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Forum Games / Re: Can You Solve This? by raphcy(m): 10:53am On Apr 14, 2016
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Business / Re: Two Essential Commodities That Are Terribly Scarce In Bayelsa Now by raphcy(m): 12:31pm On Mar 15, 2016
muzari:
As this government is trying its best to put things in place in Nigeria, Yenagoa in Bayelsa State will always look different. First is that, no commodity in Bayelsa State is lesser than in anywhere in Nigeria, even things that are produced here. Remember that we've never bought fuel in Yenagoa at regulated price until recently, but at the moment, fuel as gone back to normal Yenagoa prices (#110, #130)
The two essential commodities that have gone to default in Bayelsa are:

1. Fuel: Filling Stations as usual have created artificial scarcity as agreed from their meeting previous week; Unlessgod will sale from 8am-10am and closed, Kobinson will resume sale from 10am to 12am, then AP at Tombia begin sale by 12am-2pm. At 2pm DPR send their boys out for commission, these guys move from one filling station that have made sales to another for returns.

2. Electricity: For past three days not even a blink of light in Yenagoa, but we had it for two days uninterrupted when NLC protested hike in increase. If you can give us then, why frustrating us now!!!

Please drop your comment about situation of these commodities in your location, thank you
plz give me a flash on 07039606114 need to ask u some question about bayelsa thanks
Health / Re: Russia Accuses Bill Gates Of Engineering The Zika Virus As A ‘Bioweapon’ by raphcy(m): 11:41am On Feb 14, 2016
[color=#000099][/color]Introduction
Zika virus is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys through a monitoring network of sylvatic yellow fever. It was subsequently identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific.
Genre: Flavivirus
Vector: Aedes mosquitoes (which usually bite during the morning and late afternoon/evening hours)
Reservoir: Unknown
Signs and Symptoms
The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) of Zika virus disease is not clear, but is likely to be a few days. The symptoms are similar to other arbovirus infections such as dengue, and include fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache. These symptoms are usually mild and last for 2-7 days.
Potential complications of Zika virus disease
During large outbreaks in French Polynesia and Brazil in 2013 and 2015 respectively, national health authorities reported potential neurological and auto-immune complications of Zika virus disease. Recently in Brazil, local health authorities have observed an increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome which coincided with Zika virus infections in the general public, as well as an increase in babies born with microcephaly in northeast Brazil. Agencies investigating the Zika outbreaks are finding an increasing body of evidence about the link between Zika virus and microcephaly. However, more investigation is needed to better understand the relationship between microcephaly in babies and the Zika virus. Other potential causes are also being investigated.
Transmission
Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti in tropical regions. This is the same mosquito that transmits dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
Zika virus disease outbreaks were reported for the first time from the Pacific in 2007 and 2013 (Yap and French Polynesia, respectively), and in 2015 from the Americas (Brazil and Colombia) and Africa (Cape Verde). In addition, more than 13 countries in the Americas have reported sporadic Zika virus infections indicating rapid geographic expansion of Zika virus.
Diagnosis
Infection with Zika virus may be suspected based on symptoms and recent history (e.g. residence or travel to an area where Zika virus is known to be present). Zika virus diagnosis can only be confirmed by laboratory testing for the presence of Zika virus RNA in the blood or other body fluids, such as urine or saliva.
Prevention
Mosquitoes and their breeding sites pose a significant risk factor for Zika virus infection. Prevention and control relies on reducing mosquitoes through source reduction (removal and modification of breeding sites) and reducing contact between mosquitoes and people.
This can be done by using insect repellent; wearing clothes (preferably light-coloured) that cover as much of the body as possible; using physical barriers such as screens, closed doors and windows; and sleeping under mosquito nets. It is also important to empty, clean or cover containers that can hold water such as buckets, flower pots or tyres, so that places where mosquitoes can breed are removed.
Special attention and help should be given to those who may not be able to protect themselves adequately, such as young children, the sick or elderly.
During outbreaks, health authorities may advise that spraying of insecticides be carried out. Insecticides recommended by the WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme may also be used as larvicides to treat relatively large water containers.
Travellers should take the basic precautions described above to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Treatment
Zika virus disease is usually relatively mild and requires no specific treatment. People sick with Zika virus should get plenty of rest, drink enough fluids, and treat pain and fever with common medicines. If symptoms worsen, they should seek medical care and advice. There is currently no vaccine available.
Politics / Re: Solomon Dalung In 50m Race In UNIPORT (Photos) by raphcy(m): 10:17am On Jan 30, 2016
this Barret can't go off his head or what?

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