CDC report says American population could drop

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Nicole
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Many reports regarding the demography of the world show some very concerning results. The world’s population is getting old. In other words, the fertility rates in many countries are in decline, which means less newborns. Countries like Bulgaria, Romania or Moldova are already facing the consequences of the population decline.

The CDC’s report on the US demography is also concerning. The figures show that the fertility rate in the country is in decline and the experts expect some difficult periods for the nation in terms of newborns and young generations.

Except for only two US states, Utah and South Dakota, all of the other US states have decreased fertility rate, according to the 2017 report. This is a direct consequence of a very simple thing – many people decide not to have kids in these states.

The statistical tools for determining the fertility rate follows the following formula. The fertility rate is determined with a projected number of births per 1,000 women. These estimates take into consideration the projected average number of babies of women. In order to understand the experts’ alarm, in 1950s the average number of children for women was 4.7, while in 2017 it’s only 2.4.

There are many factors for such decrease. The fertility rate decrease is not a new phenomenon in America. It has been recorded in the previous decades as well.

The economy is usually the most influential factor for this fertility rate decrease. People do not decide to have kids if they think their jobs are not stable and their income is minimal. Having in mind the costs for raising a kid, many people decide that having only one kid is enough.

Besides the economical factor, there are several other that greatly impact the fertility rate. Many people put greater importance to their careers instead of to the family. This results with getting married later in their lives and that means less chance of getting more kids.

Additional factors are the ‘freedom of movement’ and the decrease of the teen pregnancies. The first one includes categories of women who do not want to have obligations and extra duties by giving birth to a child. The second one is a direct result of the good sex education in the country, which directly and efficiently decreased the number of pregnant teenagers.

However, the USA are not the only that are affected by this decrease. Countries of similar economical and demographical outline like the USA have the same problems. The fertility rate decrease can be seen in the reports for countries from Asia, Europe and North America.

If this decrease continues going down, all of these countries will have some significant problems in the future. Improving these rates takes a lot of efforts and measurements, in addition to the time that is needed to go back to the fertility rates that were noted in the reports of 1950s.

Trucker slams the brakes when he spots it on the roadside. Now the police are begging for help

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Monica Pop
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Truck drivers spend a great deal of time behind the wheel and stumble upon many eye-catching sights along the way. Unfortunately, they aren’t always pleasant ones. Recently, a trucker was heading towards Cortland, New York, when he spotted something unusual. A person driving dark blue Dodge Durango threw two dogs out of the vehicle before leaving the spot.

It was the most horrendous act of cruelty this truck driver has ever seen. Neither he, nor us can ever understand how someone can be so cold hearted. Luckily, this kind man pulled his truck over and called the police. One of the canines didn’t suffer any serious injuries, while the other one, unfortunately, had to have one of his legs amputated.

“These animals have been through a lot, and people need to understand that this is not OK,” said Amberly Ondria, a shelter manager at the Broome County Humane Society. “This is not something that should be done.” Adam, the truck driver, feels the same way.

The first responders came at the scene and tried to track the dogs’ owner down, but he or she was already gone and obviously didn’t plan on getting the poor creatures back home. The dogs were later named Trooper and Adam, after the men who first came to their help.

Trooper, the dog who lost a leg and is believed to be between 6 and 8 years old, already feels better. He manages to get around using his three legs.

“Although a bit unsteady, and only moving a short distance, it is very obvious that he is determined,” The Humane Society posted on Facebook. The other dog is thought to be around 1 year old.

“Thank you to EVERYONE for your prayers, kind words, generous donations and sharing this story!” The Humane Society continued. “It is because of all of you that we can get Trooper and Adam the level and quality of care that they need and deserve. Words cannot describe how tremendous people are and how everyone is rallying for these dogs!”

“And Adam [the trucker] has expressed his wishes of adopting both of them. He has already proven he has a big heart and these pups would have an amazing life with him. Please let that happen too.”

The organization is sharing Adam and Trooper’s story in hopes it would reach someone who has information on the neglectful owner. One person wrote, “I sincerely hope the dash cam of Adam’s truck can bring justice for these poor babies.”

