Synes F.

If you have been to a sporting event there will have been characters. Fans that stick out from the rest, they make the event there own. They’re in there own world, they’re definitely unique. They dress up in silly costumes, bring silly props & are incredibly entertaining. But not everyone enjoys them, why? Maybe instead of criticizing them we should join in and have a fun time. 

In a study done by National Chung Cheng University’s (China) Chen-Yueh Chen and colleagues (2015) measuring “Sports Stadium Atmosphere.” It is no surprise to learn that the experience of satisfaction throughout a sporting event was determined by a number of factors.

While this is true for the people that enjoyed what they experienced is it true for everyone? Do our crazy fans make it any better? Or do they just spark this unenjoyment and start a fight?

At a Aussie Rules Footy game I went to a few years ago my seat was right behind my teams goal. As the game progressed I started to stop concentrating on the fans in front of me they were fanatics. They had wigs, face paint all over there face, giant banners, humongous flags & pom poms for when our team scored. They were definitely distracting but they weren’t harming anyone. One of the guys asked if I wanted to wave an extra flag they had brought. Me being me, I said of course. It was one of the best moments of my life. 

On the contrary I can agree that they sometimes can get a little loud or too excited. They can be a little annoying but there just supporting a team that they have loved since they were born. As well as if you just want to enjoy and watch the game you came for. But for some people think that they ruin and destroy the atmosphere, but really they’re the ones creating the atmosphere for us all to enjoy. 

So next time if you see one of these fan’s don’t just assume that they’re the crazy type of fan. But rather someone who is devoted to something that they have had since they were a little kid or something that just let’s them become a completely different person in a different reality. So they can support something that they love. 

Sources

Photo: https://flickr.com/photos/philiprobertson/9791250896

Evidence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201805/the-two-emotions-drive-sports-fans

Gaby F.

Whether we know it or not, everyone has a financial blueprint. You might be wondering what even is a financial blueprint? Well, it’s pretty self-explanatory: your understanding (blueprint) of money (finance). For many people, this topic may sound boring or insignificant but in reality, it’s part of life. Many people’s knowledge about money won’t help them in life and that is why I’m going to explain to you the very importance of building a good financial blueprint. 

One important thing to understand is that finance is widely misunderstood. There are many common misunderstandings people have and share about money that lead to having a bad financial blueprint. If you’ve ever heard people say “get a steady paycheck”, “tax the rich”, or “study hard and you’ll get a good job”. Those are a few examples someone with a poor financial blueprint might advise. This means you must be cautious when seeking advice about money. The best people to learn from are the rich. Read books from people who have experienced the ups and downs and can teach you how to build a good financial blueprint. If you don’t learn from people with great money mindsets then it’s most likely that no matter your profession you’ll continue to struggle with money and get into financially sticky situations.

This brings me on to the next topic, your willingness to learn. Many people might get frazzled with the thought of money or groan just hearing the word finance. Take my grandfather for instance, you can’t even bring up the topic with him which sounds pretty crazy as his own son, my dad, is a CFO. The point is, there are many people like my grandfather who aren’t willing to learn and few people like my dad who are. In the end, it is this moment you are either willing or unwilling that decides whether you’re financially free or doomed. 

As said before there are many people not willing to learn about money which brings me to my next topic: Start now! It's important to know how crucial it is to develop your financial blueprint as young as possible. If you’re a teen or younger, start learning how to build a good financial blueprint. Read books such as Rich Dad Poor Dad, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, the Millionaire Next Door, and more. I urge you to start now because it is now that your mind is more open and willing to learn not just how to manage money but every aspect of your life that revolves around it. 

But why? Now you know a few things about money, and you know it’s an important topic, and you know to start right now after you finish this article, but why! And that is because you will be far ahead of almost anyone else your age. You’ll have such an advantage in life and will be able to accomplish much more and leave the world as a much better place than if you didn’t. I speak from my own experiences. I'm working towards that right now, I’m reading these books, building a foundation, and investing in stock. I’m starting now and learning as much as possible so I can live my life to the fullest and hopefully teach others to do so as well. So for those who’ve got this far into the article and are asking yourselves “well how do I start?” My answer to you is this: read books, go to seminars, learn from the rich, and most importantly go and do it! The best way to learn is by doing it and gaining experience. Go out and start a business, invest in companies, see what it’s like working for someone else and being in huge debt because that’s the only way to truly learn, by reflecting on both your successes and mistakes. In conclusion, I hope you now know that it’s important to start building a financial blueprint, and although I didn’t teach you a fraction of what there is to know about money I hope you go out there and start learning.

