12 Common Bug Bites And How To Recognize Each One

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Nicole
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One of the reason people dislike insects is because of the bites. These creatures can be very frustrating and cause even some serious health problems.

Knowing the bug that bites means knowing how to treat the bite’s reaction. Therefore, here is a list of 12 most common bug bites. Understand them so the next time you know ‘who tried to ruin your comfort’.

1. Mosquito Bites

The most hated insect – the mosquito. The itchy bites and their sound irritate millions of people. You just can’t get rid of them.

2. Flea Bites

The flea bites can be very unpleasant as well. They appear on the ankles or the lower half of the legs. Usually these bites look like small balls under skin. Believe it or not, they are itchier than the mosquito bites.

3. Ant Bites

Ant bite is usually less itchy than the one of the mosquito. However, you can immediately feel the pain of the bite. Ants are not poisonous, but some ants can cause some allergic reactions.

4. Bedbug Bites

These bites look similar to those of the mosquito. The only difference is the zig-zad pattern. They are followed by swelling, pus, and redness.

5. Tick Bites

Ticks are definitely one of those bugs that give us chills. The bites of the ticks are surrounded by large circle of redness. Ticks may carry dangerous diseases and that’s why we hate them.

The bite is usually not noticed, but you can see tiny black spot in the middle of the circle. That’s the tick. Once it starts feeding, it grows.

6. Lice Bites

Lice can usually be found in the head. These bugs love hairy parts, so expect them in other places as well. They are very unpleasant and itchy. Their bites are small and red.

7. Brown Recluse Spider Bites

Spiders are not bugs, but the bites are very similar to those of the bugs. The bite of the spider can cause fevers, chills and headaches.

The bite of the spiders can be red or purple, depending on the bite.

8. Horsefly Bite

Horsefly bites are substantially larger than all these mentioned above. The bite of the horsefly can be large and swelling. There may also be blisters. In some cases these bites are source of dizziness or infections.

9. Deer Fly Bite

Deer Fly bite can be quite dangerous in comparison to the already mentioned ones. The bite can infect the person with diseases like rabbit fever. The bite results with red bump which is very painful. Some symptoms of the bite are headaches, fever and skin ulcers.

10. Wasp Stings

These stings are quite common. The wasp sting leaves a red and swollen skin. Unlike the bee sting, the wasp is not affected by the sting itself.

11. Bee Stings

Bee sting is very similar to the wasp sting. The sting leaves red and swollen skin. However, the sting itself is deadly to the bee. This is the difference between the wasp and bee stings.

12. Hornet Stings

Hornets function like wasps. They sting with the bottom part of the body. However, the hornet sting is quite different. The whole area will swell up and turn red after a hornet sting. Blisters are also common.

Hopefully this list may be useful. Whenever some of these insect disturb you, you will easily identify the ‘guilty bug’ and use proper treatment.

Female Choir Sings Hauntingly Beautiful A Cappella Version of ‘I Can Only Imagine’

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Nicole
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In 1999 ‘Mercy Me’ released ‘I can only imagine’. The song became one of the most popular songs of this Christian genre and it was performed by various different singers and groups.

The song is a popular Christian composition that tries to visualize the human’s experience in Heaven as they stand in front of God.

The deep spiritual lyrics and the message it sends made the song very popular Christian tune. Since the song follows the essence of Christianity, the song’s unconditional acceptance by the general public was expected.

20 years after its release, a group of nine collegiate vocalists from St. George, Utah, performed the song in totally new fresh way.

The new approach of performing the song was the a cappella. In addition, the members of the Noteworthy, the group’s name, showed some excellent harmony while performing the song.

The song starts with solo vocal performance. Several lines are sang and another singer joins her. A third vocalist accompanies these two singers. The harmony and the clear voices are just amazing.

All of these three singers are backed up by the rest of the group. The energy that the group shares with the audience is just wonderful.

Noteworthy is a group that’s ranked among the top female a capella ensemble at the BYU.

The current members of the group are: Meg Ackerman, Allie Gardner, Ellie Hughes, Cami Jones, Amy Geis-Lorsch, Lizzy Newbold, Maryn Smyth, Anna Slezak and Kacey Sorenson.

The group is directed by Amy Whitcomb. Amy was once a member of the group, but after some time she took over the directing position.

According the group’s website, Noteworthy was founded in 2003. They have been performing for more than 15 years and their success is great.

Noteworthy has appeared on several shows and won several awards. For example, in 2009 they have appeared in the ‘The Sing-off’ show. In 2007 they have won the first place in the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella.

The success of the group is obvious. Whenever they appear, their performances are amazing. The energy and the positive feelings they spread across the audience is their recognizable characteristics.

Enjoy the video and this wonderful performance!

