truththeory--2020-11-06--Sir David Attenborough Sounds Extinction Warning To World Leaders

Environmentalist Sir David Attenborough warned world leaders at a recent United Nations ( UN ) meeting that they need to work together and act now to prevent an extinction crisis .
This followed in the wake of a UN report in 2019 which calculated that a mind-blowing one million species are under threat of extinction .
Although we are not yet at an irreversible situation , time is quickly running out .
“ The Report also tells us that it is not too late to make a difference , but only if we start now at every level from local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Chair , Sir Robert Watson .
Speaking at a more recent virtual UN event , Sir David Attenborough told international delegates including 65 heads of state and government officials that “ if ever we needed a strong signal from world leaders , for people like you , that we are going to solve this , then this is now.
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A growing population is increasing the problem .
So are hunting and activities such as mining and logging as well as climate change .
Increasing human encroachment into nature and exposure to wild animals is thought to be the reason behind some diseases and it ’ s believed by some scientists that Covid-19 originated from bats .
The attendees at the UN meeting signed a global pledge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , also emphasized the need to act quickly .
“ We can not afford dither and delay because biodiversity loss is happening today and it is happening at a frightening rate , ” he said .
Johnson pledged to increase the amount of protected land in the United Kingdom from the current 26 % to 30 % within the next 10 years .
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Environmentalist Sir David Attenborough warned world leaders at a recent United Nations (UN) meeting that they need to work together and act now to prevent an extinction crisis.
This followed in the wake of a UN report in 2019 which calculated that a mind-blowing one million species are under threat of extinction.
Although we are not yet at an irreversible situation, time is quickly running out.
“The Report also tells us that it is not too late to make a difference, but only if we start now at every level from local to global,” said Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Chair, Sir Robert Watson.
Speaking at a more recent virtual UN event, Sir David Attenborough told international delegates including 65 heads of state and government officials that “if ever we needed a strong signal from world leaders, for people like you, that we are going to solve this, then this is now.”
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Among the main threats to species survival are the destruction of natural habitats to build cities, roads, railways and other infrastructure. A growing population is increasing the problem. So are hunting and activities such as mining and logging as well as climate change.
Increasing human encroachment into nature and exposure to wild animals is thought to be the reason behind some diseases and it’s believed by some scientists that Covid-19 originated from bats.
The attendees at the UN meeting signed a global pledge to reverse losses nature by 2030.
Boris Johnson promises to back Attenborough
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, also emphasized the need to act quickly.
“We cannot afford dither and delay because biodiversity loss is happening today and it is happening at a frightening rate,” he said.
Johnson pledged to increase the amount of protected land in the United Kingdom from the current 26% to 30% within the next 10 years.
Read more: AI Weed Killing Robots Plan To Shake Up The Pesticide Business
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truththeory--2020-11-07--Ocean Refresh Creates Sustainable Sneakers From Ocean Trash

Ocean Fresh is the brainchild of Bernardo Pedroso .
This sustainability startup was founded in 2019 , and its target is to reduce the plastic pollution in our oceans .
The journey started with sustainable flip flops , and the sustainable sneakers are the latest endeavors .
How Are The Sustainable Sneakers Made ?
Ghost nets from oceans have been recycled to make fabric for the sustainable sneakers .
Fishermen collaborate with the company to collect the plastic trash , which is then turned into polyester threads known as SEAQUAL YARN .
Recycled items like rubber for the soles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cork and foam for the inserts make the sneakers so sustainable .
The company claims to work only with ethical factories .
That means zero-waste credentials along with fair working conditions for all employees .
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The sneakers are available in black , white , and navy blue .
Often fishing nets are left back or lost in the ocean .
World Animal Protection released a report in 2018 that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ghost gear is added to our oceans each year .
It also mentioned how 45 % of all marine creatures on the Red List of Threatened Species had been impacted by such ghost gear .
So Ocean Fresh is doing the dirty job of collecting those gears and other plastic items from the ocean to recycle them .
The sustainable sneakers are completely vegan and made in Portugal ethically .
The company has pledged to plant a tree for every pair of shoes sold .
The OCEANA sneakers incorporate up to 12 plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vegan woven polyester thread with an air mesh lining made from recycled P.E.T and corn fiber .
This makes them highly breathable , durable , and fast-drying .
The sneakers carry the Global Recycling Standard certification too .
Ocean Fresh launched a campaign on 15th October to raise money and spread awareness .
They have already reached their goal and are still collecting donations till 11th November .
The sneakers will cost you around $ 94 if bought through Kickstarter .
This is half the expected retail price .
The shoes would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company claims .
And if you get bored of your sustainable sneakers after a while , you can return it to the company too !
They will offer you 25 % on your next purchase .
Apart from this startup , Adidas and other major shoe brands have also chosen to work with recycled products .
Adidas made the Parley ’ s and Rothy ’ s made their sneakers and flats from recycled ocean plastic .

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Ocean Fresh is the brainchild of Bernardo Pedroso. This sustainability startup was founded in 2019, and its target is to reduce the plastic pollution in our oceans. The journey started with sustainable flip flops, and the sustainable sneakers are the latest endeavors.
How Are The Sustainable Sneakers Made?
Ghost nets from oceans have been recycled to make fabric for the sustainable sneakers. Fishermen collaborate with the company to collect the plastic trash, which is then turned into polyester threads known as SEAQUAL YARN.
Recycled items like rubber for the soles and ocean plastic to make the aglets and cork and foam for the inserts make the sneakers so sustainable. The company claims to work only with ethical factories. That means zero-waste credentials along with fair working conditions for all employees.
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The sneakers are available in black, white, and navy blue.
Often fishing nets are left back or lost in the ocean. World Animal Protection released a report in 2018 that said a minimum of 705,000 tons of ghost gear is added to our oceans each year. It also mentioned how 45% of all marine creatures on the Red List of Threatened Species had been impacted by such ghost gear. So Ocean Fresh is doing the dirty job of collecting those gears and other plastic items from the ocean to recycle them.
The sustainable sneakers are completely vegan and made in Portugal ethically. The company has pledged to plant a tree for every pair of shoes sold. The OCEANA sneakers incorporate up to 12 plastic bottles and are styled from materials like a vegan woven polyester thread with an air mesh lining made from recycled P.E.T and corn fiber. This makes them highly breathable, durable, and fast-drying. The sneakers carry the Global Recycling Standard certification too.
Ocean Fresh Kickstarter Campaign
Ocean Fresh launched a campaign on 15th October to raise money and spread awareness. They have already reached their goal and are still collecting donations till 11th November.
The sneakers will cost you around $94 if bought through Kickstarter. This is half the expected retail price. The shoes would be delivered before the December holidays, the company claims. And if you get bored of your sustainable sneakers after a while, you can return it to the company too! They will offer you 25% on your next purchase.
Apart from this startup, Adidas and other major shoe brands have also chosen to work with recycled products. Adidas made the Parley’s and Rothy’s made their sneakers and flats from recycled ocean plastic.
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truththeory--2020-11-04--New Bill In Michigan Could Make It Illegal For Companies To Forcefully Implant Workers With Microchi

New Bill In Michigan Could Make It Illegal For Companies To Forcefully Implant Workers With Microchips

Many employers across the globe are moving towards microchip technology to keep track of the employees .
They often forcefully microchip employees to track their activity , and inactive , hours .
Michigan House passed a bill in June , which makes microchipping a voluntary option for employees .
Lenawee County ’ s Representative , Bronna Kahle , sponsored the bill .
Kahle said that technology is evolving at a rapid pace , but Michigan employers have to take care of company interests and interests of their employees ’ right to privacy .
She further explained how a growing number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees .
These grain-sized chips are implanted in a person ’ s hand to keep a track of their productivity .
With accurate tracking , managers can find new ways to improve efficiency .
These RFID microchips are replacing ID badges , security clearance devices , and time cards .
Some even come with credit card-like technology that allows the person to make financial transactions .
While the chips are not widely used yet , it can become the standard in Michigan in the coming years .
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Read : THOUSANDS OF SWEDES HAVE BEEN MICROCHIPPED AND ARE USING THEM TO ACCESS CONCERTS , HOMES , AND SOCIAL MEDIA The bill does not say companies can not opt for chips at all .
Companies now just can ’ t make it mandatory for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation for microchip implantation .
With the pandemic and social distancing guidelines still in place , companies like Engineering see microchips as an efficient method of tracking .
These chips help keep track of evacuation efforts at high-risk oil rigs .
But experts are of the opinion that the information stored in the chips is not guarded safely .
Information can be easily compromised , especially when the employees are outside their workplace .

