Mexico has authorized the extradition of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the US to face charges including smuggling and murder.
El Chapo Guzman’s lawyers have 30 days to appeal and even if it proceeds it could be months before he is sent north.
He was recaptured in January, six months after escaping through a tunnel from his maximum-security prison cell.
Earlier in May the Mexican authorities transferred El Chapo Guzman to a prison near the US border.
Mexican officials denied the move to Ciudad Juarez, just across the border from El Paso, Texas, was a precursor to extradition.
El Chapo Guzman faces charges from seven US federal prosecutors. He is also accused of money-laundering, and arms and drugs possession.
The drug lord’s lawyer, Juan Pablo Badillo, told Reuters news agency he would file “many” legal challenges in the coming days.
Mexico’s foreign ministry has said the US has guaranteed El Chapo Guzman will not face the death penalty if the extradition goes ahead.
Born to a farming family, El Chapo Guzman went on to become head of the Sinaloa cartel, at one point thought to be responsible for a quarter of all drugs entering the US via Mexico.
Before his escape in 2015, El Chapo Guzman had already fled prison, going on the run for more than a decade.
Body parts, personal belongings of passengers and debris from missing EgyptAir plane have been found in the Mediterranean Sea, Greek and Egyptian officials say.
Flight MS804 was en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew when it vanished on May 19.
Seats and luggage has also been retrieved by Egyptian search crews.
The debris was discovered about 180 miles north of Alexandria, the Egyptian military said.
European Space Agency (ESA) satellites spotted an oil slick in the area where the flight had vanished but the organization said there was no guarantee it was from the missing plane.
The search is now focused on finding the plane’s flight recorders, the Associated Press news agency reports.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has expressed his “utmost sadness and regret” at the crash.
Military units from Greece, Egypt, France and the UK have been taking part in a search operation near the Greek island Karpathos.
Greece said radar showed the Airbus A320 had made two sharp turns and dropped more than 25,000ft before plunging into the sea.
Egypt says the plane was more likely to have been brought down by a terrorist act than a technical fault.
However, there has been “absolutely no indication” so far as to why the plane came down, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on May 20.
Three investigators from the French air accident investigation bureau, along with a technical adviser from Airbus, have joined the Egyptian inquiry.
The missing plane was forced to make an emergency landing in 2013 after the pilot noticed the engine overheating, but an official report said defect was repaired.
In France, the focus is on whether a possible breach of security happened at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.
After last year’s attacks in the French capital, some airport staff had their security clearance revoked over fears of links to Islamic extremists.
When a house, office, or room is small, there is a fine line between comfortable and cramped. While most people appreciate having the room to spread out, a larger space isn’t always possible or affordable in some areas. But this doesn’t mean that one has to settle for living in perpetual clutter. It is possible to make a smaller-than-average space feel roomy and neat. Accomplishing this feat often requires careful consideration and a few creative tricks.
Create a Clean and Clutter-Free Space
Creating extra space is a good time to clean up an area by removing any unwanted and unused items. Generally, these are the things that take up space but have no real purpose. Divide these items into piles that can be given away, sold online or in a garage sale, donated, or thrown out. For unused items that are difficult to part with, consider renting an outside storage unit.
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Add the Right Colors
The idea of adding color to a small space may initially sound like the wrong thing to do; however, the right colors can make a room feel open, airy, and spacious. Generally, lighter colors have the ability to make a space look larger than it is. A monochromatic color scheme, using various shades of one color, is also helpful in adding depth and dimension to a space. If brighter colors are desired, use them sparingly and not on focal pieces.
Bring in Light
Whether artificial or natural, lighting is yet another way to open up a space. At night or in dim spaces, consider a torch lamp, which is often thin and spreads light up and out. Another, even less intrusive way to light a room is to use recessed lighting instead of a floor or desk lamp. Vertical or mini aluminum blinds are a nice alternative to heavy shades or drapes. During the day, open blinds completely to bring in the maximum amount of bright outdoor light.
Use Furniture to Your Advantage
The right type of furniture, and even certain accessorizes, can also make a space feel larger and more spacious. Wall mirrors, for example, can make a room seem longer than it is. Instead of a sofa, use a loveseat, and generally aim to avoid using large items that take up important space. Ideally, items that can be used for more than one purpose are best, as they help reduce the amount of furniture in a room. For example, furniture with hidden compartments provides smart, out-of-sight storage. Glass coffee or side tables take up little visual space courtesy of the clear surface, which makes them yet another option to consider.
Turkish lawmakers have voted a controversial bill that will strip them of their immunity from prosecution.
However, pro-Kurdish lawmakers say this is essentially a move to expel opposition members from parliament.
The new law is seen as targeting the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) as well as the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).
Turkey has led an offensive against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), accused of being a terror group.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses the HDP of being the PKK’s political arm, and has called for pro-Kurdish MPs to face terrorism charges.
This vote could be a first step towards making that happen.
Calling the move “historic” as lawmakers voted, Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a crowd in his hometown of Rize: “My people do not want to see guilty lawmakers in this parliament.”
Critics also say the move aims to strengthen the ruling AK Party and consolidate support in the assembly for the executive presidential system Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to implement.
HDP co-leader Selahattin Demirtas said the move was a blow against the people’s will and could not be accepted as democratic.
