iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--Ancestors’ Knowledge Revived: The Virus-Killing Powers Of Copper

According to reports , last month a startling discovery was made .
As it turns out , the novel coronavirus can survive for up to four days on stainless steel and glass but dies in a matter of hours if it gets in contact with copper .
And this came as a surprise to Bill Keevil , a microbiologist at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom , who has been studying the effects of copper for about 20 years .
Bill has been watching on as copper killed one viral bug after another .
He made his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Disease and then went on to drug-immune fatal infections such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) .
He made research on viruses that had been sowing terror around the world like the Swine Flu and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ( MERS ) .
In these cases , copper simply destroyed the virus in a matter of minutes .
Five years ago , Bill decided to go after Coronavirus 229E , a COVID-19 sibling that is responsible for pneumonia and the regular cold .
Once more , copper took the pathogen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alive on surfaces like glass and stainless steel .
In comparison , copper works as a disinfectant just by laying there .
Bill ’ s research , in a way , is a revival of an ancient remedy .
For thousands of years , our ancestors knew about the disinfectant powers of copper , before they even knew what viruses and germs were .
The first known use of the metal as a virus-eliminating element comes from the possibly oldest medical document in history , Smith ’ s Papyrus .
Its writings have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor who lived around 1700 B.C .
but contains information that dates back to 3200 B.C .
Egypt designated the ankh symbol – which is representative of everlasting life – to signify copper in hieroglyphs .
In China , as far back as 1600 B.C.
, people used copper coins as a treatment for stomach aches and heartaches as well as bladder issues .
The Phoenician civilization inserted shavings from their bronze-made swords into stab wounds to stop infections .
For thousands of years , mothers have been aware that their offspring did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drank from copper cups and passed their wisdom to the next generations .
And the power of copper is long-lasting .
Bill ’ s team had a look at the Grand Central Terminal in New York some years ago .
In addition , modern researchers and organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency have confirmed what our ancestors knew all along , with the EPA registering around 400 copper surfaces as antimicrobial .
But how exactly does it work ?
Heavy metals such as silver , gold , and others fall into the antibacterial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of copper gives it additional killing strength , according to Bill .
It has a free electron in its outer orbital casing of electrons that takes part in oxidation-reduction reactions ( which also makes the metal a good conductor ) .
As a consequence , he says , it turns into a “ molecular oxygen grenade.
” Gold and silver are less potent as they do not possess the free electron .
In addition , copper can kill bacteria in other ways , according to Bill , who has documented the effect in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way onto copper , ions blast it like a rain of bullets , stopping cell respiration and piercing holes in the cell membrane or viral casing and forming free radicals that cause a faster death , especially if the surface is dry .
Moreover , the ions search for and destroy the DNA and RNA contained in the virus or bacteria , stopping the mutations that create drug-immune killer bugs .
Michael has been concentrating his efforts around the question of whether using alloys made of copper in often-touched surfaces reduces infections in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disease Control , every day about 1 in 31 hospital patients has at least one infection , which costs as much as $ 50,000 per person .
Michael ’ s study , which is funded by the Department of Defense , focused their attention on copper alloys on surfaces including tables , bedside rails , intravenous poles , and chair armrests at three hospitals in the US .
The month-and-a-half-long research showed a 58 % infection reduction in comparison to routine infection protocols .
The investigation was stopped when the DOD turned its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael teamed up with a manufacturer that created a hospital bed made of copper .
A study that took two years to complete compared beds in a hospital ICU with plastic surfaces and those with copper .
In almost 90 % of the samples the bed rails on the plastic surfaces exceeded the accepted risk standards , while the copper bed rails exceeded the same standards on just 9 % .
Michael also co-authors an 18-month-long research led by Shannon Hins-Leasure , an environmental microbiologist at Grinnell College , who made a comparison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rooms with patients in them at Grinnell Regional Medical Center ’ s 49-bed hospital .
And , thankfully , copper once again reduced bacterial numbers .
Bill and Michael have both found that installing copper to just 10 % of surfaces would curb infection rates and save $ 1176 per day when comparing the reduced cost of treating infected patients to the cost of installing copper .
But unfortunately , hospitals have been slow to react .
North Carolina and Virginia ’ s Sentara Hospital System made copper-infused surfaces the new normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed rails and overbed tables after a trial made in 2016 in which a Virginia Beach hospital reported a 78 % decrease in drug-resistant organisms .
With the help of Israeli technology , the hospital also switched to copper-heavy beds .
Bill says Poland and France have started putting copper alloys in their hospitals .
Meanwhile , in Chile and Peru , which produce copper themselves , it is being implemented in public transit systems and hospitals .
But if you ’ re wondering whether playing with copper in your hands will reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better stick to sanitizer and soap just to be on the safe side .
What are your thoughts on this positive finding ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article to spread the good news .

According to reports, last month a startling discovery was made.
As it turns out, the novel coronavirus can survive for up to four days on stainless steel and glass but dies in a matter of hours if it gets in contact with copper.
And this came as a surprise to Bill Keevil, a microbiologist at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, who has been studying the effects of copper for about 20 years. Bill has been watching on as copper killed one viral bug after another. He made his first experiment with the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease and then went on to drug-immune fatal infections such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). He made research on viruses that had been sowing terror around the world like the Swine Flu and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). In these cases, copper simply destroyed the virus in a matter of minutes.
“It just blew it apart,” Bill says.
Five years ago, Bill decided to go after Coronavirus 229E, a COVID-19 sibling that is responsible for pneumonia and the regular cold.
Once more, copper took the pathogen out in no time while it stayed alive on surfaces like glass and stainless steel. In comparison, copper works as a disinfectant just by laying there.
“One of the ironies is, people [install] stainless steel because it seems clean and in a way, it is,” Bill says, stressing how common the material is in our day to day lives. “But then the argument is how often do you clean? We don’t clean often enough.”
Bill’s research, in a way, is a revival of an ancient remedy.
For thousands of years, our ancestors knew about the disinfectant powers of copper, before they even knew what viruses and germs were.
“Copper is truly a gift from Mother Nature in that the human race has been using it for over eight millennia,” says Michael G. Schmidt, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina who studies the effects of copper in healthcare environments.
The first known use of the metal as a virus-eliminating element comes from the possibly oldest medical document in history, Smith’s Papyrus. Its writings have been found to belong to an Egyptian doctor who lived around 1700 B.C. but contains information that dates back to 3200 B.C. Egypt designated the ankh symbol – which is representative of everlasting life – to signify copper in hieroglyphs.
In China, as far back as 1600 B.C., people used copper coins as a treatment for stomach aches and heartaches as well as bladder issues.
The Phoenician civilization inserted shavings from their bronze-made swords into stab wounds to stop infections.
For thousands of years, mothers have been aware that their offspring did not get diarrhea as much when they drank from copper cups and passed their wisdom to the next generations.
“You don’t need a medical degree to diagnose diarrhea,” Michael says.
And the power of copper is long-lasting.
Bill’s team had a look at the Grand Central Terminal in New York some years ago.
“The copper is still working just like it did the day it was put in over 100 years ago,” he said. “This stuff is durable and the anti-microbial effect doesn’t go away.”
In addition, modern researchers and organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency have confirmed what our ancestors knew all along, with the EPA registering around 400 copper surfaces as antimicrobial.
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But how exactly does it work?
Heavy metals such as silver, gold, and others fall into the antibacterial category. But the specific atomic structure of copper gives it additional killing strength, according to Bill. It has a free electron in its outer orbital casing of electrons that takes part in oxidation-reduction reactions (which also makes the metal a good conductor). As a consequence, he says, it turns into a “molecular oxygen grenade.” Gold and silver are less potent as they do not possess the free electron.
In addition, copper can kill bacteria in other ways, according to Bill, who has documented the effect in publications. When a microbe finds its way onto copper, ions blast it like a rain of bullets, stopping cell respiration and piercing holes in the cell membrane or viral casing and forming free radicals that cause a faster death, especially if the surface is dry. Moreover, the ions search for and destroy the DNA and RNA contained in the virus or bacteria, stopping the mutations that create drug-immune killer bugs.
“The properties never wear off, even if it tarnishes,” Michael says.
Michael has been concentrating his efforts around the question of whether using alloys made of copper in often-touched surfaces reduces infections in hospitals.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, every day about 1 in 31 hospital patients has at least one infection, which costs as much as $50,000 per person. Michael’s study, which is funded by the Department of Defense, focused their attention on copper alloys on surfaces including tables, bedside rails, intravenous poles, and chair armrests at three hospitals in the US. The month-and-a-half-long research showed a 58% infection reduction in comparison to routine infection protocols.
The investigation was stopped when the DOD turned its attention on the Zika pandemic, so Michael teamed up with a manufacturer that created a hospital bed made of copper. A study that took two years to complete compared beds in a hospital ICU with plastic surfaces and those with copper. In almost 90% of the samples the bed rails on the plastic surfaces exceeded the accepted risk standards, while the copper bed rails exceeded the same standards on just 9%.
“We again demonstrated in spades that copper can keep the built environment clean from microorganisms,” Michael said.
Michael also co-authors an 18-month-long research led by Shannon Hins-Leasure, an environmental microbiologist at Grinnell College, who made a comparison between the bacterial abundance in empty rooms and rooms with patients in them at Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s 49-bed hospital.
And, thankfully, copper once again reduced bacterial numbers.
“If you’re using a copper alloy that’s always working,” she says, “you still need to clean the environment, but you have something in place that’s working all the time (to disinfect) as well.”
Bill and Michael have both found that installing copper to just 10% of surfaces would curb infection rates and save $1176 per day when comparing the reduced cost of treating infected patients to the cost of installing copper. But unfortunately, hospitals have been slow to react.
“I’ve been surprised how slow it has been to be taken up by hospitals,” Shannon adds. “A lot of it has to do with our healthcare system and funding to hospitals, which is very tight. When our hospital redid our emergency room, we installed copper alloys in key places. So it makes a lot of sense when you’re doing a renovation or building something that’s new. It’s more expensive if you’re just changing something that you already have.”
Woven with more than 11 kilometres of copper thread, this jacket could theoretically kill coronavirus https://t.co/ZypWNiXzZM — WIRED UK (@WiredUK) May 19, 2020
North Carolina and Virginia’s Sentara Hospital System made copper-infused surfaces the new normal across 13 hospitals back in 2017 for bed rails and overbed tables after a trial made in 2016 in which a Virginia Beach hospital reported a 78% decrease in drug-resistant organisms.
With the help of Israeli technology, the hospital also switched to copper-heavy beds. Bill says Poland and France have started putting copper alloys in their hospitals. Meanwhile, in Chile and Peru, which produce copper themselves, it is being implemented in public transit systems and hospitals.
“So it’s going around the world, but it still hasn’t taken off,” Bill said.
But if you’re wondering whether playing with copper in your hands will reduce the likelihood of you catching coronavirus, better stick to sanitizer and soap just to be on the safe side.
“You never know how many viruses are affiliated with the hand, so it may not completely get them all,” Michael stressed. “It will only be a guess if copper will completely protect.”
What are your thoughts on this positive finding? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article to spread the good news.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--7 Defining Signs Of Toxic Parents Many People Fail To Spot

