truththeory--2020-05-17--Bring Ocean Vibes Right Into Your Home With These Mermaid Tail Succulents

If you love plants , and the ocean , then you may want to consider getting yourself a Crested Senecio Vitalis ; a succulent plant more commonly known as a Mermaid ’ s Tail .
There ’ s certainly something unique about them .
And depending on your own perspective , these extraordinary plants look either like a mermaid ’ s tail , or a whale ’ s tail as is dives beneath the waves .
Staying with the ocean theme , these succulents are usually blue or green in colour , and pop nicely when displayed against a white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant be ?
Wondering how much space you would need to bring one of these mermaid ’ s tails into your living space ?
They tend to be wider rather tall – reaching up to two foot high and three to five foot wide .
The Senecio Vitalis belongs to the asteraceae family and originates from the east coast of South Africa .
Succulents are an amazing sub-species of plants , which come in so many weird and wonderful shapes , textures , colors and forms .
Read more : Neurobiologist Believes Plants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They tend to be tougher than most plants and require less maintenance and less water .
That ’ s because they ’ re used to surviving on limited water sources such as mist and dew in ecosystems with scarce water supply .
They ’ re generally not too expensive .
And the other bonus is that it ’ s usually easy to propagate new plants from off-cuts .
Succulents are hugely popular and have some big online followings .
Check out some more spectacular succulents on these Instagram accounts :

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By Anthony McLennan / Truth Theory
If you love plants, and the ocean, then you may want to consider getting yourself a Crested Senecio Vitalis; a succulent plant more commonly known as a Mermaid’s Tail.
There’s certainly something unique about them. And depending on your own perspective, these extraordinary plants look either like a mermaid’s tail, or a whale’s tail as is dives beneath the waves.
Staying with the ocean theme, these succulents are usually blue or green in colour, and pop nicely when displayed against a white wall.
How big will your mermaid plant be?
Wondering how much space you would need to bring one of these mermaid’s tails into your living space? They tend to be wider rather tall – reaching up to two foot high and three to five foot wide.
The Senecio Vitalis belongs to the asteraceae family and originates from the east coast of South Africa.
Succulents are an amazing sub-species of plants, which come in so many weird and wonderful shapes, textures, colors and forms.
Read more: Neurobiologist Believes Plants Can Communicate, Memorize And Problem Solve
They tend to be tougher than most plants and require less maintenance and less water. That’s because they’re used to surviving on limited water sources such as mist and dew in ecosystems with scarce water supply.
They’re generally not too expensive. And the other bonus is that it’s usually easy to propagate new plants from off-cuts.
Succulents are hugely popular and have some big online followings. Check out some more spectacular succulents on these Instagram accounts:
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truththeory--2020-05-17--Man Arrested For Violating Quarantine In Hawaii After Posting Photos To Instagram

A man from New York was arrested in Hawaii last week for violating the state ’ s mandatory two-week quarantine that tourists were expected to comply with .
23-year-old Tarique Peters was caught after posting photos to Instagram which showed him outside of his hotel room before he was allowed to leave .
A press release issued by the office of Hawaii ’ s governor said that Peters left his hotel room the same day he arrived “ and traveled many places using public transportation.
” “ Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a surfboard , sunbathing , and walking around Waikiki at night .
This morning agents were able to confirm with hotel personnel that had seen Peters leave his room and the premises on numerous occasions this week , ” the press release said .
Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connor encouraged local citizens to report anyone that they saw violating curfew .
New York has been one of the main epicenters for the virus in the United States , and people across the country have been especially wary of visitors from that state in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is typically one of the top tourist destinations in the country , has been rather strict when compared with many mainland states .
In fact , Peters is not the first person to be arrested in Hawaii for breaking curfew .
According to CBS Sacramento , a couple for California was recently arrested in Hawaii under the same charges .
Tourists entering the Hawaiin islands are now required to sign an agreement to self-quarantine for 14 days , and are forced to hand over their private information to authorities , including their contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state ’ s department of transportation , “ By signing the legal document , they acknowledge they understand violating the order is a criminal offense and they are subject to a $ 5,000 fine and/or a year imprisonment .
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A man from New York was arrested in Hawaii last week for violating the state’s mandatory two-week quarantine that tourists were expected to comply with. 23-year-old Tarique Peters was caught after posting photos to Instagram which showed him outside of his hotel room before he was allowed to leave.
A press release issued by the office of Hawaii’s governor said that Peters left his hotel room the same day he arrived “and traveled many places using public transportation.”
“Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard, sunbathing, and walking around Waikiki at night. This morning agents were able to confirm with hotel personnel that had seen Peters leave his room and the premises on numerous occasions this week,” the press release said.
Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connor encouraged local citizens to report anyone that they saw violating curfew.
New York has been one of the main epicenters for the virus in the United States, and people across the country have been especially wary of visitors from that state in particular. However, Hawaii, which is typically one of the top tourist destinations in the country, has been rather strict when compared with many mainland states. In fact, Peters is not the first person to be arrested in Hawaii for breaking curfew. According to CBS Sacramento, a couple for California was recently arrested in Hawaii under the same charges.
Tourists entering the Hawaiin islands are now required to sign an agreement to self-quarantine for 14 days, and are forced to hand over their private information to authorities, including their contact and lodging information.
According to the state’s department of transportation, “By signing the legal document, they acknowledge they understand violating the order is a criminal offense and they are subject to a $5,000 fine and/or a year imprisonment.”
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truththeory--2020-05-17--Nearly 100,000 UPS Employers Are Helping Fight Human Trafficking

Global logistics giants UPS have trained nearly 100,000 of their workers to help wage in the war against human trafficking .
The courier company first got involved in 2016 , when they teamed up with Truckers Against Trafficking ( TAT ) and UPS freight drivers were trained on how to spot signs of sex trafficking .
This was to help monitor locations such as truck stops and highway motels , which are often ideal transient points for traffickers .
More recently , in January 2020 , the program was expanded to give it more reach into urban and suburban areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbourhoods were also put on a human trafficking training program .
“ We have now provided training to our entire U.S. driving operations , more than 97,000 drivers and supervisors , including delivery providers and over the road semi-tractor trail , ” reads a company statement .
Included in their training will be the recognition of ‘ branded tattoos ’ on victims .
“ It could be the pimp ’ s moniker , could be ‘ Daddy , ’ ‘ Moneymaker , ’ ” explained Helen Van Dam , who runs UPS ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different layer on their relationship that we have with our drivers to understand it ’ s not just about the company .
It ’ s not just about our employees , but it ’ s truly about our community , ” said Danelle McCusker Rees , Human Resources President for UPS ’ s domestic operations .
“ This issue impacts everyone.
” UPS ’ initiative in fighting human trafficking is admirable .
And it ’ s not the only social upliftment project they ’ re working on .
“ UPS aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leveraging UPS logistics expertise , resources , and philanthropy to enhance the safety and resilience of communities through support of and collaboration with organizations involved in humanitarian relief and resilience , global road safety , human trafficking programs and local community safety initiatives , ” reads a statement on their website .
The logistics company have given financial and emergency funding to organizations such as the American Red Cross , World Food Program , UNICEF , Salvation Army , CARE and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees .
They have also implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have contributed in logistics and supply chain expertise in order to help strengthen public health systems .
Road safety education , access to Higher Education for African American college graduates , and environmental sustainability are just some of the other projects UPS are involved in .
Sex trafficking is a problem of massive global proportions .
It takes a huge amount of manpower , and international cooperation to fight this scourge .
Modern slavery is thought to be on the rise because of a clampdown on the illegal sales of arms and drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of selling arms and drugs once , human beings can be sold over and over again , making them more profit.
’ The International Labour Organization reported in 2016 that an estimated 25 million people were in forced labor , with 5 million of those sexual exploitation victims .
Its thought that forced labor generates close to $ 150 billion in profits per year .
It therefore seems to make a lot of sense for a global company like UPS to lend a hand , to leverage their extensive network to provide additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Operating via air , sea , ground and rail transport networks , UPS do business in more than 220 countries and territories and employ nearly half a million people .
Read more : Good News For Earth ’ s Lungs As Indigenous Amazon Group Wins Illegal Tree Logging Case

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Global logistics giants UPS have trained nearly 100,000 of their workers to help wage in the war against human trafficking.
The courier company first got involved in 2016, when they teamed up with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) and UPS freight drivers were trained on how to spot signs of sex trafficking.
This was to help monitor locations such as truck stops and highway motels, which are often ideal transient points for traffickers.
#FBF to the session we hosted with @TatKylla on the prevention of #humantrafficking. We are committed to the fight against it and are partnering to #EndHumanTrafficking by training more than 97,000 of our drivers on how to spot and report it. pic.twitter.com/cjuv2LR0Kq — UPS (@UPS) February 1, 2019
More recently, in January 2020, the program was expanded to give it more reach into urban and suburban areas, as the drivers who go into neighbourhoods were also put on a human trafficking training program.
“We have now provided training to our entire U.S. driving operations, more than 97,000 drivers and supervisors, including delivery providers and over the road semi-tractor trail,” reads a company statement.
Closer ties with communities
Included in their training will be the recognition of ‘branded tattoos’ on victims.
“It could be the pimp’s moniker, could be ‘Daddy,’ ‘Moneymaker,’” explained Helen Van Dam, who runs UPS’ Freedom Drivers Project.
“It puts a different layer on their relationship that we have with our drivers to understand it’s not just about the company. It’s not just about our employees, but it’s truly about our community,” said Danelle McCusker Rees, Human Resources President for UPS’s domestic operations. “This issue impacts everyone.”
UPS’ initiative in fighting human trafficking is admirable. And it’s not the only social upliftment project they’re working on.
“UPS aims to make the world a safer place by leveraging UPS logistics expertise, resources, and philanthropy to enhance the safety and resilience of communities through support of and collaboration with organizations involved in humanitarian relief and resilience, global road safety, human trafficking programs and local community safety initiatives,” reads a statement on their website.
The logistics company have given financial and emergency funding to organizations such as the American Red Cross, World Food Program, UNICEF, Salvation Army, CARE and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
They have also implemented disaster preparedness programs across the world and have contributed in logistics and supply chain expertise in order to help strengthen public health systems.
Road safety education, access to Higher Education for African American college graduates, and environmental sustainability are just some of the other projects UPS are involved in.
Trafficking on the increase
Sex trafficking is a problem of massive global proportions. It takes a huge amount of manpower, and international cooperation to fight this scourge.
Modern slavery is thought to be on the rise because of a clampdown on the illegal sales of arms and drugs – ‘traffickers have discovered that instead of selling arms and drugs once, human beings can be sold over and over again, making them more profit.’
The International Labour Organization reported in 2016 that an estimated 25 million people were in forced labor, with 5 million of those sexual exploitation victims. Its thought that forced labor generates close to $150 billion in profits per year.
It therefore seems to make a lot of sense for a global company like UPS to lend a hand, to leverage their extensive network to provide additional ‘eyes on the ground’.
Operating via air, sea, ground and rail transport networks, UPS do business in more than 220 countries and territories and employ nearly half a million people.
Read more: Good News For Earth’s Lungs As Indigenous Amazon Group Wins Illegal Tree Logging Case
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truththeory--2020-05-17--89 Year Old Grandma Sews 600 Masks While Jamming To The Beatles

This 89-year-old grandma from Chicago has given a whole new meaning to quarantine and chill .
While all of us were busy pulling our hairs out of boredom , Teresa Provo took out her sewing machine and sewed a total of 600 protective masks !
Months into the quarantine , we all know how important small preventive measures are necessary during this time of COVID-19 pandemic .
Face masks and social distancing have become daily essentials .
In this time of uncertainty comes an amazing video of a super trooper 89-year-old grandma who spends her day listening to The Beatles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nursing home .
Also Read : “ Oldest Woman in Spain ” , 113 , Recovers From Coronavirus Provo stays alone in her home in Illinois .
The city lockdown and stay at home orders brought a disruption in her daily routine but failed to disrupt her creativity .
Like all our sweet grandmas , Provo too first thought of her children and grandchildren ’ s safety .
And without a break , she collected all the required materials and sewed 50 masks for all her loved ones .
Within a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parcelled off to Wisconsin , California , Chicago , Florida , and Minnesota .
What does an 89-year-old grandma give her grandkids in the times of a global pandemic ?
Not the regular old cookies nor freshly packed jams , but personalized masks and handwritten letters of love .
Some of the masks featured sports teams such as Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs .
News of this kind act of love spread fast and even influenced other acts of kindness .
The “ Red Hat Club ” consists of grandma Provo and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a whiff of grandma Provo ’ s new routine , they wanted in on the action too .
Together they sewed a total of 600 masks for residents living in a nursing home .
The “ Red Hat Club ” is known to support local artists by going to their events and watching them perform .
You ’ ve may not have heard of anything cooler than this recently .
Also Read : This Stray Cat Brought The Woman Who Fed Her To Meet Her Kittens Grandma Provo reported that the task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete .
She further added that she and her friends were still busy working .
This bunch of feisty elders knows how to quarantine and have fun !
The more we worry about the pandemic , the more power we give to it .
As long as we follow precautionary measures and keep our calm , we will be alright .
What we need to learn from this 89-year-old grandma is that an act of kindness can reverberate throughout and make things better .
The need of the hour is to accept the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our daily life .
Amy Szabo , one of Teresa Provo ’ s grandchildren , recorded the 89-year-old grandma in action .
Tap on the video given below and enjoy !
Teresa Provo has proven herself to be a hero by providing people with masks , and successfully bringing smiles to all the netizens .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
This 89-year-old grandma from Chicago has given a whole new meaning to quarantine and chill. While all of us were busy pulling our hairs out of boredom, Teresa Provo took out her sewing machine and sewed a total of 600 protective masks!
Months into the quarantine, we all know how important small preventive measures are necessary during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. Face masks and social distancing have become daily essentials. In this time of uncertainty comes an amazing video of a super trooper 89-year-old grandma who spends her day listening to The Beatles, and sewing masks for residents in a nursing home.
Also Read: “Oldest Woman in Spain”, 113, Recovers From Coronavirus
Provo stays alone in her home in Illinois. The city lockdown and stay at home orders brought a disruption in her daily routine but failed to disrupt her creativity. Like all our sweet grandmas, Provo too first thought of her children and grandchildren’s safety. And without a break, she collected all the required materials and sewed 50 masks for all her loved ones. Within a few days, all the masks were packed and parcelled off to Wisconsin, California, Chicago, Florida, and Minnesota.
What does an 89-year-old grandma give her grandkids in the times of a global pandemic? Not the regular old cookies nor freshly packed jams, but personalized masks and handwritten letters of love. Some of the masks featured sports teams such as Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs.
Awesome 89-Year-Old Grandma Influences The “Red Hat Club”
News of this kind act of love spread fast and even influenced other acts of kindness. The “Red Hat Club” consists of grandma Provo and her elderly friends. Once the club members got a whiff of grandma Provo’s new routine, they wanted in on the action too. Together they sewed a total of 600 masks for residents living in a nursing home. The “Red Hat Club” is known to support local artists by going to their events and watching them perform. You’ve may not have heard of anything cooler than this recently.
Also Read: This Stray Cat Brought The Woman Who Fed Her To Meet Her Kittens
Grandma Provo reported that the task took the team around two weeks to complete. She further added that she and her friends were still busy working. This bunch of feisty elders knows how to quarantine and have fun!
The more we worry about the pandemic, the more power we give to it. As long as we follow precautionary measures and keep our calm, we will be alright. What we need to learn from this 89-year-old grandma is that an act of kindness can reverberate throughout and make things better. The need of the hour is to accept the pandemic and make precautionary measures a part of our daily life.
Amy Szabo, one of Teresa Provo’s grandchildren, recorded the 89-year-old grandma in action. Tap on the video given below and enjoy!
Teresa Provo has proven herself to be a hero by providing people with masks, and successfully bringing smiles to all the netizens.
Image credits: Amy Szabo


truththeory--2020-05-20--Birds Can Act As Alarm Systems For Rhinos To Detect Poachers And Other Predators

Researchers believe that they may have found an inventive natural way to warn black rhinos about incoming poachers .
It turns out that there is a natural symbiotic relationship that exists between black rhinos and a bird known as the red-billed oxpecker , in which the bird acts as somewhat of an alarm system for the black rhino .
In fact , the bird is estimated to have this same symbiotic relationship with over 20 other animals .
These birds feed on the parasites that can be found on rhinos and other mammals , and will often follow close behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential threats .
While studying rhinos in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park , in eastern South Africa , Victoria University researcher Roan Plotz noticed that he could sometimes get very close to rhinos , but other times , it seemed that had some incredible way of detecting that he was nearby .
After a while , Plotz observed some black rhinos from afar that had oxpeckers on their backs , and the birds began to hiss when he made his approach , scaring the black rhinos away .
Through his observations , he developed a theory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rhinos about his presence .
He then set up an experiment to confirm his theory , and he found that he was correct , the rhinos were being protected by the birds .
His experiment clearly showed that rhinos who had the birds with them were less likely to be found by humans .
These results were replicated in 86 different trials where rhinos were tagged with trackers .
Through all of those studies , they determined that oxpeckers reduced a rhino ’ s chance of being seen by a human by up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that each additional oxpecker that was in the group increased their ability to detect humans .
This symbiotic relationship was known about by native tribes for a very long time .
In fact , the oxpecker ’ s Swahili name is “ Askari wa kifaru , ” which translates to the “ rhino ’ s guard.
” The paper , published this month in the journal Current Biology .

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Researchers believe that they may have found an inventive natural way to warn black rhinos about incoming poachers.
It turns out that there is a natural symbiotic relationship that exists between black rhinos and a bird known as the red-billed oxpecker, in which the bird acts as somewhat of an alarm system for the black rhino. In fact, the bird is estimated to have this same symbiotic relationship with over 20 other animals. These birds feed on the parasites that can be found on rhinos and other mammals, and will often follow close behind them, all the while scanning for potential threats.
While studying rhinos in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, in eastern South Africa, Victoria University researcher Roan Plotz noticed that he could sometimes get very close to rhinos, but other times, it seemed that had some incredible way of detecting that he was nearby.
After a while, Plotz observed some black rhinos from afar that had oxpeckers on their backs, and the birds began to hiss when he made his approach, scaring the black rhinos away. Through his observations, he developed a theory that the birds were alerting the black rhinos about his presence.
He then set up an experiment to confirm his theory, and he found that he was correct, the rhinos were being protected by the birds. His experiment clearly showed that rhinos who had the birds with them were less likely to be found by humans. These results were replicated in 86 different trials where rhinos were tagged with trackers.
Through all of those studies, they determined that oxpeckers reduced a rhino’s chance of being seen by a human by up to 50%. They also found that each additional oxpecker that was in the group increased their ability to detect humans.
This symbiotic relationship was known about by native tribes for a very long time. In fact, the oxpecker’s Swahili name is “Askari wa kifaru,” which translates to the “rhino’s guard.”
The paper, published this month in the journal Current Biology.
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
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truththeory--2020-05-21--Sheep Dogs’ Jobs Might Be At Risk As Robots Move Into Agriculture

Robotic operation platform Rocos are working with Boston Dynamics ‘ Spot the robot dog to implement major advances in agriculture automation .
Boston Dynamics are providing the ‘ dog ’ – a robot called Spot , which loosely resembles a canine .
Most importantly , Spot has legs , and therefore , excellent mobility for outdoor work .
“ Spot goes where wheeled robots can not , while carrying payloads with endurance far beyond aerial drones .
With 360° vision and obstacle avoidance , the robot can be driven remotely or taught routes and actions to perform autonomous missions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are lending their back-end expertise to the project .
The company classifies itself as a cloud platform , for building and managing robot operations .
The partnership was confirmed this week and will encompass a broad range of industries .
“ Coupled with the Rocos platform , Spot can be easily managed from a remote location , missions can be designed and edited on the fly , and sensor data collected on the mission can be accessed by remote teams , ” reads a Rocos blog post .
“ Spot can also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new data , or be redirected as required.
” How will farmers benefit from a robot dog ?
The partnership is exploring ways in which Spot can provide real-time data while moving across rugged terrain such as farmlands .
For one thing , this could save farmers the time and trouble of physically inspecting their land .
By plugging into the Rocos system , Spot ’ s real-time activities can be combined with historical data to create more powerful information .
“ In the energy sector this provides real-time anomaly detection as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comparison , ” Rocos stated .
“ In agriculture , farmers can access information such as more accurate and up-to-date yield estimates .
This provides access to a new category of automation , and a safer , more efficient business.
” A robot dog like Spot would also be able to alleviate worker shortages , as Rocos mentions in its Youtube video .
In the clip , there is a brief demonstration of Spot herding a flock of sheep , one of the many jobs it could potentially perform .
Spot robots are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have been assisting in the fight against Covid-19 .
Equipped with iPads , they have allowed doctors to virtually ‘ visit ’ coronavirus patients ; in order to cut down on infection risks .
Read more : Air Pollution Drop Saved More Than 10,000 European Lives In April , Says CREA

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Robotic operation platform Rocos are working with Boston Dynamics‘ Spot the robot dog to implement major advances in agriculture automation.
Boston Dynamics are providing the ‘dog’ – a robot called Spot, which loosely resembles a canine. Most importantly, Spot has legs, and therefore, excellent mobility for outdoor work.
“Spot goes where wheeled robots cannot, while carrying payloads with endurance far beyond aerial drones. With 360° vision and obstacle avoidance, the robot can be driven remotely or taught routes and actions to perform autonomous missions,” the company stated.
Rocos meanwhile are lending their back-end expertise to the project. The company classifies itself as a cloud platform, for building and managing robot operations.
The partnership was confirmed this week and will encompass a broad range of industries.
Rocos and @BostonDynamics join forces to enable businesses to carry out autonomous inspections in utilities, agriculture, mining, and construction. The possibilities are endless.https://t.co/qejMdkAzqG#robotics #robotoperationsplatform — Rocos (@rocos_io) May 19, 2020
“Coupled with the Rocos platform, Spot can be easily managed from a remote location, missions can be designed and edited on the fly, and sensor data collected on the mission can be accessed by remote teams,” reads a Rocos blog post.
“Spot can also be manually tele-operated to investigate issues, capture new data, or be redirected as required.”
How will farmers benefit from a robot dog?
The partnership is exploring ways in which Spot can provide real-time data while moving across rugged terrain such as farmlands. For one thing, this could save farmers the time and trouble of physically inspecting their land.
By plugging into the Rocos system, Spot’s real-time activities can be combined with historical data to create more powerful information.
“In the energy sector this provides real-time anomaly detection as well as access to historic digital records for comparison,” Rocos stated. “In agriculture, farmers can access information such as more accurate and up-to-date yield estimates. This provides access to a new category of automation, and a safer, more efficient business.”
A robot dog like Spot would also be able to alleviate worker shortages, as Rocos mentions in its Youtube video.
In the clip, there is a brief demonstration of Spot herding a flock of sheep, one of the many jobs it could potentially perform.
Spot robots are used in an increasing number of ways and have been assisting in the fight against Covid-19. Equipped with iPads, they have allowed doctors to virtually ‘visit’ coronavirus patients; in order to cut down on infection risks.
Read more: Air Pollution Drop Saved More Than 10,000 European Lives In April, Says CREA
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
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truththeory--2020-05-21--Proposed Alaska Mine Could Threaten Brown Bears Future

Pebble Mine , a proposed open-pit gold and copper mine , is threatening the future of brown bears as well as the fishing and tourist industries in Bristol Bay , Alaska .
The 2014 US Environmental Protection Agency had previously blocked an attempt to mine in the region , citing significant harm to fish populations and waterways .
However , the agency has reversed it ’ s position under president Donald Trump and an army corp of engineers are expected to make a decision this summer as to whether to grant a mining permit .
Those opposing the mine have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Pebble Mine will occupy the Alaska Peninsula , which separates the Pacific Ocean from Bristol Bay .
It ’ s a magnificent piece of land with towering mountain ranges , rumbling waterfalls , pristine rivers and picturesque beaches .
However , should the mine go ahead , an 87-mile transportation and infrastructure corridor is expected to cut right through the heart of an area which reportedly holds the densest population of brown bears on the planet .
Another issue are the salmon , whose streams run into the ocean right next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their future health could be under threat due to the potential ground water pollution from the mine .
The disruption of the areas ’ s watershed could be catastrophic , according to a Sciencemag.com report .
Bears and humans rely on the salmon The salmon are a critical food source for the bears and also support a fishing industry which supports around 14,000 jobs and is the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world .
In fact , Bristol Bay supports the largest salmon run in the world .
And all five Eastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freshwater tributaries for spawning .
And then there are the conservation tourists , who flock to the area in their tens of thousands to enjoy the region ’ s rugged beauty and mostly to marvel at the brown bears .
The stunning scenery and the bears ’ comfort with tourists watching them , have made the area especially popular .
“ These bears have come to agree that humans are pretty much okay , ” said Larry Aumiller , who managed the camp at McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge for 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bears are situated in the Alaska Peninsula , 20 % of all north America ’ s bears .
But if a mine was to be built , denying them access to their traditional feeding grounds at the headwaters of Bristol Bay , their future could be in grave danger .
Opponents of the mine are going to have a huge fight on their hands however , because according to Northern Dynasty Minerals , the deposit is ‘ one of the greatest stores of mineral wealth ever discovered , and the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read more : Bear The Dog Has Saved More Than 100 Injured Koalas In Australia

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Pebble Mine, a proposed open-pit gold and copper mine, is threatening the future of brown bears as well as the fishing and tourist industries in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
The 2014 US Environmental Protection Agency had previously blocked an attempt to mine in the region, citing significant harm to fish populations and waterways.
However, the agency has reversed it’s position under president Donald Trump and an army corp of engineers are expected to make a decision this summer as to whether to grant a mining permit.
Those opposing the mine have numerous concerns.
Unrivaled natural beauty under threat in Alaska
It has been proposed that Pebble Mine will occupy the Alaska Peninsula, which separates the Pacific Ocean from Bristol Bay. It’s a magnificent piece of land with towering mountain ranges, rumbling waterfalls, pristine rivers and picturesque beaches.
However, should the mine go ahead, an 87-mile transportation and infrastructure corridor is expected to cut right through the heart of an area which reportedly holds the densest population of brown bears on the planet.
Another issue are the salmon, whose streams run into the ocean right next to where the mine might be built. Their future health could be under threat due to the potential ground water pollution from the mine.
The disruption of the areas’s watershed could be catastrophic, according to a Sciencemag.com report.
Bears and humans rely on the salmon
The salmon are a critical food source for the bears and also support a fishing industry which supports around 14,000 jobs and is the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world.
In fact, Bristol Bay supports the largest salmon run in the world. And all five Eastern Pacific species use the bay’s freshwater tributaries for spawning.
And then there are the conservation tourists, who flock to the area in their tens of thousands to enjoy the region’s rugged beauty and mostly to marvel at the brown bears. The stunning scenery and the bears’ comfort with tourists watching them, have made the area especially popular.
“These bears have come to agree that humans are pretty much okay,” said Larry Aumiller, who managed the camp at McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge for 30 years.
Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 brown bears are situated in the Alaska Peninsula, 20% of all north America’s bears.
But if a mine was to be built, denying them access to their traditional feeding grounds at the headwaters of Bristol Bay, their future could be in grave danger.
Opponents of the mine are going to have a huge fight on their hands however, because according to Northern Dynasty Minerals, the deposit is ‘one of the greatest stores of mineral wealth ever discovered, and the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold resource.’
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truththeory--2020-05-21--After Crying For 3 Days Woman Sent A Tonne Of Onions To Ex With Note Saying Now Its Your Turn

