awarenessact--2020-06-26--TASS Claims North Korea Has Threatened The US With ‘Destruction’

While tensions have been heating up all around the world it seems North Korea is really going hard yet again .
A Russian News Agency known as TASS just days ago brought to light that the DPRK has made threats to the US if the US was to stir up trouble on the Korean Peninsula .
I know , all of this is a bit confusing but it ’ s mind-blowing to read about .
TASS in an article titled ‘ DPRK threatens US with destruction in case of fomenting war on the Korean Peninsula ’ it is gone over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Korea ( DPRK ) has missiles and weapons that are capable of punishing those who need punishing and that perhaps the US is someone that North Korea considers in need of such .
Basically , if any new war on the Korean Peninsula comes forth it could lead to the ‘ destruction of the United States ’ or so has been said .
TASS wrote as follows on this topic as those behind it claim to have gotten a threat in the form of a statement on the topic from the embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the US military is deploying all sorts of military maneuvers in South Korea and in the areas adjacent to it , the main purpose of which is the movement and deployment of the American armed forces on the Korean peninsula from abroad and from the mainland and the quick delivery of an attack on the DPRK “ , the message said .
The embassy reminded in this regard that the DPRK today has strategic missiles and nuclear weapons , “ which are capable of mercilessly punishing those who dare to raise their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the < … > planet he may be.
” “ A new round of the Korean war will add a particularly sensational event to the history of mankind , which will put an end to another empire , whose name is the United States , ” the diplomatic mission said .
This statement itself has not been released anywhere else , and we ’ re all quite confused about what it could mean or if it ’ s even legitimate .
In recent times we ’ ve seen a lot coming out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also been it seems working to defuse the tensions that are rising between NK and SK .
While we do not know what is coming or if the things before us are going to get worse or not , we are all quite intrigued for a lot of reasons .
To learn more on this topic take a look at the video below .
This whole ordeal is quite scary but also not something we should as the public get too riled up about .
We ’ ve heard lots of threats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and well , these could be just as empty .
What do you think about all of this ?

While tensions have been heating up all around the world it seems North Korea is really going hard yet again. A Russian News Agency known as TASS just days ago brought to light that the DPRK has made threats to the US if the US was to stir up trouble on the Korean Peninsula.
I know, all of this is a bit confusing but it’s mind-blowing to read about. TASS in an article titled ‘DPRK threatens US with destruction in case of fomenting war on the Korean Peninsula’ it is gone over that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has missiles and weapons that are capable of punishing those who need punishing and that perhaps the US is someone that North Korea considers in need of such. Basically, if any new war on the Korean Peninsula comes forth it could lead to the ‘destruction of the United States’ or so has been said.
TASS wrote as follows on this topic as those behind it claim to have gotten a threat in the form of a statement on the topic from the embassy itself:
“So, this year, the US military is deploying all sorts of military maneuvers in South Korea and in the areas adjacent to it, the main purpose of which is the movement and deployment of the American armed forces on the Korean peninsula from abroad and from the mainland and the quick delivery of an attack on the DPRK “, the message said.
The embassy reminded in this regard that the DPRK today has strategic missiles and nuclear weapons, “which are capable of mercilessly punishing those who dare to raise their hand at it, in whatever corner of the <…> planet he may be.” “A new round of the Korean war will add a particularly sensational event to the history of mankind, which will put an end to another empire, whose name is the United States,” the diplomatic mission said.
This statement itself has not been released anywhere else, and we’re all quite confused about what it could mean or if it’s even legitimate. In recent times we’ve seen a lot coming out of North Korea and Kim Jong Un has also been it seems working to defuse the tensions that are rising between NK and SK. While we do not know what is coming or if the things before us are going to get worse or not, we are all quite intrigued for a lot of reasons.
To learn more on this topic take a look at the video below. This whole ordeal is quite scary but also not something we should as the public get too riled up about. We’ve heard lots of threats coming out of NK throughout the years and well, these could be just as empty. What do you think about all of this?


awarenessact--2020-06-26--Many ‘Extinct’ Creatures Found Alive In ‘Lost City’

While not many people are aware , there are still tons of places across the globe we have never seen before and some we may never see .
One place is this lost city in the Honduran rainforest .
This city was only discovered back in 2015 and what researchers found there was truly shocking .
This interesting place is still home to some creatures we had previously thought to be extinct .
This city is called ‘ La Cuidad Blanca ’ and was untouched for a very long time actually according to Business Insider it was ‘ untouched ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after ancestors of the indigenous Pech people vacated it .
This rainforest is protected and is not somewhere many people travel within outside of those indigenous or local to the area .
However , researchers with the Conservation International took the time to see what they could find within the White City and boy , were they blown away .
I know , this might not sound like much to some but to those who know how important things like this are , it is monumental .
CNN reported as follows on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deep in the lush greenery of the Mosquitia rainforest in Honduras , bordered by steep ridges , lies an archeological site home to ancient ruins and an apparently thriving ecosystem .
There ’ s long been a rumor of a pre-Columbian settlement in this region , sometimes known as the “ Lost City of the Monkey God ” or “ La Ciudad Blanca.
” Aviator Charles Lindbergh said he saw it from the sky when he was flying over the region in the 1920s — and many explorers have tried and failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America .
In 2015 , an archaeological site was discovered in the area and is believed by some to be the settlement that inspired the legend .
Now a team of scientists , led by Conservation International ’ s Rapid Assessment Program ( RAP ) in coordination with the Government of Honduras , have discovered this site is home to rare species .
Creatures uncovered include a tiger beetle , previously only ever recorded in Nicaragua , and believed to be extinct .
As noted above this site was not found until 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time and even now is mostly untouched as most are not allowed to go there .
Hundreds of different species were recorded at this site and many of them are considered to be rare or endangered .
Getting to this spot in itself was dangerous and complicated overall so the things these researchers found were even more rewarding than you might expect .
To learn more about this marvelous location and the things found there take a look at the video below .
It is truly mind-blowing .
Could you imagine being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would be ecstatic .

While not many people are aware, there are still tons of places across the globe we have never seen before and some we may never see. One place is this lost city in the Honduran rainforest.
This city was only discovered back in 2015 and what researchers found there was truly shocking. This interesting place is still home to some creatures we had previously thought to be extinct. This city is called ‘La Cuidad Blanca’ and was untouched for a very long time actually according to Business Insider it was ‘untouched’ for more than half of a millennium after ancestors of the indigenous Pech people vacated it.
This rainforest is protected and is not somewhere many people travel within outside of those indigenous or local to the area. However, researchers with the Conservation International took the time to see what they could find within the White City and boy, were they blown away. I know, this might not sound like much to some but to those who know how important things like this are, it is monumental.
CNN reported as follows on this finding back in June of 2019:
Deep in the lush greenery of the Mosquitia rainforest in Honduras, bordered by steep ridges, lies an archeological site home to ancient ruins and an apparently thriving ecosystem.
There’s long been a rumor of a pre-Columbian settlement in this region, sometimes known as the “Lost City of the Monkey God” or “La Ciudad Blanca.”
Aviator Charles Lindbergh said he saw it from the sky when he was flying over the region in the 1920s — and many explorers have tried and failed to track down the legendary spot in Central America.
In 2015, an archaeological site was discovered in the area and is believed by some to be the settlement that inspired the legend.
Now a team of scientists, led by Conservation International’s Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) in coordination with the Government of Honduras, have discovered this site is home to rare species.
Creatures uncovered include a tiger beetle, previously only ever recorded in Nicaragua, and believed to be extinct.
As noted above this site was not found until 2015 so it sat untouched for a very long time and even now is mostly untouched as most are not allowed to go there. Hundreds of different species were recorded at this site and many of them are considered to be rare or endangered. Getting to this spot in itself was dangerous and complicated overall so the things these researchers found were even more rewarding than you might expect.
To learn more about this marvelous location and the things found there take a look at the video below. It is truly mind-blowing. Could you imagine being allowed to visit such a place? I would be ecstatic.


awarenessact--2020-06-26--The Arctic Is On Fire – Arctic Heatwave Alarms Scientists

