truththeory--2020-05-02--You Just Have To Try This 20 Minute Vegan, Gluten-Free Strawberry-Oat Scones With Coconut Butter Gla

You Just Have To Try This 20 Minute Vegan, Gluten-Free Strawberry-Oat Scones With Coconut Butter Glaze Recipe

If you ’ re looking for a tasty ( and healthy ) breakfast or snack option , look no further .
These gluten-free and vegan oats consist of oats , coconut oil , low-glycemic coconut sugar , fresh strawberries , and a handful of other fresh ingredients .
Because the scones are made with whole , unprocessed ingredients , they satiate cravings for unhealthy foods , as well as provide stable energy throughout the day .
Oats are high in antioxidants , fiber , and a plethora of nutrients .
Furthermore , they have been proven to lower cholesterol levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even help you lose weight .
This recipe , shared by Bloom for Life , is finished with a delightful coconut glaze .
If the treat sounds daunting to make , don ’ t worry .
It takes just 15 minutes to whip up the scones and another five minutes to make the glaze .
• None 1/3 cup coconut butter ( you can sub coconut oil ) • None In a high-speed blender , grind the oats into a fine flour .
Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl .
Add the coconut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sea salt , and lemon juice .
Mix briefly to combine .
• None Soften the coconut butter or oil by microwaving for 15-20 seconds .
Add the coconut butter or oil to the mixture and combine with a spatula or your hands .
Add half of the non-dairy milk ( I used homemade almond milk ) , then mix .
Add the rest of the milk slowly until your dough is slightly sticky .
Without overworking the dough , knead it with your fingertips until just combined .
• None If your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blender so they become smaller .
If you are using fresh berries , slice them .
Add the berries to the dough and mix .
• None Shape the dough into a circle approximately 1 inch high and about 8 inches in diameter .
Cut into 6 triangles , then transfer to a baking pan with parchment paper .
Bake for 13-15 minutes at 425 degrees F or until golden brown on the edges .
Top with the coconut glaze ( below ) and enjoy !
If you ’ d like more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you adopt a healthy lifestyle , visit BloomforLife.org .
If you sign up for the monthly newsletter , you will receive the “ Getting Started Guide ” which includes everything you need to know to start eating healthier and living happier .

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By Mandy Froelich / Truth Theory
If you’re looking for a tasty (and healthy) breakfast or snack option, look no further. These gluten-free and vegan oats consist of oats, coconut oil, low-glycemic coconut sugar, fresh strawberries, and a handful of other fresh ingredients.
Because the scones are made with whole, unprocessed ingredients, they satiate cravings for unhealthy foods, as well as provide stable energy throughout the day. Oats are high in antioxidants, fiber, and a plethora of nutrients. Furthermore, they have been proven to lower cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar stability, and even help you lose weight.
This recipe, shared by Bloom for Life, is finished with a delightful coconut glaze. If the treat sounds daunting to make, don’t worry. It takes just 15 minutes to whip up the scones and another five minutes to make the glaze.
Strawberry-Oat Scones w/ Coconut Butter Glaze [GF, Vegan]
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 6 scones
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch of sea salt
1/3 cup coconut butter (you can sub coconut oil)
2/3 cup non-dairy milk
1/2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a high-speed blender, grind the oats into a fine flour. Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the coconut sugar, baking powder, vanilla, sea salt, and lemon juice. Mix briefly to combine. Soften the coconut butter or oil by microwaving for 15-20 seconds. Add the coconut butter or oil to the mixture and combine with a spatula or your hands. Add half of the non-dairy milk (I used homemade almond milk), then mix. Add the rest of the milk slowly until your dough is slightly sticky. Without overworking the dough, knead it with your fingertips until just combined. If your berries are frozen, pulse them in a blender so they become smaller. If you are using fresh berries, slice them. Add the berries to the dough and mix. Shape the dough into a circle approximately 1 inch high and about 8 inches in diameter. Cut into 6 triangles, then transfer to a baking pan with parchment paper. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 425 degrees F or until golden brown on the edges. Top with the coconut glaze (below) and enjoy!
If you’d like more healthy plant-based recipes and inspiration to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, visit BloomforLife.org. If you sign up for the monthly newsletter, you will receive the “Getting Started Guide” which includes everything you need to know to start eating healthier and living happier.


truththeory--2020-05-02--Over The Past Decade, This Blind Man And His Armless Friend Planted 10,000+ Trees

Although we , as a species , have more than previous generations could have ever dreamed of , the majority of us are quick to make excuses when it comes to doing work we are less than inspired by .
Whether it ’ s walking the dog , planting a tree , or taking out the trash , most people are quick to offer excuses , rather than just do the work .
The fact that so many are quick to offer excuses is what makes the following story so inspiring .
For over a decade , Jia Haixia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ double amputee with no arms ) have planted 10,000+ trees to revive the once-barren environment around Yeli Village in northeast China .
Born blind in one eye and having lost the other in a 2000 work-related accident , Haixia depends upon the sight and kindness of others to help him accurately navigate the world .
And having lost both his arms in an accident when he was only 3 years old , Wengi has developed incredible abilities to engage in the world around him with his lower limbs , but still lacks the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to carrying out simple , daily tasks .
Together , however , the pair have leased 8 acres of land from the government and have begun replanting the land with trees to protect the village from flooding .
Every morning , the friends rise at 7 AM and then head out for a day ’ s work .
With little money to buy saplings from the store , they rely on cuttings taken from grown trees and plant them to create new life .
After years of living and laboring side by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to work together in order to overcome their individual disabilities .
Wengi often carries sightless Haixia on his back across the rushing river , while Haixia climbs to the top of trees to cut off the boughs that will become new trees .
After climbing back down , Haixia digs holes in the ground to plant the cuttings .
Wengi ’ s job is then to take care of the growing saplings by watering them .
With this unique system of teamwork , the friends estimate that they ’ ve planted over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A tremendous amount of attention and a bounty of support has been offered to the pair after news of their heroics went viral in China .
As shared by Hebei Haoren , some generous souls have even donated money to provide the elderly duo with pensions to support their lifestyles .
And according to another article from Xinhua News Agency , Haixia may soon be able to regain sight in his left eye thanks to an operation that a team of healthcare professionals is willing to perform for free , making this story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will inspire you and others to “ be the change ” you hope to see in the world .
Did you find this story inspiring ?
Please share it and comment your thoughts below .

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By Mandy Froelich / Truth Theory
Although we, as a species, have more than previous generations could have ever dreamed of, the majority of us are quick to make excuses when it comes to doing work we are less than inspired by. Whether it’s walking the dog, planting a tree, or taking out the trash, most people are quick to offer excuses, rather than just do the work.
The fact that so many are quick to offer excuses is what makes the following story so inspiring. For over a decade, Jia Haixia and his friend, Jia Wengi (a double amputee with no arms) have planted 10,000+ trees to revive the once-barren environment around Yeli Village in northeast China.
Born blind in one eye and having lost the other in a 2000 work-related accident, Haixia depends upon the sight and kindness of others to help him accurately navigate the world. And having lost both his arms in an accident when he was only 3 years old, Wengi has developed incredible abilities to engage in the world around him with his lower limbs, but still lacks the ease others take for granted when it comes to carrying out simple, daily tasks. Together, however, the pair have leased 8 acres of land from the government and have begun replanting the land with trees to protect the village from flooding.
Every morning, the friends rise at 7 AM and then head out for a day’s work. With little money to buy saplings from the store, they rely on cuttings taken from grown trees and plant them to create new life.
After years of living and laboring side by side, the pair of friends learned how to work together in order to overcome their individual disabilities. Wengi often carries sightless Haixia on his back across the rushing river, while Haixia climbs to the top of trees to cut off the boughs that will become new trees.
After climbing back down, Haixia digs holes in the ground to plant the cuttings. Wengi’s job is then to take care of the growing saplings by watering them. With this unique system of teamwork, the friends estimate that they’ve planted over 10,000 trees in over a decade.
A tremendous amount of attention and a bounty of support has been offered to the pair after news of their heroics went viral in China. As shared by Hebei Haoren, some generous souls have even donated money to provide the elderly duo with pensions to support their lifestyles.
And according to another article from Xinhua News Agency, Haixia may soon be able to regain sight in his left eye thanks to an operation that a team of healthcare professionals is willing to perform for free, making this story even more heartwarming!
Perhaps their example will inspire you and others to “be the change” you hope to see in the world. Did you find this story inspiring? Please share it and comment your thoughts below.
Source: My Modern Met
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truththeory--2020-05-02--In Spain This Self-Taught Designer Built A Hidden Apartment Under A Bridge

Sometimes , the abundance of rules and regulations in society causes one to feel as if they are suffocating .
It is because of this that humans need to embrace their creative sides and break free from constrictions — at the very minimum , even just now and again .
An individual who has done just this in a very unique way is self-taught designer Fernando Abellanas .
Underneath an anonymous bridge in Valencia , Spain , Abellanas built a novel shelter that includes shelving , seating , and even sleeping space .
The designer was inspired to create the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that seemed “ magical.
” He remembered building forts and hiding underneath the kitchen table cloth and wanted to recreate that sense of playfulness and freedom in a location thousands pass by every day but give little attention to .
Because of its purpose , the shelter is more of an art installation than a long-term abode .
The project is an example of parasitic architecture , as it makes use of existing structures such as the bridge ’ s beams and rails .
New Atlas reports , “ The idea is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enters the plywood-lined metal shelter , then uses an available hand crank to move it along the bridge ’ s underside to where a bench , seat , and some shelving are waiting.
” Though no amenities are afforded , it is possible to construct a bed on the floor with available bedding and sleep through the night .
“ My work as a designer consists [ of ] trying to implement the concerns relating to design , handicrafts , and architecture which I come across on a daily basis , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research , and develop projects , in a self-taught way , with the only purpose of satisfying my own personal motivation .
With the experience , I acquired during years of work I collaborate with artists , interior designers , and architects offering them design and manufacturing solutions .
All this I do under the name of Lebrel.
” The Spaces reports that this whimsical shelter is one of the first of a collection of similar projects the designer has planned .

