Even if lots of people in the United States and across the world believe in climate change, it is difficult creating meaningful policies to effect change because there are people in office who object. The United States government even pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement even though many Americans support it, because the current president is against it.

There are also some excellent bills to protect the environment that are currently in the House of Representatives in the U.S. but are not moving forward because several people in power are voting against the bills.

Therefore, if you believe in climate change and you want action right now, the first thing you need to do is to choose people who believe in climate change to be in a position to create meaningful legislation. You need to vote out of office those who are still skeptical of climate change and are objecting to any bill that could help save the environment.

When more representatives believe in climate change, it will be easy for some environmental protection bills to move forward.

Politicians can have a change of heart

When the message from the people is strong, it is difficult for politicians to vote otherwise. For instance, there was a time when even former president Obama was against gay marriage. Eventually, his views evolved because he saw the loud voices from across the political spectrum and racial divides, supporting people’s right to marry. Even some of the most conservative politicians have had no choice but to take a step back because they know it is a lost cause.

The same thing can happen with climate change policies. It might seem challenging to enact real changes now because people in power remain steadfast in their beliefs. Climate change is also not among the most pressing concerns in the minds of American voters when they head to the polls. Compared with national security and healthcare, environmental protection is way behind. However, if it is a priority for many Americans, and their voices keep growing louder, real policies could happen.

Don’t wait for the next election

Although you can show your voice as you head to the polls, the sad reality is that elections don’t happen all the time. Once in power, you need to wait for another two years or so before replacing the wrong guy.

You need to act now and start the changes at home. For instance, instead of waiting for the local government to respond to waste management and segregation issues, you can do it at home. You can teach your kids how to be responsible for dealing with waste. You can tell them how they can reduce waste products. You can also show them what items to recycle and in what ways these things can be reused.

Another thing you can do is hire a debris removal company to come over and pick up your trash. They know what to do with what they collect, and you know these things will be going to the right places.

It is frustrating to see the inaction among government officials, but you can’t wait for them.

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Children can be a handful on regular days with their boundless energy and shifting moods—how much more when they are traveling abroad? Any irregularities with sleeping patterns, eating habits, and attention can put a damper on the vacation. Do not forget that the trip is meant to be enjoyable for everyone!

When traveling with your children, especially for the first time; there are things you should remember:

Clothing and accessories

There are two factors of your Israel trip that can affect your clothing decisions. The first is that their popular tourist sites are also religious ones; this means no exposed arms and legs (at the very least keep the hemlines modest). Pack two or three pants and coverups like shawls or jackets. The second factor is the climate. Over half of the total land mass in Israel is comprised of desert. Keep the fabric of the clothes light and breathable like cotton or jersey. Bring hats for the sun and have towels on hand for the sweat.

Backpack essentials

Instead of keeping everything in one diaper bag or tote, let your children carry a small backpack. At the very least, allow them to carry a water bottle or jug. It encourages them to rehydrate when they feel thirsty, instead of asking or waiting for an opportunity to drink. For children who cannot carry a water bottle, you can make them bring their change of clothes for when they sweat too much. You can also add small snacks in case they get hungry, and a journal to document the trip on their way.

Your own backpack should hold any emergency items like medicine and band-aids. Have a camera, with extra batteries on hand or a well-charged phone for family photos.

Itinerary considerations

Plan as much as you can before the actual trip. Look for vacation rentals in Israel with www.koshack.com. They have holiday apartments in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Vacation Rentals, both cities are hotspots for tourists. Being in a rental gives you more privacy. It also keeps your children in your immediate view, instead of a hotel that has elevators to other floors and a lobby where your children can wander.

When planning for the places you want to visit, have light days where you visit the sights for half a day and roam around for the other half. The breaks in between big tours like visiting the Old City of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea can give your children the time to bounce back. It presents an opportunity for you to see more of the city or regroup, depending on your state.

Backup games and activities

During dull moments in the trip, children can get irritated with having nothing to do. A phone with multiple child-friendly games or music can be a way to distract them from the wait. You can also opt to play games with them like “I spy” or any variation of road trip games.

These tips do not make children magically behave and calm down, but they do prevent a slew of problems that can happen when their needs are not met. Being prepared gives you more time to bond and enjoy the sights and sounds of Israel.

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Have you tried losing weight but can’t seem to find the most effective method? Are you tired of trying out numerous fad diets that are costing you a lot of money? Today is the perfect time to put a stop to those things and shift to something that is effective and long-lasting. Here are some known useful weight loss tips that are worth trying.

Do not forget to hydrate

A lot of us often confuse hunger pangs for thirst. This kind of feeling causes us to eat more than our regular food intake. If you think that you are hungry, try drinking a few glasses of water and observe if you are still hungry or craving food.

Instead of forcing yourself to eat less food, drinking 2-3 glasses of water will automatically make you feel fuller, decreasing your calorie intake by as much as 30%. Another advantage of drinking water is it also increases your body’s capability to burn more fat and calories.

