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Shrinking World

January 20, 2012 Posted by jamal

The world population reaches 7 billion. Did you ever wonder how our precious Earth can hold that many people? What good is breaking our planet in terms of resources to support all of us?

 

Because of hunger and lack of opportunities, people from rural areas migrate to cities. They moved their families to the cities in hopes of a better life. Instead they find themselves living in conditions worse than before.

How many cities host this slum (or informal settlers, if we want to be politically correct) people? Studies show that there is an illegal family about half a million Filipinos living in Metro Manila. With a membership of households an average of 7, we can estimate about 3.5 million squatters in Metro Manila. 3.5 million people living in emergency housing often without water or waste.

It is not uncommon to see people who live along the waterways. Without proper sanitation, we can all imagine where they throw their waste. The rivers are dying if not dead because they were allowed to live there.

Metro Manila’s population has grown more than it can handle. There are more people than there are a number of jobs metropolis can offer. Many families resort to wild collect whatever they could save from landfills. It is only in Metro Manila. There are similar situations in other cities in the Philippines.

Metro Manila to shrink in terms of habitable space that is actually expanding to become a megalopolis. Nearby suburbs are now being developed to appeal to families living in Metro Manila. Rice fields are being converted into residential areas reduced mass of our source for food.

Trees are felled to give way to the villages. Then we heard a big flood occurred. It’s great flood which had sounded a few years ago. With the indiscriminate and reckless cutting of trees for our waterways, it does not take a genius to figure out what caused the flooding.

Earth’s population to reach 7 billion. Of these 7 billion, how many live out of poverty? How much will dispose of their waste water along the channel causing it to die? How many will be affected by the floods? How many of the 7 billion people will live in the community converted from paddy fields? How many of the 7 billion people will live in villages converted from forest?

Our habitable space is shrinking. Our resources are shrinking. How many people can the earth support, we really do not know. There are too many questions. Our world is shrinking. But every body deserve a piece of our planet, including future generations. Let us realize what is happening to our Earth is now on their behalf.

Soon we will celebrate Earth Day. We again will focus on emissions, recycling, global warming, and the environment. I hope the nearly 7 billion people will join in the celebration of the earth.

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Tummy Tuck Surgery – Shrink Your Tummy and Waistline in a Only Few Hours!

July 20, 2009 Posted by jamal

Many individuals struggle with a few extra pounds or they lose weight and still wake up to a troublesome tummy. Are you trying to flatten your tummy? Read on if you want to learn all about tummy tuck surgery, which is also known as abdominoplasty. This procedure can give you the flab-free body you desire.

 

What Are the Risks?

 

Abdominoplasty is a serious plastic surgery procedure. You should be aware of the potential risks and complications before you have the procedure done. The potential risks may include bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, reactions to anesthesia, and infection. You can minimize the risks by hiring a board certified plastic surgeon.

 

What is the Purpose of this Procedure?

 

The purpose of this plastic surgery procedure is to eliminate the fat and excess skin on the abdomen. This procedure will also tighten your stomach muscles and make them stronger. It will get rid of a bulging stomach and stubborn fat that does not go away with a healthy diet and repeated exercise. The outcome of this procedure also includes a smaller waistline.

 

What Happens During the Operation?

 

First, your doctor will give you general or local anesthesia. Next, he will create two small incisions, remove the extra fat and skin, and tighten your abdominal wall. Lastly, your surgeon will stitch the incisions.

 

How Will I Feel When I Leave the Hospital?

 

After having surgery, you may experience some discomfort, soreness, and swelling in your abdomen. These symptoms should disappear in a few days. Your doctor will give you painkillers to help with the soreness.

 

What Will a Tummy Tuck Cost Me?

 

The cost of having a tummy tuck depends on various factors such as your location, where the surgery is performed, the surgeon’s skill and experience, and the type of technique that is used. The price also depends on how much fat and skin needs to be removed. The cost of having a tummy tuck ranges from $3,000 to $12,000. You can find out exactly what this procedure will cost you by consulting with a plastic surgeon. Many surgeons offer free consultations.

 

Is This Procedure Right for Me?

 

This procedure is suitable for men and women. If you have unwanted fat or extra skin on your stomach, you may be an excellent candidate for this procedure. This procedure is a wonderful option for people who have lost a lot of weight and have loose skin on their abdomen. This procedure is also intended for women whose skin has stretched after having a child and the elderly who have sagging skin or weakened abdominal muscles.

 

So, there you go! Now that you know a lot about the tummy tuck procedure, you can decide if it’s right for you. Just make sure you hire a talented plastic surgeon

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Austin, Texas: The World’s Most Planet-Friendly City

March 20, 2009 Posted by jamal

Austin, Texas holds the distinction of being the greenest city in the entire world – a city taking a multi-pronged approach to reducing energy use in all sectors of trade and governance, making green, environmentally-friendly companies feel right at home in the thriving, vibrant capital of the great state of Texas.

Austin’s Energy Resources

The city is the hub of a global energy industry that includes traditional energy sources such as oil and natural gas, and far-horizon energy resource technology that includes:

solar power generation

highly efficient wind turbines

fuel cell technology that cuts down on cradle-to-grave energy consumption

deep earth core energy generation (geo-thermal)

bio-fuel technology

a full list of sustainable energy producing and energy conserving technologies

The city has brought together numerous sectors of the community to work in tandem to lower the entire region’s energy consumption and shrink the carbon footprint of a major, metropolitan area. City leaders have reached out to: elements of the private and public sectors, energy generation services, major consumers of energy, non-profit and educational organizations, including tax-funded schools that teach green energy practices from recycling to responsible personal use of energy.

This coalition has created the greenest city in the world, ranking number one in both the National Renewable Energy Lab’s green power rankings and SustainLane Government’s Cleantech Incubation rankings. Austin, Texas leads the way in current usage and cutting edge technology developed by an expanding base of businesses that have accepted the challenge of creating a cleaner, safer environment using best practices to deliver quality of life benefits now and tomorrow. It’s all happening in this growing center of energy conservation research and manufacture.

“We are committed to purchasing and generating renewable energy. We feel it’s vital to our economy and our environment to develop and implement clean energy. We look forward to the opportunity to purchase plug-in hybrids for our transportation needs.”-Will Wynn, Mayor of Austin”

Austin’s Clean Energy Incubator (CEI)

The city’s leaders have created an environment that encourages new initiatives in all areas of energy generation and conservation with the introduction of Austin’s unique Clean Energy Incubator.

CEI encourages and supports young companies to develop and deploy clean energy and renewable energy resources. The goal? To facilitate innovation among the knowledge-based industries that form Austin’s revenue base. These companies deliver cutting-edge solutions and technologies, employ state-of the-art energy resources and benefit from the assistance of such organizations as the University of Texas and Austin Energy, the city-owned energy generation company that has set the bar higher for clean earth technology.

Austin Energy has ranked first in the nation for its Green Power program for seven consecutive years, providing the latest in green-based energy generation now, with plans in place to generate 30% of the city’s energy needs using earth-friendly technologies by the year 2020 – an ambitious goal that adds up to 100MW of power. That’s a lot of green juice.

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