Angry Millionairess Confronts Couple During Baby’s Birthday Photo Shoot on Neighborhood Sidewalk and It Gets Ugly

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Monica Pop
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When I see old pictures of me, I realize that back then, parents weren’t so occupied with organizing huge birthday parties or inviting too many guests. It looks like simple family gatherings and a cake was what made the celebrations complete. Nowadays, however, things are pretty different. Modern moms and dads follow trends and throw outrageously lavish and expensive birthday parties. I don’t say that’s bad, but I do believe it’s just unnecessary. The same goes for photoshoots. Parents are willing to spend small fortunes for the sake of getting the perfect photos of their sweet babies. This includes balloons, a bunch of different cool outfits, and finding the perfect location. Some parents even buy professional cameras and attend photography classes because they don’t want to leave an important task such as taking picture of their bundle of joy in the hands of others.

Kelyn and Isaiah were overly excited with their daughter turning one, so they got ready for the best day of their life so far. The plan was to get the perfect photos, so they got equipped and had just the right place for the photoshoot in mind. They bought balloons, including one with in the shape of number one, and headed towards to a walking trail in the Broadacres area in Houston. This place is very attractive and even professional photographers use it while working.

The sweet little girl was dressed in a super cute dress, with her hair done in braids. They even got a pink blanket, and lots of ideas on how the tiny lady should pose. They started the so much anticipated photoshooting by placing the blanket on part of the walking trail with the girl holding the bouquet of balloons. Everything seemed just perfect, when their day was completely ruined.

A lady that was driving by the place, decided she didn’t want this family to be taking photos there, so she pulled her car over, got out of it, and started arguing with the parents. Apparently, she said how the photoshoot was blocking the path. The parents got all confused, and as Isaiah was holding his phone in his hand, he switched it to video mode and started recording this angry lady who was throwing a tantrum right there in front of the baby who got scared by the yelling and started crying.

The lady that was later identified as millionaire socialite Franci Neely even started kicking Isaiah and knocked his phone down. If you want to see why this rich woman got so angry because of one photoshoot, you should check the video out.

Honestly, we are very sorry this girl’s birthday was ruined in such a terrible way.


Must Do Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

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Nicole
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There are some excellent places for hiking in the US. However, the Pacific Northwest is undoubtedly the best region for such an outdoor activity. The nature in these states is just mesmerizing. From waterfalls to thick woods, this region is the best place for the nature lovers. Do you want to visit the Pacific Northwest? Here are some places you can visit.

Toketee Falls

The Umpqua National Forest is the place you don’t want to miss. The Toketee Falls is just breathtaking. We are sure you have seen the falls on the Internet and you have fallen in love with this wonder. However, coming to the actual place will be unforgettable experience. This is a perfect place for families, especially kids.

Carroll Rim Trail

The Pacific Northwest does not offer forests only. The Carroll Rim Trail in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon is one of the driest places in the region. But the place is equally amazing. By visiting the Carroll Rim Trail you will see the best sunsets ever, as well as the mesmerizing view of the Painted Hills. It takes some 1.6 miles of driving, so be sure not to miss this place.

Colchuck Lake

Washington is well-known for its high mountains, thick woods and crystal clear water bodies. The Colchuck Lake is the ‘heaven on the Earth’. The crystal clear water of the lake is surrounded by tall trees and high mountains which make this place adorable. The hiking to and around the lake is an experience that’s worth trying.

Nisqually Vista Loop Trail

Another incredible place in Washington. Mount Rainier is another hiking trail that’s accessible to everyone, no matter the age. The fascinating mountains provide an experience that is unforgettable. The stunning views of the mountains cannot be described with any words, it has to be experienced. Therefore, the next time you are in Washington, don’t skip this hiking trail.

Rattlesnake Ledge

If you are on the way to Seattle, take a break and see the Rattlesnake Ledge. This hike is classified as moderate to hard, but definitely worth trying. The elevation of the trail is some 1160 feet. The clear air and the amazing mountain views are simply stunning. You will definitely want to go back there one day!

Oneonta Gorge

Oneonta Gorge is probably one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. This place provides hiking in shallow water while enjoying the incredible view of rocks covered with moss. It is recommended that this place should be visited in summer, since in this period the water level is the lowest. Walking in shallow cold water definitely pays off once you reach the Oneonta Falls. That’s the place that will leave you speechless.

Mount Storm King

The last place on the list is probably the best. The Mount Storm King in Washington is one of the most visited places in the state. The incredible views of the mountains and the water is provide a wonderful show for the nature lovers. The trail has an elevation of 2,300 feet, which means you have to come prepared. The difficult hiking is worth once you see the surrounding. It’s stunning!

Keep this list in mind. Once you decide to see this region you don’t want to miss these geographical features. We are sure you will regret not enjoying the wonders of the nature and the beauty of our country.

