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I am grateful to JYOTI RAHMAN, a Bangladesh-focused blogger, for contributing this guest post
Once upon a time, slaughter of cow was a major political issue in Bengal. There was a clause about it in the Bengal Pact — an agreement which, if implemented, could have avoided partition. And now, six decades after partition, there is a thriving trade in cows from India to Bangladesh. A recent LA Times article reports:
Continue reading Holy Cow: Jyoti Rahman on Indophobia in Bangladesh
India can continue to let its suspicion of the Maoists be the over-riding objective of its Nepal policy or seek to play a pro-active role in engineering the kind of consensus it has done since 2005.
First published in The Hindu yesterday.
Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao arrives in Kathmandu on her maiden visit today, at a time when Nepal is grappling with its most serious and prolonged political crisis since the peace process began. India has to make certain difficult policy choices, reconcile the contradictions between its stated aims and actions, determine whether it remains committed to the process it helped facilitate, and use its leverage accordingly.
The fragile Madhav Nepal-led ruling coalition faces a severe crisis of legitimacy and a belligerent Maoist opposition. The Maoists have boycotted the legislature-parliament, paralysing government business to the extent that the budget has not yet been passed. They have demanded a house discussion on President Ram Baran Yadav’s “unconstitutional action” over-riding the Maoist government’s decision to sack the then Army Chief General Rukmangad Katawal in early May — a demand rejected by the other parties in government who see no wrong in what the President did. The Maoists have also launched a street movement, with the slogan of instituting “civilian supremacy” and a “Maoist-led national government.” Continue reading Engaging Nepal: some difficult questions

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Britain's Mark Cavendish wins the first stage of the Tour of Turkey with a sprint finish in Alanya.
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Unless it can register head-on collision, or perhaps punish whoever crashes harder into the other. (For example, a head-on headbang hurts more than getting poked in the wing). Explosions would still hurt the other player. This may make it a tactic in team play to go and ram the enemy when you run out of health.
Other interesting factors can be the importance of knocking down subsystems. Perhaps if a sensor goes down on a capship, your beam and artillery distance is halved (since they autofire). If nav goes down your ship no longer gives warning sounds when nearly colliding with someone. If the weapons subsystem goes down perhaps your ship can no longer use their flak and smaller turrets to hold off missiles, fighters, etc. Losing engines is obvious, 0 speed, stranding. Losing the communications array may make it impossible to command your fighters if a mission grants players fighter support.
Perhaps special multi-versions of capships can be made, giving all ships missile abilities (also GTVA ships). I found it's possible to win with a huge difference in capship battles as long as you glide sideways in time to use your flak turrets to take out the enemies missiles.

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Condo life is a breeze
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Updated September 19, 2010 12:00 AM
By Lester Gopela Hallig
MANILA, Philippines - Travel comes in many forms. For us, it does not necessarily translate to an out-of-town escapade. Sometimes, all it takes is a drive around town — which was exactly what we did one balmy afternoon. We just had to stop by what looked like a Thai-inspired resort in Taguig City. We later found out the place is called Royal Palm Residences, a residential development of DMCI Homes.
Apparently, resort living has become the “in” thing now in property development as evidenced by the number of such residences rising high in the city. Seeing Royal Palm, it is easy to see why this type of development makes complete sense to city dwellers. The stressful pace of city life does affect oneself and the only way to respond to this counterproductive situation is to find a peaceful environment within the city. It would be ideal if the place has relaxing and recharging amenities such as a pool, a pond or lush greenery. One can go further by finding a place that evokes the top resort destinations of the world.
Truth to tell, there have been condominium developments offering daily resort living in the metropolis. DMCI Homes has long zeroed in on the value of this type of development. As a developer that is sensitive to the needs of middle-income Filipino families, DMCI Homes knows that a relaxing living environment is appealing to this driven, upwardly mobile market.
In the case of Royal Palm, the resort-like theme is already apparent at the entrance. One is greeted by the Thai-inspired clubhouse, the ornaments, the canopies, and the swimming pools.
“One of the features of Thai architecture is the presence of water surrounding the structures,” says DMCI Homes design manager Rina Soriano. “The pools give the illusion that they are connected to each other. It all looks like one big pool, really.”
The four-hectare property has dedicated a quarter of its size to amenities such as a koi pond, basketball court, tai-chi grounds, business center, function rooms, sauna, flower garden, gym, mini soccer field, and audio-visual room, among others.
“We made Royal Palm luxuriously spacious. So when you come home from work all tense, this is the place where you can chill out and de-stress yourself,” Soriano says. She reveals that coming up with this design took virtually endless hours of research. “We pored over books, searched the Net, even taking inspiration from our travels. We want our properties to be true to form.”
Soriano adds that the Asian resort feel is important to the equation. “People are attracted to the resort ambience. Personally, if you are designing for Filipinos, then you give them a tropical design as they are used to a tropical climate. That is why this property has a lush landscape and abundant natural lighting and ventilation. It is like living in an ideal tropical world.”
DMCI Homes’ other developments such as Ohana Place and Raya Garden likewise take inspiration from the resort environment. For its part, Ohana Place, a mid-rise condominium village in Las Piñas City, highlights the Hawaiian lifestyle. Raya Garden in Parañaque City is a Bali-inspired community of mid-rise and high-rise condominium residences.
For DMCI Homes, the most natural yet effective way of achieving a resort environment is through design and architecture. Soriano notes that the making of Ohana Place was not something that came out of the blue.
She relates: “Our site improvement is site-specific, so it depends on the shape of the property. We do not just put any building as we please. We make careful studies. When we saw the site of Ohana Place, we realized the shape was similar to the islands of Hawaii. So we have buildings named after the islands of Honolulu, Maui, and Anahola.”
The design head explains that Raya Gardens’ Balinese theme runs in a similar vein. The largest structure in the community is the aptly named 15-story Surabaya Tower. Like its sister properties, Raya also boasts of enough natural light and ventilation as well as open spaces.
Indeed, resort living DMCI-style is not a literal translation. As what Soriano mentions, all three developments are re-interpreted to suit daily living the Filipino way. “Top of our mind is still what our local residents need,” she remarks.
No surprise then to see meditation gardens and quiet walkways in Raya Garden and Royal Palm, or cabanas, grill pits, a luau pavilion for the family- and outdoor-friendly Ohana Place. Both passive leisure amenities and active play features are offered in all three properties.
The design manager is also proud of a DMCI Homes trademark: single-loaded corridors. “The units are not designed to face each other. So when you open your door, you do not see who is living in front of you. We want residents to enjoy the luxury of space. We are also introducing our new scenic elevators such as those in Ohana Place.”
As with other DMCI Homes projects, these three properties are accessible to places of work, study, leisure, and business. They are near prime areas, so even if their addresses create a feeling of seclusion and escape from the insanity of the urban jungle, residents are still within reach.
“We are proud of our efficient property management. Our security system makes our residents feel safe and enjoy peace of mind,” Soriano says. “I guess the immediate positive response we constantly get from our clients is proof that they have put their trust in us. They know that our properties give them a feeling of assurance and value for money. In this case of resort living, it is like having two types of properties at the same time.”
At the end of the day, being able to enjoy the resort life sometimes does not require a boat ride or a plane ticket or even a road trip. Sometimes, the travel requires just a ride home. DMCI Homes has truly made resort living a reality.


