consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--Is Funding Police the Best Way to Keep Everyone Safe?

In response to George Floyd ’ s recent killing by police , Minneapolis decided to disband its current police department and invest more in community-led public safety measures .
For some , this seems like a radical move .
But , for those who ’ ve seen police reform doing little to prevent police brutality against African Americans , it ’ s not so far-fetched .
“ We have failed [ African Americans ] , and we need to entirely reshape the system .
We need a full-on cultural shift in how our Minneapolis Police Department and departments throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Minneapolis during an interview for ABC News .
Other cities are considering following suit .
Some , like Los Angeles , have already diverted police funding to community services .
Many recognize a long history of police departments using racial profiling to fight crime , leading to larger arrest rates , incarceration , and killings of African Americans .
They worry the problems are systemic , and nothing short of a complete overhaul of police will curb the violence .
Some also point to the rising costs of policing without added public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unions in maintaining the status quo .
Does the Minneapolis plan make sense ?
Will divesting from police and investing more in communities make people safer ?
It ’ s hard to know for sure .
After all , we can ’ t do experiments and randomly assign communities to have or not have police departments .
But we can still turn to criminologists and other experts to shed some light on the state of policing .
While some research suggests that there are things to be done to decrease bias in policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s protesters may be right : Strengthening communities and creating social safety nets could be a better model for public safety than investing more in the police .
The problem of bias in policing In light of previous , highly publicized police killings of unarmed Black people , efforts have been made to train police to reduce bias and unnecessary use of force and to increase public confidence .
For example , some departments have instituted training in how to handle mental-health crises , communicate respectfully with community members , recognize their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress-reducing techniques like mindfulness , all having some positive effects .
Departments also have tried eliminating chokeholds , making officers wear body cameras , and more .
But , as a group of criminologists found out when analyzing the data behind recommendations like these , the research is often fairly weak , and many police departments institute them out of a sense of urgency rather than a wealth of data .
“ As police executives seek to answer calls for reform while meeting expectations of evidence-based practice , there is limited scientific research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even with these training and policies in place , police still kill unarmed Black people .
For example , New York had a chokehold ban in place when Eric Garner was killed in a chokehold , and several police killings of unarmed Black men—most recently , Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta—happened when police wore body cameras .
So , while reforms may be implemented in good faith , they don ’ t necessarily work in practice .
While criminologists call for more and better research on police reform efforts , there are barriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shootings among them .
As criminologist Franklin Zimring points out , the lack of government oversight and the independent nature of many police departments around the country make it hard to get adequate data on police shootings that would aid researchers in creating good policies .
There may be other underlying issues in police not addressed by reform research .
Some argue that having a military-like approach to policing—what is sometimes referred to as a “ warrior ” culture—as opposed to an approach that focuses on community relations—a “ guardian ” approach—is problematic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warrior approach , they tend to be more willing to use force in an encounter .
However , it may be hard to change police culture , even with the best of intentions , says Geoff Ward of Washington University .
That ’ s because policing is rooted in a history of racism , white supremacy , and punitive retribution that is hard to overcome , he says .
“ The police , court systems , and legislative systems we have in this country have always been dominated by white Americans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and have specifically excluded people of color , ” he says .
“ This is harmful to our democratic culture and to the realization of the idea of equal justice.
” While his research suggests that diversifying staff in criminal justice institutions can make a difference in reducing prejudice and lead to fairer outcomes , it ’ s likely not enough to overcome institutional racism , he says .
Police view criminal behavior through a racial filter that runs deep and has been exacerbated by campaigns like “ the war on drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as dangerous criminals , he says .
So , while officers from under-represented groups may join a police force in hopes of changing the culture , they ’ re often pressured to participate in the racist ( and sexist ) norms of the department or risk losing career mobility and , possibly , their own safety on the job .
“ To expect women or people of color to come into these positions as part of a diversity initiative , and expect them to change how police operate , is naïve , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about efforts to mandate police officers intervening when they see another officer abusing their power , Ward also sees that as a hard lift for them .
“ To redirect your law enforcement energy away from a civilian and toward a fellow officer means facing a pretty tremendous barrier : the culture of impunity and loyalty within police culture and the pressures to close ranks and ‘ back the blue , ’ ” he says .
Science suggests that Ward may be right about the culture of loyalty within police departments and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor John Rappaport of the University of Chicago has been studying the effects of police unions and police hiring practices , and he ’ s found that they often insulate officers from the consequences of misconduct , perpetuating violence .
For example , one of his studies found that when sheriffs were given an opportunity to unionize , violent incidents of misconduct in their ranks rose .
Another study showed that officers fired from one police department were often rehired elsewhere , and , when they were , they had higher chances of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These issues imply that problems run deep in police departments and restructuring them from the ground up may be needed .
Ward says that it makes sense to dismantle a system and culture that dehumanize people who commit crimes while promoting unhealthy hero-worship of police .
“ When people talk about abolishing police , they are saying we need to imagine and redevelop what public safety is , and begin by acknowledging that the policing system we have created does not in fact provide public safety , ” he says .
Like many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes that public safety could be achieved by investing in and strengthening communities of color .
He argues that much of the money that has been funneled into police and prisons could be better spent on things like after-school programs , neonatal health care , and more .
“ We have to basically break the system down and build something else up in its place that is more honest , more sincerely oriented toward providing public safety , and is better equipped to do it , ” he says .
This is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Jersey , in 2013 , where a high crime rate and decimated city budget led city officials to disband their police department , break up the union , and start over .
The town instituted a community policing approach that involved a stronger collaboration between police and the community they served .
The city also focused funds on increasing public services .
This resulted in a huge drop in crime .
Of course , Camden is just one example of how this can be done .
But research suggests that focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to crime prevention than warrior-style police forces .
In a meta-analysis of over 200 studies , criminologists Travis Pratt and Francis Cullen of the University of Cincinnati looked at how different factors in the community and police force predicted crime .
“ If you want to reduce crime , the first thing you need to know is what ’ s associated with crime , right ?
” he says .
“ Things we think of as ‘ get tough blue ’ —like large police forces and expenditures , and enhanced sentencing structures—were pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to predicting crime.
” In other words , they didn ’ t seem to make a difference in the crime rates .
Instead , he found that variables like “ concentrated disadvantages ” —like poverty and family disruption in a community—and “ collective efficacy ” —the ability of a community or neighborhood to band together with a common set of goals and to find ways to regulate itself—were what reduced crime .
To him , these findings suggest that policies aimed at eliminating poverty and building self-reliance would be better for public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pratt says these results were the same no matter what kind of crime was measured—whether it was a violent crime , property crime , robbery , burglary , or homicide .
And the results didn ’ t vary by decade , either : What was true in the 1980s was also true in the 1990s , he says .
Indeed , research supports the contention that providing better education to communities is connected to reduced crime rates .
After-school programs that focus on social skills and character education also help prevent youth delinquency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would increase public safety .
Health care access also reduces crime .
As one study found , expanding Medicaid is associated with a sharp decrease in crime rates .
Providing local access to drug treatment facilities has also been tied to less crime , meaning that we can improve public health reduce crime rates effectively by providing better health care .
Still , says Pratt , it can be a hard sell for some people to divest from police and invest in healthier communities .
That ’ s because people prefer simple explanations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it seems logical that tougher policing should translate into less crime .
This notion is hard to dispel , even if it ’ s untrue .
“ Every complex problem seems to have an infinite number of simple , easy-to-understand , wrong answers , ” he says .
“ This is certainly one of them.
” Ward agrees that investing in communities is important .
But , he says , we must first broaden our sense of what “ policing ” and “ public safety ” can be .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made us safer—like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Security Exchange Commission , ” he said .
“ If we take a broad definition of policing , then I don ’ t think there is any society that can function without some kind of policing to help enforce normative sensibilities.
” That means reforming our social contract in ways that truly enhance people ’ s well-being while removing what harms it , he says .
So , while national attention is rightfully focused on the abuses of police and how to eliminate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to also think about how to end institutional racism , in general , if we want to have a safer , more just society .
It ’ s clear that African Americans still suffer from higher rates of discrimination in housing , education , and employment , which all contribute to poor health and reduced opportunity .
These barriers have at their roots policies that were designed to enforce white supremacy .
Also , lifelong experiences of racism place a psychological and physiological burden on African Americans .
In fact , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much faster rate of health deterioration as they age than whites—so much so that the average health of an adult Black person is comparable to the health of a white person who is 10 years older .
Yet , while the burdens of racism fall squarely on African Americans and other people of color , they are not the only people negatively affected by it , says Ward .
Living in a racist society and working to uphold white supremacy instead of focusing on uplifting the general welfare of citizens hurts everyone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the history of white supremacy in this country has not only hurt the life chances of people of color , but it also undermines the full realization of the ( so-called ) white population , ” he says .
“ We ’ re all suffering under these economic conditions because we ’ ve allowed this system to be created.
” That means that we can ’ t just stop with reforming police—even though it ’ s a good place to start .
We need to look deeper into the roots of racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change on a larger scale .
How to do that ?
We can start by encouraging all Americans to educate themselves about our history and how it has led us to this moment .
It ’ s hard to make a change if you don ’ t first understand racism ’ s historical roots .
As law professor Rhonda Magee says when talking about the inner work of racial justice , “ We can do better .
Our culture ’ s ( frankly ) infantile way of dealing with our history of racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to change if we ’ re going to get through this period.
” We also need to enter more honest conversations about race , she adds .
Too often , white people are unwilling to consider the effects of white supremacy and racism in society , preferring to think of themselves as “ colorblind ” or believing that racism is something in the distant past .
Though George Floyd ’ s death may have dispelled that notion for many , white Americans still have work to do on this front .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do see race , if we can ’ t understand that and we can ’ t talk about it , we will be less able to address it , ” says Magee .
But white people can ’ t just stop at personal edification .
Americans have to do their part to steer society toward a new kind of public safety—one that eschews racism and violent forms of community control , and instead puts people ’ s well-being first .
That means lobbying our government to restructure the way we police society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parental leave , good public education , job training , and universal health care—that could benefit not only African Americans but everyone .
“ We really need to think about the things we should be doing in the interest of transformative justice , ” says Ward .
“ Only then will our nation realize its potential .
”

