iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--Why doing things alone is liberating, empowering, and necessary

How often do you go out by yourself ?
Do you shy away from doing things , going places , or dining out just because you have no company ?
When was the last time you went to a coffee shop on your own , made a reservation for 1 at your favorite restaurant , or went to the movies by yourself ?
Many people miss out on things they want to do solely because they do not have anybody to do them with .
Stop getting in the way of your happiness .
Many people explain that they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they know that they will not enjoy it .
They explain that there is no fun in going out without friends or company .
However , more often than not , these people have also never actually taken themselves out on a date .
They claim that they do not like it – but they have never done it .
In other words , instead of doing things they want to do on a weekend , they end up staying home just because nobody wanted to go out .
Why ruin a perfectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have someone to go somewhere or do something with ?
You will get to know yourself better .
By doing things on your own , you have very few distractions .
When you take yourself out , you have only the thoughts in your head to keep you company .
In other words , you make time for yourself to look inward and identify what you need or what you have been neglecting .
What is more , you become more independent and free as you realize that you do not need anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do things that you enjoy .
Mary Wright explains that doing things on your own is ‘ the most liberating and empowering experience ’ .
Life does not stop and wait for anyone .
Do not stop yourself from doing the things that you love .
It is normal to have different interests from those around you .
If you like hiking , swimming , or traveling then go on and hike , swim , or travel .
Life is short and it does not stop for anyone .
Make memories while you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so on your own .

How often do you go out by yourself?
Do you shy away from doing things, going places, or dining out just because you have no company? When was the last time you went to a coffee shop on your own, made a reservation for 1 at your favorite restaurant, or went to the movies by yourself? Many people miss out on things they want to do solely because they do not have anybody to do them with.
Stop getting in the way of your happiness.
Many people explain that they do not go out on their own because they know that they will not enjoy it. They explain that there is no fun in going out without friends or company. However, more often than not, these people have also never actually taken themselves out on a date. They claim that they do not like it – but they have never done it. In other words, instead of doing things they want to do on a weekend, they end up staying home just because nobody wanted to go out. Why ruin a perfectly fine weekend just because you do not have someone to go somewhere or do something with?
I will not let anyone, including myself, hold me back anymore from fulfilling my heart desires even if this means I will have to do everything alone. Mary Wright
You will get to know yourself better.
By doing things on your own, you have very few distractions. When you take yourself out, you have only the thoughts in your head to keep you company. In other words, you make time for yourself to look inward and identify what you need or what you have been neglecting. What is more, you become more independent and free as you realize that you do not need anybody else in order to have fun and do things that you enjoy. Mary Wright explains that doing things on your own is ‘the most liberating and empowering experience’.
Life does not stop and wait for anyone.
Do not stop yourself from doing the things that you love. It is normal to have different interests from those around you. If you like hiking, swimming, or traveling then go on and hike, swim, or travel. Life is short and it does not stop for anyone. Make memories while you still can – even if you do so on your own.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--This is how you change when you start cutting toxic energy out of your life

This is how you change when you start cutting toxic energy out of your life Having self-respect means having to cut toxic people out of your life .
The journey to self acceptance and happiness is long and difficult when you are surrounded by abusive , toxic people who you view as partners , friends , and family .
When you embark on this journey , you will find that the closer you get to your destination , the more you will hear people say you ’ ve changed .
The truth is , you really will have changed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
1 .
You begin putting yourself first You will realize that in order to be happy , your own needs and desires need to be met .
For this reason , you will stop making everybody else in your life a priority and begin focusing on first and foremost making yourself happy .
2 .
You no longer make time for liars After years of being lied to and listening to excuses , you no longer have the time and patience to forgive .
You realize that in order to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in who you give your time and energy to .
3 .
You do not justify your actions Before , you might have felt as though every decision needed to be justified .
On the path to self-fulfilment , you will understand that when it comes to your life , the only opinion that matters is yours .
4 .
You keep your personal life private Years of sharing your problems with people has made you see that not everyone has your best interests at heart .
After being hurt numerous times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve to see the vulnerable parts of you .
5 .
You no longer feel uncomfortable saying ‘ no ’ Doing everything you can to please and impress people has only brought you pain as very few appreciate the things that you do .
On your path to happiness , you will become aware that the only person you need to please is yourself .
It will no longer matter what society expects of you as you learn that you do not need to live by society ’ s norms in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
You will learn to embrace change After finding out that leaving toxic people behind is better than succumbing to their abuse , you will begin to embrace change .
That is , you will see that staying in a relationship out of fear is worse than facing the unknown .
8 .
You will lower your expectations When you have been through abuse and you have cut off the toxic people in your life , you will change .
You will understand that just like you can choose who and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
Therefore , you will no longer have unrealistic expectations or feel that you are entitled to people ’ s time .
Although the journey will be long and difficult , the happiness you find at the end will be worth it .

This is how you change when you start cutting toxic energy out of your life
This is how you change when you start cutting toxic energy out of your life
Having self-respect means having to cut toxic people out of your life.
The journey to self acceptance and happiness is long and difficult when you are surrounded by abusive, toxic people who you view as partners, friends, and family. When you embark on this journey, you will find that the closer you get to your destination, the more you will hear people say you’ve changed. The truth is, you really will have changed on your journey to a healthier and happier life.
1. You begin putting yourself first
You will realize that in order to be happy, your own needs and desires need to be met. For this reason, you will stop making everybody else in your life a priority and begin focusing on first and foremost making yourself happy.
2. You no longer make time for liars
After years of being lied to and listening to excuses, you no longer have the time and patience to forgive. You realize that in order to be happy, you have to become selective in who you give your time and energy to.
3. You do not justify your actions
Before, you might have felt as though every decision needed to be justified. On the path to self-fulfilment, you will understand that when it comes to your life, the only opinion that matters is yours.
4. You keep your personal life private
Years of sharing your problems with people has made you see that not everyone has your best interests at heart. After being hurt numerous times, you will find that very few people deserve to see the vulnerable parts of you.
5. You no longer feel uncomfortable saying ‘no’
Doing everything you can to please and impress people has only brought you pain as very few appreciate the things that you do. On your path to happiness, you will become aware that the only person you need to please is yourself.
6. You stop living by socially-accepted norms
It will no longer matter what society expects of you as you learn that you do not need to live by society’s norms in order to lead a happy and fulfilling life.
7. You will learn to embrace change
After finding out that leaving toxic people behind is better than succumbing to their abuse, you will begin to embrace change. That is, you will see that staying in a relationship out of fear is worse than facing the unknown.
8. You will lower your expectations
When you have been through abuse and you have cut off the toxic people in your life, you will change. You will understand that just like you can choose who and what you want to tolerate, others will too. Therefore, you will no longer have unrealistic expectations or feel that you are entitled to people’s time.
Although the journey will be long and difficult, the happiness you find at the end will be worth it.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--The day you push her away is the day she will realize she deserves better

The day you push her away is the day she will realize she deserves better She has a soul full of light .
She believes in change , and she sees the good in everyone .
When she loves , she loves with all her heart .
So be careful how you treat her , as you will never find anyone like her .
This stunning woman loves you .
She is putting all of her into your relationship .
She sacrifices her time and energy to make you happy .
Her loyalty is beyond this world .
She puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason – she believes in you .
No matter what you say or do , she is always there for you .
She believes you will be there for her too .
She believes you will eventually have a change of heart and embrace the goodness within you .
So she bravely deals with everything you put her through because she has faith in you .
But her patience has its limits .
Even though she loves you deeply , she isn ’ t blindly in love .
She sees the effort you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She sees when you refuse to compromise and choose to prioritize your own comfort .
This strong woman isn ’ t some naive girl who would chase after you even in you mistreat her .
She is a powerful human being who is aware of her worth and knows she deserves to be treated with respect and decency .
The day you hurt a woman like that is the day you lose her .
She will be hurt .
Her heart will be broken into a million pieces .
Knowing how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be deeply disappointed in herself .
She will blame herself for refusing to acknowledge the signs in time .
But she will heal .
Your betrayal will teach her how to protect her heart from people who come with cruel intentions and want to take advantage of her kindness .
The way you maltreat her will remind her how much she actually deserves .
It will also open her eyes to one harsh truth – no matter how much you give to some people , they will never appreciate your effort .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ regain her strength and reconnect with her true powerful self , she will be ready to get back on her feet and conquer the world .
She will come back stronger than ever .
If you want to keep her close , make sure you never cross the line .
Respect her boundaries , pay her the attention she deserves , and make sure she feels loved .
She probably loves you more than you deserve , so take good care of her heart .
Accept her with all of her wildness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your flaws .
Because the moment you fail to recognize her worth and betray her trust , she will not hesitate to leave .
And as she walks away , she will never turn her back no matter how much she cares for you .

