trueactivist--2020-08-23--Scientists Plan To Release Genetically Modified Mosquitos In Florida And Texas

Summer is just right around the bend , and while the world is struggling with thousands of problems , here ’ s another one for the books .
It ’ s going to be a tough warm season as scientists have plans to release genetically modified mosquitos in Texas and Florida .
This is yet another first .
The news is definitely of the bizarre and ridiculous sorts but yes , scientists have thought about the plan .
Their end-goal is an attempt at disease control via a modern technological method called genetic engineering .
Over time , the experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in next-generation mosquitos that may actually be more dangerous .
At the very helm of this mind-boggling project is a company called Oxitec .
They had successfully acquired the permit from the US Environmental Protection Agency .
The blueprint includes the release of millions of mosquitos that have been modified .
The scientists claim to have successfully hacked the genes of the insects and in order to prove their theory , a specific number of these parasites will be released on a weekly basis for the next two years .
The experiment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mosquito species called Aedes Aegypti ( called OX5034 by Oxitec ) .
In the testing , the researchers behind the study believe that they have successfully interfered with the birth of a female offspring , which would thus lead to the eventual destruction of the whole wild population .
In the end , diseases such as dengue , chikungunya , yellow fever , and the Zika virus will come to an end .
Mosquitos are the first in line of the widespread vector for disease transmission .
They are , in fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
Hence , they have been the foremost contender for genetic engineering .
Reality is , hundreds , if not thousands , of people worldwide contract mosquito-related diseases .
Many of which lead to fatal consequences .
In 2017 alone , malaria was the cause of 435,000 deaths , a number that has concerned health experts everywhere .
The government of Florida has noticed that their locals have been vulnerable to contracting the “ West Nile virus disease , Eastern equine encephalitis , and St. Louis encephalitis.
” The local administration also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its list of parasitic threats that have been wrought by these flying pests .
Scientists believe , according to their claim in The Conversation , “ Genetic engineering offers an unprecedented opportunity for humans to reshape the fundamental structure of the biological world.
” However , not every expert is in accordance with a new plan .
A rather large alliance of biologists , geneticists , and bioethicists have expressed grave concerns over the present EPA ’ s ability to closely manage and regulate the deployment of these genetically modified mosquitos .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They specifically pointed out the failure in a similar experiment that had been conducted in Brazil .
The experts have decided to release the Frankenstein insects without further data and what could actually happen .
Asa result , the experiment led to the creation of what they called “ super-resilient genetic hybrids.
” This clearly is proof that nature has a way of compensating for what had been lost , and this unexpected outcome will be beyond modern man ’ s control .
Scientists from Oxitec have also confessed to the fickleness of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It may yield unpredictable results as seen in their writing , “ …as new advances in genetic decoding and gene editing emerge with speed and enthusiasm , the ecological systems they would alter remain enormously complex and understudied.
” A public forum had also been set up in order to address Oxitec ’ s application .
The result was an overwhelming number of unfavorable responses , many of whom claim that the citizens of Texas and Florida aren ’ t fully amenable to this seemingly groundbreaking idea .
There has been undeniable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to address the issue , the Institute for Sustainability , Energy and Environment of Illinois Urbana-Champaign organized a what they call Critical Conversation .
They had gathered opinions from academic , government , and nonprofit organizations on expert and risk management .
At the end of the conference , they came up with three recommendations : first , there must be a government-funded open-source registry/database for GM organisms ; second , there needed to be a third-party analysis to track the gene flow between GM and wild mosquitos , and their ecological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a regulatory and funding support for an external advisory committee to review , and this should be comprised by people of diverse expertise and of local community representation .
The experts are extremely troubled with the lack of regulatory oversight by the EPA .
They believe that all biological , ethical , and social considerations must first be carefully reviewed and measured because the new mosquito proteins may actually cause allergic reactions to some people .
What are your thoughts ?
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Summer is just right around the bend, and while the world is struggling with thousands of problems, here’s another one for the books. It’s going to be a tough warm season as scientists have plans to release genetically modified mosquitos in Texas and Florida.
This is yet another first. The news is definitely of the bizarre and ridiculous sorts but yes, scientists have thought about the plan. Their end-goal is an attempt at disease control via a modern technological method called genetic engineering. Over time, the experts argue that this will definitely reduce the rise in next-generation mosquitos that may actually be more dangerous.
At the very helm of this mind-boggling project is a company called Oxitec. They had successfully acquired the permit from the US Environmental Protection Agency. The blueprint includes the release of millions of mosquitos that have been modified. The scientists claim to have successfully hacked the genes of the insects and in order to prove their theory, a specific number of these parasites will be released on a weekly basis for the next two years.
The experiment included the introduction of sterile breeds of mosquito species called Aedes Aegypti (called OX5034 by Oxitec). In the testing, the researchers behind the study believe that they have successfully interfered with the birth of a female offspring, which would thus lead to the eventual destruction of the whole wild population. In the end, diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and the Zika virus will come to an end.
Mosquitos are the first in line of the widespread vector for disease transmission. They are, in fact, one of the deadliest creatures in the world. Hence, they have been the foremost contender for genetic engineering. Reality is, hundreds, if not thousands, of people worldwide contract mosquito-related diseases. Many of which lead to fatal consequences. In 2017 alone, malaria was the cause of 435,000 deaths, a number that has concerned health experts everywhere.
The government of Florida has noticed that their locals have been vulnerable to contracting the “West Nile virus disease, Eastern equine encephalitis, and St. Louis encephalitis.” The local administration also have recently added the chikungunya virus to its list of parasitic threats that have been wrought by these flying pests.
Scientists believe, according to their claim in The Conversation, “Genetic engineering offers an unprecedented opportunity for humans to reshape the fundamental structure of the biological world.” However, not every expert is in accordance with a new plan. A rather large alliance of biologists, geneticists, and bioethicists have expressed grave concerns over the present EPA’s ability to closely manage and regulate the deployment of these genetically modified mosquitos. And their concerns are well-backed by facts. They specifically pointed out the failure in a similar experiment that had been conducted in Brazil. The experts have decided to release the Frankenstein insects without further data and what could actually happen. Asa result, the experiment led to the creation of what they called “super-resilient genetic hybrids.” This clearly is proof that nature has a way of compensating for what had been lost, and this unexpected outcome will be beyond modern man’s control.
Scientists from Oxitec have also confessed to the fickleness of their experiment in this relatively new field. It may yield unpredictable results as seen in their writing, “…as new advances in genetic decoding and gene editing emerge with speed and enthusiasm, the ecological systems they would alter remain enormously complex and understudied.”
A public forum had also been set up in order to address Oxitec’s application. The result was an overwhelming number of unfavorable responses, many of whom claim that the citizens of Texas and Florida aren’t fully amenable to this seemingly groundbreaking idea.
There has been undeniable conflict between the polarizing parties. In order to address the issue, the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment of Illinois Urbana-Champaign organized a what they call Critical Conversation. They had gathered opinions from academic, government, and nonprofit organizations on expert and risk management. At the end of the conference, they came up with three recommendations: first, there must be a government-funded open-source registry/database for GM organisms; second, there needed to be a third-party analysis to track the gene flow between GM and wild mosquitos, and their ecological competitors; and lastly, there must be a regulatory and funding support for an external advisory committee to review, and this should be comprised by people of diverse expertise and of local community representation.
The experts are extremely troubled with the lack of regulatory oversight by the EPA. They believe that all biological, ethical, and social considerations must first be carefully reviewed and measured because the new mosquito proteins may actually cause allergic reactions to some people.
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trueactivist--2020-08-24--Coca-Cola Tops the List As Worst Plastic Polluter In The World

