awarenessact--2020-10-03--Physicists Suggest Theory That Our Universe Is A Hologram Can Be Backed By Simulations

While we hear a lot about the idea that our world as a whole might not be what we think it is , the concept of it being a hologram or something of that sort is a bit hard to wrap our heads around .
If you ’ ve ever went down this rabbit hole , you know exactly what I mean .
I recently came across a study or report published in Nature from back in 2013 that really got me thinking about all of this .
These findings were posted under the title “ Simulations back up theory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s quite mind-blowing , honestly .
The more I look into it the more I feel that perhaps there is something more to this hologram concept as a whole .
Basically for this , a team of physicists looked at a lot of different evidence and put things together more properly .
They went over how the concept of our world being a hologram of sorts came forth back in 1997 and really dove down explaining more on all of that .
From there they also went over a bit two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convincing insight that suggests Maldacena ’ s conjecture is true .
Maldacena for those who do not know is the person who first brought this entire concept to light .
As follows was written on this in Nature : In two papers posted on the arXiv repository , Yoshifumi Hyakutake of Ibaraki University in Japan and his colleagues now provide , if not an actual proof , at least compelling evidence that Maldacena ’ s conjecture is true .
In one paper2 , Hyakutake computes the internal energy of a black hole , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boundary between the black hole and the rest of the Universe ) , its entropy and other properties based on the predictions of string theory as well as the effects of so-called virtual particles that continuously pop into and out of existence ( see ‘ Astrophysics : Fire in the Hole !
‘ ) .
In the other3 , he and his collaborators calculate the internal energy of the corresponding lower-dimensional cosmos with no gravity .
The two computer calculations match .
“ It seems to be a correct computation , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton , New Jersey and who did not contribute to the team ’ s work .
The findings “ are an interesting way to test many ideas in quantum gravity and string theory ” , Maldacena adds .
The two papers , he notes , are the culmination of a series of articles contributed by the Japanese team over the past few years .
“ The whole sequence of papers is very nice because it tests the dual [ nature of the universes ] in regimes where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have numerically confirmed , perhaps for the first time , something we were fairly sure had to be true , but was still a conjecture — namely that the thermodynamics of certain black holes can be reproduced from a lower-dimensional universe , ” says Leonard Susskind , a theoretical physicist at Stanford University in California who was among the first theoreticians to explore the idea of holographic universes .
Neither of the model universes explored by the Japanese team resembles our own , Maldacena notes .
The cosmos with a black hole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them forming an eight-dimensional sphere .
The lower-dimensional , gravity-free one has but a single dimension , and its menagerie of quantum particles resembles a group of idealized springs , or harmonic oscillators , attached to one another .
Nevertheless , says Maldacena , the numerical proof that these two seemingly disparate worlds are actually identical gives hope that the gravitational properties of our Universe can one day be explained by a simpler cosmos purely in terms of quantum theory .
I know , all of that might be a bit confusing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Don ’ t get me wrong , it ’ s not 100 percent proof and we probably won ’ t be able to prove anything like this without a shadow of doubt anytime soon but it is a step towards something more .
It really shows how far we ’ ve come and how much further we will end up as time passes .
To learn more about the holographic principle or the theory in regard to our world itself being a hologram take a look at the video below .
This kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for hours on end .
It truly blows me away the more I really get into things .

While we hear a lot about the idea that our world as a whole might not be what we think it is, the concept of it being a hologram or something of that sort is a bit hard to wrap our heads around. If you’ve ever went down this rabbit hole, you know exactly what I mean.
I recently came across a study or report published in Nature from back in 2013 that really got me thinking about all of this. These findings were posted under the title “Simulations back up theory that Universe is a hologram” and it’s quite mind-blowing, honestly. The more I look into it the more I feel that perhaps there is something more to this hologram concept as a whole.
Basically for this, a team of physicists looked at a lot of different evidence and put things together more properly. They went over how the concept of our world being a hologram of sorts came forth back in 1997 and really dove down explaining more on all of that. From there they also went over a bit two papers that seem to really provide a convincing insight that suggests Maldacena’s conjecture is true. Maldacena for those who do not know is the person who first brought this entire concept to light.
As follows was written on this in Nature:
In two papers posted on the arXiv repository, Yoshifumi Hyakutake of Ibaraki University in Japan and his colleagues now provide, if not an actual proof, at least compelling evidence that Maldacena’s conjecture is true.
In one paper2, Hyakutake computes the internal energy of a black hole, the position of its event horizon (the boundary between the black hole and the rest of the Universe), its entropy and other properties based on the predictions of string theory as well as the effects of so-called virtual particles that continuously pop into and out of existence (see ‘Astrophysics: Fire in the Hole!‘). In the other3, he and his collaborators calculate the internal energy of the corresponding lower-dimensional cosmos with no gravity. The two computer calculations match.
“It seems to be a correct computation,” says Maldacena, who is now at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey and who did not contribute to the team’s work.
Regime change
The findings “are an interesting way to test many ideas in quantum gravity and string theory”, Maldacena adds. The two papers, he notes, are the culmination of a series of articles contributed by the Japanese team over the past few years. “The whole sequence of papers is very nice because it tests the dual [nature of the universes] in regimes where there are no analytic tests.”
“They have numerically confirmed, perhaps for the first time, something we were fairly sure had to be true, but was still a conjecture — namely that the thermodynamics of certain black holes can be reproduced from a lower-dimensional universe,” says Leonard Susskind, a theoretical physicist at Stanford University in California who was among the first theoreticians to explore the idea of holographic universes.
Neither of the model universes explored by the Japanese team resembles our own, Maldacena notes. The cosmos with a black hole has ten dimensions, with eight of them forming an eight-dimensional sphere. The lower-dimensional, gravity-free one has but a single dimension, and its menagerie of quantum particles resembles a group of idealized springs, or harmonic oscillators, attached to one another.
Nevertheless, says Maldacena, the numerical proof that these two seemingly disparate worlds are actually identical gives hope that the gravitational properties of our Universe can one day be explained by a simpler cosmos purely in terms of quantum theory.
I know, all of that might be a bit confusing but it really does suggest a lot. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not 100 percent proof and we probably won’t be able to prove anything like this without a shadow of doubt anytime soon but it is a step towards something more. It really shows how far we’ve come and how much further we will end up as time passes.
To learn more about the holographic principle or the theory in regard to our world itself being a hologram take a look at the video below. This kind of thing is something I could research for hours on end. It truly blows me away the more I really get into things.


awarenessact--2020-10-03--Teacher Claims He Was Let Go For Saying ‘Trump Is Our President’

We know people get fired all the time for terrible reasons but this one might be something that a lot of people consider controversial .
Politics , in general , are a topic no one can agree on , some think this man being fired was going too far .
According to Fox 2 Detroit , a teacher and coach in the Walled Lake School District claims he was fired after he tweeted something as simple as “ I ’ m done being silent .
( Donald Trump ) is our President.
” Now , while some people are against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment whether we all like it or not , and stating this to many doesn ’ t seem like enough to fire someone over .
A lot of people think it ’ s going overboard .
This man ’ s name is Justin Kucera , and he told Fox 2 Detroit that he sent this tweet out on July 6th and was fired shortly after .
He claims he sent it because he wanted to show his support and well , he received a lot of backlash as a result .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ school administrators ’ who had a lot to say .
Fox 2 Detroit wrote as follows on this situation : “ They also asked me about the retweet of President Trump ’ s tweet that said schools must open in the fall , ” Kucera said .
“ I chose not to resign , they chose to fire me.
” District Supt .
Kenneth Gutman pushed out a tweet one day after Kucera tweeted his message .
“ Walled Lake Schools advocates for social justice , equity , diversity , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the importance of discourse , but we will not stand for speech or actions from those that represent our District that seeks to divide or demean our staff , students , citizens.
” Kucera said he ’ s being silenced by the school .
“ We can all have conversations and we can have a difference of opinions and we can talk about it , ” Kucera said .
“ But I don ’ t think anyone should be silenced .
This isn ’ t fireable.
” FOX 2 reached out to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Please know that no disciplinary action was taken as a result of any support of President Trump and we are unable to comment on specific staff discipline and personal matters.
” “ I feel really bad for him I hope he is able to find a better job , ” said Susan Reising , a concerned parent .
“ There is other stuff at that school that people should get in trouble for , ” said Thomas Hooks , a recent graduate of Walled Lake Western .
“ This isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not sure what he will do next and he ’ s not sure teaching will be part of his future .
Sure , some people may not agree with his political views and many do not support Trump as a whole but tweeting things as simple as that should not be seen as such a big deal , we are all entitled to speak our minds in this sense .
Going on just the things noted above it ’ s not as if he attacked anyone or went out of his way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should he really have lost his job ?
Kucera says he never brought this kind of thing into the classroom and honestly , it ’ s kind of sad to see how the situation overall unfolded .
The school ’ s FB page seems to have since all of this happened been overwhelmed with comments from people calling the school out for taking things way too far but it does not seem that Kucera will be getting his job back .
As noted above , this did happen back in July but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of as we should all be able to speak on things like this regardless of what side we are on as long as we are not hurting or disrespecting anyone , right ?
With Election Day just around the corner , this is not something that should be ignored or brushed off .

