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The Top Traits Of Intimidating Women

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Image Credit: House Of Cards

We’ve all been blessed enough to know one, and if you are one, good for you.

Intimidating women make he world go round. They aren’t scary, but their confidence comes off as uncomfortable. They know who they are; they accept who they are; they love who they are.

If you happen to have an intimidating woman in your life, be grateful. Study her ways, learn her attitude, and strive to have as much confidence in yourself as she has in hers. These are the traits that make her such a spit-fire.

She doesn’t live with mediocrity.

Doing something half-ass is not a way to live. An intimidating woman is an adventure seeker. She moves to another country on little more than a whim and lives her life with a strong hint of chaos. She eats dinner alone in a bar because she wants a juicy steak after work. She does what she wants and she does not consider the opinions of others.

She is constantly looking around the corner for the next adrenaline-pumping action, because she knows life is short so you better go hard or go home. If you find yourself lucky enough to be with a woman like this, try to keep up.

She wears what she wants.

When she wakes up in the morning, she puts on the clothes that appeal to her current state of being. She doesn’t look to society to tell her what to wear. While she may take current trends into account, she doesn’t need their dictation.

She wears what she wants because she does what she wants.

She’s confronted her past.

Everybody has skeletons hiding in the closet. She has had her fair share of issues throughout life, but they do not define her.

She’s a fighter that has worked through the bad and come out stronger on the other side. Her strong intuition and will have led her to move through the bad and come to the place she is at now. Whether for better or for worse, she is where she is because of the past she has lived.

She’s an open book.

…If you know what page to turn to. Ask the right question and she’ll tell you anything you want to know about herself and her past.

However, you will rarely find her overindulging you and driving the conversation needlessly far. She already knows everything there is to know about herself. Instead, she’s more concerned with probing you about your own thoughts and opinions. She is drawn to people with interesting stories and plentiful ideas. She knows the people she likes to surround herself with and she’ll drop those that don’t fit into the right categories.

She attracts attention without trying.

She has a demeanor that draws the eye. There’s something about the way that she walks and a little thing in the way that she talks that allows people to be interested in what she has to say.

She says few words, making the words she does say all the more valuable. Despite her lack of speech, she often finds herself able to direct the conversation easily when she does find herself in a group setting. She knows the value of silence.

She will teach you things.

There’s a decent chance she’s intimidating because she’s been through her fair share of experiences in life. Whether she shares her emotional strength and knowledge of the arts with you, or her literal knowledge of how to change a flat tire, you will learn something about your life simply by being in hers.

She knows what she knows, is confident with it, and will challenge you when she feels the situation calls for it.

She lives her life with intense passion.

When she loves, she loves hard. And when she feels disdain, it’s equally harsh. An intimidating woman has become this way because of her confidence. She loves who she is and she isn’t afraid of her faults. She embraces them because they are part of her.

This doesn’t pursue a line of work she doesn’t like, nor does she have hobbies that don’t challenge her. Life is worth being lived and it’s worth being lived passionately.

[Featured Image Credit: House Of Cards]


5 Kinds Of Weekends For Every Stage Of Life

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Image Credit: Marc Clasfeld

The weekend is the most important part of the week.

The way we choose to spend our time outside of school and work says more about who we are than how we do choose to spend our working hours. While our free time doesn’t define us, it certainly contributes.

Weekends are when we get two whole days that make up for the five we spent slaving away at life. We can use this time to explore our city, hike in the mountains, veg-out on the couch, and get totally blasted.

The weekends also change with each stage of life. What you did with your weekends when you were 16 is not how you spend your free time at 26. These are the five kinds of weekends we have in our early adult lives.

1. Teenagers

Teens have a weird relationship with the weekend. They love the weekend, except there’s nothing to do. After you finish Saturday morning hockey/dance/play practice, you have little to do in terms of a social life.

You probably spent this time calling up your entire group of friends and trying to put together something (anything!), just so you could socialize.

What resulted was usually a group of 8 teenagers loitering at the mall and then having a sleepover where you did anything but sleep. You stay up all night talking, gossiping, eating massive amount of Taco Bell because you’re a 15-year-old twig, and (if you were really daring), swiping your parents wine from the fridge and getting drunk on one glass.

