CDC-NIAID Telebriefing: Zika 101 Transcript & HHS Blog

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Amid the whirlwind of Zika related public health announcements yesterday (see WHO To Convene IHR Emergency Committee Meeting On Zika &  WHO Zika Media Briefing Audio Recording) the CDC held telebriefing of their own called ZIKA 101, featuring NIAID Director Dr Tony Fauci and the CDC's Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, M.D..

Dr. Schuchat was the `voice' of the CDC during much of the opening months of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and impressed mightily with her ability to convey rapidly changing and unscripted information – while acknowledging  the things about the virus that were still unknown – in almost daily briefings.

For those unable to attend the CDC's event, we have a transcript posted to the CDC's media site late yesterday:

Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Travel Alert

Press Briefing Transcript

Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Please Note:This transcript is not edited and may contain errors.

OPERATOR: Welcome, and thank you for standing by.  At this time, all participants are in listen only mode.  After the presentation, we'll conduct a question and answer session.  To ask a question, please press the star and 1 and please record your name.  Today’s conference is being recorded.  If you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time.

 
TOM SKINNER: We’ll be joined today by DR.  Anne Schuchat, the Principal Deputy Director of the CDC and DR. Tony Fauci, Director of the National Institutes for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, both providing opening remarks about the current outbreak of Zika virus infection.  We understand we are getting a lot of calls and a lot of interest in this story right now.  We want to try to provide you all with as much information as we can, and so we're having this telebriefing.  I’ll turn the call over now to Dr. Schuchat. 

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Dr. Schuchat also penned a blog on Zika yesterday for the HHS.GOV website, which goes over the basics of Zika.

Zika 101

January 28, 2016

 

By: Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director, CDC

 

Summary: 

 

The Zika virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitos. About 1 in 5 people who get infected with Zika virus will show symptoms.

 

In the past several weeks, increased cases of Zika virus disease (Zika) have been reported in South and Central America, and to a limited degree in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a US territory, and the US Virgin Islands.  Zika is a little known illness spread by a certain type of mosquito. Although most people who may be exposed to Zika virus will have only mild or no symptoms, there has been evidence linking Zika virus to negative effects on pregnancies in some cases, which has received widespread public attention. We understand that this news is concerning, especially to pregnant women and their families who may travel to or live in affected areas. Here are some answers to common questions about Zika.

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RESEP ROTI JALA KUAH KARI DAGING SAPI

RESEP ROTI JALA KUAH KARI

Makanan yang berbentuk jala atau jaring ini sering disebut dengan roti jala atau roti kirai. Kuliner ini paling enak disantap bersama kuah kari sebagai ciri khasnya, bisa kari kambing, kari ayam, atau kari daging sapi dalam resep roti jala spesial kali ini. Roti jala dengan kuah kari sangat populer sebagai menu makanan melayu, india bahkan timur tengah. Di Indonesia sendiri cukup dikenal dengan roti jala khas Riau, Melayu Sumatera Utara hingga Aceh dengan bermacam variasinya.

Terdapat banyak kreasi dalam cara membuat roti jala yang mudah dan sederhana, di antaranya adalah penggunaan bahan utama telur atau tanpa telur, susu sebagai alternatif santan, atau dikombinasikan dengan bahan lainnya untuk menambah cita rasa. Begitu juga dengan variasi hidangannya, bisa dengan kuah durian, disuguhkan bersama saus coklat atau yang lain sebagainya.

Roti jala kari sapi juga tak kalah enaknya dengan aneka roti jala lainnya, sangat sedap disantap sambil menghirup kuah kari yang gurih dan ludes dalam sekejap.