Most parents try to do their best to provide a healthy life for their children and ultimately raise them to become good human beings .
However , even they can make accidental mistakes that may result in future problems .
Sadly , some parents even go beyond the occasional mistake and veer into toxic territory .
No matter if a parent is being toxic on purpose , there are a number of behaviors that can cause so much emotional and mental damage to a child that it ends up greatly affecting them even after they ’ ve become adults .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ following situations as a kid , it is likely that one or both of your parents had at least some toxic characteristics : 1 .
Their feelings always come before yours A good parent will have in mind every member of the family when making decisions .
The toxic one , on the other hand , will only think about the way a decision will affect them .
If you can instantly recall numerous instances of a parent disregarding your needs to please themselves , then that is definitely a red flag .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t care about your personal space and don ’ t want to accept the fact that you are a grown person who is completely separate from them .
They demand to know about your private life , they intrude in your personal space , check your messages or mail , come over unannounced , offer uncalled for advice , and undermine you as a parent .
3 .
They use guilt as a method of control A little bit of guilt-tripping is part and parcel of normal parenting , but too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A narcissist parent is bent on dominating their children .
They want to control what they do and will do everything in their power to make sure they manage to do so .
If a parent has often told you how much they ’ ve given up for you or gave you a gift only to expect something in return , then chances are he or she is toxic .
Not only do they always want to be seen as right , but they also act like they ’ re in competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than cheer for you and be happy about your accomplishments , they try to diminish them , to best you , or to ignore you .
5 .
They give you the silent treatment A healthy family should be able to discuss problems openly .
But often , the toxic parent will immaturely ignore their child and simply stop talking to them in order to get what they want .
Have you ever disagreed with your dad only for him to explode in rage and not answer any of your questions ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ room in response to something you said or did ?
Yes , that is what we mean .
6 .
They make distasteful “ Jokes ” about you All parents sometimes pick on their kids , but when the jokes become part of everyday life , this can be a big issue .
You don ’ t deserve this kind of behavior and to be made fun of for something such as your weight or height .
If a parent has a worthwhile concern to address with their kid , they should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to making cruel jokes .
7 .
They make you responsible for their well-being and happiness Healthy parenting involves both happy and sad times , but a toxic parent will try to turn their child into their best friend or even parent in order to take care of both their emotional and physical needs .
They often make selfish demands of their kids , forcing them to chose between them and their partners or friends .
They make them sacrifice their needs and activities by guilting them into taking care of them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is quality bonding when what they actually did is take away their child ’ s freedom to satisfy their own needs .
If your parent has ever made you cancel a trip with your friends to stay with them or made you pick between them and your significant other , then chances are they were or still are toxic .
We hope that this article has helped you .
Let us know your thoughts on the subject by joining the conversation in the comments and please share if you ’ ve found this @ @ @ @ @

Most parents try to do their best to provide a healthy life for their children and ultimately raise them to become good human beings.
However, even they can make accidental mistakes that may result in future problems.
Sadly, some parents even go beyond the occasional mistake and veer into toxic territory. No matter if a parent is being toxic on purpose, there are a number of behaviors that can cause so much emotional and mental damage to a child that it ends up greatly affecting them even after they’ve become adults.
If you have experienced any of the following situations as a kid, it is likely that one or both of your parents had at least some toxic characteristics:
1. Their feelings always come before yours
A good parent will have in mind every member of the family when making decisions. The toxic one, on the other hand, will only think about the way a decision will affect them.
If you can instantly recall numerous instances of a parent disregarding your needs to please themselves, then that is definitely a red flag.
2. They know no boundaries
They don’t care about your personal space and don’t want to accept the fact that you are a grown person who is completely separate from them. They demand to know about your private life, they intrude in your personal space, check your messages or mail, come over unannounced, offer uncalled for advice, and undermine you as a parent.
3. They use guilt as a method of control
A little bit of guilt-tripping is part and parcel of normal parenting, but too much of it is a big issue. A narcissist parent is bent on dominating their children. They want to control what they do and will do everything in their power to make sure they manage to do so.
If a parent has often told you how much they’ve given up for you or gave you a gift only to expect something in return, then chances are he or she is toxic.
4. They are competitive
Not only do they always want to be seen as right, but they also act like they’re in competition with their own child. So, rather than cheer for you and be happy about your accomplishments, they try to diminish them, to best you, or to ignore you.
5. They give you the silent treatment
A healthy family should be able to discuss problems openly. But often, the toxic parent will immaturely ignore their child and simply stop talking to them in order to get what they want.
Have you ever disagreed with your dad only for him to explode in rage and not answer any of your questions? Has your mom locked herself in the room in response to something you said or did? Yes, that is what we mean.
6. They make distasteful “Jokes” about you
All parents sometimes pick on their kids, but when the jokes become part of everyday life, this can be a big issue. You don’t deserve this kind of behavior and to be made fun of for something such as your weight or height. If a parent has a worthwhile concern to address with their kid, they should be honest and avoid criticizing, as opposed to making cruel jokes.
7. They make you responsible for their well-being and happiness
Healthy parenting involves both happy and sad times, but a toxic parent will try to turn their child into their best friend or even parent in order to take care of both their emotional and physical needs.
They often make selfish demands of their kids, forcing them to chose between them and their partners or friends. They make them sacrifice their needs and activities by guilting them into taking care of them. A toxic parent will say that this is quality bonding when what they actually did is take away their child’s freedom to satisfy their own needs.
If your parent has ever made you cancel a trip with your friends to stay with them or made you pick between them and your significant other, then chances are they were or still are toxic.
We hope that this article has helped you. Let us know your thoughts on the subject by joining the conversation in the comments and please share if you’ve found this read worth your time.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--Dracula parrots do exist and they might be the most Gothic birds out there

Dracula parrots do exist and they might be the most Gothic birds out there Did you know Dracula parrots were a thing ?
Well , now you know !
Usually , when we think of parrots , we envision those colorful , quirky birds .
We imagine them in vibrant colors such as red , blue , green , sometimes gray .
But the types of parrots are way more diverse , and they never cease to surprise us with their enchanting looks and , of course , intelligence .
While we may think we have seen everything , nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s parrot , also known as the Dracula parrot , is another proof of how spectacular nature is !
These extraordinary Dracula parrots can be easily recognized for their black and grey chests , pitch-black beaks , and strokes of vivid red feathers .
They are considered as large parrots , with a total length of approximately 46 cm ( 18 in ) and a weight of 680–800 g ( 24–28 oz ) .
The Pesquet ’ s parrot is a highly specialized frugivore , feeding almost exclusively on a few species @ @ @ @ @ @ @ males look quite similar .
Perhaps the only difference they have is that males have little red patches behind their ears .
Another pretty interesting fact about Dracula parrots is that instead of climbing from one branch to another like other parrots , they move by jumping .
What ’ s more , they are one of 3 parrot species that have featherless faces , similar to vultures .
How fascinating !
The most gothic parrot on Earth can be seen only in the rainforests of New Guinea .
Unfortunately , these astonishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poachers because of their unusually captivating looks .
Together with the increasing habitat loss , this puts the Dracula parrots ’ population in great danger .
The poor creatures are being hunted for their highly prized feathers , which can be used for ceremonial clothing .
Tragically , they become victims of cruel poachers for their meat as well .
In the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species the Pesquet ’ s parrots are evaluated as vulnerable to extinction .