By Jill Suttie | Greater Good Magazine
In response to George Floyd’s recent killing by police, Minneapolis decided to disband its current police department and invest more in community-led public safety measures. For some, this seems like a radical move. But, for those who’ve seen police reform doing little to prevent police brutality against African Americans, it’s not so far-fetched.
“We have failed [African Americans], and we need to entirely reshape the system. We need a full-on cultural shift in how our Minneapolis Police Department and departments throughout the country function,” said the mayor of Minneapolis during an interview for ABC News.
Other cities are considering following suit. Some, like Los Angeles, have already diverted police funding to community services. Many recognize a long history of police departments using racial profiling to fight crime, leading to larger arrest rates, incarceration, and killings of African Americans. They worry the problems are systemic, and nothing short of a complete overhaul of police will curb the violence. Some also point to the rising costs of policing without added public safety and the undue influence of police unions in maintaining the status quo.
Does the Minneapolis plan make sense? Will divesting from police and investing more in communities make people safer?
It’s hard to know for sure. After all, we can’t do experiments and randomly assign communities to have or not have police departments. But we can still turn to criminologists and other experts to shed some light on the state of policing. While some research suggests that there are things to be done to decrease bias in policing, other research suggests that today’s protesters may be right: Strengthening communities and creating social safety nets could be a better model for public safety than investing more in the police.
The problem of bias in policing
In light of previous, highly publicized police killings of unarmed Black people, efforts have been made to train police to reduce bias and unnecessary use of force and to increase public confidence. For example, some departments have instituted training in how to handle mental-health crises, communicate respectfully with community members, recognize their own implicit bias and stereotypes, and practice stress-reducing techniques like mindfulness, all having some positive effects. Departments also have tried eliminating chokeholds, making officers wear body cameras, and more.
But, as a group of criminologists found out when analyzing the data behind recommendations like these, the research is often fairly weak, and many police departments institute them out of a sense of urgency rather than a wealth of data. “As police executives seek to answer calls for reform while meeting expectations of evidence-based practice, there is limited scientific research to support them,” they write.
Even with these training and policies in place, police still kill unarmed Black people. For example, New York had a chokehold ban in place when Eric Garner was killed in a chokehold, and several police killings of unarmed Black men—most recently, Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta—happened when police wore body cameras. So, while reforms may be implemented in good faith, they don’t necessarily work in practice.
Barriers to reform
While criminologists call for more and better research on police reform efforts, there are barriers to this—not having good data about police shootings among them. As criminologist Franklin Zimring points out, the lack of government oversight and the independent nature of many police departments around the country make it hard to get adequate data on police shootings that would aid researchers in creating good policies.
There may be other underlying issues in police not addressed by reform research.
Some argue that having a military-like approach to policing—what is sometimes referred to as a “warrior” culture—as opposed to an approach that focuses on community relations—a “guardian” approach—is problematic. Research suggests that when police favor the warrior approach, they tend to be more willing to use force in an encounter.
However, it may be hard to change police culture, even with the best of intentions, says Geoff Ward of Washington University. That’s because policing is rooted in a history of racism, white supremacy, and punitive retribution that is hard to overcome, he says.
“The police, court systems, and legislative systems we have in this country have always been dominated by white Americans, by men, and by wealthier people, and have specifically excluded people of color,” he says. “This is harmful to our democratic culture and to the realization of the idea of equal justice.”
While his research suggests that diversifying staff in criminal justice institutions can make a difference in reducing prejudice and lead to fairer outcomes, it’s likely not enough to overcome institutional racism, he says. Police view criminal behavior through a racial filter that runs deep and has been exacerbated by campaigns like “the war on drugs” and by media depicting African Americans as dangerous criminals, he says.
So, while officers from under-represented groups may join a police force in hopes of changing the culture, they’re often pressured to participate in the racist (and sexist) norms of the department or risk losing career mobility and, possibly, their own safety on the job.
“To expect women or people of color to come into these positions as part of a diversity initiative, and expect them to change how police operate, is naïve,” says Ward.
Though he is hopeful about efforts to mandate police officers intervening when they see another officer abusing their power, Ward also sees that as a hard lift for them.
“To redirect your law enforcement energy away from a civilian and toward a fellow officer means facing a pretty tremendous barrier: the culture of impunity and loyalty within police culture and the pressures to close ranks and ‘back the blue,’” he says.
Science suggests that Ward may be right about the culture of loyalty within police departments and how it can interfere with reforms. Law professor John Rappaport of the University of Chicago has been studying the effects of police unions and police hiring practices, and he’s found that they often insulate officers from the consequences of misconduct, perpetuating violence.
For example, one of his studies found that when sheriffs were given an opportunity to unionize, violent incidents of misconduct in their ranks rose. Another study showed that officers fired from one police department were often rehired elsewhere, and, when they were, they had higher chances of repeated misconduct in the new location.
These issues imply that problems run deep in police departments and restructuring them from the ground up may be needed. Ward says that it makes sense to dismantle a system and culture that dehumanize people who commit crimes while promoting unhealthy hero-worship of police.
“When people talk about abolishing police, they are saying we need to imagine and redevelop what public safety is, and begin by acknowledging that the policing system we have created does not in fact provide public safety,” he says.
Investing in community programs could reduce crime
Like many of today’s protesters, Ward believes that public safety could be achieved by investing in and strengthening communities of color. He argues that much of the money that has been funneled into police and prisons could be better spent on things like after-school programs, neonatal health care, and more.
“We have to basically break the system down and build something else up in its place that is more honest, more sincerely oriented toward providing public safety, and is better equipped to do it,” he says.
“We have to basically break the system down and build something else up in its place that is more honestly, more sincerely oriented toward providing public safety” ―Geoff Ward, professor of African and African-American studies at Washington University in St. Louis
This is what happened in the town of Camden, New Jersey, in 2013, where a high crime rate and decimated city budget led city officials to disband their police department, break up the union, and start over. The town instituted a community policing approach that involved a stronger collaboration between police and the community they served. The city also focused funds on increasing public services. This resulted in a huge drop in crime.
Of course, Camden is just one example of how this can be done. But research suggests that focusing on community health may indeed be more important to crime prevention than warrior-style police forces.
In a meta-analysis of over 200 studies, criminologists Travis Pratt and Francis Cullen of the University of Cincinnati looked at how different factors in the community and police force predicted crime.
“If you want to reduce crime, the first thing you need to know is what’s associated with crime, right?” he says. “Things we think of as ‘get tough blue’—like large police forces and expenditures, and enhanced sentencing structures—were pretty uniformly weak across the board when it came to predicting crime.” In other words, they didn’t seem to make a difference in the crime rates.
Instead, he found that variables like “concentrated disadvantages”—like poverty and family disruption in a community—and “collective efficacy”—the ability of a community or neighborhood to band together with a common set of goals and to find ways to regulate itself—were what reduced crime. To him, these findings suggest that policies aimed at eliminating poverty and building self-reliance would be better for public safety than increasing the police force.
Pratt says these results were the same no matter what kind of crime was measured—whether it was a violent crime, property crime, robbery, burglary, or homicide. And the results didn’t vary by decade, either: What was true in the 1980s was also true in the 1990s, he says.
Indeed, research supports the contention that providing better education to communities is connected to reduced crime rates. After-school programs that focus on social skills and character education also help prevent youth delinquency, which suggests investments in these programs would increase public safety.
Health care access also reduces crime. As one study found, expanding Medicaid is associated with a sharp decrease in crime rates. Providing local access to drug treatment facilities has also been tied to less crime, meaning that we can improve public health and reduce crime rates effectively by providing better health care.
Still, says Pratt, it can be a hard sell for some people to divest from police and invest in healthier communities. That’s because people prefer simple explanations to complex social problems, he says, and it seems logical that tougher policing should translate into less crime. This notion is hard to dispel, even if it’s untrue.
“Every complex problem seems to have an infinite number of simple, easy-to-understand, wrong answers,” he says. “This is certainly one of them.”
A better model for public safety
Ward agrees that investing in communities is important. But, he says, we must first broaden our sense of what “policing” and “public safety” can be.
“We’ve funded policing agencies that actually made us safer—like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Security Exchange Commission,” he said. “If we take a broad definition of policing, then I don’t think there is any society that can function without some kind of policing to help enforce normative sensibilities.”
That means reforming our social contract in ways that truly enhance people’s well-being while removing what harms it, he says. So, while national attention is rightfully focused on the abuses of police and how to eliminate the killing of unarmed Black people, we need to also think about how to end institutional racism, in general, if we want to have a safer, more just society.
It’s clear that African Americans still suffer from higher rates of discrimination in housing, education, and employment, which all contribute to poor health and reduced opportunity. These barriers have at their roots policies that were designed to enforce white supremacy.
Also, lifelong experiences of racism place a psychological and physiological burden on African Americans. In fact, one study found that African Americans experience a much faster rate of health deterioration as they age than whites—so much so that the average health of an adult Black person is comparable to the health of a white person who is 10 years older.
Yet, while the burdens of racism fall squarely on African Americans and other people of color, they are not the only people negatively affected by it, says Ward. Living in a racist society and working to uphold white supremacy instead of focusing on uplifting the general welfare of citizens hurts everyone, he says.
“I deeply believe that the history of white supremacy in this country has not only hurt the life chances of people of color, but it also undermines the full realization of the (so-called) white population,” he says. “We’re all suffering under these economic conditions because we’ve allowed this system to be created.”
That means that we can’t just stop with reforming police—even though it’s a good place to start. We need to look deeper into the roots of racism and “othering” to affect social change on a larger scale.
How to do that?
We can start by encouraging all Americans to educate themselves about our history and how it has led us to this moment. It’s hard to make a change if you don’t first understand racism’s historical roots. As law professor Rhonda Magee says when talking about the inner work of racial justice, “We can do better. Our culture’s (frankly) infantile way of dealing with our history of racism and how that still shows up today has to change if we’re going to get through this period.”
We also need to enter more honest conversations about race, she adds. Too often, white people are unwilling to consider the effects of white supremacy and racism in society, preferring to think of themselves as “colorblind” or believing that racism is something in the distant past. Though George Floyd’s death may have dispelled that notion for many, white Americans still have work to do on this front.
“If we are trained against understanding how we do see race, if we can’t understand that and we can’t talk about it, we will be less able to address it,” says Magee.
But white people can’t just stop at personal edification. All Americans have to do their part to steer society toward a new kind of public safety—one that eschews racism and violent forms of community control, and instead puts people’s well-being first. That means lobbying our government to restructure the way we police society and to provide social safety nets—like paid parental leave, good public education, job training, and universal health care—that could benefit not only African Americans but everyone.
“We really need to think about the things we should be doing in the interest of transformative justice,” says Ward. “Only then will our nation realize its potential.”
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--Geophysicists Discover Vast, Anomalous Structures Embedded in the Earth’s Lower Mantle

