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Two factories suspended over formalin in bean cakes – Myanmar Times

Posted: June 21, 2017 at 5:42 am


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BySi Thu Lwin |Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Two kinds of bean cakes were found to be unsuitable for consumption after a spot check on two factories, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Mandalay.

Bean cakes produced in two factories were found to be unsuitable for consumption. Si Thu Lwin / The Myanmar Times

The factories were also temporarily suspended, starting from June 19.

A food survey, and testing by a mobile laboratory van was conducted at Yadanarpon (sa) market in Chan Mya Tharsi township by the FDA on June 12 and two of the four kinds of bean cakes were found to contain formalin after tests.

The bean cake brands which contain formalin were (A), (T), (7) and (Y).

FDA Deputy Director Dr Kyaw Kyaw told The Myanmar Times that formalin is used for dead bodies to prevent decaying. The bean cakes were soaked in formalin as a preservative.

We found two kinds of the bean cake in Yadanapon (sa) market and another two were found during a second spot check.

Dr Kyaw Kyaw said Four out of six collected samples were found to contain formalin. Two brands were produced from the same factory.

The factory produces the bean cakes under various brands. The two factories have been suspended until further notice. One is in Sin village, Patheingyi and the other one in Amarapura. We will continue checking on the bean cakes in markets.

He also said that most of bean cakes in the market are not yet in a position to get FDA endorsement but technical assistance will be provided for production.

Dr Kyaw Kyaw said, Now, they are using wooden molds in production. Technical upgrades for different levels of production will be provided.

According to current findings, bean cakes are being soaked in formalin so that they can last for several days before distribution to other cities.

The two factories, which were temporarily suspended, had pledged not to use the substance. But they changed the brand name and continued using formalin. We will refer the matter to the head office for further action to be taken, said Dr Kyaw Kyaw.

The regional health department, consumer dispute settlement team, township health section and market department of the Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) cooperated with the FDA in the excercise.

The food safety project, initiated in Mandalay under the 100-day program of the new government is still continuing and is aimed at ensuring that food in the 44 markets in Mandalay is dye-free and safe to eat.

An official from Market and Abattoir Department said, We cook bean cakes to give vegetarian dishes to monks and the elderly. This type of vegetarian food is causing food poisoning. They should not sell such tainted bean cakes.

FDA officials have urged people to choose natural rather than coloured chilli powder, bamboo shoots, roasted beans and sweet meat.

Translation by Zaw Nyunt

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June 21st, 2017 at 5:42 am

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World Music Day: Manohar Ajgaonkar wants to make Goa a music festival destination – Firstpost

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The eve of World Music Day saw the Minister for Tourism of Goa, Manohar Ajgaonkar, unveil plans that will result in the formulation of various schemes by the Department of Tourism.

Sunburn festival in Goa. Image from Instagram.

These schemes will help in promoting the spirit of music, in all its diverseforms via various music festivals that will be held throughout the state of Goa.

According to a statement Ajgaonkar said, "Another reason that draws tourists to Goa is music and I will strive to make Goa a Music Festival Destination," as reported by Web India 123.

Ajgaonkar also said that the government of Goa will be identifying special zones where the proposed late night music festivals can take place, so that the locals of Goa are not inconvenienced, as stated by a report in The Hindu.

The Minister for Tourism warmly greeted many State musicians while he recalled yesteryear's memories of the assortedartistswho had previously contributed immensely to both the Indian and especially the Goan music scene through their melodies. These musicians included the likes off Dinanath Mangeshkar, Mogubai Kurdikar, Kishori Amonkar, M. Boyer, Oliver Sean, Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, Lorna, Anthony Gonsalves, Alfred Rose, Rita Rose, Emiliano Da Cruz, Hema Sardesai, Selwyn Menezes,Sonia Sirsat, Zezinho Fernandes, Colin DCruz and many more, states the same Hindu report.

He also remembered Goyem Shahir late Ulhas Buyao,whose birthday coincidentally clasheswith World Music Day.

Goa has been a hot bed for the music scene of Indiasince the very beginning. Whether it is the famed Sunburn or Super Sonic Festivals (electronic music festivals with renowned international and indigenous artists) or Goa's general encouraging disposition towards artists (Jazz, classical music, what have you).

Goa is touted as the leader in the Indian music scenario, boasting of an eclectic mix of the differentforms of music that can be found and enjoyed in Goa. Meanderingfrom Indianand Westernclassical to rock, electronic dance music, jazz, pop, traditional, liturgical and orchestra. Goa has it all.

