On-screen, Will Ferrell often plays adorably hilarious characters, and we love him for it. But as we all know, just because someone seems like a nice person doesn’t always mean they are. This can disappoint people who truly want to believe their favorite stars are just as fantastic as they imagine. In the case of Will Ferrell, however, we have good news—Kristen Bell says he’s as nice as can be. Kristen Bell Wanted To Rub Elbows With Some Big Names Kristen shared her story with Late Night With Seth Meyers on September 24. She had a friend who was an intern at Saturday Night Live, and she snuck into an after-party one night with a friend from her hometown, Bob. “I met Will in 2001 as well, and I would like to tell you why he’s the nicest man on the planet, which I’m sure you already know,” she explained. She said that Will would not remember this night, but she’ll never forget it. Bob wanted to meet Will, so Kristen told him she knew him and would be happy to make the introduction. “I was like, ‘Will, this is my best friend from high school, Bob.'”  “Will goes, ‘Bob! So nice to meet you!’ And this one…,” Kristen said while imitating Will and pointing at Seth and shaking his arm. “Oh, you!”  She said that she was only 18 and looked like she was 12 back then. She often got strange looks on the set from people wondering what a kid was doing running around SNL. “He did not throw me under the bus and say, ‘I have no idea who you are, child!’ He just went with it. He was the most gracious — I remember it to this day. He’s the nicest guy. He’s a really special guy.” We knew it, and we love it. Will Ferrell is the best! This story’s featured image is by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic. The post Kristen Bell Says Why Will Ferrell Is “The Nicest Man On The Planet” appeared first on InspireMore.

7UP has a new surprise in store. The popular brand is selling a Shirley Temple soda. This new flavor is only available for a limited time. 7UP Welcomes The Holiday Season With Shirley Temple Soda 7UP’s Shirley Temple soda will be a mix of pomegranate and cherry mocktail flavors. This new soda flavor will be available in stores between October 15 through December 31. PEOPLE shared that a representative from the company confirmed the dates of this soda’s release. Additionally, they shared that it will be available in both canned and bottled versions. The snack and food blogger @snackolator shared the exciting news on their Instagram account. In a post, they give a refreshing look at the new 7UP Shirley Temple soda. The blogger also announced that there will be a Zero Sugar option, as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snackolator (@snackolator) The Zero Sugar option will be available in 12oz cans and the regular 7UP Shirley Temple will be available in two sizes. Fans can get this new holiday soda flavor in a 12oz can or a 2-liter bottle. Family Friendly Drink While there has been an adult beverage version of the Shirley Temple, called the Dirty Shirley, this new release from 7UP is family-friendly. The company shared a mocktail recipe to make this mocktail on its website. First, they describe the soda. They state, ” The Shirley Temple might be the most famous nonalcoholic mocktail out there. It’s the perfect way to take a household staple like 7UP and make it feel a little more fancy. Whether you’re making it for a mocktail-loving crowd or the kids in the crowd, it’s one very simple recipe that should always be in your go-to stack.” The ingredients are as follows: 1/4 cup 7UP or Zero Sugar 7UP 1-1 1/2 tbsp. grenadine syrup Ice Maraschino cherries, for garnish The directions to make the drink are as follows: Mix together 7UP or Zero Sugar 7Up and grenadine syrup Pour over ice Top with cherries Furthermore, 7UP recommends serving their Shirley Temple in a highball glass. Be sure to try out this new, delicious soda flavor. The source of the featured image is here. The post 7UP Is Giving Us A Nostalgic Drink This Holiday Season appeared first on InspireMore.

