trueactivist--2020-05-22--The Emergence Of The New World: How The ‘Normal” We Know Of Will Change After Covid-19

It has been almost three months since the beginning of the worldwide quarantine took effect and it ’ s significantly clear that life will not return to the previous version of ‘ normal ’ anytime soon .
In fact , there have already been fundamental changes that most countries have experienced which will remain permanent .
When this global pandemic abates , we will be reborn into a new world .
Here are some notable changes that the world will have to break with the past from : Public healthcare for every human being has to be mandatory .
Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universal healthcare was not something everyone had access to .
During the crisis , it has become a unified view that free testing to every single person is critical in order to protect the human race .
Both rich and poor got affected equally , which obviously showed a good healthcare system needs to serve not only some , but everyone .
Before the pandemic , physical stores were already struggling in competing with online retail .
The quarantine rules forced everybody to do their work , shopping and play online .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started joining the bandwagon , it is highly unlikely any of them would go back to just managing a physical store .
In-store physical shopping and commercial real estate will take a very drastic hit in the long term .
Food supply chains are better off being distributed local , than global .
International trade wars and tariff stretched global supply chains nearly to a breaking point .
The pandemic broke those chains eventually .
Companies have now learned their lesson to trust all their supply coming from just one country , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favouring local suppliers and diversifying their connections , even if it means more expense .
Unemployment is no longer just for the lazy .
When the unemployment rate was at the low of only 3.9 % , no one wanted to support unemployment benefits or minimum wage .
The general opinion was that the unemployed people were too lazy to support themselves financially .
When 3.3 million Americans were forced to apply for unemployment in a span of a week , it became clear that there are global situations that could greatly impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regardless of their college education , impressive skills and abilities .
Not providing unemployment benefits for those who were affected would affect the economy for all .
Gaining trust in the world and humanity once again will be a while .
How long will it take when homeowners are comfortable inviting acquaintances or friends into their home ?
Will people eventually be comfortable enough to enjoy a cruise again ?
How about the hard-hit countries that have stopped all tourism ?
Would they be able to enjoy traveling as tourists locally and internationally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ normal ’ will probably take a couple of years .
The digital new-age will be the answer to everyone ’ s problems .
As the self-quarantine becomes the new norm , everyone has shifted to working and studying online .
Those that already worked in IT and technology jobs or have these skills can continue on with their lives fairly unaffected during these days .
Direct access and the ability to shift to online work is a necessity , while the others that are unable to do this will fall behind economically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for companies and individuals .
In the past , businesses and individuals viewed insurance as a useless expense that reflected pessimistic view .
After seeing how this crisis unfolded and all the damage it has created to every possible sector worldwide , corporations that had contingency plans and risk planning are the only ones benefiting .
Risk management will become a necessity in the new world , while companies will actively test and develop their contingency plans while buying up insurance in case of another unforeseen pandemic .
Instead of insurance being viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a wise decision to protect yourselves .
After any crisis period , there comes a huge desire for rebirth and renewal .
After world wars come a post-war boom .
Citizens of each and every country that have participated in a war are traumatised with death and destruction and when peace comes , a second chance at life with positivism , energy and economy-building comes with it .
There will be a huge demand for products and services , people are eager to get their lives back on track by getting back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hopefully , this rebirth will be a vital part of the new world that is soon to emerge .
What are your thoughts ?
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It has been almost three months since the beginning of the worldwide quarantine took effect and it’s significantly clear that life will not return to the previous version of ‘normal’ anytime soon. In fact, there have already been fundamental changes that most countries have experienced which will remain permanent.
When this global pandemic abates, we will be reborn into a new world. Here are some notable changes that the world will have to break with the past from:
Public healthcare for every human being has to be mandatory.
Before the coronavirus crisis came crashing down, universal healthcare was not something everyone had access to. During the crisis, it has become a unified view that free testing to every single person is critical in order to protect the human race. Both rich and poor got affected equally, which obviously showed a good healthcare system needs to serve not only some, but everyone.
Online presence becomes centerstage.
Before the pandemic, physical stores were already struggling in competing with online retail. The quarantine rules forced everybody to do their work, shopping and play online. As the stores most unlikely to sell online started joining the bandwagon, it is highly unlikely any of them would go back to just managing a physical store. In-store physical shopping and commercial real estate will take a very drastic hit in the long term.
Food supply chains are better off being distributed local, than global.
International trade wars and tariff stretched global supply chains nearly to a breaking point. The pandemic broke those chains eventually. Companies have now learned their lesson to trust all their supply coming from just one country, or even from abroad. Companies are now favouring local suppliers and diversifying their connections, even if it means more expense.
Unemployment is no longer just for the lazy.
When the unemployment rate was at the low of only 3.9%, no one wanted to support unemployment benefits or minimum wage. The general opinion was that the unemployed people were too lazy to support themselves financially. When 3.3 million Americans were forced to apply for unemployment in a span of a week, it became clear that there are global situations that could greatly impact the careers of millions of people, regardless of their college education, impressive skills and abilities. Not providing unemployment benefits for those who were affected would affect the economy for all.
Gaining trust in the world and humanity once again will be a while.
How long will it take when homeowners are comfortable inviting acquaintances or friends into their home? Will people eventually be comfortable enough to enjoy a cruise again? How about the hard-hit countries that have stopped all tourism? Would they be able to enjoy traveling as tourists locally and internationally again? Going back to the old ‘normal’ will probably take a couple of years.
The digital new-age will be the answer to everyone’s problems.
As the self-quarantine becomes the new norm, everyone has shifted to working and studying online. Those that already worked in IT and technology jobs or have these skills can continue on with their lives fairly unaffected during these days. Direct access and the ability to shift to online work is a necessity, while the others that are unable to do this will fall behind economically .
Insurance has gained far more importance for companies and individuals.
In the past, businesses and individuals viewed insurance as a useless expense that reflected pessimistic view. After seeing how this crisis unfolded and all the damage it has created to every possible sector worldwide, corporations that had contingency plans and risk planning are the only ones benefiting. Risk management will become a necessity in the new world, while companies will actively test and develop their contingency plans while buying up insurance in case of another unforeseen pandemic. Instead of insurance being viewed as an unpleasant expense, it will be a wise decision to protect yourselves.
After any crisis period, there comes a huge desire for rebirth and renewal. After world wars come a post-war boom. Citizens of each and every country that have participated in a war are traumatised with death and destruction and when peace comes, a second chance at life with positivism, energy and economy-building comes with it.
There will be a huge demand for products and services, people are eager to get their lives back on track by getting back to their jobs, investing and shopping. Hopefully, this rebirth will be a vital part of the new world that is soon to emerge.
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trueactivist--2020-05-25--Extraordinary Acts Of Kindness That Restore Faith In Humanity Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic

For most of us , the view on this world is pretty dark and hopeless .
We have no choice but to be glued to our computer screens , surfing the web in hope for some positive news and more often than not , we come across reports that are filled with anger , negativity and the feeling of helplessness .
Nevertheless , acts of kindness , generosity and heroism still happen all over the world between strangers , family and friends as we all battle the pandemic together , yet alone .
While much of these good acts happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ ve rounded up some good news to remind you that amidst the darkness and hopelessness , people still love and care for one another .
People volunteering and organizing to help others in need Grassroots groups are starting to offer help to their neighbours in a number of countries like the U.S. , Canada , U.K. and Germany .
In Toronto , this type of assistance has been dubbed as “ care-mongering ” where people give away food , offer to animal sit and pick up medication for the elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a woman designed a postcard that offers help with grocery shopping or even just a friendly phone call which you can use to give to a neighbor who is self-isolating .
In some countries like Australia , Iceland , Spain and the U.S. , supermarkets and pharmacies have designated certain hours specifically for at-risk and elder shoppers .
That way , the senior citizens and immune-compromised will be less likely to find themselves in massive crowds and long lines .
Last March , Chinese medical experts landed in Rome bringing along masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help battle COVID-19 .
The trip was organised by the Chinese Red Cross who donated about 30 tons of equipment to Italy .
After China , Italy became the epicentre of the contagious virus in the world .
Amidst the worldwide quarantine , Italians all over the country came together in each of their balconies to sing , and share their music with their neighbors .
Singing and music also brought people together in Lebanon and Israel .
In Spain , people even participated in a group exercise class at a distance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their balconies .
Health care works receive a nightly round of applause for all their hard work and sacrifice In a nightly display of solidarity from each person ’ s balcony , the Spaniards emerge at 8 p.m. everyday to applaud all health care workers for their heroic acts and sacrifices during the pandemic .
This was emulated by Italy , Portugal and the Netherlands shortly after .
NBA players help pay for arena workers ’ wages while games are cancelled The NBA games were suspended for at least a month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food vendors , ticket booth takers and performers had no work .
But in some arenas , the basketball players and team owners donated hundreds of thousands to be able to pay them their wages .
Online companies gave their services and entertainment for free To keep their customers entertained during the lockdown , companies like internet providers to orchestras have offered their goods and services free of charge .
An example was the Metropolitan Opera in New York City that streamed operas every night until their opening .
Penguins had a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aquarium Though this isn ’ t an act of heroism , seeing this on the news certainly lifted people ’ s spirits .
The She ’ d Aquarium in Chicago allowed its rockhopper penguins take a tour at their own pace , just like humans normally do .
These acts of kindness prove that despite the novel coronavirus ravaging people ’ s freedom and normality , there is still no shortage of goodness , positivity and heroism from people who believe that things will come out even better than today .
What are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share this news !

