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Saturday, March 9, 2019

Black Leopard Is Photographed for the First Time in a Century

you'd think that after 200,000 years on this planet humans would pretty much know all about the creatures we share this rock with well the recent sighting of an animal long thought to be extinct or at least almost only proves that mother nature always has some surprises in store I'll start with the big news a black leopard has been photographed in Africa for the first time in over a century hey this is really a bombshell because black leopards are extremely rare and live mostly in Southeast Asia the cat's black coat is the result of melanism this is a condition where the body has too much melanin the pigment that determines your hair skin and eye colour melanistic animals are basically the natural counterpart of albino creatures which have a lack of this pigment well about only 11% of leopards have melanism and considering the fact that these animals are categorized as vulnerable in the first place well you can imagine how rare it is to see a black one in the wild in Africa though no one has been able to prove its existence for over a hundred years the last time a published photograph was taken was in 1909 in Ethiopia there have been plenty of sightings reported but no actual footage provided Kenyans in particular have been saying for a while now that they've witnessed this creature out and about at night now just imagine seeing a spot of pure darkness separate itself from the black of night and disappear again I'd be pretty freaked out honestly and locals seem to share my sentiment because they dubbed the black clad kitty the calf killer so there were rumors and sightings for a long time but no real evidence that is until Wilbur ad Lucas a wildlife photographer from the UK managed to snap these shots thanks to him we finally know for sure that black leopards do exist in Africa hooray but the black leopard isn't the only creature people thought were pretty much non-existent and if these dark cats were at least rumored to roam the African plains some animals were considered extinct altogether until they were rediscovered much to everyone's amazement one of the most fantastic beasts who have been found this way is the coelacanth this prehistoric fish was believed to have been extinct for 65 million years until it was accidentally discovered among other fish caught by a trawler in South Africa in 1938 the most incredible thing about coelacanth is that they're considered a transitional step between actual fish and four-legged land creatures that means their mere existence can be proof that all life on this planet began in the ocean can you even imagine that a creature so ancient could have survived up to this day incredible today we know of two species of coelacanths one inhabits the coastal waters of East Africa and the other lives off the coast of Indonesia they like to hang out at a depth of up to 2,300 feet can grow up to six and a half feet long and weigh about 200 pounds so yeah you're gonna need a bigger boat and would you just look at those creepy eyes although it's good to know that it's still alive and well I don't think I'd ever want to come face-to-face with this big guy speaking of ocean dwellers there's another one that was considered extinct up until very recently oh moriss whale also known as the door fin whale before 2015 none of these whales had ever been found and up until 2003 they'd even been misclassified as a different whale species Bryde's whale since not too many of them have been found yet we really don't have a lot of information about them scientists only know that at almost 38 feet long they're quite small compared to other whales and that's pretty much it I mean sure it's no blue whale but still I wonder how such a huge thing could go undetected for so long maybe it took lessons from the sky on my list meet the giant Palouse earthworm hes a qtpie for sure these squirmy things have supposedly been extinct since the 1980s but scientists found one adult specimen in 2005 five years later dr. Jody Johnson Maynard and Carl umma Kerr from the University of Idaho found another one in the soil of the Gem State giant Palouse earthworms have a pretty specific taste in real estate they only live in the Prairie lands of Idaho and Washington in a region known as the Palouse these big white worms can grow up to 3 feet in length although they're usually only about one foot long yeah only now picture digging in your backyard in finding a worm the size of your leg of course I'm glad these things aren't extinct but come on a little detail that just might make you feel better about these humongous crawlers is that they smell like lilies so yeah if you want to be original and surprise your mom on Mother's Day with an unusual gift give her a bouquet of Palouse worms I'm kidding don't do that okay whales can hide in the vastness of the ocean and huge earthworms avoid detection in the soil so how can you hide an elephant I'm asking because in 2008 the World Wildlife Fund or WWF not the wrestling people made an astonishing discovery high up in the mountains of Borneo there lives a whole colony of pygmy elephants that were thought to be extinct for almost two centuries experts believe that elephants from neighboring Java were brought to the island of Borneo by the Sultan of Sulu well whether he meant to or not he ended up saving these elements from actual extinction because they were being hunted and killed off in their homeland during the 18th century there was no such practice on Borneo so the job an elephant's managed to stay alive although there aren't that many of them only about a thousand that we know of today it's still awesome that they're still around what's even more fascinating about this discovery though is that it's the first successful elephant translocation in history that may these little pachyderms are the first-ever survivors of moving house way to go there's another animal that deserves a pat on the back or shell for staying alive and it's the Fernandina giant tortoise this huge reptile was believed to have died out by 1906 and no signs of it were ever seen until February 17th 2019 a female was discovered in the Galapagos Islands by members of a nonprofit called the giant tortoise restoration initiative scientists didn't even believe it was the furred Andina giant tortoise at first but it was no mistake an animal thought to have been extinct for over a century is now officially categorized as critically endangered not extinct seems like a tiny step forward but it's actually a huge leap just think about it if there's a male out there then the tortoises could reproduce and bring their numbers back up fingers crossed turning back to the insect Kingdom there's one absolutely unique creature that was thought to be completely wiped out and that's no surprise since it only inhabits one quite small area Lord Howe Island off the coast of New South Wales Australia well I should say inhabited because they went extinct in the 1960s or so it was believed I'm talking about the Lord Howe Island stick insect also known as the tree lobster huh doesn't look like any lobster I've ever seen but hey that's just me anyway like I said in the middle of the 20th century these critters were considered extinct even though there had been quite a lot of them on the island just 100 years prior but people suspected the tree lobsters could somehow be hiding on balls pyramid a nearby island some twelve and a half miles from Lord Howe Island it's actually more of a volcanic rock formation and it's so steep that not too many people dared climate just to find out whether or not this bug was hiding up there plus in 1984 authorities made it illegal to explore the peak except for purely scientific purposes well in 2001 scientists did decide to brave the rock scour it one last time but if you think they did it to find the tree lobster you'd be wrong they went there to prove there weren't any of them left alive so imagine they're shot when they actually found a couple of these stick insects in a small bush on a sheer wall of volcanic rock the bush was home to an entire colony of tree lobsters 24 specimens to be exact once they were successfully rescued from ball's pyramid Australia took them under its wing and they now are no longer critically endangered well if there's one creature that clings to survival like crazy it's the Lord Howe Island stick insect kind of makes you teary so what other amazing animal discoveries do you know about share them in the comments down below don't forget to give this video a big thumbs up share it with your friends and hit that subscribe button to stay on the bright side of life
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The Science of Water: What You Drink and Your Immune System