Autistic five-year-old ‘forced out’ of cinema after being confronted by ‘heartless’ woman

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Monica Pop
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Very often, when looking around me, all I see is resentment and lack of compassion, and it makes me wonder when did we, as humans, lose the ability to empathize with others? What is so wrong with us and our society, that made us forget how life is all about being there for those in need and treating everyone with utmost respect?

The story a mother from Faversham, Kent shares is just another proof how we still have a long way to go when it comes to accepting the differences, especially when people with disabilities are in the picture. Just imagine how great of a place this world would be if only we replace the ugly stares with kind words.

Vicky Page was happy to spend some quality time with her three kids, Noah who has autism and his two siblings. They went to the Royal Cinema and were pretty excited to be watching the new Dumbo film. Unfortunately, they were forced to leave the place in the middle of the screening as one stranger regarded Noah’s excitement as an inappropriate behavior.

The five-year-old boy was just happy to see an elephant flying, but that cold-hearted woman didn’t care. She wouldn’t stop staring at Vicky as though she was trying to undermine her capabilities of controlling her son, so this mother decided to leave the cinema.

“Noah wasn’t being naughty, he just got extremely excited,” Vicky explained. “He finds it quite hard to stand still when he gets excited. He couldn’t believe Dumbo could fly but instead of saying things quietly, he shouts things out pretty loud, and he just said ‘elephant fly superhero’ and then started really jumping.”

She then added, “A woman and her son kept turning and giving us quite filthy looks. I ended up apologizing and I said ‘I’m really sorry, he has autism.’ But the woman said ‘I don’t particularly care’ and that I should keep him at home if he can’t sit still.

“It made me see red and I think in the end Noah saw me tensing up and I had to leave with my children. We went through to the foyer, where he ended up having a full-blown meltdown and started headbutting the floor. It was very upsetting and I ended up getting quite emotional.”

This, however, wasn’t a first time for this mother to be told off by random strangers because of her autistic son’s behavior.

She said: “I get this sort of thing a lot. I try to avoid supermarkets – people tut, or come over to me and say ‘if you walk away from him he’ll follow you’ when he’s laying on the floor. Or ‘if you give him a really hard smack he’ll actually start to have some boundaries.’

“This sort of thing happens everywhere with everybody, but it just makes you so cross. He does look so normal when he’s not having a meltdown, but if you spoke to him you could tell he’s got needs.”

“He goes to a special needs school, so he is behind for his age. So for him to even shout out I was so proud of him as he has only been able to string a sentence together for the last the year – it shows he’s really coming on.”

Noah really deserves to be treated the same as his peers are treated. Having autism doesn’t make him any less vulnerable, so mean comments can only affect his further development in a negative way.

As for the Royal Cinema, Vicky says it would be awesome if they hold screenings especially for kids with special needs, where they would be free to express their personality without being judged about the way they behave. This would really be a great idea.

Police officer throws surprise party for buIIied boy when no one showed up on his birthday

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Monica Pop
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In life, it often happens that we meet people who change the course of our destiny. The thing is that we never know when these random strangers would come along our way, or how much they would influence our perspectives, but what we know is that after we welcome them in our life we learn how things weren’t as bad as they seemed.

For the sweet nine-year-old boy Thomas Daniel, that person who made a change was the caring police officer Austin Lynema. Some would say how the members of the police forces only care for giving speeding tickets and casually patrolling around the neighborhoods, but the truth is that most of them go beyond their call of duty to help citizens in need. That is exactly what officer Lynema did when he saw Thomas struggling to catch a bus one day.

When he saw the sad look on the boy’s face after he missed his ride, this caring officer approached and asked if there was something he could do to help.

The boy explained how he’s traveling to school by bus because his mother couldn’t afford to drive him to and back from school every day. Officer Lynema called the boy’s mother and asked for a permission to give him a ride with his police car.

“I saw him running down the sidewalk trying to chase his bus, he was in tears. I tried to stop his school bus for him,” Lynema said.

“He informed me he never missed a day of school. I wanted to make sure I could help him as much as I could.”

On the way to school, Thomas said how it was his birthday that day and how his mother was preparing a party for him. But, instead of being happy because of it, the boy was a bit sad. When officer Lynema asked him what was the reason behind his low spirits, Thomas told him how his classmates bully him almost every day and how probably no one would show up at his birthday party.

This was the most heartbreaking thing this officer has ever heard, so he assured Thomas that he would be there to celebrate with him. Later that evening, when officer Lynema arrived at the party, he realzied he was the only guest, and it was all so disappointing. There wasn’t even a cake.

The kind-hearted officer knew he had to do something for this sweet boy, so he and his fellow colleagues from the Grand Rapids Police Department decided to throw another party for Thomas the following day. This one was going to be way more fun and it would include a big cake and a bunch of presents.

So when Thomas got off the bus the next day, the crew was there, waiting for him with a Krispy Kreme donut cake. When the boy saw them standing there and singing, he felt he was the happiest kid on Earth.