For most of us, the view on this world is pretty dark and hopeless. We have no choice but to be glued to our computer screens, surfing the web in hope for some positive news and more often than not, we come across reports that are filled with anger, negativity and the feeling of helplessness.
Nevertheless, acts of kindness, generosity and heroism still happen all over the world between strangers, family and friends as we all battle the pandemic together, yet alone. While much of these good acts happen behind closed doors of hospitals and homes, we’ve rounded up some good news to remind you that amidst the darkness and hopelessness, people still love and care for one another.
People volunteering and organizing to help others in need
Grassroots groups are starting to offer help to their neighbours in a number of countries like the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Germany. In Toronto, this type of assistance has been dubbed as “care-mongering” where people give away food, offer to animal sit and pick up medication for the elderly and in need.
In the U.K., a woman designed a postcard that offers help with grocery shopping or even just a friendly phone call which you can use to give to a neighbor who is self-isolating.
In some countries like Australia, Iceland, Spain and the U.S., supermarkets and pharmacies have designated certain hours specifically for at-risk and elder shoppers. That way, the senior citizens and immune-compromised will be less likely to find themselves in massive crowds and long lines.
Chinese medical workers personally donate supplies to help Italy
Last March, Chinese medical experts landed in Rome bringing along masks, respirators and other supplies needed to help battle COVID-19. The trip was organised by the Chinese Red Cross who donated about 30 tons of equipment to Italy. After China, Italy became the epicentre of the contagious virus in the world.
Quarantined citizens sing from their balconies
Amidst the worldwide quarantine, Italians all over the country came together in each of their balconies to sing, and share their music with their neighbors. Singing and music also brought people together in Lebanon and Israel. In Spain, people even participated in a group exercise class at a distance, doing jumping jacks and squats from each of their balconies.
Health care works receive a nightly round of applause for all their hard work and sacrifice
In a nightly display of solidarity from each person’s balcony, the Spaniards emerge at 8 p.m. everyday to applaud all health care workers for their heroic acts and sacrifices during the pandemic. This was emulated by Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands shortly after.
NBA players help pay for arena workers’ wages while games are cancelled
The NBA games were suspended for at least a month, which meant the arena employees like the food vendors, ticket booth takers and performers had no work. But in some arenas, the basketball players and team owners donated hundreds of thousands to be able to pay them their wages.
Online companies gave their services and entertainment for free
To keep their customers entertained during the lockdown, companies like internet providers to orchestras have offered their goods and services free of charge. An example was the Metropolitan Opera in New York City that streamed operas every night until their opening.
Penguins had a change to have a private tour of the aquarium
Though this isn’t an act of heroism, seeing this on the news certainly lifted people’s spirits. The She’d Aquarium in Chicago allowed its rockhopper penguins take a tour at their own pace, just like humans normally do.
These acts of kindness prove that despite the novel coronavirus ravaging people’s freedom and normality, there is still no shortage of goodness, positivity and heroism from people who believe that things will come out even better than today.
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trueactivist--2020-05-25--How Does The Coronavirus Pandemic Impact The Fashion Industry Transformation?

Corporations from all , if not most sectors are experiencing the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic as they sit tight , waiting for the impending recession to hit .
The fashion sector is definitely not immune to this crash .
Aside from economic factors , the industry is also forced to face a huge structural change to how people prefer to purchase during a pandemic .
In the past decade , the fashion industry was an economical success .
They had consistent growth , a strong performance and a boom from online purchasing gave them a bright outlook to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the global fashion retail market was valued at $ 1.78 trillion , with a 14 % increase from 2018 .
Before the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic , the 2020 sales forecast of clothing retail looked promising .
However , the crisis has damaged this global industry – while retailers are preoccupied about sales figures , it is clear that the sector will have to make significant structural changes because of customers ’ preferences , the fashion calendar and even people ’ s style .
Chief customer officer at Farfetch , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phair shared that , “ we were already seeing a move to online .
Online was by far the highest growth segment of the industry .
And because people have been forced to an online world , that will accelerate.
” With retail stores forced to close their physical shops all over the world , consumers have no choice but to purchase online .
The key to retail brands ’ survival and future success right now is a strong online presence .
During the pandemic , consumers have been more mindful about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the product .
This became a major shift in consumer mindset that was accelerated by the crisis .
“ People are thinking a lot more around endorsing companies that have a mission , that have a purpose , that do good in the world , ” said Phair .
With the travel restrictions and social distancing in place , fashion weeks have been moved to a digital experience in the foreseeable future .
Live streaming of the catwalk with a “ no-guest ” policy will most likely be the ‘ new normal ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guests .
Covid-19 has forced the world to reevaluate some industry habits that consumers have gotten used to .
Phair questions fast fashion and how they are manufactured in third world countries : “ Brands and retailers are taking the opportunity to do some of the things that were being discussed before .
Which is : should we be selling the right season in the right season ?
Should we be thinking about consolidating to fewer seasons and more of a capsule approach as opposed to having eight seasons in the year and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” Will the imposed quarantine and its effects change our clothing choices ?
People are online shopping for clothing that they can wear during lockdown .
Activewear and loungewear have recently become the trend , although it is expected that the pandemic could change the way we dress even when all this is over .
An example would be the transformation in people ’ s dress styles after the Great Depression and World War II .
Covid-19 is on its way to setting a new trend , but the change will ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change will definitely happen .
I think it ’ s too early to know what that will look like .
And I think the best people place for that are the designers themselves .
They are taking this time to go back , to understand , to get all of the cultural references .
And that ’ s what tends to lead that change – the designers themselves absorbing what ’ s going on , ” says Phair .
What does the future of fashion look like ?
What are your thoughts ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

Corporations from all, if not most sectors are experiencing the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic as they sit tight, waiting for the impending recession to hit. The fashion sector is definitely not immune to this crash. Aside from economic factors, the industry is also forced to face a huge structural change to how people prefer to purchase during a pandemic.
In the past decade, the fashion industry was an economical success. They had consistent growth, a strong performance and a boom from online purchasing gave them a bright outlook to the future. In the 2019 Euromonitor International, the global fashion retail market was valued at $1.78 trillion, with a 14% increase from 2018.
Before the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 sales forecast of clothing retail looked promising. However, the crisis has damaged this global industry – while retailers are preoccupied about sales figures, it is clear that the sector will have to make significant structural changes because of customers’ preferences, the fashion calendar and even people’s style.
Online buying power
Chief customer officer at Farfetch, and online luxury fashion retail platform, Stephanie Phair shared that, “we were already seeing a move to online. Online was by far the highest growth segment of the industry. And because people have been forced to an online world, that will accelerate.”
With retail stores forced to close their physical shops all over the world, consumers have no choice but to purchase online. The key to retail brands’ survival and future success right now is a strong online presence.
Sustainability boom
During the pandemic, consumers have been more mindful about their shopping choices regarding the ethical aspects of the product. This became a major shift in consumer mindset that was accelerated by the crisis. “People are thinking a lot more around endorsing companies that have a mission, that have a purpose, that do good in the world,” said Phair.
Fashion week and its future
With the travel restrictions and social distancing in place, fashion weeks have been moved to a digital experience in the foreseeable future. Live streaming of the catwalk with a “no-guest” policy will most likely be the ‘new normal’ for fashion capital cities and their front-row guests.
The end of fast fashion
Covid-19 has forced the world to reevaluate some industry habits that consumers have gotten used to.
Phair questions fast fashion and how they are manufactured in third world countries:
“Brands and retailers are taking the opportunity to do some of the things that were being discussed before. Which is: should we be selling the right season in the right season? Should we be thinking about consolidating to fewer seasons and more of a capsule approach as opposed to having eight seasons in the year and having buyers come to eight different markets?”
Will the imposed quarantine and its effects change our clothing choices?
People are online shopping for clothing that they can wear during lockdown. Activewear and loungewear have recently become the trend, although it is expected that the pandemic could change the way we dress even when all this is over. An example would be the transformation in people’s dress styles after the Great Depression and World War II. Covid-19 is on its way to setting a new trend, but the change will ultimately come from fashion designers.
“The change will definitely happen. I think it’s too early to know what that will look like. And I think the best people place for that are the designers themselves. They are taking this time to go back, to understand, to get all of the cultural references. And that’s what tends to lead that change – the designers themselves absorbing what’s going on,” says Phair.
What does the future of fashion look like?
“This is obviously a terrible health crisis and is an economic crisis. But you hope that, out of that, there will be silver linings and positive impacts for the long term,” says Phair.
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trueactivist--2020-06-08--Baby Koala Born Inside Australian Wildlife Park Has Given The Country Hope After Devastating Bushfir