While this might sound insane , the Arctic or at least parts of it are on fire .
As things in what should be easily one of the coldest areas on Earth heat up , we ’ re not quite sure what could be to come .
The heatwave we ’ ve been hearing about in the Arctic Circle has really caught a lot of us by surprise , while temperatures do rise during this time each year , the amount of rising they ’ re doing is quite alarming .
According to Fox News , things are really heating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve noted already one Russian town in the Arctic Circle reached record high temperatures as they had a day that was just over 100 degrees Fahrenheit .
Sure , lots of people will dismiss this kind of thing and try to blame it on something other than climate issues but honestly , we really need to stop ignoring the things that are clear before our very eyes .
Fox News reported as follows on the topic : “ The Arctic is figuratively and literally on fire — it ’ s warming much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere , and this warming is leading to a rapid meltdown and increase in wildfires , ” University of Michigan environmental school dean Jonathan Overpeck , a climate scientist , said in an email .
“ The record warming in Siberia is a warning sign of major proportions , ” Overpeck wrote .
Much of Siberia had high temperatures this year that were beyond unseasonably warm .
From January through May , the average temperature in north-central Siberia has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fahrenheit ) above average , according to the climate science non-profit Berkeley Earth .
“ That ’ s much , much warmer than it ’ s ever been over that region in that period of time , ” Berkeley Earth climate scientist Zeke Hausfather said .
Siberia is in the Guinness Book of World Records for its extreme temperatures .
It ’ s a place where the thermometer has swung 106 degrees Celsius ( 190 degrees Fahrenheit ) , from a low of minus 68 degrees Celsius ( minus 90 Fahrenheit ) to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
For residents of the Sakha Republic in the Russian Arctic , a heat wave is not necessarily a bad thing .
Vasilisa Ivanova spent every day this week with her family swimming and sunbathing .
Sure , the people in this area are enjoying the weather but that doesn ’ t mean it isn ’ t coming without serious implications .
Persistently warm weather like this can have dangerous results depending on how things play out , and we should all keep that in mind .
If coupled with wildfires this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
Psys.org wrote as follows covering this heatwave and the things it could bring : According to meteorologists at the Russian weather agency Rosgidromet , a combination of factors – such as a high-pressure system with a clear sky and the sun being very high , extremely long daylight hours and short warm nights – have contributed to the Siberian temperature spike .
“ The ground surface heats up intensively… The nights are very warm , the air doesn ’ t have time to cool and continues to heat up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chief meteorologist at Rosgidromet .
Makarova added that the temperature in Verkhoyansk remained unusually high from Friday through Monday .
Scientists agree that the spike is indicative of a much bigger global warming trend .
“ The key point is that the climate is changing and global temperatures are warming , ” said Freja Vamborg , senior scientist at the Copernicus Climate Change Service in the U.K. “ We will be breaking more and more records as we go.
” There is no denying that warming of this kind in these areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while we might not see that right now , we will see it big time in the future .
To learn more about this take a look at the video below .
This is an issue we all need to be as aware of as possible .

While this might sound insane, the Arctic or at least parts of it are on fire. As things in what should be easily one of the coldest areas on Earth heat up, we’re not quite sure what could be to come.
The heatwave we’ve been hearing about in the Arctic Circle has really caught a lot of us by surprise, while temperatures do rise during this time each year, the amount of rising they’re doing is quite alarming. According to Fox News, things are really heating up in the Arctic and as we’ve noted already one Russian town in the Arctic Circle reached record high temperatures as they had a day that was just over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Sure, lots of people will dismiss this kind of thing and try to blame it on something other than climate issues but honestly, we really need to stop ignoring the things that are clear before our very eyes.
Fox News reported as follows on the topic:
“The Arctic is figuratively and literally on fire — it’s warming much faster than we thought it would in response to rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and this warming is leading to a rapid meltdown and increase in wildfires,” University of Michigan environmental school dean Jonathan Overpeck, a climate scientist, said in an email.
“The record warming in Siberia is a warning sign of major proportions,” Overpeck wrote.
Much of Siberia had high temperatures this year that were beyond unseasonably warm. From January through May, the average temperature in north-central Siberia has been about 8 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) above average, according to the climate science non-profit Berkeley Earth.
“That’s much, much warmer than it’s ever been over that region in that period of time,” Berkeley Earth climate scientist Zeke Hausfather said.
Siberia is in the Guinness Book of World Records for its extreme temperatures. It’s a place where the thermometer has swung 106 degrees Celsius (190 degrees Fahrenheit), from a low of minus 68 degrees Celsius (minus 90 Fahrenheit) to now 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit).
For residents of the Sakha Republic in the Russian Arctic, a heat wave is not necessarily a bad thing. Vasilisa Ivanova spent every day this week with her family swimming and sunbathing.
Sure, the people in this area are enjoying the weather but that doesn’t mean it isn’t coming without serious implications. Persistently warm weather like this can have dangerous results depending on how things play out, and we should all keep that in mind. If coupled with wildfires this heat could truly do some serious damage as well.
Psys.org wrote as follows covering this heatwave and the things it could bring:
According to meteorologists at the Russian weather agency Rosgidromet, a combination of factors – such as a high-pressure system with a clear sky and the sun being very high, extremely long daylight hours and short warm nights – have contributed to the Siberian temperature spike.
“The ground surface heats up intensively… The nights are very warm, the air doesn’t have time to cool and continues to heat up for several days,” said Marina Makarova, chief meteorologist at Rosgidromet.
Makarova added that the temperature in Verkhoyansk remained unusually high from Friday through Monday.
Scientists agree that the spike is indicative of a much bigger global warming trend.
“The key point is that the climate is changing and global temperatures are warming,” said Freja Vamborg, senior scientist at the Copernicus Climate Change Service in the U.K. “We will be breaking more and more records as we go.”
There is no denying that warming of this kind in these areas is going to affect us all and while we might not see that right now, we will see it big time in the future. To learn more about this take a look at the video below. This is an issue we all need to be as aware of as possible.


awarenessact--2020-06-26--Venus Is Now Direct And Our Love Lives Are Finally Going To Be Getting Back To Normal

Venus retrograde began back in May on the 13th and it ’ s been wreaking havoc on our love lives for quite some time now .
However , as of the 25th of June , this planet is now direct which means we ’ re finally going to be getting back to normal .
As Venus goes direct we ’ re going to realizing just how many mistakes we made while it was retrograde and working to correct those mistakes as best we can .
Now that this planet is direct it will be much easier for us to both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice change of pace all things considered .
I know , you might not feel quite back to normal yet but in time you will .
Sure , there are still lots of other planets retrograding right now but Venus held a lot of power over us and now that it ’ s direct we will all be feeling as though a weight has been lifted from our shoulders in one way or another .
Yes , Venus ’ retrograde is a positive thing but it brings a lot of turmoil with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The more we battle with this kind of energy the more drained we end up feeling and well , that ’ s no fun .
You ’ re going to be seeing things are they are once again and working on building your self-esteem back up depending on how this retrograde has affected you .
I know , times have been hard but as we continue to move forth , they will get easier .
A lot of us may even end up finding that through this retrograde we ’ ve uncovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really gotten to know ourselves better .
This whole ordeal might not sound like much but if you ’ re sensitive to Venus energies you know how much growth this planet finally going direct holds .
Things like this should be relished not overlooked without a second thought .
As things get back to normal , the lessons you learned during the time this planet was retrograding will make themselves known .
To learn more on how this planet going direct could affect you and your zodiac sign take a look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound like much , this is a powerful event .
We ’ re all going to be experiencing a lot in the week to come , that ’ s for sure .
These positive energies are going to bring a lot for each and every one of us .

Venus retrograde began back in May on the 13th and it’s been wreaking havoc on our love lives for quite some time now. However, as of the 25th of June, this planet is now direct which means we’re finally going to be getting back to normal.
As Venus goes direct we’re going to realizing just how many mistakes we made while it was retrograde and working to correct those mistakes as best we can. Now that this planet is direct it will be much easier for us to both give and receive love which is a nice change of pace all things considered. I know, you might not feel quite back to normal yet but in time you will.
Sure, there are still lots of other planets retrograding right now but Venus held a lot of power over us and now that it’s direct we will all be feeling as though a weight has been lifted from our shoulders in one way or another. Yes, Venus’ retrograde is a positive thing but it brings a lot of turmoil with it that a lot of us struggle with. The more we battle with this kind of energy the more drained we end up feeling and well, that’s no fun.
You’re going to be seeing things are they are once again and working on building your self-esteem back up depending on how this retrograde has affected you. I know, times have been hard but as we continue to move forth, they will get easier. A lot of us may even end up finding that through this retrograde we’ve uncovered a bit of a tender side and really gotten to know ourselves better.
This whole ordeal might not sound like much but if you’re sensitive to Venus energies you know how much growth this planet finally going direct holds. Things like this should be relished not overlooked without a second thought. As things get back to normal, the lessons you learned during the time this planet was retrograding will make themselves known.
To learn more on how this planet going direct could affect you and your zodiac sign take a look at the video below. While it might not sound like much, this is a powerful event. We’re all going to be experiencing a lot in the week to come, that’s for sure. These positive energies are going to bring a lot for each and every one of us.


awarenessact--2020-06-26--See Saturn, Jupiter And Mars Grace The Midnight Sky All June Long

As we move through the end of June we should all be taking the time to catch a glimpse of the planets it has brought forth .
In the night sky of June , you can see several planets , and well , they ’ re pretty mesmerizing .
Right now you can see Jupiter , Saturn , and Mars lined up quite well though not perfect in the night sky .
Jupiter and Saturn have been and will be quite close to one another throughout June but Mars is a bit off to itself .
While these planets might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would hope for them to be , if you know where to look spotting them isn ’ t too hard .
Earth Sky wrote as follows on Mars , Jupiter , and Saturn in the night sky : “ In June 2020 … you ’ ll find Mars respectably bright – easily as brilliant as a 1st-magnitude star – before dawn .
Earth will be rushing along in its smaller , faster orbit , gaining on Mars , the fourth planet outward from the sun .
Throughout the next several months , watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closes in on Mars .
The red planet will appear brightest in our sky and fiery red – around the time of its opposition – when Earth passes between Mars and the sun on October 13 , 2020 .
At that wondrous time , Mars will actually supplant Jupiter as the sky ’ s fourth-brightest celestial body , after the sun , moon , and the planet Venus , respectively.
” “ Jupiter and Saturn are near one another on the sky ’ s dome , with Saturn following Jupiter westward across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Look first for brilliant Jupiter and you ’ ll find Saturn a short hop to the east of the king planet .
Remember , east is in the direction of sunrise .
Although Saturn is easily as bright as a 1st-magnitude star , the ringed planet pales next the the king planet Jupiter , which outshines Saturn by some 15 times.
” Perhaps it should also be noted you may be able to catch a glimpse of Venus and Mercury as well if you ’ re interested in going out to view at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June astronomers and the public , in general , have been spotting these celestial bodies and well , some are catching pretty special images of each .
While we are sure July will also hold some interesting planets to view , this in itself is a great chance for us all to catch a last glimpse of some that may end up moving a bit further out of our view for now .
June has been a great month for viewing different things in the night sky , and I am still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed to catch a peek at any of these planets so far ?
I for one have done my best to spot them as often as possible .
If you ’ re wondering when your best viewing time would be to catch all three of these amazing planets click here and put your location in .
To learn more about different things in the June sky as this month comes to an end take a look at the video below .
The sky itself is truly a marvelous thing , and we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I for one love staying up and viewing the night sky .

