Climate Change Update: Extreme Weather- the link

Climate change and extreme weather: The link - Environment - MiamiHerald.com: "'Is global warming causing more extreme weather?' the introduction to the Pew paper posits.

'The short and simple answer is yes, at least for heat waves and heavy precipitation. But much of the public discussion of this relationship obscures the link behind a misplaced focus on causation of individual weather events. The questions we ask of science are critical: When we ask whether climate change 'caused' a particular event, we pose a fundamentally unanswerable question. This fallacy assures that we will often fail to draw connections between individual weather events and climate change, leading us to disregard the real risks of more extreme weather due to global warming.'

Undoubtedly, scientists say, the stakes are rising and extreme weather will increase. The paper notes that from 1958 to 2007, the number of days with 'very heavy precipitation' increased by 58 percent in the northeast.

The 13-page report itself might seem a little technical to some, but I was impressed by how accessible it was. It seems intended for a general audience.

The Pew website adds on a wealth of related content, including an extreme weather events map and timeline.

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- Pew Center on Global Climate Change white paper: http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/extreme-weather-and-climate-change"

Wellness Tip: Source of Healthy Carbo & Healthy Fats

Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet: "The Healthy Eating Pyramid Explained

Weight change = calories in – calories out. In other words, if you utilize as many calories as you consume then your weight will remain the same. If you consume more number of calories then it the excess is stored as fat. Exercise helps not only keeps your muscles toned it helps you burn any excess calories you might have consumed.

As we move up the Healthy Eating Pyramid, we encounter ‘Whole Grains’. These are the main source of carbohydrates (energy) for your body. Excellent sources of carbohydrates include oatmeal, brown rice and whole wheat bread. On the same level are healthy salad dressing, ‘fats and oils’ and ‘vegetables and fruits’. Fats are extremely essential to our body. Healthy fats are found in olive oil, soy, corn, canola, peanut, sunflower, nuts, avocadoes, seeds and fish such as salmon."

Wellness Tip: Healthy Body starts w/ Healthy Mind. To have it is to do Emotional Detoxification

Spinning for a healthy mind: "Every time we feel angry, frustrated, or stressed, emotional residues sink deeply into the subconscious mind. The older we are, the greater the buildup of residue. Accumulated negative energies can harm immune system and as immunity decreases, the weaker our physical, mental and spiritual health becomes.

'So, something had to be done,' says Luanchay, 'and that started with cleansing the mind.' For the tycoon, the solution came through what he calls energy healing.

'This energy, or chi or prana, when swirled, can help us slip out from emotional gravity, while at the same time it serves as a drill to open the door and remove the residue,' he explains."

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Wellness Update: North America: Vegetarian Summerfest 2011

The Vegetarian Summerfest 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus, July 5 - 9, 2011 - PR Newswire - sacbee.com: "Hundreds of people from across the United States and Canada gathered at the beautiful campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for the North American Vegetarian Society's 37th annual conference, Vegetarian Summerfest 2011. The 5 day event included inspiring days of fun, education, and (of course) fabulous vegetarian food. With a roster of more than 70 speakers and over 125 educational sessions, there were plenty inputs for the minds of vegetarians and everyone else interested in healthy and compassionate living.

Wellness Update: Europe: Wellness International Jumps Rankings in Top Company List | Reuters

Wellness International Jumps Rankings in Top Company List | Reuters: "Popular Dutch business magazine, Management 500, recently published its Top 500 Companies list, including WIN Worldwide BV at #167! WIN Worldwide BV was founded by Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy, as the European affiliate of Wellness International Network, both known for the weight management line, BioLean® System, and top omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complex(TM).

This is the third year Management Team 500 honored Wellness International Network as a top 500 company. Wellness International Network has previously earned the #357 spot after claiming the #490 spot in 2008. Wellness International Network shared this recognition with well-known companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca Cola, and KML and earned higher rankings than esteemed companies such as Volvo, Pfizer, and Amazon."

Wellness Update: North America: The Vegetarian Treat!

Vegetarian Summerfest 2011

"Last july 5-9, 2011, hundreds of people from across the United States and Canada converged at the beautiful campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for the North American Vegetarian Society's 37th annual conference of Vegetarian Summerfest 2011. The event included five inspiring days of fun, education, and (of course) fabulous vegetarian food.

A roster of more than 70 speakers and over 125 educational sessions were given for vegetarians and everyone else who is interested in healthy and compassionate living. Attendees gathered in a relaxing environment and learn from national leaders in the fields of health, nutrition, exercise, food preparation as well as animal and environmental protection"

Wellness Update; South America: Music to Heal - Merrill Osmond Hosts Benefit for Symphony of Wellness

Merrill Osmond Hosts Benefit for Symphony of Wellness - The Boot: "The lead singer of the Osmonds hopes to hold three or four of these Symphony of Hope events across the country in the coming year. He has already staged several in castles in Europe, which were attended by wellness doctors from all over the world. 'We had over 1,000 people show up,' Merrill reports enthusiastically. 'I've been able to develop a philosophy with music and the spoken word, where you can get past the intellectual side of brain and go into the soul of a person.

'Well City, which is located just outside of Nashville in Brentwood, bases their program on what I've been preaching and teaching for 20 years. This concert will benefit the hearing impaired side of the program, which is so dear to me since I have spent my life with my brothers and my son. Some other year might be a different cause to create awareness for a different organization."