The first round of the presidential elections, currently scheduled for January 8, 2006, might have to be delayed, according to some members of the electoral council. This would mark the 4th time the presidential elections have been moved, and the 5th time for all elections.
The chairman of the council, Max Mathurin, expressed concern over political unrest that could occur if conditions were not adequate to ensure fair elections. He said, “If certain major technical problems are not solved, elections on Jan. 8 could be a catastrophe.” The problems related to the current possible postponement involve distribution of voter identification cards, a lack of poll centers, and recruitment of poll center workers. According to Reuters, only 500,000 of the 3.5 million voter identification cards have been handed out and few of the 40,000 needed poll workers have been recruited.
Rosemond Pradel, Secretary-General of the electoral council, told reporters that sometime between January 22 and January 29 would likely be the new dates of the elections are indeed rescheduled. However one council member, Patrick Fequiere, suggested that several months might be needed to guarantee fair elections. Pradel blames the delays, in part, on the Organization of American States (OAS). He is quoted as saying, “Our decision to set the January 8th deadline for the first round was based on OAS’ commitment that voting cards distribution would have been completed by December 25.”
However the OAS struck back in Friday saying that “Ninety per cent of the cards are already in the electoral centres, waiting for people to pick them up,” and “Our problem is that most voters have stopped coming to the centres,” according to OAS spokeperson Louise Brunet. Denneth Modeste, OAS ambassador to Haiti, says that people are not coming to the centres to pick up their cards because they don’t believe the elections will take place as scheduled. She said that “the Provisional Electoral Council should be the leading agency inciting people to collect their cards, instead of spreading doubts.”
One presidential candidate, Evans Paul, complained about the problems saying “I’ve never seen elections so poorly organized,” and “it’s not acceptable that people have to struggle for hours in line to register, they have to do the same to get the voting cards, and now they have to walk six hours to reach a place to cast their ballot.”
Max Mathurin says that they should know by next week whether or not the current date of January 8, 2006 is a realistic target for holding the first round of the presidential elections. Juan Gabriel Valdes of the UN’s peacekeeping missions says that his people are completely ready for elections if they are to take place on January 8th.
Fire broke out on Friday morning and destroyed the bottom two floors of a six-story hospital in Miryang, South Korea, killing at least 37 people, most of them elderly. More than a hundred injuries were reported, with eighteen people in critical condition. This is the highest death toll from fire in South Korea in almost a decade.
The fire is believed to have started at about 7:30 local time, according to fire chief Choi Man-woo. It originated on the ground floor in the emergency room as per various officials. The hospital has 98 beds and a medical staff of about 35, and specializes in long-term care of elderly patients. It adjoins a nursing home, all of whose 94 residents were evacuated. Staff carried some patients out of the hospital on their backs.
One patient, Jang Yeong-jae, who told his story to JoongAng Ilbo, said he escaped by removing a screen from a window to get to a ladder placed by firefighters. He described people “running around in panic, falling over and screaming as smoke filled the rooms”. The majority of the victims died from smoke inhalation and are believed to be elderly, said the head of the city’s public hospital, Chun Jae-kyung. A doctor, a nurse, and a nursing assistant have died, according to the fire service; it took three hours to put out the fire.
In a press briefing, Seok Gyeong-sik, the director of the hospital, apologized to patients and their families. Son Kyung-chul, its chairman, stated that there were no sprinklers because the facility was small. Sprinklers are being installed in the nursing home, where a new law requires them by June 30.
Last month, 29 people died in a fire in a gym in Jecheon; the owner and the manager were arrested for safety violations. In 2014, a blaze in a nursing home in Jangseong left 21 dead. The President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, responded to the Friday fire by calling an emergency meeting of his staff, and promised that the cause would be found rapidly “to prevent the recurrence of the fire in the future”.
The inflation rate in Ireland, as measured by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), edged upwards to hit a five month high in May at 2.4%. This represents a 0.2% rise on the previous month when the rate stood at 2.2%.
The major contributors to the rise were increased transportation, healthcare, and education costs. In April the EU25 average rate of inflation was 2.1%, with Latvia having the highest rate at 7.1% and Sweden the lowest at 0.4%.
