tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13019197599752563902024-03-12T19:15:45.445-07:00Lisa Dudzik Perth BlogsLisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-48864549975624216492017-09-01T06:36:00.003-07:002017-09-01T06:36:56.262-07:00Green Building in a Climate-challenged World<div align="justify">
In today’s world, there’s much buzz around sustainable or “green” building design and construction, a method where resources are wisely used to create high-quality, more energy efficient, and healthier homes and commercial buildings.<br />
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Green design strikes a balance between high-quality building and low environmental impact. A lighter footprint translates to a longer-lasting planet, which rewards both business and the environment.<br />
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, more popularly known as LEED, is at the forefront of green building. It is a voluntary national certification process that assists industry experts in developing high-performance and sustainable residential and commercial projects. Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES), meanwhile, is an automated approach to measuring a building product’s life-cycle assessment, as well as environmental and economic impact.<br />
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Green construction technology is a wide-ranging category, covering everything from appliances to geothermal heating. It includes solar power, cool roofs, biodegradable materials, and storm water management, to name a few. The so-called zero energy home, for instance, is built to successfully operate independently of the normal electric grid– it provides its own power through renewable sources.<br />
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Green building goes beyond its many parts and materials and embraces processes and impacts that benefit the environment at large. In a planet facing changing climate, increasing temperatures, and related environmental issues, building green becomes more than just a trend, but a potential necessity.<br />
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<i><a href="https://twitter.com/LisaDudzikPerth">Lisa Dudzik </a> is a contracts and claims manager from Perth, Western Australia, who lived in different parts of the world as an expat. She is also an MBA graduate and is currently pursuing an LL.M. in International Commercial Law. Read more about the construction industry by visiting this <a href="https://lisadudzikperth.wordpress.com/blog/">blog</a>. </i> </div>
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The continent-nation that is Australia is a paradise for beach-seekers on the lookout for a haven away from the hustle and bustle of city living. Here are some of the big country’s best beaches. </div>
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<b>Turquoise Bay, Western Australia</b> </div>
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This magnificent beach can be found in the Cape Range National Park near Exmouth, about a 12-hour drive from Perth. It lies in the shallows of the Ningaloo Marine Park, and offers crystal-clear blue waters and living corals. The Ningaloo Reef is easily accessible (just 50m-100m offshore), and is a great spot for snorkeling. </div>
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Located 40-km south of Adelaide and facing Gulf St Vincent, this beach is renowned for being the first ‘legal’ nude beach in Australia. The 1.5-km beach is lined with limestone cliffs, and is the site for the Nude Olympics and the annual Best Beach Bum awards. It is the ideal Aussie hideaway to boldly go (pun intended) for fun and leisure. </div>
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Tasmania, for those who don’t know, is an island state of Australia. And Boat Harbour Beach is located on its Nature Isle coast. It is a quiet seaside town, 30 minutes from Burnie on the state’s north coast. It is especially recommended for its diving and snorkeling, as well as for its proximity to the famed Rocky Cape National Park. </div>
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This is the most remote beach on our list, but is easily one of the country’s best. Located in the Cocos or Keeling Islands, Cossies was just named so in 2016, in honor of Peter Cosgrove, Australia’s 26th Governor-General. It is a 4.5-hour flight from Perth, and closer to Indonesia than mainland Australia. It is for the beach purist, boasting of a 300-meter stretch of white sand. </div>
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<i><a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/LisaDudzikPerth">Lisa Dudzik</a> is an expat who as traveled to many parts of the world. She enjoys her work and the people she meets along the way. Originally from Perth, she is an adventure-seeker and a lover of the great outdoors. More on her hobbies and interests <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lisadudzikperth/A16">here</a>.</i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-61556028933166673032017-07-18T08:30:00.000-07:002017-09-24T08:30:44.183-07:00Solving Construction Productivity Problems<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Construction sites are dynamic and loud. Workers are constantly on the move. Their work requires them to be physically and mentally strong. But it’s not at all times that sites are active and productive. Contractors and workers may be taking steps that hinder their productivity without them knowing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Make use of newly available technologies. This may help in the planning process. There are software applications that are for project management, onsite productivity, and building information modeling that can shorten the time for waiting and rework.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Longer work days can be inefficient as the long hours can take a toll on tired bodies and worn-out minds. Overtime may decrease productivity as some may not be working their best. Poor mental attitude may get in the way of developments as well. Properly communicate what has to be done during the day to keep each one reminded of their duties for the time given. Instruct workers well to prevent inaccuracy in work. Bear in mind that their mental fitness is as important as their physical fitness by providing breaks from time to time for them to have refreshed bodies and minds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Safety training is a must for every construction project. Accidents can result in project delays. Improving safety in the sites can prevent accidents as it educates employees how to do procedures safely. This may also encourage them to adopt new safety methodologies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having too many men working at the same time may cause delay. But hiring the right number of employees who are highly-skilled can increase productivity. With the employees’ welfare in mind, better scheduling should be planned and implemented. Safety of workers and proper communication among clients, contractors, and employees can keep a project’s development rolling at a steady pace.