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Oppressive Thoughts: What it means – and what you can do about it

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People with OCD have time-consuming symptoms that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life. However, treatment … Continue reading Oppressive Thoughts: What it means – and what you can do about it

Why Finnish zoo is returning giant panda to China

The Finnish Ahtari Zoo announced on Monday evening that two giant pandas now living in the zoo would return to China later this year. The pandas have been living in the zoo since 2018, arriving under a 15-year research agreement for species preservation. The zoo has faced financial difficulties in recent years, according to local … Continue reading Why Finnish zoo is returning giant panda to China

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US would ‘absolutely welcome’ return of pandas, China’s ‘envoys of friendship’

The US would "absolutely welcome" the return of Chinese pandas that Beijing recently returned home, the White House said Thursday, stressing any decision is ultimately Chinese President Xi Jinping's to make. "We obviously appreciated having them here, and we respect the sovereign decision that China made to remove some of those pandas, and certainly should … Continue reading US would ‘absolutely welcome’ return of pandas, China’s ‘envoys of friendship’

Puppy-Love: The only thing we need to make life worth living

Super duper love, that kind of affection from Jesus Christ to the world, is exactly what we need to make this world a better place. Even dogs know this. In far away Uzhgorod, a location in Ukraine, one wounded dog was too hurt to move away from the railway track. What led to her injury … Continue reading Puppy-Love: The only thing we need to make life worth living

China gives Tai Shan (Ambassador Panda) a Presidential Welcome

"China is synonymous with Panda; Pandas are proudly Chinese". Only few countries are favored to have received this treasured gift from China. Between 1958 - 1982, China gave out 23 pandas to nine different countries. This is another way of politicking called Panda diplomacy. "The animals are used as diplomatic gifts to foreign countries". The practice … Continue reading China gives Tai Shan (Ambassador Panda) a Presidential Welcome