Top soda brand , Coca-Cola , has topped the list of a 2019 audit about which company was the largest plastic polluter of plastic trash around the world .
The report outcome showed that the soft drink conglomerate was shockingly responsible for more plastic waste than the next three companies on the list combined .
The audit was conducted by Break Free From Plastic , a global movement that was established in 2016 whose vision is to see ‘ a future free from plastic pollution.
’ The audit consisted of 848 cleanup events over six continents and 51 countries overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , picking up pieces of plastic , wrappers , scraps , bags and other types of waste from beaches , waterways , city streets and neighborhoods during a one-day cleanup last September wherever they were located .
From the total 475,000 pieces of plastic waste that were collected collectively , 11,732 of them were all Coca-Cola products .
The next company in line was Nestle at number two , while the third was PepsiCo .
Other large companies aside from the top three include Mondelez International – which has brands like Oreo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with Unilever , Mars , Proctor & Gamble , Colgate-Palmolive , Phillip Morris International and Perfetti Van Mille .
According to Abigail Aguilar , who happens to be the plastic campaign coordinator for Greenpeace Southeast Asia , “ Recent commitments by corporations .
Like Coca-Cola , Nestlé , and PepsiCo to address the crisis unfortunately continue to rely on false solutions like replacing plastic with paper bioplastics and relying more heavily on a broken global recycling system .
These strategies largely protect the outdated throwaway business model that caused the plastic pollution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent these brands from being named the top polluters again in the future.
” Meanwhile , Break Free From Plastics also made a statement after many of the top countries at fault “ offered mostly false solutions to the plastics crisis , underscoring how important it is for voices from beyond the consumer goods sector to demand accountability and call for an end to single-use plastics.
” The group ’ s global coordinator , Von Hernandez , also shared “ This report provides more evidence that corporations urgently need to do more to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve created .
Their continued reliance on single-use plastic packaging translates to pumping more throwaway plastic into the environment .
Recycling is not going to solve this problem.
” Hernandez also said , “ Break Free From Plastic ’ s nearly 1,800 member organizations are calling on corporations to urgently reduce their production of single-use plastic and find innovative solutions focused on alternative delivery systems that do not create pollution.
” Also , according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , Coca-Cola reportedly admitted that the conglomerate accounts for 3.3 million tons of plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200,000 bottles every minute .
And with many companies pledging that they will being making their products “ 100 percent recyclable.
” But Break Free From Plastic cites that “ recycling is not the magic solution it is often claimed to be , ” but is sadly the corporate propaganda that most companies say they ’ ll do to sound more socially responsible .
Coke actually released a new plastic bottle back in 2019 , saying that it was made from marine plastic that has been recycled .
And the year before that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recycle “ the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally.
” The problem with this is that plastic bottles are only recyclable a few times before their polymer chains shorten , which is what leads to a deterioration of their quality .
Oftentimes , plastics are also made into other types of products like clothing , construction material and products that won ’ t get recycled again .
The Break Free From Plastic report also shared , “ We can not recycle our way out of the plastic problem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the solution are simply avoiding making real change.
” Unfortunately , plastic is a key component to the inner working of the global economy .
While almost every global and local government knows how much harm plastic can be to the environment , it has also helped pave the way for modern society to advance in a variety of fields like medicine , water transportation , hygiene , food preservation , high technology , and tons more , making it invaluable as well .
Sadly , the world has become so accustomed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plastics are so easily thrown away after just a single use .
Add to that the fact that plastic production is so much cheaper than mass producing other types of materials as well , makes it the popular choice .
Although there is no exact solution to the plastic waste issue , giant companies still need to be responsible for their carbon footprint around the world .
It will also be interesting to see what this year ’ s statistics will show after the upcoming Break Free From Plastic global movement coming up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your thoughts ?
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Top soda brand, Coca-Cola, has topped the list of a 2019 audit about which company was the largest plastic polluter of plastic trash around the world. The report outcome showed that the soft drink conglomerate was shockingly responsible for more plastic waste than the next three companies on the list combined.
The audit was conducted by Break Free From Plastic, a global movement that was established in 2016 whose vision is to see ‘a future free from plastic pollution.’ The audit consisted of 848 cleanup events over six continents and 51 countries overall. There were 72,541 volunteers in total, picking up pieces of plastic, wrappers, scraps, bags and other types of waste from beaches, waterways, city streets and neighborhoods during a one-day cleanup last September wherever they were located.
From the total 475,000 pieces of plastic waste that were collected collectively, 11,732 of them were all Coca-Cola products. The next company in line was Nestle at number two, while the third was PepsiCo.
Other large companies aside from the top three include Mondelez International – which has brands like Oreo, Nabisco, Ritz and Nutter Butter, along with Unilever, Mars, Proctor & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Phillip Morris International and Perfetti Van Mille.
According to Abigail Aguilar, who happens to be the plastic campaign coordinator for Greenpeace Southeast Asia, “Recent commitments by corporations. Like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and PepsiCo to address the crisis unfortunately continue to rely on false solutions like replacing plastic with paper bioplastics and relying more heavily on a broken global recycling system. These strategies largely protect the outdated throwaway business model that caused the plastic pollution crisis, and will do nothing to prevent these brands from being named the top polluters again in the future.”
Meanwhile, Break Free From Plastics also made a statement after many of the top countries at fault “offered mostly false solutions to the plastics crisis, underscoring how important it is for voices from beyond the consumer goods sector to demand accountability and call for an end to single-use plastics.”
The group’s global coordinator, Von Hernandez, also shared “This report provides more evidence that corporations urgently need to do more to address the plastic pollution crisis they’ve created. Their continued reliance on single-use plastic packaging translates to pumping more throwaway plastic into the environment. Recycling is not going to solve this problem.”
Hernandez also said, “Break Free From Plastic’s nearly 1,800 member organizations are calling on corporations to urgently reduce their production of single-use plastic and find innovative solutions focused on alternative delivery systems that do not create pollution.”
Also, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Coca-Cola reportedly admitted that the conglomerate accounts for 3.3 million tons of plastic packaging annually, which roughly accounts for 200,000 bottles every minute. And with many companies pledging that they will being making their products “100 percent recyclable.” But Break Free From Plastic cites that “recycling is not the magic solution it is often claimed to be,” but is sadly the corporate propaganda that most companies say they’ll do to sound more socially responsible.
Coke actually released a new plastic bottle back in 2019, saying that it was made from marine plastic that has been recycled. And the year before that, the company also vowed to collect and recycle “the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally.”
The problem with this is that plastic bottles are only recyclable a few times before their polymer chains shorten, which is what leads to a deterioration of their quality. Oftentimes, plastics are also made into other types of products like clothing, construction material and products that won’t get recycled again.
The Break Free From Plastic report also shared, “We cannot recycle our way out of the plastic problem, and companies that are claiming it is the solution are simply avoiding making real change.”
Unfortunately, plastic is a key component to the inner working of the global economy. While almost every global and local government knows how much harm plastic can be to the environment, it has also helped pave the way for modern society to advance in a variety of fields like medicine, water transportation, hygiene, food preservation, high technology, and tons more, making it invaluable as well.
Sadly, the world has become so accustomed to the convenience of mass consumption, where plastics are so easily thrown away after just a single use. Add to that the fact that plastic production is so much cheaper than mass producing other types of materials as well, makes it the popular choice. Although there is no exact solution to the plastic waste issue, giant companies still need to be responsible for their carbon footprint around the world.
It will also be interesting to see what this year’s statistics will show after the upcoming Break Free From Plastic global movement coming up this September, 2020.
What are your thoughts? Please comment below and share this news!
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trueactivist--2020-08-27--Courageous Truck Driver Saves Kids From A Crash and Dies From His Efforts

They say that not all heroes wear capes .
Some come in everyday clothing , looking unassuming .
What sets them apart from the rest is their heart of gold .
As with the case of a Florida man who was hailed a hero after spending every ounce of energy saving the kids .
He died at the end , but his legacy will live forever , especially with the families of the children he saved .
Johnathon Grayer was his name and he was only 25 years old .
He had been driving a Ryder box truck down Georgia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was just right outside alma in Bacon Country when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a school bus that happened to be in the area .
The bus then had stopped to unload the children in it .
Georgia State Patrol ( GSP ) had conducted preliminary investigations and had gathered a few of these facts .
According to the GSP , the bus had been carrying around 10 children at the time when the crash occurred .
The weak would have opted to run away , but Grayer opted to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety .
The got the young ones off the bus , as explained by George State Trooper , Shane Copeland .
Grayer did everything in his power to help children off the bus .
After he did all that he could , he eventually collapsed .
He was later pronounced dead .
The crash injured him , but Copeland believes that the truck driver must have been running on adrenaline until his body eventually caved .
He says , “ He was pretty much done by that point.
” Investigators also examined footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bus .
They caught scenes where Grayer was giving his paramount effort to lift the seats that had trapped the children in their places .
The wreckage from the bus ’ s interior looked like a gnarled maze as everything inside crumpled like it had been made of aluminum after the impact .
A photo had also been published showing the back end of the bus , with its rear emergency exit unusable and mangled .
The rear bumped was also crushed and the vehicle could be scene standing upright on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road .
Authorities behind the investigation claim that the bus had been going at a speed between 50 to 60 mph , which means that the collision had definitely made a significant impact .
After the accident , two helicopters immediately went to the scene to assist in evacuating the students , according to Bacon County Emergency Management Agency Director Danny Turner .
Of the ten students involved in the crash , three were taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center .
The others , as well as the bus driver named Jerry Sweat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to reports regarding the crash , the students in the bus were of varying ages .
Some were in elementary while the others were in high school .
Luckily , none of them had suffered significant injuries from the strong impact .
Parents of the victims were clearly grateful because none of their children had become casualties from the crash .
Georgia ’ s governor also quickly responded to the news .
Gov .
Brian Kemp tweeted , “ Terrible news out of Alma.
” He also said that he and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare of the students as well as prayers of peace for Grayer ’ s mourning family members .
And as with every crash , a team of Georgia State Troopers specializing in reconstruction of collisions continue to investigate and look deeper into the incident .
Copeland also promised that they will look further into this and make it their priority to look into what had happened .
Copeland assures everyone by stating , “ We try to do the standard procedures on every crash and treat all crashes equally .
However emotionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think I ’ ve got three children and you can ’ t help but to think of your three children on their bus back home and it does make it personal if that make ’ s sense.
” And as painful as this is to everyone involved , the most pain could likely be felt by Grayer ’ s family .
They had lost a hero who did the best of the situation he had been dealt with .
What are your thoughts ?
Please comment below and share this news !

