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The US Government has a great web site called Ready.gov. I'll provide some excerpts here, but basically the general public needs to actually do-these-things, not just read them.So - just do it.Get a KitYou may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer.Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitationFood, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foodBattery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for bothFlashlight and extra batteriesFirst aid kitWhistle to signal for helpDust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-placeMoist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitationWrench or pliers to turn off utilitiesCan opener for food (if kit contains canned food)Local mapsCell phone with chargers, inverter or solar chargerAdditional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:Prescription medications and glassesInfant formula and diapersPet food and extra water for your petCash or traveler's checks and changeImportant family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) - PDF, 277Kb) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information.Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov.Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.Fire ExtinguisherMatches in a waterproof containerFeminine supplies and personal hygiene itemsMess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towelsPaper and pencilBooks, games, puzzles or other activities for childrenMake a planYour family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.Family Emergency PlanIdentify an out-of town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. If you have a cell phone, program that person(s) as "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) in your phone. If you are in an accident, emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings in order to get a hold of someone you know. Make sure to tell your family and friends that you’ve listed them as emergency contacts.Teach family members how to use text messaging (also knows as SMS or Short Message Service). Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through.Subscribe to alert services. Many communities now have systems that will send instant text alerts or e-mails to let you know about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc. Sign up by visiting your local Office of Emergency Management web site.Planning to Stay or GoDepending on your circumstances and the nature of the emergency, the first important decision is whether you stay where you are or evacuate. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Use common sense and available information, including what you are learning here, to determine if there is an immediate danger. In any emergency, local authorities may or may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. However, you should watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for information or official instruction as it becomes available. Further information on staying put or sheltering in place.Emergency InformationFind out what kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. Methods of getting your attention vary from community to community. One common method is to broadcast via emergency radio and TV broadcasts. You might hear a special siren, or get a telephone call, or emergency workers may go door-to-door.Emergency PlansUse the New Online Family Emergency Planning Tool created by the Ready Campaign in conjunction with the Ad Council to prepare a printable Comprehensive Family Emergency Plan.Use the Quick Share application to help your family in assembling a quick reference list of contact information for your family, and a meeting place for emergency situations.You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance. Read more: School and Workplace.Be informedSome of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.However, there are important differences among potential emergencies that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them.In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government.Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count.There is a ton of useful information on Ready.gov - click here:http://www.ready.gov/america/index.htmlHere is a sampling of their left navigation - with details on different types of emergencies. Take a look - lots of good stuff.So get started - build your kit today!

for rising population of world…till 2050 …how technology will change and some invention are as follow1.Nuclear fusionIf humans could get two very hot atoms to collide to form one – and then control the energy that's released – our electricity problems would be over forever. But, as Professor Brian Cox pointed out a few years ago, we spend more on ring-tones than on research into nuclear fusion.However, some think that mimicking how the Sun works is not going to be achieved by over-budget attempts like the ITER in France or the Lawrence Livermore project in the USA, but by smaller-scale attempts. Cue a round of investment in smaller firms, most notably Amazon's Jeff Bezos backing General Fusion's attempts.2.Asteroid miningWith resources under pressure and key metals already scarce or uneconomical to extract, one solution is to reach for the stars. Planetary Resources wants to do just that – the first step in its hugely expensive, expansive plan is to begin what it calls the ARKYD Series of robotic space missions to identify the most commercially viable near-Earth asteroids.Precious metals and water – the latter crucial for the space missions themselves – are the prizes, though the very first mission involves the launch in two years of the ARKYD 'public space telescope' that will be used for myriad education purposes. However, its main