Dracula parrots do exist and they might be the most Gothic birds out there
Dracula parrots do exist and they might be the most Gothic birds out there
Did you know Dracula parrots were a thing? Well, now you know!
Usually, when we think of parrots, we envision those colorful, quirky birds. We imagine them in vibrant colors such as red, blue, green, sometimes gray. But the types of parrots are way more diverse, and they never cease to surprise us with their enchanting looks and, of course, intelligence.
While we may think we have seen everything, nature continues to amaze us.
The Pesquet’s parrot, also known as the Dracula parrot, is another proof of how spectacular nature is!
These extraordinary Dracula parrots can be easily recognized for their black and grey chests, pitch-black beaks, and strokes of vivid red feathers.
They are considered as large parrots, with a total length of approximately 46 cm (18 in) and a weight of 680–800 g (24–28 oz). The Pesquet’s parrot is a highly specialized frugivore, feeding almost exclusively on a few species of figs.
Interestingly, females and males look quite similar. Perhaps the only difference they have is that males have little red patches behind their ears.
Another pretty interesting fact about Dracula parrots is that instead of climbing from one branch to another like other parrots, they move by jumping. What’s more, they are one of 3 parrot species that have featherless faces, similar to vultures. How fascinating!
The most gothic parrot on Earth can be seen only in the rainforests of New Guinea.
Unfortunately, these astonishing birds have become a target for local poachers because of their unusually captivating looks. Together with the increasing habitat loss, this puts the Dracula parrots’ population in great danger.
The poor creatures are being hunted for their highly prized feathers, which can be used for ceremonial clothing. Tragically, they become victims of cruel poachers for their meat as well. In the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species the Pesquet’s parrots are evaluated as vulnerable to extinction.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--Three brothers were hospitalized after letting a black widow bite them in an attempt to become super

Three brothers were hospitalized after letting a black widow bite them in an attempt to become superheroes Children from all around the globe admire their favorite superheroes .
They are fascinated by the heroes ’ superpowers and get inspired by their incredibly decent moral values .
Unfortunately , sometimes kids find it difficult to differentiate between reality and fiction and this often gets them hurt .
In Bolivia , three little brothers have been hospitalized after letting a black widow spider bite them , hoping it would turn them into their favorite superhero Spider-Man .
The injured boys live in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ southwestern Bolivian department of Potosi , as UNILAD reveals .
They are aged between 8 and 12 .
Apparently , they thought they would gain spider-like superpowers , just like Peter Parker in the Marvel franchise , who was bitten by a radioactive spider and became a superhero .
Sadly , the boys were too young to tell the difference between fiction and reality .
While playing with the sheep owned by their family , the three superhero lovers found a black widow spider .
They immediately came up with the extremely dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spider bite them , they would develop superpowers .
At the time , their mother was reportedly out collecting wood .
The younglings taunted the black widow with a stick and allowed it to bite them all .
However , instead of becoming extraordinary superhumans , the boys quickly developed symptoms from the venomous black widow bites .
Although most people who are bitten by a black widow spider don ’ t suffer any severe damage , its venom can be deadly to infants , the elderly , or people in an unstable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only when provoked .
Clearly , the boys were aware of that fact , as they teased the spider with a stick to get it to bite them .
When the mother found her sons crying as a result of the painful symptoms caused by the spider ’ s venom , she instantly took them to the local health center .
The nursing staff gave the boys medicine for the bites .
Unfortunately , the medicine didn ’ t work , so they were sent to a hospital in the town of Llallagua @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Hospital in the Bolivian capital La Paz .
The Head of Epidemiology of the Health Ministry , Virgilio Pietro , explained that the three brothers continued to suffer from muscle pains , sweating , fever , and generalized trembling until they were treated with a serum , which proved effective .
When Virgilio Pietro mentioned the unusual case at a press conference , he strongly advised parents to help their children find the difference between fact and fiction .
He noted : Luckily , in only five days , the young superhero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as their health condition had improved .
Hopefully , they will now learn to make the difference between real-life and comic book adventures .

Three brothers were hospitalized after letting a black widow bite them in an attempt to become superheroes
Three brothers were hospitalized after letting a black widow bite them in an attempt to become superheroes
Children from all around the globe admire their favorite superheroes. They are fascinated by the heroes’ superpowers and get inspired by their incredibly decent moral values. Unfortunately, sometimes kids find it difficult to differentiate between reality and fiction and this often gets them hurt.
In Bolivia, three little brothers have been hospitalized after letting a black widow spider bite them, hoping it would turn them into their favorite superhero Spider-Man.
The injured boys live in the town of Chayanta, in the southwestern Bolivian department of Potosi, as UNILAD reveals. They are aged between 8 and 12. Apparently, they thought they would gain spider-like superpowers, just like Peter Parker in the Marvel franchise, who was bitten by a radioactive spider and became a superhero.
Sadly, the boys were too young to tell the difference between fiction and reality. While playing with the sheep owned by their family, the three superhero lovers found a black widow spider. They immediately came up with the extremely dangerous idea that, if they let the spider bite them, they would develop superpowers.
At the time, their mother was reportedly out collecting wood. The younglings taunted the black widow with a stick and allowed it to bite them all. However, instead of becoming extraordinary superhumans, the boys quickly developed symptoms from the venomous black widow bites.
Although most people who are bitten by a black widow spider don’t suffer any severe damage, its venom can be deadly to infants, the elderly, or people in an unstable condition.
However, black widows bite only when provoked.
Clearly, the boys were aware of that fact, as they teased the spider with a stick to get it to bite them.
When the mother found her sons crying as a result of the painful symptoms caused by the spider’s venom, she instantly took them to the local health center. The nursing staff gave the boys medicine for the bites. Unfortunately, the medicine didn’t work, so they were sent to a hospital in the town of Llallagua before being transferred to the Children’s Hospital in the Bolivian capital La Paz.
The Head of Epidemiology of the Health Ministry, Virgilio Pietro, explained that the three brothers continued to suffer from muscle pains, sweating, fever, and generalized trembling until they were treated with a serum, which proved effective.
When Virgilio Pietro mentioned the unusual case at a press conference, he strongly advised parents to help their children find the difference between fact and fiction. He noted:
“For children everything is real, films are real, dreams could be real, and they (children) are the hope of our life.”
Luckily, in only five days, the young superhero fans were allowed to go back home, as their health condition had improved. Hopefully, they will now learn to make the difference between real-life and comic book adventures.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--Starving rats are becoming extremely aggressive while struggling to find food amid the pandemic

Many rodents such as rats have become unusually aggressive while searching for food , as their regular supply from restaurants has been stopped due to the coronavirus lockdown .
While millions of people have been practicing a stay-at-home lifestyle and restaurants have closed their doors amid the pandemic , rats have apparently gone on a survival mode .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , people should be aware of ‘ aggressive rodent behavior ’ .
As Mail Online reports , the CDC said : “ Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity as rodents search for new sources of food .
Environmental health and rodent control programs may see an increase in service requests related to rodents and reports of unusual or aggressive rodent behavior.
” Furthermore , the CDC is strongly advising homeowners and restaurant owners to watchfully check their properties and seal up holes that might allow rodents to sneak inside .
They continue : Moreover , as hunting for food has become more challenging , some rats have reportedly restored cannibalism in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a sudden closes now , which has happened by the thousands in not just New York City but coast to coast and around the world , and those rats that were living by that restaurant , some place nearby , and perhaps for decades having generations of rats that depended on that restaurant food , well , life is no longer working for them , and they only have a couple of choices.
” Terrifyingly , those choices might lead to cannibalism , rat battles , and complete havoc on the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s just like we ’ ve seen in the history of mankind , where people try to take over lands and they come in with militaries and armies and fight to the death , literally , for who ’ s going to conquer that land .
And that ’ s what happens with rats .
A new ‘ army ’ of rats come in , and whichever army has the strongest rats is going to conquer that area.
” According to the urban rodentologist , rats are acting like regular mammals forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s even more horrifying is that , as Corrigan says , ‘ the adults are killing the young in the nest and cannibalizing the pups.
’ To repress rat populations , several cities , including New Orleans , Baltimore , and Washington , DC , are taking extensively aggressive measurements .
Recently , viral videos from New Orleans have emerged , showing large groups of rats taking over the streets in usually-bustling neighborhoods like the French Quarter .
Local officials believe this is happening due to the COVID-19 lockdown .
In March , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference : “ What we have seen is these practices are driving our rodents crazy .
And what rodents do , they will find food , and they will find water .
That puts our street homeless in dire , dire straits .
And that ’ s why I ’ m so laser-focused on it right now .
”