As we move through the end of June we should all be taking the time to catch a glimpse of the planets it has brought forth. In the night sky of June, you can see several planets, and well, they’re pretty mesmerizing.
Right now you can see Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars lined up quite well though not perfect in the night sky. Jupiter and Saturn have been and will be quite close to one another throughout June but Mars is a bit off to itself. While these planets might not all be as clear as you would hope for them to be, if you know where to look spotting them isn’t too hard.
Earth Sky wrote as follows on Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the night sky:
“In June 2020 … you’ll find Mars respectably bright – easily as brilliant as a 1st-magnitude star – before dawn. Earth will be rushing along in its smaller, faster orbit, gaining on Mars, the fourth planet outward from the sun. Throughout the next several months, watch for Mars to brighten dramatically as Earth closes in on Mars. The red planet will appear brightest in our sky and fiery red – around the time of its opposition – when Earth passes between Mars and the sun on October 13, 2020. At that wondrous time, Mars will actually supplant Jupiter as the sky’s fourth-brightest celestial body, after the sun, moon, and the planet Venus, respectively.”
“Jupiter and Saturn are near one another on the sky’s dome, with Saturn following Jupiter westward across the sky from mid-to-late evening till dawn. Look first for brilliant Jupiter and you’ll find Saturn a short hop to the east of the king planet. Remember, east is in the direction of sunrise. Although Saturn is easily as bright as a 1st-magnitude star, the ringed planet pales next the the king planet Jupiter, which outshines Saturn by some 15 times.”
Perhaps it should also be noted you may be able to catch a glimpse of Venus and Mercury as well if you’re interested in going out to view at different times. Ever since the beginning of June astronomers and the public, in general, have been spotting these celestial bodies and well, some are catching pretty special images of each. While we are sure July will also hold some interesting planets to view, this in itself is a great chance for us all to catch a last glimpse of some that may end up moving a bit further out of our view for now.
Quick imaging session this morning before heading off to work – #Mars #Jupiter and #Saturn with an Orion USB eyepiece camera, 2 x barlow and 8″ Sky-watcher dobsonian #Astrophotography pic.twitter.com/ym2rGTQCl1 — Grant Petersen (@GP_O11) June 3, 2020
June has been a great month for viewing different things in the night sky, and I am still quite blown-away even now. Have you managed to catch a peek at any of these planets so far? I for one have done my best to spot them as often as possible. If you’re wondering when your best viewing time would be to catch all three of these amazing planets click here and put your location in.
To learn more about different things in the June sky as this month comes to an end take a look at the video below. The sky itself is truly a marvelous thing, and we’re always graced with such beauty. I for one love staying up and viewing the night sky.


awarenessact--2020-06-26--Warnings Issued Due To Unusually Thick Sahara Dust Cloud Approaches US

We ’ ve all heard news of the Saharan dust that is supposed to be arriving here in the US soon but most of us don ’ t quite know what that means .
While it is scary and can be dangerous , it ’ s not going to be the end of the world .
Dust like this travels around usually during this time of year but this specific cloud of dust is much more intense than the others we ’ ve seen before .
For many different areas , it seems somewhat warnings have been going out so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for such events and what this kind of thing holds .
According to Fox News , amidst all of this , there is also a severe weather threat for Central US .
CNN just earlier today ( June 25th ) reported that this dust will likely overtake ‘ entire states ’ and noted that their meteorologist Tyler Mauldin believes even Illinois and Ohio could be brought into the mix .
This dust could be quite an issue for those with respiratory problems so if you have asthma or are dealing with the COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be aware of this and how it could affect where you are .
CNN reported as follows on the topic : An area of higher pressure over the Southeast will allow the Saharan dust layer to move into much of the Gulf Coast region over the next couple of days .
Forecast models show a lighter amount of dust moving into the Gulf Coast states on Thursday morning .
This week ’ s more dense concentration , seen in images across the Caribbean , won ’ t move fully into the southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
Portions of Texas , Louisiana , Alabama , and Florida could see milky-looking skies and an enhanced sunset this evening .
“ The main impacts of the Saharan dust will be hazy skies during the day , locally reduced visibility and degraded air quality , ” the Weather Prediction Center said .
“ However , this will also make for some very colorful sunrises and sunsets with deeper oranges and reds compared to normal.
” By Friday and into Saturday , the dense plume will move across all of the southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinner amount of dust will advance across much of the eastern US .
At the same time , a denser concentration will hang around the Southeast , mainly Alabama , Georgia , and Florida .
“ Some of this dust will settle to ground level , ” CNN meteorologist Chad Myers says .
“ People should monitor their local air quality and possibly limit outdoor exposure.
” This dust issue in itself is quite interesting and many are even calling it historic .
Air quality conditions as bad as this plume of dust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often .
For those who may be wondering this dust plume was driven initially by several smaller storm systems that led to a large amount of dust being lifted up into the atmosphere from the Sahara .
Because this is a significantly higher amount of dust than usual , it is being monitored quite close and we ’ re all being kept in the loop .
CBS News wrote as follows on the health impacts this plume of dust could have : The dust was so thick that the Barbados Meteorological Services issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urging residents to take action due significantly reduced visibility and potential respiratory problems for people who experience difficulty breathing .
NASA satellites measure the intensity of dust clouds with a metric called Aerosol Optical Thickness ( AOT ) .
This metric indicates the degree to which aerosols prevent the transmission of light through the atmosphere : 0.01 indicates crystal clear skies , 0.4 corresponds with very hazy conditions , and a 4 means the pollution is so dense the sun can not be seen in the middle of the day .
On Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dense — in the thickest of the dust mass near the islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica , restricting visibilities to less than a mile in parts of the Caribbean and making for very unhealthy air quality as measured by the World Air Quality Index Project .
Research shows airborne dust can have adverse effects on health , with one of the most important being pulmonary disease .
Inhalation of dust particles into the airways can initiate an inflammatory immune response .
Dust is most unhealthy for people with pre-existing conditions like COPD , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thick as the plume heading towards the U.S. may even be harmful to otherwise healthy people , if exposure lasts too long .
Another complication posed by this imminent dust cloud is its coincidence with COVID-19 .
A recent Harvard University study found that increased pollution , specifically particulate matter , like dust , can lead to higher hospital admissions and death rates from COVID-19 .
Health officials recommend wearing a mask for protection from inhaling the dust .
Cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise in Florida and Texas , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the dust overspreads the Southeast and then Texas , air quality index numbers are expected to be in the unhealthy range .
To learn more about this interesting ordeal take a look at the video below .
While it should all blow over quickly this is quite confusing to learn about and leaves many wondering just how things will play out .
I for one am not too concerned but do see how this could be a real issue .

