| Nigeria: No to 'Religion' of Murder And Destruction
It is a pity that some of my Muslim brothers have refused to learn any lesson. They have chosen to remain the same way they were centuries ago. In this age and time when people are thinking of how to invent things and come up with ideas that will make their lives better and the society a better place to dwell in, some misguided extremists still engage in unjustifiable killings and destructions in the name of religion. That is why anywhere in Nigeria or outside when non-Muslims see that you are attractive, they would appreciate and welcome you thinking that you are a Christian (to them, all good looking and responsible people are Christians while the opposite are always Muslims). They would love you more as soon as you say something and you are found to be of sound mind. But immediately you mention your name at their request and it sounds like Abdulrahman, Abdulazeez or Suleiman, they begin to change their minds; they begin to withdraw from you while whispering to one another that this one is a terrorist! Before beating around the bush too much, I refer to the pathetic case of one Mrs Temiloluwa Oluwaseesin, a contract schoolteacher, housewife, and mother of two (one of whom is a ten-month-old baby) in Gombe State who was recently slaughtered by students who claim to be Muslims (Are they? We are coming to that).
How turning capitalism into equality can mean profit for all
I believe the challenge for the 21st century will be how to democratise commerce. If you think about it carefully, 80 per cent of humanity, or five billion people, have been below the radar screen of organised business, especially large businesses, be they domestic or global companies. At the same time, with the democratising of various countries, people want to join and get the benefits of globalisation. They want to be both global consumers and producers. They are certainly micro-consumers because they are not rich. That is the reason why they have been excluded from the opportunities of being a good consumer. At the same time, they have also been excluded from participating in the global marketplace because they are micro-producers. They produce in very small quantities, mostly in villages and in difficult-to-access markets.
Studies find benefits of exotropia surgery last into adulthood
SEATTLE Most patients treated for exotropia as children maintain visual alignment well into adulthood, although multiple procedures may be necessary to prevent deterioration, according to a surgeon speaking here. John D. Baker, MD, and colleagues conducted two research studies to better understand surgically corrected pediatric exotropia and the possible origins of adult exotropia. Dr. Baker presented the findings during the Frank D. Costenbader Lecture at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting. First, Dr. Baker described a project involving 20-year follow-up of 30 patients initially treated surgically for intermittent exotropia as young children at an average age of 5.1 years. Of these 30 children, 21 had one surgery, mainly lateral rectus resection.
Health officials keep close eye on blastomycosis cases
Public health officials in Manitoba are building a profile on blastomycosis, a rare but potentially deadly illness that recently became a reportable disease in the province. Blastomycosis, which is caused by a fungus in the soil, has been showing up in southeastern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario for several years. The illness can be fatal if not treated. 'If they know they are going to be digging around in the dirt in northwestern Ontario or wooded areas, wearing masks may be of benefit.'—Dr. Greg Hammond Since Manitoba declared in September 2006 doctors need to notify public health authorities when they diagnose a case of blastomycosis, officials say 14 cases have been diagnosed in men, women and children. While the number of reported cases isn't high, it is significant, says Dr.
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