Deforestation is becoming a serious problem everywhere in the world. It is estimated that each year 55 billion tons of fossil energy, metals, minerals and bio mass is extracted from the Earth.

In other words, people are using 50 % more natural resources that the planet can provide. According to scientists, within 100 years, the world’s rainforests will completely disappear.

These facts can cause serious problems for future generations, so Norway decided to do something about it. It became the first country to ban the practice of deforestation.

According to a report of UN partner, Climate Action, Norway is the first county to wake up and rise to solve the problem of deforestation. On May, 24^th the country committed to zero deforestation.

Through the government’s public procurement policy, the country agreed to ban any product in its supply chain which is guilty of deforestation of rainforests.

In a statement on the organization’s site, Nils Hermann Ranum of Rainforest Foundation Norway said: “This is an important victory in the fight to protect the rainforest. Over the last few years, a number of companies have committed to cease the procurement of goods that can be linked to destruction of the rainforest”.

Although, in 2014, at the UN Climate Summit in New York, Norway, UK and Germany agreed to do everything to encourage deforestation-free supply chains using public procurement policies and sustainable source products like soy, timber, palm oil and beef, until now only Norway stood by its word. 

The foundation has campaigned many years in order to make this happen.

Climate Action also said that, by producing soy, palm oil, beef and wood products in the seven countries where deforestation has reached an alarming level- Brazil, Indonesia, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia, 40% of the total tropical deforestation is decreased.

Therefore, other counties must follow in Norway’s steps as soon as possible, because mother Earth needs our help.

Especially, Germany and the UK are expected to act soon, and fulfill their joint statement at the UN Climate Summit.

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Sources:
http://www.thinkinghumanity.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

Just like Western Astrology, Egyptian Astrology has 12 signs. Each sign is represented by a god or a goddess except the first one. However, the Egyptian Astrology signs differ from the Western Astrology in the dates.

Egyptian Astrology contains 12 constellations that form 36 decans (which are groups of stars).

The Egyptians also believed that the god or goddess of the representative sign determine one’s personality, skills, behavior, strength and weakness. So which sign are you in Egyptian Zodiac?

The Nile (January 1-7, June 19-28, September 1-7, November 18-26) 

The Nile is the first sign of the Egyptian zodiac and is the only sign that is not represented by a god or goddess.It represents the beginning and new start of something. The main characteristics for the people born under this sign are that they are peaceful, logical and practical.

They can be very moody- from calm and peaceful to angry and irrational. Usually, they try to avoid conflict and try to keep the peace around them. They have analytical minds and tend to dream about the possibilities of life. They are very practical and cautious so they tend to keep the safe path to their success.

Amon-Ra (January 8-21, February 1-11)

Amon-Ra is the second sign in Egyptian Astrology. The people who were born under this sign are very good leaders since they are very talented, confident and have excellent self-control.

They are also known to be generous and helpful people. These people’s optimism and intelligence make them successful leaders. They can be very motivational to others and are often successful in mentoring and counseling.

Mut (January 22-31, September 8-22)

Mut is the third Egyptian zodiac sign. This goddess is the symbol for the mother so that’s why people who were born under this sign are considered to be nurturers by nature.

These people also are good life parents and good parents as well as role models.They are logical and practical thinkers who are determined and focused on fulfilling their dreams.

Geb (February 12-29, August 20-31)

Geb is the fourth sign of the Egyptian zodiac. These people are kind-hearted and sensitive and most often they rely on their intuition.

Since Geb is the God of earth, the people born in this sign are sensitive and environmentally conscious. Most of the times these people are shy and introvert, but if they feel anxious, these people can become very egoistic.

Osiris (March 1-10, November 27-December 18)

Osiris is the fifth sign of the Egyptian zodiac, it is the symbol for fertility and resurrection.  People who are born in this sign have two sides to their personality- strong side and vulnerable side.

Energetic and passionate, these people are very confident and natural leaders who are very optimistic about the future. They are very independent and don’t like to work with other people.

Isis (March 11-31, October 18-29, December 19-31)

Isis is the sixth sign in the Egyptian zodiac. She is the goddess of nature and symbolizes motherhood and protector during childbirth. People who were born under this sign are very direct and like to give advices to others.

These people are very determined and ambitious and there are no obstacles for them on their way to success. They are good communicators but sometimes they tend to be demanding.