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Many employers across the globe are moving towards microchip technology to keep track of the employees. They often forcefully microchip employees to track their activity, and inactive, hours. Michigan House passed a bill in June, which makes microchipping a voluntary option for employees.
Lenawee County’s Representative, Bronna Kahle, sponsored the bill. Kahle said that technology is evolving at a rapid pace, but Michigan employers have to take care of company interests and interests of their employees’ right to privacy. She further explained how a growing number of companies are looking forward to microchip employees. These grain-sized chips are implanted in a person’s hand to keep a track of their productivity. With accurate tracking, managers can find new ways to improve efficiency.
These RFID microchips are replacing ID badges, security clearance devices, and time cards. Some even come with credit card-like technology that allows the person to make financial transactions. While the chips are not widely used yet, it can become the standard in Michigan in the coming years.
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“While these miniature devices are on the rise, so are the calls of workers to have their privacy protected,” Kahle said.
Read: THOUSANDS OF SWEDES HAVE BEEN MICROCHIPPED AND ARE USING THEM TO ACCESS CONCERTS, HOMES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
The bill does not say companies cannot opt for chips at all. Companies now just can’t make it mandatory for the employees. Indiana also passed similar legislation for microchip implantation.
With the pandemic and social distancing guidelines still in place, companies like Engineering see microchips as an efficient method of tracking. These chips help keep track of evacuation efforts at high-risk oil rigs. But experts are of the opinion that the information stored in the chips is not guarded safely. Information can be easily compromised, especially when the employees are outside their workplace.
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truththeory--2020-11-09--Singapore Fines Man For Transporting A Pangolin Out Of A National Park

Chong Soo Yong was charged with a fine of Singaporean $ 5,000 for transporting a pangolin outside its territory .
A resident of the Upper Seletar Reservoir Park , the pangolin was shifted to the Lower Peirce Reservoir by Yong and Tommy .
When questioned in court , Yong said they were trying to keep it safe from the ant-infested area .
Pangolins are protected under the Endangered Species ( Import and Export ) Act .
Yong pleaded guilty to the charge of displacing the pangolin under the Parks and Trees Act .
The incident took place on 6th October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Parks Board had received information that two men were seen transporting a pangolin from the Upper Park that night .
The Upper Seletar Reservoir Park is a gazetted catchment area under the Parks and Trees Act .
Investigating officers found that Chong was with another man who goes by the name of Tommy .
They were in a van when they spotted the pangolin on a grass verge .
Together they approached the pangolin , and Tommy took it up by its tail .
They placed it in a bag and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed them .
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When a passerby confronted them , the two men said there were too many ants in the grass .
Apparently , they were trying to save the pangolin from that .
The passerby insisted they let go of the animal , but the men got in their van and rode off .
The passerby followed the van closely and saw Yong and Tommy releasing the animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THIS IRON SHELL SNAIL DUBBED “ SEA PANGOLIN ” THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION FROM DEEP-SEA MINING Chong later acknowledged the incident but refused to give details to the authorities about Tommy .
The prosecutor stated that Chong had no prior convictions and asked for a fine of S $ 500 .
He referred to a previous case of an animal being displaced , and the charge was S $ 1200 for the offense .
The prosecutor said that Chong was “ not forthcoming ” and unwilling to reveal Tommy ’ s details .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the presence of ants … pangolins feed on ants !
” the prosecutor added .
Anyone who displaces or transports an animal from any area that comes under the Central Catchment Nature Reserve , gazetted under the Parks and Trees Act , can be charged with 6 months of jail time along with a fine of up to S $ 50,000 .

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Chong Soo Yong was charged with a fine of Singaporean $5,000 for transporting a pangolin outside its territory. A resident of the Upper Seletar Reservoir Park, the pangolin was shifted to the Lower Peirce Reservoir by Yong and Tommy. When questioned in court, Yong said they were trying to keep it safe from the ant-infested area.
Pangolins are protected under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act.
Yong pleaded guilty to the charge of displacing the pangolin under the Parks and Trees Act. The incident took place on 6th October 2019 at around 1.30 am.
The National Parks Board had received information that two men were seen transporting a pangolin from the Upper Park that night. The Upper Seletar Reservoir Park is a gazetted catchment area under the Parks and Trees Act.
A Pangolin’s Journey
Investigating officers found that Chong was with another man who goes by the name of Tommy. They were in a van when they spotted the pangolin on a grass verge. Together they approached the pangolin, and Tommy took it up by its tail. They placed it in a bag and were trying to get away when a passerby noticed them.
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When a passerby confronted them, the two men said there were too many ants in the grass. Apparently, they were trying to save the pangolin from that. The passerby insisted they let go of the animal, but the men got in their van and rode off.
The passerby followed the van closely and saw Yong and Tommy releasing the animal near the Lower Reservoir.
Read: THIS IRON SHELL SNAIL DUBBED “SEA PANGOLIN” THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION FROM DEEP-SEA MINING
Chong later acknowledged the incident but refused to give details to the authorities about Tommy. The prosecutor stated that Chong had no prior convictions and asked for a fine of S$500. He referred to a previous case of an animal being displaced, and the charge was S$ 1200 for the offense.
The prosecutor said that Chong was “not forthcoming” and unwilling to reveal Tommy’s details. “And his reasons for displacing the pangolin for the presence of ants … pangolins feed on ants!” the prosecutor added.
Chong chose to remain quiet.
Anyone who displaces or transports an animal from any area that comes under the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, gazetted under the Parks and Trees Act, can be charged with 6 months of jail time along with a fine of up to S$ 50,000.
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truththeory--2020-11-11--17 Million Mink Thrown In Mass Denmark Graves As Fears Arise Over Mutated Covid Strain

A mutated strain of Covid called Cluster 5 has led to the slaughter of millions of mink in Denmark .
Scientists think that the virus was transmitted by mink farm workers onto the animals , before jumping back to humans .
They believe that a mutation took place in the ‘ spike ’ protein which the virus needs in order to penetrate human cells .
“ Mink is obviously a permissive species for the virus , ” Professor Ian Jones , a virologist at the University of Reading , explained to MailOnline .
“ But in the process certain mutations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , are selected as that form of the virus does better in mink cells compared to human , ” Jones continued .
“ This gives the mink virus , which can then spread easily among the very dense populations of animals on mink farms .
‘ It happens in other viruses too , influenza for example , but it generally stops there.
” The number of people thought to be infected through contact with a mink is low – just 13 in northern Denmark .
Just this week it was announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be 90 percent effective in the fight against the disease .
However , the Pfizer serum works by targeting the same protein which has been affected by the mink mutation – and this is fueling fears that the drug-maker ’ s product could theoretically become ineffective .
In the meantime , despite no conclusive proof of the exact threat the infected mink may carry , Danish authorities are killing the animals in their millions and are dumping them in mass graves due to a shortage of incinerators .
This is reportedly taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town of Holstebro in the north west of the country .
And it ’ s despite the fact that the Denmark government admitted to not yet having the legal basis for the action being taken .
Although there is no evidence that the new strain is more dangerous than the existing coronavirus affecting people , the United Kingdom are taking precautions and have blocked non-British travelers from Denmark entering the country .
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A mutated strain of Covid called Cluster 5 has led to the slaughter of millions of mink in Denmark.
Scientists think that the virus was transmitted by mink farm workers onto the animals, before jumping back to humans. They believe that a mutation took place in the ‘spike’ protein which the virus needs in order to penetrate human cells.
“Mink is obviously a permissive species for the virus,” Professor Ian Jones, a virologist at the University of Reading, explained to MailOnline.
“But in the process certain mutations, which are always present at some level, are selected as that form of the virus does better in mink cells compared to human,” Jones continued.
“This gives the mink virus, which can then spread easily among the very dense populations of animals on mink farms. ‘It happens in other viruses too, influenza for example, but it generally stops there.”
The number of people thought to be infected through contact with a mink is low – just 13 in northern Denmark.
Just this week it was announced that an inoculation developed by pharmaceutical company Pfizer could be 90 percent effective in the fight against the disease.
However, the Pfizer serum works by targeting the same protein which has been affected by the mink mutation – and this is fueling fears that the drug-maker’s product could theoretically become ineffective.
Mass mink graves
In the meantime, despite no conclusive proof of the exact threat the infected mink may carry, Danish authorities are killing the animals in their millions and are dumping them in mass graves due to a shortage of incinerators.
This is reportedly taking place on military land close to the town of Holstebro in the north west of the country.
And it’s despite the fact that the Denmark government admitted to not yet having the legal basis for the action being taken.
Although there is no evidence that the new strain is more dangerous than the existing coronavirus affecting people, the United Kingdom are taking precautions and have blocked non-British travelers from Denmark entering the country.
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truththeory--2020-11-11--7-Year-Old Cavanaugh Bell Starts A Huge Food Pantry After Being Bullied By Peers

