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27 Shipwrecks From Around The World That Are Almost Too Creepy To Look At

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Shipwreck at Mar Del Plata

For as long as people have been sailing ships, there have been shipwrecks.

And when we see those shipwrecks, it can be an unsettling experience. There’s just something about seeing the hull of a ship that used to carry men far and wide now motionless and decaying on some forgotten shore that is simply otherworldly. While there have been millions of ships lost at sea, their wrecks laying somewhere at the bottom of the ocean floor, the ones pictured here are (for the most part) above the waves. Sit back and relax if you can, and try not to get too spooked by these eerie shipwrecks.

Woody Point, Australia

Shipwreck at Woody Point

Scary and eerie, but just at the purple sky in the background, Simply stunning.

Grytviken, South Georgia

Shipwreck at Grytviken South Georgia

Another picturesque shipwreck, this time two next to each other.

Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Shipwreck at Fuerteventura Canary Islands

Rough seas show how this vessel took a battering. It didn’t actually sink but is definitely the worse for wear.

Mo’ynoq, Uzbekistan

Shipwreck at Moynoq Uzbekistan

There appears not to be a drop of water for miles, making this a curious shipwreck indeed!

Red Sea, Israel

Shipwreck at Red Sea

This rusty old thing managed somehow to stay above water, but we aren’t sure how much longer it will stay there for…

Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

Shipwreck at Vila Nova

Another hunk of rust, although this vessel made it to dry land too, and managed not to sink to the bottom of the sea.

Gytheio, Greece

Shipwreck at Gytheio Greece

While the sky in this photo is alive with fire, the rusty ship looks like it’s seen better days…

Tobermory, Canada

Shipwreck at Tobermoory Ontario

Our first underwater wreck in this gallery, no less eerie than all the others.

Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

Shipwreck at Truk Lagoon

Another submerged shipwreck, this time around, located off the coast of the tiny island, Micronesia.

Batumi, Georgia

Shipwreck at Batumi Georgia

This wreck is only half-sunk but what remains above water is very rusty and old.

Fraser Island, Australia

Shipwreck at Fraser Island

This one looks like an authentic pirate shipwreck, located on Fraser Island in Australia.

Amorgos Island, Greece

Shipwreck at Amorgos Island

Another hunk of rust, and this one is only not submerged completely because it sits in shallow water near to the beach.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Shipwreck at Grand Caymon

This old wreck shows the workings of the ship’s engine.

Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

Shipwreck at Truk Lagoon

Amazing how the coral takes over these underwater shipwrecks, making them look like they’ve been there forever.

Cairnbulg Point, United Kingdom

Shipwreck at Cairnbulg Point

A dreary day off the British coast, and here is a small shipwreck, which thankfully just about made it to shore.

Zakynthos, Greece

Shipwreck at Zakynthos Greece

This is the most picturesque of the pictures in today’s gallery, and shows a ship which is wrecked and on the tiny beach of this alcove.

Oregon, United States

Shipwreck at Oregon United States

It’s amazing that this vessel is still held together at all. As you can see, this is just the frame of this eerie shipwreck.

Grytviken, South Georgia

Shipwreck at Grytviken

So many of today’s shipwrecks are located in such picturesque places, like this commercial liner which is moored off the coast of South Georgia.

Tromso, Norway

Shipwreck at Tromso Norway

Scary! This looks more like a warship or a tank on water than it does a shipwreck!

Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada

Shipwreck at Baie Saint Paul

The fact this ship was pictured in black and white makes it look all the more eerie and possibly haunted.

Lakonia Peloponissos, Greece

Shipwreck at Lakonia Peloponissos

Greece certainly has its fair share of shipwrecks, like this example of a small vessel, which had just about managed to remain above water.

Mar del Plata, Argentina

Shipwreck at Mar Del Plata

This eerie shipwreck is in Argentina, a country which has a number of scary shipwrecks to its name.

Homebush Bay, Australia

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The skeleton of the S.S. Ayrfield sits on the south bank of the Parramatta River, which opens up to Sydney Harbor. The shipwreck is particularly eerie because it has been overtaken almost entirely by trees, vines, and branches.

The Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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The Eduard Bohlen is just one of the thousands of shipwrecks that are scattered along the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. However, this shipwreck is especially strange to see since it is stranded in the desert a quarter of a mile from the shore.

Point Reyes, California, USA

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The S.S. Point Reyes is one of many ship remains that have been left stranded on the coast within the Point Reyes National Seashore, a 70,000-acre park in Northern California.

Haida Gwaii, Canada

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In the early 20th century, the Pesuta was converted to a log barge after being used as a steamship. It ended up shipwrecked in Haida Gwaii, an archipelago in British Columbia, during a bad storm in 1928.

Helensburgh, Scotland

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The MV Captayannis was a Greek ship that carried sugar. In 1974, the ship encountered a powerful storm in 1974 that left it rolled on her port side in the River Clyde.

27 Shipwrecks From Around The World That Are Almost Too Creepy To Look At is an article from: LifeDaily


New York Auto Body Shop Owner Caught In Underage Sex Scandal

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Amy Fisher Story

Scorned lovers, enraged from betrayal and rejection, will go to any length to expel any obstacle standing in their way, even if they have to murder to get what they want.

In a ritzy region of Long Island, New York, an illicit affair brewing between an older man and a high school student became a twisted web of lies, betrayal, and ultimately attempted murder, that will shock the nation for years to come…

Enjoying A Sunny Day

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One beautiful, sunny day in May of 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was enjoying much needed time alone at her upscale home in Massapequa, New York. Mary Jo spent a lot of time soaking up the sun in her massive property that overlooks the Massapequa Grand Canal. On this particular day, her husband was at work at his auto body shop and her kids were at school. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, until a ring at the door bell would change the course of Mary Jo’s life.

A Ring At The Door

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Living in a upper class neighborhood alongside neighbors she had known for years, and with major crimes being relatively nonexistent, Mary Jo never once imagined that her and her family’s lives would ever be in danger. So, only briefly looking from the side window of her front door, Mary Jo found a young, teenage girl ringing the doorbell. A pretty, innocent face and petite frame, it did not cross Mary Jo’s mind for a second that the young girl before her eyes could be capable of an evil she had never witnessed before.

An Unexpected Visitor

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Before Mary Jo could even open her mouth to ask the young woman what she wanted, the girl who initially seemed so pure and innocent, would run her mouth saying things that would embarrass even a foul mouthed truck driver. Her voice was incredibly loud, she spoke fast, and seemed furious. Mary Jo’s first impression was off by a long shot. The young girl was there to see Mary Jo and clearly wanted something from her. But, what did she really want?

Leave My House Now

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Mary Jo had been taken by surprise. She was not expecting that. The young girl accused Mary Jo’s husband, the father of her children, 36 year old Joey of having an affair with her younger sister. Unimpressed by the story, Mary Jo told the girl to leave her property. But, the young girl refused to do so and would offer Mary Jo proof….

A Logo On The Shirt

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The evidence in the affair would be in the t-shirt the young girl frantically showcased to Mary Jo. This wasn’t just any regular t-shirt, but one displaying the logo of her husband’s auto body shop. Igniting an uncontrollable anger in the young woman, Mary Jo again dismissed her claims and insisted that she leave her home.

A Look Of Evil

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Refusing to listen to Mary Jo’s orders, the young woman continued to stand at her door entrance, but this time a look of darkness and evil would consume the young girl’s face. A look so terrifying that Mary Jo claims still haunts her in her nightmares…

Trigger Pulled

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Mary Jo stepped back inside her home and attempted to close the door, but her entire life would collapse right before her eyes. It happened so quickly, without even noticing it, the girl pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Mary Jo’s terrified face. Then, boom, the trigger was pulled, shooting her point blank on the face at the base of her skull…

Blood Everywhere

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Mary Jo’s bloodied body would collapse right on her front door step. With a massive wound on the front part of her face, Mary Jo laid helplessly on the floor, with blood streaming all around her. It is difficult, almost impossible, to describe in words the feelings Mary Jo had encompassed in that dreadful moment. But, her mind blowing screams, heard by neighbors from a few blocks away, would be an acceptable sign of her current state.

First Responders

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Although only a few minutes had passed before police arrived to the scene, it had felt like all eternity for Mary Jo. Police and an ambulance arrived at the gruesome scene. While the ambulance rushed Mary Jo to the hospital, the police stayed at the scene to investigate and ask neighbors if they had seen or heard anything unusual. Bizarrely, besides noticing a car, neighbors didn’t see a single sign of the perpetrator.

Barely Made It

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After eight hours of intensive surgery, Mary Jo miraculously survived the sickening ordeal. However, her life would never be the same. Her face had become permanently distorted and paralyzed on one side. She also lost her ability to hear on the same side. Considering her tragic circumstances, police wanted Mary Jo to recuperate and not cause anymore unwanted stress, but they needed immediate answers to help find the person who was out to kill her.

I Knew Who She Is

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When Mary Jo Buttafuoco began to write a description of her assailant for the detectives clustered around her hospital bed, her husband Joey suddenly announced that he knew the identity of the attacker. He steered police toward the teenage daughter of one his customers.

Shocking Allegations

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Police were able to quickly locate the perpetrator: a 17-year-old high school student named Amy Fisher. But, police knew there was more to the story. After arresting Amy and taking her in for questioning, she claimed that she had been having a sexual affair with Joey Buttafuoco since she was 16 years old. She said she was obsessed with the auto-body mechanic and had gone to the Buttaffuoco home to confront his wife. This would not be the end of her story, but just the beginning of a web of lies and betrayal..

The Affair

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Amy Fisher was born in Merrick, New York, on August 21, 1974, to an Italian-American mother and Jewish father. In May of 1991, at the age of 16, Fisher met Joey Buttafuoco at his auto shop when her car needed service. What initially started as flirting would brew into a sexual affair that would take place in his shop and various motels throughout the town.

Working As A Prostitute

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In August of 1991, with the secret affair at its peak, Fisher told Buttafuoco she needed money, and he suggested she begin work at an escort agency. Now, only 17 years old, Fisher seemed hesitant at first, but then agreed to work as a prostitute. After a few months of working as a prostitute and still carrying on the affair with Buttafuoco, Fisher was falling even harder for the older man and begged him repeatedly to leave his wife Mary Jo. Buttafuoco’s response would act as the catalyst in her decision to go after his wife.

Obsessed

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Buttafuoco adamantly refused, infuriating Fisher, who had felt used, and also bizarrely obsessed with having Buttafuoco to herself. Consumed with anger, Fisher believed she could have the older man to herself by getting rid of the obstacle in her way: his wife.

Hidden Camera

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Nevertheless, there were those who assumed that Fisher was merely a smitten teenager confused by the promises of an older lover. But, they got a rude shock a week after the shooting. In a secretly made videotape purchased by the tabloid television program, A Current Affair, Fisher was seen negotiating terms for sex with a salesman in a motel bedroom. The videotape aired on national television the night before her bail hearing. What had been a sordid local story became an instant national sensation.

National Frenzy

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The details of the case had created a national frenzy, with every news outlet swarming the entire town. With constant media coverage, they had become household names. Fisher was dubbed the “Long Island Lolita.” With his tough-talking exterior, Joey was known as the villain. And Mary Jo was considered the innocent housewife caught up in her husband’s infidelities.

Guilty

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Regardless of public sentiment, when Fisher faced a jury in her trial in December of 1992, she was convicted on multiple counts, but pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault and was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Fisher served seven years in prison at the Albion Correctional Facility in New York.

Where Is Fisher Now?

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After spending seven years in jail for her crime against Mary Jo, Fisher was released in 1999. She briefly worked as a columnist for the Long Island Press. In 2007, after a sex tape emerged, Fisher began a brief career in adult entertainment. She starred in her own pay-per-view adult film entitled Amy Fisher: Totally Nude & Exposed, and made a handful of other adult movies. She walked away from the industry in 2011. Now 42, Fisher lives in Florida with three kids and is desperately trying to move on from her old ways.

What Happened To The Buttafuocos?

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Now 61, Mary Jo has moved on with her life. She divorced her husband in 2003, and is living a quiet life away from the spotlight. She still has the bullet lodged into her skull. After Fisher’s assault conviction, Buttafuoco admitted that he had sex with Fisher when she was just 16. He spent four months in jail. After his 2003 split from Mary Jo, he remarried and continued making TV appearances. He has appeared on Celebrity Boxing, Judge Janine Pirro, and Judge Alex

New York Auto Body Shop Owner Caught In Underage Sex Scandal is an article from: LifeDaily

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 And Selflessly Donates It To Food Bank

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Kevin Booth Homeless Story

The impact of inspiration in our lives is boundless. When we are inspired, it lights up a fire within ourselves that drives us closer towards our dreams. When we are inspired, it can be developed from anything that reignites our hope and faith in humanity. When we are inspired, it encourages us to unite for the greater good.

The source of inspiration for this story is a homeless man who has seen it all, and has suffered the worst of the unwavering economy. Even after this suffering, this man committed one of the most selfless acts in history that inspired people in every corner of the world…

Dawn For Summer

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The quiet, calm city of Sumner, Washington watched as the golden sun rose above the horizon, ready for a new day. A homeless man named Kevin also admired the sunrise as he stood by his local food bank, patiently waiting for his next meal. He expected yet another day of hunger, thirst, and misery.

Hope For A Better Life

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Since the day he was born, Kevin had never been shown the affection and love every child needs. He had spent his entire life fighting for his survival in a world that treated him like he never existed. Even after all the hardships he had confronted, Kevin still had hope for a better life. One organization proved to him that there was light at the end of the tunnel.

Generous Nonprofit

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The Sumner Community Food Bank was known for being charitable and being so generous that they give hundreds of backpacks to young students who head home from school for the weekend. However, that is only half of their selflessness.

Help For Homeless

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The nonprofit volunteers at Sumner Community Food Bank also donated food without any cost to “about 1,000 people [one-tenths of the city’s population] a month,” according to The Independent. The homeless population living in the streets struggled to find shelter and food to help them survive another day. Kevin was among these 1000 people; little did he know, his life was about to turn around…

Curious Onlooker

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Overwhelmingly hungry, Kevin was looking around for the bread that the volunteers usually left the night before for people to take. As he spotted a loaf of bread, something else caught his eye. Kevin found a strange brown paper bag next to the building. He wondered if it had any more food inside, unaware of the surprise that would change his life forever.

Mysterious Bag

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As he approached the bag, he couldn’t smell anything that he thought was food, so he wondered what was inside of the bag, and why it was left next to the food bank. After making his final guesses at what could be inside, Kevin slowly opened the bag…

Stash Of Cash

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It was completely stuffed with cash. Kevin was overwhelmed by the multitude of $20 and $100 bills. He added all of them up to see how much money he had discovered lying in that bag, and it amounted to $17,000.

Unbelievable Value

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Kevin couldn’t believe his eyes and thought that he must have miscounted. His entire life he has been confronted with stints of bad luck. So, he counted again multiple times. The second time, it amounted to $17,000. Third time, $17,000. Fourth, $17,000. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Real Or Fake?

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However, Kevin decided not to get excited yet. After all, someone could have deliberately tried to fool him by filling the bag with fake money. He couldn’t believe that he was holding $17,000 in his hands just yet…

Surprise Fortune

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When being interviewed by the News Tribune, Kevin exclaimed “Of course, I sniffed it to see if it was real.” He found that all of the money was real. “Then I was like, do I take off or do I stay?” Kevin recalled. He wasn’t sure of what he should do with the load of money.

Direct Confrontation

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After waiting at the food bank for 20 minutes, Kevin found one of the volunteers unlocking the front door. He confronted the woman named Anita Miller, who is the director of the food bank, and showed the treasured bag to her. His next action was the most radical action that one could do in this situation.

Charity For Charity

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Kevin made the bold decision of giving the massive fortune to the Sumner Community Food Bank, putting his own immense stress and fear of continued poverty aside. Anita remembers him saying: “This is for you, somebody left it on your doorstep.” She also remembered the shock she felt at that moment.

Bag Confiscated

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When Anita weighed the bag, she realized it was surprisingly light, since she was thinking the bag contained a food donation. That fact combined with the low quality of the bag were enough suspicious traits for her to call the police and have them investigate the bag.

Unknown Source

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The investigators were dumbfounded to find the $17,000 inside the bag and knew that something was off. Hoping to see the mysterious person who placed the bag there, they tried viewing footage from the food bank’s security camera. Unfortunately, it wasn’t working correctly at the time the bag was dropped off, so there’s no telling who the person could be.

No Other Evidence

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The investigators thought that there may have been a robbery in the area and an accomplice left the bag there. However, other police departments said that there were no recent robberies anywhere around the area. They also decided to check if a suicidal person withdrew a substantial amount, but that came up empty too.

Empty Case

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One of the investigators, Marcus McDonald, told The Washington Post, “It’s strange for someone to leave a bunch of money like that outside a food bank.” The police had no explanation for the massive fortune, so they returned the $17,000 to the Sumner Community Food Bank. However, they planned to give something back to Kevin as well…

Gratitude For Kevin

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The Sumner Police Department awarded Kevin with a Citizen Certificate for him being honest, even when he couldn’t afford to be. However, they weren’t the only ones who recognized this rare quality in Kevin. The Sumner Community Food Bank itself awarded Kevin many gift cards, and an extra reward that wasn’t specified.

Anita’s Promise

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Anita Miller said, “It was a big decision for him because he could use it, but you do not take from somebody else. It would be stealing, and he doesn’t steal.” She respected Kevin for his honesty and decided that the food bank will look out for him more. “It makes you feel good to be able to help him. He helped us in a roundabout way. It’s a wonderful feeling. Trust me, it opened up all of our eyes.”

Worldwide Inspiration

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Kevin’s unprecedented act of kindness has inspired other people around the world to spread the trait of generosity. Not only has he touched the lives of those around him, but he has also shown, in the cruelness of the world, that humanity still exists at large. It has also shown homeless people in a different light, where most people disregard their existence, this situation has inspired us to look at them as equals.

Why Was The Bag There?

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It could have been that a person on the brink of death decided to donate all of their savings for a good cause. It could have been that a rich person wanted to make a difference in their city. It even could have been that the bag was accidentally dropped. Nobody knows except for the anonymous deliverer…

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 And Selflessly Donates It To Food Bank is an article from: LifeDaily

Man Told He Has Four Months To Live Restores Hometown Creek As Final Project

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John Beal Story

What would you do if your doctor told you that you only had four months left to live? Would you wallow in self-pity? Sink into despair? Or would you try to find meaning in what little of your life you had left? If you were John Beal, you’d have chosen the latter.

John was a Vietnam veteran and an unabashed hero. He also happened to be a heavy smoker, like most folks in those days. Oddly enough, it was the supposedly lethal combination of those two things that spelled disaster for this Washington resident…

Making a Life

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John Beal’s early life was one filled with love. The Spokane native met his wife Lana when they were mere junior high schoolers. When her family moved to Seattle while she was in high school, he would take the drive over the Cascades to spend weekends with her. It was true love and over their subsequent 38 years together, Lana and John had four children.

