A post shared on social media purports that X CEO Elon Musk threatened to suspend accounts that mock him.   View on Threads   Verdict: False Musk did not post this. The photo is edited from a legitimate post. Fact Check: Musk has suggested the possibility of buying MSNBC, CNN reported. The billionaire joked on X about potentially buying […]

A post on X claims that tech mogul Elon Musk was refused service at a San Francisco coffee shop, and then turned it into a “technology hub” as retribution. 11/13/2024 Elon Musk Refused Service Because Of Hat. Next Day He Returns & Does THIS! https://t.co/5FfzcEtBKR In the heart of San Francisco, a simple misunderstanding at […]

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In a lovely gesture during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, a retired military dog Yyacob was reunited with his former US Army Staff Sergeant (Ssg) and handler, Payton May. Yyacob and May served together for 9 months in Iraq, and saw each other for the first time in years in San Antonio, Texas. The […] The post Retired Military Dog Reunites with Army Handler After Years Apart–Just in Time for Thanksgiving appeared first on Good News Network.

The post Are You Too Concerned About Your Cat’s Health? Worrying About Olga by Christopher Bays appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Cats are survivors, and some almost seem invulnerable. Although they’re solitary hunters, like their ancestors, they can form small, feral colonies to survive life on the streets. The older adult males usually leave after mating, but the females and offspring stick together. It’s not unusual for a feral female to care for a mother’s kittens’ when she’s away. Feline Health Concerns Even though they have nine lives, pet cats, whether indoor or outdoor, are vulnerable to several diseases and infections. Some felines are more susceptible to severe health conditions, and it’s depressing when your cat is on the list of the “breeds most at risk.” I’m glad it’s much easier to find accurate information about my cat’s health, but I’m guilty of expecting the worst and obsessing over the details. I had a more carefree attitude until my Siamese cat, who never had a problem until he was 17, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. He passed away two months before his 20th birthday, and several months later, I adopted Olga. After about a week, the rescue center called me and asked if Olga was feeling okay. The “loaf” is my preferred position when I’m sitting on the couch. Disturbing News They said her sister had died after suffering from a gastrointestinal infection and wondered if she had diarrhea or was vomiting. Luckily, she was fine, but I didn’t sleep for a while, and I annoyed Olga by hovering over her; she wasn’t as friendly as a kitten and needed more alone time. She was treated for ear mites before I adopted her and has never had problems with them again, but she has had several ear infections. Besides that, she was treated for a bad case of diarrhea and, more recently, idiopathic vomiting. A few weeks ago, Olga kept throwing up shortly after eating her food, but she didn’t display other worrying signs and seemed normal. The veterinarian examined her and ran several tests, including a comprehensive blood test, urinalysis, and radiograph to check for obstructions. Yes, I’m giving you the evil eye! Relief and Worry I was relieved they said she was healthy, and all her results looked good, but the “idiopathic” part of the diagnosis doesn’t ease a worried mind. My memory of the phone call about her sister came flooding back, and I had trouble keeping kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, cancer, and hyperthyroidism out of my mind. Even with my veterinarian’s assurance and good blood test results, it took me a few days to become more optimistic about Olga’s health. She was back to normal, running around the house like a maniac, but I was anxious. In previous articles, I’ve criticized her odd behavior and violent ways, but I can’t ignore how much she has improved my life. Whether she’s shredding the back of my legs or playing soccer with my contacts case, it’s hard for me to get upset. She cracks me up even when she attacks me, but when she’s sick, my brain is a useless mass. Eliminating or blocking the bad thoughts in my mind is difficult, but watching a few hours of Monty Python’s Flying Circus usually helps. With so many social engagements, I relish the times I can relax on the floor. This article is a part of Christopher and Olga's series. Read his previous article: When Cats Are Terrified of the Outside World: Olga’s Fears The post Are You Too Concerned About Your Cat’s Health? Worrying About Olga by Christopher Bays appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Column SFF Bestiary The Myth Goes On: Boogeymen Investigates the Ogopogo (2015) Further investigations into the mysterious Ogopogo… By Judith Tarr | Published on December 2, 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share I could swear I’ve seen an episode on the monster of Lake Okanagan somewhere among the usual suspects. But according to the episode lists for Expedition X (and its parent shows Expedition Unknown and Destination Truth) and MonsterQuest, that’s a nope. Unsolved Mysteries did a segment on it in its second season, with references to Loch Ness among others. I found a show I hadn’t known before under that title, Boogeymen, though I’ve seen it as Monsters Among Us. That’s not quite it, but it has some interesting things to say about the creature that’s known as the Ogopogo. Lake Okanagan, like Loch Ness, is a long (130 km/70 miles), very deep (230m/760ft), cold lake that once connected to the ocean but is now cut off from it. (But cryptid enthusiasts speculate that it might still be connected through underground tunnels or channels.) It’s exactly the kind of lake that supposedly harbors monsters. General searches on “Canada’s Nessie” turn up summaries about a very long, serpentine, dark-green creature, which is what you’ll see in art and advertising if you happen to be touristing around Lake Okanagan and particularly in the city of Kelowna. The show however presents a different picture, which looks familiar after our explorations of Nessie and Champ. It’s anywhere from ten to fifty feet long or more. There’s a head like a horse, some say. Others say it has flippers, and some of those declare that it can maneuver around on land. It’s black and shiny, or brown, and only sometimes green. Some even say it’s orange. This episode of Boogeymen sums up the history and notes that First Nations peoples told tales of the monster long before the age of colonization, and drew pictures of it on rocks near the lake. They called it Nhaatik according to the show, and believed that it was a spirit of the water, lairing off what’s now known as Rattlesnake Island. It fed on kokanee salmon, a subspecies of sockeye that are unique to the lake and its tributaries. People who wanted to stay safe around the lake made offerings to propitiate the monster; if they failed to do so, the consequences could be violent. The first settlers in the area were so alarmed by the stories that they posted armed guards along the shore. Yet there don’t seem to have been any actual attacks on humans. As with Nessie, most of the witnesses tell of sighting something on or in the water, usually at a distance. By the twentieth century, the deadly spirit of the waters transformed into a tourist attraction. In 1989 it came under the protection of the Canadian government—though there had never been physical evidence of its existence. Nor has there been since, in spite of the usual range of investigations (with sonar) and expeditions. Even its name changed in the direction of the friendly and the funny. “Ogo-Pogo” is a British dance-hall song, subtitled “The Funny Fox-Trot”. It’s cute, it’s silly, it’s designed to sell fuzzy green plushies.  Photo and video evidence tends to show what look like long, undulating coils of something in the water. Occasionally there’s an eruption of spray in the middle of the lake, or something zooming along rapidly like a speedboat but with no boat in sight. Some claim to have seen a long neck and a reptilian head, à la Nessie. The episode devotes some time to a man who maintains that not only has he photographed the Ogopogo, he’s found a nesting site and seen its young. What this skeptical viewer sees are photos of logs underwater, with branches and knots that he insists are monster heads and eyes. The “nest” could be anything from a moose bed to a turtle nest, and the “babies” look like orange salamanders. The other evidence, the serpents in the water, could be anything from floating logs to rogue waves. Scientists interviewed on the show point out that temperature differentials in the water of a lake that large and deep can give rise to isolated waves, which will surge along the surface and look as if something big is swimming down the lake. Another option is bubbles of methane rising from the bottom and erupting into the air. To this, Unsolved Mysteries adds the possibility of seals or otters playing in the water. Ultimately, Lake Okanagan’s monster is a boon to the local economy and a bit of fun for the tourists. It gives people a reason to visit the area, which is known for its pleasant summers and its natural beauty. It’s safe; it’s friendly. It’s long since lost the edge of danger that made it a legend among the First Nations peoples.[end-mark] The post The Myth Goes On: <i>Boogeymen</i> Investigates the Ogopogo (2015) appeared first on Reactor.

