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Eating cocoa flavanols daily could boost brain function in elderly
Eating cocoa flavanols daily may help improve mild cognitive impairment, said a new research published this week in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. In this study, 90 elderly participants with mild cognitive impairment were randomized to drink daily either 990 milligrams ( high), 520 mg (intermediate) or 45 mg (low) of a dairy-based cocoa [...]The post Eating cocoa flavanols daily could boost brain function in elderly appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
14 Aug 2012, KotZot
Coin de Mire – Booming captive breeding for Mauritius skinks
Three female orange-tailed skinks skinks have produced 16 skink babies in just four months, according to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT), which is captive breeding the Critically Endangered species. The breeding efforts are all the more remarkable since the females only produce two eggs at a time. Found only in the Mauritius, the species [...]The post Coin de Mire – Booming captive breeding for Mauritius skinks appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
14 Aug 2012, KotZot
Facebook has announced a new feature which allows users to share the due date for their baby
The new Life Event option on the social network is called ‘Expecting a Baby’ and will allow users to share the arrival date for any future offspring with their Facebook friends. Facebook has announced a new feature which allows users to share the due date for their baby (PA) As well as being able to [...]The post Facebook has announced a new feature which allows users to share the due date for their baby appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
14 Aug 2012, KotZot
Reserved Parking for Disabled: Abuse Again and Again
Two weeks ago, the car of a dignitary was photographed on a parking area reserved for the disabled. It seems that the problem does not stop at that figure. The parking is a real problem in the capital, much abused.
14 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Metro is Waiting for Cabinet Approval
Discussions around the light rail were in Singapore during the last week. They had several high level meetings with officers of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to address problems identified when the government decided to establish a Due Diligence Committee in April.
14 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Free Internet: Increase Wi-Fi Zones
Should we expect to see a proliferation of zones free internet access by WiFi wireless network across the country? Yes, according to Minister of Information technology and communication (ICT), Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum.
14 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Route Périphérique : Phase 1 Complétée à 75 %
“La déviation actuelle à Sorèze sera chose du passé d’ici la fin du mois. En effet, en ce moment les automobilistes doivent emprunter une déviation sur l’autoroute pour permettre aux contracteurs de construire un tunnel qui passe dessous pour déboucher sur le flanc de la montagne.
14 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
South African Platinum Mine Union Riots Kill Nine
Nine people have been killed in clashes between rival unions at a South African mine owned by leading platinum producer Lonmin, police have said.
14 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Le 15 août : la fête de l’Assomption célébrée par les catholiques
L´Église catholique du monde entier célèbre, chaque année, la fête de l’Assomption le 15 août. Par le mot Assomption, l’Eglise désigne l’élévation de la Sainte Vierge au ciel après sa mort. Deux traditions évoquent la fin de la vie terrestre de la Vierge Marie. L’une orientale parle de ‘dormition’: Marie s’est endormie pour l’éternité. L’autre occidentale parle d’ ‘assomption’: Marie a été élevée dans la gloire de Dieu auprès du Christ ressuscité. L´Assomption de Marie a toujours fait partie de la foi constante de l´Eglise, depuis l´Eglise primitive. Ce que la foi populaire reconnaissait depuis le IIe siècle, le pape …
14 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Fraude : Plusieurs Importateurs Ciblés par la Douane
La Douane, un département au sein de la Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), vient d’ouvrir une enquête sur une centaine de personnes qui sont rentrées au pays ces derniers mois.
14 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Accidents: Two Dead and Two Injured
Three accidents left two dead and two wounded in recent days. A motorcyclist of 24 years died at St. Aubin when a goods vehicle hit his motorcycle on Sunday. Her aunt who was with him was seriously injured.
14 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Capital to benefit from thorough clean up campaign
A clean up campaign in Port Louis will start next week. The activity will be organised by the municipality of Port Louis in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Outer Island, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and Ministry of Tourism and Leisure. Lord mayor Mahmad Kodabaccus explained that the aim is to [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
8 NGOs receive cheques under special prog for women, children
On Monday the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare Mireille Martin handed over cheques to eight Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) under the Special Collaborative Programme for Women and Children in distress. Martin pointed out that since the beginning of the year, 16 NGOs have benefitted from an amount of Rs 10,300,000 under [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
All India Vaish Federation holds forum
The third international week of the All India Vaish Federation was held at Balaclava on Monday in the presence of deputy PM Dr Rashid Beebeejaun, vice PM Anil Bachoo and president of the organization, Giresh Kumar Sanghvi. Sanghvi said, “I am pround to see the remarkable progress made by Indians settled in the island and [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Uteem suggests introduction of new subject in primary schools
The nation woke up to a communal post and ‘photo-shopped’ nude pictures on social networking site Facebook recently. In this context, The Independent spoke to former head of state, Cassam Uteem who believes that serious efforts must be made to arrive at a better understanding of the religious beliefs of others. Questioned on whether there [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Beach authority takes security measures for Assumption Day
Assumption Day, which is to be celebrated on Wednesday, commemorates the passing of the Blessed Virgin Mary into eternal life. Since the festival is also a public holiday in the island, many families will go to the public beaches to celebrate as per the Mauritian tradition. In this context, the Beach Authority has made special [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
1 college shuts down, 3 in red zone
The Ambassador College will remain closed when school will resume for the third trimester and three other secondary schools remain in the red zone. “The college Medco Trinity, Medco Clairfonds and Merton are on the list,” stated an officer of the Private Secondary Schools Authority (PSSA). He said that it was highly improbable that they [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Poste de Flacq to benefit from recreational centre
The official opening of a recreational centre at Débarcadère of Poste de Flacq was done by the minister of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping Anil Bachoo on Monday. Also present at the function were Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) Dhiraj Khamajeet and president of Moka/Flacq District Council, Devendranath Choolun. Speaking on the [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Ministry gears up to fight HIV prevalence
The National AIDS Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life has launched a five-day workshop on Monday on Implementation Science & Operational Science for HIV programming. The event was held on Monday at the Gold Crest Hotel in Quatre Bornes. “My ministry is more than ever committed to contain and [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Naeck summoned by CCID
The journalist Darlmah Naeck was summoned at the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) on Monday. Accompanied by his lawyer Ashok Radhakissoon, Naeck underwent a two-hour questioning session as part of the inquiry on the opinion piece entitled ‘Why Creoles are a problem’ which appeared in a daily newspaper dated August 8. Speaking to The Independent [...]
14 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily