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Effects of Global Warming on Health Submitted by Ponani Sukumar

A report of the effects of global warming on health published by WHO, has estimated around one million fifty thousand deaths every year due to global warming. Further it declared that each year five million people are suffering from health problems and diseases caused for this global warming. The rising concern over this matter has led many scientists and researchers to take a deeper look and prepare a plan to save human civilization from this onslaught.

Global warming has caused changes in temperature, ocean current flow, sea level ecosystem, economy, agriculture, industry, settlements and related to all these - the health and living. Warmer world has created congenial atmosphere for the breeding and life expanse of various virus, bacteria and carriers of infectious diseases. Few evidences of global warming leaving negative effects on human health are -

- The vectors distribution of infectious diseases have been altered for global warming.

- Heat wave resulted for global warming are causing deaths.

- The seasonal distribution of few species of allergenic pollen have been altered for global warming.

- Various extreme conditions of global warming like droughts, heat and cold wave, storm, flood, fire will increase the death tolls as well as injuries and diseases.

- Malnutrition and disordered development of children are few long term results of global warming.

- Global warming will cause increase of malaria, diarrhea, cholera, dengue, encephalitis and other diseases.

- There will be constant rising rate of mortality due to ground level ozone related diseases as well as high cardio respiratory morbidity for global warming.

Thus global warming will affect human health in two major ways - with extreme weather conditions and with rising infectious diseases. IPCC in a study of one of the most global warming affected area of Illionis, Chicago, has provided an apprehensive report that by 2020 extreme climate condition like heat wave will raise the climate average deaths to 400 and to 497 by 2050 from the present average of 191. European heat wave of 2003 is an example of its severity. Heat waves will even cause cardio respiratory complications resulting to high rate of deaths.

The results of ill health due to global warming and infectious diseases are already evident. Houston as well as many tropical countries are experiencing frequent outbreak of malaria, dengue and other encephalitis diseases. Even colder regions like Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Queens are severely suffering from malaria since 1990 as a result of global warming. McAllen of Texas also suffered a dengue epidemic in 1995. Florida, New Oreleans, Arizona, Mississippi, Texas, Colorado, and California - all are experiencing encephalitis epidemic for global warming since 1987. According to IPCC, 65% of world population will suffer from high risk of infectious diseases in near future. The risk itself will be increased by 20%, only as a result of global warming.

Facing such an impending calamity due to global warming, the requirement of proper planning and organized adaptation to new and changing condition has received a new dimension. Along with urgent and basic adaptation practices to fight the immediate effects, a longer planning and elaborate gradual methodology are also necessary to address the severity of future conditions resulted from global warming. A participatory approach to the holistic development of human health is expected to sober down the effects of global warming on health to some extent.

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What Will it Take to Make Us Better Prepared For Life’s Disasters?

By Don Adams

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In this world of live TV broadcasting, it’s likely few have missed witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

An overwhelming sense of helplessness permeates the lives of thousands of victims in New Orleans and other affected areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. You need cold steel in your heart and ice water in your veins to not be mournful of their plight.

The pattern of Katrina prior to its cataclysmic route was coined by some to be “nothing to worry about” as it whirled 95 miles per hour gusts through portions of Miami eventually causing about 100 millions dollars of estimated damage. And, this was before it locked its sight on New Orleans.

Why do people pretend certain things won’t happen to them? Like dying prematurely … or becoming disabled … or running out of food and water.

Even when a crisis situation is up close and in our face we tend to quickly dismiss it. For example, the car accident scene we just passed as paramedics were placing severely injured passengers into the ambulance. You could see pools of blood on the street and twisted metal with broken glass strewn everywhere.

Then, once beyond the accident scene we began accelerating to speeds excessively over the posted limits. Out of sight… out of mind.

Why won’t we take these real life experiences seriously enough to prepare for the worst?

On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida. It wiped out Homestead, Florida City and parts of Miami before continuing northwest across the Gulf of Mexico to strike the Louisiana coastline.

The storm was responsible for 40 deaths and $30-billion in property damage. At the time, it was the costliest disaster in U.S history.

