EFEMÉRIDES. 01 de agosto

El médico cubano Carlos Finlay hace público su descubrimiento del mosquito propagador de la fiebre amarilla. 1901.- Sublevación en Venezuela del expresidente Rangel Gardiras contra el presidente de la República, el general Castro. 1914. ... EFEMÉRIDES. 01 de agosto

Medical officer says mosquito treated nets are safe

Takoradi, July 30, GNA - Doctor Atsu Dodor, Deputy Director in charge of Clinical Care of the Ghana Health Service in the Western Region, on Friday dispelled the notion that insecticide mosquito nets are injurious to the human body. ... Medical officer says mosquito treated nets are safe

La Crosse Viral Encephalitis Sets Sights on Western North Carolina

North Carolina public health officials this week announced the season's first confirmed case of the mosquito-borne illness La Crosse viral encephalitis (LAC). The patient – a child from Macon County – is recovering. There are at least 14 other ... La Crosse Viral Encephalitis Sets Sights on Western North Carolina

Italia.- La Liga Norte suspende por tres meses al eurodiputado que calificó ...

"Por culpa de la invasión de los inmigrantes, estas ideas han acabado en violencia", asegró Borghezio, en declaraciones en el programa 'El mosquito' de Radio 24. La suspensión a la que ha sido sometido Borghezio tendrá una duración de tres meses y ... Italia.- La Liga Norte suspende por tres meses al eurodiputado que calificó ...

Pakistan floods: one year on and still recovering

More than 10000 hygiene kits, 15500 mosquito nets, 670600 aqua tabs, 12000 oral rehydration sachets and other life-saving equipment were distributed, and nearly 600 hygiene sessions held to reduce the spread of water borne diseases, including malaria. ... Pakistan floods: one year on and still recovering

Mosquitoes face new weapon

Three agencies that have declared war on mosquitoes plaguing itchy Parkhill are trying everything -- including garlic -- to control the pests. The Middlesex-London health unit, Ausable Bayfield Conservation ... Mosquitoes face new weapon

Photos: Big Valley Jamboree -Thursday

LAURA PEDERSEN/EDMONTON SUN QMI AGENCY Lloyd Gardiner from Stony Plain sprays the ground in front of his campsite with a garlic-scented natural mosquito repellent to try and keep the mosquitoes away during the first day of set up at the Big Valley ... Photos: Big Valley Jamboree -Thursday

Five-day festival promises something for everyone

Sydney Mines and District Minor Baseball will host the Kevin Laffin Memorial Mosquito Invitational Baseball Tournament at the Pitt Street ballfields. Games will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, beginning at noon. "We are promoting the washer toss as new this ... Five-day festival promises something for everyone

Street battles in Somali capital amid famine help

Photo: Farah Abdi Warsameh / AP A baby lays behind a mosquito net at a field hospital of the International Rescue Committee, IRC, in the town of Dadaab, Kenya, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The UN will airlift emergency rations this week to parts of ... Street battles in Somali capital amid famine help

Pemberton mayor asks residents to think about community identity

They might own a home in Owl Ridge, Mosquito Lake or Birken. They're all likely to tell you they live in Pemberton but that's just not the case on paper. If you live anywhere in Pemberton but the Village, you're paying property taxes through to the ... Pemberton mayor asks residents to think about community identity

6 die in offensive to protect Somali relief effort

(Farah Abdi Warsameh / AP) A baby lays behind a mosquito net at a field hospital of the International Rescue Committee, IRC, in the town of Dadaab, Kenya, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The UN will airlift emergency rations this week to parts of ... 6 die in offensive to protect Somali relief effort

A site where camping means not believing

But here in a wooded national park south of Manassas, Va., under shade trees and American flags and the mosquito haze of a swimming hole, they do not believe in God. Camp Quest Chesapeake is a summer camp for atheists. Or the children of atheists. ... A site where camping means not believing

West Nile found in Hamilton County

Mosquitoes can transmit the disease by biting an infected bird, then biting a person or other animal, such as a horse. People bitten by an infected mosquito may show symptoms three to 15 days after the bite, but most people will have no symptoms or ... West Nile found in Hamilton County

Somali militants block famine refugees from aid

Photo: Farah Abdi Warsameh / AP A baby lays behind a mosquito net at a field hospital of the International Rescue Committee, IRC, in the town of Dadaab, Kenya, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The UN will airlift emergency rations this week to parts of ... Somali militants block famine refugees from aid