( TMU ) – A stunning announcement by geophysicists earlier this month suggests the inside of our planet still has many deep mysteries that remain hidden from us under the surface .
A team of researchers using decades of seismographs and an advanced algorithm say they have discovered a series of vast structures embedded in the boundary between the planet ’ s liquid outer core and the lower mantle .
Scientists arrived at this conclusion by studying the seismographic data from hundreds of earthquakes captured between 1990 and 2018 .
To analyze all this information , scientists also tapped a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was originally designed to study distant galaxies .
The team prioritized the secondary shear ( S ) waves from deep in the Earth ’ s mantle border , as their signals are easier to read than primary ( P ) earthquake waves .
According to team leader Doyeon Kim , a seismologist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland , “ We normally like to use S waves because they are larger in amplitude and the data is more or less clean because there is less P wave traffic , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also ideal “ because it diffracts along that surface , it ’ s a great phase to look for these tiny structures on top of the core-mantle boundary.
” While scientists already had a hunch that there were large structures yet to be identified , to confirm their existence and study their contours , they needed to chart the journey of the S waves and map the echoing signals created when they intersect with the large unknown masses , called ultra low-velocity zones ( ULVZs ) .
This signal is called a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ULVZ .
Kim ’ s team found evidence for two over 1,000 kilometers in diameter beneath Hawai ’ i and the Marquesas Islands .
Whatever these structures are , they are located 3,000 kilometers below the surface of the Earth in the hellishly hot zone where the outer core meets the lower mantle .
“ By looking at thousands of core-mantle boundary echoes at once , instead of focusing on a few at a time , as is usually done , we have gotten a totally new perspective , ” said Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the published paper describing the team ’ s findings .
“ This is showing us that the core-mantle boundary region has lots of structures that can produce these echoes , and that was something we didn ’ t realize before because we only had a narrow view.
” Unsurprisingly , the announcement immediately triggered a flood of conspiratorial speculation online .
However , while scientists don ’ t know the composition of the structures , it is widely believed to be an extremely dense and hot heterogeneous rock .
Tags : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ geophysicists discovery under the Earth , geophysicists on the earth 's lower mantle , the Earth 's lower mantle , the Earth 's mantle