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Sometimes, the abundance of rules and regulations in society causes one to feel as if they are suffocating. It is because of this that humans need to embrace their creative sides and break free from constrictions — at the very minimum, even just now and again. An individual who has done just this in a very unique way is self-taught designer Fernando Abellanas.
Underneath an anonymous bridge in Valencia, Spain, Abellanas built a novel shelter that includes shelving, seating, and even sleeping space. The designer was inspired to create the abode after recollecting upon experiences in childhood that seemed “magical.” He remembered building forts and hiding underneath the kitchen table cloth and wanted to recreate that sense of playfulness and freedom in a location thousands pass by every day but give little attention to. Because of its purpose, the shelter is more of an art installation than a long-term abode.
The project is an example of parasitic architecture, as it makes use of existing structures such as the bridge’s beams and rails. New Atlas reports, “The idea is, a visitor walks up the banked area and enters the plywood-lined metal shelter, then uses an available hand crank to move it along the bridge’s underside to where a bench, seat, and some shelving are waiting.” Though no amenities are afforded, it is possible to construct a bed on the floor with available bedding and sleep through the night.
“My work as a designer consists [of] trying to implement the concerns relating to design, handicrafts, and architecture which I come across on a daily basis,” said Abellanas. “I observe, research, and develop projects, in a self-taught way, with the only purpose of satisfying my own personal motivation. With the experience, I acquired during years of work I collaborate with artists, interior designers, and architects offering them design and manufacturing solutions. All this I do under the name of Lebrel.”
The Spaces reports that this whimsical shelter is one of the first of a collection of similar projects the designer has planned.
Refugiarse de la ciudad en la propia ciudad. from JoseMP on Vimeo.
h/t New Atlas


truththeory--2020-05-02--Scienctists Say There Is A Greater Risk Of Heart Disease In Men Who Can’t Do At Least 10 Push-Ups

It ’ s no longer recent news – regular physical activity can help you live longer .
But did you know that it can also be used to estimate your chances of a heart attack or a stroke ?
Well , a recent study has discovered exactly that .
It was found that if a man was capable of doing more than 40 push-ups , then they had a 96 % percent reduction in the risk of having a cardiovascular disease for about the next ten years , according to a team in Harvard University .
If a man was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then there was about a quarter of risk regarding any disease like heart failure or coronary artery disease when compared to a person who failed to manage about 10 push-ups .
This was a startling report that was presented by authors in the JAMA Network Open journal .
After a few examinations , they have come up with a baseline of about 11 or more push-ups which can have a significant effect in reducing any kind of cardiovascular disease from taking place .
It was actually found that push-ups could turn out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future health of a person ’ s heart than other tests like running .
Plus , it is basically free !
According to the author of the paper , Justin Chang , who is from the TH Chan School of Public Health in Harvard , this could become a no-cost way to ascertain the cardiovascular health or risk associated with it in any particular setting .
It ’ s almost revolutionary .
According to Chang , the results associated with cardiovascular diseases were much better than the results obtained from submaximal treadmill tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their breath had to be measured .
The study that was conducted used about 1000 firemen from Indiana between 2000-2007 .
Medical reports regarding their cardiovascular conditions were checked for the next 10 years .
The men on whom the study was conducted were of an average age of about 39.6 years , ranging from 21 to 66 years of age .
The average body-mass index or BMI was 28.7 and all of them were quite active .
After all adjustments of BMI and ages , this link between long-term health and BMI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the heart conditions were quite low i.e .
37 during the trial period of the study .
This low number that was presented in the push-up group resulted in a drop of confidence among the participants .
It was doubtful whether doing about 11-20 push-ups can actually cause a reduction in the risk of heart disease by about 64 percent .
However , scientists remain hopeful .
This is just the first study and there are more studies that need to be done .
However , push-ups seem to be quite an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Other experts have noted that the studies must be expanded and it should be conducted on other groups too , like women and the less active .
After all , it is almost a given that firefighters generally stay at the top of their physical health because of the kind of job they have .
Over 5000 people have downloaded our free ebook “ Growth Hacking Tips And Rituals For Optimal Living ” CLICK HERE to get your free copy now According to the associate medical director working at the British Heart Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shown that firefighters who were fit would have a lesser risk of actually getting a heart attack or a stroke in the next 10 years .
Generally , heart attacks or strokes occur when our arteries start to narrow down due to Atherosclerosis , this is a slow , progressive disease that may start in childhood .
In some people , atherosclerosis progresses rapidly in their 30s .
In others , it doesn ’ t become dangerous until they reach their 50s or 60s .
So , it is quite important for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent any cardiovascular issue from taking place in our future .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
It’s no longer recent news – regular physical activity can help you live longer. But did you know that it can also be used to estimate your chances of a heart attack or a stroke? Well, a recent study has discovered exactly that. It was found that if a man was capable of doing more than 40 push-ups, then they had a 96% percent reduction in the risk of having a cardiovascular disease for about the next ten years, according to a team in Harvard University. If a man was able to do about 21-30 push-ups, then there was about a quarter of risk regarding any disease like heart failure or coronary artery disease when compared to a person who failed to manage about 10 push-ups.
This was a startling report that was presented by authors in the JAMA Network Open journal. After a few examinations, they have come up with a baseline of about 11 or more push-ups which can have a significant effect in reducing any kind of cardiovascular disease from taking place. It was actually found that push-ups could turn out to be a much better indicator of the future health of a person’s heart than other tests like running. Plus, it is basically free!
According to the author of the paper, Justin Chang, who is from the TH Chan School of Public Health in Harvard, this could become a no-cost way to ascertain the cardiovascular health or risk associated with it in any particular setting. It’s almost revolutionary. According to Chang, the results associated with cardiovascular diseases were much better than the results obtained from submaximal treadmill tests where subjects had to run and then their breath had to be measured.
The study that was conducted used about 1000 firemen from Indiana between 2000-2007. Medical reports regarding their cardiovascular conditions were checked for the next 10 years. The men on whom the study was conducted were of an average age of about 39.6 years, ranging from 21 to 66 years of age. The average body-mass index or BMI was 28.7 and all of them were quite active. After all adjustments of BMI and ages, this link between long-term health and BMI was found to be strong enough.
But the heart conditions were quite low i.e. 37 during the trial period of the study. This low number that was presented in the push-up group resulted in a drop of confidence among the participants. It was doubtful whether doing about 11-20 push-ups can actually cause a reduction in the risk of heart disease by about 64 percent.
However, scientists remain hopeful. This is just the first study and there are more studies that need to be done. However, push-ups seem to be quite an effective test to identify cardiovascular risks. Other experts have noted that the studies must be expanded and it should be conducted on other groups too, like women and the less active. After all, it is almost a given that firefighters generally stay at the top of their physical health because of the kind of job they have.
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According to the associate medical director working at the British Heart Foundation, Professor Jeremy Pearson, the study has shown that firefighters who were fit would have a lesser risk of actually getting a heart attack or a stroke in the next 10 years. Generally, heart attacks or strokes occur when our arteries start to narrow down due to Atherosclerosis, this is a slow, progressive disease that may start in childhood. In some people, atherosclerosis progresses rapidly in their 30s. In others, it doesn’t become dangerous until they reach their 50s or 60s. So, it is quite important for us to exercise and keep ourselves fit to prevent any cardiovascular issue from taking place in our future.
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truththeory--2020-05-02--Federal Judge Reverses Trump’s Rollback Of Healthy School Meal Guidelines

In 2010 the Obama administration implemented the Healthy , Hunger-Free Kids Act as a guideline for school meals .
Seven years later it was rolled back by the Trump administration .
But now , a coalition of states and advocacy organizations have managed to restore the 2010 deal after a federal district judge ruled in their favour .
Former president Barack Obama ’ s 2010 school meal regulations included guidelines that 50 % of grain products should contain whole grains , and that fruit and vegetables should be served daily .
A steady lowering of sodium levels was another important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lunch Program in the United States feeds around 30 million low-income children daily .
According to Margo G. Wootan – vice president for Nutrition at the Center the Science in the Public Interest ( CSPI ) organization – too much sodium in a child ’ s diet increases the risk of high blood pressure , heart disease and stroke .
But the Agriculture Department under the Trump administration argued that the regulations placed a financial stress on schools .
A 2017 interim ruling allowed schools more time to address the sodium issues .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on whole grain guidelines if they could prove financial struggles .
An Agriculture Department statement at the time read : “ This interim final rule addresses significant challenges faced by local operators regarding milk , whole grains , and sodium requirements and their impact on food development and reformulation , menu planning , and school foodservice procurement and contract decisions.
” Those who opposed the rollback argued that a relaxing of the regulations would result in children eating high-fat junk food which would deprive them of nutrition and could lead to obesity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by nearly 60 public health and nutrition organizations with the goal of ensuring that the Obama-era school meal regulations were reinstated .
And their commitment and effort paid off this month when District Judge George J. Hazel ruled in their favor .
It was found that when the 2017 interim regulation was implemented in 2018 , there were irregularities .
It ’ s now surely up to the government to help ensure that poorer schools are able to meet the nutrition standards first initiated during the Obama administration .
As Attorney general of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Access to healthy and nutritious food should never be determined by your ZIP code or your socioeconomic status.
” Read more : Americans Show Much How Their Hospital Bills Decrease After Requesting Itemized Receipts