Despite the increase in the rate, Irish inflation remains very low – having hit 7% during 2000 and remaining around the 5% until the beginning of 2003. Another major factor easing any worries about the increase is Ireland’s very strong GDP growth – expected to be around 5.5% this year
On an annual basis the cost of footwear and clothing have fallen by 2.7% whilst energy costs have soared by 10.4%. The cost of food, furniture, and communications also fell over the last 12 months.
The Consumer Price Index is made up of over 55,000 prices consisting of 613 headings which cover over 1,000 different items.
Healthcare is the second fastest growing economic sector in the US, with more than 14 million people working in this field. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of risks, which are uncommon for other professions. This is why it is both beneficial and mandatory for medical personnel to acquire a certification in General Expectations and Hospital Safety. Read below to find out some interesting facts about this type of training.
—
Within the general expectations and hospital safety course, healthcare workers will have to participate in HIPAA privacy compliance training. Companies that work with hospitals have to adhere to a certain terminology and have to undertake actions which comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
—
There also are special compliance courses designed for people who work in the Human Resources of a hospital or of companies that deal with health insurances. There are certain standards that must be followed within the medical field and training courses strive to make all employees aware of them.
Large hospitals usually employ compliance officers to take care of the periodic trainings, while other healthcare facilities turn to external companies.
—
Hospital safety courses include modules on certain incidents or accidents that are specific to the medical environment. These modules focus on latex allergies, handling instruments, and operating medical devices.
—
Medical workers are exposed to a series of contagious diseases, which is why hospital safety courses include lectures on the prevention of influenza, prevention of other airborne infections, planning measure in case of a pandemic crisis, the exposure to tuberculosis and Legionnaires ‘ disease.
—
Healthcare workers are also kept updated on the vaccines they need to have when entering a medical facility.
—
Another hazard specific to the medical environment is radiation. The radiation safety course includes regular inspections that ensure that state nuclear safety regulations are being followed and also educative courses offered for staff members. These courses are held by radiation safety officers, who have a degree in medical physics. Courses focus on the appropriate use of specific equipment, such as cyclotrons.
—
One of the major safety threats in a hospital is caused by needle stick and sharp injuries. This is why hospital safety courses focus on the appropriate use and disposal of needles and other sharp items. There are certain standards that must be followed, such as disposing of needles in puncture-resistant and leak-proof containers, labeled with the word ‘biohazard’.
—
Healthcare workers need to attend recertification courses from time to time, because general expectation and hospital safety credits expire every couple of years. This issue is usually handled by the administrative office that informs employees ahead of time.
General expectations and hospital safety training is relevant for any type of healthcare worker, from people who have direct contact with patients, to administrative employees, and maintenance staff. Preventable medical errors cause the unnecessary loss of thousands of deaths and billions of dollars, and this is exactly what hospital safety training tries to avoid.
For more information, please visit our General Expectations and Hospital Safety website.
About the Author: For more information, please visit our
Ian Narev, the CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, this morning “unreservedly” apologised to clients who lost money in a scandal involving the bank’s financial planning services arm.
Last week, a Senate enquiry found financial advisers from the Commonwealth Bank had made high-risk investments of clients’ money without the clients’ permission, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars lost. The Senate enquiry called for a Royal Commission into the bank, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Mr Narev stated the bank’s performance in providing financial advice was “unacceptable”, and the bank was launching a scheme to compensate clients who lost money due to the planners’ actions.
In a statement Mr Narev said, “Poor advice provided by some of our advisers between 2003 and 2012 caused financial loss and distress and I am truly sorry for that. […] There have been changes in management, structure and culture. We have also invested in new systems, implemented new processes, enhanced adviser supervision and improved training.”
An investigation by Fairfax Media instigated the Senate inquiry into the Commonwealth Bank’s financial planning division and ASIC.
Whistleblower Jeff Morris, who reported the misconduct of the bank to ASIC six years ago, said in an article for The Sydney Morning Herald that neither the bank nor ASIC should be in control of the compensation program.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, was shot down by a surface-to-air missile on Thursday according to US officials, over disputed eastern Ukraine by an unidentified party.
The flight, which departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in The Netherlands at 10:15 UTC en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, disappeared from radar at 13:15 UTC near Hrabove, a village in the Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. 283 passengers and 15 crew were aboard the aircraft, all 298 in total perished. The area the plane was flying over is a conflict zone currently between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatist forces.