By Jake Anderson | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – A stunning announcement by geophysicists earlier this month suggests the inside of our planet still has many deep mysteries that remain hidden from us under the surface.
A team of researchers using decades of seismographs and an advanced algorithm say they have discovered a series of vast structures embedded in the boundary between the planet’s liquid outer core and the lower mantle.
Scientists arrived at this conclusion by studying the seismographic data from hundreds of earthquakes captured between 1990 and 2018. To analyze all this information, scientists also tapped a machine learning algorithm called Sequencer, which was originally designed to study distant galaxies.
The team prioritized the secondary shear (S) waves from deep in the Earth’s mantle border, as their signals are easier to read than primary (P) earthquake waves.
According to team leader Doyeon Kim, a seismologist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland,
“We normally like to use S waves because they are larger in amplitude and the data is more or less clean because there is less P wave traffic,” said Kim, noting that such a wave is also ideal “because it diffracts along that surface, it’s a great phase to look for these tiny structures on top of the core-mantle boundary.”
While scientists already had a hunch that there were large structures yet to be identified, to confirm their existence and study their contours, they needed to chart the journey of the S waves and map the echoing signals created when they intersect with the large unknown masses, called ultra low-velocity zones (ULVZs).
This signal is called a “postcursor” and it is the tell-tale indicator of a ULVZ.
Kim’s team found evidence for two “mega-ULVZs” over 1,000 kilometers in diameter beneath Hawai’i and the Marquesas Islands.
Whatever these structures are, they are located 3,000 kilometers below the surface of the Earth in the hellishly hot zone where the outer core meets the lower mantle.
“By looking at thousands of core-mantle boundary echoes at once, instead of focusing on a few at a time, as is usually done, we have gotten a totally new perspective,” said Kim, who was also the lead author of the published paper describing the team’s findings. “This is showing us that the core-mantle boundary region has lots of structures that can produce these echoes, and that was something we didn’t realize before because we only had a narrow view.”
Unsurprisingly, the announcement immediately triggered a flood of conspiratorial speculation online. However, while scientists don’t know the composition of the structures, it is widely believed to be an extremely dense and hot heterogeneous rock.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--You’ve Got To Be Willing To Take Risks (Motivational Video with Elon Musk)

Elon Musk is a serial entrepreneur who has founded projects such as Paypal , Tesla Motors and Space X .
@ @ @ @ @ these businesses depended a lot on taking risks .
He had to find motivation for @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If other people are putting in 40 hour work weeks and you 're @ @ @ @ @ weeks , you will achieve in 4 months what it takes them a year to @ @ @ @ @ tendency is wishful thinking , so a challenge for entrepreneurs is to say what 's @ @ @ @ @ in your ideals and sticking to them versus pursuing some unrealistic dream that does n't @ @ @ @ @ Musk In order for you to succeed in life , you 'll have to take @ @ @ @ @ by going where no one will dare to go that you achieve incredible dreams .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--5 Basic Tips on Online Casino Gambling for Beginners

Though casinos came into existence in the 19th century , it is believed gambling has been there the entire time , from the ancient Greeks to Elizabeth England .
In history , there are many circumstances where the game of chance was played as entertainment .
Also , what is Gambling ?
A game of chance !
So it is clear that gambling has been with humankind for the entire time , from the time we evolved .
There has been significant change and development in the wagering world , of which one is a casino .
Almost every kid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grows up !
What is a casino ?
The casino word has the Italian origin , in which the term casa means house .
From random playing sessions to the specific house to gamble , fast forward to the year 2020 , we have online casinos to enjoy .
Before you start gambling on online casinos , you must read this article , where we will be helping you have the best online casino experience .
Here ’ s a brief guide for beginners on online casino gambling : Below are the few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ base or get a hand on the online casino playing .
Always remember , don ’ t get addicted to gambling .
It can harm your bank account , mental peace , and peaceful life .
Get to the Safe Online Casino With the increase in online services , there are many online casinos , but not each is genuine .
The first thing you need to do is verify , whether the website is legitimate or not .
Go for the popular online casinos , who have a reputation in the market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the ideal online casino , register with your email ID and deposit the requested amount .
After that , you can start playing .
Understanding the house edge is necessary ; it ’ s the reason the house mostly wins .
What is the house edge ?
It is a mathematical advantage for the gambling house that helps house getting the upper hand of you as you play over time .
For you , the house edge will make you understand the assured percentage loss of what you bet .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t win .
Always have hopes high !
There are a number of games available in casinos like getting a hand at Blackjack , spinning a roulette wheel , rolling dice at a crap machine , or slots .
Each game has its own house advantages , some have the lowest , and others have the highest .
For instance , Blackjack has a 0.5 % house advantage .
You may have winning chances if you know the rules of the game precisely .
This is why knowing the game rules are essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are commercial houses , who earn from the money you bet .
As said above , the house edge is their biggest benefit .
You can ’ t go against it .
If you win at the start , don ’ t think you will always win , there ’ s a loss waiting for you at the other end .
So always be prepared for the loss .
Remember : While wagering on casino games , all you need is luck !
There is no specific trick that can bring you victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be times when you will win for three consecutive times .
That ’ s okay , but don ’ t cross the budget limits .
Before entering the house , be it online or physical , set a budget .
Even if you face loss , don ’ t chase them .
They won ’ t lead you to any good outcome .
So these were the basic tips to know before you start online gambling .

Though casinos came into existence in the 19th century, it is believed gambling has been there the entire time, from the ancient Greeks to Elizabeth England. In history, there are many circumstances where the game of chance was played as entertainment. Also, what is Gambling? A game of chance!
So it is clear that gambling has been with humankind for the entire time, from the time we evolved. There has been significant change and development in the wagering world, of which one is a casino. Almost every kid dreams of playing a casino once he grows up!
What is a casino? The casino word has the Italian origin, in which the term casa means house. From random playing sessions to the specific house to gamble, fast forward to the year 2020, we have online casinos to enjoy.
Before you start gambling on online casinos, you must read this article, where we will be helping you have the best online casino experience.
Here’s a brief guide for beginners on online casino gambling:
Below are the few tips that will help you create a base or get a hand on the online casino playing. Always remember, don’t get addicted to gambling. It can harm your bank account, mental peace, and peaceful life.
Get to the Safe Online Casino
With the increase in online services, there are many online casinos, but not each is genuine. The first thing you need to do is verify, whether the website is legitimate or not. Go for the popular online casinos, who have a reputation in the market like https://www.casinovibez.com/.
Once you get the ideal online casino, register with your email ID and deposit the requested amount. After that, you can start playing.
Understand the House Edge
Understanding the house edge is necessary; it’s the reason the house mostly wins. What is the house edge? It is a mathematical advantage for the gambling house that helps house getting the upper hand of you as you play over time. For you, the house edge will make you understand the assured percentage loss of what you bet.
Know the Gaming Rules
There’s nothing like, you can’t win. Always have hopes high! There are a number of games available in casinos like getting a hand at Blackjack, spinning a roulette wheel, rolling dice at a crap machine, or slots.
Each game has its own house advantages, some have the lowest, and others have the highest. For instance, Blackjack has a 0.5% house advantage. You may have winning chances if you know the rules of the game precisely. This is why knowing the game rules are essential!
Be Prepared for the Loss
Casinos are commercial houses, who earn from the money you bet. As said above, the house edge is their biggest benefit. You can’t go against it. If you win at the start, don’t think you will always win, there’s a loss waiting for you at the other end. So always be prepared for the loss.
Remember: While wagering on casino games, all you need is luck! There is no specific trick that can bring you victory.
Stick to the Budget
Always stick to the budget, there will be times when you will win for three consecutive times. That’s okay, but don’t cross the budget limits. Before entering the house, be it online or physical, set a budget. Even if you face loss, don’t chase them. They won’t lead you to any good outcome.
So these were the basic tips to know before you start online gambling.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--What You Should Know Before Taking L-Arginine Plus

