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Researchers Suggest Previous Studies On Smartphone Addiction May Be Flawed
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New Data Shows Forest Loss Equal To One Football Field Every Second In 2017
New data from a global satellite survey suggests that every second in 2017, there was loss of forest of the size of more than one football pitch throughout the world. The loss for the entire year was of the same size of that of the whole of Italy.
Felling of trees at this huge rate - mostly done illegally, presents a very serious threat to the addressing issues of climate change and very significant decline of wildlife. 29.4 million hectares was the total loss of forest in 2017 as recorded by Global Forest Watch. That number is the second highest loss ever since such data had begun to be collected in 2001.
The rate of deforestation in tropical rainforests have doubled since 2008 whereas since 2003, the global tree cover has also doubled. Political instability in Brazil had reversed a falling trend. Forest destruction has increased in Colombia.
Record losses have been noted in the vast forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. On the other hand, there has been a 60 per cent drop in deforestation in Indonesia in 2017 because of lower number of forest fires and government action.
Loss of forests is a major contributor of carbon emissions which causes global warming and this emission is the same as that emitted by the US in total. US is the second biggest polluter in the world. A sixth mass extinction has been triggered in the last 40 years because of the halving of the population of wildlife and one of the key reasons for this is deforestation which destroys wildlife.
"The main reason tropical forests are disappearing is not a mystery – vast areas continue to be cleared for soy, beef, palm oil, timber, and other globally traded commodities," said Frances Seymour at the World Resources Institute, which produces Global Forest Watch with its partners. "Much of this clearing is illegal and linked to corruption."
Seymour said that despite the fact about one third of the targeted cuts in global emission by 2030 from protection of forest, just about 2 per cent of the total funding for climate action is provided for forest and land protection. "This is truly an urgent issue that should be getting more attention," she said. "We are trying to put out a house fire with a teaspoon."
The data also however shows that there is growth of new forests in countries like in China and India. However, the extent to which these new forests would offset the massive loss of forests is however not yet known. It can however be said that deforestation is significantly more than afforestation. According to an estimation, only about 15 per cent of the original forests that existed before human civilization exists today – about one forth have been razed while the rest have been fragmented or degraded.
(Source:www.theguardian.com)
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This ebook covers ten of the most common grooming and style mistakes in depth. The three full-length audio sessions are packed with useful info that will save you from embarrassment time and time again.
There are so many myths about hair styling that has scared hair loss sufferers from coloring, styling or even brushing their hair. But this ebook addresses and debunks these myths (and explains exactly WHY a few of these myths are actually true).
This guide is a MUST for any hair loss sufferer who worries about finding the right style, using the right products and getting the most attractive hair style for their life.
When you suffer a painful compound fracture (where the bone protrudes through the skin,) one of the things you could be potentially left with is a large, unsightly scar.
Scars are a sign of the body's internal healing processes at work, but let's face it: They look ugly.
That's why I also did extensive research on how to heal scars naturally without the aid of pharmaceutical "topicals" and other drugs which sometimes can cause damage to your liver as well as cause allergic reactions.
In this ebook, you'll learn natural methods for eliminating your scars that you won't hear about from doctors or anywhere else... How to minimize the appearance of new scars in just a matter of days... and how to permanently get rid of scars - even if they have been on your body or face for years.


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Step 3: I'll throw all the entries into a hat and pick three random winners, who will each receive a pair (2) of tickets to the 2016 CAAMFest Opening Night Film and Party, happening Thursday, March 10 at the Castro Theatre and the Asian Art Museum.
Please, only one entry per person/Twitter account. Cheaters will be publicly shamed. The giveaway ends on Friday, March 4, 2015 at 11:59AM PST. Winners will receive a Direct Message with further information. You must provide your own transportation to CAAMFest. And please, don't be a flake -- enter the giveaway only if you really plan on attending.