Various musical instruments like the ghumot, madolin, dhol, along with traditional songs like the dhalo, dulpod, fugdi, mando, etc., are all immensely popular and till date they continue to be played during celebrations and festivities. Music also plays a huge part in the theatrical art forms that are prevalent in Goa such as the Sangeet Natak and Tiatr (traditional Konkani plays)

Several music producers have set up their recording studios in and around Goa as well.

Ajgaonkar also vehemently urged parents to encourage their children to takeup music, as an excercise that will boost Goa's traditional culture for posterity and help in keeping it alive. He also complimented the lovers of music that are in Goa for keeping the musical identity of Goa alive with their support, stated the same Web India 123 report.

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Cost of Penang’s transport master plan has not surged: Chow – The Sun Daily

Posted: June 19, 2017 at 10:41 am


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GEORGE TOWN: The cost of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) has not escalated, according to Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow (pix).

He said the amount of RM27 billion and RM46 billion bandied about referenced two different documents.

Chow said the smaller sum was for the tender estimation based on the initial conceptual studies drawn up by transport consultant Halcrow in 2011.

He said the larger figure was for the plan by SRS Consortium, the PTMP project delivery partner (PDP), which included railway and highway networks.

Chow said those submitting their proposals under the request for proposal (RFP) excercise did not have to follow the Halcrow recommendations 100% and were free to submit their own proposals.

"This is what SRS did, they have their own variations, which if implemented totally, will be more than Halcrow.

"These cost remain the same so far and there is no escalation," he said in a press conference today.

On the progress of implementing the PTMP, Chow said the state has approved RM17 billion worth of projects so far.

He said these were the Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL1) and three highways awarded to Consortium Zenith Sdn Bhd.

For the LRT, Chow said the railway scheme has been submitted to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) on March 28, 2016, for approval while the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was submitted to the Department of Environment (DOE) on March 31, 2017.

For the PIL1, the EIA is expected to be submitted to the DOE by end July 2017 while the public display for the three highways are on display until July 19.

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Dry waste collection comes to a halt – Times of India

Posted: June 16, 2017 at 7:44 pm


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Mumbai: The city's ranking in the Swachh Survekshan this year dropped to the 29th spot from the 10th in 2016, but the civic administration does not seem to be making enough efforts to improve the same. For around a fortnight now, dry waste vehicles have not been servicing many localities in Mumbai. Residents said that they were taking efforts to segregate waste, but there were no vehicles coming to collect the dry waste. Several contracts for dry waste collection vehicles in the city have ended, but the BMC is yet to get new contractors in place. Maria D'souza, coordinator of the ALM 33 (Mount Mary-Kane Road, Bandra) said that there is a severe problem. "The junior officer in our ward has been helping us in getting the waste collected. There should have been adequate planning done and the BMC should not have waited till the time the contract expired," said D'souza. Bandra corporator Asif Zakeria said that he had been receiving several complaints from his locality of dry waste not being collected. "Dry waste collected occupies space and it cannot be left piling in such a manner for many days. The BMC needs to put its house in order before giving out notices to residents for segregation," said Zakeria. Many activists said that the purpose of the segregation excercise is getting defeated. "The dry waste collection vehicle has not been coming to our locality since the end of last month. There is no adequate interest and seriousness been shown in segregation of waste. With no vehicles, wet and dry waste gets mixed together," said Rajkumar Sharma from Chemur's Diamond Garden Residents Forum. Dry waste is collected from households in Mumbai and sent to 32 dry waste segregation centres. Many dry waste segregation centres employ rag-pickers who are involved in sorting. Once the sorting is done some items like plastic are shredded using the machines if the segregation centre has enough. However due to space constraints, the trash after it is sorted is sent to recyclers out of Mumbai. A senior civic official said, "The dry waste collection contracts were ideally to end in December but as we increased the number of trips the contracts lapsed earlier. We have started work to call for immediate tenders," said a civic official.

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30-Year-Old Former Marine Struck With Heart Attack While Competing in the Tour de Toad – KARK

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--"It was just a long dull pain and it lasted for hours," Justin Phillips said.

Phillips doesn't fit the the bill for someone with a heart issue.

"I thought that if I do this I'll be fine in the long run," Phillips said.

