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Imagine you’re on the edge of your seat‚ eyes wide‚ heart racing. That’s exactly where a group of tourists found themselves during a safari adventure in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Their guide‚ a quick-thinking individual named Bongani Yende‚ was about to become an unexpected hero. The day took a turn when an elephant‚ clearly in... The post Tourists’ safari ride turns frightening when they encounter angry elephant appeared first on Animal Channel.

A video from earlier this month is going viral on X showing Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke‚ a biologically male "transwoman‚" stating that he/she wanted to devote more Minnesota tax money toward making the state a refuge for kids who “are transgender" and to help train more doctors on how to provide sex change surgeries and puberty blockers for minors. During the nearly one-hour long presentation at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities on March 8‚ Finke advocated for “legal action on trans and nonbinary rights.”   Finke represents District 66A in Saint Paul‚ Minnesota. He’s Vice Chair of the Legacy Finance Committee and also serves on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy‚ Human Services Policy‚ and Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committees. Most notably‚ he’s also Chair of the Queer Caucus in the state. No surprises there. “If you promise trans refuge then you need to increase the number of people who are offering gender affirming care because we already have a shortage‚" Finke said in the video clip‚ which was shared on Sunday‚  Trans Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke says he wants to use tax money to make Minnesota a trans refuge for kids and train more children’s doctors on s*x change surgery and puberty blockers. pic.twitter.com/onZ9qeilkr — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 25‚ 2024 Finke is one of those people who believes that "gender-affirming care” includes chemically poisoning a child's body with cross-sex hormones‚ stopping the natural processes of puberty‚ and surgically removing‚ adding‚ or “changing” the appearance of gender-specific genitals - all of which often lead to deep regret‚ worsened depression‚ infertility‚ and physical and mental health complications‚ and none of which actually do any gender changing. Nonetheless‚ Finke wants taxpayer money to go toward luring kids into Minnesota as refuge to get these procedures done. Finke also wants to lure gender-affirming “care” providers from other states. We have some money‚ hopefully we can pass‚ to help entice people to move from those states who also practice gender-affirming care. If you live in Missouri and all your clients can no longer access care‚ well‚ if they’re leaving‚ you might also be interested in coming with your clients and going to a place where you can serve without prosecution. He even explained that he wanted to implement internship and fellowship programs for providers to learn how to groom and ruin the lives of kids … though he called it “gender-affirming care.” In response to the video which has more than 600‚000 views so far‚ users were perturbed. Related: 'Queer Power': First Trans Queer ‘Woman’ Elected For MN House “How is this person allowed to be a representative of the people while putting kids in danger?” a user asked.  “It’s disgusting how he uses the word 'care' as a euphemism for sÄ™x change surgery and puberty blockers. There’s nothing caring about pushing gender ideology onto children and then mųtilating them in its name. That should get any adult who’s involved life in prison‚” another said while others called Finke a “pedophile‚” a “cockroach” and a “POS.” While I can’t comment on whether or not I agree with those users' analysis on Finke (*hint hint‚ *wink wink‚ *nudge nudge) I can say that any surgeries or procedures that harm kids‚ or harm anyone for that matter‚ shouldn’t be considered “care‚” shouldn’t be part of healthcare‚ and certainly shouldn’t be covered by taxpayer funds. Follow us on Twitter/X: Woke of The Weak: Dylan Mulvaney's Idea of A Woman Is Just Disgusting Stereotypes Men cosplaying as women are not women. pic.twitter.com/948c9thOtZ — MRCTV (@mrctv) March 19‚ 2024