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HM Treasury has issued a letter that explains its stance on the recently adopted EU proposals amending the Capital Requirements Regulations (both CRR and CRR 2) with respect to adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter highlights that only the CRR elements (including relevant amendments under CRR2 and as part of recent “quick fix” proposal) that apply before the end of the transition period will become retained in EU law. The annex to the letter seeks to provide further clarity on the elements of these recent amendments to CRR and CRR2 that will and will not apply in UK.
The letter highlighted that the government broadly supports the package introduced by EC in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government welcomes the measure to adjust the transitional arrangements to mitigate the impact of IFRS 9. This measure will take effect before the transition period and will, therefore, be implemented in the UK. However, the proposal to introduce a temporary measure to apply favorable treatment of unrealized gains and losses for exposures to certain public-sector entities would be considered a deviation from Basel. EU has introduced this measure to mitigate the potential negative impact of volatility in central government debt markets on banks’ regulatory capital and, therefore, their capacity to lend during the COVID-19 crisis. This measure would be directly applicable to minimum capital requirements. However, if necessary, action could be taken by PRA under the Pillar 2 framework to mitigate any financial stability concerns.
The letter also noted that temporary exemption of central bank exposures from the leverage ratio and relief for regular way purchases and sales awaiting settlement will form part of retained EU law, as it applies before the end of the transition period, but its exercise is discretionary. Such exclusions would be subject to supervisory authorities consulting with central banks to declare that extraordinary circumstances exist and, therefore, central bank exposure exclusions should apply. In the UK, such exclusions already apply under the leverage ratio framework. Under this framework, some firms face a binding minimum capital requirement based on their leverage ratio, which has already been adjusted to exclude central bank exposures. The letter noted that proposals related to changes to the way central bank exposures are offset from the calculation of the leverage ratio and the delaying of the application of the new leverage ratio buffer requirement for Globally Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) by one year will not form part of the retained EU law as they both apply after the transition period. These measures have already been implemented for some firms in the UK within the leverage ratio framework. The changes to CRR shall not affect the operation of the UK leverage ratio framework.
Other key measures that will be implemented in the UK at the end of the transition period include mitigating against the impact of market risk volatility for the firms using internal models and extending prudential treatment to non-performing loans guaranteed by COVID government schemes.
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APRA finalized the reporting standard ARS 115.0 on capital adequacy with respect to the standardized measurement approach to operational risk for authorized deposit-taking institutions in Australia.
ECB published a guide that outlines the principles and methods for calculating the penalties for regulatory breaches of prudential requirements by banks.
MAS and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) jointly issued a paper that sets out good practices for the management of operational and other risks stemming from new work arrangements adopted by financial institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACPR announced that a new data collection application, called DLPP (Datalake for Prudential), for collecting banking and insurance prudential data will go into production on April 12, 2021.
BCB announced that the Financial Stability Committee decided to maintain the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) for Brazil at 0%, at least until the end of 2021.
EBA is consulting on the implementing technical standards for Pillar 3 disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, as set out in requirements under Article 449a of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).
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EIOPA has launched a European-wide comparative study on non-life underwriting risk in internal models, also kicking-off of the data collection phase.
SRB published an overview of the resolution tools available in the Banking Union and their impact on a bank’s ability to maintain continuity of access to financial market infrastructure services in resolution.
EU published Directive 2021/338, which amends the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) II and the Capital Requirements Directives (CRD 4 and 5) to facilitate recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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This book and I have a lot of prior history. My dad, after my suggestion, bought me Paris Tales, which preceded this collection. In my French short story course for my BA, the last French course I ever took (sadly), we read several of the authors in this collection, including Colette and Maupassant, and even read the final story in this collection, Prosper Merimée’s “Mateo Falcone.” I remembered having enjoyed Paris Tales a lot, but when I went back and read my review, it seemed I wasn’t so keen at the time, due to the tones having much the same tone and a sort of postmodern lack of “story” in the short story. However, I found no such limitation with this collection of twenty-two short stories from twenty-two regions of France, chosen and translated by poet Constantine.
There is a wide range here in tone, genre, and historical context, ranging from the 19th century to the contemporary. There are quite a few humorous stories and travelogues, sometimes interweaving. “Travel, as is often said, broadens the mind; when you travel you meet people, you observe, compare, make connections, you learn—and if you are writer, you may write a poem or a play, a story or a novel about it.”
My favorite stories were Annie Saumont’s “You Should Have Changed at Dol” (Bretagne), Maupassant’s “A Mother’s Tale” (Auvergne), Anne-Marie Garat’s “We Can’t Go On Like This” (Aquitaine), and Alphonse Daudet’s “The Pope’s Mule” (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur). (It was fun to discover that Daudet, of whom I’d heard but never read, was an amusing, charming author.) Colette’s “Where Are the Children?” (Bourgogne) moved me as well, and I thought “Julie” by Jacques Chardonne (Poitou-Charentes) was very well-written. “Rue d’Évangile” by Marcel Aymé was a haunting story set in a bygone Paris, following the fortunes of penniless Arab Abdel who lives in a greatcoat and sleeps on three steps. Unfortunately, much of the power of the tale hinged on the misogynistic portrayal of the café owner’s wife; likewise, “Julie” was marred somewhat by its misogyny. “The Pope’s Mule” was a very funny tale about the Avignon popes (also known as the period of Babylonian captivity).
Part of the enjoyment in reading this collection comes from recognizing places I’ve been; Maupassant’s description of Lake Pavin in the Auvergne reminded me of the lakes in Annecy.

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I Fish a lot of lakes around the Brained Lakes area in the winter, I do pretty well for Walleyes on Gull, Whitefish chain, Round and North Long. Also do pretty good for crappies to. Don't get to get out in the summer much.
I am really looking forward to some ice, i would love to get up to lake of the woods sometime, we usually spend a week on Red lake every winter, but we have been talking about trying something new this year.
It's been years, decades in fact, since I've been there. But I recall a lake called White Bear Lake having some pretty good fishing. Walleye, Pike, and some Bass. Then there were numerous private lakes and ponds.... so many lakes, so little time.

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Richmond Academy held up as an example of excellence
A case study describing the journey of the Academy over the past 7 years has been included in the report Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 years on which will be presented to the Government.
The report explores what has happened to health inequalities and social determinants over the last decade. Richmond Academy has been striving to tackle poverty and disadvantage by delivering an excellent education and improving pupil outcomes. . The school, based in Coldhurst, Oldham has transformed its children’s experience of education.
Jessica Hainsworth, Executive Principal at Richmond Academy said: “We are delighted that the work of the staff, children and families has been recognised at a national level. We have a driving determination that all children will get the very best start in life and have the opportunity to be the very best they can be.’


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The AD candidate, Olusola Oke has lamented on the malfunctioning of the card readers as election commences in Ondo State.
Oke said this in an interview with newsmen after he had voted at his Igbo Ward III Polling Unit 005.
“I am not easily frustrated, but it is embarrassing as a candidate that the card reader could not easily capture my hand,’’ he said.
Oke noted that the electoral process in the country was not a perfect one yet.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Oke voted at 9.17 a.m.
The AD candidate, however, said he was impressed with the turnout of voters in Ilaje council area.


