Orlando: Surviving a Dawn of Terror

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Terror at Pulse.
In the wee hours of the morning of June 12, 2016, the world wakes up to the face of one of America's worst senseless crime. Pulse was a nightspot meant for happy events that turned into a carnage spot for 49 people and seriously wounding 53 individuals with gunshot wounds from a lone gunman whose fanaticism and allegiance support to the Islamist terror group ISIS made him the villain of America's worst mass shooting. At 29, Omar Mateen have etched his name in blood through the pages of both American and world history.

The guilt of feeling lucky to be alive is heavy.
How would you be able to be grateful and tell everyone:" I am lucky to have survived a  terrorist attack!" When all you can see in your thoughts are the bloody faces of those people with you on that very unfortunate dawn of June 12, 2016. How will the victims recover from the trauma when every time they close their eyes, they can only see terror over and over again. These were the shared feeling of those who have survived that moment of terror
Accounts of the crime reveals unthinkable scenarios. Here are some of how the survivors have recounted their horrific ordeals:

Patience Carter recalled and describing the odd feeling as:  "Wanting to smile about surviving but not sure if  the people around you are ready." She further expressed, telling, "I feel guilty about screaming about my legs in pain because I could feel nothing like the other forty nine who weren't so lucky to feel this pain of mine. I never thought in a million years that this could not happen. That my eyes could witness something so tragic. Looking at the souls leaving the bodies of individuals. The guilt of feeling lucky to be alive is heavy when you lay beside individuals whose lives were brutally taken."

Demetrice Naulings has this to say "When you talk to your, you know his mama and you have to tell her... that 'your son didn't come with me,' and the first thing the mother says is, Metri, tell me where my baby is?' He later described the feeling as: "Its like the weight of the ocean walls are crushing uncontrolled."

Angel Colon recalled, "I look over and he shoots the girl next to me. And I'm just there laying down. I'm thinking, I'm next. I'm dead." I don't feel pain but I just feel... all these blood on me, from myself, from my other people.

Jeannette McCoy asked herself the question of why, why am I here? And why they're not?"

Simple Going Green Lifestyles for Sustainable Living

With all the pollutants and diseases that makes a body sick and malnourished, the need for a renewable ‘element’ to make a body nourish and sustain life to health and live longer and happy. Thus, the quest for the best alternative way to primarily sustain the body was nourishment by way of healthy eating habits and lifestyles. One of the best ways to a healthy living is nourishing the body with going green and natural living habits.  But, many people has proven that going green habits will not only make the body healthy and fit but can also make one’s life financially sustainable .  Read on and find out why going green lifestyles was a very sustainable system of living.

Adopting a vegan lifestyle.  Going green and adopting a vegan way of life was not only healthy but inhibit a positive way of live by eating only green food and sustaining vegetation by practicing  sustainability and steady going back to nature’s bounty. Eating plant based produce like vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts instead of going on a meat, fish, poultry and dairy diet.  Economically, averting meat consumption which was often a luxury not only eases out budgetary measures but likewise  contribute to one’s financial freedom.

Growing your own organic produce. Although not directly conclusive many research studies have attested that organically grown food has more power packed nutrients needed by the body than conventionally grown produce. But due to commercialism, packaging and marketing, organic food produce on the groceries are pricey and rocket high expensive.  But, growing your own produce will not only give you a ready supply of fresh food.  Growing your own organic garden can likewise cut your food expenses hundreds if not thousands to millions of dollars on your budget.  For healthy food not only nourish and make the body healthy  but can somehow dismiss or lessen  health threats from bacteria and chemical exposure on pesticides from conventionally  grown produce once they affect your bodily system.

Back to basic (B2B) lifestyle. Consider living in a nomadic-style habit. The simplicity on the way the so-called rainbow people live was far less inexpensive and financially enriching.  We all know that food, lodging, travel and accommodation expenses are those expenses that claim huge chunks in anybody’s budget.  However, it does not necessarily mean that you live on the streets and do all what homeless and vagabonds do on the road. There was far more fun, self fulfillment and realization that occasional nomandic wandering can do to one’s self.  In this era where housesitting and b2b living Weather you plan for some occasional or getting into the thrills of your outdoor fun adventure living hobby, the simple outdoor life offers not only fun adventures but an alternative in saving from the often expensive and costly city lifestyle.  Backpack outdoor adventure living not only teaches one how to be independently sufficient but offers life self-sufficient alternatives  as it open windows to life’s awesome realities. Travel light, Travel and experience to live like a nomad. Travel with less amenities and pompous habits and discover your full capacity not only as a person but as a person who value  and utilizes what Mother Nature and the world has to offer in the most inexpensive and simplest way.