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By Anthony McLennan / Truth Theory
In 2010 the Obama administration implemented the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act as a guideline for school meals. Seven years later it was rolled back by the Trump administration. But now, a coalition of states and advocacy organizations have managed to restore the 2010 deal after a federal district judge ruled in their favour.
Former president Barack Obama’s 2010 school meal regulations included guidelines that 50% of grain products should contain whole grains, and that fruit and vegetables should be served daily. A steady lowering of sodium levels was another important stipulation.
The National School Breakfast and Lunch Program in the United States feeds around 30 million low-income children daily.
According to Margo G. Wootan – vice president for Nutrition at the Center the Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) organization – too much sodium in a child’s diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
But the Agriculture Department under the Trump administration argued that the regulations placed a financial stress on schools. A 2017 interim ruling allowed schools more time to address the sodium issues. It also allowed states to grant waivers on whole grain guidelines if they could prove financial struggles.
An Agriculture Department statement at the time read: “This interim final rule addresses significant challenges faced by local operators regarding milk, whole grains, and sodium requirements and their impact on food development and reformulation, menu planning, and school foodservice procurement and contract decisions.”
Those who opposed the rollback argued that a relaxing of the regulations would result in children eating high-fat junk food which would deprive them of nutrition and could lead to obesity and other diseases.
BREAKING: We won our case with @CSPI & @schoolfood_md! Federal court just ruled today that @USDA unlawfully gutted science-based school nutrition standards and vacated its final rule. Our victory ensures that school lunches will be healthier for 30 million children. pic.twitter.com/Vvyu9yr6ei — Democracy Forward (@DemocracyFwd) April 13, 2020
Fighting back to get healthy school meals
The CSPI were joined by nearly 60 public health and nutrition organizations with the goal of ensuring that the Obama-era school meal regulations were reinstated.
And their commitment and effort paid off this month when District Judge George J. Hazel ruled in their favor. It was found that when the 2017 interim regulation was implemented in 2018, there were irregularities.
It’s now surely up to the government to help ensure that poorer schools are able to meet the nutrition standards first initiated during the Obama administration.
As Attorney general of New York, Letitia James put it, “Access to healthy and nutritious food should never be determined by your ZIP code or your socioeconomic status.”
Read more: Americans Show Much How Their Hospital Bills Decrease After Requesting Itemized Receipts
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truththeory--2020-05-03--Hong Kong Airport Rolls Out Cleaning Robots And Full-Body Disinfection Booths

There is no denying the fact that the global pandemic has affected all the spheres of our lives and moving forward , some things will remain irreversibly changed .
With many new practices being implemented in our sanitation protocols , the International Airport in Hong Kong has topped it all by launching cleaning robots and full-body disinfectant booths .
The booths , called Cleantech , are used for sanitizing and disinfecting people .
The entire process only takes a couple of minutes .
The person , before entering Cleantech , is checked for temperature .
Then they enter the booth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sanitizers , killing any germs or viruses found on the surface of our cloth or body .
Also Read : Scientists Say There Is A Greater Risk Of Heart Disease In Men Who Can ’ t Do At Least 10 Push-Ups Cleantech uses the photocatalyst and “ nano-needles ” technology and can remotely disinfect any surface .
The Hong Kong International Airport ’ s website informs us that negative pressure is maintained in the channel to avoid any cross-contamination between the outside environment and the inside of the booth .
Although the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the airport employees involved in the sanitizing protocol , reports suggest that the coating will be introduced into public life soon .
The antimicrobial coating reportedly has also been tested on sensitive and vulnerable surfaces such as door handles , public transport buses , seats , and toilets .
The authorities claimed that after the test run ends , they will consider introducing it permanently in their disinfection measures .
Also Read : Neurobiologist Believes Plants Can Communicate , Memorize And Problem Solve You might even be surprised if you see tall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Airport .
The autonomous robots are instructed to roam around the airport terminal and identify surfaces that are often used by the public and then sanitize and disinfect those areas .
You might encounter these cleaning robots in airport facilities , like the cafeteria or the public washroom .
The AAs claim that Intelligent Sterilisation Robots are capable of killing 99.99 percent of bacteria on any surface within just 10 minutes .
Deputy director of service delivery , Hong Kong International Airport , Steven Yiu told the press that the safety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees was paramount .
While lamenting the decline of the air travel economy in this dark time of the global pandemic , Yiu struck a positive chord and claimed that even though the traffic has substantially fallen , the Airport Authorities are ensuring that anyone who wants to travel , travels safely .
The concept of cleaning robots can be used in other airports as well .
The deputy director promised that the Airport Authorities would work tirelessly and continue to brainstorm on new techniques to add to the sanitizing and disinfecting protocols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not , Artificial Intelligence has entered our daily life .
Resistance to science and technology is what has been hampering our efforts in flattening the curve .
The truth of the matter is that this pandemic requires a modern solution like cleaning robots .
The widespread disinfectant technologies will change healthcare forever .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
There is no denying the fact that the global pandemic has affected all the spheres of our lives and moving forward, some things will remain irreversibly changed.
With many new practices being implemented in our sanitation protocols, the International Airport in Hong Kong has topped it all by launching cleaning robots and full-body disinfectant booths.
The booths, called Cleantech, are used for sanitizing and disinfecting people. The entire process only takes a couple of minutes. The person, before entering Cleantech, is checked for temperature. Then they enter the booth where they are exposed to antimicrobial coating and sanitizers, killing any germs or viruses found on the surface of our cloth or body.
Also Read: Scientists Say There Is A Greater Risk Of Heart Disease In Men Who Can’t Do At Least 10 Push-Ups
Cleantech uses the photocatalyst and “nano-needles” technology and can remotely disinfect any surface. The Hong Kong International Airport’s website informs us that negative pressure is maintained in the channel to avoid any cross-contamination between the outside environment and the inside of the booth.
Although the antimicrobial coating is currently being used only by the airport employees involved in the sanitizing protocol, reports suggest that the coating will be introduced into public life soon. The antimicrobial coating reportedly has also been tested on sensitive and vulnerable surfaces such as door handles, public transport buses, seats, and toilets. The authorities claimed that after the test run ends, they will consider introducing it permanently in their disinfection measures.
Also Read: Neurobiologist Believes Plants Can Communicate, Memorize And Problem Solve
You might even be surprised if you see tall futuristic robots cleaning at the Hong Kong International Airport.
The autonomous robots are instructed to roam around the airport terminal and identify surfaces that are often used by the public and then sanitize and disinfect those areas. You might encounter these cleaning robots in airport facilities, like the cafeteria or the public washroom.
The AAs claim that Intelligent Sterilisation Robots are capable of killing 99.99 percent of bacteria on any surface within just 10 minutes.
Deputy director of service delivery, Hong Kong International Airport, Steven Yiu told the press that the safety and health security of the public and airport employees was paramount.
While lamenting the decline of the air travel economy in this dark time of the global pandemic, Yiu struck a positive chord and claimed that even though the traffic has substantially fallen, the Airport Authorities are ensuring that anyone who wants to travel, travels safely. The concept of cleaning robots can be used in other airports as well.
The deputy director promised that the Airport Authorities would work tirelessly and continue to brainstorm on new techniques to add to the sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
So, whether you are ready or not, Artificial Intelligence has entered our daily life. Resistance to science and technology is what has been hampering our efforts in flattening the curve. The truth of the matter is that this pandemic requires a modern solution like cleaning robots. The widespread disinfectant technologies will change healthcare forever.
Image Credits: Hong Kong International Airport


truththeory--2020-05-03--‘Give People Back Their Goddamn Freedom’, Says Elon Musk