We know people get fired all the time for terrible reasons but this one might be something that a lot of people consider controversial. Politics, in general, are a topic no one can agree on, some think this man being fired was going too far.
According to Fox 2 Detroit, a teacher and coach in the Walled Lake School District claims he was fired after he tweeted something as simple as “I’m done being silent. (Donald Trump) is our President.” Now, while some people are against Trump, he technically is our president at the moment whether we all like it or not, and stating this to many doesn’t seem like enough to fire someone over. A lot of people think it’s going overboard.
This man’s name is Justin Kucera, and he told Fox 2 Detroit that he sent this tweet out on July 6th and was fired shortly after. He claims he sent it because he wanted to show his support and well, he received a lot of backlash as a result. From there he got a call from the ‘school administrators’ who had a lot to say.
Fox 2 Detroit wrote as follows on this situation:
“They also asked me about the retweet of President Trump’s tweet that said schools must open in the fall,” Kucera said. “I chose not to resign, they chose to fire me.”
District Supt. Kenneth Gutman pushed out a tweet one day after Kucera tweeted his message.
“Walled Lake Schools advocates for social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for all. We believe in the importance of discourse, but we will not stand for speech or actions from those that represent our District that seeks to divide or demean our staff, students, citizens.”
Kucera said he’s being silenced by the school.
“We can all have conversations and we can have a difference of opinions and we can talk about it,” Kucera said. “But I don’t think anyone should be silenced. This isn’t fireable.”
FOX 2 reached out to the school district and we were told, “Please know that no disciplinary action was taken as a result of any support of President Trump and we are unable to comment on specific staff discipline and personal matters.”
“I feel really bad for him I hope he is able to find a better job,” said Susan Reising, a concerned parent.
“There is other stuff at that school that people should get in trouble for,” said Thomas Hooks, a recent graduate of Walled Lake Western. “This isn’t that big.”
Kucera says he’s not sure what he will do next and he’s not sure teaching will be part of his future.
Sure, some people may not agree with his political views and many do not support Trump as a whole but tweeting things as simple as that should not be seen as such a big deal, we are all entitled to speak our minds in this sense. Going on just the things noted above it’s not as if he attacked anyone or went out of his way to be disrespectful to anyone and so, should he really have lost his job?
Kucera says he never brought this kind of thing into the classroom and honestly, it’s kind of sad to see how the situation overall unfolded. The school’s FB page seems to have since all of this happened been overwhelmed with comments from people calling the school out for taking things way too far but it does not seem that Kucera will be getting his job back.
As noted above, this did happen back in July but it’s important to be aware of as we should all be able to speak on things like this regardless of what side we are on as long as we are not hurting or disrespecting anyone, right? With Election Day just around the corner, this is not something that should be ignored or brushed off.


awarenessact--2020-10-03--How To Love Someone With Anxiety

How To Love Someone With Anxiety

When you have anxiety it can really make your relationships with others a bit more complex than those without anxiety might realize .
Sure , things overall are pretty normal but at the back of your mind , you ’ re always worrying about something .
Loving someone with anxiety whether it ’ s a romantic relationship , a friendship , or someone in your family you need to know that things aren ’ t going to be the same as they would be with someone else .
Sure , it might feel the same and you might love them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they need a little more reassurance than some of the other people in your life .
People with anxiety might try to push you away to avoid you leaving them or they might even cling to you more-so than you ’ re used to .
As someone with anxiety , I can tell you it ’ s not easy to just trust the people who come into your life .
Whether they ’ ve been by your side for a while or they ’ re brand new , you have a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you truly love someone with anxiety doing small things to help them be more comfortable can really make a big difference in how they feel as a whole .
Even just answering their texts without making them wait all day can really reassure them that you truly care .
You see , texting you at all is hard for them because they don ’ t want to bother you , when you respond in a reasonable manner it makes them more aware that you do want to talk to them and helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not getting on your nerves .
It is also important to not merely respond with one word , sure sometimes that ’ s fine but at first , this is something that will make the person with anxiety feel like they ’ ve done something wrong .
I know , this might not sound like much but it can make a big difference for them and it doesn ’ t hurt you at all to do it , does it ?
Sure , sometimes you can talk them down and get things under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t take the situations you can ’ t fix to heart .
Anxiety is not easy and it ’ s not something the person with it can just turn off .
When you can ’ t make things better , just being there and comforting this person can really make them feel a lot more cared for and is more than enough .
When you find yourself truly close to someone with anxiety you ’ ll begin to realize that they love deeply and care more than most .
They will do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to help you out and while they struggle sometimes and might not always want to go out , they are very fun and really know how to make the most of each moment before them .
Sometimes seeing them during an attack might be hard to handle and they aren ’ t going to hold it against you if you need a little space after things are said and done .
They understand a lot and know that for people on the outside looking in that things may seem intense .
Anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is something you must take day by day .
It ’ s rough and not easy to handle , those who have it are just trying to live their lives as best they can , and while they may for the most part do just fine , sometimes they will fall apart .
We all go through different things in life and this is no different , honestly .
Don ’ t act like this is a big deal or like it ’ s something that will ruin the life of the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this person is , it is just a part of their life .
They have good days and bad days just like everyone else does .
Honestly , the most important thing that you can have is compassion when it comes to loving anyone , especially someone with anxiety .
We ’ re all human and while they might be going through something you ’ re not able to fully understand allowing your compassion to flow speaks volumes .
At the end of the day , if you love them then you love @ @

When you have anxiety it can really make your relationships with others a bit more complex than those without anxiety might realize. Sure, things overall are pretty normal but at the back of your mind, you’re always worrying about something.
Loving someone with anxiety whether it’s a romantic relationship, a friendship, or someone in your family you need to know that things aren’t going to be the same as they would be with someone else. Sure, it might feel the same and you might love them as much as you would someone else but they need a little more reassurance than some of the other people in your life. People with anxiety might try to push you away to avoid you leaving them or they might even cling to you more-so than you’re used to.
As someone with anxiety, I can tell you it’s not easy to just trust the people who come into your life. Whether they’ve been by your side for a while or they’re brand new, you have a very hard time putting your guard down. When you truly love someone with anxiety doing small things to help them be more comfortable can really make a big difference in how they feel as a whole.
Even just answering their texts without making them wait all day can really reassure them that you truly care. You see, texting you at all is hard for them because they don’t want to bother you, when you respond in a reasonable manner it makes them more aware that you do want to talk to them and helps them to understand that they’re not getting on your nerves.
It is also important to not merely respond with one word, sure sometimes that’s fine but at first, this is something that will make the person with anxiety feel like they’ve done something wrong. I know, this might not sound like much but it can make a big difference for them and it doesn’t hurt you at all to do it, does it?
Sure, sometimes you can talk them down and get things under control but not always, and don’t take the situations you can’t fix to heart. Anxiety is not easy and it’s not something the person with it can just turn off. When you can’t make things better, just being there and comforting this person can really make them feel a lot more cared for and is more than enough. When you find yourself truly close to someone with anxiety you’ll begin to realize that they love deeply and care more than most.
They will do things that they otherwise wouldn’t just to help you out and while they struggle sometimes and might not always want to go out, they are very fun and really know how to make the most of each moment before them. Sometimes seeing them during an attack might be hard to handle and they aren’t going to hold it against you if you need a little space after things are said and done. They understand a lot and know that for people on the outside looking in that things may seem intense.
Anxiety is not something you can predict it is something you must take day by day. It’s rough and not easy to handle, those who have it are just trying to live their lives as best they can, and while they may for the most part do just fine, sometimes they will fall apart. We all go through different things in life and this is no different, honestly.
Don’t act like this is a big deal or like it’s something that will ruin the life of the person facing it. Anxiety is not who this person is, it is just a part of their life. They have good days and bad days just like everyone else does.
Honestly, the most important thing that you can have is compassion when it comes to loving anyone, especially someone with anxiety. We’re all human and while they might be going through something you’re not able to fully understand allowing your compassion to flow speaks volumes. At the end of the day, if you love them then you love them.


awarenessact--2020-10-02--Women with Resting B*tch Face Are Actually Better Communicators

“ I am more in tune with my emotions and the needs of others , which ultimately makes me great at communicating with those around me.
” -Unknown Often misunderstood as being negative or overly serious , those women with ‘ resting b*ch face , ’ or RBF aren ’ t exactly known for their ability to connect with those around them .
Their naturally non-smiling face is mistaken for extreme competitiveness , anger , and aggression both in their personal lives as well as in the working world .
New research , however , shows that those women who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better communicators !
Rene Paulson , the found of Elite Research and a consultant at Texas Woman ’ s University recently wrote an article explaining how this likelihood of being misunderstood actually promotes superior communication skills , stating : “ Women confronted by a world that automatically attaches negative attributes to their non-smiling face must quickly learn how to communicate and also hone a finely-tuned awareness of both our own emotions and the emotions of those around us… Women used to being constantly misunderstood focus more on the words someone says , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or facial expressions , ensuring a more effective flow of information between both parties.
” What exactly does this mean ?
Women with RBF are consistently viewed being negative due to their facial expression , and as such , they have learned not to rely solely on facial expressions in order to communicate how they are feeling .
Instead , these women focus on improving their language skills in order to communicate with those around them more effectively .
They also become more in tune with the emotions of those around them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on body language to convey this information to them .
This heightened empathy combined with a strong sense of self-awareness can help to further improve the flow of communication .
While a better grasp of their language skills can definitely improve their ability to communicate verbally , the article states that their inability to control their facial expressions still causes them to have a more difficult time in the workplace .
Paulson explains , “ Meanwhile the stigma is very real .
Studies and anecdotal evidence ( Jill Abramson , anyone ? )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from women in the workplace can be perceived as a negative , while lighthearted behavior can erode credibility.
” Don ’ t let this discourage you !
Many of the most powerful and famous people the world over have battled RBF throughout different stages in their lives , including Michelle Obama and even the Queen of England !
If these women can embrace their RBF and continue through to find success , so can you !

