The day is not far off when every part of the planet would experience scarcity of safe drinking water. A number of countries in the world are found to impose restrictions on the water supply and are observed to issue hose-pipes and sprinkler bans in order to combat this rapidly escalating shortage. We need to save water, use it wisely and preserve it for our future and save the planet.
Here are a few tips for saving water:
- A huge amount of water goes wasted due to leaky taps. Imagine, a tap losing one drop of water per second, amounts to 15 liters a day!
- A bath can be relaxant but it uses up to 100 liters of water. An average shower will help you to conserve two-thirds of it.
- Small changes in practice can save water in the kitchen. Wash vegetables in a bowl instead of running water.
- Go for water-efficient appliances. A hippo or a save-a-flush can help you save 2000 gallons of water every year! The washing machines and dishwashers should be replaced with energy-efficient ones. They save energy as well as use lesser water. Wash only full load in a washing machine.
- Get your water-pipes and external taps lagged before the winter months. This will make them resistant to freezing and bursting; thereby, saving huge amounts of water from being wasted.
Written by srini on September 12th, 2009 with no comments.
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During the 1960s, Dr. Elwin Bautista emigrated from the Philippines to America accompanied by his wife Julia and settled down at Midwest. They basically belonged to the group of international medical graduates, who were being recruited by the medical centers in America. Dr. Bautista decided to pledge his service to the hospital, where he received his training. Elwin made good use of this opportunity to practice advanced medicine and eventually and honed his skills in surgical specialty. He went on to develop life-saving techniques that were acknowledged by the surgeons across the world. With the gradual rise in fortunes, the Bautista couple emerged as the rising millionaires.
They had always believed that regardless of being an immigrant or a millionaire, the core value that ought to be regarded dear, is education. There can be no substitute to successful education as this alone makes a complete individual, who is equipped to take all decisions with the best of intentions. This idea gets reflected in the professional status of their five children who went on attain advanced degrees in law, occupational therapy, psychology and divinity.
The journey to become a millionaire occurred when Dr, Bautista’s surgical practice caught on and he became a business partner in a successful clinic. On the other hand, Julia concentrated on enhancing their assets through conservative investments like the retirement plans sponsored by her husband’s clinic and mutual funds.
Written by srini on September 12th, 2009 with no comments.
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