theheartysoul--2020-11-20--This Formerly Homeless Man was Booted Off His Own Purchased Mountain Property, and he’s not the only

In 2017 , a homeless man in Conifer , Colorado , finally was able to get off the streets and live in an RV on property he purchased himself .
Not long after , however , by-law officers all but kicked him off of his property .
Unfortunately , his isn ’ t the only tale like this .
Homeless Man Kicked Off Of His Own Property After living for six years as a homeless man , Clem Smith could finally say he had broken the cycle .
( 1 ) After receiving a $ 214,000 inheritance from his mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mountain property in Conifer , Colorado .
He used what was left over after the purchase to install power connections , a water well , septic drawings and engineering , and road engineering .
( 1 ) Along with all of this on his property , he also parked his RV which is also his home .
All of this is temporary , as he is planning on building an actual house on the property .
( 1 ) After a neighbor sent in a complaint about his RV , shipping container , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be even further from his reach .
( 1 ) The complaint states that Smith is using vacant property to store these items and that he was going to allow someone to live in the shipping container .
This idea comes from the dresser , which Smith uses as both a workbench and for storage , that he keeps inside it .
( 1 ) According to the county ’ s code , the RV and shipping container are considered accessories and can ’ t be parked on a property without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given extra time to comply with orders but faces a $ 500 to $ 1000 fine if he does not comply .
This means he has to move all of his items into storage and is facing once again living in Walmart parking lots in his RV yet again .
( 1 ) Not the Only Homeless Man This Problem Joseph Kniss of Jefferson County , Colorado , recently experienced a similar issue .
After spending a decade sleeping in dumpsters and occasional tents , this homeless man worked his way up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) He was paying $ 200 per month to park his RV on someone else ’ s property .
After two weeks of living there , he woke up to a by-law officer telling him that he was breaking code and was not allowed to be parked there .
( 2 ) He has been told he must find a new place to take his motor home , which he renovated and decorated himself , or face penalty .
( 2 ) County code prohibits someone from living in a mobile home on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless they have extended-stay permits .
These permits are only obtainable if you have proof you are building a home elsewhere .
Either that or the property has to be zoned for that type of housing .
( 2 ) Colorado is currently working on tiny home legislation as the desire for this type of living grows .
The ordnance states this : Advertisement “ In layman ’ s terms , the aim of this legislation is to permit the use of safe and inspected tiny homes and RVs for residential use in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registered by the department of motor vehicles , and if they are being used as a residence , they must obtain a CO from the Creede Building Department , which will ensure livability and appropriate inspections .
They may only be used on vacant residential lots , and are only allowed as a Special Review Use in certain zones … must be hooked up to city utilities … [ and ] may not be used as an accessory dwelling structure on an occupied lot.
” ( 3 ) Colorado is not unique in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states don ’ t allow for street parking of an RV in front of a home , instead restricting RVs to places that ( 4 ) : • Are zoned for this type of housing • Have the necessary permits Most of the time , this is primarily campgrounds and mobile home parks .
( 4 ) Of course , all of this only really becomes a problem if you receive a complaint from your neighbor .
If you are planning on living in a mobile home , read through the laws in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be as simple as you think .
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This Formerly Homeless Man was Booted Off His Own Purchased Mountain Property, and he’s not the only one
In 2017, a homeless man in Conifer, Colorado, finally was able to get off the streets and live in an RV on property he purchased himself. Not long after, however, by-law officers all but kicked him off of his property. Unfortunately, his isn’t the only tale like this.
Homeless Man Kicked Off Of His Own Property
After living for six years as a homeless man, Clem Smith could finally say he had broken the cycle. (1)
After receiving a $214,000 inheritance from his mother, he was able to purchase some mountain property in Conifer, Colorado. He used what was left over after the purchase to install power connections, a water well, septic drawings and engineering, and road engineering. (1)
Her also purchased (1):
An old front-end loader
Dump truck
Used car
Shipping container
Chicken coop with four hens
Along with all of this on his property, he also parked his RV which is also his home. All of this is temporary, as he is planning on building an actual house on the property. (1)
After a neighbor sent in a complaint about his RV, shipping container, and trash, however, that goal might be even further from his reach. (1)
Code Violations
The complaint states that Smith is using vacant property to store these items and that he was going to allow someone to live in the shipping container. This idea comes from the dresser, which Smith uses as both a workbench and for storage, that he keeps inside it. (1)
According to the county’s code, the RV and shipping container are considered accessories and can’t be parked on a property without a house. (1)
“I own this property,” Smith told Denver7. “I paid for it in cash. It’s all mine. I should be able to live on it for a certain amount of time, while I’m surveying, engineering or planning.” (1)
He was given extra time to comply with orders but faces a $500 to $1000 fine if he does not comply. This means he has to move all of his items into storage and is facing once again living in Walmart parking lots in his RV yet again. (1)
Not the Only Homeless Man This Problem
Joseph Kniss of Jefferson County, Colorado, recently experienced a similar issue. After spending a decade sleeping in dumpsters and occasional tents, this homeless man worked his way up to purchasing a mobile home. (2)
He was paying $200 per month to park his RV on someone else’s property. After two weeks of living there, he woke up to a by-law officer telling him that he was breaking code and was not allowed to be parked there. (2)
“For two weeks now, I have felt like a person with a home. And now, I am being told I have to go back homeless again,” Kniss said. “I’m like, ‘Why? What am I doing wrong here? I am paying for a place. It is in unincorporated Jefferson County. The (landlord) is okay with me.’” (2)
He has been told he must find a new place to take his motor home, which he renovated and decorated himself, or face penalty. (2)
“I don’t know what else society could want from a person. I’m trying so hard to be the human being society wants me to be. And now, it is not good enough. What else does society want out of me?” (2)
County code prohibits someone from living in a mobile home on a property for more than two weeks unless they have extended-stay permits. These permits are only obtainable if you have proof you are building a home elsewhere. Either that or the property has to be zoned for that type of housing. (2)
Colorado Code
Colorado is currently working on tiny home legislation as the desire for this type of living grows. The ordnance states this:
“In layman’s terms, the aim of this legislation is to permit the use of safe and inspected tiny homes and RVs for residential use in some areas. These units must be registered by the department of motor vehicles, and if they are being used as a residence, they must obtain a CO from the Creede Building Department, which will ensure livability and appropriate inspections. They may only be used on vacant residential lots, and are only allowed as a Special Review Use in certain zones … must be hooked up to city utilities … [and] may not be used as an accessory dwelling structure on an occupied lot.” (3)
Colorado is not unique in its codes surrounding motor homes. Most states don’t allow for street parking of an RV in front of a home, instead restricting RVs to places that (4):
Are zoned for this type of housing
Have the necessary permits
Most of the time, this is primarily campgrounds and mobile home parks. (4) Of course, all of this only really becomes a problem if you receive a complaint from your neighbor.
If you are planning on living in a mobile home, read through the laws in your state carefully – it might not be as simple as you think.
Keep Reading: Highschool students build tiny homes to help homeless veterans


theheartysoul--2020-11-20--Making Wood Last with Fire, Not Paint: An Ancient Technique

