iheartintelligence--2020-08-07--Around 18,000 California Prisoners Could Be Freed Early Due To COVID-19

The state of California is looking to release a total of 17,600 prisoners early in order to make room in crowded areas during the COVID-19 crisis .
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ( CDCR ) has spoken to Fox News saying that “ in total , 8,032 [ inmates ] have had their releases expedited and overall , we have reduced the total incarcerated population by more than 18,300 since March as a result of suspension of county jail intake , the expedited releases ” as well as those released in line with their sentences .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to release more people , ” Californians for Safety and Justice Executive Director Jay Johnson said in a statement made back in July .
“ This is absolutely critical for the health and safety of every Californian .
Too many people are incarcerated for too long in facilities that spread poor health.
” In April , the first 3,500 criminals were let go in order to make room in crowded prisons and an additional 6,900 were declared eligible for release in early July , adding up to a total of 10,400 early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17,600 potential early releases .
In a filing with a federal judge a week ago , authorities increased the estimated number of released from 10,400 to 17,600 .
Nevertheless , according to prison officials , Corrections Secretary Ralph Diaz will probably block the release fo around 5,500 people partly because many of them are serving life sentences .
Around 2,000 workers in the prison system have caught the coronavirus and 8 of them have passed away .
The newest fatal case is that of Sergeant Seeyengkee Ly , who worked at Valley State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 2 from pneumonia complications after being struck by Covid-19 .
Officials have been pressured by advocates , two judgges , and some state lawmakers to free more prisoners , and the demands have increased after a botched transfer of infected prisoners into San Quentin State Prison led to the state ’ s most ravaging outbreak .
Close to 170 prisoners are carrying the virus while 23 have passed away , including 11 people on death row .
Over 2,000 people have either gotten better or were let go while still infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ altered their activities due to the crisis – this includes arrests that require little contact and efforts to avoid prosecutions for those with petty crimes in order to prevent prison overcrowding .
More than 100,000 people from all over the country were prematurely freed from jail between March and June , a decrease of 8 % , as per analysis made by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press .
New York , California , Ohio , and Texas are some of the first places that released older and ill inmates early , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric Nuñez , the head of California ’ s Police Chiefs Association said he is aware of the severity of the situation but is alarmed by the release of some violent criminals “ without consideration for the larger impact on public safety.
” He said authorities wish to work with prisons on a better decision-making process .
Thus far there have been a couple of reported cases in which prisoners who were let go prematurely murdered two people in Denver and Tampa , Florida .
Cities like Boston , La , New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urging officials to defund police departments or allocate funds previously given to police departments or other public services .
Meanwhile , Philadelphia , Detroit , Baltimore , Louisville , and Chicago have seen a steep increase in crime and shootings as a result of the civil unrest currently going on in the country .
Among the 50 largest cities in the United States , killings have increased by 24 % so far in 2020 , totaling 3,612 cases , The Wall Street Journal reported .
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The state of California is looking to release a total of 17,600 prisoners early in order to make room in crowded areas during the COVID-19 crisis.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has spoken to Fox News saying that
“in total, 8,032 [inmates] have had their releases expedited and overall, we have reduced the total incarcerated population by more than 18,300 since March as a result of suspension of county jail intake, the expedited releases” as well as those released in line with their sentences. “We’re glad the governor is taking action to release more people,” Californians for Safety and Justice Executive Director Jay Johnson said in a statement made back in July. “This is absolutely critical for the health and safety of every Californian. Too many people are incarcerated for too long in facilities that spread poor health.”
In April, the first 3,500 criminals were let go in order to make room in crowded prisons and an additional 6,900 were declared eligible for release in early July, adding up to a total of 10,400 early releases.
Early releases could also include:
“700 eligible offenders who have less than one-year to serve who reside within identified institutions that house large populations of high-risk patients” and “approximately 6,500 persons identified by the court-appointed Federal Receiver as medically high-risk for complications should they contract COVID-19,” the CDRC stated.
That increases the number to 17,600 potential early releases.
“This is not a blanket release, the point-in-time numbers are just a step in the review process as the department works tirelessly to conduct these releases in a way that aligns public health and public safety,” they added.
Expanded, prompt use of compassionate release can protect most vulnerable federal prisoners and allow those who remain behind to better practice social distancing. Unfortunately, we are seeing incomplete use of this tool during #COVID19 https://t.co/FKNeKv7RcB — Prison Fellowship Advocacy (@JusticeReform) August 4, 2020
In a filing with a federal judge a week ago, authorities increased the estimated number of released from 10,400 to 17,600.
Nevertheless, according to prison officials, Corrections Secretary Ralph Diaz will probably block the release fo around 5,500 people partly because many of them are serving life sentences.
Around 2,000 workers in the prison system have caught the coronavirus and 8 of them have passed away. The newest fatal case is that of Sergeant Seeyengkee Ly, who worked at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla and lost his life on August 2 from pneumonia complications after being struck by Covid-19.
Officials have been pressured by advocates, two judgges, and some state lawmakers to free more prisoners, and the demands have increased after a botched transfer of infected prisoners into San Quentin State Prison led to the state’s most ravaging outbreak. Close to 170 prisoners are carrying the virus while 23 have passed away, including 11 people on death row.
Over 2,000 people have either gotten better or were let go while still infected.
Police departments across the U.S. have altered their activities due to the crisis – this includes arrests that require little contact and efforts to avoid prosecutions for those with petty crimes in order to prevent prison overcrowding.
More than 100,000 people from all over the country were prematurely freed from jail between March and June, a decrease of 8%, as per analysis made by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press.
New York, California, Ohio, and Texas are some of the first places that released older and ill inmates early, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Eric Nuñez, the head of California’s Police Chiefs Association said he is aware of the severity of the situation but is alarmed by the release of some violent criminals “without consideration for the larger impact on public safety.”
He said authorities wish to work with prisons on a better decision-making process.
Thus far there have been a couple of reported cases in which prisoners who were let go prematurely murdered two people in Denver and Tampa, Florida.
Cities like Boston, La, New York, Detroit, among others, are urging officials to defund police departments or allocate funds previously given to police departments or other public services.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, Louisville, and Chicago have seen a steep increase in crime and shootings as a result of the civil unrest currently going on in the country. Among the 50 largest cities in the United States, killings have increased by 24% so far in 2020, totaling 3,612 cases, The Wall Street Journal reported.
“It’s no surprise that when politicians insist on releasing violent felons into our communities, emptying our jails, refusing to require bond for persons charged with crimes, and all the while calling for the defunding or abolition of police, that violent crime goes through the roof,” Bill Johnson, executive director of the National Association of Police Organizations shared with Fox News.
He went on saying:
“more violent offenders on the street plus reduced law enforcement equals death and destruction in our communities.”
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iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Two Beluga Whales Transported From Chinese Aquarium to Open-Water Ocean Refuge

Two 12-year-old , female beluga whales have been transported from Changfeng Ocean World to an open water sanctuary in Iceland .
The two whales , Little Grey and Little White , had been at the Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai for nearly 10 years .
There , they were forced to entertain audiences as they were trained to perform tricks in exchange for fish .
According to The Guardian , the whales are originally from the Russian Arctic waters and were only about 2 or 3 years old when they were first captured .
Prior to their time at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been at a Russian whale research center .
Little White and Little Grey have been rescued by the UK based conservation charity Sea Life Trust .
Sea Life Trust has shipped the two whales from China to Iceland so that they can return to the ocean for the first time .
The journey of the two whales has been extraordinary as they have had to travel around 6,000 miles in a lorry , cargo aircraft and a harbor tugboat .
What is more , for their journey , Little White and Little Grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect their bodies .
Little Grey and Little White are now in their bayside care pool and will need a short period of time to acclimatise to their new natural environment and all the outdoor elements before their final release into the wider sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay in the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland .
[ … ] The expert team and the independent vets were with Little Grey and Little White throughout the move and said they are healthy and are feeding after the short trip from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The above video documents the transportation and the long journey which the two whales have had to take to reach the bay .
After nearly a decade of captivity , it is wonderful to see them get closer to the freedom they deserve .

