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We don't need to get a pay cut or, worse, the dreaded pink slip to feel the brunt of the economic recession and realize that we need to have an emergency fund. We always need to be prepared for the worst case scenario.

Striving for personal happiness while you're busy prioritizing your family’s needs may seem daunting for some, but it need not be difficult. It's not selfish to wish for a little "me time," especially if that’s what it takes to keep you sane.

Each day, we become more aware of global warming and its effects; more than just a daunting concept, it's now something we can experience. It's therefore high time we learn ways to help prevent or at least slow down the effects of global warming. In the South Pole, for instance, this has become a way of life for its residents.

Screened for the public on Earth Day last week courtesy of The Body Shop, Director Werner Herzog's Encounters at the End of the World takes a peek at the lives of the people in Antartica who chose to make the frozen continent their home. As part of The Body Shop's commitment to fair trade and campaigns against animal testing, the Earth Day festivities are meant to raise awareness about environmental issues, specifically global warming.