Thoth (April 1-19, November 8-17)

Thoth, or the god of wisdom, is the seventh sign in Egyptian horoscope. People who were born in this sign are energetic, courageous and compassionate. They are good at solving problems and are very passionate and faithful partners who are dedicated to family and loved ones. Sometimes they can be very naïve and betrayal can put these people in depression.

Horus (April 20-May 7, August 12-19)

Horus is the eight sing of Egyptian zodiac. People born in this sign are very courageous, have a lot of impatience, endurance and wit.

They are optimistic and risk takers so they are inspiration to others. They are gentle by nature and careful listeners and so they are surrounded by friends who love and support the people born in this sign.

Anubis (May 8-27, June 29-July 13)

Anubis is the ninth sign in Egyptian astrology and people who were born in this sign love solitude and can be very introvert.

These people are strongly emotional and sensitive and sometime very unpredictable. Confident and determined, these people don’t have unfinished businesses. They are very helpful, generous and honest, and very caring partners.

Seth (May 28-June 18, September 28-October 2)

Seth is the tenth sign in Egyptian zodiac. The people born in this sign are extreme perfectionists, constantly looking for change around them.

These people are natural leaders, excellent orators and communicators and thrive to be in the center of attention. Other people are attracted to their charming personality but sometimes they know to lose their temper and explode.

Bastet (July 14-28, September 23-27, October 3-17)

Bastet, the goddess of cats, is the eleventh sign of the Egyptian zodiac. The people who are born in this sign are always searching for peace and balance. They surround themselves with things that make them happy, and tend to enjoy life the best they can.

These people are very caring, extremely emotional and sensitive which sometimes can cause for them to be overprotective of the loved ones.

Sekhmet (July 29-August 11, October 30-November 7)

Sekhmet, the goddess of war, is the last sign of the Egyptian zodiac.  People born in this sign are highly intelligent, so they are natural leaders who are an example of authority.

These people are perfectionist, with sense of justice and discipline. They can be very rude, direct and aggressive if they are irritated.

Sources:
http://www.sunsigns.org/
http://www.crystalinks.com/
http://cornerstone-astrology.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_astronomy#Ancient_Egypt
http://www.astrologyoftheancients.com

Choosing to have children is one of the most important decisions one has to make in their life.

Traditionally, societies have imposed the idea that creating a family is one of the main measurements of success in life, and consequently, it is considered a given fact that each person should be a parent.

However, things have changed. In the modern world, there are number of financial, social, medical and psychological factors that influence the verdict of bringing new life to Earth.

Recently, with the fast transformations in the global environment, climate change has become an additional impactor.

We have all been witnesses to global warming, increased air pollution and lack of clean water. Plentiful species of the flora and fauna are endangered or gone into complete extinction, while the natural resources are being depleted with the speed of light.

The scientific predictions indicate future trends of temperature growth and lack of natural resources. As one can easily guess, the main reason for the above comes from the human factor.

There have been many researches that study the connection between population growth and the global climate change.

As Safa Motesharrei, a researcher from Maryland University  argues, “Many datasets, for example, the data for the total concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases, show that human population has been a strong driver of the total impact of humans on our planet Earth.

For the most recent time, we show that the total impact has grown on average ~4 percent between 1950 and 2010, with almost equal contributions from population growth (~1.7 percent) and GDP per capita growth (~2.2 percent).”

Motesharrei also mentioned that this resembles a replication of the entire effect every 17 years. Hence, it is no wonder that this replication of the influence is appallingly quick.

These figures are important to many environmentally aware women when evaluation their reproductive plans. Josefine Ferorreli, a co-founder of Conceivable

Future, a non-profit organization that deals with the issue states that we are living at a time where people’s choices are profoundly and excruciatingly intricate by climate change.

The argument is the following: Why contribute to the Earth’s unsustainability by giving another birth? Supportive to the cause is the fact that there are millions of unfortunate kids who struggle with poverty, hunger, illnesses and lack of education.

Moreover, there are millions of orphans with awful prospects for a high quality life. Therefore, wouldn’t it be by far more noble to help such a child instead of contribution to earth’s destruction?

Secondly, one has to take into consideration the prospects for well-being that their new born child will have. Deciding to have a child, means accepting the fact that he/she will have to build a life in a polluted world and bear the consequences of it.