Baby Koala Born Inside Australian Wildlife Park Has Given The Country Hope After Devastating Bushfires Almost Wiped Out Their Population

After overcoming the horrid Australian bushfires in the last year that killed and displaced thousands of animals , the Australian Reptile Park finally has something to celebrate .
They welcomed their first koala joey born in their park since the devastating 2019-2020 fire season .
The park handlers decided to name the baby koala Ash , to remember the Black Summer fire season .
With the death toll estimated to be in the thousands , the koala population suffered greatly during the fires .
85 % of the koala population in Northern New South Wales alone were lost , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full extent of damage from November 2019 – February 2020 .
It ’ s no surprise that baby Ash ’ s birth has become such a celebration , hopefully this is just the first of many other joeys being born after the traumatic bushfires .
Dan Rumsey , zookeeper in the Australian Reptile Park said that “ Ash represents the start of what we ’ re hoping to be another successful breeding season .
It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Female koalas usually give birth to one joey a year , although some can go two to three years without having any offspring , while the stress these mothers suffered during the fires could have a negative impact on their reproduction , especially now that their numbers have dwindled so abruptly .
According to Sussan Ley , Minister for the Environment , koalas could already be included in the endangered list because of the damage to their population in the bushfire crisis .
In the beginning of 2020 , the MP declared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help all wildlife populations bounce back after so many deaths after the bushfire devastation .
Part of the funds will be assigned to wildlife carers , zoos and hospitals , where there are people that are best equipped to bring back the population and wildlife housing .
The devastating loss of wildlife in the 2019/2020 bushfire season shocked experts , included committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry , Cate Faehrmann .
The numbers reflected from their investigation showed that massive number of koalas that were lost over that period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there is a significant and immediate threat of extinction to the koala population after such a huge loss in their numbers .
The global conservation group International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ) estimated at least 5,000 koalas died in the fires .
“ That ’ s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas .
There are so many threats that if we are going to stop this wonderful animal from becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prioritize securing and protecting their habitat now.
” Faehrmann told the Australian Associated Press ( AAP ) .
For now , the country is celebrating this little win that Ash and her mom have started in order to regain the species ’ numbers .
May they be successful in having little joeys pop their heads out of their mothers pouches real soon .
What are your thoughts ?
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After overcoming the horrid Australian bushfires in the last year that killed and displaced thousands of animals, the Australian Reptile Park finally has something to celebrate. They welcomed their first koala joey born in their park since the devastating 2019-2020 fire season. The park handlers decided to name the baby koala Ash, to remember the Black Summer fire season.
With the death toll estimated to be in the thousands, the koala population suffered greatly during the fires. 85% of the koala population in Northern New South Wales alone were lost, while researchers are still trying to determine the full extent of damage from November 2019 – February 2020.
It’s no surprise that baby Ash’s birth has become such a celebration, hopefully this is just the first of many other joeys being born after the traumatic bushfires.
Dan Rumsey, zookeeper in the Australian Reptile Park said that “Ash represents the start of what we’re hoping to be another successful breeding season. It was such an incredible moment when we saw Ash poke her head out of her mom’s pouch for the first time!”
Female koalas usually give birth to one joey a year, although some can go two to three years without having any offspring, while the stress these mothers suffered during the fires could have a negative impact on their reproduction, especially now that their numbers have dwindled so abruptly.
According to Sussan Ley, Minister for the Environment, koalas could already be included in the endangered list because of the damage to their population in the bushfire crisis. In the beginning of 2020, the MP declared a $50 million funding package in order to help all wildlife populations bounce back after so many deaths after the bushfire devastation.
“It may be necessary… to see whether in certain parts of the country, koalas move from where they are, which is often vulnerable, up to endangered.” Ley shared with the reporters.
Part of the funds will be assigned to wildlife carers, zoos and hospitals, where there are people that are best equipped to bring back the population and wildlife housing.
The devastating loss of wildlife in the 2019/2020 bushfire season shocked experts, included committee chair of the NSW upper house inquiry, Cate Faehrmann. The numbers reflected from their investigation showed that massive number of koalas that were lost over that period. According to a report published last March, there is a significant and immediate threat of extinction to the koala population after such a huge loss in their numbers.
The global conservation group International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) estimated at least 5,000 koalas died in the fires.
“That’s extremely shocking and really should be a wake-up call to the government to pause any threats to koala habitat including logging and development in key areas. There are so many threats that if we are going to stop this wonderful animal from becoming extinct we have to really, really, prioritize securing and protecting their habitat now.” Faehrmann told the Australian Associated Press (AAP).
For now, the country is celebrating this little win that Ash and her mom have started in order to regain the species’ numbers. May they be successful in having little joeys pop their heads out of their mothers pouches real soon.
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trueactivist--2020-06-09--10-Year Old Treasure Chest Worth $1 Million Finally Found In The Rocky Mountains

In a classic case of “ finders keepers , ” a treasure chest filled with jewelry was discovered in the Rocky Mountains on June 6 , 2020 after years of searching .
The treasure , which has been estimated to hold at least one to two million dollars ’ worth of gold , gems and jewelry , was hidden at least a decade ago by Forrest Fenn , a wealthy New Mexico art collector .
According to CNN , tons of treasure hunters , some who even lost their lives in the process – Including one such treasure hunter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the treasure , but they all came up in vain .
That was until multimillionaire Fenn shared that someone was finally able to locate the esteemed chest just a few days ago .
According to 89-year old Fenn , the bronze chest held gold , artifacts , rare coins , emeralds , diamonds and other treasures within the box .
Apparently , he had hidden the treasure “ somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe ” between the years 2009 and 2010 , all in the hopes to get people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazingly , the only clue that was given to those in search of the cache was a nine-stanza poem , which had been included in Fenn ’ s 2010 memoir fittingly entitled , The Thrill of the Chase .
On the same page , it also says , “ This poem written by Forrest Fenn contains nine clues that if followed precisely , will lead to the end of his rainbow and the treasure .
Happy Hunting !
” Fenn explained that while he doesn ’ t know who found the treasure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he had hid it all those years ago .
He said in a statement , “ It was under a canopy of stars in the lush , forested vegetation of the Rocky Mountains and had not moved from the spot where I hid it more than 10 years ago.
” His book also told readers , “ If you are searching for Forrest ’ s treasure please stay safe , take adequate supplies and a GPS .
The chest is not in a dangerous place .
Remember , it weighs 42 pounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its secret location , ” which was apparently either in Colorado , New Mexico , Montana or Wyoming .
But in the end , Fenn never revealed it ’ s true location .
He even warned those searching with their kids to “ Keep your children close in the mountains and search at your own risk .
Good luck in the chase.
” Although the identity of the treasure finder has yet to be made public , the only detail he did share was that the man was from “ back East.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not know the person who found it , but the poem in my book led him to the precise spot .
I congratulate the thousands of people who participated in the search and hope they will continue to be drawn by the promise of other discoveries.
” He ended his statement by sharing , “ So the search is over .
Look for more information and photos in the coming days.
” – Forrest What are your thoughts ?
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In a classic case of “finders keepers,” a treasure chest filled with jewelry was discovered in the Rocky Mountains on June 6, 2020 after years of searching. The treasure, which has been estimated to hold at least one to two million dollars’ worth of gold, gems and jewelry, was hidden at least a decade ago by Forrest Fenn, a wealthy New Mexico art collector.
According to CNN, tons of treasure hunters, some who even lost their lives in the process –
Including one such treasure hunter in late March – have attempted to search for the treasure, but they all came up in vain. That was until multimillionaire Fenn shared that someone was finally able to locate the esteemed chest just a few days ago.
According to 89-year old Fenn, the bronze chest held gold, artifacts, rare coins, emeralds, diamonds and other treasures within the box. Apparently, he had hidden the treasure “somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe” between the years 2009 and 2010, all in the hopes to get people to get out and “explore nature.”
Amazingly, the only clue that was given to those in search of the cache was a nine-stanza poem, which had been included in Fenn’s 2010 memoir fittingly entitled, The Thrill of the Chase. On the same page, it also says, “This poem written by Forrest Fenn contains nine clues that if followed precisely, will lead to the end of his rainbow and the treasure. Happy Hunting!”
Fenn explained that while he doesn’t know who found the treasure, he could finally disclose the information of where he had hid it all those years ago. He said in a statement, “It was under a canopy of stars in the lush, forested vegetation of the Rocky Mountains and had not moved from the spot where I hid it more than 10 years ago.”
His book also told readers, “If you are searching for Forrest’s treasure please stay safe, take adequate supplies and a GPS. The chest is not in a dangerous place. Remember, it weighs 42 pounds and an old man carried it to its secret location,” which was apparently either in Colorado, New Mexico, Montana or Wyoming. But in the end, Fenn never revealed it’s true location.
He even warned those searching with their kids to “Keep your children close in the mountains and search at your own risk. Good luck in the chase.”
Although the identity of the treasure finder has yet to be made public, the only detail he did share was that the man was from “back East.”
He also cited, “I do not know the person who found it, but the poem in my book led him to the precise spot. I congratulate the thousands of people who participated in the search and hope they will continue to be drawn by the promise of other discoveries.”
He ended his statement by sharing, “So the search is over. Look for more information and photos in the coming days.” – Forrest
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trueactivist--2020-06-10--Video Of George Floyd’s Daughter Saying “Daddy Changed The World” Went Viral After Bernice A. King T