The 30-year-old and former Marine excercises, eats right and has no personal or family history of a heart condition.

"I get back on the bike and keep riding for a little bit and stop and it's now in my left arm, my shoulder, all the way down," Phillips said.

Last month while Phillips was in mile 33 of the 50 mile Tour de Toad in Conway, his heart hit the breaks. He left the track and headed to the hospital.

"I woke up to the doctor saying Mr. Phillips I'm afraid you've had a mild heart attack," Phillips said.

Phillips says his troponin levels had increased six times since they were first measured.

"What he said was the blood vessels around my heart constricted and just cut off the blood flow to my heart," Phillips said.

"Your body gives you those warning signs, its not just because it doesn't have anything better to do," Vickie Wingfield with the Arkansas Heart Foundation said.

Wingfield with the Arkansas Heart Foundation says Justin's case proves even younger people are just as much at risk for heart issues even without a history.

"It confirms my belief that it can happen to anyone at anytime, anywhere at any age," Wingfield said. Wingfield says new research proves 80 percent of cardiovascular disease can be prevented through excercise and diet.

Phillips now rehabs through the help of the Arkansas Heart Hospital monitering his heart while he exercises, if its up to him he'll have another race up his sleeve soon.

"Once I realize that everything is going to be fine I'm going to try to get back and knock out a triathlon or something," Phillips said.

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Pembroke: No access to Castlemartin Ranges – British Mountaineering Council

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Due to a major and very tragic incident involving an Army tank and live ammunition that resulted in the deaths of two army soldiers, all public access to both Range East and Range West in Pembrokeshire has been suspended until further notice.

Update 13.00 Friday 16 June 2017 - Public Access to Range East has been restored for this coming weekend.

As people may have seen in the news, there has been a very serious and tragic incident involving live ammuntion and a British Army tank carrying out training at the Castlemartin Army Ranges. Two soldiers haveunfortunately died as a result of their injuries and a further two are in a serious condition in hospital as a consequence of the incident.

Due to ongoing investigations involving both the MoD, the police and the Health& Safety Executive, all public access to both Ranges East and West (including access to St Govan's) has been suspended until further notice with immediate effect.

The MoD and other investigating authorities are asking the public to stay away from the Ranges until the investigation is completed and the tanks involved can be removed. This restriction is likley to be in place over the coming weekend and possibly for several days. The exact nature of the incidenthas not yet been madeavailable to the public but is thought to involve a live training excercise involving atank and live ammunition.

Please observe all signs and notices and follow any instructions given by the Range staff at what must be a difficult time for them following the loss of two of their colleagues.

Keep an eye for updates on the Castlemartin Range Twitter feed @mod_dio Castlemartin

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Swarovski heiress to auction off Westlake mansion next door to the Jonas Brothers – Fort Worth Star Telegram

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Swarovski heiress to auction off Westlake mansion next door to the Jonas Brothers
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It has been on the market for over a year after originally being listed for $3.69 million. The estate features five bedrooms, eight full and one half bathrooms, including a steam shower in the master bath, a separate guest house, an excercise studio ...

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Foreign investors would like more equity coming out: Sachin Wagle, Morgan Stanley India – Economic Times

Posted: June 8, 2017 at 1:43 pm


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Foreign investors are willing to buy the India growth story and are looking for more issuances going ahead, said Sachin Wagle, head, global capital markets at Morgan Stanley India. In an interview with Sanam Mirchandani on the sidelines of the companys annual India summit, Wagle said the insurance and renewables sectors will be among the key themes in the primary market in the current financial year.

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What is the overall perception on India among foreign investors? The mood with regards to India continues to be positive. People are looking forward to participating more and putting incremental money to work in Indian equities. If you look at numbers year-tilldate, emerging markets have already seen flows of about $31 billion. Within that, incremental assets under management for the people who manage dedicated India money has gone up by $10 billion in the year-till-date. Overall, India and China will continue to attract capital.

What is on foreign investors watchlist in India? Flows are robust, they are willing to buy the India growth story, but commensurate to that you are not really seeing supply of paper. They would like more equity coming out of India. The challenge is that you yet havent seen sizeable large IPOs (initial public offerings) or followons coming in. They are happy that this year we have now started seeing some large follow-ons coming.

FY17 was a good year for fund raising by IPOs, how do you see FY18 turning out?