7-year-old Cavanaugh Bell has given revenge a new definition .
Instead of waiting to serve it cold , he has simply decided to exact his revenge by living positively .
After being repeatedly bullied at school , this energetic child decided to do something about his energy .
He was not going to waste energy on revenge .
He decided to open a huge food pantry to spread his positivity .
On his GoFundMe page , Cavanaugh explained that after he faced bullying in his school , he came across this darkness that he had felt .
And this can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t decided to share his feelings in a positive way- he would have internalized it .
Cavanaugh Bell ’ s Huge Food Pantry Has Been a Major Trendsetter in his State He then decided to ask his mother if she would be able to help him do his part of sharing positivity and love .
And as it happens with charitable offerings- the more you give back , the more you want to .
Cavanaugh Bell lives with his mother Llacey Simmons in Gaithersburg , Maryland .
Even before he was bullied in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributor during the pandemic .
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His process involved assembling and distributing food items in care packages for his neighbors who are quite elderly .
After a point in time , the entire project started growing on a larger scale .
And since a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mom and he opened up a large food pantry in one of the spaces that a local warehouse donated .
Despite all the negativity that Cavanaugh had to face , his sole motivation for this food pantry project was his determination .
And when he had enough contributions to hit the ground running , he decided to expand .
He wanted to spread his message far and wide .
This is what led him to find newer places that would enable residents to help out the society at large .
He chanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a road trip to Mount Rushmore in 2018 .
He had come across the South Dakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation where his mom had explained that people who survived on reservation often didn ’ t have enough .
In an interview , the 7-year-old mentioned that most of the houses along the way didn ’ t even have running water or electricity .
But things have changed now .
Cavanaugh Bell and his mom have started accumulating enough contributions .
And since there has been quite a stream of in-person donations along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Currently , the Bell family has enough to fill a 53-foot semi truck-twice from their food pantry .
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The main purpose of this startup is to fight the spread of bullying and spread compassion through kind acts .
Something , he hopes , would completely eradicate bullying by the time he is 18 .

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7-year-old Cavanaugh Bell has given revenge a new definition. Instead of waiting to serve it cold, he has simply decided to exact his revenge by living positively. After being repeatedly bullied at school, this energetic child decided to do something about his energy. He was not going to waste energy on revenge. He decided to open a huge food pantry to spread his positivity. On his GoFundMe page, Cavanaugh explained that after he faced bullying in his school, he came across this darkness that he had felt. And this can be ascertained that if he hadn’t decided to share his feelings in a positive way- he would have internalized it.
Cavanaugh Bell’s Huge Food Pantry Has Been a Major Trendsetter in his State
He then decided to ask his mother if she would be able to help him do his part of sharing positivity and love. And as it happens with charitable offerings- the more you give back, the more you want to. Cavanaugh Bell lives with his mother Llacey Simmons in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Even before he was bullied in school, he was already a stable contributor during the pandemic.
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Cavanaugh Bell decided to start this by getting fundings from his own saving initially. His process involved assembling and distributing food items in care packages for his neighbors who are quite elderly. After a point in time, the entire project started growing on a larger scale. And since a lot of contributions started coming in, his mom and he opened up a large food pantry in one of the spaces that a local warehouse donated.
Despite all the negativity that Cavanaugh had to face, his sole motivation for this food pantry project was his determination. And when he had enough contributions to hit the ground running, he decided to expand. He wanted to spread his message far and wide. This is what led him to find newer places that would enable residents to help out the society at large.
Cavanaugh Bell Believes Kindness and Compassion Would Solve Major Problems
He chanced upon the idea when he was recalling a road trip to Mount Rushmore in 2018. He had come across the South Dakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation where his mom had explained that people who survived on reservation often didn’t have enough. In an interview, the 7-year-old mentioned that most of the houses along the way didn’t even have running water or electricity.
🙌🏾 WE DID IT AGAIN 🙌🏾 You guys are SO amazing!!!!! Last Tuesday we filled ANOTHER 53 FOOT TRAILER to take to the Pine Ridge Reservation and it was FULL of essential winter supplies, food, and cleaning supplies for them. A BIG thank you to each and every one of you who donated! pic.twitter.com/xsBhaZ5tMp — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) September 26, 2020
But things have changed now. Cavanaugh Bell and his mom have started accumulating enough contributions. And since there has been quite a stream of in-person donations along with GoFundMe, they aren’t lacking. Currently, the Bell family has enough to fill a 53-foot semi truck-twice from their food pantry.
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Along with this humanitarian work, Cavanaugh Bell has also initiated a nonprofit called Cool & Dope. The main purpose of this startup is to fight the spread of bullying and spread compassion through kind acts. Something, he hopes, would completely eradicate bullying by the time he is 18.
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truththeory--2020-11-11--Virginian Residents Found A Hammerhead Flatworm That’s Almost Impossible To Kill

The Charlotte Observer reported the previous week that the residents of Virginia had discovered a Hammerhead flatworm on their grounds .
A hammerhead flatworm resembles any other worm , but it is impossible to kill .
And that is so because when cut into two , they simply grow into two different worms .
The residents had earlier thought that this was a snake , but this is not even a reptile- but a giant invasive worm .
A pest service company named Virginia Wildlife Management and Control logged on Facebook after they were incapable of identifying this reptile .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a length of one foot , but with a head shaped like a half-moon .
Read More : SINGAPORE FINES MAN FOR TRANSPORTING A PANGOLIN OUT OF A NATIONAL PARK The Strange Reptile was the Hammerhead Flatworm !
Amidst the followers of this company , word arose that this invasive ‘ reptile ’ was actually a hammerhead flatworm .
What is surprising is that this worm is native to Asia .
These worms have been said to arrive in the country through the tradings in plants several decades ago- and now have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report by The Virginian Pilot in 2013 , the nightmarish pest is usually a predator for earthworm- but isn ’ t dangerous towards pets or humans .
The hammerhead flatworm reproduces by splitting themselves- with the other half turning into yet another worm .
So , if one were to cut them in half as a method of killing them- they are simply helping them reproduce .
If a small piece of the hammerhead flatworm gets severed , the front half simply slithers away .
But in a span of 10 days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head to form another hammerhead flatworm .
This is something they can do quite a few times in a single month .
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The Virginia Pest company had posted that they had never really seen anything remotely similar before , and they weren ’ t really sure if it was a freak of nature .
But after it was reported to be a hammerhead flatworm , the company refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flatworm usually feeds on other earthworms , but they have also been said to cannibals .
According to Pest control , the only way to kill them would be pouring orange essence or salt .
While authorities are sure that they don ’ t affect humans negatively , their effects on nutrient cycling and soil fertility are yet to be judged .
The hammerhead flatworm ’ s name comes from his head- which is similar to the hammerhead shark .
They have been said to grow about a foot in length .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RAT-INFESTED SINKHOLE IN NEW YORK Hammerhead flatworms are usually attracted to environments that are humid and hot .
They are also nocturnal and have currently invaded several states which are on the sides of the Mississipi river .
But they have always remained quite infrequent and rare in the state of Virginia .
A homeowner did mention that she had seen just one hammerhead flatworm in 25 years .

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The Charlotte Observer reported last week that the residents of Virginia had discovered a Hammerhead flatworm on their grounds. A hammerhead flatworm resembles any other worm, but it is impossible to kill. And that is so because when cut into two, they simply grow into two different worms. The residents had earlier thought that this was a snake, but this is not even a reptile- but a giant invasive worm. A pest service company named Virginia Wildlife Management and Control logged on Facebook after they were incapable of identifying this reptile. According to several descriptions, the creature had a length of one foot, but with a head shaped like a half-moon.
Read More: SINGAPORE FINES MAN FOR TRANSPORTING A PANGOLIN OUT OF A NATIONAL PARK
The Strange Reptile was the Hammerhead Flatworm!
Amidst the followers of this company, word arose that this invasive ‘reptile’ was a hammerhead flatworm. What is surprising is that this worm is native to Asia. These worms have been said to arrive in the country through the trading’s in plants several decades ago- and now have become common. According to a report by The Virginian Pilot in 2013, the nightmarish pest is usually a predator for earthworm- but isn’t dangerous towards pets or humans.
The hammerhead flatworm reproduces by splitting themselves- with the other half turning into yet another worm. So, if one were to cut them in half as a method of killing them- they are simply helping them reproduce. If a small piece of the hammerhead flatworm gets severed, the front half simply slithers away. But in a span of 10 days, the other half would spout a new head to form another hammerhead flatworm. This is something they can do quite a few times in a single month.
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Are Hammerhead Flatworms Harmful to Humans?
The Virginia Pest company had posted that they had never really seen anything remotely similar before, and they weren’t sure if it was a freak of nature. But after it was reported to be a hammerhead flatworm, the company refused to comment on the development. The hammerhead flatworm usually feeds on other earthworms, but they have also been said to cannibals. According to Pest control, the only way to kill them would be pouring orange essence or salt.
While authorities are sure that they don’t affect humans negatively, their effects on nutrient cycling and soil fertility are yet to be judged. The hammerhead flatworm’s name comes from his head- which is like the hammerhead shark. They have been said to grow about a foot in length.
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Hammerhead flatworms are usually attracted to environments that are humid and hot. They are also nocturnal and have currently invaded several states which are on the sides of the Mississippi river. But they have always remained quite infrequent and rare in the state of Virginia. A homeowner did mention that she had seen just one hammerhead flatworm in 25 years.
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truththeory--2020-11-13--Ichigo Ichie: The Art Of Living Every Moment