Video Of George Floyd’s Daughter Saying “Daddy Changed The World” Went Viral After Bernice A. King Tweeted It

A video that recently went viral shows George Floyd ’ s daughter , Gianna saying “ daddy changed the world.
” In the video , Gianna can be seen sitting on the shoulders of her uncle and one of Floyd ’ s closest friends , retired NBA star Stephen Jackson .
This video made headlines online after the youngest daughter of of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. Bernice shared it on her Twitter account .
Bernice said she can relate to Gianna ’ s struggle , because her father did succeed in changing the world , but unfortunately died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she made later on , she said that she relates to Gianna ’ s pain , and was even bold enough to share and make it a point that her father was killed by law enforcement as well .
As seen on The Grio , Bernice said that : “ I was five years old when my father was killed by law enforcement .
I know that pain , I know that void , I know the journey of anger .
I know what people are feeling .
I feel it.
” At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Roxie Washington , Gianna ’ s mother conveyed her grief at the fact that her daughter will grow up without her father be her side .
In just a couple of weeks , George Floyd ’ s death has rocked the world back to reality about underlying issues that were never solved .
There has never been such a large movement against police brutality , and not only in the U.S. can this be seen , but in all parts in other countries as well .
It is now a global phenomenon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police murders , officers very rarely get fired or even face charges , and if they do , the process takes a very long time with the help of police departments covering up the evidence and crimes of their employees .
This time , because of the people ’ s movement , all police offices related to the George Floyd case have been fired and faced charges .
The officer directly responsible for the death is facing murder charges .
Days after the protests began , public schools in Minneapolis announced that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police department .
The contract that amounted to over $ 1 million dollars allowed the local police department to have direct contact with children and teenagers on a regular basis , which lead to unnecessary arrests and assaults .
Because of how massive these protests have become , it is likely that other parts of the country will follow suit and make some similar changes with their dealings with the police .
Lawmakers are now pushing for monumental police reforms that will limit protection for violent cops and eventually strip police departments of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers are supporting these new measures that are being discussed .
Because of the George Floyd ’ s brutal case , it is impossible to excuse or sweep under the rug actions of those that are supposed to protect the innocent .
This isn ’ t the first time police brutality have been seen in the media .
Everybody is working together to see real change and reform come after this unfortunate tragedy .
What are your thoughts ?
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A video that recently went viral shows George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna saying “daddy changed the world.”
In the video, Gianna can be seen sitting on the shoulders of her uncle and one of Floyd’s closest friends, retired NBA star Stephen Jackson.
This video made headlines online after the youngest daughter of of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bernice shared it on her Twitter account.
Bernice said she can relate to Gianna’s struggle, because her father did succeed in changing the world, but unfortunately died while doing so.
In a statement she made later on, she said that she relates to Gianna’s pain, and was even bold enough to share and make it a point that her father was killed by law enforcement as well.
“Nobody knows her burden and pride like you,” she said in her tweet.
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As seen on The Grio, Bernice said that: “I was five years old when my father was killed by law enforcement. I know that pain, I know that void, I know the journey of anger. I know what people are feeling. I feel it.”
At a press conference held earlier this month, Roxie Washington, Gianna’s mother conveyed her grief at the fact that her daughter will grow up without her father be her side.
“Gianna does not have a father. He will never see her grow up, graduate. He will never walk her down the aisle. If there’s a problem she’s having and she needs a dad, she does not have that anymore,” she said.
In just a couple of weeks, George Floyd’s death has rocked the world back to reality about underlying issues that were never solved. There has never been such a large movement against police brutality, and not only in the U.S. can this be seen, but in all parts in other countries as well. It is now a global phenomenon.
When it comes to cases of police murders, officers very rarely get fired or even face charges, and if they do, the process takes a very long time with the help of police departments covering up the evidence and crimes of their employees.
This time, because of the people’s movement, all police offices related to the George Floyd case have been fired and faced charges. The officer directly responsible for the death is facing murder charges.
Days after the protests began, public schools in Minneapolis announced that they would terminate their contract with the local police department. The contract that amounted to over $1 million dollars allowed the local police department to have direct contact with children and teenagers on a regular basis, which lead to unnecessary arrests and assaults. Because of how massive these protests have become, it is likely that other parts of the country will follow suit and make some similar changes with their dealings with the police.
Lawmakers are now pushing for monumental police reforms that will limit protection for violent cops and eventually strip police departments of military equipment. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are supporting these new measures that are being discussed.
Because of the George Floyd’s brutal case, it is impossible to excuse or sweep under the rug actions of those that are supposed to protect the innocent. This isn’t the first time police brutality have been seen in the media. Everybody is working together to see real change and reform come after this unfortunate tragedy.
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trueactivist--2020-06-12--Man Living In DC Opens His Home Overnight To Keep 75 Protesters Safe From Being Violently Arrested F

Man Living In DC Opens His Home Overnight To Keep 75 Protesters Safe From Being Violently Arrested For Curfew Violations

