Well United Nations answer me!

I found this question, and a very serious one that was directed to the United Nations. I never did see an answer, so can you answer this ladies question.

Gloire Amani Kabare Ammany 

Dear MONUC,

I hope this message finds you well. The reason why I have decide to write to you this message is because I just wonder to know if the Rebel General Laurent Nkunda is still alive in custody (remain in jail in Rwanda) and waiting to be sent back home to face trial (D.R.Congo supervisor by the International Criminal Court and UN). I understood that the ICC has no police force of its own to track down and arrest suspects. Instead it must rely on national police services to make arrests and seek their transfer to The Hague.

My question is if Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president in Congo putted on trial for alleged crimes against humanity of leading militias who murdered and raped civilians in Central African Republic in 2002 and 2003. So what about Rebel General Laurent Nkunda? In 2005, The "Congolese government" issued an international arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes. In addition, the point I am trying to make is also support by Human Rights Watch who says "his troops have been implicated in numerous killings, torture and rapes." 

We want justice for all of them and therefore will send a strong message to those who still using violent. I want straight answer please.

I am one of the youngest generations and only want justice. As I believe in unity instead of division simply because we are one nation (Tutsi, Hutu and other Congolese ethnics within our country are one); and I think it wrong to promote violent to gain peace. I would sincere thanks you for all the taugh job you're currently doing in my country and still hope for change.

Thanks for your time and comprehension.

Gloire

Clockwork Orange

A British couple have become victims of a horrendous Clockwork Orange-style sex attack ordeal while on holiday in Thailand.

The professional couple had chosen the Thai holiday island of Koh Chang to round off a memorable one-year sabbatical from their jobs touring the world.

But last night, the couple, one a government employee, the other a businessman, fled Thailand after they were subjected to a night of terror in which they say they were drugged and raped by a gang they suspect preys on foreign tourists.

Paradise lost: Koh Chang island in Thailand, where a British businessman was forced to watch a sexual assault on his wife

The couple did not wish to be fully identified. But the man, Richard, 42, remembers being forced to watch as his wife Susan, 31, was sexually assaulted by two men.

For the next two days, the couple lay almost motionless in their holiday bungalow as gradually their memories returned.

They called the police, but when nobody went to see them, they went to a local hospital to be examined by doctors.

Richard said: 'The doctor there examined us and listened to our story and seemed to know what had happened straight away.

'He told us we were showing all the symptoms of having been given the drug Dormicum – a date rape drug. I do not know the drug, but it seemed of no surprise to the doctor.

'When I asked the doctor if he could check for any traces, he said no, it would have been cleared out of our systems by now.'

Vile: The couple were drugged in the Clockwork Orange-style attack and lay still for two days as they slowly came to their senses

Examinations showed both had been raped and sexually abused in other ways.

They contacted the police, who they say showed scant interest and did little in the way of investigation.

They also contacted British authorities, but say the British representative on the island who came to see them was not interested either.

Last night, they were on their way back to Britain, with little prospect of anything being done. But they wanted to make others aware of the dangers of making contact with strangers in such places.

Richard said: 'I know many people are not going to believe this and say that we must have been taking drink or drugs through choice. But nothing could be further from the truth.'

Susan said the night of their ordeal began with a pleasant drink at a beach bar, where they met an Englishwoman and some Frenchmen. They stayed in their company at the bar, although at one point she and her partner left for a short time, returning to join them. It was at that point, she believes, the drinks were spiked.

'Things became a bit hazy. And then one of the Frenchmen lifted me up and carried me out of the bar. In a normal situation I would not let anybody do such a thing. It was bizarre.'

The group all went back to the couple's bungalow.

Coming home: The couple are making their way back to Britain from the island close to the Cambodian border

'Then things got hazier and hazier,' she said.

'Everything was a blur.'

Richard said he could vaguely remember being outside the bungalow and watching through a window as Susan was assaulted by the men.

'The next thing it was light and I was lying on the balcony in a foetal position and the Frenchman were standing above me looking down and laughing and saying what they had done to Susan.'

He realised that at some point he too had been sexually attacked.

The couple said that when they were able to complain to police 'they did not seem very interested'.

After contacting the British Embassy they were visited by a consular representative, a local Thai woman, who told them the police would not take the case seriously.

'We have been contacted by the police who have asked us what we are going to do,' said Richard.

'We do not want to let the matter drop. But we must get home to our families.'

A Thai Police spokesman strenuously denied they were not taking the couple's complaint seriously and said an investigation was under way.

A British Embassy spokesman said: 'The consular team in Bangkok have been in touch throughout to give help and advice to the British nationals involved and are urgently following up with the Thai police.

'A member of staff from our consulate in Pattaya visited the British nationals within the first day of the embassy being contacted to provide face-to-face assistance. Our consular staff in London have also been in touch with the family members in the UK.'

Isolate Drug Dealers

Justice Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said yesterday that he was thinking of imprisoning drug-dealing prison inmates on some deserted island or oil rig.


"I'm thinking about asking the Royal Thai Navy to find an isolated island or unused old oil-drilling platform, possibly in the Gulf of Thailand, to put these nasty drug-dealing convicts on so they can't contact anyone to ply their trade," he said.
The justice minister conceded, however, that this would need a change in the law.

He said police investigation of major drug dealers was hampered by the fact that most of those masterminding the trade were already behind bars and working through dozens of bank accounts in other people's names. He plans to install signal-jamming devices at major prisons.