task is to identify the closest asteroids worth mining.Seasteading is about creating experimental communities away from government control3.SeasteadingJust as the elevator made the vertical city possible, is living on water the next phase of urbanisation? It might have to be. With sea levels predicted to rise by 20-30cm by 2050, cities from New York and Bangkok to Guangzhou and Mumbai will experience increased flooding, while some island chains will be inundated, rendered uninhabitable. Could constructing floating communities be the answer?Cue the Floating City Project from the Seasteading Institute, a non-profit organisation that wants to establish floating cities primarily for experimentation beyond the restrictions of normal society. Designed to allow 'the next generation of pioneers to test new ideas for government', the organisation plans to approach governments of coastal nations to host an autonomous offshore community, or seastead.2050 will see a doubling in demand for electricity4.The smart gridGlobal energy consumption is increasing by about 2% ever year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which together with predicted population increase means a doubling of demand by 2050. Smart meters that communicate with smart grids are already popping up across the world, with fully automated smart grids eventually able to directly tie energy production to real-time demand.The end-game is a reduction in peak and off-peak production, partially by adjusting the cost of a kilowatt hour according to the time of day.There will be 100 million electric cars by 20505. Electric vehiclesAt the heart of the drive to make grids more modern, smarter and better able to cope with increasing demand is the spectre of electric vehicles. If every driver in the UK will need to plug in their car each night – and perhaps even top-up during the day, too – the national grid is going to come under much more pressure than it does today.What's holding back the concept of electric vehicles is 'range anxiety', which comes from the core problem; battery technology badly needs some 'emerging technology', though Bosch thinks it's got the stop-gap sorted.Humans will need 80% more meat by 20506. Food of the futureWith the world's growing middle class already wanting to eat more meat, and with demand for flesh and protein expected to increase by as much as 80% by 2050, humanity's eating habits will have to change if we're to avoid a 'protein deficit' in the future.Cue cultured 'beef' burgers. The first example of in-vitro meat was made a few years ago from muscle cells taken from a cowGraphene could mean super-high buildings and even a space elevator7. GrapheneIt's been hailed as a miracle material. Discovered and produced by Konstantin Novoselow and Andre Geim at the University of Manchester in 2004 – who got a Nobel Prize for the trouble – graphene could mean super-efficient high-speed computing, flexible and super-thin gadgets, increased battery life by a factor of ten, and it could enable photovoltaic paint for solar power from any surface, and printable sensors along with tracking tags.Near-transparent sheets of carbon graphite molecules just one atom in thickness, graphene sheets are described as 'chicken wire made of carbon atoms' and are reckoned to be so strong that ribbons of graphene could enable super-high buildings – and even a space elevator.The Maglev will barrel along at 310mph8.Maglev trainsWho wants mere bullet trains when you can have an ultra-high-speed superconducting 'floating' train system? Japan's JR Central train company is aiming to cut the journey time from Tokyo's Shinagawa Station to Nagoya in half by using its new magnetic levitation train.Powerful superconducting electromagnets above and below the track propel the train upwards (by about 10cm) and forwards, with the lack of friction meaning much faster speeds, even on steep slopes.Known as the L0 Series, it will travel at 310mph and connect the two cities in 40 minutes (it currently takes 90 minutes on a Shinkansen bullet train). It won't go into service until 2027, though there are plans to extend the line to Osaka by 2045.Get ready for green buildings that generate solar heat and collect water9. Urban forests and vertical gardensBuildings with integral trees and plants are the next big thing in architecture, and no vision of the world of the future is without skyscrapers draped in vegetation and rooftops thronged with trees.Milan's twin-tower Bosco Verticale is a real-life example of how peoples' desire to live in a dense urban environment and also be surrounded by vegetation can be achieved. Around 11,000 plants, 5,000 shrubs, and over 700 trees can be found within this revolutionary residential tower block, which architect Boeri Studio calls a "device for the environmental survival of contemporary European cities".Bosco Verticale is not just about reintroducing trees into urban settings. Recycled water is used to water the plants and trees, while the cladding of the building itself features integrated solar panels to provide energy.If it gets too crowded, the only option may be to bail on Planet Earth10.Electric propulsionMay saw arguably one of humanity's biggest tech breakthroughs when the Dawn probe reached the dwarf planet Ceres. Launched by NASA in 2007, Dawn is the first mission to use an electrically-powered ion engine rather than conventional chemical rockets.Its Xenon Ion Drive makes better use of fuel by accelerating it to a velocity ten times as fast as chemical rockets, which saves on mass. It's exactly this kind of (solar-powered) electric propulsion that will make long-distance space missions possible, but since xenon gas is massively scarce, the search is on for other propellants. Cue missions to Mars, and a potential way off our increasingly crowded planet.

