In today’s news, World Food Programme and Qatar team up to tackle global food emergencies, UK study points to more damaging hail storms as climate change worsens, California, USA, completes solar panel-covered canal, European Union launches initiatives to support financial investment by citizens, United States engineering student advances sustainability by making sweaters and beanie caps from plastic cups, vegan cuisine equals or surpasses traditional food in five cities, and first hospital dog therapist in Taiwan (Formosa) celebrates retirement.
All our family members deserve the best of care. We have a useful tip for you today. If your cat- or dog-companion has been prescribed a topical cream or medication for any skin condition, whether it’s for itchiness, irritation, infection, or inflammation, it’s important that it stays on long enough to work. Find a safe, comfortable spot to sit with your furry family member and have all your supplies ready; some medications need cotton balls, a cloth, or gloves. Apply the prescribed amount of medication carefully, following the instructions on the label. Gently rub it in using a circular motion to help absorption, speaking softly to keep your friend calm. Let the area dry completely. If they try to lick the treatment, consider using an Elizabethan collar to prevent them from disturbing the medication. Finally, remove your gloves or wash your hands thoroughly, and clean or dispose of the applicator as directed.
Prepare yourself to grin with today’s joke. It’s entitled “Back to Class.”
Andy had spent years working in tech support, but was never formally trained. Now in his forties, he finally returned to college to earn the tech degree he’d once postponed. He thought his life experience would bridge the gap between him and his younger classmates. One day, during a lecture, the professor said:
“I’m repeating myself like a broken record.”
A student sitting next to Andy leaned over and asked:
“Do you know what that means, Andy?”
“Yeah, it means saying the same thing over and over. Back in the day, if a vinyl record got scratched, the needle would get stuck and repeat the same bit of music endlessly.”
The student’s face immediately lit up with understanding.
“Oooooooh! Like a corrupted MP3 file?”
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