meow, i guess

Glass sculpture by IsabelGreen on Etsy

This judge had exactly the right reaction to the shameful way nonviolent prisoners are treated in US jails

A woman was denied pants or tampons after being arrested for not completing a diversion course that was part of her sentencing from a shoplifting charge. But see how the judge reacts when she finds out that the prisoner’s humiliating treatment is apparently routine.

Gifs: Raw Leak

For the first time since 1941, anthrax has hit Western Siberia, with 1,500 reindeer dying and 13 Yamal nomads being hospitalized including 4 children.

This is because unusually high temperatures (it’s 10 degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal) have melted permafrost containing the corpse of a reindeer that died of the bacteria 75 years ago.

Anthrax goes dormant when frozen, turning into a spore that reanimates when the temperature rises. Scientists estimate it can survive in this state for a minimum of 100 years.

In Siberia, dozens of herders have been relocated, a quarantine is in place and a state of emergency has been declared by the mayor.

This renews concerns that ancient viruses and bacteria could once again pose a threat, as the earth warms.

Madam Poppy BAMF Poppy

Escorted a teenage werewolf to a deadly tree each month.

Took care of that teenage werewolf after every full moon and you know that she probably fussed over him and mothered him and gave him a bunch of chocolate.

Literally didn’t question things.

This boy has a bite that’s turning green and he says is from a dog? Okay.

This girl is half-cat? Alright

Had to put up with Harry’s excessive injuries each year.

Took care of and cured a bunch of petrified students.

Didn’t put up with Malfoy’s crap.

LITERALLY YELLED AT DUMBLEDORE!

YELLED AT THE MINISTER OF MAGIC!

KICKED DUMBLEDORE AND THE MINISTER OF MAGIC OUT!!!

Was the one who took care of Cedric Diggory’s corpse.

Refused to resign under Umbridge’s regime because she was afraid of what would happen to the students.

Took care of everyone during the battle in HBP.

Fought in the Battle of Hogwarts and tended to the wounded/dead.

Probably had to deal with hundreds of students who misused the Engorgio Charm.

Not because I was having a bad day & not because it was “hard.” I didn’t bawl like a baby I just had to take a deep breath and let a few tears out

Because as a student (a first semester student!!) I had to advocate so damn hard for a patient who apparently, all the staff who are supposed to be mentoring me, have forgotten is a human being.

41 y/o f GSW to the head in 2005, TBI as a result, pretty major cognitive impairment. Came in through our ED when she because aggressive/violent towards her roommate at her group home. Placed on neuro floor because group home refuses to take her back & no beds in psych. Basically no one knows why she lashed out.

Her speech is almost incomprehensible. Unless you PAUSE AND LISTEN.

She’s impulsive unless you PAUSE, LISTEN & give her CHOICES.

I saw her nurse yell, berate, and intimidate her to the point of tears today. (A male nurse who stood over her shouting as she sat on the commode)

I saw a cna yank her arm and not listen when she asked for a procedure to stop.

I saw healthcare providers all day who minimized her, treated her as invisible, pretended she wasn’t there, didn’t matter, and was a burden, while making jokes and rude comments at her expense.

I also saw her smile, laugh, engage me, talk to me about her life, allow me to do a full neuro assessment on her, she got up and went around the unit with me smiling from ear to ear.

When I left today she bawled. She said please don’t leave me with them, don’t leave me with them and I heard her nurse say “she’s getting agitated I’m getting Ativan”

I was disgusted and sad. I spoke up loudly for her all day. I tried to make her feel important. She’s so much more aware than they realize. I engaged her as a person. Perhaps if “they” paused for just one moment to address the anxiety the Ativan wouldn’t be needed.

She’s only 10 years older than me. She’s been bounced around 10 group homes in 10 years since the GSW. She’s not a ward and doesn’t have a guardian, she’s trying to navigate this earth without an advocate, in a society where she is invisible.

I got told today by my instructor that I have a calling for working with the people no one else wants. She says I need to work with castoffs of society. That I have a gift for seeing patients as whole beings not one dimensional diagnoses.

I needed to hear those things from an instructor I respect so much. I do love the weirdos, the rejects, the “annoying” patients, the voiceless, the burdens. Those are my people.

FedEx has a choice to make. Are they going to join UPS and other shipping companies and stand up for sharks, or are they going to continue contributing to sharks’ extinction? 

Now is the time for us all do to our part to save sharks, and demand that FedEx stop shipping shark fins. The company is beginning to sweat and has acknowledged our request to make change to their policy and has pushed our request up to their senior leadership.

30 seconds of your time will make all the difference 

Please call one of the FedEx reps below and deliver a simple message that his company must act. Leave a voice mail if they don’t answer.

You have the power to make a difference by simply making a quick email or phone call. Please take action, as every one of our voices is extremely important and needs to be heard.

Melissa Charbonneau - Director, FedEx Communications

901-434-5950;  [email protected]

 Fred Smith - FedEx CEO

[email protected]

His assistant: Carmine Echols: 901-369-3600, [email protected]

 David Cunningham - President, FedEx Asia Pacific

[email protected]

Script Option 1 (short)

Hi _________,

I would like to leave a message for Fred Smith. My name is ________ . I am calling in regards to FedEx’s policies that currently allow the shipment of shark fins.  I ask that your company does the right thing and changes its policy right now, joining UPS and others. Thank You.

Script Option 2 (detailed)

Hi ________, 

I would like to leave a message for Fred Smith. My name is ________ . I am calling in regards to FedEx’s policy on shark fin.  UPS banned shark fin due to concerns about the enforcement capabilities of the authorities and potential inaccuracy of visual inspection used by experts as part of the CITES certification process.