Many rodents such as rats have become unusually aggressive while searching for food, as their regular supply from restaurants has been stopped due to the coronavirus lockdown.
While millions of people have been practicing a stay-at-home lifestyle and restaurants have closed their doors amid the pandemic, rats have apparently gone on a survival mode. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people should be aware of ‘aggressive rodent behavior’. As Mail Online reports, the CDC said:
“Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to rodents, especially in dense commercial areas. Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity as rodents search for new sources of food. Environmental health and rodent control programs may see an increase in service requests related to rodents and reports of unusual or aggressive rodent behavior.”
Furthermore, the CDC is strongly advising homeowners and restaurant owners to watchfully check their properties and seal up holes that might allow rodents to sneak inside. They continue:
“Follow established guidelines when cleaning up after rodent infestations to prevent exposure to rodent-borne diseases. Fleas are common on rodents. In area of heavy rodent infestations, workers should consider using a repellent registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.”
Moreover, as hunting for food has become more challenging, some rats have reportedly restored cannibalism in their colonies.
Last month, Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist, told NBC News:
“A restaurant all of a sudden closes now, which has happened by the thousands in not just New York City but coast to coast and around the world, and those rats that were living by that restaurant, some place nearby, and perhaps for decades having generations of rats that depended on that restaurant food, well, life is no longer working for them, and they only have a couple of choices.”
Terrifyingly, those choices might lead to cannibalism, rat battles, and complete havoc on the streets. Corrigan explains:
“It’s just like we’ve seen in the history of mankind, where people try to take over lands and they come in with militaries and armies and fight to the death, literally, for who’s going to conquer that land. And that’s what happens with rats. A new ‘army’ of rats come in, and whichever army has the strongest rats is going to conquer that area.”
According to the urban rodentologist, rats are acting like regular mammals forced to fight for their food. What’s even more horrifying is that, as Corrigan says, ‘the adults are killing the young in the nest and cannibalizing the pups.’
To repress rat populations, several cities, including New Orleans, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, are taking extensively aggressive measurements.
Recently, viral videos from New Orleans have emerged, showing large groups of rats taking over the streets in usually-bustling neighborhoods like the French Quarter. Local officials believe this is happening due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
In March, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a news conference:


iheartintelligence--2020-05-26--Man, 20, charged with assault after filming himself beating elderly patients

A 20-year-old patient at a Detroit nursing home was charged with beating his 75-year-old roommate and another elderly patient .
The abuser allegedly recorded the assault on his phone and posted the video on social media , which prompted a reaction from President Trump .
On Sunday , May 24th , as the Wayne County Prosecutor ’ s Office reports , Jaden T. Hayden of Ypsilanti was charged with two counts of assault , larceny , and two counts of stealing a financial transaction device .
It was unclear whether the suspect has an attorney who can comment on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 20-year-old man was sharing a room with Norman Bledsoe at the Westwood Nursing Center in Detroit .
Authorities claim he intentionally set up a cellphone and recorded himself beating the older man .
Moreover , Hayden is also alleged to have assaulted another patient at the Detroit nursing home as they lay defenseless in their hospital bed .
The violent incident happened on May 15th .
When the nursing home staff found Bledsoe bleeding , the abuser told them the elderly man had fallen out of his bed .
The 75-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a hospital for treatment .
According to prosecutors , Hayden posted a video of the assault on social media .
What ’ s more , after beating the old man , he even stole his credit card .
On Thursday , May 21st , after the extremely graphic video was brought to the attention of police , the suspect was arrested .
The nursing home staff was not aware of the attack until they saw the video , as an attorney for the nursing center told Fox 2 Detroit .
On Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the disturbing videos surfaced online .
In the disturbing video , the aggressor calmly faces the camera and repeatedly punches an elderly man in the face .
The victim then tries to protect himself shielding his face from the multiple punches .
Although the old man tries to get up , the attacker grabs him by the neck and pulls him off the bed .
When the 20-year-old turns the camera to show the injuries he has caused to his victim , blood can be seen streaming down the old man ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be heard saying : “ This b**ch-a** n**r wouldn ’ t get off my bed.
” Shockingly , a separate hard-to-watch video , also posted on social media , shows the same man attacking another elderly victim .
In the distressing footage , Hayden holds his fist in front of the camera and attacks another elderly patient who is defencelessly lying in bed .
On Thursday , Detroit Police Department confirmed they had arrested someone over the incident which they claim took place at a ‘ senior home ’ .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some comments on social media alleged the incident took place at a psychiatric clinic .
However , these rumors were denied by both the hospital and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services .
Warning : The following video contains disturbing footage .

A 20-year-old patient at a Detroit nursing home was charged with beating his 75-year-old roommate and another elderly patient.
The abuser allegedly recorded the assault on his phone and posted the video on social media, which prompted a reaction from President Trump.
On Sunday, May 24th, as the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office reports, Jaden T. Hayden of Ypsilanti was charged with two counts of assault, larceny, and two counts of stealing a financial transaction device. It was unclear whether the suspect has an attorney who can comment on his behalf, according to Mail Online.
The 20-year-old man was sharing a room with Norman Bledsoe at the Westwood Nursing Center in Detroit. Authorities claim he intentionally set up a cellphone and recorded himself beating the older man. Moreover, Hayden is also alleged to have assaulted another patient at the Detroit nursing home as they lay defenseless in their hospital bed.
The violent incident happened on May 15th. When the nursing home staff found Bledsoe bleeding, the abuser told them the elderly man had fallen out of his bed. The 75-year-old man had head injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
According to prosecutors, Hayden posted a video of the assault on social media.
What’s more, after beating the old man, he even stole his credit card.
On Thursday, May 21st, after the extremely graphic video was brought to the attention of police, the suspect was arrested. The nursing home staff was not aware of the attack until they saw the video, as an attorney for the nursing center told Fox 2 Detroit.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted in disbelief after the disturbing videos surfaced online.
Is this even possible to believe? Can this be for real? Where is this nursing home, how is the victim doing? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 22, 2020
In the disturbing video, the aggressor calmly faces the camera and repeatedly punches an elderly man in the face. The victim then tries to protect himself shielding his face from the multiple punches. Although the old man tries to get up, the attacker grabs him by the neck and pulls him off the bed.
When the 20-year-old turns the camera to show the injuries he has caused to his victim, blood can be seen streaming down the old man’s face. Then, the abuser can be heard saying: “This b**ch-a** n**r wouldn’t get off my bed.”
Image credits: Mail Online
Shockingly, a separate hard-to-watch video, also posted on social media, shows the same man attacking another elderly victim.
In the distressing footage, Hayden holds his fist in front of the camera and attacks another elderly patient who is defencelessly lying in bed.
On Thursday, Detroit Police Department confirmed they had arrested someone over the incident which they claim took place at a ‘senior home’. In a tweet, the police department said:
“Thank you to everyone for your assistance in bringing the senior home incident to our attention.”
Thank you to everyone for your assistance in bringing the senior home incident to our attention. The @detroitpolice is investigating the situation, and an arrest has been made. Thank you again. #ProtectAndServe #OurCommunity — Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) May 21, 2020
Some comments on social media alleged the incident took place at a psychiatric clinic. However, these rumors were denied by both the hospital and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.
Warning: The following video contains disturbing footage.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-27--Woman FIRED from NYC investment firm after calling 911 to report an ‘African-American man threatenin

Woman FIRED from NYC investment firm after calling 911 to report an ‘African-American man threatening her life’

‘ Central Park Karen ’ was captured on camera calling the police on an African-American man who simply asked her to put a leash on her dog .
Her ignorance got her fired from her senior position at a New York investment firm .
Previously , the 41-year-old accuser Amy Cooper was working as head of insurance investment solutions at Franklin Templeton .
On Tuesday , May 26th , Cooper was terminated from her job , having been placed on administrative leave a day earlier , as Mail Online reveals .
Franklin Templeton , the company the woman was working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an internal investigation into the footage .
It shows Cooper hysterically calling the cops , claiming the African-American man , who was actually bird-watching at the time , was threatening her life .
The incident took place in the wooded area of the park known as The Ramble .
The company stated in a tweet : New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had earlier criticized the woman for being a racist while responding to coverage of the incident .
De Blasio tweeted : Before the company announced Cooper ’ s termination , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly apologize to everyone ’ .
The Canadian-born woman also insisted she isn ’ t a racist and didn ’ t intend to inflict any harm on the African-American community .
She said : Moreover , Cooper claims the release of the video , where she falsely accuses the man of threatening her life and the life of her dog , has destroyed her entire life .
According to many , this incident represents yet another example of racial prejudice where white people are calling the police on African-Americans for irrelevant reasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is not related to his accuser , later explained to NBC New York : However , when asked if he would accept the woman ’ s apology , Christian said that if her words were genuine , and if she plans on keeping her dog on a leash in The Ramble , ‘ then we have no issues with each other ’ .
To CNN , Amy Cooper admitted she knew walking her dog unleashed in The Ramble was against the rules .
She claims she got scared because Cristian was ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , a senior biomedical editor at Health Science Communications , says he was actually pretty calm ’ .
The video of the Central Park encounter was first shared by Christian and his sister .
It begins with the woman , nicknamed ‘ Central Park Karen ’ , marching toward Christian ’ s camera , ordering him to stop recording .
In the Facebook post , Christian claims he alerted the neurotic woman to a sign stating that dogs can not be walked in The Ramble without a leash as it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , Amy responded that the dog runs are closed and her pet ‘ needs his exercise ’ .
The birdwatcher replied that all she needed to do was take her dog outside The Ramble , ‘ and you can let him run off-leash all you want ’ .
As the woman refused to take her dog elsewhere , Christian told her : The 41-year-old woman claimed she didn ’ t know what the man meant by that , adding : “ When you ’ re alone in a wooded area , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” When Christian called the pooch toward him , while pulling out ‘ dog treats I carry for such intransigence ’ , Amy yelled : ‘ DON ’ T YOU TOUCH MY DOG !
’ In the video , the man can be heard saying : ‘ Please don ’ t come close to me ’ several times as the woman demands he should stop recording her .
She then warns she would call the cops , but instead of being afraid , Christian asks her to actually do so .
To this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man has no problem with Cooper calling the police .
As she does so , she tells them that she ’ s located in The Ramble and ‘ an African-American man with a bicycle helmet ’ is recording her while threatening her and her dog .
Amy repeats this another time , after which her voice becomes extremely hysterical , as she shouts : At the time , Christian is not even approaching the woman or going towards her .
When the call ends , the birdwatcher calmly says : ‘ Thank you.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ later shared with NBC : On Tuesday , George Conway , the lawyer husband of political adviser Kellyanne Conway , revealed he studied alongside Christian Cooper at Harvard .
Additionally , Michael Fischer , president of the Central Park Civic Association , is urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to permanently ban Amy Cooper from the park .
As the New York Post reports , Fischer said : Eliza Orlins , a Manhattan DA Candidate , stated she would make sure Christian would not become yet another victim of the criminal justice system that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ What happens : White lady calls the cops on Black man .
Cops believe her .
He gets arrested and then arraigned .
Outrageous bail gets set .
His family can not afford to buy his freedom .
He gets sent to Rikers Island , where he sits for any number of days , months , or years .
Eventually , the case resolves in some way–gets dismissed or he takes a plea to the charge or a lesser offense to get out because he ’ s threatened with doing serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially lost his job , his home , his children .
Right now , it is even worse .
People are sitting on Rikers Island on the basis of nothing more than an accusation ( like in this video ! )
with the added risk of contracting COVID-19 .
So , we can call out these “ Karens , ” but also we need a Manhattan DA who is committed to real reform .
I will be that DA .
” Many social media users demanded Amy Cooper should be fired for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon met , as the 41-year-old woman was placed on administrative leave hours later .
The company she was previously working for as head of insurance investment solutions , Franklin Templeton , stated : In the disturbing video , Amy ’ s dog can be seen struggling as she grabs it by the neck , seemingly eager to be free of her restraint .
Some of the people who saw the footage contacted Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue , in an attempt to free the dog off the woman ’ s care due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rescuers responded in a Facebook post : After the video of Amy Cooper threatening to call the cops on an African-American man emerged , and she was eventually fired , she publicly apologized for her inappropriate actions .
The Canadian woman said in a statement :