They say that not all heroes wear capes. Some come in everyday clothing, looking unassuming. What sets them apart from the rest is their heart of gold. As with the case of a Florida man who was hailed a hero after spending every ounce of energy saving the kids. He died at the end, but his legacy will live forever, especially with the families of the children he saved.
Johnathon Grayer was his name and he was only 25 years old. He had been driving a Ryder box truck down Georgia Highway 4 on a Wednesday afternoon. He was just right outside alma in Bacon Country when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a school bus that happened to be in the area. The bus then had stopped to unload the children in it. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) had conducted preliminary investigations and had gathered a few of these facts.
According to the GSP, the bus had been carrying around 10 children at the time when the crash occurred. The weak would have opted to run away, but Grayer opted to help the bus driver bring the children to safety. The got the young ones off the bus, as explained by George State Trooper, Shane Copeland.
Grayer did everything in his power to help children off the bus. After he did all that he could, he eventually collapsed. He was later pronounced dead. The crash injured him, but Copeland believes that the truck driver must have been running on adrenaline until his body eventually caved. He says, “He was pretty much done by that point.”
Investigators also examined footage from the surveillance camera that was installed on the bus. They caught scenes where Grayer was giving his paramount effort to lift the seats that had trapped the children in their places. The wreckage from the bus’s interior looked like a gnarled maze as everything inside crumpled like it had been made of aluminum after the impact. A photo had also been published showing the back end of the bus, with its rear emergency exit unusable and mangled. The rear bumped was also crushed and the vehicle could be scene standing upright on the grass at the side of the road.
Authorities behind the investigation claim that the bus had been going at a speed between 50 to 60 mph, which means that the collision had definitely made a significant impact. After the accident, two helicopters immediately went to the scene to assist in evacuating the students, according to Bacon County Emergency Management Agency Director Danny Turner.
Of the ten students involved in the crash, three were taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. The others, as well as the bus driver named Jerry Sweat, were taken to Bacon County Hospital. According to reports regarding the crash, the students in the bus were of varying ages. Some were in elementary while the others were in high school. Luckily, none of them had suffered significant injuries from the strong impact. Parents of the victims were clearly grateful because none of their children had become casualties from the crash.
Georgia’s governor also quickly responded to the news. Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted, “Terrible news out of Alma.” He also said that he and his family continue to pray for the welfare of the students as well as prayers of peace for Grayer’s mourning family members. And as with every crash, a team of Georgia State Troopers specializing in reconstruction of collisions continue to investigate and look deeper into the incident. Copeland also promised that they will look further into this and make it their priority to look into what had happened.
Copeland assures everyone by stating, “We try to do the standard procedures on every crash and treat all crashes equally. However emotionally, you can’t help but to think I’ve got three children and you can’t help but to think of your three children on their bus back home and it does make it personal if that make’s sense.” And as painful as this is to everyone involved, the most pain could likely be felt by Grayer’s family. They had lost a hero who did the best of the situation he had been dealt with.
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trueactivist--2020-08-27--Pentagon Has Its Own UFO Unit And They No Longer Care To Keep It Secret Anymore

It ’ s a bird !
It ’ s a plane !
Wait , it ’ s a UFO ?
Okay , it ’ s not a UFO but it is a unit that has been officially and publicly shared that was built by the Department of Defense to investigate “ Unidentified Aerial Phenomena ” or what we know colloquially as unidentified foreign objects , a.k.a .
UFOs .
The unit has been named Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force or UAPTF , which will “ improve [ the Department of Defense ’ s ] understanding of , and gain insight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAPs.
” The Department of Defense actually released a statement on August 14 , 2020 , which read “ The mission of the task force is to detect , analyze and catalog UAPs that could potentially pose a threat to U.S. national security.
” While the task force doesn ’ t claim that these UAPs or UFOs prove the existence of tiny green aliens floating around in the atmosphere , the focus is meant to be more about observing the possibility of other countries violating air space that they aren ’ t meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared , “ The Department of Defense and the military departments take any incursions by unauthorized aircraft into our training ranges or designated airspace very seriously and examine each report.
” But in perfect 2020 fashion , the year has also proven to be a doozy for the Pentagon and UFOs .
The August 14 statement had come just months after the Department of Defense leaked three other videos from 2004 and 2015 , showing Navy pilots coming into contact with UAPs .
In a New York Times article , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ‘ oblong-shaped and accelerating , ’ while saying that they were “ like nothing I ’ ve ever seen.
” Supposedly , it ’ s been years since the Pentagon first began monitoring aircrafts like these , even capturing the videos of the pilots as they encountered them .
It was actually back in December of 2017 when the New York times released an article about the Pentagon ’ s “ Mysterious U.F.O .
Program , ” otherwise known as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program , which was said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program .
While the report claimed that the program had ended back in 2012 because the funding had stopped , it was later on reported that the program was continued via the Office of Naval Intelligence .
This is when it was renamed it the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force .
It also seems fitting that the 45th president of the United States , Donald Trump , has shown interest in extraterrestrial life and their possible existence .
A video was even produced during his June campaign where he ’ s talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the president was asked , “ before you leave office , will you let us know if there ’ s aliens ?
” His son reportedly said , “ I want to know what ’ s going on .
Would you ever open up Roswell and let us know what ’ s going on there ?
” Donald Jr. was supposedly referring to the highly secretive Area 51 site , which is a popular military base in Nevada that ’ s been the center of conspiracies .
One such conspiracy was about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 1947 , where the spacecraft and all its inhabitants were brought to Area 51 to be observed and studied .
Trump told his son , “ I won ’ t talk to you about what I know about it but it ’ s very interesting .
But Roswell is a very interesting place with a lot of people that would like to know what ’ s going on.
” Meanwhile , Roswell is a city within Chaves County , New Mexico , which is open to the public , whereas Area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted .
Although the Department of Defense released a statement about their UAPTF program , it doesn ’ t actually say anything about having to do with actual spacecrafts or the little extraterrestrials that would be flying them because , why let the secret out now ?
If you want to see these UAPs or UFOs , if you prefer to call them that , for yourself , then check out the video below .
What are your thoughts ?
Please comment below and share this news !

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Wait, it’s a UFO? Okay, it’s not a UFO but it is a unit that has been officially and publicly shared that was built by the Department of Defense to investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” or what we know colloquially as unidentified foreign objects, a.k.a. UFOs.
The unit has been named Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force or UAPTF, which will “improve [the Department of Defense’s] understanding of, and gain insight into, the nature and origins of UAPs.”
The Department of Defense actually released a statement on August 14, 2020, which read “The mission of the task force is to detect, analyze and catalog UAPs that could potentially pose a threat to U.S. national security.”
While the task force doesn’t claim that these UAPs or UFOs prove the existence of tiny green aliens floating around in the atmosphere, the focus is meant to be more about observing the possibility of other countries violating air space that they aren’t meant to be in.
The statement also shared, “The Department of Defense and the military departments take any incursions by unauthorized aircraft into our training ranges or designated airspace very seriously and examine each report.”
“This includes examinations of incursions that are initially reported as UAP when the observer cannot immediately identify what he or she is observing,” it added.
But in perfect 2020 fashion, the year has also proven to be a doozy for the Pentagon and UFOs. The August 14 statement had come just months after the Department of Defense leaked three other videos from 2004 and 2015, showing Navy pilots coming into contact with UAPs.
In a New York Times article, one of the pilots that encountered the UAPs described them to be ‘oblong-shaped and accelerating,’ while saying that they were “like nothing I’ve ever seen.” Supposedly, it’s been years since the Pentagon first began monitoring aircrafts like these, even capturing the videos of the pilots as they encountered them.
It was actually back in December of 2017 when the New York times released an article about the Pentagon’s “Mysterious U.F.O. Program,” otherwise known as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, which was said to have the same task as the current program.
While the report claimed that the program had ended back in 2012 because the funding had stopped, it was later on reported that the program was continued via the Office of Naval Intelligence. This is when it was renamed it the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force.
It also seems fitting that the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, has shown interest in extraterrestrial life and their possible existence. A video was even produced during his June campaign where he’s talking to his son, Donald Trump Jr., and the president was asked, “before you leave office, will you let us know if there’s aliens?”
His son reportedly said, “I want to know what’s going on. Would you ever open up Roswell and let us know what’s going on there?”
Donald Jr. was supposedly referring to the highly secretive Area 51 site, which is a popular military base in Nevada that’s been the center of conspiracies. One such conspiracy was about a UFO crashing in Roswell, Nevada back in 1947, where the spacecraft and all its inhabitants were brought to Area 51 to be observed and studied.
Trump told his son, “I won’t talk to you about what I know about it but it’s very interesting. But Roswell is a very interesting place with a lot of people that would like to know what’s going on.” Meanwhile, Roswell is a city within Chaves County, New Mexico, which is open to the public, whereas Area 51 is said to still be highly restricted.
Although the Department of Defense released a statement about their UAPTF program, it doesn’t actually say anything about having to do with actual spacecrafts or the little extraterrestrials that would be flying them because, why let the secret out now?
If you want to see these UAPs or UFOs, if you prefer to call them that, for yourself, then check out the video below.
What are your thoughts? Please comment below and share this news!
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trueactivist--2020-08-25--If You’re Yelling at Your Dog, You Could Be Giving Them Long-Term Trauma and Stress, Studies Show

