Chris Vanacore's Blog (16)

NYC started out as woodlands and farms. Over time, it developed into the metropolis that it is today. As we head into the future, I want to make sure that the city is in good hands. In 100 years, New York will be a very different place. In the past 100 years, the city has gone through countless changes as technology advanced. In the next 100 years, I can't imagine how many more changes it will undergo. It will be important to safeguard our green spaces like Central and Prospect parks, we…

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From this article, I found that Native Americans in Canada are ridiculed and looked down upon as alcoholics. In the United States, Native Americans are often viewed in that same light. This is unfair to them. Not…

I do not know how to make a map, but I can talk about the improved resiliency of New York. By 2015, we hope to have build proper seawalls on the shores to combat large waves during storms. We also hope to have completed more advanced training with regards to first responders, as these guys are the first ones on the scene. I also hope to have educated the citizens on what to do when disaster strikes.

By looking on the City of New York website, I found out about parts of NYC's plan to combat disasters and other issues. Hurricane Sandy hit us hard back in 2012, and since then, the city has developed a plan to deal with future hurricanes and large storms. This includes fortifying the coastal seawalls on the city's shores, and making sure that we have enough backup generators in case the power goes out. It also takes into account how first responders will assist the public. Police and fire…

The Inuit people hunt for seal commercially. I found this story on the website, and the Inuit's are an indigenous people. This is an interesting story because the article says that "commercial seal hunting only brings in $500,000, compared to $2,000,000 for the seal watching tourism industry." This leads to a conflict. Also, it is hard to support a family on a seal hunter's salary. This is a reason why some Inuit's are not well off.…

Ushahidi can help us out by guiding us through these issues or disasters. A problem that has affected me has been power outages. In this case, it is important to have a backup generator at the ready, as that will provide you with a source of power until the regular power comes back on. At the same time, you should also have non-perishable food available, as refrigerators and ovens will not work. As always, be prepared.

Power outages could be a big problem in my area. Usahidi could help me and my fellow citizens become better prepared by helping guide us through the process. In the event of a power outage, we should always have backup generators (if applicable) available and ready to go. This will help us by giving us a source of power, albeit a small one, until everything else is fixed. Also, it is important to have non-perishable food on hand, as with no power, a refrigerator or oven will not work. As…

In 2020, the girls that competed in the Girls on the Run program will hopefully be successful in their endeavors. This would especially pertain to running, as they got a head start on it when they were younger. At the same time, it will also give them the confidence to try new things out, as some were probably a bit apprehensive at trying out running. This can lead to increased confidence for the rest of their lives.

I didn't raise any money for this, but there are a number of ways to get involved. Back home, my mom volunteers for a program called Girls on the Run. It's a program that takes girls out running, and teaches them the finer points of the sport. It is great way to reduce stress and go on a nice run. I'm sure it is very helpful for girls from lower income families, who don't have the money to sign up for running or other sports camps. I was a varsity track runner in high school, and I would…

The article I read focused on women in Somalia and how they dealt with rapes. Somalia is a dangerous country, and rapes and other violent acts happen quite often. The article spoke of how important it is to be able to combat these crimes. Some examples they have are volunteer police forces, which patrol towns and keep on the lookout for any trouble. The UN has stepped in as well. This is a good story because it can hopefully get women in other countries to speak out against rape and seek…

A new currency has shown up in the Big Apple. It is called Big Apple Bytes, and was created by a local banker. He hopes that by creating this currency, it will help out the local NYC economy. Major banks are starting to pick it up, as it is going citywide. It is called bytes because it is online. You access it via your mobile device to pay. Many merchants are starting to pick it up.

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Seeing as I am writing this post the night before it is due, I do not have the time to make an interesting transaction. However, I do have a PayPal account, but I have yet to use it. The next time I buy something online, I will use PayPal. It is obviously a highly effective resource. I also looked at that Bartering Meetup site, but could find no matches in the Charleston area.

I believe that local currencies are an interesting alternative with regards to how we can better conserve money. As the Wikipedia article stated, there are quite the number of benefits when it comes to using local currencies. With the national debt expanding, we need to conserve money. The government printing out more money will only lead to inflation, that will not solve anything. By using a local currency, we can keep the interest rates at a more manageable level. Also, it will force…

In 2020, I plan on being a police officer with the New York Police Department. Ultimately, I hope to be a detective by that point, but it may take some time to reach that rank. I want to live in Brooklyn, and work in either that borough or the Bronx, because that is where most of the crime is. I want to be a cop so that I am able to make a difference in the lives of many people. #IMAGINE1

Nick Martin seems like a good person to emulate. By developing online resources and technology for people around the world to use, he is giving everyone a chance to be connected. This is especially important for people who are poor or have no Internet access. Now, they can be connected at any time.

I think that living on 2 dollars a day is an interesting idea. Yes, it can definitely save plenty of money in the long run. It also gives you a perspective on how many people around the world live. If we can limit our spending, we can save a lot of money and use it for other means