We wake up with thoughts of the past or the future .
We are busy coping with yesterday ’ s stuff while preparing for tomorrow .
But when do we make time for today ?
Well , the Japanese people have the philosophy of Ichigo Ichie .
It translates to “ once , a meeting ” and also “ in this moment , an opportunity .
This Japanese philosophy for a zen life explains to us the value of the present moment .
Every moment , every experience is unique , and once it slips away from us , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
So why not make the most of every moment while we are aware of it ?
Cultivating Ichigo Ichie is a great way to rejoice in every experience .
It tells us to pay attention to the present moment instead of worrying about the past or the future .
The greater your awareness of the present , the more fulfilled and happier you will feel .
Here are 10 principles of Ichigo Ichie that sum up the Japanese art of happiness : Don ’ t postpone your happiness .
While we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no two opportunities are the same .
Each moment is unique and deserves to be lived so as well .
Your life is a collection of these moments , so the more you can grab , the happier you will be !
Live each day to the fullest because you won ’ t be experiencing the same day twice .
Live each moment as it will happen only once in your life .
Ichigo Ichie makes you aware that each encounter is a unique opportunity , and the next one is not guaranteed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about your future or your past from time to time , dwelling in either of those is not going to help your present .
Accept that you can not change your past , you can only learn from it .
Acknowledge that worrying about the future won ’ t make it any better .
So why waste your precious present worrying about those ?
Only in the present do you have the gift of life , the gift of possibilities .
Anything can happen in this zen life !
4 .
Do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same thing again and again won ’ t bring you different results .
Ichigo Ichie lets you make each moment unforgettable when you give yourself away .
Let something new and wonderful blossom within with each new experience .
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Sit down in a quiet place and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step away from the hustle and bustle of life , you give your mind and body a chance to breathe in and relax .
And that is the art of happiness .
Aligning with our natural senses of touch , sight , hearing , smell , and taste allows us to better experience the richness of perception .
The more aware you are , the more you focus on positivity .
The more mindful you are , the more you notice how other people react .
And that lets you be more empathic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Like Master Oogway had said , there are no accidents .
There is only the present .
So notice each coincidence around you .
What you feel is an accidental encounter is indeed a sign from the universe .
The invisible threads of reality are there to guide us in our daily lives , but first , we need to learn the signs .
Why do humans postpone their own happiness ?
When will we be happy in the present moment ?
Why will it take a planned holiday where you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of days ?
Appreciate life and all those you have in your life every day .
Stop waiting for special occasions- make every moment special .
It is the shift of mindset that sets the tone of our lives .
One of the best gifts we have is the power of transformation .
We can change and evolve as many times as we want .
If you feel like your life is not aligned with the philosophy of Ichigo Ichie , what is stopping you from changing it all ?
Get up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and hunt those special moments .
They won ’ t be presented to you on a platter .
The more you practice , the greater your joys .
Find abundance through your own efforts to seek happiness .
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles ’ “ The Book of Ichigo Ichie ” tells us how to master mindfulness and the art of happiness .
We get so busy at times that we even forget to breathe .
It reminds us to pause and appreciate the present .
Are you ready to make the @ @ @ @ @

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
We wake up with thoughts of the past or the future. We are busy coping with yesterday’s stuff while preparing for tomorrow. But when do we make time for today? Well, the Japanese people have the philosophy of Ichigo Ichie. It translates to “once, a meeting” and also “in this moment, an opportunity.
This Japanese philosophy for a zen life explains to us the value of the present moment. Every moment, every experience is unique, and once it slips away from us, we will never get to live that moment again. So why not make the most of every moment while we are aware of it?
Cultivating Ichigo Ichie is a great way to rejoice in every experience. It tells us to pay attention to the present moment instead of worrying about the past or the future. The greater your awareness of the present, the more fulfilled and happier you will feel.
Here are 10 principles of Ichigo Ichie that sum up the Japanese art of happiness:
1. Embrace every moment with Ichigo Ichie
Don’t postpone your happiness. While we have many opportunities throughout our lives, no two opportunities are the same. Each moment is unique and deserves to be lived so as well. Your life is a collection of these moments, so the more you can grab, the happier you will be!
2. Once in a lifetime
Live each day to the fullest because you won’t be experiencing the same day twice. Live each moment as it will happen only once in your life. Ichigo Ichie makes you aware that each encounter is a unique opportunity, and the next one is not guaranteed.
3. Live in the present
While it is alright to think about your future or your past from time to time, dwelling in either of those is not going to help your present. Accept that you cannot change your past, you can only learn from it. Acknowledge that worrying about the future won’t make it any better. So why waste your precious present worrying about those? Only in the present do you have the gift of life, the gift of possibilities. Anything can happen in this zen life!
4. Do something you have never done before
Doing the same thing again and again won’t bring you different results. Ichigo Ichie lets you make each moment unforgettable when you give yourself away. Let something new and wonderful blossom within with each new experience.
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5. Seated meditation
Push aside all your worries as you seek happiness with meditation. Sit down in a quiet place and simply observe life. Every time you step away from the hustle and bustle of life, you give your mind and body a chance to breathe in and relax. And that is the art of happiness.
6. Ichigo Ichie and mindfulness
Aligning with our natural senses of touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste allows us to better experience the richness of perception. The more aware you are, the more you focus on positivity. The more mindful you are, the more you notice how other people react. And that lets you be more empathic.
7. Are they all coincidences?
Like Master Oogway had said, there are no accidents. There is only the present. So notice each coincidence around you. What you feel is an accidental encounter is indeed a sign from the universe. The invisible threads of reality are there to guide us in our daily lives, but first, we need to learn the signs.
8. Every gathering is a party
Why do humans postpone their own happiness? When will we be happy in the present moment? Why will it take a planned holiday where you get to feel happiness only in a limited number of days? Appreciate life and all those you have in your life every day. Stop waiting for special occasions- make every moment special. It is the shift of mindset that sets the tone of our lives.
9. Be the change
One of the best gifts we have is the power of transformation. We can change and evolve as many times as we want. If you feel like your life is not aligned with the philosophy of Ichigo Ichie, what is stopping you from changing it all? Get up and bring the changes necessary!
10. Collect your moments
Go out and hunt those special moments. They won’t be presented to you on a platter. The more you practice, the greater your joys. Find abundance through your own efforts to seek happiness.
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles’ “The Book of Ichigo Ichie” tells us how to master mindfulness and the art of happiness. We get so busy at times that we even forget to breathe. It reminds us to pause and appreciate the present. Are you ready to make the most of your life?
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truththeory--2020-11-13--Surviving Climate Change: How Plants and Animals Are Evolving

Nations across the globe are waking up to the threat of climate change .
Climate change is progressing faster each day , leading to higher temperatures and altered precipitation .
In regions that are already very dry now , like deserts , the effects of climate change predict even lower precipitation levels .
In order to survive under these new conditions , organisms must adapt very quickly .
So what do the animals and plants do to ensure their survival ?
A few ways in which animals are coping are by moving to cooler regions , adapting to the warmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and evolving as a whole species .
Often when scientists put up global warming models , they ignore the adaptive capacity of life .
A geneticist from the University of Melbourne , Australia , Ary Hoffmann explains that organisms are not static .
If the earth and its climate are undergoing a change , why should we assume plants and animals won ’ t ?
A 2011 review had already shown how hundreds of species are on the move .
There was a median shift to higher altitudes of 36 feet ( 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shift to higher latitudes of about 10.5 miles ( 17 kilometers ) per decade .
And you don ’ t have to be a scientist to notice this .
Be it gardeners or nature lovers , they all notice how more and more animals are reacting to the effects of climate change .
Nine-banded armadillos are moving from the south into regions of North Caroline .
Trees are shifting to higher altitudes as are many animals .
The endangered quino checkerspot butterfly was on the verge of extinction , but they shifted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though .
With Spring arriving almost 2 days earlier than it used to in the 1950s , plants and animals are changing their patterns too .
Be it nesting of birds or flowering of plants , they all know how to adapt fast .
A live experiment on corals proved just how fast living organisms are able to adapt .
Marine ecologist Stephen Palumbi from Stanford University , California , tested the heat tolerance of some Acropora hyacinthus corals .
The ones from cooler pools were put in a hot pool .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measured .
Previously Palumbi had found 55 % of corals being stressed under such conditions .
But when left for a year , only 32.5 % showed signs of stress .
The rest had miraculously adapted to the warmer environment !
Two things are at play here : firstly the genetic evolution that allows life to persist .
And secondly , phenotypic plasticity , which implies there was not genetic change yet living organisms could adapt and evolve with their environment in a short period of time .
European large banded snails with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Netherlands .
Even in dark and wooded places where one expects darker shells , the light ones are now dominating .
And since genes are responsible for shell color , this another correlation between evolution in animals , global warming , and climate change .
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And in Finland , tawny owls used to be light gray to camouflage with the snow .
With declining levels of snow since the 1970s , brown tawnies are becoming more common .
Genetic modification in plants to survive climate change also includes the changing colors of petals .
A research team led by Professor Katja Tielbörger from the Institute of Evolution and Ecology found how plants can modify their genes over a short time period to survive drought conditions .
With a 12 years-long experiment , they manipulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plants used to humid conditions quickly adapted with earlier flowing time and put resources to produce seeds .
But other processes like water efficiency and seed dormancy remained the same .
This indicates some processes could be too slow for organisms to make the final cut .
But these isolated cases might seem hopeful for now , at best , they serve as grace periods .
If human consumption continues the way it has , even these fast-adapting organisms might not stand a chance .
Are we ready to make the changes we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emissions is not the answer .
These plants and animals need our protection and care to ensure their survival .
Climate change is creating ripples everywhere , are we prepared yet ?