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Keeping Track of Disciplinary Actions with Electronic Personnel Files Software
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Disciplinary actions are an unpopular but necessary part of employee management. In order to keep a good working atmosphere, it is important to handle disciplinary actions with professionalism. Using an HR system can make the process much more efficient. Here are some tips on handling disciplinary actions and how you can use electronic personnel files software to help.
Consistency and Fairness
Not only does being consistent keep morale in check, it also keeps everything legal. It's considered discrimination to discipline people differently for the same infraction. Having a written record of disciplinary actions is crucial in maintaining consistent treatment of employees. It’s also important for your employees to be aware of the infractions that will get them disciplined. Employee handbooks should clearly outline employee duties as well as what is not acceptable behavior. A warning system can make sure that employees understand your concerns. When their signature is on a page saying they were warned about a certain action, it shows they are given a fair amount of chances.
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To think air strikes on Syria will be the biggest political mistake of Cameron's life.(89 Posts)
If you could tell me that no civilians would be hurt/killed and we would stop Daesh then I'd get in a plane myself (well i wouldn't but you know what i mean). Id be behind it 100%
Neither of those things are going to happen.
More innocent people are going to die.
Not just in Syria - lets face it, we are painting a fucking great target on the UK by doing this is. A bigger one than there already is.
There has to be a more intelligent way of doing this, we have intelligence don't we? we have drones? we have troops? Loathe as i am to send our troops in on the ground, it is fairer surely? Civilian casualties can be managed? Bombing is indescriminate and well, i doubt that any leading ISIS figures are in Raqqa just now.
It is futility in its greatest form and going to help no-one.
Tbh it won't affect him at all. He's off at the next election anyway. He won't be bombed. He's got security and employment for life
I don't know what the answer is. We're at risk now, and will still be at risk if we bomb ISIS. From what I understand we should probably choke off ISIS oil funding as well as some sort of military action. It's a bloody mess.
Of course it is. It has disaster written all over it.
Anyone with an ounce of self awareness can see that this is the aquiculture of lobbing petrol onto a burning building.
But Cameron wants to play with the big boys toys, pretend he's a player on the world stage and act the statesman.
Unless he's vainglorious and idiotic to think he can bomb Syria into peace and stability.
I agree with you. I don't like Cameron anyway but why is it pms always seem to want to wage war? People allied to ISIS are all over the world, communicating online, not sure how bombing will hall really.
Yep compo "lobbing petrol onto a burning building" .
No, not at all. It might well be a moral mistake, but it's not a political one at all. Look how neatly he's managed to highlight the split in the Labour party. Look at the issue this has caused Corbyn (who's always voted with his beliefs and ignored the party line regularly) - Corbyn can't offer a free vote for the Labour party for every major vote, and his history means no one's all that fussed about doing what he says. It's makng a weak opposition leader look even weaker.
Strikes will happen anyway as said, we'll be a minor partner in this and it's not commiting to a full war like Iraq, it will be relatively easier for us to pull back and leave it to the French and Americans if it turns into a mess.
We already have a fucking massive target on us and it's not really going to make much difference to that.
Cameron is leaving anyway in a few years, he's not going ot be ousted from his job because he's already said he'll resign, so even if it all goes tits up and the public turn against action in Syria, he won't be trying to win an election after this, and his successor can smile and say they backed their then leader's decision but might well have made a different one if they were Prime Minister then... (The Tories don't have a free vote, gives them a great opt out for not having voted against it, the Labour MPs will be expected to justify their voting decision).
There's a lot of public sympathy for standing shoulder to shoulder with the French, even if what they are doing is a crap idea. The details will get lost by a lot of the public, France asked us to step up and help them and we did. Good neighbours, that's us....
It's actually a very good political move. It's just a crap one if your aim is to actually do something that'll work about the situation in Syria.
Dinosaurs In the short term yes, it might play well for Cameron, but in the medium term, less so. I get the sense that after the Iraq and Afghanistan misadventures, the public are too clued up to buy the standing shoulder to shoulder with France line. If Britain gets bogged down in Syria, the Paris attacks will be a dim and fading memory.
Not just his life, the life of all who become collateral damage as a consequence too.
Now Scameron is clearly lowest of the low, but Bliar knowingly took us into Iraq on false pretences and he seems to be doing all right for himself - the Chilcott report still hasn't been finished and he's off swanning round the ME whilst taxpayers have to pay for his heightened security as an ex-PM.
Take a look at what he's been doing post-premiership if you want an idea of how much bombing Syria will damage Cameron.
That's the advantage of not being one of hte key partners for a war in Syria - if France, US and possibly Russia are taking the lead, it will be easier to step back and not get bogged down. Not putting troops on the ground is important, it's harder to step back from that.
This has the advantage of having 'been there' when France 'needed us' but then also not getting stuck in with troops.
Troops on the ground might well be far more effective, but you have to stay there until you've completed your aim or it's a failure. Air strikes are easier, you've hit the targets you said you would. It's been done. Easier to not do the next step than to remove troops without the war being 'won'.
I don't think this will work to solve the problems, but it doesn't mean that politically this is a mistake. Which is sad on a number of levels.
I've just been watching the debate on BBC2 and I agree with Jeremy Corbyn's position. I can't believe how people are unable to comprehend how bombing (with inevitable collateral damage) will make things worse for our security.
I don't know why Cameron thinks all these Syrians (70,000?!) are going to help him.
JC gave a good argument. What a disgraceful way of behaving from some Male Tory MP's.
Because the United Nations in resolution S/RES/2249 calls for;
"member states to take all necessary measures on the territory under the control of ISIS to prevent terrorist acts committed by ISIS and other Al-Qaida affiliates."
The UK is a member of the United Nations, why would we not support a resolution?
Please don't kid yourselves, we are a bloody big target.
Please be prepared, there WILL be collateral damage.
What other course of action do you suggest?
Do nothing - Well I'm sure you are all aware that something needs to happen? Something needs to change. Doing nothing will not stop them targeting the UK and murdering innocent civillians. Doing nothing will not stop them persecuting, torturing, displacing and murdering innocent moderate Muslims who have lived in the region for thousands of years.
Seek peace through talks - I really don't think that Mr Terrorist is going to sit down and have peace talks with the western world. Peace is NOT what ISIS want though.
-Firstly they want to expand their Caliphate with little regard for those that live there and don't support them.
-Secondly they want to want to restore the early Islamic empire called the caliphate and eventually take over the whole world.
-ISIS's obsession, though, is not the caliphate but the apocalypse. The group's leaders, by every indication, earnestly believe that their role is to help usher in the final days and the end of the world.
So come on! Doing nothing or having peace talks clearly won't change a thing.
What do you want us to do given that the Arab states clearly don't have the gut for a battle with them to sort out their own problems.
Air strikes are not the only answer. What are the other answers then?
Do you know what sickens me?
That when president Assad was waging war on his own people, we turned the other way. Now we are jumping in line with him.
We should have done something about Syria years ago. But unlike iraq thete was nothing to be gained.
Drdre whilst a agree - doing nothing and peace talks wont achieve anything. I don't think air strikes will achieve anything either. Other than making things worse.
I think Dinasourus is spot on.
As for the Syrian people Caught between allied bombs. Assad and Daesh just poor poor buggers.
Do you actually have any argument for air strikes that isn't:
"Something must be done; this is Something, therefore let's do it"?
You do realise it matters quite a lot what the outcome is, don't you? More than the doing Something?
We are sitting ducks and if the intelligence that cameron has been given isn't correct then we will pay the price hugely in this country.
Think I may move somewhere neutral.
It's scary times.
The "Something must be done" is a classic pastiche of inadequate management.
When you find it being used as an instruction manual by statesmen in the face of an international conflagration, it's not fucking funny.
We do actually have to be clever in the face of threats like ISIS, and use the UK's considerable experience and intelligence in the face of military and idealogical threats to work out what outcomes we want, and how we're most likely to get there.
Not behave like a sodding sixth-former trying to get elected Head Boy with soundbites.
That when president Assad was waging war on his own people, we turned the other way
Cameron wanted to do something!!!!!! He is ashamed we didnt step in as are many MP's including Labour.
Did anyone see News night last night? Assad gassed sleeping dc, Cameron wanted to go in then, Parliament said no.
We were going to arm the rebels, thank goodness we didn't!
As for biggest mistake, no look at Blair. But surely Blair has to be the biggest slimiest man to ever hold office in the UK.
We are already a target, this is what I dont understand that people dont understand.
we have not had huge atrocity because our intelligence stops them!
As far as I can see bombing is a token gesture, we are already bombing!! Just a mile away in Iraq!
Its a token gesture to help get us round the table for diplomatic talks.
new where will you move, I am struggling to think of a country thst is safe from ISIS.
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China is gearing up for war against the United States and their top weapon is a super electromagnetic pulse bomb that can blanket the U.S. and send America back to the dark ages in less than one second.
Past reports from Chinese military websites and Asian newspapers have outlined a several attacks that China could launch to win a war against the more technologically and militarily advanced United States.
These strategical attacks, as a MITRE research report reveals, are part of an arsenal known as shashoujian or the assassin’s mace.
Demystifying Shashoujian: China’s ‘Assassin’s Mace’ Concept
Interestingly, very few modern definitions of shashoujian can be documented. The most comprehensive Chinese military statement about shashoujian―that resembles a formal definition―comes from a PLA Air Force (PLAAF) officer, Senior Colonel Yang Zhibo, who, in 2002, served as a deputy researcher at the PLAAF Command College in the Office for Planning and Management Research. According to Yang, shashoujian can be “weapon systems and equipment” and/or a certain type of “combat method.” In a Kongjun Bao article, he wrote:
Basically, it is whatever the PLA needs to win future local wars under modern high-tech conditions. It includes two aspects: (1) weapon systems and equipment (e.g., hardware); and (2) every type of combat method (e.g., software). Weapons and equipment are the systems needed to deal with the enemy’s electronic warfare and information warfare, and to counter every type of weapon and equipment the enemy can use for firepower attack. [Shashoujian] [c]ombat methods include attacking different types of weapons, such as early warning aircraft, stealth aircraft, and cruise missiles, as well as the combat principles to deal with different situations.
To build a shashoujian, China must first complete a development program. It is a difficult, systematic process and not just one or two advanced weapons. It is something that all the services will use. It is an all-army, all-location, composite land, sea, and air system. It must also be a Chinese program that can use advanced foreign technology, but should not be purchased as a full system from abroad. One reason for not purchasing it from abroad is that these types of technology and tactics are common knowledge to everyone else, including the enemy. Second, other countries may not want to give China those types of technology and tactics, which are secret. Third, during wartime, political and foreign affairs (diplomacy) could possibly cut the flow of technology off from China In developing new combat methods research, combat methods constitute the full development of weapons and equipment technical and tactical capabilities, and the effective methods of raising combat effectiveness. The development of weapons, equipment, combat methods, and training must go hand-in-hand for them to be effective.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) regular five-month regular season is presently moving into its playoff season.
In fact, the A division boys and girls leagues will be in high gear this weekend when the single-elimination gets underway.
So that means plans are already in the works for the spring and summer leagues the organization sponsors.
The CYO Parish Summer Basketball League will run from the third week of June until the first week of August. All games will be played between Monday and Thursday, thus leaving weekends available for family activities.
Games will be held in parish gyms, wherever available. Overflow games will be played at the CYO's two centers, the CYO-MIV site in Pleasant Plains on Hylan Blvd. and the other in Port Richmond at 120 Anderson Ave.
Regular season basketball rules will be followed and playoffs are expected to be held the first week of August.


