Monday, 4 March 2019
How to pick warmest workwear trends this winter
Splash of colour : A splash of colour can help break up the workwear palette. Maybe like a red jumper, startling blue jacket or some bright pop scarves can add that edge too. Double breasted jackets: Double breasted jackets made a comeback last year in the Indian market but internationally they have been present since long. The major myth that prevailed among Indian men was that it doesn't suit the average Indian fit but there are some tricks that can undo the same. Like avoiding shoulder pads and go for narrow lapel. Also, always remember to keep the last button unbuttoned. Turtle necks : A look that we personally love is pairing blazers/jackets with turtle necks. Go for contrasting colours as they look really good. Another benefit is that this look will keep you warm in this extremely cold weather. Overcoats: Keeping the temperature that is touching new lows this year, we can't forget the winter staple that is comfortable yet stylish - overcoats. Trenchcoats, peacoats, double or single-breasted and duffels are just a few types of coats good for men. Layer the look with shirts, pullovers to keep it warm. Pattern suits: If you're opening yourself to a little experimentation, why not go all the way? We're talking about suits in geometric patterns. Try stripes, mini & micro checks. Do away with plain, block coloured suits. Dailyhunthttps://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/support/users/kivonlewisse
Trump informs Congress about intent to terminate GSP designation of India, Turkey
'I will continue to assess whether the Government of India is providing equitable and reasonable access to its markets, in accordance with the GSP eligibility criteria,' Trump said in his letter, a copy of which was released to the press. US to 'terminate' India's designation as GSP beneficiary In a separate letter, Trump also informed the Congress of his intent to terminate the GSP beneficiary designation of Turkey. This was primarily because the economy of Turkey had improved a lot in the last four-and-a-half decades, he said. 'In the four-and-a-half decades since Turkey's designation as a GSP beneficiary developing country, Turkey's economy has grown and diversified,' he said. 'Increases in Gross National Income per capita, declining poverty rates and export diversification by trading partner and by sector are all evidence of Turkey's increased level of economic development. In addition, Turkey has graduated from other developed countries' GSP programs due to its increase in economic development or through reciprocal arrangements,' he argued. Trump's letter to Pelosi could be seen as a major setback in India-US bilateral relationship, in particular in the arena of trade and economy. Explained Indian tariffs and Donald Trump's anger In a separate statement, the US Trade Representative (USTR) said India's termination from GSP followed its failure to provide the US with assurances that it would provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets in numerous sectors. Turkey's termination from GSP followed a finding that it was sufficiently economically developed and should no longer benefit from preferential market access to the US market, the statement said. 'By statute, these changes may not take effect until at least 60 days after the notifications to Congress and the governments of India and Turkey, and will be enacted by a Presidential Proclamation,' the USTR said. Under the United States GSP programme, certain products can enter the US duty-free if the beneficiary developing countries meet the eligibility criteria established by Congress. The GSP criteria include, among others, respecting arbitral awards in favour of US citizens or corporations, combatting child labour, respecting internationally recognised worker rights, providing adequate and effective intellectual property protection and providing the US with equitable and reasonable market access. Countries can also be graduated from the GSP programme, depending on factors related to economic development. The Trump Administration had launched an eligibility review of India's compliance with the GSP market access criterion in April 2018. 'India has implemented a wide array of trade barriers that create serious negative effects on United States commerce. Despite intensive engagement, India has failed to take the necessary steps to meet the GSP criterion,' the USTR said. The US had designated Turkey as a GSP beneficiary developing country in 1975. An increase in the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, declining poverty rates and export diversification by trading partner and by sector were evidence of Turkey's higher level of economic development, the USTR said. Dailyhunthttps://www.plurk.com/michealrate
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Debt collector seizes family's prized pug and sells it on eBay
A city spokesman on Thursday called it 'a pragmatic solution' to an outstanding debt. But the case has prompted outrage from animal welfare activists and others in the city of Ahlen, raised questions about the cruelty of the seizure and spurred debate about whether any German laws had been broken. 'I didn't know what was more outrageous, the fact that they seized the dog, or the fact that they put it on eBay,' said Birgitt Thiesmann, an activist at Vier Pfoten, a German animal protection charity. The unidentified family of five — including three young children — had fallen behind on bills. The husband had been left a paraplegic after a work-related injury, according to local news reports. Among other debts to the city, the family owed the dog tax, which is levied by cities and communities across Germany. In Ahlen, population 57,000, the tax for having one dog is nearly $90 a year. 'In general, it's illegal to seize pets for payment,' said Nicoline Schuleit, a lawyer who specializes in animals in the neighbouring town of Bielefeld. But she noted that exceptions can be made for particularly valuable pets. The city insisted that the confiscation last year and subsequent sale of the animal were legal and justified the decision to seize the dog as an asset. Officials said the price of the pug — set at 750 euros or best offer on eBay, which some called a steal — met the legal test of whether the pug was valuable. Dailyhunthttps://www.ulule.com/kivonlewisse/#/
Neonatal care: Incubation for preterm babies explained