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Nations across the globe are waking up to the threat of climate change. Climate change is progressing faster each day, leading to higher temperatures and altered precipitation. In regions that are already very dry now, like deserts, the effects of climate change predict even lower precipitation levels. In order to survive under these new conditions, organisms must adapt very quickly. So what do the animals and plants do to ensure they are surviving climate change?
A few ways in which animals are coping are by moving to cooler regions, adapting to the warmer environment, and some are even adapting and evolving as a whole species. Often when scientists put up global warming models, they ignore the adaptive capacity of life. A geneticist from the University of Melbourne, Australia, Ary Hoffmann explains that organisms are not static. If the earth and its climate are undergoing a change, why should we assume plants and animals won’t?
How Are Organisms Surviving Climate Change?
A 2011 review had already shown how hundreds of species are on the move. There was a median shift to higher altitudes of 36 feet (11 meters) per decade and a median shift to higher latitudes of about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) per decade. And you don’t have to be a scientist to notice this. Be it gardeners or nature lovers, they all notice how more and more animals are reacting to the effects of climate change.
Nine-banded armadillos are moving from the south into regions of North Caroline. Trees are shifting to higher altitudes as are many animals. The endangered quino checkerspot butterfly was on the verge of extinction, but they shifted to higher altitudes.
Not just moving physically though. With Spring arriving almost 2 days earlier than it used to in the 1950s, plants and animals are changing their patterns too. Be it nesting of birds or flowering of plants, they all know how to adapt fast. A live experiment on corals proved just how fast living organisms are able to adapt.
Coral Resistance
Marine ecologist Stephen Palumbi from Stanford University, California, tested the heat tolerance of some Acropora hyacinthus corals. The ones from cooler pools were put in a hot pool. After a year, their heat tolerance was measured. Previously Palumbi had found 55% of corals being stressed under such conditions. But when left for a year, only 32.5% showed signs of stress. The rest had miraculously adapted to the warmer environment!
Two things are at play here: firstly the genetic evolution that allows life to persist. And secondly, phenotypic plasticity, which implies there was not genetic change yet living organisms could adapt and evolve with their environment in a short period of time.
Snails, Salmons, and Others
European large banded snails with light color shells have become more prevalent in the Netherlands. Even in dark and wooded places where one expects darker shells, the light ones are now dominating. And since genes are responsible for shell color, this another correlation between evolution in animals, global warming, and climate change.
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Alaskan Pink salmon are migrating from the Auke Creek where the water is heating up by about 0.03 degrees each year. And in Finland, tawny owls used to be light gray to camouflage with the snow. With declining levels of snow since the 1970s, brown tawnies are becoming more common.
Genetic modification in plants to survive climate change also includes the changing colors of petals. A research team led by Professor Katja Tielbörger from the Institute of Evolution and Ecology found how plants can modify their genes over a short time period to survive drought conditions. With a 12 years-long experiment, they manipulated the precipitation levels of plant communities. Plants used to humid conditions quickly adapted with earlier flowing time and put resources to produce seeds. But other processes like water efficiency and seed dormancy remained the same. This indicates some processes could be too slow for organisms to make the final cut.
But these isolated cases might seem hopeful for now, at best, they serve as grace periods. If human consumption continues the way it has, even these fast-adapting organisms might not stand a chance.
Are we ready to make the changes we need to make? Only reducing carbon emissions is not the answer. These plants and animals need our protection and care to ensure their survival. Climate change is creating ripples everywhere, are we prepared yet?
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truththeory--2020-11-16--Research Shows Some Male Spiders Bite And Bind Female Spiders Before Mating

We are all aware of the black widows and their gruesome ways of eating the male spiders after mating .
It ’ s not just black widows ; this is a practice common to many other species of spiders as well .
But did you know that some male spiders have evolved to survive this mating practice ?
Traditionally , researchers have observed that many male spiders spend hours wooing their female counterparts .
However , recent studies have brought forth some species where the males just bite and bind the females before mating .
This out-of-the-ordinary animal behavior has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent research , scientists studied thanatus fabricii ’ s adaptive venoms .
They also looked at their general behavior .
During the course of the research , the scientists saw that the males not only tied the females but also bit them .
If you are wondering at the strange nature of this behavior , stick with us a little longer .
It will all become clear soon .
Like everything , this behavioral change also has a reason .
The researchers also observed that the female spiders became immobile after the bite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began the mating process .
The larger the female spiders were , the longer the male spiders would bite them .
Understandably so , as the larger females needed bigger doses of venom to make them immobile .
Additionally , the researchers also saw that if the females missed a leg or two , the males bit less .
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They also saw that male spiders with longer legs could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And because the males tied their females with silk , they got a longer duration of time to perform .
Did Thanatus Fabricii Males Adapt To The Dangers Of Being Eaten By Their Mate After Copulation ?
The researchers observed that the female spiders were left negatively affected after the entire process .
They saw that they couldn ’ t catch their prey as easily as they could before .
It seemed that their state of immobility lasted even after the male thanatus fabricii left .
Read : REPORTS SHOW SONGBIRDS SANG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study , the researchers state that thanatus fabricii mates coercively .
The males have larger glands for venom .
However , the venom composition is practically the same between the males and the females .
It appears that the male thanatus fabricii spiders adapted this coercive mating technique through venom adaptation .
In other words , the male spiders of this species evolved to avoid getting eaten at the end of their mating session .
It should also be noted that the male thanatus fabricii is better at coercive mating than foraging food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiplication more than the need to eat .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
We are all aware of the black widows and their gruesome ways of eating the male spiders after mating. It’s not just black widows; this is a practice common to many other species of spiders as well. But did you know that some male spiders have evolved to survive this mating practice?
Traditionally, researchers have observed that many male spiders spend hours wooing their female counterparts. However, recent studies have brought forth some species where the males just bite and bind the females before mating. This out-of-the-ordinary animal behavior has been noticed in thanatus fabricii.
Evolved Courting Behavior In Some Spiders
In recent research, scientists studied thanatus fabricii’s adaptive venoms. They also looked at their general behavior. During the course of the research, the scientists saw that the males not only tied the females but also bit them. If you are wondering at the strange nature of this behavior, stick with us a little longer. It will all become clear soon. Like everything, this behavioral change also has a reason.
The researchers also observed that the female spiders became immobile after the bite. This is when the male spiders began the mating process. The larger the female spiders were, the longer the male spiders would bite them. Understandably so, as the larger females needed bigger doses of venom to make them immobile. Additionally, the researchers also saw that if the females missed a leg or two, the males bit less.
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They also saw that male spiders with longer legs could affect the females more with their venom. And because the males tied their females with silk, they got a longer duration of time to perform.
Did Thanatus Fabricii Males Adapt To The Dangers Of Being Eaten By Their Mate After Copulation?
The researchers observed that the female spiders were left negatively affected after the entire process. They saw that they couldn’t catch their prey as easily as they could before. It seemed that their state of immobility lasted even after the male thanatus fabricii left.
Read: REPORTS SHOW SONGBIRDS SANG DIFFERENT DURING THE PANDEMIC LOCKDOWNS
After the study, the researchers state that thanatus fabricii mates coercively. The males have larger glands for venom. However, the venom composition is practically the same between the males and the females. It appears that the male thanatus fabricii spiders adapted this coercive mating technique through venom adaptation. In other words, the male spiders of this species evolved to avoid getting eaten at the end of their mating session.
It should also be noted that the male thanatus fabricii is better at coercive mating than foraging food. It looks like they prefer biological multiplication more than the need to eat.
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truththeory--2020-11-16--Cargo Ships Powered By Wind Could Cut Emissions By A Huge 90%