Fighting

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Before the Beals could have their happy ending, however, they would face some trials and tribulations. One of which happened to be the Vietnam War. John himself was called up around the time of the Tet offensive in early 1968. He was wounded in battle on three separate occasions and was eventually sent home in September of 1968.

Lost

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Home at last, John felt more lost that he would have cared to admit. After all, the Vietnam war being what it was, it wasn’t as if he or anyone else was going to get any sort of “Heroes Welcome.” Still, he tried to settle with his family in Seattle and start his life anew. He even opened a TV repair shop and got a job working on electronic security systems.

In the Hospital

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The years went on and John went through the motions. He suffered from PTSD and ended up in the VA Hospital on more than one occasion, mostly for his heart. Then, one year, he suffered three separate heart attacks. Three wounds in war, three attacks at home. It seemed for John that bad things came in threes. But the worse news was yet to come.

Death Sentence

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After the third heart attack, he went to see his own personal doctor. His physician was uncannily candid with him. “Yeah,” the glib doctor told him. “You’ve got about four months to live, and it’s going to be a very painful death. I recommend you get a hobby.” It wasn’t exactly like he sugar coated it for him.

Staring and Thinking

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After that news, John headed down to Hamm Creek, a local waterway that runs through his neighborhood of South Park. He stood there, contemplating the creek and the scant few months that lay ahead of him. He needed to figure out what he was going to do with the end of his life…

Pollution

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What John noticed most of all, besides the unavoidable serenity of the whole scene, was how hopelessly polluted the creek seemed. Perhaps he’d never looked that closely before, but it was clear now that the river, which was near a sewage site, was far more polluted than anyone could have guessed. Part of that was owed to the debris, but the problem reached deeper than that.

Years of Debris

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John’s daughter, Liana, recalled the day they moved into the neighborhood. The other children had warned her and her siblings not to go in the river or else they might come out with a rash. When the tide was out, they could see cars, refrigerators, washing machines, and gobs of dead fish washing onto the shore. John saw it too just then.

Decisions. Decisions

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John decided then and there that if he was going to be on the earth for only a scant few more months, he was going to make something of it. His goal was to use what remained of his life to clean up Hamm Creek and by extension the highly polluted, and yellow-stained waters of the Duwamish River.

Cleaning It Up

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John came home and told the family that as far as he was concerned, he’d done a lot of damage in Vietnam, so why not clean up where he was before his time came. He had no idea that the task he was undertaking was far greater than he could ever have conceived of. It was going to take a bit more than four months.

Changing the River’s Course

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That split-second, potentially deathbed decision changed the course of John’s life and ultimately, in some ways, the course of the river he was about to save. John’s efforts would transform Hamm Creek and he started by removing trash from the small portion of the creek. It was after this exhaustive cleanup that he hit a bit of a snag.

Too Hot

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John’s problem was that he couldn’t possibly clean up the rest of the creek because of the underground pipes it had been flowing from. The metal in those pipes was too hot for the salmon to swim through and the lack of healthy, flowing water had all-but destroyed all animal life in the area. It seemed Hamm Creek was as much on the brink of death as John Beal himself.

New Challenges

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What started out as a four-month ordeal had grown to be much more. Each time he cleaned a piece of the river, another section would appear that needed cleaning. John would remove trash, then more would flow out of the underground pipes. John’s next task was to remove the underground pipes.

Not Done

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This process of pipe removal is called ‘daylighting’ and it would ensure that the wildlife would eventually return. Even so, the creek was still too polluted to support any sort of animal life. John had far more work to do and no time to do it in. As it happened though, he had more time than he previously realized.

Way of Life

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“It started out as a hobby, it became a habit, and it’s now a way of life,” John had said of the undertaking. The doctor was right, the hobby did help save his life. It calmed down his PTSD, he stopped smoking, and he soon was feeling better than he’d felt in years. John’s monumental new task gave him something to live for.

Mantra

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Though it sounded like his task was impossible at first, John found a way to push through. He wasn’t going to die with a job half-done, so he started telling himself a mantra to keep moving forward. The mantra was simple and effective. “Just stop where you’re at, start at your feet, and go from there.” And go he did.

The River Today

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For nearly three decades, John Beal worked tirelessly for the river, becoming one of Seattle’s most aggressive and outright effective environmentalists. Today, many groups have been inspired by John’s good works. Groups like the Duwamish Alive Coalition and the People for Puget Sound work to continue John’s efforts.

Naysayers

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Despite many people telling him that the task was impossible, John persisted. He was told that he couldn’t change anything, that he would never bring the river back to where it was and yet, in the end, he did. The river is restored and all of John’s naysayers have been silenced by the babbling sound of it freely flowing.

Living On

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Sadly, John Beal passed away in 2006. Despite his grim prognosis, he lived 27 years longer than he was expected to. The love of the river and his dedication to it undoubtedly extended his life. Indeed even with him gone, it’s hard to argue that his work doesn’t live on in his stead. Hamm Creek is back to its former glory.

Continue the Work

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His daughter Liana is glad that people have continued his work even though he’s gone. “He was hoping people would continue it when he left, which is part of why he asked me to help him when he passed. He didn’t want the cleanup of the stream and the river to die with him,” she explains.

Man Told He Has Four Months To Live Restores Hometown Creek As Final Project is an article from: LifeDaily

31 Incredibly Useful Products That Were Clearly Designed By Geniuses

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If you haven’t heard of it yet, or used it, then we highly suggest you invest in the remarkable little invention. Just spray Poo-Pourri into the toilet before you’re about to go and it will mask any unwanted smells emanating from your..ehem…business.

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“We are a family of six in a small one-bathroom house. This is, to put it lightly, a horrific nightmare – particularly after my teenage son spends some time in the bathroom. After a couple of weeks of gentle encouragement (“YOU ARE KILLING EVERYONE. SPRAY THAT STUFF ON THE WATER BEFORE YOU POOP OR I’M TAKING AWAY YOUR PHONE AND, SO HELP ME GOD, I WILL CALL YOUR GIRLFRIEND AND TELL HER EXACTLY WHY YOU GOT IT TAKEN AWAY.”) he started using it regularly. The bathroom is much less disgusting now after he leaves.”- Supa D

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in 21 scents and 7 sizes).

This easy-to-use and miraculously effective migraine relief stick for anyone who experienced the ungodly pain of severe headaches and migraines. The essential oils and aromatherapy scents help add to the item’s efficacy.

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“I have no earthly idea why this works, but it brought me back from the dead after an 11-day headache. I found it worked better to rub it all over my hotpack, zap it in the microwave, and wrap it around the base of my neck. The aromatherapy was great, and it dulled my headache enough to restore my will to live. 5/5” – Katie B.

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

These cute, durable little hands-free shopping bag carrier that lets you carry up to ten grocery bags without worrying about breaking your fingers in the process. These colorful, handy tools ensure that you won’t be making more than one trip from the car.

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“I love it, cause it makes it easier for my husband to carry all the groceries inside. He looks all cute with his pink grocery grips like he’s so manly man he has like 800 bags of groceries!” – Lizzie Bailey

Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in four colors).

This small, stylish, portable, electric razor that lets you touch up your shave even when you’re on vacation. The fact that this razor can be used on dry or wet skin makes it even more useful on the go!

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“Super cute/colorful and easy to hold! My tweenage daughter loves it as her first shaver. She’s autistic and weren’t comfortable giving her a ladies razor, with her distractibility and sensory issues. We had her practice just gliding the shaver back and forth under her pits and even being off, it still shaved off her hair! Even better will save the battery ;)” – fairiebutterflymom

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

A roll of Dissolvable food labels that lets you keep track of the foods you store without leaving any sticky residue on your old containers. This is the perfect thing for folks who are constantly trying to discern what it was they froze in the red-colored container.

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“I love these labels! When I have left-overs, I like to have to identify the meal before I put it in the freezer to have another day. The only problem with ‘regular’ labels’ is they leave the glue behind when you try to remove the label. The Dissolveable Food Labels by Food Safe really work the way they are advertised to work! There is plenty of room to write the information needed to identify the meal. A freeze date and a use by date. If you are tired of not knowing what you have in your freezer, I can recommend the Dissolvable Food Labels!” – Karen RH55

Get them from Amazon for $12.95 (available in two styles).

This two-piece, detachable speaker can be played as one unit but creates an area of surround sound when separated. You can even put them in different places and enjoy your favorite tunes or location from any corner of the same or even separate rooms.

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Review: “I take these babies everywhere with me. I can stick them on the fridge while I’m cooking and I can bring them to the beach. They sound great too and have a really long life while unplugged.” Dan Darnom

Get it from Firebox for $37.99.

This unbelievably useful anti-slip solution for anyone who’s constantly struggling to push their sliding glasses back up the bridge of their nose. Nerdwax applies like a glue stick and goes on clear, ensuring a completely immovable view of the world.

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“I got this for my wife. She has naturally oily skin and wears plastic framed glasses so has problems with them constantly slipping down her face. This product works great to help hold her glasses in place without raising the center of vision as with pads. The wax will wear off naturally, sho she applies the nerd wax every day or two. But don’t worry, the wax won’t wipe off and stick to your face, it just seems to sort of disappear.” – Anthony

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

This candle holder is designed so that even the clumsiest can light a candle without accidentally burning their fingers off. The ergonomic shape of the glass also allows for slightly more air flow into the holder to keep the flame going.

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Review: “These things have revolutionized the way I keep candles in my home. They’re so much easier to manage and I feel a hundred times safer because I’m not struggling with the lighter every time I want to set the mood.” – Missy Collins

Get it from Houzz for (available in two colors).

This original coffee-flavored gum that packs a perfect energy boost to get you through the day. In addition to providing that much-needed mid-day burst of energy, Simply Gum is totally vegan, kosher, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free.

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“I received the gum yesterday. It does look a lot different than “regular” gum, but I actually really like the packaging. The pieces of gum in each little box aren’t all uniform. It looks like they are randomly cut from a “roll” of gum. I didn’t even notice the “post chew wraps” until I just took a picture of the package! I’ve been chewing a few pieces (they are small) for about three hours now. At first, the flavor is very strong, like all gum. Then it starts to fade, like all gum. I have to say though, that it has not become flavorless or stiff, like typical sugar-free gum. it goes through a very soft and sticky phase for about twenty minutes, then it gets less sticky and less soft, but still not stiff. And I still taste the fennel flavoring. At this point with regular gum there would be absolutely no flavor left at all and I would have thrown it out. I love that I could give this gum to my grandchildren without worrying about all the artificial colors and flavors. So yeah, a winner!” – Tropical Nurse

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 10 flavors).

One incredible pair of extra Sharp tweezers that’ll remove even the most minuscule of splinters or the most unsightly of ingrown hairs. These durable little puppies are among the most precise on the market today.

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“Great great great tweezers. They are SO precise and very comfortable to use. I know this is not the recommended use, but have to share anyway: My 6-year-old daughter was complaining about her throat hurting and being scratchy. When I looked with a flashlight, I could see a sliver of pumpkin seed shell sticking out of her tonsil. We tried gargling with salt water and coughing, Neither worked. I pulled out these tweezers, sanitized them with alcohol, and was able to reach right back there to grab the splinter. These are definitely longer than regular tweezers, which helped a lot. But it’s the precision that makes them perfect!” – Amy K

Get it from Amazon for $8.47 (available in two colors).

This innovative ball launcher that helps you keep your pup exercised without having to bend over or touch a slobbery tennis ball. The balls and launchers come in various sizes depending on your dog.

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“I asked questions here and everyone said to get one because… and they were right. When I realized I had a dog that loved balls (my very first one) I went looking for a Chukit!. I didn’t know anything about them and needed to understand. Once I got the answers I needed, I bought one and it arrived today. Bella went nuts! She grabbed the ball immediately in the house and wouldn’t give it back. Eventually, she released it and I was able to toss it in the house. She loved that too, but made it clear she wanted outside with it so off we went…One happy little dog over here.” – don’t you wish you knew

Get it from Amazon for $6.55+ (available in various styles).

This bottle of Organic castor oil to help promote natural eyelash and eyebrow growth. This all-natural, USDA approved product will have you saying goodbye to clumpy, hard-to-remove mascara and hello to natural, beautiful lashes.

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“Due to eyelash extensions my lashes were literally gone since using this I’ve seen plenty of lashes popping out love how quickly this worked I can not wait for them to fully grow in with this product no doubt it’ll be here soon enough. I put it on every night I use a little in my hair if it can do that to lashes imagine your hair! I have contacts on and it never seems to bother them nor my eyes I can’t complain 5 stars.” – Tasha

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

This 6-piece refrigerator storage system which lets you know where everything is whenever you happen to go looking. These clear, durable trays are the perfect way to keep track of all your refrigerated groceries.

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“I debated spending the money for these but finally gave in an glad I did. My favorite part using these is gathering all the smaller items and putting them in the trays. Before I got these, I was constantly pushing things to the side and knocking things over in the process. Now, everything is separated and grouped together in their trays. No more having to try to find what I’m looking for and made more space in the fridge. I’ve been using these for a few weeks now and notice the kids put things back where they find them too so I’m also hearing less, “Mom, where’s the……” – Jillsy

Get them from Amazon for $30.99.

A wooden page holder that you can wear on your thumb and allows you to comfortably read a book with one hand. This handcrafted holder can be carried in your purse or pocket and comes in two size so it can fit comfortably on any thumb.

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Review: “I’m just not the kind of person who can read e-books, but trying to hold a book open on the train or in bed was, as it’s always been, kind of a chore. This handy little device is the perfect solution. With no moving parts or batteries, I can use it anytime I need to.” – Donna Mujera

Get it from Missing Digit Workshop on Etsy for $24 (available in two sizes).

These foldable, storable, Reusable grocery bags that fit snugly into almost any shopping cart and help separate your groceries as you shop so you can get in and out in the most efficient way possible. They’re environmentally friendly and perfect for keeping things organized.

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“Works well but these bags are too large so the cashiers tend to overfill them, making them extremely heavy. I would have been happier buying two sets, for a total of eight bags if they were smaller which would make them much more easy to carry. I’m a pretty strong woman but I have to struggle with carrying these in after a shopping trip, (a flight of stairs would be painful). For a smaller shopping trip, they’re just too big. So bottom line, I think these are high quality but I suggest the manufacturer make these smaller and sell them in a pack of 6-8 instead.” – Ronni

Get four from Amazon for $34.99.

These uniquely-designed sandwich bag racks to help prevent spillage while meal-prepping. Crazy as this may seem, these durable plastic wraps are perfect for anyone who dedicates at least a day to meal-prepping for the future.

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“I used three of these to help me make freezer meals for after I have a baby. I can honestly say I don’t know how I would have filled the freezer bags without these ingenious baggy holders. I was able to dump veggies, spices, meat, and cans of heavy beans and tomatoes into the bags, and they stood up the entire time without sliding or spilling. One of the bags I stuffed literally to the brim, as full as it could go, and the bag did not fall down. I would definitely recommend these.” – Grace S.

Get them for $12.99+.

Pet potty training pads because teaching a child to use the potty is hard enough. These pads will help save your carpets while the furry beast slowly learns that their potty is outside.

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“I bought these to use for my 15 years old, 85 pound dog. We keep her in the house now and she recently started have accidents in the house. Mainly at night. These pads have worked GREAT! They absorb her urine and do not seep through. I will be buying them again for as long as my old gal is with us.” – MARY

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three size packs).

An overflow drain cover that helps you fill up your tub past the point of relative safety! This easy, non-slip cover lets you achieve your desired water height by adding those few extra inches for a deeper, warmer bath time experience.

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“This simple little thing turns my sad little apartment tub into a proper soaking tub for long, relaxing baths. I didn’t have the same issues noted by several reviewers about installation – just dip it in water and press the suction cups to the wall of your tub. Mine stays up without any issues. I do suggest removing this between baths, especially if yours gets any water in it while you’re filling your tub – it will hold water and grow mold if allowed to sit around damp.” – two20-somethings

Get it from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in three colors).

This comical and sassy microwave steam cleaner that’s shaped like your mom. All you need to do is add water and vinegar and watch the little lady steam clean all the crusted gunk from the inside of your device.

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“My kids laughed loud! They kept asking me where I got it! 🙂 I used vinegar and water mixer to clean the microwave oven following the instructions. Because of the heat and moisture inside the microwave, you don’t really see the white smoke from mama’s head (shown on the box) through the blurred glass. But it works! After 7-8 minutes, the cleaning mixture is heated and spread over, so the rest wiping work became easy.” – LT

Get it from Amazon for $11.39+ (available in three colors).

This handy pimple extractor kit that works just as well as a professional dermatologist’s tools. These sterile tools are the perfect way to clean your pores without risking damage to your skin or the unhygienic spread of oils.

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“Perfect for what I wanted them for. That is: cleaning the grooves in my shower heads. We live in Mexico and the water is terrible. Lots and lots of stuff precipitate out of the water and clogs the shower heads. These tools work GREAT for scraping that stuff away and reinvigorating shower heads that were sending spray every which way. One lives in the shower now on the shampoo rack. As soon as the first spray goes awry, I get after it with the pick and presto! under control.” – Casa Semanas

Get the kit from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in three finishes).

This amazing blend of olive, almond, lavender, grape seed oil, and Vitamin E that can leave you looking years younger. Greek oil promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails and is naturally vegan, animal-friendly, and completely organic.

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“This oil is amazing. I’ve been using it daily on my hair, face, nails, pretty much everywhere. I love the blend, the aroma and the way it makes my skin feel. I’ve told everyone about it! My friends have noticed my face is really healthy and plump. I used to have redness and blotchy cheeks and it has gone away. I also use rose water on my face as a tonic after I clean my face with oregano bar soap and then apply this oil on my face. That’s my daily routine day and night and it’s doing wonders for me! I could go on and on but I think you get the point! It’s great so make sure to get a bottle or two! 😉 I’ve added a pic of myself you can see how smooth and clear and radiant my face is.” – Vanessa

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

These ingenious No-show socks not only help to eliminate blisters, foot odor, and wear and tear. They also happen to be high reaching enough to prevent them slipping off your foot with every misstep.

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“These are freaking fantastic! They are not entirely ‘no show’, but no sock is… I wear them to work, I basically work in an unheated dungeon, so socks are needed! They stay up nicely and are super comfy. The area they really show is the ankle, but warmth is more important and they still look better than full socks!” – S. Sinnwell

Get them from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two colors).

This amazing self-cleaning hair brush that lets you pull back the bristles to effortlessly remove any trapped, unsightly hairs and helps keep the brush moving smoothly. This item is perfect with those with thick, shedding hair.