There ’ s a reason why dogs are man ’ s best friend .
Not only do they adore you , but they love you unconditionally , even when you ’ re shouting at them at the top of your lungs .
Forget the fact that they can ’ t actually yell back , but what their humans don ’ t realize is that dogs are affected by trauma and stress too , especially when they are being treated badly by the person they love the most .
Much like your children , your dog feeds off of your energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most pets are truly members of your family , they too can be affected , regardless of the mood within the house .
This , along with a study that was conducted proving that they can get traumatized and stressed from being yelled at , should be enough for people to be more careful when interacting with their pets .
Especially if you don ’ t want them to be traumatized for life .
Reported in Science Alert , the study was conducted by biologist at the University of Porto in Portugal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested dogs and their responses during training .
Her research used 42 dogs whose school utilizes rewards for training , and 50 dogs from a school that uses aversion training .
Each dog in the study was recorded during the first 15 minutes of three different training sessions , and what the research found was that dogs that were put through high levels of screaming , shouting and leash-jerking had ‘ higher levels of cortisol in their saliva , ’ which meant that their stress levels were elevated .
Researchers went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by preprint server for biology bioRxiv , “ Our results show that companion dogs trained using aversive-based methods experienced poorer welfare as compared to companion dogs trained using reward-based methods , at both the short – and the long-term level.
” It added , “ Specifically , dogs attending schools using aversive-based methods displayed more stress-related behaviors and body postures during training , higher elevations in cortisol levels after training , and were more ‘ pessimistic ’ in a cognitive bias task.
” Notably , the dogs that underwent negative or aversion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after training , not just in the immediate aftermath .
The stress was continuous , even after training was over for quite some time .
In another study done one month later , researchers trained dogs by having them associate a bowl with a sausage snack inside .
On one side , the bowls always had a sausage snack , while on the other side , the bowl was left snack-less .
So when the bowls were switched around , researchers took note of how long it would take the dogs to figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While faster dogs were able to anticipate the snacks , slower dogs seemed much less hopeful or otherwise fatalistic when it came to the possibility of being able to find the treat .
Researchers shared that the dogs that had undergone aversive training were way more apprehensive when approaching the bowls than those that had positive training .
Those with positive reinforcement were noted to be faster at figuring out which bowls had the snack .
Researchers explained , “ Critically , our study points to the fact that the welfare of companion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at risk.
” If this study teaches us anything , it ’ s that dogs thrive on positive and happy energy rather than mean or cruel treatment , especially when it comes to their overall behavior .
Just because they are pets that are uncapable of verbalizing their emotions doesn ’ t give humans the right to treat them badly or get the brunt of their emotional pitfalls and horrible tempers , especially when these pets are misbehaving or not reacting in a way we want them to .
This goes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their pets , be sure to do it out of love rather than a harsh hand .
We might believe that yelling or hitting at our dogs will get them to behave better but in reality , we could be causing much more harm than good .
If you don ’ t think that you can handle your dog ’ s mishaps in a loving manner , and you don ’ t want them to suffer emotional trauma and stress from the manner in which you treat them , then maybe you should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are your thoughts ?
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There’s a reason why dogs are man’s best friend. Not only do they adore you, but they love you unconditionally, even when you’re shouting at them at the top of your lungs. Forget the fact that they can’t actually yell back, but what their humans don’t realize is that dogs are affected by trauma and stress too, especially when they are being treated badly by the person they love the most.
Much like your children, your dog feeds off of your energy whether good or bad. And because most pets are truly members of your family, they too can be affected, regardless of the mood within the house. This, along with a study that was conducted proving that they can get traumatized and stressed from being yelled at, should be enough for people to be more careful when interacting with their pets. Especially if you don’t want them to be traumatized for life.
Reported in Science Alert, the study was conducted by biologist at the University of Porto in Portugal, Ana Catarina Vieira de Castro, who tested dogs and their responses during training. Her research used 42 dogs whose school utilizes rewards for training, and 50 dogs from a school that uses aversion training.
Each dog in the study was recorded during the first 15 minutes of three different training sessions, and what the research found was that dogs that were put through high levels of screaming, shouting and leash-jerking had ‘higher levels of cortisol in their saliva,’ which meant that their stress levels were elevated.
Researchers went on to say in their paper, which was published by preprint server for biology bioRxiv, “Our results show that companion dogs trained using aversive-based methods experienced poorer welfare as compared to companion dogs trained using reward-based methods, at both the short – and the long-term level.”
It added, “Specifically, dogs attending schools using aversive-based methods displayed more stress-related behaviors and body postures during training, higher elevations in cortisol levels after training, and were more ‘pessimistic’ in a cognitive bias task.”
Notably, the dogs that underwent negative or aversion training were found to be stressed even after training, not just in the immediate aftermath. The stress was continuous, even after training was over for quite some time.
In another study done one month later, researchers trained dogs by having them associate a bowl with a sausage snack inside. On one side, the bowls always had a sausage snack, while on the other side, the bowl was left snack-less.
So when the bowls were switched around, researchers took note of how long it would take the dogs to figure out where the treats were located. While faster dogs were able to anticipate the snacks, slower dogs seemed much less hopeful or otherwise fatalistic when it came to the possibility of being able to find the treat.
Researchers shared that the dogs that had undergone aversive training were way more apprehensive when approaching the bowls than those that had positive training. Those with positive reinforcement were noted to be faster at figuring out which bowls had the snack.
Researchers explained, “Critically, our study points to the fact that the welfare of companion dogs trained with aversive-based methods appears to be at risk.”
If this study teaches us anything, it’s that dogs thrive on positive and happy energy rather than mean or cruel treatment, especially when it comes to their overall behavior. Just because they are pets that are uncapable of verbalizing their emotions doesn’t give humans the right to treat them badly or get the brunt of their emotional pitfalls and horrible tempers, especially when these pets are misbehaving or not reacting in a way we want them to.
This goes for any dog owner when speaking or training their pets, be sure to do it out of love rather than a harsh hand. We might believe that yelling or hitting at our dogs will get them to behave better but in reality, we could be causing much more harm than good. If you don’t think that you can handle your dog’s mishaps in a loving manner, and you don’t want them to suffer emotional trauma and stress from the manner in which you treat them, then maybe you should rethink getting a pet at all.
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trueactivist--2020-08-30--After 150 Years Of Extinction, Large Blue Butterfly Has Been Revived And Is Being Reintroduced Into

After 150 Years Of Extinction, Large Blue Butterfly Has Been Revived And Is Being Reintroduced Into The Wild

