A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.

As we approach another pivotal election season, I find myself reflecting on the journey that led me to partner with Scott to create the first prototype of AllSides over a decade ago. I grew up in a small town surrounded by Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, educated and not. The quality of the character of each person had nothing to do with any of those different circumstances. We often disagreed, but got together and took care of each other when needed. We have all seen a troubling...

I found this Maria Zeee – Dr. David Martin clip at Telegram Sound of Freedom Redpilling (https://t.me/SoundOfFreedomChannel) posted on 9/6/24 (https://t.me/SoundOfFreedomChannel/2879). Sound if Freedom Redpilling Description: “The COVID “vaccines” aren’t vaccines after all, according to a ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Dr. David Martin says that this paves the way for sweeping lawsuits because the manufacturers “willfully misled the public.” “The manufacturers willfully misled the public by calling them [COVID shots] a vaccine.” This is a violation of the Federal Trade Commission acts in the U.S. and the Deceptive Medical Practices Act internationally, he emphasized. But the implications go even further. According to Dr. Martin, the decision also cracks the liability shields that have protected various entities involved in mandating and administrating the mRNA injections.”

I found this clip on a Vigilant News Network (VNN - https://vigilantnews.com/) post on 9/4/24 (https://bit.ly/3B1inj7). Dr. Peter McCullough explains the idiocy of the CDC recommending the mRNA Jab for 9-Month old babies. VNN Description: ‘The CDC now recommends THREE Covid-19 jabs for 9-month-old babies, and they are effectively mandated to take them in states like California and New York. This is child abuse. Dr. McCullough says “hundreds of unnecessary childhood deaths” have occurred “as a result of the vaccine.” Equally troubling, Dr. McCullough explains, “There is at least one paper suggesting that the genetic code of Pfizer or Moderna may be installed into the baby’s genetics permanently. We have no information on long-term outcomes, and the children don’t have a significant risk from Covid-19.”’

Francesca Eastwood, the daughter of iconic actor and director Clint Eastwood, was arrested over the weekend in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The 31-year-old actress, known for her roles in “Old” and “Twin Peaks,” found herself facing allegations after an altercation with her boyfriend reportedly turned physical. The Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a potential domestic violence incident at their North Rexford Drive headquarters. Following an investigation, which included statements and evidence of injuries, Eastwood was booked for felony domestic violence under PC 273.5. She was taken into custody on Saturday night, with her bail set at $50,000. Records indicate she was released shortly thereafter, and she was due in court on Tuesday. In the days following her arrest, Eastwood didn’t appear to be fazed by the legal situation hanging over her head. Instead, she took to social media, sharing lighthearted content. One post showed her seemingly preparing a mouth-watering egg dish on a gas stove, announcing, “Time for news.” Perhaps she didn’t anticipate that a well-sourced entertainment site like TMZ would catch wind of her legal troubles—a classic case of celebrity in denial? Francesca Eastwood in Outlaws and Angels TMZ’s report left out the name of the alleged victim, but speculation swirled around Alexander Wraith, a personal trainer, actor, and the father of Eastwood’s son, Titan, born in 2018. While Wraith has made headlines recently defending Eastwood from online accusations about her weight, it remains unclear if he’s directly involved in this incident. Francesca Eastwood’s Hollywood Legacy Born to Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher, Francesca carries the weight of a significant Hollywood legacy. She’s one of Clint’s eight children and had her first taste of fame appearing in the 2012 reality TV series “Mrs. Eastwood & Company.” Since then, her acting career has been sprinkled with roles in films like “Jersey Boys” and “The Vault.” She’s also set to star in her father’s forthcoming courtroom drama, “Juror #2.” The arrest adds a new layer to Eastwood’s public persona, raising questions about how it might affect her burgeoning acting career. With a film set to release soon and a family legacy to uphold, this incident could either be a blip or a turning point in her young career. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.The post Francesca Eastwood Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence first appeared on Worth it or Woke.