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“I used to spend so much time trying to clean my old hairbrush, and it never really helped. This brush cleans in a second. The only thing I’ve noticed is that it doesn’t lock well when the bristles are either extended or pulled back. When I’m cleaning, I usually keep pulling on the silver part. When I’m brushing my hair, I usually hold the brush at the back instead of by the handle to apply some pressure so that the bristles stay out. Maybe I just brush my hair harder than the average person. But it’s still comfortable to brush that way, it’s really no problem or inconvenience at all. And it’s well worth having a clean brush.” – Erica C.

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in two colors).

A TubShroom that plugs into your shower drain and catches every strand of hair that washes down before it gets into your pipes. This amazing little device is waterproof, long-lasting, and as effective as it’s advertised to be.

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“The TubShroom is a life changer. To market this simply as a revolutionary bathtub strainer is to degrade the perfection of TubShroom. People often describe their life split into ages, from childhood to college, from marriage to the birth of their children, career growth to retirement. I see my life divided into two distinct periods centered on one singular event: the gloomy, pestilent dark ages before TubShroom, and all the glorious, magnificence days thereafter. No amount of glowing, favorable adjectives will ever do justice to the magnificence of the TubShroom. These are but feeble, limiting words, which by their very nature, cannot capture the richness, splendor and transcendent power that is the TubShroom. In the search for truth, the world’s greatest mathematicians, physicists, and philosophers have all skirted around the wisdom of the TubShroom. In its form perhaps lies the Theory of Everything, a unification of the quantum world with gravitation. The Freemasons, the Illuminati, all secret societies cherish and hold the principles of the TubShroom to the highest honor. The foundational design of the TubShroom seemingly violates the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and causes time to stand still. The TubShroom has embodied enlightenment disguised as a humble implement to avoid bathtub clogs.” – Zerubba U. Levi

Get it from Amazon for $9.01+ (available in five colors).

A phone sanitizer that will help rid your most-commonly used electronic device of the incalculable germs that attach to it every day. PhoneSoap sanitizes your phone via UV light in about 10 minutes while also simultaneously charging your device.

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“Actually I did a lot of research on this type of sterilization of phones before I bought this. Everything I found by scientists or electronics reviewers said that it does, in fact, kill all those gross germs that are ALL OVER our phones. You can’t see it—the phone doesn’t look any different when you take it out, but I’ll trust the experts who say this light is working. It makes me feel better after I clean it so I guess that’s a win.” – SC

Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in seven colors).

This revolutionary grill mat that helps prevent flare-ups, unwanted charring, and loss of juices. It also makes clean-up amazingly easy and stops your foods from sticking to the grill grates. A must for barbeque lovers everywhere!

  Amazon.com

“This is a great thing! I got a BBQ for my birthday. The 1st time I used it, I used the mat – and the clean-up was so easy! The second time I used my BBQ I had fish in a metal pan with holes — I didn’t use the mat, and should have — clean up was hard!” – Rev Angelica

Get two mats from Amazon for $21.95.

An oven rack pusher/puller that may seem superfluous at first glance but has saved countless hands from incidental burns. No matter how careful you are, or careless if you’re me, this tool is perfect for pulling your baked goods out of your hometown inferno without getting accidentally scalded.

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“This is such a handy little tool for pulling out racks and pushing items into the oven. The best thing I use it for is toaster oven! The toast oven has a small opening (obviously) and trying to get a bulky oven mitt in there to pull out the food is awkward. This thing is the perfect size for pulling out the toaster oven rack, the baking tin or pushing the food into the toaster oven. It’s also great for grabbing the sides of baking trays and dishes and jostling them around to get the food moved about a bit (think fries or chicken poppers shaking around a tray to crisp up on all sides). Keeps my fingers from getting burned!” – krystal M.

Get it from Amazon for $6.74+.

A speedy salad cutter bowl that makes it so easy to cut up your salad greens and veggies, you’ll wonder why you even own a cutting board. It also acts a colander so you can wash your veggies and a serving bowl for when the salad is done.

  Amazon.com

“Ok, I kinda got this as a joke because I HATE cooking chopping veggies. Well, the joke was on me. It took me longer to take carrots, celery heart and lettuce out of the bags then outdid chop a salad. Love it, will continue to use it and i will buy another if it breaks. Well worth the price.” – Mickeymalone

Get it from Amazon for $10.80.

This practical medicine cabinet organizer that helps ensure you don’t lose some pills or your digital thermometer in the toilet when you dare to open up the medicine cabinet door. If you’ve got a dreadfully small medicine cabinet and a whole lot of toiletries, you’ll certainly appreciate this.

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“This fits perfectly into my medicine cabinet and takes advantage of the vertical space that would otherwise be wasted since my medicine cabinet’s shelves aren’t adjustable. I only wish one of the compartments on the sides was slightly taller so I can store tall skinny items better..” – G.N. yea

Get it from Amazon for $9.99. And to pair with the above organizer, check out this one.

This adhesive whiteboard that can turn any wall into a perfect, washable place to jot down your most haphazard, ingenious ideas. The adhesive can be used on most surfaces and even works well on playroom walls for those with creative kids

  Amazon.com

“Perfect for what we needed. We bought an old picture from the thrift store. Repair yes the frame and stuck this decal inside of it on the glass. Make your own decorative white board to fit the space you need. And but as many as you need to fit the space.” – kyle

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

This easy-to-hang plastic bag dispenser is the perfect place to remove the mess of all your plastic grocery bags in one much neater place. The fact that it can be restocked and tucked away makes it even easy to keep things organized.

  Amazon.com

“This product is what I expected. The dispenser is lightweight and comes with two mounting options. You can either hang it with a screw or you can use the double-sided tape strips that are already attached to the back of the dispenser. I chose to use the screw so that I could easily take it off of the wall if needed. The dispenser holds a reasonable amount of bags for my family of 3 that uses a couple of bags a week. The product itself is lightweight; both the plastic no stainless are very thin with a flimsy feel. This “flimsy feel” is not a problem at all when you consider the function of this item. This dispenser is exactly what I needed and expected. It saves space and cleaned up my laundry room!” – Cheyenne Waterman

Get it from Amazon for $14.97.

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Bronx Man Defends Wife From Attacker Only To Face Charges Of His Own

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Mamadou Diallo Story

Victims to a cruel world, our future is never promised, leading lives without truly knowing what is in store for us, even in the following minutes. What can seem to be like any other normal day, could indeed, without any warnings, become our hell on earth…

Happy to make up for lost time, when Nenegale spent a few minutes chatting with her cousin at her home, she truly felt an inner happiness to have her there. Laughing at stories from their childhood, they never thought that within a few moments, their lives would be completely shattered…

The American Dream

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When most people think about the Bronx borough of New York City, usually they think of a melting pot metropolis that thrives on diversity and tolerance. Years before, when Nenegale and her husband, Mamadou immigrated there from West Africa, they hoped to attain the American dream. But their dream would look more like an actual nightmare.

A Life They Never Had

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The husband and wife duo worked tirelessly to provide for their children. They refused to allow their children to experience all the setbacks they had to go through their entire lives. The hardworking couple lived in a tiny, congested apartment, but that was all they needed and wanted. But, like any other big city, the Bronx has its fair share of crime and indeed, they would witness it firsthand…

A Visit From Family

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On her day off, Nenegale usually spent the time tidying up her home, and most definitely, cooking traditional African meals would always be a part of her routine. But, that day would not be the case for Nenegale. On the beautiful summer night, her cousin would be visiting, and there was no time for trivial things. She was only looking forward to taking advantage of time with her cousin, but unexpected company would be arriving shortly…

A Knock On The Door

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In the middle of laughter and reminiscing about past times, Nenegale and her cousin heard a knock on the door. Nenegale assumed it was her husband, a cabbie, who would often stop by home for dinner during his night shifts. But, she hesitated knowing Mamadou usually calls her in advance to have a meal ready, and he didn’t mention anything to her when they last spoke a hour before. Her gut told her to ask who was knocking, but she did not listen. Instead, she would open the door to the devil in disguise…

A Twisted Stranger

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When Nenegale opened the door, a man frantically barged in, pushing her to the ground by the force of the door. The twisted stranger forced his way inside Nenegale’s home, cornering her in her own living room. Things were just happening way to quickly, catching both women completely off guard. In situations like these, perpetrators love to attack when their victims are vulnerable and at their mercy…

Sick Intentions

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When Nenegale looked toward the man, she saw a look of pure evil in his eyes, a look that would haunt her for the rest of her life. She insisted she would give him money, but he didn’t want her money. He coldly responded with, “I’m going to rape you.”

Tries To Run Away

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As Nenegale tried to run away from the deranged lunatic, he gripped her fragile body and held her down. The man quickly pulled his pants down and exposed himself to her. Yet again, Nenegale desperately tried to run away from the man, but she wouldn’t succeed. But this time around he wouldn’t just force her down, he would make her pay for it…

The Struggle

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Screaming at her for attempting to run away again, the man took a chair from the living room to beat her with it. He used it to smash against her body, until she collapsed to the floor. Then, he was sure she wouldn’t fight his attempts anymore. As she screamed for help, he didn’t seem bothered by her pleas, he was focused on only one thing…

A Call To Her Husband

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The predator vigorously ripped the clothes off Nenegale and attempted to rape her. But the man’s tall and strong physique would not stop Nenegale’s cousin from attempting to help her. She desperately tried to pull the twisted man off her cousin, helping her break free to call her husband…

A Frantic Call

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Finishing his shift earlier than usual, Mamadou was searching for a parking spot outside, when he received the frantic phone call from his wife. Mamadou left his car in the street still running, grabbed a tire iron, and ran faster than ever before. He ran into the elevator of his building and pressed the button for the sixth floor. What must have been a few minutes had felt like all eternity for Mamadou. Would he ever see his beloved wife again or would it be too late?

Face To Face

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When the elevator doors opened, in the hallway of his apartment, Mamadou would come face to face with the man who had brutally beat his wife and attempted to rape her. Before he could even contemplate what his next move what would be, the man pulled out his belt and started to forcefully hit Mamadou with it. But a measly belt would prove to be no match for a tire iron…

Anger Of A Husband

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Mamadou used all his power to strike the perpetrator with the tire iron. But it was not just his strength that would cause the most pain, it was the extreme anger of a husband wanting revenge for his wife. Mamadou bashed the man in his head again and again and again….

Blood Everywhere

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The entire hallway was covered in blood. A scene that would fit accordingly in a gruesome horror film. Mamadou repeatedly smashed the tire iron into the man’s body, and would only stop until the arrival of the police. The perpetrator laid unresponsive on the floor with open wounds on every inch of his body. Completely unrecognizable from the monster that had entered Nenegale’s home minutes before. Now, he laid helplessly on the floor holding on to life by a string.

Rushed To The Hospital

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The man was rushed to Lincoln hospital where doctors attempted to treat his injuries. But, the doctors’ efforts would not suffice and the man died. The monster who had wreaked havoc on the lives of innocent people was a stranger, someone they had never or met before. But, on the other hand, the police knew the man very well…

A Career Criminal

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His name was Earl Nash, a career criminal with a lengthy record that includes 19 prior arrests including robbery, assault and arson. He spent a good portion of his life in and out of prison. He was recently released from prison in July after serving nine years for bribery and drug possession. Nash did not succeed in raping Nenegale thanks to her husband, but Mamadou would not walk away as a hero, but instead, would be charged with murder…

Sitting In Jail

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Mamadou was initially charged with manslaughter, despite his claims of self-defense in the attack. But, yet another blow would follow from the Bronx District Attorney’s office, Mamadou was arraigned and charged on two counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon and harassment. Not able to post bail, to the horror of Mamadou’s family and the Bronx residents, he would have to sit in jail, awaiting trial.

A Surprising Outcome

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But, a surprising outcome would shed light on the case of Mamadou. When Mamadou appeared at the Bronx Supreme Court, he was expecting to possibly make a plea deal with prosecutors. As he stood there, coping with the major possibility of spending more time in jail or even worse, being deported back his native country, the judge told Mamadou, “You are free to go.”

A Shocking Reason

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Mamadou’s family, including his wife and three sons, were visibly overwhelmed by the unexpected outcome. The Bronx D.A.’s office abruptly decided to drop all charges against Mamadou, releasing him from jail. And, the reason for his release would shock everyone involved…

The Letter

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The family of Nash had written a letter to the Bronx District Attorney’s office pleading for the release of Mamadou to his family. In the letter, they expressed the sorrow for the pain Nash had caused to the family. They also painted a very different picture of Nash…

A Good Man Turns Bad

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Nash, the oldest of five children once excelled in sports, acted in television and music videos, and attended Howard University. But after his mother’s death in 1995, Nash “suffered a mental breakdown” and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. His battle with mental illness destroyed his life, turning a normal, law abiding citizen into a monster.

Bronx Man Defends Wife From Attacker Only To Face Charges Of His Own is an article from: LifeDaily

40 Facts About Cancer And Cancer Prevention That Could Save Your Life

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It’s a somewhat unnerving statistic to be sure, but about one of every three Americans will develop some form of cancer during his or her lifetime. Cancer also happens to be the second leading cause of death in America, kept from the top spot only by heart disease.

Regardless of these grim facts, doctors today have made great progress in the treatment and in some cases, elimination of these terrible diseases. In many cases, the best way to treat cancer is to diagnose and prevent it from the onset, and we’re here to help you do just that.

Staggering Numbers

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It is estimated that more than 11 million people in the United States have some form of cancer. That’s a daunting number even with 325.7 million people in the country. It is for this reason that we’re discussing the most common forms of cancer and arming people with information on not only how to spot symptoms, but what to do once those symptoms are spotted.

How Many?

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Be prepared for a worrying statistic. This year alone, around 1.4 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. Even more troubling is the fact that more than 565,000 people will die of the diseases in the same year. Here’s one good statistic though: experts believe that 60 percent of America’s cancer deaths can be avoided.

High Percentage

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Very recently, a study found that cancer was the number two cause of death in the United States, creeping in just behind heart disease. In truth though, most of those cancer deaths happened indirectly, by way of the conventional treatments of cancer (chemo, radiation and surgery) inadvertently exacerbating things.

Cancerous Cells

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All types of cancer share common markers. This means that cancer cells, which look different from other healthy cells, possess unique characteristics discernible by oncologists and other such experts. These markers include damaged or mutated cells, rapid cell multiplication, and the ability of these damaged cells to spread throughout the body.

Many Types

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As stated earlier, there are far too many forms of cancer to name them all here. The 14 types of cancer represented here are the major types, those which are most commonly found and diagnosed. However, there are many other rare forms of cancer the affect a lesser percentage of the population.

Skin Cancer

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The first cancer is one of several types of cancer that affect skin cells. Non-melanoma skin cancer affects more than 1 million people a year and generally presents itself in skin that has had exposure to the sun. Like all cancer, it can affect everyone, but usually affects older people or people with compromised immune systems.

Melanoma

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Melanoma, on the other hand, allegedly affects 68,720 people and is most commonly found in moles. It’s named for the parts of the body that contain melanocyte cells, those that produce brown pigment, but can be found in other pigmented cells like those in the intestines or even the eyes. Both these skin cancers are treatable and are among the easiest to spot, though they can spread easily.

Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer strikes at the cells inside the lining of the lungs. There are two primary forms of lung cancer, though both are deadly if found too late. Small cell is named for the small round cancer cells that can be viewed in a microscope. Non-small cell lung cancer cells are slightly larger. Every year, both these types of cancer combined claim nearly 160,000 lives.

Breast Cancer

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As expected, breast cancer is most commonly diagnosed in women. However, that’s not to say men can’t be diagnosed as well. In fact, there are about 1,900 men diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Treatment for breast cancer usually involves removing the offending breast tissue and tumor, combined with chemotherapy and radiation to halt the spread.

Prostate Cancer

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Unlike breast cancer, which can affect both men and women, prostate cancer only affects men. More than 190,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed annually. Most of these cases affect men over the age of 50. Prostate cancer develops in the tissues inside the prostate gland, near the rectum. Because of this location, near the colon, it is one of the more spreadable and dangerous cancers.

Cervical Cancer

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On the opposite end of the spectrum is cervical cancer, which can only affect women; but women of all ages. It accounts for more than 260,000 deaths worldwide, 4,000 of them in the US alone. The cervix is located at the lower end of the uterus which opens into the upper portion of the vaginal canal. It is recommended that women visit the gynecologist and get checked regularly for these cancerous cells.

Colorectal Cancer

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The colon is part of the large intestine and helps us break down and digest food. At the end of this long, hard-working tube is the rectum. Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, many too late. It usually affects folks over 50 and can spread quickly, which is why doctors recommend annual colonoscopies after celebrating your 50th birthday.

Liver Cancer

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In 2015, liver cancer claimed the lives of 788,000 people worldwide. The liver is responsible for filtering the blood and food we eat. Since the liver processes all of our blood, it can, therefore, be visited by cancer cells if there is cancer elsewhere in the body. Many cancers that spread to the liver end up being fatal.

Bladder Cancer

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Like any other organ, the bladder can be affected by cancer cells that develop within its tissues, which can be caused by high alcohol consumption — as can the liver and the kidneys. The most common type of cancer to affect the bladder is something called transitional cell carcinoma.

Kidney Cancer

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The kidneys also help filter out toxins from the blood and expel those toxins through urination. Cancer can form in the tissues of the kidney ducts, usually affecting people over the age of 40. There is one type of kidney tumor, however, called a “Wilms” tumor, that affects younger children specifically. More than 49,000 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year.

Esophageal Cancer

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Esophageal cancer is commonly referred to as throat cancer, and it takes the lives of 400,000 people each year. If you smoke, drink heavily, or are obese, your chances of developing this life-changing cancer increases greatly. Treatment for this cancer can permanently damage your esophagus, larynx and windpipe.

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

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There a number of cancers that affect the blood. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is one of them, and it affects more than 65,000 people annually. They call it lymphoma because it affects white blood cells, some of which are lymphocytes. There are dozens of different types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that affect people of all ages. The varying types and spreading of the disease can make it hard to treat.

Cancer in the Blood

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Leukemia basically results in an overproduction of certain kinds of white blood cells. It can be a chronic, slow-growing type of cancer that often begins without being noticed. Unfortunately, once the symptoms begin, they progress rapidly. Because of these factors, leukemia is a difficult cancer to treat effectively.

Leukemia

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There are four main types of leukemia or “blood cancer.” These types are acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. Many of these cancers form inside bone marrow or in other tissues that form blood cells and are hard to stop at the source because, well … we all need blood to live.

Pancreatic Cancer

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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most advanced and deadliest cancers. It is usually undetected until the disease has reached an advanced state. It can present itself as abdominal pain, jaundice, or unexplained weight loss. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms are noticed, it may already be too late.