The day you push her away is the day she will realize she deserves better
The day you push her away is the day she will realize she deserves better
She has a soul full of light. She believes in change, and she sees the good in everyone. When she loves, she loves with all her heart.
So be careful how you treat her , as you will never find anyone like her.
This stunning woman loves you. She is putting all of her into your relationship. She sacrifices her time and energy to make you happy. Her loyalty is beyond this world. She puts all of this effort for one significant reason – she believes in you.
No matter what you say or do, she is always there for you. She believes you will be there for her too. She believes you will eventually have a change of heart and embrace the goodness within you. So she bravely deals with everything you put her through because she has faith in you.
But her patience has its limits.
Even though she loves you deeply, she isn’t blindly in love. She sees the effort you put into strengthening the bond you share. She sees when you refuse to compromise and choose to prioritize your own comfort. This strong woman isn’t some naive girl who would chase after you even in you mistreat her. She is a powerful human being who is aware of her worth and knows she deserves to be treated with respect and decency.
The day you hurt a woman like that is the day you lose her.
She will be hurt. Her heart will be broken into a million pieces. Knowing how much she gave to this relationship, she will be deeply disappointed in herself. She will blame herself for refusing to acknowledge the signs in time. But she will heal.
Your betrayal will teach her how to protect her heart from people who come with cruel intentions and want to take advantage of her kindness. The way you maltreat her will remind her how much she actually deserves. It will also open her eyes to one harsh truth – no matter how much you give to some people, they will never appreciate your effort.
After she gives herself enough time to regain her strength and reconnect with her true powerful self, she will be ready to get back on her feet and conquer the world. She will come back stronger than ever.
If you want to keep her close, make sure you never cross the line. Respect her boundaries, pay her the attention she deserves, and make sure she feels loved. She probably loves you more than you deserve, so take good care of her heart. Accept her with all of her wildness, just as she accepts you with all of your flaws.
Because the moment you fail to recognize her worth and betray her trust, she will not hesitate to leave. And as she walks away, she will never turn her back no matter how much she cares for you.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--The happiest people are those who face their fears and never give up

don ’ t necessarily have the best of everything , but they know how to make the best of whatever comes their way .
The happiest people don ’ t necessarily have the best of everything , but they know how to make the best of whatever comes their way .
They are not those who have it all figured out , but those open to exploring new opportunities even in the darkest storms .
And they are definitely not happy all the time , as they are only humans with various feelings and emotions .
But what makes them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciate life in all of its forms .
Unfortunately , they learned how to cherish their days on Earth the hard way .
They have been through insufferable pain , hurtful disappointments , and incredibly tough failures .
They have experienced hell upon themselves .
But even when they are on the verge of giving up , they remind themselves how strong they are .
So they keep fighting through every storm , as they know it will be worth it .
The happiest people are the ones who never back down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter how weak they feel , these people are willing to use every single bit of their energy to fight back and overcome all the hardships .
Even in their darkest hours , they never forget who they are .
They are fully aware of their self-worth , and they know how much they are capable of .
In moments of despair , when they start doubting themselves , they do whatever it takes to stop fear from taking over .
To reach this level of happiness , these people have sacrificed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They work hard , invest in their personal growth , and help others thrive .
They don ’ t envy the success of the ones around them .
Instead , they are glad to see that the people they love are doing great in life .
Seeing others happy warms their hearts .
And when they fail , instead of getting discouraged , they accept it as a lesson which will help them succeed in the future .
When they need to take a break from the dynamic lifestyle they have , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loud and to give themselves time to recharge .
They know that no human being can work at their full power and capacity all the time .
Sometimes all you need is to rest and give yourself time to heal .
The happiest people don ’ t need validation to feel good about themselves The ones who truly appreciate life know that seeking validation only to feel a little better about yourself is irrational .
Instead of worrying about what others say about them , they work on their goals in silence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves .
They enjoy every single part of their journey , no matter what others might think of them .
This has nothing to do with carelessness but a lot to do with self-appreciation .
The happiest people are those who keep moving forward even when they lose faith .
They face the hardships with their heads high and do whatever it takes to overcome their fears .
This makes them not only the happiest but also the strongest people amongst us .

The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, but they know how to make the best of whatever comes their way.
They are not those who have it all figured out, but those open to exploring new opportunities even in the darkest storms. And they are definitely not happy all the time, as they are only humans with various feelings and emotions. But what makes them unique is that they know how to appreciate life in all of its forms.
Unfortunately, they learned how to cherish their days on Earth the hard way. They have been through insufferable pain, hurtful disappointments, and incredibly tough failures. They have experienced hell upon themselves. But even when they are on the verge of giving up, they remind themselves how strong they are. So they keep fighting through every storm, as they know it will be worth it.
The happiest people are the ones who never back down.
No matter how hard life gets, no matter how weak they feel, these people are willing to use every single bit of their energy to fight back and overcome all the hardships. Even in their darkest hours, they never forget who they are. They are fully aware of their self-worth, and they know how much they are capable of. In moments of despair, when they start doubting themselves, they do whatever it takes to stop fear from taking over.
To reach this level of happiness, these people have sacrificed a lot of time and energy. They work hard, invest in their personal growth, and help others thrive. They don’t envy the success of the ones around them. Instead, they are glad to see that the people they love are doing great in life. Seeing others happy warms their hearts. And when they fail, instead of getting discouraged, they accept it as a lesson which will help them succeed in the future.
When they need to take a break from the dynamic lifestyle they have, they are not afraid to say it out loud and to give themselves time to recharge. They know that no human being can work at their full power and capacity all the time. Sometimes all you need is to rest and give yourself time to heal.
The ones who truly appreciate life know that seeking validation only to feel a little better about yourself is irrational. Instead of worrying about what others say about them, they work on their goals in silence and wait for their success to speak for themselves. They enjoy every single part of their journey, no matter what others might think of them. This has nothing to do with carelessness but a lot to do with self-appreciation.
The happiest people are those who keep moving forward even when they lose faith. They face the hardships with their heads high and do whatever it takes to overcome their fears. This makes them not only the happiest but also the strongest people amongst us.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--6 reasons why you dream about your partner cheating on you

Having dreams about infidelity is more common than you might think .
Usually , upon waking up and realizing that you have had a gut-wrenching dream about your partner cheating on you , you begin to panic .
You begin to wonder where this dream has come from , if you have anything to worry about , or if you are just being paranoid .
In other words , a dream like this has the potential to ruin your entire day .
Dream analyst Lauri Quinn Loewenberg spoke to Bustle and explained that this dream is one of the five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Surprisingly , she claims that despite the discomfort which they evoke , these dreams can actually be helpful : There are six things a dream about infidelity can stem from : 1 .
You feel insecure and afraid that you are not good enough .
Naturally , this is the most obvious explanation behind such a dream .
If you feel insecure and you fear that you are not good enough for your partner , these feelings can give birth to disturbing dreams which reflect these fears .
In order to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these dreams , you need to have an open and honest discussion with your partner regarding the way you feel .
While this can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation , admitting your insecurities and receiving reassurance can be extremely helpful .
2 .
You have been cheated on before .
If your partner has previously cheated on you , your dreams might indicate that you have not managed to forgive them .
In this case , you will need to work harder on rebuilding trust or walk away if you can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced infidelity in a previous relationship , and dreaming about it could mean that you are afraid your current partner will cause you the same kind of pain .
3 .
There is someone – or something – getting between you and your partner .
This does not necessarily have to be somebody that you suspect your partner might be interested in .
In fact , Loewenberg explains , ‘ this could be a friend of theirs , their job , a baby , or anything that makes you feel “ cheated ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owe you ’ .
Simply feeling betrayed after an argument could result in dreams about infidelity .
If your partner took somebody else ’ s side when they usually have your back , your brain ’ s interpretation of the betrayal you feel can take the form of a dream in which they cheat on you with someone else .
5 .
You have been trying to ignore signs that they are cheating .
Loewenberg says that sometimes , ‘ cheating dreams indicate a subconscious belief that your partner really could be cheating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fear of infidelity but rather from suspicions that you try hard to ignore .
If for the past few weeks , you have been noticing your partner acting differently but you do not want to believe that they might be cheating , you could be suppressing these thoughts .
When we are asleep , however , we become vulnerable and incapable of suppressing them ; as a result , our subconscious beliefs come to the surface in our dreams .
6 .
Your partner is not aware or does not care that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dream about your partner cheating on you , being caught , but not caring at all , then this might reflect their lack of awareness or concern for hurting you .
Maybe they did something which upset you in the day and they are unaware of the extent to which it upset you .
Alternatively , they may have made you feel as though they do not care that they have upset you .
Either way , Loewenberg explains that you should voice your concerns and tell your partner how they have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can give you important insight into your thoughts and emotions .