2. College freshmen

Oh dear, remember these days. College freshmen have everybody in the world to meet. Sophomores look sophisticated, but they’re nothing compared to the scary seniors.

You and your thirteen best friends (all of whom you met during welcome week), pack into somebody’s dorm, where you put on uncomfortable shoes, too much makeup, and tight dresses and drink too much tequila.

Before you’ve even left for the party, you’ve already lost one to the pregame who was too drunk to make it out of the dorm. The whole night is a hot mess that end with Taco Bell, crying, and probably puking on a fence outside of Pizza Hut while a girl you barely know holds your hair (that girl will go on to become your best friend for the next four years).

3. College seniors

By the time you hit this point of your college career, you’re so #OverIt. Going out still happens, but those weekends are spaced farther apart. Now, you spend your days cleaning, working on projects, and getting coffee with friends.

If you do choose to go out, you wouldn’t be caught dead in anything but jeans, and there’s no way in hell you would walk in the bitter cold to get to an overcrowded party that’s filled with Freshmen.

Your best nights happen when the party is a closed one. What begins as a quick pregame in a friend’s room, turns into a dance party with your 15 closest friends, complete with a strobe light and sneaking onto the roof of the dorm. By the end of the night, you don’t even make it to the party, because that party has little to offer compared to the people you’re closest with. These are the college nights you remember the best (mostly because you’ve learned your limits by now and you don’t need to blackout-but you do still need to make the trip to Taco Bell).

4. Post-grad life

Immediately following college, you find yourself with a slew of crazy clubs nights mixed with mellow wine nights in the bathtub. you fall on either end of a very wide spectrum with little room for the in-between.

after college, you are likely a mess and still trying to get it all together. When you go out with your friends, you go hard and you might blackout. Taco Bell still lives in your soul. It’s a hard habit to break, but these nights usually end with a nacho supreme.

And then there are those nights when you just want nothing to do with people. You spent your day doing productive things. You went grocery shopping, you cleaned, and you went to the gym. By the time night rolls around, you want to lay in the bathtub with a glass of wine and a book.

5. Mid to late twenties

By this point of your life you are actually a “real” adult. You likely have a stable job that falls in the 9-5 realm, and you have adult responsibilities.

Your weekends are filled with the chores you didn’t have time to do during the week and the activities you’re too busy to make time for. During the day, you go to yoga class and get coffee with that one college friend you still talk to.

At night, you go to dinner parties, attend a wedding, or veg-out on the couch because who has the energy to do anything anymore. If you do happen to find yourself at a bar (it’s definitely a bar and not a nightclub), you drink beer, you know your limits, and you avoid the Taco Bell splurge. You’ve finally learned your Taco Bell limits too.

[Featured Image Credit: Marc Clasfeld]

Find Out What ‘Back to the Future’ Got Right About 2015

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Today, October 21, 2015, is officially the ‘future,’ according to Back to the Future Part II. The movie, which was released in 1989 almost 26 years ago, attempted to predict what life in 2015 would look like when Doc and Marty find themselves in the future.

In some ways, the movie got some predictions wrong, but they did manage to get an impressive amount right. Take a look at some of the best predictions from Back to the Future Part II to see what they got right, and what they got wrong.

Prediction: Hoverboards will replace Skateboards

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: False

Of all the predictions the movie made, the most memorable “futuristic” invention was the hoverboard. Unfortunately, this prediction was false as hoverboards have not replaced skateboards. There are, however, hands-free segways and a few hoverboard prototypes in the works.

Prediction: Fingerprint technology will exist

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: True

In the movie, people use their fingerprints as payment, identification, and to unlock doors. While we haven’t started using fingerprints as much as the movie predicted, most people unlock their iPhones with fingerprints, and you can actually buy thumbprint scanning door locks.

Prediction: Fax machines will be everywhere

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: False

Thankfully, this prediction was totally wrong, and we don’t have houses full of fax machines. What the movie did get right though, was the idea that our most popular means of communication would change. Instead of the fax machine, we use computers and smart phones to send quick messages.

Prediction: Cars will Fly

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: False

Whether it be The Jetsons, or Back to the Future, flying cars have always been the most prevalent futuristic advancement. While some cars in 2015 can drive and park themselves, they still can’t fly.