Protect Yourself

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We have to be realistic about all of this, of course. As of yet, there is no catch-all cancer cure, no miracle drug that’s going to eradicate the millions of permutations of the disease. Nevertheless, while we wait for science to find that solution, we can still do a lot to protect ourselves; a great deal more than you might have believed possible.

Keeping An Eye Out

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Many of you know this already, but the best thing one can do to prevent cancer is to make sure that you get regular check-ups, especially if you know there is a history of cancer in your family. Many of these check-ups include regular screening tests that can detect the disease before it shows any outward symptoms.

Screenings For All

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Men and women should go for regular screening tests. Women should perform their own breast exams and men should examine their own testicles. This is to ensure that there aren’t any strange lumps of any kind. Skin cancer checks should be done early and often as well. All of these checks can be summed up in one handy acronym.

Simple Acronym

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The American Cancer Society has developed an acronym for cancer prevention, which they call C.A.U.T.I.O.N. It stands for: Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole, and finally, Nagging cough or hoarseness.

Imprecise

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Though this is hardly a faultless guide, it does accurately match many of the symptoms that one might feel if one was perhaps suffering from some form of cancer. Many of these are symptoms known to a majority of Americans, and that might be due in part to the fact that most Americans have known a friend or family member to have suffered through some form of cancer.

Reducing Risk

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As we mentioned earlier, the best way for us to reduce our risk of cancer is to get diagnosed early. The earlier a doctor knows what’s wrong, the earlier they can begin treatment to head cancer off right from the start. The question you might be asking yourself now is, can you reduce the risk of cancer before any symptoms emerge? The answer is yes.

Risk Factors

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In 2005, a list of cancer risk factors was put together that identified the potential environmental causes of the diseases and what we could do to lower our risk. They are as follows: smoking and other tobacco use, alcohol consumption, obesity and diet, lack of exercise, carcinogens in the workplace, viruses, body size, women’s reproductive factors, pollution, poverty, excessive sun exposure, medical procedures, drugs, salt, food additives, contaminants, and family history.

No Relation

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What does this all mean for you when it comes to cancer prevention, especially when it comes to family history or a genetic predisposition to the disease? Evidence shows that only a small portion of cancers are inherited, the rest of these are things that you yourself can watch out for simply by being more mindful of your choices and environment.

Break Bad Habits

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Smoking is bad for you, we all know this. Avoiding cancer starts with avoiding all forms of tobacco entirely, including exposure to secondhand smoke. Smoking has been linked to lung cancer and other respiratory cancers as well. As for other vices like drinking, limit yourself to no more than two drinks a day. Studies show excess alcohol can increase the risk of mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver, and colon cancer.

Keep Off The Weight

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The next thing you can do to stave off cancer is to stay lean. Obesity isn’t just a main cause of heart disease, it also increases the risks of many forms of cancer. Burning calories with exercise not only helps keep the weight off, it actually helps everything else too. Weight isn’t the only factor though. What we eat has a marked effect on cancer development as well.

Eating Healthy

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Though the tests are inconclusive, there are links between the excessive consumption of saturated fat and red meat, and the increased risk of both colon and prostate cancers. Deep fried and charbroiled foods should also be limited because carcinogens can attach themselves to them.

Only The Good Stuff

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Not only does good fiber aid digestion, two 2003 studies found that high-fiber diets might actually help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and good fats will also help to keep you healthy, fit, and full of the nutrients we need to stave off cancer.

Shield Yourself

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This may seem like a no brainer, but one of the best ways to prevent cancer is to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation. You can do this by checking your home for radon, which can cause lung cancer. Ultraviolet radiation, found in sunlight, has been linked to skin cancer for years. Protect yourself by not staying in the sun for too long and wearing sunscreen.

Sun Down

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There are a few radiations we don’t have to worry so much about. These are electromagnetic radiation from high-voltage power lines and radio-frequency radiation from microwaves and cell phones. Despite what many people think, neither of these has been linked to causing cancer by the American Cancer Society.

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While too much ultraviolet radiation is bad, getting extra amounts of Vitamin D is actually quite good for preventing cancer. Experts today recommend 800 to 1,000 IU a day, which can usually be attained by taking a Vitamin D supplement. Careful studies in recent years have shown that other vitamins, however, like vitamins C and E, folic acid, and multivitamins are not protective; some of them may even do more harm than good.

Toxins

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As much as we can, we should avoid exposure to any industrial toxins like asbestos, fibers, benzene, aromatic amines, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other such chemical compounds. It goes without saying that many of these compounds are not good for our bodies and may help form cancer cells.

Infection

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A number of sexually transmitted diseases can also contribute to cancer. These are bad enough on their own and can come from sharing contaminated needles or exchanging fluids with the affected. It’s elementary of course, as nobody seeks out things like hepatitis viruses, HIV, and the human papillomavirus, but it’s still wise to remind everyone to be cautious.

Aspirin

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There are actually a few tips that the American Cancer Society have thrown out there in regards to cancer prevention as well. Statistically, it has been proven that men who take aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs appear to have a lower risk of colon cancer and in some cases, prostate cancer — when taken responsibly of course.

Powerful Prevention

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Ironically, cancer treatments themselves — chemotherapy, radiology, and immune suppression drugs — all have the potential side-effect of increasing the risk of additional cancers. So it’s better to keep up with the cancer prevention methods and not have to get to that point at all. Ultimately, staying healthy and avoiding things you ought to avoid anyway are some of the best ways to prevent cancer.

The Power of Understanding

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The word cancer is a terrifying one, and whether you hear it about yourself, a friend, or a loved one, it remains just as terrifying, albeit in different ways. Regardless of that fact, the best way to approach the news is with knowledge. Doctors have been moving towards understanding cancer for years, and it’s through that knowledge that we learn to treat it, and perhaps one day, cure it.

40 Facts About Cancer And Cancer Prevention That Could Save Your Life is an article from: LifeDaily

DNA Evidence Closes Tragic Harvard Cold Case After 49 Years

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If you asked Jane Britton’s friends what they thought of her, they’d have told you that she was an attractive, clever, and exceptionally talented young woman. She was a student studying near eastern archeology and was well on her way to a promising career when tragedy struck.

Jane’s untimely death would be one of the many unsolved crimes of the 1960s. The little evidence that remained after her murder was fairly inconclusive and in those days, a forensic investigation was not what it is today. Still, Jane’s family had hope that one-day justice might be served…

Anthropology Student

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Before her death, Jane had been studying anthropology at one of the most prestigious schools in the world, Harvard University. Her Harvard career had already seen her traveling to France and Iran to participate in various anthropological research programs. Everything was going just as it should.

A Night to Remember

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The night before her murder, Jane had gone out with her friends. She and her boyfriend, along with several Harvard classmates, had eaten dinner at the Acropolis Restaurant. When they parted ways, Jane and her beau went ice skating at Cambridge Common. It was the type of night one always remembers; a fun time with friends and lovers. The next day, everything changed.

Not Like Her

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Jane’s boyfriend was worried the next morning. Jane had never shown up for a scheduled exam. It wasn’t like her. Especially considering her dad was a vice president at an affiliated college. Sadly, when he went to check up on her, Jane’s boyfriend found her dead on a blood-spattered mattress, bludgeoned as she slept.

A Gruesome End

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Not only had Jane been bludgeoned, but she’d been sexually assaulted beforehand as well. It was evident, even from the start, that someone had come into the apartment in the middle of the night and had little or no difficulty bypassing the locked door and windows of the dorm. Police immediately began looking at those who knew her, her boyfriend in particular.

Someone Close

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Jane’s boyfriend, of course, had an alibi and was quickly ruled out, but even after that, many people assumed that the perpetrator might have had close ties to the Harvard anthropology department that Jane had been a part of. This was no random guess either, elements of the crime seemed eerily familiar to that particular department.

Familiar Elements

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Rebecca A. Cooper is a former New Yorker staff writer working on a book about Jane’s life and death. She notes that there were elements of the crime scene in particular which resembled a makeshift recreation of an anthropological burial ritual; one they may have been studying in class the term Jane died.

Red Herring

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Ultimately, these strange links to Jane’s anthropology turned out to be little more than coincidences. They were nothing but a red herring, born out of a lack of hard evidence and much speculation. Other theories involved something far more plausible, though just as unsettling.

How It Happened

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The sad truth of the matter was that the killer was likely someone who didn’t actually know Jane at all. They were probably just looking for a victim and happened to see that Jane’s window was unlocked. They then snuck in, committed the heinous crime, and fled the scene without leaving more than a few cursory DNA strands. It wasn’t until decades later that those microscopic clues would be able to be tested.

50 Years Hence

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Jane Britton’s murder went cold after that. There were no leads, no connections. In 2018, 50 years after the crime was committed, the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office announced they had finally identified a suspect in the case, though the possible perpetrator was not someone they had even considered until now.

Career Criminal

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The perpetrator’s name was Michael Sumpter, a man many would have considered to be a career criminal. By the time they’d even begin to consider him as a potential suspect, he’d spent decades drifting in and out of prison for assault, robbery, and now that they had tested his DNA, sexual assault and murder.

DNA Reclaimed

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The only problem with using Sumpter’s DNA to solve the old case lay in the fact that by the time it occurred to them, Sumpter was already long dead. Having died in 2001 after serving a 15 to 20-year sentence for raping a Boston woman in her apartment. To get his DNA, they had to get a male relative to help provide a similar strain.

Confidant Conclusions

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Thankfully, one of Sumpter’s relatives was aware that their relation wasn’t exactly a stand-up guy and consented to provide a sample. The DNA was run and at this point, District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that they are confident that Jane Britton’s killer has finally been sussed out. This revelation also came with a few added details of other cold cases as well.

Many Links

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As it happens, Jane Britton’s death is the third killing which Sumpter has been linked to. Others include the rape and subsequent murders of two other Boston women in the 1970s and at least two other sexual assaults that did not end in homicides. It seemed that Sumpter had a bit of a predilection for

Other Victims

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In 2012, Sumpter’s DNA was linked to the sexual assault and death of 24-year-old Mary Lee McClain. Mary Lee was in her apartment in Beacon Hill when Sumpter broke in and attacked her, in much the same way he did with Jane. He did the same to 23-year-old Ellen Rutchick two years earlier. He’d gotten away with each terrible crime, until now.

Stranger in the Dark

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It must have been a terrifying end for all those poor girls. To be awakened in the dead of night to pain and abuse, feeling terror and praying that it would end, only to find that the end of the assault meant the end of their lives. Frankly, Sumpter’s death from cancer at age 54 seems a fittingly painful end for such a vile human being.

Oldest Case

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As of this writing, Jane Britton’s case is the oldest case that the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office has ever had the pleasure of being able to solve. “I am confident that the mystery of who killed Jane Britton has finally been solved and this case is officially closed,” Miss Ryan said in a statement to the press recently.

Closure

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Despite the fact that Sumpter is already dead, his identification as the prime suspect is a nice bit of closure for the remaining members of Jane Britton’s family. Sadly, this only truly includes her brother, who is a pastor at a California church. Thankfully, his career has helped him learn the value of forgiveness.

Forgiveness

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Mr. Britton recently wrote an email to the Boston Globe about the case. In it, he said that “learning to understand and forgive remains a challenge” and that “A half century of mystery and speculation has clouded the brutal crime that shattered Jane’s promising young life and our family…”

Thanking Them

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Britton also wished to thank the police, the public officials, their friends, and the press, who, as he put it, “Persevered in keeping this investigation active, most especially State Police Sergeant Peter Sennott. The DNA evidence may be all we ever have as a conclusion.” That said, at least it is a conclusion.

Dedication

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It is because of dedicated law enforcement officials that cases like Jane Britton’s are being solved every day. New technology has allowed for many of the restless deceased victims of these horrific crimes to find peace just as much as their living, grieving relatives. As technology continues to improve, will likely see many cold cases come back into focus and hopefully, find a resolution.

DNA Evidence Closes Tragic Harvard Cold Case After 49 Years is an article from: LifeDaily


Nurse Answers Cancer Patient’s Prayers for Son With Kind-Hearted Gesture

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When Tricia Somers went to her doctor for another visit, complaining of strange stomach pains that were bothering her, the doctor ordered a CT scan for the 40-year-old mother. When the results came back, the Somers family would be devastated with the news as well as the prognosis.

The CT scan revealed spots on Tricia’s liver as well as a nasty tumor in her abdomen. As it turned out, Tricia had something called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, a highly rare vascular cancer. But what would happen to her 8-year-old son Wesley? That burning question bothered Tricia a lot…

Stomach Pains

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At first, Tricia just assumed she had eaten something that hadn’t agreed with her. She waited a few days, but when the stomach pains got worse, she decided to go and pay her doctor a visit. When the doctor ruled out food poisoning and other potential issues he decided to call for a CT scan to err on the side of caution.

Terrible News

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When the results from the scan came back, everyone was shocked to learn that Tricia had a rare form of cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. The disease is painfully rare and usually doesn’t affect people who have just turned 40. Tricia was immediately admitted to hospital and found herself in a ward at the Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Rare Disease

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Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare type of vascular tumor that affects the epithelial cells, which line the inside of blood vessels. These tumors most commonly affect the soft tissues of the liver and lungs but as they are so rare, can often go undetected for extended periods – even years.

Community General

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In Tricia’s case, her cancer had been spreading for a while and doctors weren’t sure how long she would survive. Having settled into the ward at the Community General Hospital as best she could, Tricia clicked with a nurse who cared for her – and the nurse even shared the same first name. Tricia Somers and Tricia Seaman soon became besties and would sit chatting for hours.

Perfect Strangers

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While the two women, brought together by fate shared a first name, they also had other things in common. They were perfect strangers, but Somers would often confide in the nurse, telling her that she had an 8-year-old son called Wesley but not much family to speak of.

All Alone

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Tragically for Tricia, she was a single mother and both her parents had died many years ago. She had a sibling, but she lived in another state and Tricia was more or less alone. Wesley’s father took a limited interest in his son’s life and upbringing and was mainly absent.

Dire Situation

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Tricia was in a dire situation and knew in her heart of hearts that she didn’t have a whole bunch of time left in this world. Her cancerous tumors had spread and were spreading further, and she was already at an advanced stage. Her new friend Tricia, an oncology nurse at the hospital, tried to make her feel better, but Tricia was in a bad way.

Calming Effect

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Somers explained that the first time she met her namesake, she felt an overwhelming feeling. “I remember when she came into the room, it was just an overwhelming feeling I had over me. It’s really hard to understand – it was just a warmth,” Somers said. “I felt calm, I felt at peace, I felt like this woman is going to be the one who’s going to take care of me.”

Making Plans

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While the two Tricias chatted, Somers often talked about her son Wesley, often crying about who would look after him and care for him if she died. She was always on the phone making arrangements for friends to collect him from school as she lay dying in the hospital.

Feeling Pity

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Nurse Seaman explained in her softly-spoken voice, according to a Today report, “I felt very sorry for her because I could see her situation was quite serious and also it had to be completely overwhelming knowing you had a little boy and you were in the hospital,” she said. The nurse would often go and visit Somers even on nights when she wasn’t assigned to her to chat and offer words of support and comfort.

Important Question

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While the cancer had spread further to Somers’ abdomen wall, she was eventually discharged from the hospital. She told her friend nurse Seaman that the results weren’t good but then turned to her to ask an important question. “I’m really glad you stopped by because I have something I need to ask you,'” Seaman recalled. “She said, ‘If I die, will you raise my son?'”

Mom-of-Four

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Seaman already has three teenage girls and a 10-year-old boy. But having talked the proposal over with her husband, the couple decided they were open to the idea. As it stood, their son Noah was feeling seriously outnumbered by all those older sisters so an 8-year-old brother would be just perfect.

Wanting to Help

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The couple had applied to adopt or foster just before Tricia fell ill. “We need to try to help this woman,” Seaman recalled her husband Dan saying. “We just need to follow whatever it is God wants us to do here,” he said. With that, the Seamans invited Tricia and Wesley over for a festive meal during Easter.

Tough Time

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When Tricia and her son were invited for another meal on Mother’s Day she was unable to attend as she was reacting badly to the chemotherapy she was having. Tricia found herself disoriented, dehydrated and her legs were so swollen she could hardly walk. It was at this point that doctors told Tricia she needed to return for full-time care at the hospital.

Decision Time

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It was at that moment when Tricia turned to her new friend and asked her to take Wesley into her home. The Seamans did one better than that and took both Tricia and her son Wesley to live with them in their family home. The two families have been living together ever since and Tricia has even shown some signs of improvement.

Getting Stronger

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While doctors have already informed Tricia at the time that she may only have a few weeks to live, she felt comforted by the support and love given to her by the Seamans. “She’s just being loved by a family, and she’s a part of a family, and that makes a huge difference,” Nurse Seaman said.

Saving Life

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For Tricia Somers’ part, she feels that her new friends saved her life. “Ultimately, this family has saved my life because I was told in May that I may have a month, and I’m still here,” Somers said. The kids have all bonded amazingly well too, making both Tricia’s very happy mothers.

Best Buddies

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While Wesley and Noah spend most of their time playing Lego and superheroes together, they also make sure to leave time for some Fortnite on the Xbox. They even share bunk beds and have become somewhat inseparable. Both the boys are inamoured with each other and are thrilled to be living together.

Legal Guardians

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At the same time, the Seamans have made arrangements to become Wesley’s legal guardians as and when Somers dies. “My son is well aware that when I pass on, he is welcome to stay here. And he knows that Dan and Tricia will be his guardians. They’ve explained to him that they’ll never be mommy and daddy, but they’re sure going to try to be close,” Somers explained.

Prayers Answered

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According to Tricia Somers, “They’ve answered my prayers. It’s wonderful, it’s absolutely wonderful.” And while she battles with her cancer, her prognosis is not looking good. However, Tricia is thrilled that little Wesley will receive the love and support he needs from his new family, and even inherited and a great companion in the form of a new big brother in the process.

Nurse Answers Cancer Patient’s Prayers for Son With Kind-Hearted Gesture is an article from: LifeDaily

Inmate’s Daring Escape Ends Badly When He Meets Up With Armed Homeowner

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What would you do if your life was threatened? Most people would probably agree that they would do what they could to defend their own lives, even if that meant harming the person who was threatening them. It’s an easy thing to say, however, not so easy in practice; especially in a moment of panic.

This story begins on a dark night, in a woman’s home. She’s asleep, alone under the covers, and unbeknownst to her, a recent skirmish nearby had placed her in very immediate danger from a rather unsavory character with rage in his heart…

Breaking In

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The man had broken into the kitchen through the back door. It was easy, far easier than he’d anticipated in fact. His initial impression was that someone who lived so close to a jail might have some sort of deadbolt or drop bar on the doors and windows. As it happened, these contrivances were not nearly enough to stop his entry.

