ECONOTES – Water

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Angel Gimalo

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May 14, 2023

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30% of fresh water is in the ground.

1.7% of the world’s water is frozen and therefore unusable.

Approximately 400 billion gallons of water are used in the United States per day.

Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid including sulfuric acid.

The freezing point of water lowers as the amount of salt dissolved in at increases. With average levels of salt, seawater freezes at -2 °C.

About 6,800 gallons of water is required to grow a day’s food for a family of four.

780 million people lack access to an improved water source.

1/3 of what the world spends on bottled water in one year could pay for projects providing water to everyone in need.

Water weighs about 8 pounds a gallon.

A jellyfish and a cucumber are each 95% water.

70% of the human brain is water.

Up to 50% of water is lost through leaks in cities in the developing world.

$260 billion is the estimated annual economic loss from poor water and sanitation in developing countries.

A person can live about a month without food, but only about a week without water.

Water expands by 9% when it freezes.

There is about the same amount of water on Earth now as there was millions of years ago.

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Exploring Jellyfish Lake, Palau

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Angel Gimalo

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May 14, 2023

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Jellyfish Lake, also known as Eil Malk Lake, is a small marine lake which is located on Eil Malk Island, which is part of the Rock Islands of the Pacific island nation of the Republic of Palau.

With length of 460 meters (1,510 feet) and width of 160 meters (520 feet), it has an average depth of about 30 meters (100 feet), making it quite interesting place to snorkel.

One of the most famous features for which this small lake is known for are the golden jellyfish, also known as Mastigias cf. papua etpisoni, which have evolved much more differently from their close relatives living in the nearby lagoons.

Supposedly trapped in the lake 12,000 years ago after a post-Ice Age rise of the sea levels, the jellyfish is thriving on the quick-growing algae and with no predators to keep them in check they are in the lake in great numbers.

The lake on other hand is stratified into two layers, where an upper layer of oxygenation can be measured, while the lower layer is with very low levels of oxygen.

The lower layer is dangerous as the layer of hydrogen sulfide which is located between 15 and 20 meters (49 and 66 feet) is quite perilous, nonetheless, fortunately the stratification is persistent and seasonal mixing does not occur.

Those who are visiting this Palauan jewel are able to see the magnificent golden jellyfish which are migrating from one side of the lake to the other to follow the path of the sun, which feeds the algae from which they are thriving.

Unfortunately, in the recent years, there has been a strange disappearance of the jellyfish, as the stingless and harmless creatures might have disappeared, if not for good, at least for a while.

The problem, according to some scientists, was not a lack of sunlight, but the increased salinity of the saltwater lake due to the ocean warming weather pattern what is commonly known as El Niño.

Once Upon A Time – May 14 – 1948 – Israel Declares Independence From British Administration

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Angel Gimalo

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May 14, 2023

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1787 Delegates gather in Philadelphia to draw up US Constitution

1796 English country doctor Edward Jenner administers his revolutionary cowpox-based vaccine for smallpox, in Berkeley, Gloucestershire

1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s expedition commissioned by Thomas Jefferson sets out from St Louis for Pacific Coast

1948 Israel declares independence from British administration

Historical Events Today Events in 2023

Today in Film & TV

1998 Seinfeld’s final 2-part episode “The Finale” airs on NBC-TV to 76.3M viewers with commercials priced at $2M for 30 seconds

Today in Music

1832 Felix Mendelssohn’s concert overture “Hebrides” premieres in London, England

Today in Sport

1967 NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits career HR #500 off Baltimore Oriole’s Stu Miller

1939 Lina Medina of Peru becomes the world’s youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five

1945 Physician Joseph G. Hamilton injects misdiagnosed cancer patient Albert Stevens (CAL-1) with 131 kBq (3.55 µCi) of plutonium without his knowledge. Stevens lives another 20 years, surviving the highest known accumulated radiation dose in any human

