Friday, 24 May, 2019

Triumph Over Self Is the Perfect Victory

Reflection: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; Titus 2:12; 1 Peter 4:7

If you completely conquer yourself, you will more easily subdue all other things. The perfect victory is to triumph over self.

Thomas a Kempis (1380 – 1471)

Watch - Monkeypox in Nigeria Tuesday, 21 May, 2019
There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should protect themselves from monkeypox by washing hands often with soap and water, and avoiding contact with animals or people that may be sick.
Alert - Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo Friday, 17 May, 2019
There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) and Ituri provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Benin - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Benin. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: Park Pendjari, Park W and adjacent hunting zones, and other areas near Benin’s northern border with Burkina Faso, due to terrorism and kidnapping. Exercise Increased Caution In: Urban areas due to crime. Read the Safety and Security […]
Togo - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Togo. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: Northern border region adjacent to Burkina Faso due to potential for terrorism and kidnapping. Exercise Increased Caution In: Areas north of Kande due to potential for terrorism. The cities of Sokodé, Bafilo, and Mango due to civil […]

Mozambique Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Latest update: Summary and Terrorism section – change to advice against travel; the FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Meluco in Cabo Delgado province; advice against all but essential travel to the districts of Nangade, Quissanga, Ibo, Macomia, Mocimboa da Praia and Palma remains unchanged
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Venezuela Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information about the suspension of all direct air services between Venezuela and the USA until further notice; if you're planning travel in the region on any of these routes, contact your travel company for more information
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NASA Awards Artemis Contract for Lunar Gateway Power, Propulsion Thursday, 23 May, 2019
In one of the first steps of the agency’s Artemis lunar exploration plans, NASA announced on Thursday the selection of Maxar Technologies, formerly SSL, in Westminster, Colorado, to develop and demonstrate power, propulsion and communications capabilities for NASA’s lunar Gateway.
NASA Invites Media to Orion Abort Test Before Moon Missions with Crew Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Media accreditation is open for an uncrewed flight test of the launch abort system of NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Tuesday, July 2.

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