A worst case scenario scientific report predicted that we may very well be living on the South Pole in a hundred years. And even though many people find the idea too ridiculous to contemplate there are others that already feel the effects of global warming.
Some of the parts of the world already feeling the effects of climate change are;
Asia - Bangladesh and India have heavily populated low lying land. Rising sea levels and increase in rainfall due to global warming an increasing problem.
Africa - Increasing drought in an already food short continent.
Australia - Hotter conditions are fueling massive bush fires that are occurring more frequently.
Pacific and Indonesia - Recent earthquakes have caused a major disaster in Indonesia and Samoa is still mourning the after effects of a tsunami, as a result of an offshore earthquake. Rising sea levels also threaten some islands in the pacific. Predicted to be completely under water in the future are Kiribati, Tuvalu and Marshall Islands.
Europe - Yearly flooding is now the norm when snow in the alpines melts. Greece and Portugal are regularly experiencing wildfires during summer heat waves.
Latin America - The Amazon, already threatened by encroaching development is also threatened by increasingly dry weather.
North America - Hurricane Katrina is the worst experienced so far due to rising sea levels and a massive storm surge. The threat from hurricanes is now a yearly occurrence. Bush fires in California have claimed many lives and rising sea levels is also a problem.
The picture is constantly changing and the latest prediction, within the next 20 years the Arctic will be an open sea during summer. A disastrous outcome for polar bears, arctic foxes and many other animals that call the arctic home. The full effect on the rest of us still largely unknown
Dianne Lawson-Jeffreys have been writing articles online for the past 2 years, she also manages a camera lens accessories
Vulnerability of New Expats
Moving to a new country can be difficult in many ways. Expats are particularly vulnerable to certain elements of a new society, which can be both unscrupulous and unavoidable.
'Forewarned is forearmed', and expats must be aware of their vulnerability, especially if they have just arrived to a foreign country. Another aspect to think about is how to take things slowly when meeting new people. It will be helpful to become a part of a social network of other new expats, which can help in finding a way to integrate more easily into a new society.
When settling in their new home, expats often feel excitement, but also fear. While dealing with challenges and getting familiar with a new culture and environment, expats sometimes may become an obvious target for undesired treatment, such as being abused or taken advantage of. Any new expat can be a potential victim, however, there are ways to deal with and overcome a situation in which you feel vulnerable.
The best advice is not to refuse help when it is offered, but to take things slowly when meeting new people, especially those who seem a bit too friendly. You may let people in your life, but only to the extent that you allow. Take one step at a time in making new friendships abroad.
During the adjustment process, or even before the move itself, it can be useful to use the Internet to get familiar with your new country and culture. One helpful source for such research is Move One's award-winning Expat Eye, offering virtual video city guides in a number of expat hubs around the world. You can also become a part of a local online expat community; there are many expats out there in the same situation, trying to fit in, and forums or expat social networks are perfect to exchange tips and practical advice. Get to know other expats in the area and learn from their experiences. It is very important not to limit yourself only to contacts with people from your neighborhood, or a local café. Try to interact with as many people as possible, so that you gain information from varied sources. This way you may be able to learn more and quicker, and understand things from various perspectives.
Expats may easily avoid becoming victims if they know more and seek to learn about their new environment. Beginner's mistakes are common, but if you are aware of your own vulnerability, you may adapt sooner than you ever thought you would.
'Forewarned is forearmed', and expats must be aware of their vulnerability, especially if they have just arrived to a foreign country. Another aspect to think about is how to take things slowly when meeting new people. It will be helpful to become a part of a social network of other new expats, which can help in finding a way to integrate more easily into a new society.
When settling in their new home, expats often feel excitement, but also fear. While dealing with challenges and getting familiar with a new culture and environment, expats sometimes may become an obvious target for undesired treatment, such as being abused or taken advantage of. Any new expat can be a potential victim, however, there are ways to deal with and overcome a situation in which you feel vulnerable.
The best advice is not to refuse help when it is offered, but to take things slowly when meeting new people, especially those who seem a bit too friendly. You may let people in your life, but only to the extent that you allow. Take one step at a time in making new friendships abroad.
During the adjustment process, or even before the move itself, it can be useful to use the Internet to get familiar with your new country and culture. One helpful source for such research is Move One's award-winning Expat Eye, offering virtual video city guides in a number of expat hubs around the world. You can also become a part of a local online expat community; there are many expats out there in the same situation, trying to fit in, and forums or expat social networks are perfect to exchange tips and practical advice. Get to know other expats in the area and learn from their experiences. It is very important not to limit yourself only to contacts with people from your neighborhood, or a local café. Try to interact with as many people as possible, so that you gain information from varied sources. This way you may be able to learn more and quicker, and understand things from various perspectives.
Expats may easily avoid becoming victims if they know more and seek to learn about their new environment. Beginner's mistakes are common, but if you are aware of your own vulnerability, you may adapt sooner than you ever thought you would.
Understanding what makes the Stock Market Move Up and Down
Successful investing requires more then just a little bit of know how and a dash of luck. It requires a cool head, an analytical mind, and the ability to make quick money decisions. This is especially true when investing in the stock market. Investing naturally comes with a level of risk. The market's activity fluctuates on a daily basis during the opening and closing bells.
Generally the stock market is supposed to grow in value over a period of time. This growth is actually an average of all of the stocks included on the market. While some may have increased in value throughout the day, other stocks will have fallen in value. In some cases growth can affect whole sectors. A sector is a bloc of companies involved in a specific type of business.
Movement in the market is affected by a number of different factors. News reports affecting a specific industry can cause investors to want to increase their holdings, or negative news can cause investors to exit as quickly as possible. These however, are not hard and fast rules. In some cases favorable news can result in lower stock prices as more investors try and sell their shares then are willing to buy, once the stock price falls, it can rise quickly again as even more investors are interested in "buying low".
According to analysts, the erratic movements of the stock market can sometimes be attributed to the large number of inexperienced and amateur investors. This can cause the irrational behavior sometimes seen. Mass panic has been blamed more then a few times for making the market move in directions that completely contradict normal rules of behavior for the stock market.
Amateur investors have a tendency to make decisions based on press releases or rumors that is sometimes not even related to the value of a stock itself. Other causes could be the activity of day traders. Day traders usually trade in such large volumes that they can affect a stock's price either negatively or positively.
Still other ways the stock market can be swayed is by a coutry's attempt at correcting inflation. Usually raising or lowering the interest rate does this. These rates are an indicator of the financial situation for a country. If rates are either raised or lowered, the market activity will usually be influenced.
Some companies are able to increase their individual stock prices by releasing quarterly reports showing they have met or exceeded their profit forecasts. Also releasing information about new products or technology that can increase that particular sector's value.
Conversely, if a company reports that they fell short of profit projections, the value of that companies stock will usually go down as investors sell off some or all of their stocks. Large shifts are usually due to overreaction to changes in risk.
Without the assistance of a professional, the market can be an unforgiving venture for the casual investor. This trend has begun to change due to better resources being available to investors on all levels. Research is a must for any investment.
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