‘Tis the season, friends. I often do most of my holiday gift shopping on Cyber Monday, and I also buy preps that are too expensive during the rest of the year. If you are shopping on Amazon, please use our link to get there. (Even better, bookmark it!) We get a small commission for each purchase you make at no additional cost to you! I hope that you have a wonderful day and find some goodies you need! Self-Reliance and Survival We have some great deals on our education site, SelfRelianceandSurvival.com, including things that aren’t always available the rest of the year. These items are marked down by up to 75%! The Conspiracy Files: Volume 1 This product is out of print and will be available TODAY only. Want to get ahold of all the conspiracies we’ve written about on The OP over the first ten years? This document discusses propaganda, censorship, Covid-19, the Ukraine war, the election, the Great Reset, dangerous technology, and much more. If you are a conspiracy theorist like me, you’ll find it very interesting how many of these “crazy conspiracy theories” turned out to be true. The Conspiracy Files: Volume 2 It’s only been two years since the limited release of the first volume of The Conspiracy files, but here we are with a second volume almost as long. This says a lot about the way the rhetoric and propaganda are ramping up. The document discusses propaganda, censorship, Covid-19, the election, world events, dangerous technology, evil plans, lies about Biden, the rebranding of Kamala Harris, and much more. 40 DIYs for Preppers Prepping gear is expensive, but what if I told you that often, you could DIY many of the things that will make your life easier in the event of an emergency? While they might not be as fancy-looking as the store-bought items, the ability to make your own gear can be even better. Here are 40 items you can make yourself, along with instructions. The Organic Prepper USB Archive Every year on Black Friday, we offer our Organic Prepper USB archive. It contains every single article we’ve published since the site opened back in 2012. In February, those purchasing today will get a free download containing 2024’s content. We’re living in a Brave New World in which we can be silenced at any point in time. Twelve years of our work could potentially disappear at the click of a mouse. If you’d asked me before 2021 whether that would be possible, I’d scoff and say, “Not any time soon!” But if you asked me that today, I’d tell you something entirely different. I’d tell you that it’s definitely of concern. We’ve put our entire archive on a 32g USB! You’ll get more than 3000 articles, illustrations, and footnotes in case you want to dig deeper into our sources. It’s a goldmine of information. It will be searchable by topic, keyword, author, and year. It works on any device that accepts USBs, so all you’d need is a tablet of some sort and a solar charger to be able to access everything from the website in the future. Deals from Amazon Check out some of the deals I found for CyberMonday on Amazon! Books The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide by Joe and Amy Alton The Complete Guide to Smoking and Salt Curing: How to Preserve Meat, Fish, and Game by Monte Burch Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables by Mike and Nancy Bubel The Prepper’s Ultimate Food-Storage Guide: Your Complete Resource to Create a Long-Term, Lifesaving Supply of Nutritious, Shelf-Stable Meals, Snacks, and More Four complete books in one flexi-bound package! 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Mossy Oak Stainless Steel Multi-Tool Sharpal Pocket Knife Sharpener Baofeng Handheld Long-Range Ham Radio Set Ferro Rod (be sure to check the box in the description for an additional 10% off!) 100 Feet of 1000 Pound Paracord 20000 mAh Solar Charger Jackery Solar Generator with Panels Emergency Medical Kit Rhino Rescue Emergency Splint Diclofenac Pain Relief Gel  Ohm Omeprazole Tablets, Delayed-Release Tablets, Acid Reducer Tylenol Severe Cold and Flu Medicine Diphenhydramine Antihistamine (Generic Benadryl) Kitchen Tools Rubbermaid Instant Read Meat Thermometer Manual Meat Grinder Jar Opener Tool for People with Arthritis Herb Stripper Gorilla Grip Heavy Duty Can Manual Opener Kitchen Shears Miscellaneous Stuff (not necessarily prepper stuff) Collapsible Wagon 330-Pound Capacity Car Jump Starter Stainless Steel Low-Smoke Fire Pit The Wellness Company For a fantastic deal on emergency medications, memberships, and supplements, don’t miss The Wellness Company’s CyberMonday sale! This is their only major sale of the year, so don’t miss it. Click HERE to check out the offers! Have a great day! Please note that these items were on sale at the time of posting this article. Quantities may run out and sale prices may end. If you find any other cool prepper stuff, share the link in the comments section. The post CyberMonday Deals for Preppers appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