Prediction: We will have wearable technology

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: True

In the movie, people in 2015 use wearable boomboxes and TV visors. While we don’t have wearables for those exact things (although the TV visors are very similar to Google Glass) we do have many kinds of wearable technologies like the Apple Watch, the Fitbit, and GoPros.

Prediction: We will use video calls to talk to people

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: True

Today, apps like FaceTime and Skype make talking face-to-face with friends and family all over the world possible.

Prediction: People will read the newspaper for news

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Photo by Universal Pictures

Accuracy: False

While you can still read the newspaper to find out the news, most people today read the news on their phones, tablets, or computers.

Prediction: The President in 2015 will be a woman

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Photo by screencrush.com

Accuracy: False/Pending

While the President in 2015 isn’t a woman, there is a chance there will be a female President thanks to candidate Hillary Clinton.

Can you believe how accurate some of these predictions were? Share with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: Universal Pictures]

Puppies Want To Be Reunited But They Missed Something Important

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“Are they really that dumb? Yes, they are actually that dumb…”

This is probably the exact thought the cat is having as she watches this scene play out and when you watch this video, you’ll think the same thing too.

You see, these adorable, playful, window-licking puppies, have a great deal of love. However, they fail to possess a strong amount of common sense.

Watch what I mean:

Plot twist:

The door was open the whole time?! It’s like an M. Night Shyamalan movie. While you’re watching this perfectly pleasant viral video, you wonder to yourself, “how will those puppies ever be reunited?”

And then, out nowhere, the grateful audience discovers the door was wide open this whole time and those puppies are sitting on opposite sides of the glass trying to get through to each other by licking the window.

By the way, I have to commend them for their window-licking strategy. It was a valiant effort that under different circumstances, it may have actually worked (like if the door was made of cotton candy, instead of glass).

Meanwhile, this video yet again proves what we already know: cats are the superior, dominant species, while dogs are simply window-licking goofs that don’t know how doors work.

[Featured Image Credit: Viral Spell via YouTube]

Couple Defies One in a Million Odds, Has Identical Triplets

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Photo by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7

Mike and Lauren Whiteley were in for the shock of their lives when they found out that they were expecting triplets instead of the baby girl they had hoped for. While the number came as a shock to the couple, what surprised doctors even more was the fact that these triplets were identical, which only occurs once in every million births.

“The fact that they’re identical is incredible. It’s the first set of identical triplets I’ve ever seen. I’ve been in neonatology for 40 years,” said Dr. Savitri Kumar of Detroit’s Henry Ford hospital.

Lauren and Mike were finally able to take the triplets home after staying in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) for about a month.

Photo by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
Photo by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7

“They’ve been great. We were pretty worried about how they’d be when we came home, but everything has been smooth sailing. We’re thankful for all the help. We’ve been able to give them one-on-one attention thanks to our parents, family and friends,” said Lauren.

Photo by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
Photo by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7

Watch the entire video below to see the creative ways these parents are telling their identical infants apart.

What would you do if you found out you were having triplets? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7]

Giants’ Daniel Fells Gets Adorable Welcome from His Kids After Returning from Hospital

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TMZ

After 3 weeks in the hospital due to an aggressive MRSA infection in his foot, NY Giants tight end Daniel Fells returned home to the most awesome welcome from his kids.

Fells nearly had his foot amputated due to the infection, but thankfully avoided it. During his 3-week hospital stay, he underwent 7 surgeries and he’s expected to have at least 2 more.

This NY Giants tight end has gone through unimaginable hardships, and it is unlikely he will ever be able to play in the NFL again because of the damage done.

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Image Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

But, even if just for a few seconds, Daniel’s kids were able to take their daddy’s mind off the pain, and bring a huge smile to his face again.

Daniel limped up the stairs on crutches, and was greeted first by his adorable daughter, and then his son yelled “Daddy!!”

They were so enthused to see their dad return home. Click below to watch the video that Daniel posted to his Instagram:

Back where I'm supposed to be. Thanks for all the love and support everyone.

A video posted by Daniel Fells (@danielfells85) on

These kids got their daddy back, and to them it means more than any glory he’d get on the field.

We wish Daniel Fells a great recovery!

