Posted on October 6th, 2009 by Peter in
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has been making great strides of the war against drugs and the trafficking of those drugs in and out of his country. However, on of the obstacles in this battle has been the ongoing corruption and the interference by the the powerful drug cartels. The unprecedented effort began almost three years ago, in December of 2006. The authorities, the administration and the law enforcement agencies have been dealing with the repercussions since then, which include increased resistance by the drug trafficking cartels, and increased violence between the cartels and the gangs as they each struggle to hold on to or to gain more power.
As it becomes more difficult for them to get away with their criminal activity, the progress of Calderon and his administration is impeded by the current level of corruption.
within the judicial systems of Mexico and the Security organization. Anti-corruption efforts are now another battle that the country must wage, as this is the key to successful bringing down the drug kingpins and their cartels. What was once a small blip on Mexico’s communities, the drug dealers, has now affected all aspects of the societies and the culture of the people. It is becoming so widespread that innocent citizens fear for their lives, and foreign travelers are staying away from the country, which in turn affects the economy, in an already struggling nation.
Calderon states that the only way to solve the problem is to solve it completely, to eradicate once and for the access to the drugs, and the power of the cartels which is an expensive war. As soon as Calderon took office in 1006, he dispatched more than thirty-six thousand troops, to go in and ‘clean out’ the gang neighborhoods. This has since caused a bloody turf war, wherein last year alone more than five thousand people were killed in what were for the most part, drug related circumstances. Mexico is a beautiful country, filled with beautiful people, and Calderon is doing all he can to ensure that peace will be restored, and the rest of the world will again, be able to visit the beaches and the cities throughout the country of Mexico.
Posted on October 6th, 2009 by Peter in
When you travel to New York, restaurants and pubs, theater and musicals, outdoor symphonies and museums fill the day with many options. This city is one that truly never sleeps, and heading through the middle of Times Square, on any give day and night, you will become aware of just that. No matter what time of year you decide to make the trip, there will be something to do, something happening and fun, entertaining and/or educational. Such is the case always, at the American Museum of Natural History .
One of the exhibits that is up right now at the Museum and continues through the beginning of January, 2010, is the Extreme Mammal Show. This is a collaborative exhibit, along with the Museum in New York, others involve the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the California Academy of Sciences . This begs the question then…just what is an extreme mammal? Well, it is any aspect of the various species that seems out of the ordinary, something very large, or something very small.
The first mammal to evolve out of the age of the dinosaurs, is the Uintatherium…and this large animal had many features that are found in mammals of today. But, the poor beast was too big for its small brain, and the spiny horns are considered extreme, it sort of resembles the rhinoceros of today. We as humans, are even considered extreme, for as opposed to the Uintatherium, our brains are large for our bodies, we have no visible signs of a tail, and we are relatively hairless when compared to the other species.
And we walk on two legs, the only other mammal to move in this way is the kangaroo. But what is more extreme are those that have teeth larger than us, or a bat that is the size of bumble bee. This is what is drawing many visitors to the museum throughout the fall, and it is one of the many exhibits that are just too good to miss at New York’s Natural History museum, perfect for a day out with the children, and perfect for science buffs of all ages.
Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Peter in
Treatment for an injury to the spinal cord begins with the emergency room. Personnel will assess and evaluate the situation and make their judgements, and their recommendations. The first eight hours following the initial incident are the most crucial. This is the time when a patients recovery is most determined, aside from the internal where with all of the person. The reason being is that just following the injury, the spinal cord will swell. The reduction of that swelling is key to the prevention of further damage to the cord itself and to the membranes which surround it.
If inflammation is not controlled, nerve death will occur. One of the ways in which this is treated is through hydrotherapy, hot and cold water therapy alternated will not only ease pain, but will contain and alleviate that inflammation. Spas found at choosehottubsdirect.com will help in the recovery of those who suffer from this type of injury. Of course, each person is unique, and on many occasions, surgery becomes necessary to fix alignment, to remove damaged tissue, or to help stabilize the spine. If one may need surgery, it will depend on the specific needs of the patient, and of the perceived outcome. The structures of the spine along with the specific tissue damage will indicate to the surgeons, if this is the proper procedure to embark upon.
Once this has been decided and the recovery process has begun, rehabilitation will follow. The support that the patient receives from family and friends is tantamount to their healing . This also includes time spent in rehabilitation therapy and physical therapy, which will help the patient restore their mobility, their strength and flexibility as well as their coordination and mental state. Recovering from an injury to the spine is a long process, but when approached with patience and with hope, one that will surely be successful.