A teacher on TikTok has created a debate over whether it’s appropriate to let elementary-age kids go to the restroom whenever they say they have to go. Jade Barrow, an elementary school-age substitute teacher in London, says she uses “discernment” when deciding whether a child can go to the bathroom and has no problem making them wait. Barrow made the video to push back against parents who say their children should be able to go to the bathroom whenever they like. “If you want your child to receive special treatment, mainstream state school probably isn’t the place to be sending them,” Barrow captioned the video. “Some parents really are setting their kids up for failure in real life with all this pampering and entitlement.” “Today, I had about four examples of a time where I did not let the children go to the toilet,” Barrow said in her video. “So I just want to give you a bit of insight into our world so you can make a better judgment when you say, ‘Well, my child is allowed to go to the toilet whenever they want.’” @homelearninghaven If you want your child to receieve special treatment, mainstream state school probably isn’t the place to be sending them ? some parents really are setting their kids up for failure in real life with all this pampering and entitlement ? “Today, we had an activity where, for three minutes, you listen to your partner read and then you swap over because you’re going to give them feedback on how they read ... I start the timer — one kid starts reading. The partner comes up to me and is like, ‘Ms., can I go to the toilet?’ But right now, you’re supposed to be listening to your partner read for three minutes,” she continued. Barrow said it wasn’t fair for the child to take a bathroom break while working on an assignment with another student. She added that it’s inappropriate for a child to ask to go while she is giving instructions. “No, because if you now go to the toilet, when you come back, I’m going to have to explain the activity again to you.” She also believes they should wait once recess has ended and the kids have returned to class. “You literally just had playtime ... you’re going to have to hold onto it for a minute,” she said. The teacher clarified that she’d only make a child hold their bladder for a few minutes. “At max, it’ll be like, four minutes,” Barrow said. “If I can see that they’re really ... desperate, then fair enough, I’ll let them go.” The video didn’t sit well with many parents on TikTok who think their children should never be denied access to the bathroom. “I've told my daughter, if she needs to use the toilet, just ask to be excused once, if the teacher says no - walk out,” Zeduk wrote. “If you need the toilet, that's all you will concentrate on.. so the child won't actually be taking in the information and it's likely it will need repeating anyway?” SunshineLvoes assed. A teacher said she takes the opposite approach, which works fine for her. “I’m a primary school teacher. Children in my class use the toilet as and when they need to go. It’s their right. If I have to catch a child up, I do. I’ve never had an issue—they love the freedom,” BubblesWHU wrote. Some commenters thought Barrow was right to expect children to wait until an appropriate time to leave the classroom. “She is explaining that it’s only 4 mins max, let’s be honest, most times 4 mins is fine. My son tells me he needs the toilet when we’re on our way home, literally a few mins away, he’s fine,” Caits wrote. “Outside of education, children also have to wait to use the [bathroom]. Are these parents seriously saying they've never had to walk 5 minutes through a shopping center, or walking home, or in the car,” Helen added. Ultimately, the debate is about balancing a child’s immediate needs with healthy classroom management. The key is for Barrow and other teachers to let their students know when they can go to the bathroom and when they’ll need to wait a few minutes. That way, the students can be conscious of their needs and develop a good habit of planning to use the restroom before it’s too late.