[Featured Image Credit: TMZ via danielfells85 Instagram]

9-Year-Old Activated Her Third Eye and Can Now Read Blindfolded

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Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana

Nine-Year-Old Yogamaatha went to a “third eye awakening” course in India and is now demonstrating the unique ability to see with her third eye.

With her eyes covered by three blindfolds, she claims to be able to read pieces of paper and play games as though her eyes were wide open.

Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana
Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana

Yogamaatha says that she attended a course at Gurukul in India, where she was initiated by a Guru and now possesses the unique ability to see with her third-eye, also known as the inner eye.

She states that this mystical power is a “learned ability,” opposing those who believe that gifts like these are only for the chosen few.

Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana
Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana

Not only can Yogamaatha read blindfolded, but this 9-year-old states she can also ride a bicycle through traffic and dodge cars!

In this video, Yogamaatha’s curious abilities bring her all the way to Capital Hill, where her eyes are covered and she is tested.

She then makes her way to a Vedic Temple in Southern California and the results were astonishing, proving to onlookers that she could read entire sentences, play video games, and even beat another child at tic-tac-toe!

Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana
Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana

Watch Yogamaatha demonstrate this cool superpower here:

Do you believe that Yogamaatha’s third eye ability can be learned? Share with us in the comments below.

[Featured Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Modern Nirvana]

Woman Fits 2 Years of Trash Into a Mason Jar

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Youtube- Seeker Stories

23-year-old Lauren Singer lives in the the populous city in the U.S., the country that produces the most trash in the world. 

Singer graduated from New York University with a degree in environmental studies, and has lived a waste-free lifestyle in NYC for the past 2 years. 

This lifestyle came about when Singer was inspired by a family in California and their story of a “Zero Waste Home.”

Lauren now has a blog of her own, Trash is for Tossers, and there she documents her zero waste life. 

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Image Credit: Trash is for Tossers

She makes her own toothpaste, deodorant, body lotion and even laundry detergent, and uses mason jars to store her food and cleaning products. 

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Image Credit: iconestudio.es

She even sells her products from her business The Simply Co. 

Image Credit: The Simply Co. - Lauren Singer
Image Credit: The Simply Co. – Lauren Singer

One would think that to live a zero waste lifestyle, it would take a lot of time and energy, but Lauren says this lifestyle has given her more time, not less. 

Rather than taking a trip to the store to purchase toothpaste, Singer says it takes her 30 seconds to make her own. 

Image Credit: Trash is for Tossers
Image Credit: Trash is for Tossers

She still goes out to eat in restaurants, but only ones that align with her values. She can control her own waste, but can’t control restaurant waste, she said. 

And after 2 years, this is all of Singer’s trash, fit into one 16-ounce mason jar. 

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Image Credit: Youtube- Seeker Stories

Watch how Lauren lives a zero waste life here: 

[Featured Image Credit: screenshot Youtube- Seeker Stories]


7 Risks the Most Joyful People Take Everyday

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happy people

To live is to take risks. 

“A ship is always safe at the shore – but that is NOT what it is built for.” ― Albert Einstein

Risks are habits of the happiest people on Earth, and often when we don’t take risks we feel stuck.

Here are 7 Risks the Most Joyful People Take Everyday:

1. Joyful people take action 

While it is really tempting to be lazy, if we are to be happy, we have no choice but to take action and make our lives happen instead of letting them happen to us. 

2. Joyful people know they might fail

If you are always in your comfort zone, the positives you possess become less effective. When you fail, you at least know you’ve gave it your all, and that is the greatest reward. 

3. Joyful people know they might get hurt

Remember that person you met who was so joyful and had such a positive outlook on life, despite going through some pretty heartbreaking things? Well, this person is living their life in the moment, and not allowing pain to hold them back from that. 

4. Joyful people let it go and start over

Often we go around in the same wheel in life, repeating the same patterns because they’re familiar to us. The key is to not give into or dwell on the past, because the hurt of the past is in the past. From this day forward, live in the present and look toward the future.

5. Joyful people appreciate what they have, even if it means missing out on some things

We’ve all heard that the grass is always greener, and while we will miss out on things, we must realize that everyone we need is right in our laps. We are blessed to have what he have, and true happiness and fulfillment won’t be yours until you can count your blessings. 