“I am more in tune with my emotions and the needs of others, which ultimately makes me great at communicating with those around me.” -Unknown
Often misunderstood as being negative or overly serious, those women with ‘resting b*ch face,’ or RBF aren’t exactly known for their ability to connect with those around them. Their naturally non-smiling face is mistaken for extreme competitiveness, anger, and aggression both in their personal lives as well as in the working world. New research, however, shows that those women who are accused of having RBF are actually better communicators!
Rene Paulson, the found of Elite Research and a consultant at Texas Woman’s University recently wrote an article explaining how this likelihood of being misunderstood actually promotes superior communication skills, stating:
“Women confronted by a world that automatically attaches negative attributes to their non-smiling face must quickly learn how to communicate and also hone a finely-tuned awareness of both our own emotions and the emotions of those around us… Women used to being constantly misunderstood focus more on the words someone says, rather than their tone, body cues, or facial expressions, ensuring a more effective flow of information between both parties.”
What exactly does this mean? Women with RBF are consistently viewed being negative due to their facial expression, and as such, they have learned not to rely solely on facial expressions in order to communicate how they are feeling. Instead, these women focus on improving their language skills in order to communicate with those around them more effectively.
They also become more in tune with the emotions of those around them, watching for smaller queues rather than relying on body language to convey this information to them. This heightened empathy combined with a strong sense of self-awareness can help to further improve the flow of communication.
While a better grasp of their language skills can definitely improve their ability to communicate verbally, the article states that their inability to control their facial expressions still causes them to have a more difficult time in the workplace.
Paulson explains, “Meanwhile the stigma is very real. Studies and anecdotal evidence (Jill Abramson, anyone?) have shown that serious or assertive behavior from women in the workplace can be perceived as a negative, while lighthearted behavior can erode credibility.”
Don’t let this discourage you! Many of the most powerful and famous people the world over have battled RBF throughout different stages in their lives, including Michelle Obama and even the Queen of England! If these women can embrace their RBF and continue through to find success, so can you!


awarenessact--2020-10-02--Researchers Create ‘Super Enzyme’ That Eats Plastic Bottles – Could This Resolve Our Plastic Problem

Researchers Create ‘Super Enzyme’ That Eats Plastic Bottles – Could This Resolve Our Plastic Problem?

Plastic waste is a big issue all over the world and that issue is only getting worse .
While some kinds of plastic do break down over time , it is something that takes a very long time .
However , things could be changing soon .
Throughout the years we ’ ve heard of lots of different kinds of things that can eat away at plastic thus helping remove this waste from our planet .
One of those is a recent creation being referred to as a super enzyme .
This was re-engineered according to CNN by a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enzyme that allowed them to truly speed things up in big ways .
When it comes to things like used bottles , clothing , and things of that sort , this super enzyme could really come in handy .
PET for those who do not know is something that takes about one hundred years to degrade which is as you ’ re aware quite a long time .
That in itself is much longer than most of us are even alive , honestly .
However , with PETase and these changes it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or less .
The Weather Channel wrote as follows on all of this : PETase was created first accidentally by the scientists which digest the hard , crystalline surfaces of the plastic bottles .
It has now been mixed with another enzyme , MHETase , and the results have shown that this super-enzyme created was able to break down the plastics at a much faster rate .
The study also says that the discovery of the PETase and MHETase suggests that nature may be evolving similar deconstruction strategies for synthetic plastic .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in increased usage of enzyme-based technologies in plastic upcycling .
Earlier in April , an enzyme , which was originally discovered in a compost heap of leaves , was found to degrade 90 per cent of the plastic bottles within 10 hours .
But , the enzyme by the French company Carbios required heating above 70 degrees Celsius .
According to the scientists , this new enzyme works at room temperature , and combining different approaches could speed the progress towards commercial use .
This bio-enzyme is the need of the hour as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Without a reliable alternative , usage of plastic is growing exponentially , while eco-friendly and effective collection and recycling methods continue to evade us .
More new plastic is being created every year , which adds more to the pollution .
However , this super-enzyme which is created by linking two existing enzymes found in plastic-eating microbes , discovered at a Japanese Waste site in 2016 , may offer a solution to upcycle the plastics faster .
The team currently is working on examining how the enzymes can be tweaked to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that super-enzyme was able to break down plastic used in fruit juice packaging and soft drink packages which are known as polyethylene terephthalate ( PET ) .
Though PET is said to be recyclable , they take hundreds of years to degrade .
This super-enzyme will also work on polyethylene furanoate ( PEF ) , which is a sugar-based bioplastic used in the manufacture of beer bottles .
The scientists acknowledge that this enzyme was unable to break other kinds of plastics .
While this all needs to be researched more and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards something huge .
What do you think about all of this ?
I for one am excited to see where things go .
This could really change the world depending on how things play out as the years pass .

Plastic waste is a big issue all over the world and that issue is only getting worse. While some kinds of plastic do break down over time, it is something that takes a very long time. However, things could be changing soon. Throughout the years we’ve heard of lots of different kinds of things that can eat away at plastic thus helping remove this waste from our planet.
One of those is a recent creation being referred to as a super enzyme. This was re-engineered according to CNN by a team of researchers that put PETase with another enzyme that allowed them to truly speed things up in big ways. When it comes to things like used bottles, clothing, and things of that sort, this super enzyme could really come in handy.
PET for those who do not know is something that takes about one hundred years to degrade which is as you’re aware quite a long time. That in itself is much longer than most of us are even alive, honestly. However, with PETase and these changes it can be broken down in a few days or less.
The Weather Channel wrote as follows on all of this:
PETase was created first accidentally by the scientists which digest the hard, crystalline surfaces of the plastic bottles. It has now been mixed with another enzyme, MHETase, and the results have shown that this super-enzyme created was able to break down the plastics at a much faster rate.
The study also says that the discovery of the PETase and MHETase suggests that nature may be evolving similar deconstruction strategies for synthetic plastic. The scientists hope that this discovery would help in increased usage of enzyme-based technologies in plastic upcycling.
Earlier in April, an enzyme, which was originally discovered in a compost heap of leaves, was found to degrade 90 per cent of the plastic bottles within 10 hours. But, the enzyme by the French company Carbios required heating above 70 degrees Celsius. According to the scientists, this new enzyme works at room temperature, and combining different approaches could speed the progress towards commercial use.
This bio-enzyme is the need of the hour as plastic pollution continues to choke the world. Without a reliable alternative, usage of plastic is growing exponentially, while eco-friendly and effective collection and recycling methods continue to evade us. More new plastic is being created every year, which adds more to the pollution.
However, this super-enzyme which is created by linking two existing enzymes found in plastic-eating microbes, discovered at a Japanese Waste site in 2016, may offer a solution to upcycle the plastics faster. The team currently is working on examining how the enzymes can be tweaked to make them work even faster.
The tests show that super-enzyme was able to break down plastic used in fruit juice packaging and soft drink packages which are known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Though PET is said to be recyclable, they take hundreds of years to degrade. This super-enzyme will also work on polyethylene furanoate (PEF), which is a sugar-based bioplastic used in the manufacture of beer bottles. The scientists acknowledge that this enzyme was unable to break other kinds of plastics.
While this all needs to be researched more and tested further, it is a step towards something huge. What do you think about all of this? I for one am excited to see where things go. This could really change the world depending on how things play out as the years pass.


awarenessact--2020-10-02--Mom Warns Parents About Hidden Danger Of Bath Toys After Toddler Almost Loses Eyesight

Sure , we know that danger can be lurking in some of the most unexpected places but chances are your kids ’ bath toys are the last place you ’ d expect .
That being said , if you ’ re not already wary , you might be after reading this .
According to CBSN Chicago , a Plainfield mother has in recent times gone through something quite traumatic .
Her son was as the result of a bath toy hospitalized and could end up facing permanent eye damage .
Yes , you read that correctly something so bad happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The mother says she walked into her 2-year-olds room one morning back in March to notice his eye had swollen dramatically and severely roughly 12 hours after his bath .
During his bath , it seems he had squirted himself in the eye with water from one of those squeezable rubber duck toys that most kids love to play with during bath time .
This was something he had always done and no one ever thought anything of it but it seems to have caused a serious issue .
While before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assumed the child had pink eye or something of that sort , that was nowhere near the case .
As time passed even with being rinsed out his toy has grown some kind of bacteria within it that caused a serious infection in his eye and from there things got intense .
It was later noted that if this infection moved to his retina it could cause him to be blind permanently or if it moved further from there much worse issues would be present .
CBSN Chicago wrote as follows on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IV antibiotics and then a CAT scan .
“ They explained that if it moved to his retina it could permanently cause blindness or if it moved to his brain it could be a lot worse , ” Strong said .
“ I came to find out later that because the water is never fully expelled from those types of toys that they can just grow bacteria that you can ’ t stop , ” she said .
Strong said she hopes manufacturers take a closer look at the toys they are producing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ I have a completely full inbox with parents sending me pictures of their children who have gone through the same thing .
It really does seem to be a design issue across all manufacturers and not just one specific one , so I really hope even those people will look at this and take that into consideration.
” Baylor has since made a full recovery and now plays with different toys in the bath .
“ I would just throw all the squeezable ones away for sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think those toys especially are cute .
They ’ re fun .
They ’ re cheap and they ’ re easy , but it ’ s not worth it.
” While this mother ’ s son was able to recover , stories like this are important to be aware of .
Sure , she took the time to post about this ordeal online and heard similar stories from others and their experiences , these toys are still out there and most people are not aware of the dangers that can be present .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be cautious when it comes to things like this and perhaps keep the squirting bath toys replaced on a normal basis .

