Drought

It has been predicted by meteorologists that this year will be a particularly rough year for storms and hurricanes. We have already seen examples of extreme weather all over the united States, as well as in other parts of the world. In the southwest there are record breaking floods. In the southeast and parts of the northeast there is recording breaking drought.

Most of us just go on with our daily lives, not giving the extreme weather much more than a passing thought. Most of us dont realize the far reaching consequences of drought and floods, to animal and plant life, therefore to human life. I personally know farmers in tennessee who have had to sell off their cattle due to the lack of pastureland and water, from drought. There is nothing for the animals to eat and drink. This effects all wildlife as well. Wild animals and reptiles , and even insects are venturing into territory which they usually avoid. Now heres the crux of the matter. If wildlife is expanding out into territory where humans reside, this will present a problem. Animals will be pillaging gardens for food. Reptiles will be in residential neighborhoods , looking for water. And naturally humans and animals will collide. One or the other, may get injured or killed. The other considerations is that of course there will be shortages of fruits, vegetables, and meat, therefore, becoming expensive. Consequences are convoluted and numerous.

While some fundamentalist doomsayers would attribute these extreme weather patterns to the precursor to the second coming [ of Christ ], I dont adhere to this belief. It is Mother Natures cycles , which in turn , causes natural selection to occur. Just as wildfires, as horrible as they are, kill everything in their path, allows and encourages new growth. Thats not to say we would just sit back and let disasters take over and, not act , but it would benefit us to be aware of natures ways. And on a larger scale, because of humans wastefulness, it wont be long before there wont be any viable water left for humans or animals.

In the past few years my consciousness has been pricked, and I have become aware of how wasteful humans really are. I have also made some effort to be more conservative with natural resources. Of course , I could do more. And I will strive to do more to be less wasteful. I also try to feed and water the animals around my house, especially in these times of drought. [ as an aside here. Dont let standing water sit too long. It will become a breeding place for mosquitoes ]

A few things you can do to conserve water, is not to let your faucets run while not in use. For example, turn it off, while you are brushing your teeth, then turn it back on to rinse. Dont just leave your outdoor hoses or sprinklers running for an indefinite time. I realize that our lawns are not as green or pretty as we would like them to be, but our need to conserve water is more important right now. We also could wash our cars less often. And wash dishes less often. Wait until the dishwasher is full before you start it. And in my case, since I live alone , I use to wash each dish with the water running. Now , I wait until there are three or four dishes, then fill the sink some, wash them , then rinse them quickly. The point being, that there are many ways in which to conserve water, and it would benefit us all to avail ourselves of them. On a more global and timeless scale, if we humans dont start conserving now, I see a future in which people pay dearly for a few gallons of water for consumption and bathing. As for wildlife, I cant even imagine a life without them.

I believe these weather patterns are not only natural cycles of nature, but are an extreme warning to us, which, if not heeded, will spell our doom. If not our generation, then definitely the next, will reap the effects of our careless disregard of natures bounty. Our resources are not endless and bottomless, so we and or our progeny will surely suffer for this selfish raping of the land , while not giving anything back to Mother Earth.

Dale Morrison
7/3/07

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Dieting

Everyone is in competition nowadays to look good and live healthy. So to look good usually they go for dieting with the aim of losing weight as personality with overweight is not pleasing.

people diet for many reasons. Some are at an unhealthy weight and need to pay closer attention to their eating and exercise habits. Some play sports and want to be in top physical condition. Others may think they would look and feel better if they lost a few pounds. Lots of people feel pressured to lose weight and try different types of diets. But if you really need to lose weight, improving your eating habits and exercising will help you more than any diet. dieting could be a solution if done in a right manner. Unhealthy dieting, especially extreme food-intake reduction and rapid weight loss, can have the following side effects:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Prolonged hunger
• Sinus
• Muscle loss
• Blood shot eyes
• Gall bladder diseases
• Acidosis
• Rashes
• Irritability
• Fainting

The best way to diet is to eat a wide variety of enough food to meet your body needs. Aim to eat more fruits and veggies, cut back on meats high in fat (like burgers and hot dogs), greasy fried foods, and sweets, and drink more water instead of sugary drinks like sports drinks or sodas. Great dieting Tips to loose weight safely:

• Eat less. More often.
• Do not eat right before going to bed.
• Kick the sugar habit.
• Shop with calories in mind.
• Reduce the amount of breads, chips, crackers, and salty snacks you eat.
• Exercise daily.
• Drink milk, including fat-free or low-fat milk.
• Drink plenty of water (at least four to six 8-ounce glasses a day).
• Eat lean, high-protein foods, like lean meat, chicken, fish, or beans.
• Eat whole grains (like whole-wheat bread or pasta), which provide fiber, B vitamins, and iron.
• Eat breakfast.
• Choose smaller portions at fast-food restaurants.
• Stay away from fad diets you might lose a few pounds temporarily, but if you do not focus on changing your habits, you will probably just gain it back when you go back to your usual way of eating.
• Do not take diet pills.
• Avoid seeing foods as "good" or "bad" or eliminating entire groups of foods, like dairy. If you eliminate entire food groups, you may miss out on important nutrients, like calcium
• If you choose to become a vegetarian, talk to your doctor or dietitian about how to make nutritious vegetarian choices.

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