Washington Week with The Atlantic‚ public television’s taxpayer-funded weekly political roundtable analyzing the major news stories of the week‚ is brazen enough to tout itself as "objective….known for its depth‚ balance‚ and civil discourse.”  But a review of six months of episodes after the launch of Washington Week’s partnership with The Atlantic magazine (August 11‚ 2023 -- February 9‚ 2024) proved liberalism still reigns over the public airwaves. Key Findings: More than half (88) of the 157 topics addressed focused on Republicans‚ over twice as many as those focused on Democrats (38). The panelists spent 149 minutes opining about Republicans‚ nearly 90% in negative fashion. The Democrats received just 66 minutes of opinionated commentary‚ split much more evenly (57% negative vs. 43% positive). Republicans were branded as “extreme” 11 times over the study period‚ Democrats none. Meanwhile‚ Joe Biden was praised for being “mentally…quite acute.” One reason for the ideological imbalance: The exclusion from these weekly discussions of journalists from any conservative media outlet‚ such as Fox News‚ The Washington Times‚ New York Post‚ Washington Examiner‚ Washington Free Beacon‚ or Daily Caller.   What Topics Were Covered? A related way liberal slant revealed itself was topic choice. 157 separate topics were covered within the 27 episodes comprising the study period (average episode length 23 minutes). Of those‚ 88 were focused on Republicans‚ compared to just 38 for Democrats (21 featured both parties‚ while 10 dealt with non-partisan subjects like the fighting in Ukraine). That’s a ratio of 2.3 to 1 of Republican-focused stories compared to Democrat-focused stories during the six months we examined.  At first glance those numbers may sound favorable for Republicans. But Washington Week is a political roundtable‚ not a straight newscast‚ and emphasizes topical controversies‚ concerns‚ and scandals involving political personalities‚ not in-depth examinations of issues‚ meaning the one-sided GOP numbers were the opposite of a campaign favor to the Republican Party. When the show did touch on issues such as abortion‚ immigration‚ Israel‚ or Ukraine‚ it was often focused on how those issues could affect the 2024 elections.  Bias By Omission: Democratic Scandals Ignored Democratic Party scandals and problems‚ when not being downplayed‚ were often omitted entirely. There was no scrutiny of the progressive-activist “Squad” members recently elected to Congress‚ though several added fascinating scandals to their names during the period under study:  Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) was convicted of pulling a House fire alarm to delay a vote. Later‚ old blog posts from Bowman resurfaced‚ promoting 9-11 conspiracy theories he wrote before taking office. Rep. Cori Bush’s (D-MO) allegedly committed campaign finance violations involving security payments to her then-boyfriend. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) spouted anti-Semitic comments in the wake of the October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel‚ for which she was censured by Congress. Topics devoted to those Democratic scandals on Washington Week? Zero. Not a single mention. Even when a scandal involving a Democrat did break through‚ coverage was sparse. Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) corruption scandal‚ involving media-friendly details like gold bars‚ was relegated to a single brief segment on December 1‚ 2023‚ and a three-second reference on January 5‚ 2024‚ for a total of 34 seconds. Yet viewers heard more about kerfuffles involving Republican officials‚ like Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) threatening to go mano-a-mano with a Teamsters union president during hostile testimony (1 minute 44 seconds) and accusations by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) had sucker-punched him in the back (46 seconds). Partisan Spin The numbers reveal the show’s strikingly negative treatment of Republican figures and entities‚ coupled with a marked disinterest in stories involving Democrats besides President Biden. Comments about Republicans‚ of which there were 149 minutes worth‚ tilted strongly negative‚ with evaluative statements nearly 90% negative versus just 10% positive for the GOP. Panelists described Republicans as “extreme” or “extremist” 11 times over the study period‚ often in reference to the right flank of House Republicans. There were zero references