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The post What States Allow Online Vet Prescriptions? (2024 Guide) by Dr. Kim Podlecki DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship What Is Done Virtually Current Laws by States What Is Not Allowed Since the pandemic, people have turned to virtual meetings, online grocery ordering, and even virtual doctors’ appointments. Many virtual platforms have allowed for people to safely speak to a health professional in the comfort of their own home. This trend has started to trickle into veterinary medicine as well. There are a number of “telehealth” companies popping up that allow you to meet with a veterinarian while never leaving your home. This sounds great in theory, but it has its downfalls in that you usually aren’t able to get prescriptions for your pets via telehealth. Only the following states allow online vet prescriptions: AZ, CA, DC, FL, ID, NJ, VA, and VT. In this article we’ll touch briefly on the rules some states have about telehealth appointments, and which states you may be able to get an online prescription from. The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) Most states require a VCPR (Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship) in order to prescribe medications and/or foods for your pet. VCPR is an abbreviation that means there needs to be some type of examination by a licensed veterinarian on a pet, and the client needs to approve and be aware of this. Hence, the veterinarian, pet owner (i.e. client), and pet have formed a consensual medical “relationship”. This is to protect both the patient and the doctor. While being examined, your pet will also be weighed so that medications can be dosed accurately. The veterinarian will be able to determine if there is a heart murmur by listening to your pet, and also running bloodwork to determine organ function and/or disease status (e.g. heartworm tests). All of these will help to determine not only if certain medications can be prescribed, but at what dose. These are all things that are done not to frustrate owners, but to keep your pet as safe as possible. Would you want your doctor prescribing medications that could be harmful to your heart if you’ve never actually had a doctor listen to your heart before? The same goes for your pet. We as veterinarians only want what’s best for your furry friends. Image Credit: Prostock-studio, Shutterstock What Is Done Virtually While many owners would love to never bring their pet to the hospital again, especially cats, the reality is that sometimes the pet is better off having a professional physically examine them. Only by feeling the abdomen, lymph nodes, certain joints, listening to the heart and lungs, examining the ears, etc., can a veterinarian really get an idea of what may be going on with your pet. A veterinarian can only gain so much information by speaking with an owner virtually, and/or seeing the pet through a computer screen. In other instances — say, a cat who becomes extremely aggressive when in a hospital — touching base with a veterinarian online to determine if you need to bring your cat to a clinic can be extremely helpful. Many people will use telehealth services as a triage service, to help determine if they need to have their dog or cat seen immediately or can wait until their veterinarian has an opening. Some states do not allow doctors to definitively diagnose anything virtually. They can speak with a client, see the pet through the screen, and even have owners show the vet specific things on their pet through the screen. However, because they cannot physically touch the pet, they are not allowed to make a “diagnosis”. They can only make recommendations based on the limited information. Speak To a Vet Online From the Comfort of Your Couch! If you need to speak with a vet but can’t get to one, head over to PangoVet. It’s an online service where you can talk to a vet online and get the personalized advice you need for your pet — all at an affordable price! Click to Speak With a Vet Current Laws by States Below is a breakdown of what is currently allowed by state. This website provides a great virtual map that is periodically updated as laws change. However, we strongly recommend following news as there are new bills and laws being introduced, passed, and declined across the country. State practice act does not use or define a VCPR NY A VCPR can NOT occur through telemedicine – i.e. you must physically see a veterinarian with your pet CT, GA, IL, MS, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI In order for a VCPR, the client & pet must have been physically seen by a veterinarian, or the veterinarian has become “acquainted with” the pet AR, DE, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO,NC, ND, NM, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, WV, WY The pet needs to have been physically examined by a veterinarian for a VCPR AL, AK, CO, CT, HI, NH, MD, MI, MT, NV, OR VCPR is only valid for 1 year after pet has been physically examined AK, GA, IA, ID, OR, SC, TN, WA, WV Can use telemedicine to establish a VCPR & therefore obtain an online prescription AZ, CA, DC, FL, ID, NJ, VA, VT Can use telemedicine for an opioid or controlled substance NJ, VA What Is Not Allowed Anywhere you can obtain medications for your pet — whether an online pharmacy, a veterinary hospital, or even your corner drugstore — requires a valid veterinary license to prescribe controlled substances. Each state has different rules as to what exact drugs may or may not be controlled. Some states do not allow online or digital prescriptions for any controlled substance, and you will need to obtain a physically written prescription to bring to the pharmacy. Most states also do not allow veterinary hospitals to “act like a pharmacy”. In other words, you cannot just walk into any clinic with a prescription for your pet and demand that they fill it. Your pet would need to be a patient there. This can be frustrating for people who may be traveling with their pet and run out of something — they think they can just go to the nearest vet clinic in town and pick up a refill. In reality, this is typically illegal in most