Sure, we know that danger can be lurking in some of the most unexpected places but chances are your kids’ bath toys are the last place you’d expect. That being said, if you’re not already wary, you might be after reading this.
According to CBSN Chicago, a Plainfield mother has in recent times gone through something quite traumatic. Her son was as the result of a bath toy hospitalized and could end up facing permanent eye damage. Yes, you read that correctly something so bad happened all because of a mere bath toy.
The mother says she walked into her 2-year-olds room one morning back in March to notice his eye had swollen dramatically and severely roughly 12 hours after his bath. During his bath, it seems he had squirted himself in the eye with water from one of those squeezable rubber duck toys that most kids love to play with during bath time. This was something he had always done and no one ever thought anything of it but it seems to have caused a serious issue.
While before the reason behind this issue was found they assumed the child had pink eye or something of that sort, that was nowhere near the case. As time passed even with being rinsed out his toy has grown some kind of bacteria within it that caused a serious infection in his eye and from there things got intense. It was later noted that if this infection moved to his retina it could cause him to be blind permanently or if it moved further from there much worse issues would be present.
CBSN Chicago wrote as follows on this mind-blowing story:
The toddler was given IV antibiotics and then a CAT scan.
“They explained that if it moved to his retina it could permanently cause blindness or if it moved to his brain it could be a lot worse,” Strong said.
The culprit was a squirting bath toy.
“I came to find out later that because the water is never fully expelled from those types of toys that they can just grow bacteria that you can’t stop,” she said.
Strong said she hopes manufacturers take a closer look at the toys they are producing.
“I’ve been shocked,” she said. “I have a completely full inbox with parents sending me pictures of their children who have gone through the same thing. It really does seem to be a design issue across all manufacturers and not just one specific one, so I really hope even those people will look at this and take that into consideration.”
Baylor has since made a full recovery and now plays with different toys in the bath.
“I would just throw all the squeezable ones away for sure,” Strong said. “I think those toys especially are cute. They’re fun. They’re cheap and they’re easy, but it’s not worth it.”
**WARNING**So I learned a thing. And I’ve sat on it for a couple months because the pictures are so gross that I… Posted by Eden Strong – No Shame on Monday, September 21, 2020
While this mother’s son was able to recover, stories like this are important to be aware of. Sure, she took the time to post about this ordeal online and heard similar stories from others and their experiences, these toys are still out there and most people are not aware of the dangers that can be present. I for one think that we all need to be cautious when it comes to things like this and perhaps keep the squirting bath toys replaced on a normal basis.


awarenessact--2020-10-02--What’s Your Shadow Element?

What’s Your Shadow Element?

When it comes to the elements as a whole we know there are four that the zodiac can be broken down into but there is another side to all of this .
While the side we normally hear about is the ‘ positive ’ or light one there is a shadow element that counters the one you ’ re used to hearing about .
Shadow elements can also for the zodiac signs be broken down into just four elements and are well worth being aware of .
The more you know about these shadow elements the more aware you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locked within your mind .
For instance , some signs overthink more than others and some are much more aggressive than most realize .
Below I am going to go over the four shadow elements and what signs belong to each one .
While this isn ’ t necessarily a bad thing , it is something that being aware of is important .
The more you know in this area , the more you can work through the issues that perhaps come with the shadow element you ’ re most resonate with .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ elements these signs are fire signs on the other side of that is the abyss element .
This meaning that for those born into this element these signs come with a lot of inner turmoil .
They fight hard and feel quite lost more often than not .
While they do not mean to get lost , sometimes they can not help it .
These you may know as the air signs but they are also chaos signs .
They bring with them a lot of drama whether they want to or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives and are often not as good as resolving issues as they may make themselves out to be .
Working to let go of their wanting to ‘ know-it-all ’ ways can really benefit them greatly in this area .
These signs are referred to as earth signs but they are as you may already be getting the gist of murk signs .
Murk is something that means gloomy .
These are the signs that tend to see the worst in all situations rather than the best .
They often get themselves worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These signs are the water signs but also the signs of oblivion .
They tend to let others walk all over them and are usually used by the people they care the most about .
They don ’ t see things as they are and instead put a lot of faith in how they wish things were .
This sets them up to fail time after time .

When it comes to the elements as a whole we know there are four that the zodiac can be broken down into but there is another side to all of this. While the side we normally hear about is the ‘positive’ or light one there is a shadow element that counters the one you’re used to hearing about.
Shadow elements can also for the zodiac signs be broken down into just four elements and are well worth being aware of. The more you know about these shadow elements the more aware you are of the negative things that might be locked within your mind. For instance, some signs overthink more than others and some are much more aggressive than most realize.
Below I am going to go over the four shadow elements and what signs belong to each one. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it is something that being aware of is important. The more you know in this area, the more you can work through the issues that perhaps come with the shadow element you’re most resonate with.
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius – Abyss
While when it comes to your average elements these signs are fire signs on the other side of that is the abyss element. This meaning that for those born into this element these signs come with a lot of inner turmoil. They fight hard and feel quite lost more often than not. While they do not mean to get lost, sometimes they cannot help it.
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius – Chaos
These you may know as the air signs but they are also chaos signs. They bring with them a lot of drama whether they want to or not. They tend to live quite hectic lives and are often not as good as resolving issues as they may make themselves out to be. Working to let go of their wanting to ‘know-it-all’ ways can really benefit them greatly in this area.
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn – Murk
These signs are referred to as earth signs but they are as you may already be getting the gist of murk signs. Murk is something that means gloomy. These are the signs that tend to see the worst in all situations rather than the best. They often get themselves worked up because of how their minds work.
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces – Oblivion
These signs are the water signs but also the signs of oblivion. They tend to let others walk all over them and are usually used by the people they care the most about. They don’t see things as they are and instead put a lot of faith in how they wish things were. This sets them up to fail time after time.


awarenessact--2020-10-02--What Causes Children To Turn Into Narcissists

We know that no one is necessarily born a narcissist but that they are ‘ created ’ from the factors they face in life as they grow , narcissism in children is something not many people want to talk about .
Now , while it is something that happens to someone as they grow , you can ’ t necessarily just blame someone ’ s parents for their narcissistic ways .
It ’ s not that cut and dry .
Yes , the parents can have a lot to do with it but it ’ s not that simple .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some kids become narcissists you ’ ve come to the right place , this is something that stems from a lot of things and varies from person to person .
One thing that can create a narcissistic child according to Psychology Today is ‘ narcissistic parental values.
’ This meaning that the parents teach their children to be overly competitive and do not reward them unless they are doing far more than most should be capable of .
That leaves them yearning for more and pushes them to really beat others down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this often also come with conditional love rather than parents caring for their kids no matter what as it should be .
Psychology Today wrote as follows summing up that there are several things that go into a child becoming a narcissist : When clinicians and theorists look at why one child develops narcissistic personality disorder , while another develops a different set of problems , most do not simply blame the parents or bad genes .
A combination of three things are generally recognized as contributing to the child ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperament , how they are parented , and the consequences of unintended and uncontrollable events that negatively affect the child .
If a child grows up thinking that he or she has to always be the best no matter what that is going to negatively affect them in the long run and that is something we all need to be aware of .
Just in the same sense teaching them that they can do no wrong also has dangerous effects .
They end up thinking they are better than everyone else and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the things they do because they are ‘ special.
’ All in all , this should really reveal that parents do affect their kids more than they realize , but they do not necessarily make up the only thing that goes into whether someone turns out as a narcissist .
It ’ s hard to diagnose this kind of thing in a child and so it ’ s not often talked about but it is something we should be aware of .
Just make sure you teach your kids that no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to make mistakes and really work at teaching them empathy above all else .
To learn more about this topic take a look at the video below .
We ’ re all human and our environments affect us .
If you think your kid or kids might be showing narcissistic tendencies perhaps you should be working to help make changes rather now than later .

