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Princess Kate Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Moving Video Message
In a heartfelt message shared with the public, Kate, the Princess of Wales, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support and understanding she has received during her recovery from surgery. She revealed that following major abdominal surgery in January, which was initially thought to be non-cancerous, tests later detected the presence of cancer. Kate acknowledged the shock of this diagnosis and the subsequent decision to undergo preventative chemotherapy. She emphasized the importance of privacy for her family during this challenging time, while also expressing her appreciation for the love and support they... Continue reading
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Tagged abdominal surgery, cancer, chemotherapy, faith, hope, princess kate, princess of wales, you are not alone
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New York Man Fights to Regain Custody of Alligator Family Member
An unusual custody battle is brewing in New York. At the center of the controversy is Albert, a 34 year-old, 750-pound, 11-foot-long alligator who Tony Cavallaro has raised since he was a baby and taken care of for over three decades.
Cavallaro maintains that he possessed the necessary permits for Albert’s care until recent regulatory changes. He attempted to clarify the new guidelines but received no response from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Last week, the DEC seized Albert from Cavallaro’s Hamburg residence, citing public... Continue reading
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Tagged albert the alligator, alligator, dec, department of environmental conservation, hamburg, new york, tony cavallaro
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#BachelorNation Gets Ugly: Women Tell All Exposes Dark Side of Reality TV
Rachel shares about the hate mail she has received online, sitting next to The Bachelor Joey Graziadei.
The “Bachelor” franchise is known for its dramatic rose ceremonies and over-the-top dates. But this season’s “Women Tell All” took a turn for the serious, as many of the... Continue reading
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Tagged bachelor, bachelor nation, bachelornation, be kind, hate mail, online toxicity, reality tv, women tell all, words have power
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Oprah Opens Up: Weight Loss, Shame, Medication, and a Shift in Focus
Oprah Winfrey’s recent ABC special, “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” tackled a sensitive subject with refreshing honesty. The program delved into the struggles of weight management, the growing role of medications, and the importance of self-compassion throughout the journey.
Breaking Free from the Shame Cycle
For decades, Oprah’s weight has been a topic of public scrutiny. In the special, she spoke openly about the emotional toll this took, revealing, “I have to say that I took on the shame that the world gave to me”. She described being... Continue reading
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Tagged Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution, break free, hope, medication, mounjaro, no shame, obesity, oprah winfrey, ozempic, shame, wegovy, weight loss, weight-loss medication
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San Mateo County Takes a Stand Against Loneliness: Declaring it a Public Health Crisis
San Mateo County, California, continues to be a leader in the fight against loneliness. In a first-of-its-kind move for a major U.S. county, the Board of Supervisors unanimously declared loneliness a public health crisis in January 2024.
This decision came on the heels of concerning data. A 2022 county survey revealed a staggering 45% of residents reported struggling with isolation and loneliness, a significant increase from 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic likely exacerbated feelings of isolation, but San Mateo County recognizes loneliness... Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, are you lonely?, building community, california, connect with others, dementia, depression, early death, heart disease, loneliness, lonely, me we too, me we too app, public health crisis, san mateo county, stroke, supervisor david canepa, technology
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St. Paul Makes History: First Major U.S. City with All-Women City Council
St. Paul, Minnesota has shattered a glass ceiling! In the recent elections, the city made history by electing the first all-female city council in the history of any major U.S. city. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward for gender representation in local government.
The new council is not just breaking ground in terms of gender; it’s also incredibly diverse. Six out of the seven council members are women of color, reflecting the vibrant multicultural makeup of St. Paul. All the women are under 40 years old, bringing a fresh... Continue reading
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Tagged all-women, diverse, diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, minnesota, politics, shattered glass ceiling, st. paul, women in politics
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The story of Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson, from stuttering and getting bullied to fame and success
Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) – The story of the man who never gave up on his dreams.
Rowan Atkinson was born in a middle-class family and suffered terribly as a child because of his stuttering. He was also teased and bullied at school because of his looks. His bullies thought he looked like an alien. He was soon marked a strange and became a very shy, withdrawn kid who didn’t have many friends, so he dived into science, one of his teachers said. There was nothing outstanding about him. I did not expect him to be a brilliant scientist, but he has proved everyone wrong. Admitted to Oxford University during his days, he started falling in love with acting but couldn’t perform due to his speaking disorder. he got his master’s degree in electrical engineering before appearing in any movie or TV show... Continue reading
“What would my Mom think of that?”
Ivan Fernandez (Spain) pushing Abel Mutai (Kenya) over the finish line
“What would my Mom think of that?”
In a race, (see picture), athlete Abel Mutai representing Kenya, was just a few feet from the finish line, but he was confused with the signage & stopped thinking he had completed the race. The Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez was right behind him & realizing what was happening, he started shouting at the Kenyan for him to continue running; but Mutai didn’t know Spanish didn’t understand. Then the Spanish pushed him to victory. A journalist asked Ivan,... Continue reading
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Tagged abel mutai, honor, integrity, ivan fernandez, kenya, race, spain
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“And no matter how high I climbed up the ladder of success, I was going to view the world without looking down on anyone. “
‘Before we left for Italy I tried again to meet Sugar Ray. I walked all the way up Fifth Avenue to 125th Street. I wanted to get his autograph and tell him that l was on my way to the Olympics to win a gold medal. I wanted to tell him that I admired him, and that I was going to be the heayyweight champion of the world by the time I was twenty-one. When I arrived at the club I waited outside all day for Sugar Ray to get there. I didn’t mind waiting; I would have stood outside all week if I had to.
It was about ten o’clock when he finally drove up. I was so excited that for the first time in my life, I was speechless. When I pulled myself together, I walked up to Mr. Robinson and told him how far I had come just to see him and how long I had been waiting to get his autograph.... Continue reading