states. This, again, is to protect the veterinarian against people abusing prescriptions, or people who may try to fill a medication for a pet that isn’t even theirs. Conclusion Veterinary telehealth and virtual medicine is gaining traction across the United States. While it can be of great help to people who aren’t sure if they should bring their pet to an emergency room or not, it’s also helpful for fearful pets who may react in the hospital. There are limitations to what is and isn’t allowed, and these vary by states. Because telemedicine is becoming so popular in human medicine, the laws and rules for veterinary medicine are also constantly changing and evolving. While you may want to receive all of your medications and advice online, make sure you check the latest rules and regulations for your specific state as to what may or may not be allowed. Sources Prescriptions and pharmacies: FAQs for veterinarians | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org) Everything You Need to Know About Veterinary Telemedicine | VCA Animal Hospitals (vcahospitals.com) Featured Image Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock The post What States Allow Online Vet Prescriptions? (2024 Guide) by Dr. Kim Podlecki DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

I believe Kamala Harris. She told a CNN town hall in 2019, “There’s no question: I’m in favor of banning fracking.” Kamala Harris: "There’s no question, I’m in favor of banning fracking" #ClimateTownHall https://t.co/uRwmVeFb0e pic.twitter.com/Kifg574uj1— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 4, 2019 But she said in her Sept. 10 ABC News debate against former President Donald Trump: “I will not ban fracking.” That second comment might be the only campaign promise she ever keeps. How could these statements both be true? Harris 1.0 can do as planned while Harris 2.0 keeps her word. If voters buy her act, a President Kamala Harris could cripple fracking, if not stop it altogether, as she pledged in 2019. And she can do so without banning fracking, as she promised at the debate. Kamala could leave America’s oil and gas industry perfectly free to submit Applications for Permits to Drill. But these permit applications could stretch from 30 to 100 pages now to, say, 300 pages under Harris-Walz. Kamala could hike today’s $12,515 filing fee per permit applications to $50,000—more than quadruple. Why not? She could finance her “free” giveaways by making frackers “pay their fair share” to file paperwork. “What’s the rush?” Harris might ask. According to the Government Accountability Office, for permit applications the Bureau of Land Management “received from May 2016 through June 2019, overall review times decreased from 196 days to 94 days”—down 52%, mainly under Trump. But with public health, safety, and Earth’s delicate climate at stake, why not spend at least six months with each application—just in case? GAO Fracking-20-329Download The Bureau of Land Management scrutinizes permit applications on federal soil. But it might miss something. So, each application could traverse other agencies and even Cabinet departments, to double check and confirm that everything is hunky-dory. America cannot be too careful.  The Justice Department could certify that no fracker ever has faced a federal criminal indictment, conviction, or U.S. civil complaint.  The Labor Department could verify that no fracking company’s corporate officers or board members ever violated a federal labor regulation, angered a union boss, overlooked a worker, or forgot to buy flowers on Administrative Professionals Day (or as real men call it: National Secretaries Day). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission could ensure that every driller’s workforce lacked racial bias and perfectly reflected America’s precise demographic profile, per the Census Bureau. If, for instance, Frack-O-Rama Inc.’s payroll is not 58.4% white, 19.5% Hispanic, 13.7% black, 6.4% of Asian descent, 1.3% American Indian, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian, then this racist enterprise better start explaining—macht schnell! After this initial scrutiny, frackers with what Harris repeatedly calls “dreams, ambitions, and aspirations”—to use Harris’ pet phrase—better prepare for deeper probes. Environmental impact reports are inescapable: Applicants must prove that they love Mother Nature. Next, Harris could require that explorers show that they would not disturb the shards of pottery or remains of, say, Nevada’s Te-Moak and Winnemucca tribesmen. Likewise, the bones of Louisiana’s deceased slaves should remain untouched. And how awful if “frack, baby, frack” pounded dinosaur fossils into dust.  Scholars at the Smithsonian museums of the American Indian, African American History, and Natural History could inspect every application and attest that no such horrors would unfold. Despite such reassurances, Frack-O-Rama Inc. still could be told: “The Harris-Walz administration has determined that your permit application requires further study. Please complete, swear, and notarize these 12 new forms, under penalty of perjury. Don’t call us. We’ll call you.” Frackers eventually would learn that persistence is futile. This game-changing technology would run out of steam. Thus, Harris 1.0 can keep her old commitment to the center-left, and Harris 2.0 can honor her new vows to the center-right. This scenario could transpire just as America needs more fossil fuel—especially natural gas—to generate the electricity to power millions of Harris-mandated EV cars and trucks and the square miles of server farms that cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence require to blossom. Before any of this unfolds, however, voters—especially those in frack-friendly Pennsylvania—should ponder what Power the Future’s Larry Behrens asked in The Hill: “Was Vice President Kamala Harris lying about her position on fracking in 2019, or is her campaign lying now?” We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post How Harris Could Still Stop Fracking Without Banning Fracking appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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