Who wants to put his own child at a risk of illness or disorder created as a result of the environment they live in?

The reasoning behind the issue is a straightforward formula – we have destroyed the Earth by overpopulation; why supporting further destruction while putting others at the risk?

However, human mind does not always reason straightforwardly. What we need to learn is how to become less selfless, and make a decision that will be to the greatest benefit to everyone.

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Women have struggled to fulfill their basic human rights ever since the dawn of times. It was not until recently that some countries have allowed for women to have the right to vote.

We still have to work hard to achieve equality in all parts of the world, but that’s why we can learn from hearing the stories of women who are an inspiration to the world.

Touchy themes of women’s struggles are constantly entering the social media. There is one woman who stands out in representing women’s powerful voice from all around the world.

Rupi Kaur is an amazing photographer and feminist writer. She is what some people call Instagram writer, because she adores to share her poetry with her Instagram followers.

She likes writing about womanhood, survival under difficult circumstances, love, loss, and emotions. Rupi Kaur is Canadian, but as an Instagram-poet, she already has followers from all around the world.

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Her famous book Milk and Honey, which was recently published, is a book of poems which had great success and we can undoubtedly say that she is a New York Times Bestselling author.

This Canadian female author is using the power of the pen to represent what women experience on a daily basis.

Her poems are short, intense, and full of inspiration. Rupi has inspired other writers to start writing on the similar topics, too.

Her book has four sections where she explains about the processes of hurting, loving, breaking, and healing. She starts from her own experience and includes other experiences too to explain these processes.

The Huffington Post asked her what was the trigger for her writing and she replied: “It seemed more important for me to express solidarity with women going through similar struggles than to continue being that “polite, shy, quiet girl.”

Here is a collection of 25 poems that she wrote where you can find your own inspiration:

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Dictionaries are a useful tool which we use to understand or explain certain words in a language.

But when it comes to language that we can all understand and relate to, the definitions about some words found in the dictionary are simply not enough.

Therefore there’s HipDict, an Instagram account which is crowdsourced photo dictionary that gives honest definitions of words.

The account gives people’s alternative views on words and even coins new definitions. Not only are these definitions hilarious, they also provide shockingly correct definitions about the words.

Go through some of those definitions and have some fun. I’m sure you’ll look differently on certain words later.   

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Our home is the happiest place on Earth. We should feel peaceful and secure, calm and happy in it. But have you ever felt some vibes of a certain feeling that causes some negativity in you and you can’t find words to explain it?

Has it happen to you to argue with your family or argue with your partner for no particular reason? Or have you felt anxiety and mood swings that cause you lose concentration, reduce your capability or destroy your confidence and your dreams?

That means that your home has been invaded by negative energy. You can’t see it but you can definitely feel it.

Experts say that although, most mental diseases and problems are caused by biological or psychological problems, some mental health problems can be provoked by spiritual factors or negative energy.

In that case a patient won’t respond well on therapy and the problem will just evolve.

Luckily, there are five simple, but really effective methods which can help you cleanse your home and surroundings from negative energy.

1. Keep Your Living Space Tidy and Clutter-Free

Dirty dishes, things which you no longer use, displaced item and much more can cause that feeling of nervousness and negativity because negative energy needs things to hang on to and remain around. So, make sure that your house, your living space, working space or office are always tidy and clean.

• Put dirty clothes directly into the hamper.
• Wash the dishes regularly, never leaving them overnight.
• Vacuum and clean every room from your home including the bathroom and the kitchen.
• Get rid of toxic products from your home.
• Wipe thoroughly windows, doors, doorknobs. Keep them clean and free from dirt and dust.
• Throw away every old magazine, or any other item which you haven’t used for a long time.
• Organize your desk and always keep it neat.
• Organize your cupboards, wardrobes and shelves.

2. Salt the Carpets

This is such an easy method to remove negative energy from your home. All you need to do is sprinkle a few tablespoons of salt directly on the carpet and leave it for 48 hours.

The salt will absorb the negative energy from your home because it has an incredible built in ability to erase the programming of energy. Just like an eraser would wipe everything from a chalk board.

3-6 table spoons would suffice for a medium size room.