The best thing is that Adam, the truck driver, is willing to adopt both the dogs. If that happens, we can rest assured they will have an amazing life ahead of them.

School stumbles upon chalkboards from 1917 during renovation, perfectly preserved lessons provide rare look into past.

By
Nicole
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Emerson High School in Oklahoma City is in the focus of the news with their interesting and fascinating discovery. The regular renovation and modernisation of the classrooms of this high school uncovered an amazing well-preserved objects. These object give us a chance to see how people in the past have been teaching and studying.

The school purchased modern smart  boards in order to replace the old chalkboards in the classrooms. While the workers were removing the old chalkboard, they uncovered old well-preserved chalkboards. The old ones would have been thrown away if the workers didn’t see the drawings and the writing on the board.  The words and drawing were done nearly a hundred years ago, in 1917. This fascinated everyone.  

The condition of the writing and the drawings are almost perfect. One part shows the calendar, specifically December 1917.

Another part of the boards is featuring a scene of Thanksgiving Day.

The English teacher Cinthea Comer says:

“It was so eerie because the colors were so vibrant, it looked like it was drawn the same day. To know that it was drawn 100 years ago… it’s like you’re going into a looking glass into the past.”

Sherry Kishore, the Principal, says that she likes the discovery, not only because of the colours and the well-preserved writing, but also because it shows some very old teaching techniques.

One example of the outdated teaching technique is this wheel of multiplication, which is not used for decades.

Besides that, there is a modification of the Pledge of Allegiance as well.

It says:

“I give my head, my heart, and my life to my God and One nation indivisible with justice for all.”

Interestingly, one corner of the board is dedicated to hygiene. Among the things it says “My Rules To Keep Clean” with tips like “Take my bath often” and “Wash my teeth.”

All of these old techniques were seen by the Principal’s mother. This 85-year-old lady recognized some of the techniques and that brought good memories from her childhood. Her daughter says:

“She just stood there and cried. She said it was exactly like her classroom was when she was going to school.”

Even though these techniques and writings were done in 1917, Kishore’s mother might have still been using the same, some 10 years later.

The school and the city are negotiating and planning to preserve the boards for the future generations.

Pastor Urges Families to Make Surprise Visits to Nursing Homes After 80-Year-Old Mom Is Found Alone Slumped Over a Pillow

By
Nicole
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People turn to nursing homes when they have no other options left. These places are designed to help and provide the elderly people enough comfort, easy life, and constant health care. One won’t expect mistreating or negligence of the residents by the staff.

The story of Esther Brown, an 80-year old lady from Ohio gives a different picture about the nursing homes.

Esther was a patient in Altercare Nobles Pond in Canton. Her family’s pastor and her son James decided to visit her unannounced one day. What they saw was a total shock for the whole family.

When they got in the private rooms, they found Esther totally alone. This wouldn’t be strange if it wasn’t for her position. Her head was resting on a pillow on the desk and she was starting to choke on her own saliva. This unbelievable scene disturbed the family.

Julia Wiggins, the pastor, made two photos of Esther. She used these photos to convince the other families to check on their loved ones and see if they are in good hands. She also used the photos to show the world what’s really going on in the Altercare Nobles Pond.

Her Facebook post also explains that after the unexpected visit, Esther’s clothes were changed and she was moved into a private room.

Julia goes into details. The unannounced visit was intended to be a surprise for Esther, but the surprise was the other way around. According to Julia, when they entered the facility, they saw something weird in the nurses’ station. Believing that it was a cat, they ignored it for a moment.

However, when they got nearer, they saw Esther choking on her saliva. They started yelling and shouting, but for 10 minutes no one appeared in the station.

Esther recognized her son’s voice and that gave her strength to move a bit. They immediately started helping the lady.

This shocking event made these people call the other families to check on their beloved ones. And they did, as many families that night came to Altercare Nobles Pond.

Her post and photos ended up in the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Aging. Some of the workers tried to justify the situation by claiming that many dementia patients have enough strength, so ending up in a situation like that may not be surprising.

