There are moments in life that we dream of long before they ever happen. For many of us, this includes the moment the love our life gets down on one knee and asks us to marry them. It’s no wonder, then, there’s so much pressure surrounding a wedding proposal. When it came time for Brien to propose to his girlfriend, Erica, he knew he wanted to pop the question on the beach. But to say his beach proposal didn’t go to plan would be an understatement… The night started off perfectly. The views from the beach were gorgeous, and the sweet couple were having an absolute blast together. What Brien did not anticipate, however, was Erica getting the zoomies. Every time he wanted to get down on one knee, Erica insisted on running down the beach, excited to explore more of the area. @thoseweirdhippeas i swear the beach gives her the zoomies or something #bts #proposal #engagedtiktok #funnycouple #besties #throwback #zoomies ♬ Married Life (From "Up") – Gina Luciani While unexpected, it’s clear in the video above that this hurdle actually made the night even better. Brien can’t stop laughing at the way Erica simply can’t stand still. Plus, now they have this hilarious footage of the two of them mere moments before Brien proposes. That’s right — eventually, he is able to pull off the perfect proposal! See for yourself in the sweet video below. Man’s Beach Proposal Takes an Unexpected (and Hilarious) Turn When His Girlfriend Gets the Zoomies @thoseweirdhippeas our own happy ever after #proposalvideo #beachproposal #beginningofforever #soulmates #cosmiclove #iloveyou #fypシ゚viral ♬ suono originale – @finnst.vhs “She’s a keeper… if you can keep up!” someone jokes in the comment section of the first video, with another sharing their own story, “My husband was trying to propose on the beach and I was chasing seagulls completely oblivious.” “You can see that THIS was the reason you wanted her to be your wife,” a third person thoughtfully points out. “Look at the happiness y’all bring each other.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Boyfriend’s Beach Proposal Keeps Getting Thwarted By Unsuspecting Girlfriend appeared first on InspireMore.

Tropical Storm Leslie’s current path poses no threat to the U.S. The attached video appears to stem from a gaming app called “Hurricane Outbreak."

For decades, the SS United States has been moored off Philadelphia as a reminder of the nation’s seafaring past, but looking now to the future, it will be sunk to create the world’s largest artificial reef. While coral reefs are in danger worldwide, features like concrete blocks and shipwrecks can offer vital shelter and habitat to […] The post A Celebrated Ocean Liner Is Being Turned into the World’s Largest Artificial Reef appeared first on Good News Network.

A family in San Jose is continuing their fight after their child’s service dog was denied access to the Willow Glen Elementary. Lydia Truong tells NBC Bay Area that his 6-year-old so has recently been diagnosed with autism and has a history of eloping and/or running off. With Truong’s son’s history, the walk from the parking lot to their son’s classroom has been challenging because the Willow Glen Elementary is located on a Main Street. And so, to reduce the risk of their son running off, the family brought Maelene, their son’s service dog. Maelene is trained to perform one important task: to run after the child and block his path, so the boy doesn’t stray too far and get into any dangerous situations. However, Truong said that during the first day of school in August, the school’s vice principal asked the family to remove the dog from campus, asking if it was registered. Truong then pointed out that under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs do not need certification. And they can be trained by their owners to perform a task that is directly related to a person’s disability Furthermore, service dogs are allowed to be with their handlers, even in places that don’t allow pets. These establishments include restaurants, shops, hospitals, schools, and hotels. So, after being denied access, Truong requested the San Jose Unified School District to put the denial and reason in writing. However, the family did not hear any form of response from the district, not until September. Egrigorovich / Shutterstock.com In September, the parents received a letter from San Jose Unified School District stating the dog did not meet the criteria for a service animal. It also noted that based on reviewed information, the dog does not do work or perform any tasks related to any disability. And that the student “had not been assessed by the district on his disability”. However, Jan Garrett, Deputy Director for the Pacific ADA Center at the Public Health Institute (PHI) and a former attorney with over 25 years of experience interpreting ADA law, tells NBC Bay Area, “As long as the handler gets them under control right away, then that is still a service animal.” Furthermore, after being shown a video of Maelene performing her task of running after the child and blocking his path, Garrett confirmed that the pooch is qualified as a service dog, and not merely an emotional support dog. Garrett also added that schools cannot require an assessment of the child’s disability before allowing a service dog on campus. The ADA website also states that you may only ask certain information about service animals using two questions: Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? And you are NOT allowed to do the following: Request any documentation that the dog is registered, licensed, or certified as a service animal Require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability Which, in this case, were requests that the school asked from the family. For now, the family has chosen not to bring Maelene back to school but are continuing her training. Truong even revealed that they’ve hired a dog trainer to help them train their dog. NBC Bay Area reveals that they’ve shared Garrett’s review of the situation with the San Jose School District, but did not hear back.