Consider intentional commune living. In many countries all over the world, intentional living has been a popular choice of community living.  Due to its rigid selection criteria, membership into an intentional or fellowship community may be a bit strict and listing have somewhat be restrictive to consist only a chosen few or provisional basis which sometimes require terms of occupancy and periods of living. A typical intentional community is a self-sustaining enclave and governance where much of the means of living existence were sustained and/or subsidized among its members. Green living, cooperation, sharing, recycling, use of indigenous materials were some of the most common ways and means on how this type of community exist.

Venmo: Let's Have a Date! Yours or Mine?

Venmo was a mini app designed to facilitate online financial transactions between two individuals on the net. Something like PayPal,Skill, Moneybookers, etc but NOT quite. One can find and bump into the Venmo app in most popular social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Venmo is a very handy app that goes well with people who's  into sharing a lot in their lives. Not only their social media moments and a peek into into their social lives, Venmo seals and act as the pact to people's various activities and endeavors together or collectively in consensus. Things like:  Who's gonna pay the pizza? Who's gonna cash on the gas bill? Who's gonna pay for the room service? These and all are the reasons why Venmo make a blast and a sound idea to get everyone's concern to chip and share and presto! Everyone will have their share and piece of the cake in as easy as ABC.

But much more beyond those messages and captions on the images or the emoticons and emojis that  comes along as particulars to the bill on other dimensions other than just chipping and sharing on the bills, a more revealing journey to the escapades and the mere just hanging out moments goes into something deep and a  little bit extraordinary. Yes, Venmo could pave way for others to discover your awesome life happenings, events and even relationships! But who cares, life is every moment worth cherishing and worth SHARING with. Enjoy life and, spread the love and share it to the world!

  

Understanding the Important Role of Physics in Our Lives

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Many people of today seems to not understand how Physics affect our everyday lives. Many have thought that Physics was just a mere academic subject in school. In schools, many students tend to dread or abstain to keenly pay attention on the subject of Physics noting that the subject was so complicated and so tough to study with. Many people particularly students have that notion that only an Einstein-like mind can deal with the subject on Physics.

Many have failed to recognize the basic and the most fundamental essence about Physics and how it affect and how we bumped and encounter it every moment in our lives. Yes! Physics is everywhere and everything in our lives. Many just don’t realize and pay a glimpse of attention on it.   You certainly need not be an Einstein to experience Physics.

Below are some of instances where Physics was very much a part of each:

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• Did you know that what you have viewed on the television was a result of a combined Physics properties? What you probably know was that it was made of just electronic components assembled by the TV manufacturer.
• Did you know that the car you’ve ridden a while ago to get to your destination greatly worked with lots of the knowledge on physics from those who designed, assembled and tested it so that you can arrive safe and in order?  Again, you credit the car manufacturers for the automobile.
• Have you put on your favorite perfume today? Did you know that your aerosol perfume was a masterpiece from Physics? Oh yes it does! And bet you probably didn’t notice it. What maybe mesmerized you was its heavenly scent and captivating aroma.

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• Have you ever wondered why are there ramps on the roads you’ve just passed by a while ago?  What you probably think was that the ramp was a road block to help motorists slow down. But have you ever wondered that the basic dynamics of Physics have made those engineers who build the roads, ramps and blocks to put it in certain strategic places along or beside the road to keep motorists, passengers and pedestrians safe from colliding and avoid road accidents.

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• ·Have you heard about the recent breakthrough on the affirmation that gravitational waves truly exists? It was Einstein in his calculations of the General Theory of Relativity who have foretold a century ago and what Aristotle and other great men have also theorized that gravitational waves existed.  And EUREKA! In a recent breakthrough using the sophisticated US electronic facilities called Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) by a group of physicists. What used to be a theory by great minds in the past was a REALITY and that these group of scientists was also able to capture how the waves sound. A brilliant discovery indeed.

The above examples are just a few of the unlimited application of Physics in our everyday lives. We live in a world where we basically live and encounter Physics in almost all we are doing and getting into. The most significant truth is that all creatures including us humans in this  world and that the world we call Earth, our home practically moves because of Physics.  Thus, it is very right to say that:  All of us cannot live and exist in this world without Physics.

