theheartysoul--2020-11-17--Some Pacific Islanders Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Scientists are constantly learning about our history as a species .
Sometimes , these new discoveries change everything we thought about a specific population .
In 2016 , scientists found DNA not linked to any known human ancestor .
This suggests that at some point in history , there may have been another group of hominids that we didn ’ t know existed .
DNA Not Linked to Known Human Ancestor At the annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics in October 2016 , Ryan Bohlender reported that people from Melanesia may carry evidence of a previously unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our early ancestors migrated out of Africa between one hundred thousand and sixty thousand years ago .
It was then that they first made contact with another hominid species in Eurasia- the Neanderthals .
For this reason , Europeans and Asians today carry genetic variations of Neanderthal DNA in their genomes .
There was another type of hominid , however , that our ancestors appear to have come into contact with .
These were the distant cousins of the Neanderthals , the Denisovans .
The problem is that we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Denisovans .
In fact , all we have is one finger bone and a couple of teeth .
This makes it harder to determine our ancestral relationship with that species of humans [ 1 ] .
To complicate things further , Bohlender and his colleagues have determined that there are traces of a third species of humans hiding in modern people ’ s DNA .
AdvertisementThe people in question come from Melanesia , which is a region in the South Pacific that includes Papua New Guinea and the surrounding islands .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any known human ancestor .
Our Genetic Link to the Past To recap , scientists , are aware of two extinct species of humans that our ancestors interacted with : Neanderthals and Denisovans .
AdvertisementAccording to Bohlender ’ s calculations , people of European descent have no Denisovan ancestry .
People in China have about 0.1 percent .
People in Papua New Guinea get about 2.74 percent of their DNA from Neanderthals .
While other researchers have estimated that Melanesians get about three to six percent of their DNA from Denisovans , Bohlender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent .
Instead , they seem to have DNA not linked to any known human ancestor .
This brought them to the conclusion that a third group of hominids may have bred with the ancestors of the Melanesian people .
A separate study by researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark supported Bohlender ’ s conclusions .
These researchers analysed DNA from 83 Aboriginal Australians and 25 others from the Papua New Guinea highlands .
This genetic study indicated that they were the oldest continuous civilisation on earth , with heir origins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The results of the study also revealed that their DNA was similar to that of the Denisovans , but different enough that it could be from a third , previously unknown hominid .
About four percent of their genome appears to come from this unidentified species [ 4 ] .Advertisement Finding DNA not linked to any known human ancestor is exciting , but also creates a lot of questions .
Because we have such a small amount of fossil evidence from the Denisovan species , scientists don ’ t know how genetically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the discrepancy in the Melanesian DNA may not be from a third species at all .
It may simply be a different branch of Denisovans .
This is the opinion of statistical geneticist Elizabeth Blue of the University of Washington in Seattle .
Scientists have only found Denisovan remains in a single cave in Siberia .
She says it is possible , then , that some of the population separated long enough to look like distinct groups , similarly to the way Europeans and Asians differ today .
This different group could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Melanesians today .
Mattias Jakobsson is an evolutionary geneticist at Uppsala University in Sweden .
He says he wouldn ’ t be surprised if there were other groups of extinct hominids that came into contact with humans .
As researchers continue to dig into our past , we will hopefully continue to unravel the complicated history of our species .
Keep Reading : Siberian ‘ Unicorn ’ may have walked the earth alongside humans : Study

Some Pacific Islanders Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor
Scientists are constantly learning about our history as a species. Sometimes, these new discoveries change everything we thought about a specific population. In 2016, scientists found DNA not linked to any known human ancestor. This suggests that at some point in history, there may have been another group of hominids that we didn’t know existed.
DNA Not Linked to Known Human Ancestor
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics in October 2016, Ryan Bohlender reported that people from Melanesia may carry evidence of a previously unknown extinct hominid species.
Many scientists believe that our early ancestors migrated out of Africa between one hundred thousand and sixty thousand years ago. It was then that they first made contact with another hominid species in Eurasia- the Neanderthals.
For this reason, Europeans and Asians today carry genetic variations of Neanderthal DNA in their genomes.
There was another type of hominid, however, that our ancestors appear to have come into contact with. These were the distant cousins of the Neanderthals, the Denisovans. The problem is that we don’t have a very robust fossil record of the Denisovans. In fact, all we have is one finger bone and a couple of teeth. This makes it harder to determine our ancestral relationship with that species of humans [1].
To complicate things further, Bohlender and his colleagues have determined that there are traces of a third species of humans hiding in modern people’s DNA.
The people in question come from Melanesia, which is a region in the South Pacific that includes Papua New Guinea and the surrounding islands. They appear to have DNA not linked to any known human ancestor.
“We’re missing a population or we’re misunderstanding something about the relationships,” Bohlender said.
Read: 90,000-year-old human hybrid found in ancient cave
Our Genetic Link to the Past
To recap, scientists, are aware of two extinct species of humans that our ancestors interacted with: Neanderthals and Denisovans.
According to Bohlender’s calculations, people of European descent have no Denisovan ancestry. People in China have about 0.1 percent. People in Papua New Guinea get about 2.74 percent of their DNA from Neanderthals.
While other researchers have estimated that Melanesians get about three to six percent of their DNA from Denisovans, Bohlender believes that number is only about 1.11 percent. Instead, they seem to have DNA not linked to any known human ancestor.
This brought them to the conclusion that a third group of hominids may have bred with the ancestors of the Melanesian people.
“Human history is a lot more complicated than we thought it was,” he told Science News [3].
A separate study by researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark supported Bohlender’s conclusions. These researchers analysed DNA from 83 Aboriginal Australians and 25 others from the Papua New Guinea highlands. This genetic study indicated that they were the oldest continuous civilisation on earth, with heir origins dating back more than fifty thousand years.
The results of the study also revealed that their DNA was similar to that of the Denisovans, but different enough that it could be from a third, previously unknown hominid. About four percent of their genome appears to come from this unidentified species [4].
Many Unanswered Questions
Finding DNA not linked to any known human ancestor is exciting, but also creates a lot of questions.
Because we have such a small amount of fossil evidence from the Denisovan species, scientists don’t know how genetically diverse they were. For this reason, the discrepancy in the Melanesian DNA may not be from a third species at all. It may simply be a different branch of Denisovans.
This is the opinion of statistical geneticist Elizabeth Blue of the University of Washington in Seattle. Scientists have only found Denisovan remains in a single cave in Siberia. She says it is possible, then, that some of the population separated long enough to look like distinct groups, similarly to the way Europeans and Asians differ today. This different group could be responsible for the genetic variation in Melanesians today.
Mattias Jakobsson is an evolutionary geneticist at Uppsala University in Sweden. He says he wouldn’t be surprised if there were other groups of extinct hominids that came into contact with humans.
“Modern humans and archaic humans have met many times and had many children together,” he said [2].
As researchers continue to dig into our past, we will hopefully continue to unravel the complicated history of our species.


theheartysoul--2020-11-17--Student Invented Solar Windows Made from Rotten Vegetables

Food waste and green energy production are two problems many scientists and environmentalists are clamoring to solve .
What if one invention could take care of both ?
These solar windows made from rotting vegetables can do just that .
AuREUS is a new green technology invented by Carvey Maigue Mapua University in the Philippines .
These solar windows take something that would otherwise be tossed out – rotting fruit – and harness the sun ’ s energy .
( 1 ) The AuREUS solar windows use technology derived from the same phenomenon that creates the Northern Lights .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sun and using luminescent particles in the atmosphere , turn them into low-energy visible light .
( 2 ) A similar type of luminescent particles can be derived from certain fruits and vegetables .
These are suspended in a resin substrate and used as the core technology on both AuREUS devices , the Borealis Solar Window and Astralis Solar Wall .
( 2 ) When UV light hits the panels , the particles absorb the light and then re-emit it as visible light along the edges .
PV cells along the edges then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to DC electricity .
( 2 ) Finally , regulating circuits process the voltage output that allows for battery charging , storage , and utilization of the electricity .
( 2 ) AdvertisementAs if creating a space where rotting produce can be put to good use wasn ’ t good enough , AuREUS solar windows essentially turn buildings into vertical solar farms .
Unlike traditional solar farms , which must be placed at an angle in order to catch the sun ’ s rays , AuREUS can produce electricity even when not facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panels capture UV light .
( 2 ) AuREUS solar windows and walls can capture UV rays , even indirectly .
This includes light scattered by clouds or even bouncing along walls , pavement , and other surfaces .
( 2 ) This can make them especially effective in urban settings .
Another bonus is that unlike traditional windows that reflect UV rays back onto the people walking down the street , AuREUS solar windows absorb those rays .
This protects people both in and outside of potential UV damage .
( 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dyes for the luminescent particles are being extracted from fruits and vegetables .
The team is doing additional research in order to bump that up to 100 % .
( 2 ) The five colors being used are red , orange , yellow , green , and blue .
The team must do more research to find a stable option for the blue dye .
With more funding and more time , buildings in our cities and towns could start looking a lot more colorful – and make way for a greener future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Anti-Solar ’ Cells Could Keep the Power Going at Night