We’ve all heard news of the Saharan dust that is supposed to be arriving here in the US soon but most of us don’t quite know what that means. While it is scary and can be dangerous, it’s not going to be the end of the world.
Dust like this travels around usually during this time of year but this specific cloud of dust is much more intense than the others we’ve seen before. For many different areas, it seems somewhat warnings have been going out so that people will know how to prepare for such events and what this kind of thing holds. According to Fox News, amidst all of this, there is also a severe weather threat for Central US.
CNN just earlier today (June 25th) reported that this dust will likely overtake ‘entire states’ and noted that their meteorologist Tyler Mauldin believes even Illinois and Ohio could be brought into the mix. This dust could be quite an issue for those with respiratory problems so if you have asthma or are dealing with the COVID symptoms you should definitely do your best to be aware of this and how it could affect where you are.
CNN reported as follows on the topic:
An area of higher pressure over the Southeast will allow the Saharan dust layer to move into much of the Gulf Coast region over the next couple of days.
Forecast models show a lighter amount of dust moving into the Gulf Coast states on Thursday morning. This week’s more dense concentration, seen in images across the Caribbean, won’t move fully into the southern US until later today and into the weekend.
Portions of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida could see milky-looking skies and an enhanced sunset this evening.
“The main impacts of the Saharan dust will be hazy skies during the day, locally reduced visibility and degraded air quality,” the Weather Prediction Center said. “However, this will also make for some very colorful sunrises and sunsets with deeper oranges and reds compared to normal.”
By Friday and into Saturday, the dense plume will move across all of the southern US.
Through the weekend, a thinner amount of dust will advance across much of the eastern US. At the same time, a denser concentration will hang around the Southeast, mainly Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
“Some of this dust will settle to ground level,” CNN meteorologist Chad Myers says. “People should monitor their local air quality and possibly limit outdoor exposure.”
This dust issue in itself is quite interesting and many are even calling it historic. Air quality conditions as bad as this plume of dust are bringing are not something we see often. For those who may be wondering this dust plume was driven initially by several smaller storm systems that led to a large amount of dust being lifted up into the atmosphere from the Sahara. Because this is a significantly higher amount of dust than usual, it is being monitored quite close and we’re all being kept in the loop.
Today’s view of a large Saharan dust plume. Watch in near-realtime: https://t.co/mtWrgxAxqY. pic.twitter.com/aq4Ozto4Ng — CIRA (@CIRA_CSU) June 19, 2020
Sahara Dust before and after,this is PR right now,the worst dust ever. pic.twitter.com/lLxMv8mo6h — T C Cape (@tmcsjgw18) June 21, 2020
CBS News wrote as follows on the health impacts this plume of dust could have:
The dust was so thick that the Barbados Meteorological Services issued a “Severe Dust Haze Warning” urging residents to take action due significantly reduced visibility and potential respiratory problems for people who experience difficulty breathing.
NASA satellites measure the intensity of dust clouds with a metric called Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT). This metric indicates the degree to which aerosols prevent the transmission of light through the atmosphere: 0.01 indicates crystal clear skies, 0.4 corresponds with very hazy conditions, and a 4 means the pollution is so dense the sun can not be seen in the middle of the day.
On Tuesday, AOTs measured around 1.5 — very dense — in the thickest of the dust mass near the islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica, restricting visibilities to less than a mile in parts of the Caribbean and making for very unhealthy air quality as measured by the World Air Quality Index Project.
Research shows airborne dust can have adverse effects on health, with one of the most important being pulmonary disease. Inhalation of dust particles into the airways can initiate an inflammatory immune response. Dust is most unhealthy for people with pre-existing conditions like COPD, asthma and allergies, but dust as thick as the plume heading towards the U.S. may even be harmful to otherwise healthy people, if exposure lasts too long.
Another complication posed by this imminent dust cloud is its coincidence with COVID-19. A recent Harvard University study found that increased pollution, specifically particulate matter, like dust, can lead to higher hospital admissions and death rates from COVID-19. Health officials recommend wearing a mask for protection from inhaling the dust.
Cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise in Florida and Texas, which are in the path of the plume. As the dust overspreads the Southeast and then Texas, air quality index numbers are expected to be in the unhealthy range.
To learn more about this interesting ordeal take a look at the video below. While it should all blow over quickly this is quite confusing to learn about and leaves many wondering just how things will play out. I for one am not too concerned but do see how this could be a real issue.


awarenessact--2020-06-26--Scientists Successfully Brought A 32,000-Year-Old Plant Back To Life

We hear about some pretty interesting things happening throughout the years but this one is quite mind-blowing .
While it happened back in 2012 , it still amazes many to this day .
According to National Geographic , a Russian team of researchers discovered a seed cache of ‘ Silene stenophylla ’ which happens to be a plant found in Siberia .
This seed cache had been buried in ice for a very long time and when dated properly these seeds were found to be at least 32,000 years old .
Yes , they were truly historic in that sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeds overall was already quite interesting these researchers went the extra mile and attempted to bring them to life .
I know , that in itself sounds impossible but apparently , it was quite possible as it ended up working well .
The immature seeds that were locked in this ice were not damaged severely and so some of them were able to be used to produce actual plants .
National Geographic wrote as follows on this topic back when it was still fresh : The mature seeds had been damaged—perhaps by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ germinating in the burrow .
But some of the immature seeds retained viable plant material .
The team extracted that tissue from the frozen seeds , placed it in vials , and successfully germinated the plants , according to a new study .
The plants—identical to each other but with different flower shapes from modern S. stenophylla—grew , flowered , and , after a year , created seeds of their own .
“ I can ’ t see any intrinsic fault in the article , ” said botanist Peter Raven , President Emeritus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not involved in the study .
“ Though it ’ s such an extraordinary report that of course , you ’ d want to repeat it.
” This amazing ordeal overall really shows us just how truly amazing things can play out and how perhaps also gives us new places to look for plant life that we may not see in current times .
The resurrection of this plant is one of many that have happened but this one is definitely the oldest to work out so well .
This plant was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and from there it was brought back to life in current times , isn ’ t that fascinating ?
CBC wrote as follows back in 2012 after these findings were brought to light : Their attempts to try to resurrect ice-age life from the permafrost were successful – they produced a small white tundra flower from the seed .
The plant is called Silene stenophylla , which is like an ice-age version of a chickweed – a flower which lives in very dry tundra .
“ This thing just raises the bar incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the viability of ancient life in the permafrost , ” said Yukon paleontologist Grant Zazula .
Zazula said the discovery shows just how much the world can learn from the permafrost .
What do you think about this and what do you think it could prove for us in the future ?
It really does show we are much more capable than we realize .
If things like this are possible , what else is possible ?

We hear about some pretty interesting things happening throughout the years but this one is quite mind-blowing. While it happened back in 2012, it still amazes many to this day.
According to National Geographic, a Russian team of researchers discovered a seed cache of ‘Silene stenophylla’ which happens to be a plant found in Siberia. This seed cache had been buried in ice for a very long time and when dated properly these seeds were found to be at least 32,000 years old. Yes, they were truly historic in that sense.
While you would think finding these seeds overall was already quite interesting these researchers went the extra mile and attempted to bring them to life. I know, that in itself sounds impossible but apparently, it was quite possible as it ended up working well. The immature seeds that were locked in this ice were not damaged severely and so some of them were able to be used to produce actual plants.
National Geographic wrote as follows on this topic back when it was still fresh:
The mature seeds had been damaged—perhaps by the squirrel itself, to prevent them from germinating in the burrow. But some of the immature seeds retained viable plant material.
The team extracted that tissue from the frozen seeds, placed it in vials, and successfully germinated the plants, according to a new study. The plants—identical to each other but with different flower shapes from modern S. stenophylla—grew, flowered, and, after a year, created seeds of their own.
“I can’t see any intrinsic fault in the article,” said botanist Peter Raven, President Emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden, who was not involved in the study. “Though it’s such an extraordinary report that of course, you’d want to repeat it.”
This amazing ordeal overall really shows us just how truly amazing things can play out and how perhaps also gives us new places to look for plant life that we may not see in current times. The resurrection of this plant is one of many that have happened but this one is definitely the oldest to work out so well. This plant was found in an ancient frozen squirrel nest and from there it was brought back to life in current times, isn’t that fascinating?
CBC wrote as follows back in 2012 after these findings were brought to light:
Their attempts to try to resurrect ice-age life from the permafrost were successful – they produced a small white tundra flower from the seed. The plant is called Silene stenophylla, which is like an ice-age version of a chickweed – a flower which lives in very dry tundra.
“This thing just raises the bar incredibly in terms of our understanding in terms of the viability of ancient life in the permafrost,” said Yukon paleontologist Grant Zazula.
Zazula said the discovery shows just how much the world can learn from the permafrost.
What do you think about this and what do you think it could prove for us in the future? It really does show we are much more capable than we realize. If things like this are possible, what else is possible?


awarenessact--2020-07-28--Prepare Yourself! The Coming Full Moon In Aquarius Will Push Us All Into Emotional Overdrive

As we move through the end of July and into the beginning of August , we ’ re about to face the full moon .
This full moon will be a powerful one and with that , it might emotionally charge us in more ways than we ’ re currently expecting .
This full moon as noted above will be in Aquarius and occur on the 3rd of August , 2020 .
This specific full moon happens to fall just as some interesting celestial events occur which will give it a much more positive charge .
While full moons overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives , this one will do so much more than just that .
This moon is going to be square Uranus and opposite Saturn .
Those two celestial events in themselves are quite powerful and while one brings erratic energies the other forces serious decisions .
They are conflicting in many ways but also somehow work well together in the long run .
Astrology King wrote as follows on the energies we should be expecting from this full moon : The August 3 full moon square Uranus brings unexpected changes that can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help you adapt to changing conditions and take advantage of exciting new opportunities .
Mercury opposition Saturn , plus the full moon on a Saturn-Mercury natured star makes the Uranus changes more challenging and difficult to deal with .
Patience and a positive attitude are needed .
This is even more important because the August 3 full moon combines with the July 20 new moon for form a moon phase that lasts for the next two weeks up to the August 18 new moon .
The July 20 new moon was opposite Saturn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hardship .
A serious attitude and hard work are needed as you struggle against the odds .
Stay focused on your goals with determination and persistence .
Now , according to Tarot.com this full moon is going to be one that really helps us come to terms with our ideas and the things that we can do to help others .
This full moon because of the Aquarius energies will help us to really understand the relationship between ‘ teamwork and individuality ’ as a whole .
While we ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re also growing in big ways .
Don ’ t let your emotions break you down too much during the time these energies are here but don ’ t ignore them either .
They are before you for a reason and working through them will do wonders for most of us .
I know , things are hectic right now but as time passes the future will even out more properly .
There is still time to get back on track .