Arming Himself

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The man had seen a car in the driveway and knew that someone might be home, though they had no idea that it was a lone woman. Nevertheless, he knew enough to grab a weapon as he headed through the kitchen. Oddly enough, he didn’t grab a knife, but a knife sharpener. Then, he headed over to the bedrooms.

The Call

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A little after 3 in the morning, the local 911 operators received a panic-stricken phone call. It was from a woman who lived not far from the local jail and she’d caught someone breaking into her home. Not only had she caught him, but she’d also shot him and he was currently bleeding out onto the carpet just outside her bedroom.

Unknown Criminal

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The woman had no idea who the man was but she did note that his orange jumpsuit was particularly prison-like. Perhaps this was why when she’d stirred in her sleep to see him standing in her bedroom doorway, she’d reached onto the bedside table to pull out her handgun and fired. But who was the man she’d shot?

Nightstalker

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As it happened, the name of the would-be night stalker was Bruce McLaughlin Jr. He was, up until that night, a 30-year-old career criminal who had been in and out of the county jail quite a few times over the years. He was currently on trial on charges of first-degree burglary and grand larceny.

Regular Customer

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McLaughlin’s multiple stints in the jail were the result of a number of charges ranging from drug possession to assaulting a police officer to shoplifting. All of these seemed tame compared to what he may have had planned for the poor woman had she not had the foresight to keep herself armed. Little did she know, he wasn’t alone.

Planned it Together

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McLaughlin had been incarcerated in the jail with another criminal named Timothy Dill. Both had found common ground in their mutual criminality and in the fact that neither wished to see their sentences all the way through. Over the next few days, Dill and McLaughlin planned their escape from the jail. They just had to wait for the perfect moment.

Graveyard Shift

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It was around 2 am that Tuesday when the two criminals put their hastily-conceived jailbreak into motion. Their plan hinged on the fact that the graveyard shift at the Pickens County jail was a bit of a skeleton crew. Their assumption was that the guards on duty that late at night would be less alert than the day shift. They were partially right.

Sleeping Soundly

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The fact that all their fellow prisoners were sleeping soundly didn’t hurt their plan either. Dill and McLaughlin rose from their beds and surprised two guards, overwhelming and incapacitating them, before stealing their keys and locking them in a room. Unfortunately for the two jailbreakers, this was about where their “brilliant” plan began to collapse in on itself.

Desperation

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Other inmates, rather than aid in the escape, seemed determined to help the guards they’d attacked. They tried to stop Dill and McLaughlin who instead of lingering, bolted out of the facility and towards the chain link fence that surrounded the Pickens County jail. Desperate to escape, they got sloppy and split up outside the jail.

Caught Up

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As soon as the other guards learned of the escape, they contacted the Pickens County Sheriff’s department. Deputies were dispatched and the immediate area was fully combed by teams of searchers. They found Dill on Concord Church Road. He’d managed to get a half-mile from the jail. He’d been free for a few scant minutes.

Dill’s Charges

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Dill was taken back to the jail and a few additional charges were added to his existing one of sexual conduct with a minor. He was charged with escape, two counts of kidnapping for his treatment of the guards, as well as first-degree assault and battery. The same fate would have awaited McLaughlin if he hadn’t made that last-minute stop.

Other Plans

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Instead of heading for the woods or the road, the tattooed felon instead decided to break into a nearby house and in the end, that decision sealed his fate. Kicking in that kitchen door was the last mistake he’d ever make because, by the time police and paramedics arrived, the gunshot wound he’d sustained had ended his life.

Slow Recovery

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As for the guards he and Dill attacked, they may have suffered a few bruises to their bodies and egos, but they will recover. The question that remained though, was whether or not the Pickens County Sheriff’s department would press charges against the homeowner who’d shot and killed McLaughlin. Unsurprisingly, people were split on the issue.

Training

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Sheriff Rick Clark was among the first to comment on the woman’s actions. According to him, the homeowner was well within her rights to shoot the intruder. Not only did he present an imminent threat to her life, offering her no escape route, but she’d also been trained to handle concealed weapons and had a right to wield them in self-defense.

A Big Threat

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Sheriff Clark even spoke to the press about it and was unabashedly supportive. “This was a big guy. If she hadn’t had a weapon there’s no telling what would have happened,” he explained. “I gave her a big hug. I told her how proud I was of her.” Most importantly, Clark wanted people to know that she was a shining example of proper handgun usage.

Good Guys with Guns

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The fact that McLaughlin didn’t survive his erstwhile home invasion attempt thrust the homeowner into a hot topic debate that’s been on a number of minds recently. The “good-guy-with-a-gun” debate is a popular topic these days, particularly because the United States seems to constantly be discussing the Second Amendment.

Lauded

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As expected, the National Rifle Association has come out in support of the woman. Just as they are supportive of anyone who use their legally-owned firearms to protect people against mass shooters and other such dangerous people. As open and shut as this case seems, there are those who might see the woman’s actions as an overreaction.

Arguments Against

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These critics might argue that those who just happen to make the right call and have access to firearms are no substitute for the supposedly-lax gun control policies that allow dangerous, often mentally-ill people to procure weapons legally. They are quick to point out that sometimes, these armed citizens can themselves become victims themselves.

Training

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As far as Sheriff Clark and the rest of his precinct were concerned, though, the woman was licensed and trained. She was not about to let the criminal take the gun from her and knew how to use it to protect herself, precisely because she was trained. And perhaps that is what it all comes down to in the end: knowing how and when to use firearms to protect oneself.

Inmate’s Daring Escape Ends Badly When He Meets Up With Armed Homeowner is an article from: LifeDaily

Teen’s Mysterious Disappearance Highlights Issues Surrounding Cyber-Bullying And Mental Illness

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Heaven Ray Cox Story

As parents, our life mission is to ensure the our children’s safety and well being at all costs. But, at times, there are some things that are completely out of our hands, leaving us helpless and at life’s unpredictable mercy.

In the life of a beautiful, young girl from a small town in Texas, even with a loving family and wholesome upbringing, her endless struggle with mental illness would be the cause of her tragic demise…

An Empty Room

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On November 26, what should have been like any other day for Tammy, a working mother in a small town in Texas, would actually become one of the worst days in her life. Thinking her daughter was sleeping late, she went into her bedroom and found her gone…

A Mother’s Worst Nightmare

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Tammy’s worst nightmare had come true when her young and beautiful 15-year-old daughter vanished from home without a trace. Her daughter, Heaven, named for her angelic beauty, was a bright-eyed freshman at Little Cypress-Mauriceville who enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the beach more than anything else.

Just A Normal Girl

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Growing up in the small town of Orange, Texas, Heaven was described by friends and family as a breathtakingly beautiful, smart, loving and compassionate young girl. With her immense love of nature and animals, Heaven had always aspired to become a marine biologist, but tragically, those dreams would come to an end before she knew it… 

Calling The Police

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In a state of shock and panic, Tammy called police immediately to help find her missing daughter. In order to find her young daughter, it would be vital for her to disclose any information that could guide the police in the right direction. Would this be a case of an abduction by a sexual predator or a young girl who ran away from home?

Often On Her Phone

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Like most kids in today’s social climax, Heaven would spend a significant amount of time on her phone. Heaven was heavily active on many social media sites, including the popular phone app called Snapchat. Right before her disappearance, Tammy noticed Heaven interacting with a man on Snapchat who looked much older than her. 

A Man She Met Online

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When pressed for answers, Heaven confessed to her mother that it was actually a man she met from Snapchat who resides in California. Could this man be a the frightening predator who abducted the 15-year-old girl from her home?

Teen Possibly Picked By Mystery Man

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With this revelation from Heaven’s mother, police knew they had to work fast to catch the man who could have possibly abducted the young girl. Tammy told police she believed the teen was picked up by the predator who told her he would be visiting San Antonio for Thanksgiving. “The man she has been talking to is a predator, who has apparently been manipulating her for some time, and in her current state of mind, she believes that he is her friend,” she said on her Facebook account.

A Note Left Behind

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Tammy also mentioned to police that before Heaven vanished, the 15-year-old left a note saying she may head to California, where the older man reportedly resides. “She left a goodbye note to me and her Dad, and said that she wouldn’t have a phone, so I’m sure he has taken it from her, as it isn’t here, and I have torn her room apart,” she said.

Suffering Mental Illness

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Heaven’s mom, Tammy also warned the public and police that the young girl is in grave danger because she suffers from mental illness and could be in a manic phase due to being off of her medication. When she ran away, she left behind the medication she needed to treat her illness, which her distraught mother made clear on Facebook during her daughter’s disappearance.

A Constant Battle

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Her mother expressed that life wasn’t easy for Heaven, as she battled bipolar disorder her whole life. Heaven struggled with coping with the illness deterring her from often making rational choices, especially when she was off the medication. Tammy was convinced that her mental illness acted as the driving force behind the disappearance. 

A Miracle

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On December 1, five days after Heaven went missing, the Orange County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office reported that police had found the runaway teen in a home in Louisiana owned by the relative of someone she knew. After following several leads and speaking with numerous individuals, Orange County Investigators located Heaven Cox at a residence in Louisiana. Heaven was unharmed and had been reunited with her distraught, yet relieved family.

She Ran Away

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Preliminary reports showed that Heaven left her residence the previous Saturday on her own accord and that she had simply ran away from her home. No one was charged in her disappearance. The unidentified man in California had no credible link to Heaven’s disappearance, contrary to the persistence of Tammy Cox to locate the man.

Dangers Of Mental Illness

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Heaven’s parents felt overjoyed with the discovery of their daughter, especially with her being brought home safely and unharmed. Tammy and her husband were embracing the miraculous turn of events, but also were aware of the incredible danger of their daughter’s mental illness. In order to avoid this type of event from occurring again, they believed their daughter had to be fully evaluated and medicated at all times. But, sadly, this happy reunion would only last shortly, with another turn of events that would permanently alter the course of life for Heaven and her entire family…

Another Emergency

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Two months after Heaven’s recovery, Tammy posted on her Facebook account a vague message about some sort of emergency that had taken place with Heaven. With all the news surrounding Heaven’s disappearance, Tammy’s Facebook had acquired a massive following. With the cryptic message posted, all her Facebook “friends” became worried, yet confused about its implications. Could something else have happened to Heaven?

An Alarming Message

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Heaven’s mother posted an alarming message on Facebook at 4:27 pm, saying, “I NEED EVERYONE TO STOP AND PRAY RIGHT NOW FOR HEAVEN!! IT’S AN EMERGENCY!!” Tammy did not give any more details about what may have been happening with her daughter at that moment. Friends weighed in, sending countless prayers and well wishes. But, sadly their prayers would be left unanswered….

The Death Of An Angel

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About three hours after Tammy’s unsettling post, she let the world know her daughter had died. “Our sweet Heaven left us to be with Jesus this afternoon around 4:00,” Tammy wrote on Facebook. “Some bright lights are not meant for this dark and cruel world … Sing with the angels sweet girl. I love you.” Tammy did not explain what had caused the sudden death of her daughter, leaving friends and the rest of the nation searching for answers.

Cyberbullying

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The only clue left by Heaven’s family is their inclination that she had been suffering from depression and bipolar disorder. Sadly, regardless of the cause of death, a young girl has lost her life and a family will have to deal with the loss for the rest of their lives. Heaven’s grieving mother, Tammy, would not only have to face her daughter’s death, but online trolls bullying her and her family after her death. The pain had just begun…

Wild Theories

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Tammy has called out all the hateful, ignorant people who have been posting on her social media pages about her daughter. Some had chosen Tammy’s Facebook page to debate wild theories about how and why they thought Heaven had died, with many blaming her mother. 

Blaming The Mother

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Some cyber bullies are suggesting that Tammy could be in some way responsible for her daughter’s death, implying that she must have come from an abusive home. This accusation felt like a dagger right through Tammy’s heart. The entire case still remains a bit of a mystery. 

Mental Illness Is Serious

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Till this day, besides Heaven’s family, no one knows the exact details of her disappearance or the actual cause of her death. But, Heaven’s death will not go in vain. Her tragic ending has highlighted the critical issue of mental illness in today’s youth, encouraging families to play a more active role in the lives of our children.

Teen’s Mysterious Disappearance Highlights Issues Surrounding Cyber-Bullying And Mental Illness is an article from: LifeDaily

30 Very Common Foods That Can Lead To A Heart Attack

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The heart is the most vital organ in the human body. And taking care of it should be a priority, especially as we get older. Most experts will tell us that the best way to ensure a healthy heart is to exercise regularly and to watch what we eat.

Fast food and too much office birthday cake are basic examples of bad eating, but did you know that many of the foods we consume on a daily basis contain heart-damaging amounts of sugar, sodium, and fat? No? Well you’re in for a treat! Below are 30 everyday foods that the heart-conscious among us should be wary of.

Cold Cuts

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Everyone loves a good deli sandwich, and there’s no doubt that cold cuts make a convenient and tasty meal on the go, but these delicious deli meats sometimes contain unbelievable amounts of sodium. Cold cuts contribute about 250 milligrams of sodium per slice, so a sammie with at least three or four slices of deli meat equates to 1,000 milligrams of sodium in the meat alone. Breads and condiments don’t help either, but we’ll get to those later.

Cheese

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If you ask 100 Americans what their favorite snack food is, 85 will tell you cheese. While delicious, cheese is the single biggest contributor of saturated fat to the American diet. This type of fat stores itself in the stomach and affects the cardiovascular system like nothing else. And if you thought cottage cheese was safe, you’re mistaken: just one cup can carry almost 700 milligrams of salt.

Canned Vegetables

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We may think that eating more vegetables will help improve our overall health, and in most cases, at least when it comes to fresh veggies, we’d be right. The exception to this rule are vegetables that come out of a can. They may be packed with vitamins, but they also contain a lot of sodium, which is used by manufacturers to preserve the tasty niblets. So look for “low sodium” cans and always be sure to rinse the veggies before eating.

Tomato Sauce

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Another canned delicacy that we use in much of our everyday cooking is tomato sauce. One can of the crimson condiment contains a whopping 830 milligrams of sodium. For comparison, that’s like eating 97 Cheez-Its snack bites. As with canned veggies, you can find “low sodium” added jars of sauce as an alternative. Look for cans labeled with fewer than 350 milligrams of sodium per half-cup serving.

Frozen Pie

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Baking a pie isn’t an easy task. And some of us are guilty of taking the shortcut of using a pre-made frozen pie instead of cooking one from scratch. What many people don’t know about these sweet treats though, is that they contain more trans-fats than almost anything else in the supermarket. Marie Callender’s Lattice Apple Pie, for example, packs three grams of trans-fats per slice. That’s not good for anyone’s ticker.

 

Frozen Meals

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In the same supermarket freezer are one of the saltiest foods you’ll ever find: frozen TV dinners. Even the healthiest options contain upwards of 700 milligrams (half a day’s worth), of sodium. Yes, they’re convenient, but is convenience really worth calcifying our arteries? To avoid this, look for meals with less than 500 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Coffee Creamer

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Americans love coffee, but many of us eschew the traditionally black brew for a bit of added flavor. Unfortunately, those of us who prefer our coffee with all the bells and whistles are consuming more sugar and trans-fats than we realize. Traditional coffee creamers hide these fats under their less popular name: hydrogenated oil. Use regular milk and sugar if you don’t like your coffee black.

Blended Coffees

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This may not come as much of a surprise, but blended coffee drinks like Frappuccinos and Dunkaccinos are among the most fattening beverages we can consume. These sugary confections are laced with syrup, sugar, whipped cream, and other toppings. Many can have the same amount of calories and fat as a milkshake, and often have more. If you want a bit of added flavor in your coffee, add cinnamon instead.

Butter and Margarine

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Another somewhat obvious food to avoid is everyone’s favorite spread: Butter. Now, we must understand that butter, in general, isn’t as bad as its reputation. It can be good for digestion, but it does contain more fats than a normal person needs. Worse than butter, however, are butter alternatives like margarine, which are made with partially-hydrogenated oils, or trans fats.

 

Ketchup

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We don’t realize it, but when it comes to regulating blood pressure and heart health, we have to look at everything we’re eating, even the condiments we use. Ketchup, the “catch-all” condiment, for example, contains around 167 milligrams of sodium per tablespoon, and a fair amount of sugar. Scaling back on these condiments can help lower blood pressure and help us taste more of our food and less of our ketchup.

Bouillon Cubes

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Typically, when we’re cooking soup we reach for an extra bouillon cube, for an extra dose of flavor. Unfortunately, all bouillon cubes are made of are sodium and chemically concocted flavorings like monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG doesn’t just increase appetite, it tells our bodies to pump out the fat-storing hormone insulin. A healthier alternative would be to make our own flavor stock from fresh ingredients.

Fruit Juice

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Fruit juice is natural, packed with Vitamin C, and delicious, but it also contains up to 36 grams of sugar per cup. For comparison, that’s about the same as four Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. If we’re looking for something healthier, there are much better options than bottled fruit juice. Instead of store bought, try squeezing your own juice or adding orange slices or berries to your water for a fruity, hydrating treat that won’t hurt your heart.

Diet Soda

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Despite the many effective ad campaigns and catchy commercials we’ve been treated to over the years, there’s no getting around the fact that Diet Soda isn’t the miracle beverage they want us to think it is. No soda is good for you, but diet soda, which has no calories, is loaded with strange additives that can affect our digestive system in the long run. It can also trick our bodies into thinking we can eat more.

 

Ice Cream

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Ice cream is a delicious treat on a hot summer day, but it’s also a hefty source of Cholesterol, and not the good kind. One cup of certain Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavors, for example, can contain 130 grams of Cholesterol. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. We know it’s difficult (if not impossible) to cut out ice cream entirely, but we should keep this phrase in mind: “everything in moderation.” Especially when it comes to our heart health.

Biscuits

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There’s some bad news for those of us that love buttery baked biscuits: they aren’t good for our hearts. This should come as no surprise, especially to those who read the butter section above, but many brands of biscuit mix are full of trans fats that can wreak havoc on the heart. Instead of these, we suggest English muffins labeled with 0 trans fats.

Bacon and Sausage

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If the breakfast biscuits weren’t already a gut-punch, then we’ve got some more bad news, bacon and sausage aren’t all that great for us either. Like their partners in crime, the cold cuts, many of these heavily processed meats contain nitrates, a preservative that interferes with the body’s natural ability to process sugar. They are also loaded with sodium which can affect blood pressure in a harmful way.

White Rice

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While most whole grains can reduce our risk of dying of heart disease by nearly 20 percent, refined grains are a whole other animal. Many of these highly-processed grains, such as white rice, have been stripped of their nutrients in the bargain and can actually have an adverse effect on heart health. A recent study shows that those who ate the most white rice were at greatest risk for type-2 diabetes.

 

Chinese Food

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This one hits close to home, because we love Chinese food, but it’s not a great option for those worried about their heart. Many options at these restaurants contain sugary sauces and deep-fried breading. Many dishes are packed with calories, sugar, sodium, and even trans fats. The best way to avoid this and still enjoy is to ask for the sauce on the side of steamed meat and veggies, that way we can control our flavor intake without going crazy.

