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Wehrmacht Veterans Created a Secret Army in West Germany – SPIEGEL ONLINE

Newly discovered documents show that in the years after World War II, former members of the Nazi Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS formed a secret army to protect the country from the Soviets. The illegal project could have sparked a major scandal at the time.

via Wehrmacht Veterans Created a Secret Army in West Germany – SPIEGEL ONLINE.

Avian Flu Diary: KSA MOH: 16 New MERS Cases

The total number of the confirmed cases over the past 24 hours: 16 cases

Recovered and discharged cases that previously tested positive and are now negative: 3 cases

The total number of deaths: 5 cases (2 cases were recorded over the past 24 hours and the other 3 are from previously confirmed cases)

Overview of the Health Status of the Cases:

5 stable cases

3 cases without symptoms

6 cases in the ICU

2 deaths

via Avian Flu Diary: KSA MOH: 16 New MERS Cases.

Breaking News: Campaign Launched to End Slaughter of Dolphins in Peru

BlueVoice and Mundo Azul have called on the Peruvian government to both enforce existing laws and enact legislation banning harpoons on fishing boats. “Harpoons are used solely to kill dolphins and banning them would save the lives of t

via Breaking News: Campaign Launched to End Slaughter of Dolphins in Peru.

Unconditional Love

Night Owl Poetry - Dorinda Duclos

Photo via justcuteanimals.com Photo via justcuteanimals.com

Four paws
racing through the halls
in anticipation
Anxiously awaiting
dancing by the door
tail wagging, tongue hanging
there to greet you with
Unconditional love

In loving memory of Prince, Mimi, Alia, Ripley & Kira, who brought such joy to our lives over the many years. Always in our hearts, never forgotten.

©2014 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved

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Beautiful Henna Crowns Bring Confidence And Joy To Women Experiencing Hair Loss

One organization is using all-natural ingredients and artistry to help women coping with hair loss.

Henna Heals was started by Canadian photographer Frances Darwin in 2011 as a small group of volunteers in Toronto, and has since grown to a community of 150 artists worldwide. Those artists use safe, temporary dyes to paint intricate designs on their clients’ heads — after about two weeks, the henna designs fade away.

The organization offers professional henna “crowns” and photography services as a way to empower and heal people experiencing hair loss, and to help them feel beautiful and confident.

via Beautiful Henna Crowns Bring Confidence And Joy To Women Experiencing Hair Loss.