2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

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A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,200 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it would take about 20 trips to carry that many people.

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Japanese city Hiroshima withdraws 2020 Olympics bid

Hiroshimajointly offered a “peace offering” in Nagasaki, but the outstanding debt on stage 1994 Asian Games ended prematurely as a candidate.

Mayor Kazumi Matsui said Japanese Olympic Committee: “The city is the reimbursement of loans since 1994.”

Japan may still bid 2020 Tokyo Games, was beaten at the Olympics in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, ready to be reopened.

Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara has reiterated its hope that the downturn could be the capital of Japan from 2016 disappointment at losing a 2020 bid is successful, 56 years after the first host of games.

“It is better to remove the torch,” he said.

Hiroshima Nagasaki offers, but the rest of the city has suffered atomic attack was a step designed to promote nuclear disarmament.

But Nagasaki abandoned 2020 Olympic ambitions in January last year, including financial difficulties.

“It’s a shame that the [Hiroshima], was pulled out, but it is inevitable,” says Game President Tsunekazu Takeda.

The candidate cities should submit bids for the first International Olympic Committee by September 2011 and host city should designed by September 2013.

Italian capitalRome, which was to reduce domestic competitor,Venice is the first official name of its bid.

 

 

U.S Launched Mobile Phone Emergency Alert System

U.S. officials have said a new emergency alert system is going to be launched in New York and Washington, the end of the year.

The system gives the federal and local authorities to reach people on their cell phone to alert them on immediate danger. President of theUnited Statesreports or information of missing children will also be sent by the system. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he is free to users.

Prevent terrorist attacks

Mr. Bloomberg has a plan to alert staff or local network Tuesday, saying the system is implemented in a specific chip is installed on new phones.
Officials have the ability to receive messages from mobile users to disseminate information. Speaking at a press conference near Ground Zero – the attack site inNew York on 9 / 11 – Mr. Bloomberg was accompanied by the Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Mr. Genachowski said each mobile operator is expected to attend.
Carriers can provide their customers by exempted from receiving messages from local authorities and information about missing children, but receiving a presidential order is required.

The system works in technology, GPS, and send some data are based on the location of the user.

Osama Bin Laden was killed by US forces in Pakistan

Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden died in U.S.forces in Pakistan, “said Barack Obama.

Al-Qaeda were killed in ground operations outside of Islamabadare based on U.S.intelligence, leadership first emerged in August last year. Mr. Obama said, after the “battle” the U.S.forces use of his body. Bin Laden was behind many of the accused crimes, including attacks on New Yorkand WashingtonSeptember 11, 2001.

He was in top U.S.”most wanted” list. Obama said he was “the biggest success so far, our efforts to win the Al-Qaeda.” U.S.embassies around the world have placed on the alert, warning Americans about the possibility that al-Qaida attack in revenge for the murder of bin Laden.

Crowds gathered outside of  the White House in Washington, shouting “USA, USA” after the news came.

Compound Raid
Bin Laden approved the 9 / 11 attacks in which nearly 3,000 people were killed, said later that the results exceeded expectations. He has toured the U.S. forces and their allies for nearly a decade, although the $ 25 fee in your head. Obama said that he had met in August last year lead to traces of bin Laden.

“This is not at all certain, and it took several months to start this thread on the ground,” Obama said. “I met him on several occasions for national security team, we develop more information about the opportunities we had Bin Laden is hiding deep into the compound of Pakistan. ”And finally, last week, I decided enough intelligence operations and activities approved by Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice,” said the chairman.

On Sunday, a group of U.S.troops is running Abbottabad, 100 km (62 miles) northeast of Islamabad. After the “battle,” Bin Laden was murdered and his body was taken to the U.S.forces, “said the chairman. Obama said that “no Americans were injured.”

Provide more activities; a senior U.S.official said a small U.S.team has completed work on about 40 minutes. The helicopter broke “technical problems”. Tim was destroyed and left another aircraft.

Three other people were killed in bombing – one of bin Laden’s son and two guides – the official said, adding that the woman was also killed when a “shield” and two other women were wounded. The size and complexity of the structures of Abbottabad was “shocked” theU.S.authorities.

4000000 is a 6m (12ft-18ft) walls are eight times higher than in other stores in the region and was worth “several millions”, even though he was by telephone or via the Internet.

An American official said the intelligence had been monitoring “trusted ambassadors” of bin Laden for years. Bin Laden’s identity was discovered four years ago, the service area two years ago and in August last year, was found to stay in Abbottabad, where it starts operation.
Another senior U.S. official said that intelligence is not disclosed to the country, including Pakistan, before the invasion. Residence is only 700 meters (2300 feet) above the ground in Pakistan Military Academy – West Point responsible for March.

Substantial performance

Former U.S. President George W. Bush described the news “a great success.”
“The fight against terrorism will continue, but tonight, America sent a clear message: No matter how long it takes, to do justice,” Bush said in a statement. His predecessor, Bill Clinton said in a statement: “This is quite an important moment only relatives killed in the 9 / 11 attacks and other al-Qaeda, but the people around the world who want to build a common future of peace, freedom and cooperation with our children.”