to Democratic extremism. Within the smaller universe of Democratic-focused topics‚ scandals involving Democratic politicians were mostly ignored. Coverage of President Biden himself‚ while not wholly positive when it came to voters’ concerns about his age‚ or ideological challenges from his left flank on immigration or Israel‚ often either criticized his Republican opponents or rallied to his defense. Worth noting: Retired Utah Sen. Mitt Romney comprised over a quarter of the GOP’s positive coverage (4 minutes)‚ portrayed as a moderate hero for blasting his Trump-loving party’s alleged slide into “authoritarianism.” If one removes Romney’s coverage from the count‚ the anti-GOP slant was further strengthened to 92.4% negative versus 7.6% positive. While Donald Trump’s legal woes and courtroom controversies garnered the most opinionated airtime‚ Republicans in Congress also received plenty of coverage‚ and near-universal condemnation‚ with a staggering 99% of commentary skewing negative‚ whether it was criticism of the dysfunctional House of Representatives or Sen. Tommy Tuberville (AL) holding up military promotions to protest abortion-related expenses for servicewomen.  Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was the beneficiary of some positive coverage‚ especially as a potential moderate competitor to Trump in the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries. Democrats fared far better with the panelists‚ covered less often (66 minutes) and far more positively‚ with only 57.2% negative commentary and 42.8% positive commentary -- close to an even balance.  Here’s how Washington Week panelists treated the top five most-discussed Republican political personalities/groups over the six-month study period: Donald Trump: 72 total minutes‚ 67 minutes negative‚ 5 minutes positive: 92.6% negative coverage  Republicans in Congress: 46 total minutes‚ 45 minutes negative‚ 28 seconds positive: 99% negative coverage  House Speaker Mike Johnson: 492 total seconds‚ 472 seconds negative‚ 20 seconds positive‚ 96% negative coverage Nikki Haley: 370 total seconds‚ 88 seconds negative‚ 282 seconds positive‚ 23.8% negative coverage Sen. Tommy Tuberville: 276 total seconds‚ 276 seconds negative‚ 100% negative coverage The chatter on the Democratic side was far less robust. After President Joe Biden‚ who received relatively generous coverage (39% positive) compared to his once and likely future Republican opponent Donald Trump (7.4% positive)‚ comments on Democratic politicians and controversies were hard to come by. The show even managed to spin up some sympathy for Hunter Biden‚ cast as a victim of a “political hit job” in its sparse coverage of his scandals. President Joe Biden: 57 total minutes‚ 22 minutes positive‚ 35 minutes negative‚ 61% negative Democrats in Congress: 253 total seconds‚ 208 seconds positive‚ 45 seconds negative‚ 17.8% negative Hunter Biden: 104 total seconds‚ 75 seconds positive‚ 29 seconds negative‚ 27.9% negative Gen. Lloyd Austin: 50 total seconds‚ 18 seconds positive‚ 32 seconds negative‚ 64% negative Sen. Bob Menendez: 34 total seconds‚ 34 seconds negative‚ 100% negative   What They Said: ‘Extremist’ Republicans‚ ‘Mentally‚ He’s Quite Acute’ Biden The Washington Week-Atlantic partnership got off to a biased start on August 11‚ 2023‚ with Goldberg and company casting Florida governor and then-GOP candidate Ron DeSantis as an extremist autocrat.  Following a clip of DeSantis saying that when he became president‚ “We’re going to have all these Deep State people‚ we’re going to start slitting throats on Day One‚” Moderator Goldberg asked PBS NewsHour reporter Laura Barron-Lopez: “Laura‚ let me turn to you‚ because you’ve covered extremism. Talk about the relationship between rhetoric like that and the threat of violence in our society.” The NewsHour’s White House correspondent did not disappoint: “…when you talk to historians‚ especially those who study authoritarianism‚ they will tell you that that is a classic tactic used by authoritarian figures‚ autocratic figures‚ to try to rally their base around them and they know exactly who they’re speaking to.” On the August 25 edition‚ Barron-Lopez‚ serving as guest host‚ made it clear her preferred Republican candidate in the then-crowded field‚ the “rational” Nikki Haley‚ who was “trying to get Republicans to contend with reality” on liberal issues like climate change and abortion‚ while bluntly saying of conservatives‚ “They're feeling more emboldened to say racist things in some cases.”  