One wouldn ’ t imagine using fire to preserve wood , but the ancient Japanese technique does just that .
Shou Sugi Ban is an exterior siding method ; it charrs the wood , cools it , cleans it , and finishes it with oil .
Traditionally , they use Sugi wood ( also called Japanese cedar ) .
Nowadays , Shou Sugi Ban is used as an environmentally-friendly technique to preserve wood , and counterintuitively , make it resistant to fire .
More modern ways of creating this effect involve paint , retardants , and chemical preservatives .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becomes unnecessary .
Now Shou Sugi Ban is being optimized in furniture , interior rooms , and artwork .
This tradition is still popular in the Okayama Prefecture of Japan .
Designers and architects went beyond Sugi wood to work with pine , douglas fir , western red cedar , and oak .
Although the entire process is time-consuming , the result is gorgeous , giving the wood a silvery finish and clean , distinct lines .
Not also is the wood fire-resistant and waterproof ; it ’ s also safe from rotting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 years .
The process of Shou Sugi Ban draws out moisture and creates a natural chemical compound that protects the wood .
It ’ s usually done with a blowtorch .
Then a stiff brush is used to remove the carbon residue from the boards , which are rinsed with water .
The final color depends on the type of wood , how long it was burned , and how hard it is brushed .
The finishing oil can also be considered in its final hues .
Advertisement If the charred wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it will need little to no maintenance .
If it ’ s kept outside , it should be oiled about every 10 years .
Another form of maintenance can include a quickly hand-sanding if needed , but all this is fairly standard for wooden pieces .
The aesthetics of Shou Sugi Ban pieces can depend on the wood you choose to work with , how deeply you torch it , how hard you brush , and the finish you use .
You can always stain it if so desired instead of using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rich brown to an inky black .
[ 1 ] Shou Sugi Ban isn ’ t the first environmentally-friendly method of woodworking to come from Japan .
Daisugi is a forestry technique created there that produces lumber without chopping down trees .
It ’ s another example of ingenuity working with sustainability .
Step by Step : How to Use the Shou Sugi Ban Method According to Hugh Shackleton of Shackleton Thomas furniture makers in Bridgewater , Vermont , cedar is the best wood to work with .
“ Cedar is a lighter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ There ’ s a chemical component to it which makes it work better for this technique .
In this particular design , the bottom is basswood , which still works , but cedar takes it better.
” However , he said that pine , hemlock , oak , or maple wood work as well .
Pyromaniacs , it ’ s time to shine .
Using a blowtorch or an ice melting torch for larger pieces , start charring .
This is the crown of the Shou Sugi Ban process .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it eats into the wood , ” Hugh said .
“ When the wood starts to separate like you ’ d see on a log in your fireplace , it ’ s done .
End grain burns slower than face grain , so pay particular attention to the sides of the piece as you go.
” Ensure you are moving the torch evenly over the wood , for about 5–10 seconds in each spot .
After it turns black and sooty , move on .
Work in a well-ventilated area without any flammable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take a standard wire brush , sweep off the soot created during the burning process .
Move in the direction of the grain until you uncover the deep brown color underneath .
Advertisement “ You need to be prepared for the characteristic change in the wood , ” said Hugh .
“ Once you wire brush it , it opens up the wood .
It becomes more porous.
” If you own an air compressor , use it to clean the wood .
If not , a simple dampened cloth will do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it to dry completely for moving on .
When the wood is dry , apply liberal amounts of oil and rub it into the grain with a rag .
Once again , follow the natural pattern of the grain .
Allow the wood to dry again and then give it a second coat to any dry-looking areas .
You may also desire to use the torch to seal in the oil after these coats .
[ 2 ] Shou Sugi Ban : It Takes Time , but it ’ s Worth it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem daunting at force , with a little practise , it ’ s easier than you think .
Plus the aesthetic of the wood is stunning every time .
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One wouldn’t imagine using fire to preserve wood, but the ancient Japanese technique does just that. Shou Sugi Ban is an exterior siding method; it charrs the wood, cools it, cleans it, and finishes it with oil. Traditionally, they use Sugi wood (also called Japanese cedar).
Nowadays, Shou Sugi Ban is used as an environmentally-friendly technique to preserve wood, and counterintuitively, make it resistant to fire. More modern ways of creating this effect involve paint, retardants, and chemical preservatives. With this ancient method, all of this becomes unnecessary. Now Shou Sugi Ban is being optimized in furniture, interior rooms, and artwork.
This tradition is still popular in the Okayama Prefecture of Japan. Designers and architects went beyond Sugi wood to work with pine, douglas fir, western red cedar, and oak. Although the entire process is time-consuming, the result is gorgeous, giving the wood a silvery finish and clean, distinct lines. Not also is the wood fire-resistant and waterproof; it’s also safe from rotting, insects, and can last about 80 years.
How the Shou Sugi Ban Method Works
The process of Shou Sugi Ban draws out moisture and creates a natural chemical compound that protects the wood. It’s usually done with a blowtorch. Then a stiff brush is used to remove the carbon residue from the boards, which are rinsed with water. The final color depends on the type of wood, how long it was burned, and how hard it is brushed. The finishing oil can also be considered in its final hues.
If the charred wood furniture is kept inside with minimal handling, it will need little to no maintenance. If it’s kept outside, it should be oiled about every 10 years. Another form of maintenance can include a quickly hand-sanding if needed, but all this is fairly standard for wooden pieces.
The aesthetics of Shou Sugi Ban pieces can depend on the wood you choose to work with, how deeply you torch it, how hard you brush, and the finish you use. You can always stain it if so desired instead of using oil. Colors often range from a rich brown to an inky black. [1]
Shou Sugi Ban isn’t the first environmentally-friendly method of woodworking to come from Japan. Daisugi is a forestry technique created there that produces lumber without chopping down trees. It’s another example of ingenuity working with sustainability.
Step by Step: How to Use the Shou Sugi Ban Method
Choose your wood.
According to Hugh Shackleton of Shackleton Thomas furniture makers in Bridgewater, Vermont, cedar is the best wood to work with.
“Cedar is a lighter, more porous wood,” he said. “There’s a chemical component to it which makes it work better for this technique. In this particular design, the bottom is basswood, which still works, but cedar takes it better.”
However, he said that pine, hemlock, oak, or maple wood work as well.
Burn the wood.
Pyromaniacs, it’s time to shine. Using a blowtorch or an ice melting torch for larger pieces, start charring. This is the crown of the Shou Sugi Ban process.
“Char the surface enough so that it eats into the wood,” Hugh said. “When the wood starts to separate like you’d see on a log in your fireplace, it’s done. End grain burns slower than face grain, so pay particular attention to the sides of the piece as you go.”
Ensure you are moving the torch evenly over the wood, for about 5–10 seconds in each spot. After it turns black and sooty, move on. Work in a well-ventilated area without any flammable objects nearby. Outside is ideal.
Wire brush the wood.
Take a standard wire brush, sweep off the soot created during the burning process. Move in the direction of the grain until you uncover the deep brown color underneath.
“You need to be prepared for the characteristic change in the wood,” said Hugh. “Once you wire brush it, it opens up the wood. It becomes more porous.”
Clean the wood.
If you own an air compressor, use it to clean the wood. If not, a simple dampened cloth will do. Wipe down the entire piece and wait for it to dry completely for moving on.
Oil the wood.
When the wood is dry, apply liberal amounts of oil and rub it into the grain with a rag. Once again, follow the natural pattern of the grain. Allow the wood to dry again and then give it a second coat to any dry-looking areas. You may also desire to use the torch to seal in the oil after these coats. [2]
Shou Sugi Ban: It Takes Time, but it’s Worth it
Although the Shou Sugi Ban technique may seem daunting at force, with a little practise, it’s easier than you think. Plus the aesthetic of the wood is stunning every time.
Keep Reading: China is Turning the Rainforest into Cheap Furniture for the US


theheartysoul--2020-11-20--11 Things My Parents Never Had to Do Because My Mom Didn’t Work

Parents in this day and age have to figure out what their parents never had to do .
So much has changed from previous generations .
Parents are now raising children in a world entirely different than the one they grew up in .
Once upon a time , it was expected for women to be stay-at-home mothers .
Nowadays , many women are expected to balance mothering and working .
Nicole Beniamini writes about her experiences in a blog post on Working Mother .
She describes her role as “ a blend of what my parents had to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominated her childhood are gone in her adulthood as she and her husband work while they raise an adorable three-year-old girl .
She describes her role as being extremely different from her mother ’ s .
Since she didn ’ t grow up with a working mom , the challenges of being one are striking .
Her story mimics many others .
This isn ’ t a downplay of the hard work stay-at-home moms put in every day ; it ’ s a reflection on how different her mother ’ s difficulties are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Also , there are challenges that she had to face that her father never did .
Advertisement Here are 11 Things Her Parents Never Had to Do Homemakers are more often than not able to attend every party , celebration , and school function .
Although Nicole enjoyed having her mom around during these events , she ’ s pained at not being able to do the same for her child .
“ This year I missed my daughter ’ s Halloween parade… ” she wrote , “ and sobbed for an hour.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep house , shop , and occasionally meet with friends all week , Nicole has only two days a week .
No one can take the “ job ” of motherhood away , no matter the level of performance .
With Nicole trying to balance this role along with a job that she could be fired from , she can ’ t enjoy that same sense of security .
Have to spend limited time with the children While homemakers can see their kids all day — even when they ’ d rather not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little angels are cut short .
“ I ’ m sure my mother was tired after spending all day and night with me , ” wrote Nicole , “ but the other extreme is just as unfair .
I only see my daughter a little in the morning and a little before bedtime during the week.
” Nicole could depend on her mom to be home , and on the rare occasion she couldn ’ t be , she had family members to help .
Nicole , however , has to scramble if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to figure out who could drive her to afterschool activities and playdates .
Let ’ s not get started on the days she ’ s forced to work late .
It ’ s obvious that stay-at-home mothers raise their kids , but there seems to be a question about working moms .
“ If I believed comments from social media and strangers , daycare is raising my little girl , ” wrote Nicole .
“ Apparently , daycare also tucks in my daughter at night , lets her puke all over them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her.
” Advertisement No one should be judging the choices of parents , let alone strangers on the internet who don ’ t know the situation at all .
In the home Nicole grew up in , her father was the only one who earned money , but now it ’ s her responsibility as well .
Speaking of her father ’ s role , it never included pumping .
“ I , on the other hand , had to base client calls around my pumping schedule and had to excuse myself early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All mothers know what it ’ s like to collapse from pure fatigue , but Nicole ’ s case is different than her mother ’ s .
She takes on the exhaustion of both of her parents .
“ My stay-at-home mother let my father sleep through colicky fits while she tended to me , ” she wrote .
“ Since I was nursing , I found myself napping in my car during lunch breaks to make up for my sleepless nights.
” Household chores like planning doctor ’ s appointments are made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Between meetings and lunch breaks are packed with picking up dry cleaning , grocery trips , and calling teachers .
This is a far cry from Nicole ’ s father ’ s workday .
As she wrote , “ When my father was at work , he was at work.
” When Nicole ’ s father came home , he put down his briefcase and relaxed .
When Nicole comes home , a new kind of work begins : cooking dinner , cleaning , and whatever social engagement is required .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ but it still requires my overall direction.
” This could be where working moms may divide .
Some invest in a cleaning lady or rely on their husband to take care of household chores , such as dinner , depending on both of their schedules .
Every home looks different , but all parents face their own challenges .
Women who balance motherhood and careers should be immensely proud of themselves for what they accomplish .
Staying at home comes with its own challenges , but both life choices are unique .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ often “ Am I a good mother , really ?
” For working women , it is usually accompanied with wondering “ every day if having a career is worth the time missed with my small child , ” in the words of Nicole .
More often than not , the doubt won ’ t go away if the career is gone ( unless it was directly interfering with the child ’ s wellbeing ) .
In short , it ’ s up to each family to decide whether the mom will work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always helpful to be aware of the oncoming challenges beforehand .
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Parents in this day and age have to figure out what their parents never had to do. So much has changed from previous generations. Parents are now raising children in a world entirely different than the one they grew up in.
Once upon a time, it was expected for women to be stay-at-home mothers. Nowadays, many women are expected to balance mothering and working.
Nicole Beniamini writes about her experiences in a blog post on Working Mother. She describes her role as “a blend of what my parents had to do”. The clear-cut parental roles that dominated her childhood are gone in her adulthood as she and her husband work while they raise an adorable three-year-old girl. She describes her role as being extremely different from her mother’s. Since she didn’t grow up with a working mom, the challenges of being one are striking.
Her story mimics many others. This isn’t a downplay of the hard work stay-at-home moms put in every day; it’s a reflection on how different her mother’s difficulties are compared to Nicole’s now. Also, there are challenges that she had to face that her father never did.
Here are 11 Things Her Parents Never Had to Do
Miss events
Homemakers are more often than not able to attend every party, celebration, and school function. Although Nicole enjoyed having her mom around during these events, she’s pained at not being able to do the same for her child.
“This year I missed my daughter’s Halloween parade…” she wrote, “and sobbed for an hour.”
Condense personal time into the weekend
While her mother was able to keep house, shop, and occasionally meet with friends all week, Nicole has only two days a week.
Fear losing her job
No one can take the “job” of motherhood away, no matter the level of performance. With Nicole trying to balance this role along with a job that she could be fired from, she can’t enjoy that same sense of security.
Have to spend limited time with the children
While homemakers can see their kids all day — even when they’d rather not — working parents’ time with their little angels are cut short.
“I’m sure my mother was tired after spending all day and night with me,” wrote Nicole, “but the other extreme is just as unfair. I only see my daughter a little in the morning and a little before bedtime during the week.”
The stress of childcare
Nicole could depend on her mom to be home, and on the rare occasion she couldn’t be, she had family members to help. Nicole, however, has to scramble if her daughter wakes up sick. She has to figure out who could drive her to afterschool activities and playdates. Let’s not get started on the days she’s forced to work late.
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It’s obvious that stay-at-home mothers raise their kids, but there seems to be a question about working moms.
“If I believed comments from social media and strangers, daycare is raising my little girl,” wrote Nicole. “Apparently, daycare also tucks in my daughter at night, lets her puke all over them and instills my values and morals in her.”
No one should be judging the choices of parents, let alone strangers on the internet who don’t know the situation at all.
Earn a salary
In the home Nicole grew up in, her father was the only one who earned money, but now it’s her responsibility as well.
Pump at work
Speaking of her father’s role, it never included pumping.
“I, on the other hand, had to base client calls around my pumping schedule and had to excuse myself early from meetings because I was leaking.”
Sheer exhaustion
All mothers know what it’s like to collapse from pure fatigue, but Nicole’s case is different than her mother’s. She takes on the exhaustion of both of her parents.
“My stay-at-home mother let my father sleep through colicky fits while she tended to me,” she wrote. “Since I was nursing, I found myself napping in my car during lunch breaks to make up for my sleepless nights.”
Manage the house from work
Household chores like planning doctor’s appointments are made from the office by working moms. Between meetings and lunch breaks are packed with picking up dry cleaning, grocery trips, and calling teachers. This is a far cry from Nicole’s father’s workday.
As she wrote, “When my father was at work, he was at work.”
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Housework
When Nicole’s father came home, he put down his briefcase and relaxed. When Nicole comes home, a new kind of work begins: cooking dinner, cleaning, and whatever social engagement is required.
“My husband helps,” said Nicole, “but it still requires my overall direction.”
This could be where working moms may divide. Some invest in a cleaning lady or rely on their husband to take care of household chores, such as dinner, depending on both of their schedules. Every home looks different, but all parents face their own challenges.
Working Moms VS Stay-At-Home Moms
Women who balance motherhood and careers should be immensely proud of themselves for what they accomplish. Staying at home comes with its own challenges, but both life choices are unique.
The big question that both face is often “Am I a good mother, really?”
For working women, it is usually accompanied with wondering “every day if having a career is worth the time missed with my small child,” in the words of Nicole. More often than not, the doubt won’t go away if the career is gone (unless it was directly interfering with the child’s wellbeing).
In short, it’s up to each family to decide whether the mom will work or not, and it’s always helpful to be aware of the oncoming challenges beforehand.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-20--Stephen Hawking: Humans Only Have About 1,000 Years Left