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A tale of the love between ambulance driver Lt. Henry and Nurse Catherine Barkley during World War I. The action takes place in Italy and the two fall in love during the war and will stop at nothing to be together. The film also analyses Lt. Henry's feelings on war and the purpose of fighting.
Based on the 1929 semi-autobiographical novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Winner of 2 Oscar: Best Cinematography and Best Sound, Recording
Nominated to 2 Oscar: Best Picture and Best Art Direction

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President-elect Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, “refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the ‘Obama advisor’ named in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich,” the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Blagojevch “was caught on tape saying that he wanted the Obama advisor in question to know what Blagojevich wanted in exchange” for appointing Senate Candidate 1 — believed to be Obama friend Valerie Jarrett — to the U.S. Senate.
Emanuel was also “uncharacteristically absent” from Obama’s news conference yesterday morning.
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University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (UMES) scientist Eric May (right) retrieves a plankton net from the water while Penn State graduate student Sarah Gustafson and ARS hydrologist Tony Buda conduct water-quality sampling in a tributary of Maryland’s Manokin River. These samples will be used in studies that examine whether urea pollution in the watershed is linked to periodic blooms of phytoplankton known as Pseudo nitzschia species.
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Beginning in a small mountain spring in Angola, running through the sands of the Kalahari and eventually forming the North-eastern border between Namibia and Botswana, the Chobe River is best experienced on board one of the luxurious Chobe Houseboats. The Chobe River offers some of the most unique wildlife experiences that Southern Africa has to offer, including the amazing elephant concentrations that cluster in and around its waters during the cooler months of the year. This phenomenon usually takes place from May through to September.
The Chobe Houseboats are officially located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River and this being a remote region, the easiest point of access is actually from the nearby town of Kasane, Botswana. Kasane has daily international fights from Johannesburg. This allows for an easy road transfer from the airport to the docks where you clear through immigration into Namibia, and then board the motor boat transfer to the actual houseboat. However in Botswana itself, we also offer a fantastic houseboat experience aboard the Okavango Spirit Houseboat which is located on the lower end of the panhandle of the Okavango Delta.
With several houseboat options to choose from that are detailed below, you can embark on this journey in one of two ways: Either as a standalone tour or if you feel the need to explore more of what Botswana has to offer, we can graft your chosen houseboat experience into our broader Northern Botswana Safari
• Chobe Princess – Luxurious and high-class, these three elegantly furnished houseboats are designed to be used as private charters or to accommodate smaller groups of people. Each provides exceptional game-viewing experiences from several places on board, like from the shallow waters of the houseboat’s plunge pools to the comfort of a spacious, air-conditioned suite. This houseboat will not disappoint when it comes to showing off some of the intense beauty that will surround you whilst on board.
• Zambezi Queen – If you are looking to experience the Chobe River as a large group, then this refined 42-meter-long houseboat is perfect for you. Equipped with 14 classy suites each containing a private balcony with unobstructed views of the river and the adjacent land, The Zambezi Queen will certainly not underwhelm. It maintains a high level of sophistication and comfort for guests whilst providing some of the best opportunities for birdwatching, animal spotting and star gazing along the river.
• Pangolin Voyager – This houseboat offers an intimate and exclusive experience of the Chobe River’s rich diversity of scenery. With a maximum capacity of 8 guests, this houseboat is ideal for nature enthusiasts and devoted photographers who are looking to capture the true essence of the river and its natural surroundings. Additional boats can easily be set up for specialised camera gear as photographers prepare to capture unforgettable moments of the river’s large concentration of wildlife.
As these are all-inclusive packages, each houseboat experience will cater to your every meal and beverage need. You also have the opportunity to do as many or as few activities as you wish during the duration of your stay. From an array of water-based activities to daily shore activities that include cultural walking excursions to Impalila Island, or trips to one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world, the great Victoria Falls.
Not only is the Chobe River filled with an array of wildlife species during the winter months, but it also thrives during the wet summer months that run from November through to April. It is during this period that colourful migrant birds are on full display in their thousands and antelope begin to drop their young, allowing guests to view nature in one of its most natural habitats whilst on board one of these uniquely African floating lodges.

