How to save our mother earth from global warming

The biggest challenge that mankind is facing in this century is "global warming" and there is a "global warning" given by scientists to save our earth.It has become a big cry from every corner of the world "How to save our mother earth from global warming", every nation, every forums, every where and in every thing they discuss about this global warming and how to save our earth from this biggest threat. Scientists had laid down the root cause for this situation as the increase in the amount of carbon DI oxide let out on the atmosphere by our industries and automobiles. If this is going to continue we may loose our land to oceans and the indifferent climate conditions may also lead to new unknown diseases, which may challenge the medical world. Now it self we have started to feel the impact of this global warming. It is not an issue with the scientists alone, every individual can join hands in this global mission on "How to save our mother earth from global warming", and we have listed something below.

1.Automobiles stay ahead of everything in the emission of carbon, so as for as possible try to avoid using your automobile for short distances.

2.Instead of everybody using their own vehicle if some of you are working in the same area and living in the same area you can share one vehicle.

3.Now everything can be done through net instead of going to the banks, stations, markets and etc you can do the same by sitting at your home in front of your system.

4. You can reduce the usage of your refrigerator, If you think that how much my refrigerator is going stand as a cause, don't see as one refrigerator of your home count the no of refrigerators around the world in each home and shops, Hotels etc,.

5.Start using the recycle base articles, change from plastic to paper.

6.We can change ourselves to use cotton cloths than silk rayon cloths.

7.As much as possible use cotton bags or paper bags than plastic bags.

8.Instead of searching for a solution how to destroy the used batteries, start using rechargeable batteries.

9.The waste water that is been let out in the process of leather tanning process spoils the soil and its fertility either we should reuse the water through water treatment plants or we should avoid using leather articles.

10.Let us avoid use and throw articles in our daily uses because almost 90 percent of these kind of articles are being made of plastics.

11.Let us grow at least a tree in every house.

12.To stop the forests getting destroyed, the heart of mother nature you can simply avoid using wooden articles.

13. Attend all your vehicles schedule check ups without fail, to Keep your vehicles in good condition and intact .

14.Give special attention to the carburetor, and silencer of your vehicle.

15.Scientists say even the chemicals used for domestic cleaning also destroys the atmosphere since use soda, lemon and vinegar instead of the chemicals.

We can teach our children how to love nature and how important it is to safeguard the world.Instead of keeping them a big asset it is very important for us to keep a wonderful natural and healthy world for them to enjoy their life. It is-true improvements is unavoidable but we can avoid destroying the earth for it is not our permanent property for us to enjoy on our own as we wish. we are only sharing and it should handed over to the following generation with the same way how we got it from our predecessor.

we also welcome more ideas that we can share to join hands in this mission.

When the whole world is searching for new ways and means to fight global warming, an Indian agricultural scientist, Dr. N. Bharathi, said bamboo was a practical atmospheric carbon absorbing plant. He added, " It is the fastest and least expensive way to solve the problems of carbon-dioxide emission and water pollution."

Bamboo absorbs carbon-dioxide and releases oxygen into the atmosphere three to four times higher than many other trees. Bamboo also enriches the soil naturally and prevents soil erosion and effectively cleans the water pollution of of the septic tank discharge and factory effluent by its natural affinity for nitrogen, phosphorus and heavy metals. One mature Bheema Bamboo (Bambusa Balocava) would absorb above 500 kgs of carbon-dioxide.

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With the number of natural disasters growing high everyday, it is almost as if the earth is crying out loud for our help. Statistics have put an eight year timer on the time - bomb that is now our planet.

Become a part of your school, college, office, or your residential area's environment clubs. Participate in activities to clean up the city you live in.

Garbage lying around begins to ro6t and plays a huge role in polluting the soil, air and water the very basic essentials that we require to live. Picking up garbage and throwing it in dustbins is a great way to start living clean. Try to composite kitchen waste and other organic wastes. This composite is also a great fertilizer and it helps reduce the amount of trash that you send to your local garbage dump.

Follow this three important three green rules:

1. Reduce 2. Reuse and 3. Recycle

Follow this three rules strictly so that you can reduce the amount of waste by knowing which items are recyclable. For example, cardboard, paper and glass are all recyclable materials, and once they have been recycled, they can be reused.

