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Obama Labelled Hypocrite After Throwing Mask-less Party With 600 Guests

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Obama Labelled Hypocrite After Throwing Mask-less Party With 600 Guests

Despite trying to outlaw them, photos and videos of former President Barack Obama celebrating his 60th birthday in grand style over the weekend have surfaced, providing small glimpses into the apparent high-profile bash.

The party was held at the former presidents home on Martha’s vineyard in Massachusetts and had over 600 guests in attendance.

Obama began to draw heat from critics for being outside without a mask as seen in pictures despite being at the fore front of efforts pushing for the strict observance of Covid-19 rules and regulations.

Reports surfaced late last month that the former president was planning a large party for his birthday at his nearly 30-acre property on Martha’s Vineyard. At the time, sources said A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney were invited, an indication that this was well thought out and planned.

But as more reports began surfacing on the planned large-scale event, a spokeswoman for the Obama’s said that the former president decided to limit guests to family and close friends due to corona virus concerns. However, reports and videos from the event say that there were about 600 people in attendance.

Eryka Badu, Travis Beckham and H.E.R. were among those who attended the affair. A host of other A-list stars were spotted on the island over the weekend, including John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.

Defiant Belarus Leader Shrugs Off Sanctions

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Defiant Belarus Leader Shrugs Off Sanctions

A defiant President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday a Belarusian sprinter defected at the Olympic Games only because she had been “manipulated” by outside forces.

At an hours-long news conference on the anniversary of an election which opponents said was rigged so that he could win, Lukashenko denied being a dictator and said he had defended Belarus against opponents plotting a coup.

As he spoke in his presidential palace in Minsk, Britain, Canada and the United States announced coordinated sanctions targeting the Belarusian economy and its financial sector, including exports of oil products and potash, which is used in fertilisers and is Belarus’ main foreign currency earner.

Lukashenko said Britain would “choke” on its measures and he was ready for talks with the West instead of a sanctions war.

Lukashenko said he had won the presidential election fairly on Aug. 9, 2020 and that some people had been “preparing for a fair election, while others were calling … for a coup d’état.”

Tens of thousands of people joined street protests in 2020 – Lukashenko’s biggest challenge since he became president in 1994. He responded with a crackdown in which many opponents have been arrested or gone into exile.

Dismissing accusations that he is a dictator, he said: “In order to dictate – I am a completely sane person – you need to have the appropriate resources. I have never dictated anything to anyone and I am not going to.”

Belarus has again been in the international spotlight since sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya fled to Warsaw last week following a dispute with her coaches in which she said an order came from “high up” to send her home from Tokyo.

Greek PM Approves 500 Mln Euro Budget For Wildfire Relief

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Greek PM Approves 500 Mln Euro Budget For Wildfire Relief

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has approved a supplemental budget of 500 million euros to fund relief and compensation for people who have lost homes and property in wildfires that have hit the country.

Speaking in a televised address Mitsotakis apologized for the losses saying the extent of the destruction was heart breaking and promised that his government would stand by all those hurt by the blazes.

Firefighters on the ground and from the air were still battling to halt wildfires on the island of Evia, Greece’s second largest near Athens, as they threatened to engulf the town of Istiaia in the north of the island.

Strong winds fueled flare-ups on the island after the fires appeared to ease earlier on Monday. Water-bombing aircraft struggled to operate because of the large plumes of smoke blanketing the area, authorities said.

Mitsotakis thanked countries that sent assistance and the many volunteers who helped firefighting efforts, adding government services had to deal with 586 wildfires “in all corners of Greece” amid a heatwave.

He said possible failings would be investigated. Angry Greeks are criticizing the government’s response to the devastation.

Myanmar Says Alleged Plot Against UN Envoy US Domestic Case

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Myanmar Says Alleged Plot Against UN Envoy US Domestic Case

Myanmar’s foreign ministry said on Monday that an alleged plot in New York against UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, an opponent of the ruling junta, had nothing to do with the country and was a U.S. domestic case.

The military government’s first statement since the arrest of two Myanmar citizens in connection with the alleged plot, rejected comments made in condemnation by the U.S. ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

U.S. authorities said on Friday, two Myanmar citizens have been arrested in New York state for plotting with an arms dealer in Thailand – who sells weapons to the Burmese military – to kill or injure Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador.

On Saturday, Thomas-Greenfield said the plot fitted a “disturbing pattern” of authoritarian leaders and their supporters seeking to persecute opponents around the world. She said the United States stood in solidarity with Kyaw Moe Tun and commended him for “remarkable courage and bravery”.

It added that Kyaw Moe Tun had been dismissed from his post as Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador and currently faced an arrest warrant for treason because he had voiced support for an underground National Unity Government.