What is L-arginine plus L-arginine plus is a chemical building block called an “ amino ” acid that is obtained from the diet and it is necessary for the body to make proteins .
It is found in red meat , poultry , fish , and dairy products as well as can also be made in a laboratory and used as medicine .
It is considered somewhat essential because it ’ s highly important for many functions yet usually present in low quantities , especially as someone gets older .
Many people use it for preventing the common cold , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , high blood pressure during pregnancy ( pre-eclampsia ) , improving athletic performance , boosting the immune system , and preventing inflammation and tissue death of the digestive tract in premature infants ( necrotizing enterocolitis ) and preventing slowing of growth of the baby within the uterus as well as used for heart and blood vessel conditions including congestive heart failure ( CHF ) , chest pain , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , heart surgery , recovery after heart transplant , heart attack , and coronary artery disease .
L-arginine plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legs due to blocked arteries ( intermittent claudication ) , decreased mental capacity in the elderly ( senile dementia ) , erectile dysfunction ( ED ) , altitude sickness , nitrate tolerance , diabetes , diabetic nerve pain , kidney toxicity from cyclosporine , kidney disease , tuberculosis , critical illness , head and neck cancer , obesity , ovary disease ( polycystic ovary syndrome ) , pressure ulcers , respiratory infections , sickle cell disease , stress , and male infertility .
It is the combination with a number of over-the-counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For example , used it along with ibuprofen for migraine headaches ; with conventional chemotherapy drugs for treating breast cancer ; with other amino acids for treating weight loss .
Some people apply L-arginine plus to the skin to speed wound healing , healing of small rips of the anus , and for increasing blood flow to cold hands and feet , especially in people with diabetes .
It is also used as a cream for sexual problems in both men and women .
In the body , it is converted into nitric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open wider that has multiple benefits , such as improving heart and brain health .
The benefits of L-arginine plus Research shows that L-arginine plus is beneficial for lowering inflammation and improving the health of the cardiovascular system .
For people with high risk factors for coronary heart disease , these supplements can be an effective measure for preventing a heart attack or stroke .
Some of the ways that it improves cardiovascular health include : • Helping to prevent high blood pressure ( although findings have been mixed overall ) and improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( coronary artery disease ) • Improving stamina , reducing symptoms associated with cut-off blood flow from the heart to the limbs ( called claudication ) as well as blood sugar .
• It ’ s also commonly used for treatingchest pains ( angina pectoris ) because of the effects of nitric oxide preventing blood clots ( thrombosis ) that cut off blood supply .
L-arginine plus supplements improve the action of insulin , especially for high-fat diets and balancing insulin and glucose levels prevents carbohydrates from being deposited as fats .
Studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increases the sensitivity of insulin .
Balanced blood sugar levels promote healthy metabolism of carbohydrates as well as the effects of its supplements on a blood clotting disorder reported an increase in insulin sensitivity .
3 .
Lowers inflammation and fights the effects of aging : It ’ s have substantial free radical-scavenging abilities due to its effects on the enzyme called superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) as well as other antioxidant mechanisms that are commonly used in combination with antioxidants .
It also positively affects both central nervous system and immune system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presence of ammonia within the blood , which is why it ’ s sometimes used to treat people with metabolic problems and damage to the urethra where ammonia is excreted from the body .
Ammonia ( ammonium hydroxide ) is a product of the body breaking down proteins , and one cause of necrosis of tissues that can lead to cellular destruction and inflammation .
It reduces fat mass and increases muscle mass which is known to increase the activity of insulin , which manipulates hormones that metabolize fats .
It also increases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective in a weight loss program and has also been proven to help increase muscle strength and mass in elderly people .
It effectively improves blood flow , which means it helps bring nutrients and oxygen to muscle and joint tissues .
This means with you can enjoy more of the many benefits of exercise , possibly at a higher intensity and with less pain by using it .
It can increase heat and circulation to damaged joints or cold hands and feet , especially in people with complications from other health conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diabetes .
It ’ s also been shown to help increase time to exhaustion among athletes and to increase tolerance to high intensity exercise .
It inhibits deposition of fat by favoring the metabolism of fats to form muscle mass .
It prevents the accumulation of fats and the development of muscle mass .
It works by modulating the action of lipid metabolizing genes in the white adipose tissue and skeletal muscles .
L-arginine plus is involved in the process of proper cell replication in addition to enhancing blood circulation that L-arginine benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and motility .
Men who deal with cardiovascular problems tied to low levels of NO in the blood are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and fertility issues , since an erection requires the relaxation of smooth muscles triggered by nitric oxide .
High stress levels can lower the presence of L-arginine plus in the sperm production pathway , so overly stressed men can especially benefit from supplementing .
Taking L-arginine plus with ribonucleic acid ( RNA ) and eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA ) before surgery or afterwards seems to help reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infections , and improve wound healing after surgery .
Possibly Ineffective by using it : • Kidney disease : L-arginine plus by mouth or intravenously ( by IV ) does not improve kidney function in most people with kidney failure or kidney disease but taking it by mouth might improve kidney function and reverse anemia in elderly people with kidney disease-associated anemia .
• Heart attack : Taking L-arginine plus does not seem to help prevent a heart attack and it also does not seem to be beneficial for treating a heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , there is concern that L-arginine plus might be harmful for people after a recent heart attack .
Do not take L-arginine plus if you have had a recent heart attack .
• Tuberculosis : Adding it to standard treatment for tuberculosis does not seem to help improve symptoms or clear the infection .
• Sensitive teeth : Using a tooth paste containing arginine plus , calcium , and fluoridereduces tooth sensitivity when used twice daily .
• Diabetes : Taking L-arginine by mouth seems to improve blood sugarcontrol in people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unclear if L arginine plus helps prevent people with pre-diabetes from developing diabetes .
In the morning and one each before and after working out L-arginine plus should be taken at least 3 times a day .
The recommended dose is between 2 to 6 grams and this can be taken before working out to increase blood flow , thus increasing your energy .
Mix it with water or your favorite fruit juice and consume immediately .
Remember that 2 to 5 grams of l-arginine plus can be mixed with 150 ml of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately .
But L-arginine plus should be taken over a prolonged period if the user wants to enjoy the benefits and it should be taken all through the year to maintain lower body fat and muscle mass .
Although l-arginine plus is effective , it might not produce the best results alone .
Different manufacturers have different concentrations of l-arginine plus in their products so it is advisable to read the nutrient quantities to know how much to take .
When starting out this regiment , you can start with small doses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the supplement .
For maximum efficacy , combine the supplement with an exercise regime .
Finally , L-arginine plus appears to be safe for both male and female as well as children , although there ’ s not much research on the effects within these populations so it ’ s best to stick to a low dose or act your doctor .
Everyone produces some L-arginine plus on his or her own , but how much depends on factors like your age , inflammation level , condition of your heart and arteries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is also needed to say again that L-arginine plus is an amino acid that we obtain from our diets , especially animal sources of protein foods .
Disclaimer : Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice , diagnosis or treatment .
The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice .
As health and nutrition research continuously evolves , we do not guarantee the accuracy , completeness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this website .