‘Central Park Karen’ was captured on camera calling the police on an African-American man who simply asked her to put a leash on her dog.
Her ignorance got her fired from her senior position at a New York investment firm.
Previously, the 41-year-old accuser Amy Cooper was working as head of insurance investment solutions at Franklin Templeton. On Tuesday, May 26th, Cooper was terminated from her job, having been placed on administrative leave a day earlier, as Mail Online reveals.
Franklin Templeton, the company the woman was working for, came to this decision following an internal investigation into the footage. It shows Cooper hysterically calling the cops, claiming the African-American man, who was actually bird-watching at the time, was threatening her life. The incident took place in the wooded area of the park known as The Ramble. The company stated in a tweet:
Following our internal review of the incident in Central Park yesterday, we have made the decision to terminate the employee involved, effective immediately. We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton. — Franklin Templeton (@FTI_US) May 26, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had earlier criticized the woman for being a racist while responding to coverage of the incident. De Blasio tweeted:
The video out of Central Park is racism, plain and simple. She called the police BECAUSE he was a Black man. Even though she was the one breaking the rules. She decided he was the criminal and we know why. This kind of hatred has no place in our city. https://t.co/6PP7jIwL1g — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) May 26, 2020
Before the company announced Cooper’s termination, she told CNN she wanted to ‘publicly apologize to everyone’. The Canadian-born woman also insisted she isn’t a racist and didn’t intend to inflict any harm on the African-American community. She said:
“I’m not a racist. I did not mean to harm that man in any way. I think I was just scared. When you’re alone in the Ramble, you don’t know what’s happening. It’s not excusable, it’s not defensible.”
Moreover, Cooper claims the release of the video, where she falsely accuses the man of threatening her life and the life of her dog, has destroyed her entire life.
According to many, this incident represents yet another example of racial prejudice where white people are calling the police on African-Americans for irrelevant reasons.
The black man, Christian Cooper, who is not related to his accuser, later explained to NBC New York:
“I videotaped it because I thought it was important to document things. We live in an age of Ahmaud Arbery where black men are gunned down because of assumptions people make about black men, black people, and I’m just not going to participate in that. I’m not going to participate in my own dehumanization.”
However, when asked if he would accept the woman’s apology, Christian said that if her words were genuine, and if she plans on keeping her dog on a leash in The Ramble, ‘then we have no issues with each other’.
To CNN, Amy Cooper admitted she knew walking her dog unleashed in The Ramble was against the rules. She claims she got scared because Cristian was ‘screaming’ at her, but the man, a senior biomedical editor at Health Science Communications, says he was actually pretty calm’.
The video of the Central Park encounter was first shared by Christian and his sister. It begins with the woman, nicknamed ‘Central Park Karen’, marching toward Christian’s camera, ordering him to stop recording.
Central Park this morning: This woman's dog is tearing through the plantings in the Ramble.ME: Ma'am, dogs in the… Posted by Christian Cooper on Monday, May 25, 2020
In the Facebook post, Christian claims he alerted the neurotic woman to a sign stating that dogs cannot be walked in The Ramble without a leash as it’s an area that protects wildlife. To this, Amy responded that the dog runs are closed and her pet ‘needs his exercise’.
The birdwatcher replied that all she needed to do was take her dog outside The Ramble, ‘and you can let him run off-leash all you want’. As the woman refused to take her dog elsewhere, Christian told her:
“Look, if you’re going to do what you want, I’m going to do what I want, but you’re not going to like it.”
The 41-year-old woman claimed she didn’t know what the man meant by that, adding: “When you’re alone in a wooded area, that’s absolutely terrifying, right?”
When Christian called the pooch toward him, while pulling out ‘dog treats I carry for such intransigence’, Amy yelled: ‘DON’T YOU TOUCH MY DOG!’
In the video, the man can be heard saying: ‘Please don’t come close to me’ several times as the woman demands he should stop recording her.
She then warns she would call the cops, but instead of being afraid, Christian asks her to actually do so. To this, Amy responds:
“I’m going to tell them there’s an African-American man threatening my life.”
Clearly, the man has no problem with Cooper calling the police. As she does so, she tells them that she’s located in The Ramble and ‘an African-American man with a bicycle helmet’ is recording her while threatening her and her dog.
Amy repeats this another time, after which her voice becomes extremely hysterical, as she shouts:
“I’m being threatened by a man in The Ramble, please send the cops immediately…”
At the time, Christian is not even approaching the woman or going towards her. When the call ends, the birdwatcher calmly says: ‘Thank you.’ and stops filming.
The man later shared with NBC:
“If the habitat is destroyed we won’t be able to go there to see the birds, to enjoy the plantings. The only way they can keep the dog from eating the treat is to put it on a leash. At some point, she decided I’m gonna play the race card, I guess.”
On Tuesday, George Conway, the lawyer husband of political adviser Kellyanne Conway, revealed he studied alongside Christian Cooper at Harvard.
Conway tweeted:
So it turns out that I’m a college classmate of the Central Park birdwatcher who videoed the lying racist dogwalker. It’s a small world. — George Conway (@gtconway3d) May 26, 2020
Additionally, Michael Fischer, president of the Central Park Civic Association, is urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to permanently ban Amy Cooper from the park. As the New York Post reports, Fischer said:
“The Central Park Civic Association condemns this behavior and is calling on Mayor de Blasio to impose a lifetime ban on this lady for her deliberate, racial misleading of law enforcement and violating behavioral guidelines set so that all can enjoy our city’s most famous park.”
Eliza Orlins, a Manhattan DA Candidate, stated she would make sure Christian would not become yet another victim of the criminal justice system that has been criticized for disfavoring black Americans.
This is serious. Happened today in Manhattan. As a public defender for over a decade, I have tried cases where the Manhattan DA uses a "hysterical 911 call" as categorical evidence of guilt. Usually there's no video like this to refute it. (1/4) https://t.co/rvRE8QFT5N — Eliza Orlins (@elizaorlins) May 25, 2020
In a follow-up tweet thread, the Manhattan DA Candidate states:
“What happens: White lady calls the cops on Black man. Cops believe her. He gets arrested and then arraigned. Outrageous bail gets set. His family cannot afford to buy his freedom. He gets sent to Rikers Island, where he sits for any number of days, months, or years. Eventually, the case resolves in some way–gets dismissed or he takes a plea to the charge or a lesser offense to get out because he’s threatened with doing serious time. Meanwhile, he’s potentially lost his job, his home, his children. Right now, it is even worse. People are sitting on Rikers Island on the basis of nothing more than an accusation (like in this video!) with the added risk of contracting COVID-19. So, we can call out these “Karens,” but also we need a Manhattan DA who is committed to real reform. I will be that DA. ”
Many social media users demanded Amy Cooper should be fired for her unacceptable racist behavior.
Their request was soon met, as the 41-year-old woman was placed on administrative leave hours later. The company she was previously working for as head of insurance investment solutions, Franklin Templeton, stated:
“We take these matters very seriously and we do not condone racism of any kind. While we are in the process of investigating the situation, the employee involved has been put on administrative leave.”
In the disturbing video, Amy’s dog can be seen struggling as she grabs it by the neck, seemingly eager to be free of her restraint. Some of the people who saw the footage contacted Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, in an attempt to free the dog off the woman’s care due to concerns she was choking it. The rescuers responded in a Facebook post:
Thank you to the concerned public for reaching out to us about a video involving a dog that was adopted from our rescue… Posted by Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. on Monday, May 25, 2020
After the video of Amy Cooper threatening to call the cops on an African-American man emerged, and she was eventually fired, she publicly apologized for her inappropriate actions. The Canadian woman said in a statement:


iheartintelligence--2020-05-27--There’s a fairy tale forest home designed specifically for Japan’s seniors

