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Rare Earth

2012-01-31T12:43:00.000Z

Written by: MA Wai-man

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Recently, there are many news report of "Rare Earth". What actually is Rare Earth?

In fact, "Rare Earth" is a collection of seventeen chemical elements. They are: Lanthanum (La), Cerium (Ce), Praseodymium (Pr), Neodymium (Nd), Promethium (Pm), Samarium (Sm), Europium (Eu), Gadolinium (Gd), Terbium (Tb), Dysprosium (Dy), Holmium (Ho), Erbium (Er), Thulium (Tm), Ytterbium (Yb), Lutetium (Lu), Scandium (Sc) and Yttrium (Y). They are hidden in the Earth's ore deposits. With the exception of the radioactive promethium, rare earth elements are relatively plentiful in the Earth's crust. However, because of their special chemical properties, mining and extraction of rare earth elements is complex. A large scale production of these metals was uncommon in the past and so they are collectively referred as "Rare Earth".

Rare earth are important components in many appliances, such as electronic products with magnets and/or lasers, computer memories, glass, camera lenses, batteries, fluorescent lamps etc. One of them, Gadolinium, is being used as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent for medical diagnosis purpose. After injection, Gadolinium in the contrast agent will accumulate in the abnormal tissues of the body, resulting in a greater contrast between normal and abnormal tissues. This facilitates doctors to better locate the irregular cells and tumors.

The technology employed for mining and extracting rare earth is relatively mature in China. The ores are mainly located in and around Inner Mongolia. Around 97% of the rare earth metals are now produced by China.

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I added it after being asked about RARE EARTH by WADAu often.

CREDIT to : MA Wai-man

Prawns in coconut/Cookbook from Taste of Tanzania Coming Soon!

2012-01-19T12:46:00.003Z

Dear Friends,

Prawns in coconut sauce/ Kamba wa nazi is now uploaded on Taste of Tanzania website.

To see, just click the "Visit My Site" button in this email. Or copy and paste on your address bar http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2012/01/15/prawn-in-coconut-sauce-kamba-wa-nazi

Halafu :

Coming soon! Cookbook from Taste of Tanzania

Dear friends and family,

I'm excited to update you about the cookbook from Taste of Tanzania website.

I am starting self marketing early in advance. I pray this will be a year for Taste of Tanzania and Tanzania in General. I am determined to make sure this book reaches many countries, but first I need my fellow Tanzanians and Africans.

To see, just click the "Visit My Site" button in this email. Or copy and paste on your address bar http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2012/01/06/coming-soon-cookbook-from-taste-of-tanzania/

Mingi Love,

Miriam Rose
With TasteofTanzania.com

R.I.P Patrice Lumumba O'Neal!

2011-11-30T15:38:00.000Z

(December 7, 1969 – November 29, 2011)

R.I.P Brother!

I just remembered one of his work: ELEPHANT in the ROOM

"Kinyarwanda,"-Muslims in Rwanda remembered

2011-11-28T15:02:00.001Z

Check more...

http://www.kinyarwandamovie.com/

When the 12th wife is THE PROBLEM!

2011-11-28T14:30:00.000Z

BUDDHA

2011-11-26T08:46:00.001Z

A Documentary About Buddhism

China's Capitalist Revolution - BBC (6.2009)

2011-11-26T06:22:00.003Z

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lfcz6
Producer: Robert Coldstream
Executive Producer: Nick Fraser.
Aired: June 20, 2009, July 25, 2009

The Chinese Are Coming

2011-11-26T05:03:00.001Z

The Chinese Aren't Coming, They're Already Here

Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar

2011-11-13T13:55:00.002Z

Niall Ferguson-Sharing the wealth of Ideas

2011-11-03T12:16:00.000Z

How to do business in Africa!

2011-08-20T02:46:00.002Z

Journey inside the world of viruses !

2011-08-19T23:37:00.000Z

Worldview Interview - President Paul Kagame, Rwanda

2011-05-12T07:40:00.000+01:00

Why Aid to Africa is Not Working -DAMBISA MOYO

2011-01-19T16:15:00.000Z

For the first time in Tanzania ......