Last (financial year), we saw decent amount of IPOs coming to the market. Many of them were relatively smaller sized, but we saw good enough capital being raised in that $200-500 billion range. This year we have already started seeing large follow-ons coming. There are new products coming to Indian markets. We will see some REIT transactions happening. This year is going to be very different to that extent.

The government has set a record disinvestment target of Rs 72,500 crore in FY18. Do you think this is achievable?

The government has done phenomenally well. There is a lot of method going behind the numbers and the projections that finally go into the Budget. They have done their thorough excercise and unlike what you saw in the past where it was largely offer for sales, government is now embarking on IPOs. IPOs have opened up as an avenue for monetisation and the government is now even looking to go in for strategic sales. So, I dont see a challenge in terms of achieving the target. The government is also seeing success with CPSE ETFs which have done very well in terms of delivering returns.

The government is conscious that they need to achieve those targets and if you look at the track record of last year when they ended up exceeding, this year should not be any different.

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When It Comes to Climate Change, Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms – Triple Pundit (registration) (blog)

Posted: June 5, 2017 at 11:45 pm


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By Bruce Hull

Ignoring a disease can ruin your life. For most diseases, people have two choices: cure the causes or treat the symptoms. Take obesity as an example. Two causes are overeating and lack of excercise. People can cure obesity by dieting and exercise or they can treat the symptoms with insulin injections, blood pressure medicines, knee replacements, and other expensive and invasive procedures. The cure requires a bit of self-restraint, but provides other benefits like lower medical expenses, better job prospects, and increased energy levels. Treatment of symptoms costs a lot and often doesnt work.

Like obesity, climate change also has multiple causes. The primary cause is emission of greenhouse gasses from the energy systems that power human civilization. The cure requires shifting energy consumption to solar, wind, tidal and other low carbon systems as well asconsuming and using less. Or we can treat the symptoms of climate change by building sea walls, rebuilding infrastructure, relocating cites, inventing new types of crops that produce food in drought and heat, and managing new disease vectors and heat-related illnesses. The cure requires a bit of self-restraint, but provides other benefits like green jobs and healthy air. Treatment of symptoms costs a lot and often doesnt work.

In the parlance of climate change, the cure is called mitigation and the treatment is called adaptation. The Paris Agreement is about mitigation. Most Americans want it, even most Trump supporters want it, but U.S. President Trump still seems willing to ignore its risks and costs.

The climate-obesity analogy goes further. We can blame our obesity on food companies and hope that scientists invent food that is sugar and fat free so that we can eat in excess without harming ourselves. Likewise, we can blame our greenhouse gas emissions on energy companies and hope that scientists will invent a cure. That is, we can risk hubris, continue business as usual, and hope technology invents a cure before the disease kills us.

The analogy goes further still. When a disease pushes you close to death, you may accept riskier treatment. You may volunteer for the experimental drug or organ transplant knowing the treatment might not work and could kill you sooner. Climate change treatment offers a similar high-risk option: geoengineering. We could shoot sulfur into the atmosphere to control sunshine or poor iron into oceans to absorb carbon. The treatments might not work and likely will harm other ecosystem services that sustain human civilization.

There is one more medical analogy of import. This one explains the divide between Republican and Democrat positions on climate change. Republicans worry that the treatment might be worse than the disease. Some treatments for climate change could grow government and increase regulation: cap and trade, for example, requires an enormous bureaucracy to set caps and monitor and redistribute monetary trades. Conservative Republican and former congressman Bob Inglis explains the conservative Republican revulsion to this treatment: it would be like going to the doctor complaining of a back pain and being told that the treatment requires removing and re-attaching your head. Suddenly your back pain becomes tolerable. Instead, he argues, if the treatment were revenue neutral and increased American economic competitiveness, like the border adjusted carbon tax he advocates, then climate change mitigation might be a pill Republicans could swallow.

We know how to cure climate change. The technologies and tools to help us succeed exist. We just need the will to swallow the pill.

Bruce Hull is a senior fellow at the Center for Leadership and Global Sustainability at Virginia Tech, based near Washington DC. He teaches, writes, and speaks about leadership practices for the cross-sector space where business, government, and civil society collaborate.

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Emirates shows a clean pair of heels on jet cleaning – The National

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Keeping an aircraft clean is more than just a cosmetic excercise. The dirt that accumulates on a plane's surfaces also increases the fuel it consumes by making it and less aerodynamic. Traditionally, aircraft are cleaned by using highly pressurised ...

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