Tema: Confiança
A confiança é a mãe do descuido
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Se queres compreender a palavra \'felicidade\', indispensável se torna entendê-la como recompensa e não como fim
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Tieck, Ludwig
Tema: Solidariedade
Há horas em que o homem está cheio de angústia e revela ao amigo coisas que até aí dissimulou com muito cuidado; a alma sente-se então levada irresistivelmente a comunicar-se toda inteira, a abrir mesmo as suas profundezas íntimas ao amigo, para que cresça a sua amizade por nós
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Há horas em que o homem está cheio de angústia e revela ao amigo coisas que até aí dissimulou com muito cuidado; a alma sente-se então levada irresistivelmente a comunicar-se toda inteira, a abrir mesmo as suas profundezas íntimas ao amigo, para que cresça a sua amizade por nós
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Brito, Casimiro
O amor é quase impossível. Terá de ser límpido, fecundo e desinteressado. De ambos os lados
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Hugo, Victor
Passamos metade da vida à espera daqueles que amamos e a outra metade a deixar os que amamos
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WHILE LIVING WITH AN ELDERLY COMMUNITY IN MIAMI, A YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER BECOMES THEIR SURROGATE GRANDDAUGHTER (16 Pics)
When Harris arrived in Miami, the city was undergoing a metamorphosis; where the 1980s had brought with it a surge in crime and real estate prices plummeted, the turn of the century gave rise to new nightlife and young, hip tourists. For the elderly people who spent their winters vacationing in the once-modest hotels, rooms became unaffordable, and they were forced out of their homes to make way for the next generation. Haddon Hall, suggests the photographer, was the exception.
At Haddon Hall, full-time or halftime Miami residents whose advanced age made relocation impossible found humble homes where they could sit by the pool, make their own meals, and hang out with their friends. Harris herself first discovered the hotel while driving an elderly friend home from a meal program in South Beach; while the front of the building offered views and comfort to tourists, the back held affordable apartments.
Life at Haddon Hall, wasn’t perfect, admits the photographer. The residents she befriended received few visits from their children, if they had any family at all, and it wasn’t uncommon that a lonesome senior would let out “a deep wistful sigh” for the life they no longer had. But Harris, having just moved to Miami, was lonely too. Looking back, she hopes that her company, her help around the house, and her trips to the store or to the doctor’s, gave her friends the comfort they gave her.
The hotel, reports Harris, was not unlike any community filled with people of any age. There were the popular cliques, and some residents were excluded, ignored, or teased. Ultimately, Haddon Hall was a human place, with everyone doing the best they could with what they had.
Although Harris confesses that she would be “shocked” to hear that any of her friends are still living, Harris remembers her time at Haddon Hall fondly. She recalls bingo nights and dances, improvised haircuts, and even a 100th birthday party celebrated just shortly before the birthday girl passed away. She recalls people who lived, really lived, through hardships, who survived the Holocaust or the Great Depression. Most of all, she misses “the luxury of hanging out” and spending time with her friends.
His Grandpa Was Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease, So He Did Something Unforgettable (14 Pics)
This guy's grandfather's health was deteriorating due to Parkinson's disease and his grandpa was placed into a care facility. He went to visit his grandpa and was alarmed when he saw how poorly decorated and unaccommodating his room was. Due to his grandfather's condition, he was told he had to lay on his side with his head at a 45' angle for most of the day. His grandfather loved to watch TV, especially the German detective series, "Derrick" but was very uncomfortable due to the position he has to lay in. The grandson wasn't too happy about this and decided to do something to make grandpa just a little more comfortable.
He's no carpenter but he decided to tackle a small project to help his grandpa be more comfortable.
He started by drawing a rough sketch of what he wanted to build.
He picked up a few very inexpensive materials and cut some wood into the lengths he had measured.
He purchased a few small hinges and fastened the two support boards together allowing for a wide angle of articulation.
He measured and cut a sturdy base and measured increments every foot.
He took his grandfather's TV and made a template on where it would sit on the base.
He then added some small pieces of wood on the marks he measured earlier and fastened the hinged boards to the base with another set of hinges.
He took a big dowel and drilled small holes through the center to make some mounts for the TV base itself.
Test run. This TV stand made it so his grandpa can lie down comfortably and watch TV without having to bend his neck, which should be at a 45' angle due to complications with his Parkinson's disease.
He then took some nice semi-gloss black paint and gave the new stand a few coats.
Here is the finished product. This will look great in grandpa's room.
After the paint was fully dried, he mounted the TV on the stand and made sure to put on grandpa's favorite TV show.
Now the TV can be positioned anywhere from flat to increments between 0' and 90'.
Here the TV is at approximately 45' which is perfect for grandpa and the way he is supposed to lay down. Now he can watch his shows comfortably without having to sit up.
Although he's no carpenter, his TV stand turned out awesome and the best part is he did it so he could make his grandfather's life just a little more comfortable. This TV stand is pretty awesome and not only is it great for someone who has to lay down at a certain angle but this would be perfect for those lazy afternoons when you just can't get yourself to sit up out of bed or when cuddling with your significant other on romantic movie nights.
