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British Columbia reports 230+ deaths during heat wave – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

“Since the onset of the heat wave late last week, the BC Coroners Service has experienced a significant increase in deaths reported where it is suspected that extreme heat has been contributory,” Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said in a statement.

The coroner’s service normally receives about 130 death reports over a four-day period. From Friday through Monday, at least 233 deaths were reported, the chief coroner said, adding “this number will increase as data continues to be updated.”

Coroners are now gathering information to determine the cause and manner of deaths and whether heat played a role, the statement said.

Source: British Columbia reports 230+ deaths during heat wave – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Pandemic response requires early and robust verification – The Lancet

This report proposes the creation of an international treaty on pandemics, to be negotiated under the auspices of WHO, and a Global Health Threats Council to serve as an independent authority at the head of state and government level, endorsed by the UN General Assembly.

These instruments alone are inadequate. Effective compliance requires robust and independent mechanisms for reviewing progress and doing investigations that are empowered at the highest political level and armed with both incentives and consequences. On the basis of a review of institutional mechanisms and a mandate to enforce compliance with international agreements,

we propose several aspects to complement the proposal.

First, the Universal Health and Preparedness Review, currently planned as voluntary, should be obligatory. Using independent experts, similar to what is done for human rights treaties, would mitigate political pressure inherent to state-led processes and promote independence and transparency. Independent experts should be used to identify issues with compliance and to help countries by providing necessary support in preparedness.
Second, state parties to the treaty should not be able to block on-site investigations. Such investigations are crucial for identifying the origin of disease outbreaks and assessing preparedness and response. The model by the Committee on Prevention of Torture could lend itself to treaty monitoring and outbreak investigations on short notice or unannounced. Investigations should be stipulated as part of the treaty with a clear protocol, definitions, and assigned authority for the process to justify invoking an extraordinary power. Visits without state-specific consent should be done by an independent expert group reporting to the UN to help mitigate political pressure on any individual UN agency.
Third, any new mechanism should include incentives such as technical support and political stimulus. WHO can play a key role in this area by providing countries with technical assistance, normative guidelines, and tools to strengthen preparedness and response capacities.
Finally, the treaty needs to be based on several core principles: compliance to encourage state adherence to the agreement; accountability to trigger a high political response in cases of concern; independence to reduce financial and political dependencies; transparency and data sharing to ensure prompt access to information; speed to activate an investigation; assessment of capabilities including political factors and leadership; and incentives to motivate states to comply.

Source: Pandemic response requires early and robust verification – The Lancet

Intermission Story (8) – Jimmy Stewart

Commander and bomber pilot

Pacific Paratrooper

James Maitland Stewart

Jimmy Stewart suffered such extreme PTSD after being a bomber pilot in World War II that he acted out his mental distress during ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.  Stewart played George Bailey in the classic movie and channeled his anger and guilt into the scenes where he rages at his family.

Stewart was haunted by ‘a thousand black memories’ from his time as an Air Force commanding officer that he took with him back to Hollywood after the war.  Pilots who flew with him said that became ‘Flak Happy’ during World War II, a term to describe what is now known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

Stewart wrestled with the guilt of killing civilians in bomb raids over France and Germany including one instance where they destroyed the wrong city by mistake.

Stewart felt responsible for the death of his men and especially one bloodbath where…

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Life lessons

Mmeme Mbambo

At some point we are gonna be alone, learn to treasure the moments you have with your loved ones while they last

There is no guarantee that you’re gonna wake up tomorrow, why not treasure the moments you have today with your loved ones when you still can.

Stop holding grudges, stop fighting unnecessarily with others, forgive them and live life to the fullest. Live your live in a way that when you die you won’t have any regret and any unsaid words.

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Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
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Variante Delta Covid-19: “la más rápida” y puede aprovechar relajación medidas.

Dr. Jean Carlos Duluc

La variante Delta del coronavirus causante de la COVID-19, primero detectada en la India, es la que se transmite con mayor velocidad, y puede aprovechar la relajación de las medidas de prevención sanitaria en muchos países para expandirse, advirtió hoy la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS)

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) señaló que la variante Delta del coronavirus (COVID-19) tiene el potencial de ser más letal y pone a las personas más vulnerables en un riesgo aún mayor.

A su vez, el director de emergencias de la OMS, Michael Ryan, lamentó el “fallo moral catastrófico” que supone no haber vacunado a la población en más alto riesgo en todos los países.

“Esta variante Delta es más rápida, más capaz, atacará a los más vulnerables de forma más eficaz que las anteriores y si hay gente vulnerable sin vacunar, están en mayor riesgo. Todas estas variantes…

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Buenos Aires und der Tango

Vivaldi translation of introduction: Buenos Aires and the tango
21. Mai 2018
The tango, a passionate and expressive dance, is considered an authentic creation of the people of Buenos Aires, the Portenos. It probably originated more than 120 years ago in the La Boca harbor district on the banks of the Riachuelo, which flows there into the Rio de la Plata; however, the origin is not exactly known. In the 1880s, immigrants from the Mediterranean countries, Eastern Europe and West Africa danced him in the “bordellos” of the typical port district in the southeast of Buenos Aires, the Capital Federal. Dozens of small tango ensembles with flute, violin and guitar played for dance in countless small cafés and taverns. In the 1960s, bandoneo and piano were added as musical instruments. It was mostly sung by lost love, betrayal, cheating and being abandoned with heartbreaking, plaintive melodies, sometimes the dancers and musicians danced and played in halls or in backyards.

Senioren um die Welt

Der Tango, ein leidenschaftlicher und ausdrucksstarker Tanz, wird als authentische Kreation der Einwohner von Buenos Aires, der Portenos, angesehen. Er entstand vor mehr als 120 Jahren vermutlich im Hafenviertel La Boca am Flussufer des Riachuelo, der dort in den Rio de la Plata fließt; genau ist der Ursprung jedoch nicht bekannt. In den 1880er Jahren tanzten ihn die Einwanderer aus den Mittelmeerländern, aus Osteuropa und Westafrika in den „bordellos“ des typischen Hafenviertels im Südosten von Buenos Aires, der Capital Federal. In zahllosen kleinen Cafés und Tavernen spielten Dutzende von kleinen Tango-Ensembles mit Flöte, Geige und Gitarre zum Tanz auf. In den 60er Jahren nahm man Bandoneo und Piano als Musikinstrumente dazu. Es wurde meist von verlorener Liebe, Verrat, Betrug und Verlassenwerden mit herzzerreißenden, klagenden Melodien gesungen, manchmal tanzten und spielten die Tänzer und Musiker auch in Hallen oder auf Hinterhöfen.

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Indian Lifestyle vs American Lifestyle

Anita's Perspectives on Life

Some interesting facts

India and the USA are two proud cultures with a vast population. When we talk about two different countries it’s obvious that there must be many differences between them.

I have been to the USA many times. This time while I am here again I want to share a few of my personal experiences with all of you.

Currency difference is the main reason for people to dream about American life. One US dollar is equal to approximately 75 INR. Be it the USA or any other country if Rupee to Dollar conversion is good, most people would like to migrate offshore. That doesn’t mean they don’t love their country, but the reason may be to grow and spread their wings.

Just like the India United States is a vast country and made up of a diverse group of people. Life can vary greatly from region…

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