Camping is a very flexible outdoor activity where you can go with your family or friends sometimes can also decide to do it alone but it is one of the best. If you go camping to a place that you like a lot will always get new experiences it will help you to relax and unwind which is very important for you can start your week or even another day. You camping will be successful if you have to carry with you the appropriate camping tools. For example, a forget to carry with you a camping mat because otherwise, you might be very uncomfortable because you will be sleeping on the cold. If you don't have such camping tools with you, it is very important to go shopping so that you can have everything for a better experience. Here are some tips that can be very up when it comes to buying a sleeping pad.
There are very many things are in play before you can choose any type of sleeping pad. Some important features you need to consider when it comes to buying the sleeping pad includes the temperatures and insulation. This is because in the making the permit in a different way when it comes to the temperatures and there are different levels of temperatures that are available for you. The important thing to focus on is comfort which most of the times depend on where you are going so that you can buy the appropriate is insulated and appropriate temperatures for your camping. Therefore, anytime shopping for the sleeping pad ensure that you are actually looking for the temperature ratings as well as the insulation features. For example, when it comes to the installation, there as synthetic, goose down and water-resistant while temperatures you can find such as summer season, 3-season and winter. You can also decide to buy depending on the shape of the camping sleeping pad that you want . You can decide to buy rectangular, semi-rectangle, there is also the two-person and mummy- shaped sleeping pad.


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Bringing your 'whole self' to work
By Penny Paddle, A.E. Verona Cocks2020-02-20T15:27:00+00:00
With almost half of lawyers currently suffering from some form of mental health issue, (according to the Junior Lawyers Division Resilience and Wellbeing Survey Report 2019) law firms are finally starting to pick up rhetoric about lawyers needing to bring their whole selves to work. Not only is this essential for the wellbeing of the individual but, in truth, it is pivotal to the success and wellbeing of the business.
Penny Paddle and A.E. Verona Cocks
The 'sausage machine' of the past is slowly being replaced with new ways of working which takes into account lawyers' individual experiences and commitments, both inside and outside of work. This makes for more rounded professionals and gives clients a richer experience. However, it's about more than just offering zero chargeable hours and flexible working, although undoubtedly that is a start. What the profession needs is a cultural change and a shift in attitude. That may be harder to achieve in long-established practices where the traditional pressures are still felt. It is a more achievable goal for new firms to start off that way; embedding it into the foundations of their ethos.
We thought about the type of law firm we wanted to establish, and the fact that a consultancy model allowed us to move away from traditional sources of destructive stress was a major factor in us choosing this structure and way of working. Aside from the ethical considerations, we think increased flexibility and the lack of target-hours make for the most sustainable business model.
Make no mistake, encouraging this kind of flexible work doesn't just make for a nice working environment – it creates a more profitable firm too. The new consultancy model can generate annual growth year on year in the region of 40% to 50%, with a traditional law firm's turnover tending to grow around 2% annually. The consultancy model allows more freedom for people to 'bring their whole selves' to work which means higher levels of emotional intelligence and this contributes to closer relationships and overall, a better client service.
Businesses also have a duty of care to their staff – and this extends to taking care of employees with pre-existing health issues and disabilities and preventing new work-related ones arising. Not doing so may result in an unhappy, unmotivated, workforce with high sickness absenteeism. This has a knock-on effect on the business: low retention rates and a decline in productivity which effects the bottom line.
Clear polices around mental health and wellbeing are a great way for all firms to make a clear commitment to their staff's mental welfare – especially if the firm is small and can't cover the cost of employee/consultant benefits which support wellbeing – in these instances, a wellbeing policy should provide information on support resources, which can be accessed free of charge. Creating a sense of community for consultants is also important and WhatsApp groups are a simple but effective way to encourage communication and keep everyone connected.
Thankfully, large firms are now starting to recognise the extreme stress that their staff are under and are trying to put in place measures to improve working conditions, but there are still many lawyers out there feeling stressed and unsupported. However, the consultancy model is increasingly growing in popularity for lawyers, who are realising they don't need to sacrifice quality of legal work in order to be relaxed and appreciate a good work life balance.
A.E. Verona Cocks and Penny Paddle are joint managing partners of Paddle & Cocks LLP, a full-service commercial law firm
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Your favorite place is opening for a Sneak Preview Weekend!
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Friday April 14 – 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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