Physics therefore is an essential part of our lives that matters much attention to help us do our everyday lives not just for convenience, safety and health. But to live life itself. And mastering Physics was mastering the art of living in this world and definitely beyond. Who knows with the unlimited offers on the Physics knowledge, one could explore and discover that life thrive in other form of dimensions somewhere. Maybe it could be you. Interesting right? And it all start with your knowledge about Physics.  The possibilities are many. It’s all up to you!

Coron: The Most Beautiful Island in the World

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Imagine yourself in front of these naturally carved beauty marveling on their structure and wonderful formations.  This picturesque spot is courtesy of the most beautiful island in the world. Rich in marine life sanctuary and listed as one of the best scuba diving sites by Forbes.  Coron Island is just one of the Philippines’ many top tourist destinations. It can be found in the province of Palawan, one of the largest among the archipelago islands of the country.  Coron is just less than 450kms away from the Philippine’s capital city of Manila or just an hour long trip using a local airline and one can see the most beautiful island in the world. The impressive mysterious fortress like rocky formation which was home to its ancient inhabitants called the Tagbanuas who lived during the early times by fishing on the surrounding lakes of the rock island.

The mysterious rocky cliffs.

The enchanting and unique karst rock formations of Coron were originally made from corals reefs formed about 260 million years ago that rifted and shifted through tectonic movements some 30 million years ago from its original position of the main Calamian group of islands.  The islands are part the connecting islands of the Southeast Asian ridge and those of China’s continental crusts to its existing position north of Palawan. Great wave erosion and heavy monsoon rains helped created these towering cathedral-like limestone formation that further move north of the archipelago region. The formation have also risen dramatically by 400 meters above sea level through time. And due to these natural Earth movements, the area was made not only by these gigantic gray limestone but also with numerous coves, lagoons and blue-green lakes.

The Tagbanua people and the mystery tales of the waters.

Palawan specifically the Calamian group of islands to which Coron belongs was a rich source of folklores and ancient mythological superstitions dating back to the early people inhabitants of the Philippines.  The Tagbanuas belong to the ancient tribe people called Taga Banwa literally translated as ‘from the inland area’ which was believed to have come from Borneo and Brunei. The Tagbanua tribe believes that the surrounding lakes of the coral island were sacred burial grounds of their ancestors and visitors are highly restricted unless they have parts to do in the rituals performed by these ancient tribe. According to the myth, the place was inhabited by spirits and ghostly creatures from the dead such as the Bal-bal or the corpse thief and other dark creatures such as the Aswang. Amalanhig and Busaw. Folks are cautioned not to even mention their names so as not to disturb them and attack the living. Myths like these are in present in some hidden scenic spots all over the country to ward off visitors from spoiling these paradise-like places.  But most adventurers find these myths an equal excitement adventure to discover the place. And they have truly found the place one of the most unspoiled and captivatingly amazing.

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Discover beautiful Coron!

Visiting the most beautiful island in the world was not just about enjoying its enchanting rock formation, swimming and diving on its fine beaches and the blue-green waters. Coron is simply but a great escape from the turmoil of urban living and the rewarding feast on discovering the ultimate beauty of nature. Come, start your life’s greatest adventure. Discover Coron, the most beautiful island in the world and experience nature’s paradise at its best!

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A Hope called Tumbles

Tumbles, the 2-legged puppy
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Athens, Ohio

Nov. 17, 2015

In Athens County, Ohio shelter house Friends of the Shelter Dogs (FOSD) recently announced that the six-week old terrier beagle mix puppy named Tumbles, the 2-legged puppy under their care was the recipient of a specially designed tiny 3D walking cart wheel. The puppy which was rescued from the cold when he was just barely 2 weeks old was born with no front paws. Unlike other dog puppies, Tumbles move around inch by inch tipping his nose and the rest of his body flipping and rolling most of the time.

The mini wheelchair will be able to make Tumbles practice walking with it and help build muscles for his body and his remaining hind legs.  The tiny 3D designed wheelchair was made especially for him by the Ohio University Innovation Center. Watch this video clip from Kazamiza's Youtube channel as Tumbles tries on his new walking wheel.

Hope springs anew for this cute little bundle of joy and inspiration. Tumbles is currently not up for adoption according to the shelter officers.

Peace for Paris [Updated]

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YellowChevy is one with every person in the world in praying for the eternal peace of the wasted lives in the recent Paris terrorist attacks as well as in other places such as in Beirut, Lebanon. May they finally rest in peace as we, the living continue to seek attaining worldwide PEACE. No one deserve such heinous acts of crime and violence. Terrorism has no religion and has no place here on Earth!