A Japanese architect has designed a fairytale place serving as a private retirement home , fulfilling his mother ’ s dream .
The Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma has built a charming residence featuring five small hut-like structures that join together to become a single fairytale-like house .
Issei ’ s mother , Nobuko Suma , and her friend , Sachiko Fujioka , were hoping they could use the unique house to serve the elderly people in their community .
They named it ‘ Jikka ’ , which means ‘ parent ’ s house ’ .
Nobuko and Sachiko worked together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparing and delivering meals to the elderly for ten years .
As the years were passing , the two women were concerned that in the future someone would have to take care of them as well .
That ’ s how they came up with the idea for Jikka – they simply wanted to build a place where they could spend their retirement days in tranquility .
Luckily , Nobuko ’ s son is an architect , and he was more than happy to help his mother fulfill her dream .
Jikka , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Shizuoka , home to Mount Fuji .
As it was initially built for elderly residents , there are no stairs in the home .
What ’ s more , it has an innovative spiral-shaped bath that was specially designed for people with disabilities or in wheelchairs .
Issei shares with CNN : “ I came up with the spiral shape which enables you to use a wheelchair and go down it .
At the same time , it ’ s a great pool for kids and it ’ s going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s my idea of universal design — it ’ s something that makes every generation happy.
” Even though Nobuko and Sachiko have already moved to their dream-like retirement home , they have not stopped working for a second .
In fact , they use the additional cooking facilities at the building to run their own homemade food delivery service for the elderly .
While Suma ’ s mother spends her time baking bread and cakes , her dear friend dedicates her time to cooking meals .
The wonderful idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house , to have a place where the elderly would feel like home and would be taken care of , proves to be necessary not only in Japan , but in other countries around the world too .
However , Japan is indeed the country known for having the oldest population in the world .
Fortunately , there are people like Nobuko and Sachiko who dedicate their lives to help the elderly and make their retirement days enjoyable .
The little oasis in Shizuoka is one of the few residential homes for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainly focuses on community care .
While Issei was building the unusually enchanting house , he was inspired by the beautiful simplicity of the Stone Age homes .
“ That to me is un-embellished living .
I like the idea that … the wood will be weathered and over time it will dissolve into the landscape .
In that sense , it might make sense that a person that might move out here and live here in a primitive hut — by the end of their life they can somehow grow up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sky .

A Japanese architect has designed a fairytale place serving as a private retirement home, fulfilling his mother’s dream.
The Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma has built a charming residence featuring five small hut-like structures that join together to become a single fairytale-like house.
Issei’s mother, Nobuko Suma, and her friend, Sachiko Fujioka, were hoping they could use the unique house to serve the elderly people in their community. They named it ‘Jikka’, which means ‘parent’s house’.
Nobuko and Sachiko worked together in the welfare sector in Tokyo, preparing and delivering meals to the elderly for ten years. As the years were passing, the two women were concerned that in the future someone would have to take care of them as well. That’s how they came up with the idea for Jikka – they simply wanted to build a place where they could spend their retirement days in tranquility.
Luckily, Nobuko’s son is an architect, and he was more than happy to help his mother fulfill her dream.
Jikka, the tiny forest house, is situated in Shizuoka, home to Mount Fuji. As it was initially built for elderly residents, there are no stairs in the home. What’s more, it has an innovative spiral-shaped bath that was specially designed for people with disabilities or in wheelchairs. Issei shares with CNN:
“I came up with the spiral shape which enables you to use a wheelchair and go down it. At the same time, it’s a great pool for kids and it’s going to be a great jacuzzi for couples, too. That’s my idea of universal design — it’s something that makes every generation happy.”
Even though Nobuko and Sachiko have already moved to their dream-like retirement home, they have not stopped working for a second. In fact, they use the additional cooking facilities at the building to run their own homemade food delivery service for the elderly. While Suma’s mother spends her time baking bread and cakes, her dear friend dedicates her time to cooking meals.
The two Japanese women hope that one day they will be able to open their home up to the community. Nobuko shares:
“Perhaps 10 or so years from now, the elderly could stay here to be cared for.”
The wonderful idea behind the creation of the magical Jikka house, to have a place where the elderly would feel like home and would be taken care of, proves to be necessary not only in Japan, but in other countries around the world too. However, Japan is indeed the country known for having the oldest population in the world. Fortunately, there are people like Nobuko and Sachiko who dedicate their lives to help the elderly and make their retirement days enjoyable.
The little oasis in Shizuoka is one of the few residential homes for the elderly in Japan, as the country mainly focuses on community care.
While Issei was building the unusually enchanting house, he was inspired by the beautiful simplicity of the Stone Age homes.
That’s exactly why Jikka looks so extraordinary, yet so down-to-earth. It beams an incredible back-to-nature sense. The architect explains:


iheartintelligence--2020-05-27--‘I can’t breathe’: Video shows Minneapolis cop with knee on neck of motionless, moaning man who late

‘ I can ’ t breathe ’ : Video shows Minneapolis cop with knee on neck of motionless , moaning man who later died Аn eyewitness took a video showing a Minneapolis police officer keeping his knee on the neck of a motionless , moaning man at the foot of a squad car .
The shocking video was taken on Monday .
The following day , Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced that four officers involved in the tragic scene are now ‘ former employees ’ , as CBS News reports .
Mayor Jacob Frey tweeted : According to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a ‘ forgery in progress ’ .
“ Officers were advised that the suspect was sitting on top of a blue car and appeared to be under the influence .
Two officers arrived and located the suspect , a male believed to be in his 40s , in his car .
He was ordered to step from his car .
After he got out , he physically resisted officers .
Officers were able to get the suspect into handcuffs and noted he appeared to be suffering medical distress .
Officers called for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as George Floyd , died soon after .
No weapons were used during the incident , the statement claims .
At a Tuesday press conference , Chief Medaria Arradondo said that due to the possible civil rights violation , the investigation into the case will be led by the FBI .
Arradondo also assured that two of the officers involved have been ‘ relieved of duty status ’ .
George Floyd ’ s family allegedly had hired the prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump .
The attorney claimed : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd on video as witnesses begged the police officer to take him into the police car and get off his neck .
This abusive , excessive and inhumane use of force cost the life of a man who was being detained by the police for questioning about a non-violent charge.
” The disturbing video was captured by the onlooker Darnella Frazier .
It begins with the unarmed man , an African-American , who is groaning and repeatedly saying : “ I can ’ t breathe !
” to the white officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s neck .
The man can be also heard saying : Then , another eyewitness points out to the man , as his nose starts bleeding .
Furthermore , a male onlooker says : According to the onlooker , the officer is ‘ enjoying ’ torturing the man .
He continues : One of the witnesses repeatedly urges the officers to check the man ’ s pulse , saying : “ He ’ s not responsive right now .
He ’ s not moving.
” Later , an ambulance arrives and takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his body is already motionless .
People were shouting at the officers , that they have actually killed him .
Darnella Frazier , who took the extremely graphic video and posted it on Facebook , wrote : According to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey , the man ’ s death was ‘ simply awful ’ , and ‘ wrong at every level ’ .
At the Tuesday press conference , he said : “ For the better part of the night I ’ ve been trying to find the words to describe what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to is that he should not have died .
What we saw was horrible , completely and utterly messed up .
This man ’ s life matters , he matters .
He was someone ’ s son , someone ’ s family member , someone ’ s friend .
He was a human being and his life mattered.
” Warning : The following video contains graphic content that will be disturbing to most viewers .
Viewer discretion is advised .

