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Effects of Cars on the Environment

Cars have a number of impacts on the environment and although persons are cognizant of this, we continue to buy more and more vehicles each year. Nobody wanna carpool anymore we all need our own and can you blame us? well cars do affect the environment in terms of air quality, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, water quality, use of natural resources and noise.

Main effects are;

• noise
• use of resources
• water quality
• ozone depletion
• greenhouse gases
• air quality

NOISE

Vehicles affect the environment by creating noise:

• In urban environments, road traffic is the most important single source of community noise.
• Noise can cause or bring about disturbance to work, relaxation and sleep; mental stress; and in severe cases physical problems such as chronic exhaustion, high blood pressure and heart disease.
• Noise from motor vehicles increases with the size and speed of the vehicle. Vehicle and tyre design and vehicle maintenance also affect noise levels.

USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The manufacture, operation and maintenance of vehicles impacts the environment by using non-renewable resources such as:

• Metals
• Petroleum (for plastics and fuel)
• Other fossil fuels (e.g. coal for production of electricity).

This affects the environment as follows:

• Resources are finite, so we should use them wisely
• Producing these resources can cause damage, e.g. damage caused by the mining of resources
• Disposing of products at the end of their life can cause damage

Recycling of used car parts and materials is important as it reduces the one-way flow of resources (mining - use - disposal). It also reduces the volume of material going to landfill, which is wasteful of valuable space and which can cause soil and water pollution over time.

WATER QUALITY

Vehicles affect water quality because oil and particles get washed into creeks and rivers. In urban environments, run-off from roads goes into stormwater drains. These feed into creeks and rivers, which eventually meet the sea.

• Oil is a particularly harmful water pollutant. Even a small amount of oil can severely contaminate waterways. Oil can be toxic to aquatic life and smother plants and animals.
• Particles from the wear of tyres, brakes and other components get washed into the stormwater and pollute waterways.
• When it rains, air pollution from cars mixes with rainwater and falls to the ground, adding to water pollution.
• Detergents also contaminate waterways.

how can you reduce the impact of your vehicle on water quality?

• To avoid leaks and reduce wear, keep the vehicle well maintained and drive smoothly
• Dispose of used oil properly. 
• When you wash your car, try to do so on a grassed area or somewhere that the detergents won't be washed into the gutter. Only use enough detergent as is necessary and tip the remaining washing water into the sewer, not down the gutter.

OZONE DEPLETION

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), an ozone depleting substance that was once widely used in car air-conditioners are been replaced by hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrocarbons (HCs) which do not damage the ozone layer. They do, however, have a greenhouse effect. To avoid leaks of air-conditioning gases, keep units maintained and follow instructions in the owner's manual.
Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects life on earth by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun. UV radiation is linked to skin cancer, genetic damage and immune system suppression as well as reduced productivity in agricultural crops.

GREENHOUSE GASES

Cars produce greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. The main greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Others include nitrous oxide and methane.
Greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, trapping some of the heat radiated from the Earth's surface. Increases in the amount of these gases, mainly through the burning of carbon-based fuels such as coal and oil, are increasing the average temperature of the Earth, affecting local climates including temperature and rainfall.

AIR QUALITY

Air pollution has negative health effects, especially for vulnerable people, including those with allergic and respiratory conditions, such as asthma, hay fever and sinusitis, and respiratory and lung conditions commonly associated with the elderly. Research suggests that certain air pollutants (e.g. benzene) are carcinogenic.
Air pollution is not uniform across a city, but varies with concentrations of industry, traffic conditions, land form and weather patterns. Even with increasing numbers of cars travelling longer distances, air pollution has been decreasing over time. This is due to a tightening of regulations affecting industry and vehicle emission standards. Emissions from motor vehicles are decreasing as newer cars with better emission controls replace older cars. Although a smoky exhaust indicates a polluting car, the reverse is not true. Many pollutants are not visible. Your car could be a big polluter and you would not see a thing. So it is important to keep your vehicle properly maintained.

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How to build Self Confidence

What is Self Confidence?
Simply put self confidence is believing in oneself or one's own abilities, personal judgment and power to tackle anything the world throws at us.

From the quietly confident doctor whose advice we rely on, to the charismatic confidence of an inspiring speaker, self-confident people have qualities that everyone admires. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. Sadly, this can be a vicious circle: People who lack self-confidence can find it difficult to become successful. After all, most people are reluctant to deal with individuals that are easily nervous, fumbling, and overly apologetic.

Here is a list of ways to improve your self confidence.

1. Dress Sharp Although clothes don’t make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance than you are. When you don’t look good, it changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance. In most cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently, wearing clean clothes, and being cognizant of the latest styles. This doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot on clothes. One great rule to follow is “spend twice as much, buy half as much”. Rather than buying a bunch of cheap clothes, buy half as many select, high quality items. In long run this decreases spending because expensive clothes wear out less easily and stay in style longer than cheap clothes. Buying less also helps reduce the clutter in your closet.

2. Walk Faster One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. Is it slow? tired? painful? Or is it energetic and purposeful? People with confidence walk quickly. They have places to go, people to see, and important work to do. Even if you aren’t in a hurry, you can increase your self confidence by putting some pep in your step. Walking 25% faster will make to you look and feel more important.

 3. Good Posture Similarly, the way a person carries herself tells a story. People with slumped shoulders and lethargic movements display a lack of self confidence. They aren’t enthusiastic about what they’re doing and they don’t consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, you’ll automatically feel more confident. Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact. You’ll make a positive impression on others and instantly feel more alert and empowered.

 4. Personal Commercial One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to a motivational speech. Unfortunately, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are few and far between. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud (or inside your head if you prefer) whenever you need a confidence boost.

5. Gratitude When you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you can’t have it. This leads you to dwell on your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is consciously focusing on gratitude. Set aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for. Recall your past successes, unique skills, loving relationships, and positive momentum. You’ll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated to take that next step towards success.

6. Compliment other people When we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing gossip and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, you’ll become well liked and build self confidence. By looking for the best in others, you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.

7. Sit in the front row In schools, offices, and public assemblies around the world, people constantly strive to sit at the back of the room. Most people prefer the back because they’re afraid of being noticed. This reflects a lack of self confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this irrational fear and build your self confidence. You’ll also be more visible to the important people talking from the front of the room.

8. Speak up During group discussions many people never speak up because they’re afraid that people will judge them for saying something stupid. This fear isn’t really justified. Generally, people are much more accepting than we imagine. In fact most people are dealing with the exact same fears. By making an effort to speak up at least once in every group discussion, you’ll become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts, and recognized as a leader by your peers.

 9. Work out Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self confidence. If you’re out of shape, you’ll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physcial appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day.

10. Focus on contribution Too often we get caught up in our own desires. We focus too much on ourselves and not enough on the needs of other people. If you stop thinking about yourself and concentrate on the contribution you’re making to the rest of the world, you won’t worry as much about you own flaws. This will increase self confidence and allow you to contribute with maximum efficiency. The more you contribute to the world the more you’ll be rewarded with personal success and recognition. Online Advertising & Marketing

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How to recover from a Job Loss

 
A sad part in any industry, in this economy is that sometimes, despite your hard work and effort, you get laid off. You lose your salaried job or your contract and all of a sudden you’re without a paycheck.
No industry in this day or time is stable, due to the upgrades and increase in technology. If you happen to be one of the newly (and unluckily) unemployed, here are a few ways to deal and to recast your misfortune as a new career opportunity.

Difficult as it may be to see, there is one silver lining to getting laid off: Everyone who just yesterday was a co-worker is now a networking contact. Almost everyone can sympathize with the newly laid-off, and your now-former colleagues will likely be as helpful as possible. If you can, don’t leave the office until you have co-workers’ contact information. The best way is to send a brief goodbye e-mail to anyone you’ve worked with. Keep it classy now is not the time to bad-mouth your boss or the company’s latest project. You want to leave people with the impression that you are grateful, capable, and mature. Leave gracefully, and you’ll leave with your reputation, your friends, and your networking contacts intact. Let’s say a big part of your job is designing PowerPoint presentations. Ask your supervisor if you can save a few as examples of your work. This will be invaluable in future interviews when a prospective employer wants to see a sample presentation you’ve assembled. But be smart: Don’t save anything that has sensitive, financial, or otherwise confidential information, and don’t take anything without explicit permission from your boss, or this could end up backfiring in a big way.

A layoff is an opportunity to re-assess: What parts of your old job did you like? What parts did you dislike? What kinds of skills do you want to develop further? Before you start looking for your next job, keep in mind that it’s OK to be a bit choosy. If you can reflect and process a bit on what you really want, you can more precisely target your informational interviews and applications for your next job.

It’s your first day without a job. So go to the gym. Learn how to cook. Pursue a hobby you’ve never had time for. This is a great opportunity to develop self-discipline as well as decompress a little. Being let go at a young age means you’ll be better prepared to deal with it later in life when you may have larger responsibilities, like kids. Plus, you can channel some of your free time into gaining new skills that will help beef up your resume. Want to move into a more technical position? Learn HTML. Shy in an industry full of big personalities? Take an acting or communications class. Use this time to grow both as a complete person and as a future employee. It’s easy to get discouraged while job hunting. Create smaller goals for yourself so you’ll feel some sense of accomplishment. For example, decide that you’ll contact three new people and apply to three jobs every day. The next time you’re feeling like there are “no jobs out there” or discouraged for “not trying hard enough,” you’ll see all the work you’ve done. Remind yourself that your hard work will eventually pay off.

Keep a list of anyone who talks to you or meets with you or points you in some direction. When you do land that next job, it’s crucial that you thank everyone who helped you along the way. Send an email to your contacts thanking them for all their help and let them know where you end up on your path. Getting laid off and ending up unemployed is one of the toughest things you can experience. The good news is that it can become an opportunity to redirect your career and clear your mind. With a little luck and a lot of patience, you will find another job and maybe something even better than you had before. Hold the faith and trust in God.
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The Value of Education

 
Here is a summary of the value of a good education.
Education is the best Investment, it is the single most effective means of reducing poverty and crime. 
Girls and boys who learn to read, write and count will provide a better future for their families and countries. With improved education, so many other areas are positively affected. In short, education has the power to make the world a better place.
Education is more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. It is one of the most important investments a country can make in its people and its future and is critical to reducing poverty and inequality:

• Education gives people critical skills and tools to help them better provide for themselves and their children
• Education helps people work better and can create opportunities for sustainable and viable economic growth now and into the future
• Education helps fight the spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, reduces mother and child mortality and helps improve health
• Education encourages transparency, good governance, stability and helps fight against graft and corruption.

The impact of investment in education is profound: education results in raising income, improving health, promoting gender equality, mitigating climate change, and reducing poverty.

• Increase income

• reduces poverty

• boost economic growth

• makes people healthier

• save childrens lives