In a segment that didn’t‚ ahem‚ age well after Biden’s disastrous classified document-related press conference in February‚ Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic came huffily to the defense of the octogenarian president in this now-notorious exchange on September 1‚ 2023:  Leibovich: Can I just actually just point out‚ though‚ that‚ I mean‚ it’s not just making an issue of Biden’s age‚ it’s lying‚ it’s saying he’s senile‚ saying he’s demented‚ saying he’s out of it. I mean‚ I think it’s important to sort of state for a fact that a lot of these are just -- Goldberg: Right. Mentally‚ he’s quite acute. Leibovich: It seems like it. In contrast‚ the November 24‚ 2023 edition treated taxpaying viewers to how the Republican “anger caucus” was “willing to blow things up” in Washington‚ while new House Speaker Mike Johnson was a “deeply‚ deeply religious conservative” who had‚ according to NewsHour’s congressional reporter Lisa Desjardins‚ “dehumanized the LGBTQ population in this country.” Perhaps most revealing was the December 29‚ 2023 episode dedicated to the latest issue of The Atlantic‚ wholly devoted to the dangers of Donald Trump‚ with a roundtable of Atlantic-only magazine staff taking over the taxpayer-supported airwaves to fret over a second-term Trump administration that threatened to usher in “authoritarianism.”  Who’s Talking? Besides chief moderator (and Atlantic editor-in-chief) Jeffrey Goldberg‚ who mediated 24 of the 27 episodes‚ the show features a rotating panel of journalists from various outlets. New York Times’ White House correspondent Peter Baker‚ National Public Radio White House correspondent Asma Khalid‚ and PBS NewsHour White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez each appeared around the table five times‚ the most of any journalist. Liberal and even left-wing outlets dominated‚ making for a plethora of agreed-upon liberal-leaning opinions and interpretations of fact with no conservative rebuttals. Staff from The Atlantic itself were the most frequent guests‚ with 22 total appearances (Goldberg counting as a single appearance). The public airwaves were also well represented‚ with reporters from NPR and the PBS NewsHour appearing frequently alongside liberal media stalwarts like the Washington Post and Politico. In all‚ eighteen separate media outlets were represented by a total of 57 individual panelists‚ some of whom made multiple appearances.  By contrast‚ there was not a single appearance made by a member of a conservative media outlet: Not a single staffer for Fox News‚ Washington Times‚ New York Post‚ Washington Examiner‚ Washington Free Beacon‚ or Daily Caller appeared. (Note: Similar taxpayer-funded slant involving the PBS NewsHour program’s choice of guests was documented in 2023.) CONCLUSION: The publicly funded Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) that airs Washington Week was launched in 1969 by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting‚ which was born with a congressional mandate to maintain "strict adherence to objectivity and balance in all programs or series of programs of a controversial nature.” Yet judging by our findings -- an unbroken line of liberal-leaning panelists providing blatant anti-Republican spin on anti-Republican topics -- the tax-funded Washington Week with the Atlantic is a gross failure on the fairness front. METHODOLOGY: We tallied all explicitly evaluative comments from Washington Week panelists (e.g.‚ colorful‚ mocking‚ or ideologically loaded descriptions‚ either critical or supportive) regarding Democrats or Republicans. Straightforward descriptions of the issue at hand were not included. We also counted the topics covered and assigned them a value based on partisan emphasis‚ if any (Democrat/Republican/both/neither). We also counted and sorted the media affiliation of the panelists. The top five topics involving each party were then ranked based on the total amount of time in which they were evaluated‚ along with a percentage figure documenting the resulting spin‚ positive or negative. Note that the study period encompassed the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary‚ and thus includes evaluations of the state of the presidential “horse race.”