Most people know that their bodies are made up of a great deal of water, but may be surprised to learn that number is about 70 percent—and yet studies show we don’t drink enough to replenish what we need. Other drinks to be sure, but water? Not even close. Emphasizing this point is a study conducted by Dr. Alyson Goodman for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention that suggests one in 10 Americans drinks no water every day. Zero. She calls these results “mindboggling.” “Water is vital for life,” says Goodman. “Many health risks decrease when you drink plain water.” Goodman believes that the non-water drinkers are getting their water from coffee, sodas, food and other sources, which might theoretically be okay, except for the calories that are associated with those other liquids. According to Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, in order for a body to function well, it must have water, and in order for it to function properly, it must continuously work to maintain a proper pH or chemical balance. To this end, the benefits of drinking water can’t be measured (preventing dehydration chief among them), however, adding alkaline water to a diet already rich in nutrient dense foods can help maintain a body’s pH balance, as well as aid in avoiding cancer, weak bones, premature aging and fatigue. “An unbalanced pH can force your body to borrow important minerals from your vital organs and bones in order to remove excess acid,” Baroody says. Water such as Alkame Water not only helps regulate these important pH balances in the body, but can boost the immune system, improve cardio-respiratory function and enhance energy levels. It even fights oxidative stress and free radicals. Unlike its tap and bottled counterparts, Alkame Water goes through a process called “micro-clustering,” in which the molecules that make up water are broken up into smaller “clusters,” allowing body cells to absorb the water much faster, and in turn hydrate you more efficiently. “If someone were to ask me, ‘What is the one thing I can do to have better health?’ Then the answer would be simple: Start drinking alkaline, ionized water,” says Dr. Robert O. Young, PhD, author of the “The pH Miracle.” Alkame Water, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pinacle Enterprise Inc. (OTCBB: PINS) (OTCQB: PINS). For more information on Alkame Water and its health benefits, visit www.alkamewater.com.