United States officials confirmed the aircraft has been shot down, according to data from a surveillance satellite which showed the last trajectory and impact of the missile. The missile is believed to be a Buk M1 surface-to-air missile which are believed to be in the hands of rebels according to reports from the area.
So far no party has claimed responsibility for the attack. Ukrainian officials denied the missile which shot down the airliner belonged to Ukraine. Pavlo Klimkin, Ukraine’s foreign minister, said to The Guardian, “We are absolutely sure and we checked yesterday that no missiles have been taken from the Ukrainian army”. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) published on YouTube an alleged wiretap of separatist commanders and Russian intelligence officers discussing the shoot-down and acknowledging the aircraft shot down was civilian.
Meanwhile, Russia’s defense ministry has denied involvement, posting a statement on their website which read, “In view of various types of speculation concerning operations of the Russian armed forces in the areas bordering Ukraine, we affirm that the anti-aircraft means of the Russian armed forces did not operate in that region July 17”.
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko said, “This was not an ‘incident’, this was not a ‘catastrophe’, this was a terrorist act”. Malyasian prime minister Najib Razak, said, “If it transpires that the flight was shot down, we insist that the perpetrators must swiftly be brought to justice.”
All civilian aircraft have been barred from flying over eastern Ukraine. The US’s Federal Aviation Adminstration issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting flight operations by United States carriers over eastern Ukraine. However, questions remain as to why the aircraft was flying over the contested area. Eurocontrol noted airspace was closed up to 32,000 feet. Flight 17 was flying at 33,000 feet just above the restricted airspace. Malaysia Airlines issued a statement saying “The usual flight route was earlier declared safe by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). [The] International Air Transportation Association (IATA) has stated that the airspace the aircraft was traversing was not subject to restrictions.”
You can take care of your skin by small regular skin care routines like hydrating yourself, eating a healthy diet, buying the right facial cleanser, using an alcohol-free balm, protecting your skin from the sun, moisturize, protecting your lips, and taking care of your hands.
All people, whether male or female, need to feel good about themselves; skincare is not limited to women! Men should follow their own unique skincare routine. There are many products similar to Argan oil skin products that are natural and beneficial for both men and women. Some extra advice for guys:Stay hydrated.
Hydrating yourself daily is one of the simplest and most fundamental ways to have healthy skin. Try drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. You are advised to increase your water consumption if you regularly drink coffee, alcohol, soda, and other dehydrating beverages.
Take advantage of eating a healthy diet
The food you eat affects your skin’s health. To prevent skin aging and damage rely on a balanced diet that includes vegetables and fruits. Also, start eliminating, or at least reducing junk foods and alcoholic drinks.
Although it is usually not recommended, still most of the men just go in for the use of a soap cake for washing and cleaning of their faces. Harsh soaps will rob your facial skin of moisture. Select a facial cleanser specifically matched to your skin type rather than using the same bar soap that you use to cleanse your body.
People should use balm without alcohol
Alcohol-based aftershaves can irritate your skin, and if you use them, you probably feel a burning sensation after application. Check the label of the shaving balm always before you buy, and opt for an alcohol-free balm instead of the general harsh aftershave. There are also balms that have the added benefits of being a moisturizer and can soothe and calm your skin.
Your skin should be protected from any harmful effects caused by the sun
Overexposure to the sun will hurt your skin and dry it out. Staying out of the sun is the most effective way to shield your skin from sun damage. If this situation is inevitable, you should always be sure to apply sunscreen with enough SPF before exposing yourself outside
Hydrate
The early development of lines and wrinkles can be avoided by moisturizing the skin. Luckily, there are various different moisturizers that are made specifically for men. You can either opt for Fragrance-Free Moisturizers or ones that have Fragrances too.
Protect your lips
Your lips can be very painful when chapped or dry. Extreme weather conditions are one of many causes for them. Be sure to purchase lip balm with some level of SPF; this allows you to hydrate your skin while protecting it from sun damage.
Make sure to care for your hands
Don’t forget about your hands. Hand lotion or a moisturizer can be a great idea for dry and rough hands. Some skincare lines specialize in products for men.
