Monday, 27 May, 2019

Day: November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

Posted on Thursday, 24 November, 2016Sunday, 20 August, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

WISHING ALL MY AMERICAN READERS A GLORIOUS THANKSGIVING For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through

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Is There A Plan B For Elephants?

Is There A Plan B For Elephants?

Posted on Thursday, 24 November, 2016Sunday, 20 August, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

Is There A Plan B For Elephants? With most countries now outlawing the sale of ivory, will the illegal trade in it continue to climb? Honestly, I do not expect trading in ivory to drop too much as long as there is a consumer demand for the elephants’ tusks. These

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Contemplation

Contemplation

Posted on Thursday, 24 November, 2016Sunday, 20 August, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

Contemplation. It belongs to prayer, but it is not exhausted by it not identical with it. In contemplation, complaining ceases. The heart opens itself for reception. We become free from our self-serving desires and also from the ideals that we have for others, for our children, or for society. We

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Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways

Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways

Posted on Thursday, 24 November, 2016Sunday, 20 August, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways. We have known this for a while, but this brief article digs deeper into the realm of poor monitoring and supervision, and its negative effect on a child’s physiology. There is a fine line between intentionally cultivating a child’s independence and a laissez

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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 […]

Nepal Sunday, 26 May, 2019
Summary - On 26 May 2019 a series of bomb blasts took place in Kathmandu. Initial reports from the Nepal authorities are that three Nepali nationals were killed and at least six injured. You are advised to avoid crowded areas and remain vigilant.
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France Friday, 24 May, 2019
Latest Update: We are aware of an explosion having taken place in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon city centre in the vicinity of Rue Victor Hugo. You should avoid the area and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
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NASA Television to Air Russian Spacewalk at International Space Station Friday, 24 May, 2019
Two veteran Russian cosmonauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk Wednesday, May 29, to retrieve science experiments and conduct maintenance on the orbiting laboratory.
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.