Thomas said how this was the best birthday he’s ever had. Besides all the presents, he got himself a friend for life and someone he could always rely on, and that was the most important of all.

“People at school are happy for me because Austin … he never lets kids down, he’s a hero. I’ll never forget this until the day I die.”

This sweet story about compassion is a reminder that many times it takes just a little love and care in order for someone’s life to change for the best. Officer Lynema, thank you for your service and thank you for having such a big heart.

5,000 People Stand in Rain for Hours to See if Stem Cells Match for 5-Year-Old Battling Cancer

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Nicole
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Oscar Saxelby-Lee is a five-year old boy, a student at the primary school in Worcester, England. This boy’s childhood turned into real battle for his life since he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

In December, Oscar was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. This rare form of cancer threatened the boy’s life. The disease caused immature white blood cells to be released in his system. This causes lot of health problems. The doctors told his family that the possible solution is doing a stem cell transplant. The boy had only three months to find the donor and save his own life.

Luckily, Oscar was surrounded by some exceptionally good people. His teaching assistant Laura Senter talks about Oscar and his illness. She says that when the school found out about the problem, they were devastated. However, she added that they did not give up and all of them tried to help the boy.

The school organized an event in order to find the donors who can help Oscar. They decided to do whatever it takes just to save Oscar’s life. This event gathered unbelievable 5,000 people.

Sarah Keating, Oscar’s teacher, says that this is the first such case in her career. She has never witnessed similar case in her life. She joined Oscar’s fight.

The organizers made public announcement. They called everyone aged 17 to 55. The call for registration of donors was a real success. The family even raised some 11,300 dollars to cover the expenses.

It took some 200 volunteers to do the job. The first day 1,800 donors registered. However, the next day was a real surprise. Additional 3,000 donors registered in order to help the boy.

Ms. Bladen said that nobody moaned, even though they queued around the block, in the pouring rain. The spirit and generosity of people were incredible.

The huge number of registered donors surprised everyone. The large database of registered donors requires weeks to go through and pick up the most suitable donors who will save the boy’s life.

Lusa Nugent, the head of the recruitment, says that it’s very difficult to find the appropriate match because there are some 17,000 HLA characteristics to go through.

Nevertheless, Oscar’s family can now fight this disease with less stress. Knowing that there are donors and possible matches, they can go through the process more easily. Oscar is admitted to the Birmingham Children’s Hospital and he has already taken some 20 blood transfusions.

Oscar is a funny and energetic boy and he deserves a second chance. The family hopes that among the donors there is a match and he or she will help Oscar beat this horrible illness. He is too young to lose the battle!

Enthusiastic Children’s Choir Earns Golden Buzzer On Britain’s Got Talent

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Monica Pop
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If you are a fan of talent shows and you think you’ve seen it all, wait until you meet the most enthusiastic kids from Flekeflee Primary School. What they had to show to the panel of judges and the audience once they took the stage of Britain’s Got Talent was definitely a Golden Buzzer worth, and we are all so very glad judge David Walliams thought so, too.

This performance was unlike any other. Probably the most joyous that has ever unfolded in front of your eyes. The choir, together with their loving and dedicated coach and teacher, chose Queen’s iconic rock song “Don’t Stop Me” that was released back in 1978 as part of the album “Jazz.” They didn’t only sing, but prepared an incredibly sweet choreography that matched the song’s lyrics perfectly, too. Wearing colorful masks, including ones with the judges’ faces, and dancing along the stage, they made everybody’s day.

It’s truly breathtaking how children these young carry so much enthusiasm in them. It looks like none of them has ever heard of the term stage fright, as they didn’t experience any. This much confidence is only seen in professional performers who’ve been on stage their whole life.

Judges were not sure what to expect from this group of children until they saw them moving around. That’s when they knew their performance was going to be epic. So many smiley faces who were singing as one, and their teacher who added to the whole experience. The audience couldn’t help but stand up from their seats and dance. The place was filled with positive vibes and many happy faces, and judge Simon said how he believed the show was all about it; spreading and sharing cheer and laughter. He also praised the kids’ teacher for being there for his students and nurturing their love for singing and performing. Judge David couldn’t agree more, as well as many other people who say this only shows the true importance of the educators from all around the globe. One person wrote how the Golden Buzzer should be dedicated to their hard work and their mission of helping their students become great people.

Judge Alesha couldn’t describe the choir’s performance any better when she said, “That was absolute chaos, and absolute joy.” Once you take a look at it, you’ll know what she means. One thing is for sure, no one really knows how something so cheerful could make everyone cry tears of joy. Judge David pressed that golden button everyone dreams of and took to the stage to congratulate the little winners who were over the moon.

This is something you don’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see what else these talented and happy kids have in their sleeve.

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