We have only just begun to calculate the cost of Hurricane Katrina. More than likely, it will be beyond our capacity to imagine.

During August and September 2004, Florida was lambasted by Hurricanes Charley, Dennis, Ivan and Jeanne. The damage was astounding and perhaps foretold of things to come - like Katrina.

So, why don’t we better prepare for these dramas of Mother Nature? Why do we ignore the fact that what happened before will most assuredly happen again?

On September 11, 1992 (less than one month after Andrew) Hurricane Iniki leveled every telephone pole and hundreds of trees on the Island of Kauai in Hawaii. Fortunately no one was killed and yet the preparation for this disaster was postponed because it was originally forecast to be less severe.

Planning for any disaster is filled with complications. Various departments of local, state and federal governments often clash due to opposing viewpoints or budget constraints.

Interesting isn’t it? When panic is upon us … when the disaster has struck … more often than not we rise to the occasion. And yet, we frequently fail to prepare for future disasters that could threaten the lives of our own family.

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Health Care Professional Certification Courses - The Cream of the Crop

By Roberta Broyles

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Professionals working in the healthcare industry face a lot of pressure from their high stressed day to day work schedules. Growing professionally and learning new things along the way in such circumstances is a challenging task indeed. But those who are able to get time from their heavy schedules must definitely go and get enrolled in one amongst the health care professional certification courses.

Acquiring the knowledge and skills to become a top notch health professional does require professional training. You need to have studied healthcare at the diploma or the degree level for the same. But there are many other qualifications that you can achieve and which do not require such high academic qualifications.

Such health professionals do not work with the core team of doctors and surgeons but are just as important in the scheme of things in a huge healthcare institution.

Today there are numerous courses that any healthcare professional can get enrolled into. If you lead a particularly busy life, you can definitely join an online course amongst the numerous health care professional certification courses available online.

The course that you join will also depend on which branch of healthcare you are associated with. Depending on your line of work or your line of interest, you can join some of the many healthcare professional certification courses.

Alternatively, you can join a generic course like risk management. There are various risk management courses that are offered for health care professionals. These risk management courses are very important in a lot of hospitals. Most healthcare institutions have a risk management office where employees are expected to report certain types of incidents.

A patient and family grievance system should be developed. Employee satisfaction surveys should be launched from time to time and their satisfaction should be cared for. Reviewing and taking care of all patient complaints is also considered to be a part of risk management. One other method is observation. The new healthcare staff is instructed to observe all the procedure and note what they believe is not the right way to conduct a process.

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Are You Selling Yourself Short? 4 Top Tips For Determining Your Real Value

By Lisa Broesch

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE REALLY WORTH?

One of my clients called me as she was attempting to work up the nerve to ask for a promotion. When I asked her why she felt she was entitled, she quickly rattled off a laundry list of items she was clearly proud to share. She told me that she had been with the company 11 years, had been a supervisor for 8 years, taken multiple seminars, developed several processes, led numerous projects, actively Encourages “teamwork,” and has a very good attitude. To which I replied “Ok, but why do you believe that’s worth a promotion?” It wasn’t the response she expected.

I must say, I understood her confusion. Haven’t we all gotten to that place in our career where we feel like we’re entitled to more money, and maybe more “clout?” I know I have, and I know that listing off what I “do” was typically the first place I turned for justification. The problem is, nobody really cares what we “do.” In other words, it’s not the action that brings value to the table, it’s the results of the action. I know, you may be thinking, “What’s the difference?” Well, let me explain and clear up a few common misconceptions.

1. Simply occupying a position for a long time does not make you more valuable to the company. This “justification” comes up more than just about any other. Don’t let it happen to you! In most cases, you’re not entitled to more pay, promotion, or even job security simply because you’ve been in the job longer than anyone else. In fact, with the competition for gainful employment and the need for innovation, it’s more important than ever to constantly update your skills and talents. One of the worst things you can do is to work for a company for 25 years without expanding your areas of expertise.

