Jaime is an American living in Barcelona, Spain. She is now married to the man she has dated since 2016, and works as a veterinary technician. The job in Spain is quite similar to being a vet tech in the U.S., except they seem to have more orange cats there. Country of origin doesn’t seem to matter with vets. Cats get frightened and try to hide, just as they do in the U.S. @auntiejaime_ “I’ve never seen a cat do that before” – every employee at the vet office Orange cats will always find a way #orangecats #catsoftiktok #orangecatbehavior #cat #creatorsearchinsights ♬ DAISIES – Justin Bieber Most people know that all orange cats share one brain cell, and they take turns using it. After it took two vet techs to rescue the orange cat from its self-imposed dilemma, they determined that the cat did not have the brain cell. Commenters all seemed to be asking the same question: “How did he even get up there?” The answer was provided in a separate video, along with a series of other predicaments the cat found itself in. This is all normal orange cat behavior. They are little lover boys and cuddle bugs, but also very rambunctious in their pursuit of adventure. @auntiejaime_ Replying to @Richard if there’s one thing about orange cats….they will always find a way #orangecat #orangecatbehavior #catsoftiktok ♬ 30 Minutes of Silence – Silenzio Of all the animals that humans keep as pets, orange cats are the ones that seem to elude understanding. Why do we insist on putting ourselves through the trials and tribulations of orange cat ownership? As a former orange cat owner, for me, it was the cuddles and conversation. My ginger tabby was the best snuggler, offering purrs that would calm Bigfoot. They are all talkative, too. They will carry on complete conversations and pretend they understand every single word you say to them. Fast fact: 80 percent of orange tabbies are male because the X chromosome is responsible for the marmalade color, and all orange cats are tabbies. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Vet Staff Bamboozled By Orange Cat’s Escape Route, “I’ve Never Seen A Cat Do That Before” appeared first on InspireMore.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As your grass prepares for its winter nap, the choices you make in fall can shape how lush (or lackluster) your lawn looks in spring. According to Dr. Cleopatra Pfunde, Ph.D., Regional Technical Manager at TruGreen Chicago, fall is “a critical period”. If you get it right, then you’re setting your lawn up for success. Get it wrong, and you could be in for patchy turf and preventable problems. Let’s dig into the most common fall lawn mistakes and what to do instead. 1. Overfertilizing It’s tempting to give your lawn a boost before winter, but overdoing it can do more harm than good. “Overfertilizing encourages late-season growth and poor root development, making grass vulnerable to winter damage,” says Pfunde. It can also lead to grass burn, where your turf turns yellow or brown. On top of that, excess nutrients can leach into groundwater. Instead, opt for a properly timed fall fertilization: just once, a few weeks before your area’s first frost. 2. Ignoring fallen leaves Leaving a thick blanket of leaves on your lawn might look picturesque, but it’s suffocating your grass. According to Pfunde, “Leaves block sunlight and trap moisture, leading to mold and disease.” Your best bet is to clear leaves regularly with a rake, blower, or vacuum, or mulch them when they’re dry. Shredded leaves can act as a natural fertilizer, but only if they’re not diseased or wet. 3. Mulching soggy leaves Wet leaves are mulch’s worst nightmare. They tend to clump together, mat down, and suffocate your lawn. Only mulch when leaves are dry, Pfunde advises. And skip any leaves that are moldy or show signs of disease. Use a mower with a mulching adapter for best results. 4. Mowing too high—or too low There’s a sweet spot when it comes to fall mowing. “Cutting the grass too short exposes it to cold damage, while letting it grow too long reduces airflow and encourages snow mold,” says Pfunde. Her tip is to start with a higher cut, then gradually lower your blade height, but never scalp the lawn. 5. Skipping fall watering Fall may feel damp enough, but your lawn still needs hydration to prep for winter. A dry lawn is more prone to winter desiccation and damage. Aim to give your lawn about one inch of water per week until the ground freezes. This keeps roots strong and ready for dormancy. When to do what: a season-by-season lawn care cheat sheet Fertilizing:  Best done in spring and fall. Use slow-release options in summer for cool-season grasses. Leaf removal:  Fall and early spring are key times to rake and allow sunlight in. Avoid wet mulching:  Wet leaves should never be mulched, any time of year. Mowing:  In summer, mow high to retain moisture. In the fall, gradually lower your cut. Watering:  Resume watering when soil temps hit 40 to 60 degrees (usually April or May). 5 smart fall lawn care moves to make instead Avoiding bad habits is a great start, but proactive care can give your lawn an extra edge. Aerate the soil:  Aeration in early fall loosens compacted soil and improves nutrient absorption. Dethatch:  Use a dethatching rake or power rake to remove dead grass and organic debris. Overseed:  Introduce new grass seed to fill bare spots and improve disease resistance. Fertilize wisely:  Pfunde recommends a well-timed fall fertilizer application to boost root growth and green-up come spring. Balance your soil:  Test pH and apply lime or sulphur to create optimal conditions for root health. Your fall lawn care efforts don’t have to be backbreaking. And they definitely shouldn’t be misguided. With a few smart strategies and well-timed tasks, you can set the stage for greener days ahead.The post 5 fall lawn care mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead, according to an expert) first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Maureen Green was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of her major concerns was losing her hair. “I was really afraid I would look in the mirror and really not know who I was,” she said. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, she decided to try scalp cooling, a method to reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss, despite the hefty price tag. Scalp cooling, also known as cold capping, can cost between $1,500 and $5,000 per patient, according to the National Cancer Institute. It’s often not covered by insurance, leaving patients like Green to make difficult decisions in the midst of treatment. “You could buy a wig, you could buy scarves,” she said. “But nothing is the same as looking like yourself.” A legislative first in New York Well, that’s about to change. Starting on January 1st, 2026, New York will become the first U.S. state to mandate private insurers to cover scalp cooling treatments for chemotherapy patients. The new law is the result of six years of work by Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky. Rosenthal recalled, “I heard about scalp cooling, and I said, ‘Well, why shouldn’t everyone have access to it?’” She added that pushing for new insurance coverage is never easy, but making life easier for cancer patients is “worth everything.” Why hair matters during cancer care While some might see hair loss as a cosmetic issue, those in cancer care understand its emotional weight. Andrea Smith, a nurse leader at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explained, “Having legislation that requires insurance to pay for it — that’s a game changer.” Smith acknowledged that scalp cooling can cause side effects like headaches or nausea, but the benefit is psychological. “We’ve seen patients choose a less optimal treatment just because they didn’t want to lose their hair,” she said. That, she added, shows how critical this option is for many patients. How cold capping works Scalp cooling lowers the temperature of the scalp before and during chemotherapy. This slows the activity of hair follicle cells and reduces blood flow to the scalp, limiting how much chemotherapy reaches the follicles. The FDA has cleared several devices for this use, and some studies report success rates as high as 65 percent. Though it doesn’t guarantee hair preservation, it offers a chance. For patients like Green, that can mean everything. “With everything else that’s going on, this gave me some control over something I didn’t have control over before,” she said. A future with fewer trade-offs The new law is a promising step toward more compassionate, equitable care for cancer patients. By removing financial barriers, New York is giving patients a little more control and comfort during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.The post New York’s hair-saving law offers comfort for cancer patients first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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One of the more tiresome mantras of leftist media coverage is Trump allegedly paging through his “authoritarian playbook.” The media have their own protest playbook, as you could tell when leftists organized another mass protest titled “No Kings,” as if we’ve ever had a king. The network newscasts slobbered all over this Saturday event, using very similar language. “Millions” took to the streets! A “massive” nationwide turnout to oppose “what they call creeping authoritarianism.” They sound like they’re reading a press release. “More than 2,700 rallies in all 50 states,” as “organizers estimate seven million people” turned out. All of these newscasts carried no ideological labels – no “liberal,” no “leftist,” no “progressive,” and no whisper of extremism. You can tell from the crazy signs, like “Impeach Trump Again,” and also “Impeach, Remove, Convict, Repeat,” that these are some furious radical lefties. The networks with Saturday night newscasts – CBS, NBC, PBS, and NPR – aired 17 minutes and 51 seconds of mostly positive, “mostly peaceful” coverage (not counting the gushy headlines chatter at the beginning.) By contrast, January’s “March for Life” protest drew only 50 seconds, and that’s in part because NBC and NPR aired nothing.   This 18-to-1 number is an undercount…once you acknowledge that these networks kept celebrating these Saturday protests into Monday. Even the comedians were involved. NBC late-night comedian Seth Meyers boasted: “I can’t help but compare the size of the ‘No Kings’ rallies to the size of the right-wing Tea Party protests back in 2009, which were much smaller but commanded an obsessive amount of media attention.” This is false. A Media Research Center study by Rich Noyes in 2010 found very limited coverage in 2009, not an obsession. ABC, CBS, and NBC aired six reports on the April 15, 2009 “tax day” protests; just one report on the July 4 rallies; and six full reports on the September 12 rally on Capitol Hill. By comparison, The Nation of Islam’s “Million Man March” in 1995 was featured in 21 evening news stories on just the night of that march — more than the Tea Party received in all of 2009. Then consider the hostile tone that conservative protesters inevitably receive. In April 2009, ABC reporter Dan Harris passed along that “critics on the Left say this is not a real grassroots phenomenon at all, that it’s actually largely orchestrated by people fronting for corporate interests.” Inform people now that leftist billionaires like George Soros funded the vaunted “No Kings” organizers, and you’re a conspiracy theorist. Overall, reporters suggested the Tea Party movement reflected a fringe or dangerous quality. Dan Harris was at it again on ABC in September 2009: They “waved signs likening President Obama to Hitler and the devil....Some prominent Obama supporters are now saying that it paints a picture of an opposition driven, in part, by a refusal to accept a black President.” The networks refuse to acknowledge any fringy or dangerous talk at the “No Kings” events. On X.com, you could see a man was captured on video yelling into a bullhorn that ICE agents should be killed: "You gotta grab a gun, we gotta turn around the guns on this fascist system. These ICE agents gotta get shot and wiped out…The same machinery that’s on full display right there has to get wiped out." These networks aired happy press releases, and left any negative or hate-filled video clips out. Some mentioned House Speaker Mike Johnson predicting it would be a “Hate America rally” – just so they could quote protesters earnestly professing their patriotism. 