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lisadudzikperth/"><br />Lisa Dudzik</a> is a contracts and claims manager from Perth, Western Australia. For almost two decades, she has overseen large-scale constructions across different industries, including those for high-capacity subways and stations, highways, and roads. For similar articles, click <a href="https://lisadudzikperth.wordpress.com/blog/">here</a>.</span></i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-35836099871724168592017-05-10T22:58:00.000-07:002017-09-05T22:59:12.815-07:00Paris 2024: What An Olympic Park Looks Like<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In its bid for hosting honors, Paris has immediately rebranded into an Olympic Park. Not that its natural beauty needs to be overlaid with too much development to stage an international event, but there are designated zones for specific audiences. For instance, the Paris Saint-Denis Zone will be meant for a youthful and diverse audience, while the Paris Centre Zone will put all of the city’s historical attractions front and center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While hosting Olympic Games is never inexpensive, Paris’ inherent infrastructure and well-maintained public structures make the reuse of existing facilities possible. This should represent huge construction savings. The city has also embraced a “responsible and sustainable Games concept” to keep the investment costs down and prioritize the event’s impact on communities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The idea of working with what the city already has will be to the favor of its known tourist attractions. The emblematic Tour Eiffel itself will be the site of beach volleyball. The grounds of Chateau de Versailles will provide the stunning atmosphere for Equestrian, while the Esplanade des Invalides lends its historical airs to archery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Notably, the Seine will play both the heart and the backdrop of the games, being the site of a few sporting events and the view of athletes’ accommodations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Paris will be a different break from the building sprees that have characterized previous Olympic games.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lisadudzikperth/">Lisa Dudzik</a> from Perth, Western Australia, is a contracts and claims manager who lived in different parts of the world as an expat. For more reads on construction developments around the world, visit this <a href="http://lisa-dudzik-perth.blogspot.com/">page</a>.</span></i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-85499255463464307732017-04-10T03:06:00.000-07:002017-06-09T03:07:07.420-07:00Tips On How To Prevent Construction Disputes<div style="text-align: justify;">
In construction projects, snags are sometimes inevitable. And the larger the scale of the project, the increased likelihood of different forms of disputes occurring between the owner, contractors, suppliers, and other individuals or groups involved in the project.</div>
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Because these construction disputes can increase costs and prolong completion time, it is in everyone’s best interest to prevent these disputes as much as possible. Here are some tips how:</div>
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<b>Read and understand the contract</b>: In most cases, it is only when a dispute is raised before the contract is fully read by at least one of the parties. It is important that even before the contract is signed, that the document is read in its entirety and that every clause and agreement are understood, negotiated, and evenhanded.</div>
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<b>Prioritize pre-construction work</b>: A construction belief in construction projects is that every hour spent on pre-construction work can save two hours of actual construction work. Instead of going head on, rigorous preparation is needed in putting together solid and realistic estimates or schedules, procuring materials or equipment needed, and other key processes.</div>
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<b>Document properly</b>: Daily reports on tasks, issues, and transactions are usually overlooked, but these documentations can prevent disputes because they provide a paper trail and a means to compare how the actual project is coming along based on the plan and contract.</div>
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<i><a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/321598921/Lisa-Dudzik-Perth">Lisa Dudzik</a> of Perth, Western Australia, has overseen large-scale construction projects across several industries and has experience in disputes resolution. Visit this <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lisadudzikperth/blog">blog</a> for similar reads.</i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-5605834110297289962017-03-06T21:05:00.000-08:002017-03-06T21:05:02.217-08:00Augmented Planning: How The Construction Industry Is Relying On Virtual RealityConstruction is a dangerous business. There are a lot of things to consider when starting a project - one of which is ensuring the safety of workers. Construction managers understand that there are many moving parts in any project, be it a high-rise building or industrial building. Builders have to document each process and update their stakeholders on their progress. These reports have traditionally been made using photographs or on-site tours. <a href="http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-applications/construction.html">Virtual reality</a> gadgets have changed this.<br />
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<b>Planning</b>: The longest phase of any construction is the planning. Architects and builders collaborate to design a model that suits their client’s needs while following protocols set by regulatory agencies. Building Information Modeling (BIM) have replaced traditional blueprints and allow for increased collaboration between builders and stakeholders. Virtual reality sets enhance this communication even further by providing access to a 360-degree view of the plan.<br />