As the nation of China started its celebration of unofficial Chinese Valentine ’ s Day , a surprisingly hilarious story of heartbreak and revenge involving a tonne of onions came to light .
We have all gone through breakups and know exactly how it feels like .
What we haven ’ t experienced is a grueling sense of tingling in our noses , as we stand next to a tonne of onions delivered specially to us .
That is what makes this story so hilarious .
The creativity of Ms. Zhao has won the Internet , as her breakup has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apparently , Ms. Zhao found out through mutual friends that her ex-boyfriend had not shed a single drop of tear after breaking up with her .
As she had spent days crying over him , she thought the balance between them was just not right .
So she decided to take things into her own hands ( or rather the delivery man ’ s hands ) and ordered a special delivery of a tonne of onions to her ex-boyfriend ’ s front door .
Read More : Could Male Love Robots Replace Men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media shows a truckload of onions near Zibo , Shandong in Eastern China , where the ex-boyfriend reportedly lives .
The special delivery apparently was accompanied by a special message for the delivery man .
Ms. Zhao asked the delivery man to dump all the onions in front of her ex-boyfriend ’ s house without informing him .
However , the delivery man tried contacting the ex-boyfriend but could not get through to him .
He reportedly spent hours unloading the onions .
In a report to the local press , Ms. Zhao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had broken up with her for this very reason .
He claimed that Ms. Zhao was unreasonable and overly dramatic , even when they were in a relationship .
He further pleaded his case and asked if he was guilty of being a horrible person just because he had not cried .
Meanwhile , Ms. Zhao accuses her ex-boyfriend of being insensitive , she explained that the reason for her move was to make him cry and know what it ’ s like to be heartbroken .
She further said that since she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was now his turn to cry .
Read More : This Buddhist Nun Explains The Difference Between Genuine Love And Attachment A Tonne Of Onions Causes More Drama In Shandong Adding another element to the drama , a neighbor of Ms. Zhao ’ s ex-boyfriend complained that the entire residential complex stinks because of that special delivery .
May 20th , when said in Mandarin , sounds very close to the pronunciation of ‘ I love you.
’ And hence , love is celebrated on the day of 520 ( May 20th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a story of revenge garnished with a tonne of onions made us smile this time .
Well , let ’ s just hope our love life will be filled with chocolates and flowers , and not a tonne of onions !

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
As the nation of China started its celebration of unofficial Chinese Valentine’s Day, a surprisingly hilarious story of heartbreak and revenge involving a tonne of onions came to light.
We have all gone through breakups and know exactly how it feels like. What we haven’t experienced is a grueling sense of tingling in our noses, as we stand next to a tonne of onions delivered specially to us. That is what makes this story so hilarious. The creativity of Ms. Zhao has won the Internet, as her breakup has gone trending and got everyone talking.
A Tonne Of Onions As A Special Valentine’s Day Surprise
Apparently, Ms. Zhao found out through mutual friends that her ex-boyfriend had not shed a single drop of tear after breaking up with her. As she had spent days crying over him, she thought the balance between them was just not right. So she decided to take things into her own hands (or rather the delivery man’s hands) and ordered a special delivery of a tonne of onions to her ex-boyfriend’s front door.
Read More: Could Male Love Robots Replace Men For Good?
Video released on social media shows a truckload of onions near Zibo, Shandong in Eastern China, where the ex-boyfriend reportedly lives. The special delivery apparently was accompanied by a special message for the delivery man. Ms. Zhao asked the delivery man to dump all the onions in front of her ex-boyfriend’s house without informing him. However, the delivery man tried contacting the ex-boyfriend but could not get through to him. He reportedly spent hours unloading the onions.
In a report to the local press, Ms. Zhao’s unnamed ex-boyfriend exclaimed that he had broken up with her for this very reason. He claimed that Ms. Zhao was unreasonable and overly dramatic, even when they were in a relationship. He further pleaded his case and asked if he was guilty of being a horrible person just because he had not cried.
Meanwhile, Ms. Zhao accuses her ex-boyfriend of being insensitive, she explained that the reason for her move was to make him cry and know what it’s like to be heartbroken. She further said that since she wasted three days crying over him, it was now his turn to cry.
A Tonne Of Onions Causes More Drama In Shandong
Adding another element to the drama, a neighbor of Ms. Zhao’s ex-boyfriend complained that the entire residential complex stinks because of that special delivery.
May 20th, when said in Mandarin, sounds very close to the pronunciation of ‘I love you.’ And hence, love is celebrated on the day of 520 (May 20th.) It just so happens that a story of revenge garnished with a tonne of onions made us smile this time.
Well, let’s just hope our love life will be filled with chocolates and flowers, and not a tonne of onions!
Image credits: Shandong Net


truththeory--2020-05-21--Consuming Two Gallons Of Coffee Can Have Deadly Effects

In an incident , a college student drank two gallons of coffee in three hours while preparing for his exams .
The result ?
First he felt like he could conquer the world , then he collapsed and experienced multiple cardiac arrests at the young age of 21 .
Dr. Bernard Hsu warns people not to drink more than 4 cups of coffee per day , as consuming more than that will have devastating effects on our bodies .
Read More : This Is Why The Nazi Party Loved Drinking Decaf Coffee Dr. Hsu reports that the student ( called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-nighter while preparing for his finals .
In the process , he drank two gallons of coffee .
After a while , his body started shaking involuntarily and his heart raced like he had just run a 100 miles .
This much caffeine in our system will make us feel suffocated and make our thoughts unclear .
As so , B.B experienced pain in his calf muscles as he started to sweat profusely .
The color of his urine turned brown and stank of caffeine .
21-Year-Old Has His First Seizure After Consuming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his bathroom and experienced a seizure .
Fortunately , his mother heard the noise and immediately called 911 .
He was then taken to the emergency room , where they assessed his situation .
The doctors had difficulty finding the reason as B.B could not concentrate or talk reasonably after his seizure .
The doctors found that B.B was hyperventilating and had hyperthermia .
Hyperthermia is when your body starts heating up to an abnormal level .
He was sweating because his body was trying to cool itself down , but because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy in any way , his body was not releasing enough energy , resulting in him hyperventilating .
Too much or too little caffeine can give us a headache because it constricts the blood vessels in our brain .
The right amount can make us alert and feel energized because it blocks a substance called adenosine in our body that promotes sleep .
Read More : Opinion : Stress Not Only Destroys Your Health But Also “ Makes You Addicted ” Two gallons of coffee results in our brain ’ s over-excitement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell unconscious again in the ER , as his heart started malfunctioning , restricting the proper flow of blood .
He was given CPR , but unfortunately , he experienced another 5 cardiac arrests within the next three hours .
His body seemed to be unresponsive to medicines that were supposed to stabilize his heart rhythm .
Results showed that he suffered from hypokalemia .
It is a condition where one suffers from low potassium in blood vessels .
Low levels of potassium lead to an intolerable amount of muscle contraction , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his muscles .
This excess of muscle contraction , in turn , heated his body even more .
High temperature causes the protein to dissolve , which is what our muscles are made up of .
BB ’ s muscles literally started breaking down and dissolving .
This condition is called rhabdomyolysis , and it can cause death .
Thankfully , B.B recovered .
Keep this in mind the next time you try to make through a situation by solely depending on two gallons of coffee .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
In an incident, a college student drank two gallons of coffee in three hours while preparing for his exams. The result? First he felt like he could conquer the world, then he collapsed and experienced multiple cardiac arrests at the young age of 21.
Dr. Bernard Hsu warns people not to drink more than 4 cups of coffee per day, as consuming more than that will have devastating effects on our bodies.
Read More: This Is Why The Nazi Party Loved Drinking Decaf Coffee
Dr. Hsu reports that the student (called B.B to protect his identity) pulled all-nighter while preparing for his finals. In the process, he drank two gallons of coffee. After a while, his body started shaking involuntarily and his heart raced like he had just run a 100 miles. This much caffeine in our system will make us feel suffocated and make our thoughts unclear. As so, B.B experienced pain in his calf muscles as he started to sweat profusely. The color of his urine turned brown and stank of caffeine.
21-Year-Old Has His First Seizure After Consuming Two Gallons Of Coffee
B.B fell unconscious in his bathroom and experienced a seizure. Fortunately, his mother heard the noise and immediately called 911. He was then taken to the emergency room, where they assessed his situation. The doctors had difficulty finding the reason as B.B could not concentrate or talk reasonably after his seizure.
The doctors found that B.B was hyperventilating and had hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is when your body starts heating up to an abnormal level. He was sweating because his body was trying to cool itself down, but because B.B was incapable of exercising or releasing energy in any way, his body was not releasing enough energy, resulting in him hyperventilating.
Too much or too little caffeine can give us a headache because it constricts the blood vessels in our brain. The right amount can make us alert and feel energized because it blocks a substance called adenosine in our body that promotes sleep.
Read More: Opinion: Stress Not Only Destroys Your Health But Also “Makes You Addicted”
Two gallons of coffee results in our brain’s over-excitement, which leads to a seizure. B.B fell unconscious again in the ER, as his heart started malfunctioning, restricting the proper flow of blood. He was given CPR, but unfortunately, he experienced another 5 cardiac arrests within the next three hours. His body seemed to be unresponsive to medicines that were supposed to stabilize his heart rhythm.
Results showed that he suffered from hypokalemia. It is a condition where one suffers from low potassium in blood vessels. Low levels of potassium lead to an intolerable amount of muscle contraction, which is why B.B was experiencing pain in his muscles. This excess of muscle contraction, in turn, heated his body even more. High temperature causes the protein to dissolve, which is what our muscles are made up of. BB’s muscles literally started breaking down and dissolving. This condition is called rhabdomyolysis, and it can cause death.
Thankfully, B.B recovered. Keep this in mind the next time you try to make through a situation by solely depending on two gallons of coffee.
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
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truththeory--2020-05-23--Censorship-Free Social Network “Explodes” After Adding 200,000+ New Users In Just A Few Days

