Oracle Paul The Octopus Passes Away

Many of you may have known Paul the octopus due to his renowned skills of  predicting the outcomes of football matches in the South Africa World cup.Originally born in England he was labeled a traitor by English football fans when he predicted the defeat of England at the hands of Germany in the football World cup.
Up until then, Paul had correctly predicted all of Germany's results, including a loss against Serbia in the group stages.
He died on 26th November,2010.The aquarium authorities and many of his fans were devastated by his death.

“Paul amazed the world by correctly prediciting the winners of all Germany’s World Cup clashes, and then of the final,” said Sea Life manager Stefan Porwoll.
“His success made him almost a bigger story than the World Cup itself. We had all naturally grown very fond of him and he will be sorely missed,” said Porwoll.

Paul beat the odds during the World Cup by correctly forecasting all eight games he was asked to predict, including Spain’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands in the final. The fans need not despair too much at his death, though, as the aquarium has already been grooming a successor, to be named Paul like his mentor. Paul’s body is now in cold storage while the aquarium decides “how best to mark his passing”.

“We may decide to give Paul his own small burial plot within our grounds and erect a modest permanent shrine,” said Porwoll.
“While this may seem a curious thing to do for a sea creature, Paul achieved such popularity during his short life that it may be deemed the most appropriate course of action.”

The Fight Against Dengue !

Dengue Fever is running rampant in most countries especially in Pakistan.The affected toll is around 5000 now with 21 deaths and in the coming days it might become worse.Surfing on the web i found out a really simple cure for it.
Many of you may not believe it but it is PAPAYA LEAVES.
Yep ! simple as that and by the looks of it,it really does work according to some accounts.
The idea is to get two papaya leaves and squeeze them with a filter cloth.Do NOT boil or treat them with hot water or they will loose strength.One leave provides about one table spoon of Papaya juice and two table spoons should be taken for each serving everyday.
The problem how ever remains to find Dengue leaves !
It is a preventative measure and a herbal cure.I do not lay claim that it is a guaranteed remedy but it surely must be tried.

courtesy: www.medicmagic.net

Diet Tips for Dengue Fever

Orange juice is a great source of vitamin C and Vitamin C fights against fevers and can cure running noses and increased mucus production in the mucus glands.
Porridge and baked toasts (not fried) can be had for allaying hungers in the course of the day. Biscuits with tea can be had. The tea must be herbal, with tulsi, ginger, cardamom and other such fever-reducing herbs in it. 

       The Following Measures Should Be Taken To Combat DENGUE.

• Clearing the neighborhood of ponds and pits.
• Covering all water containers and any objects that can trap rain water (tires, pots, etc.). Invert any used buckets and containers that can trap water, and ensure roof gutters are not clogged.
• Filling in or draining areas of stagnant water except for swimming pools and ornamental pools if they are aerated by a pump or fountain or similar.
• Use of larvicides or mosquito larvae-eating fish in waters that cannot be drained.
• In endemic mosquito areas, insist owners, employers and landlords supply screens on doors and windows and mosquito nets on beds.
• Changing water in flower pots once a week and washing them thoroughly. Do not let plants stand in trays containing water. Scrub trays weekly to get rid of any mosquito eggs.
• Fill tree holes with sand or cement and plug the tops of bamboo fences.
• Remove and destroy old tires.
• Installing mosquito screens on doors and windows and mosquito nets on beds.
• Avoid the uncontrolled use of residual and space insecticides, and the use of toxic materials. Do not allow indiscriminate use of insecticides unless possible risks of their use are clearly understood. Know what you are doing and / or what chemical is being used.
• Use mosquito repellent lotions,creams or liquids. 
• Wear long sleeve clothes and keep house doors shut to avoid mosquitoes coming in.
• Do not go outside at sunrise or sun down as Dengue mosquitoes are active at these times.

 

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