‘I can’t breathe’: Video shows Minneapolis cop with knee on neck of motionless, moaning man who later died
‘I can’t breathe’: Video shows Minneapolis cop with knee on neck of motionless, moaning man who later died
Аn eyewitness took a video showing a Minneapolis police officer keeping his knee on the neck of a motionless, moaning man at the foot of a squad car.
The man later died.
The shocking video was taken on Monday. The following day, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced that four officers involved in the tragic scene are now ‘former employees’, as CBS News reports. Mayor Jacob Frey tweeted:
Four responding MPD officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been terminated. This is the right call. — Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) May 26, 2020
According to a police statement, the officers were responding to a ‘forgery in progress’.
The statement said:
“Officers were advised that the suspect was sitting on top of a blue car and appeared to be under the influence. Two officers arrived and located the suspect, a male believed to be in his 40s, in his car. He was ordered to step from his car. After he got out, he physically resisted officers. Officers were able to get the suspect into handcuffs and noted he appeared to be suffering medical distress. Officers called for an ambulance.”
The victim, later identified as George Floyd, died soon after.
No weapons were used during the incident, the statement claims.
At a Tuesday press conference, Chief Medaria Arradondo said that due to the possible civil rights violation, the investigation into the case will be led by the FBI. Arradondo also assured that two of the officers involved have been ‘relieved of duty status’.
George Floyd’s family allegedly had hired the prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump. The attorney claimed:
“We all watched the horrific death of George Floyd on video as witnesses begged the police officer to take him into the police car and get off his neck. This abusive, excessive and inhumane use of force cost the life of a man who was being detained by the police for questioning about a non-violent charge.”
The disturbing video was captured by the onlooker Darnella Frazier. It begins with the unarmed man, an African-American, who is groaning and repeatedly saying: “I can’t breathe!” to the white officer who has his knee on the man’s neck.
The man can be also heard saying:
“Please, I can’t breathe! My stomach hurts. My neck hurts. Everything hurts. … (I need) water or something. Please. Please. I can’t breathe, officer. … I cannot breathe. I cannot breathe.”
Then, another eyewitness points out to the man, as his nose starts bleeding. Furthermore, a male onlooker says:
“That’s bulls**t, Bro. You’re stopping his breathing right there, Bro. Get him off the ground, Bro. You’re being a bum right now.”
According to the onlooker, the officer is ‘enjoying’ torturing the man. He continues:
“You could have put him in the car by now. He’s not resisting arrest or nothing. You’re enjoying it. Look at you. Your body language — you bum. You know that’s bogus right now.”
One of the witnesses repeatedly urges the officers to check the man’s pulse, saying: “He’s not responsive right now. He’s not moving.”
Later, an ambulance arrives and takes the man away. At the time, his body is already motionless. People were shouting at the officers, that they have actually killed him.
Darnella Frazier, who took the extremely graphic video and posted it on Facebook, wrote:
“They killed him right in front of cup foods over south on 38th and Chicago!! No type of sympathy 💔💔
#POLICEBRUTALITY.”
According to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the man’s death was ‘simply awful’, and ‘wrong at every level’. At the Tuesday press conference, he said:
“For the better part of the night I’ve been trying to find the words to describe what happened and all I keep coming back to is that he should not have died. What we saw was horrible, completely and utterly messed up. This man’s life matters, he matters. He was someone’s son, someone’s family member, someone’s friend. He was a human being and his life mattered.”
Warning: The following video contains graphic content that will be disturbing to most viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-27--Helpless little girl, 4, was left to die in her cot as her face was ‘eaten by rats’

Helpless little girl , 4 , was left to die in her cot as her face was ‘ eaten by rats ’ A child was allegedly left to die by her father , as her face was eaten by rats while her body was decomposing in her cot for days , police say .
On Monday , the four-year-old girl ’ s father , Mark James Dunn , 43 , has been charged with his daughter ’ s murder after police arrived at his home in Cannon Hill , Brisbane , Mail Online reveals .
The man allegedly told police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning , but he didn ’ t seek any medical help .
Besides , he didn ’ t even call the emergency services .
A call was made to Queensland Ambulance Service just after 9 am on Monday .
Police reveal devastating details about the death of the little girl , Willow Dunn : She was left to rot in her cot even after her father discovered her lifeless body .
Shockingly , she was later mauled by rats , as The Australian reports .
Currently , police are investigating whether Willow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew up without a mother , was starved to death and being denied medical treatment .
They claim the helpless toddler had burns to her scalp and infected bone-deep sores on her hips .
The Department of Child Safety confirmed they had had contact with Dunn ’ s family concerning the toddler ’ s Down syndrome .
Willow ’ s body was allegedly found in a back bedroom inside the rented home , where she lived with her father , stepmother , and stepsister .
The girl ’ s stepmother and stepsister aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willow ’ s real mother passed away after complications from childbirth .
According to police , the child was left with no access to food and was badly malnourished .
Her father was charged with ‘ reckless indifference to human life ’ , a new definition of murder in Queensland aimed at child-murderers .
After Mark James Dunn didn ’ t appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday , the case adjourned until July 20 .
Dunn allegedly told police he found his daughter dead and later saw signs she had been attacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the alarm for two days .
Darryl Steff , the CEO of Down Syndrome Queensland , whose charity previously had contact with the family , told 7News : On Monday morning , following the grim discovery , the family was led from the home to speak with investigators .
Shortly after , senior detectives , two ambulances , and a fleet of police cars descended on the house and established a crime scenery .
The next day investigators had returned to take forensic swabs and further examine the family home .
They found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left in the front of the property with a small toy attached to its handle .
A teddy bear was also seen attached to a front window of the house .
Kathy Cowell , one of the residents who came to lay flowers outside the house in Willow ’ s honor , shared : Neighbors share the family was quiet and they have never caused any disturbance in the area before .
Additionally , Cannon Hill Anglican College , the nearby school , assured parents there was no threat to other children .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The exact cause of the child ’ s death is still unclear .
Detectives are investigating whether she starved to death or her passing was caused by something else .

Helpless little girl, 4, was left to die in her cot as her face was ‘eaten by rats’
Helpless little girl, 4, was left to die in her cot as her face was ‘eaten by rats’
A child was allegedly left to die by her father, as her face was eaten by rats while her body was decomposing in her cot for days, police say.
On Monday, the four-year-old girl’s father, Mark James Dunn, 43, has been charged with his daughter’s murder after police arrived at his home in Cannon Hill, Brisbane, Mail Online reveals.
The man allegedly told police about the toddler’s death on Saturday morning, but he didn’t seek any medical help. Besides, he didn’t even call the emergency services. A call was made to Queensland Ambulance Service just after 9 am on Monday.
Police reveal devastating details about the death of the little girl, Willow Dunn: She was left to rot in her cot even after her father discovered her lifeless body.
Shockingly, she was later mauled by rats, as The Australian reports.
Currently, police are investigating whether Willow, who lived with Down syndrome and grew up without a mother, was starved to death and being denied medical treatment. They claim the helpless toddler had burns to her scalp and infected bone-deep sores on her hips.
The Department of Child Safety confirmed they had had contact with Dunn’s family concerning the toddler’s Down syndrome.
Willow’s body was allegedly found in a back bedroom inside the rented home, where she lived with her father, stepmother, and stepsister. The girl’s stepmother and stepsister aren’t facing charges.
Tragically, Willow’s real mother passed away after complications from childbirth.
According to police, the child was left with no access to food and was badly malnourished.
Her father was charged with ‘reckless indifference to human life’, a new definition of murder in Queensland aimed at child-murderers.
After Mark James Dunn didn’t appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday, the case adjourned until July 20. Dunn allegedly told police he found his daughter dead and later saw signs she had been attacked by rats, but no one raised the alarm for two days.
Darryl Steff, the CEO of Down Syndrome Queensland, whose charity previously had contact with the family, told 7News:
“We are very saddened about death of Willow. It is unacceptable for a child to die … regardless of disability.”
In a statement, Child Safety Minister Di Farmer said:
“The death of any child is a tragedy. I know the death of this little girl has had a profound impact on our community and my deepest sympathies go to those who knew and loved this child.”
On Monday morning, following the grim discovery, the family was led from the home to speak with investigators.
Shortly after, senior detectives, two ambulances, and a fleet of police cars descended on the house and established a crime scenery.
The next day investigators had returned to take forensic swabs and further examine the family home. They found the chilling scene of an abandoned stroller left in the front of the property with a small toy attached to its handle. A teddy bear was also seen attached to a front window of the house.
Kathy Cowell, one of the residents who came to lay flowers outside the house in Willow’s honor, shared:
“It’s just a sad way for a little girl to go. I’ve got grandchildren, it’s just very, very sad. No four-year-old deserves to pass like that.”
Neighbors share the family was quiet and they have never caused any disturbance in the area before.
Additionally, Cannon Hill Anglican College, the nearby school, assured parents there was no threat to other children. In an email, they said:
“Should you hear of this incident through the media, please be assured there is no reason to be fearful of any threat to the school. Your children are safe and are being kept totally unaware of the police presence outside the college.”
The exact cause of the child’s death is still unclear. Detectives are investigating whether she starved to death or her passing was caused by something else.


iheartintelligence--2020-05-28--Two-faced kitten Biscuits and Gravy dies only 4 days after birth

Biscuits and Gravy , the adorable two-faced kitten , has died only four days after its birth , despite a hard-fought battle for its survival .
The Janus kitten was born in Oregon on May 20 .
He was one of a litter of six kittens born to Keenly , a cat owned by the King family .
When Kyla King noticed the unusual newborn , she immediately fell in love with it and gave it the name Biscuits and Gravy .
Ever since the kitten was born , he captured the hearts of animal lovers all around the globe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , four eyes , and two tiny mouths .
Although he had only one brain stem , he could still eat , suck , and meow from both faces .
What ’ s more , according to the family veterinarian , he had been doing quite well for a Janus , as CNN reports .
Over the next few days , Kyla and her family documented the kitten ’ s development .
While feeding Biscuits and Gravy was challenging , as he was able to feed himself out of both faces , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of his favorite activities was napping , just like the other kittens of the litter .
The owners share Biscuit was actually able to eat pretty decently .
However , he wouldn ’ t grow and had trouble carrying its head , which was too big for his tiny body .
In an Instagram post on Biscuits and Gravy ’ s account , they wrote : Shortly before the poor kitten passed away , the King family posted a short tribute to him on Facebook : Two-faced cats , or Janus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ god Janus , who had two faces – one looking into the past and the other into the future .
Unfortunately , these unique kittens don ’ t usually survive for more than a day .
However , the Janus cat Frank and Louie defied the odds and lived for 15 years .
In 2006 he even appeared in the Guinness World Records book .
Sadly , Biscuits and Gravy died only 4 days into his precious life .
In another Facebook post , Kyla wrote : “ I want to thank everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This story has been a story of life and how very precious it is , whether days or years , whether animal or human , life is so very precious and every single life is unique .
I feel so blessed to be a part of the story of Biscuits and Gravy and how he brought joy and hope to so many people .
”

