Nationally, the 444 outbreaks of Crypto, a microscopic parasite, were reported from 2009 to 2017, which sickened 7,465 people, hospitalized 287 and killed one. “Infections are most common in July and August, when people tend to swim more,” the CDC says. ... Read More
One-on-One with Ken Harrison on ‘Rise of the Servant Kings’ and Promise Keepers
“A real man…evaluates his relationships based on how well he keeps his promises and commitments within those relationships.” Ed: In your new book you write that, “Satan has been attacking gender, gender roles, and especially masculinity with a vengeance over the last few years, and even Christians have been deceived.” Where exactly have Christian men been deceived? Ken: Satan has been playing the long game on separating Christians from the love and unity we have in... Read More
Widow tells of grief after husband is murdered and dumped in trash can
“My heart felt like it stopped,” Abby said. “A part of me went that same day as well. I was in shock and I really didn’t believe it, and thought, ‘Well, maybe it’s not him.’ But as the days went by and I didn’t hear anything from him, I knew it was just about true. ... Read More
Our record heat could be dangerous — or deadly. Here’s what you need to know.
“People in the pool tend to think, ‘how can I be dehydrated?’ ” Hernandez said. “They don’t realize that alcohol is a natural diuretic, so even if you are in the water, if you are drinking alcohol you can get dehydrated.” Dehydration, she notes, can cause dizziness or headaches and even lead to fainting. ... Read More
17,500 patients left to scramble after Boca Raton Regional Hospital drops UnitedHealthcare
Boca Regional, part of the Baptist Health system as of July 1, has been in negotiations with UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, for the last month regarding a replacement agreement to its contract with the insurer, which expired June 30. ... Read More
The Temptations of Evangelical Worship
It’s not about manufacturing positive religious feelings. The absolute best worship service I have ever been to was in an Orthodox church in downtown Chicago. It was full of evangelical converts to Orthodoxy, and so it had the rich, historic liturgy and singing combined with evangelical fervor. I dare say I felt lifted into the presence of God, or better, that the presence of God had descended on us. The absolute worst worship service I have ever attended was an Orthodox church in... Read More
Florida man says he wasn’t in water but flesh-eating bacteria infected him anyway
“The infection from the bacteria did not reach the point of it causing Necrotising Fascitiitis and actually destroying my muscle tissue and arm only because I acted quickly on getting medical treatment,” he wrote. “As quickly as it was spreading, only half a day or so more could have made some serious life altering changes to my body.” ... Read More
Breaking news (literally): I smashed a toaster at Wreck It Ft Laudy and it felt so good | SummerTimeOut
Upon arrival, visitors pick from a small armory of blunt weapons — sledgehammers, shovels, crowbars, a surprisingly sturdy furniture leg — to demolish the inventory of beer bottles, old TVs and tables. They must also sign an online waiver before wielding a weapon. Flying shrapnel “will definitely happen,” Ballester says, so all visitors must wear protective coveralls, gloves and masks. ... Read More
CBD will be hard to find in this South Florida city
Studies show CBD can help with anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. A growing number of Americans appear to be using it: In 2016, retail sales in the United States totaled $170 million and are projected to grow over the next five years to more than $1 billion, according to the National Institutes of Health. ... Read More
Busted on FaceTime: Gunman accused of attacking wife while chatting on his phone.
He has been charged with burglary of an occupied residence with a firearm, false imprisonment, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, violation of a restraining order, unlawful discharge of a firearm, theft of a firearm and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. ... Read More