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner says that many Western bin Laden was the epitome of global terrorism, but for others it was a hero, a devout Muslim who fought for the world’s two superpowers in the name of jihad.

The son of wealthy Saudi construction family, bin Laden was increased in the privileged world. But soon after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, he joined the Mujahideen in there and fought them supporters of the Arab group, which later formed the core of al-Qaeda.

After declaring war onAmericain 1998, bin Laden, widely believed to be behind the bombings ofU.S.embassies in East Africa, the attack on the USS Cole inYemenin 2000 and the attacks onNew YorkandWashington.

New Census Shows China is ageing

China’s census shows the population rose to 1.34 billion in 2010, a sharp increase over 60 years.

Nearly half of Chinese now live in cities, and over 60 now account for 13.3% of the population, nearly 3% since 2000. These figures show that China’s population will grow more slowly than in the past. This can affect the economy, as well as a number of potential workers, especially in rural areas could be reduced.

Proportion of mainland Chinese aged 14 years or younger was 16.6%, a decrease of 6.29 percentage points from the previous census a decade earlier.

Chinese Snapshot
Number of at least 60 years age increased by 13.26%, which was 2.93 percentage points.
Census results also showed that nearly half of all Chinese – 49.7% of the population – now live in cities, which is about 36 percent 10 years ago.

The government has strict control of family size, including the one-child policy for most urban families; the annual population growth fell below 1% per cent. Interest rate would be negative in the coming decades. There is growing media speculation about the possibility of the government to facilitate policy – introduced in 1980 to temporarily stop the growth of population growth – and that more people have two children.
In its current form it is limited to, most urban couples to one child and rural families two. The average household now has 3.1 people, as opposed to 3.44 ten years ago. Some demographers say that the restrictions on family size is now able to threaten the economic future of China, the fewer people left to pay and care for the elderly as well as work in factories, which have made the country the world’s second largest economy.

When China conducted its first census in 1953, it was a population of 594 million, less than half current levels.

Malaria Cases British passengers increased by 30%

New figures from the Agency for Health Protection (HPA) showed there were 1,761 new cases in 2010. The last ten years, most infections occurred in people who have visited West Africa andSouth Asia.U.S.warns travelers to be cautious advice on how to malaria, which is the second leading cause of death in the world to avoid.
In 2008, there were 1,370 new cases, but the following year the number rose to 1495. In 2010, nearly 40% of residents of theUnited Kingdom suffer from the disease had visitedNigeria andGhana, while 11% inIndia.
Risk passengers
United States believes that passengers should have asked or have not been able to get advice on malaria prevention, and I do not think that was in danger because they know the areas where they traveled. And these types of people seem to be at greater risk because they tend to stay longer than other visitors and businesses alike.
They also tend to stay with friends and family in a hotel or resort, and are exposed to the same risk of disease and the local population. Professor Peter Chiodini, head of the Reference Laboratory HPA Malaria, said the figures – released on World Malaria Day – are a timely reminder to passengers to take precautions against the disease.
“Whoever goes to a country where malaria is present should take travel advice and appropriate medication”. Even people who live in theUnited Kingdom in the country they were born or raised, or have already visited are not excluded from malaria and take precautions to visit.”
The second cause of death

Malaria is a devastating disease in developing countries, representing 20% ​​of child deaths in Africa. Only tuberculosis kills more people worldwide. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions, but can not be easily transferred from person to person. Symptoms include flu-like illness, fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Dr. Jane Jones, head of the HPA and Travel Department of Health said migrants, while malaria is a potentially fatal disease is almost entirely preventable. “Anyone planning travel to tropical destinations should always consult your doctor or travel clinic for your trip”. It’s a myth that people who had malaria will not again.

“Our advice is the same for all passengers – has anti-mosquito precautions and take corrective action for safety.”

Many under Age 13’s Using Facebook

Nearly half of British children aged 9-12 are social networking sites, despite the limitations of age, claims report.

One person in five has a Facebook page, although the rules say they should be 13 according EUKidsOnline. The report’s authors suggest that eliminating those requirements, it would be easier to track online behavior. However, noting the Children charity for children Capeidea and warned it would lead to more than cyber-bullying.
Research conducted by the London School of Economics of the European Commission is based on a survey of 25,000 young people – aged between nine and 16 – all over Europe.
She asked if they maintained a social networking profile.
In Great Britain, said 43% of 9-12 years and 13-16 years with 88%. The Netherlands has the highest percentage of children on social networking sites 70% – but many of them use Hyves, a site that has no age limit. Across Europe, the average number of 9 to 12 years is 38%.

The report writer Elizabeth Staksrud, University of Oslo, told BBC News that it is inevitable children are attracted by sites like Facebook. “If you’re twelve, you want to be where your friends”

“Start Quote
Children are children, older adults. Sometimes we must say no to your child.