Men mistaking basic politeness or friendliness for flirting is a common source of frustration for women. Just ask any waitress or bartender! But it's also extremely common (and way funnier) when guys are just completely oblivious to crystal-clear come-ons.There's some science behind the male inability to take a basic hint. Research shows that men's brains may have to work twice as hard as women's to interpret facial expressions. And surprisingly, men are worse at reading emotions in women than in other men. There are also key aspects of the way men are socialized that lead to us being worse at nonverbal communication in many cases.Add it all up, and it can be tough for men and women to get on the same page at times — especially when it comes to romance.A recent Reddit thread highlighted the problem in a hilarious way.: "What's the biggest hint you received but [were] totally clueless about?"There were stunning levels of obliviousness on display in the comments, not to mention a deep and hilarious sense of regret permeating the entire discussion. Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash Here are some of the best responses."Girl in college grabbed my arm and told me to come to her room. I said I had some reading to do." - Shto_Delat"Helped a girl move into her new place and assemble the bed. “We should test it out,” Me, bouncing up and down on it: “seems fine” Sorry, Caroline." - Underwritingking"Freshman year of college I was talking to this girl who lived like an hour and a half drive away. One weekend I drove down by her to go to concert afterwards we hung out in her apartment until like 2:30 in the morning when she tells me her roommate is out of town so I can spend the night. My response “I’m good to drive” and then I drove home." - profJesusfishSome of the stories had happy endings."A girl and I had fooled around in my dorm room. She decided to spend the night. I got up to sleep in my chair because I was unsure if I should stay in my bed with her. She yelled at me. 19 years and two kids later I think she likes me. But...she IS canadian". - wdh662But, for the most part, these poor dudes never did get a second chance."Walking her home after a party we were talking and laughing and I made a joke about snoring and she got serious and said "you want to come find out if I snore" and I made another dumb dismissive joke like "what? No way!" Somehow ended up alone in my room that night kicking myself. I really liked her too. Never got a second chance." - DaBigadeeBolla"Spent all night chatting with a girl at a house party in my teens. We ended up crashing in the same room.She asked me "do you want to share the bed?" It was a single bed, I said "nah, I'll take the floor" - Loki_lulamenSome guys chalked the whiffs up to a lack of confidence."In high school, a girl greeted me with a kiss on the lips every morning, several days in a row. The idea that she could be interested was so unimaginable to me that it only clicked like 10 years later. Yeah, building my self-confidence has required civil engineering-level work." - HoaxymoreOthers had no rational explanation."Had a coworker call me at 2:30 in the morning with a flirtatious "Heeeey, were you asleep?" I said yes, and hung up because I had to be up in a few hours for work." - ShodspartanThe undisputed winning story of the thread came from a guy who blew his chance not once, but twice, in brutally painful fashion. This guy probably needed to do a little self-reflection after this one. Photo by Zachary Ferguson on Unsplash The story begins after a party in high school once everyone else had left:I asked her if she needed help cleaning. She told me she was getting a bit tired and she could do with a massage. I said “Oh ok, I’ll let you rest. Talk to you tomorrow”…. And left.The following week, she was kind of upset with me. It took me 7 years to understand what it all meant. Some time later, 3 years later we met up again (school reunion), talked to her and confirmed what had happened.… wait, it gets worse.At the end of our reunion she told me “you know, it is never too late to fix mistakes”. I smiled, said “yeah, if I had a Time Machine, right?” before getting in my car, driving off to home, parked the car, opened the door and fucking got the fact that I blew up another chance. - rodrigoelpPeople in the comments were mortified for the guy, who may never live this one down.It's good that stories like this exist.They may be playfully painful memories for the people involved, but the new model in dating, hook ups, and relationships is crystal clear about this:Enthusiastic consent!There's no room for gray area and assumptions.It might be humiliating immediately after the fact, but guys who are missing seemingly-obvious hints are doing at least one thing right.