In 2016 , famous physicist Stephen Hawking predicted that humans have 1,000 years left on Earth .
He believes that our only option will be to set up colonies on planets other than our own .
( 1 ) Stephen Hawking Says Humans Have 1,000 Years Left on Earth In a lecture in November of 2016 , Hawking spoke about his beliefs about the future of humans on Earth .
His prospects were unfortunately quite grim .
( 1 ) Each of these comes with its own consequences , and each of them is dire .
Hawking , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way the human race will survive 1000 years from now is to move to other planets in the solar system .
( 1 ) Advertisement AI Could Be Both Our Biggest Asset and Also Our Biggest Threat One of the main reasons Hawking and many other well-respected professionals believe humans have only 1,000 years left on Earth is artificial intelligence ( AI ) and autonomous weapons .
( 1 ) Thousands of these signed a coalition in 2015 to put a ban on autonomous weapons that can fire without human intervention .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 1 ) : Currently , robots and AI are submissive and require a human operator .
As it improves and becomes more autonomous , the fear is the impact of incorrect use of these robots who are also stronger and smarter than humans could have .
( 2 ) “ AI systems today have impressive but narrow capabilities , ” says OpenAI .
“ It seems that we ’ ll keep whittling away at their constraints , and in the extreme case they will reach human performance on virtually every intellectual task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much human-level AI could benefit society , and it ’ s equally hard to imagine how much it could damage society if built or used incorrectly.
” ( 2 ) With a universe as vast as ours , many find it hard to believe that we are the only intelligent life out there in space .
Hawking fears that just as we are becoming weaker due to the effects of climate change , that ’ s just when extraterrestrial life might find us .
( 1 ) In his online film Stephen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says : In his opinion , we need a backup plan , and we need to start thinking about it now .
( 1 ) Do humans have 1,000 years left ?
We can ’ t know for sure .
We do know that climate change is real , AI has as much potential to benefit our society as it does to be its demise , and threats from nuclear weapons and global pandemics are always present .
Should we prepare to take off into space ?
Time will tell .
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Return the land to small farmers .

In 2016, famous physicist Stephen Hawking predicted that humans have 1000 years left on Earth. He believes that our only option will be to set up colonies on planets other than our own. (1)
Stephen Hawking Says Humans Have 1,000 Years Left on Earth
In a lecture in November of 2016, Hawking spoke about his beliefs about the future of humans on Earth. His prospects were unfortunately quite grim.
“[W]e must … continue to go into space for the future of humanity,” He said. “I don’t think we will survive another 1,000 years without escaping beyond our fragile planet.”
Why? Many factors, including:
Climate change
Global Pandemics
Nuclear wars
AI and autonomous weapons
Extraterrestrial invasion
Each of these comes with its own consequences, and each of them is dire. Hawking, along with several others, thinks that the only way the human race will survive 1000 years from now is to move to other planets in the solar system. (1)
AI Could Be Both Our Biggest Asset and Also Our Biggest Threat
One of the main reasons Hawking and many other well-respected professionals believe humans have only 1,000 years left on Earth is artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapons. Thousands of these signed a coalition in 2015 to put a ban on autonomous weapons that can fire without human intervention.
Some of these people include:
Stephen Hawking
Elon Musk
Steve Wozniak
Noam Chomsky
Currently, robots and AI are submissive and require a human operator. As it improves and becomes more autonomous, the fear is the impact of incorrect use of these robots who are also stronger and smarter than humans could have. (2)
“AI systems today have impressive but narrow capabilities,” says OpenAI. “It seems that we’ll keep whittling away at their constraints, and in the extreme case they will reach human performance on virtually every intellectual task. It’s hard to fathom how much human-level AI could benefit society, and it’s equally hard to imagine how much it could damage society if built or used incorrectly.”
Alien Life?
With a universe as vast as ours, many find it hard to believe that we are the only intelligent life out there in space. Hawking fears that just as we are becoming weaker due to the effects of climate change, that’s just when extraterrestrial life might find us.
In his online film Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places, he says:
“I am more convinced than ever that we are not alone…they will be vastly more powerful and may not see us as any more valuable than we see bacteria.”
In his opinion, we need a backup plan, and we need to start thinking about it now.
Do humans have 1000 years left?
Do humans have 1000 years left? We can’t know for sure. We do know that climate change is real, AI has as much potential to benefit our society as it does to be its demise, and threats from nuclear weapons and global pandemics are always present. Should we prepare to take off into space? Time will tell.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-20--13 Times People Kept It Simple

