UNICEF Calls Out MPs For Defeating Generic Drugs Bill

Author: No name


Date: December 19, 2012 


Abstract: Deals with the attack of UNICEF Canada  in its latest report to Bill MPs who would support the lowering prices of drugs against HIV and AIDS in poor countries.


Index terms: UNICEF Canada - AIDS- HIV - Bill MPs 


Source: huffingtonpost (online)

URL: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/19/unicef-canada-bill-c-398_n_2328417.html

Found with: Google Alerts  


By M.C.  

Russian center to study "killer" waves

Date of publication: December 14, 2012

   

                                   Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the place where the center opened 

Abstract:

Presents an article which indicates that a research center dedicated to the study of rogue waves opened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.

Extract:

"The center will focus on the thorough research of extreme waves in the oceans," Russia's Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok said in a statement.

"The center will also work on the prediction of this dangerous phenomenon and the development of protective measures," the statement said.

Index terms:

Research center/ Rogue waves/ Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk/ Russia

Found with:  Google news

Source: http://www.upi.com

URL: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/12/14/Russian-center-to-study-killer-waves/UPI-90141355515045/

By FG

Robot Glider Detects Rogue Waves and Other Ocean Anomalies Missed by Satellites

Author: Karen A. Frenkel

Date of publication: December 11, 2012

   

Abstract:

Presents an article about a submarine robot, the "Papa Mau", which has completed its 16,668-kilometer scientific expedition across the Pacific Ocean last month. The use of these robots allows to detect rogue waves and other ocean anomalies which disturb the maritime traffic. 

Extract:

“The speed and directions of currents have major effects on the shipping industry, oil and gas and marine operations, as well as global weather,” Vass says. “The robot gliders’ ability to show measurements will change the way many of these industries work in the future.”

Index terms:

Papa Mau/ Robot glider/ Ocean/ Maritime traffic

Found with:  Google alert

Source:  http://www.scientificamerican.com

URL: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=robot-glider-rogue-wave-satellite

By FG

Central African Republic: Unicef Supports Emergency Evacuation of Vulnerable Children

Author: No name

Date: December 18, 2012

Extract: "Following a rebel attack in the Northeast of the Central African Republic and threats of more in surrounding areas, UNICEF and partners evacuated 64 children who had been released from armed groups but would be at risk of being re-recruited."

Index terms: Central African Republic – UNICEF

Found with: Netvibes

Source: allafrica (online)

URL: http://allafrica.com/stories/201212200357.html

By M.C.

Modern Interiors of Church

© Fabrice Fouillet

 

 

Photographer Fabrice Fouillet conducted a series of photographs called "Corpus Christis" in which he exposes the interior of churches to modern architecture he visited during his travels. With stunning architecture and visually impressive...

© Fabrice Fouillet

Date: December 19,  2012
Author: Baptiste B.

Source: Fubiz.com

URL: http://www.fubiz.net/2012/12/19/modern-interiors-of-church/

© Fabrice Fouillet

Key words: Churches, Interiors, Modern Architecture, Fabrice Fouillet.
Found With: Google Reader and the RSS of Fubiz.
By: AJ