2010-12-09T09:36:00.003Z

Image Profession Sports Club Present Video Game Tournament(V.G.T)

To be kicked off in Dar es salaam at Coco Beach Venue
From 18th December 2010 to 25th December 2010

Practice seriously with Play Station 3(PS3) Console
Be ready mentally and physically to Face the real challenger

In:
FIFA 2010, FIFA SOUTH AFRICA WORLD CUP 2010 and FIFA 2011

We encourage all Age and Sex to be there for the real action.

For all inquiries regarding - advice, Sponsorship and Participation Kindly contact:

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+255 22 2664740, +255717683270, +255716430084

www.imageprofession.com

info@imageprofession.com

Getting Things Done

2010-08-16T02:05:00.000Z

Checkout David Allen for food for thought if U got time:

No Time to Think

2010-08-16T02:00:00.000Z

If U got time listen to David M Levy for a little bit of food for thought:

CHRISTMAS RECIPES/Mapishi ya Noeli!

2009-12-25T04:58:00.005Z

A Taste of Tanzania has posted a new item,....

..... 'Christmas Recipes / Mapishi ya Noeli'

I have put together a pdf of simple recipes from Tanzania that many people will
be preparing this weekend back in Tanzania. Traditionaly Pilau is the number one
recipe to think of during the holidays. I wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.

You may view the latest post at:

http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/2009/12/24/christmas-recipes-mapishi-ya-noeli/

Best regards,

Miriam Rose

A TASTE of TANZANIA!

2009-10-22T06:02:00.003Z

Taro – Magimbi

I do feel very sad these days when I visit home (Dar Es Salaam). Because I have noticed that some of our staple foods are disappearing from the market. I do not see Taro (magimbi) in vegetable and food stands anymore,.....

....Click HERE .....

........for more about TARO.

KACHUMBARI

This is the one salad most Tanzanian kids know and love.Traditionally, raw cabbage is used for this dish. However, I prefer to first slightly fry the cabbage in a little extra virgin olive oil before using it in the.......

For more about KACHUMBARI click HERE

HERE is where,.....

....... DADA MIRIAM .....

...gives tips about Tanzanian FOOD.

Miriam Rose

Raymond H. Hall seeks Your Support

2008-10-07T08:10:00.003Z

I am writing this special e-mail to seek support for my brother's (Raymond) hospital bill.

My brother has been ill for the past one year, treatment was not the best back home in Tanzania and he was referred to India. However, at the time of his referral his condition was very critical so much that he could not be flown straight to India. He had to be air-lifted to Aga Khan Nairobi (Kenya) to stabilize his condition before being taken to India. The Doctors in Nairobi have done a wonderful job despite the fact that he had to have both his legs amputated to save his life.They did only what was best for him. He did not have to go to India again. The Doctors themselves say that Raymond is a Testimony... a True Miracle!

Raymond is currently doing fine although he is a bit depressed and the doctors feel that it is only dawning to him now what has actually happened, and especially the amputation of his second leg which was done without his consent as he was not in a conscious state to make a choice...it was a matter of life and death! He has had some Professional Counselling since the 30th Sept 2008 which we hope and believe will be fruitful.

Raymond had a Medical Cover (AAR) of Tshs. 100m (USD. 100,000) through his employer (Plan International) which has been exhausted. The Excess Bill comes to about USD. 80,000. As a family we are seeking other means available of raising the outstanding balance to enable us settle the bill as soon as possible.

Being close friends, I/we plead for your financial support (whatever the amount) towards the Medical Cost Outstanding. Do not hesitate, nothing is too small everything is much appreciated. I have also approached my Parish and explained the situation to them. I am optimistic assistance is on the way.

Thanking you in advance for your anticipated support. I/we cannot thank you enough but God will reward you accordingly.