13 Times People Kept It Simple

Overthinking can lead to a lot of stress and ultimately ends up going nowhere .
Second guessing yourself when the answer was just as simple as that .
For some of these kids at school , to avoid headaches later they decided to keep it simple .
We should all aspire to their level of simplicity .
Read : 70 Words ( and Phrases ) You ’ re Probably Using All Wrong Sometimes being creative means giving the simplest of answers !
Technically speaking , this student didn ’ t answer the problem wrong .
They followed the instructions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
You can keep it simple and still be right !
To be fair , science isn ’ t exactly the easiest subject in school to memorize .
It ’ s as simple as that , Gary Busey is the tip of a volcano ready to explode at any given moment .
Maybe this student was just watching Lethal Weapon while they were studying .
We should ’ ve known that wizards were piloting our planes all along .
It ’ s as simple as that , magic is the only reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more sense than what they tell you at the airport .
Furthermore , those wands aren ’ t meant for guiding planes they ’ re actually levitating us into the sky .
I feel a lot safer now knowing what planes are powered on thanks to this student .
4 .
When You Put It That Way , You Keep It Simple Frankie is just being honest with himself and with his teachers .
It ’ s important to be able to recognize when you have it good at home .
Even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ random chore , Frankie was still truthful .
Sometimes freeloaders like to keep it simple too .
5 .
There Are No Wrong Answers Technically speaking , this person didn ’ t answer any of these questions wrongly .
They decided to keep it simple and demonstrate every answer .
Just because it wasn ’ t the ‘ normal ’ way to answer these questions doesn ’ t make them wrong !
6 .
Sorry !
Had To Keep It Simple This student couldn ’ t help but to keep it simple .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are you not going to be honest ?
It ’ s honestly the teacher ’ s fault for putting this question on a test .
Hopefully this student didn ’ t feel too bad about answering it .
If you ’ re wondering what this means , it ’ s in reference to a video game known as Minecraft .
There ’ s an option menu that allows you to craft certain things such as a simple door .
To keep it simple , this is how you make a simple door .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ They Better Not Ava just wants to protect her family !
This is the only true answer to this question anyways .
If you ’ ve ever read the Cat-In-The-Hat books , you ’ d know that inviting these monsters into your home leads to nothing but trouble .
9 .
This Is How You Morning I don ’ t see a problem here , personally .
This student was just saying what we are all thinking in this answer .
Who honestly has time to brush their teeth and then go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s better to go to the bathroom first of course .
Read : 30 Photos Of Things You ’ ll Be Glad You Haven ’ t Seen Before 10 .
Dogs Are Better Than People Anyway I sure hope they saw two dogs and only one person for this math test !
How could you possibly grade this answer wrong ?
The student answered truthfully and besides , dogs are better than people anyways .
11 .
To Keep It Simple , I Haven ’ t Seen Jeff That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have seen Jeff nor do we even know who he is .
I mean , who are even Robyn and Ralph ?
This question is just setting us up for failure right at the start .
I resonate entirely with this answer .
Listen , this question is set up like one of those ‘ spot the difference !
’ pictures you always see .
Technically speaking , this student was just being very thorough with their answer .
Eight is indeed a very curly number compared to six .
Although , six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not as curly as eight .
13 .
To Keep It Simple , These Are Their Names Hope just see ’ s the beauty in all shapes and colors .
It doesn ’ t matter if you ’ re a rectangle , rhombus , square , or even a parallelogram .
You ’ re going to get a name and you are going to like it , Tedison the green rectangle !
Keep reading : 14 Simple Tricks to Make Your Life Easier

Overthinking can lead to a lot of stress and ultimately ends up going nowhere. Second guessing yourself when the answer was just as simple as that. For some of these kids at school, to avoid headaches later they decided to keep it simple. We should all aspire to their level of simplicity.
Read: 70 Words (and Phrases) You’re Probably Using All Wrong
1. Keeping The Sum Of X Simple
Image Credit: Reddit | Nhjufy
Sometimes being creative means giving the simplest of answers! Technically speaking, this student didn’t answer the problem wrong. They followed the instructions and kept it simple by making X = 7. You can keep it simple and still be right!
2. Why Not Gary Busey?
Image Credit: Reddit | carldewitt
To be fair, science isn’t exactly the easiest subject in school to memorize. It’s as simple as that, Gary Busey is the tip of a volcano ready to explode at any given moment. Maybe this student was just watching Lethal Weapon while they were studying.
3. Wizard Pilots Keep It Simple
Image Credit: Reddit | footfall
We should’ve known that wizards were piloting our planes all along. It’s as simple as that, magic is the only reason for flight. This makes a lot more sense than what they tell you at the airport. Furthermore, those wands aren’t meant for guiding planes they’re actually levitating us into the sky. I feel a lot safer now knowing what planes are powered on thanks to this student.
4. When You Put It That Way, You Keep It Simple
Image Credit: Reddit | Ryankees07
Frankie is just being honest with himself and with his teachers. It’s important to be able to recognize when you have it good at home. Even though he could’ve lied about some random chore, Frankie was still truthful. Sometimes freeloaders like to keep it simple too.
5. There Are No Wrong Answers
Image Credit: Imgur | Bierrr
Technically speaking, this person didn’t answer any of these questions wrongly. They decided to keep it simple and demonstrate every answer. Just because it wasn’t the ‘normal’ way to answer these questions doesn’t make them wrong!
6. Sorry! Had To Keep It Simple
Image Credit: Imgur | VascularD
This student couldn’t help but to keep it simple. When asked a question like that how are you not going to be honest? It’s honestly the teacher’s fault for putting this question on a test. Hopefully this student didn’t feel too bad about answering it.
7. Head Games
Image Credit: Reddit | ToiletCrash
If you’re wondering what this means, it’s in reference to a video game known as Minecraft. There’s an option menu that allows you to craft certain things such as a simple door. To keep it simple, this is how you make a simple door.
8. To Keep It Simple, They Better Not
Image Credit: reddit | Justindew
Ava just wants to protect her family! This is the only true answer to this question anyways. If you’ve ever read the Cat-In-The-Hat books, you’d know that inviting these monsters into your home leads to nothing but trouble.
9. This Is How You Morning
Image Credit: Reddit | GlobindobinButler
I don’t see a problem here, personally. This student was just saying what we are all thinking in this answer. Who honestly has time to brush their teeth and then go to the bathroom? To keep it simple, it’s better to go to the bathroom first of course.
Read: 30 Photos Of Things You’ll Be Glad You Haven’t Seen Before
10. Dogs Are Better Than People Anyway
Image Credit: Reddit | QueriousGeorge
I sure hope they saw two dogs and only one person for this math test! How could you possibly grade this answer wrong? The student answered truthfully and besides, dogs are better than people anyways.
11. To Keep It Simple, I Haven’t Seen Jeff
Image Credit: Reddit | nayiro
That’s very true, none of us have seen Jeff nor do we even know who he is. I mean, who are even Robyn and Ralph? This question is just setting us up for failure right at the start. I resonate entirely with this answer.
12. That’s The Difference!
Image Credit: Reddit | EddieLomax
Listen, this question is set up like one of those ‘spot the difference!’ pictures you always see. Technically speaking, this student was just being very thorough with their answer. Eight is indeed a very curly number compared to six. Although, six is a little bit curly, however, not as curly as eight.
13. To Keep It Simple, These Are Their Names
Image Credit: Reddit | Humpty-Numpty
Hope just see’s the beauty in all shapes and colors. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rectangle, rhombus, square, or even a parallelogram. You’re going to get a name and you are going to like it, Tedison the green rectangle!
Keep reading: 14 Simple Tricks to Make Your Life Easier


theheartysoul--2020-11-20--California company leases backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes and rent them at affordable rat

OBY is a housing company that is attempting two of the biggest problems we are facing today : lack of affordable housing and climate change .
Short for our backyard , the California-based company is renting people ’ s backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes .
These homes are compact , eco-friendly living spaces that are addressing the state ’ s housing crisis in a unique way .
“ Our Backyard ” is an innovative company that is tackling California ’ s housing crisis using the following model : • The company takes out a 99 year lease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They build a tiny home in that space , which they rent out at below market rate .
• The Homeowners make five hundred dollars per month in income , while the company finds tenants and takes care of all maintenance .
According to co-founder Declan Keefe , when the homeowner sells their house , the tiny home transfers with it.Advertisement California Governor Gavin Newsom and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo have been working together to come up with possible solutions to California ’ s high cost of living and lack of housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it easier for people to add accessory living units , like granny flats or other tiny homes , no properties that already have a house .
As such , Newsom has promised to add 3.5 million homes in California by the end of his term .
Another tiny home company in San Jose has also raised 3.5 million dollars to build its “ additional dwelling units ” .
These already have approval for permits within the city [ 2 ] .
Not only is OBY addressing the state ’ s housing crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adding housing units .
They are doing so by using sustainable materials , and building the homes so they are energy efficient .
Each OBY home is 576 square feet .
They have wood frames , wood pulp insulation , and solar panels on the roof .
The wood the company uses to build its homes come from sustainable forests , and sequesters carbon from the atmosphere .
They also avoid using materials that are more carbon-intensive , such as concrete and gypsum board .
Instead of making them in a central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local area build the houses as prefabricated kits .
Once they ’ re complete , Oakland company Arizmendi Construction Cooperative puts the pieces together onsite .
This includes the foundation , plumbing , and electrical [ 3 ] .
He says that houses are expensive , and people often see them as a bad thing .
He , however , sees them as a way to distribute wealth throughout the community .
These small homes contain two bedrooms , a kitchen , a bathroom , onsite laundry , and a dining/living space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living ” .
This means that they allocate more space to communal living areas , and less for sleeping areas .
OBY designs the homes for sustainability , with the goal of being carbon negative .
This is why they run on solar power and use materials like wood that store carbon in the building itself .
Companies like Our Backyard are necessary now more than ever .
According to one analysis , California should have built an additional seven hundred thousand housing units between 2008 and 2018 to avoid the current housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many companies that are using the tiny home model to address this issue .
OBY is unique , however , in its efforts to ensure long-term affordability .
The company hopes to limit the cost of rent to no more than thirty percent of the tenants ’ incomes over time.Advertisement If you live in California and are interested in having an OBY house in your backyard , check out their website to learn how to start the process .
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California company leases backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes and rent them at affordable rates to fight the housing crisis
OBY is a housing company that is attempting two of the biggest problems we are facing today: lack of affordable housing and climate change. Short for our backyard, the California-based company is renting people’s backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes.
These homes are compact, eco-friendly living spaces that are addressing the state’s housing crisis in a unique way.
OBY: Our Backyard
“Our Backyard” is an innovative company that is tackling California’s housing crisis using the following model:
The company takes out a 99 year lease in someone’s backyard.
They build a tiny home in that space, which they rent out at below market rate.
The Homeowners make five hundred dollars per month in income, while the company finds tenants and takes care of all maintenance.
According to co-founder Declan Keefe, when the homeowner sells their house, the tiny home transfers with it.
“We’re purposefully doing that so that we can maintain the affordability long term,” he explained [1].
California Governor Gavin Newsom and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo have been working together to come up with possible solutions to California’s high cost of living and lack of housing. As such, they have made it easier for people to add accessory living units, like granny flats or other tiny homes, no properties that already have a house.
Image Credit: OBY
As such, Newsom has promised to add 3.5 million homes in California by the end of his term. Another tiny home company in San Jose has also raised 3.5 million dollars to build its “additional dwelling units”. These already have approval for permits within the city [2].
Our Backyard: A Small Environmental Footprint
Not only is OBY addressing the state’s housing crisis, they are also lessening the environmental impact of adding housing units. They are doing so by using sustainable materials, and building the homes so they are energy efficient.
Each OBY home is 576 square feet. They have wood frames, wood pulp insulation, and solar panels on the roof. The wood the company uses to build its homes come from sustainable forests, and sequesters carbon from the atmosphere. They also avoid using materials that are more carbon-intensive, such as concrete and gypsum board.
Floor Plan | Image Credit: OBY
Instead of making them in a central factory, builders and carpenters located throughout the local area build the houses as prefabricated kits. Once they’re complete, Oakland company Arizmendi Construction Cooperative puts the pieces together onsite. This includes the foundation, plumbing, and electrical [3].
“It’s a way of distributing the labor so that we can actually do construction more quickly, but we can also spread around this value that’s being created from the expense of the house,” says Keefe [1].
He says that houses are expensive, and people often see them as a bad thing. He, however, sees them as a way to distribute wealth throughout the community.
“And so if we just had a model where we could have more people sort of touching each individual project, we could actually distribute the expense of that home itself amongst the community,” he explained [1].
Take a Tour
These small homes contain two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, onsite laundry, and a dining/living space. Each design focuses on “compact living”. This means that they allocate more space to communal living areas, and less for sleeping areas.
OBY designs the homes for sustainability, with the goal of being carbon negative. This is why they run on solar power and use materials like wood that store carbon in the building itself.
Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Image Credits: OBY
“With our company, we’re always looking at what the alternative models are that we can utilize to help build more affordable, accessible, sustainable housing,” Keefe says [1].
Companies like Our Backyard are necessary now more than ever. According to one analysis, California should have built an additional seven hundred thousand housing units between 2008 and 2018 to avoid the current housing crisis [4].
There are many companies that are using the tiny home model to address this issue. OBY is unique, however, in its efforts to ensure long-term affordability. The company hopes to limit the cost of rent to no more than thirty percent of the tenants’ incomes over time.
If you live in California and are interested in having an OBY house in your backyard, check out their website to learn how to start the process.
Keep Reading: Inside the skinny home that disappears into the tree canopy of a nature reserve