Selahattin Demirtas said his party would challenge the decision at Turkey’s top court.
The bill was backed by 376 lawmakers in the 550-seat legislature, which means it will become law directly without being put to a referendum.
It now needs to be ratified by the president.
Some 138 lawmakers, the vast majority from the two opposition parties, could be at risk of prosecution.
Violent scuffles marred parliamentary debates this month, with frustrated lawmakers exchanging fisticuffs and kicks.
Today’s vote was not without incident as CHP lawmakers walked out in protest.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said she would raise concerns over the state of democracy in Turkey when she met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan next week.
Angela Merkel, who has led the push to conclude a refugee deal with Ankara, has been criticized by human rights groups for turning a blind eye to violations in Turkey in return for co-operation.
Your dating profile is the first impression you’ll make in the online dating world, and you want to make sure that you’re building a profile that sends the right message. If you’re struggling to make many connections through your online dating efforts, you can improve your dating profile dramatically with a few smart swaps and targeted tweaks. Learn what viewers are looking for, then fit some of these keywords and smart photo strategies into your profile.
As you’re completing the text you’ll use to shape your dating profile, pay attention to the words you’re using. Men do best when they describe themselves as sweet, ambitious, thoughtful, spontaneous, and physically fit. Guys will also get attention if they mention tattoos, yoga, puppies and the ocean. Women should use words like physically fit, ambitious, perceptive, passionate and optimistic. They can also mention travel destinations and physical activities to round out their profiles.
While you want to use some of these popular words and phrases in your profile when applicable, you’ll also want to represent yourself accurately. No one wants to meet someone who isn’t as well represented on his or her profile. People tend to add two inches to their height and 20 percent to their income, for example, and many profile photos are out of date. Make yourself stand out as an attractive, honest person in your dating profile. Check out some buzzword and photo tips below that you can use to enhance the quality of your dating profile.
Phalodi has broken India’s temperature records after registering 51C, the highest since records began, the weather office says.
The new record registered in the desert state of Rajasthan comes amid a heat wave across India.
The previous record for the hottest temperature stood at 50.6C in 1956.
This year’s heat wave has hit much of northern India, where temperatures have exceeded 40C for weeks.
The run-up to the Indian monsoon season is always characterized by weeks of strong sunshine and increasing heat but life-threatening temperature levels topping 50C are unusual.
India’s weather office has issued warnings of “severe heat wave” conditions across large parts of India’s northern and western states through the weekend.
The country declares a heat wave when the maximum temperature hits 45C or five degrees higher than the average for the area in previous years.
This summer, the heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in the south Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Permanent relief from the heat is only expected with the arrival of the monsoon, which normally comes in mid-June.
When it comes to completing assignments, many students struggle. The problem is that a lot of assignment topics can be hard to understand, despite attending all your classes and doing the required reading. Professors like to test students, which is why essay topics are often difficult. Seeing a topic that you don’t know how to conquer can cause a lot of stress and anxiety about what grade you’ll get for the piece. However, it doesn’t have to, as regardless of the topic, there are plenty of ways you ensure your assignment returns a good grade.
The first thing you should do after getting an essay topic you’re unsure about is re-read your notes from the class. This is important as this will refresh your mind about what you’ve learnt so far. And should also make working out how to fit the information into your essay, easier. Any parts of your notes that you think will be helpful, mark with a sticky note. That way, you can flick back to them later on and use them as your supporting evidence.
Whatever essay topic your professor has given you, there’s sure to have been similar ones before. Google your essay title and see what comes up – make sure to check the news section as well as the regular search. Anything that comes up, download and read through. This may give you an idea of what you should be focusing on. If nothing comes up, type the main parts of the title into the search bar and see if anything relevant pops up.
It may also be worth searching in the campus library for essays that have been stored there for reference as you might find a similar one. If you are friendly with older students on the same course as you, ask them what they wrote for their essay on the same topic. Once you’ve got a little inspiration, you’ll find your assignment much easier to complete.
Read up on the essay style
There are various types of essays; narrative, expository, critical, and persuasive. Each of these essay types needs to be written in a different way, which can be a little confusing. If for example, you’ve been set a critical essay to complete, take the time to research what it should include. Have a look online for guidance and examples of critical essays. Doing this will help to make sure that your article is structured in the right way and you get the best grade possible. If an essay isn’t structured properly, even if the information is correct, you’ll end up with a lower grade.
Break the topic down
Even the most difficult of assignments can be made easier if you take the time to break the topic down. Use the marking sheet to work out what your professor is expecting and then break the essay into sections. By doing this, you can help to increase your chances of achieving a high grade. Once you’ve broken the topic down, you can then work out what should go into each section.
On that note, it’s time to talk about creating an essay plan. After breaking the topic down, it’s a good idea to create an essay plan. This is important as it will allow you to plan out what’s going in each section of your assignment. As well as whether you have the necessary evidence that you need for each part.
Draft your assignment plan out by hand, add notes, and write the addresses of any websites you intend to use as evidence. If you’re unsure whether you’ve missed anything, ask to swap essay plans with a friend. You can mark theirs and get them to mark yours – that way you can both help each other to improve your grades. If you need help with essay writing or editing, you can use a custom essay writing service, to get the best results for your paper.