To be fairly certain that you have been totally protected, grind up some saffron and add it to the salt. According to Tibetan tradition, evil energies can’t enter a place which has the smell of saffron.

3. Use Loud Sounds

Loud sounds, such as loud clapping, bells, drums, chimes, or any similar item will break up negative energy patterns in your home and will allow them to disperse.

That’s the reason why Chinese people love fireworks, while Mother Nature does the same with the noise of thunderstorm.

And just think about it, church bells sound so calming and cleansing, don’t they?

Walk through your home clapping softly with clear and loud sound, or use a ringing bell, singing bowl or chime to send away all the negative energy that’s dwelling in your house.

4. Play Spiritual Music

For the best effect Tibetan Buddhists use the sound of Tingshaw bells, but playing spiritual music from your stereo will work just fine too.

Play the stereo as loud as you can in order to cleanse your home and surrounding and transform negative energy into positive one.

5. Grow Living Plants

Another useful method of removing negative energy form your home is by bringing living plants into it. There are numerous beautiful plants which will avert negative energy and balance your inner connection with nature.

On the other hand, living plants will also add colour and beauty to your home décor and they will provide you with generous supply of oxygen too.

Some suggestion about which living plants you could put in different rooms to remove negative energy include: money plant, peace lily, rosemary, lucky bamboo, orchid, sage, jasmine, holy basil and aloe vera.

But if you decide to bring a living plant into your home, make sure that you take care of it. Water it regularly and remove dead, dying or dried parts of the plant. If the plant dies, remove it from your house immediately.

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Smartphones pack so many features and functions that one can hardly keep up with the sheer volume of it. Many of these features go overlooked as people generally tend to stick to what they already know, missing out on a wide range of cool tricks that are actually quite useful and fun at the same time.

There’s a list of 7 clever smartphone functions that most people don’t know about.

1.You can use it as a baby monitor

You can actually turn your smartphone into a genuine ‘spying’ device or a baby monitor by following these simple instructions. Once you’ve gone through with the installation process, simply place the phone in the desired location and call the handset you have set up as a listening device.

The phone will answer automatically, and you will be able to hear everything that is being said or done in that specific location.

2. You can lock your lost phone for good

This function will help you protect your private data if your smartphone gets lost or stolen. Let us elaborate on this.  Each SIM worldwide is issued with a unique 15-digit number called the IMEI.

So, if you have lost your phone and chances are you will never see it again, dial *#06# and you will receive the IMEI for your SIM card.

Next, call the cell phone and ask them to block your device using that number. We hope you’ll never have to use this one!

3. It can actually be used as a microscope

Modern smartphones have evolved to such an extent that can now serve as a viable substitute for a number of different devices, including a microscope.

All you need is a small lens – which can be found in any laser pointer – and these simple instructions to convert your device into a portable, digital microscope that will allow you to magnify images up to 100 times, depending on the type of phone you’re using.

4. It has a Face Unlock function

Android-powered smartphones can be unlocked in a number of different ways. A PIN, a password, a pattern gesture, or a typical insecure swipe are the most commonly used unlocking mechanisms, but there is one more method that most users choose to ignore or are simply unaware of.

However, it should be noted that Face Unlock trumps each of the above- mentioned unlocking methods in terms of security.  To set it up, just go to Settings, scroll down to Security, tap Screen lock, and select the option.

5. It can be used as a hologram projector

That pile of dusty CDs that you’ve been thinking of throwing away might come in handy after all. By using a plastic CD cover, a glass cutter, some graph paper, tape and a pen, you can easily turn your phone into a hologram projector to make awesome 3D holograms straight from the future. Just follow these instructions and see for yourself.

6. You can also use it underwater to take cool pictures

Just because your smartphone is not waterproof it doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t take it to the pool, sea, or ocean with you. Before you discard this notion as laughable, just check out this video and you’ll see what we are talking about.

All you will need is a case made of polyethylene that will take you about two minutes to make.

7. Cleaning will make it last longer

You’ve probably noticed that your phone’s power jack tends to collect dust, dirt, and other debris over time.

What you probably didn’t know is that dust in the charging port can be the main culprit for your phone’s ‘premature death’.

To extend the life of your device, make sure you clean your smartphone regularly using a syringe full of air. Simply insert the needle into the charging port and inject the air. This will expel the dust from the charging port and extend the life of your device.

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