Despite the junta’s protests, Kyaw Moe Tun has continued to serve at the United Nations, representing the elected civilian government which was overthrown by the military in February.

What you need to know about trichomoniasis

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What you need to know about trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis (also called trich) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis.

It is easy to treat but most people don’t have any symptoms. If you’ve had unprotected sex, or you are worried about trichomoniasis or other STIs, it is important to get tested as soon as possible.

Trichomoniasis is easily passed on through unprotected sexual intercourse with someone who has the infection – even if they don’t have any symptoms. You also cannot pass on trichomoniasis through: kissing or hugging, sharing cups, plates or cutlery, toilet seats.

Many people with trichomoniasis don’t have any symptoms. If you do get symptoms, they normally appear within a month of infection.

The symptoms in women include yellow-green vaginal discharge which may have an unpleasant smell, soreness, swelling and itching in and around the vagina, pain when urinating (peeing) or having sex, pain in the lower stomach.

Trichomoniasis symptoms in men include thin, white discharge from the tip of the penis, pain or a burning sensation when urinating (peeing), soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis and foreskin.

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Get Tested

Getting tested for trichomoniasis is easy and doesn’t hurt. A health care professional will examine you and take a swab from the vagina or the penis. Sometimes men will also be asked to give a urine sample. If you find out that you have trichomoniasis, you should test for other STIs. Diagnosis is based upon identifying the parasite through microscopic examination of the vaginal or urethral discharge. This is the best test for Trichomonas infection.

Treatment

Trichomoniasis is easily treated with antibiotics. It is easily cured with one of two antibiotics: Metronidazole or Tinidazole. Its advisable to wait until you have finished your treatment before having sex again, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Remember that if you have been treated for trichomoniasis you are not immune and you can get infected again. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.

Trichomoniasis and HIV

Having an STI, including trichomoniasis, increases your risk of getting HIV. If you are living with HIV and also have trichomoniasis, your viral load will likely increase. This will make you more likely to pass on HIV if you have sex without a condom, even if you are taking HIV drugs (antiretrovirals).

Trichomoniasis in Pregnancy

Pregnant women with trichomoniasis are at higher risk of premature birth (babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or a low-birth-weight baby (less than 2.5 Kg). Premature birth and a low birth weight raise the risk of health and developmental problems at birth and later in life.

Prevention

Regularly testing for trichomoniasis and other STIs will help to look after sexual health, especially if for those having sex with multiple partners. It’s really important to talk to your partner/s about your status and decide how to have safer sex together.

Using a new male or female condom every time you have sex will help prevent you from getting trichomoniasis.

However, some people have the infection in the area around the penis or vagina that is not covered by a condom. This means sometimes the infection can still spread even if you use a condom.

Use condoms: Condoms are the best way to prevent STIs when you have sex. Because a man does not need to ejaculate (come) to give or get trichomoniasis, make sure to put the condom on before the penis touches the vagina, mouth, or anus.

Other methods of birth control, like birth control pills, shots, implants, or diaphragms, will not protect you from STIs. Get tested. Be sure you and your partner are tested for STIs. Talk to each other about the test results before you have sex.

Be monogamous: Having sex with just one partner can lower your risk for STIs. After being tested for STIs, be faithful to each other. That means that you have sex only with each other and no one else.

Limit your number of sex partners: Your risk of getting STIs goes up with the number of partners you have.

Do not douche. Douching removes some of the normal bacteria in the vagina that protects you from infection. This may increase your risk of getting STIs.

Do not abuse alcohol or drugs: Drinking too much alcohol or using drugs increases risky behavior and may put you at risk of sexual assault and possible exposure to STIs.

University Of Utah Helps Local Businesses Save Energy

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University Of Utah Helps Local Businesses Save Energy

The University of Utah’s Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center (IIAC) is expanding its scope of helping local businesses save energy.

Not only is its team of expert faculty and students advising Utah businesses big and small on how to save energy costs, but it is now analyzing how companies can cut down on pollution.

The IIAC center, which launched in 2016, consists of engineering faculty and students who look at a variety of manufacturing operations, such as the compressed air system and boilers, to find opportunities to reduce costs.

The team also examines heating and air conditioning units and production and electrical systems to see if they are functioning efficiently.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week the IIAC’s funding was renewed for another five years.

The team typically spends a day or two on-site, working with participants to identify cost-effective ways to save electricity, gas, and water.

With this consultation, the center can help companies achieve anywhere from 10% to 20% in energy and productivity savings.

They provide the company a report outlining areas where the facility can save, and it includes a detailed engineering and economic calculation of potential energy-saving ideas.

But now these expert consultants are also examining how businesses can cut down on harmful emissions, such as oxides of nitrogen that are released in the air during electricity generation and natural gas combustion.