Talk to your professor
Last but not least, if you’re struggling with an assignment, talk to your professor. Show them your essay plan and ask for their constructive criticism – this will give you an idea of if you’re on the right tracks. While your lecturers want you to work independently, they are there to help. So if you’re stuck on something, don’t be afraid to ask them. They may not be able to tell you what your assignment should contain but they will be able to point you in the right direction.
In conclusion, ensuring that your assignment grades are high, doesn’t have to be hard. It’s just a case of going about your work in the right way, and taking the time to get help if you need it.
International teams are continuing to search for EgyptAir plane that disappeared over the Mediterranean.
Military units from Greece, Egypt, France and the UK are taking part in the operation near the Greek island Karpathos.
Flight MS804 was en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew when it vanished on May 19.
Greece said radar showed the Airbus A320 had made two sharp turns and dropped more than 25,000ft before plunging into the sea.
Egypt says the plane was more likely to have been brought down by a terrorist act than a technical fault.
Most of the people on board Flight MS804 were from Egypt and France. A Briton was also among the passengers.
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So far, no wreckage or debris from the aircraft has been found.
Initial reports on May 19, based on Egyptian officials’ comments that wreckage had been found, later proved unfounded.
Greece’s lead air accident investigator Athanasios Binis said items including lifejackets found near Karpathos were not from the Airbus A320.
“An assessment of the finds showed that they do not belong to an aircraft,” he said.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered the country’s civil aviation ministry, army-run search-and-rescue centre, navy and air force to take all necessary measures to locate the wreckage.
The French air accident investigation bureau has dispatched three investigators, along with a technical adviser from Airbus, to join the Egyptian inquiry.
In France, the focus is on whether a possible breach of security happened at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport.
Security was already tight, and under review, after last November’s attacks by ISIS in Paris.
Since then, some airport staff have had security clearance revoked over fears of links to Islamic extremists.
Flight MS804 left Paris at 23:09 local time on May 18 and was scheduled to arrive in Cairo soon after 03:15 local time on May 19.
On the plane were 56 passengers, seven crew members and three security personnel.
According to Greek aviation officials, air traffic controllers spoke to the pilot when he entered Greek airspace and everything appeared normal.
They tried to contact him again at 02:27 Cairo time, as the plane was set to enter Egyptian airspace, but “despite repeated calls, the aircraft did not respond”. Two minutes later it vanished from radar.
Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos told reporters: “The picture we have at the moment on the accident as it emerges from the Greek air force operations centre is that the aircraft was approximately 10-15 miles inside the Egyptian FIR [flight information region] and at an altitude of 37,000 feet.
“It turned 90 degrees left and then a 360-degree turn toward the right, dropping from 37,000 to 15,000 feet and then it was lost at about 10,000 feet.”
Egypt’s Aviation Minister Sherif Fathi said: “Let’s not try to jump to the side that is trying to identify this as a technical failure – on the contrary.
“If you analyze the situation properly, the possibility of having a different action, or having a terror attack, is higher than the possibility of having a technical [fault].”
Be honest – have you ever thought about going on a trip to the Sahara Desert? It might be on the bucket list of a few adventurous souls, but hardly in the minds of your average holidaymaker. But, you miss out at your risk. The sprawling desert is an incredible place, and there is a lot more to it than endless sand dunes and mirages. And, it is so big it is spread across twelve countries – each with their unique personality. Here are five essential experiences that you should check out if you get the chance.
The Nile
Egypt’s River Nile is pretty much the lifeline for the many towns and cities that inhabit the Sahara. And, of course, it goes close to the Sahara’s most ancient buildings – the temples of Luxor and Karnak. But, don’t stop there. Moving out, you will hit the world famous Timbuktu, and even follow the river down to the Red Sea. In Africa, the Nile is known as the giver of life – and it’s easy to see why.
The wildlife
When you think of a desert, you don’t think of somewhere teeming with life. But, the Sahara has some incredible creatures that call it home. They are tough little things, too, capable of surviving some of the harshest conditions on the planet. It’s well worth taking a wildlife trip one night with an expert to see if you can catch a glimpse of the locals. You might see a monitor lizard or the cute looking Fennec Fox. There are plenty of other, too. Conservationinstitute.org have a good insight on what to expect.
The bustling cities
Cities in the Sahara are a lot more advanced and comfortable than you might think. El Aaiun, for example, is a beautiful place with plenty of luxury to retreat from the harsh, dry, atmosphere of the desert surrounding it. The likes of tripadvisor.com have rundowns of the fantastic hotels available – and they might just surprise you.
The amazing oasis towns
The Sahara is so big; it shouldn’t be surprising there are so many amazing little towns there. Of course, you can’t go there expecting a raging nightlife and all mod cons, but they are well worth a visit. They are the perfect place to stay when you are planning trips out to the dunes, too. Oasis towns tend to be in the major countries, such as Morocco and Egypt. Some are quaint little places full of a sleepy atmosphere while others are far more colorful affairs. Check out Ksar Ghilane in Tunisia or Tamanrasset in Algeria.
The sand
It’s easy to write off the sheer volume of sand in the Sahara – but it needs to be seen to be believed. The size of the dunes can be mountainous, and many of them will look completely different the next day. If you get the chance, head out with an experienced guide and see it for yourself. It is a little eerie seeing a landscape change before your eyes – and it’s very much alive. You may even find yourself a meteorite if you are lucky.