The censorship-free alternative media platform Minds went down temporarily on Thursday , but came back online shortly after .
When the site came back online , representatives of Minds say that the outage was a result of over 200,000+ new people signing up for the site one the same day .
A large number of sign-ups were from Thailand , where increased internet censorship has forced users from mainstream platforms like Facebook and Twitter .
“ Yesterday we saw 200,000+ new users .
We are thrilled to provide privacy , internet freedom and digital rights for Thai netizens .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Minds CEO Bill Ottman said in a statement .
Some of the most notable social media users to recently migrate to Minds includes Wiroj Lakkana-adisorn , an MP for the disbanded Future Forward Party ; social critic Sarinee Achavanuntakul , writer-translator Tomorn Sookprecha , satirical TV host Winyu “ John ” Wongsurawat , and academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun .
“ We are immediately building out our translation and localization framework for Thai and many other languages .
This should be finished within a few weeks .
All of our project is fully open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can submit requests at https : //gitlab.com/minds .
They can also inspect our software to make sure we aren ’ t manipulating algorithms or user privacy .
We already have Thai developers helping with the code and building new tools , ” Ottman said .
Last year , Ottman reported that the site had about 200,000 active monthly users , so gaining 200,000+ in a few days is an incredible win for the site .
Minds was co-founded in 2011 by Bill Ottman and John Ottman , other cofounders were Mark Harding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In June 2017 , the company raised over $ 1 million in the fastest equity-crowdfunded sale at the time .
Then in March 2018 , Minds exited Beta and launched a white paper and testnet for its new native mobile apps and Ethereum blockchain integration .
In October 2018 , Minds raised $ 6 million in Series A funding from Medici Ventures , an Overstock.com subsidiary .
Patrick M. Byrne , the founder , and CEO of Overstock.com , also joined the site ’ s board of directors .
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The censorship-free alternative media platform Minds went down temporarily on Thursday, but came back online shortly after. When the site came back online, representatives of Minds say that the outage was a result of over 200,000+ new people signing up for the site one the same day. A large number of sign-ups were from Thailand, where increased internet censorship has forced users from mainstream platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
“Yesterday we saw 200,000+ new users. We are thrilled to provide privacy, internet freedom and digital rights for Thai netizens. This is exactly the reason Minds exists,” Minds CEO Bill Ottman said in a statement.
Some of the most notable social media users to recently migrate to Minds includes Wiroj Lakkana-adisorn, an MP for the disbanded Future Forward Party; social critic Sarinee Achavanuntakul, writer-translator Tomorn Sookprecha, satirical TV host Winyu “John” Wongsurawat, and academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun.
“We are immediately building out our translation and localization framework for Thai and many other languages. This should be finished within a few weeks. All of our project is fully open source at https://developers.minds.com and people can submit requests at https://gitlab.com/minds. They can also inspect our software to make sure we aren’t manipulating algorithms or user privacy. We already have Thai developers helping with the code and building new tools,” Ottman said.
Last year, Ottman reported that the site had about 200,000 active monthly users, so gaining 200,000+ in a few days is an incredible win for the site.
Minds was co-founded in 2011 by Bill Ottman and John Ottman, other cofounders were Mark Harding, Ian Crossland, and Jack Ottman.
In June 2017, the company raised over $1 million in the fastest equity-crowdfunded sale at the time. Then in March 2018, Minds exited Beta and launched a white paper and testnet for its new native mobile apps and Ethereum blockchain integration.
In October 2018, Minds raised $6 million in Series A funding from Medici Ventures, an Overstock.com subsidiary. Patrick M. Byrne, the founder, and CEO of Overstock.com, also joined the site’s board of directors.
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truththeory--2020-05-23--‘Proudest Father On The Planet’ – Dad Celebrates Down Syndrome Daughter’s College Graduation

Jay Handlin ’ s tweet about his daughter Rachel , who has Down syndrome , graduating from CalArts , has gone viral with more than 200K likes and nearly 20K shares .
Earlier this month Rachel completed a Bachelor of Finer Arts degree in Photography and Media at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts , or CalArts as it ’ s better known .
Founded by Walt Disney , CalArts ’ six schools offer degrees in visual , performing , media and literary arts .
“ This is my daughter , Rachel Handlin , ” Jay ’ s tweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her full Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography & Media from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts .
Rachel has # Downsyndrome .
I am officially the proudest father on the planet .
Fight me.
” In case you ’ re wondering about the ‘ fight me ’ bit at the end of the tweet , Jay explained what he meant : “ It ’ s an expression .
Rhetorical .
It means , essentially , ‘ I dare you to challenge what I said.
’ I intended to say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is perceived that way.
” Jay also describes himself as a ‘ Fierce father ’ and a ‘ Disability/ inclusion zealot ’ on his Twitter profile .
An inspiration for others with Down syndrome According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , around one in every 700 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome .
Jay ’ s tweet was met with an outpouring of love from nearly everyone who read it .
There were also a number of parents with Down syndrome kids who thanked Rachel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sure – I ’ ll fight you , ” said Scott Bentley .
“ This is my 4 year old daughter , Isabelle .
She too , has # DownSyndrome .
Congratulations to your daughter and thank you both for paving the way so my daughter can have the same future.
” “ Congratulations to Rachel and thank you for paving the way for individuals with Ds like my daughter , Mavis , who just turned 5 .
# advocateeducatecelebrate , ” read a post by Tui Harned .
According to Jay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photographic portfolio set up this summer .
She also has ‘ a couple of big projects underway ’ that she is working on and is considering applying to a Master of Arts program .

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Jay Handlin’s tweet about his daughter Rachel, who has Down syndrome, graduating from CalArts, has gone viral with more than 200K likes and nearly 20K shares.
Earlier this month Rachel completed a Bachelor of Finer Arts degree in Photography and Media at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts as it’s better known.
Founded by Walt Disney, CalArts’ six schools offer degrees in visual, performing, media and literary arts.
“This is my daughter, Rachel Handlin,” Jay’s tweet read. “Tonight, she earned her full Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography & Media from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts. Rachel has #Downsyndrome. I am officially the proudest father on the planet. Fight me.”
This is my daughter, Rachel Handlin. Tonight, she earned her full Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography & Media from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts, @CalArts. Rachel has #Downsyndrome. I am officially the proudest father on the planet. Fight me. pic.twitter.com/t39gY58Gqf — Jay Handlin (@jayhandlin) May 16, 2020
In case you’re wondering about the ‘fight me’ bit at the end of the tweet, Jay explained what he meant:
“It’s an expression. Rhetorical. It means, essentially, ‘I dare you to challenge what I said.’ I intended to say it with humor, and I sincerely hope it is perceived that way.”
Jay also describes himself as a ‘Fierce father’ and a ‘Disability/ inclusion zealot’ on his Twitter profile.
An inspiration for others with Down syndrome
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one in every 700 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome.
Jay’s tweet was met with an outpouring of love from nearly everyone who read it.
There were also a number of parents with Down syndrome kids who thanked Rachel and Jay for inspiring them.
“Sure – I’ll fight you,” said Scott Bentley. “This is my 4 year old daughter, Isabelle. She too, has #DownSyndrome. Congratulations to your daughter and thank you both for paving the way so my daughter can have the same future.”
Sure – I'll fight you. This is my 4 year old daughter, Isabelle. She too, has #DownSyndrome. Congratulations to your daughter and thank you both for paving the way so my daughter can have the same future. pic.twitter.com/viliv11K6V — Scott Bentley (@bentman013) May 17, 2020
“Congratulations to Rachel and thank you for paving the way for individuals with Ds like my daughter, Mavis, who just turned 5. #advocateeducatecelebrate,” read a post by Tui Harned.
Congratulations to Rachel and thank you for paving the way for individuals with Ds like my daughter, Mavis, who just turned 5. #advocateeducatecelebrate pic.twitter.com/3HNzJ9rbUV — Tui Harned (@tuitang1) May 18, 2020
What’s next for Rachel?
According to Jay, his daughter plans to have an online photographic portfolio set up this summer. She also has ‘a couple of big projects underway’ that she is working on and is considering applying to a Master of Arts program.
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truththeory--2020-05-23--Artist Creates Detailed Sand Sculptures That Look So Real That People Confuse Them With Live Animals

