Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In 30-Foot Sinkhole
Recently the volunteer fire department in Fallowfield Township, Pa., came to the rescue of a dog stuck in a 30-foot deep sinkhole, which was part of a former mineshaft. A neighbor heard the dog barking, went to investigate and called the authorities. The dog, Blaze, was reunited with his family, who had thought they would never see their beloved...
Which Careers Are Best For Your Brain?
"Use it or lose it." This old saying applies to many things, but it especially applies to our brains. Most of us know that it is very important to keep our minds active in order to keep them working properly. Think about it: if you learn a skill, let's say drawing portraits, for example, you have to practice in...
Why You Should Always Buy This Type of Eggs
It’s a topic which baffles even the most health-conscious consumers, and I myself have been stumped by the intellectual challenge it presents from time to time. No, I’m not talking about some theoretical debate regarding some complex function of the human anatomy, or even the highly contested role of certain natural remedies in treating cancer. I’m talking about the...
How To Protect Your Dog’s Feet From Summer Heat
You wouldn’t walk barefoot on hot pavement or sand, but you might bring your barefoot dog along on the same surfaces. If it’s too hot for your bare feet, it’s not fit for Fido either. In summer, hot pavement can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Just as you protect your own feet, it’s important to protect your pup’s paw pads. Before...
Hootsuite Founder Designs Cheap Alternative To Standing Desk
Ryan Holmes, the Vancouver-based founder of Hootsuite, is determined to make standing desks available to everyone. Holmes, who founded the social media company Hootsuite in 2008, recently announced the launch of a line of folding stand-up desks which he designed. Holmes began looking into designing his own brand of stand-up desks due to sports-related back problems. Holmes wanted to be...
Apple Cider Vinegar Warning…. When And How To Use It Right
In recent years, apple cider vinegar has attained fame and glory amongst the alternative health community. It’s supporters claim that this product of fermented apples can provide a wide range of health benefits, from curing gut problems to lowering cholesterol. These claims, while wide-ranging, are not as farfetched as they might seem. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) deserves much of the...
9 Ways To Boost Your Body Image
For a lot of us, summer is “swimsuit season.” It’s also the time of year when we ditch cozy sweaters for tank tops and long pants for shorts. So it’s no surprise that this time of year can be a little rough for those of us who may have trouble with body image – which, unfortunately, is the vast...
Is The U.S. Navy Harming Whales With Sonar?
The ocean is full of noise. Noise from boats, noise from waves crashing against the surface and noise from marine animals. Since the 1950s a new type of noise has made its ocean debut: sonar. As man-made noise underwater becomes bigger, better and more widespread, its impact on marine life is being called into question. The noise made by animals...
4 Ways You Can Help The Planet (And Have Fun Doing It)
Sometimes being environmentally conscious and keeping informed on environmental issues can be an overwhelming task. It seems like we are bombarded with nothing but constant bad news about the health of our planet (and everything else for that matter), but that isn’t entirely representative of the whole picture. What we don’t hear about everyday are the stories of the people doing...
11 Reasons To Drink Camel Milk
Camels are renowned for their ability to travel extended distances in the desert without feeling the heat. Contrary to popular belief, camels do not store water in their distinctive humps — they actually consist of fatty deposits that allow them to remain nourished in even the hottest of climates. It’s characteristics like these that have made camels a means of...