Food waste and green energy production are two problems many scientists and environmentalists are clamoring to solve. What if one invention could take care of both? These solar windows made from rotting vegetables can do just that.
Solar Windows Made from Rotting Vegetables
AuREUS is a new green technology invented by Carvey Maigue Mapua University in the Philippines. These solar windows take something that would otherwise be tossed out – rotting fruit – and harness the sun’s energy. (1)
The AuREUS solar windows use technology derived from the same phenomenon that creates the Northern Lights. They capture high energy UV light from the sun and using luminescent particles in the atmosphere, turn them into low-energy visible light. (2)
How They Work
A similar type of luminescent particles can be derived from certain fruits and vegetables. These are suspended in a resin substrate and used as the core technology on both AuREUS devices, the Borealis Solar Window and Astralis Solar Wall. (2)
When UV light hits the panels, the particles absorb the light and then re-emit it as visible light along the edges. PV cells along the edges then capture that visible light and convert it to DC electricity. (2)
Finally, regulating circuits process the voltage output that allows for battery charging, storage, and utilization of the electricity. (2)
Solar Windows Turn Buildings into Solar Farms
As if creating a space where rotting produce can be put to good use wasn’t good enough, AuREUS solar windows essentially turn buildings into vertical solar farms. Unlike traditional solar farms, which must be placed at an angle in order to catch the sun’s rays, AuREUS can produce electricity even when not facing the sun. This is because the panels capture UV light. (2)
AuREUS solar windows and walls can capture UV rays, even indirectly. This includes light scattered by clouds or even bouncing along walls, pavement, and other surfaces. (2)
This can make them especially effective in urban settings. Another bonus is that unlike traditional windows that reflect UV rays back onto the people walking down the street, AuREUS solar windows absorb those rays. This protects people both in and outside of potential UV damage. (2)
Next Steps
Currently, 80% of the dyes for the luminescent particles are being extracted from fruits and vegetables. The team is doing additional research in order to bump that up to 100%. (2) The five colors being used are red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.
The team must do more research to find a stable option for the blue dye. With more funding and more time, buildings in our cities and towns could start looking a lot more colorful – and make way for a greener future. (2)


theheartysoul--2020-11-17--There’s A Haunting Memorial In Turkey To Commemorate 440 Women Killed By Their Own Husbands Last Yea

Violence against women is a global issue , but some countries have it worse than others .
In Turkey , for instance , 42 % of women over 15 years of age have experienced physical or sexual abuse .
[ 1 ] One artist wanted to raise awareness of domestic violence and created an unbelievable memorial in Turkey .
He paid tribute to the women killed by domestic or sexual violence in his country in 2018 .
Mounting 440 pairs of high heels on a wall of a building in Istanbul , Vahit Tuna brought these silent crimes into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awareness to this issue on social media but these posts left the public ’ s attention alarmingly quickly .
He wanted to keep the awareness present at all times .
“ We are standing in a street now and maybe people are faced with a work of art for the first time , an open and bleeding wound for the very first time .
I believe this has an impact , ” said Tuna .
“ I think this ( installation ) creates awareness and is something that influences people and makes them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Turkish tradition of placing the shoes of someone recently deceased outside the front door .
In cases of abuse , it ’ s unlikely these victims got that tribute .
So Tuna gave it to them in a display that spans across 260 square meters .
“ Frankly , I do not feel safe on the streets and this view is really awful .
There are 440 pairs of shoes here and it means that many lives have been lost in 2018 .
This is very upsetting , ” said Turkish banker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Koseoglu , said : “ As long as everybody remains silent , violence against women will increase and this violence is not just about murdering women but also suppressing and silencing them.
” Read : Scotland becomes the first country in the world to add LGBTQI history to school curriculum The report that discovered the incredible number of 440 women killed in 2018 was published by Kadin Cinayetlerini Durduracagiz Platformu ( We Will Stop Femicide Platform ) ; they hold records on murders .
They also reported that 49 women were killed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 ] AdvertisementThe shoes are indicative of female independence and empowerment , which he wishes were more part of Turkey ’ s reality .
At least now his exhibit most definitely is .
As he explained , “ We wanted everyone passing by the road to see [ the work ] .
This is why we did not want to host the exhibition in a closed area.
” [ 1 ] He chose heels in particular over flats or the like since employed women tend to wear them .
He uses them as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and not reliant on their spouses .
[ 3 ] Hopefully , its message will spark conversations and change in Turkey and the world .
The United Nations describes violence against women as “ any act of gender-based violence that results in , or is likely to result in , physical , sexual , or mental harm or suffering to women , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life.
” Analysis done by The World Health Organization found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) of all women have suffered physical and/or sexual violence from their partner .
All over the world , about 38 % of female murder victims were killed by their partners .
It ’ s no surprise that domestic violence is more often men against women than the other way around .
( Although women abusing men is also an important issue . )
Advertisement Risk factors for this kind of abuse includes : • History of exposure to family violence and child maltreatment • Communities that give a high status to men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences of domestic violence are far-reaching , with negative physical , sexual , reproductive , and mental health effects .
For instance : • Substance misuse and risky sexual behaviors appearing later in life With the rise of awareness for this issue , studies and programs are being created to respond and prevent further violence against women .
Empowering women economically and socially , promoting good relationship skills , fighting toxic gender norms , and similar advocating instances can help create a world where Tuna ’ s display won ’ t be needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Somalia To Allow Child Marriages After First Menstrual Cycle , Little Girls Can Be Forced To Marry

There’s A Haunting Memorial In Turkey To Commemorate 440 Women Killed By Their Own Husbands Last Year
Violence against women is a global issue, but some countries have it worse than others. In Turkey, for instance, 42% of women over 15 years of age have experienced physical or sexual abuse. [1] One artist wanted to raise awareness of domestic violence and created an unbelievable memorial in Turkey.
He paid tribute to the women killed by domestic or sexual violence in his country in 2018. Mounting 440 pairs of high heels on a wall of a building in Istanbul, Vahit Tuna brought these silent crimes into the spotlight.
440 Pairs of Shoes for 440 Victims
Tuna had seen people bring awareness to this issue on social media but these posts left the public’s attention alarmingly quickly. He wanted to keep the awareness present at all times.
“We are standing in a street now and maybe people are faced with a work of art for the first time, an open and bleeding wound for the very first time. I believe this has an impact,” said Tuna. “I think this (installation) creates awareness and is something that influences people and makes them think.”
This artwork was inspired by the Turkish tradition of placing the shoes of someone recently deceased outside the front door. In cases of abuse, it’s unlikely these victims got that tribute. So Tuna gave it to them in a display that spans across 260 square meters.
“Frankly, I do not feel safe on the streets and this view is really awful. There are 440 pairs of shoes here and it means that many lives have been lost in 2018. This is very upsetting,” said Turkish banker Serap Kilic.
Another banker, Hilal Koseoglu, said: “As long as everybody remains silent, violence against women will increase and this violence is not just about murdering women but also suppressing and silencing them.”
Read: Scotland becomes the first country in the world to add LGBTQI history to school curriculum
Raising Public Awareness
The report that discovered the incredible number of 440 women killed in 2018 was published by Kadin Cinayetlerini Durduracagiz Platformu (We Will Stop Femicide Platform); they hold records on murders. They also reported that 49 women were killed by men in just August 2019. [2]
The shoes are indicative of female independence and empowerment, which he wishes were more part of Turkey’s reality. At least now his exhibit most definitely is. As he explained, “We wanted everyone passing by the road to see [the work]. This is why we did not want to host the exhibition in a closed area.” [1]
He chose heels in particular over flats or the like since employed women tend to wear them. He uses them as a symbol of women who are independent, and not reliant on their spouses. [3]
Hopefully, its message will spark conversations and change in Turkey and the world.
Violence Against Women
The United Nations describes violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”
Analysis done by The World Health Organization found that almost one third (30%) of all women have suffered physical and/or sexual violence from their partner. All over the world, about 38% of female murder victims were killed by their partners. It’s no surprise that domestic violence is more often men against women than the other way around. (Although women abusing men is also an important issue.)
Risk factors for this kind of abuse includes:
Lower levels of educations
History of exposure to family violence and child maltreatment
Antisocial personality disorder
Toxic use of substances
Beliefs or attitudes that condone violence
Communities that give a high status to men and a lower one to women
The consequences of domestic violence are far-reaching, with negative physical, sexual, reproductive, and mental health effects. For instance:
Homicide or suicide
Injuries
Unintended pregnancies, induced abortions, gynecological problems, and STDs.
Depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, sleeping issues, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts
Gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, back pain, poor health overall, etc.
Substance misuse and risky sexual behaviors appearing later in life
With the rise of awareness for this issue, studies and programs are being created to respond and prevent further violence against women. Empowering women economically and socially, promoting good relationship skills, fighting toxic gender norms, and similar advocating instances can help create a world where Tuna’s display won’t be needed. [4]


theheartysoul--2020-11-17--School Sends Kids To Meditation Instead Of Detention, With Amazing Results