Get a gym membership

One way to effectively lose weight is to start working out and take it seriously. Look for a reputable gym that is organised and uses club membership software to help run the business to ensure that they are always looking after the welfare of their clients.

Also, choose a gym that offers effective weight loss plans. You can get in touch with the staff or marketing team and ask for several recommendations regarding weight loss plans that may work for you. Some gyms offer personalised training plans that help speed up weight loss. As long as you can commit to doing the plan for at least 3-4 hours a week, you are also guaranteed to see visible results.

Make it a rule not to skip breakfast every day

Due to our busy schedule, we sometimes tend to skip breakfast which is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionists recommend eating a high protein breakfast that helps in building muscles, and it makes us fuller for a more extended period. Eating a full meal early in the morning also helps reduce cravings throughout the day.

Get rid of any sugary drinks in your system

One of the leading causes of weight gain is soda, juices and other artificial drinks that are full of sugar or fructose. Too much sugar in your diet increases your risk of diabetes and obesity which can lead to other complications such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. If you want to effectively lose some extra pounds, be mindful of your sugar intake by browsing through product labels.

Create a food diary

One way to effectively lose weight is to be more conscious about what you put inside your body. You can start monitoring your food intake by writing down what you have eaten for the day so that you will be more conscious or think twice if ever you feel the urge to eat a slice of cake, nibble on a chocolate bar, or munch on a bag of chips.

There are no shortcuts when you are planning to get rid of extra pounds. You need the will and discipline in order to reach your goals.

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Spending time with your family does not mean you need to travel somewhere far-away and exciting. You can do it even when you remain within your area. A perfect activity would be to find large country houses to rent for weekends. You can finally go out of your home and break the cycle.

When you are in a different environment even only for a night, it is relaxing. You do not have a house of the same size, and it is an excellent idea for everyone to relax. These large houses come with a spacious master bedroom, several rooms for your kids, a swimming pool, and entertainment rooms. With luck, you could even find one with a golf course. It depends on the house that you chose to rent.

There are things you can do in a large house that you cannot do if you have a small house. Your kids will love being in a different place where they feel like they can freely move around. Of course, you need to tell them that you are not moving into the place permanently, but they can maximise their experience there, even for a while.

It is all about bonding

You decide to rent a large house for the weekend not because you want something fancy, but because you want to spend time with the people you love. You do not always have this opportunity because you are too busy with work. Your kids are also at school, and when they arrive home, they need to study. Therefore, you need to find time at the weekend where everyone drops what they need to do, and bonds with each other.

Your kids are growing up quickly. Before you know it, your kids will become adults, and you cannot turn back time. You might have to spend a lot to rent a fancy house, but you need to focus on what you will get out of it.

It is a practical choice

If there are four or more of you in the family, and you decide to travel, you will need to rent accommodation for the night. Instead of paying for several rooms in a hotel, it is better to spend a lot to rent a large house. The cost will almost be the same. The advantage is that you will all be staying in the same place. In a hotel, you will get multiple rooms in a big building, but if you rent a house, you will have the entire place to yourselves.

You can do it often

If you enjoy your experience staying in a large house with your kids, you could rent another place in the future where you can rest and have fun. You can look for different properties that offer lots of amenities and facilities. You need to book in advance though, since a lot of families find this idea worth a try. During long weekends and holidays, it might be tough reserving a house that you like.

 

You can’t do a regular machine wash for all clothes. Some of them require hand washing while others need dry cleaning. You will know it if the clothes need dry cleaning or not. If you need dry cleaning Chelsea offers plenty of good choices, if you don’t know how to do dry cleaning.

Check the label

The label will tell you if the clothes require dry cleaning or not. If the label says “dry-clean only” you have no choice but to do it. Doing otherwise would probably ruin the clothes. Designer brands are usually strict about dry cleaning. If you don’t follow the recommendation, you can wave goodbye to your precious and expensive clothes. However, if the label states “dry cleaning”, it is optional only. It is still best though to dry clean such clothes anyway.

Check the fabric

If there is nothing on the label that states how you should clean the clothes, the next option is to check the material. Silk, acetate, wool, and velvet will only be safe when dry cleaned. You need to take them to the dry cleaners if you want to use the clothing again. Cotton, polyester, nylon, and acrylic are safe for washing at home. You may also check the fabric by getting a cotton swab and mild detergent. Dab it on a small part of the clothing. If the dye comes off, the fabric requires dry cleaning; otherwise, it will quickly fade and become unusable.

Consider the details

You also need to check the details of your clothes. Some of them like evening gowns have tons of features like sequins and beads. You can’t afford to ruin these details by not dry cleaning your clothes. If the clothes look simple and are without intricate details, washing them at home might be sufficient.

You can take the risk

If you don’t want to dry clean the clothes, you can go ahead and take the risk. You can also try dry cleaning at home. You can start with a piece of clothing that you don’t mind losing. If you succeed, you can proceed with the more expensive clothes that you own.