A large blue butterfly that was once extinct is finally being reintroduced to the wild after it disappeared from the face of this planet for 150 years .
The UK has successfully brought back the large pollinator to life , as it has repopulated large parts of the country .
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the scientists behind the project , the dream of bringing this wonderful species back has been fruitful .
So , how did they do it ?
It definitely wasn ’ t an easy task .
Persistence definitely played a key role for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue butterflies , a species marked by distinct rows of black spots on its forewings , have been spotted by several people just this year around Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire , Southwest England .
And experts believe that this number is the highest compared to the other areas in the world .
Back in 1979 , this butterfly was declared to be extinct because no one had seen any of its kind for 150 years .
This specific breed comes in different colors , but the rarest one of all is Britain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC .
However , just last year , conversationists released around 1.100 larvae around the region .
This was only done after they fastidiously prepared the landscape in order to make the butterfly ’ s return a success .
While thousands of butterflies still exist , this large blue one has a unique life cycle .
It starts off as a tiny caterpillar that tricks the area ’ s red ant population ( myrmica sabuleti ) into hauling them in their nest .
In order to do this , the caterpillars woo the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the ant ’ s haven , the parasitic larvae feast on grubs .
This takes a year , after which , they emerge as the blue butterfly .
Research Ecologist David Simcox explains , “ In the summer when the ants are out foraging , nature performs a very neat trick – the ants are deceived into thinking that the parasitic larva of the large blue is one of their own and carry it to their nest .
It ’ s at this point that the caterpillar turns from herbivore to carnivore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spring until it is ready to pupate and emerge the following summer.
” It was crucial that the conservationists were able to control the red ant population .
The success of the endeavor largely depended on this .
The fruits of their effort definitely didn ’ t happen overnight .
It took a range of experts from the National Trust , Butterfly Conservation , the Limestone ’ s Living Legacies from the Brink Project , Natural England , Royal Entomological Society , and the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committees of Commoners five years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the butterfly ’ s effective return .
Moreover , cattle grazing was constantly kept in check and the area ’ s scrub cover was commissioned to help with the ant population .
The people behind the project also encouraged the growth of wild thyme and marjoram to warrant that upon the butterfly ’ s return , these beautiful winged insects would have their own natural source of food and habitats where they can lay eggs in .
Ranger Richard Evans states , “ Butterflies are such sensitive creatures , and with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are real barometers for what is happening with our environment and the changing climate .
Creating the right conditions for this globally endangered butterfly to not only survive but to hopefully thrive has been the culmination of many year ’ s work.
” Originally , the caterpillars were brought to the country from Sweden by an ecologist ’ s camper van .
After years of collaboration , the large blue butterfly has effectively established its stronghold sites around the UK .
In fact , they have gone as far as colonizing large areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several reintroduction projects ongoing , the return of the large blue to the region has been the most successful one to date .
This marked the successful culmination of 40 years of effort .
Evans explains , “ One of the greatest legacies of the re-introduction is the power of working together to reverse the decline of threatened species and the benefit the habitat improvements will have for the other plants , insects , birds , and bats of the commons.
” The world can only wait with bated breath and unending hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equally successful .
What are your thoughts ?
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A large blue butterfly that was once extinct is finally being reintroduced to the wild after it disappeared from the face of this planet for 150 years. The UK has successfully brought back the large pollinator to life, as it has repopulated large parts of the country. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the scientists behind the project, the dream of bringing this wonderful species back has been fruitful. So, how did they do it? It definitely wasn’t an easy task. Persistence definitely played a key role for this.
In fact, 750 large blue butterflies, a species marked by distinct rows of black spots on its forewings, have been spotted by several people just this year around Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire, Southwest England. And experts believe that this number is the highest compared to the other areas in the world.
Back in 1979, this butterfly was declared to be extinct because no one had seen any of its kind for 150 years. This specific breed comes in different colors, but the rarest one of all is Britain’s Blue Butterfly species, according to BBC. However, just last year, conversationists released around 1.100 larvae around the region. This was only done after they fastidiously prepared the landscape in order to make the butterfly’s return a success.
While thousands of butterflies still exist, this large blue one has a unique life cycle. It starts off as a tiny caterpillar that tricks the area’s red ant population (myrmica sabuleti) into hauling them in their nest. In order to do this, the caterpillars woo the ants through ‘singing.’ Once dragged into the ant’s haven, the parasitic larvae feast on grubs. This takes a year, after which, they emerge as the blue butterfly.
Research Ecologist David Simcox explains, “In the summer when the ants are out foraging, nature performs a very neat trick – the ants are deceived into thinking that the parasitic larva of the large blue is one of their own and carry it to their nest. It’s at this point that the caterpillar turns from herbivore to carnivore, feeding on ant grubs throughout autumn and spring until it is ready to pupate and emerge the following summer.”
It was crucial that the conservationists were able to control the red ant population. The success of the endeavor largely depended on this. The fruits of their effort definitely didn’t happen overnight. It took a range of experts from the National Trust, Butterfly Conservation, the Limestone’s Living Legacies from the Brink Project, Natural England, Royal Entomological Society, and the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Committees of Commoners five years to collaborate and prepare the entire environment for the butterfly’s effective return.
Moreover, cattle grazing was constantly kept in check and the area’s scrub cover was commissioned to help with the ant population. The people behind the project also encouraged the growth of wild thyme and marjoram to warrant that upon the butterfly’s return, these beautiful winged insects would have their own natural source of food and habitats where they can lay eggs in.
Ranger Richard Evans states, “Butterflies are such sensitive creatures, and with the large blue’s particular requirements they are real barometers for what is happening with our environment and the changing climate. Creating the right conditions for this globally endangered butterfly to not only survive but to hopefully thrive has been the culmination of many year’s work.”
Originally, the caterpillars were brought to the country from Sweden by an ecologist’s camper van. After years of collaboration, the large blue butterfly has effectively established its stronghold sites around the UK. In fact, they have gone as far as colonizing large areas across Southern England.
While there are several reintroduction projects ongoing, the return of the large blue to the region has been the most successful one to date. This marked the successful culmination of 40 years of effort. Evans explains, “One of the greatest legacies of the re-introduction is the power of working together to reverse the decline of threatened species and the benefit the habitat improvements will have for the other plants, insects, birds, and bats of the commons.”
The world can only wait with bated breath and unending hope for the other reintroduction missions to be equally successful.
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trueactivist--2020-08-31--Kenya’s Elephant Population Has Impressively Doubled Over The Last Three Decades

For everyone that has been worried over Kenya ’ s elephant population declining they can now breathe a sense of relief .
While 2020 has proven to most to be the worst year ever , here ’ s one story that will have people jumping for joy .
During World Elephant Day , Kenya Wildlife Service ( KWS ) announced to the public that over the last three decades , Kenya has managed to double their elephant population !
A feat proven by numbers , having grown from 16,000 in 1989 to 34,800 by the of 2019 .
The Kenya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Conservation and Management Strategy that they had launched back in 2012 where they began seeing the growth in numbers , as explained by the Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Brigadier ( Rtd ) John Waweru during his visit to the Amboseli National Park on World Elephant Day .
Kenya ’ s Tourism Minister , Najib Balala shared during the event , “ In the past couple of years , we have managed to tame poaching in this country.
” But unfortunately , this isn ’ t the truth in other African regions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News that explained , “ the Kenyan government has imposed longer jail terms and larger fines for poachers and smugglers as part of its crackdown on the ivory trade.
” Thankfully the initiative seems to be working since only seven elephants were poached in 2020 , as compared to the 34 elephants that were poached back in 2019 , and even worse , 80 elephants back in 2018 .
Tourism Minister Balala also said during the event , “ Today we are also launching the Magical Kenya elephant naming campaign , an annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds from the naming , to support the Rangers welfare.
” And the rangers he is referring to are the men tasked to keep poachers at bay .
KWS Director Waweru also said , “ The elephants are one of the natural resources that have been caught up in human greed on one hand and human need on the other .
So there we have a dichotomy.
” Tourism Minister Balala also shared how they managed to track the animals in order to further understand them and their movements .
Timeless Africa Safaris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collars to elephants is one of the best ways to understand their social behavior , track their migration patterns and see how they interact with their natural habitat .
The elephant is darted from the air and guests have the opportunity to observe the vets at work while learning about these iconic African animals and their biological importance .
Once the collar is secured , the vet administers the antidote and within a couple of minutes the elephant will be back up on its feet.
” People everywhere were also ecstatic about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media platform Twitter , as they replied to the tweet of Tourism Minister Balala .
Hopefully , this is one initiative that will continue to see a rise in elephant numbers , not only in Kenya , but in all the other African countries that have elephant populations as well .
What are your thoughts ?
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For everyone that has been worried over Kenya’s elephant population declining they can now breathe a sense of relief. While 2020 has proven to most to be the worst year ever, here’s one story that will have people jumping for joy. During World Elephant Day, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced to the public that over the last three decades, Kenya has managed to double their elephant population! A feat proven by numbers, having grown from 16,000 in 1989 to 34,800 by the of 2019.
The Kenya Wildlife Service explained that it was through a Conservation and Management Strategy that they had launched back in 2012 where they began seeing the growth in numbers, as explained by the Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Brigadier (Rtd) John Waweru during his visit to the Amboseli National Park on World Elephant Day.
Kenya’s Tourism Minister, Najib Balala shared during the event, “In the past couple of years, we have managed to tame poaching in this country.” But unfortunately, this isn’t the truth in other African regions.
A report was released on Fox News that explained, “the Kenyan government has imposed longer jail terms and larger fines for poachers and smugglers as part of its crackdown on the ivory trade.” Thankfully the initiative seems to be working since only seven elephants were poached in 2020, as compared to the 34 elephants that were poached back in 2019, and even worse, 80 elephants back in 2018.
Tourism Minister Balala also said during the event, “Today we are also launching the Magical Kenya elephant naming campaign, an annual festival whose objective will be to collect funds from the naming, to support the Rangers welfare.” And the rangers he is referring to are the men tasked to keep poachers at bay.
“This year alone, about 170 elephant calves have been born,” Babala added.
KWS Director Waweru also said, “The elephants are one of the natural resources that have been caught up in human greed on one hand and human need on the other. So there we have a dichotomy.”
Tourism Minister Balala also shared how they managed to track the animals in order to further understand them and their movements.
Timeless Africa Safaris also shared, by “fitting radio collars to elephants is one of the best ways to understand their social behavior, track their migration patterns and see how they interact with their natural habitat. The elephant is darted from the air and guests have the opportunity to observe the vets at work while learning about these iconic African animals and their biological importance. Once the collar is secured, the vet administers the antidote and within a couple of minutes the elephant will be back up on its feet.”
People everywhere were also ecstatic about the news, sharing their thoughts on social media platform Twitter, as they replied to the tweet of Tourism Minister Balala.
Hopefully, this is one initiative that will continue to see a rise in elephant numbers, not only in Kenya, but in all the other African countries that have elephant populations as well.
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trueactivist--2020-09-02--School District Requires Students To Dress Appropriately Even For Online Classes

