The concept of universal basic income is controversial in the United States and various other countries. However, a pilot project in Stockton, California, proves that it is not as outrageous as some want you to believe. (1) Universal Basic Income Pilot Project A Success Michael Tubbs is the former mayor of Stockton, California. He strongly...
When you think of simple living or minimalist living, what do you think of? A small cottage, somewhere in nature surrounded by the necessities in life, accesses a fair amount of solitude for reflection? It is this very way of living that draws people to invest in tiny homes. This tiny in Florida seems to...
Have you ever seen a smiling, laughing dormouse? Well, this image taken by photographer Andrea Zampatti captures exactly that! Even though the little dormouse isn’t actually laughing and probably just having a big old yawn, the image is priceless! It was also chosen as a winner of the On Land category in the 2017 Comedy...
I have seen many strange things in my life, but blue dogs are not one of them, till now! These blue dogs have been seen roaming the land in the Russian city of Dzerzhinsk. About 230 miles from Moscow. Animal rights groups assume that exposure to harmful chemicals may be the cause of the blue...
In his new book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” America’s biggest farmland owner and Microsoft Billionaire Bill Gates says that all wealthy countries need to stop eating beef. He says that making the switch to 100% synthetic beef and beef-alternatives will help stop the ongoing problem of global warming. (1) Bill Gates Says We...
After the killing of George Floyd, police defunding and reformation became a vital discussion. People argue about how to improve the system and stop police misconduct and violence. However, one city seems to be ahead of the curve. Thirty years ago, Eugene, Oregon, began replacing cops with civilians trained to deal with mental health crises....
In 2020, no rhinos were killed by poachers in Kenya, a feat that was unattainable for the past two decades. The efforts of conservationists have increased over the years, and especially during the worldwide pandemic. “We are incredibly proud of that,” says Brigadier John Waweru. Two years ago, he had left the navy to become...
During a survey of wild bighorn sheep, Utah state employees discovered ‘a shiny metal tower sticking out of the rock canyon floor’ Due to its similarity to objects found in the movie ‘2001:A Space Odyssey,’ the shiny towner came to be known as the Utah Monolith, and images of it went viral. On November 18, 2020, the...
Going to your local zoo can be a rewarding experience. Being able to see wild animals up close and witnessing them is action eye-opening and educational. Some zoo’s offer the best programs for their animals to interact with the visitors. However, some zoos don’t quite meet the bar of expectation. Wild animals need proper care...
As January came to a close, we were given our first full moon of 2021. The wolf moon was fully illuminated in the starry sky on January 28th. Giving us a sense of hope for the coming year. Now that we are almost halfway through February, you won’t want to miss the next astronomical event....
Even at age 95, a cancer diagnosis, fourteen stitches to the head and hip surgery, the thirty-ninth president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, building houses for the many people in need. For most, working with Habitat for humanity is a once-off, on the weekend “feel good about yourself” kind of job. Often discovered as...
If your employer came to you and said: ‘you need to start working a 10 and a half hour graveyard shift or you will lose your job. What would you do? I’d walk away, but hey, that’s just me. However, hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers faced this very question on January 25 and are being told...