theheartysoul--2020-11-24--Heartbreaking picture shows ‘lonely and scared’ elderly woman sleeping on street

If you live in the city , you ’ re most likely a person who sees homelessness every day .
Most of the time , people are so busy with their own lives that they don ’ t take a moment to help those in need .
Those experiencing homelessness tend to be ignored more often than not when people walk by .
However , there ’ s an organization known as Don ’ t Walk Past in Manchester , England that ’ s changing the homeless community .
These volunteers just recently helped an elderly homeless woman get back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who Is The Elderly Homeless Woman ?
The story takes place on the busy Market Street of Manchester .
An elderly homeless woman was reportedly seen sleeping in a duvet on the sidewalk .
With barely anything to cover her , she was obviously cold with how much the woman was shivering .
Matthew Hudson , a volunteer for Don ’ t Walk Past , was handing out hot meals to the local homeless with fellow volunteers .
Don ’ t Walk Past does this at least several times a week for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on Tuesday , Oct. 27th , Hudson saw the homeless woman shivering on the sidewalk and sat next to her .
The woman struggled to place herself upright on her tarpaulin , as she tries to converse with Hudson .
( 1 ) The mystery of how this poor old woman got here in the first place leaves many wondering .
Nobody has any information as to where she came from , who she is , what she was doing , and how she became homeless .
Unfortunately , this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nights continue to get colder and wetter as time passes by .
The volunteers worked tirelessly with her even if she was unsure of herself , scared , and cold .
Lauren Jones , a volunteer for Don ’ t Walk Past , said that the elderly homeless woman was very confused .
Despite offering the shivering woman help , it ’ s entirely up to her whether she takes it or not .
Eventually , they just gave her a card she can use to call them if she ends up changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she can stay with me ’ , but it ’ s not as simple as that .
We went home and it played on our minds even more .
We left at midnight and it was cold and wet .
She was still out there.
” Jones explains .
( 1 ) Searching for answers , the volunteers decided to post a picture of the elderly homeless woman on their social media .
The heart-wrenching image resonated deeply with many of the locals in the area .
People started donating almost immediately to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live .
“ I posted that picture on Facebook and it went viral .
The picture was really shocking .
It broke my heart .
I knew it was distressing yet powerful , but I didn ’ t realize how many people would be touched by it.
” Jones continues to explain .
( 1 ) Don ’ t Walk Past made the ultimate decision to alert the council about the elderly woman .
Jones and a handful of other volunteers went back to look for the elderly homeless woman on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams to look for her as well .
Now with some new information , the woman is in her 60 ’ s and she ’ s been homeless for about a week .
Read : Meet the carpenter building insulated , mobile shelters for homeless people this winter AdvertisementThe entirety of the Manchester community was searching high and low for this elderly homeless woman .
Desperately trying to find her to make sure that nothing horrible has happened .
“ We are working to find her as a priority so she can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at our disposal , ” the council claims at about 5pm .
Finally , Jones finds her shortly after that announcement .
The elderly homeless woman was cold , scared , and just as confused as before .
Apparently , she had been uprooted from her prior location to Piccadilly Gardens .
Not extremely far away , but definitely far enough .
“ It was scary for her , there were lots of noises .
She said it was like ‘ Armageddon ’ .
We ’ re still trying to find out what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on the streets.
” Jones states on the matter .
However , this time they equipped the elderly homeless woman with a new phone and a new SIM card .
“ We can ’ t force anybody to do anything .
It ’ s about gaining trust – we ’ re here if she needs us.
” She further explains .
Jones had initially offered the elderly homeless woman a place in accommodation outside the city center .
However , she wasn ’ t comfortable with this choice .
The team ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to live in for a few days as to give her enough space.Advertisement Read : Man Builds a Tiny Home for a Homeless Woman , Starts a Nonprofit to Help Others It ’ s all about a matter of consent .
Organizations such as Don ’ t Walk Past can ’ t force anyone to do anything they don ’ t want to .
It has to be up to the homeless elderly woman ’ s own volition to seek help .
Many organizations that deal with the homeless have similar rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the police which is why they exist .
To help those in need that have no other resources available to them .
They can make it easier for homeless people to live but it ’ s still up to them to take the next step .
“ We will always do everything in our power to support people in need and I now hope this woman gets all the help she needs to prevent her from ever having to sleep rough again.
” States a Manchester council spokesman .
Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was founded by Ronny English .
The creation of this organization started when English saw a man sitting in his wheelchair in the freezing rain .
Ever since , him and many others are doing their part to fight against homelessness in Manchester .
Consistently providing the homeless community of Manchester by offering resources to those in desperate need .
“ It all started from there – a few people from Salford wanting to give back .
People are only a few lost paydays away from being in that position .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capacity to do something to help , stop walking and do it .
Don ’ t walk past.
” ( 1 ) Keep reading : Parking Lot gets Turned Into a Safe Haven For The Homeless At Night

If you live in the city, you’re most likely a person who sees homelessness every day. Most of the time, people are so busy with their own lives that they don’t take a moment to help those in need. Those experiencing homelessness tend to be ignored more often than not when people walk by. However, there’s an organization known as Don’t Walk Past in Manchester, England that’s changing the homeless community. These volunteers just recently helped an elderly homeless woman get back on her feet with love and support.
Who Is The Elderly Homeless Woman?
The story takes place on the busy Market Street of Manchester. An elderly homeless woman was reportedly seen sleeping in a duvet on the sidewalk. With barely anything to cover her, she was obviously cold with how much the woman was shivering. Matthew Hudson, a volunteer for Don’t Walk Past, was handing out hot meals to the local homeless with fellow volunteers. Don’t Walk Past does this at least several times a week for the homeless community of Manchester. However, on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, Hudson saw the homeless woman shivering on the sidewalk and sat next to her. The woman struggled to place herself upright on her tarpaulin, as she tries to converse with Hudson. (1)
The mystery of how this poor old woman got here in the first place leaves many wondering. Nobody has any information as to where she came from, who she is, what she was doing, and how she became homeless. Unfortunately, this is a matter of time as well. The nights continue to get colder and wetter as time passes by. The volunteers worked tirelessly with her even if she was unsure of herself, scared, and cold.
Community Effort
Lauren Jones, a volunteer for Don’t Walk Past, said that the elderly homeless woman was very confused. Despite offering the shivering woman help, it’s entirely up to her whether she takes it or not. Eventually, they just gave her a card she can use to call them if she ends up changing her mind.
“People have said ‘she can stay with me’, but it’s not as simple as that. We went home and it played on our minds even more. We left at midnight and it was cold and wet. She was still out there.” Jones explains. (1)
Searching for answers, the volunteers decided to post a picture of the elderly homeless woman on their social media. The heart-wrenching image resonated deeply with many of the locals in the area. People started donating almost immediately to help her find a new place to live.
“I posted that picture on Facebook and it went viral. The picture was really shocking. It broke my heart. I knew it was distressing yet powerful, but I didn’t realize how many people would be touched by it.” Jones continues to explain. (1)
Don’t Walk Past made the ultimate decision to alert the council about the elderly woman. Jones and a handful of other volunteers went back to look for the elderly homeless woman on Wednesday. In addition, the townhall sent outreach teams to look for her as well. Now with some new information, the woman is in her 60’s and she’s been homeless for about a week.
Read: Meet the carpenter building insulated, mobile shelters for homeless people this winter
Relocating The Elderly Homeless Woman
The entirety of the Manchester community was searching high and low for this elderly homeless woman. Desperately trying to find her to make sure that nothing horrible has happened.
“We are working to find her as a priority so she can be found accommodation and offered all the support at our disposal,” the council claims at about 5pm.
Finally, Jones finds her shortly after that announcement. The elderly homeless woman was cold, scared, and just as confused as before. Apparently, she had been uprooted from her prior location to Piccadilly Gardens. Not extremely far away, but definitely far enough.
“It was scary for her, there were lots of noises. She said it was like ‘Armageddon’. We’re still trying to find out what happened to her, how she ended up on the streets.” Jones states on the matter. However, this time they equipped the elderly homeless woman with a new phone and a new SIM card. “We can’t force anybody to do anything. It’s about gaining trust – we’re here if she needs us.” She further explains.
Jones had initially offered the elderly homeless woman a place in accommodation outside the city center. However, she wasn’t comfortable with this choice. The team ended up paying for a hotel room for her to live in for a few days as to give her enough space.
Read: Man Builds a Tiny Home for a Homeless Woman, Starts a Nonprofit to Help Others
Don’t Walk Past
It’s all about a matter of consent. Organizations such as Don’t Walk Past can’t force anyone to do anything they don’t want to. It has to be up to the homeless elderly woman’s own volition to seek help. Many organizations that deal with the homeless have similar rules. People can call these organizations instead of the police which is why they exist. To help those in need that have no other resources available to them. They can make it easier for homeless people to live but it’s still up to them to take the next step.
“We will always do everything in our power to support people in need and I now hope this woman gets all the help she needs to prevent her from ever having to sleep rough again.” States a Manchester council spokesman.
Don’t Walk Past consists of about 4,300 members and was founded by Ronny English. The creation of this organization started when English saw a man sitting in his wheelchair in the freezing rain. Ever since, him and many others are doing their part to fight against homelessness in Manchester. Consistently providing the homeless community of Manchester by offering resources to those in desperate need.
“It all started from there – a few people from Salford wanting to give back. People are only a few lost paydays away from being in that position. Our message is clear – if you have the capacity to do something to help, stop walking and do it. Don’t walk past.” (1)
Keep reading: Parking Lot gets Turned Into a Safe Haven For The Homeless At Night