With the pandemic , the world has witnessed drastic changes and has had to make lifestyle changes .
The children , in particular , are given little or no chance to physically interact with their friends .
Part of the fun of going back to school is the social aspect .
Unfortunately , even that has been taken away .
For now , it ’ s online classes and social distancing .
Springfield , Illinois , hasn ’ t been spared from the pandemic .
In fact , online classes are about to begin .
Still , administrators are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can by mandating the children to wear proper clothes , even while at home .
The school district will be requiring each and every one of the students to follow proper protocol when it comes to dressing up for classes .
Even when the children are at home , sitting in front of their computers , they will not be allowed to wear house clothes such as pajamas , slippers , and bandanas .
They also can ’ t wear hats and sunglasses while they are in class .
Jason Wind is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school district , and he reiterates , “ We don ’ t need students in pajamas and all those other things while on their Zoom conferences .
More importantly , the students are expected to be sitting up and out of bed when this happens .
In fact , many of the parents may need to get ready and set up a proper work space for their brood.
” Bree Hankins , the spokeswoman for the district , maintained that the parents were actually given the chance to voice out their opinions with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the school district isn ’ t threatening to give punishments to those who break the rules .
She says , “ Our hope is that students approach remote learning as they would in a classroom setting , to the extent possible given each student ’ s individual circumstances .
However , we understand the interpretation of the dress code in a remote learning environment will differ from a normal school setting.
” While many of the parents are in accordance with the new guidelines , there are also some who have voiced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created needless work from their end .
In fact , Christy Schmidt , a mother of two children , expressed her frustration with the new policies and guidelines saying , ” How much hassle are you going to give the parent with four kids , working a full-time job trying to support their kids , and their kid attended the Zoom meeting , but he was in pajamas ?
” Despite the polarizing takes on the new policy , school in Springfield will start on the 31st of August , with rotating schedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school for synchronous work twice a week , and then do their asynchronous tasks for the remaining three days .
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With the pandemic, the world has witnessed drastic changes and has had to make lifestyle changes. The children, in particular, are given little or no chance to physically interact with their friends. Part of the fun of going back to school is the social aspect. Unfortunately, even that has been taken away. For now, it’s online classes and social distancing.
Springfield, Illinois, hasn’t been spared from the pandemic. In fact, online classes are about to begin. Still, administrators are still attempting to take as much control as they can by mandating the children to wear proper clothes, even while at home.
The school district will be requiring each and every one of the students to follow proper protocol when it comes to dressing up for classes. Even when the children are at home, sitting in front of their computers, they will not be allowed to wear house clothes such as pajamas, slippers, and bandanas. They also can’t wear hats and sunglasses while they are in class.
Jason Wind is the director of student support of the school district, and he reiterates, “We don’t need students in pajamas and all those other things while on their Zoom conferences. More importantly, the students are expected to be sitting up and out of bed when this happens. In fact, many of the parents may need to get ready and set up a proper work space for their brood.”
Bree Hankins, the spokeswoman for the district, maintained that the parents were actually given the chance to voice out their opinions with the new guidelines. She also insisted that the school district isn’t threatening to give punishments to those who break the rules. She says, “Our hope is that students approach remote learning as they would in a classroom setting, to the extent possible given each student’s individual circumstances. However, we understand the interpretation of the dress code in a remote learning environment will differ from a normal school setting.”
While many of the parents are in accordance with the new guidelines, there are also some who have voiced out their objections, believing that these created needless work from their end. In fact, Christy Schmidt, a mother of two children, expressed her frustration with the new policies and guidelines saying, ”How much hassle are you going to give the parent with four kids, working a full-time job trying to support their kids, and their kid attended the Zoom meeting, but he was in pajamas?”
Despite the polarizing takes on the new policy, school in Springfield will start on the 31st of August, with rotating schedule. The students are said to attend school for synchronous work twice a week, and then do their asynchronous tasks for the remaining three days.
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trueactivist--2020-09-03--Woman Accidentally Rescues A Wild Coyote And Thought It Was A Wounded Dog

There are hundreds out there who have a soft spot for animals .
They ’ d do anything to help these “ helpless ” creatures .
One such woman thought she was rescuing your everyday stray dog only to discover that she had saved something else .
Andrea Athie lived in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas .
She had become an overnight sensation after she rescued what she assumed was your everyday run-of-the-mill wounded dog .
She had been a good Samaritan that day , but she soon discovered that her rescue was actually a wild coyote .
Andrea first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It looked like it had been struggling with a broken leg .
When she drove by it , she immediately stopped and brought the wounded animal inside her car .
She knew it need medical attention and was planning to bring it to the vet who knew more about dogs than she did .
However , as soon as she arrived at the clinic , she was shocked to discover that the wounded animal hadn ’ t been a dog .
As docile as it had been , it was actually a coyote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrea ’ s brother , Alejandro , tweeted the photos and said , “ Today my sister picked up a COYOTE thinking it was a run-over dog and took it to the vet.
” Andrea was quick to respond to his quip and said , “ Why did you burn me like that !
?
Haha , I love you.
” She also gave those concerned additional information and said that the coyote had actually been docile throughout the ride .
She actually gave it a name and called him Pancho .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in good health and was being cared for properly .
Pancho had definitely won Andrea over .
In separate tweets , she said that he had received five days of intense treatment .
The vets were there to make sure that his hind legs healed properly .
She assured the public by saying , “ For his sake , he must have the best possible quality of life and isn ’ t made to suffer .
Every effort is being made to recover him .
He is a wild animal.
” As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another update .
The recovery actually took longer than expected because Pancho had refused to eat or exercise .
Still , she understood that the coyote was out of his comfort zone and was probably depressed .
She remains optimistic for his full recovery .
What are your thoughts ?
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There are hundreds out there who have a soft spot for animals. They’d do anything to help these “helpless” creatures. One such woman thought she was rescuing your everyday stray dog only to discover that she had saved something else.
Andrea Athie lived in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. She had become an overnight sensation after she rescued what she assumed was your everyday run-of-the-mill wounded dog. She had been a good Samaritan that day, but she soon discovered that her rescue was actually a wild coyote.
Andrea first noticed the canine on the roadside. It looked like it had been struggling with a broken leg. When she drove by it, she immediately stopped and brought the wounded animal inside her car. She knew it need medical attention and was planning to bring it to the vet who knew more about dogs than she did.
However, as soon as she arrived at the clinic, she was shocked to discover that the wounded animal hadn’t been a dog. As docile as it had been, it was actually a coyote. The incident immediately became viral when Andrea’s brother, Alejandro, tweeted the photos and said, “Today my sister picked up a COYOTE thinking it was a run-over dog and took it to the vet.”
Andrea was quick to respond to his quip and said, “Why did you burn me like that!? Haha, I love you.” She also gave those concerned additional information and said that the coyote had actually been docile throughout the ride. She actually gave it a name and called him Pancho. She also assured those concerned that the coyote was in good health and was being cared for properly.
Pancho had definitely won Andrea over. In separate tweets, she said that he had received five days of intense treatment. The vets were there to make sure that his hind legs healed properly. She assured the public by saying, “For his sake, he must have the best possible quality of life and isn’t made to suffer. Every effort is being made to recover him. He is a wild animal.”
As the days went by, Andrea gave another update. The recovery actually took longer than expected because Pancho had refused to eat or exercise. Still, she understood that the coyote was out of his comfort zone and was probably depressed. She remains optimistic for his full recovery.
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trueactivist--2020-09-03--Pollution Reaches New Highs As 194 Billion Masks And Gloves Are Used Monthly