Famous Weddings

1771 King of France Louis XVIII weds princess Maria Giuseppina of Savoy at the Palace of Versailles

1962 Princess Sophia of Greece weds Don Juan Carlos of Spain

1994 Mayflower Madame Sydney Biddle Barrows (42) weds television producer Darnay Hoffman (46) at Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City

Pope John XII who died – some say he was murdered – on this day lived a life of sin, corruption and murder. But is his reputation as the worst pope deserved? – May 14, 964 AD

Sierra Leone’s Education Ministry Explains Why Students Not Registered In WASSCE Exam

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Nzubechukwu Anodo

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May 14, 2023

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The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has explained why over 7,000 students were left out on the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

The Ministry said this was as a result of the school principals failure to upload eligible candidates for the 2023 exams.

According to the ministry, the entry portal officially closed on the 31st March, but as a result of numerous engagements with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) International, they were able to persuade them for an extension of the portal to April.

The ministry said that even though a total of 228, 171 candidates were registered for this year’s exams, 7,450 have few or no chances of attempting the exams as a result of the issue.

The Ministry has pleaded with affected candidates to exercise patience and put their trust in them as they find solutions to the issue.

UNIOSUN Receives UNESCO Research Grant

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Nzubechukwu Anodo

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May 14, 2023

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Osun State University, Osogbo has inaugurated a research team to drive the execution and implementation of its UNESCO-funded project under the International Fund for Cultural Diversity.

During the inauguration held at Ikire College of Humanities and Culture of the university, the Principal Investigator and grant holder, Olukoya Ogen, who would be supported by a 20-man research team drawn from three faculties in the university, said the institution had entered the record books as the first university in Nigeria to win such a grant.

Ogen said Uni-osun’s feat as the first Nigerian university to win a grant for such research work was officially acknowledged by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, saying it recently congratulated the university and expressed willingness to partner with the team members for successful execution of the project.

He said the project, titled, ‘Youth Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming, and Entrepreneurizing Yoruba Oral Arts for Sustainable Development in Southwest Nigeria, has three major objectives to identify, locate and collate various aspects of Yoruba oral genres and provide formal professional training to selected youths across the southwest.

Ogen explained that the grant was worth about $100,000, with UNESCO contributing $73,077 and a counterpart funding of $27,000 both in cash and in-kind by critical stakeholders.

NSSEC Decries Lack Of Infrastructural Facilities In Schools

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Nzubechukwu Anodo

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May 14, 2023

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The National Senior Secondary Education Commission, NSSEC, decries the dearth of infrastructural facilities in senior secondary schools in the country.

The commission said it has commenced the review of the Zero Draft Minimum Standard earlier produced in 2022 to enable the commission carry out its mandate of prescribing and enforcing minimum standards in all the public and private senior secondary schools in Nigeria.

The Head of Public Relations, NSSEC, Fatima Bappare and the Chairman of the Commission, Nimota Akanbi, in a statement made the call at the NSSEC stakeholders meeting held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Adolescent Girls Initiative Learning Empowerment in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

Akanbi said that it is common knowledge that most of the senior secondary schools in the country are faced with the challenges of inadequate infrastructural facilities, lack of required science laboratories and technical workshops as well as inappropriate tools and equipment for skills acquisition.

She said the challenges are so glaring and a need for special Assessment Exercise by the commission in some public and private Senior Secondary Schools across the geo- political zones in the country is important.

She further said that many non-qualified and non-registered persons are being engaged in schools.

She called for Stakeholders to bring their wealth of experiences and expertise to bear by contributing meaningfully to the draft documents for the benefit of the Children at the Senior Secondary Education level.

MMA:14 Countries Set For Maiden All Africa Championship In Lagos

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Emenike Agu

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May 14, 2023

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The event is a brainchild of UFC Legend Kamaru Usman, through his African Knockout Championship (AKO) pet project

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Africa is set for a big boost with a first of its kind event in Lagos.

This is coming after the African Knockout Championship (AKO) announced the launch of its third season – the inaugural “All Africa Championship.”