theheartysoul--2020-11-24--Flat-Earther Explains Why Nobody Has Fallen Off The Edge

One of the biggest arguments against our planet being flat instead of round is that no one has ever fallen off the “ edge ” .
One flat earther has finally explained to us why this is so .
The answer will definitely make you say “ Wait , what ?
” .
A Flat Earther Explains Why No One Has Ever Fallen Off the Earth ’ s Edge At this point in history , we ’ ve racked up some pretty solid evidence to prove that the Earth is , in fact , round .
You can look through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planets in our solar system are round .
NASA has taken many pictures of Earth from space and astronauts have viewed it with their own eyes .
There are even at-home experiments you can do that show that the Earth is round .
Not to mention the biggest flaw is the fact that , as already mentioned , no one has ever fallen off the “ edge of the Earth ” .
Despite this , there are still a large number of people who believe the Earth is flat.Advertisement Read : What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The argument against the pictures and eye-witness reports of the Earth ’ s round shape is that NASA , the government , whoever – is lying to us .
Reasons as to why vary , mostly they have to do with power , control , and money .
( 1 ) Well-known flat earther Connor Murphy finally came out with an explanation .
Why does no one ever fall to their death off the edge of the Earth ?
‘ There isn ’ t actually an edge.
’ ( 1 ) “ Fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I ’ m saying ?
There ’ s no edge .
This is a misconception , ” he said .
“ The way we see it is it ’ s an enclosed system .
There ’ s water above , there ’ s the firmament – or the dome – and there ’ s water above it and water below it and there ’ s no leaving it , there ’ s no anti-gravity allowing us to float around and find other Suns and stuff.
” ( 1 ) In that same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antarctica is actually the perimeter , and the reason we don ’ t fall off is because of an ice shelf or cliff .
If you get past that , you hit the dome .
( 1 ) Surely if the Earth is flat , then we would have already flown off of the edge , right ?
According to flat earther Darren Nesbit , this is because of “ the Pac-Man Effect ” .
( 2 ) He explains that when a plane reaches the edge of the Earth , it teleports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like when Pac-Man reaches the edge of the screen .
( 2 ) I suppose that this is what prevents planes from hitting the dome from the previously mentioned theory , as well ?
There are many other flat Earth theories about different aspects of our planet .
These include ( 2 ) : • Gravity is a lie ; the only true force in nature is electromagnetism • There are other dimensions , lands , and civilizations within the Earth ’ s planes that we haven ’ t discovered yet .
Humans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time now , so my question to flat earthers now is : If you climb over the ice cliff , you will bump into the “ dome ” , how come no one has done it yet ?
We have planes , trains , and automobiles .
Hundreds of people have hiked seemingly impossible peaks .
Wouldn ’ t someone have tried to look over the “ edge ” only to bump their head on the dome before ?
I don ’ t know about you , but I ’ m still waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reading : 3,700-Year-Old Babylonian Stone Tablet Gets Translated , Changes History

One of the biggest arguments against our planet being flat instead of round is that no one has ever fallen off the “edge”. One flat earther has finally explained to us why this is so. The answer will definitely make you say “Wait, what?”.
A Flat Earther Explains Why No One Has Ever Fallen Off the Earth’s Edge
At this point in history, we’ve racked up some pretty solid evidence to prove that the Earth is, in fact, round. You can look through a telescope and see that the other planets in our solar system are round. NASA has taken many pictures of Earth from space and astronauts have viewed it with their own eyes.
There are even at-home experiments you can do that show that the Earth is round. Not to mention the biggest flaw is the fact that, as already mentioned, no one has ever fallen off the “edge of the Earth”.
Despite this, there are still a large number of people who believe the Earth is flat.
The Explanation
The argument against the pictures and eye-witness reports of the Earth’s round shape is that NASA, the government, whoever – is lying to us. Reasons as to why vary, mostly they have to do with power, control, and money.
Well-known flat earther Connor Murphy finally came out with an explanation. Why does no one ever fall to their death off the edge of the Earth? ‘There isn’t actually an edge.’
“Fall off into what, do you know what I’m saying? There’s no edge. This is a misconception,” he said. “The way we see it is it’s an enclosed system. There’s water above, there’s the firmament – or the dome – and there’s water above it and water below it and there’s no leaving it, there’s no anti-gravity allowing us to float around and find other Suns and stuff.”
In that same interview he went on to explain that Antarctica is actually the perimeter, and the reason we don’t fall off is because of an ice shelf or cliff. If you get past that, you hit the dome. (1)
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What About Planes?
Surely if the Earth is flat, then we would have already flown off of the edge, right? According to flat earther Darren Nesbit, this is because of “the Pac-Man Effect”. (1)
He explains that when a plane reaches the edge of the Earth, it teleports back to the other side, just like when Pac-Man reaches the edge of the screen. I suppose that this is what prevents planes from hitting the dome from the previously mentioned theory, as well?
There are many other flat Earth theories about different aspects of our planet. These include (2):
Gravity is a lie; the only true force in nature is electromagnetism
There are other dimensions, lands, and civilizations within the Earth’s planes that we haven’t discovered yet.
Clear As Mud
Humans have been around for a pretty long time now, so my question to flat earthers now is: If you climb over the ice cliff, you will bump into the “dome”, how come no one has done it yet? We have planes, trains, and automobiles. Hundreds of people have hiked seemingly impossible peaks. Wouldn’t someone have tried to look over the “edge” only to bump their head on the dome before?
I don’t know about you, but I’m still waiting for some more compelling evidence.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-24--Arkansas School Installs Solar Panels to Save Millions On Energy and Pay Teachers More

An Arkansas school installed solar panels to save on costs , and the investment is paying off .
Schools are expensive to run .
On average , it costs federal , state , and local governments over ten thousand dollars to send a child to public school for a year [ 1 ] .
With this high cost of public education , many public school districts in the United States are facing immense budget deficits .
One school district in Arkansas was dealing with a massive budget deficit .
The district superintendent decided they needed to do something about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Not only did this get them out of debt , but it is now boosting teachers ’ salaries .
The Batesville School District comprises Batesville Highschool and five other public schools .
All told , approximately 3200 students attend these schools each year .
Back in 2017 , the district was having some major financial difficulties.Advertisement The school district had a 250 thousand dollar budget deficit .
These financial problems were having a ripple effect across the community : • The district couldn ’ t pay teachers an attractive salary .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t attracting high-quality teachers to the schools .
• Without enough good teachers , student performance was dropping .
This subsequently caused the district ’ s state achievement rankings to drop as well .
When energy efficiency company Entegrity conducted an energy audit of all six of the schools , they discovered some shocking information .
The Batesville school district was spending more than six hundred thousand dollars each year on utilities [ 2 ] .
Armed with this knowledge , there was a clear answer to addressing their financial issues .
Thankfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : solar panels .
According to Entegrity , the school could save at least 2.4 million dollars over the course of twenty years .
All they had to do was install solar panels .
1400 solar panels , to be exact .
The company would also update the facilities with new lights , heating and cooling systems , and windows .
The choice seemed obvious [ 2 ] .
In the two years since Entegrity installed the solar panels on Batesville high school ’ s property , the district has already saved nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hester has used these savings to bump up teacher salaries .
The solar panel project lowered the district ’ s annual energy consumption by 1.6 million kilowatts .
Over the last three years , it has turned its 250 thousand dollar deficit into a 1.8 million dollar surplus .
Hester has also been able to give pay raises to his staff that range between two thousand and three thousand dollars per teacher .
Jeanne Roepke is a Batesville High School teacher .
She has felt the direct positive impact of the solar panels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Cheapest Electricity In History ’ Generation 180 is a nonprofit organization that advocated for clean energy in the US public school system .
According to their report , there are at least 7 300 schools across the country using solar to save on energy costs [ 4 ] .
As of 2019 , 5.3 million students are attending schools that make use of solar power .
That is an 81 percent increase from 2014 .
Generation 180 estimates that if every public school in the United States switched to solar power , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eighteen coal-fired power plants.Advertisement Of course , there are some obstacles , including policy and financing issues .
Several states are now adopting policies to address those obstacles .
This includes allowing solar companies to finance , build , and maintain solar panels on a customer ’ s property .
Over time , the customer then pays the company for the energy the panels produce .
This is how a majority of the schools in the US using solar are paying for their arrays .
Tish Tablan is a Generation 180 program director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean schools are seeing no upfront costs , and benefiting from immediate cost savings .
When the Arkansas school installed their solar panels , these policies weren ’ t in place in the state yet .
Instead , the district paid for their panels with a 5.4 million dollar bond .
Since then , however , they have watched other schools follow their lead .
According to Hester , at least twenty other school districts in the area have copied their model .
The interesting thing about the Batesville school district is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the state ’ s largest coal-fired power plants .
This plant , however , is set to shut down in ten years .
For this reason , residents in the area are very supportive of solar power initiatives .
There is some anxiety in the community surrounding the closure of the coal plant and the subsequent loss of jobs .
Many residents see solar as a way to generate other career opportunities to replace these losses .
Hester , for his part , was very encouraged by the response from the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would feel about using taxpayer dollars to install solar panels at the school .
Their support , however , has been a pleasant surprise .
The results , of course , have spoken for themselves .
As more states put policies in place to encourage solar power in schools , hopefully we will see more and more districts follow in Batesville ’ s footsteps .