A dog’s tongue plays a vital role in how they interact with their environment‚ from licking your face in greeting‚ to panting after a run through the woods. If you’ve noticed it feels hot‚ you might wonder why and if it’s something to be concerned about. Thankfully‚ a hot tongue is generally nothing to worry about‚ but on some occasions‚ it might warrant a trip to the veterinarian. So‚ let’s examine why your dog’s tongue might be hot and what you should do about it. The 4 Reasons Than Your Dog’s Tongue Is Hot 1. Naturally Warmer Than Us Dogs run hotter than we do; their average is around 101 to 102.5°F‚ compared with our 98.6°F. This means it might feel warm when they lick you on the face‚ but actually‚ it’s at a completely normal temperature. A dog’s mouth is not the best way to determine their temperature‚ which is why you’ll have noticed the veterinarian sticking a thermometer up your dog’s bottom instead of in their mouth. This‚ and the fact that if they were to put a thermometer in your dog’s mouth‚ they might not get it back! Image Credit: Michael J Magee‚ Shutterstock 2. Cooling Down Dogs don’t sweat like we do to cool down. Instead‚ their tongue helps lower their body temperature. Panting works much like sweat in the sense that as the water on their tongues evaporates‚ it cools them down‚ much in the same way sweat evaporates off our skin and cools us down. As your dog does this‚ you might notice that their tongue feels warmer than usual. 3. Heatstroke If your dog’s temperature reaches above 106°F without previous signs of being unwell‚ and they’ve been exposed to excessive environmental heat or humidity‚ it is safe to assume they are suffering from heatstroke. Other signs of heatstroke include: Abnormal gum color Bruising of the gums Dry or sticky gums Elevated breathing rates Lethargy or disorientation Seizures If their temperature reaches about 107°F to 109°F‚ multiple organ failure and death can occur‚ so you must act swiftly. You must reduce your dog’s temperature in a controlled‚ safe manner. Pour cool (but not cold) water over the stomach‚ head‚ feet‚ and armpits‚ or apply cool cloths to these areas and replace them continuously. If possible‚ make sure air flows across their body to increase water evaporation. Contact your vet as soon as possible and follow their advice. Generally‚ if a dog’s temperature hasn’t become extremely high‚ they will be fine and recover quickly. However‚ heatstroke can result in organ damage‚ and dogs have been known to die later from complications. Because panting relies on water evaporation to cool your dog down‚ they can suffer from heat stroke at much lower temperatures if the conditions are humid. Image Credit: New Africa‚ Shutterstock 4. Fever Fever can cause your dog’s tongue to become hot. If your dog’s temperature is above the normal range of 102.5°F‚ and they haven’t just come in from running around‚ they are considered to have a fever. Signs of a fever can vary from mild to severe and include diarrhea‚ vomiting‚ lethargy‚ shivering‚ and loss of appetite. Identifying if your dog has a fever can be tricky‚ as they run naturally hotter than humans. So‚ generally‚ it’s caught by the vet. There are a variety of causes of fevers in dogs‚ such as: Cancer Infection Inflammation Immune-mediated A dog’s ears are a more reliable way to tell if your dog has a high temperature. If your dog feels warmer than usual‚ take them to the vet. It’s considered an emergency if they have blood in their vomit or stool‚ stop eating‚ become lethargic‚ or their fever reaches 104.5°F. Never try to treat your dog’s fever at home; there could be something seriously wrong‚ and most human medications can be harmful‚ even toxic‚ for your pet. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What Does a Healthy Tongue Look Like? You might assume that a healthy dog’s tongue is bright pink‚ and that is true for many‚ but not all dogs have pink tongues. Shar-Peis and Chow Chows‚ for example‚ have blue-black or blue tongues. Some mixes even have spots of color on their tongues. It’s essential to be familiar with what your dog’s tongue looks like; that way‚ you will notice when or if it changes. A change to a dog’s tongue can indicate a medical emergency‚ for example: Dark red or blue tongues can indicate heart/lung disease‚ toxin exposure‚ electrical shock‚ or heatstroke. Pale pink or white tongues can indicate internal bleeding or anemia. If you notice any changes to your dog’s tongue‚ contact your vet immediately. Image Credit: Happy monkey‚ Shutterstock How Can You Tell if Your Dog Is Unwell? Identifying if you should be worried about your dog is sometimes tricky because they can’t tell us what’s happening. That’s why it’s crucial to be familiar with what subtle signs your dog might show to hint they aren’t feeling like themselves. So‚ it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for: Aggression Changes in water and food intake Confusion Excessive licking (you‚ themselves‚ or objects) Excessive panting Eye changes Hiding Lethargy Problems urinating Changes in behavior Changes in voice Conclusion If your dog’s tongue feels hot but they haven’t shown any signs of being unwell‚ they’re likely fine. Dogs run hotter than humans‚ and their temperature might rise slightly when they’re running around and enjoying themselves. However‚ if you notice other signs accompanying a warmer-than-usual tongue‚ such as lethargy‚ vomiting‚ or diarrhea‚ contact your vet for an examination. Sources https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/taking-your-pets-temperature https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/12-dog-tongue-facts https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/heat-stroke-in-dogs https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/why-do-dogs-get-fevers Featured Image Credit: Mary Swift‚ Shutterstock The post Why Is My Dog’s Tongue Hot? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons appeared first on Pet Keen.

Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico for the first time as vice president Friday in an apparent effort to drum up support among Hispanic voters — even though Puerto Rican residents cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections. While making her way around the territory's capital of San Juan‚ Harris seized upon an opportunity to embarrass herself. Video shows Harris‚ 59‚ standing in a courtyard near La Goyco Workshop Community and Cultural Center‚ clapping along and smiling as a group of locals drum and sing in Spanish. Unbeknownst to the Democrat‚ these locals were protesting her visit. Harris grins and claps through several lines of the protest song‚ but then Mariana Reyes Angleró‚ executive director at La Goyco‚ appears to lean in and tell the vice president the meaning of the lyrics. The mood immediately changes. Frankie Miranda‚ the president of the Hispanic Federation standing on Harris' left‚ scowls. Harris stops clapping altogether but nods to the beat with pursed lips. — (@) — (@) According to one translation‚ the lyrics were‚ "The vice president arrived making history / We want to know what do you think of the colony? / We will continue playing the full song of my country / Long live free Palestine and also Haiti!" The Associated Press reported that one protester yelled‚ "Yankee‚ go home!" Protesters held signs that said‚ "Kamala Harris war criminal" and "Free Palestine‚ Free Puerto Rico." Joseline Velásquez‚ a spokeswoman for the radical group Jornada: Se Acabaron Las Promesas‚ was among the demonstrators who turned out to condemn Harris during her visit over the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war‚ reported NBC News. "It is disrespectful‚" said Velásquez‚ who perceived Harris' trip ultimately to be a shakedown for campaign money. The stated purpose of Harris' visit was to emphasize the Biden administration's "ongoing commitment to supporting the island's recovery and renewal" and to "highlight how Puerto Rico's economic turnaround has begun thanks to more than $140 billion in federal obligations for the island." The unstated purpose of the trip was to boost Democratic outreach among Hispanics‚ particularly the over 5 million Puerto Ricans living in the United States who will be able to cast more than a symbolic vote. CBS News indicated that recent polling shows Harris' running mate has shed a great deal of support among Hispanics since 2020‚ dropping from 65% to 53%. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

DEI‚ as everyone knows‚ stands for diversity‚ equity‚ and inclusion. But lately those who notice its corrosive effects on the people it purports to help have come up with a second‚ more brutally honest meaning: didn't earn it. This might equally apply to the "experts" who have enriched themselves from DEI's application. Take Jo Boaler‚ a mathematics education professor at Stanford‚ who's come up with a novel way to help students (often poor and black or Latino) falling behind their peers in eighth-grade algebra. Simply remove it from the curriculum altogether.Besides punishing those students who excel at math‚ this solution allows teachers to give up on those who struggle while still taking credit for their charges' illusory success. Talk about DEI. As someone tasked with educating some of the “worst” students in California‚ Jaime Escalante was a man who understood the tyranny of low expectations. “If we expect kids to be losers‚ they will be losers; if we expect them to be winners‚ they will be winners. They rise‚ or fall‚ to the level of the expectations of those around them‚ especially their parents and their teachers.”After excelling as a math and physics teacher in his native Bolivia‚ political unrest compelled Escalante to emigrate with his wife and two sons to Los Angeles‚ where he worked odd jobs‚ got another college degree‚ and taught himself English. In 1974‚ he took a position at Garfield High School‚ which served one of the poorest areas of the city. Escalante immediately clashed with the administration and his fellow teachers‚ who considered it a waste of time to do anything beyond babysitting their charges. Escalante disagreed and in a few years was teaching Advanced Placement Calculus. By 1987‚ thanks to Escalante's dedication‚ theatrical classroom style‚ and infectious passion for learning‚ Garfield had the fifth highest number of students taking and passing the AP Calculus exam in the country.Escalante retired and moved back to Bolivia in 1998. His success as a teacher had brought him nationwide acclaim‚ with Edward James Olmos portraying him in a 1988 movie. But at the end of his life (he died of cancer in 2010)‚ he made it clear that the students had mattered the most: “I had many opportunities in this country‚ but the best I found in East LA.”