Use cloth bags or jute bags to carry groceries or other items. Stop immediately using paper or plastic bags or materials that cannot be recycled. If you are made to use paper or plastic bags, ensure that you get them recycled so that they can be reused.

When on market, look for the three arrows that make a circle denoting recyclable material. That way you know the products which you are buying can be recycled and will help protect the environment.

Climate change is mainly brought about by the release of toxic green house gases like carbon dioxide into the air. The best way to reduce this greenhouse gases is to grow more trees which use these gases for their food making process. Plant fresh saplings in your park, office, school, college, or your garden and if possible make a community planting by joining hands with your friends, family and your neighbours. Help the earth, breathe.

Vehicular pollution is the most major cause of air pollution in big cities. While no one is saying stop driving cars, but you can be smart about it.

Walk or use public transport whenever you are going to a nearby place or to office. Carpooling, or even riding a bicycle is a great way to cut down both fuel costs and usage and pollution and also help you keep fit.

If you aren't using electrical appliances switch them off. Leaving them on only contributes to the loss of more and more precious fuel resources.

Don't use more water than you need, and now that the rainy season on the corner adopt rain water harvesting to help raise ground water levels.

Can we justify to destroy such a beauty - think

Life of an Engineer

Engineers are people who solve problems and focus on making things work more efficiently and effectively. Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications.

Engineers design products, machinery to build those products, plants in which those products are made, and the systems that ensure the quality of the products and the efficiency of the workforce and manufacturing process. Engineers design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, and transit systems. They develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas. They develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology. They harness the power of the sun, the Earth, atoms, and electricity for use in supplying the Nation's power needs, and create millions of products using power. They analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on people using them. Engineering knowledge is applied to improving many things, including the quality of healthcare, the safety of food products, and the operation of financial systems.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Millions new enterprises start each year despite more than a 50% failure rate. Consumers, business people, and government officials take an interest in this activity. This interest is evidenced in the increasing research on the subject, the increased number of courses in entrepreneurship, and the increased coverage by the media.

Starting and managing a new business involves considerable risk and effort to overcome all the inertia against creating something new. In creating and helping a new venture to grow, the entrepreneur has all the responsibility for its development, growth and survival, as well as corresponding risks and rewards.

Who wants to accept all the risks and effort involved in creating a new venture? The person may be a man or a woman, come from an upper-class or a lower-class background, have a college or a university degree or be a high school dropout. The person may have been a student, a teacher, an engineer, a salesperson, a manager, a retired person, etc.



DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Who is an entrepreneur? What is entrepreneurship? These frequently asked questions reflect the increased international interest in the field. In spite of all this interest, a concise, universally accepted definition has not yet emerged. The word entrepreneur is French and literally translated, means “between-taker” or “go-between”. Let’s take a look at the entrepreneurship from a historical perspective.



EARLIEST PERIOD

One early example of a go-between is Marco Polo, an Italian, who was one of the first Europeans who sailed to the Far East. He attempted to establish trade routes to China. He signed a money contract with a money person to sell his goods. That money person was a forerunner of today’s capitalist. A common contract during that time provided a loan to the merchant-adventurer at a 22.5 percent rate, including insurance. While the money person was a passive risk taker, the merchant-adventurer took the active role in trading, bearing all the physical and emotional risks. After the successful completion of a journey by the merchant-adventurer, the money person took most of the profits (up to 75 percent), while the entrepreneur merchant settled for the remaining 25 percent.



MIDDLE AGES

In the Middle Ages, the term entrepreneur was used to describe both an organizer of musical performances and a manager of large building projects. In such projects, this person did not take any risks, but merely managed the project using the resources provided. A typical entrepreneur in the Middle Ages was the cleric – the person in charge of great architectural works, such as castles and fortifications, public buildings, abbeys, and cathedrals.