As we move through the end of July and into the beginning of August, we’re about to face the full moon. This full moon will be a powerful one and with that, it might emotionally charge us in more ways than we’re currently expecting.
This full moon as noted above will be in Aquarius and occur on the 3rd of August, 2020. This specific full moon happens to fall just as some interesting celestial events occur which will give it a much more positive charge. While full moons overall are meant to bring focus in our lives, this one will do so much more than just that.
This moon is going to be square Uranus and opposite Saturn. Those two celestial events in themselves are quite powerful and while one brings erratic energies the other forces serious decisions. They are conflicting in many ways but also somehow work well together in the long run.
Astrology King wrote as follows on the energies we should be expecting from this full moon:
The August 3 full moon square Uranus brings unexpected changes that can be emotionally upsetting. Open-mindedness and flexibility will help you adapt to changing conditions and take advantage of exciting new opportunities.
Mercury opposition Saturn, plus the full moon on a Saturn-Mercury natured star makes the Uranus changes more challenging and difficult to deal with. Patience and a positive attitude are needed. This is even more important because the August 3 full moon combines with the July 20 new moon for form a moon phase that lasts for the next two weeks up to the August 18 new moon.
The July 20 new moon was opposite Saturn so is causing restrictions, tests, and hardship. A serious attitude and hard work are needed as you struggle against the odds. Stay focused on your goals with determination and persistence.
Now, according to Tarot.com this full moon is going to be one that really helps us come to terms with our ideas and the things that we can do to help others. This full moon because of the Aquarius energies will help us to really understand the relationship between ‘teamwork and individuality’ as a whole. While we’ve got a lot of work to do, we’re also growing in big ways.
Don’t let your emotions break you down too much during the time these energies are here but don’t ignore them either. They are before you for a reason and working through them will do wonders for most of us. I know, things are hectic right now but as time passes the future will even out more properly. There is still time to get back on track.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--How To See The Cosmic Coat Hanger With The Little Fox In The Night Sky

There are tons of different things that can be found in the night sky but perhaps this little fox and coat hanger are some you ’ ve never stopped to notice .
We ’ ve all seen the big dipper but how many other different things have you taken the time to spot in the dark ?
While oftentimes Vulpecula the little fox is hard to see in the night sky as of late it has become more prominent , according to Space.com .
This asterism is quite unique as it contains a cluster of stars below it known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific cluster itself is one most people know of as the ‘ Coat Hanger ’ versus its actual name .
If you want to see these special things in the sky Space.com wrote as follows on how to view them : To find it , locate the famous “ Summer Triangle ” — an asterism in its own right — formed by the brightest stars of three constellations : Vega in Lyra , the lyre ; Altair in Aquila , the eagle ; and Deneb in Cygnus , the swan .
Of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify because it is flanked by a fainter star on either side of it .
The star to the upper right of Altair is Tarazed , while the star to the lower left is Alshain .
Use these three stars to point your way toward the Coat Hanger ; they measure just shy of 5 degrees apart .
Now , an imaginary line directed upward through these three stars , for approximately twice the distance ( 10 degrees ) between them will point directly at the Coat Hanger , projected against the glittering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Using just your eyes , this unusual asterism appears as nothing more than a blur of light involving the stars 4 , 5 and 7 Vulpeculae arranged in the shape of a tight triangle .
Binoculars , however , dramatically transform this group into an amazing sight : a chain composed of four sixth-magnitude and two seventh-magnitude stars strung out in a line and joined at its center by a conspicuous loop of four stars , together forming an inverted coat hanger in the sky !
The cluster that makes up the coat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so most people aren ’ t aware of it at all which honestly needs to change because it is quite spectacular .
Sure , it might not sound like much but it ’ s quite interesting to view , and the fox itself while not quite appearing as a fox is also worth checking out .
The fact that they are quite faint most of the time makes viewing them now all the more important .
For more information on all of this take a look at the video below .
Did you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is this the first time you ’ re hearing of these specific ones ?
I for the longest time had no idea the Coat Hanger was even present .

There are tons of different things that can be found in the night sky but perhaps this little fox and coat hanger are some you’ve never stopped to notice. We’ve all seen the big dipper but how many other different things have you taken the time to spot in the dark?
While oftentimes Vulpecula the little fox is hard to see in the night sky as of late it has become more prominent, according to Space.com. This asterism is quite unique as it contains a cluster of stars below it known as the Brocchi’s cluster. This specific cluster itself is one most people know of as the ‘Coat Hanger’ versus its actual name.
If you want to see these special things in the sky Space.com wrote as follows on how to view them:
To find it, locate the famous “Summer Triangle” — an asterism in its own right — formed by the brightest stars of three constellations: Vega in Lyra, the lyre; Altair in Aquila, the eagle; and Deneb in Cygnus, the swan. Of the three, Altair is the easiest to identify because it is flanked by a fainter star on either side of it. The star to the upper right of Altair is Tarazed, while the star to the lower left is Alshain. Use these three stars to point your way toward the Coat Hanger; they measure just shy of 5 degrees apart.
Now, an imaginary line directed upward through these three stars, for approximately twice the distance (10 degrees) between them will point directly at the Coat Hanger, projected against the glittering backdrop of the summer Milky Way.
Using just your eyes, this unusual asterism appears as nothing more than a blur of light involving the stars 4, 5 and 7 Vulpeculae arranged in the shape of a tight triangle. Binoculars, however, dramatically transform this group into an amazing sight: a chain composed of four sixth-magnitude and two seventh-magnitude stars strung out in a line and joined at its center by a conspicuous loop of four stars, together forming an inverted coat hanger in the sky!
The cluster that makes up the coat Hanger itself is not one mentioned often so most people aren’t aware of it at all which honestly needs to change because it is quite spectacular. Sure, it might not sound like much but it’s quite interesting to view, and the fox itself while not quite appearing as a fox is also worth checking out. The fact that they are quite faint most of the time makes viewing them now all the more important.
For more information on all of this take a look at the video below. Did you know about these star formations before or is this the first time you’re hearing of these specific ones? I for the longest time had no idea the Coat Hanger was even present.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--Google Accused Of ‘Deleting Palestine’ From Google Maps, But It Was Never There To Begin With

In recent times news of Google ‘ removing ’ Palestine from their Google Maps services has been circling once again .
This became a big ordeal back in 2016 and well , to clear things up Google hasn ’ t ever put Palestine on their maps .
According to Arab News , Google never placed Palestine on their maps which was said by a spokeswoman from Google back in 2016 .
While Palestine should be shown just above Israel on the map , all you see is one big Israel .
Since news of this has been going around once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the hashtags ‘ PalestineIsHere ’ and ‘ FreePalestine ’ According to The Guardian , this likely has something to do with how Google prefers to stay out of disputes like the ones going on in that area .
While there is a country called Palestine , not everyone around the world accepts its presence , for instance , while Palestine is recognized by the United Nations and over 100 members of the UN , the US does not recognize it as such which is probably contributing to why Google and even Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maps .
I24 News wrote as follows on this topic : The controversy playing itself out on social media Thursday echoed a similar episode in 2016 , when Palestinian journalists similarly accused the US-based Internet giant of removing Palestine from its maps .
In 2016 , Google clarified that the label “ Palestine ” had never been present on its mapping service , which instead includes labels for the West Bank and Gaza , as well as their respective outlines on the map .
“ There has never been a ‘ Palestine ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we discovered a bug that removed the labels for ‘ West Bank ’ and ‘ Gaza Strip.
’ We ’ re working quickly to bring these labels back to the area , ” Google said in 2016 .
What do you think ?
Should these giant companies be pushed into labeling Palestine or are they doing the right thing based on how the US itself operates and what the US recognizes ?
I for one am on the fence , I could see why they ’ re doing it but also don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not mark Palestine on maps considering all the people there are and have had to experience .

In recent times news of Google ‘removing’ Palestine from their Google Maps services has been circling once again. This became a big ordeal back in 2016 and well, to clear things up Google hasn’t ever put Palestine on their maps.
According to Arab News, Google never placed Palestine on their maps which was said by a spokeswoman from Google back in 2016. While Palestine should be shown just above Israel on the map, all you see is one big Israel. Since news of this has been going around once again, many have taken to Twitter under the hashtags ‘PalestineIsHere’ and ‘FreePalestine’
PALESTINE HAS NEVER* BEEN ON GOOGLE MAPS !!!!
PUT PALESTINE BACK IN THE MAPS! #PalestineIsHere
REMOVING IT FROM THE MAP DOES NOT MEAN IT CEASES TO EXIST!
SPREAD THE HASHTAG AS MUCH AS YOUUU CANN !
LET US JOIN THE ONLINE CAMPAIGNS ON TWITTER PEPSS !✊🏼✊🏼#FreePalestine🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/sNWu2jDlIM — Benmabrouk Abyr (@3022b0cd59434c7) July 17, 2020
According to The Guardian, this likely has something to do with how Google prefers to stay out of disputes like the ones going on in that area. While there is a country called Palestine, not everyone around the world accepts its presence, for instance, while Palestine is recognized by the United Nations and over 100 members of the UN, the US does not recognize it as such which is probably contributing to why Google and even Apple don’t list it on their maps.
I24 News wrote as follows on this topic:
The controversy playing itself out on social media Thursday echoed a similar episode in 2016, when Palestinian journalists similarly accused the US-based Internet giant of removing Palestine from its maps.
In 2016, Google clarified that the label “Palestine” had never been present on its mapping service, which instead includes labels for the West Bank and Gaza, as well as their respective outlines on the map.
“There has never been a ‘Palestine’ label on Google Maps, however, we discovered a bug that removed the labels for ‘West Bank’ and ‘Gaza Strip.’ We’re working quickly to bring these labels back to the area,” Google said in 2016.
What do you think? Should these giant companies be pushed into labeling Palestine or are they doing the right thing based on how the US itself operates and what the US recognizes? I for one am on the fence, I could see why they’re doing it but also don’t think it’s right to not mark Palestine on maps considering all the people there are and have had to experience.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--Is The US And China Facing A ‘New Cold War’?