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Do You Shop For Clothes For Hours and Come Home With Nothing?
The world is a huge marketplace of wonderful things for us to purchase. Also some not so good things, but let’s stick to the positive for the purposes of this article. If you find yourself unable to find things you like. If you find yourself spending lots of time and coming home with things you aren’t passionate about or nothing at all, you are probably guilty of overthinking. Shopping for clothes is one of those areas that sets overthinkers into overdrive. Let me explain. Overthinking can take many forms, such as endlessly deliberating when making a decision (and then questioning the decision). Making up stories that have no basis in reality. Imagining things that will never happen, and more… Now I’m not a psychologist, but I know a thing or two about overthinking as it relates to shopping for clothes. Here’s an example. A few years ago I had a client that wanted to get back into the dating scene. We found amazing items for her and she was feeling good in the dressing room. There was one particular skirt that she had tried on and really liked, but didn’t pick up to purchase. You’re not getting that skirt I asked? And I swear this was her answer. She said Anne, that is a dating skirt. And what happens when you start dating is that men get lazy quick. They start not brushing their teeth and farting and not going on dates anymore. And so, that skirt would just sit in the closet unworn, so no I’m not getting it. Wow! I said to her, it’s just a skirt, you got that whole story out of a little skirt? When it comes to shopping, you have to evaluate what is in front of you and just drop the story. Drop the what if… Drop any other thoughts and ask yourself these three questions. 1. Do I love it? 2. Does it fit and flatter me? 3. Does it work for my life now? If you can answer yes to those 3 questions you can get it. If not, leave it at the store and move on to the next store. Overthinking will make shopping a nightmare. There are too many choices online and in the stores to be overthinking and making up stories about each purchase. If you find yourself prone to letting what if’s and shoulds run the show and not being confident or happy about your purchases, here’s another way to think about it. Let’s say you need to go shopping for a few pieces to refresh your wardrobe. Before you even set foot in the stores, get your mind straight. You will not be overwhelmed, you will find pieces that work. You will enjoy yourself and not pressure yourself. Breathe. In other words, your attitude has to be right before you get there. The trick is to bypass that part of your brain that wants to go into overdrive beforeit can talk you out of trying something on. When I’m shopping for clients by myself, I go about the store picking and choosing a bunch of things I like for them and I do it quickly. I do not say, I wonder if they will like this or that. The truth is I don’t know if any of it will work for sure, but I don’t let that paralyze me. I just make selections based on what I’m attracted to and put it all on hold for them to try the next day. If you’ve managed to bring a bunch of things into the dressing room, and by a bunch, I mean at least 5 and closer to 10, then you have managed to get through the first obstacle. Congratulations! The only way you’re going to know if you like something is to try it on. Trying it on will reveal the truth. It’s either a yes or a no. And when you try it on you should know almost instantly whether you like it or not. If you have to take more than 6 seconds to decide, it’s a no. Here is where it gets a little tricky, you might need a size up or down to get a better fit, so if it doesn’t fit well, try another size. Alternatively, ask yourself if it can be altered to fit better if so, consider getting it and making it fit YOUR body. Some people can try things and it all fits, other people have to get alterations, it’s just a fact. Here’s the bottom line. You can learn to stop overthinking. It’s a matter of training yourself to catch yourself when you start. Stop, catch yourself and ask if what you’re thinking is true and relevant or is it just a distraction from what’s in front of you. And last but not least, make sure you have something to wear your pieces with when you buy them. If not, either commit to finding something then or don’t buy it. The last thing you need is to have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. Here’s to better shopping! Good Luck.