If you are an artist , the world is your canvas .
And this sand artist took the phrase literally .
After realizing the amazing artistic gift he has , he dedicated 10 years of his life to perfect his craft .
The saying is true that once you get the artistic vision , there ’ s no way you can stop yourself .
It pours out of you !
Andoni Bastarrika stands in the line of artists that aspire for more and get satisfaction only when they see their art come to life .
Snakes , sharks , leopards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bastarrika has built them all using just sand !
The sand artist discovered his passion accidentally back in 2010 , when he was trying to entertain his young baby girls .
He sculpted a mermaid , and he enjoyed the process so much that he knew this was what he wanted to devote all his energy to .
He said that he discovered the fluid nature of sand particles and the way they learn .
Read More : This Artist Went Viral For Photoshopping Her Cat Into Classical Paintings Bastarrika was fascinated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sand consists of tiny particles of rubbles , but when it is crafted and molded , it can take the shape of anything you want .
The sand artist further commented on his art saying that once he makes the artwork , he leaves them unprotected in nature .
And slowly the breeze breaks the artwork down , so that the sand particles can unite back with the ground .
The sand artist explained his passion for his craft saying that the unity of the sand particles is what inspires him .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lesson or two from nature and learn to unite .
Also Read : Artists Transforms 300,000 Pounds Of Ocean Plastic Into Life-Size Whale Sculpture The main reason why this sand artist makes animals his muse is because he thinks that animals are closer to nature , and so , they possess deeper wisdom of life that us humans don ’ t .
Animals come into the world nude and leave the world nude .
It reminds Bastarrika of the power and freedom that comes with living .
The sand artist refuses to clothe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his sand animals .
He believes that nude animals , unlike humans , are in touch with nature .
And he would rather not cover the natural glory of the animals .
The process of creation depends on the size of the artwork .
Larger animals sometimes take 24 hours or even more at times .
Smaller animals take around 7 hours .
Bastarrika first gives his artwork a basic shape , after which he takes a sharp object to create small details .
And the sand animals come to life !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He envisions what he wants to create and lets his hand flow free .
What we can learn from this sand artist is that , like everything in this world , art too belongs to nature .
The temporariness of the artworks doesn ’ t take away anything from it .
If anything , it adds glory to it .
So , the next time you visit a beach , maybe you can give sand art a try !

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If you are an artist, the world is your canvas. And this sand artist took the phrase literally. After realizing the amazing artistic gift he has, he dedicated 10 years of his life to perfect his craft.
The saying is true that once you get the artistic vision, there’s no way you can stop yourself. It pours out of you! Andoni Bastarrika stands in the line of artists that aspire for more and get satisfaction only when they see their art come to life.
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Snakes, sharks, leopards, bulls, you name it, Bastarrika has built them all using just sand!
The sand artist discovered his passion accidentally back in 2010, when he was trying to entertain his young baby girls. He sculpted a mermaid, and he enjoyed the process so much that he knew this was what he wanted to devote all his energy to.
He said that he discovered the fluid nature of sand particles and the way they learn.
Read More: This Artist Went Viral For Photoshopping Her Cat Into Classical Paintings
Bastarrika was fascinated to learn the craft of sand art. Sand consists of tiny particles of rubbles, but when it is crafted and molded, it can take the shape of anything you want.
The sand artist further commented on his art saying that once he makes the artwork, he leaves them unprotected in nature. And slowly the breeze breaks the artwork down, so that the sand particles can unite back with the ground.
The sand artist explained his passion for his craft saying that the unity of the sand particles is what inspires him. He believes that human beings should take a lesson or two from nature and learn to unite.
Also Read: Artists Transforms 300,000 Pounds Of Ocean Plastic Into Life-Size Whale Sculpture
The main reason why this sand artist makes animals his muse is because he thinks that animals are closer to nature, and so, they possess deeper wisdom of life that us humans don’t.
Animals come into the world nude and leave the world nude. It reminds Bastarrika of the power and freedom that comes with living.
The sand artist refuses to clothe or give any piece of artificial accessory to his sand animals. He believes that nude animals, unlike humans, are in touch with nature. And he would rather not cover the natural glory of the animals.
The process of creation depends on the size of the artwork. Larger animals sometimes take 24 hours or even more at times. Smaller animals take around 7 hours. Bastarrika first gives his artwork a basic shape, after which he takes a sharp object to create small details. And the sand animals come to life!
Andoni Bastarrika represents artists that are interdisciplinary. He envisions what he wants to create and lets his hand flow free. What we can learn from this sand artist is that, like everything in this world, art too belongs to nature.
The temporariness of the artworks doesn’t take away anything from it. If anything, it adds glory to it. So, the next time you visit a beach, maybe you can give sand art a try!
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
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truththeory--2020-05-24--Navy Releases Video Of High Energy Laser Weapon Destroying A Drone

The US Navy has been developing high energy laser weapons for the past several years , and just this week they announced the successful test of their most powerful iteration of this technology to date .
On Friday , the Navy ’ s Pacific Fleet issued a statement announcing that a new laser weapon destroyed a drone during recent live tests .
The press release was accompanied by photos and videos showing the tests where the drone was destroyed .
Few details were given about the test or the specifics of the weapon , aside from the fact that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16th of this year .
Capt .
Karrey Sanders , commanding officer of Portland , the ship where the weapon was fired from , said that the Navy will continue to test the limits and capabilities of this new technology .
“ By conducting advanced at sea tests against UAVs and small crafts , we will gain valuable information on the capabilities of the Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator against potential threats .
With this new advanced capability , we are redefining war at sea for the Navy .
The Navy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weapons ) like the LWSD provide immediate warfighter benefits and provide the commander increased decision space and response options , ” Sanders said .
Lt. Cale Hughes , a laser weapons system officer explained how the laser system worked in a previous interview with CNN .
“ It is throwing massive amounts of photons at an incoming object .
We don ’ t worry about wind , we don ’ t worry about range , we don ’ t worry about anything else .
We ’ re able to engage the targets at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
It is believed that the weapon used was a 150-kilowatt-class Laser Weapon System Demonstrator ( LWSD ) , which is sold to the US military by the weapon contractor Northrop Grumman .
The US Army is said to be working on a laser weapon that is twice as powerful , known as the Indirect Fires Protection Capability-High Energy Laser ( IFPC-HEL ) , which is expected to range up 300 kilowatts and intercept rockets , artillery , and mortars .
As you might know , tech giants like Facebook , Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative .
Freedom of speech should be the basic human right , however , in the current era , you are not allowed to share your views anymore .
Fortunately , alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free .
Minds.com is one of these platforms .
You can sing up for free , HERE , and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds .

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The US Navy has been developing high energy laser weapons for the past several years, and just this week they announced the successful test of their most powerful iteration of this technology to date. On Friday, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet issued a statement announcing that a new laser weapon destroyed a drone during recent live tests.
The press release was accompanied by photos and videos showing the tests where the drone was destroyed.
Few details were given about the test or the specifics of the weapon, aside from the fact that it occurred in the pacific ocean on May 16th of this year.
Capt. Karrey Sanders, commanding officer of Portland, the ship where the weapon was fired from, said that the Navy will continue to test the limits and capabilities of this new technology.
“By conducting advanced at sea tests against UAVs and small crafts, we will gain valuable information on the capabilities of the Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator against potential threats. With this new advanced capability, we are redefining war at sea for the Navy. The Navy’s development of DEWs (Direct Energy Weapons) like the LWSD provide immediate warfighter benefits and provide the commander increased decision space and response options,” Sanders said.
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Lt. Cale Hughes, a laser weapons system officer explained how the laser system worked in a previous interview with CNN.
“It is throwing massive amounts of photons at an incoming object. We don’t worry about wind, we don’t worry about range, we don’t worry about anything else. We’re able to engage the targets at the speed of light,” Hughes said.
It is believed that the weapon used was a 150-kilowatt-class Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), which is sold to the US military by the weapon contractor Northrop Grumman. The US Army is said to be working on a laser weapon that is twice as powerful, known as the Indirect Fires Protection Capability-High Energy Laser (IFPC-HEL), which is expected to range up 300 kilowatts and intercept rockets, artillery, and mortars.
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truththeory--2020-05-23--These Stunning Images Shows What Appears To Be A Planet Being Born