Have you been to the Sahara? Let us know about your experiences in the comments section below!
Hair loss can happen at any age, and it’s something you should still be watching out for in your twenties. Although it’s more likely to occur in men, you will be surprised to know a high proportion of women can also suffer from hair loss. In fact, 40% of people who are suffering from hair loss are ladies. Here are some reasons for hair loss in women while they are young.
Alopecia areata
The top reason for hair loss in women is down to alopecia areata. It’s a condition which can cause bald patches on your head. The condition stops your hair from growing and can often be passed down via generations. If you are worrying you may have this, the doctors can send you off for a biopsy to confirm whether it is this condition. Often, it can grow back on its own, or they may need to give you a steroid injection or some cream to help treat it. It mostly occurs in young people, and it can happen in people who are healthy otherwise.
Pregnancy
As your body is going through many changes during pregnancy, your hair can be affected too. You may start to notice you are losing your hair. And surprisingly, it tends to occur after having the baby as your body has been through a lot of stress! As this article reveals, you should go to the doctor if you keep noticing hair loss, but don’t worry too much, it will grow back after a while.
Stress
One of the reasons why women lose their hair in their younger years is down to stress. When we get stressed out with work, we can notice that our hair begins to thin out. As your body is under pressure, it can mean your hair is under stress too. Find ways to keep calm such as exercise and removing yourself from stressful situations to combat the hair loss.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (aka PCOS) is a condition which can affect your ovaries and hormone level. You may experience irregular periods, acne and hair loss. It affects many young women in their late teens and twenties. As this article explains, your hair can thin out, and this can be one of the first signs that you have the syndrome. Talk to your doctor if you notice hair loss and they will send you to tests to confirm if you have PCOS. Unfortunately, you may experience extra hair on your face and arms while your hair on your head thins out!
Washing hair too much
Another reason for hair loss in young women is because they are washing their hair too much. By washing it too much, you are putting extra pressure on your scalp, meaning your hair might begin falling out. Try and stick to washing your hair every other day rather than doing it every single day. Make sure you are using a decent shampoo which is right for your hair.
A lot of the above is reversible, so if you do notice any hair loss, it’s best to speak to your doctor about your concerns.
According to the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, superbugs will kill someone every three seconds by 2050 unless the world acts now.
The global review sets out a plan for preventing medicine “being cast back into the dark ages” that requires billions of dollars of investment.
The report also calls for a revolution in the way antibiotics are used and a massive campaign to educate people.
It has received a mixed response with some concerned that it does not go far enough.
The battle against infections that are resistant to drugs is one the world is losing rapidly and has been described as “as big a risk as terrorism”.
The problem is that we are simply not developing enough new antibiotics and we are wasting the ones we have.
Since the review started in mid-2014, more than one million people have died from such infections.
In that time doctors also discovered bacteria that can shrug off the drug of last resort – colistin – leading to warnings that the world was teetering on the cusp of a “post-antibiotic era”.
The report says the situation will get only worse with 10 million people predicted to die every year from resistant infections by 2050.
The analysis was based on scenarios modeled by researchers Rand Europe and auditors KPMG.
They found that drug resistant E. coli, malaria and tuberculosis (TB) would have the biggest impact.
The financial cost to economies of drug resistance will add up to $100 trillion by the mid-point of the century.
The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance said the economic case for action “was clear” and could be paid for using a small cut of the current health budgets of countries or through extra taxes on pharmaceutical companies not investing in antibiotic research.
Africa has always been a magnet for travelers with adventurous spirit and for those eager of unique experiences. Over years some countries have gained the status of must-see tourist destinations (South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, etc.), while other remained shadowed by them. Fortunately, with the power of Internet and changes occurring in the other countries, other destinations can finally get their moment under the spotlight. One of those yet to be discovered gem is Mozambique, a country with a relatively well developed tourist infrastructure that offers great accommodation options, from affordable backpackers’ lodges to world class luxury resorts. If you are headed to Mozambique and worry about accommodation, do not be, here are some of the best options the country has to offer.
Hotels in Maputo
As lifeblood of Mozambique, Maputo should be inevitable on the Mozambique itinerary, and if you decide to stay there you will have many accommodation options available, so you will surely find some that fits your need. The Southern Sun Maputo, for instance, offers you a pleasant experience reasonably away from the city noise. The hotel building tells a story about the country’s history, mixing the charm of colonial style with African heritage. The lack of terraces in the room can be quite annoying, but it is compensated by the large and lush yard. If you are searching for a more luxurious feel, be sure to check in in 5 stars rated Polana Serena Hotel, with an indoor pool, outdoor pull, full service spa, fitness center, and a jetted tub in every room. The hotel is located in a vivid neighborhood, near the Museum of Natural History and Eduardo Mondlane University.
Suburban Rentals in Maputo
Sure, hotels have their perks, like getting everything you need on a plate, but if you prefer your privacy and truly experiencing the spirit of a city like a local, you can try renting a house or an apartment in some of Maputo’s suburbs. You can find a vast offer of such options on property websites such as Casamozambique. You can even have some of the comforts of a hotel, e.g. a swimming pool. Suburban rentals offer you the possibility to live like a citizen of Maputo, discover different restaurants nearby, that are more likely more affordable than the tourist hotspots in the center of the city, communicate with locals, and get to know some of the authentic African bars and pubs around.