In an expletive-laden rant , Tesla boss Elon Musk has slammed the shelter-in-place orders which have been implemented in various American states over the past few weeks .
It ’ s a debate which is going on around the world during the coronavirus pandemic .
Should health care and saving lives be prioritized , even at the expense of the economy .
Or should the economy be allowed to operate as close to normal as possible , to ensure people can pay their bills and put food on the table .
In poorer countries , or indeed in poorer parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poverty to start with , and where less people enjoy the benefit of government-subsidized healthcare systems or unemployment payouts , the issue is even more pressing .
Never shy to speak his mind , Musk has weighed in on the subject .
The South African-born entrepreneur believes that some of the current lockdown regulations go against the liberties which the United States has traditionally stood for .
“ Frankly , I would call it forcible imprisoning of people in their homes against all of , their constitutional rights , in my opinion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
“ It ’ s breaking people ’ s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why they came to America or built this country .
What the f*** .
Excuse me .
Outrage .
Outrage.
” Musk said he ’ s not overly concerned about the future of his own company .
But he voiced his anger about the effect which closed businesses will have on peoples ’ lives .
“ It will cause great harm , not just to Tesla but to many companies , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And while Tesla will weather the storm , there are many companies that will not .
Everything people have worked for their whole life is being destroyed in real time.
” “ If somebody wants to stay in their house , that ’ s great and they should be able to .
But to say they can not leave their house and that they will be arrested if they do , that ’ s fascist .
That is not democratic — this is not freedom .
Give people back their goddamn freedom.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies to keep posting profits even during the coronavirus pandemic .
And it ’ s share prices have surged upwards this year .
The electric carmaker ’ s value had been nearing $ 100bn , a mark which would trigger a bonus payment of hundreds of millions of dollars to Musk .
But in his typically cavalier way , Musk managed to sabotage himself this week by tweeting “ Tesla stock price too high imo ” .
Unsurprisingly that brought Tesla ’ s stock price crashing down and $ 14bn was wiped off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally took a $ 3bn knock to his own fortune as a result of his strange tweet .
Despite his antics , Musk seems to be remaining popular…well just about : ‘ Rage , rage against the dying of the light of consciousness ’ It wasn ’ t his only offbeat tweet this week .
The 48-year-old also made mention of his girlfriend being upset with him .
And he vowed to sell his possessions .
In 2018 Tesla was fined $ 20m after Musk ’ s tweet about Tesla ’ s future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flagged by regulators .
Oh , and in case you were wondering what Musk was up to this weekend , he ’ s been playing Minecraft !
Read more : Americans Show Much How Their Hospital Bills Decrease After Requesting Itemized Receipts

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In an expletive-laden rant, Tesla boss Elon Musk has slammed the shelter-in-place orders which have been implemented in various American states over the past few weeks.
It’s a debate which is going on around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Should health care and saving lives be prioritized, even at the expense of the economy. Or should the economy be allowed to operate as close to normal as possible, to ensure people can pay their bills and put food on the table.
In poorer countries, or indeed in poorer parts of America, where there was greater poverty to start with, and where less people enjoy the benefit of government-subsidized healthcare systems or unemployment payouts, the issue is even more pressing.
Never shy to speak his mind, Musk has weighed in on the subject. The South African-born entrepreneur believes that some of the current lockdown regulations go against the liberties which the United States has traditionally stood for.
“Frankly, I would call it forcible imprisoning of people in their homes against all of, their constitutional rights, in my opinion,” he said in a conference call this week.
“It’s breaking people’s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why they came to America or built this country. What the f***. Excuse me. Outrage. Outrage.”
Hell yeah!! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2020
‘That’s fascist’
Musk said he’s not overly concerned about the future of his own company. But he voiced his anger about the effect which closed businesses will have on peoples’ lives.
“It will cause great harm, not just to Tesla but to many companies,” said the Space X founder. “And while Tesla will weather the storm, there are many companies that will not. Everything people have worked for their whole life is being destroyed in real time.”
“If somebody wants to stay in their house, that’s great and they should be able to. But to say they cannot leave their house and that they will be arrested if they do, that’s fascist. That is not democratic — this is not freedom. Give people back their goddamn freedom.”
Mixed fortunes for Tesla and Elon Musk
Tesla has been one of the few companies to keep posting profits even during the coronavirus pandemic. And it’s share prices have surged upwards this year.
The electric carmaker’s value had been nearing $100bn, a mark which would trigger a bonus payment of hundreds of millions of dollars to Musk.
But in his typically cavalier way, Musk managed to sabotage himself this week by tweeting “Tesla stock price too high imo”.
Unsurprisingly that brought Tesla’s stock price crashing down and $14bn was wiped off the company’s value. Musk personally took a $3bn knock to his own fortune as a result of his strange tweet.
Despite his antics, Musk seems to be remaining popular…well just about:
Q: Given @elonmusk’s very erratic and concerning tweets, my feeling is best summarized below by: — Eric Weinstein (@EricRWeinstein) May 1, 2020
‘Rage, rage against the dying of the light of consciousness’
It wasn’t his only offbeat tweet this week. The 48-year-old also made mention of his girlfriend being upset with him. And he vowed to sell his possessions.
I am selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020
My gf @Grimezsz is mad at me — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020
Rage, rage against the dying of the light of consciousness — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020
In 2018 Tesla was fined $20m after Musk’s tweet about Tesla’s future on the New York stock exchange was flagged by regulators.
Oh, and in case you were wondering what Musk was up to this weekend, he’s been playing Minecraft!
Minecraft has amazing legs — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 3, 2020
Read more: Americans Show Much How Their Hospital Bills Decrease After Requesting Itemized Receipts
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truththeory--2020-05-04--After 24 Years Of Hard Work This Airplane Cleaner Became A Captain

We ’ ve all stumbled upon inspirational quotes like “ work hard in silence , let your success make the noise ” , but how many times have we seen it come true ?
Mohammed Abubakar restores our faith in dreaming big and his story is bound to make you fight harder to achieve your goals .
This Nigerian man started working as a cleaner at Air Azman about twenty-four years ago .
But how he went on to become a cleaner is also an interesting story .
After finishing school , he went to Kaduna to get enrolled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , he was late and failed to get admission .
Being unemployed was not on the mind of Mohammed Abubakar and so , he took up the casual job of an aircraft cleaner .
It was a small amount of money and many thought that he wouldn ’ t last for long in this menial job .
But Abubakar persisted and was soon , employed as the ground staff .
He learned a lot about the aviation industry .
Over 5000 people have downloaded our free ebook “ Growth Hacking Tips And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get your free copy now After a solid performance , Abubakar got the chance to become a cabin crew member at an amazing salary .
Later on , he moved to Aero Contractors as a flight attendant .
When Aero Contractors started doing scheduled services , he provided some valuable input which helped the company .
Pleased by his cooperation , the Deputy Managing Director gave him a huge salary .
He was shocked .
But he did not spend the money right away .
He talked to the managing director , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fulfill his dream : becoming a pilot .

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We’ve all stumbled upon inspirational quotes like “work hard in silence, let your success make the noise”, but how many times have we seen it come true? Mohammed Abubakar restores our faith in dreaming big and his story is bound to make you fight harder to achieve your goals.
This Nigerian man started working as a cleaner at Air Azman about twenty-four years ago. But how he went on to become a cleaner is also an interesting story. After finishing school, he went to Kaduna to get enrolled in Kaduna Polytechnic. Unfortunately (or fortunately), he was late and failed to get admission.
Being unemployed was not on the mind of Mohammed Abubakar and so, he took up the casual job of an aircraft cleaner. It was a small amount of money and many thought that he wouldn’t last for long in this menial job. But Abubakar persisted and was soon, employed as the ground staff. He learned a lot about the aviation industry.
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After a solid performance, Abubakar got the chance to become a cabin crew member at an amazing salary. Later on, he moved to Aero Contractors as a flight attendant. When Aero Contractors started doing scheduled services, he provided some valuable input which helped the company. Pleased by his cooperation, the Deputy Managing Director gave him a huge salary. He was shocked.
But he did not spend the money right away. He talked to the managing director, took his advice and went on to fulfill his dream: becoming a pilot.


truththeory--2020-05-04--Study Suggests Living Near The Water Is Good For Your Mental Health

By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory While people who are lucky enough to live near a beach might take it for granted , there ’ s no denying that they miss the sea when they have to go away for a while .
There ’ s something about the way the waves crash against the rocks and onto the sand .
It has an oddly relaxing effect on people and actually helps them feel less stressed .
Now , this is more than just common knowledge as a recent study published in Health & Place has effectively proven that even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you live close to the seashore , it improves your mental health enormously .
Researchers from Canterbury University in New Zealand and from Michigan State University who conducted the study concentrated on whether water or blue spaces have an impact on cities and whether they truly bring down stress levels .
In the study , water bodies like seas and oceans were termed as blue areas .
Parks and forests were referred to as green areas .
The study was conducted on Wellington , a city in New Zealand with a population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city is also conveniently located right next to the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean .
All the geographic details of the area which can be seen by people were taken into account .
The researchers also considered a survey conducted in 2011-2012 about the life of the people living in Wellington .
They then put the survey and the geographic details together .
According to Amber L. Pearson , a member of the team conducting the study , being able to see blue areas for longer periods is actually connected to better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t work if the area is green .
This feature was consistent among people of all ages , genders , classes , and from all areas as well .
Of course , this doesn ’ t refer to all green areas .
If a green area is not refined in any way , it could have the same effects of a blue area .
Pearson argues that this may be due to the fact that the blue area is one hundred percent natural without any human interference .
The green area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also inclusive of spaces that are created and controlled by human beings like parks and playgrounds .
Even though there are also unrefined places like forests , the effect is impaired by the surrounding human environments .
It is likely that if there were only forests in view , the results would not be the same .
Over time , the researchers aim to get a more comprehensive understanding of this hypothesis by doing the same study in other cities and different water bodies .
With a better understanding of environmental factors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guarantee better lives for people worldwide .