Having dreams about infidelity is more common than you might think.
Usually, upon waking up and realizing that you have had a gut-wrenching dream about your partner cheating on you, you begin to panic.
You begin to wonder where this dream has come from, if you have anything to worry about, or if you are just being paranoid. In other words, a dream like this has the potential to ruin your entire day. Dream analyst Lauri Quinn Loewenberg spoke to Bustle and explained that this dream is one of the five most common dreams which her clients report. Surprisingly, she claims that despite the discomfort which they evoke, these dreams can actually be helpful:
Whatever the case may be, the cheating dream is good for you because it is shining a light on an issue in your relationship that needs to be corrected. […] Once you are able to connect the dots between the cheating dream and the issue that triggered it, you need to work to correct it.
There are six things a dream about infidelity can stem from:
1. You feel insecure and afraid that you are not good enough.
Naturally, this is the most obvious explanation behind such a dream. If you feel insecure and you fear that you are not good enough for your partner, these feelings can give birth to disturbing dreams which reflect these fears. In order to stop – or decrease the frequency of – these dreams, you need to have an open and honest discussion with your partner regarding the way you feel. While this can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation, admitting your insecurities and receiving reassurance can be extremely helpful.
2. You have been cheated on before.
If your partner has previously cheated on you, your dreams might indicate that you have not managed to forgive them. In this case, you will need to work harder on rebuilding trust or walk away if you cannot forgive. Alternatively, you may have experienced infidelity in a previous relationship, and dreaming about it could mean that you are afraid your current partner will cause you the same kind of pain.
3. There is someone – or something – getting between you and your partner.
This does not necessarily have to be somebody that you suspect your partner might be interested in. In fact, Loewenberg explains, ‘this could be a friend of theirs, their job, a baby, or anything that makes you feel “cheated” out of the time you feel they owe you’.
4. You feel betrayed.
Simply feeling betrayed after an argument could result in dreams about infidelity. If your partner took somebody else’s side when they usually have your back, your brain’s interpretation of the betrayal you feel can take the form of a dream in which they cheat on you with someone else.
5. You have been trying to ignore signs that they are cheating.
Loewenberg says that sometimes, ‘cheating dreams indicate a subconscious belief that your partner really could be cheating’. This does not stem from a fear of infidelity but rather from suspicions that you try hard to ignore. If for the past few weeks, you have been noticing your partner acting differently but you do not want to believe that they might be cheating, you could be suppressing these thoughts. When we are asleep, however, we become vulnerable and incapable of suppressing them; as a result, our subconscious beliefs come to the surface in our dreams.
6. Your partner is not aware or does not care that they are hurting you.
If you dream about your partner cheating on you, being caught, but not caring at all, then this might reflect their lack of awareness or concern for hurting you. Maybe they did something which upset you in the day and they are unaware of the extent to which it upset you. Alternatively, they may have made you feel as though they do not care that they have upset you. Either way, Loewenberg explains that you should voice your concerns and tell your partner how they have made you feel.
Ultimately, your dreams can give you important insight into your thoughts and emotions.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-24--Awe-Inspiring Experiences Boost Emotional Wellbeing

Regular awe-inspiring experiences are an easy way to boost positive emotions such as gratitude and compassion , according to a recent study by experts at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center ( MAC ) and the Global Brain Health Institute ( GBHI ) .
The findings , published just a few days ago , in the journal Emotion show that older adults who took weekly 15-minute “ awe walks ” reported feeling less stress and increased positivity in their lives .
This astonishing change was mirrored in “ selfies ” subjects took on their walks , in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than themselves was paralleled by evidently wider smiles by the end of the research .
Sturm is the head of the Clinical Affective Neuroscience ( CAN ) laboratory in the UCSF MAC , where she and her group study the effects on neurodegenerative diseases on the brain ’ s emotional systems .
Previously , the team have looked into increased empathy and found it is an early sign of Alzheimer ’ s disease .
The recent research was ignited by a call from GBHI for study proposals to look into easy , low-cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says she quickly started thinking about how to improve emotional health in older adults , and teamed up with UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner , PhD , an expert in emotion , to develop a good intervention .
The experts brought on 52 healthy older adults from the MAC ’ s long-running Hilblom Healthy Aging Study , headed by study co-author Joel Kramer , PsyD , a neurology professor and director of MAC ’ s Neuropsychology program .
The participants were asked to go for a walk , at least 15 minutes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period of 8 weeks .
For 50 % of the participants , the researchers also described the emotion of awe and advised them to try to capture that emotion during their walks .
Those who took part filled out short surveys after each walk , describing the emotions they experienced during their walks .
The questions also included questions regarding awe .
The surveys showed that those in the “ awe group ” reported heightened awe-inspiring experiences during their walks .
Answers to open-ended survey questions mirrored the walk participants ’ heightening sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For instance , one person reflected on On the other side , those from the control walk group tended to be more inwardly focused .
Here is an example : The team also asked participants to take pictures of themselves at the start , middle , and end of every walk .
Analysis on the selfies showed a parallel , visible shift in how subjects portrayed themselves : those in the awe group increasingly made themselves smaller in their pictures over the course of the research , opting to show more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the smiles on their faces grew more intense .
The experts also sent participants daily surveys during the 8-week study to assess their emotional state in each day .
The responses showed that the people in the awe group got significant boosts of positive prosocial emotions in their daily experience .
Those included compassion and gratitude .
Subjects in the control group , in fact , took more regular walks throughout the study , according to the researchers .
This might be because some of them suspected the study ’ s focus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not cause major shifts in emotional well-being , nor did it cause a change in the way selfies were taken .
It simply suggests that the results of the awe group were truly due to the experience of awe .
The effects the team observed were somewhat moderate but were easy to bring out and become stronger over time , suggesting the benefits could continue to grow with time and sufficient practice .
“ I find it remarkable that the simplest intervention in the world — just a three-minute conversation at the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling awe on their weekly walks — was able to drive significant shifts in their daily emotional experience , ” Sturm said .
“ This suggests promoting the experience of awe could be an extremely low-cost tool for improving the emotional health of older adults through a simple shift in mindset.
” “ Experiencing awe is such a simple practice — just taking a moment to look out the window or pausing to consider the technological marvels that surround us — and we now show it can have measurable effects on our emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A little more joy and a little more connectedness with the world around us is something all of us could use these days.
” What are your thoughts on this incredible finding ?
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Regular awe-inspiring experiences are an easy way to boost positive emotions such as gratitude and compassion, according to a recent study by experts at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (MAC) and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI).
The findings, published just a few days ago, in the journal Emotion show that older adults who took weekly 15-minute “awe walks” reported feeling less stress and increased positivity in their lives. This astonishing change was mirrored in “selfies” subjects took on their walks, in which an evident focus on their surroundings rather than themselves was paralleled by evidently wider smiles by the end of the research.
“Negative emotions, particularly loneliness, have well-documented negative effects on the health of older adults, particularly those over age 75,” said Virginia Sturm, PhD, an associate professor of neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Endowed Professor in the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. “What we show here is that a very simple intervention — essentially a reminder to occasionally shift our energy and attention outward instead of inward — can lead to significant improvements in emotional well-being.”
Sturm is the head of the Clinical Affective Neuroscience (CAN) laboratory in the UCSF MAC, where she and her group study the effects on neurodegenerative diseases on the brain’s emotional systems. Previously, the team have looked into increased empathy and found it is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease.
The recent research was ignited by a call from GBHI for study proposals to look into easy, low-cost interventions to boost brain health.
Sturm says she quickly started thinking about how to improve emotional health in older adults, and teamed up with UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner, PhD, an expert in emotion, to develop a good intervention.
“Awe is a positive emotion triggered by awareness of something vastly larger than the self and not immediately understandable — such as nature, art, music, or being caught up in a collective act such as a ceremony, concert or political march,” Keltner said. “Experiencing awe can contribute to a host of benefits including an expanded sense of time and enhanced feelings of generosity, well-being, and humility.”
In our new study on awe walks we found that focusing on the details of the world around us during weekly outdoor walks can promote compassion and gratitude in everyday life. @UCSFmac @GBHI_Fellows @elkosik @UCSF_CAN_Lab https://t.co/98bbN0L9Tw — Virginia Sturm (@brainsturming) September 21, 2020
The experts brought on 52 healthy older adults from the MAC’s long-running Hilblom Healthy Aging Study, headed by study co-author Joel Kramer, PsyD, a neurology professor and director of MAC’s Neuropsychology program. The participants were asked to go for a walk, at least 15 minutes in length, every week, for a period of 8 weeks. For 50% of the participants, the researchers also described the emotion of awe and advised them to try to capture that emotion during their walks.
Those who took part filled out short surveys after each walk, describing the emotions they experienced during their walks. The questions also included questions regarding awe. The surveys showed that those in the “awe group” reported heightened awe-inspiring experiences during their walks.
Answers to open-ended survey questions mirrored the walk participants’ heightening sense of wonder in relation to their surroundings.
For instance, one person reflected on
“the beautiful fall colors and the absence of them amidst the evergreen forest… how the leaves were no longer crunchy underfoot because of the rain and how the walk was more spongy now… the wonder that a small child feels as they explore their expanding world.”
On the other side, those from the control walk group tended to be more inwardly focused. Here is an example:
“I thought about our vacation in Hawaii coming up this next Thursday. Thought about all the things I had to do before we leave.”
Another participant reflected on
“what a beautiful day it was and that later I was going to go see my great granddaughter.”
The team also asked participants to take pictures of themselves at the start, middle, and end of every walk.
Analysis on the selfies showed a parallel, visible shift in how subjects portrayed themselves: those in the awe group increasingly made themselves smaller in their pictures over the course of the research, opting to show more of the landscapes around them. Meanwhile, the smiles on their faces grew more intense.
“One of the key features of awe is that it promotes what we call ‘small self,’ a healthy sense of proportion between your own self and the bigger picture of the world around you,” Sturm said. “To be honest, we had decided to do this particular analysis of participants’ selfies on a lark — I never really expected we’d be able to document awe’s ability to create an emotionally healthy small self literally on camera!”
The experts also sent participants daily surveys during the 8-week study to assess their emotional state in each day.
The responses showed that the people in the awe group got significant boosts of positive prosocial emotions in their daily experience. Those included compassion and gratitude.
Subjects in the control group, in fact, took more regular walks throughout the study, according to the researchers. This might be because some of them suspected the study’s focus was physical exercise. However, this did not cause major shifts in emotional well-being, nor did it cause a change in the way selfies were taken. It simply suggests that the results of the awe group were truly due to the experience of awe.
Getting outside is good. Getting outside of yourself is better. New research on "awe walks" from @brainsturming and
team show that walking for awe has emotional benefits. My pick for Impact Factor this week.https://t.co/3FA8jTrGY8 via @medscape — F. Perry Wilson, MD MSCE (@methodsmanmd) September 23, 2020
The effects the team observed were somewhat moderate but were easy to bring out and become stronger over time, suggesting the benefits could continue to grow with time and sufficient practice.
“I find it remarkable that the simplest intervention in the world — just a three-minute conversation at the beginning of the study suggesting that participants practice feeling awe on their weekly walks — was able to drive significant shifts in their daily emotional experience,” Sturm said. “This suggests promoting the experience of awe could be an extremely low-cost tool for improving the emotional health of older adults through a simple shift in mindset.” “Experiencing awe is such a simple practice — just taking a moment to look out the window or pausing to consider the technological marvels that surround us — and we now show it can have measurable effects on our emotional well-being,” Sturm added. “A little more joy and a little more connectedness with the world around us is something all of us could use these days.”
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Sources: Psycnet, UCSF


iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--VIDEO: Lawmaker suspended from Congress after kissing partner’s breast during Zoom conference

A lawmaker suspended from Congress after kissing his partner ’ s breast during a videoconference Salta legislator Juan Emilio Ameri , 47 , was caught on camera planting a kiss on his partner ’ s breast during a remote session with fellow lawmakers .
This inappropriate act of affection cost him his place in Congress , Buenos Aires Times reports .
On a Thursday Zoom conference , Ameri sparked outrage after his colleagues witnessed his ‘ scandalous show ’ .
The wide video screen installed in the Chamber of Deputies showed a woman approaching the Salta Province lawmaker and sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen touching her body , pulling her top down , and kissing her breast .
The legislator later confirmed the woman was his girlfriend .
In an attempt to explain the shocking scene , the former congressman said he wasn ’ t aware that he was connected to the videoconference at the time .
In an interview with Radio Con Vos , Ameri said : “ I ’ m very ashamed , [ I feel ] very bad .
Here , throughout the interior of the country , the [ Internet ] connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ session , [ but ] the Internet dropped [ out ] .
My partner came out of the bathroom , I asked her how the prostheses were and I gave her a kiss because 10 days ago she had a breast implant operation.
” The 47-year-old politician faces a wait of up to five days to learn the Congress ’ final decision .
Understandably , the Zoom session was immediately interrupted .
Lower House Speaker Sergio Massa announced he needed to report ‘ a serious offense ’ by a deputy .
Massa also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suggested an expulsion .
He said : According to the Lower House speaker , the deputy ’ s unacceptable actions had ‘ discredited the entire political class.
’ Massa fears that if Congress doesn ’ t respond quickly to such shameful acts , people will lose their respect for politics in general .
This was the second time Juan Ameri has faced controversy during his legislative career .
As per the local outlet Realpolitik , in December 2019 , the deputy was accused of harassing a 17-year-old female political activist .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so Ameri branded it as ‘ fake news ’ and denied being involved in such offense .

A lawmaker suspended from Congress after kissing his partner’s breast during a videoconference
Salta legislator Juan Emilio Ameri, 47, was caught on camera planting a kiss on his partner’s breast during a remote session with fellow lawmakers. This inappropriate act of affection cost him his place in Congress, Buenos Aires Times reports.
On a Thursday Zoom conference, Ameri sparked outrage after his colleagues witnessed his ‘scandalous show’. The wide video screen installed in the Chamber of Deputies showed a woman approaching the Salta Province lawmaker and sitting on his lap. Ameri is then seen touching her body, pulling her top down, and kissing her breast. The legislator later confirmed the woman was his girlfriend.
In an attempt to explain the shocking scene, the former congressman said he wasn’t aware that he was connected to the videoconference at the time. In an interview with Radio Con Vos, Ameri said:
“I’m very ashamed, [I feel] very bad. Here, throughout the interior of the country, the [Internet] connection is very bad. We were in session, [but] the Internet dropped [out]. My partner came out of the bathroom, I asked her how the prostheses were and I gave her a kiss because 10 days ago she had a breast implant operation.”
The 47-year-old politician faces a wait of up to five days to learn the Congress’ final decision.
Understandably, the Zoom session was immediately interrupted. Lower House Speaker Sergio Massa announced he needed to report ‘a serious offense’ by a deputy. Massa also called for Ameri’s immediate suspension and suggested an expulsion. He said:
“We are going to listen to the explanations of the deputy, but we cannot admit that this type of behavior occurs in a body of representatives in a democracy.”
According to the Lower House speaker, the deputy’s unacceptable actions had ‘discredited the entire political class.’ Massa fears that if Congress doesn’t respond quickly to such shameful acts, people will lose their respect for politics in general.
This was the second time Juan Ameri has faced controversy during his legislative career. As per the local outlet Realpolitik, in December 2019, the deputy was accused of harassing a 17-year-old female political activist. The story was mainly based on allegations, so Ameri branded it as ‘fake news’ and denied being involved in such offense.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--COVID-19 pandemic could also be causing HAIR LOSS

It is believed that the psychological stress which has been generated by the pandemic is causing hair loss .
Many people who have contracted the virus have reportedly experienced hair loss weeks or months after they had recovered .
According to Healthline , ‘ doctors believe that the physical and emotional stress that accompanies a case of COVID-19 may lead to a reversible hair loss condition called telogen effluvium ’ .
In other words , it is the intense and extreme psychological stress which people experience during their fight with the virus that is making them lose their hair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery commented : There ’ s been at least a 25 percent increase in people coming in with hair loss , and that ’ s from a place of already being busy dealing with hair disorders [ … ] It ’ s not yet documented on major medical sites as a symptom , but patients show me their positive test results .
Those who have never contracted the virus can also experience hair loss .
ABS-CBN reported that many others are experiencing hair loss because of the psychological stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , deaths of family members , or other devastating developments stemming from the pandemic ’ .
Furthermore , according to Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal , an associate professor of dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic , ‘ There ’ s many , many stresses in many ways surrounding this pandemic , and we ’ re still seeing hair loss because a lot of the stress hasn ’ t gone away.
’ Actress Alyssa Milano uploaded a video on Twitter , showing her fans the hair loss she experienced as a result of COVID-19 : Alyssa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April .
Her tweet and the video which accompanies it is meant to warn people about the effects of the virus , urge them to take it seriously , and encourage them to wear a mask .