Kids Cap End quotes Peter Bradley
Parental guidance

The report also suggests that if parents do not impose a strict policy on social networks, the majority of young people who meet these guidelines.
In France, said 45% of parents and children are prohibited from using social networks, the highest among all countries studied. Therefore, the country has the lowest percentage of children who use social networks to 25%.
Peter Bradley, Cape Kids Child protection charity, said it showed that parents must be firm with their children when it comes to Internet use.
“Children are children, older adults. Sometimes we must say no to your child, “he said.

“Cop Out ”

However, Elizabeth Staksrud believes that children under 13 are recognizing the use of these services, can social networking sites to develop measures to protect them.
The report acknowledges that while this approach will help keep existing users more safely, it could also lead to a significant increase in children enrolled.

Mr Bradley told the BBC that he believes that lowering the age to come is false.

“Undoubtedly, if the age limit was removed from Facebook, which would increase the number of youth access to sites,” he told the BBC.
“Automatically, you will have a greater benefit for people at risk of online bullying. The elimination of the age limit is an absolute cop really

In a statement, said he appreciates the attention that the investigation focuses on the issue.

“Recent events have highlighted how difficult it is to enforce the age restrictions on the internet and there is no single solution to ensure that young children are not around a system or lie about their age, “he said.
The company said that Facebook features like security center have helped to keep children safe while using the site. But, but added that the family had a role to play.

“Just as parents are always teaching, and remind children how to cross the street safely, we talk about Internet safety should be as valuable lessons to learn.”

7,000 babies stillborn every day worldwide

7000 still births occur worldwide every day, with the poor countries most affected, a number of articles published suggest in The Lancet

They say an overwhelming 98% of the 2.6 million stillbirths each year from mid-strike and low-income countries. The newspaper says, the improvement of clinical care and control could halve the rate of infant mortality in poor countries by 2020,
Save the Children, the ways to solve this problem were missed.

Invisible toll
MDG targets for maternal and infant mortality, but the authors point out Lancet reported neglect of stillbirths, and accept what they call the “hidden tax” in poor countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa andSouth Asia continue to suffer more.
The problems of the poorest countries in relation to the reduction of the stillbirth rate of 50% by the end of the decade, and include measures to be taken.

The help for the birth, we give the best performance and can save mothers, newborns and children, “said Dr. Joy Lawn of Save the Children told the BBC.
“Another possibility is not really the treatment of syphilis in pregnancy, particularly in southern Africa, syphilis is killing babies, and it is estimated that about 136,000 of stillbirths each year could be avoided and the minimum – this is your work prenatal care.

“Other things will be of high blood pressure during pregnancy to identify the identification of diabetes in women who are pregnant and to better manages and then for children who do not want to grow.” Some countries are already showing the way forward, the report said.

Middle-income countries likeColombia,China,MexicoandArgentinahave reduced their rate of infant mortality by 40% to 50% in recent years

Ten Die In The Bombing Of Afghanistan Army Base

A Taliban suicide bomber wearing a military uniform has struck a military base near the Afghan city of Jalalabad, said  the Afghan Defense Ministry. The leaders of the coalition said that they had killed five foreign soldiers, but gave no further details. Four Afghan soldiers and four translators said they were injured. The attack was one of the bloodiest in months against foreign troops.

The leaders of the coalition in Afghanistan had confirmed that foreign troops had died on Saturday but did not specify the nationalities of the victims. A statement said “Five International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), service members died after a rebel attack in Afghanistan today in the East”.
Security objectives

The attack was the third in four days attributed to the Taliban. The first killed a tribal elder in close contact with Afghan President Hamid Karzai  while on Friday the police chief in the southern province of Kandahar was killed.The two most recent episodes, the assailant wore a uniform of Afghanistan.

The Afghan army and Afghan police are the two most important institutions preparing for the responsibility for security of international troops taking over BBC Bilal Sarwary reports from Kabul.

The Taliban are now targeted attacks on army and police in an attempt to undermine public confidence in them and stop the recruitment of Afghan security forces, he adds

Indian PM Manmohan Singh Visits to China for talks

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits China to two strengthen the countries seek economic ties.
In December the two countries reached agreement on bilateral trade for 100 billion U.S. dollars (66 billion pounds) in 2015 increased by $ 60 billion in 2010. Z. Singh also summit in China, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Even  China and India are largest trade partner, still the two countries is very sick in business relationship.

“Dependence on imports from India to China has increased at critical times, Samiran Chakraborty chief of regional research said, for Standard Chartered Bank in India.
“As you look at exports, iron ore exports from India to China is large”.

“The goal is to open Chinese markets in India. On the contrary, many support the trade balance of China and India, in contrast, he added “Complementary relationship”.

When Chinese Premier Wen Jyabayv visit India in December agreed on measures to reduce India’s exports to China in a bid to promote trade deficit in India. About 400 entrepreneurs came to India with a van and signed bid worth 16 billion dollars.
The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in infrastructure, environment, information technology, telecommunications and investment and financing.

It remains to benefit both parties is to deepen relationships. Mr. Chakraborty said “If these two borders to stand side by side and in an effort to high rates of growth it should have a complementary relationship rather than a tense relationship”.

“Otherwise he investment climate will affect both countries.”