There are several out there. The ones currently getting a lot of attention are:Code Academy: http://codeacademy.org/Code Cademy: http://www.codecademy.comHack/School - http://www.hackerschool.com/attending-------------------------------------------------Some others I have read about are bellow.Source:http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2011/10/18-game-changing-education-startups-you-should-watch/Brainscape: Showcased at the Venture Capital in Education Summit in 2011, this web and mobile platform is designed to help students study smart. The program uses adaptive algorithms to create flashcards that change in response to what students know and what they seem to be struggling with, focusing attention on the more difficult topics. Such a potentially valuable startup consists of two parts right, one offering free, self-created flashcards and the other aimed at selling educators and students premium content. It could be a great tool for studious college kids, as it is most popular when used over iPhone or iPod Touch, and turns those old-school flashcards into something much more useful.Engrade: This startup has been around for a few years, attracting over 2.7 million users since then, with upcoming plans to reach more countries. Engrde provides a suite of classroom tools quite popular with teachers, administrators and parents. These include an online grade book, attendance charts, secure messaging, homework calendars, online quizzes and easily printable administrative reports. The program makes tracking progress simple, and teachers can such information with students and parents alike. While it’s primarily used in K-12 classrooms, more and more colleges find it a useful tool as well, keeping students on track and giving educators more time to focus on issues besides maintaining a grade book.RippleSend: Need a more controlled place to organize your academic life? RippleSend offers ePortfolio solutions claiming to do just that. Educators can use the site to store and share digital content, lesson plans and resumes as well as securely communicate with others in their academic circle. Since information is stored digitally, users access information from anywhere and build a better online brand through the creation of a robust online portfolio.2tor Inc: Fast Company named this one of the top educational startups to watch, and 2tor has seen some pretty big growth over the past few years. Founded by John Katzman (who also launched the Princeton Review), the company partners with universities and colleges to improve online educational experiences. Currently, it works primarily with master’s degree programs, creating online, interactive materials for students. The system uses a Facebook-like setup allowing users to create, share and comment on a variety of multimedia. With more and more college kids seeking out online education, this system provides a new, exciting way for them to interact and learn.Lesson Writer, Inc: As any educator knows, creating lesson plans can be a time-consuming process, especially when taking students’ individualized needs into consideration or evaluating the effectiveness of a particular lesson. This startup aims to ease things up a little. Lesson Writer makes it simple to create lesson plans online (even integrating video), manage classes, look up information and generate class records and reports on command. Schools who purchase it will also get access to communication software that fosters team collaboration in developing new lessons and working with students.Socrative 101: Many students find school dull and boring, but Socrative 101 offers a solution. The company makes it easier to engage students through a response system that offers educational exercises and games over a laptop or mobile device. Aimed at the digital native generation, the program helps teachers adapt lessons to these modern learning styles and better track the results. Not only that, but it can make any class more interactive and fun. As student expectations change, education has to follow suit, and this startup could be one of the first steps in making that happen.OpenSesame: Aimed at colleges and businesses, this startup has created the first online marketplace for buying and selling e-learning courses. The site aggregates the best relevant content from around the web, gathering it in one place where buyers can browse and purchase courses that interest them most. Being able to download training programs and educational content at the click of a button (and find just about anything you’re looking for) may just revolutionize how we think about paying for and gaining access to higher education.Grockit: Using Grockit’s online social learning site, students can prepare for tests like the SAT or GRE in a whole new way. The site allows users to connect with friends who are also taking the tests or find expert instructors. Not only do students study better with the program, but they can also track their progress and easily determine where they need to focus their efforts. Many claim that it has increased their test scores, and since it’s free to use, the startup is seeing more and more people give it a try as they prepare for intimidating exams.EduFire: Social, online learning may just be