Two 12-year-old, female beluga whales have been transported from Changfeng Ocean World to an open water sanctuary in Iceland.
The two whales, Little Grey and Little White, had been at the Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai for nearly 10 years. There, they were forced to entertain audiences as they were trained to perform tricks in exchange for fish. According to The Guardian, the whales are originally from the Russian Arctic waters and were only about 2 or 3 years old when they were first captured. Prior to their time at the Chinese aquarium, the two whales had been at a Russian whale research center.
Little White and Little Grey have been rescued by the UK based conservation charity Sea Life Trust.
Sea Life Trust has shipped the two whales from China to Iceland so that they can return to the ocean for the first time. The journey of the two whales has been extraordinary as they have had to travel around 6,000 miles in a lorry, cargo aircraft and a harbor tugboat. What is more, for their journey, Little White and Little Grey had been placed in specially designed slings to protect their bodies.
Sea Life Trust has reportedly released a statement, claiming:
Little Grey and Little White are now in their bayside care pool and will need a short period of time to acclimatise to their new natural environment and all the outdoor elements before their final release into the wider sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay in the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland. […] The expert team and the independent vets were with Little Grey and Little White throughout the move and said they are healthy and are feeding after the short trip from their landside care facility back to the sea.”
UPDATE 🐳 We can now announce the fantastic news that Little White & Little Grey are safely in the bay! They will stay in the sea sanctuary care pools for a short amount of time to acclimatise until they are ready to move out into the wider bay. https://t.co/hLS60Kj0Xe — Beluga Whale Sanctuary (@BelugaSanctuary) August 10, 2020
The above video documents the transportation and the long journey which the two whales have had to take to reach the bay. After nearly a decade of captivity, it is wonderful to see them get closer to the freedom they deserve.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Heartbreaking Video Shows Golden Retriever Abandoned By Its Owner

An animal rescue shelter has criticized a heartless owner who dumped her dog at the side of the road before driving away .
The dog goes after its owner towards the forest getting all excited for a walk before the she quickly rushes back into her vehicle and drives away .
The footage was shared on social media by I Paw ’ d It Forward which has now rescued the heartbroken dog .
“ THIS .
This is what a dog that has just been abandoned looks like .
“ They are still here .
They are still waiting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ return .
They are confused .
They do not understand why the humans they devoted their lives to , have disappeared .
“ They are confused .
They do not understand why the humans they devoted their lives to , have disappeared .
“ Most of the time , we don ’ t catch them right after they are left .
Most of them never make it home .
“ We do our best to recover as many as we can , but we know we are just a small blip on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the saddening video below .
Dog dumped by his owner at Orchards Park in Vancouver , WA ******UPDATE : Listen folks , the woman that did this is not some woman named Dominique .
Whoever started sharing that photo and accusing this woman of doing this , needs to STOP , remove their posts , apologize to her profusely and hope that she does not SUE you for defamation and libel .
Come on .
******Update 12:49am 8/8/20We believe we have been able to identify the owner .
We will update as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone for your incredible leads and tips !
****Update : So many great leads and anonymous tips !
Thank you everyone .
Stay tuned , more news to come as this all unfolds .
We appreciate ALL of your efforts , leads , and most of all , love for this dog .
*****This woman thought the best way to get rid of a dog , was to take him to Orchards Park in Vancouver , WA tonight and leave him there to watch her drive off in her Tesla with Oregon Plates.If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or her dog , please contact us immediately .
833.360.7293 .
The dog is an older yellow lab .
If you know a woman that drives a Tesla with Oregon Plates , who likes to wear spandex pants and owned a Yellow Lab , please , contact us PRIVATELY with any information .
**************All , please know the dog is safe and not available for adoption at this time .
This dog will not be available pending an investigation into what happened .
We know this tugs at our heartstrings , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cared for .
We will do our best to update if/when he becomes available .
**We have the dog , the dog is safe .
***Video Credit @ Alyssa Ott and @ Brandon Price Posted by I Paw 'd It Forward on Thursday , August 6 , 2020 I Paw ’ d It Forward said there was simply “ no reason to do this ” and there are other ways to part with an animal other than just dumping them anywhere that ’ s convenient .
Hundreds of people commented and offered their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who the owner was .
A later update on the shelter ’ s post said it now believes the owner has been identified and information has been handed down to law enforcement/animal control .
“ Thank you to EVERYONE one that called in tips , that tried to make out the plate , that spent hours reviewing the video to put things together .
“ I would like to take a moment to use this entire ordeal as a learning experience and hopefully , in sharing this video , give others pause before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it warned people to be aware that not every animal they see has necessarily been dumped .
“ If you are in a rural area or not , near a park or not .
More often than not , they have loving and caring owners that are searching for them and want them home , ” the post said .
Give the owner the benefit of the doubt and don ’ t judge the situation until we get answers .
We have trapped a whole bunch of lost pets .
Hundreds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trapped you would have thought someone had left them to die somewhere .
I assure you , most humans don ’ t do that .
“ What are your thoughts on this heartbreaking story ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you ’ ve found it of value .

An animal rescue shelter has criticized a heartless owner who dumped her dog at the side of the road before driving away.
A soul-crushing video shows a car stop before a golden retriever and a woman exit.
The dog goes after its owner towards the forest getting all excited for a walk before the she quickly rushes back into her vehicle and drives away.
The footage was shared on social media by I Paw’d It Forward which has now rescued the heartbroken dog.
A post read:
“THIS. This is what a dog that has just been abandoned looks like. “They are still here. They are still waiting. They are still searching for you to return. They are confused. They do not understand why the humans they devoted their lives to, have disappeared. “They are confused. They do not understand why the humans they devoted their lives to, have disappeared. “Most of the time, we don’t catch them right after they are left. Most of them never make it home. “We do our best to recover as many as we can, but we know we are just a small blip on the grand scheme of it.”
You can see the saddening video below.
Dog dumped by his owner at Orchards Park in Vancouver, WA ******UPDATE: Listen folks, the woman that did this is not some woman named Dominique. Whoever started sharing that photo and accusing this woman of doing this, needs to STOP, remove their posts, apologize to her profusely and hope that she does not SUE you for defamation and libel. Come on. ******Update 12:49am 8/8/20We believe we have been able to identify the owner. We will update as we have more information! Thank you everyone for your incredible leads and tips!****Update: So many great leads and anonymous tips! Thank you everyone. Stay tuned, more news to come as this all unfolds. We appreciate ALL of your efforts, leads, and most of all, love for this dog. *****This woman thought the best way to get rid of a dog, was to take him to Orchards Park in Vancouver, WA tonight and leave him there to watch her drive off in her Tesla with Oregon Plates.If you recognize this woman, her Tesla, or her dog, please contact us immediately. 833.360.7293. The dog is an older yellow lab. If you know a woman that drives a Tesla with Oregon Plates, who likes to wear spandex pants and owned a Yellow Lab, please, contact us PRIVATELY with any information.**************All, please know the dog is safe and not available for adoption at this time. This dog will not be available pending an investigation into what happened. We know this tugs at our heartstrings, but please know he is safe and being cared for. We will do our best to update if/when he becomes available.**We have the dog, the dog is safe.***Video Credit @Alyssa Ott and @Brandon Price Posted by I Paw'd It Forward on Thursday, August 6, 2020
I Paw’d It Forward said there was simply “no reason to do this” and there are other ways to part with an animal other than just dumping them anywhere that’s convenient.
Hundreds of people commented and offered their help while also trying to find out who the owner was.
A later update on the shelter’s post said it now believes the owner has been identified and information has been handed down to law enforcement/animal control.
It read:
“Thank you to EVERYONE one that called in tips, that tried to make out the plate, that spent hours reviewing the video to put things together. “I would like to take a moment to use this entire ordeal as a learning experience and hopefully, in sharing this video, give others pause before contemplating abandoning your animal.”
Hi Everyone.We know everyone wants updates on the lab. We have to ask you to please be patient and let us put in the… Posted by I Paw'd It Forward on Friday, August 7, 2020
In addition, it warned people to be aware that not every animal they see has necessarily been dumped.
“If you are in a rural area or not, near a park or not. More often than not, they have loving and caring owners that are searching for them and want them home,” the post said. Give the owner the benefit of the doubt and don’t judge the situation until we get answers. We have trapped a whole bunch of lost pets. Hundreds that if you saw them when they were trapped you would have thought someone had left them to die somewhere. I assure you, most humans don’t do that. “
What are your thoughts on this heartbreaking story? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you’ve found it of value.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--This New Snapchat Filter Makes Your Dog Look Like A Disney Character

Snapchatters are over the moon excited about the application ’ s new filter .
Snapchat has created a new filter called “ Cartoon Face ” which allows dog owners to turn their already adorable dogs into even more adorable dogs .
Although the name of the filter does not specifically mention Disney , there is no doubt that it makes your puppy resemble an animated , Disney character .
Danielle Sudgen posted two pictures of her animated dog on Facebook with the caption : “ 💕For those that don ’ t know… Snapchat has a new filter and it basically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Plz post your Disney dawgs here 🙏🏼 ” Of course , almost immediately after her post , dog owners rushed to take photos of their puppies , uploading them all over the Internet .
The ‘ Cartoon Face ’ filter exaggerates the already adorable puppy eyes and adds eyebrows ; furthermore , it is interesting that the filter does not add new eyes but instead stylizes the eyes of your puppy , thereby making the animated version of your dog even more realistic and unique .
In addition , the filter allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depend on the way the dog ’ s eyes turn out .
The filter makes your puppy look like a star out of the animation movie The Secret Life of Pets .
After hundreds of photographs of different puppies were uploaded all over the Internet , people took to the comments section and compared dogs to characters out of The Secret Life of Pets .
The following two dogs , for example , have been likened to Gidget and Daisy respectively .
So , hurry up and try it out : What does @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Snapchatters are over the moon excited about the application’s new filter.
Snapchat has created a new filter called “Cartoon Face” which allows dog owners to turn their already adorable dogs into even more adorable dogs. Although the name of the filter does not specifically mention Disney, there is no doubt that it makes your puppy resemble an animated, Disney character.
Danielle Sudgen posted two pictures of her animated dog on Facebook with the caption: “💕For those that don’t know… Snapchat has a new filter and it basically Disneyfies your dog. YOU ARE WELCOME. Plz post your Disney dawgs here 🙏🏼”
Of course, almost immediately after her post, dog owners rushed to take photos of their puppies, uploading them all over the Internet. The ‘Cartoon Face’ filter exaggerates the already adorable puppy eyes and adds eyebrows; furthermore, it is interesting that the filter does not add new eyes but instead stylizes the eyes of your puppy, thereby making the animated version of your dog even more realistic and unique. In addition, the filter allows for numerous, various facial expressions which depend on the way the dog’s eyes turn out.
The filter makes your puppy look like a star out of the animation movie The Secret Life of Pets.
After hundreds of photographs of different puppies were uploaded all over the Internet, people took to the comments section and compared dogs to characters out of The Secret Life of Pets. The following two dogs, for example, have been likened to Gidget and Daisy respectively.
So, hurry up and try it out: What does your adorable animated pet look like?