Premature babies are naturally smaller than full-term babies and many weigh less than two pounds. Preterm birth is a major cause of death and a significant cause of long-term loss of human potential among survivors all around the world. There are sub-categories of preterm birth, based on gestational age: Extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) Very preterm (28 to 32 weeks) Moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks) A special category of preterm babies is termed Extreme Preterm Babies (EPB), because they are so immature that bacteria in the 'air' can cause infection. Premature babies do not get immunoglobulins from their mothers and are therefore prone to infection. It is important that such babies are taken care of during the first two weeks to a month of their birth. Reasons for admission of an infant in an NICU Prematurity (24 weeks gestation or more) Intrauterine growth retardation/small for gestational age Low blood sugar Respiratory (breathing) problems Infections Seizures Temperature instability Assistance with feeding Why do premature newborns need special care? Premature babies are little bodies that have underdeveloped parts, which include the lungs, digestive system, immune system and skin. The advancements in medical technology have made it possible for preemies to survive the first few days, weeks or months of life until they are strong enough to make it on their own. Hospitals have equipped themselves with Neonatal Intensive care Units (NICU) where infants are cared for in incubators or 'open warmers'. Some low birth weight infants need respiratory support ranging from extra oxygen (by head hood or nasal cannula) to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mechanical ventilation. Public access is limited, and staff and visitors are required to take precautions to reduce transmission of infection. When babies are born less than 32 weeks, they need to be cared for 'almost like they are in the womb' so that they grow 'as expected' and for this, we need an 'artificial womb', which is nothing but an incubator. But babies more than 32 weeks probably can do well without the need of an incubator in an open care system. Baby incubation Incubators are self-contained units roughly the size of a crib equipped with a plastic dome. Because premature babies lack body fat, they are less able to regulate body temperature. To this end, the incubator ensures the ideal environmental conditions by either allowing the temperature to be adjusted manually or providing auto-adjustments based on changes in the baby's temperature. An incubator also protects the premature babies from infection, allergens, or excessive noise or light levels that can cause harm. It can regulate air humidity to maintain the integrity of the skin (which is very important for extremely preterm babies) and even be equipped with special lights to treat neonatal jaundice which is common in these babies. Types of incubators in a NICU Closed box incubators have a fresh air filtration system which minimises the risk of infection and prevent the loss of moisture from the air. Double-walled incubators have two walls that can further prevent heat and air moisture loss. Servo-control incubators are automatically programmed to adjust temperature and humidity levels based on skin sensors attached to the baby. Open box incubators, also known as Armstrong incubators, provide radiant heat below the baby but are otherwise open to the air, allowing for easy access. Portable incubators, also known as transport incubators, are used to move the newborn from one part of the hospital to another or from one hospital to another. At the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, through incubators, specialised medical, surgical and cardiology care is given to newborn babies. It is well-equipped with a protective environment which is home for a limited period of time with a caring staff, monitoring and alarm systems, respiratory and resuscitation equipment, access to physicians in every pediatric specialty, 24-hour laboratory service. Premature babies often have breathing problems because their lungs are not fully developed. Full-term babies also can develop breathing problems due to complications of labor and delivery, birth defects and infections. For extreme preterm infants, no matter how disheartening it may sound, the incubator provides the best opportunity to grow into the healthy, happy baby we've always dreamed of. A better technology for better survival. (The writer is Chairman & Neonatologist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru.) Extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) Very preterm (28 to 32 weeks) Moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks) Prematurity (24 weeks gestation or more) Intrauterine growth retardation/small for gestational age Low blood sugar Respiratory (breathing) problems Infections Seizures Temperature instability Assistance with feeding Dailyhunthttps://www.openstreetmap.org/user/veenekeenes
Room 204 and the Hall of Fame
It is also the birthplace of the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurthy. Horsley Hills, a quaint small hill station, is nearby as is the Rishi Valley School. Theosophical College at Madanapalle was set up and formally opened by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Pentland on July 19, 1915, in the presence of Annie Besant. It was initially affiliated to the Madras University, but disaffiliated in June 1917 due to the involvement of Besant in the Home Rule Movement. Tagore was the Chancellor of the University, while James Henry Cousins, a poet himself, was the Principal. Tagore was travelling across south India and chose to rest at Madanpalle from February 25 to March 2, 1919. He stayed at a cottage known as Olcot Bungalow (named after Colonel Henry Steel Olcot, one of the founders of the Theosophical Society), which was near the college. Wednesday nights on the campus were song and fun sessions. Normally held in the living room of the Principal. On February 26, 1919, it was held in the art room of the college. After a few choruses, Tagore also offered to sing one of his songs. In the words of Cousins: 'In a voice surprisingly light for so large a man, he sang something like a piece of geography giving a list of countries, mountains and rivers; and in a second verse a list of the religions of India. The refrain to the first verse made us pick up our ears. We asked for it again, and before long we were singing it with gusto: 'Jaya hai, jaya hai, jaya hai, jaya jaya jaya jaya hai'. (Victory, victory, victory to thee)' Dr Cousins further mentions: 'Next day, Rabindranath gave the swara (notes) of Jana Gana to Mrs Cousins so that the melody could have an accurate permanent record.' Margaret Cousins, a trained musician, put it to tune the next day. Tagore went over the song line by line in Bengali with its English equivalent. He also wrote out the translation of the song into English as the 'Morning Song of India' in his own handwriting on February 28, 1919. With the staff and students, Margaret rendered the song in the Besant Hall. Today, there is no record of the event, except for a photocopy of the original translation in Tagore's own handwriting in the college library. And all that remains is a plaque at the historical room no 204 where the song was rendered for the first time a century ago. Dailyhunthttps://www.plurk.com/zeeseensh
