Day: July 5, 2024

Located in the Bavona Valley, the charming, peaceful Ticino village of Foroglio, Switzerland can be visited all year long. This is part of the Vallemaggia District that’s well worth a day of exploring in Ticino. This very scenic Swiss village of Foroglio is one of the most photographed in the canton, which we can understand why. With historical stone houses, surrounded by nature and a huge waterfall, Foroglio is a place you must add to your travel bucket list. Our article shares more information, how to visit and what you can see in Foroglio. Read on! ABOUT FOROGLIO SWITZERLAND The village of Foroglio Switzerland is home for only approximately 100 inhabitants at the elevation of 697 meters above sea level. Foroglio is known for its beautiful, historical village with lots of character. It’s very unique to visit, even if you only have 1 hour to spare. It’s one of the most beautiful villages to visit in Ticino! We have personally visited a few times to Foroglio Switzerland and the waterfall, in rain and sunshine, with every time being amazing. It’s a place you should visit at least once when in the Ticino canton of Switzerland, even with bad weather. HOW CAN I… CONTINUE READING…

Lia Thomas, a well-known swimmer, made the unexpected and intensely emotional decision to give up competitive swimming, citing an emotionally taxing journey and a sense of loneliness in a statement posted yesterday. Thomas, a transgender athlete, has served as the focal point of many discussions about fairness, gender, and the integrity of competition in women’s sports. Lia’s statement reads: “The waters have been turbulent, not due to the physical demands but the constant battle to seek acceptance and fairness in a sport I adore. No athlete should feel isolated or singled out for their identity rather than recognized for their achievements.” This choice was made following months of acrimonious discussions, petitions, and arguments about transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. She has shed light on the difficulties faced by transgender athletes both inside and outside of their chosen sporting arenas as a result of her trip through the turbulent waters of public scrutiny, policy discussions, and ethical issues. Supporters of Thomas contend that her retirement from professional swimming is a big loss for the sport and highlights the need for a nuanced, compassionate, and inclusive strategy for athletes navigating their careers amidst difficult identity discussions. Meanwhile, her detractors have scrutinised… CONTINUE READING…

Whether you’re a pet lover or not, this is a heartbreaking story. A real story. It’s about a woman and her dog, Hannah. And about Hannah’s last days on earth. Hannah began to have seizures that got progressively worse. When she wasn’t on her meds, Hannah could barely navigate stairs and she would often fall down. She was on painkillers and on medication for her kidney. “I finally decided that keeping her on the meds was selfish, but keeping her off of them was just as cruel. So I decided to give her one last hoo-rah day of pampering, like the queen she’s always been, and let her go,” Hannah’s human wrote on Imgur, about the agonizing decision to euthanize her. She then proceeded to catalogue the last day on earth of Hannah’s – a day that Hannah would be completely pampered and be allowed to do and eat things that she normally wouldn’t be allowed to.First, she gave Hannah a soothing, aromatherapy grooming session along with a temporary heart tattoo. Then she draped Hannah in a stylish hot-pink bandana and took her for a McDonald’s treat. No pet-owner who cares about her dog would make that a habit, but this… CONTINUE READING…

Hugh Tennent is a man intrinsically linked with Glasgow. He took over his family’s beer firm in 1884 and one year later, after a trip to Germany to see how they brewed their booze, launched Tennent’s Lager. The brand is still one of Scotland’s best known and best loved products and is recognisable the world over. It has always been produced at Wellpark Brewery, just east of the city centre, and brewing at the site dates back to Hugh’s great-great-grandfather (also Hugh) in 1740. But although he died in Glasgow’s west end and is buried in the necropolis facing Wellpark, Hugh didn’t only live in the city. As a teenager, he bought Dunalastair House in Perthshire. Part of a historic estate between Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel, east of Pitlochry, the incredible castle is now abandoned but still cuts an imposing figure as it emerges from the surrounding forest like a ghost from the past. Closer inspection shows the former stately home is now merely a skeletal ruin and a haven for urban explorers. But despite its dilapidated state, the building maintains many of its original external features, including its conical roofs, chimneys and even a coat of arms above the main entrance. So what came to pass… CONTINUE READING…