With the pandemic affecting the world and people are trying to cope with the tough blow they ’ ve been dealt with , the world is now dealing with another problem – personal protective equipment ( PPE ) are discarded and now , the ocean is clogged with trash no one expected .
People have only started learning how to deal with Covid-19 .
Economy has been on lockdown since the start of the year .
At the beginning , many assumed that nature can finally take a breather .
After all , fossil fuels are being used a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are finally taking back what was theirs and that the earth was finally healing .
The old adage “ behind every dark cloud is a silver lining ” was often used .
However , the already meager silver may actually be more insufficient .
The pandemic may have cleared the air , but it has definitely clogged the oceans .
This side was effect was sadly realized by many recently .
The millions of PPEs have actually littered the planet in a devastating fashion .
According to the Environment , Science & Technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 65 billion gloves are being used on a monthly basis .
Where does this go ?
It ’ s trash nobody expected and it has resulted in “ widespread environmental contamination ” in the oceans , beaches , and rivers .
While the development of a vaccine may not be too far into the future , the following weeks and months will prove to be even more destructive .
The watchdogs of World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) warned in a report , saying , “ If only one percent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dispersed in nature , this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.
” Hence , the incredible amount of used PPE should be discarded properly .
Otherwise , there may be another problem rising aside from the pandemic .
Emily Stevenson , a marine biologist , is known by many as the Beach Guardian .
True to her calling , she recently went to the Cornwall beach , along the Southwestern coast of England , to collect the litter around .
What she had picked up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 171 pieces of discarded PPE after only an hour of combing the shoreline .
She had done this weeks before and had only collected six .
The rise had her feeling immense concern for the planet ’ s wellbeing .
Not only are the beaches dirtier , but the marine life may be greatly affected as well .
Emily hasn ’ t done the work alone .
She has her father with her , and together , they founded The Beach Guardian Project in 2017 .
They have since organized 200 community cleanups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the past months since Covid-19 , she had noticed that majority of the litter they ’ ve collected comprised of gloves and protective masks .
Whereas before , her only worry was plastic .
Emily says , “ We ’ ve already found evidence of PPE actually sinking below the ocean surface .
This means that there could be a totally unaccounted for concentration of PPE pollution on the seafloor , which can remain as dormant debris for centuries .
Once on the seafloor , it smothers any biological structures such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or coral reefs further afield .
Also , this debris entails a ‘ plasticizing ’ effect when on the seafloor – potentially inhibiting gas exchange between the water column and sediment.
” Emily also reported that the entire UK wears one disposable protective mask per day .
If this happened for a year , this would result to an extra 57,000 tons of plastic .
And as conservationists know , this is difficult to recycle .
Compounded with the fact that there could be an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE trash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She continues , “ This has been the first time I have been legitimately frightened by PPE pollution .
To see it in the water , in the environment that holds my heart and my passion .
To see it at home , on my doorstep .
It hit me very hard.
” Prior to the outbreak , experts had already been warning the world how plastic was deluging the world ’ s ocean as well as water supplies .
These leaked carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the environment .
Ultimately , marine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and this may result in eventual death .
Pollution has been an unending problem .
The proportion of garbage disposed has reached monstrous proportions .
A hundred million tons of plastic can be found in oceans and between 80 to 90 percent of it comes from land-based sources .
In fact , according to the news prepared for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland , plastic waste would outweigh all the fish by as soon as 2050 .
As for Emily , she continues to hope for the best .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , especially when the pandemic has actually reunited the world .
She believes that everyone may embrace a conscientious attitude towards global problems .
Emily maintains , “ The saving grace of COVID-19 has been our unity ; the whole world has faced the virus together .
If we continue with the same global collaboration , we can resolve this .
PPE is in all of our lives ; we use it or see it every day .
But it is for this very reason that we can all do something about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual , small steps that happen on a global scale that is going to be our greatest ally in this fight against plastic.
” What are your thoughts ?
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With the pandemic affecting the world and people are trying to cope with the tough blow they’ve been dealt with, the world is now dealing with another problem – personal protective equipment (PPE) are discarded and now, the ocean is clogged with trash no one expected.
People have only started learning how to deal with Covid-19. Economy has been on lockdown since the start of the year. At the beginning, many assumed that nature can finally take a breather. After all, fossil fuels are being used a lot less. Environmentalists have envisioned how animals are finally taking back what was theirs and that the earth was finally healing.
The old adage “behind every dark cloud is a silver lining” was often used. However, the already meager silver may actually be more insufficient. The pandemic may have cleared the air, but it has definitely clogged the oceans. This side was effect was sadly realized by many recently. The millions of PPEs have actually littered the planet in a devastating fashion.
According to the Environment, Science & Technology journal, around 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used on a monthly basis. Where does this go? It’s trash nobody expected and it has resulted in “widespread environmental contamination” in the oceans, beaches, and rivers. While the development of a vaccine may not be too far into the future, the following weeks and months will prove to be even more destructive.
The watchdogs of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned in a report, saying, “If only one percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature, this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.” Hence, the incredible amount of used PPE should be discarded properly. Otherwise, there may be another problem rising aside from the pandemic.
Emily Stevenson, a marine biologist, is known by many as the Beach Guardian. True to her calling, she recently went to the Cornwall beach, along the Southwestern coast of England, to collect the litter around. What she had picked up was shocking. She had with her 171 pieces of discarded PPE after only an hour of combing the shoreline. She had done this weeks before and had only collected six. The rise had her feeling immense concern for the planet’s wellbeing. Not only are the beaches dirtier, but the marine life may be greatly affected as well.
Emily hasn’t done the work alone. She has her father with her, and together, they founded The Beach Guardian Project in 2017. They have since organized 200 community cleanups that involved a whopping 6,000 volunteers. In the past months since Covid-19, she had noticed that majority of the litter they’ve collected comprised of gloves and protective masks. Whereas before, her only worry was plastic.
Emily says, “We’ve already found evidence of PPE actually sinking below the ocean surface. This means that there could be a totally unaccounted for concentration of PPE pollution on the seafloor, which can remain as dormant debris for centuries. Once on the seafloor, it smothers any biological structures such as important Sea Fan beds in the UK, or coral reefs further afield. Also, this debris entails a ‘plasticizing’ effect when on the seafloor – potentially inhibiting gas exchange between the water column and sediment.”
Emily also reported that the entire UK wears one disposable protective mask per day. If this happened for a year, this would result to an extra 57,000 tons of plastic. And as conservationists know, this is difficult to recycle. Compounded with the fact that there could be an additional 66,000 tons of contaminated PPE trash, the future is looking bleak. She continues, “This has been the first time I have been legitimately frightened by PPE pollution. To see it in the water, in the environment that holds my heart and my passion. To see it at home, on my doorstep. It hit me very hard.”
Prior to the outbreak, experts had already been warning the world how plastic was deluging the world’s ocean as well as water supplies. These leaked carcinogenic toxins and chemicals into the environment. Ultimately, marine life and sanctuaries have slowly deteriorated, and this may result in eventual death.
Pollution has been an unending problem. The proportion of garbage disposed has reached monstrous proportions. A hundred million tons of plastic can be found in oceans and between 80 to 90 percent of it comes from land-based sources. In fact, according to the news prepared for the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, plastic waste would outweigh all the fish by as soon as 2050. As for Emily, she continues to hope for the best. She knows that people can still redeem themselves, especially when the pandemic has actually reunited the world. She believes that everyone may embrace a conscientious attitude towards global problems.
Emily maintains, “The saving grace of COVID-19 has been our unity; the whole world has faced the virus together. If we continue with the same global collaboration, we can resolve this. PPE is in all of our lives; we use it or see it every day. But it is for this very reason that we can all do something about it. It is those daily, individual, small steps that happen on a global scale that is going to be our greatest ally in this fight against plastic.”
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trueactivist--2020-09-07--Publix, A Supermarket Chain Owned By Employees, Buys Produce From Farmers And Donates It Directly To

Publix, A Supermarket Chain Owned By Employees, Buys Produce From Farmers And Donates It Directly To Food Banks

The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of lives , and not just those who are afflicted .
Economies have been devastated , including the US .
Daily wage earners up to the middle-class have been pushed to the edge of food insecurity and poverty .
Work is scarce due to the lockdown and quarantine measures set-up .
But sadly , even farmers are affected , some have resorted to dumping produce and milk , drastic measures to cope with overproduction and falling prices .
But to help people cope with the pandemic , Publix , an employee-owned US supermarket chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farmers , and donating it directly to the food banks of Feeding America , which is a non-profit organization aimed at addressing hunger in America .
Milk , vegetables , and fruits are initially targeted by the supermarket chain , to help solve the farmers ’ dilemma of overproduction and falling prices .
So their efforts are two-fold – help the hungry and poor , as well as the farmers who need to sell their produce .
Food has become a problem for many who lost their jobs , and rely on charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The supermarket chain expects to purchase and donate around 43,500 gallons of milk and 150,000 pounds of produce during the first week of the program , which will continue for several weeks .
Todd Jones , Publix CEO , had this to say : “ As a food retailer , we have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of families and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic .
In this time of uncertainty , we are grateful to be able to help Florida ’ s produce farmers , southeastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Times are hard , schools have been closed , restaurant and hospitality industries are hard hit , and citizens have to cope with stay-at-home rules and social distancing .
Safety is of the utmost importance , but there is a conflict with helping the economy survive .
Even farmers across the US face a dire situation which could severely damage US agriculture .
Peter F. Pero IV , CEO of Pero Family Farms Food Co. , was quoted as saying , “ Like so many others right now , Florida farmers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are humbled Publix is purchasing additional fresh vegetables from us and other local farms to donate to food banks.
” He further added , “ Thank you to Publix , the participating food banks and their volunteers for making this initiative possible for those less fortunate while supporting local farms.
” The timely initiative comes just as Feeding America warned that the pandemic could raise the number of food insecure Americans to unequalled heights .
A report entitled The Impact of the Coronavirus on Child Food Insecurity , states that the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 million , the highest total ever since the USDA began measuring food security some 25 years ago .
The peak of the Great Recession in 2009 currently holds the record at 17.2 million .
And , in another report , The Impact of the Coronavirus on Food Insecurity , also warns of a worst-case scenario of 17.1 million individuals becoming food-insecure , which will eventually lead to more COVID-19 afflictions , and more severe cases .
The purchases and donations of Publix amounts to about $ 2 million in support of Feeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much needed produce and milk to food banks , this initiative provides financial support to farmers during this challenging time .
We ’ re honored to be able to work with these groups and do good together for our communities , ” Todd Jones of Publix announced .
The world could learn from this US supermarket chain…it ’ s all about helping each other .
Hopefully others support the initiative , not just in Florida , not just in America , but wherever the need is great .
It may eventually lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pandemic , and help economies recover .
What are your thoughts ?
Please comment below and share this news !