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Sixteen other countries on the continent have reported cases in the last six weeks.

Astronomers have analyzed data from the decommissioned GALEX space telescope to study hundreds of thousands of red dwarf stars. In a study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, they identified 182 stellar flares on red dwarfs, revealing that these radiation emissions may pose a greater threat to potentially habitable planets than previously thought. Red dwarfs, smaller and cooler than the Sun, make up about 70% of the stars in the Milky Way and have lifespans exceeding 10 billion years. Because many Earth-sized rocky planets, some slightly larger, have already been discovered around red dwarfs—often located within their habitable zones—scientists have long speculated that these worlds could support life. However, red dwarfs have a critical characteristic: they produce frequent stellar flares, or bursts of radiation and energy, at a much higher rate than the Sun. The new study suggests that these flares could be far more dangerous to potentially habitable planets than previously believed. While most earlier studies focused on flares in optical wavelengths, the researchers in this study concentrated on ultraviolet radiation emitted by red dwarf flares. They found that 98% of the flares produced more powerful ultraviolet emissions than earlier estimates, indicating that previous research may have significantly underestimated the impact of these events. Although these flares may not prevent the emergence of life, astronomers warn they could threaten its survival. Strong ultraviolet radiation could strip planets of their atmospheres, including vital components like the ozone layer. This would make otherwise habitable planets inhospitable, even if they lie in the star’s habitable zone and have surface water. Consequently, the search for extraterrestrial life on planets orbiting red dwarfs may be more challenging than previously anticipated. The post Flares from Red Dwarfs May Threaten Potentially Habitable Planets appeared first on Anomalien.com.

Over thousands of years, humans have created countless legends about eerie, mythical creatures. One of the most terrifying is the Black Shuck, a huge black dog with “hellish” red saucer-like eyes that supposedly roams East Anglia. Now, a new study aims to solve the mystery of this creature, also known as the “Black Shuck”. In the new BBC series Myth Country, researchers embark on a night expedition into the Norfolk countryside, hoping to capture the infamous hellhound on film. But does this mysterious creature really exist, and what could explain the numerous sightings over the centuries? According to historian and anthropologist Dr. David Waldron from Federation University in Australia, stories of black dogs in the British Isles date back to the 9th century. Interestingly, similar tales appear throughout the country and Europe as a whole. Eyewitness accounts of Black Shuck are often difficult to interpret. Many describe a “distinct feeling of wrongness” upon encountering the creature. One of the earliest records, describing “coal-black” hounds with “eyes like saucers,” dates to 1127 in the Peterborough Chronicle, a historical manuscript. However, scholars suggest that the legend of Black Shuck gained notoriety at Holy Trinity Church in Blythburgh, East Suffolk, on August 4, 1577. During a violent storm, a black “devil’s dog” was said to have burst into the church, killing a man and a boy, and causing the spire to collapse. Locals believe claw marks on the church doors, known as “the devil’s fingerprints,” were left by the beast. Pictured is the inside of the north door at Holy Trinity Church in Blythburgh. The door has burn marks “left by Black Shuck”. Credit: BBC On the same day, another encounter was reported at Bungay Church, later described by Rev. Abraham Fleming. According to the text, a black dog passed between two people, snapping their necks. Dr. Jonathan Woolley, an environmental anthropologist and Cambridge University graduate, asserts that Black Shuck “definitely exists,” playing an important role in how people perceive the eerie landscape of East Anglia. However, the exact nature of its existence remains a mystery. One leading theory among scientists suggests that Black Shuck might be an undiscovered species of wild dog that has so far eluded scientific observation. However, Dr. Woolley dismisses this idea, arguing that a stray dog is unlikely to be responsible for such “complex and supernatural” phenomena. Dr. Waldron finds it interesting that Abraham Fleming’s account includes two sightings of the hellhound on the same day, in different locations. As a devout priest, Fleming may have intended his story as a “call to arms against sin.” His account taps into a longstanding myth of black dogs as harbingers of doom, a belief that has permeated European folklore for centuries. Remarkably, there have been many reported sightings in the 450 years since the church incidents, with encounters continuing to this day. One memorable account from 1973 comes from Keith Florey, who said a dog chased him down Old Barrack Road in Woodbridge while he was on his motorbike. More recently, retired newspaper salesman Nigel Thorpe reported seeing a large dog with “glowing” eyes leaping toward him on a deserted road in Great Yarmouth. While researching his book, Dr. Waldron spoke with numerous individuals who claimed to have encountered the devil dog. According to him, these conversations often reflected deep religious experiences. Although he acknowledges that recounting such stories is a “delicate task,” Waldron believes these sightings may stem from cases of mistaken identity. The post Saucer-eyed hellhound: Scientists unravel East Anglia’s demonic dog mystery appeared first on Anomalien.com.