The number of U.S. adults who say they are “extremely proud” to be an American has been trending downward since 2015 and is hovering near a record low in Gallup’s most recent poll.  Two in five Americans (41%) said they are “extremely proud” to be American, according to a Gallup poll of 1,005 randomly selected adults between June 3 and June 23. This was the fifth year in a row that this particular reading has been in the 38% to 43% range, Gallup reported.  Meanwhile, the combined 67% of Americans who said they are either “extremely” or “very proud” was among the lowest in Gallup’s findings – just four percentage points above the record low of 63% in 2020.  Some 18% of Americans said they are “moderately proud” to be American, while 10% said they are “only a little” proud and 5% are “not at all” proud, according to the poll, which was released just before the Fourth of July.  Number who say they’re ‘extremely proud’ to be an American Americans’ national pride was the highest following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Gallup said.   RELATED: Toby Keith: The story behind country singer’s hit ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue’ Republicans express more U.S…. CONTINUE READING…

Randy Travis’ voice is one of the few that truly gives me the chills. Sadly, he suffered from a stroke many years ago – but that didn’t stop him from giving a beautiful rendition of ”Amazing Grace” in honor of fellow country music star, George Jones. Sadly, he suffered from a stroke many years ago – but that didn’t stop him from giving a beautiful rendition of ”Amazing Grace” in honor of fellow country music star, George Jones. Performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary performer was backlit by blue and purple lighting as he paid respects to the recently lost George Jones. Travis was joined by peers like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, and Travis Tritt. Mary, Travis’s wife, has publicly discussed her husband’s difficult stroke and how helpful devoted fans have been during this time. One fateful day in July 2013, Randy Travis was rushed to a Dallas hospital with complications of viral cardiomyopathy. He suffered a stroke, needed brain surgery, and ended up in a coma. The doctors said his chances of making it were low; the country and gospel music icon only had a 1 or 2 percent chance of survival. As a result, there was… CONTINUE READING…

Can you identify the eerie element in this picture that’s making everyone uncomfortable? family frequently take pictures together, hire a photographer, and smile for the camera because many parents desire official portraits of their family. With all the smiles that are frequently seen, Christmas is typically a pretty pleasant time. However, one family photo is sending internet users over the edge with one very frightening aspect. Recognize it? We don’t blame you because it’s rather simple to overlook. Here’s a hint: look at the picture’s left side. Well done if you’ve found it! What a strange thing. Look at the arm of the younger youngster if you haven’t already. Whose hand is on it, exactly? The phantom arm has inspired numerous theories from different people. The first is that a ghost owns the hand. It certainly seems to generate some sort of supernatural belief, whether or not you believe in the spiritual realm. The second is a little more realistic. Some people think the middle, older child was actually added to the picture using a clever computer program and that it’s really the mother’s arm. Take another look, then make your own judgment. In any case, this is absolutely strange… CONTINUE READING…

Sometimes a witty answer can have hilarious and unexpected results. These stories highlight instances when a flash of humour made things right. One late evening, a husband texted his wife, asking her to make his favourite cuisine and wash his soiled clothing before he came home. It surprised me that no one responded. Unfazed, he texted his wife again, telling her that he was going to purchase her a new automobile and that his salary increased. “OMG, really?” the happy wife exclaimed in response. “No, I just wanted to make sure you got my first message,” the spouse replied. In another story, a guy found his ten-year wife packing her luggage when he got home. Perplexed, he asked where she’s going. With confidence, his wife answered, “I’m heading to Las Vegas! I’ve found that some men will pay me $500 in cash to provide the services I perform for you for free!” The man, taken aback by her disclosure, considered for a while before choosing to pack his own bags. He said, “I’m going to Las Vegas with you,” in response to his wife’s questions about his behaviour. “How are you going to survive on $1,000 a year? I’m very curious!” His wife was speechless by his humorous reaction. On… CONTINUE READING…