Archive for July, 2009

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Schools Closures

Jul
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In connection with the fast spreading swine flu pandemic the World Health Organisation said Tuesday that school closures were among the measures that countries could consider to tackle it. Asked about possible recommendations on school closures to limit the spread of influenza A(H1N1), WHO spokeswoman Aphaluck Bhatiasevi reiterated that the WHO had no specific recommendation for each country. ‘School closure is one of the mitigation measures that could be considered by countries,’ she told journalists. ‘Different countries would be facing the pandemic at different levels at different times, so it is really up to countries to consider what mitigation measures would suit them,’ Bhatiasevi added. There has been a growing debate in some European countries about the merits of delaying the reopening of schools after the summer holidays or in the autumn.

The regular flu season usually picks up again in the northern hemisphere’s autumn and winter, and many experts are predicting that the pandemic strain will intensify with the colder weather.

Some countries have closed schools temporarily to stifle the transmission of swine flu in the close confines of classrooms ‘-notably Mexico after the outbreak first appeared in April – or when infections were detected there.

The global health watchdog said last week that the first pandemic of the 21st century had ‘spread internationally with unprecedented speed.’

‘In past pandemics, influenza viruses have needed more than six months to spread as widely as the new H1N1 virus has spread in less than six weeks,’ the WHO added.

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The Beginning of All

Jul
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No wonder that for most of us birthday is one of the most remarkable day in a year. But you must admit that the day your cute baby, your amazing child was born is very special day all family members prepare and celebrate. As a matter of fact birthday is the beginning of all. “On the day you were born, the Earth turned, the Moon pulled, the Sun flared, and, then, with a push, you slipped out into the dark quiet where you could suddenly hear….” Debra Frasier beautifully wrote in her wonderful and really powerful book “On the day you were born” that is, I’m sure, a must have both children and their parents.

Every parent wants to show all their best feels about their child especially on this day. Also there is no secret that preparing to celebrate kid’s birthday you are looking for any information could help you on the way to create the birthday party special and unique. No doubt it takes a time and some efforts. Birthday parties for children are getting significantly more elaborate and original everyday. First you have to decide what to do then to plan everything in detail – from the party theme, presents for your loved kids and their friends, costumes, cakes, music, activities, games, and so forth to birth announcements, baby shower invitations or birth cards and of course it must be printed on premium, recycled paper. Moreover choosing games and activities for grown-ups don’t forget about ideas to entertain the adults as well.

If you are one of those people who know how and what is more important who like to create kids birthday parties, please feel free to share here with your favorite and unusual ideas you used to turn your child’s birthday into a memorable event.
Thank you and have a Happy Birthday Party!

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Like On The Cloud

Jul
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Just look at how children stand on “The Ledge” a five-sided glass box 1,353 feet (412 meters) above the street in Chicago which is part of Skydeck Chicago located on the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower. I would be scared :-) But I thought it might be great and unforgettable experience for these kids which get staying so and watching the city like from a cloud.


photo Reuters

The official open to the public is today! If I were in Chicago I would run there headlong right away.

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