We have been seeing tensions grow between the US and China for quite some time now .
This in itself has brought us down a path that perhaps now isn ’ t easily changeable .
According to The BBC , the US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston , Texas .
This is a move that according to many is quite damning .
While officials in China say this move is unbelievably ridiculous because of the claims being made against them , we don ’ t yet know what will come of this .
While right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent that we are in the early stages of a cold war , it sure does seem as if we are .
Sure , the concept itself might be a bit subjective but there is no denying the tension we ’ re facing .
No one can agree on anything and accusations are coming from all sides .
Vox wrote as follows on this topic : The US-China cold war is heating up Listen to US-China analysts and the first thing they ’ ll tell you is that the situation just keeps getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picking up speed , ” said Jacob Stokes of the US Institute of Peace .
“ Bilateral relations are plumbing new depths every day.
” Ryan Hass , the China director on the National Security Council from 2013 to 2017 , explained to me just why that is : “ A pattern seems to have taken hold , with the Chinese taking actions the US finds objectionable , America responding punitively , and then China retaliating in a reciprocal tit-for-tat fashion .
I expect the same pattern to play itself out in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Just look at a few of the events that have happened throughout the course of the Trump administration .
The president launched a trade war against China , imposing tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars ’ worth of goods .
Beijing responded in kind , placing similar penalties on American-made products .
Despite reaching a “ phase one ” deal earlier this year , the general trade relationship between the two countries hasn ’ t changed — except that products are becoming more expensive to buy in the US .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 100 Chinese citizens could work for five Beijing-owned outlets in the US .
Weeks later , China expelled American journalists from the New York Times , Washington Post , and The Wall Street Journal from the country .
It also forced other outlets , namely Voice of America and Time magazine , to tell the government how they operate in China .
Last week , the US sanctioned multiple Chinese officials for the regime ’ s forced internment of over a million Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang , a region in Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Chen Quanguo , the Communist Party secretary for Xinjiang .
Almost immediately afterward , China retaliated by targeting US officials , including Rubio and Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-TX ) .
And on Tuesday , as mentioned , Washington indicted the two hackers .
The Justice Department also alleged they went after clergy and human rights activists in the US , China , and Hong Kong .
It ’ s unclear what China will do in response to the 11-count indictment , but it will surely deny having anything to do with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these , it ’ s normally best to use any and all channels of communication to stop matters from getting worse .
But forcibly closing the Houston consulate potentially makes that harder .
“ This further reduces the few remaining diplomatic channels between the two sides and is a step that will prove difficult to reverse , ” said Daniel Russel , the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2013 to 2017 .
Other experts agree .
Not arresting the accused and shutting the entire consulate down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bilateral business and people-to-people relations between the two countries , which have traditionally provided some ballast in the relationship when government-to-government relations were strained , ” said USIP ’ s Stokes .
“ Overall , this is another step toward ‘ decoupling ’ the United States and China.
” And if the US and China keep drifting further and further apart , the current “ war ” may not remain so “ cold ” much longer .
As things continue to get more and more confusing and frustrating from all sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what else may be to come , and honestly that in itself is the scariest part of all of this .
Sure , some people think calling the things we ’ re currently facing a ‘ new cold war ’ is a bit much but , is it ?
At the end of the day that in itself boils down to perspective .
At the end of the day , we need to know that these tensions are present and that escalating is possible , but we shouldn ’ t be moving through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know all of this might not sound like much to some but if you ’ ve been following tensions over the past few years , you know that it only ever feels like things are getting worse .
There is very little lax between rough events or situations .
The BBC wrote as follows on the tension that closing this consulate brings : This is clearly a significant development in the diplomatic sparring between Washington and Beijing .
The closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston comes soon after news emerged of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two men accused of spying on US vaccine development on behalf of China ’ s security services .
It is not clear if the two episodes are linked .
But it is clear that the Trump administration is determined to step up its very public calling out of Beijing .
In the midst of a presidential re-election campaign and with the US economy and society battered by the Covid-19 pandemic , Mr. Trump has determined that there is a political advantage in playing the China card .
It is hard to see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The danger now is of a spiraling tit-for-tat battle , driven in part by US domestic considerations , which can only make the complex and developing tensions between the US and China even worse .
I recently came across a Reuters article written by John Kemp that got me thinking about this topic and well , it ’ s quite interesting .
In this article , Kemp goes over why he thinks the US is basically in a cold war with China whether it is something people want to accept or not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the message behind his words is quite prominent .
Kemp wrote as follows touching on this subject : Future historians will probably focus on 2020 as the point when intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China turned into a new cold war .
The two superpowers are now engaged in conflict across multiple geographic theatres ( South Asia , Southeast Asia , Australia , Europe , Africa , and Latin America ) and multiple vectors ( trade , investment , technology , espionage , international institutions , health policy , naval @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disputes ) .
The superpowers have articulated a lengthening list of grievances and almost no significant interests in common .
Both are attempting to push third countries into an alliance system that would see the world carved into two decoupled blocs .
Red versus Blue .
With us or against us .
Total confrontation .
Basically the definition of cold war .
Some policymakers and strategic studies analysts still hesitate to employ the cold war concept , wary of the analogy with the decades-long U.S./USSR conflict and its implications for international relations in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no doubt both countries increasingly see and describe the conflict in existential terms .
If it looks like a cold war and sounds like a cold war , it probably is a cold war , and the concept illuminates more than it hides .
What do you think about this ?
Are we in a cold war with China ?
Honestly , at this point , I feel anything is possible .

We have been seeing tensions grow between the US and China for quite some time now. This in itself has brought us down a path that perhaps now isn’t easily changeable.
According to The BBC, the US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas. This is a move that according to many is quite damning. While officials in China say this move is unbelievably ridiculous because of the claims being made against them, we don’t yet know what will come of this.
While right now we can’t say one hundred percent that we are in the early stages of a cold war, it sure does seem as if we are. Sure, the concept itself might be a bit subjective but there is no denying the tension we’re facing. No one can agree on anything and accusations are coming from all sides.
Vox wrote as follows on this topic:
The US-China cold war is heating up
Listen to US-China analysts and the first thing they’ll tell you is that the situation just keeps getting worse.
“The downward spiral is picking up speed,” said Jacob Stokes of the US Institute of Peace. “Bilateral relations are plumbing new depths every day.”
Ryan Hass, the China director on the National Security Council from 2013 to 2017, explained to me just why that is: “A pattern seems to have taken hold, with the Chinese taking actions the US finds objectionable, America responding punitively, and then China retaliating in a reciprocal tit-for-tat fashion. I expect the same pattern to play itself out in the case of the closing of this consulate.”
Just look at a few of the events that have happened throughout the course of the Trump administration.
The president launched a trade war against China, imposing tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods. Beijing responded in kind, placing similar penalties on American-made products. Despite reaching a “phase one” deal earlier this year, the general trade relationship between the two countries hasn’t changed — except that products are becoming more expensive to buy in the US.
In March, the Trump administration said only up to 100 Chinese citizens could work for five Beijing-owned outlets in the US. Weeks later, China expelled American journalists from the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal from the country. It also forced other outlets, namely Voice of America and Time magazine, to tell the government how they operate in China.
Last week, the US sanctioned multiple Chinese officials for the regime’s forced internment of over a million Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, a region in Western China. One of the officials targeted was Chen Quanguo, the Communist Party secretary for Xinjiang. Almost immediately afterward, China retaliated by targeting US officials, including Rubio and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
And on Tuesday, as mentioned, Washington indicted the two hackers. The Justice Department also alleged they went after clergy and human rights activists in the US, China, and Hong Kong. It’s unclear what China will do in response to the 11-count indictment, but it will surely deny having anything to do with the hackers.
During tense times like these, it’s normally best to use any and all channels of communication to stop matters from getting worse. But forcibly closing the Houston consulate potentially makes that harder.
“This further reduces the few remaining diplomatic channels between the two sides and is a step that will prove difficult to reverse,” said Daniel Russel, the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2013 to 2017.
Other experts agree. Not arresting the accused and shutting the entire consulate down instead will cause “a further downturn of the bilateral business and people-to-people relations between the two countries, which have traditionally provided some ballast in the relationship when government-to-government relations were strained,” said USIP’s Stokes. “Overall, this is another step toward ‘decoupling’ the United States and China.”
And if the US and China keep drifting further and further apart, the current “war” may not remain so “cold” much longer.
As things continue to get more and more confusing and frustrating from all sides, we don’t really know what else may be to come, and honestly that in itself is the scariest part of all of this. Sure, some people think calling the things we’re currently facing a ‘new cold war’ is a bit much but, is it? At the end of the day that in itself boils down to perspective.
At the end of the day, we need to know that these tensions are present and that escalating is possible, but we shouldn’t be moving through our lives looking over our shoulders. I know all of this might not sound like much to some but if you’ve been following tensions over the past few years, you know that it only ever feels like things are getting worse. There is very little lax between rough events or situations.
The BBC wrote as follows on the tension that closing this consulate brings:
This is clearly a significant development in the diplomatic sparring between Washington and Beijing.
The closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston comes soon after news emerged of the unsealing of a US indictment against two men accused of spying on US vaccine development on behalf of China’s security services. It is not clear if the two episodes are linked. But it is clear that the Trump administration is determined to step up its very public calling out of Beijing.
In the midst of a presidential re-election campaign and with the US economy and society battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Trump has determined that there is a political advantage in playing the China card.
It is hard to see how Beijing can avoid some equivalent responses. The danger now is of a spiraling tit-for-tat battle, driven in part by US domestic considerations, which can only make the complex and developing tensions between the US and China even worse.
I recently came across a Reuters article written by John Kemp that got me thinking about this topic and well, it’s quite interesting. In this article, Kemp goes over why he thinks the US is basically in a cold war with China whether it is something people want to accept or not. Sure, some people will disagree but the message behind his words is quite prominent.
Kemp wrote as follows touching on this subject:
Future historians will probably focus on 2020 as the point when intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China turned into a new cold war.
The two superpowers are now engaged in conflict across multiple geographic theatres (South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America) and multiple vectors (trade, investment, technology, espionage, international institutions, health policy, naval, air power, missiles and territorial disputes).
The superpowers have articulated a lengthening list of grievances and almost no significant interests in common. Both are attempting to push third countries into an alliance system that would see the world carved into two decoupled blocs. Red versus Blue. With us or against us. Total confrontation. Basically the definition of cold war.
Some policymakers and strategic studies analysts still hesitate to employ the cold war concept, wary of the analogy with the decades-long U.S./USSR conflict and its implications for international relations in the medium and long-term.
But there is no doubt both countries increasingly see and describe the conflict in existential terms. If it looks like a cold war and sounds like a cold war, it probably is a cold war, and the concept illuminates more than it hides.
What do you think about this? Are we in a cold war with China? Honestly, at this point, I feel anything is possible.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--12 Painful Truths We All Have To Come To Terms With