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Man Given Life In Prison For Selling $30 Of Cannabis Will Be Freed

Man Given Life In Prison For Selling $ 30 Of Cannabis Will Be Freed A Louisiana man who was set to serve a life sentence for selling less than 1 gram of cannabis is to be freed from prison , according to his lawyer .
Military veteran Derek Harris was busted in 2008 for selling 0.69 grams of cannabis – which costs less than $ 30 – to an undercover cop who came to his home .
At first , the man received 15 years behind bars .
However , in 2012 , he was resentenced to life in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permits judges to hand out longer sentences to defendants with a criminal history .
Vermillion Parish persecutors decided to let Derek out after he served 9 years in jail , thanks to a Louisiana Supreme Court hearing granted to him in July .
The state ’ s Supreme Court accepted Derek ’ s claim that he had “ ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing on post-conviction review ” .
His lawyer , Cormac Boyle , said District Attorney Keith Stutes ’ office was in agreement that his client deserved a smaller sentence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sentence hearing .
According to Derek , his attorney failed him by keeping quiet when a judge said he had no choice but to give him a life sentence as a habitual offender .
His previous lawyer did not remind the judge of his duty to hand a smaller sentence to a defendant if he found the mandatory minimum sentence “ shocks the conscience ” , according to The New Orleans Advocate .
Mr. Boyle said that Derek ’ s case is not an outlier , and talked about Louisiana ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which disproportionately impacts African-Americans .
“ It is certainly time for Louisiana to rethink how it uses the habitual offender law , ” he said .
“ While in theory such a law may be fine , in practice it perpetuates and exposes some of the worst aspects of the criminal justice system.
” What are your thoughts on this story ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you ’ ve found it informative .

Man Given Life In Prison For Selling $30 Of Cannabis Will Be Freed
Man Given Life In Prison For Selling $30 Of Cannabis Will Be Freed
A Louisiana man who was set to serve a life sentence for selling less than 1 gram of cannabis is to be freed from prison, according to his lawyer.
Military veteran Derek Harris was busted in 2008 for selling 0.69 grams of cannabis – which costs less than $30 – to an undercover cop who came to his home.
At first, the man received 15 years behind bars. However, in 2012, he was resentenced to life in prison under the Habitual Offender Law, which permits judges to hand out longer sentences to defendants with a criminal history.
NOTE: Derek’s previous crimes were nonviolent.
Vermillion Parish persecutors decided to let Derek out after he served 9 years in jail, thanks to a Louisiana Supreme Court hearing granted to him in July.
The state’s Supreme Court accepted Derek’s claim that he had “ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing on post-conviction review”.
His lawyer, Cormac Boyle, said District Attorney Keith Stutes’ office was in agreement that his client deserved a smaller sentence and had gotten ineffective assistance of counsel at his sentence hearing.
Military veteran Derek Harris, who was arrested in 2008 in Louisiana for selling an officer .69 grams of marijuana, was recently resentenced to time served. He's already served nine years in prison.https://t.co/fjWMozH2oH — CNN (@CNN) August 8, 2020
According to Derek, his attorney failed him by keeping quiet when a judge said he had no choice but to give him a life sentence as a habitual offender.
His previous lawyer did not remind the judge of his duty to hand a smaller sentence to a defendant if he found the mandatory minimum sentence “shocks the conscience”, according to The New Orleans Advocate.
Bringing Derek Harris Home https://t.co/9fyg4OllI7 — Antoine Harris (@Antoine83551537) August 7, 2020
Mr. Boyle said that Derek’s case is not an outlier, and talked about Louisiana’s core issues with the habitual offender law which disproportionately impacts African-Americans.
“It is certainly time for Louisiana to rethink how it uses the habitual offender law,”he said. “While in theory such a law may be fine, in practice it perpetuates and exposes some of the worst aspects of the criminal justice system.”
What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you’ve found it informative.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Charity reunites pets lost in the horrific Beirut explosion with their owners

An animal welfare organization helps people who survived the deadly Beirut explosion reunite with their lost pets .
The nonprofit organization Animals Lebanon is leading search teams to find and treat animals affected by the devastating blast , Comic Sands reports .
The explosion hit Beirut on Tuesday , August 4 .
It was fatal for more than 100 people and injured nearly 5,000 others .
Animals Lebanon ’ s executive director Jason Mier said reuniting owners with their beloved pets was ‘ making people happy ’ at such an ‘ overwhelming ’ time .
As ‘ the main animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity has been contacted by hundreds of people looking for their pets after last week ’ s horrific incident .
Although the organization was also damaged in the blast , the executive reveals that they have helped found the owners of at least 20 pets so far .
This was the ‘ most difficult situation ’ the animal organization has ever faced since it was established 12 years ago .
“ So far today we have had more than 40 people out , working in teams of two or three , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The goal is to keep going , I know we ’ re doing good stuff , I know we ’ re making people happy , but it ’ s overwhelming for everybody.
” Unfortunately , it is still unclear how many animals were injured or separated from their owners after the explosion .
“ We ’ ve joined international conventions , we ’ ve drafted and passed national animal welfare law , we work throughout the country helping all types of animals .
With the compounding of all these things , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rising unemployment , and now this blast .
This is the most difficult situation we ’ ve ever been in .
We ’ re just trying to get through the day .
There ’ s a lot of people ready to help.
” The animal organization accepts donations at its official website .

An animal welfare organization helps people who survived the deadly Beirut explosion reunite with their lost pets.
MAJOR EXPLOSION in Beirut Our hearts are with everyone who got affected. ❤ Our shelter got severely affected and glass rained down on the cats. Some of the cats got injured but taken immediately for medical care. pic.twitter.com/ehKfyuYbTu — AnimalsLebanon (@AnimalsLebanon) August 4, 2020
The nonprofit organization Animals Lebanon is leading search teams to find and treat animals affected by the devastating blast, Comic Sands reports. The explosion hit Beirut on Tuesday, August 4. It was fatal for more than 100 people and injured nearly 5,000 others.
Animals Lebanon’s executive director Jason Mier said reuniting owners with their beloved pets was ‘making people happy’ at such an ‘overwhelming’ time.
As reported by Metro, Mr. Mier explained:
“The goal really now is to reunite people with their lost pets, and that’s been working well.”
As ‘the main animal welfare organization’ in Lebanon, the charity has been contacted by hundreds of people looking for their pets after last week’s horrific incident. Although the organization was also damaged in the blast, the executive reveals that they have helped found the owners of at least 20 pets so far.
In the aftermath of the #BeirutExplosion, one group is looking out for the city's lost and hurt pets. This is the heartbreaking reunion between a cat mom and her furbaby who volunteers say, was found stuck inside a car. 🎥: @AnimalsLebanon pic.twitter.com/uMX7VMpkUJ — Alisha Ebrahimji (@AlishaEbrahimji) August 7, 2020
This was the ‘most difficult situation’ the animal organization has ever faced since it was established 12 years ago.
Mr. Mier adds:
“So far today we have had more than 40 people out, working in teams of two or three, and that has been ongoing since 8pm last night. The goal is to keep going, I know we’re doing good stuff, I know we’re making people happy, but it’s overwhelming for everybody.”
Call for SEARCH PARTY Our hearts go to all the people who were affected, to all those who lost people, those who were injured and those who lost their homes. There are also the animals that need help. Many pets were lost or injured during the explosion and they still need help pic.twitter.com/qKYLojohJH — AnimalsLebanon (@AnimalsLebanon) August 5, 2020
Unfortunately, it is still unclear how many animals were injured or separated from their owners after the explosion.
Furthermore, Animals Lebanon’s director said:
“We’ve joined international conventions, we’ve drafted and passed national animal welfare law, we work throughout the country helping all types of animals. With the compounding of all these things, the economic crisis, the government collapse… coronavirus, rising unemployment, and now this blast. This is the most difficult situation we’ve ever been in. We’re just trying to get through the day. There’s a lot of people ready to help.”
The animal organization accepts donations at its official website.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--20 Illustrations Everyone Who Has Anxiety Should See Immediately…even you

Kate Allan creates beautiful illustrations of animals and affirmations which promote self-love and self-care .
Having anxiety can be difficult @ @ @ @ @ This is especially true in our 21st century world where everything is all about speed @ @ @ @ @ , today , there is even more pressure due to social media and the recent @ @ @ @ @ working nonstop and being busy 24/7 .
All of this makes it increasingly difficult for @ @ @ @ @ Kate Allan takes all of this into account as she creates colorful illustrations depicting animals @ @ @ @ @ other words , her work promotes self-love and urges people to see that they are @ @ @ @ @ more , her illustrations act as a reminder that everyone is different and that there @ @ @ @ @ who you are .