Kind Regards,

M.H. Magori

Raymond is my blood brother, Our First Born in a family of 3

His number is +255 754 884 591 / Mama: +255 766 05 38 06

He is currently in Aga Khan Nairobi, Kenya. Both are reachable on their local numbers.

He is now communicating well so anybody may try to call his number.

Full Name: RAYMOND HENRY HALL
WORK: PLAN INTERNATIONAL (T) LIMITED

WELCOME to MOROGORO and TANZANIA

2008-10-07T08:10:00.001Z

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to Morogoro and Tanzania.

NAPAC is a company based in the Morogoro Municipal, now offers a variety of cultural programmes for adults and special programmes for children, upon request.

Since Tanzania is multicultural society, these programmes are aimed at providing information on various cultural topics. Below are the choices of programmes. Every session is designed to take two hours per day; the whole course is designed to be ten hours.

1. Lectures on various cultural matters in Tanzania

o Cultural based information o Cultural affairs consultation o Cultural based tour guiding

2. Traditional African (Tanzanian) music classes
* Theory and practical sessions * The sound of drums and their occupational and occasional roles o Other instruments such as xylophones, bamboo flutes, shakers etc.

3. Traditional and contemporary African (Tanzania) dance classes

o Theory and practical session o Dance movements and their occupational and occasional roles o Making of African dances (choreography)

4. Classes on the use of community based African theatre for communication of educational or promotional programmes, this is for both urban and rural areas. Suitable for NGOs and Development Institutions.

NOTE: This can also be a very good way to practice your Kiswahili while being treated culturally! Hotel reservation can be made for those far from Morogoro upon request.

For more information on the time tables and registration, please contact us through:

Physical Address: MOECO building-Mazimbu area. Turn right before the main gate to Sokoine University (Solomoni Mahlangu Cumpus)

Call us through: 0787-292982, 0714-679162, OR 0732-930019
Email: napactz@yahoo.com,

Mail Address: P. O. Box 1446, Morogoro, Tanzania, EA Welcome to Morogoro The heart of Tanzanian cultural hospitality

Sad to know The Swahili Dictionary Project has run into Problems.

2007-09-05T10:27:00.000Z

For most Swahili users online, this dictionary(http://www.yale.edu/swahili) was very useful. I wish a solution to this problem is found soon.

The Internet Living Swahili Dictionary has been taken offline.

The project has been ordered to remove all links to the sites that the project has relied on to raise revenue for project maintenance and improvement. Without these links, the project has no income source and cannot function; the project will have a negative account balance after outstanding debts are paid.

We sincerely regret this interruption. The Kamusi Project usually serves over one million pages per month to users around the world.

We are working to resolve the situation. However, the site will remain offline until the following issues have been resolved:

can the Kamusi Project raise funds through the sale of clocks and other merchandise?
can the Kamusi Project acknowledge gifts from major supporters?
can the Kamusi Project include passive advertising alongside search results and other pages?

The relevant section of University policy is the following:

ITS Appropriate Use Policy 1607.C.2 Use that is inconsistent with Yale's non-profit status. The University is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization and, as such, is subject to specific federal, state, and local laws regarding sources of income, political activities, use of property, and similar matters. As a result, commercial use of IT Systems for non-Yale purposes is generally prohibited, except if specifically authorized and permitted under University conflict-of-interest, outside employment, and other related policies. Prohibited commercial use does not include communications and exchange of data that furthers the University's educational, administrative, research, clinical, and other roles, regardless of whether it has an incidental financial or other benefit to an external organization.

The Kamusi Project was in the past granted authorization to raise funds through certain merchandising links. However, documentation for that authorization is no longer available. Therefore, the site must remain offline until all questions about whether the project has authorization to raise funds through passive revenue generation on the site have been resolved.

With sincere apologies,
The Editor

5 September, 2007

What is so natural anymore?

2007-07-25T23:44:00.000Z

I thought the biologists hinted that species always evolved through natural selection.
I still hear faint voices of those true to natural beauty and....