A Swedish company has developed a wind powered cargo ship prototype which has the potential to massively reduce global greenhouse emissions .
While the automobile industry is rapidly evolving to become less reliant on fossil fuel , commercial aviation as well as cargo shipping are lagging behind .
According to a report , commercial shipping contributes to close to three percent of annual greenhouse emissions .
So it ’ s clear to see why wind powered cargo ships could be such a game changer .
The prototype has been developed by a company called Wallenius Marine .
They have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Technology and SSPA , a naval technology company .
The Swedish Transport Administration are assisting as a co-financier .
Although the prototype is still in the design phase , its hoped that orders can be taken from 2021 and that the final product will be available in 2024 .
So how will the technology work ?
As Wallenius Marine state on their website , “ The future started long ago.
” “ Thousands of years have passed since we learnt to harness the wind so that ocean-going vessels could travel faster and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it .
Innovative Swedish technology will make it possible to power the largest ocean-going vessels by wind , reducing emissions by 90 percent.
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The wind power will be generated from five huge sails on board the ship , which has been called The Oceanbird .
These sails look like plane wings and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meters upwards .
Mathematical algorithms will be used to adjust the sail placements in order to achieve maximum speeds .
With these ongoing adjustments , a 200 meter long and 40 meter wide cargo vessel will be able to cross the Atlantic ocean in 12 days .
This is while carrying up to 7,000 cars – it ’ s forecast to travel at 10 nautical miles per hour .
Currently these journeys take eight days , but shipping companies have to pay a high premium for the heavy carbon footprint .
When it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean fuel system together with an auxiliary engine will be used .
It ’ s possible that the wind powered ships could also eventually be implemented in the Cruise ship industry .
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A Swedish company has developed a wind powered cargo ship prototype which has the potential to massively reduce global greenhouse emissions.
While the automobile industry is rapidly evolving to become less reliant on fossil fuel, commercial aviation as well as cargo shipping are lagging behind.
According to a report, commercial shipping contributes to close to three percent of annual greenhouse emissions.
So it’s clear to see why wind powered cargo ships could be such a game changer.
The prototype has been developed by a company called Wallenius Marine. They have been working in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Technology and SSPA, a naval technology company. The Swedish Transport Administration are assisting as a co-financier.
Although the prototype is still in the design phase, its hoped that orders can be taken from 2021 and that the final product will be available in 2024.
So how will the technology work?
As Wallenius Marine state on their website, “The future started long ago.”
“Thousands of years have passed since we learnt to harness the wind so that ocean-going vessels could travel faster and further,” the statement continues. “The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it. Innovative Swedish technology will make it possible to power the largest ocean-going vessels by wind, reducing emissions by 90 percent.”
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The wind power will be generated from five huge sails on board the ship, which has been called The Oceanbird.
These sails look like plane wings and will rise vertically from the deck, 80 meters upwards.
Mathematical algorithms will be used to adjust the sail placements in order to achieve maximum speeds. With these ongoing adjustments, a 200 meter long and 40 meter wide cargo vessel will be able to cross the Atlantic ocean in 12 days. This is while carrying up to 7,000 cars – it’s forecast to travel at 10 nautical miles per hour.
Currently these journeys take eight days, but shipping companies have to pay a high premium for the heavy carbon footprint.
When it comes to docking at harbors, a clean fuel system together with an auxiliary engine will be used.
It’s possible that the wind powered ships could also eventually be implemented in the Cruise ship industry.
Read more: Paramedics Are Testing Out Jetpacks For Those Super Challenging Rescues
Image Featured: Oceanbird


truththeory--2020-11-18--Odeith: This Street Artist Creates Illusions On Cement Blocks

Odeith is a master illusionist with a can of spray paint !
Be it a regular wall or a cement block , this street artist from Portugal can transform any dull surface into his masterpiece .
The visual depth he can add to flat surfaces makes his creations extremely realistic .
One of his most successful endeavors has been the cement block that he turned into a wrecked school bus .
The cement structure was standing in an abandoned warehouse and Odieth decided to create something mind-blowing on it .
The wrecked appearance of the bus matches its surroundings perfectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably think it is just a rotting piece of junk .
But when you see the ‘ before ” photograph , you will realize the true potential of Odeith .
A closer inspection will show you how technically skilled he is .
It is his attention to detail and the ability to play with light and shadows that make his masterpieces come to life .
With this bus block , he painted the shadows exactly as the light from the open roof comes in .
Apart from this illusion , he has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pieces .
Here are some more of his creations : This artist utilizes a technique referred to as “ anamorphosis ” to create his illusions .
Anamorphosis describes a distorted image that requires a viewer to occupy a specific vantage point to process it correctly .
The 44-year-old self-taught artist has amassed over 780,000 social media fans after sharing his jaw-dropping works on Instagram .
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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Odeith is a master illusionist with a can of spray paint! Be it a regular wall or a cement block, this street artist from Portugal can transform any dull surface into his masterpiece. The visual depth he can add to flat surfaces makes his creations extremely realistic. One of his most successful endeavors has been the cement block that he turned into a wrecked school bus.
The cement structure was standing in an abandoned warehouse and Odieth decided to create something mind-blowing on it.
The wrecked appearance of the bus matches its surroundings perfectly. At first glance, you will probably think it is just a rotting piece of junk. But when you see the ‘before” photograph, you will realize the true potential of Odeith. A closer inspection will show you how technically skilled he is. It is his attention to detail and the ability to play with light and shadows that make his masterpieces come to life. With this bus block, he painted the shadows exactly as the light from the open roof comes in.
Apart from this illusion, he has been working on many other 3D street art pieces.
Here are some more of his creations:
Read: STREET ARTIST CREATES FAKE SHADOWS AND PEOPLE ARE CONFUSED
This artist utilizes a technique referred to as “anamorphosis” to create his illusions. Anamorphosis describes a distorted image that requires a viewer to occupy a specific vantage point to process it correctly.
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truththeory--2020-11-20--Giant Grocery Store Apologizes For “Plan For A Super Spread” Thanksgiving Ad

Representatives with Giant grocery stores were forced to apologize after an advertisement told customers to “ plan for a super spread ” if they are hosting for Thanksgiving .
During any other year the advertisement would have gone unnoticed , but in the midst of the COVID pandemic , “ super spreader ” has become a popular buzzword used to describe events or people that contribute to the spread of the virus .
The ad appeared in the December issue of the company ’ s magazine , Savory .
Another ad inside of the same magazine , for Campbell ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slay the Spread.
” One ad in the magazine recognizes the pandemic , saying that , “ this year , your crowd has to be smaller than years past.
” When asked about the “ super spread ” ad , the company said that it was a poor choice of words , and apologized to anyone they offended .
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While , in hindsight , the choice of words was a poor one , Giant had no intentions of insensitivity .
We continue to encourage people to practice safe social distancing practices for celebrating the holidays in line with CDC recommendations .
2020 has been exceptionally challenging for so many reasons and this year the holidays will be celebrated very differently , but we hope that food can still be a source of joy and comfort and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement from Giant read .
This year , as the holidays approach , the United States is in the midst of another surge in COVID cases , with lockdown measures going back into effect across the country in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving .
Many government officials are telling people to stay home and to only host events with less than ten people .

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Representatives with Giant grocery stores were forced to apologize after an advertisement told customers to “plan for a super spread” if they are hosting for Thanksgiving.
During any other year the advertisement would have gone unnoticed, but in the midst of the COVID pandemic, “super spreader” has become a popular buzzword used to describe events or people that contribute to the spread of the virus.
The full-page advertisement read, “Hosting? Plan a Super Spread.”
The ad appeared in the December issue of the company’s magazine, Savory. Another ad inside of the same magazine, for Campbell’s soup, told customers to “Slay the Spread.”
One ad in the magazine recognizes the pandemic, saying that, “this year, your crowd has to be smaller than years past.”
When asked about the “super spread” ad, the company said that it was a poor choice of words, and apologized to anyone they offended.
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“We apologize for our advertisement in Savory which used the language Super Spread to describe an abundance of food. While, in hindsight, the choice of words was a poor one, Giant had no intentions of insensitivity. We continue to encourage people to practice safe social distancing practices for celebrating the holidays in line with CDC recommendations. 2020 has been exceptionally challenging for so many reasons and this year the holidays will be celebrated very differently, but we hope that food can still be a source of joy and comfort and that the ad reflects that spirit,” a statement from Giant read.
This year, as the holidays approach, the United States is in the midst of another surge in COVID cases, with lockdown measures going back into effect across the country in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Many government officials are telling people to stay home and to only host events with less than ten people.
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truththeory--2020-11-20--Tyson Managers Took Bets On How Many Employees Would Catch Virus At Work