Nevertheless, the family filed a complaint against Altercare Nobles Pond. The investigation is ongoing. 

3 Boys Say Goodbye To Marine Dad Diagnosed With Brain Tumor Weeks After Learning Of Wife’s Pregnancy

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Monica Pop
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The journey we call life is a never ending mixture of beautiful moments worth cherishing, as well as challenges and obstacles that stand on our way to happiness. We do our best to overcome the difficulties. Sometimes, we end up winners, but other times, the ordeals we have to go through and the battles we have to fight are simply too challenging to handle.

The life of U.S Marine Jason Shipmon and his wife Amanda resembled a fairy tale. The lovebirds met back in 2004, and it only took six weeks for them to be certain how they should spend their eternity together. During the ten years of marriage, the couple had to part several times because of Jason’s deployment, but that was the only time they were separated.

However, their ideal life was cut short after they learned the devastating news that Jason had cancer. This happened while Amanda was pregnant with their third child. The doctor’s prognosis were that he had only a few years left to live. However, neither Jason, nor Amanda ever lost hope. Thanks to all the love and encouragement, as well as the treatments involving radiation and chemotherapy, Jason could live past the prognosis.

WE KIND OF HAD PASSED THAT FIVE-YEAR MARK AND WERE JUST VERY HOPEFUL THAT MAYBE HE WAS THAT SMALL PERCENTAGE THAT IT WOULDN’T COME BACK,” AMANDA TOLD THE CASPER STAR TRIBUNE. “BUT WE ALWAYS KNEW THAT THE ODDS OF IT COMING BACK WERE VERY HIGH.

Sadly, the cancer returned, and the family was devastated.

Amanda Shipton said on Facebook:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭

Last night my sweet husband, the love of my life left this earth to go home. He fought so hard for so long for me and our precious boys.

My heart is broken, I feel lost. I look in the faces of our boys and my heart breaks even more, but I feel a little less lost. They are my why. They will give me a strength to carry on.

“A true love story never ends.” Truer words could not be spoken. We wrote a beautiful love story. He made me happier than I even knew I could be and the gift of his love is the greatest gift I have ever known. It will continue to comfort me and carry me on.

My boys will always have the gift of waking each morning having called this man “daddy” and knowing their dad was a hero in so many ways but especially to us.

His fight was good and he has finished his race.

Now we must continue on ours. One day at a time. One step at a time.

Jason was a brave man who did so much for his country. He fought many wars and battles, but he couldn’t win the one with the cancer. He will always be remembered as a loving father and a hero. Rest in peace.

Teacher forces 8-year-old to pee in class, makes him wear soiled clothes

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Monica Pop
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People from all over the country are left outraged because of the shocking incident that took place at the Manhattan Place Elementary school. According to the Mongol family, their 8-year-old son was forced to urinate into the trash can, in the middle of the classroom, while his classmates were watching. This left the boy traumatized and an easy target for bullies.

We all agree how teachers don’t have it easy, and dealing with so many students and their wishes may be draining, but it can never be an excuse for such horrendous behavior towards this poor boy. At the end of the day, it’s teachers’ responsibility to find a way on how to deal with the students wanting to use the bathroom too often.

In the process, the boy soiled his pants and was made to cover himself in a plastic garbage bag. His family believes they are dealing with the teacher from Hell, and we agree how what this boy had to go through is unspeakable.

“My child did not deserve this — no child deserves to be treated this way,” mother Sonia Mongol said in tears.

The mother further explains how the incident took place after her son asked his teacher numerous times to be allowed to use the bathroom, to which he got no as an answer. After this, the teacher told him to pee into the garbage can.

“Why would you make a child expose himself in front of the classroom, and then put a garbage bag over him when he comes to you for help? Why would you treat a child that way?” mother Sonia said.

To make things worse, no one alerted the parents of their son’s ordeal and the boy had to stay covered in the garbage bag until the end of the school day.