Life is not easy and there are a lot of things that we might not grasp right away .
As we move through this world we learn things every step of the way .
Some lessons we learn are hard to face and others are easier to get through than most expect .
That having been said , the truths we must experience in this world and really let sink in allow us to better ourselves overall .
Below I am going to go over several ‘ truths ’ that are both painful yet crucial for all of us if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this world .
12 Painful Truths We All Have To Come To Terms With : 1 .
You are responsible for your own life .
If you ’ re not doing the things you want to do or you ’ re unhappy in your life , that is on you .
You are the only one who can make the changes you need to make to get where you want .
You are the one who has to live with the choices you make .
2 .
Just because you ’ re working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re being productive .
Sometimes we tend to forget that just because we ’ re working hard does not mean we ’ re doing productive things .
Productive and hard-working are not always things that go hand in hand .
If you ’ re not working hard at things that are helping you further yourself , you ’ re not being productive .
3 .
We all must fall before we can fly .
We all have to fail before we can succeed .
Everyone goes through this and trying over and over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Through failing you are able to learn how to fix things and make corrections .
4 .
Sometimes we meet the right people at the wrong time .
Not everyone we meet that doesn ’ t stay in our lives is toxic .
Sometimes we meet the right people at the wrong times and things just don ’ t work out .
We shouldn ’ t paint them as bad people just because things don ’ t work out .
5 .
You don ’ t always need an apology to forgive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from people who we feel we want them from but that doesn ’ t mean we can not forgive them and move on .
While you can still choose to keep those people at a distance , you can still forgive them for your own well-being .
This in itself sets the best mood for you to move forth and find more of whatever it is you ’ re looking for .
6 .
You can not change the past .
The past is not something anyone is able to change .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that .
Life goes on and we need to let go of the things we no longer have control over .
7 .
If you never make an effort you will only remain stuck where you are .
If you never try to make things work or get where you want to be , you will never make any progress .
Don ’ t sit in one place and complain over and over about what you don ’ t have when you ’ re not willing to go out and get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Life does not go on forever .
We will all pass away at some point .
Sure , 50 or more years might sound like a long time but it ’ s really not .
9 .
You are not who other people define you as .
You are the only person who can define who you are .
The opinions other people have of you are not your truths .
You know who you are and that is that .
10 .
Nothing ever stays the same .
Nothing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is constantly changing whether we want it to or not .
There is no getting around that .
11 .
No one on this planet is perfect , period .
Perfection does not exist .
No one is perfect , we are all imperfect in our own ways and that ’ s just how it is .
That having been said , sometimes it may seem like the grasses is greener on the other side because we can not see how fake it is from where we are standing .
12 .
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have .
The things you have do not define your worth .
You could be the richest person in the world but that would not make you any better than anyone else .
We are all equal , and we all deserve to be happy .

Life is not easy and there are a lot of things that we might not grasp right away. As we move through this world we learn things every step of the way.
Some lessons we learn are hard to face and others are easier to get through than most expect. That having been said, the truths we must experience in this world and really let sink in allow us to better ourselves overall. Below I am going to go over several ‘truths’ that are both painful yet crucial for all of us if we truly want to find happiness in this world.
12 Painful Truths We All Have To Come To Terms With:
1. You are responsible for your own life.
If you’re not doing the things you want to do or you’re unhappy in your life, that is on you. You are the only one who can make the changes you need to make to get where you want. You are the one who has to live with the choices you make.
2. Just because you’re working hard doesn’t mean you’re being productive.
Sometimes we tend to forget that just because we’re working hard does not mean we’re doing productive things. Productive and hard-working are not always things that go hand in hand. If you’re not working hard at things that are helping you further yourself, you’re not being productive.
3. We all must fall before we can fly.
We all have to fail before we can succeed. Everyone goes through this and trying over and over again is just a part of life. Through failing you are able to learn how to fix things and make corrections.
4. Sometimes we meet the right people at the wrong time.
Not everyone we meet that doesn’t stay in our lives is toxic. Sometimes we meet the right people at the wrong times and things just don’t work out. We shouldn’t paint them as bad people just because things don’t work out.
5. You don’t always need an apology to forgive someone.
Sometimes we never get apologies from people who we feel we want them from but that doesn’t mean we cannot forgive them and move on. While you can still choose to keep those people at a distance, you can still forgive them for your own well-being. This in itself sets the best mood for you to move forth and find more of whatever it is you’re looking for.
6. You cannot change the past.
The past is not something anyone is able to change. What’s done is done and that is that. Life goes on and we need to let go of the things we no longer have control over.
7. If you never make an effort you will only remain stuck where you are.
If you never try to make things work or get where you want to be, you will never make any progress. Don’t sit in one place and complain over and over about what you don’t have when you’re not willing to go out and get it. Your efforts will pay off in time.
8. Life is actually pretty damn short.
Life does not go on forever. We will all pass away at some point. Sure, 50 or more years might sound like a long time but it’s really not.
9. You are not who other people define you as.
You are the only person who can define who you are. The opinions other people have of you are not your truths. You know who you are and that is that.
10. Nothing ever stays the same.
Nothing in this world stays the same. Everything is constantly changing whether we want it to or not. There is no getting around that.
11. No one on this planet is perfect, period.
Perfection does not exist. No one is perfect, we are all imperfect in our own ways and that’s just how it is. That having been said, sometimes it may seem like the grasses is greener on the other side because we cannot see how fake it is from where we are standing.
12. Your worth is not defined by the things you have.
The things you have do not define your worth. You could be the richest person in the world but that would not make you any better than anyone else. We are all equal, and we all deserve to be happy.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--7 Things You Need To Learn If You Want To Find True Happiness

While a lot of people seem to think they can just find happiness all willy nilly , that ’ s not how it works .
You must first accept the things before you and really be willing to search for your truest self if you want to be happy .
A lot of the things we need to learn in order to be truly happy are things a lot of people struggle with .
They are hard to face and even harder to accept and because of that many of us live our lives feeling quite miserable at best .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can begin learning these things and testing the waters where they are flowing more properly .
Below I am going to go over some of the most important lessons we need to learn in this life if we all want to find true happiness .
These things go hand in hand with being who we want to be and where we feel we need to be .
Life isn ’ t as simple as we might expect it to be , a lot of hard work is involved .
7 Things You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Find True Happiness : 1 .
Work a job you like or love , not one you hate .
While most people in this world do have to work , that doesn ’ t mean you have to work a job you despise .
At the very least you can find a job that you at least tolerate or don ’ t mind versus one you struggle with forcing yourself to go into on a daily basis .
Finding a job you actually enjoy doing isn ’ t as hard as most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting people that hurt you remain in your life .
Just because you care about someone does not mean they deserve a place in your life .
The more someone hurts you the clearer it should be that they do not deserve to be in your life .
Cutting ties is important for finding happiness in this world .
Toxic people do nothing but hold us back .
3 .
Do the things that make you feel good even if they are silly .
Don ’ t be afraid to break the mold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter what other people think .
Sure , some people might label you as weird or silly but those people don ’ t matter anyway .
4 .
It ’ s okay to not know who you are or where you want to go .
There is nothing wrong with being a bit confused from time to time .
We don ’ t always know what we want or who we are .
Sometimes we need to be in this period of uncertainty to really get to know ourselves more properly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tomorrow is not promised .
Being in the moment is important .
Tomorrow is not promised .
Everything could change overnight .
Take the time to really let the small things sink in .
6 .
You are responsible for your life .
Your life is your responsibility .
If you ’ re not happy that is your own fault .
You are the only person who can make the changes that will improve it , period .
7 .
There is nothing wrong with being unsure .
We all go through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with being unsure .
Of course , it might suck and you may struggle with it but once you figure things out it ’ ll all be worth it .