Kate Allan creates beautiful illustrations of animals and affirmations which promote self-love and self-care.
Having anxiety can be difficult, tiring and draining. This is especially true in our 21st century world where everything is all about speed and urgency. In addition, today, there is even more pressure due to social media and the recent hustle culture where people glorify working nonstop and being busy 24/7. All of this makes it increasingly difficult for people suffering from anxiety.
Kate Allan takes all of this into account as she creates colorful illustrations depicting animals alongside positive affirmations. In other words, her work promotes self-love and urges people to see that they are not alone.
What is more, her illustrations act as a reminder that everyone is different and that there is nothing wrong with being who you are.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Georgia police allegedly shoots at car with 5 black children, ages 9-16

Police has allegedly shot at car containing 5 black children in Waycross , Georgia at around 8am on Saturday .
Georgia family reported that on their way back home from Walmart , 5 siblings ( ages 9-16 ) were followed and shot at by police officers .
Out of fear , the oldest brothers had told their 3 younger siblings – ages 9 , 12 and 14 – to get out of the car and run home to get their father .
However , upon seeing the children run away , a police officer reportedly shot at the unarmed minors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy , has claimed that the officer fired at least seven bullets , one of which had gotten close to the minor ’ s head .
In addition to this , Daily Mail has reported that a second officer was called as backup while the first followed the three children .
The second officer is said to have approached the car from the front and to have fired at the vehicle after it had driven towards him ; following this , the two oldest siblings ( ages 15 and 16 ) had jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in drive .
After hearing the gunshots , the first officer had returned to the scene and the 3 younger children had successfully ran away .
The two oldest siblings were arrested .
According to the Sun , WJAX has reported that “ the 16-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun , aggravated assault on a police officer , reckless driving , driving without a license and a stop sign violation ” .
Similarly , “ the 15-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun by a minor , removal or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cop , and felony obstruction of an officer ” .
What is more , the police has reported that during the arrest of the two boys , there had been an altercation between the 15-year-old and the second officer .
Consequently , the minor suffered injuries which had to be treated by emergency medical services ( EMS ) .
However , according to Daily Mail , the teenager had later explained that he did not understand why the police had pulled them over as they had not been speeding ; the boy had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest , while he had his hands up , a police officer hit him in the eye with his gun and another officer tasered him in the back ” .
The Sun has reported that the GBI ’ s preliminary investigation found that the police officers had seen the boys commit a traffic violation ; subsequently , the police had tried to get the vehicle ’ s license plate number .
The two police officers have since been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation .
Furthermore , the National Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NAACP ) has asked that the police release the body and dash cam footage so that they too can conduct an investigation .
Atlanta Attorney Gerald Griggs , VP of the NAACP Atlanta chapter spoke to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , stating : As the investigation is still ongoing , the GBI is urging those who may have any information to call them at 912-389-4103 or the Waycross Police Department at 912-287-2921 .

Police has allegedly shot at car containing 5 black children in Waycross, Georgia at around 8am on Saturday.
Georgia family reported that on their way back home from Walmart, 5 siblings (ages 9-16) were followed and shot at by police officers. Out of fear, the oldest brothers had told their 3 younger siblings – ages 9, 12 and 14 – to get out of the car and run home to get their father. However, upon seeing the children run away, a police officer reportedly shot at the unarmed minors. The youngest child, a nine-year-old boy, has claimed that the officer fired at least seven bullets, one of which had gotten close to the minor’s head.
In addition to this, Daily Mail has reported that a second officer was called as backup while the first followed the three children.
The second officer is said to have approached the car from the front and to have fired at the vehicle after it had driven towards him; following this, the two oldest siblings (ages 15 and 16) had jumped out of the car while it was still in drive. After hearing the gunshots, the first officer had returned to the scene and the 3 younger children had successfully ran away.
Waycross Police Department in Ware County, Georgia is under fire after allegedly shooting at an unarmed 9-year-old and 12-year-old. 😳 pic.twitter.com/MIRxVaPZDp — Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) August 8, 2020
The two oldest siblings were arrested.
According to the Sun, WJAX has reported that “the 16-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun, aggravated assault on a police officer, reckless driving, driving without a license and a stop sign violation”. Similarly, “the 15-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, removal or attempt to remove a firearm from a cop, and felony obstruction of an officer”.
What is more, the police has reported that during the arrest of the two boys, there had been an altercation between the 15-year-old and the second officer. Consequently, the minor suffered injuries which had to be treated by emergency medical services (EMS).
However, according to Daily Mail, the teenager had later explained that he did not understand why the police had pulled them over as they had not been speeding; the boy had also told News4Jax that “during the arrest, while he had his hands up, a police officer hit him in the eye with his gun and another officer tasered him in the back”.
Georgia’s Waycross Police Department called the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.
The Sun has reported that the GBI’s preliminary investigation found that the police officers had seen the boys commit a traffic violation; subsequently, the police had tried to get the vehicle’s license plate number. The two police officers have since been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Furthermore, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has asked that the police release the body and dash cam footage so that they too can conduct an investigation.
Atlanta Attorney Gerald Griggs, VP of the NAACP Atlanta chapter spoke to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, stating:
‘I’m very concerned that shots were fired while children were involved […] we’re concerned that level of force was used.’
As the investigation is still ongoing, the GBI is urging those who may have any information to call them at 912-389-4103 or the Waycross Police Department at 912-287-2921.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--Epic meteor shower will light up the skies on Tuesday, get ready to catch some shooting stars!

Stargazers , get ready for a magical celestial show : The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 11 until the early hours of August 12 .
If you ’ re looking forward to a miraculous night of stargazing , make sure you don ’ t fall asleep too early on Tuesday night .
The next marvelous stellar experience will be the Perseid meteor shower , which is actually an annual event .
NASA describes it as the ‘ best meteor shower of the year ’ .
With clear skies and no moonshine around , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour .
However , as this year ’ s Perseid meteor shower happens to be during the last quarter of the Moon phase , the visibility may be reduced to around 20 an hour .
This will still be a magical experience , as there will be nearly one meteor every two minutes during the peak .
The Perseid meteor shower started its journey past Earth on July 17 , LADbible reveals .
It was caused by debris left from the Swift-Tuttle comet .
Although it ’ s peak will be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the starry shower will last until August 26 .
If you thought July 4 was magical , you should definitely stay up to witness the Perseid meteor shower in the hours between 2 am and sunrise on Tuesday night .
And if you can ’ t stay up all night , there is still a chance you could see the meteor shower .
Just go on the balcony or outside at around 9 pm , when the sun is fully set , and you ’ ll probably see a few Perseids lighting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be no clouds to block your view .
All you need to do is pick a comfy spot , preferably away from bright lights , and gaze at the sky .
What ’ s more , you don ’ t need any special equipment .
In fact , gadgets like telescopes and binoculars are not recommended due to their limited field of vision .
Besides , you don ’ t need to look at a particular direction – the shiny meteors will be all over the night sky !
As NASA points out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour for your eyes to fully adjust to the darkness , so have a little patience .
Staying off your phone would definitely help , as looking at the bright screen will elongate the process , and , in this case , reduce the number of meteors you see .
In case the weather isn ’ t kind to you and doesn ’ t allow a clear view of the Perseid meteor shower , you can still see it online .
A live broadcast will be available on the NASA Meteor Watch Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 11 .
Another place you can watch the magical meteor shower is NASA ’ s All Sky Fireball Network , where meteor videos are available each morning .
If you ’ re having trouble figuring out the perfect date with your loved one , or you haven ’ t seen a falling star in a while , make sure you don ’ t miss the Perseid meteor shower !

Stargazers, get ready for a magical celestial show: The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 11 until the early hours of August 12.
If you’re looking forward to a miraculous night of stargazing, make sure you don’t fall asleep too early on Tuesday night. The next marvelous stellar experience will be the Perseid meteor shower, which is actually an annual event. NASA describes it as the ‘best meteor shower of the year’.
With clear skies and no moonshine around, we can see up to 100 meteors an hour. However, as this year’s Perseid meteor shower happens to be during the last quarter of the Moon phase, the visibility may be reduced to around 20 an hour. This will still be a magical experience, as there will be nearly one meteor every two minutes during the peak.
The Perseid meteor shower started its journey past Earth on July 17, LADbible reveals. It was caused by debris left from the Swift-Tuttle comet. Although it’s peak will be in the early hours of August 12, the starry shower will last until August 26.
If you thought July 4 was magical, you should definitely stay up to witness the Perseid meteor shower in the hours between 2 am and sunrise on Tuesday night.
And if you can’t stay up all night, there is still a chance you could see the meteor shower. Just go on the balcony or outside at around 9 pm, when the sun is fully set, and you’ll probably see a few Perseids lighting up the sky. Hopefully, there would be no clouds to block your view. All you need to do is pick a comfy spot, preferably away from bright lights, and gaze at the sky.
What’s more, you don’t need any special equipment. In fact, gadgets like telescopes and binoculars are not recommended due to their limited field of vision.
Besides, you don’t need to look at a particular direction – the shiny meteors will be all over the night sky!
As NASA points out, it will take around half an hour for your eyes to fully adjust to the darkness, so have a little patience. Staying off your phone would definitely help, as looking at the bright screen will elongate the process, and, in this case, reduce the number of meteors you see.
In case the weather isn’t kind to you and doesn’t allow a clear view of the Perseid meteor shower, you can still see it online. A live broadcast will be available on the NASA Meteor Watch Facebook page, starting around 8 pm CDT on August 11. Another place you can watch the magical meteor shower is NASA’s All Sky Fireball Network, where meteor videos are available each morning.
If you’re having trouble figuring out the perfect date with your loved one, or you haven’t seen a falling star in a while, make sure you don’t miss the Perseid meteor shower!