The Country Lodges
If you would rather escape the city into lush nature, with a cozy accommodation, you are in luck, since Mozambique is filled with such options, throughout the entire territory. Kara O’Mula Country Lodge is located in Mulanje, and most of the units feature a terrace view on the green vivid garden, while others will also not disappoint with mountain views. In Harare, you can find the Wild Geese Lodge, for those tourists who prefer a truly apartment-like accommodation. Here, the rooms have their own seating and dining areas, and kitchenette equipped with basic appliances.
Island Resorts
The two most famous tourist destinations in Mozambique are Bazaruto Archipelago and Quirimbas Archipelago. Both of them have various options for tourists, both the backpackers searching to save some bucks and regular tourists just keen on enjoying at the beach. One of the most fascinating island escapes is located within Bazaruto Archipelago. The Azura retreat is a true luxury hideaway, with sublime view of the Indian Ocean and no other hotel or tourist spot for miles/kilometers away. Across the country, Quirimbas Archipelago hides its smallest island, Medjumbe, with pristine powdery white beach and turquoise blue sea. The size of the island instantly gives it an aura of exclusivity, while the lodges, on the other side, are quite modest, but still comfy.
Wherever you decide to stay, the “Terra de Boa Gente” as Vasco de Gama called Mozambique, will not disappoint you, but dazzle you with its genuine kindness, staggering beauty and true desire to make the guests’ desires a priority.
EgyptAir flight MS804from Paris to Cairo has disappeared from radar, the airline says.
The Egyptian airline says there are 56 passengers, seven crew members and three security personnel on board.
The plane was flying at 37,000ft when it went missing over the eastern Mediterranean. An official said the plane lost contact with radar at 02:45 Cairo time.
EgyptAir says search and rescue teams have been deployed.
The passengers on board included 30 Egyptians, 15 French citizens, one Briton, as well as people from Belgium, Algeria, Sudan, Chad and Portugal, EgyptAir says.
There were three children on board.
EgyptAir says the Airbus A320 disappeared about 10 miles into Egyptian air space and the relevant authorities have been notified.
Amid fears that the plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, the Greek authorities have joined Egyptian armed forces in the search operation.
Flight MS804 left Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport at 23:09 local time on May 18 and was scheduled to arrive in Cairo soon after 03:00 local time on May 19.
An airport official, quoted by Egypt’s state-run newspaper al-Ahram, said the last contact with the plane had been 10 minutes before it disappeared – and no distress signal had been sent.
Egyptian PM Sherif Ismail has arrived at the airport in Cairo, along with the families of those on board, state-run Nile News TV reports.
In October 2015, a Russian passenger plane flying from Sharm el-Sheikh crashed over the Sinai peninsula killing all 224 people on board. Officials in Moscow and Egypt later said the aircraft was brought down by an explosive device. ISIS militants said they had bombed the plane.
Who would have thought that something as simple as copying data would create so much fuss and upheaval; but the confusion starts to make sense when it comes down to avoiding inaccuracy regarding a heart patients medical data. Many physicians today are facing the impact of copy forwarding patient data without verifying its accuracy or relevance. This is because most physicians only have limited time to concentrate on medical care and the demanding nature of their work leaves them with little patience to sift through sheets of medical data.
Though highly critical most physicians busy in handling their core activities find it difficult to maintain medical data. Being a time consuming and hectic task they prefer getting transcription services; who being specialists in their field of work; are able to offer expert documentation support for flawless medical documentation.
Medical transcription becomes even more vital when it comes to Cardiology; this is because a cardiologist will generally prescribe a large number of tests to a patient with a heart problem. Besides this the physician needs to take down all other data relevant to the patient’s past health records like other illnesses, family history, allergies to drugs and so on. Eventually all the information becomes necessary in managing and treating the patient; hence this huge amount of medical data becomes difficult for the cardiologist to look into and most prefer getting the data sorted from a reliable cardiovascular transcription service.
Growth of cardiology transcription services
There are various professional agencies which have the requisite infrastructure and team of well-trained medical transcriptionist catering to specific requirements of the healthcare provider. For instance, cardiovascular transcription services at Eyered are offered by specialized transcriptionists working specifically on the cardiology segment for providing and maintaining efficient cardiology transcription services.
There are also a large number of heart surgeons and cardiology clinics outsourcing their transcription services to companies based in India; which has become popular destination for providing high quality medical transcription services at competitive prices. Moreover various cardiologists across USA, UK and Canada also prefer seeking outsourced transcription services. Vital role of a cardiology transcriptionist-
Transcriptionists not only help reduce the overall cost incurred in cardiovascular care but are also play a vital role in streamlining cardiology reports. Heart ailment involves getting various tests and scans done- MUGA scan, echocardiogram, ultrasound imagining, cardiac stress test, halter monitoring, pacemaker evaluations, etc. requiring maintaining a large amount of data and medical files, which is made easier with the help of a transcriptionist.
Hillary Clinton has won the Kentucky primary while her opponent Senator Bernie Sanders won in Oregon.