While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood , many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school .
Imagine , however , if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor .
Do you think that would ’ ve made you behave better in the future ?
One school in Baltimore is doing exactly that .
Instead of sending their kids to detention when they misbehave , they have opted for a healthier approach to discipline .
The results have been amazing .
In 2016 , Robert W. Coleman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started a “ Mindful Moment ” program .
When their students misbehave , the teachers don ’ t send them to detention .
Instead , they send them to the “ mindful moment ” room- a well-lit space with floor pillows , yoga mats , and the scent of essential oils .
Here , the kids have an opportunity to stretch , do yoga , and practice deep breathing .
The program teaches the children to wind down and reflect , and to breathe through tough situations .
The school is providing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profit organization , The Holistic Life Foundation .
There is a staff member from the foundation in the mindful moment room at all times , to help children work through their emotions .
When a student is disruptive in class , they are sent to the room , where the staff member encourages them to talk about what happened .
They then go through some breathing exercises to help them calm down .
AdvertisementOne young boy was sent to the meditation room after getting in a fight with another student .
A majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from troubling backgrounds .
With almost 25 percent of Baltimore residents living below the poverty line , many of the kids don ’ t come from stable homes .
In fact , eighty percent of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches .
The school ’ s principal , Carlillian Thompson , says that some of their students are homeless .
Many of them don ’ t have food or even lights at home , and witness crime regularly .
For this reason , the school is trying its best to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their needs are met .
Read : These Schools Voted To Bring Back Paddling For Kids That Misbehave The school says that the program has done amazing things for its learning environment , and for student productivity .
One student described how students who arrive in the meditation room are rowdy and goofing off .
By the time they leave , however , they are calm , quiet , and ready to do their schoolwork .
Since the program began , Thompson says she barely ever sees students for disciplinary issues .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program , Patterson High School in East Baltimore has also started its own program .
The school offers its own mindful moments room , where students can stretch , do yoga , or simply decompress at the end of the school day [ 1 ] .
The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Children Research has shown that practicing mindfulness and meditation can help ease psychological stress , anxiety , depression , and pain [ 2 ] .Advertisement Much of this research , however , has focused on adults .
Mindfulness , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for children at every developmental stage .
It can decrease their anxiety , help them deal with difficult situations , and promote happiness .
But what exactly does mindfulness mean ?
Put simply , it means paying attention to the present moment in an accepting , non-judgemental manner .
Children can benefit from this practice in a unique way because they are so young .
Habits that children form during their early years will influence how they behave later in life .
Childhood , then , is the perfect time to teach them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and accepting .
Annika Harris is an author who teaches mindfulness to children .
She says that the practice can provide kids with relief from whatever difficulties they ’ re facing .
There are many reasons why teaching mindfulness to children is so effective .
One of these reasons has to do with the way our brains develop .
During childhood , connections in our prefrontal cortex are formed at a faster rate than any other time in life .
This area of the brain controls the skills that mindfulness promotes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this , teaching mindfulness to children can have a significant impact on the development of skills including self-regulation , judgment , and patience .
Read : I Raised 2 Successful CEOs and a Doctor—Here ’ s One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Parents Making Other Schools Are Using Meditation Instead of Detention Over the last four years , other schools have begun adopting similar approaches to discipline as Coleman Elementary .
Horace Mann School in Beverly Hills , California , now offers sessions in mindfulness , self-awareness , and breathing instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education program in Texas has also begun a mindfulness and meditation program .
Staff members at this school work with students who are trying to course-correct so they can return to their normal schools .
In the program , students sit on yoga mats , stretch , and meditate while music plays in the background .
Meanwhile , school counselor Carrie Dewey quietly offers them instructions .
The program has been in operation for three years now , and now offers eight sessions per week .
They are even using it during detention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Dewey says some students are now asking to go to detention even when they don ’ t have to .
Mindfulness and Meditation : Teaching Kids to be Adults The staff members at each of these schools understand the importance of instilling good habits in children while they ’ re young .
A significant motivator for the programs is to teach students healthy coping mechanisms that they can take with them as they become adults .
There may be a lack of scientific data to demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence seems promising .
Plus , what child wouldn ’ t prefer meditation instead of detention ?
Mindfulness practice teaches kids how to deal with life ’ s stressors .
The hope is that these skills will follow them into adulthood .
Keep Reading : How Yelling at Your Kids Actually Affects Them

This story is originally from November 2016
While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future?
One school in Baltimore is doing exactly that. Instead of sending their kids to detention when they misbehave, they have opted for a healthier approach to discipline. The results have been amazing.
Meditation Instead of Detention
In 2016, Robert W. Coleman Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland, started a “Mindful Moment” program. When their students misbehave, the teachers don’t send them to detention. Instead, they send them to the “mindful moment” room- a well-lit space with floor pillows, yoga mats, and the scent of essential oils.
Here, the kids have an opportunity to stretch, do yoga, and practice deep breathing. The program teaches the children to wind down and reflect, and to breathe through tough situations.
The school is providing the program through a partnership with the nonprofit organization, The Holistic Life Foundation. There is a staff member from the foundation in the mindful moment room at all times, to help children work through their emotions.
When a student is disruptive in class, they are sent to the room, where the staff member encourages them to talk about what happened. They then go through some breathing exercises to help them calm down.
One young boy was sent to the meditation room after getting in a fight with another student.
“I did some deep breathing, had a little snack, and I got myself together,” he explained. “Then I apologized to my class.” [1]
Helping Struggling Kids
A majority of the students at Coleman Elementary come from troubling backgrounds. With almost 25 percent of Baltimore residents living below the poverty line, many of the kids don’t come from stable homes. In fact, eighty percent of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches.
The school’s principal, Carlillian Thompson, says that some of their students are homeless. Many of them don’t have food or even lights at home, and witness crime regularly. For this reason, the school is trying its best to create a safe space for the students wherein their needs are met.
“I’ve had a kid come in and look at me straight in the face with no emotions and say, ‘my grandfather got shot yesterday,” foundation co-founder Andres Gonzalez said. “So you can imagine what these kids have to face.” [1]
A Resounding Success
The school says that the program has done amazing things for its learning environment, and for student productivity. One student described how students who arrive in the meditation room are rowdy and goofing off. By the time they leave, however, they are calm, quiet, and ready to do their schoolwork.
Since the program began, Thompson says she barely ever sees students for disciplinary issues.
“It’s made a huge impact,” she says [1].
After the success of Coleman Elementary’s program, Patterson High School in East Baltimore has also started its own program. The school offers its own mindful moments room, where students can stretch, do yoga, or simply decompress at the end of the school day [1].
Read: 7 Surprising Reasons Your Dog Should Sleep On Your Bed Every Night
The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Children
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness and meditation can help ease psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and pain [2].
Much of this research, however, has focused on adults. Mindfulness, however, can be an incredibly useful exercise for children at every developmental stage. It can decrease their anxiety, help them deal with difficult situations, and promote happiness.
But what exactly does mindfulness mean? Put simply, it means paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, non-judgemental manner. Children can benefit from this practice in a unique way because they are so young.
Habits that children form during their early years will influence how they behave later in life. Childhood, then, is the perfect time to teach them habits that promote being calm, kind, and accepting. Annika Harris is an author who teaches mindfulness to children. She says that the practice can provide kids with relief from whatever difficulties they’re facing.
“It also gives them the beauty of being in the present moment.” [3]
There are many reasons why teaching mindfulness to children is so effective. One of these reasons has to do with the way our brains develop. During childhood, connections in our prefrontal cortex are formed at a faster rate than any other time in life. This area of the brain controls the skills that mindfulness promotes, like focus and cognitive control.
Because of this, teaching mindfulness to children can have a significant impact on the development of skills including self-regulation, judgment, and patience.
Other Schools Are Using Meditation Instead of Detention
Over the last four years, other schools have begun adopting similar approaches to discipline as Coleman Elementary. Horace Mann School in Beverly Hills, California, now offers sessions in mindfulness, self-awareness, and breathing instead of detention.
“We are trying to give a more positive feedback, instead of I’m going to yell at you because you’re in trouble and we want you to change your behavior; we are going to say let me give you some skills that you can use on your own, so that you can make your own choices and you can change your behavior,” explained special education teacher Joshua Reitzenstein [4].
The McKinney Disciplinary Alternative Education program in Texas has also begun a mindfulness and meditation program. Staff members at this school work with students who are trying to course-correct so they can return to their normal schools.
In the program, students sit on yoga mats, stretch, and meditate while music plays in the background. Meanwhile, school counselor Carrie Dewey quietly offers them instructions.
“It’s just a way of saying, ‘Bring all of your awareness to what you are doing right now,'” she said [5].
The program has been in operation for three years now, and now offers eight sessions per week. They are even using it during detention at the end of the school day, and Dewey says some students are now asking to go to detention even when they don’t have to.
Mindfulness and Meditation: Teaching Kids to be Adults
The staff members at each of these schools understand the importance of instilling good habits in children while they’re young. A significant motivator for the programs is to teach students healthy coping mechanisms that they can take with them as they become adults.
“You guys are growing into the people, the adults, you’re going to become,” Reitzenstein tells students at the end of a session. “And believe it or not, the choices you make now will impact and affect the way you get wired to be out in the world when you grow up.” [4]
There may be a lack of scientific data to demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in children, but the anecdotal evidence seems promising. Plus, what child wouldn’t prefer meditation instead of detention? Mindfulness practice teaches kids how to deal with life’s stressors. The hope is that these skills will follow them into adulthood.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-18--This Self-Inflating Caravan Sleeps 6 and Fits a Toilet, Couch, and Kitchen

