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Mitford, was similar to the previous one but this time 100 porters accompanied the 12-pounder gun. October the Composite Battalion was landed on both banks of the river at Nsake and advanced. Officers’ patrols located the enemy near Yabasi also |
on both banks of the river, as before. The following morning 1st Nigeria Regiment (less one company), one section of Gold Coast Pioneers, the Nigerian mountain gunners and the naval 12-pounder detachment were landed on the west side of the |
river south of Yabasi. Lieutenant Colonel Cockburn was tasked with getting behind and to the north of Yabasi by making a wide left flanking approach. The remainder of the column was held afloat by Colonel Gorges so that he could |
reinforce either bank of the By 1300 hours the British troops on both banks were in contact with the enemy who was fighting a withdrawing action. The flotilla provided fire support and by 1500 hours Yabasi was encircled. One hour |
later the British held all the enemy trenches. Ten enemy prisoners were taken by 1st Nigeria Regiment. The British had lost 2 men wounded and one British NCO who died from the effects of the sun. On the 15th October |
British patrols ascertained that the Germans were retreating towards Nyamtam, and there was some inconclusive skirmishing. The flotilla successfully salved the Balbus, although it had to be sent to Nigeria for a refit. The 1st Bn The Nigeria Regiment was |
left to garrison the Yabasi area and the remainder of the column returned to Douala. The British dead from the first attack were buried in Douala Cemetery. At Yabasi the British troops learned to respect German machine gunnery. Experience acquired |
the hard way during the failed first attack helped the second attack to succeed. African Regiment continued operating in Kamerun and was a useful unit. After the conquest of the territory the WAR provided garrison troops for Kamerun, Togo and |
Gambia, and internal security troops for northern Nigeria. During the Great War 7 British officers and Non Commissioned Officers were killed in action and 4 others were wounded or injured; 27 African soldiers were killed, 17 died of disease and |
41 were Colonel Gorges was appointed to be a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB) and a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). Two officers in the WAR were awarded Military |
Crosses. Five British officers and eight Sierra Leonian soldiers were Mentioned in Despatches. Being Imperial troops the soldiers in the WAR were unfortunately not eligible to receive the African Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) which was awarded to WAFF soldiers, and |
none were considered for the Imperial DCM. honours awarded to the regiment were: Sierra Leone 1897-98; Ashanti 1900; Cameroons 1914-16; and Duala. In 1928 the regiment was disbanded as a cost-cutting measure. At the time of disbandment the Prince of |
Wales was the Colonel-in-Chief. This was sad end to a colonial Imperial unit that had served Britain well. The Great War in West Africa by Brigadier General E. Howard Gorges CB, CBE, DSO. Official History. Military Operations Togoland and the |
Cameroons by Brigadier General F.J. Moberly CB, CSI, DSO. The History of the Royal West African Frontier Force by Colonel A. Haywood CMG, CBE, DSO and Brigadier F.A.S. Clarke DSO. The Naval Review 1915. Imperial Sunset. Frontier Soldiering in the |
Space > Space Shuttle-3rd Edition Space Shuttle-3rd Edition The eighty year history of developing reusable lifting-reentry spacecraft. From the early works of Eugen Sanger in Germany to the Cold War developments in the US, then finally to the ultimate experiment - the Space Shuttle. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of... |
early designs, details the latest modifications to the operational vehicles, and provides expanded coverage of the first 100 Space Shuttle missions. Search for more items by this author: Dennis R. Jenkins Space Shuttle-3rd Edition from Specialty Press |
Motor Company DEARBORN, Mich., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford reduced the average amount of water used to make each vehicle by 8.5 percent between 2011 and 2012 – putting the company more than halfway toward its current goal of |
using an average of just 4 cubic meters per vehicle globally by 2015. Since 2000, Ford has reduced the amount of water it uses in everything from cooling towers to parts washing and paint operations by 10.6 billion gallons, or |
62 percent. That's equal to the amount of water used by nearly 99,000 U.S. residences annually, or enough to fill 16,000 Olympic-size pools. Ford's reduced consumption rates mean even more to regions around the world struggling with water-related issues like |
drought and extensive population growth. Ford's water reduction success is a result of the company's commitment to reduce the amount of water it uses by aggressively monitoring and managing just about every drop of water going into and out of |
its facilities and properties, says Andy Hobbs, director, Environmental Quality Office. Since 2000, Ford decreased the total amount of water used around the world annually from 64 million cubic meters to 24 million cubic meters. "That's about 10.6 billion gallons |
of water that was conserved and went to use somewhere else," says Hobbs. Ford voluntarily launched its Global Water Management Initiative in 2000, putting in place ways to manage water conservation, quality and reuse of storm and process water. Ford's |