Ceremony marks closing of Walter Reed hospital

... because of that new relationship that Reed's sword was handed during the ceremony from Army Maj. Gen. Carla Hawley-Bowland to Navy Rear Adm. Matthew Nathan. Reed was an Army physician whose research proved that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquito. Ceremony marks closing of Walter Reed hospital

Capsi mobiliza pacientes e familiares para o combate à dengue

Com o tema "Nós não vamos cochilar que o mosquito pode nos pegar", o Capsi (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infantil) da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, pretende mobilizar as pessoas atendidas no local e seus familiares para o combate à dengue. ... Capsi mobiliza pacientes e familiares para o combate à dengue

300K kids in Kenya to get vaccinated against polio

(Schalk Van Zuydam / AP) A baby lays behind a mosquito net at a field hospital of the International Rescue Committee, IRC, in the town of Dadaab, Kenya, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The UN will airlift emergency rations this week to parts of drought-ravaged ... 300K kids in Kenya to get vaccinated against polio

MCD fines JNU for breeding mosquitoes

According to the report prepared by the MCD health department, the civic agency has fined JNU as they found mosquito breeding in three different areas. Similarly, it has issued notices to Delhi University as well. Spot of bother: The main entrance of ... MCD fines JNU for breeding mosquitoes

Checkout Lane: There are several ways to keep mosquitoes at bay

Jose Narino of Combat Pest Control sprays a lawn with Mosquito Barrier, a garlic-based mosquito repellent, in Hanover, Mass., on Friday, July 8, 2011. By Alex Spanko Homeowners and the outdoorsy can keep the occasionally dangerous mosquitoes at bay ... Checkout Lane: There are several ways to keep mosquitoes at bay

ATP Umago - Volandri, Starace, Fognini, avanti tutta

E di infortuni ne sa qualcosa anche 'Mosquito, dopo due interventi chirurgici ei problemi al polso e al ginocchio: forse la fortuna sta tornando dalla sua parte. Da sempre Umago è meta dei tennisti di casa nostra. Buone notizie da Potito Starace, ... ATP Umago - Volandri, Starace, Fognini, avanti tutta

Broward planning pre-dawn aerial assault on mosquitoes Wednesday

Broward County's Mosquito Control Section is scheduled to spray for mosquitoes in the northwest part of the county on Wednesday morning, officials said. Weather permitting, the aerial spraying will happen between 4 ... Broward planning pre-dawn aerial assault on mosquitoes Wednesday

Buzz off: Mosquitoes swarm area

TAMPA BAY - Hillsborough County Mosquito Control says this year's mosquito season is the worst in five years. Right now, they're everywhere, and there's been a spike in calls to have trucks come out and spray nearby residences. ... Buzz off: Mosquitoes swarm area

Fishing Report HWY 4 Corridor July 25, 2011~by Bill Reynolds of Ebbetts Pass ...

Last week Lake Alpine, Mosquito Lakes, and Union Reservoir were planted. Should be another awesome fishing week on our corridor. Make sure to purchase your fishing license before you head up the Highway 4 corridor as our license machine is slow and we ... Fishing Report HWY 4 Corridor July 25, 2011~by Bill Reynolds of Ebbetts Pass ...

Mosquito Spraying Set for Lancaster County on July 26

High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in multiple areas of the townships. The treatments will be administered with truck-mounted equipment to spray open spaces in residential and recreational areas. ... Mosquito Spraying Set for Lancaster County on July 26

Sports men and women urged to become Malaria Ambassadors

Mr Fiagbey charged them to continue to behave as role models in their communities by ensuring that families make maximum use of their treated mosquito nets and discourage the people from using any other medicine apart from ACTs in treating malaria when ... Sports men and women urged to become Malaria Ambassadors

Coleen Rooney's pals chase Wayne's hooker from nightclub

The vice girl sprinted off with the girls in hot pursuit and managed to get away, while Coleen, 25, who was wearing a white mini dress, remained inside the trendy Mosquito bar in Liverpool. "The door staff tipped off Coleen's friends that Thompson was ... Coleen Rooney's pals chase Wayne's hooker from nightclub