Numerous COVID-19 survivors are experiencing hair loss.
It is believed that the psychological stress which has been generated by the pandemic is causing hair loss. Many people who have contracted the virus have reportedly experienced hair loss weeks or months after they had recovered. According to Healthline, ‘doctors believe that the physical and emotional stress that accompanies a case of COVID-19 may lead to a reversible hair loss condition called telogen effluvium’. In other words, it is the intense and extreme psychological stress which people experience during their fight with the virus that is making them lose their hair. Dr. Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery commented:
There’s been at least a 25 percent increase in people coming in with hair loss, and that’s from a place of already being busy dealing with hair disorders […] It’s not yet documented on major medical sites as a symptom, but patients show me their positive test results. Dr. Dendy Engelman
Those who have never contracted the virus can also experience hair loss.
ABS-CBN reported that many others are experiencing hair loss because of the psychological stress from ‘job loss, financial strain, deaths of family members, or other devastating developments stemming from the pandemic’. Furthermore, according to Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal, an associate professor of dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic, ‘There’s many, many stresses in many ways surrounding this pandemic, and we’re still seeing hair loss because a lot of the stress hasn’t gone away.’
Actress Alyssa Milano uploaded a video on Twitter, showing her fans the hair loss she experienced as a result of COVID-19:
Alyssa Milano had shown symptoms of Coronavirus in April. Her tweet and the video which accompanies it is meant to warn people about the effects of the virus, urge them to take it seriously, and encourage them to wear a mask.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--Special needs cat who was abandoned by her owners finds a new home

Sansa the cat had been abandoned by her previous owners .
The snowy-white feline had been thrown out of her previous home because of her unusual appearance .
Sansa was born with a rare condition known as heterochromia and as a result , she has extra toes and different-colored eyes .
Earlier this year , the five-year-old cat was found abandoned by animal rescue staff in New York City .
Thankfully , since then , Sansa has found a new and loving home .
What is more , she has also become a social media star as she has attracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the cat ’ s new owner , commented on the first time she saw Sansa : My husband and I met Sansa at a cat adoption event in New York City .
Even though there were a lot of cute , friendly cats at the event , my eyes kept being drawn to Sansa ’ s cage who was previously called Snow .
it was a seemingly empty cage with a sign that said the cat inside suffered from anxiety and had been neglected and eventually thrown out by her previous owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty – she was simply hiding under the cat bed !
I felt an immediate connection to her because I suffer from anxiety myself , and I knew that I wanted her to be a part of our family before I even saw her .
Imagine my surprise when I realized that she had different colored eyes and extra toes .
Apart from her rare condition , Sansa also suffers from Feline Hyperesthesia Disorder ( FHD ) .
Karen further explained that after they had brought Sansa home , she had started behaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ roll ’ her back uncontrollably and attack her tail .
In addition to this , she would often hide behind the TV console and only come out when she was hungry .
After some time , her owners consulted a vet , and Sansa was diagnosed with Feline Hyperesthesia Disorder ( FHD ) , a type of anxiety .
The cat was put on several different drugs but nothing seemed to work until she had tried pet CBD oil .
Now , according to Karen , ‘ she has claimed the apartment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queen of our household ’ .
Karen has started an Instagram account ( @ sansa.thecat ) to show the world Sansa ’ s unique beauty .
She hopes that this Instagram account will ‘ raise awareness and advocate for the adoption of special needs cats ’ .

Sansa the cat had been abandoned by her previous owners.
The snowy-white feline had been thrown out of her previous home because of her unusual appearance. Sansa was born with a rare condition known as heterochromia and as a result, she has extra toes and different-colored eyes. Earlier this year, the five-year-old cat was found abandoned by animal rescue staff in New York City. Thankfully, since then, Sansa has found a new and loving home. What is more, she has also become a social media star as she has attracted over 22.2k followers on Instagram.
Karen, the cat’s new owner, commented on the first time she saw Sansa:
My husband and I met Sansa at a cat adoption event in New York City. Even though there were a lot of cute, friendly cats at the event, my eyes kept being drawn to Sansa’s cage who was previously called Snow. it was a seemingly empty cage with a sign that said the cat inside suffered from anxiety and had been neglected and eventually thrown out by her previous owners. Turns out the cage was not empty – she was simply hiding under the cat bed! I felt an immediate connection to her because I suffer from anxiety myself, and I knew that I wanted her to be a part of our family before I even saw her. Imagine my surprise when I realized that she had different colored eyes and extra toes.
Apart from her rare condition, Sansa also suffers from Feline Hyperesthesia Disorder (FHD).
Karen further explained that after they had brought Sansa home, she had started behaving strangely; that is, she would ‘roll’ her back uncontrollably and attack her tail. In addition to this, she would often hide behind the TV console and only come out when she was hungry. After some time, her owners consulted a vet, and Sansa was diagnosed with Feline Hyperesthesia Disorder (FHD), a type of anxiety. The cat was put on several different drugs but nothing seemed to work until she had tried pet CBD oil. Now, according to Karen, ‘she has claimed the apartment as her own and is the true queen of our household’.
Karen has started an Instagram account (@sansa.thecat) to show the world Sansa’s unique beauty. She hopes that this Instagram account will ‘raise awareness and advocate for the adoption of special needs cats’.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--VIDEO: Woman is tased for not wearing a face mask at a school football game

VIDEO : Woman is tased for not wearing a face mask at a school football game A woman at a school football game in Ohio on Wednesday evening was tased and detained by an officer for not wearing a protective mask .
The lady was sitting with her mother when she got into a verbal conflict with a policeman regarding her not wearing a mask in the town of Logan , according to the Marietta Times .
Footage of the scene , which was shared on social media , shows the woman resisting as the cop attempts to put her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he uses his taser .
The lady , who is named Alecia Kitts , tells the policeman “ get off me ” , a number of times , the clip shows .
When the cop tases Alecia , she falls down to a lower tear of benches , the video shows .
As the lady is eventually dragged away , her mother pleads with the officer : Alecia , who seemed to have an American flag-themed mask in the pocket of her shorts , was cheering for the Marietta City team .
Authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently being investigated .
Logan athletic director Theresa Schultheiss told the news publication that the woman and her mom were the only two people among 300 others who were not following the mask-wearing rules .
“ This rule has been in effect since we were told we could play , ” said Schultheiss .
“ Everyone that came through ticketing tonight was reminded , we had regular announcements over the PA reminding you that mouths and noses needed to be covered and we had signs at the bathrooms.
” For ABC ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video below .
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VIDEO: Woman is tased for not wearing a face mask at a school football game
VIDEO: Woman is tased for not wearing a face mask at a school football game
A woman at a school football game in Ohio on Wednesday evening was tased and detained by an officer for not wearing a protective mask.
The lady was sitting with her mother when she got into a verbal conflict with a policeman regarding her not wearing a mask in the town of Logan, according to the Marietta Times.
Footage of the scene, which was shared on social media, shows the woman resisting as the cop attempts to put her in handcuffs for about 2 minutes before he uses his taser.
The lady, who is named Alecia Kitts, tells the policeman “get off me”, a number of times, the clip shows.
“You’re not arresting me for nothing, I ain’t doing nothing wrong,” she yells after the cop orders her to put her hands behind her back.
When the cop tases Alecia, she falls down to a lower tear of benches, the video shows.
The officer’s actions shocked onlookers.
“Tasing this lady over not wearing a damn mask,” one person can be heard saying.
As the lady is eventually dragged away, her mother pleads with the officer:
“Come on, it’s just a mask!”
Hope Fauci and the panic brigades feel good about what they've done to this countryhttps://t.co/c6I1wLZ6qs — Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) September 24, 2020
Alecia, who seemed to have an American flag-themed mask in the pocket of her shorts, was cheering for the Marietta City team.
Authorities told the Marietta Times the case is currently being investigated.
Logan athletic director Theresa Schultheiss told the news publication that the woman and her mom were the only two people among 300 others who were not following the mask-wearing rules.
“This rule has been in effect since we were told we could play,” said Schultheiss. “Everyone that came through ticketing tonight was reminded, we had regular announcements over the PA reminding you that mouths and noses needed to be covered and we had signs at the bathrooms.”
For ABC’s report on the story, please see the video below.
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iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--Amish incest brothers who gang-raped 13-year-old sister will not be given any jail time

Amish incest brothers who gang-raped 13-year-old sister will not be given any jail time Amish brothers who had sex with their 13-year-old sister avoid jail time .
Prosecutors fear they would be ‘ eaten alive ’ if put behind bars .
• Two Amish brothers who pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree child molestation avoid jail time .
• The men had sex with their 13-year-old sister and got her pregnant , but a prosecutor raised concerns they could be ‘ eaten alive ’ in jail .
• Instead of doing time , the Amish brothers will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 hours of community service , and are now registered sex offenders .
As per Daily Mail , Aaron Schwartz and Petie Schwartz , aged 22 and 18 , of Seymour , Missouri , pleaded guilty of two counts of third-degree child molestation with a child under the age of 14 .
Aaron , Petie , and two of their younger brothers had had sexual encounters with their sister .
The Webster County Citizen reveals that the girl was 12 and 13 at the time of the acts .
Initially , the brothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had received a 10-year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections ( DOC ) on the first count and five years for the second count .
However , an agreement with Webster County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Berkstresser allowed them to avoid jail time and be put on probation instead .
The sex offenders will have to complete the Missouri Sex Offender Treatment Program ( MOSOP ) by September 8 , 2021 .
They must also complete 100 hours of community service .
Additionally , they have to write a letter an apology letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moreover , the Amish brothers are obligated to pay $ 250 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund ( LERF ) , per the plea agreement .
This fine provides funding to improve the operation of the sheriff ’ s department and the prosecutor ’ s office .
“ It needs to be noted that in this case , there were four brothers , two of them minors , while the other two legally are adults .
All of them had sexual relations with their sister .
There is no question this occurred.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow the brothers to avoid prison , saying : Two weeks ago , the now-13-year-old incest victim gave birth to a child whose father is one of her brothers .
The incest sexual relations were brought to light in June , while the girl was still pregnant .
She then told doctors that she had been having sex with her brothers .
Both adult brothers admitted they had sex with their minor sister on six occasions .
They are now registered sex offenders for life .
Berkstresser added : “ One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But within the Amish community that primarily lives in the Seymour area , ( the Amish ) don ’ t see the authority we have to do anything to them .
This was a tough case to prosecute .
”

Amish incest brothers who gang-raped 13-year-old sister will not be given any jail time
Amish incest brothers who gang-raped 13-year-old sister will not be given any jail time
Amish brothers who had sex with their 13-year-old sister avoid jail time.
Prosecutors fear they would be ‘eaten alive’ if put behind bars.
Two Amish brothers who pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree child molestation avoid jail time.
The men had sex with their 13-year-old sister and got her pregnant, but a prosecutor raised concerns they could be ‘eaten alive’ in jail.
Instead of doing time, the Amish brothers will have to serve probation for 5 years, attend 100 hours of community service, and are now registered sex offenders.
As per Daily Mail, Aaron Schwartz and Petie Schwartz, aged 22 and 18, of Seymour, Missouri, pleaded guilty of two counts of third-degree child molestation with a child under the age of 14.
Aaron, Petie, and two of their younger brothers had had sexual encounters with their sister. The Webster County Citizen reveals that the girl was 12 and 13 at the time of the acts.
Initially, the brothers, who molested their young sister, had received a 10-year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) on the first count and five years for the second count. However, an agreement with Webster County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Berkstresser allowed them to avoid jail time and be put on probation instead.
The sex offenders will have to complete the Missouri Sex Offender Treatment Program (MOSOP) by September 8, 2021.
They must also complete 100 hours of community service. Additionally, they have to write a letter an apology letter to Seymour’s Amish community.
Moreover, the Amish brothers are obligated to pay $250 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (LERF), per the plea agreement. This fine provides funding to improve the operation of the sheriff’s department and the prosecutor’s office.
Attorney Ben Berkstresser said:
“It needs to be noted that in this case, there were four brothers, two of them minors, while the other two legally are adults. All of them had sexual relations with their sister. There is no question this occurred.”
The prosecutor stated that he decided to allow the brothers to avoid prison, saying:
“These two young men would’ve been eaten alive in the state prison system.”
Two weeks ago, the now-13-year-old incest victim gave birth to a child whose father is one of her brothers.
The incest sexual relations were brought to light in June, while the girl was still pregnant. She then told doctors that she had been having sex with her brothers.
Both adult brothers admitted they had sex with their minor sister on six occasions. They are now registered sex offenders for life. Berkstresser added:


iheartintelligence--2020-09-25--Mistreated furless dog shows up frozen at front door. Thankfully, she chose the right person to help

Mistreated furless dog shows up frozen at front door .
Thankfully , she chose the right person to help her A kindhearted man from Earlton , New York opened his door on a freezing January evening to be met by the sight of a shivering homeless dog .
On top of almost being frozen to death , the helpless angel was also malnourished and completely furless .
The shocked man did not know where the dog came from , but he knew he couldn ’ t leave her out in the cold .
The man , who did not wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dog in and called the police .
Unsure of what to do next , he believed the police would be able to help out , and he was spot on .
Officers arrived and took the poor baby to a nearby shelter , where employees found she was in a terrible condition .
Unfortunately , the homeless dog was suffering from Demodex mange , which is a terrible skin condition caused by mites digging in beneath the skin .
According to vet expert Chris Reeder , who is certified at Franklin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the condition can even kill dogs if they are not treated in time .
Even though the dog was able to stay alive through it all , the mange still had a severe effect on her health .
On top of leaving her without fur , her skin was also in horrific condition .
In addition , she was covered with infected scabs .
All the people at the shelter were praying for the sweet dog ’ s recovery .
They gave her all the medical attention she needed in order to combat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also did the best they could to give her a good amount of TLC while she was healing .
The shelter employees named the dog , Penny , and to everyone ’ s surprise , she started healing quite quickly .
Sweet Penny healed in the shelter in just a few weeks and she is now completely mange-free , even though according to Perez she may never be able to regrow her fur in some areas .
And when it comes to the person who abandoned Penny , the law will be holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested him on charges of animal cruelty , and should he be found guilty , he will likely face a fine of $ 1000 and possibly time in prison .
While people were happy to see justice being served , this was by far not the best thing to happen to sweet Penny .
The most wonderful thing that happened to her was getting adopted by a loving family .
“ We got a lot of applications to adopt her , but these two individuals are fantastic pet owners .
They took it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple times a week .
They brought their dogs in , and everyone got along fabulously .
I ’ d like to think this will be the last home she ’ ll ever go to , ” Perez explained .
“ She ’ s just a sweet dog .
She really doesn ’ t have a mean bone in her body .
She ’ s an absolute doll , and she ’ s going to be a great pet , ” Perez added .
We are sure that Penny appreciates all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her caring new family .
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Mistreated furless dog shows up frozen at front door. Thankfully, she chose the right person to help her
Mistreated furless dog shows up frozen at front door. Thankfully, she chose the right person to help her
A kindhearted man from Earlton, New York opened his door on a freezing January evening to be met by the sight of a shivering homeless dog.
On top of almost being frozen to death, the helpless angel was also malnourished and completely furless. The shocked man did not know where the dog came from, but he knew he couldn’t leave her out in the cold.
“It appeared that she had been dumped by the roadside and abandoned. It was a frigid night, and it was assumed she came to the door looking for food and warmth,” a member of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA wrote on their Facebook page.
The man, who did not wish to be named, decided to invite the dog in and called the police.
Unsure of what to do next, he believed the police would be able to help out, and he was spot on. Officers arrived and took the poor baby to a nearby shelter, where employees found she was in a terrible condition.
“She was in bad shape. She had some open lacerations on her face and neck, and was pretty much devoid of any hair. It was sad. It’s always sad to see them like this,” Ron Perez, president of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society said.
Unfortunately, the homeless dog was suffering from Demodex mange, which is a terrible skin condition caused by mites digging in beneath the skin.
According to vet expert Chris Reeder, who is certified at Franklin, Tennessee’s BluePearl Veterinary Hospital, the condition can even kill dogs if they are not treated in time.
“Generally, it’s more debilitating than fatal, but in certain situations it can be,” he said.
Even though the dog was able to stay alive through it all, the mange still had a severe effect on her health.
On top of leaving her without fur, her skin was also in horrific condition. In addition, she was covered with infected scabs.
“When she scratched it, she would scratch her flesh, which would get infected and create more bleeding,” Perez said.
All the people at the shelter were praying for the sweet dog’s recovery. They gave her all the medical attention she needed in order to combat her infections and the mites. They also did the best they could to give her a good amount of TLC while she was healing.
The shelter employees named the dog, Penny, and to everyone’s surprise, she started healing quite quickly.
“Within one week, she looked like a different dog. The vet was pretty impressed with her recovery,” Perez recalled.
Sweet Penny healed in the shelter in just a few weeks and she is now completely mange-free, even though according to Perez she may never be able to regrow her fur in some areas.
“She’s a real fighter and very resilient. Her stress levels are clearly much lower now, because she’s interacting with people and she has proper food and is sleeping correctly,” he said.
And when it comes to the person who abandoned Penny, the law will be holding him accountable.
Authorities have identified and arrested him on charges of animal cruelty, and should he be found guilty, he will likely face a fine of $1000 and possibly time in prison.
While people were happy to see justice being served, this was by far not the best thing to happen to sweet Penny.
The most wonderful thing that happened to her was getting adopted by a loving family.
“We got a lot of applications to adopt her, but these two individuals are fantastic pet owners. They took it slowly and came and visited with her a couple times a week. They brought their dogs in, and everyone got along fabulously. I’d like to think this will be the last home she’ll ever go to,” Perez explained. “She’s just a sweet dog. She really doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. She’s an absolute doll, and she’s going to be a great pet,” Perez added.
We are sure that Penny appreciates all the support that she received as well as her caring new family.
Go Penny!
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iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Kids’ TV show about “body positivity” received backlash for featuring adult nudity in front of child