6. Joyful people are happy because they know their happiness is their responsibility 

No one else can make us happy, and people who expect friends and loved ones to ‘make me happy’ are going to face a lot of sadness. If you feel you are lacking in some things in life, remember that it’s not anyone else’s fault that you don’t have what you want. Only you can make your life all it can be. 

7. Joyful people are real with themselves

To be your true real self and live authentically is a huge risk. While you are absolutely beautiful inside and out, doesn’t mean all who encounter you will see it that way. What’s most important is that when you look in the mirror, you love with you see. Live your life to please that person in the mirror. 

[Featured Image Credit:mindbodygreen.com]

Guys Hold a Fake Funeral For Friend Who is Always With His Girlfriend

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Wales News Service & Media Wales ltd

Keiran Cable, from South Wales left his former life behind to dedicate himself to spending time with his girlfriend, Jess Ferguson.

Since the 20-year-old met his new love Jess, 19, he has decided to spent all his time with her, neglecting his friends.

Image Credit: Wales News Service
Image Credit: Wales News Service

Keiran’s friend, and organizer of the funeral Ben Sullivan said they called on the fake funeral because it felt like his friend had ‘died’ after his new relationship with Jess. 

Image Credit: Wales News Service
Image Credit: Wales News Service

Ben said:

“None of us had seen him since then and he wasn’t replying to any of our group texts or mails. A couple of weeks ago we were all in the pub and we all started saying RIP Keiran. So we decided if he wasn’t going to come out with us and was going to pretend he was dead then we’d organize a funeral for him.” 

So after being away for the holidays, Keiran returned home and was meeting his friends at a pub to watch the Rugby World Cup.

When he got there, he was flabbergasted to discover that 50 of his friends had organized a fake funeral for him!

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Image Credit: Wales News Service

The attendees to the fake funeral were all close friends of Keiran’s who have known him for four or five years, most of which play with Cable on the local football team.

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Image Credit: Wales News Service

They all wore suits to the mock send-off and handmade a blue coffin with initials KC. 

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Image Credit: Wales News Service

There was even a fake vicar and they sang a bunch of football songs as hymns, and even borrowed a hearse for the event! 

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Image Credit: Wales News Service

One of Cable’s friends sang a song in memory of him to the tune of the Kaiser Chiefs’ “Ruby.”

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Image Credit: Wales News Service

“I was in complete shock and didn’t know what to do or say,” Cable told Wales Online. “My cheeks were aching from smiling so much. The boys made a massive effort and it was definitely a day to remember.”

Sullivan said Cable’s girlfriend actually took the whole thing pretty well. “Don’t think my missus would,” he said.

Image Credit: Wales News Service
Image Credit: Wales News Service

Would you ever do anything like this for your friend? Share with us in the comments. 

[Featured Image Credit: Wales News Service & Media Wales Ltd]

20 Amazing Homes Owned By NFL Stars

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20 Amazing Homes Owned By NFL Stars

NFL season is starting soon and those athletes are some of the highest paid sports stars in the world. These men, who have reached the peak of society, also happen to have a reputation for being notoriously ostentatious spenders. Approximately 16% of players go bankrupt after retiring when the big bucks stop flowing. Where does all that money go?!

Probably toward paying for the following homes…

Meet Julia, Sesame Street’s First Autistic Character

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Marybeth Nelson

Elmo, Abby and Grover are welcoming a new member to the neighborhood- Julia, a girl with bright orange hair and big green eyes, who also has autism.

Sesame Street and Autism aims to “reduce the stigma of autism” with the introduction of Julia. 

Julia offers children a relatable character they can understand, whether they’re living with autism or know someone who is.

“Families with autistic children tend to gravitate toward digital content, which is why we created Julia digitally,” says Sherrie Westin, the executive vice president of global impacts and philanthropy. “We want parents and children to understand that autism isn’t an uncomfortable topic.”

The initiative, created for communities and families with children ages 2 to 5, includes a free downloadable app that incorporates video, digital story cards designed to make daily life tasks easier for families of children with autism and storybook materials for providers, organizations and caregivers.