The former secretary of state remains the front-runner in the Democratic race to secure the nomination in July, with a significant delegate lead.
However, Bernie Sanders again resisted pressure to drop out of the race, saying he was “in until the last ballot is cast”.
Hilalry Clinton only narrowly won Kentucky. With most of the votes counted she was less than 0.5% ahead.
Alison Lundergan Grimes, chairwoman of the Kentucky State Board of Elections, told CNN that unofficial results confirmed that Hillary Clinton would narrowly win the state’s primary contest.
Shortly afterwards, Hillary Clinton tweeted: “We just won Kentucky! Thanks to everyone who turned out. We’re always stronger united.”
In the Republican race, Donald Trump won the party’s only contest on May 17 in Oregon, which was no surprise as he was the only candidate left in the race.
The Kentucky Democratic primary will award 60 delegates to go to the party’s convention in Philadelphia while Oregon’s primary will award 74.
Pressure is rising on Bernie Sanders, a senator from Vermont who has historically been an independent, not a Democrat, to drop out of the race.
However, he said he still has a path to the Democratic nomination.
Speaking at the California rally, Bernie Sanders recognized his campaign’s “steep hill to climb” but called for his supporters to remain hopeful and “take our fight into the convention” in July.
Senior party figures are pressing Bernie Sanders to do more to bring his supporters into line, after some of them disrupted a state convention in Nevada last weekend.
Majority leader Harry Reid said the Vermont senator faced a “test of leadership”.
Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz described Bernie Sanders’ response to the violence as “anything but acceptable”.
The US has increased its import duties on Chinese steelmakers by more 522% after accusing them of selling their products below market prices.
According to the US Commerce Department, the taxes specifically apply to Chinese-made cold-rolled flat steel, which is used in car manufacturing, shipping containers and construction.
Its ruling comes amid heightened trade tensions between the two sides over several products, including chicken parts.
Steel is an especially sensitive issue.
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American and European steel producers claim China is distorting the global market and undercutting them by dumping its excess supply abroad.
A separate filing by major US steelmakers to the International Trade Commission is looking to completely ban all Chinese steel imports.
The US steel industry claims that around 12,000 workers have been laid off in the past year because of unfair Chinese competition.
China claims the weak economy is more responsible for the industry’s problems and that it has taken steps to reduce its steel production.
In 2015, China’s exports of cold-rolled steel flat products to the US were valued at an estimated $272.3 million.
The leader of Venezuela’s opposition, Henrique Capriles, has urged the army to choose whether it is “with the constitution or with [President Nicolas] Maduro”, after a state of emergency was declared.
President Nicolas Maduro has announced a 60-day emergency, giving soldiers and police wider powers to deal with the country’s spiraling economic crisis.
Henrique Capriles said the decree gave the president unconstitutional powers.
The opposition leader called on Venezuelans to ignore it and take to the streets on May 18.
He told reporters: “We, Venezuelans, will not accept this decree. This is Maduro putting himself above the constitution.
“To impose this, he’d better start preparing to deploy the war tanks and military jets.”
“And I tell the armed forces: The hour of truth is coming, to decide whether you are with the constitution or with Maduro,” Henrique Capriles said.
He said the opposition was not calling for a military coup, but instead seeking a legal and constitutional way of ousting Nicolas Maduro through a recall referendum.
The state of emergency is in place for 60 days and can be renewed for another 60.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has rejected Henrique Capriles’ appeal against April’s contested presidential election result
The decree was rejected by the opposition-held National Assembly late on May 17, but Nicolas Maduro had indicated that he would not abide by their decision.
At a press conference with foreign journalists in Caracas, Nicolas Maduro said the National Assembly had “lost political validity.
“It’s a matter of time before it disappears,” he added.
Nicolas Maduro also said that the opposition had missed the deadline for the referendum and falsified signatures.
Opposition politicians began the process two weeks ago by handing in a petition signed by 1.85 million people, well above the 1% of voters on the electoral roll needed to kick-start the process.
Venezuela’s constitution says that a referendum will be called to decide if the president remains in power if a second petition is signed by at least 20% of the electorate, or nearly four million people.
However, the government has already made it clear that the referendum will not go ahead.
Nicolas Maduro accused the United States of leading a plot to deploy foreign troops in his country, and force him from office.
He told foreign journalists that a US military plane entered Venezuelan air space twice last week without authorization.
Politicians and media from outside the country have been trying to sow chaos in Venezuela to justify intervention, he said.
“This whole campaign, has a centre. There is an axis: Madrid, Miami and Washington,” he said.
“But there is a centre of planning, of direction, lobbying, strength and funding. That centre is located in Washington.”
Nicolas Maduro promised to fight back and to do everything in his power “to continue winning the battle for internal peace”.
He also made reference to the recent suspension of Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff to face an impeachment trial.
Nicolas Maduro described the process as a coup, backed by foreign powers.
Venezuela is facing a serious economic crisis, with high inflation and shortage of many basic goods.
Nicolas Maduro accuses Venezuela’s elite of boycotting the economy to achieve its political goals.
The opposition blames the mistaken policies of Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez, for the crisis.
