A Family Where All Walk On Four Limbs!! Thank God For Creating You Perfect (PHOTOS+VIDEO)

Scientistshave discovered a family that walks on all fours – millions of years after its ancestors stood up and walked on two legs. Evolutionary psychologist Professor Nicholas Humphrey, one of the scientists leading the research into the family, said: "This could be hugely important – a living example of how our ancestors walked before they became bipedal.

"As such, it might teach us so much about our distant past."

The family is very poor, has had little medical help and lives in a small village in Turkey. The parents, who are closely related, have had 19 children.

Most were normal, but six were born with what looks like brain damage. Five of these, aged between 18 and 34, walk quadrupedally. Family members are treated as outcasts by many of the villagers.

The BBC was given exclusive access to the family and is to tell the extraordinary story in a documentary film to be broadcast this month.

The documentary features interviews with scientists from across the world, and their response has been mixed – the only thing they do agree on is that this is not a hoax.

American paleanthropologists think that the family's skeletons could hold vital clues about the origin of man. 

 A Turkish neurophysiologist believes that they are wholesale genetic throwbacks – a living 'missing link'.

But UK researchers contend that no single faulty gene could produce the first human quadrupeds the modern world has seen.

Producer Jemima Harrison, of Passionate Productions, which made the film for the BBC, said: "The family raises profound questions about what it is to be human. They walk like animals and that's very disturbing at first. But we were also very moved by this family's tremendous warmth and humanity."

The Family That Walks On All Fours is a documentary that explored the science and the story of five individuals in the Ulas family in Turkey that walk with a previously unreported quadruped gait.

See the video below.

Source: WilliamMulubwa

How to Make Candied Grapefruit Peel

A two-part process transforms grapefruit’s characteristically bitter skin and pith into meltingly tender, sweet strips. Here’s how it’s done.

Servings: Makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS
2 large red or pink grapefruits
1 cup sugar, plus more for tossing

PREPARATION

1) Cut the peel away, leaving about ¼” of white pith attached to the peel.

2) Cut peel lengthwise into 3/8”-wide strips.

3) Place strips in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, drain, and repeat two more times to reduce bitterness.

4) After blanching, the pith will appear slightly translucent.

5) Simmer peel in sugar syrup until the pith is completely translucent and the strips are very soft, about 15 minutes.

6) Drain and let strips dry completely on a wire rack—they’ll firm up as they sit. Toss in granulated sugar.

7) To make this grapefruit peel even more gorgeous, skip the sugar and dip the strips into melted chocolate.

 Source: www.yahoo.com

Burn That Calories Without Exercise

Splurging on a gym membership isn't the only way to weight loss. What you eat is obviously important, but how you eat can also help you reach your goal weight. Click through for nutrition tips that could help boost your metabolism. Try these pointers for yourself and you could drop 10 pounds-no sweat! 

Rev Up Your Metabolism with...

Healthy Fats

Research has found that eating fat for breakfast turns on your fat-burning switch and helps your body use more calories all day long.

Try these foods in the A.M.:

2 eggs cooked in 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil

2 Tbsp peanut butter on whole-wheat toast

Sliced avocado on English muffin with 1 slice of cheese

Cold Water

One study showed that drinking two 8-oz glasses of water increased metabolism by 30%-and cold water boosted the burn a bit more.

Sip a glass of water (or unsweetened iced tea, which will also give you a shot of caffeine) with each meal. For added flavor-and vitamin C-drop sliced lemon into a pitcher of water and let it sit overnight in the fridge before drinking.

Whole Grains

Research shows that your body uses more calories digesting fresh foods, like whole grains, versus the processed stuff.

Transition to whole grains by following the "half" rule. In pasta dishes, start out by using half whole-grain and half white. Mix your regular cereal with ½ cup of the high-fiber variety (at least 3 g per serving).

Spices

Ginger and cinnamon raise your body temperature, so your metabolism speeds up slightly to cool it down.

Sprinkle 1 tsp grated ginger into oatmeal, smoothies and lemon-lime seltzer. Add a pinch of cinnamon to a bowl of butternut squash soup.

Smart Swaps to Fuel Your Slim-down

Breakfast

Swap Out: 1 cup blueberries

Swap In: 1 cup sliced strawberries

A cup of strawberries has 130% of your daily dose of vitamin C-a nutrient your body needs to burn fat-whereas blueberries contain just about 20%.

Lunch

Swap Out: An 8" flour tortilla

Swap In: A 6" corn tortilla

Opting for the corn version in tacos and quesadillas saves about 100 calories and delivers 100% whole grains, which take more energy to digest.

Afternoon Snack

Swap Out: Hummus

Swap In: Greek yogurt dip

You burn more calories digesting protein than any other nutrient, and Greek yogurt has 11.5 g per ½ cup. Mix ½ cup plain Greek yogurt + ½ cucumber, grated + 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice + 2 Tbsp chopped dill or mint.

Dinner

Swap Out: Soy sauce

Swap In: Curry powder

Curry contains curcumin, a compound that helps control hormones linked to weight gain. Try 1 to 2 Tbsp curry powder instead of soy sauce (which can cause bloating, too) in your next stir-fry.

Dessert

Swap Out: A fudge pop

Swap In: 1 oz dark chocolate

A new study shows that people who ate more dark chocolate weighed less. The researchers suspect antioxidants in chocolate may boost metabolism.

