วันเสาร์ที่ 11 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Kerosene out of reach for oil-rich Nigeria's poor (AP)

In this Monday, July 11, 2011, photo, residents use charcoal to prepared a meal in Lagos, Nigeria, because kerosene for burners in their kitchen is too expensive to use. In this oil rich country, kerosene has become one of the most sought after fuel products, with prices rising sharply above the government subsidized price as 'middlemen' take advantage of the situation, which leaves many families unable to pay the price and now forced to cook on open fires. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)



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วันศุกร์ที่ 10 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

UN ramps up aid to East Africa drought victims (AP)

CORRECTS NAME TO RAWLINGS -- African union peacekeepers soldier stand guard during a visit by Jerry Rawlings, AU envoy to Somalia, to displaced peoples  camps in southern Mogadishu Somalia Wednesday July 20, 2011. Parts of southern Somalia are suffering from famine, a U.N. official said Wednesday, and tens of thousands of Somalis have already died in the worst hunger emergency in a generation. The Horn of Africa is suffering a devastating drought compounded by war, neglect and spiraling prices. Some areas in the region have not had such a low rainfall in 60 years, aid group Oxfam said. (AP Photo/Mohamed Sheikh Nor)


John Speed's atlas could take auctioneer into uncharted territory

cartographer colored collection of works by 16th and 17th century could sell for $ 100,000 or more

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beautiful John Speed ??maps are in theaters around the world in which carefully documented four centuries ago.

but brings a unique atlas maps made by the great British cartographer ages 16 and 17 may reach a record price at auction Wednesday.

Atlas Speed ??

contains two works, the theater of the Empire of Great Britain and the prospect of the most famous in the world. This version of the atlas has been published and hand-colored after the mortality rate in 1629 and could sell at $ 100,000 or more.

"It is absolutely beautiful from start to finish and is an overall price for the map and atlas collectors alike," he said.

"For a full copy of the most prestigious atlas colorless, it's always exciting. To see a ghost in the market with a first-hand expert in color throughout is a once in a life experience.

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"The speed was quite popular with collectors around the world map 400 years and makes this atlas a maximum value Collector Trophy. We have not found one that has sold more our estimate. "
Albury said he hoped that the atlas can be bought for a lover of books rather than someone who would break to sell the cards separately.


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วันพุธที่ 8 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Venezuela's Chavez creates agency to watch prices (AP)

In this photo provided by Miraflores Presidential Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez raises Venezuela's flag during a ceremony commemorating Venezuela's bicentennial in Bolivar square in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday July 14, 2011. Ailing Chavez rallied hundreds of supporters, singing folk songs and calling cancer one of his life's greatest battles. Chavez has been limiting his public appearances since returning to Venezuela on July 4, two weeks after undergoing surgery in Cuba to remove a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region.  (AP Photo/Miraflores Presidential Office)


วันอาทิตย์ที่ 5 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Why the media hate assisted motherhood | Dea Birkett

tabloid stories attacking women seeking IVF are just a cover for intolerance against unconventional families

What is the cost of the design? If you choose a lucky number, only 20 pounds. Fertility first lottery in England, with £ 20 tickets to give prospective parents the chance to win £ 25,000 worth of fertility treatments, the charity launched Hatch A. The tabloids take the moral high ground, citing critics who condemn the bet as "humiliating to the nature of human reproduction."

But what is humiliating is that desperate measures people with fertility problems should take to become a parent. When the story broke, the number of visits on the website of Hatch, the organization behind the "Make a baby" of the game, did fail.

The hate media motherhood assisted. Women who just want a little help to have a baby are portrayed as unnatural, evil, selfish, frankly. Earlier this week, the Daily Mail headlined by two women who had IVF treatment, one, a Nigerian - who were "milking the NHS." In the next column, it was revealed that Kate Middleton joy, the hope of having a baby. Paradoxically, the rise has cost millions of true. But it's a bill we seem willing to pay.

This is perhaps the dream of eugenics. It's not mine. However accusing the parents aided design cost too much and are denied the support of the NHS, will decide who is able to have a family. Tell yourself that if you are under 39 years old, married and fertile, it is perfectly acceptable for you to have your Chloe and Jack, even though they are twins. But if you're a little older, single and have a condition which makes the design challenging, so you should not have children.

economic fallacy against IVF is a screen behind which those who oppose foreign families can easily hide. What the critics aided design really does not like women are grumpy, middle-aged individual to have babies. Like me.


วันเสาร์ที่ 4 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Will the student experience be richer?

This is a false conflict between those who enjoy a new era of students as consumers and those who believe it would be a betrayal of the student experience, says Wendy Purcell

The White Paper, if adopted, disruption and change active sector of higher education forever. But change is for richer or poorer in terms of student experience and quality?

If we take literally the statement by the newspaper about placing "students in the heart of the system", we are asked to see them simply as consumers, interact with suppliers in a single consumption "Now I teach, teach me and teach me quick cheap" transaction? Is it a vision for the sector?

students are much more than passive consumers, price-sensitive than the title of a course focused solely on obtaining a piece of paper and does not care about the return on your investment. In fact, are active partners in learning, deeply interested in the quality and richness of experience. They want to be ready for the unknown demands of tomorrow's world.

interruption can stimulate innovation and diversity. But do not claim that apples are the same as oranges simply because they are both fruit.

We know from our research at the University of Plymouth, while the interest of students is to first choose the courses they want, this is closely followed by his attention to quality and experience of teachers, employability skills and graduate prospects.

The call for more information so that students are welcome. But to stimulate growth at low cost prices to the detriment of the quality of the service will be short term. It will create long-term damage to our industry that is the envy of the world.


The decision to save £ 3,000,000,000 puts extra pressure on the student loan portfolio increased from £ 33 to £ 80 billion. Conduct of private providers and FE colleges to provide low-cost, high efficiency, seems to be an extreme form of encouraging industry to put the student in his heart. It does not seem sustainable. This "high pile'em" model can be cheaper in price. But it is also cheap in terms of quality?

There is room in the industry for many types of outreach, training just in time and centers of competence and professional provider of vocational training. But there is also space for universities, especially those closely connected to their communities, to provide high quality research informed teaching.
Plymouth, students participate actively in the learning process and are empowered to become their best. They deserve a few rich and full of opportunities that challenge them, help them develop their talents to match what the best employers require, and help them become responsible citizens and informed. Our agenda for the company encourages students to be creative, provide equipment and solutions to apply their knowledge to help the community, either through volunteering or supporting social enterprises.

วันพุธที่ 1 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre says he is a target for Manchester United


. "It's 100% true that Manchester United were after me '

. However, Neil Lennon said Izaguirre is not for sale

Celtic defender

Emilio Izaguirre said he is led by Manchester United. The 25-year-old Honduras international has been a revelation last season after moving to Celtic Park in the Honduran side Motagua.

"With regard to the possibilities, I prefer to remain silent as I did when I signed for Celtic. This is a work of my agent," Has he said.

"I have to confirm it is 100% true that Manchester United to follow me and were interested in me. I went directly to Alex Ferguson, who contacted the Celts administration.
"If I have the opportunity I welcome the decision with open arms. If this is the case, I will give thanks to God and I will have my chance."

Celtic coach Neil Lennon insists there has been no approach for Izaguirre and Israel midfielder Beram Kayal.
"You will always get speculation about their best players. I understand that," said John Lennon.



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