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The recent advance in genetics helped to understand the mechanisms of gene-diet interactions at molecular level and launch the study of nutrigenomics. In addition to this the worldwide epidemic of obesity and increase in other diet-related diseases, significance of nutrition research changed accordingly. Many studies conducted recently have discovered the role that certain nutrients have in gene expression. One of the well established examples includes cardioprotective effects of fish-oils fatty acids consumption and differences in such response between sexes and individual genotypes. Increased risk for ischemic heart disease and stroke also has been proven to be associated with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that has an effect of metabolism of homocystein (Hcy). Furthermore, the results have also found that diet can be effectively used for disease treatment in many conditions without need for taking medications. However, due to the fact that nutrigenomics is an emerging science, there are many ethical, social and legal issues that constantly arise and have to be addressed. This paper reviews the literature and examines various clinical and epidemiological studies that have been published in the last ten years and which illustrate the coherence of the available data and therefore the importance of nutrigenomic science. The dissertation looks also into more details at the controversy and concerns standing behind this science.
In recent years, there has been increasing progress in understanding the science of nutrigenomics. Its advance was possible due to the continuing developments of post-genomic technologies that has been termed the 'trilogy of omics' and are named respectively: transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics (Bland, 2005). Those tools provided the means to explore deeper the molecular level and mechanisms of cause-effect and gene-diet interactions. Applying this knowledge, nutrigenomics is proposing new approach in dietary assessment and intervention with regard to individual genetic profile and differences in subject's genotypes. This will revolutionize course of health promotion and disease prevention programs and provide new opportunities such as personalized diet tailored to individual dietary needs, lifestyle and genetic background.
The emerging field of nutrigenomics has a great importance in the Public Health arena. In modern world, which is facing a drastic increase in nutrition related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, overnutrition and obesity, focus on nutrition research changed accordingly. This dynamically expanding science gives a perspective of saving tremendous amount of money which is currently spend in a greater degree on treatment than disease prevention. Nutrigenomics can provide better insight into food interactions in our homeostatic systems and estimate possible adverse or beneficial effects of food compounds before a disease state occur. Thus, more attention will be drawn to disease prevention and promoting healthy lifestyle than to treatment of diet-related diseases which complications are very costly. In addition, as nutrition related health problems are considered as a one of the biggest concerns for Public Health and burden for National Health Service, the perspective of avoiding undesirable costs should be a driving force for government to invest in the nutrigenomics. Such actions will allow this area, which is currently at very early stage in deciphering gene-nutrient interactions, to conduct clinical trials and research studies in order to elaborate clear mechanisms involved and become meaningful in the world of science.
Origins of the concept that diet affect health dates back to the ancient times. Around 400 B.C., Hippocrates, an ancient Greek who is considered as 'the father of medicine' advised physicians using words: 'Leave your drug in the chemist's pot if you can healsyour patient with food'. Likewise, it has also been known for a very long period of time that human beings can vary in the requirements for a particular nutrient or response to dietary component.
The science of nutrigenomics includes various genetic diseases, which involve mutation in a single gene and therefore cause disorders of metabolism. These often called 'inherited metabolic diseases' or 'inborn errors of metabolism' has been known for several decades and are effectively treated and managed by dietary regimen or manipulation. One of the examples of this disorder is phenylketonuria (PKU). The individuals suffering from PKU are deficient in enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) and therefore cannot metabolize amino acid phenylalanine (Phe). The disease is cured by exclusion of food containing Phe from the diet (Koch, 1987). Other examples include alcohol dehydrogenase deficiency, lactose intolerance and galactosemia.
Further rapid change in technology and evolution of ideas were initiated by 'the age of molecular medicine' pioneered by work of investigators such as Linus Pauling, Watson and Crick that described the structure of DNA in 1953 (Bland, 2005). However, before the human genome was sequenced scientists did not have knowledge about precise mechanisms of how DNA operated. Therefore, just after the innovation in molecular genetics in the late twentieth century, started with the Human Genome Project (HGP) (1990-2003) this knowledge became widely available. The project aimed to determine the sequence of 3 billion chemical base pairs and identify numerous genes on the 23 pairs of human chromosomes that make up DNA and was successfully completed in 2003. The nature and content of human genetic information helped to identify genetic diseases as well as their interaction of genes with dietary factors and various components of diet (Lander et al., 2001). Successful completion of the Human Genome Project is therefore considered as the beginning of the new era in nutritional science - nutrigenomics.
2. Review of Literature
2.1 Nutrigenomics as contemporary tool for disease prevention
According to Simopoulos (2003), nutrition is one of the most important environmental factors that influence health and disease relationship. Additionally, recent progress in fields of genetics and nutrition shed a light on the genetic differences in dietary response and the role that substances in a diet have on gene expression. It has been concluded that 50% of difference in cholesterol concentration in plasma, 75% in bone density and 30-60 % of the variance in blood pressure is genetically determined. Therefore, since the diet is a cofactor in each of these genetically influenced conditions it is clearly important to determine the mechanisms of diet-genotype interactions in individuals at risk of the disease.
It's essential to emphasis that genes are not responsible for occurrence of particular disease per se. However, there are a code for a various strengths and weaknesses that in turn contribute towards resistance or susceptibility for particular disease when triggered by certain dietary factors. What's more nutrient may support optimal genetic expression that promotes good function what is considered as 'genetic potential through nutrition' (Bland, 2005).
Many studies have been conducted in a field of nutrigenomics that provided the evidence of beneficial influence on health of certain substances in a diet. One of the investigation demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids have a role in balancing gene expression and reduction of synthesis and secretion of messenger molecules that are related to type 2 diabetes, CVD and dyslipidemia risk (North et al., 2003; Babcock et al., 2004). This clinical nutrigenomic intervention trial have proven that administration with 3-6 grams of an omega-3, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplement can reduce insulin resistance and risk of vascular complications. The results stating of cardioprotective actions of the fish-oil fatty acids are consistent with other studies conducted by Wang et al., (2006) and Whelton et al., (2004).
The objective of FINGEN Study that enrolled 312 mixed gender aged 20-70 participants was to determine the effect of moderate EPA and DHA supplementation (<2g EPA & DHA/d) on the plasma fatty acid profile in regard to sex and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype of the subjects (Caslake et al., 2008). According to the results obtained by Caslake et al., (2008) intakes of fish-oil fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has a higher triacylglycerol-lowering response in man than in women. It was also concluded that APOE4 genotype can influence responsiveness to lowering effect achieved by fish oils. The analysis has shown a high positive trend towards greater reaction in carriers of Îµ4 allele. The FINGEN study is considered as the most comprehensive study that investigated the effects of fish oil supplementation on plasma lipid and first to look into this relationship in regard to sex and APOE genotype.
Other study that involved 755 male and 822 female subjects, was designed o analyze the association between HDL-cholesterol concentration, essential fatty acids intake (n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids - PUFAs) and genotype APOA1 (Ordovas, 2002). The participants were divided into low, medium and high PUFA intake groups. It has been concluded that in women with A allele, high intake of PUFA caused an increase in HDL-cholesterol. However in women homozygous for the G allele the reaction was opposite. There was no significant difference in regard to males. All the interactions are shown in Figure 1. Further investigation of these correlations, may in the future serve as a basis for individualized nutritional advice based on individual genetic makeup where women with A allele should consume high dose of PUFAs in order to increase HDL-cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand G/G females should follow opposite recommendations (Ordovas, 2006).
The figure shows mean (+SE) HDL-cholesterol concentration (mmol/L) by APOA1 genotype categorised into polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) groups (where â-¡ <4%; â- 4%-8%; â- >8% of energy) in women (G/G, A/A) and men (G/A).
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Another well-studied example that proves the significance of nutrigenomics examined the effects of homocysteine (Hcy) in reducing ischemic heart disease and stroke. Current investigations have recognized several genetic polymorphisms that have an effect on metabolic pathway of Hcy. One of most widely studied is methylentetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism. People with homozygous type in this single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), estimated 10-15% of general population, have diminished ability of conversion of folic acid into active 5-methylene tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) form (Gerdes et al., 2004). This in result cause impaired conversion of Hcy to methionine. Individuals will require higher dose of folate or administration with 5-MTHF to maintain low levels of Hcy and reduce risk of homocysteine related cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and neural-tube defect (Molloy et al., 1997). As reported by Molloy (1997) dietary referenced values regarding folate intake as well as other nutrients, may have to be adjusted. This is due to the fact that they apply only to general population and do not take into account individuals genetic variations and metabolic abnormalities that may compromise status of some nutrients and substantially increase ones needs.
The nutrigenomic and lifestyle intervention may also serve as a substitute for medications, which are often associated with many concerns. This is due to the fact that drugs are artificially manufactured and therefore, they can cause serious adverse effects and at the same time they are usually expensive. The application of drugs is also associated with a later stage of disease that very often manifests irreversible changes. There is a various range of conditions that can be cured without medications such as high cholesterol, acne, depression and digestive complaints (Bland, 2005). A study conducted in 2001 by the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases investigated the influence of diet and exercise on risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The findings were really consistent and in result the study was terminated a year early, concluding that diet and physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 DM (Hawthorne, 2003).
2.2 Controversy in a field of nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics as a relatively new science raises many concerns in regard to ethical, social and legal issues (Castle & Ries, 2007). Its practical application is associated with genetic testing in order to reveal predisposition to conditions that can be prevented with dietary intervention. However, as the science has not existed long enough and involves many interrelated fields such as genetics and nutritional science there is no regulations specific to this field. For that reason, the European Nutrigenomic Organisation (NuGO, 2007) has formulated bioethics guidelines to help address issues for concerns in nutrigenomic studies such as data protection and privacy.
Due to the increase in marketing genotyping services, food and supplements designed for individual needs, it is also essential to consider concerns associated with direct to consumer (DTC) marketing (Castle et al., 2006). These include protection of consumers from unproven tests, and supplement regimens with no scientific proof, insurance companies which may use the genetic information for risk rating of their clients.
The experiment conducted by United States Government Accountability Office has drawn the attention to that problem. The GAO examined results from genetic samples of 14 'fictitious consumers' sent to 4 nutrigenomic companies advertised on the internet (US GAO, 2006). It has been concluded that the results made medically unproven health-related predictions so enigmatic that did not provide valuable information for consumers. In addition, expensive supplements sold by them were not as falsely claimed designed in accordance to individual DNA and were potentially harmful. Therefore it is important to address the ethical and legal issues arising from the current situation. First of all, support nutrigenomic education and progress in research and at the same time develop means to protect consumers from disreputable companies.
In conclusion, the review of literature and various epidemiological and clinical studies has explained the great importance of nutrigenomics. This science has an enormous potential, since not that long ago we have learned that food is more than implement to provide calories and prevent diseases associated with nutrients deficiencies. But also, carry important information that affect gene expression, proteins as products of gene expression and metabolism comprised of all the processes occurring in the body. In addition, science of nutrigenomics can be considered as a tool that might be used oppose to general dietary guidelines that are not taking in consideration genetic variations occurring between individuals. It is therefore important to expand the knowledge of nutrigenomics, as its application will be much more cost-effective in chronic diseases management than the present system of public health, based on a concept that 'one size fits all'. Clinical nutrigenomics will allow greater precision in achieving favourable outcomes, due to application of personalised intervention. In result, it can serve to increase outcomes of intervention as well as reduce unnecessary healthcare expenditure. Nutrigenomics will also change the nature of health care, and enable people to learn how to nourish themselves to prolong and optimize their life span in good health. Individuals that will accustom genetic testing will also have greater degree of compliance to the recommended diet and therefore improved outcomes.
However, there is still much to do in regard to investigations into clear mechanisms of nutrient-gene interactions and a variety of ethical concerns to address. Undoubtedly, the field of nutrigenomics is a science of the future that will have a remarkable meaning and influence on the area of human genomics and molecular nutrition.

