Dubai

This article is about the city and emirate. For other uses, see Dubai (disambiguation).
Dubai
دبي
Emirate
Emirate of Dubai

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Location of Dubai in the UAE
Coordinates: 25°15′00″N 55°18′00″E
Country      United Arab Emirates
Emirate     Dubai Dubai
Incorporated (town)     9 June 1833
Independence from UK     2 December 1971
Founded by     Rashid bin saeed Al Maktoum
Seat     Dubai
Subdivisions    
Towns and villages[show]
Government
 • Type     Constitutional monarchy[1]
 • Ruler     Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
 • Crown Prince     Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Area[2]
 • Total     4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2013)
 • Total     2,106,177
 • Density     463.17/km2 (1,199.6/sq mi)
 • Nationality
(2005)[3]     53% Indian
17% Emirati
13.3% Pakistani
7.5% Bangladeshi
2.5% Filipino
1.5% Sri Lankan
0.3% American
5.7% other countries
Time zone     UAE standard time (UTC+4)
Website     Dubai Emirate
Dubai Municipality

Dubai (/duːˈbaɪ/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبيّ‎ Dubayy, IPA: [dʊ'bæj]) is a city in the United Arab Emirates, located within the emirate of the same name. The emirate of Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It has the largest population in the UAE (2,106,177) and the second-largest land territory (4,114 km2) after Abu Dhabi.[4] Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature.[5] The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is often misperceived as a country or city-state and, in some cases, the UAE as a whole has been described as 'Dubai'.[6]

The earliest mention of Dubai is in 1095 AD, and the earliest recorded settlement in the region dates from 1799. The Sheikhdom of Dubai was formally established in 1833 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al-Maktoum when he persuaded around 800 members of his tribe of the Bani Yas, living in what was then the Second Saudi State and now part of Saudi Arabia, to follow him to the Dubai Creek by the Abu Falasa clan of the Bani Yas. It remained under the tribe's control when the United Kingdom agreed to protect the Sheikhdom in 1892[7] and joined the nascent United Arab Emirates upon independence in 1971 as the country's second emirate. Its strategic geographic location made the town an important trading hub and by the beginning of the 20th century, Dubai was already an important regional port.

Today, Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region.[8] It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Although Dubai's economy was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.[9][10][11] Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, such as the world's tallest Burj Khalifa, in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the region and the world. This increased attention has also highlighted labor and human rights issues concerning the city's largely South Asian workforce.[12] Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–2009 following the financial crisis of 2007-2008,[13] but is making a gradual recovery with help coming from neighboring emirates.[14]

As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world, and the most expensive city in the Middle East.[15][16] Dubai has also been rated as one of the best places to live in the Middle East, including by American global consulting firm Mercer who rated the city as the best place to live in the Middle East in 2011.[17]

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MDH announces winners of 2013 Community Health Awards

MDH announces winners of 2013 Community Health Awards
Awards honor public health partners for service on behalf of Minnesota's public health

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) this week announced the winners of the 2013 Community Health Awards, honoring six individuals and two groups for outstanding contributions to the state's public health system.

Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Edward Ehlinger presented the awards at the annual Community Health Conference in Brainerd. He praised the award winners for their dedication and effectiveness.

"Public health is a crucial but sometimes underappreciated field of work," Commissioner Ehlinger said. "We know healthy people and healthy communities are a cornerstone of our state's quality of life, and we thank you for your hard work to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans."

The Community Health Awards are presented each year to recognize public health professionals around the state for significant contributions to public health in Minnesota. Recipients are nominated by their peers and chosen by the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee. The 2013 Community Health Award recipients are:

        Lowell Johnson, Director, Washington County Public Health and Environment
        Johnson received the Jim Parker Leadership Award for passion and creativity in public health education. Johnson brings a great depth of knowledge and understanding to his work in public health, uses a collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving, and builds a fun, collegial atmosphere for solving problems.
        Laura Waterman Wittstock; Author, Host, and Producer, First Person Radio (KFAI-FM, Minneapolis)
        Waterman Wittstock received the Lou Fuller Award for Distinguished Service in Eliminating Health Disparities for leadership and advocacy on behalf of the region's American Indian community. Waterman Wittstock speaks to a wide and diverse audience, from youth who read her children's books, to readers of her newspaper columns, to listeners of her weekly radio show, "First Person Radio."
        Carol Schefers, Public Health Nurse Director, Wright County Public Health
        Schefers received the Commissioner's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Health Services for persistence in communicating the importance of public health, and commitment to community partnerships and collaboration with clinics, hospitals, schools, law enforcement, faith communities, and nonprofit organizations.
        Karen Nordstrom, Councilmember, Bloomington City Council
        Nordstrom received the Award for Outstanding Dedication to Local Public Health for her dedication to strengthening tobacco policies, especially those preventing youth tobacco use, and for her determination to making Bloomington a better, healthier place.
        Stefan Saravia, Coordinator, Chemical Threat Preparedness, Minnesota Department of Health
        Saravia received the Jack Korlath Partnership Award for his commitment to partnerships at the local, state, and national level, leading to a stronger system that is better prepared to address emergencies.
        The FATHER Project Team of St. Joseph's Area Health Services Community Health
        The team received a Certificate of Recognition for its innovative work in promoting responsible parenting and healthy marriages, by engaging with fathers.
        The Raise it for Health Coalition
        The coalition received a Certificate of Recognition for its success in raising prices on tobacco products in Minnesota as a means to deter tobacco use and raise community health.
        Kathy Bystrom, Community Health Outreach Coordinator, Fairview Lakes Health Services
        Bystrom received a Certificate of Recognition for her work in inspiring and fostering creative, innovative partnerships to support healthy youth and families, and her leadership and energy in serving as a champion for the youth of Forest Lake.