In a classic case of “no good deed goes unpunished,” a woman recently shared a story about how her attempts to offer a simple name pronunciation correction turned into being accused of “ruining” a young girl’s life. It all started out as a pleasant, civil conversation. The woman, from the UK, started talking to an American woman and her daughter after the girl took an interest in her colorful leather jacket. But as soon as the little girl revealed her name, things took a turn. "The mother mentioned that her daughter's name was 'Grain' so I assumed for a while that she was another mother who wanted something 'special' to call her child. I remarked that it was a unique name and that I'd never met anyone called Grain before," the woman shared in her Reddit post. The mom then explained how ‘Grain’ was named after her Irish great-grandmother…which set off “alarm bells” for the UK woman since the child’s name is likely spelled Gráinne and pronounced “Gro-nyuh, or thereabouts.” Certainly not like the plant. Trying her best to be "tactful,” the woman said and “Irish has such an interesting alphabet. How is her name spelled? Irish names can be tricky.” But sure enough, the name is spelled G-r-á-i-n-n-e.Posts from the amitheasshole community on Reddit At this point, the woman’s partner, who has studied just about everything about Irish culture and history, “stuck somewhere between stifling a laugh and dying of embarrassment” on the mom’s behalf. Still the woman made every attempt to remain polite, and even offer "an old-school name and a more modern pronunciation. I think that's a great way to pick names” as a compliment. But this only caused the mom to ask “what do you mean,” forcing the UK woman to say it plainly: “in Ireland, they typically pronounce it like 'Gro-nyuh.' " This was when the mom’s “face went red,” and she began lambasting the woman for correcting the pronunciation in front of her daughter “because now she's going to grow up knowing that her name is wrong and feel bad about it.” The UK tried to steer things in another direction by apologizing and reiterating “that it's a lovely name in both ways and a fantastic nod to her heritage." But the mom wasn’t having it. "She told me that I 'ruined her daughter's self-esteem' and that her 'life [was] ruined' by me saying that 'her existence is wrong,' " the woman wrote. "I didn't say that, by the way. I said that her name was pronounced atypically.” Still, the woman wondered if she had, in fact, been in the wrong, writing, “Hindsight says I should have kept my mouth shut and waited for somebody else in this city to say something.”Down in the comments, people were quick to reassure this woman that she had done nothing wrong. "It's better for the kid to learn the correct pronunciation now rather than face it later with potential bullying," one person argued. "The mom needs to take some responsibility here!" Another said this woman actually did the mom a favor, writing, “She can either spell or pronounce it differently or even change it. She’s in an awkward position now, but at least she can do something before school. She should have thanked you.” One person of Irish heritage pointed out that "pronouncing Gráinne as Grain is the equivalent of calling the child Sarah but spelling it as Stella." The Irish language is well known for having spellings and pronunciations that seem bewildering to non-speakers. Just ask Saoirse Ronan or Barry Keoghan. So it’s understandable that this mom attributed the pronunciation she’s more familiar with to her daughter’s name. However, it seems that this mom was offered real kindness by a stranger who did their best to inform her of a mistake in a thoughtful way. Hopefully she can see the gift in that after she cools off. And hopefully this woman can feel less guilty for trying to do what she felt was the right thing.

Everyone has their preference while dating and the preferences can range from height, and hair color to educational background and sense of humor. When looking for a long term partner people hope to be able to put a little check mark next to as many things as possible on their preference list. But the reality of dating is that someone can check all the boxes but as you spend more time with them, you realize that there's some things you just can't live with–these things don't always make sense. This doesn't seem to matter when it comes to compatibility. What seems nonsensical to one person may not be to the person breaking off the relationship, even when they know the reason is petty.In a question posed to readers on Reddit, someone asks people to share their pettiest reasons for not dating someone. Let's just say that some of the reasons listed were so random that you can't do anything but laugh. You could meet the person of your dreams but every time they eat, they let out loud unapologetic burps that they announce no matter the location. Or maybe your perfect partner turns out to be someone that doesn't believe in the importance of morning dental hygiene and you're the type that never misses a morning floss, brush and tongue scraping. Those little quirks might be enough for you to pull the plug on continuing the relationship, even if they're great in every other area. seinfeld GIF by HULU Giphy Now, the people who respond to the question about the pettiest reason for ending things, may or may not have thought their former potential partner was a good match but these are things they couldn't get over. One man found himself to be in a real life "Seinfeld" episode saying, "This girl was beautiful, driven, intelligent; we got along well. She was perfect, except that she would snap her fingers whenever someone would say something she liked. Every conversation, peppered with snaps. She'd do it instead of applauding at concerts too. Eventually, I realized that this couldn't be my life."Someone responds to his revelation about the finger snapping by quoting the show, "She's a snapper, Jerry!" Beavis And Butthead Comedy GIF by Paramount+ Giphy Another person reveals the sweet boy she was dating accidentally made her see things she couldn't unsee, "Oh god, my time to shine. I was dating this sweet sweet boy, and he was like “I do an amazing Beavis impression” (from Beavis and Butthead) and he was right, he did! He was so spot on that I realized he looked JUST like Beavis. Blonde, kinda squinted, a little overbite. After that I was done. I felt guilty about it and told him it was my grandmother’s fault."Other people were very particular about the way people eat, one person shares that they once broke up with someone because they ate their peas one at a time. Someone else explains, "Honestly, if they breathe or eat/swallow too loud I can’t handle it. It’s petty, I know. But I can’t do the rest of my life listening to someone breathe like a 70 year old man asleep on a chair, or chew/swallow like a cow." Cow Appreciation Day GIF Giphy iPhone users are ruthless and a little anxious if you're going by the reasons some of them won't date certain people. One person says that their friends will stop talking to someone who's text bubbles turn green when they're texting because it means they use an Android phone. Another commenter admits to a habit she had while dating in her 20s, "This was years ago, but I would swipe left on any dude holding an iPhone w/o a case on it cause I didn't need that kind of stress in my life."Other really small reasons people list are having a velcro wallet, writing "could of" instead of "could have," biting their fork while eating, putting sugar on fruit, wearing crocs, and wearing one gold chain. One man admittedly refused to date a woman who's name was Jerry because his name was Tom. Tom And Jerry Lol GIF by myHQ Giphy Please respect books if you plan to date this person, "Perfect girl. Beautiful, smart, charming… but she would mark her place in books by ripping off the corner of the page she was currently on to use as a bookmark. I couldn’t live that way."Of course, everyone is entitled to date or not date whomever they like, they're also allowed to break things off for reasons that don't always make sense to others. So, what's the silliest reason you've ended things with someone?