Invest time and the right products in your skincare as it affects your self confidence.
About the Author: Visit this site to learn more about products from
Argan oil skin
care at http://www.arganoilshop.com/blog/category/skincare/.
24 July 2021: According to recent study, deaths in India number roughly 4 million during COVID-19 pandemic
5 July 2021: Ransomware attack hits over 200 US companies, forces Swedish grocery chain to close
21 April 2021: Wikinews discusses DRM and DMCA with Richard Stallman after GitHub re-enables public access to youtube-dl
7 April 2021: NASA’s helicopter Ingenuity survives its first night at Mars
25 December 2020: ‘Earth-based life can survive in hydrogen-rich atmospheres’: MIT professor Dr Seager tells Wikinews about her research on organisms thriving in oxygen-less environment
18 December 2020: Gregory Kurtzer discusses plans for Rocky Linux with Wikinews as Red Hat announces moving focus away from CentOS
14 December 2020: Red Hat to move focus away from CentOS in favour of Stream; CentOS team discuss implications with Wikinews
26 October 2020: GitHub blocks public access to youtube-dl after RIAA issues DMCA notice
31 July 2020: “Avast ye scurvy file sharers!”: Interview with Swedish Pirate Party leader Rickard Falkvinge
7 July 2020: Astronomer Anthony Boccaletti discusses observation of birth of potential exoplanet with Wikinews
?Category:Science and technology
You can also browse through all articles in this category alphabetically.
In tough financial times we need to make sure that our focus is on patient care and every penny is spent in the most efficient way.
Over 800 National Health Service staff in Scotland are earning more than £140,000 each year—more than First Minister Alex Salmond. New figures also reveal that 3,000 NHS workers are earning over £100,000. One NHS board alone, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, employs 893 staff earning more than £100,000, and 181 being paid over £140,000.
Jackie Baillie, health spokeswoman for the Labour Party, which uncovered the figures, said they were “astonishing”, and urged health boards to examine if savings can be made by reducing salaries of top earners. “This is a far better option than cutting frontline staff like nurses and midwives. In tough financial times we need to make sure that our focus is on patient care and every penny is spent in the most efficient way.” She further said: “In the current economic climate, it is impossible to justify huge salaries for consultants and senior executives when health boards are planning 4000 job losses this year, including 1500 nurses and midwives.”
Britain’s largest health service industrial union, Unison, questioned the amount of money the NHS was paying. A spokesperson said: “Unison doesn’t begrudge anybody the rate of pay for the job but obviously our membership will be concerned that while they are to face a pay freeze and people delivering frontline services are losing their jobs, there is a cohort of folk who appear to earn more than the most senior politician in the land.”
Whenever a home is threatened by natural events or pests, homeowners should take quick action to protect their property. While many environmental concerns can damage a home, pest infestation is one of the most damaging and severe. Termites are especially threatening and are capable of causing extreme damage to a home in a short period of time. Any homeowner who feels termites may be present on their property should immediately seek the help of an experienced exterminating service. Termites Removal in Folsom CA, requires specific products and treatments to regain control of the home and rid the area of these pests.
Termites will eat all types of natural building materials, but they greatly prefer to eat wood. Those with wood frame homes, dead trees, or other wooden structures on their property should regularly check for the presence of termites. If left untreated, termite infestations can quickly cause massive issues to homes. Termite colonies of thousands can appear from only a few initial bugs and, as the colonies grow, they require more food. This can be devastating to homes as the insects continue to eat more and more of the building. The structural damage that requires massive repair work and expensive reer Termite & Pest Control should be called for help as soon as possible.
Termites Removal in Folsom CA, is possible by using several different methods. The home can be tented and fumigating using toxic gases that kill all of the insects inside. For this type of treatment, people will have to leave their homes for a period of a few days, as the gases are also harmful to humans and pets. Fumigation is very effective at removing all of the present insects, but it does not protect against future infestations. Another option is to use pesticide spikes that will be inserted into the foundation, siding, and ground around the home. This option takes longer to work, but it does keep termites from developing in the future.
Termites are capable of causing a large amount of damage to a home. When termites are suspected near a home, it is best to get help from a qualified exterminator. By using either fumigation or poison spikes, termite colonies can be eradicated.