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken + Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce ~ Chicken thighs marinated in Mediterranean spices, garlic, lemon and olive oil sauce - Every bite with a dollop of the dill yogurt sauce is simply bliss. The perfect grill recipe!
Are you looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe? These grilled chicken skewers with Thai peanut sauce are an incredible satay-inspired idea! Serve them as part of a BBQ potluck or summer picnic. Th(Grilled Chicken Dishes)

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CORONAVIRUS: CEPEJ Urges FG to Key into W.H.O Global Research and preparedness Plan to Control, Manage, Ensure Prevention and Eradication of the Virus in Nigeria.
A renowned Environmental health and good governance advocacy of Non Governmental Organisation, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to key into the $674 million, coronavirus preparedness and response global plan by W.H.O .
The National Coordinator, Comrade Mulade Sheriff made the request in Warri, Delta State over the weekend, based on the call by World Health Organisation (W.H.O) for an urgent support to protect vulnerable Countries across the world including Africa Countries marked as target due to their economic structures and Nigeria stands to be first on Africa list.
To fight the future spread of the new coronavirus (2019-ncov) out-break in China and globally and protect Countries with weaker health system, the international community has launched a $ 675 million preparedness and response plan covering the months of February through April, 2020.
CEPEJ urge the Federal Government, Ministry of Health, Agencies and the Director General of Africa Center for Disease Control ( ACDC) Dr. Chikwe Ihekweaza to use this opportunity to get itself prepared to reduce the risk of any further out-break or epidemic in Nigeria, based on the observation of the W.H.O Director - General, Dr. Tedros Adhonom Ghebreyesus " that the big worry is that , there are Countries today which do not have the system in place to detect people who have contracted the virus, even if it were to emerge "and Nigeria falls under that category.
It is also on record that, as at 5th February, 2020, 25 countries have reported and confirmed having cases of the new coronavirus, including China, where 24,363 people had contracted the virus, which is over 99% of all cases. In other countries, 191 people have contracted the virus, so there is the urgent need to bolster weak health system in Nigeria to protect, or in eventuality, to effectively diagnose and care for people with the virus, to prevent further human to human transmission and protect health workers in the country.
In line with the global treat, CEPEJ is calling on the Federal Government to act urgently to save Nigerians and should make plans through its health Agencies to set-up Laboratories across the Federation, train health / Laboratory workers in General Hospitals and Doctors to enable them identify and control the coronavirus.
The Boarders should be checked thoroughly and people properly screened and quarantined from suspected countries before granting them entrance into the country to prevent an out break which would be quite colossal.
CEPEJ on its part out- lined some basic focus plan which can help the Federal Government to reduce the spread if peradventure there is an out break. It includes Rapidly establishing internal coordination and operation support in the country. Sealing up the Readiness by W.H.O and respond quickly to it operations. Accelerating research and innovation against the out-brake to prevent the spread.
It also suggested some simple health plans that can reduce the spread. Good personal hygiene, regular handwashing, proper sanitization and consciousness of the environment. CEPEJ add that, if the Federal Government through its Health and Environmental Agencies key into this plan by W.H.O it will help to prevent the coronavirus epidemic in Nigeria.


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A Hybrid pump design utilizing the benefits of both solar and biomass resource which is available abundantly at a low cost. The high-tech product capital is maintained lower by sharing the high cost components by the farm community. Hence, the components are maximum utilized and there is a business model generated to recover the capital in just 6 months time.
1. The 1.5 HP pump is capable of handling water head from 5 to 15 meters, making the system flexible to weather conditions.
2. The system can produce about 3 lakhs to 4 lakhs liters of water per day from solar & biomass source.
3. The system can accept all sources of power like solar, EB, Diesel & biogas Generators etc…, and works with an efficient logic optimizing all the power source.
4. A simple low cost manual dual axis tracker based on pulley & slots are deployed to increase the generation by 30 to 40%. ( A 900 Wp system with 1 HP BLDC pump can deliver upto 1.5 lakhs liters per day capable of powering 5 farms )
5. The system can deliver 20000 to 25000 liters per hour and there is solar power for 14 hours a day to cater minimum 10 farmers.
6. Portable design for mobility in and around the farm.
7. Minimum battery bank to stabilize the pump output and to improve the peoples’ standard of living by catering their basic requirements like lighting, charging mobile & laptop , water purifier etc….
8. A good business model were the owner can easily earn by renting the pumping system for more than 10 farms per day.
9. Extra income by renting out to charge mobiles, purify water etc…
10. High security by using PV panels with RFID and a GSM/GPS based system to track the system and provide messaging alerts when required.
11. The excess bio gas can be utilized for cooking, heating and lighting purpose improving the health and standard of peoples life.
12. The manure produced by the anaerobic digester will reduce their cost of fertilizer and motivate them to a sustainable organic farming.
The detailed design of the system is posted in the forum.