Tyson Foods , one of the largest corporations in the United States , is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after forcing its employees to work in unsafe conditions .
The lawsuit was filed by the family of Isidro Fernandez , a Tyson employee who died after being exposed to the COVID virus while he was working at one of the company ’ s meat packaging plants .
According to the lawsuit , managers at the meat packaging plant where Fernandez worked were fully aware of the danger that they were putting their employees in .
Some managers even took bets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the virus .
Fernandez was one of those employees , and he didn ’ t make it .
The winner takes all betting pool was organized by plant manager Tom Hart .
The lawsuit alleges Tyson Foods is guilty of a “ willful and wanton disregard for workplace safety.
” Fernandez was one of five employees at the same plant in Waterloo , Iowa , that passed away from the virus .
According to the Black Hawk County Health Department , more than 1,000 workers at the plant , contracted the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the facility ’ s workforce .
The lawsuit says that the company took no precautions for the virus and forced its employees to work long hours in tightly packed conditions without providing any personal protective equipment .
The lawsuit also includes testimonies of witnesses like Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson , who visited the plant and said that the conditions there “ shook [ him ] to the core.
” Upper-level manager John Casey downplayed the severity of the virus , saying that “ it ’ s not a big deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get it.
” In one case , Casey prevented a sick supervisor from getting tested and told him to go back to work , saying , “ We all have symptoms , you have a job to do.
” In another case , a man vomited while on the production line , and was told to continue working , and required to come back in the next day .
However , while the managers were downplaying the severity of the virus to their employees , they were making efforts to stay away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus themselves .
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The managers even delegated their tasks to low-ranking employees with no management experience .
They also continued to deny that any employees at the plant were infected when hundreds were getting sick .
At one point , the plant was recognized as a super spreading location in the region and there were calls to shut it down among local government and law enforcement .
Behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had a responsibility to the company to keep working , even after they had tested positive .
The company has denied all of the allegations , insisting that they went above and beyond to ensure that its employees were safe .
The company also claims that it was ordered to keep its factories open by President Donald Trump , who activated the Defense Production Act to ensure that America had a steady supply of food .
However , despite promising to keep shelves stocked in the United States , the company increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first quarter of 2020 .

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Tyson Foods, one of the largest corporations in the United States, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after forcing its employees to work in unsafe conditions.
The lawsuit was filed by the family of Isidro Fernandez, a Tyson employee who died after being exposed to the COVID virus while he was working at one of the company’s meat packaging plants.
According to the lawsuit, managers at the meat packaging plant where Fernandez worked were fully aware of the danger that they were putting their employees in. Some managers even took bets on how many employees would be sickened by the virus. Fernandez was one of those employees, and he didn’t make it.
The winner takes all betting pool was organized by plant manager Tom Hart.
The lawsuit alleges Tyson Foods is guilty of a “willful and wanton disregard for workplace safety.”
Fernandez was one of five employees at the same plant in Waterloo, Iowa, that passed away from the virus. According to the Black Hawk County Health Department, more than 1,000 workers at the plant, contracted the virus, which is more than a third of the facility’s workforce.
A wrongful death lawsuit tied to COVID-19 infections at Tyson Foods' largest pork processing plant accuses the meatpacking giant of ordering employees to report for work while supervisors privately bet money on how many would get infected. https://t.co/2vpRy9jERr via @HuffPost — S. E. Hinton (@se4realhinton) November 19, 2020
The lawsuit says that the company took no precautions for the virus and forced its employees to work long hours in tightly packed conditions without providing any personal protective equipment.
The lawsuit also includes testimonies of witnesses like Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson, who visited the plant and said that the conditions there “shook [him] to the core.”
Upper-level manager John Casey downplayed the severity of the virus, saying that “it’s not a big deal” and “everyone is going to get it.”
In one case, Casey prevented a sick supervisor from getting tested and told him to go back to work, saying, “We all have symptoms, you have a job to do.”
In another case, a man vomited while on the production line, and was told to continue working, and required to come back in the next day.
WATCH: Sheriff Tony Thompson tells @Maddow the massive spike in COVID-19 cases in his county is due to Tyson Foods' "inept, reactionary and dysfunctional responses" to calls to shut down its meat processing plant in Waterloo, Iowa. pic.twitter.com/UQbCBO7b2F — MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 30, 2020
However, while the managers were downplaying the severity of the virus to their employees, they were making efforts to stay away from the plant floor because they feared getting the virus themselves.
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The managers even delegated their tasks to low-ranking employees with no management experience. They also continued to deny that any employees at the plant were infected when hundreds were getting sick.
At one point, the plant was recognized as a super spreading location in the region and there were calls to shut it down among local government and law enforcement. Behind closed doors, they told employees that they had a responsibility to the company to keep working, even after they had tested positive.
"The place needs to be closed down." Waterloo, Iowa, Mayor Quentin Hart is calling for workers to be protected amid cases of Covid-19 at a Tyson Foods plant. https://t.co/OhAeVZCHWd pic.twitter.com/mKSQCNMT4Y — CNN (@CNN) April 22, 2020
The company has denied all of the allegations, insisting that they went above and beyond to ensure that its employees were safe.
The company also claims that it was ordered to keep its factories open by President Donald Trump, who activated the Defense Production Act to ensure that America had a steady supply of food. However, despite promising to keep shelves stocked in the United States, the company increased its imports to China by 600% in the first quarter of 2020.
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truththeory--2020-11-20--Deutsche Bank Calls For 5% “Privilege Tax” On People Who Work From Home

Deutsche Bank analysts are proposing a “ privilege tax ” that would penalize workers who have the luxury of working from home .
The plan also calls for the money to be used to subsidize lost wages of low-income workers , but the government rarely ever puts money where they promise they will , and Americans are still waiting on a second stimulus check , so the plan already has many critics .
The plan has also not received the support of any US politicians , according to Forbes .
Deutsche Bank argues in a new report that remote workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure while still receiving its benefits , and says that a 5 % tax on individuals levied against their wages on days they decide to work remotely would “ leave them no worse off than if they had chosen to go into the office.
” The report indicates that working from home offers financial benefits because the worker does not have to commute and is able to save on food and clothes .
Deutsche estimates the tax could raise $ 48 billion annually in the United States , which they say could fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people who earn under $ 30,000 and don ’ t have the option of working from home .
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In the report , Deutsche ’ s Luke Templeman writes , “ A work-from-home tax [ makes ] sense to support the mass of people who have been suddenly displaced by forces outside their control .
From a personal and economic point of view , it makes sense that these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those who are lucky enough to be in a position to ‘ disconnect ’ themselves from the face-to-face economy owe it to them.
” Unemployment claims continue to rise throughout the United States .
Last month , the US Department of Labor announced that there were 751,000 new claims for the week ending in 10/24 .
Insured unemployment was 7,756,000 , but earlier this month the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that there are about 12.6 million people unemployed in the US .
Also , it is important to note that the official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small portion of the market , there are many people who worked in the informal economy or people who otherwise don ’ t have access to unemployment benefits who aren ’ t counted in these figures .
Unemployment figures only count people who have applied and been accepted for unemployment , not everyone who is out of work .

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Deutsche Bank analysts are proposing a “privilege tax” that would penalize workers who have the luxury of working from home. The plan also calls for the money to be used to subsidize lost wages of low-income workers, but the government rarely ever puts money where they promise they will, and Americans are still waiting on a second stimulus check, so the plan already has many critics. The plan has also not received the support of any US politicians, according to Forbes.
Deutsche Bank argues in a new report that remote workers contribute less to the economy’s infrastructure while still receiving its benefits, and says that a 5% tax on individuals levied against their wages on days they decide to work remotely would “leave them no worse off than if they had chosen to go into the office.”
The report indicates that working from home offers financial benefits because the worker does not have to commute and is able to save on food and clothes.
Deutsche estimates the tax could raise $48 billion annually in the United States, which they say could fund a $1,500 grant for the 29 million people who earn under $30,000 and don’t have the option of working from home.
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In the report, Deutsche’s Luke Templeman writes, “A work-from-home tax [makes] sense to support the mass of people who have been suddenly displaced by forces outside their control. From a personal and economic point of view, it makes sense that these people should be given a helping hand… Those who are lucky enough to be in a position to ‘disconnect’ themselves from the face-to-face economy owe it to them.”
Unemployment claims continue to rise throughout the United States. Last month, the US Department of Labor announced that there were 751,000 new claims for the week ending in 10/24. Insured unemployment was 7,756,000, but earlier this month the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that there are about 12.6 million people unemployed in the US.
Also, it is important to note that the official unemployment numbers are only representative of a small portion of the market, there are many people who worked in the informal economy or people who otherwise don’t have access to unemployment benefits who aren’t counted in these figures. Unemployment figures only count people who have applied and been accepted for unemployment, not everyone who is out of work.
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truththeory--2020-11-21--New Zealand Encourages Residents To Recycle With Gold Star Stickers On Bins