For decades, we’ve been told America’s wars are about drugs, democracy, or “defending freedom.” But look closer at what’s unfolding off the coast of Venezuela, and you’ll see something far more strategic taking shape. Donald Trump’s so-called drug war isn’t about fentanyl or cocaine. It’s about control — and a rebirth of American sovereignty.The aim of Trump’s ‘drug war’ is to keep the hemisphere’s oil, minerals, and manufacturing within the Western family and out of Beijing’s hands.The president understands something the foreign policy class forgot long ago: The world doesn’t respect apologies. It respects strength.While the global elites in Davos tout the Great Reset, Trump is building something entirely different — a new architecture of power based on regional independence, not global dependence. His quiet campaign in the Western Hemisphere may one day be remembered as the second Monroe Doctrine.Venezuela sits at the center of it all. It holds the world’s largest crude oil reserves — oil perfectly suited for America’s Gulf refineries. For years, China and Russia have treated Venezuela like a pawn on their chessboard, offering predatory loans in exchange for control of those resources. The result has been a corrupt, communist state sitting in our own back yard. For too long, Washington shrugged. Not any more.The naval exercises in the Caribbean, the sanctions, the patrols — they’re not about drug smugglers. They’re about evicting China from our hemisphere.Trump is using the old “drug war” playbook to wage a new kind of war — an economic and strategic one — without firing a shot at our actual enemies. The goal is simple: Keep the hemisphere’s oil, minerals, and manufacturing within the Western family and out of Beijing’s hands.Beyond VenezuelaJust east of Venezuela lies Guyana, a country most Americans couldn’t find on a map a year ago. Then ExxonMobil struck oil, and suddenly Guyana became the newest front in a quiet geopolitical contest. Washington is helping defend those offshore platforms, build radar systems, and secure undersea cables — not for charity, but for strategy. Control energy, data, and shipping lanes, and you control the future.Moreover, Colombia — a country once defined by cartels — is now positioned as the hinge between two oceans and two continents. It guards the Panama Canal and sits atop rare-earth minerals every modern economy needs. Decades of American presence there weren’t just about cocaine interdiction; they were about maintaining leverage over the arteries of global trade. Trump sees that clearly.RELATED: A war on Venezuela would be a war on reality Photo by PEDRO MATTEY/AFP via Getty ImagesAll of these recent news items — from the military drills in the Caribbean to the trade negotiations — reflect a new vision of American power. Not global policing. Not endless nation-building. It’s about strategic sovereignty.It’s the same philosophy driving Trump’s approach to NATO, the Middle East, and Asia. We’ll stand with you — but you’ll stand on your own two feet. The days of American taxpayers funding global security while our own borders collapse are over.Trump’s Monroe DoctrineCritics will call it “isolationism.” It isn’t. It’s realism. It’s recognizing that America’s strength comes not from fighting other people’s wars but from securing our own energy, our own supply lines, our own hemisphere. The first Monroe Doctrine warned foreign powers to stay out of the Americas. The second one — Trump’s — says we’ll defend them, but we’ll no longer be their bank or their babysitter.Historians may one day mark this moment as the start of a new era — when America stopped apologizing for its own interests and started rebuilding its sovereignty, one barrel, one chip, and one border at a time.Want more from Glenn Beck? Get Glenn's FREE email newsletter with his latest insights, top stories, show prep, and more delivered to your inbox.

President Trump’s patience should not be without limit.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission decisively failed under the Biden administration.

There’s no good reason to hand Democrats such a strategic and tactical win amid the shutdown.