In case you haven’t been paying attention, there is a movement spreading like wild fire across North America and around the globe. The movement started just under a month ago when a few hundred protesters took to the streets in New York City’s financial district under the mantra “Occupy Wall Street”. Since then their message has motivated and inspired thousands of people to organize their own Occupy protests in cities around the world.

Almost 90% of nonhuman primate species occur in the tropical forests of Asia, Africa, South and Central America. Currently, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that nearly half the world's primates are threatened with extinction.

The very nature of boating demands a health respect for marine weather. Most recreational boaters operate small craft that can quickly be overwhelmed by the effects of severe weather. Skippers can improve their understanding of weather behavior by actively observing natural conditions and watching for indicators of impending change. Personal knowledge of local weather patterns and behavior is an excellent boating safety skills to possess.

Shortages in nurses staffing and medical staffing poses a major problem for the medical facility as well as the patients and their families. There are many contributing factors to the shortage of nurses. However, the need for proper nursing care has increased and will continue to increase in the coming years. This elevates the level of frustration of the nursing staff and can negatively affect patient care. Therefore, it is imperative that management, address staffing concerns and properly plan and handle any shortages.

An auto loan for people with bad credit is a secured form of borrowing. This means that failing to keep-up with the repayment schedule will lead to the repossession and sale of the vehicle. Subject to affordability and the amount deposited, a car loan after bankruptcy is a genuine possibility. However, it's important to appreciate that the cost of bankruptcy auto finance will be higher due to the greater default risk the lender faces. It is important to appreciate that credit scores aren't static and could well improve within the next 2 to 3 years if other credit agreements are paid on-time.

London comes alive during the festive season. A range of special Christmas events take place every year and sparkly lights and ice-rinks appear at picturesque sites all over the city.

Flight delays and cancellations can occur for a host of reasons, including the weather, delayed incoming flights, and mechanical trouble. While they cannot be prevented, there are some things that business travelers can do to help decrease the chances of delays or missed flights, and to mitigate the problems associated with disrupted itineraries.

Chiles are very good sources of Vitamins A and C, as well as excellent sources of Vitamin E, folic acid and potassium. Research suggests that chiles may increase the metabolic rate, help with preventing blood clots and heart disease, and improve digestion. Chiles, green chiles in particular, set New Mexican cuisine apart from other southwestern styles of cooking. New Mexico is the largest producer of chiles in the United States.

By devaluing the U.S. dollar against the foreign currencies of its major trade partners, America has made progress in reducing its huge trade deficit – one that hit US$811.5 billion in 2006.

There's no real reason to hang on to old mobile phone handsets. Selling them on to mobile phone recyling companies is easy to do online and could bring in a little extra cash. Not all handsets have the same market value, however, and not all companies will pay the same amounts. Which handsets will bring in the most cash and how can consumers maximise the money they earn?