Remember the days when we used to get gold stars in school for doing our tasks ?
New Zealand is now working on a similar model to encourage and reward families to recycle with gold star stickers on their bins .
This has proved to be effective with tons of additional recycling headed to the sorters .
Otherwise , all of it would end up in landfills .
When the nationwide lockdown started back in April , Christchurch City saw rapidly decreasing rates of recycling .
Contents from only 48 % of the trucks could be processed in June because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properly .
This resulted in frequent contamination .
So , to tackle this problem , the manager for resource and recovery on the city council , Ross Trotter decided to start a reward and shaming system in the city .
It would serve to motivate the residents to recycle carefully .
They put a large gold star sticker on the bins with the best recycling and sorting .
And the bins are removed from those who repeatedly fail to recycle properly .
This has resulted in the 48 % jumping to 80 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed to sorters .
Compared to the rest of the world , New Zealand has a low rate of recycling .
In Auckland itself , the amount of waste sent to landfills is supposed to double by 2030 .
The Christchurch scheme encourages residents to recycle with gold star stickers .
Trotter explained how they wanted to take a different route this time .
Usually , residents are given a list of things to do or follow .
But he and his team wanted to motivate the people , not dictate them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matter .
And when neighbors see others around them getting a large gold star , even they want to get one .
In fact , many reach out to Trotter ’ s team to know how they can get one on their curbside bins .
And if residents are unable to properly sort their waste three times , the council leaves warning notes on their wheelie bins .
If the problem persists , the bins are confiscated .
They have already sent over 1500 warnings .
Public shaming is not what most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start working on their recycling skills after the first warning .
Over 155,000 bins have been spot-checked , and 26 % of those have received a gold star “ for their excellent recycling ” .
61 % of the bins have been given an education notice .
The most common problems are residents not removing lids of bottles or leaving behind soft plastic items like cheese wrappers .
While people are heartily encouraged to recycle with gold star stickers , over 246 bins have been confiscated by the council .
Those who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sign an agreement to take care of their recycling .
Trotter pointed out how they have given gold stars to 56 residents who were on the verge of having their bins confiscated .
Trotter ’ s goal is to meet the 2019 standard when 99 % of trucks could be sent for recycling .
The recent drop was mainly due to people spending long hours at home due to the lockdown and pandemic .
This resulted in households undergoing deep-cleaning and reorganization , which put more pressure on waste collection services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ gold star since the compliance staff is yet to visit his area .
But he seems hopeful of getting one !

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Remember the days when we used to get gold stars in school for doing our tasks? New Zealand is now working on a similar model to encourage and reward families to recycle with gold star stickers on their bins. This has proved to be effective with tons of additional recycling headed to the sorters. Otherwise, all of it would end up in landfills.
When the nationwide lockdown started back in April, Christchurch City saw rapidly decreasing rates of recycling. Contents from only 48% of the trucks could be processed in June because the residents were not sorting their items properly. This resulted in frequent contamination.
So, to tackle this problem, the manager for resource and recovery on the city council, Ross Trotter decided to start a reward and shaming system in the city. It would serve to motivate the residents to recycle carefully. They put a large gold star sticker on the bins with the best recycling and sorting. And the bins are removed from those who repeatedly fail to recycle properly. This has resulted in the 48% jumping to 80% in terms of recycling trucks that are headed to sorters.
Compared to the rest of the world, New Zealand has a low rate of recycling. In Auckland itself, the amount of waste sent to landfills is supposed to double by 2030.
Christchurch City Encourages Residents To Recycle With Gold Stars
The Christchurch scheme encourages residents to recycle with gold star stickers. Trotter explained how they wanted to take a different route this time. Usually, residents are given a list of things to do or follow. But he and his team wanted to motivate the people, not dictate them. They wanted to bring some positivity into the matter. And when neighbors see others around them getting a large gold star, even they want to get one. In fact, many reach out to Trotter’s team to know how they can get one on their curbside bins.
And if residents are unable to properly sort their waste three times, the council leaves warning notes on their wheelie bins. If the problem persists, the bins are confiscated. They have already sent over 1500 warnings. Public shaming is not what most people look forward to, so they start working on their recycling skills after the first warning.
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Recycling Success
Over 155,000 bins have been spot-checked, and 26% of those have received a gold star “for their excellent recycling”. 61% of the bins have been given an education notice. The most common problems are residents not removing lids of bottles or leaving behind soft plastic items like cheese wrappers. While people are heartily encouraged to recycle with gold star stickers, over 246 bins have been confiscated by the council. Those who want their bins back visit the council office and sign an agreement to take care of their recycling. Trotter pointed out how they have given gold stars to 56 residents who were on the verge of having their bins confiscated.
Trotter’s goal is to meet the 2019 standard when 99% of trucks could be sent for recycling. The recent drop was mainly due to people spending long hours at home due to the lockdown and pandemic. This resulted in households undergoing deep-cleaning and reorganization, which put more pressure on waste collection services. Trotter himself is yet to receive his gold star since the compliance staff is yet to visit his area. But he seems hopeful of getting one!
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truththeory--2020-11-23--NY Governor Cuomo Wins Emmy Award For His “Masterful” Pandemic Press Briefings

Many of our favorite television shows were put on hold this year , as taping stopped for the COVID pandemic .
For many people , the most interesting thing on television this year has been the regular press briefings related to the virus .
New York City was one of the worst-hit areas of the country , and the state ’ s governor Andrew Cuomo took center stage in the crisis , hosting regular news briefings about the situation in the city .
For his press briefings , Cuomo has received an International Emmy award .
International Academy President & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision , saying that , “ The Governor ’ s 111 daily briefings worked so well because he effectively created television shows , with characters , plot lines , and stories of success and failure .
People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on , and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back.
” In a conference call with reporters on Friday after the award was announced , Cuomo said that he was flattered by the gesture .
He said he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual ceremony , which will be held at 11 am on Monday and streamed on the International Emmy ’ s webpage .
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I accept it on behalf of the people of the state of New York , ” Cuomo said .
The Academy commended the governor for “ his leadership during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ television to inform and calm people around the world.
” The daily briefings began on March 2nd and ended on June 19th .
They typically featured PowerPoint presentations and other images to illustrate what was happening .
According to the Academy , about 60 million people tuned into Cuomo ’ s briefings , through TV networks and social media platforms .
As expected , the decision drew criticism from conspiracy theorists and Republicans who either don ’ t believe the virus is a threat , or are generally unhappy with Cuomo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Republican Party mocked Cuomo ’ s nomination , saying that he should win “ best actor in the fictional story lines he ’ s created declaring himself a great leader.
” The party suggested that the governor really deserves an award for “ Most Power Hungry Dictator.
” Cuomo won the 2010 New York gubernatorial election to become Governor of New York and has been reelected twice after winning primaries against liberal challengers Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon .

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Many of our favorite television shows were put on hold this year, as taping stopped for the COVID pandemic.
For many people, the most interesting thing on television this year has been the regular press briefings related to the virus. New York City was one of the worst-hit areas of the country, and the state’s governor Andrew Cuomo took center stage in the crisis, hosting regular news briefings about the situation in the city.
For his press briefings, Cuomo has received an International Emmy award.
Gov Andrew M Cuomo of NY will receive the International Emmy Founders Award in recognition of his leadership during the Covid19 pandemic & his masterful use of TV to inform & calm people around the world. The Emmy will be presented to @NYGovCuomo on Nov 23 https://t.co/dwKIImwYNV pic.twitter.com/1mKkmg6FKW — International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 20, 2020
International Academy President & CEO, Bruce L. Paisner explained the decision, saying that, “The Governor’s 111 daily briefings worked so well because he effectively created television shows, with characters, plot lines, and stories of success and failure. People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on, and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back.”
In a conference call with reporters on Friday after the award was announced, Cuomo said that he was flattered by the gesture. He said he’s already taped his acceptance speech for the virtual ceremony, which will be held at 11 am on Monday and streamed on the International Emmy’s webpage.
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“It’s flattering. I accept it on behalf of the people of the state of New York,” Cuomo said.
The Academy commended the governor for “his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his masterful use of television to inform and calm people around the world.”
The daily briefings began on March 2nd and ended on June 19th. They typically featured PowerPoint presentations and other images to illustrate what was happening. According to the Academy, about 60 million people tuned into Cuomo’s briefings, through TV networks and social media platforms.
As expected, the decision drew criticism from conspiracy theorists and Republicans who either don’t believe the virus is a threat, or are generally unhappy with Cuomo’s actions during the crisis.
The New York Republican Party mocked Cuomo’s nomination, saying that he should win “best actor in the fictional story lines he’s created declaring himself a great leader.”
The party suggested that the governor really deserves an award for “Most Power Hungry Dictator.”
Cuomo won the 2010 New York gubernatorial election to become Governor of New York and has been reelected twice after winning primaries against liberal challengers Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon.
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