We know that no one is necessarily born a narcissist but that they are ‘created’ from the factors they face in life as they grow, narcissism in children is something not many people want to talk about.
Now, while it is something that happens to someone as they grow, you can’t necessarily just blame someone’s parents for their narcissistic ways. It’s not that cut and dry. Yes, the parents can have a lot to do with it but it’s not that simple. If you’ve been wondering why some kids become narcissists you’ve come to the right place, this is something that stems from a lot of things and varies from person to person.
One thing that can create a narcissistic child according to Psychology Today is ‘narcissistic parental values.’ This meaning that the parents teach their children to be overly competitive and do not reward them unless they are doing far more than most should be capable of. That leaves them yearning for more and pushes them to really beat others down in order to build themselves up. Situations like this often also come with conditional love rather than parents caring for their kids no matter what as it should be.
Psychology Today wrote as follows summing up that there are several things that go into a child becoming a narcissist:
When clinicians and theorists look at why one child develops narcissistic personality disorder, while another develops a different set of problems, most do not simply blame the parents or bad genes. A combination of three things are generally recognized as contributing to the child’s personality: the child’s inborn temperament, how they are parented, and the consequences of unintended and uncontrollable events that negatively affect the child.
If a child grows up thinking that he or she has to always be the best no matter what that is going to negatively affect them in the long run and that is something we all need to be aware of. Just in the same sense teaching them that they can do no wrong also has dangerous effects. They end up thinking they are better than everyone else and that they do not have to own up to the things they do because they are ‘special.’
All in all, this should really reveal that parents do affect their kids more than they realize, but they do not necessarily make up the only thing that goes into whether someone turns out as a narcissist. It’s hard to diagnose this kind of thing in a child and so it’s not often talked about but it is something we should be aware of. Just make sure you teach your kids that no one is perfect and that they’re going to make mistakes and really work at teaching them empathy above all else.
To learn more about this topic take a look at the video below. We’re all human and our environments affect us. If you think your kid or kids might be showing narcissistic tendencies perhaps you should be working to help make changes rather now than later.


awarenessact--2020-10-02--Thousands Of Pets Found Dead In ‘Cardboard Shipping Boxes’ At Chinese Logistics Facility

Shipping animals , in general , is risky but when done correctly not many issues come forth .
That being said , it seems the lives of animals are often taken advantage of and sadly a lot of animals die as a result of that .
In recent times at least 5 thousand pets were found dead in cardboard shipping boxes just last week according to CBS News in a logistics facility located in Central China .
This has been noted as likely being the result of some kind of miscommunication and is quite heartbreaking to hear about .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has issues with mass-breeding and well , this is the sad reality of it .
After speaking with Sister Hua about who happens to be the founder of an animal rescue group CBS News really got a good idea on what the situation was in itself : “ The station was cluttered with express boxes with thousands of animals that had already died , and the entire place reeks of rotting bodies , ” said Sister Hua , the founder of animal rescue group Utopia .
She doesn ’ t use her real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention on the animals rather than her personally .
“ It was like a living hell , ” she told CBS News in a phone interview on Wednesday .
The animals included rabbits , guinea pigs , cats , and dogs , all held in plastic or metal cages wrapped in cardboard boxes with breathing holes .
They had been left in the boxes without food or water for about a week before they were discovered at the Dongxing Logistics station in Henan ’ s Luohe city .
“ It was obvious they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starvation , ” said Hua .
Now , while the laws in China do prohibit the shipping of live animals in normal packaging , this kind of thing in violation of the laws happens sometimes but not always on such a scale .
The miscommunication inside of this shipping company really did according to Hua seem to lead to the deaths of all of these precious animals ’ lives .
While some animals were able to be rescued , most were already dead .
However , Hua and her volunteers were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so dogs and cats .
I know , we hear about things like this from time to time and it is hard to hear but it is important to be aware of and we should all be calling on those in authority over China to work to enforce these laws in place more heavily .
These animals were left without food and without water to just waste away basically .
While other articles have included an image of some of these dead animals , I do not feel that is necessary to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see in the picture above these ‘ boxes ’ were not something those animals should have ever been placed inside of .

Shipping animals, in general, is risky but when done correctly not many issues come forth. That being said, it seems the lives of animals are often taken advantage of and sadly a lot of animals die as a result of that.
In recent times at least 5 thousand pets were found dead in cardboard shipping boxes just last week according to CBS News in a logistics facility located in Central China. This has been noted as likely being the result of some kind of miscommunication and is quite heartbreaking to hear about. For those who do not know, China has issues with mass-breeding and well, this is the sad reality of it.
After speaking with Sister Hua about who happens to be the founder of an animal rescue group CBS News really got a good idea on what the situation was in itself:
“The station was cluttered with express boxes with thousands of animals that had already died, and the entire place reeks of rotting bodies,” said Sister Hua, the founder of animal rescue group Utopia. She doesn’t use her real name, saying she prefers to keep attention on the animals rather than her personally.
“It was like a living hell,” she told CBS News in a phone interview on Wednesday.
The animals included rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs, all held in plastic or metal cages wrapped in cardboard boxes with breathing holes. They had been left in the boxes without food or water for about a week before they were discovered at the Dongxing Logistics station in Henan’s Luohe city.
“It was obvious they died of suffocation, dehydration, and starvation,” said Hua.
Now, while the laws in China do prohibit the shipping of live animals in normal packaging, this kind of thing in violation of the laws happens sometimes but not always on such a scale. The miscommunication inside of this shipping company really did according to Hua seem to lead to the deaths of all of these precious animals’ lives. While some animals were able to be rescued, most were already dead. However, Hua and her volunteers were able to rescue about 200 rabbits and 50 or so dogs and cats.
I know, we hear about things like this from time to time and it is hard to hear but it is important to be aware of and we should all be calling on those in authority over China to work to enforce these laws in place more heavily. These animals were left without food and without water to just waste away basically. While other articles have included an image of some of these dead animals, I do not feel that is necessary to put within this article, as you can see in the picture above these ‘boxes’ were not something those animals should have ever been placed inside of.


awarenessact--2020-09-23--Mass Elephant Die-Off In Botswana

Mass Elephant Die-Off In Botswana

While you may know that there have been lots of elephants dying in Botswana until recently we weren ’ t sure exactly what was happening or why they were dying at such a rate .
That being said , we now know they were facing a bacteria that was growing in watering holes and places of that sort .
According to the Wildlife Department in Botswana , these pachyderms were dying as a result of a poisoning from something known as cyanobacteria .
While their deaths were initially quite mysterious now that we know what is going on we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these animals in the future moving forward .
You see , this country is one that has a very large elephant population and that population is extremely important .
When speaking to reporters from Barrons.com , as follows was noted by those from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks : “ The deaths were caused by poisoning due to cyanobacteria which was growing in pans ” or watering holes , the principal veterinary officer of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks , Mmadi Reuben , told reporters .
Reuben said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June 2020 , coinciding with the drying of pans.
” A first report of unusual elephant deaths on April 25 identified cases near Seronga village , and numbers began escalating the following month .
According to the wildlife authorities around 330 animals have died and blood tests were consistent with the finding that a species of cyanobacteria that produces neurotoxins was the cause .
Tests were conducted at specialist laboratories in South Africa , Canada , Zimbabwe , and the United States .
Officials have ruled out anthrax or human involvement such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , deputy director of Department of Wildlife and National Parks .
While more research needs to be done , and we ’ re not quite sure what steps need to come next , understanding this is putting a foot in the right direction .
While this investigation did take some time , it has paid off in a big way now that we ’ re able to better understand what is going on in this area .
These tests have highlighted the Cyanobacteria and for those who do not know , this bacteria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals and is often referred to as ‘ the blue-green algae.
’ Weather.com wrote as follows breaking down what this bacteria actually is : Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria that are usually found in inland waters and can be highly toxic to animals .
Also referred to as the blue-green algae , they occur naturally in water and soil and particularly thrive in nutrient-rich waters .
The algae bloom accelerates during the summers when the temperatures are high and the water is warm .
But now , thanks to the changing climate and warming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more frequent .
When the cyanobacteria decay , they release harmful toxins called microcystin , whose presence can only be determined through laboratory analyses .
The alarm of these mysterious elephant deaths was raised when the first incident of an elephant dying was reported in Okavango Delta near Botswana in early May 2020 .
Soon after , local conservationists noticed more such mysterious fatalities , following which government officials undertook a flight over the Delta to examine the situation .
While deaths have slowed and not been reported since June 2020 , working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming back is important .
Incidents like this do not need to happen again and perhaps we can work to get things better under control moving forth .
While initially , people thought the issue at hand was anthrax , clearly that was not the case .