2. Being “busy” carries no value. I worked with a woman for 18 years who never missed an opportunity to dramatically tell me how busy she was (at work and at home), every time I saw her. Understand, in most reputable companies, employers don’t want their employees (particularly their leadership team) to work themselves into the ground. In fact, as a former executive myself, I much prefer employees who get the job done as efficiently and quickly as possible - leaving them physically and mentally energized for the next project. However, for some reason, we often equate being “busy” with being invaluable. It’s not necessary to tell everyone how busy you are (how can you possibly take on more responsibility?), but it is necessary to deliver results. Don’t confuse the two . . . I wish someone had given me this tip before I spent a decade figuring it out!

3. Companies typically think in financial terms. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely believe that all of the items on her list are essential to her professional development. However, they are a means to an end. The real VALUE comes in terms of the results. For example, “developing processes” is fine, but streamlining efficiencies and increasing productivity are the resulting value of your efforts. You don’t just “take workshops,” “encourage teamwork,” and “have a positive attitude,” you increase motivation and employee retention, and decrease turnover and training costs. See the difference? It’s not the “how you do it,” it’s the “what you’ve done” that really matters. It’s important to look at all the areas you positively impact with your actions (decreasing turnover also decreases overtime coverage and recruiting time, and increases the overall experience of your talent pool). Where are you down-playing what you really bring to the table?

4. It isn’t necessary to constantly grab the spotlight. While you want to ensure you don’t go unnoticed, constantly taking credit, updating everyone on your accomplishments, and vying for high profile projects will only exhaust and frustrate everyone around you. Don’t underestimate the importance of encouraging your coworkers and/or employees, actively recognizing the strengths of others, and leading by example. These are traits that truly improve productivity and morale, speed the success of new employees, and make you a truly invaluable resource. What better way to Actualize your success?

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5 Tips to Finding a Job in Tough Times

By Barry Simpson

As a professional Transition Counselor I see every day the effect of the recent changes in the job market. I also see and hear of those things that work in the job search and those that don’t. Often that ‘aha’ moment comes when a client least expects it and the light bulb comes on over their head. In this article are some of the tips that have helped people in recent weeks and months.

12 months ago it was normally assumed that between 80 and 85 percent of all jobs were obtained through networking in one form or another, today for the majority of positions that is now closer to 95%.

More than ever, those in work are being chased by those out of work to ‘Network’ and in some cases I am being told that the option of a “short meeting” is not on the table as often as it used to be.

Tip 1 Grow your network through an online service like LinkedIn. Stretch your contact list as far as you can and do not use the canned invitation. Create your own invitation and make it personal.

Tip 2 As you work to grow your network make it easy for people to find you. Don’t hide yourself, make sure that you are visible and also that your profile clearly states you are interested in new opportunities.

Tip 3 Create a target list of companies and make sure that all of your contacts have a copy of it. When you are attending a networking meeting insure that your contact has this list well in advance and you explain to them that you are looking for contacts in these specific companies or others that may be similar in size, product set, etc.

Tip 4 Have a set of great networking questions to ask at the meeting. These should include:

* Do you think my resume best fits my goal?
* Do you know any industry groups or associations that I should look into?
* Do you think I am focusing on the industries best suited to my skills?
* What are your thoughts as to the industry direction/trend/etc.?
* What do you see as being the skills in greatest demand at the moment?
* Are there any skills I am missing and should take additional training for?

Tip 5 Treat every networking meeting as an interview. With the growth of unadvertised positions you never know what opportunity may be lurking around a corner. Try to have the meeting in an office rather than a coffee shop, this provides you with a chance to meet other staff members.

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An Assortment of Careers In Cosmetology

By Verland P

Are you looking for an exciting career in cosmetology? Do you know all of the possible careers you can explore? Let us help you decide by showing you some of the amazing choices you now have.

While a hair stylist is the first thing most people think of when someone says they are going to beauty school, it is not your only option. How successful you are will depend on you. If you have the ability to listen to and determine what your customers need, you will be very successful. Keeping up with the latest trends and satisfying your customers will lead to bigger and better things. Strive to either own your shop or work in high end shops.

Manicurists are another option. Today most high end shops will offer manicures and pedicures. As with the hair stylist you will really need to listen to your customers and give them what they need. Customer satisfaction will lead to repeat business and more income. As new techniques and styles become popular you will have to grow with the industry.