water strategy complements the company's overall Code of Human Rights, Basic Working Conditions and Corporate Responsibilities. "Ford recognizes the critical importance of water, and is committed to conserving water and using it responsibly," says Robert Brown, vice president, Sustainability, Environment |
and Safety Engineering. "Many vehicle manufacturing processes require water and the resource is used at every point in our supply chain." Ford aims to use an average of 1,056 gallons of water to make each vehicle globally – consistent with |
its overall goal of a 30 percent reduction in the amount of water used per vehicle between 2009 and 2015. That is slightly more than the 1,000 gallons fire engine tankers in the U.S. are required to contain in their |
tanks. One cubic meter of water is equal to 264 gallons. Continuing the progress Ford had a positive impact on the world's water supply in many ways during 2012. The Ford Fund, for example, supported 19 different water-related projects in |
China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Germany and South Africa. One project in arid Southwest China, for instance, involved 60 Ford employees from Nanjing, who helped eight families build water cellars designed to capture water during the rainy season to store |
and use during drier times of the year. At the same time, Ford's biggest water-related projects were within its own facilities and included: These accomplishments reflect Ford's overall approach to water use, which emphasizes several goals: More information about Ford's |
water use-related efforts can be found in the company's annual sustainability report that is released annually every June. The most recent version can be found here. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader |
based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 171,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information |
In addition, health issues, such as pain, asthma, restless legs syndrome, and back problems, also can contribute to lack of sleep. So can some medications, such as decongestants, steroids and some medicines for high blood pressure, asthma or depression. Secrets |
of good sleep You can take steps to shift your body and mind into more beneficial sleep habits: - Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, comfortable and cool. “Making your bedroom a sanctuary conducive for sleep can make a significant difference |
in the quality of sleep you get,” says Dr. Wolfson. - Go to sleep and wake up at the same time, even on weekends. Doing so helps keep your internal “circadian clock” in balance, which signals your body to sleep |
and wake in a regular pattern. - Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine that might include reading a book, listening to soothing music or doing something else you find relaxing. “A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime helps separate your |
sleep time from activities that can make it more difficult to fall asleep or remain asleep,” says Dr. Wolfson. “Parents know that a bedtime routine can help children get a good night’s sleep. Doing the same for themselves can have |
the same results.” - Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. Good-quality mattresses generally last about 10 years. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting. - Avoid caffeine close to bedtime. Caffeine products, such as coffee, |
tea and colas, remain in the body, on average, from three to five hours, but they can affect some people up to 12 hours later. - Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. Many people think of alcohol as a sedative, but |
it actually disrupts sleep, causing nighttime awakenings. - Quit smoking. Nicotine is a stimulant that can make it more difficult for smokers to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake in the morning. Smokers should never smoke in bed or when |
they’re sleepy. - Finish eating at least two or three hours before your regular bedtime. Be aware that large, high-fat or spicy meals may cause heartburn, which leads to difficulty falling asleep and discomfort during the night. - Exercise regularly |
but complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime. Exercising regularly makes it easier to fall asleep and contributes to sounder sleep. However, working out right before going to bed will make falling asleep more difficult. - Find |
ways to manage stress and anxiety. Relaxation exercises, meditation or deep breathing work for many people. “If there are problems or issues keeping you awake, try writing them in a notebook and putting it away,” suggests Dr. Wolfson. “That way, |
you’ve registered your concerns but become free to put them aside until morning.” When to seek help If your sleep problems persist for longer than a week and are bothersome, or if sleepiness interferes with the way you feel or |
function during the day, don’t self-medicate with sleeping pills; make an appointment with your doctor. “The key to better sleep is recognizing you’re not getting enough deep, restorative sleep, and then doing something about it,” says Dr. Wolfson. “Failure to |
Most Active Stories Sun September 25, 2011 Launch Logistics: Speedy Rocket, Slow Electronics Weird things jump out at me in press releases. Take the press kit NASA prepared for the GRAIL mission. GRAIL consists of two nearly identical spacecraft that are on their way to the moon. Once there, they will make a precise ma... |
