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This is how this teen dad proves to the world that not every dad leaves
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He never expected to have a daughter at age 17. - photo by Christa Cutler
Remember the part in Juno when teenage Juno takes the pregnancy test three times, each time with more and more panic? Shes 16 and knows the problems being a pregnant teen can have. She knows she will be judged at school, that her parents will be mad and that taking care of this child will require work and money.

As she is paying for the third pregnancy test the cashier says, That ain't no Etch-A-Sketch. This is one doodle that can't be un-did, Homeskillet.

Juno realizes the consequences of her actions and afterwards is simply looking for help through her pregnancy. Just like the stereotypes, the boy who got Juno pregnant doesnt want anything to do with the baby. This is sad reality for many pregnant teenagers.

Caitlin Fladager was dating Noah during high school and eventually ended up getting pregnant. At first the sheer panic of being a pregnant teen set in for Caitlin. She was not comforted as everyone told her Noah would leave. They told her to expect to raise this child by herself that and there was no hope for them as a couple.

When Caitlin confronted Noah about leaving, he told her that he wasnt going to leave. She asked him how he was going to be different than other teen dads. He responded by saying, I guess youll have to wait and see so I can show you.

Noah worked on proving he wasnt just another teen statistic but that he was invested in the relationship. Soon the couple married and now four years later, Noah has proved to everyone that he is different.

Again Noah wanted to prove he was taking being a dad seriously and he was going to be different from some of his peers. Now Noah and his daughter do something amazing every month he takes his daughter out on a date.

He lets her pick out her outfit and get all dressed up. Then they go to dinner or just to grab a dessert. He listens to what she has to say and encourages her to express her thoughts and feelings.

He loves his daughter and his wife, and he doesnt want to take them for granted.

She loved it [and] was so happy when she got home, Caitlin wrote. She will always know how she deserves to be treated because her dad sets such a high example.

Family is very important, and sometimes we forget true love can happen in unexpected places. Noah knows his family takes work and time. He is making an effort to never let them feel forgotten or less important than work or his hobbies.

Both Noah and Caitlin know that marriage and family takes a lot of work that its not always pretty but its always worth it.

Caitlin said, When I got pregnant at 18, I was told my life would be over. But really, it was just beginning.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.