the wave of the future, and this startup is getting in on the ground floor. EduFire provides, essentially, a distance learning platform and social network in one. It gives students access to live tutoring through video and chat, as well as online courses on a wide variety of topics. The site can be a valuable tool for users trying to learn a language, study for the SAT or even hone some technology skills. Those who already have a college degree or expertise can offer their services as tutors and teachers, creating a fully collaborative online learning environment.Late Nite Labs: US science scores aren’t keeping up with those in other parts of the world, but startups like this could help change that. Late Nite Labs offers students access to a virtual laboratory, where they can perform more than 150 different experiments. Users run through a simulated experiment, take notes and get graded by teachers, who can modify any labs to meet course requirements. The startup’s product enjoys popularity with high schools and colleges alike, and is transforming how biology and chemistry education takes place.Goalbook: An online platform that helps teachers, parents and students collaboratively track progress. Blending qualities of social networking and IEP tracking software, the program makes it simple for students and teachers to set goals and all involved parties to watch how everything unfolds. An amazing tool for any special education teacher, Goalbook turns hours of record keeping and tracking into minutes – allowing them to notify their students’ parents and primary instructors of any changes, progress or problems immediately.Eleven Learning: Eleven Learning specializes in crowdsourced textbooks. What does that mean? That the e-books they provide are open source, making them very low cost or free to use. Because they are crowdsourced, the texts are updated frequently and can be revised without creating pricey new editions. The company also offers a platform for taking notes, highlighting, sharing thoughts and even creating a study sheet with other students. With e-textbooks taking off at colleges around the nation this fall, Eleven Learning is part of a growing trend that will likely only strengthen over time.Mingoville: Storytelling and oral communication form the crux of the educational offerings provided by this startup company. Aimed at ESL and EFL students, the company’s website is the biggest and most comprehensive English learning program for students ages 6-12 anywhere. Students and teachers can work with over 40,000 online audio files, which explain and guide students through several different subjects — all the while nurturing valuable English language skills. In areas with high foreign language populations, this program could prove invaluable for educators and may help struggling students find the process far more enjoyable.BrainNook: is a great place for teachers, students and parents to find social conduits for math and language learning. There are currently over 100 different games they can play, covering topics like addition, grammar and even spatial visualization. The content asks children to solve problems, interact with others and explore virtual worlds through a cute, customizable character. As students play, they’ll gain stars, which they can use to buy collectible items for their avatars. Fun, interactive and educational, it’s an amazing site for any young child.Inigral: Billed as the Facebook of higher education, Inigral’s SchoolApp helps future and present college students build a social network that will serve them well during their studies — and beyond. They can connect with one another, share notes and even build a network of friends before ever setting foot on campus. The program works within the existing Facebook framework, allowing universities to create their own secure, private social networks just for students. Universities invite participants to the network once they’ve been accepted. The startup got a huge boost this year when the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced it was investing $2 million.SkillShare: Looking to learn some new abilities? Skillshare can help. Creating a community marketplace, the company allows anyone to advertise a course, regardless of subject matter, on the site. Those who want to share their skills with others post a class online, choose a time and offer others a chance to join them. Founders say they want to make learning more collaborative, and hope people throughout the communities will be more inspired to share what they know through the site.Global Imagination: Established in 2002, this startup wants to transform the way people experience and understand information, especially when it comes to learning. While they produce a number of different products, their most impressive is the Magic Planet, a digital video globe projecting information about topics like geology, natural science, astronomy, and even current events right onto the applicable geographic areas. While currently more common in settings like museums and planetariums, this futuristic device might one day find a place in the classroom as well. A Chinese student found that the Magic Planet helped raise comprehension by 13% across a wide range of K-12 subjects.