Woodward Gardens Purpose
All students need to be scientifically literate. All students should participate in a well-balanced, articulated science program each year, so that they will come to the understanding of the interdependence necessary for the future of this planet. As educators we have the opportunity to nurture a child's curiosity and desire to explore the world.
We also have the responsibility to prepare the child for the world of tomorrow. Although we can't see that world, we can help students ask relevant questions; develop processes for thinking and searching for answers; and communicate, work and live cooperatively. This is an exciting and important task. As we teach students basic academic skills, we can incorporate learning processes that will help them be informed, knowledgeable, responsible citizens. Too often, students sit at their desks and learn about habitats and ecosystems thousands of miles away, while their schoolyard features a barren landscape of mown grass or asphalt. However, we as educators are recognizing the value of transforming school grounds into learning laboratories that support a rich diversity of life and learning. There is no better way to reinforce concepts and skills learned in the classroom than to directly apply them to real life situations in a schoolyard habitat.
The primary goal of the Woodward Gardens is to teach our students elements of science through a hands on experience. The ecosystem of the garden provides an avenue to study the environment, ecology, horticulture, geology, art, math, birds, insects, social studies, career opportunities and physical science. Horticulture studies are explored through the cultivation and propagation of plants. Environmental studies are provided through the METRO compost demonstration garden. Geology is explored through the placement of various rocks and soils. Primary senses are enticed with the smells, textures and visuals of the various herbs, plants and flowers. Art in nature is evident through the various color palettes and is brought indoors with leaf prints, etc. Butterflies, birds, bees and other insects are attracted and studied. Social studies can be expanded with discussions on how herbs are used in cooking and for medicinal reasons. Other cultures can be explored through the planting of natives plants associated with those cultures. The experimental area promotes creativity and exploration. The physical sciences are supplemented with the study of weather, and its affects on the garden. Career opportunities are explored through guest speakers and the plant sale.
Woodward Gardens is seen as an outdoor extension of Mary Woodward's Science Program. All aspects of the Garden can only occur from cooperation. This cooperation involves cooperation of the children with one another and their teachers and parents. There are a lot of parents who garden, but who hadn't realized that their skills could be valuable to teachers tight on time and resources. Our garden coordinator arranges for appropriate resource people or parents to help with outdoor or classroom learning sessions, maintain a resource closet, plan lessons and plantings with teachers, and oversee garden maintenance. Students help fund ongoing supplies with our annual plant sale. The development of this garden has resulted in a greater variety of learning experiences, a sense of stewardship for our natural resources in our children, and stronger ties to the community.
Woodward Gardens is a collection of garden rooms that provides students at the elementary school level a hands-on approach to science as well as provides learning opportunities in art, mathematics, social studies, and writing projects throughout the year.
These rooms range from subjects such as butterflies, birds, and wetlands to garden plots with vegetables and flowers. The development of these garden areas has provided a variety of learning experiences that relate directly to the benchmarks established in the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century.
Even though the project was put in motion by parents and staff, students have been involved in all phases of the project from planting, maintenance, observing and record keeping. The development and maintenance of these garden areas has provided a deep understanding and a sense of stewardship by the children for our natural resources. The school garden concept also engages the surrounding community through their active involvement in the development and outgoing support of the project. The City of Tigard, METRO, the Boy Scouts, local Garden Clubs and individual community members have initially committed time and resources to this project.
A critical aspect of the project is its commitment to provide information and knowledge that allows the transferability of the concept to other schools and to the broader community. The project disseminates its story in a variety of ways from the development of an internet site, school publications, signage, community presentations and other related public relations activities.
The project provides an exciting alternative classroom for students who have the opportunity to master an interdisciplinary curriculum. Science, mathematics, history, art and English all find their place in the various garden elements.
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Educational systems throughout the state are faced with diminishing resources and increased demand for enhanced performance by students. Presently, the Oregon Educational Act sets out curriculum goals, content standards, and benchmarks which are tested for at elementary grades 3 and 5. The goals of this project directly address the science benchmarks set for grades 3 and 5. The project lends itself to other curriculum areas such as English, mathematics, social sciences, etc. All students will be offered this "hands on approach" to the curriculum. With limited funds for field trips, the garden provides a readily accessible learning laboratory.
All students have the opportunity to learn from and experience the various components of the proposed projects. Mary Woodward Elementary School has set two goals for the Garden project: 1. That every student will meet or exceed the benchmarks established by the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century and; 2. Students, staff, parents and the community will benefit from the myriad of opportunities presented by the Garden Project.
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Mary Woodward Elementary School
12325 SW Katherine Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Aerial photo of garden
A. Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden
Students, through the identification and planting of various flowers, shrubs, etc. attract and support birds, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Students learn about life cycles of species, their sensory systems, genetics, migration and other related topics.
Curriculum goals: Understand and describe: the characteristics, structure and functions of living organisms and their environment; the transmission of traits in living things; the interdependence of organisms in their natural environment; the principles of natural selection and adaptation.
Involve students in keeping nature journals to express ideas and utilize a variety of written forms e.g., (journals, essays, poems). Illustrate language concepts with examples on habitat experiences.
Benchmarks: Be able to classify organisms based on a variety of characteristics; describe basic plant and animal structures and their functions; describe the basic need of living things; describe the life cycle of an organism; describe how adaptations help an organism survive in its environment.
The construction and implementation of two greenhouses provides students a variety of educational opportunities ranging from the study of plant growth, floriculture and other related topics. This aspect of the project provides students learning biology with an actual laboratory for their studies.
Curriculum goals: Understand and describe: the characteristics, structure and functions of organisms; the transmission of traits in living things; the relationship among living things and between livings things and their environments.
Measure and calculate plant growth rates and flower numbers and select and use appropriate methods and tools for measuring with whole numbers.
Benchmarks: Be able to: describe basic plant and animal structures and their functions; classify organisms based on a variety of characteristics; describe the basic needs of living things; describe how related plants and animals have similar characteristics.
As part of the overall project, selected plantings such as trees, provide incentives for wildlife to utilize the area. Most invasive plants have been removed on all twelve acres and native species have been replanted. In addition, wildlife feeders and nesting boxes for endangered species are constructed to attract birds to the area.
Curriculum Goals: Understand and describe: characteristics, structure, and functions of organizations; the relationships among living things and between living things and their environment; scientific questions and hypotheses to be investigated; and conduct procedures to collect, organize, and display scientific data.
Practice writing skills through exercises related to habitat development.
Benchmarks: Be able to: plan a simple investigation; collect data from an investigation; use data collected from an investigation and explain the results; describe basic plant and animal structures and their functions; describe the basic needs of living things; identify how some animals gather and store food, defend themselves, and find shelter; describe a habitat and the organisms that live there.
D. Raised Beds/Food Production
Raised beds have been constructed for the growing of food plants. Students learn which garden practices produce the most food. They learn the nutritional values that various plants engender. Students can compare what we grow in the Northwest with other parts of the United States as well as other countries. These beds will be handicapped accessible.
Curriculum Goals: Understand and describe: The relationships among living things and their environment; the transmission of traits in living things; the principles of natural selection and adaptation.
Understand local Native American culture and the use of foods and medicinal herbs and be able to recognize and interpret change and continuity within four themes; interaction of people, cultures and ideas, economic and technological development and their impact on society.
Benchmarks: Be able to: describe basic plant structures and their functions; describe the life cycle of an organism; describe how adaptations help an organism survive in its environment.
Looking to increase you knowledge? In cooperation with Oregon Tilth, Oregon State University is starting an Organic Gardening Certificate Program in 2008 and their Master Gardener Program will be offered online..
E. Metro Composting Demonstration Garden
Another element is the METRO composting demonstration garden, which is used to demonstrate various ways to compost. It is complimented by an outdoor classroom. This area has tables and benches which make the garden useable even in poor weather. It allows for small group presentations to students and community.
F. Rain Garden and Rainbarrels
The newest addition to Woodward Gardens are two rainbarrels that capture water from one end of the outdoor classroom and a Rain Garden with native plants that filter the water from the other side of the classroom. This helps to clean the water before it gets to the wetlands.
Woodward Gardens was certified as the 400th Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Foundation
Woodward Gardens is proud to be a Green School and a Wildlife Stewards member school.


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The number one way to prevent a foodborne illness or allegations of foodborne illness is to have a comprehensive food safety program with well-trained employees and total management commitment to food safety. This tutorial will instruct you in ways you can accomplish such a successful food safety program. This tutorial meets the Illinois Requirements for Non-Restaurant Food Handlers and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.