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Tips to Add a Little Bling to Your Holiday Dinner Table

Tips to Add a Little Bling to Your Holiday Dinner Table

HolidaysSparkle_SOCIf you are hosting a holiday gathering, it’s easy to make it especially memorable with a table setting that is as festive and appealing as the food you serve on it. Sure, you’d rather enjoy the company of your family and friends than polish silver—and you can create a sparkling setting quickly and easily with the right tools and know-how:

Some simple tips for your most festive holiday table yet:

•    Be bold with color. Williams-Sonoma’s recent Taste magazine feature on holiday tables recommends the “holiday hues” of beets, apples and radishes, highlighted with red and green garnishes. Make the colors truly pop by using sparkling silver platters for serving your holiday recipes. The best part is that you can spend your time preparing the meal, not polishing those platters. With the right products, such as Tarn-X Tarnish Remover, just wipe and rinse for a bright, even finish to enhance your holiday presentation.

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•    Mix and match dishware. Matching dishware is always a classic choice, but don’t be afraid to mix it up. Try different styles of dishware for different courses, or pair your grandmother’s vintage soup bowls with your contemporary plates. Tie it all together with bright, shiny silverware for a unique, elegant setting. Tarn-X Silver Polish makes it easy to get that sparkle, and is safe for use on silver-plated flatware, silver platters and other serving pieces.

•    Take coffee time to the next level. Nothing says “festive” like coffee and tea served from a sparkling silver tea set. Whether your silver coffee and tea set is vintage or new, make sure you’ve polished it to a spectacular finish. And don’t forget the silver dessert forks.

•    Showcase family heirlooms. The holiday table is a perfect venue to showcase treasured family heirlooms. Use decorative silver pieces to create sparkle as the basis for your centerpiece, and surround them with pinecones, vintage holiday ornaments, fruit, flowers or whatever your imagination suggests. Most importantly, don’t forget to make sure they are polished.

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Got Water? 4 Reasons to Drink More H2O

We all know water is good for us and that we should probably drink more of it. So why, then, do Americans find it so difficult to sip from what is arguably the fountain of youth?

Answers vary, but the fact is, one in 10 Americans drinks zero cups of water per day, according to a study by Dr. Alyson Goodman, a medical epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Zero. She suspects that those who don’t drink any water (or very little) are getting it from other sources such as food and coffee, but warns this may not be enough.

“Many health risks decrease when you drink plain water,” says Goodman.

Which is why, she says, the results are “mindboggling.”

Robert Eakle, CEO of Alkame Water, agrees. “Without water, no living thing can survive,” he says. “It affects every area of our life and is an essential part to maintaining proper health.”

However, not all waters are created equal. Enhanced waters, like Alkame Water, provide the body with more health benefits than regular water. Just take a look at how it can help:

•    It balances body fluids. Your body is composed of about 60 percent water and performs vital functions such as protecting your organs and tissues, regulating your body temperature and carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells—essentially it keeps your body running like a well-oiled machine.

•    It keeps skin looking healthy. Water moisturizes your skin and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss (think free anti-aging cream). In addition, it can keep your skin fresh and smooth.