17TH CENTURY

The connection of risk with entrepreneurship developed in the 17th century. At that time an entrepreneur was a person who entered into a contract with the government to perform a service or to supply stipulated products. Since the contract price was fixed, any resulting profits or losses reflected the efforts of the entrepreneurs – the better they worked the more profit they had. One of the entrepreneurs in this period was John Law, a Frenchman, who was the founder of the royal bank of France and the Mississippi Company, which had an exclusive franchise to trade between France and the New World. Unfortunately, this monopoly on French trade led to Law’s downfall when he attempted to push the company’s stock price higher than the value of its assets; this eventually led to the collapse of the company. Richard Cantillon, a well-known English economist at the beginning of the 17th century, understood Law’s mistake. Cantillon developed one of the first entrepreneur definition. He is regarded by some researchers as the founder of the term. He viewed the entrepreneur as a risk taker because merchants, farmers, craftsmen, and other sole proprietors “buy at a certain price and sell at an uncertain price, therefore operating at a risk.”



18TH CENTURY

Finally, in the 18th century, the person with capital was differentiated from the one who needed capital. In other words, the entrepreneur was distinguished from the capital provider (the present-day venture capitalist). One reason for this differentiation was the industrialization occurring throughout the world. Many of the inventions developed during that time were reactions to the changing world, as was the case with Thomas Edison, the author of many inventions. He was developing new technologies and was unable to finance his inventions himself. Edison raised capital from private sources to develop and make experiments in the fields of electricity and chemistry. Edison was a capital user (an entrepreneur), not a provider (a venture capitalist). In contrast, a venture capitalist is a professional money manager who makes risk investments from a pool of equity capital to obtain a high rate of return on the investments.



19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, entrepreneurs were frequently not distinguished from managers and were viewed mostly from an economic perspective: Briefly stated, the entrepreneur organizes and manages an enterprise for personal gain. He pays current prices for the materials consumed in the business, for the use of the land, for the services he employs, and for the capital he requires. He contributes his own initiative, skill and ingenuity in planning, organizing and administering the enterprise. He also assumes the chance of loss and gain consequent to unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances. The net residue of the annual receipts of the enterprise after all costs have been paid, he retains for himself.

Andrew Carnegie is one of the best examples of this definition. Carnegie invented nothing. Using new ideas he developed new technology into products to achieve economic results. Carnegie, who descended from a poor Scottish family, made the American steel industry one of the wonders of the industrial world, primarily thanks to his ability to win competition, rather than his inventiveness or creativity.

In the middle of the 20th century, the notion of an entrepreneur as an innovator was established: The function of the entrepreneurs is to recreate or revolutionize the pattern of production by introducing an invention or, more generally, by using new technological possibilities for producing a new commodity or producing an old one in a new way, by opening a new source of supply of materials or a new outlet for products; by reorganizing an old industry and creating a new one...

In this definition the concept of innovation and newness is an integral part of entrepreneurship. Indeed, innovation, the act of introducing some new ideas, is one of the most difficult tasks for the entrepreneur. It needs not only the ability to create, but also the ability to understand all the forces at work in the environment. The newness can consist of anything from a new product to a new organizational structure.

Edward Harriman, who reorganized the railroad in the United States, or John Morgan, who developed his large banking house by reorganizing and financing the nation’s industries, are examples of entrepreneurs fitting this definition.

These organizational innovations are as difficult to develop successfully as the more traditional technological innovations (transistors, computers, lasers) that are usually associated with the word invention.

This ability to innovate is an instinct that distinguishes human beings from animals. The instinct can be observed throughout history, from the Egyptians who designed and built great pyramids out of stone blocks weighing many tons each, to laser beams, supersonic planes and space stations. While the tools have changed with advances in science and technology, the ability to innovate has always been present in every civilization.



ENTREPRENEUR DEFINITION

The exploration of the aspects of entrepreneurship from a business (economic), managerial, and a personal perspective in the 20th century is reflected in the following judgments of an entrepreneur.

In almost all of the definitions of entrepreneurship, there is an agreement that we are talking about a kind of behavior that includes:

(1) initiative taking;

(2) the organizing and reorganizing of social and economic mechanisms to turn resources and situations to practical application;

(3) the acceptance of risk or failure (readiness to risk).

From an economist’s point of view, an entrepreneur is one who brings resources, labor, materials, and other assets into combinations that make their value greater than before, and also one who introduces changes, innovations, and a new order.

From a psychologist’s point of view, an entrepreneur is such a person that is typically driven by certain forces – wish to obtain or attain something in life, to make experiments, or perhaps to escape authority of others (gain independence) . . .

From a capitalist philosopher’s point of view the same person is seen as one who creates wealth for others as well who finds better ways to utilize resources, and reduce waste (loss), and who produces jobs others are glad to get.