Citation:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

https://www.lifeonyx.com/5-main-reasons-wealth-important/ 

Manon B.

Global warming will have a severe impact on people’s life and health. It will disrupt food and water supplies and raise the risk of mortality from infectious illnesses. 

From the North Pole to the South Pole, the Earth is warming. The worldwide average surface temperature has risen by more than 0.9 degrees Celsius since 1906, with the increase being significantly greater in the most vulnerable polar areas. The consequences of rising temperatures aren't something that will happen in the distant future, the repercussions of global warming are already being felt. The rising temperatures are melting glaciers and sea ice, causing precipitation patterns to alter, furthermore causing species to migrate. 

This website shows how different the sense of urgency and the perception of climate change is depending on where you live, although a majority of the global population (91%) believe climate change is real. Somehow, rich nations and the western world, in general, seem less concerned. The writer notices that even though we all agree on the urgency of the situation, carbon emissions are still climbing at the global level.

Climate change is a genuine and pressing concern. It is up to us to find a solution. We've had 14 of the warmest 15 years on record in the last two decades. Drought and persistent water shortages might affect a billion people by 2050, while coastal flooding would threaten millions more. It may be daunting, but there is reason to believe that if we use solar and wind power to their maximum capacity, we can reduce global carbon emissions by a third.

This youtube video about climate change has given multiple pieces of evidence that communities large and small are taking steps. Germany already generates 27% of its electricity from renewable energy with the goal of 80% by 2025. Denmark has demonstrated that it can generate more wind energy than it consumes. The world's largest offshore wind farm is being built in England. A new public building in Mexico City has an exterior that breaks down air pollutants, removing the impact of 1,000 cars per day. The city of Paris has placed roadway tiles that gather energy from pedestrian traffic. Other cities are also paving roadways with smog-inducing concrete and using recycled materials for walkways. If every American motorist traveled 10 miles fewer per week, more than a hundred billion pounds of carbon would be removed from the atmosphere each year. Breakthroughs are allowing for significant advancements, and more are on the way. Plus more on their way. 

Our planet is not on a good path to continue to sustain life. The earth is facing the accelerating detrimental effects of climate change(global warming.) Climate scientists believe that this isn't caused naturally by the earth but by human activity. Earth’s atmosphere consists of gasses such as oxygen, nitrogen, and other gasses known as greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. The greenhouse occurs due to incoming light front the sun hitting the earth's surface, the earth absorbs some of that energy heating the surface of the planet. The rest of that energy gets reflected either to space but greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide trap the energy and send it right back to the earth's surface, heating it even more. A small amount of greenhouse gas is normal for the earth and is a good thing to have but a large greenhouse effect can be catastrophic, causing a lot of that energy to stay in our atmosphere and heat the earth at an accelerating rate. 

"Coal combustion, animal agriculture, deforestation, and waste and recycling pollution are some of the key human activities causing greenhouse gas emissions," according to this video. Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as gasoline, is one of the most significant sources of carbon emissions. Not only that but when fossil fuels are burned and their gas is combined with heat, smog is produced, thick, poisonous air pollution. Toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane are released into the atmosphere by huge volumes of manure generated by animal ranches. Every year, almost 56 billion animals are raised for food throughout the world. That's eight times the human population and eight times the amount of waste polluting our atmosphere. In 2006, the area used for cultivating animal feed and rearing animals for food accounted for 30% of the earth's landmass, and the food production business has only grown since then. Every minute, the equivalent of seven football fields of land is demolished to make place for farmed animals and the crops that feed them. Bulldozing land releases greenhouse gases while also removing vegetation, trees, and forest. The more our planet is deforested, the less carbon dioxide it can absorb from the atmosphere.

Climate change is very real and is drastically affecting planet earth, our home. Although we are the problem. We can also be the solution.

Sources 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok8rMT2KCy0&t=4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D_Np-3dVBQ

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/global-warming-effects

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2019/09/17/how-does-everyone-feel-about-climate-change/?sh=606eb19c4051