The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of lives, and not just those who are afflicted. Economies have been devastated, including the US. Daily wage earners up to the middle-class have been pushed to the edge of food insecurity and poverty. Work is scarce due to the lockdown and quarantine measures set-up. But sadly, even farmers are affected, some have resorted to dumping produce and milk, drastic measures to cope with overproduction and falling prices.
But to help people cope with the pandemic, Publix, an employee-owned US supermarket chain has vowed to begin buying produce from farmers, and donating it directly to the food banks of Feeding America, which is a non-profit organization aimed at addressing hunger in America. Milk, vegetables, and fruits are initially targeted by the supermarket chain, to help solve the farmers’ dilemma of overproduction and falling prices. So their efforts are two-fold – help the hungry and poor, as well as the farmers who need to sell their produce. Food has become a problem for many who lost their jobs, and rely on charities and government help for basic necessities.
The supermarket chain expects to purchase and donate around 43,500 gallons of milk and 150,000 pounds of produce during the first week of the program, which will continue for several weeks. Todd Jones, Publix CEO, had this to say: “As a food retailer, we have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of families and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this time of uncertainty, we are grateful to be able to help Florida’s produce farmers, southeastern dairies, and families in our communities.”
Times are hard, schools have been closed, restaurant and hospitality industries are hard hit, and citizens have to cope with stay-at-home rules and social distancing. Safety is of the utmost importance, but there is a conflict with helping the economy survive. Even farmers across the US face a dire situation which could severely damage US agriculture.
Peter F. Pero IV, CEO of Pero Family Farms Food Co.,was quoted as saying, “ Like so many others right now , Florida farmers are in a time of need. We are humbled Publix is purchasing additional fresh vegetables from us and other local farms to donate to food banks.” He further added, “Thank you to Publix, the participating food banks and their volunteers for making this initiative possible for those less fortunate while supporting local farms.”
The timely initiative comes just as Feeding America warned that the pandemic could raise the number of food insecure Americans to unequalled heights. A report entitled The Impact of the Coronavirus on Child Food Insecurity, states that the number of food insecure children could swell up to 18 million, the highest total ever since the USDA began measuring food security some 25 years ago. The peak of the Great Recession in 2009 currently holds the record at 17.2 million. And, in another report, The Impact of the Coronavirus on Food Insecurity, also warns of a worst-case scenario of 17.1 million individuals becoming food-insecure, which will eventually lead to more COVID-19 afflictions, and more severe cases.
The purchases and donations of Publix amounts to about $2 million in support of Feeding America. “In addition to providing much needed produce and milk to food banks, this initiative provides financial support to farmers during this challenging time. We’re honored to be able to work with these groups and do good together for our communities,” Todd Jones of Publix announced.
The world could learn from this US supermarket chain…it’s all about helping each other. Hopefully others support the initiative, not just in Florida, not just in America, but wherever the need is great. It may eventually lead to the elimination of hunger all over due to the pandemic, and help economies recover.
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trueactivist--2020-09-07--5 Sure-Fire Things That Beginners Must Know Before Investing

The decisions to invest in stocks may seem overwhelming if you don ’ t understand what you are really doing .
You might wonder , “ Should I buy stocks now or later ?
Which exchange will be more productive ?
” So here ’ s a bit of info : to spend your money in the stocks is not rocket science .
Although no venture is risk-free , investing in the stocks has an average annual return of 7 % after deflation in stock market networks which allows it to be an enticing long-term investment option .
Also , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help you out in making the right choice .
If you are new to the trade , or just interested in how to maximize the output of your funds , it ’ s important to recognize what to learn before investing in the stock market .
There are only a few easy techniques that can be used to put your money as an investment in a safe and reliable way .
1 .
Analyze your Financial Situation Beforehand Prior to making any investment moves , sit down and look at your actual financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your first time making a financial plan .
The very first stage towards effective investment is to find out your priorities and tolerance for risk – both through your own or by a financial consultant ’ s support .
Apparently , there is no assurance that your funds will earn you a profit .
But when you get the different investment facts and go through with a smart strategy , you will be able to secure some financial stability over the years and reap the benefits of investment by growing your cash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Safe Side Although investing in stocks is often seen as a stable long-term investment approach , yet nothing at all is promised .
The stock market is highly competitive and can turn quickly across the ranges so it is suggested to the beginners that they should start with a little amount and see how it goes .
If it goes well and they feel secure enough to invest more money , then it is a good way to go .
However , there are far more efficient , low-risk investment options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re planning to invest your money in the future .
Also , you can make sure to make the right investment decision with the guidance of Trading 212 platform based in London .
Since it is always better to know the rules of the game before you actually start playing it .
Diversifying the investment portfolio is among the most effective ways to reduce financial risk .
Simple logic : do not place all of your beans in a bowl .
By selecting the right investment company within a valuation approach , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and improving net income uncertainty without losing too much of your potential income .
Once you invest heavily in the shareholding of your employer ’ s inventories or any independent securities , you will be faced with a high-risk .
If that stock does badly or the business closes down , you will definitely make a loss ( and maybe your job ) .
That is why investing little with the secure steps and investing in different shares is important for a fool proof money move .
4 .
Make Sure you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sicknesses can happen anytime .
Any financial consultant will advise you that you should have about six months with a year of overall living costs in currency or as your savings to avoid complete bankruptcy .
Many value investors put some of their resources into a savings plan for emergencies like sudden instability .
Some ensure they maintain up to 6 months of their saving funds because they realize that whenever they need it , it will definitely be around for them .
Swindlers too are reading the headlines .
They will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attract prospective clients and make the description of their “ opportunity ” sound real .
The SEC report suggests that you should start by asking questions before you spend your money and review the replies with an objective perspective .
Please keep your eyes open before committing and consult reliable family members and friends .

The decisions to invest in stocks may seem overwhelming if you don’t understand what you are really doing. You might wonder, “Should I buy stocks now or later? Which exchange will be more productive?” So here’s a bit of info: to spend your money in the stocks is not rocket science.
Although no venture is risk-free, investing in the stocks has an average annual return of 7% after deflation in stock market networks which allows it to be an enticing long-term investment option. Also, there are services that compare brokers to help you out in making the right choice.
If you are new to the trade, or just interested in how to maximize the output of your funds, it’s important to recognize what to learn before investing in the stock market. There are only a few easy techniques that can be used to put your money as an investment in a safe and reliable way.
1. Analyze your Financial Situation Beforehand
Prior to making any investment moves, sit down and look at your actual financial situation rationally — especially if it is your first time making a financial plan. The very first stage towards effective investment is to find out your priorities and tolerance for risk – both through your own or by a financial consultant’s support.
Apparently, there is no assurance that your funds will earn you a profit. But when you get the different investment facts and go through with a smart strategy, you will be able to secure some financial stability over the years and reap the benefits of investment by growing your cash.
2. Invest Small Amounts to be on the Safe Side
Although investing in stocks is often seen as a stable long-term investment approach, yet nothing at all is promised. The stock market is highly competitive and can turn quickly across the ranges so it is suggested to the beginners that they should start with a little amount and see how it goes. If it goes well and they feel secure enough to invest more money, then it is a good way to go.
However, there are far more efficient, low-risk investment options available then the stocks when you’re planning to invest your money in the future. Also, you can make sure to make the right investment decision with the guidance of Trading 212 platform based in London. Since it is always better to know the rules of the game before you actually start playing it.
3. Diversify your Fund Investment
Diversifying the investment portfolio is among the most effective ways to reduce financial risk. Simple logic: do not place all of your beans in a bowl. By selecting the right investment company within a valuation approach, you may be capable of minimizing your losses and improving net income uncertainty without losing too much of your potential income.
Once you invest heavily in the shareholding of your employer’s inventories or any independent securities, you will be faced with a high-risk. If that stock does badly or the business closes down, you will definitely make a loss (and maybe your job). That is why investing little with the secure steps and investing in different shares is important for a fool proof money move.
4. Make Sure you have an Emergency Fund
Losses, natural calamities, sicknesses can happen anytime. Any financial consultant will advise you that you should have about six months with a year of overall living costs in currency or as your savings to avoid complete bankruptcy. Many value investors put some of their resources into a savings plan for emergencies like sudden instability. Some ensure they maintain up to 6 months of their saving funds because they realize that whenever they need it, it will definitely be around for them.
5. Double Check for the Scams
Swindlers too are reading the headlines. They will also use a widely reported news piece to attract prospective clients and make the description of their “opportunity” sound real. The SEC report suggests that you should start by asking questions before you spend your money and review the replies with an objective perspective. Please keep your eyes open before committing and consult reliable family members and friends.