Esthetician or skin care specialist will probably require you to go to a different school than most people in the cosmetology field. Possible work places include spas and high end boutiques. If you are really into this field, do your research and find the right school for your career.

Makeup artist is a good choice if you are willing to live in area with a high demand. The possibilities in the field range from your local television studio to the movie studios in Hollywood. You will need to study hard and perfect your craft to land the Hollywood job. Even in small towns this specialty can be combined with a hair styling career. Many people hire a makeup artist for their proms and weddings. A good reputation will add many new customers, so make sure you are ready to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

If you have a well rounded education in cosmetology you may be able to work your way into a management position at a salon or a spa. If this is something that interests you, I would recommend that you take at least a couple of business courses while you are in school. Being able to deal with and fix customer complaints should be a goal for you. This management experience will give you the foundation and hopefully the reputation to open your own salon. We all know that you can’t get rich while working for someone else.

Another great option for you is to return to the classroom, this time as an instructor. This will give you the opportunity to share your knowledge with a whole new generation. While this is not for everyone, some people thrive in a teaching environment. You should talk to the schools in your area and find out what you will need to do to become an instructor.

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How to Take Inspired Action

By T Ryan

Inspired action is one of the reasons apparent miracles occur. It is the reason people do things that other people and even themselves did not think were possible. It is responsible for some of the greatest breakthroughs in history. Whether the people taking the inspired action at the time new what they were doing or not, they would not have achieved there goals if they had not taken inspired action.

So, how can we go about deliberately taking inspired action. Well I would first like to take a look at ourselves to understand how and why inspired action works.

Firstly, many people generally accept that we are made up of three parts: mind, body, spirit or however else you prefer to term it. Now the way I like to see it is that we are here in our physical bodies on the ground doing things. Our spirit part is a part of the overall energy of the universe connecting all things flowing freely and the mind part is the connector between the two.

Now here is how to take inspired action: first you must make your intentions clear. Write out what you want to achieve, meditate on it, tell people what you intend and visualise it regularly, doing this gradually transfers the intention upstairs to the spiritual part of ourselves.

Now remember, that part of ourselves is part of the ether, it is free flowing energy, moving all around us and can see all things. It can see things around us and ahead of us that from the ground we cannot possibly see. Once it is clear on our intentions it can take a look around and see how to bring our desires into being in the fastest possible way. It knows the fastest way to do so and the way it chooses may not make any sense to us in our physical bodies because we cannot see all that it can see. Do not worry about this.

Messages and prompts will then be sent down to us and they could be very subtle. They could come in the form of words in a poem, words in a song that seem to stand out, a chance conversation, a strange coincidence but come they will and you have to be ready for them.

When you get these intuitive messages it is your job to follow up on them even if they don’t make any sense at the time, remember you can not see the way, but if you trust what you feel and go with it, that is when remarkable things can happen, intuition is your short cut!

The strength and ease of connection between your mind, body and spirit is the key to all of this. The stronger the lines of communication the better it will work. To improve these internal lines of communication you simply need to spend more quiet time. This can be praying, meditating, relaxing, anything where you take time out. These things will aid you in gaining clarity on the intuitive nudges that you will receive and in relaying your clear intentions.

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Vision Boards - Powerful Personal Development Tools

By Adi J Knight

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Many of us have heard of Vision Boards but few understand what they really are and just how powerful they can be. Start looking at Vision Boards as powerful personal development tools, which if used correctly will transform your life forever.

First things first, when you make your own Vision Board be sure that you know what you want. This might sound incredibly simple but this is the biggest mistake that many people make. The majority of people will throw a few pictures of sandy beaches, fast cars and mountains of money together, expect those things to come immediately into their lives and then blame the vision board when nothing happens. This is definitely the wrong way to go about things.

When you make your own vision board, it’s vitally important that you first sit down and clarify what end result you want, just as you would with a written goal. This is the most important part and should not be underestimated. When creating a personal development plan, you would not pick a random goal from the air then take action in trying to achieve it; neither do you with vision boards. The pictures on your vision board are meant to embody what you really want, the end results that you’re going to achieve.