Persiapan Bahan Roti Jala

• 300 gram tepung terigu
• 500 ml santan encer dari 150 gram kelapa parut
• 4 butir telur
• 4 sdm minyak sayur
• 1 sdt garam
• margarin secukupnya untuk olesan

Cara Membuat Roti Jala

1. Campur dan aduk rata terigu dan garam dalam sebuah wadah. Masukkan telur dan aduk rata menggunakan whisk, lalu tuangkan santan dan minyak sayur. Aduk lagi hingga benar-benar rata, selanjutnya saring agar adonan tidak ada yang menggumpal.
2. Masukkan adonan ke dalam wadah roti jala, plastik segitiga atau menggunakan botol plastik dan lubangi tutupnya sebesar sedotan kecil air gelas mineral, supaya nantinya bisa membentuk jala yang cantik saat adonan dituangkan.
3. Panaskan teflon atau wajan anti lengket di atas api kecil, olesi tipis dengan margarin. Tuang adonan secara horisontal, vertikal dan melingkar-lingkar atau acak sesuai selera yang penting membentuk jala. Setelah adonan matang, lipat berbentuk segitiga atau dengan bentuk menurut selera.

Persiapan Bahan dan Bumbu Kari Daging Sapi

• 250 gram daging sapi
• 1,5 liter air untuk merebus daging
• 600 ml santan dari 1 butir kelapa
• 2 lembar daun salam
• 2 lembar daun jeruk
• 2 buah kapulaga
• 4 butir cengkeh
• 5 cm kayu manis
• 1 buah pekak (bunga lawang)
• 1/2 sdt pala bubuk
• 1 sdt gula pasir
• 1/2 sdt garam
• minyak untuk menumis

Haluskan :

• 6 buah cabe merah keriting
• 6 butir bawang merah
• 3 siung bawang putih
• 4 butir kemiri
• 4 cm jahe
• 4 cm kunyit
• 1 sdt adas manis
• 1/2 sdt jinten
• 1 sdm ketumbar

Cara Membuat Kuah Kari daging Sapi

1. Cuci bersih daging sapi kemudian rebus dengan 1,5 liter air hingga empuk. Angkat dan tiriskan daging sapi lalu potong-potong dadu, sisihkan air rebusan untuk kuah kaldu.
2. Panaskan sedikit minyak dan tumis bumbu halus hingga harum. Masukkan potongan daging beserta 500 ml kuah kaldu, masukkan juga daun salam, daun jeruk, kapulaga, cengkeh, kayu manis, pekak dan pala bubuk, serta aduk rata.
3. Setelah mendidih, tuangkan santan lalu masak sambil diaduk-aduk hingga mendidih kembali. Tambahkan garam dan gula, aduk sesekali dan masak hingga matang.

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Raffles College of Higher Education - Singapore

Raffles Singapore Open House on 20th of February 2016

A great opportunity for students to explore Raffles creative learning environment, vibrant campus life and get in touch with our creative practitioners (lecturers) at Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore. 

               

                       Date                      

20th of February 2016

                Time              

 10am – 5pm

           Venue        

  Raffles Education Square, 51 Merchant Road, Singapore 058283

      Programs

    Campus Tour

      Creative Design workshops

         Business workshops

For more information, please contact/visit your nearest JM Office today

                  

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AUT University- New Zealand

Congratulations,

AUT becomes New Zealand’s most international university

The Times Higher Education’s list of the world’s most international universities has named Auckland University of Technology (AUT) the twelfth most international university in the world – making AUT New Zealand’s most international university.

Released last week, the rankings recognise universities that have demonstrated an international outlook. They consider each institution’s proportion of international staff and students, and the extent to which its academics collaborate with international colleagues. Universities must have ranked in the top 800 of the overall 2015-2016 ranking to be considered. 

AUT has academic staff from around the world, and more than 7,000 international students from over 100 countries. Together they make a significant contribution to academic life, knowledge sharing, the culture of the University and to wider society. 

AUT Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack says the ranking highlights the University’s strong standing and reputation, and is a significant accomplishment for AUT, which is New Zealand’s second largest and fastest-growing university. 

“To be recognised alongside the world’s top universities in just our sixteenth year as a university is an outstanding achievement, and is testament to the quality of teaching, learning and research that AUT provides.”

 

“The fact that we are ranked twelfth in the world for our international outlook illustrates that we are an attractive work and study destination internationally, and an institution that recognises the value international students and staff bring to the University.”