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<b>Construction</b>: During the actual building, augmented reality gadgets are used to spot weak areas. This eliminates the need for workers to go to dangerous areas unless necessary. Moreover, these virtual reality devices are a fantastic way to train construction workers on effective strategies for extenuating circumstances.<br />
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<b>Marketing</b>: The real estate industry is now relying on virtual reality gadgets to market specific properties. Construction professionals can now do the same. These augmented reality sets capture the entire project that can be saved and transmitted to other clients in real-time. The effect is that construction companies have an online portfolio of their work which improves their business relevance.<br />
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It has been noted that the construction industry was one of the last sectors to involve itself with technology. Yet the past couple of years has seen a significant shift. It is interesting to see where and how much the construction industry will use technology to its advantage.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lisadudzikperth/?rb=1">Lisa Dudzik</a> of Perth, Western Australia, oversees construction projects across several industries, including those for subways, roads, and highways. For more insights on the construction industry, follow this <a href="https://twitter.com/LisaDudzikPerth">Twitter</a> account.</i>Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-70413128691075789902017-02-15T02:13:00.000-08:002017-04-03T02:13:39.951-07:00Is It Time To Mourn The Great Barrier Reef?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Those who love this colorful and expansive jewel of marine life might be monitoring new developments in the assessment of damage absorbed so far by the Great Barrier Reef. Climate change has wrought its visible effects now, even as skeptics question some of the facts. Photos of bleak corals, whose colors are now as dull as barnacles, are arresting. Even more so are the consequences such photos depict: the loss of millions of fish, the decimation of other marine species on which relies also millions of livelihood and tourism revenue.</div>
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Climate change scientists and marine biologists have been spending their time flying low into the area, at great risk to their lives. For it is a matter of life and death: the world’s biggest expanse of living creatures might be dying from rising ocean temperatures. Based on underwater and aerial surveys, two-thirds of the northern Reef’s corals have died. Corals have been bleached as algae react to warmer water temperatures, thereby producing toxin.</div>
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Climate change is not the sole culprit. Human activity has lent an insidious hand to the widespread destruction. Some areas of the reef bore the brunt of overfishing, runoff, sewage, and even agriculture.</div>
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Moreover, the Great Barrier Reef represents a spreading trend among the world’s other coral reefs. <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/03/160321-coral-bleaching-great-barrier-reef-climate-change/">National Geographic</a> reports that 12 percent of the world’s corals have bleached, auguring the most prolonged bleaching event in the Earth’s natural history.</div>
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Scientists have been working together to, in the best scenario, reverse the tides at the Great Barrier Reef. Surely, tourists and locals who have once been captivated by its beauty will be compelled to confront their carbon footprints in the wake of such a disaster.</div>
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<i>Perth native <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/lisadudzikperth">Lisa Dudzik</a> loves nature and the outdoors. She is into sports like horseback riding, rugby, mixed martial arts, and football. Having lived in different places as an expat, she lists Maldives, Belize, and the U.K. as her favorite travel destinations. For more updates about the state of the Great Barrier Reef, visit this <a href="https://twitter.com/LisaDudzikPerth">Twitter page</a>.</i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-82936042937867092202016-12-15T04:38:00.000-08:002017-02-07T04:39:23.322-08:00Gaining a New Perspective In Infrastructure Investment<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUFB4h4fS5R8JJplx-HAqSFQ">Lisa Dudzik</a> of Perth, Australia works as a contracts and claims manager, having overseen large-scale construction projects across various industries. Read more insights about infrastructure by visiting this <a href="https://lisadudzikperth.wordpress.com/">blog</a>.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Public transportation is vital for a country’s growth. While some people think that owning a car is a status symbol, the reality is, the increasing number of individuals who have to use their vehicles to go to work is a reflection that their community is having challenges with public transportation. Below are some of the reasons communities should strive to build an efficient mass transportation system:
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When people choose to ride public transport like buses and trains, roads become less congested. An efficient mass transit system helps people, especially in highly urbanized areas, save time on their daily commute. They won’t have to worry about being late for work and other appointments because there are fewer cars on the road.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">People get to save a lot of money when they use public transportation. They spend less on gasoline, and they don’t have to pay for car insurance bills and repairs. It’s an affordable alternative to owning a car.
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lisadudzikperth/">Lisa Dudzik of Perth</a>, Western Australia, is a contracts and claims manager. She is passionate about public transportation and infrastructure development. Learn more about her work by visiting this <a href="http://lisadudzikperth.tumblr.com/">blog</a>.</span></i></div>
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Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-78184609935016071002016-10-20T07:49:00.001-07:002016-10-20T07:49:45.663-07:00A Builder's Tour Of Perth<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Perth is known for its endless sunshine, gorgeous beaches, and verdant bushlands, which is great for sun-and-sand worshippers and nature lovers. But fans of architecture and design need not despair because Western Australia's capital has a number of attractions suited to them.