While you may know that there have been lots of elephants dying in Botswana until recently we weren’t sure exactly what was happening or why they were dying at such a rate. That being said, we now know they were facing a bacteria that was growing in watering holes and places of that sort.
According to the Wildlife Department in Botswana, these pachyderms were dying as a result of a poisoning from something known as cyanobacteria. While their deaths were initially quite mysterious now that we know what is going on we can hope to make changes that will protect these animals in the future moving forward. You see, this country is one that has a very large elephant population and that population is extremely important.
When speaking to reporters from Barrons.com, as follows was noted by those from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks:
“The deaths were caused by poisoning due to cyanobacteria which was growing in pans” or watering holes, the principal veterinary officer of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Mmadi Reuben, told reporters.
Reuben said the deaths had “stopped towards the end of June 2020, coinciding with the drying of pans.”
A first report of unusual elephant deaths on April 25 identified cases near Seronga village, and numbers began escalating the following month.
According to the wildlife authorities around 330 animals have died and blood tests were consistent with the finding that a species of cyanobacteria that produces neurotoxins was the cause.
Tests were conducted at specialist laboratories in South Africa, Canada, Zimbabwe, and the United States.
Officials have ruled out anthrax or human involvement such as poaching, according to Cyril Taolo, deputy director of Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
While more research needs to be done, and we’re not quite sure what steps need to come next, understanding this is putting a foot in the right direction. While this investigation did take some time, it has paid off in a big way now that we’re able to better understand what is going on in this area. These tests have highlighted the Cyanobacteria and for those who do not know, this bacteria is one that is highly toxic to animals and is often referred to as ‘the blue-green algae.’
Weather.com wrote as follows breaking down what this bacteria actually is:
Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria that are usually found in inland waters and can be highly toxic to animals. Also referred to as the blue-green algae, they occur naturally in water and soil and particularly thrive in nutrient-rich waters.
The algae bloom accelerates during the summers when the temperatures are high and the water is warm. But now, thanks to the changing climate and warming globe, these blooms are steadily becoming more frequent.
When the cyanobacteria decay, they release harmful toxins called microcystin, whose presence can only be determined through laboratory analyses.
The alarm of these mysterious elephant deaths was raised when the first incident of an elephant dying was reported in Okavango Delta near Botswana in early May 2020. Soon after, local conservationists noticed more such mysterious fatalities, following which government officials undertook a flight over the Delta to examine the situation.
While deaths have slowed and not been reported since June 2020, working to prevent this bacteria or algae from coming back is important. Incidents like this do not need to happen again and perhaps we can work to get things better under control moving forth. While initially, people thought the issue at hand was anthrax, clearly that was not the case.


awarenessact--2020-09-23--5 Signs Your Narcissist Is Preparing To Discard You

Narcissists use people for as long as they see fit and when they have taken all they can from someone , they move on .
They throw away that person as if they never meant anything to them and you should be aware of this before it happens to you so that you can better understand where your toxic ‘ situationship ’ may be headed .
Now , for those who do not know narcissists are people who have something a lot of people refer to as narcissistic personality disorder .
They are often people who seem to lack empathy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in themselves , and usually are quite manipulative .
These kinds of people tend to present themselves as exactly what you need and then once they get you where they want you , their mask comes off and the truth of who they are and how they are comes forth .
Now , in this article , we ’ re not going to focus on the main things within a relationship with a narcissist but instead are going to focus on some of the signs that you ’ re near the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your narcissist .
While you might not want to let go , when they decide they ’ re ready to find a new source your best bet is to cut things off while you can and try to heal yourself as best you can .
The narcissist doesn ’ t see you as a true partner , he or she sees you as someone that he or she can use and when they ’ ve got what they want that ’ s basically it for them .
If you think your narcissist is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop wasting your time and let go on your own .
While it might not sound like much moving away from this person on your own terms will feel much better than just being tossed to the side .
Below I am going to go over some of the signs that your narcissist might be preparing to discard you and I know , these things can hurt but you ’ re capable of getting through them and finding yourself on your own , clinging to this person won ’ t benefit you in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to forget that .
5 Signs Your Narcissist Is Preparing To Discard You : 1 .
Things he or she once claimed to like about you are suddenly on their nerves .
While before things went further south your narcissist still at the very least bragged about you for some things and said that there were positives about you but now nothing positive comes out of his or her mouth .
They have nothing good to say to you and the more you try to do better the worse they seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the harder you work to please them the worse they beat you down .
2 .
You never know who you ’ re coming home to and times are more often bad than good to an extreme .
This person is always up and down , you never know what kind of mood he or she is in and when they ’ re in a bad mood nothing you say or do can make them get into a better mood .
It ’ s like they ’ re always looking for a reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re seemingly walking on eggshells .
Things are always hectic and finding a moment of peace is very hard .
3 .
You are able to find evidence that they ’ re looking for someone else and not hiding it .
Narcissists are pretty open about the things they ’ re doing when they ’ ve realized they ’ re about to move on they will begin looking for their new supply .
You won ’ t have to look hard for the signs of this because they will be very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see them flirting and showing interest in others , and they ’ re not going to bother to write it off in their eyes because they just don ’ t care .
4 .
They really don ’ t seem to want to see you doing well at this point .
When you seem to be doing well , he or she beats you right back down .
They want to leave you while you ’ re at your worst not when you ’ re doing well .
The lower you fall the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t really care about how you feel or have anything else to gain from you their excuse making isn ’ t going to be as prominent .
They ’ re just going to go all out and do whatever they want without trying to explain these things away when you confront them .
The more you push them for answers the more blunt they become .
These kinds of things are toxic and dangerous for us all and our well-being as a whole .
You don ’ t need to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on you or your life .
You deserve better and that ’ s why you should let go , grow , heal , and move on when you ’ re ready .

Narcissists use people for as long as they see fit and when they have taken all they can from someone, they move on. They throw away that person as if they never meant anything to them and you should be aware of this before it happens to you so that you can better understand where your toxic ‘situationship’ may be headed.
Now, for those who do not know narcissists are people who have something a lot of people refer to as narcissistic personality disorder. They are often people who seem to lack empathy, need admiration, are very caught up in themselves, and usually are quite manipulative. These kinds of people tend to present themselves as exactly what you need and then once they get you where they want you, their mask comes off and the truth of who they are and how they are comes forth.
Now, in this article, we’re not going to focus on the main things within a relationship with a narcissist but instead are going to focus on some of the signs that you’re near the end of the toxic situationship you have with your narcissist. While you might not want to let go, when they decide they’re ready to find a new source your best bet is to cut things off while you can and try to heal yourself as best you can. The narcissist doesn’t see you as a true partner, he or she sees you as someone that he or she can use and when they’ve got what they want that’s basically it for them.
If you think your narcissist is getting ready to cut you loose, stop wasting your time and let go on your own. While it might not sound like much moving away from this person on your own terms will feel much better than just being tossed to the side. Below I am going to go over some of the signs that your narcissist might be preparing to discard you and I know, these things can hurt but you’re capable of getting through them and finding yourself on your own, clinging to this person won’t benefit you in the long-run and you don’t need to forget that.
5 Signs Your Narcissist Is Preparing To Discard You:
1. Things he or she once claimed to like about you are suddenly on their nerves.
While before things went further south your narcissist still at the very least bragged about you for some things and said that there were positives about you but now nothing positive comes out of his or her mouth. They have nothing good to say to you and the more you try to do better the worse they seem to heckle you. It’s like the harder you work to please them the worse they beat you down.
2. You never know who you’re coming home to and times are more often bad than good to an extreme.
This person is always up and down, you never know what kind of mood he or she is in and when they’re in a bad mood nothing you say or do can make them get into a better mood. It’s like they’re always looking for a reason to turn on you and well, you’re seemingly walking on eggshells. Things are always hectic and finding a moment of peace is very hard.
3. You are able to find evidence that they’re looking for someone else and not hiding it.
Narcissists are pretty open about the things they’re doing when they’ve realized they’re about to move on they will begin looking for their new supply. You won’t have to look hard for the signs of this because they will be very open about it. You’ll see them flirting and showing interest in others, and they’re not going to bother to write it off in their eyes because they just don’t care.
4. They really don’t seem to want to see you doing well at this point.
When you seem to be doing well, he or she beats you right back down. They want to leave you while you’re at your worst not when you’re doing well. The lower you fall the higher up they feel.
5. They don’t even bother making excuses anymore.
Because they don’t really care about how you feel or have anything else to gain from you their excuse making isn’t going to be as prominent. They’re just going to go all out and do whatever they want without trying to explain these things away when you confront them. The more you push them for answers the more blunt they become.
These kinds of things are toxic and dangerous for us all and our well-being as a whole. You don’t need to let this kind of person have a hold on you or your life. You deserve better and that’s why you should let go, grow, heal, and move on when you’re ready.


awarenessact--2020-09-23--There Are Currently 5 Planets In Retrograde And The Energies Are Intense