The event, scheduled for Lagos, and the Championship, stand as a testament to AKO’s commitment to fostering the growth and popularity of MMA across the continent.

UFC Legend and African Knockout founder, Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event.

“For the first time ever, 36 warriors representing 14 African countries will converge in Lagos to determine the inaugural African AKO Champion,” Usman revealed.

Fighters to watch out for include Cherif Drame (Benin Republic), Daniel Emeka (Nigeria), Jibrin Inuwa Baba (Nigeria), and Mohammed Juma (South Sudan).

Since its inception, AKO has been instrumental in raising the profile of MMA in Africa, hosting events that spotlight homegrown talent and providing opportunities for African fighters to compete.

The Championship has previously seen success with fighters like Ndidi “The Rage” Alonu, who emerged as the winner of Season One.

The forthcoming “All Africa” championship presents a unique opportunity for Africa’s top MMA fighters to vie for the prestigious title of the first African Champion.

AKO aims to pave the way for young African athletes, opening doors to global partnerships, and creating a thriving MMA scene in Africa.

Belgium: Nigerian Forward Bags Third Hat-Trick For Gent

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Emenike Agu

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May 14, 2023

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Nigeria forward, Gift Orban bagged a hat-trick as KAA Gent defeated Cercle Brugge 4-0 away at the Jan Breydelstadion on Saturday night.

It was Orban’s third hat trick since he linked up with the Belgian Pro League outfit from THE Norwegian second-division club, Staebek in January.

The young striker was on target in the 51st, 64th and 67th minutes respectively.

Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers scored the other goal for the visitors.

Orban has now scored 14 goals in 13 league appearances for Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s side.

Gent is targeting a place in Europe this season.

Nnamdi Prosper Makes Baylor University History, Retains Big 12 Javelin Title

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Emenike Agu

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May 14, 2023

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Nigeria’s Javelin throw record holder (81.22m), Nnamdi Proper has successfully defended the Big 12 Championships title he won last year with a 74.40m throw.

The 20 year old made history in the process as the first Baylor University student to successfully defend a Javelin title in the history of the competition.

Nnamdi won the title with his first throw of the competition and was the only athlete to hit the 70m+ mark.

In his debut in the competition last year, Nnamdi threw 77.98m to win in Lubbock, Texas.

The Nigerian moved from Lubbock to Fayetteville, Arkansas 12 days later to break the Nigerian javelin record with a commanding 81.22m throw at the NCAA West Preliminary Round.

Oghenebrume Dethrones Ashe As 2023 SEC Champion!

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Emenike Agu

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May 14, 2023

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Godson Oghenebrume has dethroned Favour Ashe as the Southeastern conference 100m champion after running a new 10.04 lifetime best in the final of the 2023 SEC Championships final at the Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

Ashe was looking to become the conference’s first repeat winner since Kentucky’s Tim Harden who won three straight years from 1994-96 but Oghenebrume, denied twice by a tail wind after two huge performances (9.97 and 10.01) had other ideas.

The 19 year old proved he was the athlete in form as he edged his fellow Nigerian (10.04 to 10.08) to win his first SEC title, a huge improvement on his fifth place finish last year.

Oghenebrume had earlier anchored his school, Louisiana State University to win the 4x100m relay in an incredible 37.90, the second fastest time in the world so far this year.

In the women’s version, Favour Ofili failed to succesfully defend the title she won last year as she placed fifth in a new personal season’s best time of 11.17 in a race Tennessee’s Jacious Sears ran huge 10.96 lifetime best to win.

Ofili ran her personal best of 10.93 to win the title last year but the 20 year only returned to action at the end of April after going off for over a month ostensibly due to injury.

The Commonwealth Games 200m silver medalist however helped her school, Louisiana State University to win the 4x100m in an impressive 42.92. The time catapaults the team to 10th in the 2023 top list.

In the women’s 1500m, Ramat Jimoh failed to make it to the podium in her debut in the championships. The 19 year old who set a new lifetime best in qualifying for the final ran 4:30.62 to place 10th overall.