“An institution’s global outlook is one of the key markers of a prestigious university,” says Phil Baty, Times Higher Education World University Rankings editor. 

“The top institutions hire faculty from all over the world, attract students from a global market of top talent and collaborate with leading departments wherever they happen to be based. Being named one of the most international universities in the world is a sign of great potential, competitiveness and dynamism.” 

Last year AUT ranked 681-800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, was ranked in the top 500 universities by the QS World University Rankings®, and AUT’s School of Art and Design was ranked in the top 50 in this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject®.

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                                                                                                                                                                        Article is courtesy of  AUT University

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University of Northampton International College (UNIC) - United Kingdom

University of Northampton International College is now open.

For more information, please contact/visit your nearest JM Office today

                  

                                                                                                 Article is courtesy of University of Northampton International College (UNIC)

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Macquarie University - Australia

MGSM’s MBA ranked number one in Australia, 58 in the world by Financial Times 

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) has once again been ranked Australia’s top business school according to the Financial Times (FT). The School has also improved its global ranking, moving up 12 places to #56 worldwide.

MGSM is one of only three Australian business schools to make the prestigious top 100 along with the UNSW’s Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and Melbourne Business School (MBS). All three schools improved their positions in the rankings this year with AGSM moving up 9 places to #66 and MBS moving up 3 places to #87.

Professor Alex Frino, Dean MGSM, said: “Australian schools should be proud of their performance as a whole. Education continues to be an important export for Australia and results like this improve the country’s reputation overall.

“Over the past year, MGSM has experienced the effects of this boost firsthand. Since entering the rankings, we’ve had 50% plus growth in international enrolments. Perhaps more importantly, is the quality of international students that have flooded MGSM with applications.”

According to Professor Alex Frino, MGSM’s outstanding result reflects the School’s ongoing commitment to providing students with the very best opportunities, which sets them up to achieve at the highest levels in their post-MBA career.

MGSM also climbed the rankings for research performance and the international mobility of its graduates.

“In these areas we have made significant effort by increasing our number of global partnerships with leading institutions and hiring the best financial, business, management and leadership minds to produce world-first research,” said Professor Frino.

“These improvements have paid off. This year, MGSM improved 10 places in research performance, and we were the only school to improve our international mobility ranking – we are now ranked 40th globally, up 14 places,” he said.

In 2015, Professor Frino introduced a MGSM Board of Advice consisting of Chitra Ramkrishna, CEO of the National Stock Exchange Group India; Maureen Jensen, Chief Administrative Officer of the Ontario Securities Commission; Kim McKay, AO, CEO of the Australian Museum; Sir James Mirrlees, Nobel Laureate and Professor at the Chinese University Hong Kong; Professor Yu Yongda of Tsinghua University; and the Hon Andrew Rogers QC, Former Supreme Court Judge.

“I have assembled this group of highly experienced and respected professionals to discuss big picture issues, including the school’s vision and goals, the opportunities I am considering, our plans to get there and any obstacles we may face. They will be playing a key role in mentoring the school’s future progress,” said Professor Frino.

“With such talented professionals at the helm and a truly great ranking, I think I have every reason to be proud of our School and look forward to the year ahead.”

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                                                                                                                                                 Article is courtesy of  Macquarie University

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The University of Adelaide - Australia

Study English in Adelaide at one of Australia's leading Universities.

We are pleased to give students the opportunity to enjoy Adelaide by offering our partners a special offer on our General English for Academic Purposes (GEAP) program.

2016 Special Offer for Students this Summer!

Normally $425 per week, students who commence their GEAP program before 15th February 2016, can take advantage of our special offer of $345 per week.

Students who come to our English Language Centre will gain a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience:

• at Australia's 3rd oldest University- a member of the 'Group of Eight' 
• in Adelaide - a beautiful and affordable city famous for food, wine and festivals in modern teaching facilities 
• in the heart of the city centre 
• in the company of students from all over the world.

For more information, please contact/visit your nearest JM Office today

                  

                                                                                                                                                 Article is courtesy of The University of Adelaide

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