Is five years too long for a man to wait to propose? A recent post on X asked users this question and referenced a real relationship between a woman who is 32 and a man who is 35. The relationship has lasted five years‚ but the man claims he’s not ready to move in with her or “commit.” Allie Beth Stuckey has an answer‚ especially considering the post doesn’t give any extenuating circumstances or reasons besides not being ready. “Based on that knowledge‚ I am saying goodbye. Goodbye‚ you break up with him and you move on‚” Stuckey says.“He is a manchild at this point‚ there is a failure to launch‚ there is something going on here.” Stuckey believes that when a man truly loves a woman‚ committing is a non-issue. “If he wanted to‚ he would‚” she says. “He will stop at nothing to pursue you‚ to secure the relationship‚ to make sure that you are together forever‚” she adds. However‚ the age of the two in the relationship referenced is a huge factor in Stuckey’s opinion — as women have a biological clock to consider. Since they’re in their 30s‚ he is simply wasting her time. “You are wasting your most fertile years on losers. Do not do that. Do not waste your most fertile years on weak men who will not commit‚” she explains. Stuckey has a parting message for those stuck in relationships with men who won’t commit. “I know you’re scared of being single‚ I know you’re scared of being alone‚ I know that you’re sad because all of your friends are getting married and you’re tired of being the bridesmaid and never the bride‚” she says.“Do not settle. It is better to be single and sad than married and stuck.”Want more from Allie Beth Stuckey? To enjoy more of Allie’s upbeat and in-depth coverage of culture‚ news‚ and theology from a Christian‚ conservative perspective‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Wayne Brady revealed to a reporter that he believes his newly found sexuality of being "pansexual" is actually the ultimate form of love and acceptance.Brady hosted the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards‚ a ceremony put on by the Gay &; Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.While walking the red carpet‚ Brady spoke to reporters and answered questions about misconceptions regarding his sexuality."What do you think is the biggest misconception about what it means to identify as pansexual?" a reporter from People asked. "A lot of people‚ that's a foreign term to them‚ even amongst queer people‚ so for you what has been the biggest misconception you've encountered since you've come out?""I had to do research and find out what it was I was feel —" Brady replied‚ before cutting himself off. "I think the biggest misconception‚ and I even make a joke about it on stage tonight‚ is that people think you're an indecisive bisexual‚" he continued."It's like no‚ no‚ no‚ no‚ let me set you straight. What the definition basically boils down to is regardless of gender‚ regardless.""That means that I am happily free to fall in love with anybody here. If you're gay‚ if you're straight‚ if you're nonbinary‚ trans‚ I don't care. It's the person. Which in my mind is the ultimate in acceptance and loving.""So I win‚" Brady concluded. In a PEOPLE Magazine exclusive‚ Wayne Brady (51) took time to try to clarify the difference between being bisexual and pansexual. — (@) The 51-year-old first revealed his omni-loving sexuality in August 2023‚ when he stated that part of his mental health needed to involve "self-transparency.""I want to be free to love whomever I want; this truth makes me pan and part of the LGBTQ+ family‚" Brady declared. At the GLAAD Media Awards‚ Wayne Brady talks about the freedom he\u2019s felt since coming out as pansexual last year. — (@) "It’s my honor to stand here before you as a newly minted out and proud member of the LGBTQIA family!" Brady said to open the awards show."Recently‚ I came out as publicly as queer‚ identifying as pansexual! I know some of y’all are like 'I knew it! Give me my five dollars‚ bitch!'" the actor joked.Brady then implied that gay people have yet to be treated equally‚ stating that "until the world sees us all in the same light‚ we’ll have each other’s backs."The award show was also host to drag queens‚ Oprah Winfrey‚ and Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. Winfrey accepted an award for making a "significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues."Of course‚ transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney made an appearance‚ as did Sydney Sweeney‚ an actress who has recently been celebrated by conservative audiences.Actress Niecy Nash also revealed herself as a "card-carrying member" of the gay community‚ as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLAAD (@glaad) Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!