VOICES FROM THE INTERNET Street cats Saudi Arabia simply abounds with hundreds, if not thousands, of stray cats. And there is a very noble organization in Saudi, Saudi Paws, which is taking proactive action not only to bring our attention to these cats but also to get the word out that these cats are creatures deserving the comfort of loving homes. A group of volunteers, including dedicated veterinarians and cat lovers, have networked throughout the Kingdom to spread awareness to the need for the TNR (trap, neuter, return) of Saudi street cats. This process makes a significant difference in decreasing Saudi's stray cat population. In essence, stray cats are trapped by placing food inside a cat carrier. The cat can then be taken to a vet where it is either neutered or spayed and get other immunizations from rabies, feline AIDS and feline leukemia. After the procedures are completed the cat is returned to its “home turf”. While taking measures to decrease the stray cat population is important, perhaps even essential, is finding people who are willing to adopt a Saudi cat. The Saudi cats are distinctive with their narrow delicate face and long thin tail. I have a personal experience that if they are fed regularly they eventually start to relax their guard and like any creature come to enjoy being loved. Many cats saved by Saudi Paws volunteers are now in need of a loving home. If you are interested in adopting a Saudi cat you can contact Saudi paws via their email: [email protected]. –americanabedu.com Writing and life Writing is my way of expressing my thoughts and opinion especially when I felt like I need to share them. It is also one way of sending messages to other people the things that I do not like and the things that I am fond of. Maybe, I was carrying a pen the day I was born because there are times that I could get sick when I failed to write. That's a joke, of course! Well, I learned many things since the day I signed up for a writing job. The experiences made me a better person, a better blogger and a better researcher. I am hoping a raise for my salary though for the coming year because I felt it is just and right. It is true that I earned a lot through writing. There are times when I will be paid P20,000 just for one writing assignment and be paid five times that an ordinary government worker in the Philippines gets. It's no joke, I already paid down payment for a house and lot somewhere in the South. I am glad that I did not give up on writing. When I was in college, I promised myself to hone my writing skills in whatever way available. People would comment that writers are not really paid well. But when Internet surfing became a hit, that statement became moot and academic. – karllopez.popolarbloggers.com Green women The good news is that women in industrialized countries are greener than men. A new study from the United Nations confirms that we have a lower carbon footprint and are better for the world's future health. Where to start, let me count the ways... Women drive and fly much less than men. We are more likely to buy ecologically friendly and organic goods, recycle and be energy efficient. If that's not enough, according to the report, State of World Population, women respond more positively to environmentally friendly advertising. We are more likely to take action to address environmental issues and speak our mind to corporations and to governments. We are also more likely to get involved in co-operative and social initiatives on a personal level. Men like the impersonal technical and business stuff better.More on the carbon footprint...Since men are the meat eaters and women tend to eat less and also eat more vegetables our diet is better for the world. Now for the bad news. Women in poor countries are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and are affected differently from men. As we know, women at home, taking care of the family, are less like to have the same access to income earning jobs as men. They also have less mobility and are more vulnerable to weather changes and natural disasters. Drought and erratic rainfall force women to work harder to secure food, water and energy for their homes. Girls don't get educated because they have to help out at home with these tasks. The report says that “ the recent experiences of natural disasters indicate that women are more likely to lose their lives and otherwise fare worse than men in extreme events from heat waves to hurricanes and tsunamis.” Because women make up a large part of the agricultural workforce, if there is a decline they feel it first.