    -MDH-

Media inquiries:

Michael Schommer
MDH Communications
651-201-4998 (office)
651-373-8271 (mobile)

Latino AIDS Awareness Day set for October 15 in Minnesota

Latino AIDS Awareness Day set for October 15 in Minnesota
HIV testing opportunities planned for October

Minnesota will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) on Oct. 15 to raise awareness of the higher HIV infection rates occurring among Latinos in the state and across the nation.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), 740 Latino men, women and children have been diagnosed with HIV infection in Minnesota, including 158 that have died, since 1982 when reporting first began. Currently, there are 642 Latinos living with HIV in the state. Statewide, HIV infection rates for Latinos were three times greater than for whites.

This year's NLAAD theme, "Commit to Speak," emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma around HIV by openly talking about it.

"As parents, educators or health providers, we all have a role in talking about HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health issues," said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Minnesota Commissioner of Health. "Removing the taboo around these topics can be very beneficial in helping people learn about their disease risks and teaching them how to prevent and detect these diseases as well."

Even without a cure or vaccine, HIV infection remains highly preventable, health officials say. Ways to prevent or reduce the spread of HIV include getting tested and getting into care if infected, avoiding or delaying the start of sexual activity, decreasing the number of sexual partners, using latex condoms consistently and correctly, and avoiding the sharing of needles or equipment to tattoo, body pierce or inject drugs. Getting an HIV test is one of the most important first steps in reducing HIV rates.

"One of the ways to get people to come in for testing is to talk to them about the benefits of early treatment," said Ehlinger. "Late diagnosis of HIV is associated with increased transmission, death rates and health care costs and many of our Latinos are testing at very late stages of their HIV infection."

Health officials noted that Latinos have one of the highest percentages of ‘late testers' for HIV infection compared to other population groups in Minnesota. Late testers are those who already have AIDS by the time they test or progress to AIDS within one year of the initial HIV (non-AIDS) diagnosis.

"Limited access to prevention and care programs, cultural and language barriers, and immigration status issues all contribute to higher infection rates," said Ehlinger. "We need to increase our efforts with local community partners to help reach our Latino communities in Minnesota."

The STD and HIV Section at MDH currently funds 20 agencies and the Office of Minority and Multicultural Health funds 6 agencies aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and young people of all races who inject drugs and/or engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. The programs serving Latinos with HIV prevention efforts include Neighborhood House and West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul, Centro in Minneapolis, Healthfinders Collaborative in Northfield, and Hennepin County Public Health Clinic.

Free/low-cost HIV and STD testing opportunities are available specifically for Latinos from bilingual staff and clinics that can address cultural and language barriers faced by Latinos. Being tested for HIV or other STDs is easy and results are kept private. To locate testing facilities, a bilingual campaign website has been set up at NLAAD.

For NLAAD 2013, the Minnesota Latino HIV/AIDS Network - a local community-based planning committee - has set up some HIV testing opportunities and exhibits. In addition, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 15, as Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota.

For more information, including local testing opportunities and activities for NLAAD, please visit National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) - MDH.

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day activities will occur throughout October
……in Minnesota, here is a sample event listing……
October 15, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) Event, Wellstone Center – Health Access Office, 179 Robie St. E., Room 123, St. Paul, MN 55107. In observance of NLAAD, a free public event will be held offering free HIV testing, educational materials and resources, shirts, snacks, and more.

-MDH-

Media inquiries:

Doug Schultz
MDH Communications
651-201-4993

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Weird facts about human body

1 Men lose about 40 hairs in a day and women lose 70 hairs in a day.
2 Your blood has same amount of salts in it as an ocean has.
3 You are taller in the morning than you are at night.
4 Heart circulates blood in your body about 1000 times each day.
5 Eyelashes last about 150 days.
6 There are 500 hairs in an eyebrow.
7 The average human body contains approximately 100 billion nerve cells.
8 It is not possible to sneeze with open eyes.
9 Bones are 4 times stronger than concrete.
10 Average life span of a taste bud is only 10 days.
11 You are born without knee caps and they don’t appear until age of 2 to 6 years.
12 Children grow faster in springtime
13 Eyes stay the same size throughout life but nose and ears never stop growing.
14 We born with 300 bones but end up with 206 bones when we are adult.
15 Human skull is made up of 26 different bones.
16 Hair is made of same substance as fingernails.
17 Our entire body functions stop when we sneeze, even your heart beat.
18 Tongue is the strongest muscle in human body.
19 Typical person goes to bathroom six times a day.
20 Food takes 7 seconds to reach stomach from mouth.
21 Children have more taste buds than adults.
22 Sneeze blows air out of nose at the speed of 100 miles per hour.
23 Largest muscle in your body is one on which you are sitting on.
24 Smallest bone of body is in ears.

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Spinach Shots Recipe!

Why Spinach?

-Loaded with Vitamins like A, K, D, and E
-Better Brain Function due to the Omega-3 Fatty Acids
-Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants
-Alkalizes the Body to prevent disease
-Nourishes the Eyes: The carotenoids found in spinach protect against eye diseases
-Strengthens the Bones: One cup of fresh spinach (or 1/6 cup of cooked spinach) contains TWICE your daily vitamin K needs. This along with the calcium and magnesium in spinach is essential to maintain healthy bones.