Beef Jerky

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Salted beef has been a staple of sailors and hiking enthusiasts for centuries. Yet, while it’s free of any refined grains and packed with protein, it’s also packed full of popular preservative: salt. Even an ounce serving can contain more than 700 milligrams of it. It may be better for our tastebuds than trail mix, but not necessarily our hearts.

Fried Chicken

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Next we have one of America’s all-time favorite comfort foods: fried chicken. This crispy delicious offering is something that everyone should eat in moderation (remember “everything in moderation”), and most people know that already. What they don’t know, however, is that a four ounces of fried chicken with the skin included have as much cholesterol as 11 strips of bacon. Food for thought.

French Fries

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If you’re concerned with heart health, steer clear of french fries. While tasty, french fries are a simple carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels. French fries are also often deep fried in oil and covered in salt, which can raise the bad type of cholesterol.

Steak

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Fattier cuts of steak like Ribeye, T-bone, and New York Strip contain high amounts of saturated fat that clog arteries and increases your risk of heart disease. For a healthier heart and waistline, choose leaner cuts of steak like top sirloin or London broil.

Pizza

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Pizza is covered in sauce, cheese, and oil, which can all put stress on the heart. In fact, most slices of pizza contain half the suggested daily intake of saturated fat.

Potato Chips

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Potato chips are full of saturated fat and are extremely high in sodium. Together, the ingredients increase cholesterol and raise blood pressure. Over time, this can cause arteries to narrow, harden, and become clogged.

Cottage Cheese

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Just a single cup of cottage cheese can contain around 700 milligrams, or more than a third of the recommended daily intake, of salt. To keep your heart healthy, choose a cottage cheese that has no salt added.

Fast-food burgers

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While high-quality grass-fed beef can be beneficial to your health when eaten in moderation, fast-food burgers are almost always made with low-quality oils and ingredients as well as cooking methods that are bad for the heart.

Cereal

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While cereal is a breakfast staple in the United States, many are extremely high in sugar. Not only does it cause inflammation and make blood sugar spike, but when blood sugar levels crash shortly after, you’ll be left craving even more sugar during the day.

Hot Dogs

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Like other processed meats, hot dogs should not be eaten regularly. Not only are they packed with additives and preservatives, but they are high in salt and have been linked to higher rates of heart disease.

Salad Dressing

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While choosing a salad is a great way to get leafy greens and vegetables into your diet, salad dressing and sauces are often packed with sugar and salt. Those ingredients increase blood pressure, cause increased fat storage, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Baked Goods

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Baked goods like cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies might be delicious, but they should be enjoyed in moderation. The sweet treat is high in sugar and is likely made with saturated or trans fats, which can lead to clogged arteries, hypertension, and even heart failure.

30 Very Common Foods That Can Lead To A Heart Attack is an article from: LifeDaily

27 Shipwrecks From Around The World That Are Almost Too Creepy To Look At

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Shipwreck at Mar Del Plata

For as long as people have been sailing ships, there have been shipwrecks.

And when we see those shipwrecks, it can be an unsettling experience. There’s just something about seeing the hull of a ship that used to carry men far and wide now motionless and decaying on some forgotten shore that is simply otherworldly. While there have been millions of ships lost at sea, their wrecks laying somewhere at the bottom of the ocean floor, the ones pictured here are (for the most part) above the waves. Sit back and relax if you can, and try not to get too spooked by these eerie shipwrecks.

Woody Point, Australia

Shipwreck at Woody Point

Scary and eerie, but just at the purple sky in the background, Simply stunning.

Grytviken, South Georgia

Shipwreck at Grytviken South Georgia

Another picturesque shipwreck, this time two next to each other.

Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Shipwreck at Fuerteventura Canary Islands

Rough seas show how this vessel took a battering. It didn’t actually sink but is definitely the worse for wear.

Mo’ynoq, Uzbekistan

Shipwreck at Moynoq Uzbekistan

There appears not to be a drop of water for miles, making this a curious shipwreck indeed!

Red Sea, Israel

Shipwreck at Red Sea

This rusty old thing managed somehow to stay above water, but we aren’t sure how much longer it will stay there for…

Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

Shipwreck at Vila Nova

Another hunk of rust, although this vessel made it to dry land too, and managed not to sink to the bottom of the sea.

Gytheio, Greece

Shipwreck at Gytheio Greece

While the sky in this photo is alive with fire, the rusty ship looks like it’s seen better days…

Tobermory, Canada

Shipwreck at Tobermoory Ontario

Our first underwater wreck in this gallery, no less eerie than all the others.

Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

Shipwreck at Truk Lagoon

Another submerged shipwreck, this time around, located off the coast of the tiny island, Micronesia.

Batumi, Georgia

Shipwreck at Batumi Georgia

This wreck is only half-sunk but what remains above water is very rusty and old.

Fraser Island, Australia

Shipwreck at Fraser Island

This one looks like an authentic pirate shipwreck, located on Fraser Island in Australia.

Amorgos Island, Greece

Shipwreck at Amorgos Island

Another hunk of rust, and this one is only not submerged completely because it sits in shallow water near to the beach.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Shipwreck at Grand Caymon

This old wreck shows the workings of the ship’s engine.

Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

Shipwreck at Truk Lagoon

Amazing how the coral takes over these underwater shipwrecks, making them look like they’ve been there forever.

Cairnbulg Point, United Kingdom

Shipwreck at Cairnbulg Point

A dreary day off the British coast, and here is a small shipwreck, which thankfully just about made it to shore.

Zakynthos, Greece

Shipwreck at Zakynthos Greece

This is the most picturesque of the pictures in today’s gallery, and shows a ship which is wrecked and on the tiny beach of this alcove.

Oregon, United States

Shipwreck at Oregon United States

It’s amazing that this vessel is still held together at all. As you can see, this is just the frame of this eerie shipwreck.

Grytviken, South Georgia

Shipwreck at Grytviken

So many of today’s shipwrecks are located in such picturesque places, like this commercial liner which is moored off the coast of South Georgia.

Tromso, Norway

Shipwreck at Tromso Norway

Scary! This looks more like a warship or a tank on water than it does a shipwreck!

Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada

Shipwreck at Baie Saint Paul

The fact this ship was pictured in black and white makes it look all the more eerie and possibly haunted.

Lakonia Peloponissos, Greece

Shipwreck at Lakonia Peloponissos

Greece certainly has its fair share of shipwrecks, like this example of a small vessel, which had just about managed to remain above water.

Mar del Plata, Argentina

Shipwreck at Mar Del Plata

This eerie shipwreck is in Argentina, a country which has a number of scary shipwrecks to its name.

Homebush Bay, Australia

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The skeleton of the S.S. Ayrfield sits on the south bank of the Parramatta River, which opens up to Sydney Harbor. The shipwreck is particularly eerie because it has been overtaken almost entirely by trees, vines, and branches.

The Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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The Eduard Bohlen is just one of the thousands of shipwrecks that are scattered along the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. However, this shipwreck is especially strange to see since it is stranded in the desert a quarter of a mile from the shore.

Point Reyes, California, USA

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The S.S. Point Reyes is one of many ship remains that have been left stranded on the coast within the Point Reyes National Seashore, a 70,000-acre park in Northern California.

Haida Gwaii, Canada

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In the early 20th century, the Pesuta was converted to a log barge after being used as a steamship. It ended up shipwrecked in Haida Gwaii, an archipelago in British Columbia, during a bad storm in 1928.

Helensburgh, Scotland

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The MV Captayannis was a Greek ship that carried sugar. In 1974, the ship encountered a powerful storm in 1974 that left it rolled on her port side in the River Clyde.

27 Shipwrecks From Around The World That Are Almost Too Creepy To Look At is an article from: LifeDaily

Inmate’s Daring Escape Ends Badly When He Meets Up With Armed Homeowner

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What would you do if your life was threatened? Most people would probably agree that they would do what they could to defend their own lives, even if that meant harming the person who was threatening them. It’s an easy thing to say, however, not so easy in practice; especially in a moment of panic.

This story begins on a dark night, in a woman’s home. She’s asleep, alone under the covers, and unbeknownst to her, a recent skirmish nearby had placed her in very immediate danger from a rather unsavory character with rage in his heart…

Breaking In

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The man had broken into the kitchen through the back door. It was easy, far easier than he’d anticipated in fact. His initial impression was that someone who lived so close to a jail might have some sort of deadbolt or drop bar on the doors and windows. As it happened, these contrivances were not nearly enough to stop his entry.

Arming Himself

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The man had seen a car in the driveway and knew that someone might be home, though they had no idea that it was a lone woman. Nevertheless, he knew enough to grab a weapon as he headed through the kitchen. Oddly enough, he didn’t grab a knife, but a knife sharpener. Then, he headed over to the bedrooms.

The Call

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A little after 3 in the morning, the local 911 operators received a panic-stricken phone call. It was from a woman who lived not far from the local jail and she’d caught someone breaking into her home. Not only had she caught him, but she’d also shot him and he was currently bleeding out onto the carpet just outside her bedroom.

Unknown Criminal

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The woman had no idea who the man was but she did note that his orange jumpsuit was particularly prison-like. Perhaps this was why when she’d stirred in her sleep to see him standing in her bedroom doorway, she’d reached onto the bedside table to pull out her handgun and fired. But who was the man she’d shot?

Nightstalker

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As it happened, the name of the would-be night stalker was Bruce McLaughlin Jr. He was, up until that night, a 30-year-old career criminal who had been in and out of the county jail quite a few times over the years. He was currently on trial on charges of first-degree burglary and grand larceny.

Regular Customer

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McLaughlin’s multiple stints in the jail were the result of a number of charges ranging from drug possession to assaulting a police officer to shoplifting. All of these seemed tame compared to what he may have had planned for the poor woman had she not had the foresight to keep herself armed. Little did she know, he wasn’t alone.

Planned it Together

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McLaughlin had been incarcerated in the jail with another criminal named Timothy Dill. Both had found common ground in their mutual criminality and in the fact that neither wished to see their sentences all the way through. Over the next few days, Dill and McLaughlin planned their escape from the jail. They just had to wait for the perfect moment.

Graveyard Shift

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It was around 2 am that Tuesday when the two criminals put their hastily-conceived jailbreak into motion. Their plan hinged on the fact that the graveyard shift at the Pickens County jail was a bit of a skeleton crew. Their assumption was that the guards on duty that late at night would be less alert than the day shift. They were partially right.

Sleeping Soundly

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The fact that all their fellow prisoners were sleeping soundly didn’t hurt their plan either. Dill and McLaughlin rose from their beds and surprised two guards, overwhelming and incapacitating them, before stealing their keys and locking them in a room. Unfortunately for the two jailbreakers, this was about where their “brilliant” plan began to collapse in on itself.

Desperation

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Other inmates, rather than aid in the escape, seemed determined to help the guards they’d attacked. They tried to stop Dill and McLaughlin who instead of lingering, bolted out of the facility and towards the chain link fence that surrounded the Pickens County jail. Desperate to escape, they got sloppy and split up outside the jail.

Caught Up

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As soon as the other guards learned of the escape, they contacted the Pickens County Sheriff’s department. Deputies were dispatched and the immediate area was fully combed by teams of searchers. They found Dill on Concord Church Road. He’d managed to get a half-mile from the jail. He’d been free for a few scant minutes.

Dill’s Charges

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Dill was taken back to the jail and a few additional charges were added to his existing one of sexual conduct with a minor. He was charged with escape, two counts of kidnapping for his treatment of the guards, as well as first-degree assault and battery. The same fate would have awaited McLaughlin if he hadn’t made that last-minute stop.

Other Plans

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Instead of heading for the woods or the road, the tattooed felon instead decided to break into a nearby house and in the end, that decision sealed his fate. Kicking in that kitchen door was the last mistake he’d ever make because, by the time police and paramedics arrived, the gunshot wound he’d sustained had ended his life.

Slow Recovery

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As for the guards he and Dill attacked, they may have suffered a few bruises to their bodies and egos, but they will recover. The question that remained though, was whether or not the Pickens County Sheriff’s department would press charges against the homeowner who’d shot and killed McLaughlin. Unsurprisingly, people were split on the issue.

Training

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Sheriff Rick Clark was among the first to comment on the woman’s actions. According to him, the homeowner was well within her rights to shoot the intruder. Not only did he present an imminent threat to her life, offering her no escape route, but she’d also been trained to handle concealed weapons and had a right to wield them in self-defense.

A Big Threat

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Sheriff Clark even spoke to the press about it and was unabashedly supportive. “This was a big guy. If she hadn’t had a weapon there’s no telling what would have happened,” he explained. “I gave her a big hug. I told her how proud I was of her.” Most importantly, Clark wanted people to know that she was a shining example of proper handgun usage.

Good Guys with Guns

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The fact that McLaughlin didn’t survive his erstwhile home invasion attempt thrust the homeowner into a hot topic debate that’s been on a number of minds recently. The “good-guy-with-a-gun” debate is a popular topic these days, particularly because the United States seems to constantly be discussing the Second Amendment.

Lauded

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As expected, the National Rifle Association has come out in support of the woman. Just as they are supportive of anyone who use their legally-owned firearms to protect people against mass shooters and other such dangerous people. As open and shut as this case seems, there are those who might see the woman’s actions as an overreaction.

Arguments Against

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These critics might argue that those who just happen to make the right call and have access to firearms are no substitute for the supposedly-lax gun control policies that allow dangerous, often mentally-ill people to procure weapons legally. They are quick to point out that sometimes, these armed citizens can themselves become victims themselves.

Training

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As far as Sheriff Clark and the rest of his precinct were concerned, though, the woman was licensed and trained. She was not about to let the criminal take the gun from her and knew how to use it to protect herself, precisely because she was trained. And perhaps that is what it all comes down to in the end: knowing how and when to use firearms to protect oneself.

Inmate’s Daring Escape Ends Badly When He Meets Up With Armed Homeowner is an article from: LifeDaily

Teen’s Mysterious Disappearance Highlights Issues Surrounding Cyber-Bullying And Mental Illness

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Heaven Ray Cox Story

As parents, our life mission is to ensure the our children’s safety and well being at all costs. But, at times, there are some things that are completely out of our hands, leaving us helpless and at life’s unpredictable mercy.

In the life of a beautiful, young girl from a small town in Texas, even with a loving family and wholesome upbringing, her endless struggle with mental illness would be the cause of her tragic demise…

An Empty Room

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On November 26, what should have been like any other day for Tammy, a working mother in a small town in Texas, would actually become one of the worst days in her life. Thinking her daughter was sleeping late, she went into her bedroom and found her gone…

A Mother’s Worst Nightmare

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Tammy’s worst nightmare had come true when her young and beautiful 15-year-old daughter vanished from home without a trace. Her daughter, Heaven, named for her angelic beauty, was a bright-eyed freshman at Little Cypress-Mauriceville who enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the beach more than anything else.

Just A Normal Girl

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Growing up in the small town of Orange, Texas, Heaven was described by friends and family as a breathtakingly beautiful, smart, loving and compassionate young girl. With her immense love of nature and animals, Heaven had always aspired to become a marine biologist, but tragically, those dreams would come to an end before she knew it… 

Calling The Police

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In a state of shock and panic, Tammy called police immediately to help find her missing daughter. In order to find her young daughter, it would be vital for her to disclose any information that could guide the police in the right direction. Would this be a case of an abduction by a sexual predator or a young girl who ran away from home?

Often On Her Phone

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Like most kids in today’s social climax, Heaven would spend a significant amount of time on her phone. Heaven was heavily active on many social media sites, including the popular phone app called Snapchat. Right before her disappearance, Tammy noticed Heaven interacting with a man on Snapchat who looked much older than her. 

A Man She Met Online

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When pressed for answers, Heaven confessed to her mother that it was actually a man she met from Snapchat who resides in California. Could this man be a the frightening predator who abducted the 15-year-old girl from her home?

Teen Possibly Picked By Mystery Man

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With this revelation from Heaven’s mother, police knew they had to work fast to catch the man who could have possibly abducted the young girl. Tammy told police she believed the teen was picked up by the predator who told her he would be visiting San Antonio for Thanksgiving. “The man she has been talking to is a predator, who has apparently been manipulating her for some time, and in her current state of mind, she believes that he is her friend,” she said on her Facebook account.

A Note Left Behind

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Tammy also mentioned to police that before Heaven vanished, the 15-year-old left a note saying she may head to California, where the older man reportedly resides. “She left a goodbye note to me and her Dad, and said that she wouldn’t have a phone, so I’m sure he has taken it from her, as it isn’t here, and I have torn her room apart,” she said.

Suffering Mental Illness

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Heaven’s mom, Tammy also warned the public and police that the young girl is in grave danger because she suffers from mental illness and could be in a manic phase due to being off of her medication. When she ran away, she left behind the medication she needed to treat her illness, which her distraught mother made clear on Facebook during her daughter’s disappearance.

A Constant Battle

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Her mother expressed that life wasn’t easy for Heaven, as she battled bipolar disorder her whole life. Heaven struggled with coping with the illness deterring her from often making rational choices, especially when she was off the medication. Tammy was convinced that her mental illness acted as the driving force behind the disappearance. 

A Miracle

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On December 1, five days after Heaven went missing, the Orange County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office reported that police had found the runaway teen in a home in Louisiana owned by the relative of someone she knew. After following several leads and speaking with numerous individuals, Orange County Investigators located Heaven Cox at a residence in Louisiana. Heaven was unharmed and had been reunited with her distraught, yet relieved family.

She Ran Away

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Preliminary reports showed that Heaven left her residence the previous Saturday on her own accord and that she had simply ran away from her home. No one was charged in her disappearance. The unidentified man in California had no credible link to Heaven’s disappearance, contrary to the persistence of Tammy Cox to locate the man.

Dangers Of Mental Illness

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Heaven’s parents felt overjoyed with the discovery of their daughter, especially with her being brought home safely and unharmed. Tammy and her husband were embracing the miraculous turn of events, but also were aware of the incredible danger of their daughter’s mental illness. In order to avoid this type of event from occurring again, they believed their daughter had to be fully evaluated and medicated at all times. But, sadly, this happy reunion would only last shortly, with another turn of events that would permanently alter the course of life for Heaven and her entire family…

Another Emergency

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Two months after Heaven’s recovery, Tammy posted on her Facebook account a vague message about some sort of emergency that had taken place with Heaven. With all the news surrounding Heaven’s disappearance, Tammy’s Facebook had acquired a massive following. With the cryptic message posted, all her Facebook “friends” became worried, yet confused about its implications. Could something else have happened to Heaven?

