Women can, but men can’t do this

Posted on March 9, 2021 by | 6 comments

From “The Physics Factbook“:

The center of mass is the balance point of an object’s mass. If a pivot were placed at this point, the object would remain in place and be balanced. The center of mass of a system is not always at the geometric center of the system…. When a system is balanced around its center of mass, it is said to be in a state of equilibrium….

A person’s center of mass is slightly below his/her belly button, which is nearly the geometric center of a person. Males and females have different centers of mass — females’ centers of mass are lower than those of males.

Below are two videos on how men and women differ in their centers of mass (or gravity):

https://youtu.be/_YEmYqziusg

I took both tests — and, being a woman, I passed both.

I’m really interested in how our male readers do.

P.S. These tests should be administered to athletes who claim to be transgender!

~E

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The sweetest sound: A baby’s laugh!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by | 5 comments

So cute!

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Baby goats line up to get hugs

Posted on March 7, 2021 by | 7 comments

This is too precious for words…. (h/t Elizabeth)

But wait!

The alpaca, waiting so patiently, needs a hug too!

Here are 5 health benefits of hugging and cuddling (source:  Well+Good):

  1. You sleep better: Hugs and cuddling lead to the brain releasing oxytocin, which counters the production of the “stress hormone” cortisol. The lowered cortisol and increased oxytocin promote feelings of safety, security, and relaxation—all of which facilitate sleep. A higher level of oxytocin has also been linked to having fewer nightmares.
  2. Lessen stress: Stress really can make us sick. In addition to oxytocin, cuddling also lowers stress when the body produces serotonin, the “happy hormone” that promotes feelings of happiness and pleasure.
  3. Improve digestive functioning: The more often we cuddle, the more serotonin we produce, and the more serotonin we produce, the better our ability is to digest and process food. This is why we feel depressed, we may lose our appetite.
  4. Reduce pain: The oxytocin that’s released when we cuddle is an antidote to physical and emotional pain. Serotonin, the happy hormone, also decreases our sensitivity to pain.
  5. Boost our immune system: Cuddling improves our immune system because oxytocin and serotonin lower stress. Serotonin is also linked to gut health, and gut health is linked to immunity. A stronger immune system, in turn, helps us to manage stress,  reduce inflammation, fight illnesses like Covid-19, and stay healthy.

By the way, studies show that we can derive the same health benefits from hugging and cuddling our pets!

See also “Baby elephant loves to cuddle“.

~E

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Sunday Devotional: The Ten Commandments

Posted on March 7, 2021 by | 6 comments

Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17

In those days, God delivered all these commandments:
“I, the Lord am your God,
who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery.
You shall not have other gods besides me.

“You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
For the Lord will not leave unpunished
the one who takes his name in vain.

“Remember to keep holy the sabbath day.
Honor your father and your mother,
that you may have a long life in the land
which the Lord, your God, is giving you.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife,
nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass,
nor anything else that belongs to him.”

an examination of conscience

1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.
Do I accord more importance to creation — to people and things? Do I idolize entertainers or politicians, idealizing and placing them on a pedestal? Am I my own god — grandiose, arrogant, and do as I will? Do I subscribe to a self-serving moral relativism– that what is right depends on the situation and on what benefits me? Do I practice humility by serving others? Do I ask for forgiveness when I have wronged another?

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Have my words denied, devalued, or insulted God? Do I use His holy name as a profanity, or as an emotional outburst?

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
Do I avoid, when possible, work that impedes worship to God, joy for the Lord’s Day, and proper relaxation of mind and body? Do I look for ways to spend time with family or in service on Sunday? Do I say “Thank You” for all that He’s given me — my body, mind, work, family, friends, and for life itself?

4. Honor your father and your mother.
Do I show my parents due respect? Do I seek to maintain good communication with my parents where possible? Do I criticize them for lacking skills I think they should have? Do I blame them for my own flaws and problems? Do I honor that which they gave birth to by treating my body and mind with respect, and refraining from impairing and corrupting myself with drugs, indolence, and pornography?