Elmo, Julia and Abby, Credit: Marybeth Nelson
Elmo, Julia and Abby, Credit: Marybeth Nelson

Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact told People magazine: “Children with autism are five times more likely to get bullied. And with one in 68 children having autism, that’s a lot of bullying. Our goal is to bring forth what all children share in common, not their differences. Children with autism share in the joy of playing and loving and being friends and being part of a group.”

Sesame Street is looking to highlight commonalities among children, instead of focusing on their differences. 

Both the app and online videos explain what having autism is like from the perspective of a child with autism. 

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Credit: autism.sesamestreet.org

Dr. Betancourt says: 

“When we explain from a child’s point of view that there are certain behaviors, such as slapping their hands or making noises, to express excitement or unhappiness, it helps younger children to understand how to interact with their autistic peers. It makes children more comfortable and therefor more inclusive.” 

Sesame Street and Autism hopes to educate parents on best practices for everyday stressful situations such as brushing teeth, going to bed and crossing the street. 

In the storybooks, Julia explains to her Sesame Street friends how she likes to play a little differently from them.

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Credit: autism.sesamestreet.org

“If you’re five years old, and see another kid not making eye contact with you, you may think that child doesn’t want to play with you. But that’s not the case,” says Westin. “We want to create greater awareness and empathy.”

Sesame Street is expanding the initiative through social media using #SeeAmazing online to promote awareness.

Here is the “See Amazing” video below: 

Do you think the introduction of Julia will be beneficial for all children with autism and children everywhere?

[Featured Image Credit: Marybeth Nelson]

Apple’s Newest Update Gives You 150 New Emojis! Here’s How To Put Them to Good Use :)

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If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, imagine all the things you can say with the 150 new emojis that came part of the iOS 9.1 upgrade. Whether you’re running late, hungover, or deciding what to eat, there’s a new emoji that will say exactly what you  mean.

Take a look at some of the best ways you can start putting the new emojis to good use:

5. When your boyfriend gets impatient when you’re getting ready:

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Some people may think you take too long to get ready, and when they complain, you can now adorably remind them to shut their mouths.

4. When you’re Facebook stalking your ex and his new girlfriend:

 

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We’ve all been there, but we’ve never had a not-so-creepy way to say we’re literally stalking our ex’s life and his pretty new girlfriend. Just know that when the new spy/sleuth emoji becomes the most accurate answer to what you’re doing after a breakup, it’s time to step away from the computer.

3. When you’re trying to rally your friends to go out drinking:

 

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It’s Friday afternoon, you just got paid, and all you want to do is blow off some steam with your friends… and maybe a few drinks. Instead of having to admit to your friends that you just want to get drunk, let the emojis speak for you.

2. When you’re hungover from said night out:

 

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We’ve all had one too many the night before, and felt like you were dying the next day. When you can’t manage to type a coherent sentence, never-mind keep solids or liquids down, the new emojis will be a lifesaver when you need to let your friends know that you are in fact alive.

1. When it’s time for Chipotle:

 

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There’s a reason there are no salad emojis. Neither of you actually want to be healthy and go get a salad, and the new taco and burrito emojis will come in handy when your friend leaves the food plans up to you.

What will you use the new emojis for? Share with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: thenextweb.com]

The Most Helpful Golden Retrievers You Will Ever Meet

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Youtube- Bianca Richter

These golden retrievers give real meaning to the word retriever.

While it’s very hard to get good help these days, the owners of these golden retrievers do not have that problem.

When this German family returns home from the grocery store, they get more than a helping hand from their four-legged friends.

Instead of having to carry each bag inside themselves, their golden retrievers do the job for them, literally carrying inside every single bag!

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Two of the dogs in particular are the hard workers of the family, and they go back an fourth from the car to the home bringing in all of the groceries.

The others just kind of sit there and watch, probably hoping for a treat in the end too. They kind of remind us of those those lazy people at work who don’t want to do anything.

After watching this awesome full video, we’re warning you, you’re going to wish your own dog did this for you too!

How awesome are these hard working golden retrievers? Leave your comments in the feed below.

[Featured Image Credit: Bianca Richter]

The Top 3 Ways You’re Destroying Your Relationship Everyday

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We often think that relationships are ended after a major fight or mistake, but the truth is, relationships are destroyed by some of the seemingly small things you may be doing everyday.