European Southern Observatory ’ s Very Large Telescope ( ESO ’ s VLT ) seems to have caught images of a phenomenon which might be the birth of a planet in a star system .
Gas and dust can be seen spiraling around the AB Aurigae star system .
Located 520 light-years away from our Earth , a storm was noticed by scientists .
And in the middle of this swirl is a “ twist ” .
This “ twist ” is what the scientists think to be a new planet being born .
In a statement , ESO claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first direct evidence of the birth of a planet .
The study was published in Astronomy & Astrophysics , and Observatoire de Paris ’ Anthony Boccaletti is the lead author .
Boccaletti says that although we know about the existence of thousands of exoplanets near us , we barely know anything about how they started their journey .
According to him , scientists need to observe very young star systems to better understand and even capture the process of the birth of a planet .
Co-author of this study , Emmanuel Di @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the storm are similar to “ the wake of a boat on a lake ” .
Read : The Closest Known Black Hole From Earth Can Be “ Seen ” With The Naked Eye Scientists are confident that the twist at the center of the swirling is the exact spot where the new baby planet is being formed .
The distance between AB Aurigae and the new planet is approximately the same as the distance between our Sun and Neptune , which is about 4.5 billion km .
In 2016 , another team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arms near a star .
Such arms are usually associated with galaxies , like our spiral galaxy .
But this finding was an indication of the formation of a new planet the scientists believed .
Now , the finding of the “ twist ” in such a situation adds much intrigue to the whole thing .
Another co-author , Anne Dutrey said : “ The twist is expected from some theoretical models of planet formation .
It corresponds to the connection of two spirals — one winding inwards of the planet ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which join at the planet location.
” As the dust and gas collect along the swirls , they keep concentrating at the twist , which makes way for a planet to form .
More powerful tools and telescopes will allow scientists to take better images of the birth of the planet and understand the process better .
Boccaletti hopes to directly see the precise gas dynamics that lead to the formation of planets .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) seems to have caught images of a phenomenon which might be the birth of a planet in a star system. Gas and dust can be seen spiraling around the AB Aurigae star system. Located 520 light-years away from our Earth, a storm was noticed by scientists. And in the middle of this swirl is a “twist”.
This “twist” is what the scientists think to be a new planet being born. In a statement, ESO claims these images and the research to be the first direct evidence of the birth of a planet. The study was published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and Observatoire de Paris’ Anthony Boccaletti is the lead author. Boccaletti says that although we know about the existence of thousands of exoplanets near us, we barely know anything about how they started their journey. According to him, scientists need to observe very young star systems to better understand and even capture the process of the birth of a planet. Co-author of this study, Emmanuel Di Folco said that the circulating ripples of the storm are similar to “the wake of a boat on a lake”.
Read: The Closest Known Black Hole From Earth Can Be “Seen” With The Naked Eye
Scientists are confident that the twist at the center of the swirling is the exact spot where the new baby planet is being formed. The distance between AB Aurigae and the new planet is approximately the same as the distance between our Sun and Neptune, which is about 4.5 billion km.
In 2016, another team of scientists took images of spiral gas arms near a star. Such arms are usually associated with galaxies, like our spiral galaxy. But this finding was an indication of the formation of a new planet the scientists believed. Now, the finding of the “twist” in such a situation adds much intrigue to the whole thing.
Another co-author, Anne Dutrey said: “The twist is expected from some theoretical models of planet formation. It corresponds to the connection of two spirals — one winding inwards of the planet’s orbit, the other expanding outwards — which join at the planet location.”
As the dust and gas collect along the swirls, they keep concentrating at the twist, which makes way for a planet to form.
Read: Scientists Discovers Breathable Oxygen In A Galaxy 581 Million Light Years Away
More powerful tools and telescopes will allow scientists to take better images of the birth of the planet and understand the process better. Boccaletti hopes to directly see the precise gas dynamics that lead to the formation of planets.
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truththeory--2020-05-24--Scientists Created A Mouse That Is 4% Human

Did you ever look at the Marvel movies and wonder if mutated villains would become a reality ?
Well , it ’ s not science fiction when we tell you that scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have succeeded in breeding a human-mouse chimera .
This clinically bred mouse shares 4 percent of human stem cells , the highest to date .
The work has been published in a magazine called Science Advances .
A chimera is an organism that is composed of two or more different genotypes .
Read More : This Bitcoin Guy Developed A Dr Octopus Suit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the human-mouse chimera is still far away from the science fiction heroes and villains , it is still a great leap forward in genetic modification .
The human cells were injected into developing embryos .
Two weeks in , the researchers noticed a newborn mouse exhibiting 4 percent of human stem cells .
The discovery came as a happy surprise for the scientists , as animal and human cells generally don ’ t mix well .
They hope that their research can be further developed to enable the generation of human organs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in order to bring the human stem cells back to its naïve stage , they had to inhibit the protein present in the human cells for around 3 hours .
This way , they could reassemble the human stem cells into their desired tissue type .
The naïve cells were then injected and infused with the mouse embryos .
Two weeks later , they observed that the developing brain , liver , heart , eyes , bone marrow , and blood showed the presence of human stem cells .
The scientists examined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and found that around 4 percent of its tissues consisted of human stem cells .
If you have been bracing your heart while reading this article , wondering what a nuisance a mouse with human intelligence can be , worry no more .
The germline tissues , which are responsible for the regeneration of the species , did not show any trace of human stem cells .
Read More : Sheep Dogs ’ Jobs Might Be At Risk As Robots Move Into Agriculture This is not the first time that a chimera has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheep-goat chimera had been bred by researchers in Cambridge .
The chimeric creature lived well into adulthood .
However , not all tests showed such positive results .
Two monkey-pig chimeras were bred in December , just last year by scientists in China , but these creatures survived for only a week .
Leaving aside science fiction and fantasies , on a more real note , genetic chimerism has the potential of developing human organs inside these creatures .
If successful , this could be a revolutionary turn in human history as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we already know how long those waitlists are .
While it is a medical marvel and deserves all the appreciation , we need to remember to hold our excitement until more research is provided , and the scientific process can be replicated by other researchers .
Let ’ s hope the research progresses , and the human-mouse chimera does not turn into a nightmare , but only beneficial scientific reality .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Did you ever look at the Marvel movies and wonder if mutated villains would become a reality? Well, it’s not science fiction when we tell you that scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have succeeded in breeding a human-mouse chimera. This clinically bred mouse shares 4 percent of human stem cells, the highest to date. The work has been published in a magazine called Science Advances.
A chimera is an organism that is composed of two or more different genotypes.
Read More: This Bitcoin Guy Developed A Dr Octopus Suit For A Boy Suffering From Hypermobility Issues
While the human-mouse chimera is still far away from the science fiction heroes and villains, it is still a great leap forward in genetic modification. The human cells were injected into developing embryos. Two weeks in, the researchers noticed a newborn mouse exhibiting 4 percent of human stem cells. The discovery came as a happy surprise for the scientists, as animal and human cells generally don’t mix well. They hope that their research can be further developed to enable the generation of human organs inside animals.
Human-Mouse Chimera Has Revolutionary Potential
The researchers stated that in order to bring the human stem cells back to its naïve stage, they had to inhibit the protein present in the human cells for around 3 hours. This way, they could reassemble the human stem cells into their desired tissue type.
The naïve cells were then injected and infused with the mouse embryos. Two weeks later, they observed that the developing brain, liver, heart, eyes, bone marrow, and blood showed the presence of human stem cells. The scientists examined the newborn human-mouse chimera’s DNA and found that around 4 percent of its tissues consisted of human stem cells.
If you have been bracing your heart while reading this article, wondering what a nuisance a mouse with human intelligence can be, worry no more. The germline tissues, which are responsible for the regeneration of the species, did not show any trace of human stem cells.
Read More: Sheep Dogs’ Jobs Might Be At Risk As Robots Move Into Agriculture
This is not the first time that a chimera has been bred. In 1984, a sheep-goat chimera had been bred by researchers in Cambridge. The chimeric creature lived well into adulthood.
However, not all tests showed such positive results. Two monkey-pig chimeras were bred in December, just last year by scientists in China, but these creatures survived for only a short period.
Leaving aside science fiction and fantasies, on a more real note, genetic chimerism has the potential of developing human organs inside these creatures. If successful, this could be a revolutionary turn in human history as it would provide organs to those in need, and we already know how long those waitlists are.
While it is a medical marvel and deserves all the appreciation, we need to remember to hold our excitement until more research is provided, and the scientific process can be replicated by other researchers.
Let’s hope the research progresses, and the human-mouse chimera does not turn into a nightmare, but only beneficial scientific reality.
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truththeory--2020-05-25--For 30 Years This Man Has Been Living Alone In A Cabin In The Alaskan Wilderness