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While people who are lucky enough to live near a beach might take it for granted, there’s no denying that they miss the sea when they have to go away for a while. There’s something about the way the waves crash against the rocks and onto the sand. It has an oddly relaxing effecton people and actually helps them feel less stressed.
Now, this is more than just common knowledge as a recent study published in Health & Place has effectively proven that even if it is a humdrum urban locality if you live close to the seashore, it improves your mental health enormously.
Researchers from Canterbury University in New Zealand and from Michigan State University who conducted the study concentrated on whether water or blue spaces have an impact on cities and whether they truly bring down stress levels.
In the study, water bodies like seas and oceans were termed as blue areas. Parks and forests were referred to as green areas. The study was conducted on Wellington, a city in New Zealand with a population of about half a million. The city is also conveniently located right next to the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
All the geographic details of the area which can be seen by people were taken into account. The researchers also considered a survey conducted in 2011-2012 about the life of the people living in Wellington. They then put the survey and the geographic details together.
According to Amber L. Pearson, a member of the team conducting the study, being able to see blue areas for longer periods is actually connected to better mental health. But the same logic doesn’t work if the area is green. This feature was consistent among people of all ages, genders, classes, and from all areas as well.
Of course, this doesn’t refer to all green areas. If a green area is not refined in any way, it could have the same effects of a blue area. Pearson argues that this may be due to the fact that the blue area is one hundred percent natural without any human interference. The green area, on the other hand, is also inclusive of spaces that are created and controlled by human beings like parks and playgrounds. Even though there are also unrefined places like forests, the effect is impaired by the surrounding human environments. It is likely that if there were only forests in view, the results would not be the same.
Over time, the researchers aim to get a more comprehensive understanding of this hypothesis by doing the same study in other cities and different water bodies. With a better understanding of environmental factors, they intend to improve city planning and guarantee better lives for people worldwide.
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truththeory--2020-05-04--This Adorable Dog Nanny Gets Up At Night To Put Crying Toddler Back To Sleep

Meet Prince , a lovable dog who has changed the lives of the Lebwohl family .
Two years ago , Sara and Zach welcomed their first child , Halle , into the world .
Even before she arrived , Prince proved himself to be a dedicated caretaker .
While Sara was pregnant , Prince seemed to understand that the family was about to grow .
According to The Dodo , he rarely left the mom-to-be ’ s side .
When Halle did arrive , Prince immediately adored her .
“ When she first came home , he went right up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Sara .
“ He knew she was little and fragile .
But he always stayed close and kept a very close eye on her .
He was truly a nanny dog from the first day.
” In the time that has passed , Prince has only grown more fond of the toddler .
Now , the two are inseparable .
Prince has even been upgraded to “ nanny ” status , similar to Nana from Peter Pan .
Though the 2-year-old sleeps in her own room , she still needs some comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hears her fussing , he runs from Sara and Zach ’ s room to assist with the midnight wake-up calls .
After noticing that Prince would comfort Sara every time she woke up , the mom and dad decided to see if the dog ’ s presence was enough to comfort the toddler .
One night , they set up a video camera and left their bedroom door cracked .
“ Surprisingly it has worked out well , ” Sara said .
“ We crack the door open for him when she gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greet her .
He has a little routine he does , including rolling around on the ground .
Then he will look at her and lay down .
The amazing thing is that this calms her , and she goes back to sleep.
” “ Prince has been an unexpected savior , allowing us a bit more precious minutes to hours of sleep .
When he walks in the room , we know she is in good paws and we can all get some more rest , ” Sara added .
The family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog .
But , there is no denying that his love for Halle has made everyone ’ s lives easier .

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Meet Prince, a lovable dog who has changed the lives of the Lebwohl family. Two years ago, Sara and Zach welcomed their first child, Halle, into the world. Even before she arrived, Prince proved himself to be a dedicated caretaker.
While Sara was pregnant, Prince seemed to understand that the family was about to grow. According to The Dodo, he rarely left the mom-to-be’s side.
When Halle did arrive, Prince immediately adored her.
“When she first came home, he went right up to her and sniffed her,” said Sara. “He knew she was little and fragile. But he always stayed close and kept a very close eye on her. He was truly a nanny dog from the first day.”
In the time that has passed, Prince has only grown more fond of the toddler. Now, the two are inseparable.
Prince has even been upgraded to “nanny” status, similar to Nana from Peter Pan. Though the 2-year-old sleeps in her own room, she still needs some comfort and reassurance at night. When Prince hears her fussing, he runs from Sara and Zach’s room to assist with the midnight wake-up calls.
After noticing that Prince would comfort Sara every time she woke up, the mom and dad decided to see if the dog’s presence was enough to comfort the toddler. One night, they set up a video camera and left their bedroom door cracked.
Watch the sweet video below:
“Surprisingly it has worked out well,” Sara said. “We crack the door open for him when she gets up, and he walks in to greet her. He has a little routine he does, including rolling around on the ground. Then he will look at her and lay down. The amazing thing is that this calms her, and she goes back to sleep.”
“Prince has been an unexpected savior, allowing us a bit more precious minutes to hours of sleep. When he walks in the room, we know she is in good paws and we can all get some more rest,” Sara added.
The family also appreciates Prince for simply being a dog. But, there is no denying that his love for Halle has made everyone’s lives easier.
“He takes his job as protective big brother very seriously,” Sara said. “Our family feels so fortunate to have a dog that is so loving and good-hearted. We are also thankful that Halle adores Prince.”
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via The Dodo


truththeory--2020-05-04--This Thai Supermarket Replaced Plastic Packaging With Banana Leaves To Reduce Unnecessary Plastic Wa

This Thai Supermarket Replaced Plastic Packaging With Banana Leaves To Reduce Unnecessary Plastic Waste

Plastic Plastic Plastic !
The World is slowing getting engrossed with the rampant use of plastic .
You walk into a supermarket and all you see is heaps of plastic .
Even single pieces of fruits and veggies these days are wrapped all around by plastic .
You might very well ignore this issue altogether but very soon we might be living in a sea full of plastics and would have no place to go unless of course , Mr. Elon Musk lands us into Mars eh ?
Welcome , Rimping .
You guys have definitely heard of Chiang Mai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new hub of startups .
And Digital Nomads like me , hover to this place like bees .
Rimping is the Supermarket that is trying to break out of this norm of using single-use plastic and trying to find an innovative and alternative solution to this growing problem .
This alternative way is albeit interesting as a packaging material that can very well replace plastic .
Enter Banana leaves .
Being situated near the equator , Thailand is a haven for Banana plantation .
So , this new method is using banana leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the use of plastic in excess .
It is definitely not a complete foolproof method just yet as a very small amount of plastic is still required in this new technique of packaging .
But this is definitely a very viable and efficient first step in the reduction of plastic waste and plastic packaging .
Let ’ s hope that more and more people can come up with more innovative and newer solutions to replace plastic .
This surely is an amazing first step .
Kudos !
To the brains behind this idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better place for our future generations and our oceans a safer place for all the endangered species of marine life .
These pictures were taken by Simon from Perfect Homes Chiang Mai limited .
This is what he had to say about the idea : “ These were simple pictures taken of my mobile phone of a what I thought was a great idea .
I certainly was amazed when they went viral ”

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Plastic Plastic Plastic!
The World is slowing getting engrossed with the rampant use of plastic. You walk into a supermarket and all you see is heaps of plastic. Even single pieces of fruits and veggies these days are wrapped all around by plastic. You might very well ignore this issue altogether but very soon we might be living in a sea full of plastics and would have no place to go unless of course, Mr. Elon Musk lands us into Mars eh?
Welcome, Rimping. You guys have definitely heard of Chiang Mai, Thailand right? It is the new hub of startups. And Digital Nomads like me, hover to this place like bees.
Rimping is the Supermarket that is trying to break out of this norm of using single-use plastic and trying to find an innovative and alternative solution to this growing problem.
This alternative way is albeit interesting as a packaging material that can very well replace plastic.
Enter Banana leaves. Being situated near the equator, Thailand is a haven for Banana plantation. So, this new method is using banana leaves to wrap up the packaging and prevent the use of plastic in excess.
It is definitely not a complete foolproof method just yet as a very small amount of plastic is still required in this new technique of packaging. But this is definitely a very viable and efficient first step in the reduction of plastic waste and plastic packaging.
Let’s hope that more and more people can come up with more innovative and newer solutions to replace plastic. This surely is an amazing first step.
Kudos! To the brains behind this idea who are surely making the world a better place for our future generations and our oceans a safer place for all the endangered species of marine life.
These pictures were taken by Simon from Perfect Homes Chiang Mai limited. This is what he had to say about the idea:
“These were simple pictures taken of my mobile phone of a what I thought was a great idea. I certainly was amazed when they went viral”


truththeory--2020-05-05--Amazon VP Calls Company ‘Chickenshit’ For Firing Employees, Quits His Job