School can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining for kids. After a day full of rigid structure, oftentimes the only thing they want to do is veg out and decompress. And this can cause some friction at home when parents expect them to immediately be present. But one dad, who just so happens to host a parenting podcast, has a great bit of advice to avoid those afterschool conflicts. And while his tips were geared towards parents of neurodivergent kids, it’s easy to see how this could help any family have more peaceful afternoons. “So many of you have strong-willed, neurodivergent ADHD kids who are tapped out mentally and emotionally and socially at school, probably by like noon or 2 p.m. every day,” Kirk Martin, host of The Calm Parenting Podcast, begins in a TikTok clip. The main culprit behind the fatigue? A lack of autonomy. @thecalmparentingpodcast ♬ original sound - Calm Parenting Podcast “Everything is out of their control at school. They don't really control what they do, where they go, where they sit, and people are telling them what to do all day.” With this in mind, the solution is rather simple, Martin notes. Instead of asking questions or getting onto them about thenings, give kids a sense of control. Martin then shares how he came about this revelation, saying “We used to do these after-school camps for kids, and they'd come in, they'd be really bossy with me. And so my initial response inside was, ‘Well, you're a bossy little jerk. No wonder you don't have any friends.’ But that was just me being a jerk.” Martin then switched his approach. For example, he’d tell his kid “in the basement, there's a broom that's broken. Do you think you can find some duct tape down there and fix it for me?” which gave them an opportunity to do something tactical that was within their control. “That is very, very settling for your kids,” Martin points out. Ideally, Martin suggests offering something that doesn't require sitting in front of a screen, and doesn’t feel like more school. “Give them an adult-type job, not a homework-type thing. Do a treasure hunt outside. Bet you can't find this. I hid it in the backyard. They get fresh air. All those things are really, really cool for your kids after school because it just calms them. It's a nice introduction to the afternoon and evening,” he says. Down in the comments, viewers shared how spot on they felt this advice was “Thank you for the reminder,” one mom wrote. “ADHD makes homework and chores feel PAINFUL for both of us (and takes forever) so the desire to start the second he’s home is strong..” “Love this,” wrote another.” My ADHD daughter takes hours to recoup from school!” Others pointed out that simply allowing kids to have that decompress time can work wonders. After all, that is still a version of them exercising control. “Giving them a space when they get home does incredible things! Veg and alon time is magic,” one person shared. “My children just like me needed some alone time doing absolutely nothing,” added another. Bottom line: no human can be “on” all the time.We all know how overwhelming it feels to be burnt out and in need of a break…and how reenergizing it is to have complete freedom once in a while. When we remember this simple truth, it becomes easier to extend a little grace, and find solutions that benefit everyone.