Sleep is one activity that many people find is hard to get enough of on a regular basis. Although experts recommend for the average person to aim for eight to 10 hours of sleep each night, many people who are able to achieve that still find themselves struggling to stay awake during the daytime. Others can’t seem to incorporate that much sleep into their schedules. No matter which side of the equation you fall on, here are eight actions you can take to wake up feeling more refreshed and rejuvenated.
1. Get in Shape
People who are overweight and out of shape often have trouble sleeping. The more a person weighs, the harder their body has to work to perform its normal functions. People who are sleep deprived are also more likely to gain weight. Get active and in shape so that it’s easier for you to tone your body and get down to a normal weight. Maintaining a healthy weight increases the chances of you sleeping better and longer at night.
2. Improve Your Mental Health
Sometimes it can be a challenge to wind down after a really busy or stressful day because your mind is simply too active. It doesn’t matter if your bed time is early in the evening or late at night, meditating and listening to soothing music can help to slow down the gears in your mind and make it easier for you to drift off to sleep when you are ready to and stay sleep.
3. Change Your Schedule
Although there are many reasons why you may have the work schedule you do, sometimes it is necessary for you to make adjustments to it so you can better manage your sleep schedule and health. If you work nights and have trouble getting to sleep, talk to your boss about switching to the daytime shift. No work schedule is worth sacrificing your sleep habits and health.
4. Get Off the Couch and Get Active
If you tend to live a sedimentary lifestyle and struggle to get eight to ten hours of sleep at night, it may be time for you to get busy. Get some hobbies, join some clubs, and go out more. Keep yourself mentally and physically engaged in activity so you can burn off excess energy and regulate your body’s function.
5. Just Lounge Around
When you find yourself tired and unable to shut your mind off after a long day, don’t get up. Just lay there. Sometimes resting can be just as restorative as sleeping. Turn on the radio, dim the lights, and simply breathe in a meditative manner while you clear your mind as you lie in bed. As your body adjusts to this new method of relaxation, it will become much easier for you to drift off to sleep at night.
6. Add a Nap Time or Two Into Your Day
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, it may not be possible for you to modify your schedule the way you want. Setting aside as little as 15 to 20 minutes each day so you can stop what you are doing to take a nap can be very beneficial for your health. You’ll feel more rested and rejuvenated throughout the day.
7. Eat Better Foods
The foods you eat can really do a number on your body and interfere with the way it functions. Foods that are high in fats and unhealthy substances can slow down digestion and nutrient absorption making it uncomfortable and harder for you rest and sleep. Before bedtime, eat lighter meals and avoid alcoholic beverages. Incorporate more unprocessed and plant-based Hampton foods into your diet like their eggless mayonnaise.
8. See Your Physician
Sometimes, even with your best efforts, sleep may still be elusive. It may be necessary for you to seek out medical attention. Your sleep cycle may be off and you may need a little medical intervention in the form of supplements or medication. Before starting any medication and supplements for sleep disorders or regulation don’t forget to inform your physician about any other medicines you are taking to prevent complications.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to combine several of the above suggestions so you can get the sleep you need. There may also be other ways you can improve your sleeping habits. By adding more sleep into your life, you can improve your moods, overall health, and well-being.
South African opposition lawmakers have been ejected from parliament after trying to interrupt President Jacob Zuma’s speech.
Security officers were ordered to forcibly remove the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) lawmakers as a brawl broke out in the parliament on May 17.
Two months ago, a court ruled Jacob Zuma violated the constitution by failing to pay back public money used on his mansion.
It is the second brawl in parliament this month.
Security guards were ordered by the speaker to eject the people who were being disruptive.
Guards surrounded the EFF lawmakers who were dressed in their trademark red boiler suits.
Objects, including bottles of water and a hard hat, were thrown as the guards tried to wrestle the lawmakers out of the chamber.
The EFF has denounced Jacob Zuma as an “illegitimate” ruler who should step down.
South Africa’s highest court, the Constitutional Court, ruled that Jacob Zuma had violated the constitution when he failed to repay government money used to upgrade his private home in the rural area of Nkandla.
In a second case, at the end of April, a court said that Jacob Zuma should be charged with corruption.
The case is related to a multi-billion dollar arms deal the government negotiated in 1999.
Jacob Zuma denies any wrongdoing, and says he will continue to “shepherd” the nation. His term is due to end in 2019.
Pfizer will acquire California-based Anacor Pharmaceuticals – the maker of a new eczema treatment – in a deal worth $5.2 billion.
The pharmaceutical giant announced it had agreed a deal with the board of Anacor.
Anacor’s flagship product is crisaborole, a cream for eczema which is awaiting approval by US regulators.
The deal comes just weeks after Pfizer scrapped a planned $160 billion merger with Irish drugmaker Allergan for tax reasons.
Albert Bourla, head of Pfizer’s global innovative pharma unit, said: “We believe the acquisition of Anacor represents an attractive opportunity to address a significant unmet medical need for a large patient population.”
Crisaborole can achieve $2 billion in annual sales if approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to Pfizer.
Some 18 million to 25 million people suffer from eczema in the US, but currently there are few safe appropriate treatments, Pfizer said.
Anacor shares jumped 57%, rising above the $99.25 a share agreed with Pfizer.
Warren Buffett has revealed that his investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, has bought a $1 billion stake in Apple.
In a regulatory filing, Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a holding of 9.81 million shares in Apple.
