| Oxfam: 3.6 million face starvation in Niger if the world does not ...
Oxfam's program is saving lives but in the face of the level of need, this is just a drop in the ocean. Almost four million people need food aid now. The UN appeals need immediate funding to ensure that all those in need receive help," said Quist. The World Food Program (WFP) increased its appeal on July 12th asking for a further $12 million to help the people in Niger to make it through the next three months. The UN emergency appeal for $18.3 million, launched in May, remains less than a quarter funded. Between them, the appeals are two thirds under-funded, with a total funding shortfall of $26.5m. "The UN needs money now. Every day that the world's richest countries look the other way, more people face starvation. They have to put their hands in their pockets before it's too late," added Quist.
Candidates push ahead as money dwindles
Like all of you. I know that health care is the most critical, and important issue facing the American people. Now, and in the coming elections. And like the vast majority of the American people, I want HR 676 (Medicare For All) passed into law NOW! "Single payer, Tax Supported, Not For Profit, True Universal Health Care" free for all as a right. Like every other developed country in the world has. See: http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_hr676.htm “HR 676: For church goers: less money to insur. companies and more to the church- lots more. Srs on Medicare: save way over $100/wk. Because no more medigap, long term care & dental insur. needed. No more drug bills." But if we the American people fail to bring enough pressure on our current politicians to get HR 676 passed into law before the elections.
Comparison of linear actuators with pneumatics and hydraulics
Over the past few years the development of electric linear actuators has led to their increasing use in linear motion systems that would formerly have used hydraulics. When deciding whether to use hydraulic or electro-mechanical actuators in a particular application the sole deciding factor is: which best meets the technical and economic demands of the application. Although the features of each application need to be examined individually, the table provided with this article makes clear the several variables that will influence the basic decision and need to be considered when designing a linear motion system. A system for a fully electric powered fork-lift truck is taken as an example. In a growing number of instances, the basic question to be answered when designing a linear motion system is whether to use electro-mechanical actuators or hydraulic.
More than 80 exhibitors participating in Neosho review
NEOSHO, Mo. — It was a day to showcase new products and services as well as just talk with people. More than 80 exhibits crowded into the Neosho High School gym and lobby area on Friday for the first day of the city's annual Business and Industry Review. More than 80 exhibitors participating in Neosho review By Derek Spellman .
From tapioca to truffles
It appeared on Feb. 4, 1948, not exactly the season for fresh corn. But the six-ingredient recipe was meant to be a budget meal -- World War II was just behind us -- and so we let readers know it was fine to substitute canned for fresh, leftover for just-bought. "The sausages may be purchased for the occasion or be the leftovers from a previous dinner service," the article, written by one Martha Reynolds, assured. "The same is true of the corn -- one cupful of the whole kernel type -- may be canned, quick-frozen or leftover." Today's home cook would surely still appreciate such tips. This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Sun-Times. Fasten your bibs as we look back on six decades of food in Chicago. .
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