You may or may not succeed in cleaning your clothes at home using whatever method you think of. You need to be ready for what could happen if you don’t seek professional help.

To be safe, you need to start looking for dry cleaners now, as they can do a great job. They know what to do with even the most delicate clothing. They have also dealt with all sorts of clothing over the years, and they know what to do with the type of clothes you might ask them to clean.

Start by reading reviews to determine which dry cleaning company to partner with. If you feel satisfied with their services, you can ask them to do the job again the next time. You also need to consider the cost of their services, and if they offer delivery.

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The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving. It is, pun intended, flowering into a full-fledged business sector. And women are at the forefront of this budding industry on several fronts. Let’s get a better understanding of the impact of women in the cannabis industry. We’ll discuss the evolution of the marijuana industry before sharing the hard numbers on women in leadership in this novel area.

The Recent Changes in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis has gone from an illicit drug to a hot new industry. This has occurred in the United States because it has become legal for medicinal use in many states, and it is legal for recreational use in nine states and Washington D.C. Canada has gone further, legalizing marijuana on a federal level.

This has allowed cannabis to go from an illegal product sold on street corners to being sold in retail storefronts. High end dispensaries sell designer mixes and artisanal pipes. The mostly-legal status of the product has led to full-fledged branding via logoed T-shirts and streetwear.

The Role of Women in the Cannabis Industry

The “Green Economy” or “Green Rush” is unusual for the role women play in it. Because it is a new industry, it isn’t dominated by companies led by men, creating an even playing field for women entering into it.

Green Growth Brands explains that women are key to cannabis, both as consumers and executives. Female executives are particularly well prepared for this industry, because they’re the ones who fully understand “experiential retailing”. Women executives from a variety of retail brands are moving into the cannabis industry to craft brands that bring the same all-encompassing identity and selling technique to cannabis. They are then able to sell to people in-store, online and through social media “tribes”.

Women are already starting to take over the beauty, health and wellness industries. These women moving into the cannabis industry are able to promote cannabis as one more product in that niche, making it acceptable to new users. As someone helps a green brand grow, they either move up in the organization or end up high up in a larger, more influential firm.

Another reason why women are so key to the cannabis industry is because they dominate the life sciences. This means that women are disproportionately involved in cannabis chemistry, though they’ve long been advocates for improved quality of the drug.

The Hard Numbers

In 2015, women held an incredibly high 36% of executive positions in the U.S. cannabis industry. In comparison, women hold only 23% of executive level positions nationwide. As the marijuana business has corporatized, the number of women in the C-suite fell to 27% in 2018, but that’s still higher than the national average. Women’s dominance in the life sciences, though, explains why they hold 63% of high level positions in testing labs.

Conclusion

The cannabis industry has provided a unique opportunity for women to stand out and profit from this literally green revolution. And the experience they bring from retail, marketing and the life sciences has allowed many to rise to the top.

 

Not everyone has the skill of falling into meditation mode right away. Some people cannot concentrate well no matter how hard they try. Others are too tired, and they end up sleeping instead of meditating.

If you are a beginner, concentrating won’t be easy for you. It takes a few practices before you can get it right. These tips will help you quickly meditate.

Sit comfortably

Your manner of sitting will affect the way you meditate. If you are comfortable, you won’t feel pain or itchiness. These uncomfortable feelings will make it difficult for you to concentrate. You can buy a cushion so that even if you are on a hard floor, you can focus. You can also buy a meditation chair.

Use an eye mask

Even with your eyes closed, you might still have a hard time concentrating. You need total darkness to focus well. Use a cooling eye mask to block your vision entirely. Be careful though since you might be too comfortable, and you will end up falling asleep.

Breathe naturally

You will hear your teacher saying to you to be mindful of your breathing. You will then be so conscious of how you breathe that it will no longer be natural for you. The best way to face this problem is to breathe naturally. Being mindful of your breathing does not necessarily have to make you uncomfortable.

Focus on one thing

Some people use this strategy because it allows them to meditate quickly. They think of an object and focus their attention on that object. They don’t let themselves slip into other thoughts since they immediately lose concentration.

Let go of negative thoughts

When you have a lot on your mind, it is difficult to concentrate. Therefore, you need to let go of things bothering you. If you have problems at work or home, you need to forget them for a while. You have several hours to deal with those issues later. For now, you should concentrate on your meditation class.

Wear comfortable clothes

The kind of clothes you wear might also affect your ability to meditate. If you are doing yoga, you need the right yoga outfit to be flexible. Other than yoga, you don’t need specific clothes to meditate. There is also no universal definition of comfortable. You decide what makes you comfortable and wear it.

Improve and be a teacher

If you keep practising, you will find meditation to be easy. It will only take a while before you fall into meditation mode. If you think that you are already great at what you are doing, you can open a meditation business and be a teacher.

You can share your expertise with others who also want to try meditation. It is now becoming a popular business due to the increasing number of individuals who care about their health and wellness. You can learn in a meditation school to improve your skills and inspire others in the future.