Once you’ve decided on what you want the next key thing to do is choose pictures that spark an emotional feeling within you. The great thing about vision boards is that they are image based and pictures can often capture the essence of what you want much greater than words ever could. Choose pictures that make you feel great and which inspire you to take action.

Overall, begin and see a vision board as a personal development tool, a tool that keeps you focused on what you really want to be, do or have in your life, one that inspires you to take action. These are the first steps in taking in getting the most out of your vision board and changing your life forever!

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How to Stop Worrying

By Donna Deming

Worry can rob us of finding joy in the present moment and keep us from reaching our full potential. How can you stop worrying? What can you do when you find yourself ruminating about a problem and moving quickly into a downward spiral?

Did you ever notice how when something good happens to you, you feel great for a little while and then the feeling fades? Yet when something bad happens the bad feeling can stay with you all day long as you go over and over the event in your mind. There is a saying: bad is stronger than good!

So what can you do? Here is one suggestion: When you experience a positive emotion such as joy savor the feeling; dwell on the event that brought you so much joy. Let the feeling linger and stay with it for a while.

When you find yourself ruminating and stirring up angry and depressed feelings distract yourself. The worse thing you can do is to keep yourself wrapped up in self-rumination. This will only lead to a downward spiral that goes out of control until you are drained, angry and feeling hopeless about your life goals and dreams. “I can’t believe she said that?” “I always mess up.” “I deserved that promotion.” “How come nothing ever works out for me?” “I am a terrible father.” “I will never publish a book.” “I will never date again.” One negative event can open the barn door to an avalanche of negative self -talk!!!

Yes distract yourself. At first you may reject that notion thinking instead that you have to get to the bottom of this problem. According to positive psychologists you are not going to gain any new insight into the problem through rumination. It can actually make you feel worse. You may also want to consider that you do not have a clear mind when you are in this state and your thinking will be distorted leaning heavily toward the negative.

Find something that will distract you from your rumination. How about a funny movie? Reading a good book? Physical exercise will help too. Get those endorphins going!

You may also want to consider scheduling worry time. Pick a time at the end of the day when you will sit and worry about your problem. This can free you up at the moment. 7 p.m. may be a good worry time, find a time that works for you. What’s interesting to note is that when 7 p.m. rolls around you probably won’t even feel like worrying about the problem.

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Creating Personal Space - Five Easy Steps

By Megan Crawford

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Creating personal space is an important aspect of living a balanced life. It’s important to take time out of your busy, hectic, stressful life to slow down and prioritize your emotional needs. By carving out space for yourself, you are demonstrating that you believe that you are worth prioritizing. It looks different to everyone, but the universal aspect is that it is an emotional reconnection with yourself. It’s very easy to forget to prioritize your needs when balancing all of your responsibilities. Without stopping to reconnect with yourself, you turn into the battery bunny on autopilot. That’s no way to live! Take a few minutes and follow these steps to incorporate personal space into your life today.

1. Admit that you deserve personal space and make the personal commitment to incorporate it into your life on a regular basis.
2. Identify the aspects of your ideal personal space and be specific. It is important to create a visual image of what it looks like. Are you alone or with others? Who specifically do you enjoy recharging with? Where do you go to recharge? How much time do you want and need for recharging? What supplies do you need to make it a reality? What helps you recharge emotionally? What activities do you enjoy as you recharge your batteries? Here’s some examples to get you thinking: Taking a walk in the woods, reading your favorite book from childhood, playing badminton with a friend, relaxing on the beach, baking a favorite recipe while listening to your favorite CD, taking a bubble bath. Have fun being creative with your activities!
3. Schedule it in your planner. Intentions are wonderful, but without action, they are only words. Sit down with your planner at the beginning of each week and schedule in personal space for yourself. Unless it is scheduled, it won’t happen.
4. Identify resources that will assist you in making your personal time a priority. Who can you ask for support and accountability to stick with your plan? What friend could pick up your kids from soccer practice one day to free up your schedule for your relaxation time?
5. Reflect on your personal space. How do you feel? What clarity have you gained by spending time reconnecting with yourself? Did you have enough time? If not, how can you make more time in your schedule for more personal space?

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