The holiday season is upon us and people are frantically thinking of gift ideas this year .
A lot of people got into the spirit of the outdoors for 2020 .
Man of us decided to get into camping .
Additionally , there ’ s even been a lot of inventive camping products lately .
However , If you ’ re looking for great gift ideas , this self-inflating caravan might just be what you seek ( even if that gift is for yourself ) .
Read : Never Trip Over A Tent Rope Again With These Glow In The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company redefining the way people camp .
They have invented the most convenient set-up for outdoor fun for just about anywhere you could go .
Taking about 90 seconds to set-up , the self-inflating caravan transforms itself into a full-sized camper- 8 ft tall , and 121 sq ft .
This caravan can accommodate 6 comfortably .
However , the main feature is the air technology used to inflate the caravan .
The inflation system runs off the 12v electric air compressor that is installed in the OP LITE .
This connects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as easy as a push of a button .
( 1 ) In addition , there ’ s plenty of ample space for everything else you ’ ll need for camping .
This self-inflating caravan features a cozy dinette , a couch , two double beds , a portable toilet , a sink , a stove , and a small fridge .
Furthermore , if you ’ re not convinced yet , you can hook up running water , electric heat , and air conditioning to the caravan .
( 1 ) Advertisement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that practically any car can tow this camper around .
Although the caravan seems large , there is no headache when you need to fold it back down .
The camper the caravan folds into can store all of your belongings until you reach your destination .
Additionally , the self-inflating caravan comes with racks for outdoor equipment .
This includes kayaks , boats , bikes , and other fun things you want to take with you .
( 1 ) Opus Camper has more than just one style of caravan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their website , you can see the models range in different prices .
Each of these models comes with it ’ s own unique features with the same concept in mind .
The one featured here is the OP4 and it ’ s probably the most sought after caravan since it has the storage and space for a big camping trip .
Including all of the previously mentioned features from before .
( 2 ) If you are looking for something a little more compact for lighter camping trips , the OP LITE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-person self-inflating caravan that has less of the bells and whistles of the first model .
This design is meant for weekend campers that want to get away for a little while to enjoy the outdoors .
Or if you wanted a 2-sleeper model with a built-in shower , the OP2 model is also a great selection .
This model is meant for 2 people but has the capacity to fit up to 4 .
( 3,4 ) The OP15 model is the perfect long term camper for long camping trips .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ luxurious , bamboo-lined camper .
There is no inflation needed .
Providing a solid and durable shell with all of the storage as well as space you could need .
Furthermore , this design adopts multiple features from other models to make the camping experience enjoyable .
( 5 ) Read : Find your inner Tarzan by sleeping in the trees in these awesome raindrop-shaped tents Can I Go Camping In The Winter ?
The materials used to craft these self-inflating caravans are meant to last .
The Opus Camper company has stress-tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elemental forces .
The OP15 model doesn ’ t have to worry about nature doing any damage to the caravan .
The reason is that it ’ s designed as an actual camper .
However , the OP LITE model is capable of withstanding high-velocity winds , harsh rain , as well as random punctures .
The company even stress tested the material by running a truck over it .
( 6 ) The camper itself can also go off-roading using a truck or a jeep .
Built with shock-absorbing arms and all-terrain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want .
In addition , the OP LITE model is built with a port for adding a solar panel during extended camping trips .
All self-inflating caravans have an extended covering for the outdoor kitchen too .
In case of harsh weather , the self-inflating caravan can accommodate most needs in an emergency .
Every little detail has been taken into consideration .
The Opus Camper company strives for the maximum amount of comfort when camping .
You will never need to worry about what to bring because the Opus Camper has everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ?
You should be planning your next big camping adventure in your new self-inflating caravan !
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The holiday season is upon us and people are frantically thinking of gift ideas this year. A lot of people got into the spirit of the outdoors for 2020. Man of us decided to get into camping. Additionally, there’s even been a lot of inventive camping products lately. However, If you’re looking for great gift ideas, this self-inflating caravan might just be what you seek (even if that gift is for yourself).
Read: Never Trip Over A Tent Rope Again With These Glow In The Dark Tent Ropes
The Self-Inflating Caravan!
Enter Opus Camper, the company redefining the way people camp. They have invented the most convenient set-up for outdoor fun for just about anywhere you could go. Taking about 90 seconds to set-up, the self-inflating caravan transforms itself into a full-sized camper- 8 ft tall, and 121 sq ft. This caravan can accommodate 6 comfortably. However, the main feature is the air technology used to inflate the caravan. The inflation system runs off the 12v electric air compressor that is installed in the OP LITE. This connects to your control panel so setup is as easy as a push of a button. (1)
In addition, there’s plenty of ample space for everything else you’ll need for camping. This self-inflating caravan features a cozy dinette, a couch, two double beds, a portable toilet, a sink, a stove, and a small fridge. Furthermore, if you’re not convinced yet, you can hook up running water, electric heat, and air conditioning to the caravan. (1)
Another awesome feature about this self-inflating caravan is that practically any car can tow this camper around. Although the caravan seems large, there is no headache when you need to fold it back down. The camper the caravan folds into can store all of your belongings until you reach your destination. Additionally, the self-inflating caravan comes with racks for outdoor equipment. This includes kayaks, boats, bikes, and other fun things you want to take with you. (1)
Different Styles Of Self-Inflating Caravans
Opus Camper has more than just one style of caravan to choose from. If you go to their website, you can see the models range in different prices. Each of these models comes with it’s own unique features with the same concept in mind.
The one featured here is the OP4 and it’s probably the most sought after caravan since it has the storage and space for a big camping trip. Including all of the previously mentioned features from before. (2)
If you are looking for something a little more compact for lighter camping trips, the OP LITE would be perfect. This model is a two-person self-inflating caravan that has less of the bells and whistles of the first model. This design is meant for weekend campers that want to get away for a little while to enjoy the outdoors. Or if you wanted a 2-sleeper model with a built-in shower, the OP2 model is also a great selection. This model is meant for 2 people but has the capacity to fit up to 4. (3,4)
The OP15 model is the perfect long term camper for long camping trips. Allowing up to 4 people inside this luxurious, bamboo-lined camper. There is no inflation needed. Providing a solid and durable shell with all of the storage as well as space you could need. Furthermore, this design adopts multiple features from other models to make the camping experience enjoyable. (5)
Read: Find your inner Tarzan by sleeping in the trees in these awesome raindrop-shaped tents
Can I Go Camping In The Winter?
The materials used to craft these self-inflating caravans are meant to last. The Opus Camper company has stress-tested their products to endure any kind of elemental forces. The OP15 model doesn’t have to worry about nature doing any damage to the caravan. The reason is that it’s designed as an actual camper. However, the OP LITE model is capable of withstanding high-velocity winds, harsh rain, as well as random punctures. The company even stress tested the material by running a truck over it. (6)
The camper itself can also go off-roading using a truck or a jeep. Built with shock-absorbing arms and all-terrain tires, you can virtually anywhere you want. In addition, the OP LITE model is built with a port for adding a solar panel during extended camping trips. All self-inflating caravans have an extended covering for the outdoor kitchen too. In case of harsh weather, the self-inflating caravan can accommodate most needs in an emergency. Every little detail has been taken into consideration. The Opus Camper company strives for the maximum amount of comfort when camping.
You will never need to worry about what to bring because the Opus Camper has everything you need! What are you waiting for? You should be planning your next big camping adventure in your new self-inflating caravan!
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theheartysoul--2020-11-18--The Perfectly Imperfect Guide to What Your Future Child Will Look Like