An Arkansas school installed solar panels to save on costs, and the investment is paying off.
Schools are expensive to run. On average, it costs federal, state, and local governments over ten thousand dollars to send a child to public school for a year [1]. With this high cost of public education, many public school districts in the United States are facing immense budget deficits.
One school district in Arkansas was dealing with a massive budget deficit. The district superintendent decided they needed to do something about it, and so they installed solar panels. Not only did this get them out of debt, but it is now boosting teachers’ salaries.
Arkansas School Financial Difficulties
The Batesville School District comprises Batesville Highschool and five other public schools. All told, approximately 3200 students attend these schools each year. Back in 2017, the district was having some major financial difficulties.
The school district had a 250 thousand dollar budget deficit. These financial problems were having a ripple effect across the community:
The district couldn’t pay teachers an attractive salary. This caused high staff turnover and wasn’t attracting high-quality teachers to the schools.
Without enough good teachers, student performance was dropping. This subsequently caused the district’s state achievement rankings to drop as well.
When energy efficiency company Entegrity conducted an energy audit of all six of the schools, they discovered some shocking information. The Batesville school district was spending more than six hundred thousand dollars each year on utilities [2].
Armed with this knowledge, there was a clear answer to addressing their financial issues. Thankfully, the audit also revealed the solution: solar panels.
Arkansas School Installs Solar Panels
According to Entegrity, the school could save at least 2.4 million dollars over the course of twenty years. All they had to do was install solar panels. 1400 solar panels, to be exact. The company would also update the facilities with new lights, heating and cooling systems, and windows. The choice seemed obvious [2].
“We became the first solar project and the largest energy efficiency project in the state,” said superintendent Michael Hester [3].
In the two years since Entegrity installed the solar panels on Batesville high school’s property, the district has already saved nearly one million dollars in energy costs. Hester has used these savings to bump up teacher salaries.
“We’ve created more money to deliver our staff,” he said [3].
The solar panel project lowered the district’s annual energy consumption by 1.6 million kilowatts. Over the last three years, it has turned its 250 thousand dollar deficit into a 1.8 million dollar surplus. Hester has also been able to give pay raises to his staff that range between two thousand and three thousand dollars per teacher.
Jeanne Roepke is a Batesville High School teacher. She has felt the direct positive impact of the solar panels.
“Being able to have that little extra income in our paycheck every month helps with the extras that you might want, especially with Christmas coming up,” she said [3].
Read: Solar Is Officially The ‘Cheapest Electricity In History’
Arkansas School Installs Solar Panels and Inspires Others
Generation 180 is a nonprofit organization that advocated for clean energy in the US public school system. According to their report, there are at least 7 300 schools across the country using solar to save on energy costs [4].
As of 2019, 5.3 million students are attending schools that make use of solar power. That is an 81 percent increase from 2014. Generation 180 estimates that if every public school in the United States switched to solar power, the savings in emissions would equate to eighteen coal-fired power plants.
Of course, there are some obstacles, including policy and financing issues. Several states are now adopting policies to address those obstacles. This includes allowing solar companies to finance, build, and maintain solar panels on a customer’s property. Over time, the customer then pays the company for the energy the panels produce. This is how a majority of the schools in the US using solar are paying for their arrays.
Tish Tablan is a Generation 180 program director. She says that arrangements like this mean schools are seeing no upfront costs, and benefiting from immediate cost savings.
When the Arkansas school installed their solar panels, these policies weren’t in place in the state yet. Instead, the district paid for their panels with a 5.4 million dollar bond. Since then, however, they have watched other schools follow their lead. According to Hester, at least twenty other school districts in the area have copied their model.
“We have the numbers to prove and to show from performance that we’re walking the walk. That’s a slam-dunk for districts around us,” he said [2].
Community Support
The interesting thing about the Batesville school district is that it is just seventeen miles from one of the state’s largest coal-fired power plants. This plant, however, is set to shut down in ten years.
For this reason, residents in the area are very supportive of solar power initiatives. There is some anxiety in the community surrounding the closure of the coal plant and the subsequent loss of jobs. Many residents see solar as a way to generate other career opportunities to replace these losses.
Hester, for his part, was very encouraged by the response from the community. He wasn’t sure how they would feel about using taxpayer dollars to install solar panels at the school. Their support, however, has been a pleasant surprise.
The results, of course, have spoken for themselves. As more states put policies in place to encourage solar power in schools, hopefully we will see more and more districts follow in Batesville’s footsteps.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-24--33 Scientists Publish Paper Suggesting Octopuses Arrived As “Extraterrestrial Imports” To Earth

Undersea life has always looked somewhat extraterrestrial .
Octopuses in particular have an other-worldly quality about them .
Many of us , at one time or another , have probably likened them to aliens without thinking much of it .
When 33 scientists do it , however , people pay attention .
In case you forgot about this odd story , here it is .
In August 2015 , 33 scientists from a variety of respected institutions published a paper in the journal Nature .
The study was entitled “ The Octopus Genome and the Evolution of Cephalopod Neural and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the authors described octopuses as having a highly complex genome .
They predicted that the creatures contained over 33 thousand protein-coding genes , which is far more than humans [ 1 ] .
Humans , for reference , contain between 20 and 21 thousand ( there is still a debate among geneticists as to the exact number ) [ 2 ] .Advertisement The paper didn ’ t receive much attention , however , until June 2016 , when several media outlets caught wind of the research .
Articles began popping up all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examining octopuses ’ DNA , researchers determined that it was alien in origin .
This caused many people to ask the question : are octopuses actually aliens ?
The short answer is… no .
At least , that ’ s not what the researchers said .
In fact , nowhere in their study did they mention the possibility of octopuses having extraterrestrial origins .
They did , however , say the following : In other words , genetic changes in octopuses over time are the reason behind their highly sophisticated nervous systems and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Fish recorded singing dawn chorus on reefs just like birds How Did the Rumour Start ?
According to Snopes , the alien confusion came from a 2015 press release given by study co-author Clifton Ragsdale .
In the release , he described the octopus as being “ utterly different from all other animals ” .
He then continued , saying : In this case , Ragsdale was using the term “ alien ” in a metaphorical sense .
Unfortunately , media outlets grabbed hold of this one comical remark and ran with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything about space or aliens , however , it appears that none of these new outlets fact-checked the actual study .
A few years later , scientists published another paper on the subject , adding to the debate ( and the confusion ) .
In this 2018 paper , researchers offered a somewhat new perspective on evolutionary theory .
They proposed that comets carrying genetic material struck the earth , and once conditions were optimal life began to flourish [ 4 ] .
Specifically , they were referring to one mass extinction that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A few million years after that , fossils indicate that there was a sudden burst of life on earth .
The researchers suggested that this could explain why octopuses are so different from their ancestors , the nautiloids .
They hypothesized that their genes might actually be from outer space , however , they never proved this theory .
They wrote the following in their paper : Advertisement Many scientists , however , do not take the researchers ’ hypothesis seriously .
Even the authors of the study themselves note that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be true .
So are octopuses aliens ?
As of now , the general consensus is no .
One off-hand comment caused a frenzy in the media , but most of it was untrue .
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Undersea life has always looked somewhat extraterrestrial. Octopuses in particular have an other-worldly quality about them. Many of us, at one time or another, have probably likened them to aliens without thinking much of it.
When 33 scientists do it, however, people pay attention.
Are Octopuses Aliens?
In case you forgot about this odd story, here it is. In August 2015, 33 scientists from a variety of respected institutions published a paper in the journal Nature. The study was entitled “The Octopus Genome and the Evolution of Cephalopod Neural and Morphological Novelties”.
In the study, the authors described octopuses as having a highly complex genome. They predicted that the creatures contained over 33 thousand protein-coding genes, which is far more than humans [1]. Humans, for reference, contain between 20 and 21 thousand (there is still a debate among geneticists as to the exact number) [2].
The paper didn’t receive much attention, however, until June 2016, when several media outlets caught wind of the research. Articles began popping up all over the internet, reporting that after examining octopuses’ DNA, researchers determined that it was alien in origin.
This caused many people to ask the question: are octopuses actually aliens?
The short answer is… no. At least, that’s not what the researchers said. In fact, nowhere in their study did they mention the possibility of octopuses having extraterrestrial origins. They did, however, say the following:
“Our analysis suggests that substantial expansion of a handful of gene families, along with extensive remodelling of genome linkage and repetitive content, played a critical role in the evolution of cephalopod morphological innovations, including their large and complex nervous systems.” [1]
In other words, genetic changes in octopuses over time are the reason behind their highly sophisticated nervous systems and large number of protein-coding genes.
Read: Fish recorded singing dawn chorus on reefs just like birds
How Did the Rumour Start?
According to Snopes, the alien confusion came from a 2015 press release given by study co-author Clifton Ragsdale. In the release, he described the octopus as being “utterly different from all other animals”. He then continued, saying:
“The late British zoologist Martin Wells said the octopus is an alien. In this sense, then, our paper describes the first sequenced genome from an alien.” [3]
In this case, Ragsdale was using the term “alien” in a metaphorical sense. Unfortunately, media outlets grabbed hold of this one comical remark and ran with it. The original paper never mentions anything about space or aliens, however, it appears that none of these new outlets fact-checked the actual study.
More Confusion
A few years later, scientists published another paper on the subject, adding to the debate (and the confusion). In this 2018 paper, researchers offered a somewhat new perspective on evolutionary theory. They proposed that comets carrying genetic material struck the earth, and once conditions were optimal life began to flourish [4].
Specifically, they were referring to one mass extinction that happened over five hundred million years ago. A few million years after that, fossils indicate that there was a sudden burst of life on earth.
“It takes little imagination to consider that the pre-Cambrian mass extinction event(s) was correlated with the impact of a giant life-bearing comet (or comets), and the subsequent seeding of Earth with new cosmic-derived cellular organisms and viral genes,” the study said [4].
The researchers suggested that this could explain why octopuses are so different from their ancestors, the nautiloids. They hypothesized that their genes might actually be from outer space, however, they never proved this theory. They wrote the following in their paper:
“The transformative genes leading from the consensus ancestral Nautilus (e.g. Nautilus pompilius) to the common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) to Squid (Loligo vulgaris) to the common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) are not easily to be found in any pre-existing life form — it is plausible then to suggest they seem to be borrowed from a far distant “future” in terms of terrestrial evolution, or more realistically from the cosmos at large.” [4]
Many scientists, however, do not take the researchers’ hypothesis seriously. Even the authors of the study themselves note that their theory goes against what most experts believe to be true.
So are octopuses aliens? As of now, the general consensus is no. One off-hand comment caused a frenzy in the media, but most of it was untrue.