He's no carpenter but he decided to tackle a small project to help his grandpa be more comfortable.
Unusual cat species (21 Pics)
Andean Mountain Cat
This species of wild cat native to the Andes mountains in South America is rarely ever seen, let alone photographed. Scientists estimate there are only about 2,500 of them left. They are about the size of a large house-cat, and there are none currently in captivity.
Pallas’ Cat
These little fur-balls are also about the size of a domestic cat but have a whole lot more fur. Another thing that makes them unique is that they have round pupils instead of slits. Found in eastern Europe, this is believed to be the oldest species of cat, having evolved about 12 million years ago.
Fishing Cat
Native to south and southeast Asia, the fishing cat prefers to live near the water. It is the best swimmer in the cat family but is rapidly losing habitat due to human expansion.
Sand Cat
The sand cat calls Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and western Asia home. They have fur that grows between their toes, a feature that’s usually reserved for arctic cats, that insulates their paws against the hot sand. They’re also arguably the cutest feline in history, although we must admit that is more of an observation than a scientific fact.
Margay
The margay resembles the ocelot but is smaller. They are excellent climbers and inhabit a region that stretches from Central to Southern America. They live in rain forests and hunt at night, like many other cat species.
Black-footed Cats
These absolutely precious kitties are the smallest wild cat species in the world. The adult males weigh just over 4 pounds and the adult females weigh just under 3. Recently, the Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a litter of them and they are so cute you won’t be able to handle it.
Chinese Mountain Cat
The Chinese Mountain Cat is a wildcat subspecies that is listed as vulnerable. They live in areas of northwest China with high elevations (between 8,200 and 16,400 feet). They hunt small rodent, birds, and pikas.
African Golden Cat
The African Golden Cat is native to the rainforests of west and central Africa. It isn’t always golden, and has colors ranging from cinnamon to melanistic. It prefers moist, dense forests and is commonly found near rivers. It mainly hunts at night and like most other cats is a solitary creature. Its reclusive nature means it’s extremely hard to spot in the wild.
Bornean Bay Cat
This wild cat, listed as endangered, is native to the island of Borneo. Little is known about them because they are so rare. They are nocturnal and secretive, and from 2003 to 2006 scientists set up trap-cameras to spot the animals, and only came back with one photo.
Caracal
The name “caracal” comes from the Turkish word “karakulak,” meaning “black ears.” They hunt at night and often attack animals two or three times their size, such as antelope.
Flat-Headed Cat
These nocturnal cats are native to the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. They feed mainly on fish.
Jaguarundi
These small cats are comfortable in trees but prefer to hunt on the ground of their Central and South American homes. They have also been sighted in Florida and parts of coastal Alabama.
Kodkod
The Kodkod is the smallest cat in the Americas and primarily is found in central and southern Chile. The tiny animal weighs between 4.4 and 5.5 lbs as an adult, and is listed as vulnerable. They are excellent climbers who feed on rodents, birds, and lizards.
Rusty-spotted Cat
This cat is only found in India and Sri Lanka and is pretty tiny. It typically only weighs about 2 to 3 and half pounds – yeah, that’s tiny. They spend a large amount of their day in trees but do their hunting on the ground.
Pampas Cat
Named after the pampas of South America, the pampas cat is found in a variety of terrains, such as grasslands, shrublands, and dry forests at elevations up to 16,000 feet. Little is known about their hunting habits but these adorable guys have been seen eating rodents and birds, even going after domestic poultry at times.
Cool Cat
Commonly sighted in discos in the seventies, these cats were responsible for over 70% of the murders on the dance floors and killings of DJs. They slowly disappeared during the rise of the fat cats of the 80s.
Fat Cat
A favorite among yuppies, the Fat Cat was most commonly found in board rooms or corner offices. Often responsible for large trust funds, the Fat Cat survived mainly on Lobster Thermidor and Russian Caviar before finally going extinct in the early nineties.
Crane Cat
The long-necked Crane Cats is believed to have been the original creators of the Great Wall of China, which they built in an effort to keep their natural enemies—the Cataphracts—at bay.
Cataphract
An unusual-looking species that somewhat resembles a man and a horse, this cats used to live in large numbers on the steppes of Mongolia and cause no end of trouble for the Crane Cats. Once the Great Wall was built, some of them mutated into Catamarans or Catapults.
Catamaran
The only known species of cat to have sails.
This shit is getting out of hand.
Catapult
Semi-airborne species that evolved as a reaction to the walls of the Crane Cats.
Alright, that's enough.
Pallas’ Cat
Fishing Cat
Sand Cat
Margay
Black-footed Cats
Chinese Mountain Cat
African Golden Cat
Bornean Bay Cat
Caracal
Flat-Headed Cat
Jaguarundi
Kodkod
Rusty-spotted Cat
Pampas Cat
Cool Cat
Fat Cat
Crane Cat
Cataphract
Catamaran
This shit is getting out of hand.
Catapult
Alright, that's enough.