Malala Yousafzai becomes youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner

OSLO: The Nobel Peace Prize went Friday to 17-year-old Pakistani Malala Yousafzai and India’s Kailash Satyarthi for their work promoting children’s rights.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the prize saying that peaceful global development can only come about if children and the young are respected.
Malala is the youngest person to be awarded the globally prestigious annual prize.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has congratulated teenage education campaigner Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, calling her the “pride” of his country.
“She is (the) pride of Pakistan. She has made her countrymen proud. Her achievement is unparallelled and unequalled. Girls and boys of the world should take the lead from her struggle and commitment,” he said in a statement.

First Ebola, Now Marburg. How Do We Stop Future Outbreaks?

Marburg, a virus similar to Ebola, has hit the radar in the African country of Uganda, raising concerns about another deadly outbreak. With two lethal viruses threatening public health, many are questioning why these contagions seem to be flaring up more often — and more important, what we can do to avoid them in the future.

The current Ebola outbreak originated in West Africa and has killed more than 3,800 people, more than all other past outbreaks combined. The first Marburg death was confirmed recently in Kampala, Uganda. Both viruses cause hemorrhagic fevers and are passed from animals to humans, which has experts examining how humans and African wildlife interact.

One mystery surrounding these viruses is where they live between outbreaks, when they aren't infecting humans, author and Ebola expert David Quammen told National Geographic. For example, health officials know Ebola likely goes dormant in an animal, called its "reservoir host," but they have yet to identify exactly which species. At least one of the suspects is the fruit bat, which is believed to host several other viruses (including Marburg and SARS) without getting sick. These bats usually live in large, tightly packed groups, allowing the virus to spread easily among the animals.

HOW TO STOP PREMATURE EJACULATION

Premature ejaculation, or ejaculating before you or your partner wanted you to, is a common problem that strikes most men at some point in their lives. Several factors can influence when ejaculation occurs, but it can be controlled with some forethought or, in extreme cases, medical intervention. Here are some strategies to help you get over premature ejaculation and improve your sexual stamina.

Wear a condom. It sounds too simple to be true, but it works for a lot of men. Condoms reduce stimulation for most men, which should prolong the time before ejaculation.^[1]

• Steer clear of condoms that are marketed as extra thin. You can always upgrade to a brand that allows more stimulation later.
• Some condoms are coated with a slight numbing gel on the inside. This can help you put off ejaculation for longer without causing numbness to your partner. (Just make sure you know which side is where when you put it on.)

• Apply strategic pressure. With a little anatomy knowledge, you can delay an oncoming ejaculation by applying pressure to one of two spots.
• Perineum pressure: Pressing on the perineum, a spot midway between your scrotum and your anus, will help to stop ejaculation because this spot reaches through to the prostate gland. It is the prostate that contracts and expands during orgasm and then expels the ejaculation fluid. Ask your partner to apply this loving pressure for you.
• Testes tug: When a man nears orgasm his scrotum rises up closer to his body. You can delay ejaculation by gently pulling your testes down and away from your body. Your partner can also do this for you.

Reduce anxiety. For many men anxiety and pressure to perform is a major contributor to premature ejaculation. Relax and remember that your partner probably cares about more than the timing of your orgasms, and that premature ejaculation doesn't mean you can't still be good in bed.

• Take climaxing out of your expectations. Instead of viewing intercourse only as a means of achieving orgasm, reframe it as relaxing, pleasurable time with your partner that you'll enjoy regardless of ejaculation. Discuss this new mindset with your partner, so that he or she can stop pressuring you, intentionally or not.

Think nonsexual thoughts. If you notice yourself getting too excited, turn your thoughts to something distant, abstract and unsexy, such as math, rush hour traffic or baseball. Only dwell on it long enough to give yourself a short break from arousal, maybe 5 to 10 seconds, then refocus your attention on your partner. Avoid thinking of a topic that is going to make you stressed or cause you to lose your arousal entirely



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Nasal Allergy Roots

 

 Why we get nasal allergy symptoms

Allergic reactions occur when the immune system encounters and overreacts to substances that are not generally considered harmful. These substances are called allergens.
In people who have nasal allergies, the immune system reacts to an airborne (inhaled) allergen by creating an antibody called immunoglobulin E, or IgE, that is designed to fight that specific allergen. This antibody-allergen complex attaches to certain cells in the nasal passages and causes the release of chemicals including histamine, which in turn cause inflammation.
The end result is nasal allergy symptoms—congestion, sneezing, itchy nose or runny nose. Some common examples of inhaled allergens are airborne pollens from some plants and trees, mold spores, and dog and cat dander.

Allergies and genetics

Just like many of your physical characteristics—such as hair or eye color and height—your susceptibility to allergies may be inherited. However, even with a genetic tendency, you don't automatically get allergies. Several factors must also be present in order for a person to develop an allergic sensitivity. These include:

• Specific inherited genes
• Exposure to the allergens you are genetically predisposed to react to
• The amount of, and length of, exposure to the allergens

For instance, even with a genetic likelihood to develop an allergy to dust mites, it may take several years of exposure to the allergen before allergy symptoms appear. This is why, as people age, they sometimes develop allergies to substances in their environment.

Your likelihood of inheriting allergies

If one of your parents had allergies, you have about a 30 percent chance of inheriting allergic tendencies. If both of your parents had allergies, your chance of having allergies increases to 70 percent.

MORE ANGER MANAGEMENT TIPS

We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage.
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This brochure is meant to help you understand and control anger.

 The instinctive, natural way to express anger is to respond aggressively. Anger is a natural, adaptive response to threats; it inspires powerful, often aggressive, feelings and behaviors, which allow us to fight and to defend ourselves when we are attacked. A certain amount of anger, therefore, is necessary to our survival.

Tips For Managing Your Attitude

 

“Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their own opinion of things that happen.” —Epictetus

How you view problems or situations can make a difference as to how much stress you feel. Here are some methods to change your attitude to better manage stress:

• Stop blaming others for your problems. Accept responsibility for your actions.
• Understand that the only person you can control is YOU.
• If you can't do anything about something, work on forgetting it.
• Laugh more often and learn to be playful and have fun. Laughter has a healing influence on you and the person you are caring for.
• Develop a forgiving attitude toward yourself, the care-receiver and others. You are doing the best you can under the circumstances.
• Write down your thoughts and inspirations or keep a journal.
• Concentrate on your caregiving accomplishments rather than dwelling on your perceived shortcomings. Even if the care-receiver doesn't express his/her appreciation, pat yourself on the back daily to acknowledge your own strengths and achievements.

Thinking about our own needs might seem like a selfish idea. However, you are not super-human and you should acknowledge our limitations. It's OK to ask for help. You need to take care of yourself so you don't experience burnout.

WHO THE CAP FITS, WEAR IT.

For this reason, a man shall leave his mother and father, and they shall become one. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.
We rejoice with all celebrants.