Peel Off Pounds with a Pill?

Raspberry ketones are the latest supplement that promises to help you lose weight, but experts caution against ketones (compounds that give raspberries their sweet smell) for two reasons:

1. The supplements have much higher concentrations of ketones than raspberries do.

2. The only research showing their effectiveness has been done in mice. "These huge amounts are yet to be studied in humans and could cause side effects," says WD nutrition expert Joy Bauer, RD. So steer clear! 

Fun Ways to Burn

Fun Ways to Burn

Did you know these boredom-busting activities can burn hundreds of calories?

200 Calories

-Shop at the mall  60 minutes

-Go bowling 45 minutes

-Hula-hoop 30 minutes

-Play Ping-Pong  35 minutes

100 Calories

-Ice skate  15 minutes

-Call a friend and stand while you talk 45 minutes

-Bathe your dog 30 minutes

-Dance 15 minutes

-By Denise Schipani

Are you the only one watching?

From the story of the birth of Jesus, wise men came from the east to pay homage to Jesus. Why? They saw a star that informed them of the birth of someone great. They embarked on a journey to 'see' for themselves and greet. For them to have seen the star, they must have been watching. The ability to recognise the star was not achieved the day they noticed it. They were intelligent astrologers, able to piece together information gotten from the galaxies, up to what gifts to present. 

Let's refresh our knowledge of these happenings
Matt 2:1-23
A woman who had just delivered a baby stepped out of her hospital room briefly, leaving her baby with two female visitors. On return, she met both of them arguing, trying to mediate, she asked what the matter was and one replied, 'This baby came with 5great glories and she said she'll be taking 3, while I take the rest, because she's older. I told her that will not be possible because I brought her here!'.
Are you the only one listening to God about your future and destiny? The wise men watched, the Priests and Scribes watched, King Herod watched, Mary watched, Joseph watched. What did each one of them do with the information received? The most amazing thing is that they all had the same source of information!

29.6 Carat Blue Diamond Found in S.African Mine

LONDON (Reuters) - A 29.6 carat blue diamond, one of the rarest and most coveted in the world with a possible price tag of tens of millions of dollars, has been discovered at a South African mine by Petra Diamonds.

The miner said the "exceptional" acorn-sized diamond, small enough to fit into the palm of a hand, was unearthed at the Cullinan mine near Pretoria.

The mine, owned by the firm since 2008, was also where the Cullinan Diamond was found in 1905 - described as the largest rough gem diamond ever recovered and weighing 3,106 carats.

Other notable diamonds found in the mine include a 25.5 carat Cullinan blue diamond, found in 2013 and sold for $16.9 million, and a diamond found in 2008, known as the Star of Josephine, which was sold for $9.49 million.

Chief Executive Johan Dippenaar told Reuters the latest blue diamond discovery could outstrip recent finds.

"By some margin ... this is probably the most significant stone we've ever, in terms of blue stones, recovered," he said.

"The stones in the last year or so are selling well above $2 million per carat. That's not my quote, that's updates in the market," he said ahead of the company's first-half trading statement.

Petra Diamonds is due to release figures on production and sales for the six months to December 31 on Thursday, but these will not take into account the find which occurred in January.

Analyst Cailey Barker at brokers Numis thought the diamond could fetch between $15 million and $20 million at auction.

Diamonds from both the Cullinan mine in South Africa and the Williamson facilities in Tanzania, both owned by Petra, have been displayed at London's Buckingham Palace and are regarded as among the rarest and most valuable in the world.

The 1905 Cullinan Diamond has been cut into two stones - the First Star of Africa and the Second Star of Africa - and form part of Britain's Crown Jewels held in the Tower of London.

Dippenaar said the company would decide what to do with the diamond in the next week.

Source: news.yahoo.com

The Almond-Orange Cookies, Light as Lace

Even while trying to be healthy it’s hard not to crave dessert.  A mix of sugar and honey in these cookies satisfies a sweet tooth, but each thin crisp cookie has only forty-four calories.  Go ahead have two.

Lacy Almond-Orange Cookies

1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds

3/4 teaspoon anise or fennel seed

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse almonds and anise seed until coarsely ground. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan. Add butter, sugar, honey, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring once to combine ingredients as butter melts. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in flour and zest.

Working quickly, drop batter by teaspoonfuls, 2 1/2 inches apart, on sheets. Bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.

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7 TESTS TO SHOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU

Success in life goes beyond motivational talks; it is beyond self-help or psychology. Success is defined by God. If God is with you:
 

1. He makes you prosper and keeps you in an established path.
2. He makes you exceptional. The Psalmist said, ‘I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation’ (Psalm 119:99).
3. He frees you from envy. Imitation is suicide and jealousy is self-destruction.
4. He frees you from encumbrances. He makes you trim, organized and nice looking.
5. He gives you eternal life. He gives you everlasting life.
6. You will enjoy life not just endure life. In the presence of God, there are pleasures forevermore.
7. You have the Zoe kind of life. The life principle that comes from God permeates your life mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Your spirit soul and body will be preserved.

This is good success, this is God-given success and this is the success you must strive for. It comes when you ask God and obey His voice.
-By Rev. Erhabor