To one business person, an entrepreneur may appear as a threat, an aggressive competitor, whereas to another business person the same entrepreneur may be an ally, a source of supply, a customer, or someone good to invest in . . .

While each of these definitions views entrepreneurs from a slightly different perspective, each contains similar notions, such as newness, organizing skill, creating ability, wealth increase, and risk taking. Each definition is somewhat restrictive because entrepreneurs are found in many professions – education, medicine, research, law, architecture, engineering, social work, and distribution. Therefore, to include all types of entrepreneurial behavior, one researcher has proposed the following definition of entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship is the process of creating something different (new) with value by devoting the necessary time and effort, assuming the accompanying financial, psychic, and social risks, and receiving the resulting rewards of monetary and personal satisfaction and independence.

Just as the concept of entrepreneurship has developed gradually over time as the world’s economic structure has changed and has become more complex, so it will continue to evolve to embrace new realities. As the need to promote entrepreneurship becomes more urgent, so does the need to understand what it is and how it operates in a variety of situations.

We Care... We too want to live after 'n Generations'

I want you to care about other people today. When you focus on caring for others, something profound happens to you. Your attention will shift. You will move from self-centered awareness to life-centered awareness. Believe me, life centered awareness is a much greater perspective. Here, you will find yourself making decisions based on what is needed as a whole; rather than, needs based on fulfilling your own personal objectives.

When you begin to realize that you are part of a much greater awareness, some of your personal challenges seem smaller. Why? You will notice that everyone has needs, wants, and desires. Many times in life, we focus way too much on ourselves and not the needs of others. If you do this too much, you will become isolated and let no one into your life. Although there are times when you do need alone time to charge your batteries from so much outward focus, you will find that fully focusing on what you are doing for others is a distraction from self-centered awareness.

At the end of the day, do take some time for yourself. You will need to find ways to balance the needs of others with the needs of the self. In the end, you will notice that one of the greatest gifts we do have to give to others is to give our lives away knowing we have helped another person's day a little bit better. This will also meet your own need to fulfill your reason for living or purpose in life.

Not long ago, I did a funeral for a man whose wife asked him to share with her the most important thing in life he could think of at the time. Without hesitation, he told her that the most important thing in life is to "care about other people." He was a man who had won several awards for the contributions he made in the community. He was a Psychology Professor and planted many many seeds in the souls of his students. These seeds of awareness will allow his students to have perspective and have a purpose filled life for years to come. In caring about other's needs, this Professor will live on from generation to generation to generation.

-- Source:Ezine articles.

10 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

10 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time? Staff members at the Worldwatch Institute, a global environmental organization, share ideas on how to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN at home and at work.

Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's "going green." We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us for living more sustainably. Let's start now.

We've partnered with the Million Car Carbon Campaign to help you find ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. This campaign is uniting conscious consumers around the world to prevent the emissions-equivalent of 1 million cars from entering the atmosphere each year.

Keep reading for 10 simple things you can do today to help reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happier, healthier life.



Save energy to save money.

Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.



Save water to save money.

Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.



Less gas = more money (and better health!).

Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.



Eat smart.

If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.
Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain [pdf]. This is especially true for seafood.



Skip the bottled water.

Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.



Think before you buy.

Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.
Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.
When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.
Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.



Borrow instead of buying.

Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.



Buy smart.

Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).



Keep electronics out of the trash.

Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
Recycle your cell phone.
Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.



Make your own cleaning supplies.

The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.

Jr's Voice - Rakesh J, Pre - Final year.

This is the first time I am getting completely involved in parley. I have no idea about how my seniors will make this symposium successful. But I am entirely free from being doubtful, it’s all because I am really so inspired by the hard work of my seniors. I had never expected such a hard work from them. Their plan for the day of function as on date is really very appreciable. The pre- final students from other departments don’t even know when their dept function will be, but it’s not the case as far as Mechanical is concerned. Everyone started imagining how our department function will be. Also I am so proud to have such a seniors who find their best time for making the function grand in spite of their busy schedule towards project. The events are too good and suits best for students under all aspects. With the way things are shaping up I am so clear that parley 2k10 will be a grand success. I expect it should be such that all the participants get satisfied on being a part of parley 2k10.

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