Vice President ( VP ) of Amazon Tim Bray , has resigned in anger over the company ’ s treatment of employees who have protested against working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ May 1st was my last day as a VP and Distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services , after five years and five months of rewarding fun , ” Bray wrote on his website .
“ I quit in dismay at Amazon firing whistleblowers who were making noise about warehouse employees frightened of Covid-19 .
“ What with big-tech salaries and share vestings , this will probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) dollars .
Not to mention the best job I ’ ve ever had , working with awfully good people .
So I ’ m pretty blue.
” He also said that “ remaining an Amazon VP would have meant , in effect , signing off on actions I despised .
So I resigned.
” Lockdown regulations have closed down many businesses and shops .
This has created an opening for Amazon to fill in the gap by delivering directly to consumers ’ homes .
As many as 100,000 new workers were reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ net worth has increased by an estimated $ 6.4 Billion while Amazon ’ s stocks have climbed rapidly over the past couple of months .
Yet in the midst of this boom , numerous Amazon employees worldwide have tested positive for the coronavirus .
And there have been many reports of disgruntled workers who feel not enough is being done to protect their health .
Despite these concerns , Amazon has taken a hard line and dissenters have been fired .
In a statement to Motherboard , Amazon claimed that protesting workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims about Amazon , ” and that it “ objects to the irresponsible actions of labor groups.
” Last week the company ended a program which had enabled workers to claim unlimited unpaid time off if they thought they may have contracted the coronavirus .
Last year Bray was the highest-ranking employee to sign a letter calling for climate action at Amazon .
Now in the wake of company ’ s mistreatment of workers , he decided that he could no longer be part of Amazon .
“ Firing whistleblowers isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nor is it intrinsic to the function of free markets , ” read part of his statement .
“ It ’ s evidence of a vein of toxicity running through the company culture .
I choose neither to serve nor drink that poison.
” Bray suggested that there may have been racial undertones to some of the dismissals .
“ The victims weren ’ t abstract entities but real people ; here are some of their names : Courtney Bowden , Gerald Bryson , Maren Costa , Emily Cunningham , Bashir Mohammed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure it ’ s a coincidence that every one of them is a person of color , a woman , or both .
Right ?
” He also perceived there to be a massive difference in the way Amazon treated its white-collar workers , compared to the frontline employees in the warehouses , who he says were treated as “ fungible units of pick-and-pack potential .
”

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Vice President (VP) of Amazon Tim Bray, has resigned in anger over the company’s treatment of employees who have protested against working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
“May 1st was my last day as a VP and Distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services, after five years and five months of rewarding fun,” Bray wrote on his website.
“I quit in dismay at Amazon firing whistleblowers who were making noise about warehouse employees frightened of Covid-19.
“What with big-tech salaries and share vestings, this will probably cost me over a million (pre-tax) dollars. Not to mention the best job I’ve ever had, working with awfully good people. So I’m pretty blue.”
He also said that “remaining an Amazon VP would have meant, in effect, signing off on actions I despised. So I resigned.”
While business soars, workers suffer
Lockdown regulations have closed down many businesses and shops. This has created an opening for Amazon to fill in the gap by delivering directly to consumers’ homes.
As many as 100,000 new workers were reportedly hired.
Meanwhile company founder Jeff Bezos’ net worth has increased by an estimated $6.4 Billion while Amazon’s stocks have climbed rapidly over the past couple of months.
Yet in the midst of this boom, numerous Amazon employees worldwide have tested positive for the coronavirus. And there have been many reports of disgruntled workers who feel not enough is being done to protect their health.
Amazon take a hard line approach
Despite these concerns, Amazon has taken a hard line and dissenters have been fired.
In a statement to Motherboard, Amazon claimed that protesting workers are “spreading misinformation and making false claims about Amazon,” and that it “objects to the irresponsible actions of labor groups.”
Last week the company ended a program which had enabled workers to claim unlimited unpaid time off if they thought they may have contracted the coronavirus.
Last year Bray was the highest-ranking employee to sign a letter calling for climate action at Amazon.
Now in the wake of company’s mistreatment of workers, he decided that he could no longer be part of Amazon.
“Firing whistleblowers isn’t just a side-effect of macroeconomic forces, nor is it intrinsic to the function of free markets,” read part of his statement. “It’s evidence of a vein of toxicity running through the company culture. I choose neither to serve nor drink that poison.”
Bray suggested that there may have been racial undertones to some of the dismissals.
“The victims weren’t abstract entities but real people; here are some of their names: Courtney Bowden, Gerald Bryson, Maren Costa, Emily Cunningham, Bashir Mohammed, and Chris Smalls. I’m sure it’s a coincidence that every one of them is a person of color, a woman, or both. Right?”
He also perceived there to be a massive difference in the way Amazon treated its white-collar workers, compared to the frontline employees in the warehouses, who he says were treated as “fungible units of pick-and-pack potential.”
Read more: Federal Judge Reverses Trump’s Rollback Of Healthy School Meal Guidelines
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truththeory--2020-05-04--This Guy Repurposed Volkswagen Beetle’s Into These Awesome ‘Volkspod” Mini Bikes

Most of us have many memories of car trips .
Be it the games with our siblings or fighting over who gets the window seat , car memories are always fun .
And one such fun car was the Volkswagen Beetle .
But since the company stopped production of the car long back , one enthusiast built his very own Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes !
The Beetle was well-known for its bubble-like structure and an icon of the yesteryears .
The Beetle stopped selling in the US back in 1980 but the worldwide production continued till 2003 .
Brent Walter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to repurpose the remaining cars into nostalgia-soaked adorable little Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes .
Walter is the mastermind behind the “ Volkspod ” mini bikes .
He welded the fenders from the 4 corners of Beetles and reused the taillights from the cars as well .
These mini bikes have a bicycle-type handlebar for the rider but they are not your average bicycles .
With their 3HP engines , these Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes can manage to reach 25m/h .
And the VW Beetle details don ’ t stop with the exteriors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape of the Beetle , they also have the crest on the front , the step from the car , and even the engine is the same .
If you are planning for a long road trip with the Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes , let me remind you these are just scooters .
So , instead , you can go for a short ride round of the neighborhood and see your neighbors ’ faces light up with nostalgia .
Want to buy one immediately ?
But what if I tell you , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow Brent on Instagram and learn all the details .

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Most of us have many memories of car trips. Be it the games with our siblings or fighting over who gets the window seat, car memories are always fun. And one such fun car was the Volkswagen Beetle. But since the company stopped production of the car long back, one enthusiast built his very own Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes!
Read: Nigerian Student converts VW Beetle Into Eco Frendly Solar & Wind Powered Car
The Beetle was well-known for its bubble-like structure and an icon of the yesteryears. The Beetle stopped selling in the US back in 1980 but the worldwide production continued till 2003. Brent Walter, a fan of the Beetle decided to repurpose the remaining cars into nostalgia-soaked adorable little Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes.
Walter is the mastermind behind the “Volkspod” mini bikes. He welded the fenders from the 4 corners of Beetles and reused the taillights from the cars as well. These mini bikes have a bicycle-type handlebar for the rider but they are not your average bicycles. With their 3HP engines, these Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes can manage to reach 25m/h.
And the VW Beetle details don’t stop with the exteriors. While the mini bikes retain the bulbous shape of the Beetle, they also have the crest on the front, the step from the car, and even the engine is the same.
Read: These Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into RV Hybrids Called “Bug Campers”
If you are planning for a long road trip with the Volkswagen Beetle mini bikes, let me remind you these are just scooters. So, instead, you can go for a short ride round of the neighborhood and see your neighbors’ faces light up with nostalgia. Want to buy one immediately? But what if I tell you, you can even build your own! Just follow Brent on Instagram and learn all the details.
Image credits: Brent Walter


truththeory--2020-05-05--Elon Musk’s Twitter’s Avatar Is From a Video Game Where “Global Pandemic Is Orchestrated To Control

Elon Musk’s Twitter’s Avatar Is From a Video Game Where “Global Pandemic Is Orchestrated To Control The Population By a Secret Society”

Elon Musk has been getting a lot of attention in the past few weeks for his social media posts about the coronavirus pandemic .
In the past week , his posts on Twitter have become especially interesting .
In addition to rants about re-opening the country , Musk has also made strange posts about the stock price for his company , Tesla , being too high , and even claimed that he was prepared to sell all of his possessions .
After the posts were made , the stock price for Tesla dropped significantly .
Many of his supporters felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his possessions or being weird on social media as he often is , but it appears that Musk has begun selling off some of his high-value assets in the days after making the post .
According to CNBC , Musk put two of his Los Angeles mansions up for sale after the posts were made .
Many of his supporters also realized that he changed his Twitter profile picture to an image from the video game , Deus Ex , which takes place in a future where wealthy corporations and politicians conspire to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Gray Death ” to control society and enrich themselves in the process .
In the game , the cure for the illness was being withheld from the poor , and kept only for the rich .
It appeared that he may have been comparing himself to the game ’ s protagonist , JC Denton , but some commenters argued that he was more like the game ’ s billionaire villain , Bob Page .
Others have argued that Musk was not comparing himself to either character , but just subtly pointing out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
Musk has since changed his profile picture , but is now making headlines again , this time over pictures of his newborn child , which he claims is named “ X Æ A-12.
” To make matters even more interesting , when Musk and his girlfriend Grimes posted photos of the baby , they used a Snapchat filter to make it appear that the child had face tattoos .