In the year 1968 , a sturdy hunter and a mechanic picked up his basic necessities and walked into the wild .
Richard Dick Proenneke was only 52 years old when he decided that he would not waste his life in the hustle-bustle of the city , but live among nature in the Alaskan wilderness .
Proenneke chose a serene spot near Lake Clark , which has now been transformed into a national park .
He built himself a humble 12 by 16 ft cabin made out of naturally sourced materials , like stones , moss , and trees from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Colorado You Can Hike A Phenomenal 2,744 Step Staircase He knew , from this point on , his life would have a different meaning .
He could sense the importance of his decision , and so , he picked up his tiny camera and started documenting his journey .
Without any network connectivity , running water , or electricity , he took the support of his local friends to get supplies .
Although he lived a solitary life , he did not stop communicating .
He wrote letters and hiked for miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s desire for material wealth in his autobiographical book , One Man ’ s Wilderness .
He believes that the material wealth only weighs one down , and the way to true happiness is little things in life .
The wonders of nature can never be replaced by material comfort .
The Alaskan wilderness has become his home .
Once Proenneke walked into the Alaskan wilderness , he accepted himself completely for who he was .
He constantly wrote down what he did and saw during his days of happy slumber .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire only expands and expands to the extent that it devours any chance of true happiness .
Although he was a hunter , he never hunted for pleasure .
He only took what he needed .
And often , even scavenged for carcasses that other game hunters left behind .
His autobiographical book , One Man ’ s Wilderness : An Alaskan Odyssey , was first published posthumously in the year 1973 by his close friend .
The videos he shot of himself using his tiny camera too gained a larger audience , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dick Proenneke left the Alaskan Wilderness in 1999 and died four years later in 2003 .
He moved to California , into his brother ’ s home , and left the lakeside cabin in the trust of the National Park Service .
The cabin still exists and is open to visitors during summer .
It has also been added to the list of historical sites by the National Register of Historic Places .
Proenneke symbolizes a man of conviction and grit , as he has become an icon for environmental activists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not darken this man ’ s twinkling eyes .
It only added to the courage and tenacity Proenneke possessed .
The Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was a perfect place for this solitary man with a simple heart .
He teaches us the value of simple living in the time of excess .

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By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
In the year 1968, a sturdy hunter and a mechanic picked up his basic necessities and walked into the wild. Richard Dick Proenneke was only 52 years old when he decided that he would not waste his life in the hustle-bustle of the city, but live among nature in the Alaskan wilderness.
Proenneke chose a serene spot near Lake Clark, which has now been transformed into a national park. He built himself a humble 12 by 16 ft cabin made out of naturally sourced materials, like stones, moss, and trees from the nearby area.
Also Read: In Colorado You Can Hike A Phenomenal 2,744 Step Staircase
He knew, from this point on, his life would have a different meaning. He could sense the importance of his decision, and so, he picked up his tiny camera and started documenting his journey. Without any network connectivity, running water, or electricity, he took the support of his local friends to get supplies.
Although he lived a solitary life, he did not stop communicating. He wrote letters and hiked for miles.
Richard Dick Proenneke ponders on man’s desire for material wealth in his autobiographical book, One Man’s Wilderness. He believes that the material wealth only weighs one down, and the way to true happiness is little things in life. The wonders of nature can never be replaced by material comfort.
The Alaskan wilderness has become his home.
Once Proenneke walked into the Alaskan wilderness, he accepted himself completely for who he was. He constantly wrote down what he did and saw during his days of happy slumber. He was very well aware of how desire only expands and expands to the extent that it devours any chance of true happiness.
Also Read: Proposed Alaska Mine Could Threaten Brown Bears Future
Although he was a hunter, he never hunted for pleasure. He only took what he needed. And often, even scavenged for carcasses that other game hunters left behind.
His autobiographical book, One Man’s Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey, was first published posthumously in the year 1973 by his close friend. The videos he shot of himself using his tiny camera too gained a larger audience, as it was made into a documentary.
Dick Proenneke left the Alaskan Wilderness in 1999 and died four years later in 2003. He moved to California, into his brother’s home, and left the lakeside cabin in the trust of the National Park Service. The cabin still exists and is open to visitors during summer. It has also been added to the list of historical sites by the National Register of Historic Places.
Proenneke symbolizes a man of conviction and grit, as he has become an icon for environmental activists. The cold weather of the Alaskan wilderness could not darken this man’s twinkling eyes. It only added to the courage and tenacity Proenneke possessed.
The Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was a perfect place for this solitary man with a simple heart. He teaches us the value of simple living in the time of excess.
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
Image Credit: Richard Proenneke and Raymond Proenneke


truththeory--2020-05-25--Moroccan Students Construct Off-Grid House Using Hemp And Solar Panels

A spherical home built with hemp and solar panels by a group of students in Morocco has received praise for its sustainable building practices as well as it ’ s relatively cheap price tag .
The project was one of the entries in the ‘ Solar Decathlon ’ competition , which is organized by the United States Department of Energy and Morocco ’ s Centre de recherche en Energie solaire et Energies nouvelles .
The most recent event took place in Morocco , the first time it ’ s been held in Africa .
Twenty international contestants entered , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constructed the hemp and solar panel house .
The home encompasses 90 square meters and comprises 24 photovoltaic solar panel .
At $ 120,000 , it cost less than half of the other entries did .
The house was built using hemp sourced in the area as well as vegetable-based bio-resins and other non-synthetic local materials .
The team was led by Monika Brümmer , a German architect and natural builder .
She refers to the house as a ‘ space-ship ’ due to its saucer or dome like shape .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reflects a turn not only in North Africa but in hemp construction , which doesn ’ t have comparable prototypes anywhere in the world , ” said Brümmer .
The house is designed primarily for rural regions but can potentially be adapted for urban environments .
“ The cylindrical envelope of the circular building , with minimal exposure of the 24 exterior panels , gives interior comfort through optimal damping and thermal phase shift , and osmosis of the components in the hempcrete formulation , ” Brümmer explained .
Brümmer is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributed towards the architectural design as well as the development of the hemp material .
Morocco ’ s National School of Architecture and National School of Applied Sciences and Germany ’ s Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics were also part of the SUNIMPLANT team .
A number of technologies were used , including : – A double skin façade , created by mixing hemp , earth , pozzolan and lime .
– Bio-composites produced via vacuum injection technology .
– A spherical , aerodynamic outer skin made up of 24 semi-flexible photovoltaic panels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimised for a maximum 40 % loss .
– The panels are curved and made from hemp wool which protects the back of the panels against extreme heat .
– High-performance glass from French company Saint Gobain .
Hempcrete is becoming increasingly popular in construction and France is one of the countries at the forefront of this .
It works as an insulator and moisture regulator and is not as brittle as concrete .
Hempcrete can be used as a substitute for fiberglass , sheetrock , and drywall .
It also offer superior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more : Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants

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A spherical home built with hemp and solar panels by a group of students in Morocco has received praise for its sustainable building practices as well as it’s relatively cheap price tag.
The project was one of the entries in the ‘Solar Decathlon’ competition, which is organized by the United States Department of Energy and Morocco’s Centre de recherche en Energie solaire et Energies nouvelles.
The most recent event took place in Morocco, the first time it’s been held in Africa.
Twenty international contestants entered, including TEAM SUNIMPLANT, a Moroccan-German group who constructed the hemp and solar panel house.
The home encompasses 90 square meters and comprises 24 photovoltaic solar panel. At $120,000, it cost less than half of the other entries did.
Local hemp
The house was built using hemp sourced in the area as well as vegetable-based bio-resins and other non-synthetic local materials.
The team was led by Monika Brümmer, a German architect and natural builder. She refers to the house as a ‘space-ship’ due to its saucer or dome like shape.
“This ‘space-ship’ is advanced in time and reflects a turn not only in North Africa but in hemp construction, which doesn’t have comparable prototypes anywhere in the world,” said Brümmer.
The house is designed primarily for rural regions but can potentially be adapted for urban environments.
“The cylindrical envelope of the circular building, with minimal exposure of the 24 exterior panels, gives interior comfort through optimal damping and thermal phase shift, and osmosis of the components in the hempcrete formulation,” Brümmer explained.
Brümmer is also a co-founder of Adrar Nouh, which contributed towards the architectural design as well as the development of the hemp material. Morocco’s National School of Architecture and National School of Applied Sciences and Germany’s Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics were also part of the SUNIMPLANT team.
Innovative hemp house features
A number of technologies were used, including:
– A double skin façade, created by mixing hemp, earth, pozzolan and lime.
– Bio-composites produced via vacuum injection technology.
– A spherical, aerodynamic outer skin made up of 24 semi-flexible photovoltaic panels.
– The solar panels have been optimised for a maximum 40% loss.
– The panels are curved and made from hemp wool which protects the back of the panels against extreme heat.
– High-performance glass from French company Saint Gobain.
Hempcrete is becoming increasingly popular in construction and France is one of the countries at the forefront of this.
It works as an insulator and moisture regulator and is not as brittle as concrete. Hempcrete can be used as a substitute for fiberglass, sheetrock, and drywall. It also offer superior flame resistance and noise reduction.
Read more: Sweden And Austria Go Coal-Free After Shutting Down Their Last Coal Power Plants
As you might know, tech giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google (Also Youtube), increasingly censor information that does not fit the mainstream narrative. Freedom of speech should be the basic human right, however, in the current era, you are not allowed to share your views anymore. Fortunately, alternative platforms appear that are censorship-free. Minds.com is one of these platforms. You can sign up for free, HERE, and make sure you follow Truth Theory on Minds.
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