If you ’ ve ever been a soon-to-be parent , you ’ ve likely wondered what your child will look like .
Will they have your partner ’ s blue eyes ?
Or how about your thick , curly hair ?
Will they inherit your in-law ’ s height , or be short like your family ?
What your child will look like all comes down to genes .
While we know more than we used to , there is still a lot scientists don ’ t understand about how genes work .
For this reason , it is impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what your newborn is going to look like .
Genes Determine What Your Child Will Look Like That being said , you can look at you and your partner ’ s genes to make some educated guesses as to what your child will look like when they ’ re born .
Genes , however , are complicated .
Even though you receive half of your genes from your father and half from your mother , that doesn ’ t mean that you ’ re going to be a perfect blend of the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominant , and others are recessive .
Dominant or recessive refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene .
When a baby is conceived , they receive two versions of each gene from each parent .
These are called alleles .
An example of these genes could be the eye color gene , the hair color gene , the height gene- the list goes on.Advertisement If the alleles , or version , of the two genes are different , one will be expressed over the other .
This is the dominant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recessive [ 2 ] .
To explain how this dominant and recessive genes work , consider the following example : The mother has dark , curly hair , and no freckles .
The dad has blonde , curly hair , and has freckles .
While you can ’ t say with one hundred percent certainty what their child will look like , the most likely scenario is this : The child will inherit curly hair because both parents have that dominant gene .
They will likely have dark hair from the mother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , if the mother also has the gene for blonde hair in her DNA , it is possible for the child to end up with blonde hair .
It is also possible that they won ’ t be born with freckles , because again , genetics is not a perfect science and we can not predict with perfect accuracy what someone will look like before they ’ re born .
Read : 6 Reasons We ’ re Fatter Than 30 Years Ago , It ’ s Not Only Food Or Exercise… Eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a polygenetic trait .
This means that more than one gene controls what eye color you will have .
At least two genes will influence the color of your baby ’ s eyes .
Each of these genes also has two alleles : a brown and blue version , or a green and blue version .
How they are all related is as follows : • Blue and green are dominant over blue The following are examples of how parents ’ eye colors will affect that of their children : Advertisement • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brown eyes , more than likely the child will have brown eyes .
• If one parent carries two blue alleles and the other carries a blue and a green , the child will likely have green eyes .
• If one parent has two blue alleles and the other has two green alleles , the child will probably have green eyes .
• If both parents have two blue alleles , the child will most likely have blue eyes [ 3 ] .
In addition , the color of your baby ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be the color they end up with .
Similarly , as your child grows , other things can impact the expression of their genes .
For example , a child with blonde , straight hair may go through puberty and their hair may darken , or start to curl .
What Else Impacts What Your Child Will Look Like ?
To make matters more confusing , yours and your partner ’ s genes are not the only genes that will influence your baby ’ s looks .
Your parents , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effect on what your child will look like .
This is because certain physical traits can skip a generation .
For example , red hair and blue eyes can both skip a generation because they ’ re recessive .
Other reasons traits can skip a generation ( or two , or three ) are : • An environmental change that makes the trait a disadvantage ( aka natural selection ) .
• The trait has what is called “ incomplete dominance ” ( an example of this is a cleft chin ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let ’ s use the example of red hair .
Imagine you have two non-red hair genes .
We ’ ll call this RR .
Your partner , on the other hand , has bright red hair , and therefore has two red hair genes ( since red is recessive ) .
They , then , have the rr gene .
If you have a child , they will end up with the Rr hair gene .
They will have non-red hair because the ‘ r ’ gene is recessive .
Imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and meets a partner with the RR gene .
The Rr spouse has a fifty/fifty shot at passing down an R or and r. That means that their children could end up with the red hair gene , or they could not .
Either way , the child is more likely to have non-red hair .
If this ‘ r ’ gene continues to be passed down , however , there is a chance that it could be expressed in later generations , under the correct circumstances [ 5 ] .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not an exact science .
We may have a better understanding of how genes work than we once did , but our knowledge is still quite limited .
For this reason , there is no way to accurately predict what your child is going to look like .
If you are expecting a child , however , there is one thing you can be certain of : your baby is going to be beautiful regardless of whether or not they get your eyes or your partner ’ s nose .
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If you’ve ever been a soon-to-be parent, you’ve likely wondered what your child will look like. Will they have your partner’s blue eyes? Or how about your thick, curly hair? Will they inherit your in-law’s height, or be short like your family?
What your child will look like all comes down to genes. While we know more than we used to, there is still a lot scientists don’t understand about how genes work. For this reason, it is impossible to predict with one hundred percent accuracy what your newborn is going to look like.
Genes Determine What Your Child Will Look Like
“If we examined all a fetus’s DNA, we still wouldn’t be able to truly anticipate things,” says Barry Starr, Ph.D., geneticist in residence at The Tech Museum, in San Jose, California [1].
That being said, you can look at you and your partner’s genes to make some educated guesses as to what your child will look like when they’re born. Genes, however, are complicated. Even though you receive half of your genes from your father and half from your mother, that doesn’t mean that you’re going to be a perfect blend of the two. This is because some genes are dominant, and others are recessive.
Dominant Vs. Recessive Genes
Dominant or recessive refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene. When a baby is conceived, they receive two versions of each gene from each parent. These are called alleles. An example of these genes could be the eye color gene, the hair color gene, the height gene- the list goes on.
If the alleles, or version, of the two genes are different, one will be expressed over the other. This is the dominant gene. The other gene is the recessive [2].
Examples of dominant traits include:
Dark hair
Curly hair
Freckles
Almond-shaped eyes
Right-handedness
A widow’s peak (having a V-shaped hairline)
Baldness
Examples of recessive traits include:
Blonde or red hair
Straight hair
Round eyes
Left-handedness
A straight hairline [3]
To explain how this dominant and recessive genes work, consider the following example:
The mother has dark, curly hair, and no freckles. The dad has blonde, curly hair, and has freckles. While you can’t say with one hundred percent certainty what their child will look like, the most likely scenario is this:
The child will inherit curly hair because both parents have that dominant gene. They will likely have dark hair from the mother, and have freckles from the father.
Now, if the mother also has the gene for blonde hair in her DNA, it is possible for the child to end up with blonde hair. It is also possible that they won’t be born with freckles, because again, genetics is not a perfect science and we cannot predict with perfect accuracy what someone will look like before they’re born.
What About Eye Color?
Eye color is even more complicated because it is a polygenetic trait. This means that more than one gene controls what eye color you will have.
At least two genes will influence the color of your baby’s eyes. Each of these genes also has two alleles: a brown and blue version, or a green and blue version. How they are all related is as follows:
Brown is dominant over green
Blue and green are dominant over blue
Brown is dominant over blue green
Green is dominant over blue
The following are examples of how parents’ eye colors will affect that of their children:
If either parent carries the gene for brown eyes, more than likely the child will have brown eyes.
If one parent carries two blue alleles and the other carries a blue and a green, the child will likely have green eyes.
If one parent has two blue alleles and the other has two green alleles, the child will probably have green eyes.
If both parents have two blue alleles, the child will most likely have blue eyes [3].
In addition, the color of your baby’s eyes when they’re born may not be the color they end up with.
“The color-producing cells in the iris need exposure to light to activate,” explains Dr. Starr [1].
Similarly, as your child grows, other things can impact the expression of their genes. For example, a child with blonde, straight hair may go through puberty and their hair may darken, or start to curl.
What Else Impacts What Your Child Will Look Like?
To make matters more confusing, yours and your partner’s genes are not the only genes that will influence your baby’s looks. Your parents, or even your great-grandparents, can also have an effect on what your child will look like.
This is because certain physical traits can skip a generation. For example, red hair and blue eyes can both skip a generation because they’re recessive. Other reasons traits can skip a generation (or two, or three) are:
By chance due to a phenomenon called genetic drift.
An environmental change that makes the trait a disadvantage (aka natural selection).
The trait has what is called “incomplete dominance” (an example of this is a cleft chin) [4].
To understand this, let’s use the example of red hair. Imagine you have two non-red hair genes. We’ll call this RR. Your partner, on the other hand, has bright red hair, and therefore has two red hair genes (since red is recessive). They, then, have the rr gene.
Just so you’re keeping track:
RR = not red
rr = red
If you have a child, they will end up with the Rr hair gene. They will have non-red hair because the ‘r’ gene is recessive.
Imagine, then, that your child grows up and meets a partner with the RR gene. The Rr spouse has a fifty/fifty shot at passing down an R or and r. That means that their children could end up with the red hair gene, or they could not. Either way, the child is more likely to have non-red hair.
If this ‘r’ gene continues to be passed down, however, there is a chance that it could be expressed in later generations, under the correct circumstances [5].
It’s All a Guessing Game
Despite how much we analyze things, genetics is not an exact science. We may have a better understanding of how genes work than we once did, but our knowledge is still quite limited. For this reason, there is no way to accurately predict what your child is going to look like.
If you are expecting a child, however, there is one thing you can be certain of: your baby is going to be beautiful regardless of whether or not they get your eyes or your partner’s nose.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-18--Family moves from shed to apartment, thanks to money from 8-year-old son’s plant business

At eight years old , Aaron Morena is one of the youngest entrepreneurs ever .
He started Aaron ’ s Garden in June to help his single mom after she lost her job during the pandemic .
The family of four was able to move from a shed into an apartment in Los Angeles — all with the help of one son ’ s plant business .
“ I feel happier because we don ’ t have to struggle as much as before , ” said Aaron .
His mother , Berenice Pacheco , now has funds from her new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a GoFundMe page a family friend has started .
The page has raised over $ 31,000 .
Not only were they able to afford an apartment , they could buy a car and furniture for their new home .
“ I never thought we would accomplish and come this far… We couldn ’ t believe that we got a house , ” said Pacheco .
“ I admire him for everything he has been able to do that I haven ’ t as a mom.
” [ 1 ] Advertisement Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was able to bring her 10-year-old daughter back from Mexico who was living with her grandparents for two years because of the family ’ s difficult financial situation .
“ I ’ m just so proud of my brother because he was the one who got me back , ” said Ayleen Pacheco , Moreno ’ s sister .
Even before the funds became available , Aaron planned to bring her home .
Whenever an airplane passed overhead , he would point at it and explain that is how his sister would arrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the garage will be remodeled to incorporate Aaron ’ s Garden .
“ I think the best thing for me well , everything has been the best , but is that Aaron got to reunite us with his older sister with the money he received , ” said Pacheco .
“ And he ’ s just been doing everything for us .
And he ’ s like the man of the house.
” Read : Single dad adopts five siblings so they can stay together Aaron ’ s Garden had taken over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just $ 12 .
“ The purpose of starting ‘ Aaron ’ s Garden ’ was because I lost my job , ” said Pacheco .
“ I live in a shed and we were struggling financially.
” “ So , with my last $ 12 that I had in my pocket , I told him that we were going to invest it.
” Aaron took the money and bought his first set of succulents .
Advertisement “ She told me if I wanted to do something like just spending money smart and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a business , ' ” said Aaron .
“ Well , it was going really small , but I didn ’ t mean for it to grow this way.
” Aaron has been fascinated by plant ever since he little — at least , littler .
“ His favorite , it ’ s the aloe vera .
And he gets a lot of mosquito bites .
So we learned that the aloe vera has some type of medicine that heals .
So that was awesome to learn , ” said Pacheco .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtown Los Angeles to buy plants in bulk and then resell them in other areas of the city .
“ Thank you to all the people that bought a plant from me .
It means a lot , ” said Aaron .
He explained that he was simply happy to help his mom out .
When news of Aaron ’ s Garden and its story reached social media , thousands of followers came forward to help him out through donating to their GoFundMe page or supporting the business .
He would post his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would know where to come to buy his plants .
“ People support us by buying plants , following us , leaving us good comments , and they tell us nice things to keep moving forward .
It ’ s what we need , ” Pacheco said back in July when Aaron ’ s Garden was building momentum .
[ 2 ] Now that they have moved into a proper hope and got Ayleen back , Aaron ’ s next goal is to get a lawyer to remedy his mother ’ s undocumented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a visa that had since expired .
[ 3 ] “ Make the best of what we have… ” The family shares the news of their move on an update on their GoFundMe page .
“ Great news .
We were finally able to say bye to my shed , the place that taught us to be patient and be grateful in the little things so G-d can bless us with bigger things .
G-d tested us hard.
” The family ’ s options were to stay at other people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or occupy the shed .
Despite the grueling situation , they made the best of it .
“ The shed taught us to make the best of what we have even if it takes 4 people staying in one twin bed .
Where we kissed and hugged it out to go to sleep even if we were mad at each other , we had no option .
The shed taught us that a home can be many things but a family remains one through thick and thin… “ We had a small tool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living room , room , kitchen a closet playroom , a closet .
Remember how I wanted my own business ?
Well we are converting our new garage into my own Aarons Garden , so soon you can shop here at this new house .
Can ’ t wait to show you !
!
!
” [ 4 ] Now it seems that all of their faith and hard work has paid off , as the family is now reunited and living in a real home .
And of course , Aaron ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reading : How One Man Turned His Backyard Garden Into a Full-Fledged Community Farmers Market

At eight years old, Aaron Moreno is one of the youngest entrepreneurs ever. He started Aaron’s Garden in June to help his single mom after she lost her job during the pandemic. The family of four was able to move from a shed into an apartment in Los Angeles — all with the help of one son’s plant business.
“I feel happier because we don’t have to struggle as much as before,” said Aaron.
His mother, Berenice Pacheco, now has funds from her new part-time job, Aaron’s Garden, and a GoFundMe page a family friend has started. The page has raised over $31,000. Not only were they able to afford an apartment, they could buy a car and furniture for their new home.
“I never thought we would accomplish and come this far… We couldn’t believe that we got a house,” said Pacheco. “I admire him for everything he has been able to do that I haven’t as a mom.” [1]
Reuniting with His Older Sister
Even better than an apartment, the mother was able to bring her 10-year-old daughter back from Mexico who was living with her grandparents for two years because of the family’s difficult financial situation.
“I’m just so proud of my brother because he was the one who got me back,” said Ayleen Pacheco, Moreno’s sister.
Even before the funds became available, Aaron planned to bring her home. Whenever an airplane passed overhead, he would point at it and explain that is how his sister would arrive.
As they organize their new place, the garage will be remodeled to incorporate Aaron’s Garden.
“I think the best thing for me well, everything has been the best, but is that Aaron got to reunite us with his older sister with the money he received,” said Pacheco. “And he’s just been doing everything for us. And he’s like the man of the house.”
Read: High School Opens Student-Run Grocery Store For Struggling Local Families
The Beginning of Aaron’s Garden
Aaron’s Garden had taken over their yard, but it began with just $12.
“The purpose of starting ‘Aaron’s Garden’ was because I lost my job,” said Pacheco. “I live in a shed and we were struggling financially.”
“So, with my last $12 that I had in my pocket, I told him that we were going to invest it.”
Aaron took the money and bought his first set of succulents.
“She told me if I wanted to do something like just spending money smart and then said ‘I would like to make a business,’” said Aaron. “Well, it was going really small, but I didn’t mean for it to grow this way.”
Aaron has been fascinated by plants ever since he was little.
“His favorite, it’s the aloe vera. And he gets a lot of mosquito bites. So we learned that the aloe vera has some type of medicine that heals. So that was awesome to learn,” said Pacheco.
Aaron and his mother would bus to downtown Los Angeles to buy plants in bulk and then resell them in other areas of the city.
“Thank you to all the people that bought a plant from me. It means a lot,” said Aaron. He explained that he was simply happy to help his mom out.
When news of Aaron’s Garden and its story reached social media, thousands of followers came forward to help him out through donating to their GoFundMe page or supporting the business. He would post his location on Instagram every day so people would know where to come to buy his plants.
“People support us by buying plants, following us, leaving us good comments, and they tell us nice things to keep moving forward. It’s what we need,” Pacheco said back in July when Aaron’s Garden was building momentum. [2]
Now that they have moved into a proper hope and got Ayleen back, Aaron’s next goal is to get a lawyer to remedy his mother’s undocumented status in the U.S. She had arrived with a visa that had since expired. [3]
“Make the best of what we have…”
The family shares the news of their move on an update on their GoFundMe page. “Great news. We were finally able to say bye to my shed, the place that taught us to be patient and be grateful in the little things so G-d can bless us with bigger things. G-d tested us hard.”
The family’s options were to stay at other people’s houses, live on the streets, or occupy the shed. Despite the grueling situation, they made the best of it.
“The shed taught us to make the best of what we have even if it takes 4 people staying in one twin bed. Where we kissed and hugged it out to go to sleep even if we were mad at each other, we had no option. The shed taught us that a home can be many things but a family remains one through thick and thin...
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“East LA family moves from shed to apartment, thanks to money from 8-year-old son’s plant business.” ABC. Eric Resendiz. November 14, 2020 “8-Year-Old Starts Plant Business To Help His Mom, Sister in Mexico.” NBC Los Angeles. Norma Ribeiro. July 23, 2020 “East LA boy starts plant business to help single mom make ends meet.” MSN. KABC. August 8, 2020 Aaron’s Garden. GoFundMe.
Correction Notice (02/15/2022): Aaron Moreno’s name was originally misspelled as Aaron Morena. It has since been corrected
Editor’s Note (02/15/2022): This article originally appeared on The Hearty Soul and has been published here with permission.