•    It boosts the immune system. Those who guzzle water are at a lower risk of getting sick. This crystal-clear concoction helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments—especially if your water has mild alkaline properties, such as those found in Alkame Water. Including ionized water in your daily intake can give your immune system a boost through added antioxidants, improve aerobic capacity, enhance energy levels and through a patented technology that alters the molecular structure of water, hydrate your body more fully.

•    It can help control calories. While drinking water may not be a weight-loss strategy, per se, substituting it for higher-calorie or sugar-filled beverages can help by removing by products of fat, filling you up so you’re not noshing, acts as a natural appetite suppressant and raises your metabolism.

Alkame Water, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ALKM). For more information about Alkame Water and its health benefits, visit www.alkamewater.com

Kids Require Just as Much Drinking Water as Adults, According to Experts

They might be pint-size, but their water needs are not. Kids, experts say, should be just as properly hydrated as adults, if not more so.

“The standard recommendations are for children to get six to eight glasses of water per day,” says Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNNHealth’s Diet and Fitness expert. “Mild dehydration can affect learning as well as mental and physical performance.”

Underscoring Jampolis’ assertion is a recent report out of Tufts University which found that children who are even mildly thirsty can become cranky. For school-age children, dehydration—even at low levels—can impair cognitive function, says lead reseacher Kristen D’Anci, Ph.D.

Realistically, however, parents know how difficult it is to get kids to drink any water, never mind enough. To that end, the following tips may help concerned parents find ways to help their children guzzle more of what’s good for them:

•    Make water available. Place a pitcher of water in the refrigerator (studies show that kids are more likely to drink cold water than room temperature), have water bottles out, ready to be filled, or have bottles handy. That way, there’s no excuses. You may also want to consider offering water that has mildly alkaline properties such as Alkame Water. Ionized water has smaller molecule clusters that are able to permeate a body’s cells faster, while hydrating more fully and effectively. In turn, this allows little bodies to absorb water and minerals better, and flush out toxins. Another benefit? Alkame is the only water patented for high levels of stabilized dissolved oxygen.

•    Take it to go. Kids model what they see, so whenever you and your wee ones are on the go, make sure you take water for yourself and your child. If you’re taking sips of water throughout the day, chances are, they will too. And don’t stop at car rides, take water to the park, family picnics and other excursions.

•    Serve water-rich foods. When all else fails, serve good-for-you, water-infused foods, such as soup, fruit and milk, which can be made up of 80 to 90 percent water. Watermelon, for instance, is usually a kid-friendly favorite and a great water-logged fruit.

Alkame Water, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTCBQ: ALKM). For more information about Alkame Water and its health benefits, visit www.alkamewater.com.

Avoid Body Drought — How to Prevent Dehydration

It’s in every living cell, tissue and organ, and it’s second only to oxygen as the thing we need most to survive—pure, clean water. We can’t live without it, and we can’t live well without enough of it. We are constantly in need of water as we lose water with every breath and every activity of the body. We are especially at risk for dehydration when we exercise or we are ill—this is when dehydration, even mild dehydration, can take its toll, causing you to feel tired and drained of energy. Anyone may become dehydrated, but young children, older adults and people with chronic illnesses are most at risk.

Dr. Julie Scarano, a doctor of chiropractic who is trained in prevention and wellness (in addition to providing care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as neck or back pain, for which chiropractors are most well known) believes it’s better to prevent dehydration than to treat it. She also reminds you that the 23 intervertebral discs in your spine have high water content and that dehydration can be associated with spinal pain.

Here are some preventative tips to help avoid dehydration:

•    Choose your beverages wisely. Avoid or limit fruit juices, sodas, alcohol and high-sugar sports drinks.

•    Drink a glass of water during and between meals, as well as before, during and after exercise.

•    Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day.

•    Eat foods that are high in water content, such as fruits and vegetables.

•    Make water your go-to beverage of choice.

For more tips and information and to find a doctor of chiropractic near you, visit www.F4CP.org/findadoctor.