With all this global warming talk, supposedly man made.....
With all this plastic surgery and.... , to beautify Michael Jackson and friends.......
Well, I know that there are those who really need plastic surgery as it is a matter of life or death.

But check out how this intelligent doctor solves a dimple prob..

Wow!:-)Finally somebody is going to get dimples!

I stil wonder.....
All these genetically modified crops and........
Doping in sports etc.......

What will remain natural in the future is a mystery.
Or

Is it really important that things remain natural?

It feels sometimes like people are preparing themselves to self destruct.

If you read historical stories of the Conquistadors, and how they fought to destroy what to others was so natural now, one might forgive them for not knowing what they were doing.
In the present day, what the human race is doing just seems so unforgivable.

Unfortunately while humans are self destructing, are affecting if not destroying other species and their habitat.

Well, may be it is another survival of the fittest challenge !

I am pro anything natural!
Ironically, I still love some products from unnatural specimen like this...

While Mugabe's Zimbabwe celebrates its independence!

2007-04-19T04:43:00.001Z

Once upon a time, as an African, it would be strange not to be proud of Mugabe, a freedom fighter who fought for Zimbabwe.It is sad to see how things seem to keep going wrong for the one, once regarded as a great leader and once a prosperous country , the envy of many.

Following the history of the country and the continent , it is not difficult to see how complicated the politics of Zimbabwe is. But still , it is easy to see why by keeping Mugabe as a Zimbabwe's leader complicates things even more.I think Mugabe has become a dividing factor and one who easily divert the focus from the real issues. Of course Zimbabwe's leadership as a whole is one of the issue, but Mugabe reduces it into a one leader's problems.

I can not dispute what Mugabe was saying during the celebrations.

But...

I think whatever good intensions he has ,they have long lost their positive touch.
I think he has to find a person to succeed him. Yeltsin in Russia did.
Just like war, these african presidents need to have an exit strategy while entering the office. I find the majority of them find themselves stuck in the office fearing what the future brings.

I think it should be clear to the Mugabes and the Musevenis that, There is always going to be another person capable of leading the country. Staying long just makes you guys lose focus on what is good for the betterment of your countries.As respectable leaders it is just fine to step down as respectable people.

I can not help remembering Bob Marley's song and how much sparkles of hope it was providing. Listen..

A Tanzanian eye on the resurrection of Mandela chieftaincy

2007-04-17T17:49:00.000Z

South Africa is no Tanzania, but one can not stop to wonder, what would have happened if chiefdoms were not abolished in Tanzania.Most predictable answer from a lot of people could be that, some tribes and areas would suffer disadvantages. Now, few decades after the abolishment of chiefdoms , all that is visible is the disparity that keeps growing. Dar es Salaam is no Mtwara, and for sure one can not compare tribes either.

Well, so might argue that Tanzania is better off the way it is now compared to a lot of countries in Africa, partly due to the removal of chiefs and uniting the people under one ruler. I agree with that, but I also think where we are going it would not be a big suprise to find the country back in square one. Right now the gap between the rich and poor is growing fast.

Would the resurrection of chiefdoms in Tanzania suprise you?
Well, in South Africa, Mandla Mandela becoming a chief with Nelson Mandela (who chose to be a lawyer and not a chief) was not that much suprising.

The case of Mt Kilimanjaro evaporating and not melting!

2007-04-17T17:06:00.000Z

Photo by Yosemite

It was sad to know that it is still a fact that Mt Kilimanjaro is losing its glacier. Well, atleast now some scientist try to offer different dates for the grand occasion.

The language and the technicality of the processes that robs the mountain its glaciers is fascinating at many meetings , including the European Geosciences Union General Assembly meeting.It is just heartbreaking that knowing that it is actually precipitation and not temperature that contribute the most to the reduction of glacier does not help much if there is nothing that can be done reverse the situation.

The only relief for some, is the fact that the glacier never played bigger role as the source of water for the area.Well, that is if no other explanation from other scientists that might contradict the one popular now. Its tiring to hear all these different explanations about climate warming come up everyday. Atleast we now know that the Kilimanjaro glacier is evaporating and not melting.