Drug dealing among convicts is much less of a problem due to the limited goods to go around, he said. The trade in the general community, masterminded by convicts with networks importing and delivering methamphetamines at various points, is so serious that the prime minister has had to frame a tough policy to tackle it.
Pirapan cited prison searches that regularly found mobile phones with unregistered SIM cards smuggled in by warders in exchange for money.

Only 5-6 key prisons of the 147 nationwide are involved, Pirapan said, expressing the hope that the fiscal-2010 budget would give him the wherewithal to install signal-jammers there and crack down on the warders involved.

I think its a brilliant idea you see movies with all these crims on these rigs and so on so why not put it into practice.

Vietnam Links

I have just spent the weekend in Vietnam brilliant, these are some of the tour company's I have been told to check out before my next visit as a weekend was not long enough.

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I hope there is something here for you if your thinking of visiting, believe me vietnam has gone leaps ahead and I believe its going to overtake allot of other popular far east holiday destinations.

SwineFlu

Well for sure I no what bird flu was and now we have swineflu, its quite obvious swine = pig sure but I thought I would put this on as a post just in case your more than worried and want to no what the symptoms are and its actual roots.

In Asia there are no reported cases as yet but with air travel it wont be long. Lets just hope its not a pandemic?

Link to Centre for Disease Control regarding swine flu:
http://cdc.gov/swineflu/

Questions & Answers - Swine Influenza and You

What is swine flu?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person also.

Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?

In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.

Is this swine flu virus contagious?

CDC has determined that this virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How serious is swine flu infection?

Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman in Wisconsin was hospitalized for pneumonia after being infected with swine flu and died 8 days later. A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with serious illness in several people and one death.

How do you catch swine flu?

Spread of swine flu can occur in two ways:

* Through contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine flu viruses.

* Through contact with a person with swine flu. Human-to-human spread of swine flu has been documented also and is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

Are there medicines to treat swine flu?

Yes. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?

People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

* Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

* If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

What should I do if I get sick?

If you live in San Diego County or Imperial County California or Guadalupe County, Texas and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.

If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.

If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

* Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish skin color
* Not drinking enough fluids
* Not waking up or not interacting
* Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Fever with a rash

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

* Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion
* Severe or persistent vomiting

Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?

No. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

Songkran festival death Toll

Good news the fatalities are down on last year and believe me when I was in Phuket the police were out if full force, just walking into town from the hotel I saw police giving out tickets left right and centre, mainly for not wearning helmets but hey that's what is the cause of so many deaths in Thailand.

So Songkran's "seven dangerous days" ended yesterday with 373 deaths and 4,332 injuries in 3,977 road accidents nationwide.

The number of deaths increased by five from last year, but there were 471 fewer injuries and 266 fewer accidents.

Well I am back from Phuket and yes my province still have Mum, Dad, Granny and the yongest dhild and baby on the bike with not helmets zipping past on the main road, why the police are not uniform in their approach nationwide I dont no, but it needs urgent attention.

Walmart's Easter

You no I love the spirit of mankind and this restores my faith in the corporate giants and gives me a reason to share and celebrate easter with close friends, I love Walmart for what they are doing to help Americans keep their holiday traditions alive while staying within their budgets, Walmart is serving up more savings on meal items likely to be in shopping carts in the days leading up to Easter. Walmart shoppers can feed a family of eight a turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings for under $35, including two bottles of wine:

Turkey Dinner - $34.56

• 1 - 14-16 lb. hen turkey ($0.88/lb.) -- $14.08
• 2 lbs. fresh asparagus ($1.77/lb.) -- $3.54
• 4 lbs. sweet potatoes ($0.50/lb.) -- $2
• 2 cans Delmonte corn (14.5 oz each) -- $1.50
• Dinner rolls (24 ct.) -- $2.50
• 2 bottles Oak Leaf wine (750 ml) -- $5.94
• Edwards pie (25.5 to 36 oz.) -- $5

Ham Dinner - $34.40

• 1 - 7-8 lb. half spiral slice ham ($1.58/lb.) -- $12.64
• Green Bean Casserole:
  • 2 cans Delmonte green beans (14.5 oz. each) -- $1.50
  • 1 can Great Value mushroom soup (10.75 oz. each) -- $0.94
  • 1 container Great Value french fried onion rings (6 oz.) -- $2.50
• Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes twin pack (9.8 oz.) -- $2
• Dinner rolls (24 ct.) -- $2.50
• 2 bottles Oak Leaf wine (750 ml) -- $5.94
• Bakery angel food cake (15 oz.) -- $4
• Strawberries (16 oz.) -- $1.50
• Great Value whipped topping -- $0.88

Customers looking for children's Easter gifts will find them at Walmart's affordable prices, while supplies last, such as:

• $1 - Assortments of giant lollipops, 12-ct. bright plastic eggs, large bubble wands, kites and sidewalk chalk.
• $5 - Fisher Price Little People Easter Tube, Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head "Spud Bunny", Play-Doh 12-pack and Jr. Sports Baseball racket or golf sets.
• $10 - Giant plush Floppy Pals, Littlest Pet Shop on the Go Bag, and $10 video games for Nintendo DS and DSi, Wii, Xbox and PS2.

What other countries do you no of that would give you this sort of a deal in the spirit of easter to have the family sit down and be able to afford a family meal and get together for under 40 bucks?