Breakups don’t happen overnight – or by accident- they happen because of small, yet significant, mistakes. Here are the top three major mistakes you could be making that are destroying your relationship.

3. You harbor your negative emotions.

When things get a little rocky, your instinct is to calm the situation right away. While holding in any negative emotions will resolve the issue quickly, it will eventually end up resurfacing in the form of jealousy, resentment, or paranoia. In the end, holding in even the smallest negativities will suck the happiness and love out of any relationship.

Instead, air out your issues as they happen, and ensure that you and your partner have resolved the problem fully before moving on.

2. You’re laying all the blame on your partner.

Think about the last fight you had. If you mainly spoke about your partner’s actions, you may need to step back and reevaluate. Maybe your request wasn’t as clear or rational as you thought it had been.

Every relationship is a two-way street, and as much as you try to deny it, your partner isn’t the only one to blame when something goes wrong. The more you start focusing on your own actions, the sooner you’ll begin to see patterns in your behavior, and be able to fix the situation.

Not to mention, throwing all the blame on another person can feel like an attack, which is never the way an interaction with the person you love should feel.

1. You neglect yourself.

Neglecting to take care of your appearances can mean your comfortable with your partner, but it’s a slippery slope to neglecting your own feelings and your own identity. When you neglect yourself emotionally, you become dependent on your partner for validation and your self worth, which feeds your fear of being rejected. No relationship will last when you’re constantly afraid of being rejected.

When you learn to take care of yourself separate from your relationship, you’ll be less fearful of rejection, which in turn, lets you open your heart more fully to loving your partner.

 

Are you guilty of any of these relationship-wrecking mistakes? Share with us in the comments below.

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Dogs Discover Wet Pool Cover: Watch What Happens Next

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Image Credit: Youtube

These boxers just discovered my favorite childhood game.

Slip n’ slide appears to be a recurring theme on this website, but that’s only because it’s the best childhood pastime of all childhood pastimes. To make it even better, simply add a couple of boxers. Find a plastic surface, apply a heaping dose of rain water, and we have a recipe for viral video perfection.

These two boxers, posted to Youtube by BrocktheBoxer Pup, bounce their way through the surface of the pool cover, blissfully tumbling in the air as they do so.

In case you haven’t heard, there are few things in this happier than a dog flying through the air.

Image Credit: Giphy
Image Credit: Giphy

These happy dogs found a bliss of their own on their homemade slip n’ slide.

Boxers have a reputation of being an especially playful breed.

Don’t let their intimidating looks turn you off, these dogs are one of the most playful breeds in the world of dogs. Their goofy looks and jolly attitude bring joy to those who are lucky enough to have them in their lives.

Boxers are known to be bright, energetic, and particularly good with children, making them one of the best dog breeds to have. They are also known to bunch between your thighs if you wear them for too long, but that’s a boxer of a different breed.

[Featured Image Credit: BrocktheBoxer Pup via Youtube]

Want To Find Love? Try Being A Little Bit Odd

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If you follow dating norms (and I’m assuming you probably do), then you’ve probably heard the familiar trope that men should try to stand out while women should try to blend in.

Men are typically advised to stand out from the crowd in an attempt to be the alpha male, while women are told to conform to the norm and try not to be too different. However, this dating myth has recently been busted with the cold, hard truth of science.

A study conducted by the University of Queensland in Australia has proven that conformity may not by the way to win the heart.

Researchers studied subjects who identified as either heterosexual or bisexual and found both men and women preferred nonconformist partners. Those whose clothes, opinions or life decisions broke the norm were more ideal when selecting from online dating profiles, describing ideal partners or picturing dates with people they had just met.

Contrary to popular belief, men prefer weird women.

In the study, men said they like women who do not apply to the norm just as much as women prefer men in the same category. In fact, those with unconventional lifestyles were more attractive. This is due to the fact that people who don’t apply to typical conventions are independent-minded people and breaking rules appears to be a “good indicator of status and power,” according to Scientific American.

Lead researcher and psychologist Matthew J. Hornsey said:

I’m intrigued by the notion of the ‘girls’ night out’ and how many women feel as though they can be more unguarded without men around—more relaxed, more crass, more honest, more funny. And I keep thinking, “Why are you keeping this good stuff to yourselves? Men would love it!”

