The eThekwini Municipality continues to wage war on the poor. On August 4th, Calvin & Family Security launched a brutal attack on residents of Thongolethu in K section Umlazi in Ward 78, rendering families homeless and leaving a 67-year-old woman traumatized after her home was demolished in front of her grandchildren. The ward councillor directed the attack and told police the community were "criminals" and "land invaders". Abahlali leadership met with the community and many women were in tears describing the violent eviction, saying they regretted voting for the ANC. The ANC has lost its moral values, stealing Covid funds and violently attacking the imp
Costa, a graduate from the School for the Work by Byron Katie, shares the work in Rwanda bringing peace for both Tutsis and Hutus and healing trauma from the genocide
Since we declared the nation-wide lockdown, we have found that the majority of South Africans have responded with patience and understanding despite the considerable hardship.
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the National Women’s Day commemoration event, Galeshewe, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province > 09 August 2017
The Premier of the Northern Cape,
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, The Minister of
Arts and Culture, Ministers, Premiers, Deputy Ministers, MECs, MPs,
MPLs, Councillors, Members of the diplomatic corps, Veterans of the
liberation struggle, Fellow South Africans,
Costa, a graduate from the School for the Work by Byron Katie, shares the work in Rwanda bringing peace for both Tutsis and Hutus and healing trauma from the genocide
Since we declared the nation-wide lockdown, we have found that the majority of South Africans have responded with patience and understanding despite the considerable hardship.
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the National Women’s Day commemoration event, Galeshewe, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province > 09 August 2017
The Premier of the Northern Cape,
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, The Minister of
Arts and Culture, Ministers, Premiers, Deputy Ministers, MECs, MPs,
MPLs, Councillors, Members of the diplomatic corps, Veterans of the
liberation struggle, Fellow South Africans,
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
IPCC Vice Chair Ladislaus Change Central Asia Climate Change Conference 27 Ma...
violence on the poor
1. The eThekwini Municipality continues to wage war on the
poor
On the afternoon of the 4th of August, the notorious Calvin &
Family Security company launched a brutal attack on the
residents of Thongolethu in K section Umlazi in Ward 78.
Families who have lived in the area for more than 7 years were
rendered homeless. The Ward Councillor, Thandiwe Zuma,
was present throughout the attack and pointed out the homes
to be demolished.
A 67-year-old women who is diabetic was left traumatised and
was still shaking two days after the attack. She lives with her 4
grandchildren and she collapsed after seeing her home
demolished in front of the children. A three-year-old was kicked
by a security guard while being carried by his mother.
The community tried to open a case at the police station but the
police refused to open a case on the instruction of the ward
councillor. She told the police that the community are ‘criminals’
who are 'invading land'.
When the leadership of Abahlali met with the community many
of the women were in tears as they told the story of this brutal
eviction. They said that they regret voting for the ANC. In 2016
the councillor came to the community asking for votes. Today
she calls the community 'land invaders' and directs Calvin &
Family Security to attack the community.
The violence against our members has been relentless during
the Covid-19 lockdown. On 28 July Phumelela Mkhize, 29, was
severely beaten by the Anti-Land Invasion Unit at the
eKhanana occupation. She was brutally beaten with back of
guns and chopped by a bush knife.
The ANC has lost its moral values. They steal the money
allocated to the Covid crisis and violently attack impoverished
people. Today is Women's Day and they pretend to be
2. advocating for the rights of women yet they continue to violate
the rights of women. They continue to organise violant attacks
in which women are assaulted, insulted, abused and have their
homes destroyed and their possessions stolen.
We are treated like animals by the ANC and their security
companies. What they do to us is organised abuse.
We will continue to support communities that organise
themselves to occupy land for living. We will continue to defend
those whose rights are violated by the ruling party. The ANC is
no longer a party for decent people, it has become a home for
looters. It is a violent and corrupt organisation that is a threat to
society. Taking from the poor and attacking our homes and
communities is what this government is good at.