Right now , there are 5 planets retrograding , and those 5 planets bring a lot of intensity to the table .
Sure , things might feel a little all over the place , but these retrogrades are happening for reasons that will help us grow once all is said and done .
The planets currently retrograding are Pluto ( yes , we ’ re considering it a planet in this article ) , Neptune , Saturn , Uranus , and Mars .
Each of these celestial bodies are bringing something different to the table and some of them are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to begin with , Pluto has been retrograding since April 25th and will be continuing to retrograde until October 4th .
Pluto is one of the celestial bodies with all of this that is bringing a sense of generosity forth within us all and helping us to get over some of our fears in small ways .
Saturn has been retrograding for a good while already as well and will be going direct on the 29th of September but until that happens it ’ s going to be helping us recover from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with in regard to conflicts of the heart .
If you ’ ve been having trouble taking responsibility as of late , this retrograde could be having something to do with that .
However , you should take comfort in knowing it will be over soon .
The planet Neptune seems to hold a lot of control over us at the moment and it ’ s a retrograde that won ’ t be ending until roughly November 28th .
This retrograde is one that can break a lot of things down and push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be getting dealt with , inside of you rather than allowing you to face them as you should .
Astrology King wrote as follows about Neptune ’ s retrograde breaking down some of these energies : Neptune retrograde in transit is a regular cycle lasting 160 days every year during the opposition to the Sun .
As with all outer planets , it causes less concern than the rarer inner planet retrogrades .
Neptune is retrograde 40 % of the time compared to Mars at 9 % and Venus at only 7 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can internalize your fears and anxieties by stripping away the illusions , dreams , and false realities that have clouded your vision .
The destruction of your fantasy world will show those harsh realities you sought to avoid at some stage in the past .
Maybe you have kidded yourself about true love , your financial situation , or your career prospects .
The further from the truth you have traveled , or the more extreme your methods of escape , the bigger the shock .
The truth of your reality is often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case when addiction to drugs , alcohol , gambling , or porn has been your escape .
It does not have to take an intervention or withdrawal to recognize your self-deception either .
This realization has always been there in your higher self , or pineal gland as represented by Neptune .
A new relationship or a critical event can trigger an old or past life memory of pain .
Neptune rules self-sacrifice , victimization , false accusation , scandal , and slander .
Neptune retrograde can show the source of the pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You may then feel humiliated , betrayed , scared , anxious , or guilty .
Out of all 5 of these celestial bodies , Uranus and Mars were the most recent to go retrograde with Uranus going retrograde on the 15th of August and Mars going retrograde on September 9th .
Both of these retrogrades will be moving forth for awhile as Mars will go direct in November and Uranus will go direct in January of 2021 .
Astrology King wrote as follows on Mars Retrograde ’ s energies : Mars retrograde means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action you are developing is so important that extra time is needed to take stock and make sure everything is in order before you continue .
Fated events may occur that could be painful but are needed so you back off and don ’ t make a major mistake .
It is also possible that you have struggled with destructive Mars behaviors like anger , rage , violence , or sexual abuse .
If so , the retrograde phase will bring fated events that force you to admit you have some anger management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very painful experience for you .
By the time Mars stations direct , you should have come to terms with the relevant issues .
This contemplative stage is over and you are ready to come out of your shell and confidently assert yourself and act on your desires .
While all of these things might sound a bit insane , they ’ re not going to be throwing us around too much .
They ’ ve been going on for a while already and we ’ ve been managing just fine .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things will feel less hectic but we ’ ll just have to wait and see how things play out .

Right now, there are 5 planets retrograding, and those 5 planets bring a lot of intensity to the table. Sure, things might feel a little all over the place, but these retrogrades are happening for reasons that will help us grow once all is said and done.
The planets currently retrograding are Pluto (yes, we’re considering it a planet in this article), Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Mars. Each of these celestial bodies are bringing something different to the table and some of them are conflicting with others for sure. Now, to begin with, Pluto has been retrograding since April 25th and will be continuing to retrograde until October 4th. Pluto is one of the celestial bodies with all of this that is bringing a sense of generosity forth within us all and helping us to get over some of our fears in small ways.
Saturn has been retrograding for a good while already as well and will be going direct on the 29th of September but until that happens it’s going to be helping us recover from the things we’ve been facing with in regard to conflicts of the heart. If you’ve been having trouble taking responsibility as of late, this retrograde could be having something to do with that. However, you should take comfort in knowing it will be over soon.
The planet Neptune seems to hold a lot of control over us at the moment and it’s a retrograde that won’t be ending until roughly November 28th. This retrograde is one that can break a lot of things down and push some of the things you need to be getting dealt with, inside of you rather than allowing you to face them as you should.
Astrology King wrote as follows about Neptune’s retrograde breaking down some of these energies:
Neptune retrograde in transit is a regular cycle lasting 160 days every year during the opposition to the Sun. As with all outer planets, it causes less concern than the rarer inner planet retrogrades. Neptune is retrograde 40% of the time compared to Mars at 9% and Venus at only 7% of the time.
Transiting Neptune retrograde can internalize your fears and anxieties by stripping away the illusions, dreams, and false realities that have clouded your vision. The destruction of your fantasy world will show those harsh realities you sought to avoid at some stage in the past. Maybe you have kidded yourself about true love, your financial situation, or your career prospects.
The further from the truth you have traveled, or the more extreme your methods of escape, the bigger the shock. The truth of your reality is often quite painful, as is often the case when addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or porn has been your escape. It does not have to take an intervention or withdrawal to recognize your self-deception either. This realization has always been there in your higher self, or pineal gland as represented by Neptune.
A new relationship or a critical event can trigger an old or past life memory of pain. Neptune rules self-sacrifice, victimization, false accusation, scandal, and slander. Neptune retrograde can show the source of the pain from which you sought to escape. You may then feel humiliated, betrayed, scared, anxious, or guilty.
Out of all 5 of these celestial bodies, Uranus and Mars were the most recent to go retrograde with Uranus going retrograde on the 15th of August and Mars going retrograde on September 9th. Both of these retrogrades will be moving forth for awhile as Mars will go direct in November and Uranus will go direct in January of 2021.
Astrology King wrote as follows on Mars Retrograde’s energies:
Mars retrograde means that whatever area of sexuality or decisive action you are developing is so important that extra time is needed to take stock and make sure everything is in order before you continue. Fated events may occur that could be painful but are needed so you back off and don’t make a major mistake.
It is also possible that you have struggled with destructive Mars behaviors like anger, rage, violence, or sexual abuse. If so, the retrograde phase will bring fated events that force you to admit you have some anger management issues. This too could be a very painful experience for you.
By the time Mars stations direct, you should have come to terms with the relevant issues. This contemplative stage is over and you are ready to come out of your shell and confidently assert yourself and act on your desires.
While all of these things might sound a bit insane, they’re not going to be throwing us around too much. They’ve been going on for a while already and we’ve been managing just fine. As this retrograde season begins to die down things will feel less hectic but we’ll just have to wait and see how things play out.


awarenessact--2020-09-23--The Full Harvest Moon Is Coming To Help Us Tackle Our Fears

As we move forth and make our way into October we ’ re going to be facing two full moons .
There will be a full moon on the 1st and another on the 31st .
The first full moon of October will be the Full Harvest Moon , and it will be in Aries .
Now , for those who do not know the Full Harvest Moon gets its name from the time of year when harvests were done .
You see , around the time of year this moon is present there is a lot more moonlight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideal during this time .
This full moon is going to be bringing forth a lot of interesting energies , and while it might sound crazy , it ’ s not going to be as all over the place as most people assume .
This full moon is one that will bring forth a lot of balance that we ’ ve been in need of .
That being said if you have trouble with dependence , you may find that complications are going to come forth .
AstroFame.com wrote as follows breaking down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring : The Full Moon on October 1st in Aries is a stimulating , active , enterprising , and dynamic event .
It ’ s a time when intentions and desires are brought to light and plans are made , especially with regards to relationships .
It helps us express our independent , individualistic , and free nature , which could lead to a change in status .
It ’ s opposed to the Sun in Libra ; the sign of the couple , as well as harmony and balance .
And yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Aries often leads to review of your goals and of those of your entourage .
Discover how it will impact your zodiac sign .
By looking at the sky of this Full Moon , beyond the fact that it is in Aries , we realize that it is staggered to Uranus in Taurus .
We also notice a Mars-Black Moon conjunction in Aries .
This conjunction is square to Saturn-Pluto in Capricorn and trine to Venus in Leo .
Sextile Jupiter in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces will help to soften the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passivity ; it pushes to act and to decide .
It asks us to move forward at all costs without looking back .
If we are currently unhappy in our relationships , it could lead to a breakup or radical decisions to be made .
In this case , in spite of the stormy atmosphere , we will feel free , peaceful , and liberated .
All of this might seem a bit chaotic but allowing these energies to work for us can and will change us for the better .
To learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold for you take a look at the video below .
We will all be finding a sense of ‘ new ’ during this period and honestly , it might be exactly what some of us have been needing .