theheartysoul--2020-11-24--Miracle twins have different fathers and the dads couldn’t be happier about it

In January 2019 , a set of miracle twins were born : A woman gave birth two twins who each had a different biological father .
This is their story .
( 1 ) A female giving birth to children with different biological fathers at the same time , called heteropaternal superfecundation , is actually not so uncommon – in the animal world , at least .
Dogs , cats , and cows experience this phenomenon quite often .
( 2 ) In the animal kingdom , the ability for multiple males to impregnate a female at the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More offspring born means that likely a higher number will survive into adulthood and carry on the species .
( 2 ) In humans , however , this is quite rare .
Experts say that these miracle twins happen only in anywhere from one in 400 sets of fraternal twins to 1 in 13,000 .
This , of course , is what makes them miracles .
( 2 ) Advertisement Simon and Graeme Berny-Edwards are a couple living in London , England .
They wanted to have children , but couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the biological father of their first child .
( 1 ) They heard of how using an egg donor and a surrogate , doctors can implant two separate embryos from each father into the same woman .
As long as both embryos take , then she will give birth to two babies , one from each father .
( 1 ) Not Available in England This kind of procedure isn ’ t available in England , so the hopeful fathers had to look for a doctor and a surrogate elsewhere .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waited to find a match .
( 1 ) Canadian woman Meg Stone saw their profile and wanted to help .
( 1 ) The Berny-Edwards flew first to Los Angeles to fertilize eggs from an anonymous donor , then they went to Canada to meet Meg .
The three clicked right away and so went ahead with the procedure .
Six months later , she was inseminated .
( 1 ) It was a nerve-wracking process for all , knowing that there was a possibility that only one of the embryos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hoping to see two heartbeats .
When they finally did , they were overjoyed .
Simon and Graeme were both going to be fathers .
The couple flew to Canada for the 19-week scan , when they also got to feel the baby kick in Meg ’ s stomach for the first time .
At 31-weeks , she experienced pains that she thought might mean labor , so Berny-Edwards ’ flew out .
Though it was a false alarm , they stayed in Canada until five weeks later when Stone did finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calder and Alexandra Berny-Edwards .
( 1 ) The new dads stayed in Canada for nearly two months more before flying home with their little ones .
Saying goodbye to Meg , who had two children of her own , was difficult , however , because she had really become part of their family .
( 1 ) Advertisement It wasn ’ t goodbye forever , though , as the fathers flew Meg out to England to help them celebrate the miracle twins ’ birthday a year later .
( 1 ) Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistreated while giving birth , says study Though super rare in humans , it is possible for this phenomenon to occur naturally .
There are two specific scenarios for this to take place ( 2 ) : • A woman releases two eggs at the same time .
If she has sex with one man just before the eggs are released and the other just after .
The sperm , which can survive for a few days in the female reproductive tract , can then fertilize each egg .
• A woman releases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same reproductive cycle .
She then has sex with two different men during that time .
As already mentioned , this is incredibly rare for it to happen and for both embryos to be successful .
The Berny-Ewards are overjoyed with their little family and incredibly grateful to Meg and the doctors who helped them .
Miracle twins , indeed .
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In January 2019, a set of miracle twins were born: A woman gave birth two twins who each had a different biological father. This is their story. (1)
The Miracle Twins
A female giving birth to children with different biological fathers at the same time, called heteropaternal superfecundation, is actually not so uncommon – in the animal world, at least. Dogs, cats, and cows experience this phenomenon quite often. (2)
In the animal kingdom, the ability for multiple males to impregnate a female at the same time allows for more offspring to be born. More offspring born means that likely a higher number will survive into adulthood and carry on the species. (2)
In humans, however, this is quite rare. Experts say that these miracle twins happen only in anywhere from one in 400 sets of fraternal twins to 1 in 13,000. This, of course, is what makes them miracles. (2)
Two Fathers’ Miracle Twins
Simon and Graeme Berny-Edwards are a couple living in London, England. They wanted to have children, but couldn’t decide which one of them should be the biological father of their first child. (1)
Husbands who each biologically fathered one twin share their amazing story
‘There has been so many lovely comments’ Simon tells GSN after he and his husband Graeme went public with their story of welcoming twins over the weekendhttps://t.co/C7Z9gOZ1ad pic.twitter.com/Cb5nd6OL8x — LGBT News World (@LGBTNewsWorld) January 29, 2019
They heard of how using an egg donor and a surrogate, doctors can implant two separate embryos from each father into the same woman. As long as both embryos take, then she will give birth to two babies, one from each father. (1)
Not Available in England
This kind of procedure isn’t available in England, so the hopeful fathers had to look for a doctor and a surrogate elsewhere. They made a profile on a surrogacy website and waited to find a match. (1)
Image Credit: Meg Seroski-Stone | Facebook
Canadian woman Meg Stone saw their profile and wanted to help. (1)
“I saw Simon and Graeme’s profile on a surrogacy website and I thought they had lovely smiles,” she said. “I had recently split with my partner and I wasn’t ready for another baby, so I wanted to help someone.” (1)
The Berny-Edwards flew first to Los Angeles to fertilize eggs from an anonymous donor, then they went to Canada to meet Meg. The three clicked right away and so went ahead with the procedure. Six months later, she was inseminated. (1)
It was a nerve-wracking process for all, knowing that there was a possibility that only one of the embryos would take.
The men watched nervously, hoping to see two heartbeats. When they finally did, they were overjoyed. Simon and Graeme were both going to be fathers.
The couple flew to Canada for the 19-week scan, when they also got to feel the baby kick in Meg’s stomach for the first time. At 31-weeks, she experienced pains that she thought might mean labor, so Berny-Edwards’ flew out. Though it was a false alarm, they stayed in Canada until five weeks later when Stone did finally give birth to two healthy babies: Calder and Alexandra Berny-Edwards. (1)
The Miracle Twins
Image Credit: Twins Trust | Twitter
“It was the most amazing experience of our lives,” Simon said. “Alexandra was born first and then Calder arrived minutes later. When we both held them for the first time, we couldn’t believe that we were both daddies.” (1)
Three New Family Members
The new dads stayed in Canada for nearly two months more before flying home with their little ones. Saying goodbye to Meg, who had two children of her own, was difficult, however, because she had really become part of their family. (1)
Image Credit: LGBT News World | Twitter
It wasn’t goodbye forever, though, as the fathers flew Meg out to England to help them celebrate the miracle twins’ birthday a year later. (1)
Can Heteropaternal Superfecundation Happen Naturally?
Though super rare in humans, it is possible for this phenomenon to occur naturally. There are two specific scenarios for this to take place (2):
A woman releases two eggs at the same time. If she has sex with one man just before the eggs are released and the other just after. The sperm, which can survive for a few days in the female reproductive tract, can then fertilize each egg. A woman releases two eggs several days apart but within the same reproductive cycle. She then has sex with two different men during that time.
As already mentioned, this is incredibly rare for it to happen and for both embryos to be successful.
Seriously cute – meet Alexandra and Calder – twins who have two different biological dads.
Their dads, Simon and Graeme Berney-Edwards, explain how they were born using IVF and a surrogate in Canada. pic.twitter.com/iEVSrabV7A — Victoria Derbyshire (@VictoriaLIVE) February 13, 2019
Miracle Twins, Miracle Family
The Berny-Ewards are overjoyed with their little family and incredibly grateful to Meg and the doctors who helped them. Miracle twins, indeed.
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