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--7-Year-Old Is Georgia’s Youngest COVID-19-Related Death

Health experts in Georgia have revealed that a 7-year-old African-American boy with no other health issues has become the youngest in the state to pass away due to coronavirus .
The kid caught the virus after going to church where he was in contact with two people who later also died of COVID-19 , according to WSAV-TV .
His identity has not been revealed .
According to reports , the child was struck by a seizure while in the shower and was quickly brought to a hospital in Chatham County where he later passed away .
Earlier this year a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small number of coronavirus patients exhibit neurological issues such as seizures and strokes .
The Governor ’ s office is still collecting information on the boy ’ s passing .
“ Every COVID-19 death we report is tragic , but to lose someone so young is especially heart-breaking , ” the health director of the local Georgia district Dr. Lawton Davis stated recently .
“ We know that older individuals and those with underlying conditions are at higher risk of complications , but this is a disease everyone should take seriously , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center suggests that Georgia now has over 209,000 cases and more than 4,117 deaths related to the virus .
But the boy ’ s passing is not the first among little children in the United States .
A number of at least 7 children passed away due to coronavirus in the state of Florida and this includes a 9-year-old girl who had no underlying health issues .
Just this week , a second-grade school kid caught the virus after attending the first day at school at the Cherokee County School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break for the teacher and children .
What are your thoughts on this heartbreaking news ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you ’ ve found it informative .

Health experts in Georgia have revealed that a 7-year-old African-American boy with no other health issues has become the youngest in the state to pass away due to coronavirus.
The kid caught the virus after going to church where he was in contact with two people who later also died of COVID-19, according to WSAV-TV.
“This child’s death is absolutely tragic, and we are praying for their loved ones in this difficult time,” Republican Gov. Brian Kemp stated.
His identity has not been revealed.
According to reports, the child was struck by a seizure while in the shower and was quickly brought to a hospital in Chatham County where he later passed away.
Earlier this year a New York Post report found that a small number of coronavirus patients exhibit neurological issues such as seizures and strokes.
The Governor’s office is still collecting information on the boy’s passing.
“Every COVID-19 death we report is tragic, but to lose someone so young is especially heart-breaking,” the health director of the local Georgia district Dr. Lawton Davis stated recently. “We know that older individuals and those with underlying conditions are at higher risk of complications, but this is a disease everyone should take seriously,” he added.
Data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center suggests that Georgia now has over 209,000 cases and more than 4,117 deaths related to the virus.
Statement from @coastalhealth91 Director Dr. Lawton Davis on the child's death: pic.twitter.com/dG3cSKN8kI — WSAV News 3 (@WSAV) August 6, 2020
But the boy’s passing is not the first among little children in the United States.
A number of at least 7 children passed away due to coronavirus in the state of Florida and this includes a 9-year-old girl who had no underlying health issues.
Just this week, a second-grade school kid caught the virus after attending the first day at school at the Cherokee County School District, resulting in a two-week class break for the teacher and children.
What are your thoughts on this heartbreaking news? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you’ve found it informative.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-10--194 billion PPE pieces used monthly spark fears of a massive wave of pollution in the oceans

194 billion PPE pieces used monthly spark fears of a massive wave of pollution in the oceans A new wave of pollution hits the oceans as millions of PPE pieces are being discarded in the waters .
As the world is suffering a global coronavirus pandemic , wearing face masks and gloves has become a much-needed preventive measure in many countries .
Unfortunately , while protecting themselves from the virus , people are now polluting the oceans and beaches by improperly discarding their disposable protective equipment .
A recent study published in the Environment , Science & Technology journal states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 194 billion units of PPE per month , which results in ‘ widespread environmental contamination ’ .
What ’ s even worse , in an official report earlier this year , the World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) stated : The UK-based marine biologist Emily Stevenson , also known as the ‘ Beach Guardian ’ , has recently found a massive amount of discarded PPE along England ’ s southwestern coast , The Mind Unleashed reveals .
In only an hour , Ms. Stevenson collected more than 170 junked face masks , gloves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the waters of Cornwall .
The Beach Guardian project was founded in 2017 by Emily and her father Rob .
For the three years since its establishment , the company has organized 200 community cleanups involving 6,000 volunteers .
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic , Emily has noticed that the usual litter , including plastic bags and straws , has been replaced by face masks and gloves .
As reported by The Independent , Ms. Stevenson said : The marine biologist explained that once it reaches the seafloor , PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ , including important Sea Fan beds and coral reefs .
She continued : While describing the terrifying dangers of PPE littering , Ms. Stevenson noted that if the entire population of the UK wears only one disposable mask per day for a full year , it would lead to extra 57,000 tons of hard-to-recycle plastic .
Moreover , it will also result in an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE waste .
The expert said it was the first time she has been ‘ legitimately frightened by PPE pollution ’ .
Furthermore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become an essential part of our everyday lives due to the coronavirus pandemic , we need to work together so we can ‘ resolve this ’ .
The marine biologist hopes that people will soon realize the power of ‘ global collaboration ’ and will be more careful when it comes to discarding their personal protective equipment .
# TuneInTuesday – Episode 106🌊 Every day we are warned of the ‘ second wave ’ , yet a new plastic tide has already risen.🚮 Plastic pollution along the Cornish coastline is something we regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move into the ‘ new normal ’ , post-lockdown era , there are some novel culprits plighting the planet.😷 Now , littered facemasks and plastic gloves make up a large proportion of what we are finding .
🧤 During one , 1-hour litter pick , we found 171 littered plastic gloves .
This , in comparison to the 6 we found on the same route during lockdown , portrays the true extent of the plague we are now facing.👀 Check out this week ’ s video to follow Beach Guardian Emily ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to BBC Spotlight and Land and Sea Cornwall for covering such an important issue !
# PlasticPandemic

194 billion PPE pieces used monthly spark fears of a massive wave of pollution in the oceans
194 billion PPE pieces used monthly spark fears of a massive wave of pollution in the oceans
A new wave of pollution hits the oceans as millions of PPE pieces are being discarded in the waters.
As the world is suffering a global coronavirus pandemic, wearing face masks and gloves has become a much-needed preventive measure in many countries. Unfortunately, while protecting themselves from the virus, people are now polluting the oceans and beaches by improperly discarding their disposable protective equipment.
😷 !THE PLASTIC PANDEMIC! 😷 🌊We are constantly warned of a 'second wave', and yet, a new plastic tide has already risen… 🏄🏼♀ We recently headed out for a #PaddleForPPE. After the first 5 minutes, we found a face mask in the water. 📸 Alex Stevenson – By The Compass pic.twitter.com/qlyQFZHCFW — Beach Guardian (@PlasticWaive) August 5, 2020
A recent study published in the Environment, Science & Technology journal states that people are using a total of 194 billion units of PPE per month, which results in ‘widespread environmental contamination’.
What’s even worse, in an official report earlier this year, the World Wildlife Fund(WWF) stated:
“If only 1 percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature, this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.”
The UK-based marine biologist Emily Stevenson, also known as the ‘Beach Guardian’, has recently found a massive amount of discarded PPE along England’s southwestern coast, The Mind Unleashed reveals.
In only an hour, Ms. Stevenson collected more than 170 junked face masks, gloves, and other pieces of protective equipment from the waters of Cornwall.
The Beach Guardian project was founded in 2017 by Emily and her father Rob. For the three years since its establishment, the company has organized 200 community cleanups involving 6,000 volunteers.
171 discarded face masks and gloves found on Cornish coastline in one hour pic.twitter.com/mUqUvvMHZP — The Independent (@Independent) August 6, 2020
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily has noticed that the usual litter, including plastic bags and straws, has been replaced by face masks and gloves. As reported by The Independent, Ms. Stevenson said:
“We’ve already found evidence of PPE actually sinking below the ocean surface. This means that there could be a totally unaccounted for concentration of PPE pollution on the seafloor, which can remain as dormant debris for centuries.”
The marine biologist explained that once it reaches the seafloor, PPE pollution could smother ‘any biological structures’, including important Sea Fan beds and coral reefs. She continued:
“Also, this debris entails a ‘plasticizing’ effect when on the seafloor – potentially inhibiting gas exchange between the water column and sediment.”
While describing the terrifying dangers of PPE littering, Ms. Stevenson noted that if the entire population of the UK wears only one disposable mask per day for a full year, it would lead to extra 57,000 tons of hard-to-recycle plastic. Moreover, it will also result in an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE waste.
The expert said it was the first time she has been ‘legitimately frightened by PPE pollution’.
1⃣5⃣2⃣ plastic gloves and face masks found during today’s #LitterPick… 🌊 This wave of #PPEPollution is relentless… but can be resolved, if we are all responsible with our waste.#PlasticPandemic pic.twitter.com/1sAprnmZ3q — Beach Guardian (@PlasticWaive) August 6, 2020
Ms. Stevenson added:
“To see it in the water, in the environment that holds my heart and my passion. To see it at home, on my doorstep. It hit me very hard.”
Furthermore, she noted that as PPE has become an essential part of our everyday lives due to the coronavirus pandemic, we need to work together so we can ‘resolve this’.
“It is those daily, individual, small steps that happen on a global scale that is going to be our greatest ally in this fight against plastic.”
The marine biologist hopes that people will soon realize the power of ‘global collaboration’ and will be more careful when it comes to discarding their personal protective equipment.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--‘BROKEN HEART SYNDROME’ is hitting more people during the COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has been not only physically , but also emotionally damaging to millions of people around the world .
Distressingly , along with the emotional damage this lockdown is causing , many people are also suffering from a ‘ Broken heart syndrome ’ .
Broken heart syndrome is a real medical condition , and now many people are suffering from it due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
As explained by Mayo Clinic , Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition that ’ s often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions .
It typically happens when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news .
According to Mystical Raven , Dr. Matthew Lorber , a psychiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York , said : The technical term for Broken heart syndrome is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy .
It ’ s also referred to as ‘ stress-induced cardiomyopathy ’ .
When suffering from a broken heart , a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn ’ t pump as it should .
This could lead to severe short-term heart muscle failure , according to the American Heart Association .
Dr. Lorber explains that Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood pressure .
The good news is , this condition is usually treatable .
Unfortunately , in some rare cases , it can be deadly .
While admitting that Broken heart syndrome is still not completely understood , Dr. Lorber stresses there is definitely a link between heart health and mental health .
He also claims people suffering from anxiety or similar mental health issues are “ at a higher risk for having heart disease and heart attacks ” .
There ’ s been an increase in Broken heart syndrome cases amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually caused by extremely high levels of stress , it comes as no surprise that during the COVID-19 crisis , more people are struggling with this condition .
In a recent study published in JAMA Network | Cardiology , scientists claim there has been an increase in Broken heart syndrome cases while the world is battling a global pandemic .
According to the findings , psychological , social , and economic stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased incidence of stress cardiomyopathy .
The conclusion of the study reads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice as likely to develop stress cardiomyopathy now than they were before COVID-19 became a global issue .
This negative effect is caused by the inevitable link between heart health and mental health .
How can we protect ourselves from Broken heart syndrome ?
Mayo Clinic suggests a few tips on how to reduce stress levels and high blood pressure .
If you ’ re a busy bee and all of your time is booked up , try to reschedule or remove the activities that aren ’ t very important .
Taking deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your body and calm your heart .
Physical activity is crucial when it comes to your health .
However , it ’ s better to consult with your doctor about the activities you can and can not engage in , especially if you ’ ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure .
Meditation is a surefire way to strengthen your mental health and relax your body .
Combining it with yoga will definitely help .
Getting enough sleep is vital for many reasons , including reducing stress levels .
Dealing with mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledging your feelings about the situation will help you shift your focus and see things from a clear perspective .
Therefore , finding solutions to your problems might get a little easier .
Finally , reaching out to the people you love is one of the best ways to deal with anxiety in times of social isolation .
Another essential thing you could do is take time to practice self-care .
Not only this will help you lower your stress levels , but it could prevent you from suffering from Broken heart syndrome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your mental health .

The coronavirus pandemic has been not only physically, but also emotionally damaging to millions of people around the world. Distressingly, along with the emotional damage this lockdown is causing, many people are also suffering from a ‘Broken heart syndrome’.
Broken heart syndrome is a real medical condition, and now many people are suffering from it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As explained by Mayo Clinic, Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. It typically happens when someone finds out a piece of terrifying news.
According to Mystical Raven, Dr. Matthew Lorber, a psychiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, said:
“This could be the news, certainly, of a loved one dying, which is where the ‘broken heart syndrome’ name comes from… Anything that can cause intense stress.”
The technical term for Broken heart syndrome is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
It’s also referred to as ‘stress-induced cardiomyopathy’. When suffering from a broken heart, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump as it should. This could lead to severe short-term heart muscle failure, according to the American Heart Association.
Dr. Lorber explains that Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can also cause “dangerous changes” in blood pressure. The good news is, this condition is usually treatable. Unfortunately, in some rare cases, it can be deadly.
While admitting that Broken heart syndrome is still not completely understood, Dr. Lorber stresses there is definitely a link between heart health and mental health. He also claims people suffering from anxiety or similar mental health issues are “at a higher risk for having heart disease and heart attacks”.
“The most likely reason for this is, depression and anxiety cause a release of stress hormones that get into the bloodstream and impact the heart. The more your heart is exposed to this, the more likely you are to have a heart attack.”
There’s been an increase in Broken heart syndrome cases amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is usually caused by extremely high levels of stress, it comes as no surprise that during the COVID-19 crisis, more people are struggling with this condition.
In a recent study published in JAMA Network | Cardiology, scientists claim there has been an increase in Broken heart syndrome cases while the world is battling a global pandemic. According to the findings, psychological, social, and economic stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased incidence of stress cardiomyopathy. The conclusion of the study reads:
“This study found that there was a significant increase in the incidence of stress cardiomyopathy during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared with prepandemic periods.”
The researchers found that people are twice as likely to develop stress cardiomyopathy now than they were before COVID-19 became a global issue. This negative effect is caused by the inevitable link between heart health and mental health.
How can we protect ourselves from Broken heart syndrome?
Mayo Clinic suggests a few tips on how to reduce stress levels and high blood pressure.
1. Simplify your schedule.
If you’re a busy bee and all of your time is booked up, try to reschedule or remove the activities that aren’t very important.
2. Practice breathing techniques.
Taking deep, slow breaths will help you relax your body and calm your heart.
3. Exercise.
Physical activity is crucial when it comes to your health. However, it’s better to consult with your doctor about the activities you can and cannot engage in, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Meditation is a surefire way to strengthen your mental health and relax your body. Combining it with yoga will definitely help.
5. Fix your sleeping habits.
Getting enough sleep is vital for many reasons, including reducing stress levels.
6. Shift your perspective.
Dealing with mental health issues is never easy. However, acknowledging your feelings about the situation will help you shift your focus and see things from a clear perspective. Therefore, finding solutions to your problems might get a little easier.
Finally, reaching out to the people you love is one of the best ways to deal with anxiety in times of social isolation. Another essential thing you could do is take time to practice self-care. Not only this will help you lower your stress levels, but it could prevent you from suffering from Broken heart syndrome, as it’s closely related to your mental health.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--Golden Labrador Gives Birth To 13 Black-Coated Puppies

Even though 13 is not usually considered to be a lucky number , in this case , it certainly is !
A Golden Labrador has given birth to 13 healthy babies which are all black-coated just like their father .
37-year-old Owner Catherine Smith , a part-time waitress from Taunton in Somerset , said she was shocked when the little pups just kept on coming after her 3-year-old dog Lucy started giving birth .
And while Lucy was not able to beat the previous UK labrador record of 14 puppies born , her babies are just a joy to behold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labor an excited Catherine said : “ She had the first four in just 20 minutes , then they just kept appearing .
“ This is the first time we have bred a dog and thought she might have five or six .
She started at 11.50am and it was all over by 4.30pm .
“ I think she wondered where they ’ d all come from !
” Lucy mated with Catherine ’ s friend ’ s 8-year-old dark labrador Bastion – and eventually , 13 wonderful dark puppies were born .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lucy ’ s pups , unfortunately , you ’ re out of luck as all of them were sold within a period of three weeks .
What are your thoughts on this wonder of nature ?
Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you ’ ve enjoyed it .

Even though 13 is not usually considered to be a lucky number, in this case, it certainly is!
A Golden Labrador has given birth to 13 healthy babies which are all black-coated just like their father.
37-year-old Owner Catherine Smith, a part-time waitress from Taunton in Somerset, said she was shocked when the little pups just kept on coming after her 3-year-old dog Lucy started giving birth.
And while Lucy was not able to beat the previous UK labrador record of 14 puppies born, her babies are just a joy to behold.
Recalling the moment Lucy went into labor an excited Catherine said:
“She had the first four in just 20 minutes, then they just kept appearing. “This is the first time we have bred a dog and thought she might have five or six. She started at 11.50am and it was all over by 4.30pm. “I think she wondered where they’d all come from!”
Lucy mated with Catherine’s friend’s 8-year-old dark labrador Bastion – and eventually, 13 wonderful dark puppies were born.
“We’re now getting through 15kg of dog food a week,” Catherine said.
If you were thinking of adopting one of Lucy’s pups, unfortunately, you’re out of luck as all of them were sold within a period of three weeks.
What are your thoughts on this wonder of nature? Let us know by joining the conversation in the comments and please share this article if you’ve enjoyed it.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--NO PLANTS ARE SAFE: 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters

NO PLANTS ARE SAFE : 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters Who said hunting is only for carnivores and omnivores @ @ @ @ @ prove they can hunt too .
With a good dose of humor and a veggie @ @ @ @ @ display their prey .
Here are 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters posing with their @ @ @ @ @ .
No animals were harmed for the use of firearms & camo .
6 .
@ @ @ @ @ asparagus .
7 .
Today I was vegan Predator .
If you want to eat @ @ @ @ @ it .
8 .
Another brace of tasty rhubarb – they ’ re biting like @ @ @ @ @ A great morning hunting out in the fields .
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Vegan hunting and the @ @ @ @ @ diet 😉 🌿 15 .
Stumbled upon dinner while out for a ride !
17 @ @ @ @ @ at the grocery store 😂 18 .
The hunt was good it put up a @ @ @ @ @ !
Time to gut this beast !