Earlier this month , a man selflessly opened his home to protestors after claiming the police assaulted and pepper-sprayed over 200 protesters during a curfew in the country ’ s capital .
Minutes after the 6 a.m. curfew ended , protestors in the safety of this man ’ s home gave an enthusiastic applause and cheered for the owner , Rahul Dubey .
The 44-year-old Indian-American who has been living in DC for the last 17 years and immediately took action as he saw the protesters being brutally manhandled as the police beat them up while they were trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful protestors , 22-year-old Meka claimed to Buzzfeed that the police officers had blocked off both sides of Swanna Street in northwest DC .
It was at that point that police “ just started charging ” at the group , “ pushing and hitting ” them while pepper spraying them and preventing them from leaving .
It was right at this time when Dubey could no longer stomach what he was witnessing first hand from the safety of his own porch , that he opened the doors to his 1,500-square-foot home for anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The people he saved now describes him as a “ hero ” and “ absolute legend ” for his selfless act .
Another witness that saw everything unfold told News4 that : Videos and photos from the scene shows MPD officers violently blocking and beating protesters , as well as arresting them for violating the curfew .
All this violence followed after President Donald Trump ’ s warning to protesters across the country that many understood as a declaration of war .
He would no longer tolerate unrest , which was described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent mobs , or , arsonists , looters , criminals , rider rioters , Antifa and others.
” The president then said he would “ end the riots and lawlessness ” using military force , if necessary .
Trump has also said that he would send in massive amounts of armed personnel to the country ’ s capital , while strictly enforcing the 7:00 p.m. curfew that has been declared by the city .
This threatening speech happened right before the police gassed a huge crowd of peaceful protestors that were near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have a photo op of the very controversial photo where he is holding a bible outside the church .
Peter Newsham , DC Police Chief said that the officers were in the area to enforce the curfew , but denies any allegations that they gassed the protesters with pepper spray , claiming that it was part of the “ misinformation ” social media was spreading .
Newsham also said that “ officers saw behavior consistent with behavior that preceded the very violent activity two night before when we actually had a Metropolitan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He also shared with NBC4 Washington that their department would “ take a very , very close look to ensure that the police were respectful and responsible , professional and constitutional , in conducting those arrests.
” Although hearing these comments from the Police Chief , Dubey described the scene as completely chaotic and close enough to resemble “ a hostage situation.
” “ They were shooting pepper spray in through the window .
“ That was mayhem for about an hour and fifteen minutes , and then as soon as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police ] said , ‘ Get back in the house , or we ’ ll put you down , ’ and I said , ‘ Look , I got a bunch of people in here.
’ “ They said , ‘ Get the fuck back inside.
’ I waited about an hour , and I went back out and said , ‘ I request to talk to somebody , ’ and they said , ‘ We told you to get back .
Get back or we ’ ll fucking arrest you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house.
” The people who were able to escape the violence were trying to relieve themselves of the pepper spray effects that the police had sprayed on them .
According to Dubey , his new guests ran the bathtub water just to splash some on their faces for relief .
Later on , police even tried to dupe these protesters by wearing plainclothes to the front door , urging them to go through the back alley where they would be able to escape safely .
“ I mean , bullshit stuff , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pizza delivery guy for over an hour and sent another police officer to respond to a fake 911 call that was supposedly about a medical emergency .
It was as if Dubey ’ s home was under siege .
At some point , however , “ some magic took place , ” Dubey said .
Not surprisingly , for the 75 people in Dubey ’ s home with the ages of 20 to 50 years old , pizza was definitely part of the magic that happened .
Thanks to some good samaritans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get enough pizza for all 75 people from Duccini ’ s , his favorite local pizza place .
And as for another piece of the magic puzzle , the pizza delivery guy had a role to play .
However , beyond Dubey ’ s safe home , officers still had other protesters cornered in a “ little square ” where they were arresting everyone .
Meka , Dubey , and the others that were safe quickly got on social media to share their ordeal .
Chief Newsham lashed angrily saying that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innacurate.
” Eight hours after they escaped , Dubey ’ s 75 guests were able to head home , and thankfully didn ’ t get arrested as they left their safe space .
The event was nerve-wracking , Dubey added .
Nevertheless , the group was “ an amazing group of people that were gathered here peacefully.
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Earlier this month, a man selflessly opened his home to protestors after claiming the police assaulted and pepper-sprayed over 200 protesters during a curfew in the country’s capital.
Minutes after the 6 a.m. curfew ended, protestors in the safety of this man’s home gave an enthusiastic applause and cheered for the owner, Rahul Dubey.
The 44-year-old Indian-American who has been living in DC for the last 17 years and immediately took action as he saw the protesters being brutally manhandled as the police beat them up while they were trying to flee the scene.
One of the peaceful protestors, 22-year-old Meka claimed to Buzzfeed that the police officers had blocked off both sides of Swanna Street in northwest DC.
It was at that point that police “just started charging” at the group, “pushing and hitting” them while pepper spraying them and preventing them from leaving. It was right at this time when Dubey could no longer stomach what he was witnessing first hand from the safety of his own porch, that he opened the doors to his 1,500-square-foot home for anybody that needed shelter for the night.
The people he saved now describes him as a “hero” and “absolute legend” for his selfless act.
Dubey told Esquire that:
“I flung open the door, and I grabbed the railing and started pushing people into my house. It was like a human tsunami of people that the cops were pushing into my street, and the overflow was coming into my house.” “All I kept on yelling was ‘Get in! Get in!’ I kept saying, ‘Get downstairs! Get upstairs!”
Another witness that saw everything unfold told News4 that:
“They charged all the way up into this man’s door and maced everybody coming into this house … Thank goodness for us in the house we’re safe, we’re ok. But there’s no way for us to get out of this house and not get arrested.”
Videos and photos from the scene shows MPD officers violently blocking and beating protesters, as well as arresting them for violating the curfew. All this violence followed after President Donald Trump’s warning to protesters across the country that many understood as a declaration of war.
He would no longer tolerate unrest, which was described as being proved by “professional anarchists, violent mobs, or, arsonists, looters, criminals, rider rioters, Antifa and others.” The president then said he would “end the riots and lawlessness” using military force, if necessary.
Trump has also said that he would send in massive amounts of armed personnel to the country’s capital, while strictly enforcing the 7:00 p.m. curfew that has been declared by the city.
This threatening speech happened right before the police gassed a huge crowd of peaceful protestors that were near the White House just so that the president could have a photo op of the very controversial photo where he is holding a bible outside the church.
Peter Newsham, DC Police Chief said that the officers were in the area to enforce the curfew, but denies any allegations that they gassed the protesters with pepper spray, claiming that it was part of the “misinformation” social media was spreading.
Newsham also said that “officers saw behavior consistent with behavior that preceded the very violent activity two night before when we actually had a Metropolitan Police Department that was set on fire.”
He also shared with NBC4 Washington that their department would “take a very, very close look to ensure that the police were respectful and responsible, professional and constitutional, in conducting those arrests.”
Although hearing these comments from the Police Chief, Dubey described the scene as completely chaotic and close enough to resemble “a hostage situation.”
He spoke to Esquire commenting:
“They were shooting pepper spray in through the window. “That was mayhem for about an hour and fifteen minutes, and then as soon as I stepped onto the front porch, [the police] said, ‘Get back in the house, or we’ll put you down,’ and I said, ‘Look, I got a bunch of people in here.’ “They said, ‘Get the fuck back inside.’ I waited about an hour, and I went back out and said, ‘I request to talk to somebody,’ and they said, ‘We told you to get back. Get back or we’ll fucking arrest you,’ so I went back in the house.”
The people who were able to escape the violence were trying to relieve themselves of the pepper spray effects that the police had sprayed on them.
According to Dubey, his new guests ran the bathtub water just to splash some on their faces for relief.
Meka also added:
“It was chaotic … People were screaming, crying, and coughing.”
Later on, police even tried to dupe these protesters by wearing plainclothes to the front door, urging them to go through the back alley where they would be able to escape safely. “I mean, bullshit stuff,” Dubey said.
They also delayed a pizza delivery guy for over an hour and sent another police officer to respond to a fake 911 call that was supposedly about a medical emergency. It was as if Dubey’s home was under siege.
At some point, however, “some magic took place,” Dubey said.
Not surprisingly, for the 75 people in Dubey’s home with the ages of 20 to 50 years old, pizza was definitely part of the magic that happened.
“I had to do a covert pizza operation,” Dubey said with a laugh.
Thanks to some good samaritans on the internet, Dubey was finally able to get enough pizza for all 75 people from Duccini’s, his favorite local pizza place. And as for another piece of the magic puzzle, the pizza delivery guy had a role to play.
Dubey said,
“I’m delirious, but it’s beautiful. It’s absurd that I had to get some stranger to hand me pizza over my back fence through police brigade, but it also shows the human spirit, too, and that’s what this is all about.”
However, beyond Dubey’s safe home, officers still had other protesters cornered in a “little square” where they were arresting everyone.
Meka, Dubey, and the others that were safe quickly got on social media to share their ordeal. Chief Newsham lashed angrily saying that the information they were spreading was “completely innacurate.”
Eight hours after they escaped, Dubey’s 75 guests were able to head home, and thankfully didn’t get arrested as they left their safe space.
The event was nerve-wracking, Dubey added. Nevertheless, the group was “an amazing group of people that were gathered here peacefully.”
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trueactivist--2020-06-15--By Comparing 2 Photos, Renowned Chef Proves America’s Food Industry Is Flawed

Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting millions of lives worldwide , it has also exposed flaws in policies and how governments function .
In the US alone , there have already been more than 22 million that have filed for unemployment since President Trump declared the national emergency .
This proves the severe damage this crisis has done to employees and businesses alike .
Although the government have set aside financial aid for those without jobs , there are still many that haven ’ t received their stipends yet .
While some problems that have come up are easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be overlooked because of the major setbacks that exist in the governmental system .
José Andrés , chef and founder of World Central Kitchen ( WCK ) , a non-profit that provides meals in the wake of natural disasters has shared his opinions and insight on Twitter about the food industry in America at present .
The chef made a comparison of two photos taken in Idaho and San Antonio to explain how flawed the current system in the U.S. is .
The photo in Idaho shows hundreds of potatoes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farmers because no one wanted to buy them following the lockdown .
On the other hand , the photo in San Antonio shows thousands upon thousands of cars lining up in front of the San Antonio food bank .
When more than 22 million lost their jobs and steady source of income , many had no other choice but to seek help from food banks , which unfortunately couldn ’ t handle the number of new applicants they were receiving on a daily basis .
How did this happen ?
How can two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the same country at the same time ?
This is where Andrés explains how the food industry in America is flawed .
He also said that the people from the World Central Kitchen are working hard to bridge the gap between farmers and the demand of food , however the chef did admit that their efforts can only go so far and that they still need help from the government .
To conclude his Twitter thread , the famous chef asked people to make their voices hear and rally their representatives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your thoughts ?
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Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting millions of lives worldwide, it has also exposed flaws in policies and how governments function. In the US alone, there have already been more than 22 million that have filed for unemployment since President Trump declared the national emergency. This proves the severe damage this crisis has done to employees and businesses alike. Although the government have set aside financial aid for those without jobs, there are still many that haven’t received their stipends yet.
While some problems that have come up are easily solved, there are still those that cannot be overlooked because of the major setbacks that exist in the governmental system. José Andrés, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit that provides meals in the wake of natural disasters has shared his opinions and insight on Twitter about the food industry in America at present.
The chef made a comparison of two photos taken in Idaho and San Antonio to explain how flawed the current system in the U.S. is. The photo in Idaho shows hundreds of potatoes that were just discarded on the ground by farmers because no one wanted to buy them following the lockdown. On the other hand, the photo in San Antonio shows thousands upon thousands of cars lining up in front of the San Antonio food bank.
When more than 22 million lost their jobs and steady source of income, many had no other choice but to seek help from food banks, which unfortunately couldn’t handle the number of new applicants they were receiving on a daily basis.
How did this happen?
How can two paragraphs and situations such as these exist in the same country at the same time? This is where Andrés explains how the food industry in America is flawed.
“It’s because all along the way, we have a food supply chain that we treat as invisible when it’s working…and only notice it when it’s not,” the chef said.
He also said that the people from the World Central Kitchen are working hard to bridge the gap between farmers and the demand of food, however the chef did admit that their efforts can only go so far and that they still need help from the government.
To conclude his Twitter thread, the famous chef asked people to make their voices hear and rally their representatives to take action and responsibility:
“Call your elected officials & ask what they are doing to make food part of the solution. Ask what specific legislation they are supporting to increase #SNAP, empower food banks & non profits, involve restaurants, and ensure the govt is buying from farms. Accept nothing less.”
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trueactivist--2020-06-16--15 Simple And Easy Ways To Having A Consciously Environmental Lifestyle

