place and animals there , but little did she know that she was about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to capture an unusual interspecies adoption !
The amazing images reveal a monkey cradling its adopted kitten at the Monkey Forest Park , in the Ubud region of Bali .
The wild long-tailed macaque ( also called a crab-eating macaque ) monkey kept the ginger kitten as if he was her father , and he would always protect her from other monkeys .
The cat meowed happily in the arms of the loving monkey .
The photographer explained that the monkey didn ’ t like it when she tried to take pictures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitten from the lens .
Crab-eating macaques are highly social , and babies learn from interacting with both , their mother and other females in their large groups , which can sometimes consist of up to sixty members .
Seeing examples of interspecies adoptions is always pleasant , as they remind us that animals do not have the cultural influences we do .
So far , scientists can not explain the reason behind the practice .
Yet , some argue that one of the possible factors is the intellectual ability of an animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them survive .
In most interspecies adoptions , the adopted animal is young and has lost his mother .
Jenny Holland , the author of the 2011 book Unlikely Friendships , suggests : “ Instinctively , animals take care of the young to help them survive and therefore pass on the family DNA .
So I think there ’ s some hard wiring in there that leads them to offer care to another animal in need .
If it isn ’ t a relative , there may be some wires crossed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same place.
” Jill Goldman , an applied animal behaviorist based in southern California , believes that the need for social companionship lies behind it all : “ In order for the relationship to be sustained , I believe both parties will need to benefit in some way .
How we define benefit is another matter .
Social companionship in some cases may actually be enough of a benefit so long as it is not outweighed by competition [ or ] threat.
” Yet , regardless of the reason , the bond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undeniable .
It ’ s unclear if the kitten was a stray or orphaned , but the monkey knew she needed care and love , and he was more than happy to provide it !

Animals are capable of displaying true compassion, sympathy, and unconditional love, and this is one of the countless reasons why we are absolutely in love with them!
So, while we are definitely not the only ones that feel an urge to help the needy, animals do not hesitate to take care of an animal of other species as well.
Anne Young went to Bali, Indonesia, to enjoy and photograph the magnificent place and animals there, but little did she know that she was about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
The amateur wildlife photographer got the opportunity to capture an unusual interspecies adoption! The amazing images reveal a monkey cradling its adopted kitten at the Monkey Forest Park, in the Ubud region of Bali.
The wild long-tailed macaque (also called a crab-eating macaque) monkey kept the ginger kitten as if he was her father, and he would always protect her from other monkeys.
The cat meowed happily in the arms of the loving monkey. The photographer explained that the monkey didn’t like it when she tried to take pictures of them, so he kept shielding the kitten from the lens.
Crab-eating macaques are highly social, and babies learn from interacting with both, their mother and other females in their large groups, which can sometimes consist of up to sixty members.
Seeing examples of interspecies adoptions is always pleasant, as they remind us that animals do not have the cultural influences we do. So far, scientists cannot explain the reason behind the practice.
Yet, some argue that one of the possible factors is the intellectual ability of an animal to take care of young ones and help them survive. In most interspecies adoptions, the adopted animal is young and has lost his mother.
Jenny Holland, the author of the 2011 book Unlikely Friendships, suggests:
“Instinctively, animals take care of the young to help them survive and therefore pass on the family DNA. So I think there’s some hard wiring in there that leads them to offer care to another animal in need. If it isn’t a relative, there may be some wires crossed, but I think the behavior comes from the same place.”
Jill Goldman, an applied animal behaviorist based in southern California, believes that the need for social companionship lies behind it all:
“In order for the relationship to be sustained, I believe both parties will need to benefit in some way. How we define benefit is another matter. Social companionship in some cases may actually be enough of a benefit so long as it is not outweighed by competition [or] threat.”
Yet, regardless of the reason, the bond between the monkey and the kitten was undeniable. It’s unclear if the kitten was a stray or orphaned, but the monkey knew she needed care and love, and he was more than happy to provide it!
Sources:
honesttopaws.com
justsomething.co
www.onegreenplanet.org
www.thedodo.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-13--GPS Shoes Now Available For Seniors With Alzheimer’s And Dementia