Latricia Mitchell, a retired teacher, explains how sometimes students ask for a permission to use the bathroom without really feeling the need to do so. Instead, they see it as a way to get out of the classroom and take a short walk around the school’s halls. However, she says how she supports the parents and can’t believe how a teacher could treat a student that way. She fully supports the Mongol family.

“Sometimes we don’t allow the children to go to the bathroom because they go all the time,” she said. “But after they ask you twice, you should realize that something is going on.”

Sonia is worried that her son won’t easily forget this incident that is very likely to hunt him in the years to come.

We really hope that the boy’s family would be able to make this cruel teacher pay for what they did. At the time being, the incident is under investigation by the school authorities.


Texas teen complains of stomach ache at school, dies two hours later

By
Nicole
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Parents want nothing less than happiness and health for their kids. Even small kids’ problems make them worried and uneasy. When something really bad and serious happens to their kids, the pain is just too great.
Josh Gray’s parents experienced that. Their lives turned into nightmare in just few hours. The unexpected ruined their lives and visions for bright future.

Josh was 17 years old and a student at Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas. One day he felt a sharp pain in his stomach and he immediately went to see the doctor.

However, what was supposed to be a regular stomach ache, turned out to be something very serious with deadly outcome.

Josh didn’t win the battle.

In a period of just two hours since the moment he got into the doctor’s office, this healthy and young man suffered a deadly artery rapture. The artery was running to his pancreas and it was too late to stop the bleeding. Josh’s life ended very fast and too young.

“He went from going to school yesterday morning — normal day, happy — to having a stomach ache, to within two hours not being with us anymore.”

This tragedy hit his friends and schoolmates. The sudden and premature death touched almost everyone who knew Josh. Even though he and his friends were planning a trip, everyone participated in his memory.

His friends’ shock was evident. Some of their comments are:

“Josh loved everyone for who they were.” says his friend Austin, and he goes on:

“I’m loud and obnoxious; he loved that about me. I mean, he loved all of us for exactly who we were. And that was the best part about being with Josh; you could be you.”

In addition to that, his closest ones set up a fund rising page. So far they have collected more than $35.000. Part of the sum will be used to cover Josh funeral expenses, and the rest will be used to fund finding and curing rare underlying illnesses. The fund rising page says:

“It is with a heavy heart and in complete shock that the friends and family of Josh try and process his passing. The Gray family is always the first to intercede and offer support the second someone they love is in need. Well, now it’s our turn. While there is nothing that anyone can say or do to make this hurt any less, we would like to open this account for people to give anything they can so that this family has one less thing to think about during this time.”

This sudden death affected his family and friends greatly. To lose a perfectly normal healthy young man is a tragedy of enormous proportions. We can only imagine the pain and sorrow that his mother and father feel. Our prayers are with the family!

200 Amish men lift barn with bare hands and move it to new location

By
Monica Pop
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Utterly devoted to their technology-free lifestyle and their religious beliefs, the Amish community is really fascinating. These people do life the old-fashioned way and would avoid modern appliances at any cost. They travel by horses and carriages and mainly eat the food they grow themselves.

The Amish families are large and they live by the notion of being there for their relatives and their community. They are raised in the spirit of stepping in for their neighbor in need, even if it means moving his barn from one place to another bare hands.

If you think you read that wrong, well, you didn’t. A group of around 200 men gathered together to lift a whole barn from the ground to its new location. This is fascinating indeed. One may say how this could be easily done using huge trucks and rails and dollies, but the Amish would never rely on technology because they know how to solve any problem without it.

The amazing footage was taken at the Joseph Hochstetler’s Farm in Ohio.

Resembling a hardworking colony of ants, they lifted the object and relocated it around 150 feet away. These amazing men showed the world how nothing is impossible when a group of people joins forces.

The most impressive part of all is that this only took them a couple of minutes to finish.

Some may say how the Amish’s way of living could be facilitated if they are more open-minded towards the new inventions and the recent technologies. However, that goes against their religious beliefs, and to be honest, it looks like they don’t even need mobile phones, computers, or even electricity, because the way they live allows them to be more focused on one another and on the well-being of the whole community.

Take a look at the fascinating act of moving the barn in the video below.

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