theheartysoul--2020-11-18--This Country Is Banning Sale Of New Gasoline And Diesel Cars From 2030

The British Prime Minister will soon announce a ban on petrol ( gasosline ) and diesel-powered cars by the year 2030 .
This announcement bumps up the original timeline for the ban by 10 years .
( 1 ) The UK Ban On Petrol and Diesel-Powered Cars In 2008 , the UK set for themselves an ambitious goal to reduce the country ’ s carbon emissions to be 80 % less than they were in 1990 by 2050 .
In June 2019 , they made it even more aggressive : To be completely carbon-neutral , aka zero emissions .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country originally stated that they would put a ban on the sale of petrol ( gas ) and diesel-powered cars starting in 2040 .
They then moved that up five years to 2035 .
( 1 ) Next week , it is expected that they will announce the ban to come into effect five years even earlier , in 2030 , in order to reach their 2050 climate goals .
( 3 ) Advertisement The expectation is that the ban will be extended to 2035 for hybrid cars and that perhaps the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly easier 2032 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson , however , is apparently leaning towards the more aggressive 2030 cut-off .
( 3 ) What This Means for the Automotive Industry This increased timeline is meant to bolster the sale of electric vehicles in the UK as well as help the country hit its climate targets .
This , of course , does not come without a cost : The government will spend £500 million , approximately $ 660 million US , to get the project off the ground .
( 3 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country .
( 3 ) Naturally , the automotive industry isn ’ t enthusiastic about the idea .
Hyundai and Toyota are apparently the most apprehensive about the success of an all-electric future .
They believe that also banning hybrids is too restrictive .
Some have said they may consider pulling investments from the UK if hybrid vehicles are banned as well .
( 3 ) So far , this has not seemed to deter the government , which seems quite committed to reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Petrol and Diesel-Powered Cars Around the World The UK isn ’ t the only country with plans to phase out internal combustion engines ( ICE ) and fossil fuel-based vehicles .
Other countries include ( 4 ) : • Austria : No new ICE vehicles sold after 2020 • China : End production and sales of ICE vehicles by 2040 • France : No new ICE vehicles sold after 2040 • Germany : No registration of ICE vehicles by 2030 • India : No new ICE vehicles sold after 2030 • Ireland : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Netherlands : No new ICE vehicles sold after 2030 • Scotland : No new ICE vehicles sold after 2032 • Taiwan : Phase-out ICE motorcycles by 2035 and vehicles by 2040 Other countries have set different goals , such as ( 4 ) : • Denmark : 5,000 electric vehicles ( EV ) on the road by 2019 , using tax incentives • Japan : Incentive programs in place to promote the sale of EVs • Norway : Incentive programs in place to promote the sale of EVs • South Korea : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sales by 2020 • Spain : Official target and incentives in place for EV sales So far it seems that Britain is the only one to include hybrids in their ban .
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This Country Is Banning Sale Of New Gasoline And Diesel Cars From 2030
The British Prime Minister will soon announce a ban on petrol (gasosline) and diesel-powered cars by the year 2030. This announcement bumps up the original timeline for the ban by 10 years. (1)
The UK Ban On Petrol and Diesel-Powered Cars
In 2008, the UK set for themselves an ambitious goal to reduce the country’s carbon emissions to be 80% less than they were in 1990 by 2050. In June 2019, they made it even more aggressive: To be completely carbon-neutral, aka zero emissions. (2)
To reach that target, the country originally stated that they would put a ban on the sale of petrol (gas) and diesel-powered cars starting in 2040. They then moved that up five years to 2035. (1)
Next week, it is expected that they will announce the ban to come into effect five years even earlier, in 2030, in order to reach their 2050 climate goals. (3)
The expectation is that the ban will be extended to 2035 for hybrid cars and that perhaps the timeline for combustion-engine vehicles will be a slightly easier 2032. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, however, is apparently leaning towards the more aggressive 2030 cut-off. (3)
Read: Dyson’s Failed Electric Car Cost Him Over $600 million
What This Means for the Automotive Industry
This increased timeline is meant to bolster the sale of electric vehicles in the UK as well as help the country hit its climate targets. This, of course, does not come without a cost: The government will spend £500 million, approximately $660 million US, to get the project off the ground. (3)
These expenditures will primarily go towards building a more robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. (3)
Naturally, the automotive industry isn’t enthusiastic about the idea. Hyundai and Toyota are apparently the most apprehensive about the success of an all-electric future. They believe that also banning hybrids is too restrictive. Some have said they may consider pulling investments from the UK if hybrid vehicles are banned as well. (3)
So far, this has not seemed to deter the government, which seems quite committed to reaching their climate change goals.
Ban On Petrol and Diesel-Powered Cars Around the World
The UK isn’t the only country with plans to phase out internal combustion engines (ICE) and fossil fuel-based vehicles. Other countries include (4):
Austria: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2020
China: End production and sales of ICE vehicles by 2040
France: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2040
Germany: No registration of ICE vehicles by 2030
India: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2030
Ireland: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2030
Netherlands: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2030
Scotland: No new ICE vehicles sold after 2032
Taiwan: Phase-out ICE motorcycles by 2035 and vehicles by 2040
Other countries have set different goals, such as (4):
Denmark: 5,000 electric vehicles (EV) on the road by 2019, using tax incentives
Japan: Incentive programs in place to promote the sale of EVs
Norway: Incentive programs in place to promote the sale of EVs
South Korea: EVs account for 30% of car sales by 2020
Spain: Official target and incentives in place for EV sales
So far it seems that Britain is the only one to include hybrids in their ban.
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theheartysoul--2020-11-18--Adult Bibs That Look Like A Button-Up Shirt Help Restore Dignity To Those Who Use Them