What You should know before taking L-arginine plus
What is L-arginine plus
L-arginine plus is a chemical building block called an “amino” acid that is obtained from the diet and it is necessary for the body to make proteins. It is found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products as well as can also be made in a laboratory and used as medicine. It is considered somewhat essential because it’s highly important for many functions yet usually present in low quantities, especially as someone gets older.
Many people use it for preventing the common cold, improving kidney function after a kidney transplant, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), improving athletic performance, boosting the immune system, and preventing inflammation and tissue death of the digestive tract in premature infants (necrotizing enterocolitis) and preventing slowing of growth of the baby within the uterus as well as used for heart and blood vessel conditions including congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart surgery, recovery after heart transplant, heart attack, and coronary artery disease. L-arginine plus is also used for recurrent pain in the legs due to blocked arteries (intermittent claudication), decreased mental capacity in the elderly (senile dementia), erectile dysfunction (ED), altitude sickness, nitrate tolerance, diabetes, diabetic nerve pain, kidney toxicity from cyclosporine, kidney disease, tuberculosis, critical illness, head and neck cancer, obesity, ovary disease (polycystic ovary syndrome), pressure ulcers, respiratory infections, sickle cell disease, stress, and male infertility.
It is the combination with a number of over-the-counter and prescription medications for various conditions. For example, used it along with ibuprofen for migraine headaches; with conventional chemotherapy drugs for treating breast cancer; with other amino acids for treating weight loss. Some people apply L-arginine plus to the skin to speed wound healing, healing of small rips of the anus, and for increasing blood flow to cold hands and feet, especially in people with diabetes. It is also used as a cream for sexual problems in both men and women. In the body, it is converted into nitric oxide, which causes blood vessels to open wider that has multiple benefits, such as improving heart and brain health.
The benefits of L-arginine plus
1. Improves Heart Health
Research shows that L-arginine plus is beneficial for lowering inflammation and improving the health of the cardiovascular system. For people with high risk factors for coronary heart disease, these supplements can be an effective measure for preventing a heart attack or stroke.
Some of the ways that it improves cardiovascular health include:
Helping to prevent high blood pressure (although findings have been mixed overall)and improve blood flow in people with clogged arteries (coronary artery disease)
lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and helping relieve congestive heart failure
Improving stamina, reducing symptoms associated with cut-off blood flow from the heart to the limbs (called claudication)as well as blood sugar.
It’s also commonly used for treating chest pains (angina pectoris) because of the effects of nitric oxide preventing blood clots (thrombosis) that cut off blood supply.
2. Improves insulin and glucose levels: L-arginine plus supplements improve the action of insulin, especially for high-fat diets and balancing insulin and glucose levels prevents carbohydrates from being deposited as fats. Studies have been conducted to show that it increases the sensitivity of insulin. Balanced blood sugar levels promote healthy metabolism of carbohydrates as well as the effects of its supplements on a blood clotting disorder reported an increase in insulin sensitivity.
3. Lowers inflammation and fights the effects of aging:
It’s have substantial free radical-scavenging abilities due to its effects on the enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD) as well as other antioxidant mechanisms that are commonly used in combination with antioxidants. It also positively affects both central nervous system and immune system functions. It can even lower the presence of ammonia within the blood, which is why it’s sometimes used to treat people with metabolic problems and damage to the urethra where ammonia is excreted from the body. Ammonia (ammonium hydroxide) is a product of the body breaking down proteins, and one cause of necrosis of tissues that can lead to cellular destruction and inflammation.
4. Healthy weight loss:It reduces fat mass and increases muscle mass which is known to increase the activity of insulin, which manipulates hormones that metabolize fats. It also increases strength for exercises, thus making it effective in a weight loss program and has also been proven to help increase muscle strength and mass in elderly people.
5. Boosts exercise performance, intensity and recovery:
It effectively improves blood flow, which means it helps bring nutrients and oxygen to muscle and joint tissues. This means with you can enjoy more of the many benefits of exercise, possibly at a higher intensity and with less pain by using it. It can increase heat and circulation to damaged joints or cold hands and feet, especially in people with complications from other health conditions like poor blood flow, arthritis or diabetes. It’s also been shown to help increase time to exhaustion among athletes and to increase tolerance to high intensity exercise.
6. Modulation of genes in fat metabolism:It inhibits deposition of fat by favoring the metabolism of fats to form muscle mass. It prevents the accumulation of fats and the development of muscle mass. It works by modulating the action of lipid metabolizing genes in the white adipose tissue and skeletal muscles.
7. Helps Treat Erectile Dysfunction and Infertility
L-arginine plus is involved in the process of proper cell replication in addition to enhancing blood circulation that L-arginine benefits for men include improving both sperm production and motility. Men who deal with cardiovascular problems tied to low levels of NO in the blood are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and fertility issues, since an erection requires the relaxation of smooth muscles triggered by nitric oxide. High stress levels can lower the presence of L-arginine plus in the sperm production pathway, so overly stressed men can especially benefit from supplementing.
8. Improving recovery after surgery: Taking L-arginine plus with ribonucleic acid (RNA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) before surgery or afterwards seems to help reduce the recovery time, reduce the number of infections, and improve wound healing after surgery.
Possibly Ineffective by using it:
Kidney disease: L-arginine plus by mouth or intravenously (by IV) does not improve kidney function in most people with kidney failure or kidney disease but taking it by mouth might improve kidney function and reverse anemia in elderly people with kidney disease-associated anemia.
L-arginine plus by mouth or intravenously (by IV) does not improve kidney function in most people with kidney failure or kidney disease but taking it by mouth might improve kidney function and reverse anemia in elderly people with kidney disease-associated anemia. Heart attack : Taking L-arginine plus does not seem to help prevent a heart attack and it also does not seem to be beneficial for treating a heart attack after it has occurs. In fact, there is concern that L-arginine plus might be harmful for people after a recent heart attack. Do not take L-arginine plus if you have had a recent heart attack.
: Taking L-arginine plus does not seem to help prevent a heart attack and it also does not seem to be beneficial for treating a heart attack after it has occurs. In fact, there is concern that L-arginine plus might be harmful for people after a recent heart attack. Do not take L-arginine plus if you have had a recent heart attack. Tuberculosis : Adding it to standard treatment for tuberculosis does not seem to help improve symptoms or clear the infection.
Adding it to standard treatment for tuberculosis does not seem to help improve symptoms or clear the infection. Sensitive teeth: Using a tooth paste containing arginine plus, calcium, and fluoride reduces tooth sensitivity when used twice daily.
Using a tooth paste containing arginine plus, calcium, and fluoride reduces tooth sensitivity when used twice daily. Diabetes: Taking L-arginine by mouth seems to improve blood sugar control in people with existing diabetes. However, it is unclear if L arginine plus helps prevent people with pre-diabetes from developing diabetes.
Dose for Taking L-arginine plus:
In the morning and one each before and after working out L-arginine plus should be taken at least 3 times a day. The recommended dose is between 2 to 6 grams and this can be taken before working out to increase blood flow, thus increasing your energy. Mix it with water or your favorite fruit juice and consume immediately. Remember that 2 to 5 grams of l-arginine plus can be mixed with 150 ml of water or juice and should be consumed immediately. But L-arginine plus should be taken over a prolonged period if the user wants to enjoy the benefits and it should be taken all through the year to maintain lower body fat and muscle mass. Although l-arginine plus is effective, it might not produce the best results alone.
Different manufacturers have different concentrations of l-arginine plus in their products so it is advisable to read the nutrient quantities to know how much to take. When starting out this regiment, you can start with small doses and adjust as your body gets used to the supplement. For maximum efficacy, combine the supplement with an exercise regime.
Final Thought:
Finally, L-arginine plus appears to be safe for both male and female as well as children, although there’s not much research on the effects within these populations so it’s best to stick to a low dose or act your doctor. Everyone produces some L-arginine plus on his or her own, but how much depends on factors like your age, inflammation level, condition of your heart and arteries, gender, diet quality, and genetics. It is also needed to say again that L-arginine plus is an amino acid that we obtain from our diets, especially animal sources of protein foods.
Disclaimer: Content from the ConsciousLifeNews.com website and blog is not intended to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. As health and nutrition research continuously evolves, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented on this website.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-26--What Happens During Alcohol Withdrawal?