Kids ’ TV show about “ body positivity ” received backlash for featuring adult nudity in front of children Danish TV series sparked massive outrage after it showed adults stripping down in front of children .
• The Danish series claims they aim to ‘ promote body positivity and combat body-shaming ’ • Outraged social media users slammed the show for its inappropriate content .
A television show named Ultra Strips Down includes naked adults exposing themselves to minors aged 11 to 13 .
As per the New York Times , the series ’ aim is to ‘ promote body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controversial show is been aired on the Danish channel DR Ultra , Mirror reports .
It questions the common ideas and stereotypes related to conventional body types and processes .
A recent episode displays five undressed adults showing their bodies to the kids .
While the children are looking at their naked bodies , they ask various questions about skin and hair on the body .
For instance , one of the minors in the audience asked : “ At what age did you grow hair on the lower part of your body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person ’ s tattoos and questioned : “ Do you consider removing your tattoos ?
” What is more , the show won the Best Children ’ s Programme at the Danish TV Festival .
Although the people of Denmark have much fewer taboos regarding nudity compared to other western countries , the series faced severe backlash about its unacceptable content .
Outraged social media users were quick to express their anger with the show ’ s concept .
One Twitter user wrote : “ Destroying a child ’ s mind is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is disgusting.
” Another said : “ This show is just straight up pedophilia and the fact that people aren ’ t talking about this and how disgusting it is it ’ s shocking.
” DR Ultra responded to the massive criticism by stating : Moreover , a second season of the award-winning series is on the way .
The show ’ s host , Jannik Schow , 29 , said :

Kids’ TV show about “body positivity” received backlash for featuring adult nudity in front of children
Kids’ TV show about “body positivity” received backlash for featuring adult nudity in front of children
Danish TV series sparked massive outrage after it showed adults stripping down in front of children.
Children’s TV show heavily criticized for featuring adult nudity.
The Danish series claims they aim to ‘promote body positivity and combat body-shaming’ .
Outraged social media users slammed the show for its inappropriate content.
A television show named Ultra Strips Down includes naked adults exposing themselves to minors aged 11 to 13. As per the New York Times, the series’ aim is to ‘promote body positivity and combat body-shaming’.
The controversial show is been aired on the Danish channel DR Ultra, Mirror reports. It questions the common ideas and stereotypes related to conventional body types and processes.
A recent episode displays five undressed adults showing their bodies to the kids. While the children are looking at their naked bodies, they ask various questions about skin and hair on the body. For instance, one of the minors in the audience asked: “At what age did you grow hair on the lower part of your body?”
Another kid was curious about a person’s tattoos and questioned: “Do you consider removing your tattoos?”
What is more, the show won the Best Children’s Programme at the Danish TV Festival.
Although the people of Denmark have much fewer taboos regarding nudity compared to other western countries, the series faced severe backlash about its unacceptable content.
Outraged social media users were quick to express their anger with the show’s concept.
One Twitter user wrote: “Destroying a child’s mind is one goal of the agenda. UltraStripsDown is disgusting.”
Another said: “This show is just straight up pedophilia and the fact that people aren’t talking about this and how disgusting it is it’s shocking.”
Activist Obianuju Ekeocha tweeted:
“This is a CHILDREN’s show on Danish TV entitled “Ultra Strips Down”,produced by Danish branch of Warner Bros. The show claims to teach kids about different body types by exposing them to naked adults! Why? Why are there now so many pushing to destroy children?”
DR Ultra responded to the massive criticism by stating:
“It’s educational TV for kids and families who can have a healthy talk about what bodies look like.”
Moreover, a second season of the award-winning series is on the way. The show’s host, Jannik Schow, 29, said:


iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Look inside this abandoned fort that has been transformed into a luxury home

When Mike Conner came across an abandoned fort on Thorne Island in Pembrokeshire , Wales , he decided to buy @ @ @ @ @ one can certainly imagine , renovating something this big and old comes at an expensive @ @ @ @ @ that , ‘ the cost is just off the scale ’ .
Moreover , the @ @ @ @ @ makes everything even more difficult : “ It ’ s just relentless here , a @ @ @ @ @ ” Subsequently , because of the wet and windy weather , Conner has ensured that @ @ @ @ @ of the best quality and of the highest standard so it does not rust or @ @ @

When Mike Conner came across an abandoned fort on Thorne Island in Pembrokeshire, Wales, he decided to buy and renovate it.
As one can certainly imagine, renovating something this big and old comes at an expensive price. Conner himself notes that, ‘the cost is just off the scale’. Moreover, the location of the vast property makes everything even more difficult: “It’s just relentless here, a constant battle against Mother Nature.” Subsequently, because of the wet and windy weather, Conner has ensured that everything inside the home is of the best quality and of the highest standard so it does not rust or wear away.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Hero dad, who shielded his kids from gunmen, loses his jobs after being injured

Hero dad , who shielded his kids from gunmen , loses his jobs after being injured Heroic dad , who shielded his children from gunmen , has lost both of his jobs due to the injuries he got from the shooting .
On September 21 , at The Bronx used-car business on Boston Road in Eastchester , three gunmen opened fire .
At the time , Anthony Jefferson , 39 , was visiting the dealership in an attempt to surprise his wife with a new car for her upcoming birthday , as per VT .
The New York Post reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pm .
Footage from the security cameras shows the father-of-three pushing his kids to the ground and covering them with his body to protect them from the shots .
Unfortunately , Mr. Jefferson was struck three times – twice in his boot , and once in his right thigh , The Independent reveals .
A GoFundMe page was set to help the heroic dad who has lost his jobs .
As a result of his severe injuries , Mr. Jefferson is now unable to work , so he had to leave both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family friend who established the donation page , wrote : “ Due to his injury , Anthony lost his job and has to have surgery to remove the bullet .
This Go Fund me is to help this heroic dad with his medical bills and his kids with therapy .
They are beyond traumatized.
” As of Monday , September 28 , they have raised over $ 277,000 in donations , while the original target was more than ten times less .
In an interview with TMZ , Danica Jefferson , Anthony ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both of his jobs – one as a head painter at a maintenance company and the other as a construction worker .
Ms. Jefferson added that the family is now trying to get their children into therapy , as they have become reluctant to go outside after the traumatizing incident .
She also shares that the kids have been crying in their sleep , and the youngest one , 2 , has asked : “ Why did the man shoot my daddy ?
” Despite all the difficulties , the family is grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Hero dad, who shielded his kids from gunmen, loses his jobs after being injured
Hero dad, who shielded his kids from gunmen, loses his jobs after being injured
Heroic dad, who shielded his children from gunmen, has lost both of his jobs due to the injuries he got from the shooting.
On September 21, at The Bronx used-car business on Boston Road in Eastchester, three gunmen opened fire. At the time, Anthony Jefferson, 39, was visiting the dealership in an attempt to surprise his wife with a new car for her upcoming birthday, as per VT.
The New York Post reported that the shooting started at around 7:30 pm.
Footage from the security cameras shows the father-of-three pushing his kids to the ground and covering them with his body to protect them from the shots. Unfortunately, Mr. Jefferson was struck three times – twice in his boot, and once in his right thigh, The Independent reveals.
A GoFundMe page was set to help the heroic dad who has lost his jobs.
As a result of his severe injuries, Mr. Jefferson is now unable to work, so he had to leave both of his jobs. Serena Wingate, the family friend who established the donation page, wrote:
“Due to his injury, Anthony lost his job and has to have surgery to remove the bullet. This Go Fund me is to help this heroic dad with his medical bills and his kids with therapy. They are beyond traumatized.”
As of Monday, September 28, they have raised over $277,000 in donations, while the original target was more than ten times less.
In an interview with TMZ, Danica Jefferson, Anthony’s wife, confirmed that he lost both of his jobs – one as a head painter at a maintenance company and the other as a construction worker. Ms. Jefferson added that the family is now trying to get their children into therapy, as they have become reluctant to go outside after the traumatizing incident. She also shares that the kids have been crying in their sleep, and the youngest one, 2, has asked: “Why did the man shoot my daddy?”
Despite all the difficulties, the family is grateful for the father’s admirable bravery.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Ugly footage shows woman being shoved to the ground by police during an anti-lockdown protest

Ugly footage shows woman being shoved to the ground by police during an anti-lockdown protest Shocking : A woman was shoved to the ground by police amid an anti-lockdown demonstration in London .
• Police officers slammed to the ground a middle-aged female activist during an anti-lockdown protest .
• The ugly scene occurred amid a ‘ We Do Nor Consent ’ rally at Trafalgar Square , London .
• It comes as mayor Sadiq Khan was heavily criticized for calling the demonstrations ‘ unacceptable ’ .
Footage from Trafalgar Square shows how police officers push the middle-aged woman multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As per Daily Mail , the appalling scene occurred during the We Do Not Consent protest on Saturday .
In the shocking video , the female demonstrator can be seen standing on a chair .
One of the police officers pulls the chair from beneath her feet , while the others are trying to take her down .
In the meantime , onlookers can be heard shouting in the woman ’ s defense .
After a short while , another officer steps in and pushes her to the ground .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for calling the protests ‘ unacceptable ’ .
The mayor of the UK ’ s capital branded the anti-lockdown demonstrations ‘ unacceptable ’ , after previously defending the June ’ s BLM protests .
Sadiq Khan recently tweeted : Although in June , the mayor did ask the demonstrators to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic , he previously expressed his support for the BLM protests during the quarantine .
In an official statement from June 6 , Khan said : “ To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your anger and your pain .
George Floyd ’ s brutal killing must be a catalyst for change worldwide .
No country , city , police service or institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do better .
We must stand together and root out racism wherever it is found .
Black Lives Matter.
” The following day , London ’ s mayor asked people to ‘ remember that Covid-19 is still a very real threat to our communities.
’ He said : A whole week later , Khan told locals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of making their voices heard .

