Tuesday, 17 September, 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 - Dengue in Asia and the Pacific Islands Friday, 13 September, 2019
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Asia and the Pacific Islands can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.
Watch - Dengue in Africa and the Middle East Friday, 13 September, 2019
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Africa and the Middle East can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.

Laos - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Monday, 16 September, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Laos. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The government of Laos has declared an emergency and requested international assistance in response to severe flooding in the south of Laos. The following provinces are affected: Khammouan, Savannakhet, Saravan, Champassak, Xekong and Attapeu. The flooding has displaced more than […]
Norway - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Friday, 13 September, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Norway. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel to Norway: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the […]

THE FLAG OF SOUTH SUDAN: It was adopted in 2005, although the country became independent only in 2011. The flag bears striking similarities with both the flags of Sudan and Kenya. The horizontal black, white, red, and green bands of the flag share the same design as the Kenyan flag, and the Pan-African symbolism. Black represents the people of South Sudan; red, the blood that was shed for the independence of the country; green, the country’s agricultural, natural wealth,and land, as well as progress; white, South Sudan’s peace attained after many years of the liberation struggle; blue, the waters of the Nile River, a source of life for the country; and the yellow star, the unity of the states, hope, and determination for all people.