Coleen Rooney's pals chase Wayne's hooker from nightclub

The vice girl sprinted off with the girls in hot pursuit and managed to get away, while Coleen, 25, who was wearing a white mini dress, remained inside the trendy Mosquito bar in Liverpool. "The door staff tipped off Coleen's friends that Thompson was ... Coleen Rooney's pals chase Wayne's hooker from nightclub

City's skeeter guru battles bugs

Mike Jenkins, a biological sciences technician with the City of Edmonton, studies a jar of mosquito larvae collected in north Edmonton. Long-term data show the number of mosquitoes this ... City's skeeter guru battles bugs

Elecciones a toda soja en Santa Fe

Uno concierne a los banderilleros: jóvenes que por necesidad trabajan como postas humanas para señalar en un campo dónde debe pasar el "mosquito" fumigador y son rociados con Roundup sin ninguna protección. "A mí me dolía la cabeza y temblaba todo. ... Elecciones a toda soja en Santa Fe

Paraclipse keeps antenna up for new ways to eliminate pests

And two years ago Paraclipse introduced the Mosquito Eliminator, it's first product designed specifically for eradication of the West Nile-carrying pests. While Lambert said sales of the Mosquito Eliminator aren't up to expectations, the fly-catching ... Paraclipse keeps antenna up for new ways to eliminate pests

People and events

Cheques/ donations(which will be acknowledged), should be sent to: The Hony: Treasurer,(FONCA) 429/2, Old Kandy Road, Nungamugoda, Kelaniya Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia Municipal Councillor Channa Vikum presents a children's mosquito net to an expectant ... People and events

Walter Reed to close after more than a century

Among his medical achievements was life-saving research that proved that yellow fever was spread by mosquito. He died in 1902 at age 51 of complications related to appendicitis with a friend and colleague, Lt. Col. William C. Borden, treating him. ... Walter Reed to close after more than a century

Stay safe in the rains

Malaria and dengue are caused by mosquitoes. Malaria is caused by female anopheles mosquito and dengue is caused by aedes (tiger mosquito). The rain water and puddles help mosquitoes to breed. Most rain diseases are spread through contaminated food and ... Stay safe in the rains

The good news about the heat: Fewer mosquitoes

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports the high heat and humidity has swatted down the mosquito population on the state's north coast. A week ago an Horry County storm water worker was bitten 17 times in one minute at Socastee High School. ... The good news about the heat: Fewer mosquitoes

Saúde >> Cidade de Goiás vai receber ações contra dengue

Os profissionais da Regional Rio Vermelho e da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Goiás montarão estande para divulgar as atividades de combate ao mosquito Aedes aegypti realizadas pelos municípios da região. A mobilização tem o objetivo de conscientizar ... Saúde >> Cidade de Goiás vai receber ações contra dengue

Secretaria Municipal de Saúde informa 25 novos casos de dengue

A secretaria esclarece que mesmo com a diminuição da temperatura e da ocorrência de chuvas, a proliferação das larvas do mosquito transmissor da doença ainda pode persistir e devido a isso, a Divisão de Vigilância Ambiental deve manter o trabalho dos ... Secretaria Municipal de Saúde informa 25 novos casos de dengue

Wherever You Go, There You Are

Hillsborough County Mosquito Control I went fishing last night. All I caught was mosquitos. I was the bait. Every summer thousands of vacationers flock to the boundless beauty of the great state of Maine like Shriner's gathering at a convention. ... Wherever You Go, There You Are

For women's softball players, it's a living

Without the former, her skin swells with every mosquito bite. Without the latter, she can't grip a softball — a major problem for a pitcher. "The humidity kills me," she said. "When I'm out here and I'm drenched in my own sweat, I wonder how people do ... For women's softball players, it's a living

NDC Congress wasn't lovers rendezvous -Aseidu Nketiah

Mr. Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as 'General Mosquito', observed that the outcome of the Sunyani congress should send strong signals that the NDC had weaned itself of any individual influence. 'Now people must realise that the NDC is no longer a ... NDC Congress wasn't lovers rendezvous -Aseidu Nketiah

Mothers and Daughters: How to Be Your Own Person

Right now 50 per cent of my mother is sitting in New York in the middle of a heat wave typing this entry out with a backwards wristwatch and a mosquito bite on her forehead. Fifty per cent of my mother knows everything about me. ... Mothers and Daughters: How to Be Your Own Person