Afghan Kitten Reunites with American Soldier

An Afghan kitten strayed into the life of a soldier. When they locked eyes on each other, he knew he had to help bring her home to America.

“Somewhere in the middle of in all this little Kitty came up to me one day. She was not like the other strays. It was as though she was trying to say something. Not giving it much thought I reached down and picked her up. I took her to my room and feed her some of the cat food I’d ask for months ago. We visited for at least 2 hours,” the soldier wrote.

He then sought help from Nowzad, a charity that helps rescue animals in the Afghanistan area.

“On Ms Kitty’s last visit, I entertained her for over 3 hours. She convinced me she was ready to go and off she went. When she showed up the next mourning I knew it was meant to be. Everyone in my platoon knows of Ms Kitty… She gave companionship no human could understand and now I want to take her home to America.”

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BREAKING NEWS: ALL Legally Married Same Sex Couples

Great news! 

After months of urging by HRC, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have just announced a ruling that ensures all legally-married same-sex couples, regardless of where they live, will be recognized for federal tax purposes.

This is a huge victory in the fight for full equality for same-sex couples, and we want everyone to have this information as soon as possible. 

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Make Over Edition of Today's Woman is OUT!!!

woo hooo!  Loved what they had me wearing! It was so beautiful.  The photographs don't do them justice!  Loving my new do too!


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E-cigarette Health Risks

E-cigarette health risks could potentially outweigh the risks of smoking regular cigarettes. The levels of nicotine in e-cigarettes can kill a child, its carcinogens can cause cancer in adults, and the unknown chemicals added to the nicotine-laced liquid solution are kept hidden from the consumer. Because of the e-cigarette health risks, “the French government has already vowed to extend existing legislation controlling the sale and consumption of tobacco to cover e-cigarettes,” reported EuroNews on Aug. 27, 2013.

The e-cigarette health risk warning has been issued after a French study discovered that e-cigarettes are not as harmless and without health risks as many e-cigarette smokers are led to believe.

“The vapours can contain almost the same amounts of the carcinogenic compound formaldehyde as in a conventional cigarette.”

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Concerns about the health effects of e-cigarettes have prompted a California town to consider a moratorium on new shops hoping to sell them.

"The city [of Seal Beach, Calif.] wants more time to explore the health effects and any time you have a smoke related business you want to take careful consideration and figure out how it impacts the community," Seal Beach Community Development Director, Jim Basham, told My Fox LA.

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Because they contain no tobacco, e-cigarettes aren't subject to U.S. tobacco laws, which means they can be purchased without proof of age, especially online. This raises concerns that e-cigs may be particularly appealing to kids and may encourage nicotine addiction among young people. And while manufacturers of the e-cigarette claim that it's the cigarette you can "smoke" anywhere, regulatory agencies around the world are taking a close look at these gadgets and instituting a range of restrictions on their use.

Sources:

Examiner.com:
http://www.examiner.com/article/e-cigarettes-health-france-fda-warns-of-health-risks-posed-by-e-cigarettes

UPI:
http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/08/27/E-cigarettes-still-contain-carcinogens-pose-health-risks-study-says/1981377654212/


Health: How Stuff Works

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/smoking-cessation/10-facts-about-e-cigarettes.htm

Take Special Care of Pets During The Long Hot Days *PLEASE SHARE*

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, warn ASPCA experts. 

"Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat," says Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, "and heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly."

Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA experts, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your veterinarian immediately.

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SOURCE:  http://pets.webmd.com

P.S. 

Don't forget the neighborhood strays and our feathered friends!

Set out some water for them too!  

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Honest Teens in New Jersey!

Now for some Great News involving teenagers!  I love posting this kind of stuff!  Renews my hope for the future!



From Wayne, NJ:

 A broken lock led several young men to believe a store they were entering was open on a Sunday morning in New Jersey, but Buddy's Small Lots was supposed to be closed.


Surveillance cameras catch the men doing their shopping and then searching for a clerk.
They call out for someone to ring up their purchases, but they don't know the store is actually closed.



The men end up leaving their money on the counter, take their merchandise, and leave.


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Source: CBS New York

 http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/honest-shoppers-mistakenly-break-into-n-j-store-pay-for-goods/

Free Sergio and Julio: Our innocent sons jailed in Mexico

Hi!

I just signed the petition "Free Sergio and Julio: Our innocent sons jailed in Mexico" on Change.org.

It's important. Will you sign it too?  

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