An Alarming Message

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Heaven’s mother posted an alarming message on Facebook at 4:27 pm, saying, “I NEED EVERYONE TO STOP AND PRAY RIGHT NOW FOR HEAVEN!! IT’S AN EMERGENCY!!” Tammy did not give any more details about what may have been happening with her daughter at that moment. Friends weighed in, sending countless prayers and well wishes. But, sadly their prayers would be left unanswered….

The Death Of An Angel

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About three hours after Tammy’s unsettling post, she let the world know her daughter had died. “Our sweet Heaven left us to be with Jesus this afternoon around 4:00,” Tammy wrote on Facebook. “Some bright lights are not meant for this dark and cruel world … Sing with the angels sweet girl. I love you.” Tammy did not explain what had caused the sudden death of her daughter, leaving friends and the rest of the nation searching for answers.

Cyberbullying

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The only clue left by Heaven’s family is their inclination that she had been suffering from depression and bipolar disorder. Sadly, regardless of the cause of death, a young girl has lost her life and a family will have to deal with the loss for the rest of their lives. Heaven’s grieving mother, Tammy, would not only have to face her daughter’s death, but online trolls bullying her and her family after her death. The pain had just begun…

Wild Theories

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Tammy has called out all the hateful, ignorant people who have been posting on her social media pages about her daughter. Some had chosen Tammy’s Facebook page to debate wild theories about how and why they thought Heaven had died, with many blaming her mother. 

Blaming The Mother

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Some cyber bullies are suggesting that Tammy could be in some way responsible for her daughter’s death, implying that she must have come from an abusive home. This accusation felt like a dagger right through Tammy’s heart. The entire case still remains a bit of a mystery. 

Mental Illness Is Serious

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Till this day, besides Heaven’s family, no one knows the exact details of her disappearance or the actual cause of her death. But, Heaven’s death will not go in vain. Her tragic ending has highlighted the critical issue of mental illness in today’s youth, encouraging families to play a more active role in the lives of our children.

Teen’s Mysterious Disappearance Highlights Issues Surrounding Cyber-Bullying And Mental Illness is an article from: LifeDaily


30 Facts You Didn’t Know About Meghan Markle

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Meghan Markle Story

Even in the United States, there remains a fascination with the British Royal Family. From royal weddings televised for millions to see, to award-winning television shows documenting the family struggles, like the Crown, we can’t get enough of the royals.

In 2018, the Royal family added a new member to their family, an American actress named Meghan Markle. Almost immediately, the world became enamored by her beauty, grace, and charm. Here are 30 interesting, little-known facts about this new Duchess of Sussex…

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What’s in a Name

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Despite what most people think, Meghan’s true name is not Meghan at all. Her full name is Rachel Meghan Markle, she just chose to go by her middle and last names because of the lovely-sounding alliteration.

Married with Children

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Many people don’t know this but Meghan’s dad was actually involved in Hollywood even when she was a child. He was lighting director and director of photography on Married…with Children and Meghan accompanied him on set every day after school for 10 years.

Lighting Her Way

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Growing up on a TV set was, for lack of a better term, enlightening for Meghan. She learned how to act and more importantly, what light she looked best in and if she didn’t her father would make sure to call her and give her advice.

Catholic Lass

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Meghan attended an all-girls Catholic school as a child and learned a few lessons that seem to be missing from lessons today, things like handwriting and cursive. It was in those classes that the previously nerdy-looking actress learned her incredibly neat handwriting and a love for writing in general.

Calligrapher

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Her Catholic school experience helped her develop a particular aptitude for calligraphy. She admitted to Esquire that though no one seems interested in it anymore, she is happy to keep the lost art of calligraphy alive. She even turned it into a side hustle by designing handwritten invites for celebrities in her waitressing days.

Preteen Advocate

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Even from the tender age of 11, Meghan was an advocate for her people. She spoke out against sexism and became an early advocate for women’s rights after seeing a commercial that overtly suggested only women did dishes.

Smarty Pants

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A self-proclaimed “theater nerd” in college, Meghan also happened to be a very bright student indeed. Her keen interest in both performance and politics saw her taking a double major in theater and international relations at Northwestern University.

Embassy? Sweet

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After college, Meghan managed to secure herself a position as an intern at the U.S. Embassy, in Buenos Aires for a few months. She was only 20 years old and even then, saw herself truly developing a career in politics as opposed to the stage. She had no idea she might actually end up doing both.

Suitcase Gal

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After that, the college graduate found herself a gig on the popular TV game show, Deal or No Deal. She didn’t host or anything, just stood up with the other suitcase girls holding what could have been the winning case until she was picked and could get off the five-inch heels she’d found herself in.

Reflection in Character

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Eventually, Meghan got a lead role on the television drama Suits as Rachel, an ambitious, driven young attorney who was ready to take life by the horns. As it happens, she sees a lot of herself in that character, which made the part that much easier to play in the long-run.

Foodie Fan

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Another thing that Meghan and her Suits alter-ego Rachel share is a love of food. The show creators even made Rachel a foodie because of Meghan’s foodie-sensibilities. She loves farm-to-table recipes and trying unique dishes wherever she goes.

Elevating Flavor

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She doesn’t just love food, she also likes cooking it too. Meghan claims that she can elevate a dish with only a few additional ingredients and that she prides herself on knowing what sort of things will add or detract from a meal.

Personal Style

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While filming suits, Meghan wore a wonderfully-designed array of styles, but she also chose to reflect even more of herself into Rachel’s character as well. She would do so by wearing her own personal jewelry on set, items like her grandmother’s charm bracelet and her signet ring.

Canadian Fashion

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As an actress in 2015, Meghan managed to get a contract with Canadian retailer Reitmans and became their brand ambassador. Reitmans wanted to re-invigorate their brand and even released a capsule collection of dresses co-designed by Meghan herself in 2016.

The Tig Blog

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Before she became a duchess, Meghan used to run a passion-project lifestyle blog called The Tig. It was born out of her discovering the difference between red and white wine. It has since been removed from the Internet but it used to contain all the things she was passionate about food, travel, fashion, and beauty.

Unique Sounds

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One of Meghan’s favorite genres is Indie music, which the 35-year-old seems to always have a few songs or artists on her iPod. Her current playlist includes things like the Crystal Fighters, Maggie Rogers, and Janelle Monáe, to name a few.

Distant Cousins

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If you dive deep into Meghan’s family history, there is actually a branch on her distant family tree that makes her and her new husband very, very distant cousins. This is, of course, fifteen or so generations back, however, so it’s not superbly important.

Special Nose

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Meghan’s beauty is easy for anyone with eyes to see and since she became a royal consort, her nose has been a major plastic surgery request all over the world; especially in Hollywood. She has since supplanted the Kardashians as the number one requested plastic surgery inspirations.

Apples to Apples

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During her tenure on the set of Suits, Meghan enjoyed taking breaks to play Apples to Apples and drink some scotch with her fellow actors. Even when shooting would wrap up late, they’d while away the wee hours playing the game and hanging out together.

Travel Bug

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Meghan has always loved to travel and had begun traveling the world long before she crossed the pond and met Prince Harry. She has biked through Vietnam, driven a campervan in New Zealand, and toured the whole coast of Croatia. Lord knows where else she’ll tour once she’s the Duchess of Sussex.

Balancing Act

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Meghan is also highly health-conscience and has a balanced workout regime to keep her flawless figure. She usually uses a mix of running and yoga, two exercise methods that allow her to indulge her outdoorsy side.

Dog Mom

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While visiting an LA dog shelter, Meghan ran into fellow celebrity Ellen DeGeneres and the comedian convinced her to adopt two dogs that she was playing with while she was there. Her logic was simple, if Ellen tells you to do something, you do it.

Tennis Pals

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Meghan also happens to be close friends with tennis superstar Serena Williams. The two struck up a friendship around traveling and Serena became a sort of confidant when Meghan was on the road. They also share a love of hot sauce, fashion, and more than anything else, ambition to do more by exceeding expectations.

Another Ambassador

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The new duchess also happens to be a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, which is only one of her philanthropic initiatives. She has traveled to Rwanda and India to support campaigns for clean water and women’s education; something very close to her heart.

Classic Looks

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Meghan prefers to stick to cult classic looks when she does her own makeup, though she doesn’t do it much these days. She prefers Dior and Nars blush in Orgasm, both of which she says give her a nice glow from within that shows up on camera.

Plus-One

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Before they were married, Meghan served as Prince Harry’s plus-one for Pippa Middleton’s wedding. He reportedly drove more than 100 miles to bring her to his sister-in-law’s wedding reception. If that isn’t love, we don’t know what is.

A Duchess

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Meghan’s marriage to Prince Harry has garnered her the official title the Duchess of Sussex. She also happens to be the first women to hold that title. This will likely remain that way until the title Duke of Sussex is potentially bestowed upon one of her subsequent children.

A Written Account

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Her estranged half-sister Samantha Markle is apparently writing a “juicy tell-all” about growing up with Meghan. The tentative title is The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister, but will likely be quashed by any means necessary by Meghan’s new royal family.

Heavily Googled

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In 2016, Meghan was the most-Googled actress for the whole year. This was mostly due to her new relationship with Prince Harry. That high Google status was equally impressive the year she got married as well.

Boyfriend

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Meghan was actually dating someone when she met Prince Harry. Of course, her relationship with Canadian chef Cory Vitiello had been on the rocks at that point and she didn’t take up with the prince until after they had parted ways, but still the attraction was there.

30 Facts You Didn’t Know About Meghan Markle is an article from: LifeDaily

35 Unbelievably Dangerous Roads You’d Be Crazy To Drive On

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Dangerous Roads Story

The world is covered with treacherous highways, mountain passes, and hidden streets even the most experienced drivers would have trouble navigating. But normal people drive these roads every day. After looking at some of these streets you would think these people must be fearless, or crazy. It’s astounding what some people will do when they have to get from A to B…

Nonetheless, they drive them. Crazy right? Here’s a list of the 35 most dangerous streets in the world…

R504 Kolyma Highway, Russia

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Also known as “Old Summer Road,” this stretch of highway in far eastern Russia proves to be a challenge for even the most experienced motorcyclists and 4-wheel drivers as it’s not paved. And surrounded with impossibly thick vegetation mixed with constant precipitation means visibility is always very, very low.

Cotopaxi Volcano Road, Ecuador

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The Cotopaxi Volcano remains active in the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, making this unpaved 25-mile stretch leading to Cotopaxi National Park quite dangerous.

Transfagarasan, DN7C, Romania

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This is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The scenic views are what draws the curious tourist, but the high altitude and winding twists and turns landed this road on our list.

Ruta 5, Africa to Iquique Road, Chile

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This road is so monotonous and boring that drivers tend to lose focus, sometimes even falling asleep at the wheel. So although it’s not as scenic as some other roads on this list, it is still equally as dangerous.

Zoji La Pass, India

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This is a road very busy with farmers moving livestock, often requiring them to make two lanes of the one-lane pass. Even though it’s not particularly difficult to navigate, it’s a very busy way to take and can test a driver’s resolve. Any driver who doesn’t plan their route through this pass beforehand will regret it…

The Road to Fairy Meadows, Pakistan

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The 10-kilometer stretch of road leads to what is known as the “killer mountain”. What makes it dangerous is how narrow the road becomes in some areas, although anyone who travels it will notice its remarkable beauty.

Patiopuolo-Perdikaki Road, Greece

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This narrow, windy pass it particularly dangerous due to low maintenance and very few guard rails. If the weather happens to be bad on any particular day, it can make this road almost impossible to navigate.

Luxor-al-Hurghada, Egypt

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Not only is this road unpaved, it’s susceptible to bandit raids and other robberies. If traveling this road at night, drivers would be smart to leave their lights off and remain unseen by the potential thieves in the area.

US Route 431, United States

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As scenic and serene as this road appears at first, it can often be quite the opposite. Narrow lanes and fast lane changes require a driver’s complete attention on this road at all times.

A537, United Kingdom

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Nothing about this road in the United Kingdom looks particularly dangerous. Indeed, it can be described as rather bland. But the high amount of car crash deaths has earned the road the nickname “The Widow Maker,” which is why it made our list.

A44, United Kingdom

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This road is responsible for so many head-on collisions that we had to include it. What makes it so dangerous is that this road actually changes which side of the road a driver is supposed to drive on, making it quite confusing for UK drivers.

Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China

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This highway is subject to avalanches, rock slides, and bad weather, making it highly dangerous to begin with. Even more daunting is the fact that road deaths have doubled on this highway in the last two decades.

Stelvio Pass Road, Italy

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This road doesn’t even stretch two miles long, but contains so many narrow twists and turns that even the most-experienced drivers will have trouble on it. That said, the view from this road is gorgeous.

Hana, Hawaii

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Another beautiful route, this tropical road is surrounded by lush foliage, a mountain on one side and an ocean on the other. Be careful though, because this narrow road is also vulnerable to landslides.

The Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia

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This is one of the longest stretches of highway in the world, and by not being paved it can be one of the most dangerous. If it happens to rain, drivers can be trapped for hours in muddy ditches, sometimes even days.

Le Passage du Gois, Franc

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It doesn’t take much to argue this road being one of the most dangerous in the world. At times sections of the road can be completely submerged in water, and even when they’re not, a rogue wave can knock a driver completely off course.

Caucasus Road, Russia

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Being narrow, in some areas unpaved, and alongside a mountain, this road proves to be very treacherous. Especially if the weather is rainy or snowy.

Yungas Road, Bolivia

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Just looking at this road is enough to deter a driver from going there. Add to that the fact that this road is responsible for between 200-300 deaths a year and it’s definitely a no-go.

Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway

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This crazy road resembles a roller-coaster in some areas, with a side of Atlantic Ocean waves in the mix. Drivers maneuvering this archipelago road would be smart to bring a life-jacket along with them.

Dalton Highway, Alaska

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This is arguably the most isolated road on the planet. Its icy conditions and remote location mean that breaking down on it means you’ll be stranded for hours, maybe days. That can spell disaster in below-zero temperatures.

Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan

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This bridge was built ridiculously high in order for ships to travel under it. This means that drivers going over it have to face dangerously steep inclines and declines that can prove rather treacherous.

Khardung La Pass, India

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Going through a valley between two mountain passes, this route is very scenic. However, the road is susceptible to rock slides at any moment. Drivers here need to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

Guoliang Tunnel, China

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This tunnel is built in the side of a mountain, is extremely narrow and can prove to be rather dangerous. Photos of this tunnel look really cool, but driving on it is another story…

Apache Trail Scenic Drive, Arizona, United States

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As one of the most beautiful scenic routes on this list, this trail can raw the eye in a dangerous way. Drivers here are cautioned to drive slow and stay focused on the road, which will undoubtedly prove easier said than done.

Cathedral Ridge, Pakistan

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Like the last entry on this list, this road can be both very scenic and very dangerous. We suggest parking the car and getting out if you want to enjoy the surroundings. If you do it while driving, the consequences can be dire.

Road of Death, Bolivia

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This road lives up to its name as one wrong turn can mean death. On the ridge of a steep cliff covered by greenery, this narrow road is both beautiful and dangerous.

Karakoram Highway, Pakistan to China

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This road contains a mixture of things that make it dangerous. For one, it can be long, straight and boring in some areas, making drivers lose focus on the road. Then, in other areas it has sharp curves and steep cliffs. Everything about this road is dangerous, and in a spectrum of different ways.

Pan American Highway, Alaska to Chile

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According to the Guinness World Records, this is the world’s longest motor road. Throughout its 30,000-mile stretch can be a host of dangerous situations. Anyone planning a trip down this road should plan accordingly.

Karnali Highway, Nepal

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This unpaved monstrosity gives even bicycle riders second thoughts. Around 50 people die on this road each year due to patches of slick mud. The unpaved surface makes for a very slow drive.

Victim River Bridge, Siberia

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This bridge is rather short, and no deaths have been recorded on it, but that’s because almost no one has the guts to drive on it. All it is is a wooden bridge covered in ice with no barriers, not to mention it’s not even wide enough for a standard modern car.

Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines

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This road isn’t on a mountain cliff or in some icy remote region of the world, and is actually quite normal as far as roads go. The problem is that it is so busy that getting into an accident is very common. Thousands of car crash deaths are recorded each year.

Federal Highway 1, Mexico

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This road is dangerous not only because it twists and turns through mountainous terrain, but also because in several states in Mexico, there are no driver’s license requirements. So who know who you’ll be sharing the road with.

BR-116, Brazil

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Like another road on this list, this one in Brazil is dangerous because of bandits that freely roam the countryside near the road. There are also cliffs and the road itself is very poorly maintained.

Barton Highway, Australia

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Considered the most dangerous highway in Australia, this road is so packed that motorists regularly file complaints about traffic. And the highway’s roundabout causes so many accidents that some people avoid it all together.

Halsema Highway, Philippines

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Known as the deadliest road in the Philippines, this makes a trip along a steep, twisting mountainside that most people wouldn’t go near even if they had to. It is another on this list that is as beautiful as it is dangerous.

35 Unbelievably Dangerous Roads You’d Be Crazy To Drive On is an article from: LifeDaily

New York Auto Body Shop Owner Caught In Underage Sex Scandal

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Amy Fisher Story

Scorned lovers, enraged from betrayal and rejection, will go to any length to expel any obstacle standing in their way, even if they have to murder to get what they want.

In a ritzy region of Long Island, New York, an illicit affair brewing between an older man and a high school student became a twisted web of lies, betrayal, and ultimately attempted murder, that will shock the nation for years to come…

Enjoying A Sunny Day

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One beautiful, sunny day in May of 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was enjoying much needed time alone at her upscale home in Massapequa, New York. Mary Jo spent a lot of time soaking up the sun in her massive property that overlooks the Massapequa Grand Canal. On this particular day, her husband was at work at his auto body shop and her kids were at school. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, until a ring at the door bell would change the course of Mary Jo’s life.

A Ring At The Door

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Living in a upper class neighborhood alongside neighbors she had known for years, and with major crimes being relatively nonexistent, Mary Jo never once imagined that her and her family’s lives would ever be in danger. So, only briefly looking from the side window of her front door, Mary Jo found a young, teenage girl ringing the doorbell. A pretty, innocent face and petite frame, it did not cross Mary Jo’s mind for a second that the young girl before her eyes could be capable of an evil she had never witnessed before.

An Unexpected Visitor

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Before Mary Jo could even open her mouth to ask the young woman what she wanted, the girl who initially seemed so pure and innocent, would run her mouth saying things that would embarrass even a foul mouthed truck driver. Her voice was incredibly loud, she spoke fast, and seemed furious. Mary Jo’s first impression was off by a long shot. The young girl was there to see Mary Jo and clearly wanted something from her. But, what did she really want?

Leave My House Now

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Mary Jo had been taken by surprise. She was not expecting that. The young girl accused Mary Jo’s husband, the father of her children, 36 year old Joey of having an affair with her younger sister. Unimpressed by the story, Mary Jo told the girl to leave her property. But, the young girl refused to do so and would offer Mary Jo proof….