As we move forth and make our way into October we’re going to be facing two full moons. There will be a full moon on the 1st and another on the 31st.
The first full moon of October will be the Full Harvest Moon, and it will be in Aries. Now, for those who do not know the Full Harvest Moon gets its name from the time of year when harvests were done. You see, around the time of year this moon is present there is a lot more moonlight in the evening and thus harvesting crops is ideal during this time.
This full moon is going to be bringing forth a lot of interesting energies, and while it might sound crazy, it’s not going to be as all over the place as most people assume. This full moon is one that will bring forth a lot of balance that we’ve been in need of. That being said if you have trouble with dependence, you may find that complications are going to come forth.
AstroFame.com wrote as follows breaking down some of the conflicts this moon could bring:
The Full Moon on October 1st in Aries is a stimulating, active, enterprising, and dynamic event. It’s a time when intentions and desires are brought to light and plans are made, especially with regards to relationships. It helps us express our independent, individualistic, and free nature, which could lead to a change in status. It’s opposed to the Sun in Libra; the sign of the couple, as well as harmony and balance. And yes before you ask, the Full Moon in Aries often leads to review of your goals and of those of your entourage. Discover how it will impact your zodiac sign.
By looking at the sky of this Full Moon, beyond the fact that it is in Aries, we realize that it is staggered to Uranus in Taurus. We also notice a Mars-Black Moon conjunction in Aries. This conjunction is square to Saturn-Pluto in Capricorn and trine to Venus in Leo. Sextile Jupiter in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces will help to soften the atmosphere…
This Full Moon chases away all passivity; it pushes to act and to decide. It asks us to move forward at all costs without looking back. If we are currently unhappy in our relationships, it could lead to a breakup or radical decisions to be made. In this case, in spite of the stormy atmosphere, we will feel free, peaceful, and liberated.
All of this might seem a bit chaotic but allowing these energies to work for us can and will change us for the better. To learn more about what this Harvest moon could hold for you take a look at the video below. We will all be finding a sense of ‘new’ during this period and honestly, it might be exactly what some of us have been needing.


awarenessact--2020-09-22--Why You Should Never Let Your Dog Lick You On The Mouth

While it might not be something that everyone cares about there are some parasites that dogs can pass on to us humans and well , they are worth being aware of .
Sure , at the end of the day people will do what they want regardless but that doesn ’ t mean there isn ’ t a potential for some kind of issue to arise .
According to Dr. Neilanjan Nandi who spoke with NY Times and is an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine most animals ’ mouths are ‘ host to an enormous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and yeast.
’ While dogs have things in their saliva that does help with their wounds and things of that nature , that doesn ’ t mean letting them lick your face or kiss your mouth is a good idea .
I know , you might love them as if they were children but that doesn ’ t mean that they should be licking your face .
NY Times wrote as follows weighing in on this topic : “ When dog saliva touches intact human skin , especially in a healthy person , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems , as there will be very little absorption through the skin , ” Dr. Kaplan wrote in an email .
However , a dog ’ s saliva and pathogens can be absorbed more easily through the mucous membranes of a person ’ s nose , mouth , and eyes .
Though illnesses transmitted this way are rare , Dr. Kaplan said it was best to avoid having your dog lick those parts of your face .
John Oxford , a professor of virology at Queen Mary University of London and an expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let a dog lick his face , The Hippocratic Post reported .
“ It is not just what is carried in saliva , ” he said .
“ Dogs spend half of their life with their noses in nasty corners or hovering over dog droppings so their muzzles are full of bacteria , viruses and germs of all sorts.
” Other infections , such as hookworms and roundworms , can be transmitted in a practice called coprophagia , in which animals ingest one another ’ s stool or by licking each others ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email .
Dr. Joe Kinnarney , the immediate past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association , said in an interview that one study calculated that a puppy could have as many as 20 million to 30 million roundworm eggs in its intestinal tract in one week .
He said a client ’ s child at his practice in Greensboro , N.C. , nearly lost an eye from a roundworm infection .
It is conceivable that a dog with fecal material in its mouth could transmit an intestinal parasite to a human through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Sarah Proctor , a clinical assistant professor and the director of the veterinary technology program at the University of New Hampshire , said in an email .
We ’ ve heard many people say time and time again that dogs ’ mouths were cleaner than our own but that in itself isn ’ t necessarily true .
Because of how different the bacteria is that you ’ d find in a dog ’ s mouth comparing theirs with ours probably shouldn ’ t even be something we ’ re doing , honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their mouths are safe and perfectly harmless but that doesn ’ t mean all of them are .
PetMD wrote as follows breaking down some of the bacteria that can be found in our pets mouths : Pastuerella is a normal inhabitant of the mouth in cats and dogs that can cause skin , lymph node and , sometimes , more severe infections .
Bartonella henselae , a bacterium that is transmitted to cats from infected fleas via their feces .
It is the cause of a severe skin and lymph node @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disease Control reports that most pastuerella and bartonella infections are the result scratches .
Little data are available to substantiate that being licked by a pet is a major means of infection .
Salmonella , E. coli , Clostridia and Campylobacter are intestinal bacteria of pets that can cause severe intestinal disease in humans .
The pets can be free of symptoms yet pass these bacteria in their feces ( poop ) .
Most human infection is generally due to oral contact of hands contaminated by the pet ’ s feces or fecal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( butt ) , these bacteria can also be present in the mouth .
Facial and lip licking is a potential route of infection from pet to human .
Again , there is little proof that this is actually a major means of transmission .
Pets are hosts for many parasitic worms and single-celled parasites .
Human infection from these parasites can result in intestinal disease , skin problems , blindness , and brain disorders .
Pets may live with these parasites in their intestines with no signs of illness .
But eggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can infect humans .
Like bacteria , the major route of infection to humans is fecal-oral .
Pets that have licked their anus can potentially pass the parasite eggs to humans during facial licking .
I know , big wet sloppy kisses from your pup might be the best but perhaps you should be thinking twice before getting them .
At the end of the day , it ’ s all up to you but being aware of this kind of thing doesn ’ t hurt .
Do you let dogs kiss you @ @ @ @

While it might not be something that everyone cares about there are some parasites that dogs can pass on to us humans and well, they are worth being aware of. Sure, at the end of the day people will do what they want regardless but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a potential for some kind of issue to arise.
According to Dr. Neilanjan Nandi who spoke with NY Times and is an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine most animals’ mouths are ‘host to an enormous oral microbiome of bacteria, viruses, and yeast.’ While dogs have things in their saliva that does help with their wounds and things of that nature, that doesn’t mean letting them lick your face or kiss your mouth is a good idea. I know, you might love them as if they were children but that doesn’t mean that they should be licking your face.
NY Times wrote as follows weighing in on this topic:
“When dog saliva touches intact human skin, especially in a healthy person, it is extremely unlikely to cause any problems, as there will be very little absorption through the skin,” Dr. Kaplan wrote in an email.
However, a dog’s saliva and pathogens can be absorbed more easily through the mucous membranes of a person’s nose, mouth, and eyes. Though illnesses transmitted this way are rare, Dr. Kaplan said it was best to avoid having your dog lick those parts of your face.
John Oxford, a professor of virology at Queen Mary University of London and an expert in microbiology, said he would never let a dog lick his face, The Hippocratic Post reported.
“It is not just what is carried in saliva,” he said. “Dogs spend half of their life with their noses in nasty corners or hovering over dog droppings so their muzzles are full of bacteria, viruses and germs of all sorts.”
Other infections, such as hookworms and roundworms, can be transmitted in a practice called coprophagia, in which animals ingest one another’s stool or by licking each others’ anuses, Dr. Nandi said in an email.
Dr. Joe Kinnarney, the immediate past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, said in an interview that one study calculated that a puppy could have as many as 20 million to 30 million roundworm eggs in its intestinal tract in one week. He said a client’s child at his practice in Greensboro, N.C., nearly lost an eye from a roundworm infection.
It is conceivable that a dog with fecal material in its mouth could transmit an intestinal parasite to a human through licking, but that is rare, Dr. Sarah Proctor, a clinical assistant professor and the director of the veterinary technology program at the University of New Hampshire, said in an email.
We’ve heard many people say time and time again that dogs’ mouths were cleaner than our own but that in itself isn’t necessarily true. Because of how different the bacteria is that you’d find in a dog’s mouth comparing theirs with ours probably shouldn’t even be something we’re doing, honestly. Yes, most of the bacteria in their mouths are safe and perfectly harmless but that doesn’t mean all of them are.
PetMD wrote as follows breaking down some of the bacteria that can be found in our pets mouths:
Pastuerella is a normal inhabitant of the mouth in cats and dogs that can cause skin, lymph node and, sometimes, more severe infections. Bartonella henselae, a bacterium that is transmitted to cats from infected fleas via their feces. It is the cause of a severe skin and lymph node infection called cat-scratch-fever. The Center for Disease Control reports that most pastuerella and bartonella infections are the result scratches. Little data are available to substantiate that being licked by a pet is a major means of infection.
Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridia and Campylobacter are intestinal bacteria of pets that can cause severe intestinal disease in humans. The pets can be free of symptoms yet pass these bacteria in their feces (poop). Most human infection is generally due to oral contact of hands contaminated by the pet’s feces or fecal residue. Because pets lick their anus (butt), these bacteria can also be present in the mouth. Facial and lip licking is a potential route of infection from pet to human. Again, there is little proof that this is actually a major means of transmission.
Pets are hosts for many parasitic worms and single-celled parasites. Human infection from these parasites can result in intestinal disease, skin problems, blindness, and brain disorders. Pets may live with these parasites in their intestines with no signs of illness. But eggs passed in the pet’s feces can infect humans. Like bacteria, the major route of infection to humans is fecal-oral. Pets that have licked their anus can potentially pass the parasite eggs to humans during facial licking.
I know, big wet sloppy kisses from your pup might be the best but perhaps you should be thinking twice before getting them. At the end of the day, it’s all up to you but being aware of this kind of thing doesn’t hurt. Do you let dogs kiss you on the face?