When you think about switching your lifestyle to a more environmentally friendly routine , what are the possible ways that come to mind ?
If “ reduce , reuse , recycle ” automatically rings a bell , it ’ s mostly likely because TV shows have ingrained this phrase into your mind since you were a child ; for good reason .
David Katz , co-founder and CEO of eco-friendly company , Swaggr said something important : Although recycling plastics , reusing paper and consciously turning off the lights every time you leaving a room already helps in living a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways that are quite easy to do that collectively , will make a big impact in saving the planet slowly but surely .
Here are 15 suggestions on just how to do that : Purchasing local products from your farmers market assures you of getting the freshest ingredients without the addition of waste and carbon emissions .
As today ’ s generation becomes more environmentally conscious , farmers ’ markets have seen a 6 % rise nationwide from 8,144 in 2013 to 8,771 by 2019 .
When you support these local farmers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessen the massive logistics needed to transport products to your area , and you are supporting your community as well .
2 .
Ride a new mode of transportation to lessen pollution .
Of course , the most convenient way of getting from point A to point B is by car , but if you need to get somewhere by yourself , the amount of carbon dioxide that is released to the environment is in the tons .
Car pollution makes up greenhouse gases that in turn , make the whole planet warmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with new ideas such as carpooling with officemates , take public transportation or even get in some exercise by biking to walking .
Doing a spring cleaning of your house is definitely not easy , but getting cleaning tools can be !
Instead of buying new sponges or paper towels , why not convert an old shirt to a wash cloth ?
Laura Campas , co-owner of an eco friendly store recommended that “ using old rags , cut up shirts , and other cloth items for cleaning is so much better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are you repurposing things you had around the house , but they can be used over and over again.
” 4 .
Get into food and yard waste compost .
Composting can seem really hard to do , but guess what ?
It ’ s really easy !
All you need are the following : brown ingredients such as dirt or dried leaves , green ingredients like water and left over food .
Composting can be done outside , and for those that have no space in their backyard , you can use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelming at first , starting with a countertop composter collector is the best way to begin .
Egg shells , vegetable peels , leaves and other organic materials make up about 28 % of waste that consumers throw away , which can actually be converted into nutrient-rich soil from composting .
“ This is a great option to minimize landfill waste and deter the creation of methane gases getting released increasing the rate of global warming , ” says Campas .
By buying products in large quantities like coffee , nuts , pasta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being used .
There are a also shops where there ’ s “ access to bulk or zero-waste refill stations , ” says Katz .
Campas says that she and her family are big rice-eaters , so buying in bulk helps her save money , and is also eco-friendly .
“ Over the course of a year , we eliminate as many as 25 bags on this one product alone by taking our reusable bags and buying from bulk bins , ” she says .
In case you still haven ’ t gotten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water bottle , here is some information on how doing this can help the environment greatly : In 2017 alone , more than 26 million tons of plastic were thrown into landfills , with just an 8.4 % recycling rate .
Instead of buying single-use water bottles , opt for reusable plastic , glass or an aluminium bottle instead .
7 .
Make your own friendly cleaners or use non-harmful cleaners .
Traditional products claim to be safe , but are really filled with harmful ingredients such as ammonia and phosphates .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available in the market which are more sustainable for your household .
These brands also offer zero-waste refillable solutions – so all you have to do is bring your container to the shop and kill two birds with one stone by eliminating extra packaging waste !
Another totally viable option is making your own cleaners with ingredients you already have at home .
Heather Kauffman , co-founder and CIO of sustainable store Full Circle Home says , ” making your own cleaning solution is easier than you think .
Not only is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also our beloved planet earth—both in the chemicals you are not washing down the drain , and in the reduction of packaging waste.
” She suggests using a 50/50 vinegar and water mix with a few drops of essential oils for a nice smelling eco-friendly option .
8 .
Be conscious about supporting products with biodegradable packaging .
Plastic , paper and glass are most often used in packaging for food and merchandise , but once the products have been opened , the packaging is usually thrown away .
While about 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recycled , it still takes years for these materials to be broken down .
Buying products that use biodegradable packing made from materials like starch or mushrooms that will naturally decay in soil is the more conscious solution .
This type of packaging is much better for the planet .
Campas says that “ less junk sitting in landfills that take hundreds or thousands of years to break down is always a great thing.
” Swapping your bulbs to energy-efficient LED will make you save money and energy , and in turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are made with high-quality materials , so they last way longer than regular lightbulbs , while only consuming 25 % energy .
“ You will create less of a footprint if you purchase a high-quality item that will last 10 years versus something that will have to be thrown away after a few [ uses ] , ” says Katz .
By making this small investment , your electricity bill will also look a lot better !
Most states have already enacted plastic bag bans , so using reusable shopping bags is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conscious .
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11 .
Eat whatever produce is in season .
When it comes to choosing food , the fresher the produce , the better for your health .
When you choose what ’ s in season , you ’ re basically making the most of a farm-to-table lifestyle that are readily available in your local community .
This solves two things : fresh product that was recently harvested and little to no transportation involved .
Kauffman says that , “ this is a fun and easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the food you buy and expands your skills as a cook.
” Supporting restaurants in your area that buy from local farmers is also a good way to ensure that you ’ re getting top quality food and supporting your community .
An average person consumes about 70 gallons of water in a day .
When you turn off the water while shaving for a few minutes during shower time , then you ’ ll be able to save some H20 .
Studies have proven that by getting out of the shower two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 10 gallons of water !
Before throwing away your take-out containers , why not reuse them instead ?
Studies show that more than 10 million tons of plastic ends up in landfills , while less than 40 % of these are actually recycled .
14 .
Use cold water when doing the laundry .
There are a lot of benefits when using cold water to wash your clothes .
Cooler temperatures prevent shrinking and colors from bleeding .
It will also save you energy and about 40 $ a year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with hot water , 90 % of the washing machine ’ s energy is used just for the heating process .
After you ’ ve washed your clothes with cold water , you don ’ t need to use the dryer !
Allow your clothes to dry naturally in order to lessen your household ’ s carbon footprint from saving electricity or gas .
What are your thoughts ?
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When you think about switching your lifestyle to a more environmentally friendly routine, what are the possible ways that come to mind? If “reduce, reuse, recycle” automatically rings a bell, it’s mostly likely because TV shows have ingrained this phrase into your mind since you were a child; for good reason. David Katz, co-founder and CEO of eco-friendly company, Swaggr said something important:
“Making choices grounded in that system, in that order, will help you live a greener and more sustainable life.”
Although recycling plastics, reusing paper and consciously turning off the lights every time you leaving a room already helps in living a more sustainable life, there are more ways that are quite easy to do that collectively, will make a big impact in saving the planet slowly but surely.
Here are 15 suggestions on just how to do that:
1. Buy local groceries and produce.
Purchasing local products from your farmers market assures you of getting the freshest ingredients without the addition of waste and carbon emissions. As today’s generation becomes more environmentally conscious, farmers’ markets have seen a 6% rise nationwide from 8,144 in 2013 to 8,771 by 2019. When you support these local farmers and their farm to table produce, you lessen the massive logistics needed to transport products to your area, and you are supporting your community as well.
2. Ride a new mode of transportation to lessen pollution.
Of course, the most convenient way of getting from point A to point B is by car, but if you need to get somewhere by yourself, the amount of carbon dioxide that is released to the environment is in the tons. Car pollution makes up greenhouse gases that in turn, make the whole planet warmer. When going to work, come up with new ideas such as carpooling with officemates, take public transportation or even get in some exercise by biking to walking.
3. Reusing old t-shirts.
Doing a spring cleaning of your house is definitely not easy, but getting cleaning tools can be! Instead of buying new sponges or paper towels, why not convert an old shirt to a wash cloth? Laura Campas, co-owner of an eco friendly store recommended that “using old rags, cut up shirts, and other cloth items for cleaning is so much better than disposable paper products. Not only are you repurposing things you had around the house, but they can be used over and over again.”
4. Get into food and yard waste compost.
Composting can seem really hard to do, but guess what? It’s really easy! All you need are the following: brown ingredients such as dirt or dried leaves, green ingredients like water and left over food.
Composting can be done outside, and for those that have no space in their backyard, you can use a small bin. While it sounds overwhelming at first, starting with a countertop composter collector is the best way to begin.
Egg shells, vegetable peels, leaves and other organic materials make up about 28% of waste that consumers throw away, which can actually be converted into nutrient-rich soil from composting.
“This is a great option to minimize landfill waste and deter the creation of methane gases getting released increasing the rate of global warming,” says Campas.
5. Purchase items in bulk.
By buying products in large quantities like coffee, nuts, pasta and rice, you lessen the packaging being used. There are a also shops where there’s “access to bulk or zero-waste refill stations,” says Katz.
Campas says that she and her family are big rice-eaters, so buying in bulk helps her save money, and is also eco-friendly. “Over the course of a year, we eliminate as many as 25 bags on this one product alone by taking our reusable bags and buying from bulk bins,” she says.
6. Have a reusable water bottle on hand.
In case you still haven’t gotten on the bandwagon of having a reusable water bottle, here is some information on how doing this can help the environment greatly: In 2017 alone, more than 26 million tons of plastic were thrown into landfills, with just an 8.4% recycling rate. Instead of buying single-use water bottles, opt for reusable plastic, glass or an aluminium bottle instead.
7. Make your own friendly cleaners or use non-harmful cleaners.
Traditional products claim to be safe, but are really filled with harmful ingredients such as ammonia and phosphates. There are several plant-based cleaners that are readily available in the market which are more sustainable for your household. These brands also offer zero-waste refillable solutions – so all you have to do is bring your container to the shop and kill two birds with one stone by eliminating extra packaging waste!
Another totally viable option is making your own cleaners with ingredients you already have at home.
Heather Kauffman, co-founder and CIO of sustainable store Full Circle Home says,”making your own cleaning solution is easier than you think. Not only is it safer for you and your family, but also our beloved planet earth—both in the chemicals you are not washing down the drain, and in the reduction of packaging waste.” She suggests using a 50/50 vinegar and water mix with a few drops of essential oils for a nice smelling eco-friendly option.
8. Be conscious about supporting products with biodegradable packaging.
Plastic, paper and glass are most often used in packaging for food and merchandise, but once the products have been opened, the packaging is usually thrown away. While about 40 million tons of packaging ends up being recycled, it still takes years for these materials to be broken down. Buying products that use biodegradable packing made from materials like starch or mushrooms that will naturally decay in soil is the more conscious solution.
This type of packaging is much better for the planet. Campas says that “less junk sitting in landfills that take hundreds or thousands of years to break down is always a great thing.”
9. Convert to using LED lightbulbs.
Swapping your bulbs to energy-efficient LED will make you save money and energy, and in turn, helping the planet. LED’s are made with high-quality materials, so they last way longer than regular lightbulbs, while only consuming 25% energy.
“You will create less of a footprint if you purchase a high-quality item that will last 10 years versus something that will have to be thrown away after a few [uses],” says Katz. By making this small investment, your electricity bill will also look a lot better!
10. Always bring around a reusable bag.
Most states have already enacted plastic bag bans, so using reusable shopping bags is the easiest change to make when being environmentally conscious. Check out our favorites here!
11. Eat whatever produce is in season.
When it comes to choosing food, the fresher the produce, the better for your health. When you choose what’s in season, you’re basically making the most of a farm-to-table lifestyle that are readily available in your local community. This solves two things: fresh product that was recently harvested and little to no transportation involved.
Kauffman says that, “this is a fun and easy way to reduce the environmental impact of the food you buy and expands your skills as a cook.”
Supporting restaurants in your area that buy from local farmers is also a good way to ensure that you’re getting top quality food and supporting your community.
12. Take a shorter showers.
An average person consumes about 70 gallons of water in a day. When you turn off the water while shaving for a few minutes during shower time, then you’ll be able to save some H20. Studies have proven that by getting out of the shower two minutes earlier already makes you save up to 10 gallons of water!
13. Reusing take-out tupperwares.
Before throwing away your take-out containers, why not reuse them instead? Studies show that more than 10 million tons of plastic ends up in landfills, while less than 40% of these are actually recycled.
14. Use cold water when doing the laundry.
There are a lot of benefits when using cold water to wash your clothes. Cooler temperatures prevent shrinking and colors from bleeding. It will also save you energy and about 40$ a year. The EPA says that just buy doing laundry with hot water, 90% of the washing machine’s energy is used just for the heating process.
15. Manually air-dry your laundry.
After you’ve washed your clothes with cold water, you don’t need to use the dryer! Allow your clothes to dry naturally in order to lessen your household’s carbon footprint from saving electricity or gas.
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trueactivist--2020-06-16--A Pregnant Elephant Lost Her Life After Eating Fruit Stuffed With Firecrackers