NO PLANTS ARE SAFE: 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters
NO PLANTS ARE SAFE: 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters
It’s officially Vegan Hunting season!
Who said hunting is only for carnivores and omnivores? Well, these vegans prove they can hunt too. With a good dose of humor and a veggie vision, vegan hunters proudly display their prey.
Here are 20 hilarious photos of vegan hunters posing with their freshly captured goods.
1. No animals were harmed for the use of firearms & camo.
2. Pumpkin hunting season.
3. Apparently vegan hunting is now a thing …
4. Matt had a great day hunting… Bagged this big bad boy! 🍉
5. Vegan hunter 🔪
6. I want to find more asparagus.
7. Today I was vegan Predator. If you want to eat you got to work for it.
8. Another brace of tasty rhubarb – they’re biting like crazy now!
9. When a vegan goes hunting✌🥕
10. A great morning hunting out in the fields.
11. Vegan hunters be like…
12. The eyes of a real hunter.
13. Vegan hunting and the real dangers of a plant-based diet 😉 🌿
14. Yesterday’s hunt! 🐒🍌😁
15. Stumbled upon dinner while out for a ride!
16. Box of young slippery jacks.
17. Hunted this baby down at the grocery store 😂
18. The hunt was good it put up a fight but we got it! Time to gut this beast!
19. Fearless vegan hunter and his hunting dog.
20. NO PLANT IS SAFE!


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--Vaginal cancer: 9 symptoms every woman should be aware of

Although it is not as common as breast or lung cancer , vaginal cancer is just as dangerous .
Every woman should definitely be well-educated on the subject , so she could be aware of the symptoms she needs to look out for .
What are the different types of vaginal cancer ?
According to the American Cancer Society , there are many types of vaginal cancer , depending on the type of cell .
The most common one is known as squamous cell carcinoma .
It starts in the squamous cells , \ and often arises in the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s left unnoticed or not treated properly , it can affect other tissues nearby , including other parts of the body , such as the lungs , liver , and bones .
Women aged 50 or older are also vulnerable to adenocarcinoma .
This type of vaginal cancer starts at the adenocarcinomas gland cells and accounts for about 10 % of all vaginal cancer cases .
Younger women are more likely to experience clear cell adenocarcinoma .
Melanoma and Sarcoma are other , rarer types .
The melanoma type affects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cells of bones , muscles , or connective tissue .
Who is at risk of vaginal cancer ?
Vaginal cancer usually develops in people suffering from human papillomavirus ( HPV ) .
According to Cancer.Net , 75 % of the vaginal cancers detected from 2008 to 2012 were indeed a result of HPV .
Other conditions that affect your immune system also make you vulnerable to vaginal cancer , CDC claims .
Furthermore , certain habits like smoking and drinking can add up to your risk of vaginal cancer .
Having cervical precancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liability to the disease .
It could also lead to VAIN – vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia , which can turn into invasive vaginal cancer in some women .
VAIN is common in women who have had their uterus removed .
What are the most common symptoms of vaginal cancer ?
Although this is a common symptom many women generally notice , its seriousnesses shouldn ’ t be neglected .
An abnormal discharge could indicate not only vaginal cancer , but also other types of gynecological cancers including cervical cancer , ovarian cancer , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be caused by less severe reasons , it definitely needs to be taken into consideration .
Any bleeding that is not related to your menstrual cycle is considered unusual and needs to be looked after .
Regardless of your age , if you experience unusual vaginal bleeding , you should consult with your doctor and get it checked .
It often happens to women after they have crossed the stage of menopause .
This is one of the most symptoms of vaginal cancer .
Experiencing pain during sex should never be ignored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discomfort while being intimate with your partner , especially if it ’ s in your pelvic area , have in mind this could be a symptom of vaginal cancer .
This is a serious symptom you could experience in later stages of vaginal cancer .
Generally , it occurs when the cancer cells start spreading to other areas of your body .
If you experience aches or harsh pressure in your pelvis or your abdomen beneath your navel , it ’ s best if you seek medical help as soon as possible .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your vagina , it ’ s important to get it checked out .
While it could be caused by a number of reasons , one of the most dangerous ones is indeed vaginal cancer .
Another reason for a lump in your vagina could be a vaginal cyst , which is also worth serious attention .
Unusually frequent urination is also considered a common symptom of vaginal cancer .
It can often be accompanied by pain while urinating or even a few drops of blood .
However , there are other , less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as consuming highly caffeinated beverages or an increase in fluid intake in general .
Along with changes in urination , an unusual bowel movement should also be looked at when it comes to vaginal cancer .
As the disease progresses , you may experience chronic constipation , black/tarry stools , and a feeling as if the bowels have not been completely emptied after going to the bathroom .
Experiencing back pain is a symptom that occurs in the later stages of vaginal cancer , as it starts spreading in other tissues of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Society , swelling in the legs is also a common indicator of vaginal cancer .
In case you experience one or more of these symptoms , contact your doctor as soon as possible .
Remember that the sooner the problem is located , the sooner you could start treating it .

Although it is not as common as breast or lung cancer, vaginal cancer is just as dangerous. Every woman should definitely be well-educated on the subject, so she could be aware of the symptoms she needs to look out for.
What are the different types of vaginal cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, there are many types of vaginal cancer, depending on the type of cell. The most common one is known as squamous cell carcinoma. It starts in the squamous cells,\ and often arises in the top parts of the vagina. In case it’s left unnoticed or not treated properly, it can affect other tissues nearby, including other parts of the body, such as the lungs, liver, and bones.
Women aged 50 or older are also vulnerable to adenocarcinoma. This type of vaginal cancer starts at the adenocarcinomas gland cells and accounts for about 10% of all vaginal cancer cases. Younger women are more likely to experience clear cell adenocarcinoma.
Melanoma and Sarcoma are other, rarer types. The melanoma type affects the pigment-producing cells, while sarcoma affects the cells of bones, muscles, or connective tissue.
Who is at risk of vaginal cancer?
Vaginal cancer usually develops in people suffering from human papillomavirus(HPV). According to Cancer.Net, 75% of the vaginal cancers detected from 2008 to 2012 were indeed a result of HPV. Other conditions that affect your immune system also make you vulnerable to vaginal cancer, CDC claims.
Furthermore, certain habits like smoking and drinking can add up to your risk of vaginal cancer. Having cervical precancer or cervical cancer could also increase your liability to the disease. It could also lead to VAIN – vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia, which can turn into invasive vaginal cancer in some women. VAIN is common in women who have had their uterus removed.
What are the most common symptoms of vaginal cancer?
1. Abnormal discharge
Although this is a common symptom many women generally notice, its seriousnesses shouldn’t be neglected. An abnormal discharge could indicate not only vaginal cancer, but also other types of gynecological cancers including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, or uterine cancer. Even though this symptom could be caused by less severe reasons, it definitely needs to be taken into consideration.
2. Unusual vaginal bleeding
Any bleeding that is not related to your menstrual cycle is considered unusual and needs to be looked after. Regardless of your age, if you experience unusual vaginal bleeding, you should consult with your doctor and get it checked. It often happens to women after they have crossed the stage of menopause. This is one of the most symptoms of vaginal cancer.
3. Discomfort during sexual intercourse
Experiencing pain during sex should never be ignored. If you feel some kind of discomfort while being intimate with your partner, especially if it’s in your pelvic area, have in mind this could be a symptom of vaginal cancer.
4. Pain in your pelvis area
This is a serious symptom you could experience in later stages of vaginal cancer. Generally, it occurs when the cancer cells start spreading to other areas of your body. If you experience aches or harsh pressure in your pelvis or your abdomen beneath your navel, it’s best if you seek medical help as soon as possible.
5. Lumps in your vagina
If you notice an unusual mass in your vagina, it’s important to get it checked out. While it could be caused by a number of reasons, one of the most dangerous ones is indeed vaginal cancer. Another reason for a lump in your vagina could be a vaginal cyst, which is also worth serious attention.
6. Changes in urination
Unusually frequent urination is also considered a common symptom of vaginal cancer. It can often be accompanied by pain while urinating or even a few drops of blood. However, there are other, less critical reasons for changes in urination such as consuming highly caffeinated beverages or an increase in fluid intake in general.
7. Changes in bowel function
Along with changes in urination, an unusual bowel movement should also be looked at when it comes to vaginal cancer. As the disease progresses, you may experience chronic constipation, black/tarry stools, and a feeling as if the bowels have not been completely emptied after going to the bathroom.
8. Back pain
Experiencing back pain is a symptom that occurs in the later stages of vaginal cancer, as it starts spreading in other tissues of the body.
9. Swelling
According to the American Cancer Society, swelling in the legs is also a common indicator of vaginal cancer.
In case you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Remember that the sooner the problem is located, the sooner you could start treating it.