There you have it folks. Science confirms if you want to find love you should be a little weird (but not too weird).

Image Credit: Giphy
Image Credit: Giphy

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Baby Leon Discovers His Eyebrows: His Reaction Is Bliss

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It must be great being a baby.

Everyday is like going to Disney World for the first time. You eat a lemon and BOOM, your universe suddenly explodes with a plethora of sensation you didn’t know was there.

You see your reflection for the first time and you suddenly find out there’s this other baby in the room that does everything you do exactly the way you do it. Where the heck did that come from?! And then you slowly get to discover what your reflection is and find out about the fascinating world of mirrors.

Being a baby means you get to find out something new every second of every single day. You just go through life discovering new stuff, tasting new foods, and experiencing everything in life for the first time. I’m jealous of babies. I will never again get to discover chocolate for the first time, nor will I ever again discover the coolness of my eyebrows.

Image Credit: Giphy
Image Credit: Giphy

Speaking of which, this baby (Leon) just discovered his eyebrows and his reaction was perfection:

Short of going senile in about 60 years…

I’ll never have the experience of finding these odd expression machines dangling above my eyes like this baby just got to discover. Instead, I will only be able to raise both of my already-discovered eyebrows in amusement over my own poorly written jokes as I attempt to humor you with cute baby videos.

Hopefully, it made you raise an eyebrow to.

[Featured Image Credit: Lucas MacEochaidh via Youtube]

How Lavender Lemonade Gets Rid of Headaches & Anxiety

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Once thought to only be used in bath oils, lavender oil is now being added to lemonade. 

Lemon water is very healthy in it’s own right- see our previously article on 7 Reasons Why You Need to Be Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning, and adding lavender to your lemonade or lemon water amps up these health benefits. 

Lavender essential oil, containing over 150 active constituents, is proven to reduce anxiety, lower pulse rates, reduce depression, improve insomnia, and even headaches, hangovers and sinus congestion. 

It is one of the most powerful oils, possessing amazing anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, analgesic, detoxifier, hypotensive, and sedative properties.

Lavender oil works its magic by the psychological effects of the fragrance combined with physiological effects of volatile oils in the limbic system- the smell of lavender oil has been shown to decrease anxiety and increase mood.

And flavoring your lemonade with lavender is a new way to utilize the amazing medicinal properties of it!

To make your own lavender lemonade: 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 12 cups pure water
  • 1 drop lavender essential oil
  • 6 lemons, peeled and juiced
  • Lavender sprigs for garnish

Directions

Mix all ingredients together and chill. Add more water or raw honey if needed.

Other ways you can use Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Headaches

  • Mix 5 to 6 drops of Lavender essential oil to your bath water if you have dry skin.
  • Diffuse 10 to 12 drops of Lavender into the air during your workday for natural stress relief.
  • Add 2 drops of Lavender per ounce of your favorite lightly scented, unrefined organic oil (like almond oil or olive oil) for a body oil with all the benefits of lavender for improving your skin, relaxing your mind, warding off insects or helping you sleep.

If you try out lavender lemonade, let us know how it works for you!

[Featured Image Credit: audrey.buzznet.com]

Meet the Incredible Dog Who Hunts Rhino Poachers

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Photo by Fauna & Flora International

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, which is home to the last male northern white rhino in the world, Sudan, is pulling out all the stops to make sure he is well protected from poachers. In addition to the 24/7 armed guard, Sudan now has Diego as his own personal canine body guard.

Don’t let looks fool you, as Diego is equally as ferocious as he is adorable. In the video below, we get to see a first-hand look at Diego in action as he chases after – and ultimately catches- a decoy poacher.

The minute Diego hears a gun shot, his ears perk up, and his handlers set him loose to hunt down the poacher.

Photo by Fauna & Flora International
Photo by Fauna & Flora International

While in pursuit of a poacher, Diego can reach up to 40 miles an hour as he climbs, jumps and leaps over obstacles.

Photo by Fauna & Flora International
Photo by Fauna & Flora International

Watch the entire video below to see a first hand look as Diego springs to action.

Would you be afraid if Diego was chasing after you? Share with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: Fauna & Flora International]

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