The link appeared on Dec 30th and it is on my FB. I will try to copy and send it to you.
meow...MEOW...MEOW!Kitten academy made the news!
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-39079212
That story was an amazing study in color-blind common sense. Reminded me of the little boy who seemed astounded to see that President Obama's hair was the same texture as his own! What positive life-lessons we could learn if only we'd pay closer attention to the children who have not been ruined by hatred and prejudice. They seem to see what is important in people and to ignore the negative features that are not! Maybe we should put little kids into elective office.I didn't know whether I should post this cute, sweet and uplifting story (out of Louisville, Ky) in its own thread. It's really worth taking a look. Sooo sweet!
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story...de-buzz-over-a-colorblind-5-year-olds-hair?ut
I'm not really sure that all of the adults involved (including the television broadcasters) get the real message though. It's not about the kids' different skin colors and physical features. It's about what we can learn from children. We are all alike. We are all human. It would be so cool if these two little kids' beautiful friendship could last a lifetime without the negative bull crap that comes with growing up in this crazy world. At least hopefully they've got somewhat of a good start. The little boy from the Congo is adopted apparently by white parents. Hopefully they can help him understand about the sad history of man-made racial division in this country, and fingers-crossed that he will not run into too much discrimination as he grows older.
As Reddy said: "Jax is me, and I'm Jax..."
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for such is the kingdom of heaven... -- Matthew 19:14
Memory loss and cognitive decline are commonly thought to be the earliest signs of the neurodegenerative disorder Alzheimer's, but a new study has found declines in glucose levels in the brain come even sooner — before the first symptoms appear. Even better? The same team also believes they have figured out a way to stop these levels from falling in the first place, a finding that could potentially prevent Alzheimer's.
Although doctors have long noted the association between declining glucose levels in the brain and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, for the first time ever, a study now published online in the journal Translational Psychiatry has proved that these declining energy levels are a direct trigger for the cognitive impairments traditionally associated with the disease. According to a recent statement on the study, this may explain why diabetes, a condition in which glucose cannot enter the cells, is a known risk factor for dementia. According to the study, a protein known as p38 may be able to prevent this deprivation from occurring.
Read: A Pill To Prevent Alzheimer’s? Discovery Could Protect The Human Brain From Degenerative Disease
"The findings are very exciting," explained lead researcher Dr. Domenico Praticò in a statement. "There is now a lot of evidence to suggest that p38 is involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease."
I would say that this is not only good news but a breakthrough for millions of people that may already have early signs of Alzheimer's Disease and may not even realize it.
What Is The Earliest Sign Of Alzhemier's? Decline In Glucose Levels Signals Onset Of Cognitive Degeneration; Alzheimer's
I didn't realize you worked with seniors. That's awesome, Buzz! I always knew that you were a wonderful caring person! And ITA about this breakthrough!! Whoop!As someone who regularly works with seniors, all I can say is...
Well, chickens need to stay warm, too, Buzz. Especially laying hens. I remember my grandma keeping her chickens warm by using sack cloth with hay on top of it in the little chicken houses. She also used to keep a wooden egg painted white in each of the hen's nest. She told me it would help them to lay more eggs or think there was an egg there for them to sit on. Who knows. I just remember being around 5 years old and trying to pet her laying hens. They would run away from me, and my grandma would get on to me for chasing them. She said it would mess them up with laying the eggs. Of course I didn't know that. I just wanted to pet the hens.Boston retirees knitting sweaters for cold chickens.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/retirees-knitting-sweaters-for-cold-chickens-1.3322197
Well, chickens need to stay warm, too, Buzz.
Sometimes when I see stories like this one, I have to wonder if the patron saint of animals, St. Francis of Assisi, really does look out for the animals after all? Welcome home, Voice!A missing pony miraculously showed up home two weeks after being swept away by flood waters.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4335504/Missing-pony-finds-way-home-New-Zealand.html
WOW! Twins times two! Great quads! Great GOEs!Quadruplet brothers get into Ivy League colleges!
http://www.journal-news.com/news/lo...d-ivy-league-colleges/jz1vsE95VHcJXClWgF9r6L/
Two teens have gotten into all EIGHT Ivy League schools!
Ifeoma White-Thrope
http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/04/us/teen-ivy-league-trnd/
Martin Altenburg
http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/05/us/nd-teen-ivy-league-trnd/
I thought those scientists were observing the negative mass known as...Congress!Scientists observe 'negative mass'.
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39642992