A Logo On The Shirt

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The evidence in the affair would be in the t-shirt the young girl frantically showcased to Mary Jo. This wasn’t just any regular t-shirt, but one displaying the logo of her husband’s auto body shop. Igniting an uncontrollable anger in the young woman, Mary Jo again dismissed her claims and insisted that she leave her home.

A Look Of Evil

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Refusing to listen to Mary Jo’s orders, the young woman continued to stand at her door entrance, but this time a look of darkness and evil would consume the young girl’s face. A look so terrifying that Mary Jo claims still haunts her in her nightmares…

Trigger Pulled

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Mary Jo stepped back inside her home and attempted to close the door, but her entire life would collapse right before her eyes. It happened so quickly, without even noticing it, the girl pulled out a gun and pointed it directly at Mary Jo’s terrified face. Then, boom, the trigger was pulled, shooting her point blank on the face at the base of her skull…

Blood Everywhere

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Mary Jo’s bloodied body would collapse right on her front door step. With a massive wound on the front part of her face, Mary Jo laid helplessly on the floor, with blood streaming all around her. It is difficult, almost impossible, to describe in words the feelings Mary Jo had encompassed in that dreadful moment. But, her mind blowing screams, heard by neighbors from a few blocks away, would be an acceptable sign of her current state.

First Responders

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Although only a few minutes had passed before police arrived to the scene, it had felt like all eternity for Mary Jo. Police and an ambulance arrived at the gruesome scene. While the ambulance rushed Mary Jo to the hospital, the police stayed at the scene to investigate and ask neighbors if they had seen or heard anything unusual. Bizarrely, besides noticing a car, neighbors didn’t see a single sign of the perpetrator.

Barely Made It

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After eight hours of intensive surgery, Mary Jo miraculously survived the sickening ordeal. However, her life would never be the same. Her face had become permanently distorted and paralyzed on one side. She also lost her ability to hear on the same side. Considering her tragic circumstances, police wanted Mary Jo to recuperate and not cause anymore unwanted stress, but they needed immediate answers to help find the person who was out to kill her.

I Knew Who She Is

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When Mary Jo Buttafuoco began to write a description of her assailant for the detectives clustered around her hospital bed, her husband Joey suddenly announced that he knew the identity of the attacker. He steered police toward the teenage daughter of one his customers.

Shocking Allegations

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Police were able to quickly locate the perpetrator: a 17-year-old high school student named Amy Fisher. But, police knew there was more to the story. After arresting Amy and taking her in for questioning, she claimed that she had been having a sexual affair with Joey Buttafuoco since she was 16 years old. She said she was obsessed with the auto-body mechanic and had gone to the Buttaffuoco home to confront his wife. This would not be the end of her story, but just the beginning of a web of lies and betrayal..

The Affair

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Amy Fisher was born in Merrick, New York, on August 21, 1974, to an Italian-American mother and Jewish father. In May of 1991, at the age of 16, Fisher met Joey Buttafuoco at his auto shop when her car needed service. What initially started as flirting would brew into a sexual affair that would take place in his shop and various motels throughout the town.

Working As A Prostitute

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In August of 1991, with the secret affair at its peak, Fisher told Buttafuoco she needed money, and he suggested she begin work at an escort agency. Now, only 17 years old, Fisher seemed hesitant at first, but then agreed to work as a prostitute. After a few months of working as a prostitute and still carrying on the affair with Buttafuoco, Fisher was falling even harder for the older man and begged him repeatedly to leave his wife Mary Jo. Buttafuoco’s response would act as the catalyst in her decision to go after his wife.

Obsessed

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Buttafuoco adamantly refused, infuriating Fisher, who had felt used, and also bizarrely obsessed with having Buttafuoco to herself. Consumed with anger, Fisher believed she could have the older man to herself by getting rid of the obstacle in her way: his wife.

Hidden Camera

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Nevertheless, there were those who assumed that Fisher was merely a smitten teenager confused by the promises of an older lover. But, they got a rude shock a week after the shooting. In a secretly made videotape purchased by the tabloid television program, A Current Affair, Fisher was seen negotiating terms for sex with a salesman in a motel bedroom. The videotape aired on national television the night before her bail hearing. What had been a sordid local story became an instant national sensation.

National Frenzy

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The details of the case had created a national frenzy, with every news outlet swarming the entire town. With constant media coverage, they had become household names. Fisher was dubbed the “Long Island Lolita.” With his tough-talking exterior, Joey was known as the villain. And Mary Jo was considered the innocent housewife caught up in her husband’s infidelities.

Guilty

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Regardless of public sentiment, when Fisher faced a jury in her trial in December of 1992, she was convicted on multiple counts, but pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault and was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Fisher served seven years in prison at the Albion Correctional Facility in New York.

Where Is Fisher Now?

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After spending seven years in jail for her crime against Mary Jo, Fisher was released in 1999. She briefly worked as a columnist for the Long Island Press. In 2007, after a sex tape emerged, Fisher began a brief career in adult entertainment. She starred in her own pay-per-view adult film entitled Amy Fisher: Totally Nude & Exposed, and made a handful of other adult movies. She walked away from the industry in 2011. Now 42, Fisher lives in Florida with three kids and is desperately trying to move on from her old ways.

What Happened To The Buttafuocos?

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Now 61, Mary Jo has moved on with her life. She divorced her husband in 2003, and is living a quiet life away from the spotlight. She still has the bullet lodged into her skull. After Fisher’s assault conviction, Buttafuoco admitted that he had sex with Fisher when she was just 16. He spent four months in jail. After his 2003 split from Mary Jo, he remarried and continued making TV appearances. He has appeared on Celebrity Boxing, Judge Janine Pirro, and Judge Alex

New York Auto Body Shop Owner Caught In Underage Sex Scandal is an article from: LifeDaily

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 And Selflessly Donates It To Food Bank

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The impact of inspiration in our lives is boundless. When we are inspired, it lights up a fire within ourselves that drives us closer towards our dreams. When we are inspired, it can be developed from anything that reignites our hope and faith in humanity. When we are inspired, it encourages us to unite for the greater good.

The source of inspiration for this story is a homeless man who has seen it all, and has suffered the worst of the unwavering economy. Even after this suffering, this man committed one of the most selfless acts in history that inspired people in every corner of the world…

Dawn For Summer

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The quiet, calm city of Sumner, Washington watched as the golden sun rose above the horizon, ready for a new day. A homeless man named Kevin also admired the sunrise as he stood by his local food bank, patiently waiting for his next meal. He expected yet another day of hunger, thirst, and misery.

Hope For A Better Life

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Since the day he was born, Kevin had never been shown the affection and love every child needs. He had spent his entire life fighting for his survival in a world that treated him like he never existed. Even after all the hardships he had confronted, Kevin still had hope for a better life. One organization proved to him that there was light at the end of the tunnel.

Generous Nonprofit

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The Sumner Community Food Bank was known for being charitable and being so generous that they give hundreds of backpacks to young students who head home from school for the weekend. However, that is only half of their selflessness.

Help For Homeless

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The nonprofit volunteers at Sumner Community Food Bank also donated food without any cost to “about 1,000 people [one-tenths of the city’s population] a month,” according to The Independent. The homeless population living in the streets struggled to find shelter and food to help them survive another day. Kevin was among these 1000 people; little did he know, his life was about to turn around…

Curious Onlooker

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Overwhelmingly hungry, Kevin was looking around for the bread that the volunteers usually left the night before for people to take. As he spotted a loaf of bread, something else caught his eye. Kevin found a strange brown paper bag next to the building. He wondered if it had any more food inside, unaware of the surprise that would change his life forever.

Mysterious Bag

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As he approached the bag, he couldn’t smell anything that he thought was food, so he wondered what was inside of the bag, and why it was left next to the food bank. After making his final guesses at what could be inside, Kevin slowly opened the bag…

Stash Of Cash

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It was completely stuffed with cash. Kevin was overwhelmed by the multitude of $20 and $100 bills. He added all of them up to see how much money he had discovered lying in that bag, and it amounted to $17,000.

Unbelievable Value

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Kevin couldn’t believe his eyes and thought that he must have miscounted. His entire life he has been confronted with stints of bad luck. So, he counted again multiple times. The second time, it amounted to $17,000. Third time, $17,000. Fourth, $17,000. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Real Or Fake?

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However, Kevin decided not to get excited yet. After all, someone could have deliberately tried to fool him by filling the bag with fake money. He couldn’t believe that he was holding $17,000 in his hands just yet…

Surprise Fortune

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When being interviewed by the News Tribune, Kevin exclaimed “Of course, I sniffed it to see if it was real.” He found that all of the money was real. “Then I was like, do I take off or do I stay?” Kevin recalled. He wasn’t sure of what he should do with the load of money.

Direct Confrontation

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After waiting at the food bank for 20 minutes, Kevin found one of the volunteers unlocking the front door. He confronted the woman named Anita Miller, who is the director of the food bank, and showed the treasured bag to her. His next action was the most radical action that one could do in this situation.

Charity For Charity

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Kevin made the bold decision of giving the massive fortune to the Sumner Community Food Bank, putting his own immense stress and fear of continued poverty aside. Anita remembers him saying: “This is for you, somebody left it on your doorstep.” She also remembered the shock she felt at that moment.

Bag Confiscated

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When Anita weighed the bag, she realized it was surprisingly light, since she was thinking the bag contained a food donation. That fact combined with the low quality of the bag were enough suspicious traits for her to call the police and have them investigate the bag.

Unknown Source

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The investigators were dumbfounded to find the $17,000 inside the bag and knew that something was off. Hoping to see the mysterious person who placed the bag there, they tried viewing footage from the food bank’s security camera. Unfortunately, it wasn’t working correctly at the time the bag was dropped off, so there’s no telling who the person could be.

No Other Evidence

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The investigators thought that there may have been a robbery in the area and an accomplice left the bag there. However, other police departments said that there were no recent robberies anywhere around the area. They also decided to check if a suicidal person withdrew a substantial amount, but that came up empty too.

Empty Case

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One of the investigators, Marcus McDonald, told The Washington Post, “It’s strange for someone to leave a bunch of money like that outside a food bank.” The police had no explanation for the massive fortune, so they returned the $17,000 to the Sumner Community Food Bank. However, they planned to give something back to Kevin as well…

Gratitude For Kevin

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The Sumner Police Department awarded Kevin with a Citizen Certificate for him being honest, even when he couldn’t afford to be. However, they weren’t the only ones who recognized this rare quality in Kevin. The Sumner Community Food Bank itself awarded Kevin many gift cards, and an extra reward that wasn’t specified.

Anita’s Promise

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Anita Miller said, “It was a big decision for him because he could use it, but you do not take from somebody else. It would be stealing, and he doesn’t steal.” She respected Kevin for his honesty and decided that the food bank will look out for him more. “It makes you feel good to be able to help him. He helped us in a roundabout way. It’s a wonderful feeling. Trust me, it opened up all of our eyes.”

Worldwide Inspiration

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Kevin’s unprecedented act of kindness has inspired other people around the world to spread the trait of generosity. Not only has he touched the lives of those around him, but he has also shown, in the cruelness of the world, that humanity still exists at large. It has also shown homeless people in a different light, where most people disregard their existence, this situation has inspired us to look at them as equals.

Why Was The Bag There?

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It could have been that a person on the brink of death decided to donate all of their savings for a good cause. It could have been that a rich person wanted to make a difference in their city. It even could have been that the bag was accidentally dropped. Nobody knows except for the anonymous deliverer…

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 And Selflessly Donates It To Food Bank is an article from: LifeDaily

30 Facts You Didn’t Know About Meghan Markle

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Meghan Markle Story

Even in the United States, there remains a fascination with the British Royal Family. From royal weddings televised for millions to see, to award-winning television shows documenting the family struggles, we can’t get enough of the royals.

In 2018, the Royal family added a new member to their family, an American actress named Meghan Markle. Almost immediately, the world became enamored by her beauty, grace, and charm. Here are 30 interesting, little-known facts about the Duchess of Sussex…

What’s in a Name

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Despite what most people think, Meghan’s true name is not Meghan at all, not her first name anyway. Her full name is Rachel Meghan Markle, she may have just chosen to go by her middle and last names because of the lovely-sounding alliteration.

Married with Children

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Many people don’t know this but Meghan’s dad was actually involved in Hollywood even when she was a child. He was lighting director and director of photography on the television show, Married…with Children, and Meghan accompanied him on set every day after school for 10 years.

Lighting Her Way

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Growing up on a TV set was, for lack of a better term, enlightening for Meghan. She learned how to act and more importantly, what light she looked best in and if she didn’t her father would make sure to call her and give her advice.

Catholic Lass

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Meghan attended an all-girls Catholic school as a child and learned a few lessons that seem to be missing from lessons today, things like cursive writing. It was in those classes that the previously nerdy-looking actress learned her incredibly neat handwriting and a love for writing in general.

Calligrapher

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Her Catholic school experience helped her develop a particular aptitude for calligraphy. She admitted to Esquire that though no one seems interested in it anymore, she is happy to keep the lost art of calligraphy alive. She even turned it into a side hustle by designing handwritten invites for celebrities in her days as a waitress.

Preteen Advocate

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Even from the tender age of 11, Meghan was an advocate for her people. She spoke out against sexism and became an early advocate for women’s rights after seeing a commercial that overtly suggested only women did dishes.

Smarty Pants

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A self-proclaimed “theater nerd” in college, Meghan also happened to be a very bright student indeed. Her keen interest in both performance and politics saw her taking a double major in theater and international relations at Northwestern University.

Embassy? Sweet

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After college, Meghan managed to secure herself a position as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires for a few months. She was only 20 years old, and even then saw herself truly developing a career in politics as opposed to the stage. She had no idea she might actually end up doing both.

Suitcase Gal

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After that, the college graduate found herself a gig on the popular TV game show, Deal or No Deal. She didn’t host or anything, just stood up with the other suitcase girls holding what could have been the winning case until she was picked and could get off the five-inch heels she’d found herself in.

Reflection in Character

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Eventually, Meghan got a lead role on the television drama Suits as Rachel, an ambitious, driven young attorney who was ready to take life by the horns. As it happens, she sees a lot of herself in that character, which made the part that much easier to play in the long-run.

Foodie

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Another thing that Meghan and her Suits alter-ego Rachel share, is a love of food. The show creators even made Rachel a foodie because of Meghan’s foodie-sensibilities. She loves farm-to-table recipes and trying unique dishes wherever she goes.

Elevating Flavor

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She doesn’t just love eating food, she likes cooking it, too. Meghan claims that she can elevate a dish with only a few additional ingredients and that she prides herself on knowing what sort of things will add or detract from a meal.

Personal Style

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While filming Suits, Meghan wore a wonderfully-designed array of styles, but she also chose to reflect even more of herself into Rachel’s character as well. She would do so by wearing her own personal jewelry on set, items like her grandmother’s charm bracelet and her signet ring.

Canadian Fashion

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As an actress in 2015, Meghan managed to get a contract with Canadian retailer Reitmans and became their brand ambassador. Reitmans wanted to re-invigorate their brand and even released a capsule collection of dresses co-designed by Meghan herself in 2016.

The Tig Blog

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Before she became a duchess, Meghan used to run a passion-project lifestyle blog called The Tig. It was born out of her discovering the difference between red and white wine. All that remains at the web address is a lovely message offering a farewell from Meghan to fans of The Tig.

Unique Sounds

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One of Meghan’s favorite genres of music is Indie. Her current iPod playlist includes artists like the Crystal Fighters, Maggie Rogers, and Janelle Monáe, to name a few.

Distant Cousins

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If you dive deep into Meghan’s family history, there is actually a branch on her distant family tree that makes her and her new husband very, very distant cousins. This is, of course, fifteen or so generations back, however, so it’s not superbly important, is it?

Special Nose

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Meghan’s beauty is easy for anyone with eyes to see and since she became a royal consort, her nose has been a major plastic surgery request all over the world; especially in Hollywood. She has since supplanted the Kardashians as the number one requested plastic surgery inspirations.

Apples to Apples

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During her tenure on the set of Suits, Meghan enjoyed taking breaks to play Apples to Apples and drink some scotch with her fellow actors. Even when shooting would end late, they’d while away the wee hours playing the game and hanging out together.

Travel Bug

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Meghan has always loved to travel and had begun traveling the world long before she crossed the pond and met Prince Harry. She has biked through Vietnam, driven a campervan in New Zealand, and toured the whole coast of Croatia. Lord knows where else she’ll tour now that she’s the Duchess of Sussex.

Balancing Act

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Meghan is also highly health-conscience and has a balanced workout regime to keep her flawless figure. She usually uses a mix of running and yoga, two exercise methods that allow her to indulge her outdoorsy side.

Dog Mom

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While visiting an LA dog shelter, Meghan ran into fellow celebrity Ellen DeGeneres and the comedian convinced her to adopt two dogs that she was playing with while she was there. Her logic was simple, if Ellen tells you to do something, you do it.

Tennis Pals

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Meghan also happens to be close friends with tennis superstar Serena Williams. The two struck up a friendship around traveling and Serena became a sort of confidant when Meghan was on the road. They also share a love of hot sauce, fashion, and more than anything else, ambition to do more by exceeding expectations.

Another Ambassador

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The new duchess also happens to be a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, which is only one of her philanthropic initiatives. She has traveled to Rwanda and India to support campaigns for clean water and women’s education; something very close to her heart.

Classic Looks

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Meghan prefers to stick to cult classic looks when she does her own makeup, though she doesn’t have to much these days. She prefers Dior and Nars blush in Orgasm, both of which she says give her a nice glow from within that shows up on camera.

Plus-One

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Before they were married, Meghan served as Prince Harry’s plus-one for Pippa Middleton’s wedding. He reportedly drove more than 100 miles to bring her to his sister-in-law’s wedding reception. If that isn’t love, we don’t know what is.

A Duchess

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Meghan’s marriage to Prince Harry has garnered her the official title the Duchess of Sussex. She also happens to be the first women to hold that title. This will likely remain that way until the title Duke of Sussex is potentially bestowed upon one of her subsequent children.

A Written Account

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Her estranged half-sister Samantha Markle is apparently writing a “juicy tell-all” about growing up with Meghan. The tentative title is The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister, but will likely be quashed by any means necessary by Meghan’s new royal family.

Heavily Googled

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In 2016, Meghan was the most-Googled actress for the whole year. This was mostly due to her new relationship with Prince Harry. That high Google status was equally impressive the year she got married as well.

Boyfriend

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Meghan was actually dating someone when she met Prince Harry. Of course, her relationship with Canadian chef Cory Vitiello had been on the rocks at that point and she didn’t take up with the prince until after they had parted ways, but still the attraction was there.

30 Facts You Didn’t Know About Meghan Markle is an article from: LifeDaily

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