What Happens During Alcohol Withdrawal?

If you ’ ve ever wanted to cut down on how much you drink , you could be worried about the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms to occur .
Alcohol withdrawal can occur even when you drink moderately , but you do so on a regular basis .
Reducing how much you drink slowly can help with these symptoms , as can some medicines inn more severe cases .
The following are some of the things you should know about alcohol withdrawal symptoms and what can happen if you ’ re experiencing them .
Alcohol withdrawal is a term describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can occur if you ’ ve been drinking regularly and you suddenly stop .
We associate alcohol withdrawal with severe alcoholics , but that ’ s not always the reality .
The more you drink , the more likely you are to have symptoms of withdrawal if you stop .
Alcohol withdrawal tends to occur because when you drink there ’ s a slow-down effect on your brain .
If you drink in the long-term , your brain is continuously exposed to the depressant effects of alcohol .
Then your brain chemistry eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulating brain chemicals in response .
If you suddenly stop drinking , rather than gradually tapering , your brain may be overstimulated .
When you have symptoms of alcohol withdrawal , you may not experience all of them .
You may experience one or perhaps a few .
Some of the potential symptoms include : • Tremors : Also known as the shakes , you may start to experience this symptom first—within five to 10 hours after you have your last drink .
Your symptoms could get worse over the first two-to-three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , particularly heavier drinkers , mild symptoms may go on for several weeks .
There is the potential for withdrawal to be severe as well , although this is rare .
There is something called delirium tremens or DT that can occur in long-term heavy drinkers who stop cold turkey .
This syndrome can include extreme confusion and agitation , hallucinations , fever , and seizures .
Severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are considered a critical medical emergency .
Who Is Most at Risk for Withdrawal Symptoms ?
If you drink heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to experience withdrawal symptoms , but even drinking heavily for months can mean you feel some symptoms .
Moderate drinking , as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) is usually up to one drink a day if you ’ re a woman , and up to two drinks a day if you ’ re a man .
Moderate drinking isn ’ t usually characterized as a health risk for people over the age of 21 .
One drink is five ounces of wine , eight ounces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beer .
It ’ s 1.5 ounces of distilled liquor .
The CDC classifies excessive drinking as having for or more drinks a day if you ’ re a woman , or five or more a day if you ’ re a man .
If you have more than eight drinks a week as a woman or 15 drinks or more a week as a man , that ’ s considered excessive drinking by medical standards .
Excessive drinking doesn ’ t necessarily mean you ’ re an alcoholic or have an alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Treatment Options for Alcohol Withdrawal ?
For many people who aren ’ t necessarily alcoholics or heavy drinkers , cutting down on how much they drink gradually is likely the best way to avoid withdrawal symptoms .
If you are a very heavy drinker , you should speak to your health care professional before you stop drinking .
They can give you advice on how to handle the situation .
A lot of people can go through withdrawal at home , perhaps with the help of a family member or friend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be required .
For milder cases , you may have nutritional deficiencies from drinking that you should address as you quit , to feel your best mentally and physically .
For example , alcohol impairs your body ’ s ability to absorb fat , and that means that fat-soluble vitamins like A , E , and D may be something you should supplement with .
B vitamins can also be important as you quit drinking and supplementing with certain minerals like iron and zinc may help your body repair itself from the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about alcohol withdrawal , always consult your doctor with questions you may have .
For some people , it can be very serious and may require treatment .

If you’ve ever wanted to cut down on how much you drink, you could be worried about the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms to occur. Alcohol withdrawal can occur even when you drink moderately, but you do so on a regular basis.
Reducing how much you drink slowly can help with these symptoms, as can some medicines inn more severe cases.
The following are some of the things you should know about alcohol withdrawal symptoms and what can happen if you’re experiencing them.
What is Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal is a term describing a set of sometimes broad symptoms that can occur if you’ve been drinking regularly and you suddenly stop. We associate alcohol withdrawal with severe alcoholics, but that’s not always the reality.
The more you drink, the more likely you are to have symptoms of withdrawal if you stop.
Alcohol withdrawal tends to occur because when you drink there’s a slow-down effect on your brain. If you drink in the long-term, your brain is continuously exposed to the depressant effects of alcohol. Then your brain chemistry eventually adjusts to this and it produces more stimulating brain chemicals in response.
If you suddenly stop drinking, rather than gradually tapering, your brain may be overstimulated.
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
When you have symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, you may not experience all of them. You may experience one or perhaps a few. Some of the potential symptoms include:
Tremors: Also known as the shakes, you may start to experience this symptom first—within five to 10 hours after you have your last drink.
Anxiety
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Increased heart rate
Insomnia, sleep disturbances or nightmares
Irritability
High blood pressure
Your symptoms could get worse over the first two-to-three days after you stop drinking. For some people, particularly heavier drinkers, mild symptoms may go on for several weeks.
There is the potential for withdrawal to be severe as well, although this is rare.
There is something called delirium tremens or DT that can occur in long-term heavy drinkers who stop cold turkey.
This syndrome can include extreme confusion and agitation, hallucinations, fever, and seizures. Severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are considered a critical medical emergency.
Who Is Most at Risk for Withdrawal Symptoms?
If you drink heavily for years, you are more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms, but even drinking heavily for months can mean you feel some symptoms.
Moderate drinking, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is usually up to one drink a day if you’re a woman, and up to two drinks a day if you’re a man. Moderate drinking isn’t usually characterized as a health risk for people over the age of 21.
One drink is five ounces of wine, eight ounces of malt liquor, or 12 ounces of beer. It’s 1.5 ounces of distilled liquor.
The CDC classifies excessive drinking as having for or more drinks a day if you’re a woman, or five or more a day if you’re a man. If you have more than eight drinks a week as a woman or 15 drinks or more a week as a man, that’s considered excessive drinking by medical standards.
Excessive drinking doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an alcoholic or have an alcohol use disorder, however.
What Are the Treatment Options for Alcohol Withdrawal?
For many people who aren’t necessarily alcoholics or heavy drinkers, cutting down on how much they drink gradually is likely the best way to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
If you are a very heavy drinker, you should speak to your health care professional before you stop drinking. They can give you advice on how to handle the situation. A lot of people can go through withdrawal at home, perhaps with the help of a family member or friend.
In very severe cases, hospitalizations may be required.
For milder cases, you may have nutritional deficiencies from drinking that you should address as you quit, to feel your best mentally and physically.
For example, alcohol impairs your body’s ability to absorb fat, and that means that fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and D may be something you should supplement with. B vitamins can also be important as you quit drinking and supplementing with certain minerals like iron and zinc may help your body repair itself from the damage of alcohol.
If you are concerned about alcohol withdrawal, always consult your doctor with questions you may have. For some people, it can be very serious and may require treatment.


