Month: April 2012

The UN says that Latin America policies could help reduce hunger in Africa

taken in Latin America Nairobi, 5 APR ( EFE).- A series of policies on food and food security could serve to reduce hunger in Africa, said today the special UN rapporteur for the right to food, Olivier Schutter. At a press in Nairobi, De Schutter said that, since 2005, several Latin American countries, “such as Guatemala and Brazil”, adopted policies that “increase the participation of civil associations and organizations of farmers in the development of agricultural and food policies”. . The rapporteur pointed out that these regulations “enable courts and national human rights associations so that they can make monitoring of the actions of Governments and of the fulfilment of its commitments”. This model, according to the UN Envoy, “looks like that you are you are playing, little by little, on the African continent”, although of very shy manner about the “lack of accountability of Governments and the weakness of the parliaments when it comes to monitoring of Government actions”. However, for the Special Rapporteur of the UN, “the Horn of Africa is understanding that (the countries of that region) not be can continue to build in traditional agricultural schemes” by the effects of climate change. In this regard, De Schutter opted for Africa for crops more resistant to extreme weather conditions, such as cassava, very popular in Latin America product. In relation to the food situation in the...

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Salmon benefits to pregnant women and their babies

salmon appears to be a food suitable for pregnancy as two portions per week of this food benefit to the mother and the baby. The experts who conducted this research, from the University of Granada (Spain), explained that the salmon is very good because it provides a high dose of omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acid is not produced by the human body so it must be incorporated into food. It is known from previous research that this nutrient benefits multiple aspects of health, such as the cardiovascular system and the brain. Fish and health the researchers worked with pregnant women which included little fish in their diet. The participants were divided into two groups: a set continued with his regular diet low in fish, while the rest incorporated two weekly servings of salmon. This diet rich in fish began in the 20th week of gestation and continued until the baby was born. The salmon had grown with a special diet that strengthened it with antioxidants such as vitamins A and E and selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Experts took samples of blood and urine of the two groups of women in various moments of the pregnancy, and noted that the concentration of omega-3 fatty acid much improved in women that incorporated salmon in your diet. To analyze the presence of this nutrient in the newborn infants, was that...

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Rousseff banishes “fanciful” proposed at the Conference of UN River 20

Brasilia, 4 Apr ( EFE).- the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, now banished the possibility to discuss proposed “fanciful” in the Conference of UN on sustainable development Río+20, to be held in Rio de Janeiro next June. “A conference like this has no space for fantasy,” said Rousseff in a speech during a public meeting with Ministers on issues of climate change, held today at the presidential Planalto Palace The President pointed out that the Mission of the Río+20 is to “propose a new paradigm of growth that it seems absurdly Ethereal or fanciful” and taking into account that “millions and millions of people” living “without the minimum conditions”. “We must explain to people how they will eat, how are going to have access to water and energy.” Not can tell it that the only planet with wind and solar energy can illuminate. “Can not in any way”, stated. Rousseff argued that one must “understand” that many countries lack resources to implement a renewable energy matrix, as it is the case of Brazil, which produces nearly 80 percent of its electricity in hydroelectric plants. In the opinion of the head of State, Brazil must assume a position of “leadership” in the Río+20 to expose their experience in sustainable development, although with “humility” because the South American country must”do more”. La Río+20 will be held in Rio de Janeiro between...

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New Zealand accuses owners boat run aground by contamination

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – the owners of a ship run aground on a reef coast outside of a popular destination in New Zealand were accused of causing the worst country in decades environmental disaster, maritime officials said on Thursday. Daina Shipping, a unit of the Greek Costamare Inc., was accused of pouring harmful substances once his ship Rena of 47.230 tons and flag of Liberia, struck in reef at about 20 km offshore of Tauranga, the largest export port of New Zealand in early October of 2011. Carries a maximum of 360,000 Australian dollars (488.000 dollars) fine. The captain and second officer of the ship have already declared guilty of operating the boat in dangerous form, releasing toxic substances and altering documents of the vessel. Two filipinos face sentences of up to seven years in prison. They will be formally sentenced in late May. Maritime officials said high winds and the rough sea have beaten the wreck, making more containers from falling into the sea and spread the oil still out of the boat. The vessel spilled around 300 tonnes of thick, toxic fuel oil when it struck the reef, killing thousands of sea birds and polluting beaches up to 100 kilometers of the reef. (1 dollar = 1.23 $) (Gyles Beckford report.) (Edited in Spanish by Patricio...

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Poor diet and lack exercise jeopardize childrens health, according to a survey

Los Angeles, 4 Apr (EFE).-the unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise are the major factors that put at risk the health of children, according to the results of a survey of voters in California presented today. Annual research “Survey on prevention of the obesity child”, performed by The Field Poll, found a significant increase in the identification of these two risks compared with a similar survey in 2003. “Nearly half (48%) of California voters considered unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity are the two biggest risks facing today children of California, exceeding the 35% who said the same in 2003”, highlighted the report by Mark DiCamillo and Mervin Field. Survey on factors, found that more than 7 of every 10 Hispanic (74%) think that the neighborhood where it grows a child greatly influences when it comes to keeping them healthy, a higher percentage than the of the African-Americans (69%), Asians (65%) and the White non-Hispanic (55%). 83% Of Hispanics believed that the community should actively participate in the search for solutions to the problem of childhood obesity, the highest percentage in comparison to Asians (80%), African Americans (74%) and the White non-Hispanic (69%). According to the majority of the respondents, the groups that should be more involved in the prevention of obesity are companies that provide health services (94%) and schools (91%). Civic organizations such as...

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Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips

Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips