Global Warming

Scientists have determined that a number of human activities are contributing to global warming by adding excessive amount of greenhouse gases to atmosphere. As concentration of greenhouse gases grows, more heat is trapped in the atmosphere and less escape back into space. The increasing amount of trapped heat changes the climate an alters weather pattern, which may hasten species extinction, influence the length of season, cause coastal flooding, and lead to more frequent and severe storm.

You can help to reduce the demand for fossil fuels, which in turn reduces global warming, by using energy more wisely. Here are some simple action you can take to help reduce global warming.

1. Reduce , Reuse, Recycle
Do your part to reduce waste by choosing reusable product instead of disposables. Recycle paper, plastic, newspaper, glass and aluminum cans whenever you can. If there isn’t a recycling program t your workplace, school, or in your community, ask about starting one. By recycling half of your household waste, you can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.

2. Use Air Conditioning Moderately
Set the air conditioning at 250, not too hot, not too cold. A moderate AC usage can save up to 25 % of your electric consumption.

3. Change a Light Bulb
Replace regular light bulb with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. A CFL bulb lasts 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, use two-thirds less energy, and gave off 70 percent less heat. If everyone in the world replaced one regular light bulb with a CFL, it would eliminate 450 billion pounds of greenhouse gases, the same as taking 37.5 million cars off the road.

4. Drive Less and Drive Smart
Less driving means fewer emissions. Beside saving gasoline, walking and biking are great form of exercise. Explore your community’s mass transit system/public transportation, and check out options.

5. Buy Energy-Efficient Product
When it’s time to buy a new car, choose one that offers good gas mileage. Home appliances now come in a range of energy-efficient models, and compact florescent bulb are designed to provide more natural-looking light while using for less energy than standard light bulbs.

6. Use the “Off” Switch
Save electricity and reduce global warming by turning off lights when you leave a room, and using only as much light as you need. Remember to turn off your television, video player, stereo and computer when you’re not using them. It’s also a good idea to turn off the water when you’re not using it.

7. Plant a Tree
If you have the means to plant a tree, start digging. During photosynthesis, tree and other plant absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. They are an integral part of the natural atmospheric exchange cycle here on Earth. A single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during its lifetime.

8. Encourage Other to Conserve

Share information about recycling and energy conservation with your friends, neighbor, and co-workers, and take opportunities to encourage public officials to establish programs and policies that are good for environment. These steps will take you a long way toward reducing your energy use and your monthly budget. And less energy use means less dependence on the fossil fuels that create greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming.

Cara Membuat Stereogram

Seperti yang telah saya janjikan, saya akan menjelaskan cara2 membuat stereogram.

1. Masuk ke www.easystereogrambuilder.com
2. Klik “build your own”
3. Klik Patern (yg dilingkari warna biru), lalu pilih background yang dikehendaki
4. Klik apply change
5. Klik Mask (yg dilingkari warna merah), lalu pilih use the text, lalu ketik kata yg akan ditampilkan, atau pilih yg lain bila ingin tampilan stereogram berupa bentuk benda,
6. Klik Apply Changes
7. Klik “stereogram click to generate” (yang dilingkari warna hijau)
8. Klik “click to enlarge” untuk menampilkan hasil stereogram buatan anda
9. Langkah terakhir klik “Save image to PC” untuk menyimpan hasil stereogram anda ke PC

Selamat mencoba!!!

Kampanye Berbuat Baik Untuk Sesama

Hari itu aku dinas malam. Seperti biasa saat jam 23.30 aku istirahat keluar dari tempat kerja untuk sekedar ngopi dan cari makanan kecil pengusir rasa kantuk. Sesampai di warung kopi, bibi penjual warung sudah hafal, segera membuatkan kopi susu kesukaanku.

Tidak seberapa lama, ada seorang ibu menuntun sepeda motornya menanyakan kios bensin disekitar situ. Waduh….! Ternyata kios bensin terdekat sekitar 3 Km dari warung itu, itupun belum pasti tutup apa enggak. Kelelahan jelas tepancar dari wajahnya.

Rasa iba segera menyusup dalam hati. Spontanitas kutawarkan bensin dari motorku. Lalu kubuka saluran pembuangan dari karburator. Bensin mengalir ke tempat penampungan yang kupinjam dari pemilik warung. Sekitar ¾ liter kuisikan ke motor ibu tersebut. Sebentuk senyum gembira dari wajah ibu tersebut mengiringi kepergiannya setelah terlebih dahulu mohon diri dan ucapkan terima kasih.

Cerita ini bukan untuk memamerkan perbuatan baik, tapi mungkin kejadian ini bisa menjadi inspirasi bagi para blogger untuk selalu mengkampanyekan perbuatan baik. Meskipun tidak seberapa nilainya dan mungkin tidak berarti bagi sebagian orang.

Dalam memberikan pertolongan pada seseorang, kadang kita ragu untuk melaksanakannya. Pertimbangan untung rugi sering menyelimuti, sehingga niat kita untuk membantu seolah sirna tertelan gelombang ego diri. Mari kita hilangkan rasa mementingkan diri sendiri. Karena sesungguhnya hati nurani manusia mempunyai kecenderungan untuk membantu sesama. Kita hilangkan jelaga yang menempel dan menutupi hati sehingga nilai-nilai luhur dalam jiwa akan terpancar bagai pelangi yang memberikan nuansa warna yang indah dalam nurani kita.

Sekali lagi buat para blogger, mari posting tentang perbuatan baik yang pernah anda berikan pada orang lain. Siapa tahu hal ini bisa jadi inspirasi buat orang lain untuk selalu memberikan yang terbaik dan berguna bagi sesama.