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Whether too much or not enough, the world needs a smarter way to think about water |
When Neil Armstrong saw the Earth from the Moon, it appeared blue! |
Hydrologic cycle depicting the relationship between We -The People and Management of Water |
Why to manage water? |
Water is one of the world’s most abundant substances. However, it is also fast becoming one of the planet’s most stressed resources. Escalating pressures from citizens and environmental groups for cleaner rivers, lakes, and natural water supplies has highlighted the need for government at all levels to manage their water bodies carefully and address overall water quality and availability concerns more holistically. Global economic development is creating more and more competition for the limited water resources. What has caused the need for Smarter Water Management?As water management issues continue to mount and costs continue to increase, information
Technology and collaborative innovation will play an instrumental role helping communities,
Businesses and governments deal more effectively with the tremendous complexity ahead. Issues surrounding India’s water scarcityMore than two billion people worldwide live in regions facing water scarcity and in India this is a particularly acute crisis. Millions of Indians currently lack access to clean drinking water, and the situation is only getting worse. India’s demand for water is growing at an alarming rate. India currently has the world’s second largest population, which is expected to overtake China’s by 2050 when it reaches a staggering 1.6 billion, putting increase strain on water resources as the number of people grows. A rapidly growing economy and a large agricultural sector stretch India’s supply of water even thinner. Extremely poor management, unclear laws, government corruption, and industrial and human waste have caused this water supply crunch and rendered what water is available practically is useless due to the huge quantity of pollution. In managing water resources, the Indian government must balance competing demands between urban and rural, rich and poor, the economy and the environment. However, because people have triggered this crisis, by changing their actions they have the power to prevent water scarcity from devastating India’s population, agriculture, and economy. Key Challenges associated with managing water resources
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, industrial water use in India stands at about 50 billion cubic meters or nearly 6 per cent of total freshwater abstraction. This demand is expected to increase dramatically in the next decade, given the enormous forecasts of 9% growth for 2007 alone. |
Utilizable water, demand, and available water |
II. Supply |
Surface Water: India receives an average of 4,000 billion cubic meters of rainfall every year. Unfortunately, only 48% of rainfall ends up in India’s rivers. Due to lack of storage and crumbling infrastructure, only 18% can be utilized. Over 21% of transmissible diseases in India are related to unsafe water. Millions of the poorest are affected by preventable diseases caused by inadequate water supply and sanitation. V. Water Management Historically water has been viewed as an unlimited resource that did not need to be managed as a scarce commodity or provided as a basic human right. Another proposed solution to the water crisis is the privatization of water. Proponents claim that a privatized water supply would prevent waste, improve efficiency, and encourage innovation. The Indian government is already trying to get states to start rainwater harvesting in order to more efficiently tap into the huge quantity of monsoon rain. Conclusion:Water scarcity in India is predominantly a manmade problem; therefore if India makes significant changes in the way it thinks about water and manages its resources soon, it could ward off, or at least mollify, the impending crisis. India has had success with water infrastructure development, which allowed the country to take advantage of its water resources in the first place and achieve food security. India needs to make water supply a national priority the way it has made food security and economic growth priorities in the past. India’s need for a comprehensive management program is so severe because of its rapidly depleting water supply, environmental problems, and growing population. Finally, India could become the stage for major international water wars because so many rivers that originate in India supply water to other countries. India has the power to avoid this dark future if people take action immediately: start conserving water, begin to harvest rainwater, treat human, agricultural, and industrial waste effectively, and regulate how much water can be drawn out of the ground. |
Remember! Today's rain water is tomorrow's life saver! Save water it will save you later! |
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A unique sizzling dessert served topped with chocolate sauce |
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Heat a sizzler plate. Place grated dark chocolate in a Microwave bowlMelt it on Microwave HIGH (100%) for two minutes. Remove and mix in fresh cream. Add chopped almonds and walnuts. Pour chocolate sauce in a beaker. Layer the sizzler plate carefully with aluminium foil. Place one brownie on it. Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream on the brownie. Cover generously with chocolate sauce. Let it sizzle on the hot plate. Serve immediately. Repeat the same with other brownies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Built-in Wi-FiHigh-speed 802.11n wireless technology is built into iMac. And with Time Capsule or the AirPort Express Base Station, every computer in every room can wirelessly connect to iMac, the Internet, and each other.³ Over this network, everyone can print, surf the web, and play music on iTunes through your home stereo — wirelessly.The world’s first Multi-Touch mouse - Wireless Magic MouseEvery iMac comes with the wireless Magic Mouse: the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse. Use it once and you’ll wonder how you ever used anything else. There’s no scroll ball, no clunky wheel, no cord, and no visible button. Instead, Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you control everything with simple gestures. Give them a try and you’ll find that Magic Mouse changes the way you interact with your computer. Built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want. Its smooth, seamless design is ambidextrous, and it supports two-button clicking - without buttons. Like magic.
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How To Keep Your Car Gleaming New... All The Time! |
1) A Wash A Week Keeps Your Car Clean & Slick
2) A Monthly Wax Keeps The Shine To The Max
3) Wax Your Tyre Next O’ Sire
4) Condition That Leather To Help It Fight The Weather
5) Your Car’s Now Shiny So You Can Be Happy
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Source : http://news.carjunky.com/exterior_car_care/how_to_keep_your_car_new_looking.shtml# http://www.autoindia.com/Column/ColumnArticle.aspx?id=526 |
Tips for Better Work-Life Balance 1. Figure Out What Really Matters to You in Life Getting your priorities clear is the first and most essential step toward achieving a well-balanced life.
Typical top-five list might include some of the following:
"Split your time and your mind so that you're thinking about work when you're at work and you're paying attention to the baby when you're with your family." 2. Drop Unnecessary ActivitiesBy making a concrete list of what really matters to you, you may discover you're devoting too much time to activities that aren't a priority, and you can adjust your schedule accordingly. 3. Protect Your Private TimeYou would probably think twice before skipping out on work, a parent-teacher conference, or a doctor's appointment. Your private time deserves the same respect. "Carve out hours that contribute to yourself and your relationship". Allow yourself to rely on your partner, family members, or friends -- anyone who can watch the kids or run an errand while you focus on other top priorities. "Try tag-teaming,"
Hobfoll suggests, "One spouse works out before dinner, one after dinner, while the other watches the kids." Tag-teaming is a great way to create extra free time," Hobfoll says. 5. Plan Fun and Relaxation Fun and relaxation are an essential part of living a well-balanced life "Remember, you make time for what you want to make time for," |
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Fortgang says, If something is important to you, don't brush it aside with a dismissive "I don't have time for that." You are in charge of your own schedule - it's up to you to make time. |
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