It would be nice to know to what extent the climbers of Mt Kilimanjaro are drawn there by the icy top. Tourism would suffer if height and natural beauty minus the ice are not exerting enough pull.

I hope the ministry of environment and tourism are working out some workable plan to take care of the mountain and its legacy.

What about the nuns?

2007-01-18T14:52:00.001Z

I just wonder why we only hear about the male priests wanting Pope to allow them to marry. What about the nuns? Are they not interested in the matter?

I love how GADO put it.....

I have a Dream!

2007-01-15T19:10:00.001Z

While we remember Martin Luther King Jr, it is sad that much has not changed

So much need to be done. I know there is other young gifted and black , just like Martin Luther out there.

Atleast Nina Simone and me believe so!

Seriously Speaking!

2007-01-15T19:00:00.000Z

Why we do not act on what we know already is the way forward?

As the new year, birthdays or even just as we wake up in the morning, it is common to concentrate on what we are helpless about.

We dwell on problems and all that seem impossible.

The truth is, there a lot of what need to be done , are doable and within our power to accomplish.

Funny thing is, these dowable things are what we leave undone!

Why?

Why things we can not do seems to take our attention, energy and action more than things that are good for us that we just do not attempt to do?

Is it fear?
Are we not motivated enough ?
Are we not rewarded enough by doing or acting on what we were already supposed to do and what we know that we can do?

Lets just do them, act on them, do something about them!
I hope now is the time for all of us to start doing that.
Goodluck!

Happy New year!

2007-01-01T02:33:00.000Z

Pictures Speak Louder than Words, but....

2006-11-29T01:32:00.000Z

It is very common to hear great things and how effective the power of images can really be in describing situations.

When one looks at the images of mutilated dead bodies , it does not necessarily means that the dead died any worse. Death is death!Sometime with the gruesome sight of the dead lies a painless death.

If you look at the photos of starving childrean in Africa, remember more children die from Malaria too.

If U see Palestinian children parading with guns, ask yourself how many Israels actually got shot by Palestinian kids?

The power of the image can also convey exagerated messages.

Who undermine White Power?

2006-11-28T10:33:00.000Z

I am still waiting for a day that all people of all races will be equal. I find it difficult to understand the Nazis and neo -nazis who keep complaining about the Jews and Blacks. Are they really thinking that white power is any weaker?Have U ever thought why Blacks can call each other niggers and white are prohibited to do so? Have U thought about why Jews can call each other names and other can't? Damn! I forgot that actually most of the Jews are white!Damn! Taking that into consideration, truely surely the world is one fucked up place.

ANYWAY!

Still Michael Richards is trying his best to make blacks realize even if Ur not called a nigger out loud yet, someday U will.

Sacha Baron Cohen is reminding others that it is still ok if you are a Jew to make fun of other Jews without running into problems.

Ice T does for the blacks. Or is it really true that Nigger and Nigga are different words?

Why not in Africa?

2006-11-28T10:31:00.000Z

In the present time Africa with all its troubles, I just wonder why I dont hear more suicidal bombers from Africa. Why are Arabs killing themselves more in the Middle East than Africans who according to me suffer more?If it is religion, why I dont see more African muslims in Africa killing themselves more. I guess it is all about the better after life, so why I dont see more Black African muslims in the front line to heaven through Martyrdom?I am just asking myself!

Black Ice

2006-11-16T07:38:00.000Z

What else can I say?
Let Black Ice say

Just another day in a Zouk Land

2006-11-10T06:49:00.000Z

I love Zouk and Kassav is one of my favourite Zouk band.As U may well guess today was a Zouk day for me.

Kassav - Se Dam Bon Jour

Maybe the last time!

2006-11-10T05:56:00.000Z

I sometimes wonder how we human beings take for granted the fact that we are alive. I wish our friends , family and people surrounding us would get to know and hear more how we appreciate them . I agree with James Brown, when he says it may be the last time we get the chance to say that this very time.

James Brown Olympia 1966