Palace denies gender fluid baby claim
ccording to an accepted dictionary definition, which takes account of the growing acknowledgement of transgender people, "gender fluid is a gender identity best described as a dynamic mix of boy and girl. A person who is gender fluid may always feel like a mix of the two traditional genders, but may feel more boy some days, and more girl other days. "Being gender fluid has nothing to do with which set of genitalia one has, nor their sexual orientation."Prince Harry and Meghan, a former US actress, who are now titled the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their marriage in May last year, are expecting their first child in April.Vanity Fair, which has an Indian editor, Radhika Jones, says in the article by British journalist Kate Nicholl: "With rumours swirling that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby boy - Meghan Markle is said to have told friends at her recent baby shower that they are having a son - there's a chance the public might know the sex of Baby Sussex before too long."But it might not be a case of blue for a boy and pink for a girl according to a source close to the couple. The duchess is understood to have told at least one friend that they want to raise their baby without gender-stereotyping, which means the nursery might not be filled with toy trains and cars if it is a boy. The Sussexes have already planned a gender-neutral nursery and opted for whites and grays over conventional blue and pink colour ways, and this seems to be in line with Meghan's ideas about how to raise children."Meghan has been talking to some of her friends about the birth and how she and Harry plan to raise their baby. Her exact word was fluid," a source told Vanity Fair. "She said they plan to raise their child with a fluid approach to gender and they won't be imposing any stereotypes."The article added: "Exactly what the duchess might have meant when using the word 'fluid' is unclear, and there are multiple possible interpretations."Harry and Prince William were raised with toy cars, toy guns and toy soldiers, and Meghan has talked about playing with Barbies as a little girl. But a more progressive approach is increasingly popular in America and is considered very much a millennial parenting tactic. More celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Paloma Faith, have all discussed raising their children without stereotyped ideas about gender in interviews."If Harry and Meghan are indeed planning to raise Baby Sussex with more progressive ideas about gender there is plenty of research to back them up. According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, children enrolled in Sweden's gender-neutral kindergarten system had access to more opportunities, which the researchers predicted would equate to more success as adults."What is odd that Kensington Palace chose not to respond to Vanity Fair's request for a comment but has now come out with a statement. It must have thought that given Meghan's support for women's rights - she spoke up for the plight of girls dealing with menstruation after a visit to Delhi and Mumbai in January 2017, for example - the report was believable.When the duchess met students from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in January, she raised concerns about the plight of young girls and women in developing countries who are stigmatised when menstruating.At their wedding, the royal couple asked for donations to seven charities, including the Myna Mahila Foundation which "empowers women in Mumbai's urban slums, by offering stable employment close to their homes, and breaking taboos around menstrual hygiene by offering women access to low-cost sanitary pads, and accurate information".On her recent trip to Morocco with Harry, she told a group of female business executives and entrepreneurs that "women have to challenge everywhere in the world".Next week, she is set to join leading feminists and national figures including singer Annie Lennox and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, to mark International Women's Day with a panel discussion on gender issues. Dailyhunthttps://www.fanfiction.net/u/12026218/
In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week
Totals aren't yet in, but the head of the state's alligator program estimates that about 18,000 were taken from the wild. Photo by STROOP a documentary film about rhino poaching, shows a rhino that was killed by poachers in the metropolitan area around the city of Pretoria, home to the main offices of the South African presidency. The documentary movie about rhino poaching won awards at film festivals in Europe and the United States in 2018, but the slaughter of African wildlife continues fuelled by consumers of the illegal rhino horn products. A zoo worker plays with a 5-month-old panda at the Malaysia Zoo in Kuala Lumpur. The female panda, which has not yet been named, is the second offspring of giant pandas Liang Liang and Xing Xing, who have been on a 10-year loan to Malaysia from China since 2014. Sully, the yellow Labrador retriever who was former President George H.W. Bush's service dog during a departure ceremony at Ellington Field Polar bear Nanook plays with a ball as she celebrates her first birthday in the zoo in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) President Ingrid Newkirk wears a fish costume during a demonstration to raise awareness about veganism, ahead of Animals Rights Day in Mumbai. (PTI) A Himalayan Griffon vulture, one of the largest birds of the Himalaya flies in Dharmsala. This bird has been listed as near threatened species according to International Union for Conservation of Nature. An Asian elephant, born Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Powell, Ohio. Its sex has not yet been determined because the Columbus Zoo is giving it time to bond with its mother, Phoebe. It is the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 10 years and joins a herd of six at the zoo.Dailyhunthttp://www.itsarab.org/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/41638/Default.aspx
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