5. You shall not kill.
Have I killed the body, no matter how small, of another? Have I injured another’s body, spirit and emotions with my actions and words?

6. You shall not commit adultery.
Have I stayed true to my marital vows? If unmarried, have I honored another’s marital exclusivity? Have I respected the physical and sexual dignity of others and of myself, and of the institution of marriage?

7. You shall not steal.
Have I taken or wasted the possessions, resources or time that belong to another? Have I dis-respected God’s creation by being wasteful and profligate?

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Have I told lies or embellished stories at the expense of another?

9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s spouse.
Have I honored my spouse with my full affection and exclusive love? Have I, instead, longed for or lusted after another, including fantasy figures?

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
Am I content with what I have, or do I compare myself to others, and feel envious, resentful, or entitled to what others have?

May the peace and love of Jesus Christ our Lord be with you!

~E

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Saturday funnies!

Posted on March 6, 2021 by | 4 comments

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How much money do you need to be in top 1%

Posted on March 5, 2021 by | 1 comment

Niall McCarthy reports for Statista, March 3, 2021, that according to Knight Frank’s 15th annual Wealth Report, the global super-rich (“ultra-high-net worth individual or UHNWI”) population — defined as an individual with $30 million or more in assets) increased 2.4% over the past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s surging asset prices, lower interest rates and fiscal stimulus. The increase of the super-rich was strongest in Asia at 12%.

The Wealth Report included an interesting subsection that used a Wealth Sizing Model to compare requirements to gain access to the top 1%.

Those requirements, in US$, vary considerably between countries. For example:

  • The entry point to being super-rich in Monaco is the highest on the planet at $7.9 million.
  • The United States has the world’s largest UHNWI population with around 180,000 people having assets of $30 million or more in 2020. However, to gain entrance to America’s one percent club, you’ll need $4.4 million.
  • In India, just $60,000 would entitle you to be among the top 1%.

Here’s the chart:

Infographic: How Much Money Do You Need To Join The Top 1%? | Statista You will find more infographics at Statista

~E

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DIY quick fixes

Posted on March 5, 2021 by | 5 comments

Some very clever ideas!

I’m gonna try the hair-dryer-as-vacuum one. 😀

~E

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Smart doggie!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 5 comments

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Proof that cats do miss us when we’re gone

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 4 comments

We really should stop the incorrect and malicious stereotype that cats are aloof, unfeeling and unloving, but only use humans as a source of food and shelter.

Here are two videos showing how much cats miss their owners when they’re gone.

~E

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WARNING! Seresto flea collar linked to 1,700 pet deaths

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 5 comments

If you’re using a Seresto flea collar for your dog or cat, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY!

Johnathan Hettinger reports for USA Today, March 2, 2012, that according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents, Seresto, one of the most popular flea and tick collars, has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, tens of thousands of injured animals and hundreds of harmed humans.

But the EPA has done nothing to inform the public of the risks.

Seresto, developed by Bayer and now sold by Elanco, works by releasing small amounts of pesticide onto the animal for months at a time. The pesticide is supposed to kill fleas, ticks and other pests but be safe for cats and dogs.

But thousands of pets are being harmed, according to federal documents obtained by the non-profit Center for Biological Diversity through a public records request. The center then provided the documents to the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting.

Since Seresto flea and tick collars were introduced in 2012, the EPA has received incident reports of at least 1,698 related pet deaths. Overall, through June 2020, the agency has received more than 75,000 incident reports related to the collars, including nearly 1,000 involving human harm.

H/t BL

I use Comfortis flea tablet for my cats. My vet told me that the pill is safe for pets because it is not designed for mammals (like dogs and cats), but specifically targets insects like fleas.

One pill is good for an entire month. Cats are notorious for being difficult to pill. What I do is crush the pill into powder, mix the powder with a syringe-full of yummy chicken broth, then squirt the liquid into the cat’s mouth.

Update (March 7, 2021):

Body & Soul reader MCA sent me a link to a statement from Alleghany North Veterinary Hospital defending Seresto. Click here.

~E

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