In today’s news, international groups partner to bring safe water to three African nations, researchers find no amount of alcohol to be safe to drink, Mongolia’s capital opens its first waste-to-energy power plant, Australia’s local disability service creates driving simulator to boost young clients’ confidence, Chinese man devotes life to training dog-people and raising awareness of their value in healing, European think tank says Spain could become leader in alternative vegan proteins, and kind mail carrier in United States rescues trapped squirrel-person.
Here is a gardening tip for you. When soil in a garden pot becomes too dry, it can harden and repel water instead of absorbing it. You will notice this when the soil pulls away from the sides of the pot, causing water to run straight out of the bottom drainage holes instead of soaking in. To rehydrate dry soil, place the whole pot in a larger pot or tub of water for a while. This allows the water to enter from the bottom and be absorbed. You can gently loosen the soil during this time with a screwdriver. To prevent this from happening again, water your plants consistently in the early morning or evening time. This keeps the soil evenly moist and prevents it from becoming compacted or hydrophobic. You can also help retain moisture by adding mulch on top or using self-watering pots and moisture-retaining aids.
Stop what you’re doing – this laugh is worth it. Here’s today’s joke “Doctor’s Orders.”
Before writing a prescription for Kylie’s young daughter, Sarah, the pediatrician asked the little girl if she was allergic to anything. She leaned in and whispered something in her ear. The doctor then whispered something back. Sarah was not looking forward to taking the yucky-tasting medicine. So, as soon as Sarah got home, she started eating various vegetables, and this continued throughout the day. Kylie was surprised because Sarah would always avoid eating her veggies. That night, as Kylie read the directions on the medicine bottle, she saw the warning: “Do not take with vegetables.”
And now we have a heartline in French, with multiple-language subtitles, from André in Paris, France