Caregiving can take an emotional , financial and physical toll , and the biggest fear of every caregiver of a person with dementia or Alzheimer ’ s is their loved one getting lost and unable to return home .
To solve this issue and alleviate the caregiving burden , numerous companies have tried to design products that would easily track the patient .
A recent one , GPS SmartSole , created by GTX Corp , looks very promising .
These light and discreet insoles have GPS and cellular technology to track the wearer via a phone or computer .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are inserted in an item the patient always carries with him .
Andrew Carle , a professor at George Mason University ’ s College of Health and Human Services , explains : “ The primary reason is that paranoia is a manifestation of the disease .
If you put something on someone with Alzheimer ’ s that they don ’ t recognize , they remove it .
If it ’ s a wristwatch and it ’ s not their wristwatch , they will take it off .
So you have to hide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million Americans suffer from this disease , and 60 % of them tend to wander and have an increased risk of dying from injury , dehydration , or exposure .
Therapist Lynette Louise specializes in developmentally disabled persons and recommends the product as it keeps her clients safe while they can freely enjoy walking .
Patti Ciancaglini , the wife of Ray Ciancaglini , the former professional boxer , bought him these insoles as he enjoys strolling outdoors on their property , and she claims that they give her peace of mind .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also offers a version for parents to track their children if they get lost .
Note that the version for very young children and toddler sizes is not available yet , but there are smaller versions you can be trimmed down to size for use with older children , perhaps with autism or other spectrum disorders .
Therefore , the SmartSole is suitable for seniors with Alzheimer ’ s or dementia , children with special needs , individuals with traumatic brain injury , and anyone at risk of wandering .
The innovative product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its trimmable design allows you to trim it down to specific sizes .
The large size can be trimmed down to men ’ s sizes 15 – 12 , the medium size to women ’ s size 14 -10 , and the small one can be trimmed down to kid ’ s size 4 – 3 .
“ This is a significant milestone for both companies and while the $ 604 billion worldwide costs of dementia has become and will continue to be a significant fiscal challenge , the under $ 300 GPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and emotional burden borne by Alzheimer ’ s victims , caregivers , and their geographically distant family members.
” Yet , the price is among the drawbacks of the insoles , as many families can not afford to buy them .
Moreover , GPS transmission will be limited in areas without electrical interference .
Furthermore , many argue that a GPS can not substitute actual supervision , and in case the elderly person gets into a dangerous situation , the shoes won ’ t be able to help him .
Many maintain that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steal the independence , freedom , and dignity of the patient .
But if you are interested in the option , the following three are the most common tracking devices : • GPS devices – They are found in items like these insoles , watches and ankle straps .
• Homing devices – They use radio signals to determine a person ’ s location and can be used indoors , even though they have a short-range of less than five kilometers .
• Cell phones – New phones have a locating system where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most appropriate approach towards the care of seniors with Alzheimer ’ s depends on the individual and the specific situation , so it is advised that families discuss the possible options as soon as the patient receives the dementia diagnosis .

Caregiving can take an emotional, financial and physical toll, and the biggest fear of every caregiver of a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s is their loved one getting lost and unable to return home.
To solve this issue and alleviate the caregiving burden, numerous companies have tried to design products that would easily track the patient.
A recent one, GPS SmartSole, created by GTX Corp, looks very promising. These light and discreet insoles have GPS and cellular technology to track the wearer via a phone or computer. Many believe they are a viable option as they are inserted in an item the patient always carries with him.
Andrew Carle, a professor at George Mason University’s College of Health and Human Services, explains:
“The primary reason is that paranoia is a manifestation of the disease. If you put something on someone with Alzheimer’s that they don’t recognize, they remove it. If it’s a wristwatch and it’s not their wristwatch, they will take it off. So you have to hide it.”
He added that about five million Americans suffer from this disease, and 60% of them tend to wander and have an increased risk of dying from injury, dehydration, or exposure.
Therapist Lynette Louise specializes in developmentally disabled persons and recommends the product as it keeps her clients safe while they can freely enjoy walking.
Patti Ciancaglini, the wife of Ray Ciancaglini, the former professional boxer, bought him these insoles as he enjoys strolling outdoors on their property, and she claims that they give her peace of mind.
What’s more, the company also offers a version for parents to track their children if they get lost. Note that the version for very young children and toddler sizes is not available yet, but there are smaller versions you can be trimmed down to size for use with older children, perhaps with autism or other spectrum disorders.
Therefore, the SmartSole is suitable for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia, children with special needs, individuals with traumatic brain injury, and anyone at risk of wandering.
The innovative product comes in three sizes only, but its trimmable design allows you to trim it down to specific sizes. The large size can be trimmed down to men’s sizes 15 – 12, the medium size to women’s size 14 -10, and the small one can be trimmed down to kid’s size 4 – 3.
Patrick Bertagna, chief executive of GTX Corp, said:
“This is a significant milestone for both companies and while the $604 billion worldwide costs of dementia has become and will continue to be a significant fiscal challenge, the under $300 GPS enabled shoes will ease the enormous physical and emotional burden borne by Alzheimer’s victims, caregivers, and their geographically distant family members.”
Yet, the price is among the drawbacks of the insoles, as many families cannot afford to buy them. Moreover, GPS transmission will be limited in areas without electrical interference.
Furthermore, many argue that a GPS cannot substitute actual supervision, and in case the elderly person gets into a dangerous situation, the shoes won’t be able to help him.
Many maintain that locating devices are unethical, as they steal the independence, freedom, and dignity of the patient.
But if you are interested in the option, the following three are the most common tracking devices:
GPS devices – They are found in items like these insoles, watches and ankle straps.
Homing devices – They use radio signals to determine a person’s location and can be used indoors, even though they have a short-range of less than five kilometers.
Cell phones – New phones have a locating system where the user can dial 911.
The most appropriate approach towards the care of seniors with Alzheimer’s depends on the individual and the specific situation, so it is advised that families discuss the possible options as soon as the patient receives the dementia diagnosis.
Sources:
odditymall.com
goodlivingguide.com
www.awesomeinventions.com