Ugly footage shows woman being shoved to the ground by police during an anti-lockdown protest
Ugly footage shows woman being shoved to the ground by police during an anti-lockdown protest
Shocking: A woman was shoved to the ground by police amid an anti-lockdown demonstration in London.
Police officers slammed to the ground a middle-aged female activist during an anti-lockdown protest.
The ugly scene occurred amid a ‘We Do Nor Consent’ rally at Trafalgar Square, London.
It comes as mayor Sadiq Khan was heavily criticized for calling the demonstrations ‘unacceptable’.
Footage from Trafalgar Square shows how police officers push the middle-aged woman multiple times until she falls to the ground. As per Daily Mail, the appalling scene occurred during the We Do Not Consent protest on Saturday.
In the shocking video, the female demonstrator can be seen standing on a chair. One of the police officers pulls the chair from beneath her feet, while the others are trying to take her down. In the meantime, onlookers can be heard shouting in the woman’s defense. After a short while, another officer steps in and pushes her to the ground.
The incident comes as Mayor Sadiq Khan was slammed for calling the protests ‘unacceptable’.
The mayor of the UK’s capital branded the anti-lockdown demonstrations ‘unacceptable’, after previously defending the June’s BLM protests. Sadiq Khan recently tweeted:
“This is unacceptable. I urge all protestors to leave now. Large gatherings are banned for a reason – you are putting the safety of our city at risk.”
This is unacceptable. I urge all protestors to leave now. Large gatherings are banned for a reason – you are putting the safety of our city at risk. Violence towards police officers will not be tolerated and perpetrators will feel the full force of the law. https://t.co/xzc8bwCHmI — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) September 26, 2020
Although in June, the mayor did ask the demonstrators to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, he previously expressed his support for the BLM protests during the quarantine.
In an official statement from June 6, Khan said:
“To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today: I stand with you and I share your anger and your pain. George Floyd’s brutal killing must be a catalyst for change worldwide. No country, city, police service or institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do better. We must stand together and root out racism wherever it is found. Black Lives Matter.”
To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today: I stand with you – and I share your anger and your pain. To the tiny minority who were violent – you endangered a safe and peaceful protest and let down this important cause.#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KObgaC5F2N — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 6, 2020
The following day, London’s mayor asked people to ‘remember that Covid-19 is still a very real threat to our communities.’ He said:
“I urge people to consider ways of making your voice heard that doesn’t put yourself and others at risk of catching coronavirus.”
A whole week later, Khan told locals to stay home and figure out other ways of making their voices heard.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Half a million sharks could be killed for COVID-19 vaccine, experts warn

Nearly 500,000 sharks could be wiped out for the production of a COVID-19 vaccine .
• Sharks produce squalene oil , a natural substance which is found in their livers .
• Shark Allies , a non-profit organization , warns that the production of vaccines which use an adjuvant could wipe out around 500,000 sharks .
• The organization has created a petition asking vaccine manufacturers to consider other options .
Squalene oil is an adjuvant used in vaccines .
Squalene is a natural oil which is found in the livers of sharks and is currently used as an adjuvant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ an adjuvant is a substance added to vaccines to spur a more robust immune response .
It can also lower the level of vaccine needed for each patient , which could be very valuable for a vaccine that needs to be produced for a large number of people at once ’ .
In the fight against the Coronavirus , companies are looking to produce vaccines and several manufacturers – such as GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ) – have announced that they will be using shark-based adjuvants .
Taking this further , Sky News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pharmaceutical company GSK had said that it would manufacture a billion doses of this adjuvant for potential use in COVID-19 vaccines .
It is estimated that 489,702 sharks will be killed to provide enough squalene for vaccines .
These figures could be more as Shark Allies explains that ‘ it is likely that more than one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be needed per person , or that a COVID-19 vaccine would need to be given seasonally , similar to flu vaccines ’ .
As a result , the non-profit organization has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine manufacturers to rethink the way they make adjuvants .
The change.org petition is titled ‘ Stop using sharks in Covid-19 vaccine – use EXISTING sustainable options ’ and so far , it has received over 10,000 signatures .

Nearly 500,000 sharks could be wiped out for the production of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sharks produce squalene oil, a natural substance which is found in their livers.
Shark Allies, a non-profit organization, warns that the production of vaccines which use an adjuvant could wipe out around 500,000 sharks.
The organization has created a petition asking vaccine manufacturers to consider other options.
Squalene oil is an adjuvant used in vaccines.
Squalene is a natural oil which is found in the livers of sharks and is currently used as an adjuvant in medicine. CTV News explains that ‘an adjuvant is a substance added to vaccines to spur a more robust immune response. It can also lower the level of vaccine needed for each patient, which could be very valuable for a vaccine that needs to be produced for a large number of people at once’. In the fight against the Coronavirus, companies are looking to produce vaccines and several manufacturers – such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) – have announced that they will be using shark-based adjuvants. Taking this further, Sky News reported that in May, the British pharmaceutical company GSK had said that it would manufacture a billion doses of this adjuvant for potential use in COVID-19 vaccines.
It is estimated that 489,702 sharks will be killed to provide enough squalene for vaccines.
These figures could be more as Shark Allies explains that ‘it is likely that more than one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be needed per person, or that a COVID-19 vaccine would need to be given seasonally, similar to flu vaccines’. As a result, the non-profit organization has taken action and created a petition asking vaccine manufacturers to rethink the way they make adjuvants. The change.org petition is titled ‘Stop using sharks in Covid-19 vaccine – use EXISTING sustainable options’ and so far, it has received over 10,000 signatures.


iheartintelligence--2020-09-28--Atlanta activist spent $200G in Black Lives Matter donations on house, personal expenses: FBI

Sir Maejor Page , 32 , founded the ‘ Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta ’ organization in 2016 .
• This year , this organization took in over $ 466,000 in donations .
• Federal investigators found that Tyree Conyers-Page , the founder of the organization , had spent $ 200,000 of the donations on himself .
• Page was arrested for wire fraud and money laundering and was later released on $ 10,000 bail .
On Friday , Page was charged by federal prosecutors .
According to FOX News , the Toledo FBI office had opened an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been submitted against Page .
In 2016 , Page founded the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta and this year , the group had received more than $ 466,000 in donations .
While the group had said that the money would go to support the BLM movement , federal investigators found that Page had been using the donations for personal expenses .
The New York Times reported that the founder of the group had ‘ appeared on social media wearing tailored suits with cuff links and ties that he bragged had cost $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My room way up at the top , ” he boasted .
“ At the top top.
” ‘ In addition to this , investigators found that the man had also bought a house and land in Toledo , Ohio .
Justin Herdman , the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio commented : We always work diligently to ensure that people do not scam their way into financial windfalls by playing off of the public ’ s emotions or fears [ … ] This case is alleged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sadly seen over and over again , whether it relates to the global pandemic or schemes targeting the elderly — there is no cause , no tragedy , and no event that fraudsters won ’ t seek to exploit .
After Page ’ s arrest on Friday , he has appeared in federal court and has been released on $ 10,000 bail .
In addition to this , Page ’ s lawyer has refused to comment .

Sir Maejor Page, 32, founded the ‘Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta’ organization in 2016.
This year, this organization took in over $466,000 in donations.
Federal investigators found that Tyree Conyers-Page, the founder of the organization, had spent $200,000 of the donations on himself.
Page was arrested for wire fraud and money laundering and was later released on $10,000 bail.
On Friday, Page was charged by federal prosecutors.
According to FOX News, the Toledo FBI office had opened an investigation in 2019 after a fraud complaint had been submitted against Page. In 2016, Page founded the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta and this year, the group had received more than $466,000 in donations. While the group had said that the money would go to support the BLM movement, federal investigators found that Page had been using the donations for personal expenses. The New York Times reported that the founder of the group had ‘appeared on social media wearing tailored suits with cuff links and ties that he bragged had cost $150, staying in luxury hotel rooms. “My room way up at the top,” he boasted. “At the top top.”‘ In addition to this, investigators found that the man had also bought a house and land in Toledo, Ohio.
Justin Herdman, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio commented:
We always work diligently to ensure that people do not scam their way into financial windfalls by playing off of the public’s emotions or fears […] This case is alleged to be one more example of something we have sadly seen over and over again, whether it relates to the global pandemic or schemes targeting the elderly — there is no cause, no tragedy, and no event that fraudsters won’t seek to exploit.
After Page’s arrest on Friday, he has appeared in federal court and has been released on $10,000 bail. In addition to this, Page’s lawyer has refused to comment.