“Ricochet” A Surf Dog help Disable Peoples provides Inspiration Healing and Hope

Well here’s chance to meet you a “Surf Dog” called “Ricochet”, only a 7-year-old pup with a brave heart of gold and the incredible ability to support heal and inspire people with disabilities through the power of surfing. The Surf Dog Ricochet born in January 2008, the golden retriever was initially trained as a service dog, but she quickly gained the big reputation of a puppy prodigy as she exceptionally learned how to navigate hard tasks like unzipping clothing, switching the lights on and off, and opening doors,. As the time passes she grew older, though, it soon became clear that “Ricochet's” endless energy and love of rushing birds made her a little too energetic to be a service animal. Fortunately, her owner was able to find “Ricochet” a purpose in life that makes her truly happy “surfing”!

Now, Ricochet has found her true calling as a "SURFice dog" who rides the waves with special-needs children and people with disabilities as an assistive aid and intuitive muse. She impulsively offers warmth, balance, and support for individuals venturing out on a surfboard for the first time, giving them unforgettable experiences that will positively inspire them to keep living the best life. Not only has she provided immeasurable love and inspiration for the people around her, but Ricochet has also accomplished to raise approximately $400,000 for charitable purposes through her surfing activities. 

Well, what makes Ricochet unusual is her powerful ability to make immediate, deep, heart-to-heart connections with the individuals she interacts with. She instinctively and empathically alerts to their passionate and physical requirements, which lets for profound paws-on healing interventions." These exceptional qualities of hers have earned Ricochet well-deserved appreciation and applause, including the “AKC Award for Canine Excellence”, the American Humane Association Hero Dog Award, and Dog of the Year from the ASPCA. The amazing story of this stimulating therapy dog/surfing champ/boundless beam of sunshine is documented in Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Confidence with the Dog Who Motivates Millions, an encouraging "pawtobiography" available on Amazon.

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Dutch Architect Plans First 100% Eco City Complete with Tree-Scrapers Beautifully Covered in Foliage

This is latest concept how we'll live in the future? In Raimond de Hullu’s city of the future, an idea of people live in tree-scrapers made from recycled wood and covered in leafy foliage for protection from the elements and energy conservation purposes. A Dutch architect has revealed his idea for the world’s first 100 % eco city and it’s nothing like the way we live now. The lush green utopia is set in city woodland with no sign of any transport or overhead power lines and intended to be totally energy and water self-sufficient. However it is named The “OAS1S Foundation”, the model showcases four-floor buildings that use triple glazing windows and solar panels. Moreover inside the off-grid homes, the interiors are decked with striking glass halls, skylights, large windows and French balconies. The Raimond said: well, you just imagine a treehouse combined with modern luxury living with nothing but green around you.

The “OAS1S” architecture answers to the deep human need to become one with nature. What is required to be 100% green concept not only on architectural level but on urban level as well, which is desirable and affordable too. Although “OAS1S” brings competitive middle-class housing for people who demand high-quality and green standard of living. The idea is universal and can be applicable on both urban as well as natural settings. He grew up in the southern Dutch countryside and spent most of his time in the forest or at the beach. That’s why I love nature very much and when my father started to build a house I fell in love with architecture. I always was spellbound by both, and loving about creating a fusion between them.

Exquisite Home Embedded in Cliff will Feel You’re Under the Sea

Well, it is set flush against a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea is Casa Brutale, a unique home concept that’d exactly have you living life on the edge. The creative project was presented by Open Platform for Architecture (OPA). The majestically beautiful sleek, modern design conceals almost the full unit within rock. In consequences, there’s comparatively little impact to the surrounding environment. Moreover, some areas of “Casa Brutale” are visible from the outside, two of which are its surface swimming pool and a set of steps. A short descent takes you into the main living space, which has a massive glass facade and furnish memorable views throughout the whole residence even though from your sleeping bed. Hence to avoid disparaging from the natural beauty of the scenic environment, decor is minimal and features cool concrete surfaces offset by elegant aged wood.

Furthermore to the architecture's complementing integration in the earth, nature has a big role within the home; both the front glazing and the home’s roof function as sources of natural light. The skylight in fact doubles the glass-bottomed pool, permitting swimmers to gaze below. It also creates an exclusive effect if you’re within the space. Therefore, the sun passes through the billowing body of water, and the liquid diffuses the light, reflecting dazzling patterns onto Casa Brutale’s floors and walls. This unique home design will feel you that you’re under the sea.Source: My Modernmet

Glowworms Transform Cave into a Fascinating Starry Sky

By venturing into the 30-million-year-old limestone caves in New Zealand's North Island, the skilled photographer Joseph Michael was able to save enchanting photographs of the glowworms that call this place home. Because against the natural backdrop that the cave offers, it looks as though there is hundreds of miniature, blue-tinted stars, but this is in fact the work of glowworms recognized as Arachnocampa luminosa. Therefore, using a long-exposure method, the photographer was able to catch the glowworm larvae and their enchanting light in a way that makes the limestone formation look as though it's an indoor, starry sky.

Hence, if you look the close-up photographs, you may feel that something is hanging from the bioluminescent gnat larvae. These are the twinkling larvae's nests, which are composed of up to 70 silk threads that contain droplets of mucus. In order to entice prey into these threads, the larvae glow bright, but not all continue to do so once they become adults. Male glowworms will stop glowing a few days after emerging from the nest, while the females' glow will rise in order to appeal a mate. With this there should be in mind, it seems that the photographer caught the glowworms at the impeccable time for his Luminosity series.

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Rare Footage Of Volcanic Lightning

A hot volcano explodes into life as it sprays burning hot ash high into the air - followed by a deafening shockwave. This video is shot by filmmaker Marc Szeglat, 47, who says, this is incredible footage shows the highly active “Sakurajima” volcano on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The German videographer was able to capture the rare phenomenon of volcanic lightning, as well as an explosive shockwave which rippled through the sky. Well do you know the meaning of “Sakurajima”, so it is translated as Cherry Island, has been continuously erupting since 1955 and is a persistent threat to the nearby city of Kagoshima, which has a more than 600,000 population?

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