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On the Esplanade, one can take a tour of the four-story Atlas Building. Built in the Classical Style during the Inter-War period, the building is made out of stone with a beautiful salmon-pink tinge. While the statue of Atlas carrying supporting the globe is no longer there, having been taken down in 1969, the Atlas Building still maintains the same impressive art deco bronze doors from when the building was erected.
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Another architectural work of art worth visiting is The Cloisters, found in St. Georges Terrace, a dark red brick building erected in 1858 to serve as the Perth Church of England School. The building's style comes from various influences, notably using Tudor and Gothic features. Today it's a mixed-use property with offices, retail spaces, and a café.
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A standout because of its bright orange or red colors is Bishop's House, a two-story Victorian Georgian home where Bishop Mathew Blagden Hale, first Anglican bishop of the area, lived. The heritage site was home to Anglican bishops from 1859 to 1946 and has served various functions since then. It's currently a Modern Australian restaurant called Lamont's Bishop's House.
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Along with these three examples of heritage buildings, there are the Governor's House, Perth Town Hall, A.W. Dobbie Building, among others, that are sure to satisfy a construction and design tourist in Perth.
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<i><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lisadudzikperth/">Lisa Dudzik</a>, from Perth, Western Australia, has overseen large-scale construction projects like subways and highways. Follow this <a href="https://twitter.com/LisaDudzikPerth">Twitter account</a> to learn more about her industry and her interests.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you pass through this road, rock formations, clear skies, and a view of Australian waters will welcome you. Aside from these picturesque sights, did you know that this rugged coastline is also known for being the world’s largest war memorial?</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+LisaDudzik/about">Lisa Dudzik</a> is a contracts and claims manager originally from Perth, Australia. She lists Colorado, the U.K., Belize, and Maldives as some of her favorite travel destinations. Visit this <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lisadudzik">page</a> for more information on Lisa and her work.</span></i></div>
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Of late there has been a lot of attention given to global warming and its’ affects on one of the world’s greatest nature assets, the Great Barrier Reef. In addition to global warming and the impact of bleaching, scientist have determined that ocean acidification is also a major factor in the stifling the growth of coral and impacting the ecosystem. “The mixed effects of ocean warming and acidification, as well as other human-induced and natural stressors, pose serious threats to the ecosystems we know today.”
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So what is acidification? Simplified it is the chemical reaction when carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater. Its effect is the reduction in the acidity levels in the ocean resulting in the devastating and seemingly undoable damage to the overall structure of marine ecosystems
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A group of dedicated researchers together with colleagues from the Carnegie Institute for Science conducted and published a new study:
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Of significance, their research confirms that an increase in alkalinity in and around isolated and shallow areas does have a beneficial impact. However the challenge will be to understand what can be done in a much larger scale and with permanent effect.</div>
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<i><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/lisadudzik">Lisa Dudzik is from Perth</a>, Western Australia, and is an advocate of nature and animal preservation. For more related articles, visit this <a href="http://lisadudzikperth.tumblr.com/">blog</a>.</i></div>
Lisa Dudzik Perthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015227681596779701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301919759975256390.post-88473301517306101502016-06-23T05:17:00.001-07:002016-06-23T05:17:17.533-07:00Spiritual Healing: Taking Care Of The Self’s Most Important Aspect<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The body, mind, and soul are interconnected. The health of these three aspects is anchored in the state of the individual’s spirit, which could dictate the overall condition of the person. While most people have the time to take care of their body, mind, and even emotions, they fail to recognize their spirit’s condition and end up neglecting it.
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Recollecting past actions, events, thoughts, and desires could lead a person to reassess important life choices. It could also lead an individual to know whether he or she is doing what’s best for the self. The goal of reflection is to lead an individual to accept the things that can no longer be changed and look forward to things that can still be improved to fulfill the person’s purpose.
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Aside for reflection, meditation can also help a person reconnect with the spirit. Embracing the silence and shutting off oneself from the world’s endless buzzing can lead an individual to go back to a peaceful place where purpose and rest can be found. The physical place can differ but what’s important about meditation is that it allows a person to recognize peace and have unity within the self.
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Taking care of the spirit may also come in the form of sharing life with others. When the person is too centered on the self, he or she may fail to see the impact that can be done through helping others. Sharing life with people may also lead to significant insight and stir a person to action.
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Spiritual care may come in different forms and methods. Others find it through exercising their faith or engaging their minds in searching for a way that will lead to peace. There are those who find it doing what they have always wanted to do be it creating art or traveling alone to find serenity. Whichever the means, when the individual’s spirit is the thriving, the other aspects of life follow.
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<i><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+LisaDudzik/about">Lisa Dudzik of Perth</a>, Australia, is part of The Foundation for Spiritual Renewal, a community that encourages meaningful change that enriches the lives of individuals and the world they live in. For more Lisa, visit this <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lisadudzik">LinkedIn page</a>.</i></div>
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