A dog who was left for dead in the trunk of a car last year was reunited with her foster mom on Wednesday, November 20. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shared the heartwarming story and reunion on Thursday, November 21. “Last year, our Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) officers received a call notifying them about an unknown number of dogs left in the trunk of a car,” the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region explained. “When they arrived on the scene, the sound of desperate cries for help echoed from the trunk. Nothing could prepare them for what they saw that day.” The animal shelter painted the picture of what their ALE officers found inside the trunk explaining, “There were ten severely neglected puppies in the trunk of the car and only three were still alive. All the animals were critically underweight, and with no muscle mass or fat, their bones were visible through the skin. The living puppies were dehydrated, hypothermic, and covered in urine and feces.” The animal shelter reveals that among the three living puppies they rescued, only one survived, and they named her Griselda. “Through round-the-clock care and unyielding hope, Griselda began to show signs of recovery,” the animal shelter reveals. “She was placed with one of our staff members, Allison, who became her foster mom and cared for her with patience and devotion.” The animal shelter reveals that months later, Griselda was renamed to Bits and found her forever family. “The joy of seeing her healthy and thriving was overwhelming, and we celebrated this beautiful triumph of life over tragedy.” And a year later, the animal shelter staff members, along with Bits’ former foster mom Allison, were reunited with the pooch. “She came to our wellness center for her vaccines and a check-up, and we watched in awe as she bounded into the room, eager to reunite with her foster mom, Allison,” the animal shelter reveals. “The two shared a tender moment, their bond as strong as ever.” The post about Bits’ reunion with her foster mom and the staff at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region included a photo of baby Bits and another photo of Allison hugging the big, beautiful girl. “We are grateful to our ALE officers who rescued her, our veterinary team who healed her, our foster family who offered their home to her, and the family who adopted her and gave her a wonderful life,” the animal shelter wrote. Additionally, Bits’ new mom, Katie Barlow, left a comment on the post, sharing what life is with Bits today. She wrote, “Today, she’s thriving in the mountains with her three rescued canine siblings, living the wonderful life she deserves. We’re so thankful she found her forever home with us.”

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