In a horrible turn of events , a pregnant elephant from southern India has died after eating fruit filled with firecrackers .
She had wandered into a nearby village located in the Kerala ’ s Silent Valley Forest in search of food , when she found some pineapple stuffed with firecrackers .
Apparently , the very trusting elephant had found the pineapple and decided to take some to eat .
When she bit down on the fruit , it suddenly exploded in her mouth .
The firecracker managed to break her upper and lower jaw , ultimately injuring her entire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , she was left without the ability to eat or drink anything .
One wildlife official , Mohan Krishnan , made a sweet post on social media talking about what had happened after the pregnant elephant was found dying in a river nearby .
He shared , “ She trusted everyone .
When the pineapple she ate exploded , she must have been shocked not thinking about herself , but about the child she was going to give birth to in 18 to 20 months.
” He continued , “ She didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even when she ran in searing pain in the streets of the village .
She didn ’ t crash a single home.
” Apparently , officials even attempted to bring the hurt elephant out of the river in order to get her treated , they even brought in two captive elephants to try to get her out of the water but she refused .
Sadly , she stayed in the water until she took her very last breath .
Once they were finally able to bring her body in for an autopsy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two-months pregnant .
She was later on brought back to the forest where her remains were cremated .
When asked about how something like this could have happened , a spokesperson for the Kerala Forest Department explained that it ’ s not uncommon for farmers to stuff different kinds of fruit with firecrackers and put them around the edges of their fields to keep wild boars from eating up their crops .
Unfortunately this time , it was a sweet and docile elephant that happened to get to the fruit and eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The spokesperson told Sky News , “ It seems this elephant was very unfortunate and unlucky .
In my 20 years of service I have heard of three such cases in the past with elephants .
It is very sad and we are all very sad about it.
” The official Twitter page of Kerala Forest Department posted : “ Article 51-A ( g ) of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be duty of every citizen of India to have compassion for living creatures.
” The post continued , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict .
Action has already been initiated .
But where lies our duty ?
” After the story of the pregnant elephant dying by firecracker went viral , people all over the world shared their sadness and horrified sentiments .
Some also paid tribute to the innocent elephant and her unborn child by creating art and other types of tributes .
Although what had happened was most probably an accident and not a deliberate attack on the mommy elephant .
A team from the Kerala Forest Department is still doing the proper investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrendous death .
There is even a petition on Change.org clamoring for justice for the elephant that has already gotten over 1 million signatures .
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In a horrible turn of events, a pregnant elephant from southern India has died after eating fruit filled with firecrackers. She had wandered into a nearby village located in the Kerala’s Silent Valley Forest in search of food, when she found some pineapple stuffed with firecrackers.
Apparently, the very trusting elephant had found the pineapple and decided to take some to eat. When she bit down on the fruit, it suddenly exploded in her mouth. The firecracker managed to break her upper and lower jaw, ultimately injuring her entire mouth in the process. Because of this, she was left without the ability to eat or drink anything.
One wildlife official, Mohan Krishnan, made a sweet post on social media talking about what had happened after the pregnant elephant was found dying in a river nearby. He shared, “She trusted everyone. When the pineapple she ate exploded, she must have been shocked not thinking about herself, but about the child she was going to give birth to in 18 to 20 months.”
He continued, “She didn’t harm a single human being even when she ran in searing pain in the streets of the village. She didn’t crash a single home.”
“When we saw her she was standing in the river, with her head dipped in the water. She had a sixth sense that she was going to die,” he added.
Apparently, officials even attempted to bring the hurt elephant out of the river in order to get her treated, they even brought in two captive elephants to try to get her out of the water but she refused. Sadly, she stayed in the water until she took her very last breath.
Once they were finally able to bring her body in for an autopsy, the results showed that she was indeed, two-months pregnant. She was later on brought back to the forest where her remains were cremated.
When asked about how something like this could have happened, a spokesperson for the Kerala Forest Department explained that it’s not uncommon for farmers to stuff different kinds of fruit with firecrackers and put them around the edges of their fields to keep wild boars from eating up their crops. Unfortunately this time, it was a sweet and docile elephant that happened to get to the fruit and eventually died a slow death because of it.
The spokesperson told Sky News, “It seems this elephant was very unfortunate and unlucky. In my 20 years of service I have heard of three such cases in the past with elephants. It is very sad and we are all very sad about it.”
The official Twitter page of Kerala Forest Department posted: “Article 51-A (g) of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be duty of every citizen of India to have compassion for living creatures.”
The post continued, “The pregnant elephant… was killed in human-wildlife conflict. Action has already been initiated. But where lies our duty?”
After the story of the pregnant elephant dying by firecracker went viral, people all over the world shared their sadness and horrified sentiments. Some also paid tribute to the innocent elephant and her unborn child by creating art and other types of tributes.
Although what had happened was most probably an accident and not a deliberate attack on the mommy elephant. A team from the Kerala Forest Department is still doing the proper investigation and questioning over the elephant’s horrendous death. There is even a petition on Change.org clamoring for justice for the elephant that has already gotten over 1 million signatures.
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trueactivist--2020-06-17--Teen Decided to Clean Up Streets After Protests And Gets the Sweetest Surprise