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By John Vibes / Truth Theory
Elon Musk has been getting a lot of attention in the past few weeks for his social media posts about the coronavirus pandemic. In the past week, his posts on Twitter have become especially interesting. In addition to rants about re-opening the country, Musk has also made strange posts about the stock price for his company, Tesla, being too high, and even claimed that he was prepared to sell all of his possessions. After the posts were made, the stock price for Tesla dropped significantly.
Tesla stock price is too high imo — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020
I am selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 1, 2020
Many of his supporters felt that he was just joking about selling his possessions or being weird on social media as he often is, but it appears that Musk has begun selling off some of his high-value assets in the days after making the post. According to CNBC, Musk put two of his Los Angeles mansions up for sale after the posts were made.
Many of his supporters also realized that he changed his Twitter profile picture to an image from the video game, Deus Ex, which takes place in a future where wealthy corporations and politicians conspire to use an engineered illness, called “The Gray Death” to control society and enrich themselves in the process.
In the game, the cure for the illness was being withheld from the poor, and kept only for the rich. It appeared that he may have been comparing himself to the game’s protagonist, JC Denton, but some commenters argued that he was more like the game’s billionaire villain, Bob Page. Others have argued that Musk was not comparing himself to either character, but just subtly pointing out the potential similarities to the current global situation.
Musk has since changed his profile picture, but is now making headlines again, this time over pictures of his newborn child, which he claims is named “X Æ A-12.” To make matters even more interesting, when Musk and his girlfriend Grimes posted photos of the baby, they used a Snapchat filter to make it appear that the child had face tattoos.
Image credits: Elon Musk Twitter


truththeory--2020-05-05--Best Tips to Study Effectively

Best Tips to Study Effectively

Study at whatever level can be exciting or challenging to different students according to individual abilities .
No one method is perfect for effective study ; each student finds what works well and adapts while improving along the way .
Keep trying different methods of study until you find one that is effective and at the same time comfortable .
Effective learning should be fun and not tedious .
With personal motivation in learning , study comes easily and naturally .
Study at whatever level can be exciting or challenging to different students according to individual abilities .
No one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each student finds what works well and adapts while improving along the way .
Keep trying different methods of study until you find one that is effective and at the same time comfortable .
Effective learning should be fun and not tedious .
With personal motivation in learning , study comes easily and naturally .
Set milestones you want to achieve by every study session and the reward on completion .
As you sit down in the morning to study , isolate what topics you want to cover and promise yourself to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full completion and not before .
This ensures that you always finish what you start and is part of self-discipline in study .
This is often taught to employees in training by HR and has always proven effective so you must give it a try .
To lighten the burden of study and turn it into a fun process , focus on learning or gaining knowledge as your main goal .
This will excite curiosity and open your mind to learning and better retention .
Focusing on exams as you study is akin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you will surely stumble on something and fall ( fail ! )
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Focusing on learning helps you master the subject and sticks with you forever .
Take breaks and sleep well Take regular breaks in between your study sessions and go for a short walk or listen to music to refresh your brain .
Continuously staring at your notes for extended periods , diminishes concentration and wastes your time .
Regular breaks are reboots of sorts and get your brain ready for the next session .
Study in moderation at night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To study effectively , plan to study smart .
Experiment with different methods and pick one or a combination that suits you .
Time in learning or any other endeavor for that matter is essential , so use it wisely to avoid panic as you near exams .
For better results , include personal discipline as a habit in your study program .
James Collins is a study coach and career mentor working with college students to help them overcome their performance issues .
He ’ s also a very good academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge and teach the students the art of writing .
In his free time , he plays piano , indulges in gaming and reads autobiographies .

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Study at whatever level can be exciting or challenging to different students according to individual abilities. No one method is perfect for effective study; each student finds what works well and adapts while improving along the way. Keep trying different methods of study until you find one that is effective and at the same time comfortable.
Effective learning should be fun and not tedious. With personal motivation in learning, study comes easily and naturally.
Diversify your study program
To stimulate your brain for an effective study plan, use a different approach each time you learn the same topic. Use your textbook and class notes interchangeably for each session of revision.
Teach someone or participate in group discussions for effective recall. Practice by self-testing and check out online resources. To keep your mind stimulated, avoid focus on a single subject study, and instead study a little of every subject each day.
Revise to understand, not to cram
The mind easily recalls that which you know through understanding. Information that you understand is kept in the long-term memory and stays with you for long without effort.
Going over your subject with the intent to cram only stores information learned in the short-term memory, which is transient.
Lay a study program to review your work periodically and consistently for retention. Tell yourself, ‘I need to do my essay faster’ and set a timeline for it but let it not overwhelm you. If you think you need additional help with the academic writing work, seek professional help from EduBirdie.
Take notes by hand and compress information
Taking notes by hand involves synthesizing information received before transcribing the same down on paper. By synthesizing what you hear to reproduce in your own words, the brain retains subconsciously, and of course, writing down preserves notes for later use.
You may also pick a preferred set of mnemonic devices to help recall complicated equations.
Simulate exams by self-testing
Formal tests and self-testing are excellent methods of retrieving essential material at the end of a lecture and greatly improves performance later in exams, as demonstrated in a study by Keith Lyle, a psychologist at the University of Louisville.
To gauge the effectiveness of your study, include simple but frequent quizzes to enhance your understanding as you prepare for the exams.
Read aloud and connect to the familiar
In your study, you will notice that there are key parts and concepts like equations that you must remember as they are. One proven way of ensuring retention is to read it out loud back to yourself so that you both see it and hear it.
It is as though someone spoke it to you and it becomes easy to remember. You may also want to connect concepts to what is familiar, for example, kidneys to beans in the similarity of shape.
Set milestones and rewards
Set milestones you want to achieve by every study session and the reward on completion.
As you sit down in the morning to study, isolate what topics you want to cover and promise yourself to go for a coffee break with friends on full completion and not before. This ensures that you always finish what you start and is part of self-discipline in study.
This is often taught to employees in training by HR and has always proven effective so you must give it a try.
Focus your study on learning
To lighten the burden of study and turn it into a fun process, focus on learning or gaining knowledge as your main goal. This will excite curiosity and open your mind to learning and better retention.
Focusing on exams as you study is akin to focusing on clouds as you walk, you will surely stumble on something and fall (fail!). Focusing on learning helps you master the subject and sticks with you forever.
Take breaks and sleep well
Take regular breaks in between your study sessions and go for a short walk or listen to music to refresh your brain. Continuously staring at your notes for extended periods, diminishes concentration and wastes your time.
Regular breaks are reboots of sorts and get your brain ready for the next session. Study in moderation at night and sleep well for a refreshing rest.
Conclusion
To study effectively, plan to study smart. Experiment with different methods and pick one or a combination that suits you. Time in learning or any other endeavor for that matter is essential, so use it wisely to avoid panic as you near exams. For better results, include personal discipline as a habit in your study program.
Author’s Bio:
James Collins is a study coach and career mentor working with college students to help them overcome their performance issues. He’s also a very good academic writer and works part-time to spread the knowledge and teach the students the art of writing. In his free time, he plays piano, indulges in gaming and reads autobiographies.
Image Credit: Dean Drobot & Dmitrii Shironosov


truththeory--2020-05-07--“Psychologically Distressed” Tiger In Beijing Zoo Walks In Endless Circles In Small Enclosure

Footage captured at a zoo in Beijing , China shows a captive tiger walking in endless circles in his enclosure .
A staff member told reporters that this type of behavior is actually common for animals who have been staying at the zoo for a long time .
Representatives with the zoo say that the Bengal tiger was later given “ psychological counseling ” after zookeepers noticed the strange behavior .
However , the so-called “ psychological counseling ” that the animal was given did not seem very professional .
“ We have taken the animal to receive behavior training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toys for the tiger .
It ’ s like “ psychological counseling ” , ’ a zookeeper told reporters .
When tigers are in the wild , they usually cover a lot of ground and do a lot of exploring in their day to day activities , and that is what their instincts tell them to do .
The enclosure that the animal was kept in was just a giant cage or fence , with no semblance of a tiger ’ s natural habitat .
This is why many zoos at least make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s natural habitat in their enclosures .
Unfortunately , the zoo where this tiger was held did not implement these types of natural landscapes in the animal ’ s enclosure , leading to severe psychological stress .
Sun Quanhui , a senior scientific adviser at a non-profit organization called World Animal Protection China told the South China Morning Post that this is a common problem in Chinese zoos .
“ Let ’ s just give the example of how beasts of prey are kept .
In almost every Chinese zoo , we see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars , which to some extent is considered maltreatment .
Some are species that naturally live in groups , but they ’ re often isolated , which also causes them huge psychological distress.
” Quanhui said .
Tigers are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1986 .
As of 2015 , the global wild tiger population was estimated to number between 3,062 and 3,948 , but the number in captivity is far higher .

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By John Vibes / Truth Theory
Footage captured at a zoo in Beijing, China shows a captive tiger walking in endless circles in his enclosure. A staff member told reporters that this type of behavior is actually common for animals who have been staying at the zoo for a long time.