Biscuits and Gravy, the adorable two-faced kitten, has died only four days after its birth, despite a hard-fought battle for its survival.
The Janus kitten was born in Oregon on May 20. He was one of a litter of six kittens born to Keenly, a cat owned by the King family. When Kyla King noticed the unusual newborn, she immediately fell in love with it and gave it the name Biscuits and Gravy.
Ever since the kitten was born, he captured the hearts of animal lovers all around the globe. Biscuits and Gravy had two noses, four eyes, and two tiny mouths. Although he had only one brain stem, he could still eat, suck, and meow from both faces. What’s more, according to the family veterinarian, he had been doing quite well for a Janus, as CNN reports.
Over the next few days, Kyla and her family documented the kitten’s development. While feeding Biscuits and Gravy was challenging, as he was able to feed himself out of both faces, he was just as playful as his siblings. One of his favorite activities was napping, just like the other kittens of the litter.
The owners share Biscuit was actually able to eat pretty decently.
However, he wouldn’t grow and had trouble carrying its head, which was too big for his tiny body.
Sadly, Biscuit eventually died of natural causes.
In an Instagram post on Biscuits and Gravy’s account, they wrote:
“This photo was taken about an hour before Biscuits died. Kyla gave up 3 1/2 days of her life to put all of her efforts into saving him. He was born with the longest of odds and by living nearly 4 days, he beat those odds.”
Shortly before the poor kitten passed away, the King family posted a short tribute to him on Facebook:
“Biscuits and Gravy is definitely a gift, God allowed this little miracle to come into our lives for some reason. My hope and prayer is that Jesus’ love and sacrifice is shown through this little life.”
Two-faced cats, or Janus cats, are named after the Roman god Janus, who had two faces – one looking into the past and the other into the future. Unfortunately, these unique kittens don’t usually survive for more than a day. However, the Janus cat Frank and Louie defied the odds and lived for 15 years. In 2006 he even appeared in the Guinness World Records book.
Sadly, Biscuits and Gravy died only 4 days into his precious life. In another Facebook post, Kyla wrote:


iheartintelligence--2020-05-28--BBQs and small garden parties could be allowed ‘by the end of June’

By the end of June , British residents might have the opportunity to finally have their outdoor summer barbecue gatherings with friends and family .
On May 26 , it was revealed that small outdoor gatherings , including barbecues and garden parties , could be the next measures to be eased , as Mail Online reports .
As the Daily Telegraph suggests , this step may be a part of a wider plan to introduce ‘ social bubbles ’ as a way of allowing people to have more social contact during the lockdown .
The proposal was said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet meeting on May 25 .
It comes as the UK ’ s Prime Minister paved the way for the ‘ sale of the century ’ .
After the high street businesses start reopening on June 15 , retailers are expected to slash prices to clear the stock which has been mothballed since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown .
The ‘ social bubble ’ plan would allow groups of up to 10 people to mix outdoors .
It follows New Zealand ’ s example , where this scheme is already being used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that the Government was ‘ alive to the issue of social isolation and the need for mental wellbeing ’ .
Hence , they are open to the idea of social bubbles being allowed in the UK .
At the daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday , Boris Johnson also gave a green light for non-essential shops , including department stores and independent businesses , to reopen from June 15 .
Moreover , outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to reopen from June 1 , as long as they strictly follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they would most likely spark a sales craze while trying to emerge from the pandemic .
According to analysts , there could be as much as £15billion-worth of stock which needs to be sold .
Therefore , they believe there will be ‘ wall-to-wall ’ sales until January .
However , hospitality businesses like pubs and restaurants will remain closed .
All shops wanting to resume operating will be urged to follow new guidance , as the government will have powers to enforce the new rules if necessary .
The director-general of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marshall , said : At the conference , Boris Johnson alerted the retail sector to prepare to reopen soon .
He said : “ I can announce that it is our intention to allow outdoor markets to reopen on June 1 , subject to premises being COVID secure , as well as car showrooms which often have sufficient outdoor space .
From June 15 we intend to allow all other non-essential retail , ranging from department stores to small independent shops to reopen .
We will set out our formal assessment of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday .
But because of the progress we are making I can , with confidence , put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two .
We know that the transmission of the virus is lower outdoors and that it is easier to follow Covid secure guidelines in open spaces.
” UK ’ s Prime Minister strongly advised consumers to keep themselves safe , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep your distance ’ slogan .
Mr Johnson added : The retail push comes as official data displayed retail sales plummeting by nearly a fifth in April , as Britons stopped buying fuel and clothing , and can not go to pubs and bars amid lockdown .
Meanwhile , last month online shops saw record spending as many retailers moved their businesses to online-only trading , the ONS claims .
According to an industry insider , warehouse storage space for high street retailers is more than 90 per cent full .
Shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ railway sidings and on former Ministry of Defence land – and it could spark a mass of sales .
For instance , M & S ’ s price cuts will be as much as 50 per cent in what the outlet is billing as a ‘ rainbow sale ’ .
They have announced that 10 per cent of the store ’ s takings will go to NHS charities .
The company is already advertising online price cuts of up to 30 per cent on items .
What ’ s more , Topshop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advertising discounts of up to 50 per cent .
Richard Hyman , a retail analyst , believes there will be ‘ wall-to-wall promotions for the rest of the year.
’ By May 28 , there are 267,240 total confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK , with 37,460 fatalities .
The daily new cases for the previous 24 hours were 2,013 .

By the end of June, British residents might have the opportunity to finally have their outdoor summer barbecue gatherings with friends and family.
On May 26, it was revealed that small outdoor gatherings, including barbecues and garden parties, could be the next measures to be eased, as Mail Online reports.
As the Daily Telegraph suggests, this step may be a part of a wider plan to introduce ‘social bubbles’ as a way of allowing people to have more social contact during the lockdown. The proposal was said to be brought up by Boris Johnson at a cabinet meeting on May 25. It comes as the UK’s Prime Minister paved the way for the ‘sale of the century’. After the high street businesses start reopening on June 15, retailers are expected to slash prices to clear the stock which has been mothballed since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown.
The ‘social bubble’ plan would allow groups of up to 10 people to mix outdoors.
It follows New Zealand’s example, where this scheme is already being used.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister revealed that the Government was ‘alive to the issue of social isolation and the need for mental wellbeing’. Hence, they are open to the idea of social bubbles being allowed in the UK.
At the daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Boris Johnson also gave a green light for non-essential shops, including department stores and independent businesses, to reopen from June 15. Moreover, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to reopen from June 1, as long as they strictly follow the current restrictions.
After the businesses reopen, they would most likely spark a sales craze while trying to emerge from the pandemic. According to analysts, there could be as much as £15billion-worth of stock which needs to be sold. Therefore, they believe there will be ‘wall-to-wall’ sales until January. However, hospitality businesses like pubs and restaurants will remain closed.
All shops wanting to resume operating will be urged to follow new guidance, as the government will have powers to enforce the new rules if necessary.
The director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Adam Marshall, said:
“Businesses will be taking a safe, proportionate and risk-based approach to returning to work, in close consultation with their staff. For many, this will be an entirely new way of operating as they apply guidance to the practical realities of their business.”
At the conference, Boris Johnson alerted the retail sector to prepare to reopen soon. He said:
“I can announce that it is our intention to allow outdoor markets to reopen on June 1, subject to premises being COVID secure, as well as car showrooms which often have sufficient outdoor space. From June 15 we intend to allow all other non-essential retail, ranging from department stores to small independent shops to reopen.
We will set out our formal assessment of the five tests that we set for adjusting the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday. But because of the progress we are making I can, with confidence, put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two.
We know that the transmission of the virus is lower outdoors and that it is easier to follow Covid secure guidelines in open spaces.”
UK’s Prime Minister strongly advised consumers to keep themselves safe, by repeating his new ‘wash your hands, keep your distance’ slogan. Mr Johnson added:
“We will only be successful if we all remember the basics – so wash your hands, keep social distance, and isolate if you have symptoms – and get a test.”
The retail push comes as official data displayed retail sales plummeting by nearly a fifth in April, as Britons stopped buying fuel and clothing, and cannot go to pubs and bars amid lockdown.
Meanwhile, last month online shops saw record spending as many retailers moved their businesses to online-only trading, the ONS claims. According to an industry insider, warehouse storage space for high street retailers is more than 90 per cent full. Shops have reportedly been storing summer fashion in railway sidings and on former Ministry of Defence land – and it could spark a mass of sales.
For instance, M&S’s price cuts will be as much as 50 per cent in what the outlet is billing as a ‘rainbow sale’. They have announced that 10 per cent of the store’s takings will go to NHS charities. The company is already advertising online price cuts of up to 30 per cent on items. What’s more, Topshop, Miss Selfridge and French Connection are also advertising discounts of up to 50 per cent.
Richard Hyman, a retail analyst, believes there will be ‘wall-to-wall promotions for the rest of the year.’
By May 28, there are 267,240 total confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, with 37,460 fatalities. The daily new cases for the previous 24 hours were 2,013.