Warren Buffett, who has traditionally shied away from tech stocks, is known for buying “value stocks”, so it is being seen as significant for Apple.
Apple’s shares have fallen almost 30% over the past year but rose on May 16 and closed the trading session 3.7% higher at $93.88.
Slowing iPhone sales have led investors to question whether the company can maintain Apple’s huge profit levels.
Last week Apple temporarily lost its place as the world’s most valuable company after a fall in shares pushed its total market value below that of Google parent Alphabet.
Warren Buffett did not make the actual investment himself, meaning the order would have been placed by his stock-picking team Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, the Wall Street Journal reports. The paper says they are willing to invest in areas that Warren Buffett himself wouldn’t.
They are each thought to manage a $9 billion portfolio and usually make the smaller investments, while Warren Buffett makes the big bets.
The Apple holding makes Berkshire Hathaway the 56th largest shareholder.
Apple is not Berkshire Hathaway’s only technology investment. It is also the biggest shareholder in IBM and increased its holding in the first quarter.
However, Warren Buffett admitted at Berkshire’s annual meeting last month that his investment firm had been slow to get involved the new tech industry. He has always said he would not invest in companies he doesn’t understand.
On May 16, Warren Buffett also told CNBC that he would consider helping Dan Gilbert, chairman of Quicken Loans, finance a bid for Yahoo.
Thailand is set to close the island of Koh Tachai as heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment.
Koh Tachai, off Phang Nga province, is part of the Similan National Park.
According to the Bangkok Post, almost all Thai marine national parks close from mid-May to mid-October, for monsoon season, but Koh Tachai will not reopen.
Photo Similan Islands
The Similan Nationam Park is popular with tourists and divers – who will still have access to a few dive sites in the area.
“We have to close it to allow the rehabilitation of the environment both on the island and in the sea without being disturbed by tourism activities before the damage is beyond repair,” Tunya Netithammakul, director general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation, told the Post.
Local media cited experts saying a beach on Koh Tachai could hold about 70 people, but sometimes the number of tourists was well over 1,000, along with food stalls and tour boats.
That was far in excess of Koh Tachai’s sustainable capacity and was causing damage that threatened to become irreversible, reports said.
Thailand draws tens of millions of tourists a year, many of them to its beautiful beaches and islands.
Twitter will stop counting photos and links in its 140-character limit for tweets, according to a report from Bloomberg.
The change could be made within the next two weeks, Bloomberg quoted a source as saying.
Twitter has not yet commented on the report.
Back in January, founder Jack Dorsey said Twitter would explore ways of enabling its users to write longer posts.
Links currently take up to 23 characters of a tweet, reducing the space available to users for their own writing when sharing other online content.
The 140-character limit was originally added to make tweets fit into a text message. When the company launched in 2006, before smartphones were available, many users typed their tweets as texts before posting them.
Jack Dorsey has since described the limit as a “beautiful constraint” that “inspires creativity and brevity”.
However, Twitter has struggled to attract new users and has seen its share price decline by more than 70% in 2015.
In June 2015, Twitter announced it would increase the limit on direct messages between one user and another to 10,000 characters.
In January 2016, China’s biggest microblogging service, Sina Weibo, dropped its 140-character limit, allowing some users to write longer posts.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro won’t be ousted by a referendum because there will be no referendum, Vice-President Aristobulo Isturiz has said.
Two weeks ago, opposition politicians began the process by handing in a petition signed by 1.85 million people.
However, Aistobulo Isturiz said the opposition had “acted too late, had done it wrong and had committed fraud”.
Members of the opposition have previously warned the referendum may be hard to push through, as they alleged that the National Electoral Council (CNE) is staffed by government loyalists.
Nicolas Maduro has announced that three air force generals have been arrested for plotting an uprising against his government
Many Venezuelans blame President Nicolas Maduro for the economic crisis the country is experiencing.
Venezuela’s economy contracted by 5.7% last year and is expected to shrink further this year. Inflation is at 180%, according to official figures, and there are shortages of medicines and basic food items.
On May 13, Nicolas Maduro declared a state of emergency to “denounce, neutralize and overcome the external and foreign aggressions against our country”, which he blames for Venezuela’s economic problems.
Nicolas Maduro did not specify what powers the state of emergency would give him except to say it would offer Venezuelans “fuller, more comprehensive protection”.
On May 2, opposition politicians handed in 80 boxes containing 1.85 million signatures to the CNE, well above the 1% of voters on the electoral roll needed to kick-start the process.
Opposition politicians say the authorities are trying to stall the process and have called on their supporters to march to the offices of the CNE on May 18 to demand they verify the signatures so the process can go ahead.
The timing of a potential recall referendum is key because the outcome could be radically different depending on when it is held.
Under Venezuela’s constitution, if President Nicolas Maduro were to be removed by a recall referendum in his last two years in office, he would be replaced by his Vice-President, Aristobulo Isturiz.
However, if Nicolas Maduro were to be recalled before that, new elections would be triggered.
The opposition sees it as essential to have new elections rather than have Aristobulo Isturiz take over power, as he is seen as a loyal member of Nicolas Maduro’s Socialist Unity Party.
For new elections to be held, the recall referendum would have to go against Nicolas Maduro before January 10, 2017.