Representatives with the zoo say that the Bengal tiger was later given “psychological counseling” after zookeepers noticed the strange behavior. However, the so-called “psychological counseling” that the animal was given did not seem very professional.
“We have taken the animal to receive behavior training. We also brought more food and toys for the tiger. It’s like “psychological counseling”,’ a zookeeper told reporters.
When tigers are in the wild, they usually cover a lot of ground and do a lot of exploring in their day to day activities, and that is what their instincts tell them to do.
The enclosure that the animal was kept in was just a giant cage or fence, with no semblance of a tiger’s natural habitat. This is why many zoos at least make an attempt to recreate an animal’s natural habitat in their enclosures. Unfortunately, the zoo where this tiger was held did not implement these types of natural landscapes in the animal’s enclosure, leading to severe psychological stress.
Sun Quanhui, a senior scientific adviser at a non-profit organization called World Animal Protection China told the South China Morning Post that this is a common problem in Chinese zoos.
“Let’s just give the example of how beasts of prey are kept. In almost every Chinese zoo, we see them in cement cages or behind steel bars, which to some extent is considered maltreatment. Some are species that naturally live in groups, but they’re often isolated, which also causes them huge psychological distress.” Quanhui said.
Tigers are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1986. As of 2015, the global wild tiger population was estimated to number between 3,062 and 3,948, but the number in captivity is far higher.
Image Credit: Asia Newswire


truththeory--2020-05-07--Artists Transforms 300,000 Pounds Of Ocean Plastic Into Life-Size Whale Sculpture

The world ’ s largest recycled plastic sculpture – an 82-foot long blue whale called Ethyl , now has a new home in the desert after she was relocated to the Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico .
Named after polyethylene plastic , Ethyl came to life in 2018 in Monterey Bay , California .
She was created by San Francisco artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova using 5,000 pounds of recycled plastic found in Monterey Bay .
Read more : Biodegradable Tableware Made From Wheat Bran Could Be One Solution To Plastic Pollution Discarded toys , detergent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk bottles , and a whole lot of other plastic waste was cleaned , broken into small pieces , and then melted down and shaped into diamond-like tiles which were fitted to the recycled-steel framework of the massive whale .
Ethyl was initially installed on the Golden Gate National Recreation area .
She was then sold to Meow Wolf – a public benefit arts and entertainment group from Santa Fe , New Mexico .
Her next destination was the Santa Fe Community College ( SFCC ) campus , where students , faculty staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corn ceremony .
The SFCC has made a commitment to the community to help achieve sustainability by offering classes in Aquaponics , Solar Installation , Biofuels and other similar practices .
“ I think the community as a whole is saying , ‘ we understand that we have been a part of this problem as well ’ , ” said Shannon Riley of Building 180 , an art production and consulting agency which helped create the installation .
“ Ethyl , in a sad but also beautiful way , also represents that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step is , how we can we create that change.
” Plastic pollution of the ocean is reaching massively scary proportions , which is why Ethyl ’ s size helps to highlight the problem .
“ Ethyl ’ s dramatic size and name help bring awareness to our planet ’ s massive issue with plastic pollution , ” read a post on the Meow Wolf YouTube page .
“ The blue whale is the largest creature that has ever lived on Earth , weighing about 300,000 pounds .
Sadly , this is equivalent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ends up in the ocean every nine minutes.
” In case the massive whale wasn ’ t enough to drive home just how serious the plastic pollution problem is , here are some other shocking statistics , as per the Earthday website : Read more : With No Visitors , Australian Scuba Companies Are Planting Coral On Great Barrier Reef

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By Anthony McLennan / Truth Theory
The world’s largest recycled plastic sculpture – an 82-foot long blue whale called Ethyl, now has a new home in the desert after she was relocated to the Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico.
Named after polyethylene plastic, Ethyl came to life in 2018 in Monterey Bay, California.
She was created by San Francisco artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova using 5,000 pounds of recycled plastic found in Monterey Bay.
Read more: Biodegradable Tableware Made From Wheat Bran Could Be One Solution To Plastic Pollution
Discarded toys, detergent bottles, old recycling bins, plastic milk bottles, and a whole lot of other plastic waste was cleaned, broken into small pieces, and then melted down and shaped into diamond-like tiles which were fitted to the recycled-steel framework of the massive whale.
Ethyl was initially installed on the Golden Gate National Recreation area. She was then sold to Meow Wolf – a public benefit arts and entertainment group from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Her next destination was the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) campus, where students, faculty staff and community members welcomed her with a corn ceremony.
The SFCC has made a commitment to the community to help achieve sustainability by offering classes in Aquaponics, Solar Installation, Biofuels and other similar practices.
“I think the community as a whole is saying, ‘we understand that we have been a part of this problem as well’,” said Shannon Riley of Building 180, an art production and consulting agency which helped create the installation.
“Ethyl, in a sad but also beautiful way, also represents that we admit it. And then the next step is, how we can we create that change.”
Size matters
Plastic pollution of the ocean is reaching massively scary proportions, which is why Ethyl’s size helps to highlight the problem.
“Ethyl’s dramatic size and name help bring awareness to our planet’s massive issue with plastic pollution,” read a post on the Meow Wolf YouTube page.
“The blue whale is the largest creature that has ever lived on Earth, weighing about 300,000 pounds. Sadly, this is equivalent to the approximate weight of plastic that ends up in the ocean every nine minutes.”
In case the massive whale wasn’t enough to drive home just how serious the plastic pollution problem is, here are some other shocking statistics, as per the Earthday website:
Read more: With No Visitors, Australian Scuba Companies Are Planting Coral On Great Barrier Reef
Image credit: Oliver Hamilton


truththeory--2020-05-07--Drone Captured What Could Be The Largest Swarm Of Sea Turtles Ever Filmed

Ostional National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica welcomes thousands of female sea turtles every year .
They arrive on the sea beach to lay their eggs , and Vanessa Bézy , a biologist , has been studying this mass arrival for many years .
But it was in November 2016 that Bézy managed to capture on record the largest sea turtle swarm when she was flying her drone along that coastline .
The drone was being used for a study investigating the extended reproduction process of olive ridley sea turtles .
Thousands of turtles can be seen in the drone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ostional Refuge .
Rough estimate seems to be one turtle per square meter , and when the drone ascends further , new turtles keep emerging from the waters .
Read : While Humans Are Locked Inside Thousands Of Endangered Turtles Return To Odisha Beach To Lay Eggs “ I immediately knew there was something special going on .
To this day I ’ m still blown away by the video .
They look like bumper cars out there.
” The Ostional Refuge was established in 1983 .
It is a protected area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The vulnerability of this species could well mean this largest sea turtle swarm was the last time so many were spotted together .
A scientific director at the Sea Turtle Conservancy , Florida , Roldán Valverde mentioned how sea turtles swarms are usually photographed on the shore .
But this is one of the rare occurrences when they were captured in the open ocean .
Bézy is focussed on her study about sea turtles .
She wants to raise global awareness about why we need to protect this species .
And she hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turtle swarm will further help her reach out .
While the olive ridley turtles are widespread in the ocean , they have limited nesting sites across the globe .
Read : Rare Sea Turtle Nests Increase To A 20-Year High In Thailand As Tourists Stay Away Bézy feels the rise of tourism in such sites where the turtles nest further affects the species .
According to her , the regulations in place to protect the nesting sites are not adequate .
Olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings usually have a very low rate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t make it to adulthood .
If humans keep threatening this population , the decline will be accelerated .
Bézy is investigating why and how this huge group of ridleys gather in the Refuge coastline every year , in the months between August and October .
Sea currents , beach orientation , and sand type are factors that could help the turtles decide .
If the proper reasons are found out , the chance of their survival can be maximized .
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has 6 sea turtles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marked as threatened .
Hopefully , this large sea turtle swarm will keep increasing every year and more turtles will fill our oceans .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Ostional National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica welcomes thousands of female sea turtles every year. They arrive on the sea beach to lay their eggs, and Vanessa Bézy, a biologist, has been studying this mass arrival for many years. But it was in November 2016 that Bézy managed to capture on record the largest sea turtle swarm when she was flying her drone along that coastline.
The drone was being used for a study investigating the extended reproduction process of olive ridley sea turtles. Thousands of turtles can be seen in the drone footage, swimming across a region off the Ostional Refuge. Rough estimate seems to be one turtle per square meter, and when the drone ascends further, new turtles keep emerging from the waters.
Read: While Humans Are Locked Inside Thousands Of Endangered Turtles Return To Odisha Beach To Lay Eggs
Bézy said:
“I immediately knew there was something special going on. To this day I’m still blown away by the video. They look like bumper cars out there.”
The Ostional Refuge was established in 1983. It is a protected area meant for sea turtles to nest. The vulnerability of this species could well mean this largest sea turtle swarm was the last time so many were spotted together.
A scientific director at the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Florida, Roldán Valverde mentioned how sea turtles swarms are usually photographed on the shore. But this is one of the rare occurrences when they were captured in the open ocean.
Awareness to protect the animals
Bézy is focussed on her study about sea turtles. She wants to raise global awareness about why we need to protect this species. And she hopes this drone footage of the largest sea turtle swarm will further help her reach out. While the olive ridley turtles are widespread in the ocean, they have limited nesting sites across the globe.
Read: Rare Sea Turtle Nests Increase To A 20-Year High In Thailand As Tourists Stay Away
Bézy feels the rise of tourism in such sites where the turtles nest further affects the species. According to her, the regulations in place to protect the nesting sites are not adequate. Olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings usually have a very low rate of survival, and most of them don’t make it to adulthood. If humans keep threatening this population, the decline will be accelerated.
Bézy is investigating why and how this huge group of ridleys gather in the Refuge coastline every year, in the months between August and October. Sea currents, beach orientation, and sand type are factors that could help the turtles decide. If the proper reasons are found out, the chance of their survival can be maximized.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has 6 sea turtles species, including the olive ridley, marked as threatened. Hopefully, this large sea turtle swarm will keep increasing every year and more turtles will fill our oceans.
Image Credit: YouTube/Vanessa Bezy