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--Footage shows Florida police arrest an 8-year-old boy with special needs

On Sunday night , civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump uploaded footage from a 2018 incident on Twitter .
The police had been called to the boy ’ s school , Gerald Adams Elementary , after the child had allegedly threatened and punched his teacher in the chest .
The body camera footage depicts a police officer patting down and putting handcuffs on the 8-year-old child in Key West , Florida .
In addition to this , the video shows the little boy being lectured and escorted out of the school by the police .
What is more , Daily Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked into a juvenile justice facility .
According to NBC News , the attorney explained that the boy was a special needs student who had an individualized education plan as a result of his disabilities .
Crump has further commented on the incident and the boy ’ s arrest , stating : Instead of honoring and fulfilling that plan , the school placed him with a substitute teacher who had no awareness or concern about his needs and who escalated the situation by using her hands to forcibly move him .
[ … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teacher called the police , who threatened him with jail and tried to put him in handcuffs , which fell off because he was too little .
The footage reveals how flawed both the education and policing systems are .
The Key West Police Chief Sean T. Brandenburg reportedly explained that the officers had not done anything wrong as he said , “ Based on the report , standard operating procedures were followed.
” Nevertheless , the video of the boy ’ s arrest has caused outrage almost immediately after attorney Benjamin Crump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Julián Castro commented on the 2018 incident as he tweeted : In addition to the US politician , another Twitter user criticized the Key West Police and the child ’ s school as they wrote :

On Sunday night, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump uploaded footage from a 2018 incident on Twitter.
The police had been called to the boy’s school, Gerald Adams Elementary, after the child had allegedly threatened and punched his teacher in the chest. The body camera footage depicts a police officer patting down and putting handcuffs on the 8-year-old child in Key West, Florida. In addition to this, the video shows the little boy being lectured and escorted out of the school by the police. What is more, Daily Mail has reported that the child was later booked into a juvenile justice facility.
Unbelievable!! @KWPOLICE used “scared straight” tactics on 8yo boy with special needs. He's 3.5 ft tall and 64 lbs, but they thought it was appropriate to handcuff and transport him to an adult prison for processing!! He was so small the cuffs fell off his wrists! pic.twitter.com/iSTlXdKas6 — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) August 10, 2020
According to NBC News, the attorney explained that the boy was a special needs student who had an individualized education plan as a result of his disabilities. Crump has further commented on the incident and the boy’s arrest, stating:
Instead of honoring and fulfilling that plan, the school placed him with a substitute teacher who had no awareness or concern about his needs and who escalated the situation by using her hands to forcibly move him. […] When he acted out, the teacher called the police, who threatened him with jail and tried to put him in handcuffs, which fell off because he was too little.
The footage reveals how flawed both the education and policing systems are.
The Key West Police Chief Sean T. Brandenburg reportedly explained that the officers had not done anything wrong as he said, “Based on the report, standard operating procedures were followed.”
Nevertheless, the video of the boy’s arrest has caused outrage almost immediately after attorney Benjamin Crump uploaded it online. Former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro commented on the 2018 incident as he tweeted:
Unbelievable. Police in Key West tried to put an 8-year-old boy in handcuffs and transport him to jail to “scare him straight.” Police should have no role in punishing our kids or pulling traumatic stunts like this in our schools. pic.twitter.com/2gFzHlvwLL — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) August 10, 2020
In addition to the US politician, another Twitter user criticized the Key West Police and the child’s school as they wrote:


iheartintelligence--2020-08-11--Here’s why INFIDELITY isn’t always black and white

Many people believe infidelity is black and white .
They see it as a straightforward act where one of the partners is in the wrong and the other one is hurt .
But in reality , things are rarely this simple .
Sometimes infidelity can fall in the grey area .
Oftentimes , infidelity isn ’ t only about engaging in intercourse with someone other than your partner .
There are quite a few other activities that can be viewed as ‘ cheating ‘ , even when there is no physical contact involved .
For instance , in the ever-evolving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook friend request to an ex can be considered as an emotional betrayal .
According to psychologist Ari Tuckman , some of the activities that may fall into the grey area of cheating are : • Looking up an attractive coworker on social media .
• Giving an appealing friend a peck on the cheek ( especially if this isn ’ t something you typically do ) .
• Having lunch with a potentially appealing friend without your partner .
• Having lengthy text chats with a friend that you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intimate details of your romantic relationship and sex life with a friend .
Each of these acts is more or less hard to discuss with your partner .
How can you look your significant other in the eyes and tell them you just checked your cute coworker ’ s Instagram page ?
Is there a right way to tell your loved one you ’ ve discussed your intimate fantasies with someone other than them ?
Technically , these and similar activities don ’ t represent a serious problem by themselves .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps toward actual relationship troubles .
A simple chat with a colleague you find attractive could lead to an emotional connection , especially if there ’ s something missing in the bond you have with your partner .
What matters the most in such situations is the initial motivation .
There is a tremendous difference between calling your coworker to discuss a project you ’ re working on and using the project as an excuse to call them .
Sometimes , even if you believe there ’ s nothing to worry about , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the way you act around certain people .
If you don ’ t want your other half to feel this way , the best thing you could do is to avoid such tempting situations .
But in reality , doing so is not as easy as it sounds .
What many people fail to realize is that transparency is a powerful tool in such complicated situations .
If you believe that there is nothing your partner should worry about , be clear with them .
Let them know how you really feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other may lead to lies and serious complications that could easily be avoided by simply being honest from the very start .
If you feel there ’ s something missing , talk to your partner about it instead of looking for it in someone else .
If you don ’ t feel happy in your relationship , let your loved one know , instead of bottling up your negative emotions .
Don ’ t exclude your partner from your emotional issues thinking it would be better that way .
Because it won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and blame you , try to stay calm and hear their concerns .
Do your best to understand why they feel this way .
Think of the issue as a project that requires serious partnership and lots of empathy .
The journey may be tough , but it sure will be worth it , as both of you will realize what you need to work on to strengthen your bond .
In case you both find it difficult to decide your next move on the road to improving your relationship , asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seeking advice from someone close to you could help you change your perspective and see issues you couldn ’ t notice before .
However , you shouldn ’ t let others decide the fate of your relationship .
Besides , you shouldn ’ t make such crucial decisions based only on the opinion of people outside you and your partner .
While they could help you in making the decision , you should mostly listen to yourself and consider the way you feel .
When it comes to something as nuanced as fidelity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s job to figure out how to handle the challenges .
It ’ s almost never simply black and white .
The story always has more than one side , and all of these sides should be taken into consideration .
But if you try your best to be transparent with one another and establish a strong connection where you both feel comfortable discussing your problems , things won ’ t seem so difficult to handle .

Many people believe infidelity is black and white.
They see it as a straightforward act where one of the partners is in the wrong and the other one is hurt. But in reality, things are rarely this simple.
Sometimes infidelity can fall in the grey area.
Oftentimes, infidelity isn’t only about engaging in intercourse with someone other than your partner.
There are quite a few other activities that can be viewed as ‘cheating‘, even when there is no physical contact involved.
For instance, in the ever-evolving times we live in, sending a Facebook friend request to an ex can be considered as an emotional betrayal.
According to psychologist Ari Tuckman, some of the activities that may fall into the grey area of cheating are:
Looking up an attractive coworker on social media.
Giving an appealing friend a peck on the cheek (especially if this isn’t something you typically do).
Having lunch with a potentially appealing friend without your partner.
Having lengthy text chats with a friend that you don’t tell your partner about.
Sharing intimate details of your romantic relationship and sex life with a friend.
Discussing sexual fantasies and turn-ons with a friend.
Each of these acts is more or less hard to discuss with your partner. How can you look your significant other in the eyes and tell them you just checked your cute coworker’s Instagram page? Is there a right way to tell your loved one you’ve discussed your intimate fantasies with someone other than them?
Technically, these and similar activities don’t represent a serious problem by themselves. However, they could awaken a concern for further steps toward actual relationship troubles. A simple chat with a colleague you find attractive could lead to an emotional connection, especially if there’s something missing in the bond you have with your partner.
What matters the most in such situations is the initial motivation.
There is a tremendous difference between calling your coworker to discuss a project you’re working on and using the project as an excuse to call them.
Sometimes, even if you believe there’s nothing to worry about, your significant other may feel emotionally betrayed by the way you act around certain people. If you don’t want your other half to feel this way, the best thing you could do is to avoid such tempting situations. But in reality, doing so is not as easy as it sounds.
What many people fail to realize is that transparency is a powerful tool in such complicated situations.
If you believe that there is nothing your partner should worry about, be clear with them. Let them know how you really feel. Hiding little things from your significant other may lead to lies and serious complications that could easily be avoided by simply being honest from the very start.
If you feel there’s something missing, talk to your partner about it instead of looking for it in someone else. If you don’t feel happy in your relationship, let your loved one know, instead of bottling up your negative emotions.
Don’t exclude your partner from your emotional issues thinking it would be better that way. Because it won’t.
And if they bring something up and blame you, try to stay calm and hear their concerns. Do your best to understand why they feel this way. Think of the issue as a project that requires serious partnership and lots of empathy. The journey may be tough, but it sure will be worth it, as both of you will realize what you need to work on to strengthen your bond.
In case you both find it difficult to decide your next move on the road to improving your relationship, asking friends or family could be helpful. Seeking advice from someone close to you could help you change your perspective and see issues you couldn’t notice before. However, you shouldn’t let others decide the fate of your relationship. Besides, you shouldn’t make such crucial decisions based only on the opinion of people outside you and your partner. While they could help you in making the decision, you should mostly listen to yourself and consider the way you feel.
When it comes to something as nuanced as fidelity, it’s the couple’s job to figure out how to handle the challenges. It’s almost never simply black and white. The story always has more than one side, and all of these sides should be taken into consideration. But if you try your best to be transparent with one another and establish a strong connection where you both feel comfortable discussing your problems, things won’t seem so difficult to handle.