A story of a teenager from Buffalo , New York went viral after he decided to clean up his town ’ s streets that had been dirtied due to the ongoing protests .
Protests began after the unexplainable death of George Floyd at the hands of one very callous Minneapolis police officer , and America is still reeling from this grievous act .
Aside from Floyd ’ s hometown , cities all throughout America have had citizens come up in mostly peaceful arms as they band together to call for change and reform to laws that allow law enforcers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous acts .
Unfortunately , some of those protests ended up as riots , creating tons of dirt and debris that littered many of the roads the protestors walked on .
When 18-year old Antonio Gwynn Jr. noticed all the trash left behind on the streets of his hometown in Buffalo , he decided to do something about it rather than wait around for others to clean it up .
And he decided to do it all by himself too .
The high school student told CNN that he noticed Bailey Avenue was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glass and other debris that was caused by a number of violent clashes that had occurred on Sunday , June 7 , between local residents and the Buffalo police .
And what prompted him to start cleaning was knowing that employees were going to need to get to work the next morning , and that couldn ’ t happen if the streets were full of wreckage and rubble .
It 2 a.m. when he decided to grab his broom , some trash bags , and start voluntarily cleaning up the street all on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours , Gwynn worked to sweep up the mess .
When other locals came out to start cleaning up the next morning , they saw that it was already done for them .
After his wonderful deed was shared on 7 Eyewitness News , 27-year old netizen Matt Block noticed Gwynn ’ s story .
He began to do some research on the teen and saw that Gwynn had been asking for some brand-new car advice on Facebook .
Block then decided to give the young boy his 2004 Ford Mustang convertible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serendipitous as well .
Block told wkbw.com , “ I couldn ’ t come to grips with selling it and this was a good way for me to get rid of it and know someone that gets it is going to appreciate it.
” Incredibly , Gwynn ’ s own mother who had passed back in 2018 had given him the same car before .
According to the teenager , “ The car he sent me a picture of was the exact same car that my mom first got me .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Gwynn was so surprised by the coincidence that “ he didn ’ t have words ” and even Block shared that he got “ goosebumps.
” Meanwhile , the story of Block ’ s gift to Gwynn also became big news , and another local decided to help out the boy as well .
Businessman Bob Briceland thought that with a new car , he would need insurance as well , so he decided to give Gwynn a full year of insurance from his own insurance agency for free .
Briceland explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help him out .
We just need to get together our whole city and show people how there ’ s so many good people here.
” Already amazed at the fortuitous gifts , Gwynn couldn ’ t have known that there were still more things that were going to come his way .
The soon-to-be college student had been planning to go to trade school while saving up for college , but when Medaille College heard about what he had done , they decided to give him a full ride scholarship to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he shared that he “ literally stopped , pulled over , and started crying .
So did my great aunt .
My little cousin did also.
” Gwynn ’ s plan is to study business with mechanics on the side when school begins in the fall .
He also revealed that he hopes to begin his very own cleaning business once he ’ s done with college .
He shared , “ I always wanted to be someone to help everyone with their car problems .
This is a great opportunity I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also gave thanks to the whole community by saying , “ I appreciate everything everyone is doing for me.
” Although this is the first time that Gwynn ’ s charitable works have actually made headlines , he has been doing community service through the Kappa Phi , as well as regularly volunteering at his local church .
He deserves all the happiness he can get !
What are your thoughts ?
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A story of a teenager from Buffalo, New York went viral after he decided to clean up his town’s streets that had been dirtied due to the ongoing protests.
Protests began after the unexplainable death of George Floyd at the hands of one very callous Minneapolis police officer, and America is still reeling from this grievous act. Aside from Floyd’s hometown, cities all throughout America have had citizens come up in mostly peaceful arms as they band together to call for change and reform to laws that allow law enforcers to put suspects in chokeholds, and other dangerous acts.
Unfortunately, some of those protests ended up as riots, creating tons of dirt and debris that littered many of the roads the protestors walked on. When 18-year old Antonio Gwynn Jr. noticed all the trash left behind on the streets of his hometown in Buffalo, he decided to do something about it rather than wait around for others to clean it up. And he decided to do it all by himself too.
The high school student told CNN that he noticed Bailey Avenue was severely damaged. There was tons of glass and other debris that was caused by a number of violent clashes that had occurred on Sunday, June 7, between local residents and the Buffalo police. And what prompted him to start cleaning was knowing that employees were going to need to get to work the next morning, and that couldn’t happen if the streets were full of wreckage and rubble.
It 2 a.m. when he decided to grab his broom, some trash bags, and start voluntarily cleaning up the street all on his own. For the next 10 hours, Gwynn worked to sweep up the mess. When other locals came out to start cleaning up the next morning, they saw that it was already done for them.
After his wonderful deed was shared on 7 Eyewitness News, 27-year old netizen Matt Block noticed Gwynn’s story. He began to do some research on the teen and saw that Gwynn had been asking for some brand-new car advice on Facebook. Block then decided to give the young boy his 2004 Ford Mustang convertible, a decision that would prove to be serendipitous as well.
Block told wkbw.com, “I couldn’t come to grips with selling it and this was a good way for me to get rid of it and know someone that gets it is going to appreciate it.”
Incredibly, Gwynn’s own mother who had passed back in 2018 had given him the same car before. According to the teenager, “The car he sent me a picture of was the exact same car that my mom first got me. It’s the same color, same everything.” Gwynn was so surprised by the coincidence that “he didn’t have words” and even Block shared that he got “goosebumps.”
Meanwhile, the story of Block’s gift to Gwynn also became big news, and another local decided to help out the boy as well. Businessman Bob Briceland thought that with a new car, he would need insurance as well, so he decided to give Gwynn a full year of insurance from his own insurance agency for free. Briceland explained, “I just felt compelled to help him out. We just need to get together our whole city and show people how there’s so many good people here.”
Already amazed at the fortuitous gifts, Gwynn couldn’t have known that there were still more things that were going to come his way. The soon-to-be college student had been planning to go to trade school while saving up for college, but when Medaille College heard about what he had done, they decided to give him a full ride scholarship to their school. When Gwynn found out, he shared that he “literally stopped, pulled over, and started crying. So did my great aunt. My little cousin did also.”
Gwynn’s plan is to study business with mechanics on the side when school begins in the fall. He also revealed that he hopes to begin his very own cleaning business once he’s done with college. He shared, “I always wanted to be someone to help everyone with their car problems. This is a great opportunity I have right in front of me.”
He also gave thanks to the whole community by saying, “I appreciate everything everyone is doing for me.”
Although this is the first time that Gwynn’s charitable works have actually made headlines, he has been doing community service through the Kappa Phi, as well as regularly volunteering at his local church. He deserves all the happiness he can get!
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