£50M Funding Announced For New Teacher Recruitment In Scotland

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£50M Funding Announced For New Teacher Recruitment In Scotland

The Scottish government has announced funding worth £50m to recruit up to 1,000 new teachers and 500 teaching assistants.

It will be available to councils in the coming academic year to help schools return full time to face-to-face teaching.

Ministers also pledged £65m annually from 2022 to allow councils to employ these staff on permanent contracts.

Scottish Labour said the move was reversing years of SNP cuts.

Scottish teacher numbers rose by 1,153 to 53,400 in 2020. This total figure includes 25,651 primary teachers, 24,077 secondary teachers and 1,934 in dedicated special needs schools.

A further 1,009 staff were centrally employed and 729 were employed in early learning centers.

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the vision for recovery and priorities for Scottish education remain unchanged.

The Scottish government had pledged to recruit an extra 1,400 staff to support the recovery of education during the pandemic and to allow for smaller class sizes.

Councillor Gail Macgregor, resources spokeswoman for local government body Cosla, welcomed the funding.

Scottish Labour education spokesman Michael Marra said the announcement was a step towards reversing years of SNP cuts.

MDCN: Three Nigerian Doctors De-Registered, Others Punished For Professional Misconduct

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MDCN: Three Nigerian Doctors De-Registered, Others Punished For Professional Misconduct

Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal (MDPDT) have withdrawn the practicing licences of three doctors after they were convicted of gross professional misconduct that led to the death of patients or permanent injuries. The names of the affected doctors were also removed from the records of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), thus bringing to an end, their medical practices.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the tribunal, Prof. Abba Waziri, the affected doctors are: Dr. Yakubu Hassan Koji of Jimeta Clinic and Maternity in Yola, Adamawa State; Dr. Sunday Elusoji of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, and Dr. Stephen Oludare Alaiyemola of Philadelphia Specialist Hospital, Apapa, Lagos.

The tribunal said that many other medical doctors and dentists who were convicted by the tribunal of different professional offences were made to serve different punishments including temporary suspension, while some were acquitted and others struck out for, perhaps, lack of merit.

Chairman of the tribunal, Prof. Abba Waziri, told journalists that the feats were achieved between 2018 and 2021, adding that the actions/judgment of the tribunal were never intended to witch-hunt any doctor but to promote professionalism and ensure that medical doctors do their jobs professionally to the satisfaction of their conscience and the patients.

He explained that within the period under review, the tribunal had seven sessions within which it adjudicated over 38 cases segmented as erasure, temporary suspension, conviction, discharge and acquitted, and struck out cases for some reasons.

Vapor-Collection Technology Saves Water While Clearing Air

Angel Gimalo
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Vapor-Collection Technology Saves Water While Clearing Air

About two-fifths of all the water that gets withdrawn from lakes, rivers, and wells in the U.S. is used not for agriculture, drinking, or sanitation, but to cool the power plants that provide electricity from fossil fuels or nuclear power.

Over 65 percent of these plants use evaporative cooling, leading to huge white plumes that billow from their cooling towers, which can be a nuisance and, in some cases, even contribute to dangerous driving conditions.

Now, a small company based on technology recently developed at MIT by the Varanasi Research Group is hoping to reduce both the water needs at these plants and the resultant plumes — and to potentially help alleviate water shortages in areas where power plants put pressure on local water systems.

The technology is surprisingly simple in principle, but developing it to the point where it can now be tested at full scale on industrial plants was a more complex proposition.

That required the real-world experience that the company’s founders gained from installing prototype systems, first on MIT’s natural-gas-powered cogeneration plant and then on MIT’s nuclear research reactor.

In these demanding tests, which involved exposure to not only the heat and vibrations of a working industrial plant but also the rigors of New England winters, the system proved its effectiveness at both eliminating the vapor plume and recapturing water.

And, it purified the water in the process, so that it was 100 times cleaner than the incoming cooling water. The system is now being prepared for full-scale tests in a commercial power plant and in a chemical processing plant.

How Ocean Engineers Are Improving Material Safety In Coastal Structures

Angel Gimalo
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How Ocean Engineers Are Improving Material Safety In Coastal Structures

Coastal events like rising sea levels, the “moon wobble” and the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Miami, Florida, are bringing coastal structure safety to the forefront of the media.

The saline-rich and humid environment of the ocean and coast is hazardous to building materials, causing them to corrode and break down over time.

As waters rise, coastal structures are put at more risk against the aggressive elements of their oceanic home.

Marcelo Paredes, assistant professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University, bridges the gap between ocean engineering and materials science with his research developing corrosion-resistant high entropy alloys and materials modeling.

“Until we find or discover new materials that are able to withstand these very aggressive environments, structural engineers are going to have to continue to face the possibility of the types of accidents seen in Miami,” he said. “In the meantime, ocean engineers must push to find another solution to avoid these tragedies.”

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