While a lot of people seem to think they can just find happiness all willy-nilly, that’s not how it works. You must first accept the things before you and really be willing to search for your truest self if you want to be happy.
A lot of the things we need to learn in order to be truly happy are things a lot of people struggle with. They are hard to face and even harder to accept, and because of that many of us live our lives feeling quite miserable at best. Once you realize that you deserve happiness, you can begin learning these things and testing the waters where they are flowing more properly.
Below, I am going to go over some of the most important lessons we need to learn in this life if we all want to find true happiness. These things go hand in hand with being who we want to be and where we feel we need to be. Life isn’t as simple as we might expect it to be, a lot of hard work is involved.
7 Things You Need To Learn If You Want To Find True Happiness:
1. Work a job you like or love, not one you hate.
While most people in this world do have to work, that doesn’t mean you have to work a job you despise. At the very least you can find a job that you at least tolerate or don’t mind versus one you struggle with forcing yourself to go into on a daily basis. Finding a job you actually enjoy doing isn’t as hard as most people think it is.
2. Stop letting people that hurt you remain in your life.
Just because you care about someone does not mean they deserve a place in your life. The more someone hurts you, the clearer it should be that they do not deserve to be in your life. Cutting ties is important for finding happiness in this world. Toxic people do nothing but hold us back.
3. Do the things that make you feel good, even if they are silly.
Don’t be afraid to break the mold. Do things that make you happy, no matter what other people think. Sure, some people might label you as weird or silly, but those people don’t matter anyway.
4. It’s okay to not know who you are or where you want to go.
There is nothing wrong with being a bit confused from time to time. We don’t always know what we want or who we are. Sometimes we need to be in this period of uncertainty to really get to know ourselves more properly.
5. Appreciating the moment is important, tomorrow is not promised.
Being in the moment is important. Tomorrow is not promised. Everything could change overnight. Take the time to really let the small things sink in.
6. You are responsible for your life.
Your life is your responsibility. If you’re not happy, that is your own fault. You are the only person who can make the changes that will improve it, period.
7. There is nothing wrong with being unsure.
We all go through uncertainties in life. Nothing is wrong with being unsure. Of course, it might suck, and you may struggle with it, but once you figure things out it’ll all be worth it.


awarenessact--2020-07-27--Sapiosexuality: Being Attracted To Someone’s Intelligence

There are tons of different $ exual orientations a person can have but one not many people realize exists is sapio $ exuality .
Sapio $ exuality is quite interesting and well , honestly it ’ s pretty amazing .
Those who are sapio $ exuals are attracted to a person ’ s intelligence more-so than anything else .
Intelligence in itself is what arouses them versus just seeing someone ’ s muscles or other things of that sort .
Basically , if you want to turn on a sapio $ exual you might need to use your mind rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as follows further breaking down what sapio $ exuality is : Those who are sapio $ exual are stimulated or challenged by the way another person thinks .
They are basically in love with the mind .
Sometimes , sapio $ exual individuals have also been called “ nymphobrainiacs , ” or individuals who find it arousing to engage with the intellectual perspective of another person .
To some , the word nymphobrainiac sounds a bit extreme or pathological .
Librarians , teachers , professors , and others associated with learning institutions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In an anthology released a few weeks ago , called The Sexy Librarian ’ s Big Book of Erotica , Bix Warden writes in the introduction how librarians are often featured in sexual fantasies .
He agrees that the brain is the sexiest organ in the body and says that intelligence is sexy .
Though you don ’ t have to be a librarian to be sexy , he states that librarians are often smart and sexy , read across many genres , and can converse on many different subjects .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of who we are has its roots in our childhood .
What happened during our childhoods serves as a foundation of who we are , especially in connection with intimacy .
Much depends upon our relationship with the opposite-sex parent , our first love experience , and our first intimate encounter .
Perhaps what we look for in a partner is what we always wanted in ourselves .
It also might be the catalyst or portal to knowledge of our deeper selves .
For example , I know someone who , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother that she was not smart .
For this reason , she always craved intelligence in herself and in her lovers .
It has long been known that women who were adored by their fathers expect or desire the same in their mates .
They tend to stay clear of those who treat them poorly or with disrespect .
On the other hand , if a male had a mother who was unavailable , needy , or narcissistic , then he will try to receive love from a woman who is also unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and nurtured as a child , then you will feel safe , valued , and protected by your adult partner .
Feeling these sentiments invariably leads to better sex and intimacy .
I guess you could say , while sapio $ exuals do find other things attractive about their partners their intelligence is the most attractive thing regardless of the other things .
This whole concept as a whole is quite mind-blowing and in some ways heart-warming when you really think about it .
Sapio $ exuals aren ’ t usually really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve formed some kind of connection and are able to really pick this person ’ s brain .
While as a sapio $ exual person you might think ‘ wow that person is beautiful ’ but you ’ re not going to be so overwhelmed by someone ’ s physical appearance that you can not ignore the urge to talk to them or try to get them in the sack .
For the sapio $ exual to really want someone there needs to be something more driving things and well , when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t enough .
To learn more about sapio $ exuals and perhaps find out if you are one take a look at the video below .
While I am not one I do feel that I need to have some kind of connection with a person before diving down the physically intimate hole .
Things like this are confusing but understanding them better is a wonderful thing .

There are tons of different $exual orientations a person can have but one not many people realize exists is sapio$exuality. Sapio$exuality is quite interesting and well, honestly it’s pretty amazing.
Those who are sapio$exuals are attracted to a person’s intelligence more-so than anything else. Intelligence in itself is what arouses them versus just seeing someone’s muscles or other things of that sort. Basically, if you want to turn on a sapio$exual you might need to use your mind rather than anything else.
Psychology Today wrote as follows further breaking down what sapio$exuality is:
Those who are sapio$exual are stimulated or challenged by the way another person thinks. They are basically in love with the mind. Sometimes, sapio$exual individuals have also been called “nymphobrainiacs,” or individuals who find it arousing to engage with the intellectual perspective of another person. To some, the word nymphobrainiac sounds a bit extreme or pathological.
Librarians, teachers, professors, and others associated with learning institutions are often targets of sapio$exual persons. In an anthology released a few weeks ago, called The Sexy Librarian’s Big Book of Erotica, Bix Warden writes in the introduction how librarians are often featured in sexual fantasies. He agrees that the brain is the sexiest organ in the body and says that intelligence is sexy. Though you don’t have to be a librarian to be sexy, he states that librarians are often smart and sexy, read across many genres, and can converse on many different subjects.
In so many realms, including sexuality, much of who we are has its roots in our childhood. What happened during our childhoods serves as a foundation of who we are, especially in connection with intimacy. Much depends upon our relationship with the opposite-sex parent, our first love experience, and our first intimate encounter. Perhaps what we look for in a partner is what we always wanted in ourselves. It also might be the catalyst or portal to knowledge of our deeper selves.
For example, I know someone who, as a child, was told by her mother that she was not smart. For this reason, she always craved intelligence in herself and in her lovers. It has long been known that women who were adored by their fathers expect or desire the same in their mates. They tend to stay clear of those who treat them poorly or with disrespect. On the other hand, if a male had a mother who was unavailable, needy, or narcissistic, then he will try to receive love from a woman who is also unable to provide it. If you were safe and nurtured as a child, then you will feel safe, valued, and protected by your adult partner. Feeling these sentiments invariably leads to better sex and intimacy.
I guess you could say, while sapio$exuals do find other things attractive about their partners their intelligence is the most attractive thing regardless of the other things. This whole concept as a whole is quite mind-blowing and in some ways heart-warming when you really think about it. Sapio$exuals aren’t usually really attracted sexually to someone until they’ve formed some kind of connection and are able to really pick this person’s brain.
While as a sapio$exual person you might think ‘wow that person is beautiful’ but you’re not going to be so overwhelmed by someone’s physical appearance that you cannot ignore the urge to talk to them or try to get them in the sack. For the sapio$exual to really want someone there needs to be something more driving things and well, when it comes to physical appearances alone those just aren’t enough.
To learn more about sapio$exuals and perhaps find out if you are one take a look at the video below. While I am not one I do feel that I need to have some kind of connection with a person before diving down the physically intimate hole. Things like this are confusing but understanding them better is a wonderful thing.