consciouslifenews--2020-06-28--California Passes World’s First Clean Trucks Rule

The Advanced Clean Trucks ( ACT ) Regulation , passed unanimously by the California Air Resources Board ( CARB ) @ @ @ @ @ half of trucks sold in the state be zero-emission by 2035 and 100 percent by @ @ @ @ @ Times reported .
“ California is once again leading the nation in the fight to @ @ @ @ @ ” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement reported by Reuters .


consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--How Are You Trading Your Time, Energy and Life?

“ The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
” ~Henry David Thoreau We all make trades in life .
We trade our time .
We trade our energy .
We trade our hard-earned money .
We trade our attention .
Many of us move through life in constant motion , never stopping to reflect on where that motion is taking us .
If it ’ s helping or hindering us .
If the trades we are making daily are letting us live our best lives .
If the trades are giving us more quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If we can turn up for them fully engaged , energized , and enthused .
Or are we turning up for them tired , distracted , and frustrated ?
The trades we make in life take a toll on us physically , mentally , and emotionally .
Trading My Time , Energy , and Enthusiasm for Status and a Corner Office Like many of us , I spent part of my life chasing the corporate dream .
You know the stuff—more money , more responsibility , catchy job title , more kudos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way .
With each new pay hike there was always someone earning more .
Each job title change got stale quickly .
More responsibility often came with a lot more headache and often more politics ( something I have a low tolerance for ) .
Progress never really felt like progress for long .
I always felt like I was hitting a glass ceiling .
I noticed these feelings and wanted to understand them , so some personal reflection and introspection followed .
I came to I realize I felt this way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I chase rather than things I really wanted to chase .
A simple but powerful distinction .
The corporate grind , hustle , and ‘ networking your way to the top ’ is a well-established path , but It ’ s also someone else ’ s path .
It never really fit for me , and the deeper within a corporate machine I tried to embed myself , the more I realized I was seeking something else .
More than that , I something else .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--Jupiter & Pluto in Capricorn Conjunct in 2020

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consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--BlueLeaks: Anonymous Leaks ‘Megatrove’ of Sensitive Documents From 200 Police Departments

As the United States continues to experience unrest following the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery , Breonna Taylor , George Floyd , Rayshard Brooks , Andres Guardado , and dozens of others in the past month , the anger over police brutality and racism continues to remain palpable across the country .
And with protests continuing across the country and the world , hacktivist group has published hundreds of thousands of files online that it claims were leaked from over 200 federal and local law enforcement offices across the country .
Dubbed the data dump includes everything from internal memos to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other information .
reports that the massive of documents was obtained by Anonymous and published by the DDoSecrets collective on Friday , June 19 – the holiday known as Juneteenth that marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19 , 1865 .
Much of the data that has been leaked purportedly shows how law enforcement agencies including local police and sheriff ’ s offices as well as the FBI have handled and shared information about recent events underlying the wave of unrest in the U.S. , including but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police , as well as tweets and other social media posts critical of police .
Emma Best , cofounder of DDOSecrets , told by text .
“ It provides the closest inside look at the state , local , and f ederal agencies tasked with protecting the public , including [ the ] government response to COVID and the BLM protests.
” Anonymous is generally known for taking aim at those it accuses of misusing and abusing power .
It is very hard to pin down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size – beyond its tagline , The group also lacks central leadership , membership criteria , or a public face .
However , Best said that the hacked files were released by a source that self-represented as belonging to the group .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--Over 1 Million People Sign Petition To Designate KKK As Terrorist Organization

An online petition calling for the Ku Klux Klan to be labeled as a terrorist organization has gathered more than one million signatures .
Pressure to identify the white supremacist group as a terrorist organization has mounted amid growing protests for racial equality , especially since US President Donald Trump promised to label Antifa as a terrorist organization .
“ Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims .
We ask if ISIS or ISIL is labeled a terrorist group for their acts , then surely the KKK fit the clear description of a terrorist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KKK has been notorious for its violence in the United States for generations , but they have begun to re-enter the public sphere in recent years , as the white supremacist movement has grown in the county .
Members of the organization have been accused of violence during recent protests as well .
For example , self-described Klan leader Harry H. Rogers drove into a peaceful crowd during recent protests against police brutality in Virginia .
Under the current legal framework , neither the KKK nor Antifa can be labeled as a terrorist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is only for foreign actors .
Domestic terrorism is recognized as a threat by the US Department of State , but there is no clear designation for groups within the country .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--Bayer Pays $10BN To Settle Thousands Of Monsanto Glyphosate Lawsuits

After decades of widespread use as company scientists played down research showing a definitive link between the product and growing rates of non-Hodgkins lymphoma , Monsanto parent company Bayer has agreed to pay up to $ 10 billion to settle claims that glyphosate , the active ingredient in Roundup , causes cancer .
Citing people familiar with the matter , German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that the company has agreed to settle tens of thousands of glyphosate-related lawsuits in the US for between $ 8 billion to $ 10 billion .
Of that number , $ 2 billion is considered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to settle future claims .
The rest will be used to settle all of the lawsuits pending in the United States from users of the controversial weed killer , the number of active lawsuits against the Roundup purveyor recently numbered more than 50k .
Talks for an out of court settlement have been ongoing since last summer .
Last year , scientists evaluated a batch of existing studies and determined that Monsanto ’ s ubiquitous weed-killer Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate increased cancer risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma ( NHL ) by 41 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February 2019 .
Back in 2018 , a San Francisco Jury awarded $ 289 million in damages to a former school groundskeeper , Dewayne Johnson , who said Monsanto ’ s Roundup weedkiller gave him terminal cancer .
That award consisted of $ 40 million in compensatory damages and $ 250 million in punitive damages .
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consciouslifenews--2020-06-27--Morning Inspiration: How To Learn From Your Pain And Produce Glory (Motivational Video)

The bad side of pain is that you can feel discomfort , failure and suffering .
However there 's a @ @ @ @ @ once you tap into your inner strength .
“ There are two sides of pain @ @ @ @ @ a lot of people really understand .
There 's one side of pain that 's @ @ @ @ @ side of it .
That hurts .
You remember what that feels like .
Then @ @ @ @ @ pain and that 's called effort .
It 's called glory .
It 's called @ @ @ @ @ way to push through pain , there 's something greater on the other side.
” @ @ @ @ @ to the mountaintop without taking a few missteps.
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Source: Mulligan Brothers MOTIVATION
The bad side of pain is that you can feel discomfort, failure and suffering. However there's a glory that can be produced once you tap into your inner strength.
“There are two sides of pain that I don't think a lot of people really understand. There's one side of pain that's the suffering and the discomfort side of it. That hurts. You remember what that feels like. Then there's another side of pain and that's called effort. It's called glory. It's called if you can find a way to push through pain, there's something greater on the other side.”
“You cannot get to the mountaintop without taking a few missteps.”
Watch and be motivated today!!