They don ’ t warn you how demoralizing aging is .
Things you used to do with ease , without even thinking , suddenly take hours .
Little tasks become mountains .
Activities you love become impossible .
You may be treated like a child by people who are a quarter of your age .
In addition , there are so many other undignified changes to endure .
Take adult bibs , for one .
Adult bibs are often required for people with disabilities affecting their strength or coordination .
This could include the elderly or adults with special needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a meal is humiliating , but adult bibs are not much better .
They often just look like larger versions of baby bibs , and not something an adult would want to wear while dining with others .
Bibs shouldn ’ t be embarrassing , especially to people who are already going through so much .
They are simply a tool and shouldn ’ t be something to be ashamed of .
Still , dining with family or friends at a restaurant can make anyone loathe to put on a bib .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a creative solution : The Dignity Bib .
Advertisement A New Type of Adult Bib : One That Offers Dginity Etsy shop Fabric Greetings designed a new pattern for an adult bib .
The best part ?
It looks like a regular article of clothing .
Anyone can buy their pattern and template to create this bib out of any shirt they already own .
They call it the Dignity Bib since it doesn ’ t look like a bib while still keeping the wearer ’ s clothes clean , thereby “ restoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some fellow who is reluctant to wear the needed bib at mealtime .
Now he can eat with dignity and no reluctance , ” says Fabric Greetings on their Etsy page .
“ This bib was designed for a friend who had that same problem .
He now shows up to dinner with one of his dignity bibs in hand.
” [ 1 ] Once you purchase the pattern , you can make as many bibs as you want , even enough to go with several outfits .
Reviews on Etsy marvel at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so don ’ t fear if you have limited sewing experience .
“ Purchased a shirt at a thrift store .
Instructions were easy to follow .
The one my daughter completed will give some gentleman dignity while eating .
Thank you , ” wrote one commenter .
“ A very ingenious product .
Not only does it aid people with a disability but assists with the reduce/recycle ethos , ” said another .
Plus , the Dignity Bib comes with a pocket or two , perfect for storing tissues or pill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for women whose clothes often lack proper pockets .
Fabric Greetings allows people to make these bibs from their pattern and sell them as long as they give credit to the designer also .
Also , they encourage these sellers to donate a bib to a local nursing home or senior center for every five they sell .
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’ Elderly Face Stigma As More of Them Are Relying On Marijuana for Relief Preserving the Dignity of the Elderly Researchers have analyzed the findings of studies on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it .
They found four main themes : An ailing body of mind threatens people ’ s dignity .
Many elderly persons try to pretend everything is okay .
They don ’ t complain , and hide their symptoms from others .
They fear losing their autonomy and independence by relying on people , even health care professionals .
With feelings of uselessness comes feelings of exclusion .
This is especially applicable when those meant to help them show disinterest in doing so .
They fear becoming a nobody .
Older adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore lack meaningful relationships with others .
They fear losing their sense of selves as their individualism is ignored .
Giving them choices and allowing them to be involved in their care and treatment helps them maintain feelings of control and dignity .
Advertisement Their care must encourage security , control , and dignity .
This involves allowing them to participate in their care , make their own decisions , and having their capabilities respected .
They fear feeling trapped and isolated .
Often , the elderly at facilities feel they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please , and must instead conform to the routine .
Failing to do so can give them the title of an ‘ annoying nag ’ .
This can lead to frustration with their lack of freedom and loneliness .
Healthcare professionals and caretakers should recognize that ‘ nags ’ or ‘ nuisances ’ can be acting courageously against unhealthy power structures in healthcare settings .
[ 2 ] Here are some recommendations to promote dignity in older adults : • Keep their independence at the core of their health plans , including giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their care plans .
• Staff caring for older adults should be trained to support the dignity of their patients .
This includes being sensitive to their cultural background and showing overall empathy , kindness , and respect .
• Services that care for the elderly should embrace and invest in new technology that could increase their patient ’ s independence and quality of life .
• Facilities should also ensure programs in place to identify the negative health effects of isolation and create day centers and befriending schemes to increase socialization .
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Adult Bibs That Look Like A Button-Up Shirt Help Restore Dignity To Those Who Use Them
They don’t warn you how demoralizing aging is. Things you used to do with ease, without even thinking, suddenly take hours. Little tasks become mountains. Activities you love become impossible. You may be treated like a child by people who are a quarter of your age. In addition, there are so many other undignified changes to endure. Take adult bibs, for one.
Adult bibs are often required for people with disabilities affecting their strength or coordination. This could include the elderly or adults with special needs. Accidentally spilling and dirtying their clothes during a meal is humiliating, but adult bibs are not much better. They often just look like larger versions of baby bibs, and not something an adult would want to wear while dining with others.
Bibs shouldn’t be embarrassing, especially to people who are already going through so much. They are simply a tool and shouldn’t be something to be ashamed of.
Still, dining with family or friends at a restaurant can make anyone loathe to put on a bib. So an Etsy shop came up with a creative solution: The Dignity Bib.
A New Type of Adult Bib: One That Offers Dginity
Etsy shop Fabric Greetings designed a new pattern for an adult bib. The best part? It looks like a regular article of clothing. Anyone can buy their pattern and template to create this bib out of any shirt they already own. They call it the Dignity Bib since it doesn’t look like a bib while still keeping the wearer’s clothes clean, thereby “restoring their dignity.”
“We all know some fellow who is reluctant to wear the needed bib at mealtime. Now he can eat with dignity and no reluctance,” says Fabric Greetings on their Etsy page. “This bib was designed for a friend who had that same problem. He now shows up to dinner with one of his dignity bibs in hand.” [1]
Once you purchase the pattern, you can make as many bibs as you want, even enough to go with several outfits. Reviews on Etsy marvel at how easy these bibs are to make, so don’t fear if you have limited sewing experience.
“Purchased a shirt at a thrift store. Instructions were easy to follow. The one my daughter completed will give some gentleman dignity while eating. Thank you,” wrote one commenter.
“A very ingenious product. Not only does it aid people with a disability but assists with the reduce/recycle ethos,” said another.
Plus, the Dignity Bib comes with a pocket or two, perfect for storing tissues or pill containers. This is a great perk for women whose clothes often lack proper pockets.
Fabric Greetings allows people to make these bibs from their pattern and sell them as long as they give credit to the designer also. Also, they encourage these sellers to donate a bib to a local nursing home or senior center for every five they sell.
Preserving the Dignity of the Elderly
Researchers have analyzed the findings of studies on this topic to create a better understanding of it. They found four main themes:
An ailing body of mind threatens people’s dignity. Many elderly persons try to pretend everything is okay. They don’t complain, and hide their symptoms from others. They fear losing their autonomy and independence by relying on people, even health care professionals. With feelings of uselessness comes feelings of exclusion. This is especially applicable when those meant to help them show disinterest in doing so.
They fear becoming a nobody. Older adults seem to stop being seen as individuals and therefore lack meaningful relationships with others. They fear losing their sense of selves as their individualism is ignored. Giving them choices and allowing them to be involved in their care and treatment helps them maintain feelings of control and dignity.
Their care must encourage security, control, and dignity. This involves allowing them to participate in their care, make their own decisions, and having their capabilities respected.
They fear feeling trapped and isolated. Often, the elderly at facilities feel they are unable to go or sit anywhere they please, and must instead conform to the routine. Failing to do so can give them the title of an ‘annoying nag’. This can lead to frustration with their lack of freedom and loneliness. Healthcare professionals and caretakers should recognize that ‘nags’ or ‘nuisances’ can be acting courageously against unhealthy power structures in healthcare settings. [2]
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Here are some recommendations to promote dignity in older adults:
Keep their independence at the core of their health plans, including giving them choices and keeping them involved in their care plans.
Staff caring for older adults should be trained to support the dignity of their patients. This includes being sensitive to their cultural background and showing overall empathy, kindness, and respect.
Services that care for the elderly should embrace and invest in new technology that could increase their patient’s independence and quality of life.
Facilities should also ensure programs in place to identify the negative health effects of isolation and create day centers and befriending schemes to increase socialization. [3]
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theheartysoul--2020-11-18--World’s only white giraffe is fitted with GPS tracking in bid to protect it from poachers

After the devastating news back in March that poachers killed two of the remaining three white giraffes , a conservation group has taken action .
In order to protect the world ’ s only white giraffe left , they have placed a GPS tracker on one of his horns .
This tracker allows rangers to monitor the single male in real-time and keep him safe from poachers .
( 1 ) Last March , poachers killed a female white giraffe and her calf in Kenya .
They both had a genetic condition called leucism , which is similar to albinism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their soft tissue , such as their eyes .
( 2 ) Conservationists believe that this lone male is the only white giraffe left in the world .
Knowing he is likely an even greater target now than ever before , the rangers in the Garissa County of Kenya have stepped up their conservancy game to protect him .
( 1 ) The white giraffe , who lives in the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy , is now fitted with a GPS tracking system .
They attached the GPS to one of his horns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rangers with hourly updates on his location so that rangers can keep a closer watch over him .
The hope is that they will be able to protect him from lurking poachers .
( 1 ) Advertisement Read : The Gorillas in This Selfie Want to Be Just as Cool as the Man Who Protects Them Despite the threat of poachers , conservancy manager Mohammed Ahmednoor says that otherwise , the white giraffe ’ s prospects for survival look good .
( 1 ) Not only will this provide him with plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also hopefully give more protection .
( 1 ) Conservation of all giraffes is highly important .
The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently designates Giraffes as a “ vulnerable ” species .
( 1 ) In the last 30 years , the giraffe population decreased by 40 % , primarily due to poaching and wildlife trafficking .
( 2 ) Groups involved in protecting this special giraffe and others are ( 2 ) : Let ’ s hope that the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy rangers will be able to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reading : Excited Orphaned elephants always lined up to hug woman who saved their lives

World’s only white giraffe is fitted with GPS tracking in bid to protect it from poachers
After the devastating news back in March that poachers killed two of the remaining three white giraffes, a conservation group has taken action. In order to protect the world’s only white giraffe left, they have placed a GPS tracker on one of his horns. This tracker allows rangers to monitor the single male in real-time and keep him safe from poachers. (1)
Tracking the World’s Only White Giraffe GPS
Last March, poachers killed a female white giraffe and her calf in Kenya. They both had a genetic condition called leucism, which is similar to albinism except they maintain the dark pigments in their soft tissue, such as their eyes. (2)
Image Credit: Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy
Conservationists believe that this lone male is the only white giraffe left in the world. Knowing he is likely an even greater target now than ever before, the rangers in the Garissa County of Kenya have stepped up their conservancy game to protect him. (1)
The white giraffe, who lives in the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, is now fitted with a GPS tracking system. They attached the GPS to one of his horns on November 8. The device provides rangers with hourly updates on his location so that rangers can keep a closer watch over him. The hope is that they will be able to protect him from lurking poachers. (1)
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A Positive Outlook
Despite the threat of poachers, conservancy manager Mohammed Ahmednoor says that otherwise, the white giraffe’s prospects for survival look good. (1)
“The giraffe’s grazing range has been blessed with good rains in the recent past and the abundant vegetation bodes well for the future of the white male,” he explained. (1)
Not only will this provide him with plenty of food to eat, but it will also hopefully give more protection. (1)
Image Credit: CNN
Conservation of all giraffes is highly important. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently designates Giraffes as a “vulnerable” species. (1) In the last 30 years, the giraffe population decreased by 40%, primarily due to poaching and wildlife trafficking. (2)
Groups involved in protecting this special giraffe and others are (2):
Kenya Wildlife Service
Save Giraffes Now
Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)
“Our mission is to work with communities, enable them [to] be resilient, secure their livelihoods as well as protect the unique wildlife like the only known white giraffe,” said Antony Wandera, senior wildlife monitoring officer at the NRT. (2)
Let’s hope that the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy rangers will be able to keep the last remaining white giraffe safe.
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