help scientists refine their theories about how the moon formed and what the interior is made of. So I'm reading through the GRAIL press kit, learning about the size of the spacecraft (washing machine-sized), how long it will take to make the map (approximately three months), and where the mission control room is (at a... |
learn that GRAIL can launch any day between Sept. 9 and Oct. 19. And then I get to this sentence: "On each day, there are two separate, instantaneous launch opportunities separated in time by approximately 39 minutes." That's weird. Now, I wasn't surprised that this mission had an extremely precise launch opportunity —... |
know you have to wait until the moon's orbit around the Earth, and Earth's orbit around the sun, and the Earth's rotation around its axis are all in exactly the right position before you can launch your rocket. But what's up with two instantaneous launch opportunities. Why 39 minutes apart? I called the NASA press offi... |
who could give me the answer. In the meantime, I called several universities with large aerospace programs, and asked if anyone there had the answer. Nope. Nada. Nothing. So now this is beginning to bug me. I'm also beginning to worry. If an aerospace engineer can't figure this out, how am I ever going to understand it... |
manager Tom Hoffman called. I asked him about the two instantaneous launch opportunities. "It's a pretty simple answer not driven by the mission at all," Hoffman told me. "It's driven by the launch vehicle." The launch vehicle? Not orbital mechanics or a complex trajectory? The problem, Hoffman said, is some slow elect... |
day. Modern computers in modern rockets can calculate the precise direction the rocket needs to launch on a second-by-second basis. But GRAIL was launching on a Delta II rocket, and Hoffman told me the Delta II rocket is a rather old design. It's been around for more than 20 years, "and so the rocket just can't, it can... |
computer system. It basically has to be fed all the information," he said. Hoffman said it takes about 39 minutes to load in the new information, and then check to make sure that it was loaded correctly. Not the answer I was expecting, but there's something oddly pleasing about a brand-new space mission launching with ... |
What is the Keystone XL Pipeline? The 1,700-mile long Keystone XL Pipeline would connect the Alberta oil sand fields in Canada to refineries in Texas. The multi-billion dollar project is being proposed by TransCanada, a Canadian energy company. TransCanada has been attempting to get a permit for the pipeline for over t... |
U.S. states: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The line would cross through 16 counties in North and East Texas. The pipeline itself would be 36 inches around. Since the pipeline crosses international borders, TransCanada needs to obtain a Presidential Permit through the State Department for... |
The aviation sector is renowned as a carbon intensive business, but an increasing number of airports are looking to change that by integrating the latest green-tech into their daily operations. |
Air travel and transport accounts for two percent of all human generated greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) -- with airports contributing five percent |
to the overall aviation figure. By adapting clean energy policies and technologies, eco-conscious airport operators hope to make a dent in these numbers and boost the industry's environmental street-cred. "We |
are making our airports greener, while balancing the tremendous economic impacts they deliver for our region," says Amy Malick, deputy commissioner of sustainability for the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), |
which will host the fifth annual Airports Going Green conference this November. The conference provides a platform for over 400 airport executives and green thinkers from around the world to |
present programs, strategies, and lessons-learned regarding airport sustainability. "(We are) committed to implementing sustainable initiatives at our airports that enhance the quality of life for citizens," she adds. Malick highlights |
how the CDA has installed over 230,000 square feet of vegetated roof space at Chicago O'Hare and Midway International Airport, ensured all Chicago airport trucks are fueled with ultra-low sulfur |
diesel gas and insisted recycled materials are utilized in all airports when possible. As a result, the CDA has saved 76,000 tons of CO2 from being pumped out by Chicago's |
airports alone, she claims. Across the U.S. like-minded schemes are taking off with increasing regularity. Airports such as Boston Logan and Denver International now generate a small percentage of their |
energy requirements from renewable energy sources (such as on site wind and solar). In Europe meanwhile 64 airports have joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, which recognizes innovative eco-airport efforts. |
Hands on activityThe English designer William Morris was influenced by Indian patterns when he designed this block printed cotton fabric in 1883. Other British designers used Indian patterns, such as |
'Paisley'. Using factories, British cloth makers were able to make cheaper fabrics and sell it in India in Victorian times. Indian weavers spun, wove and decorated their cloth in their |
own homes and this made it more expensive, so many of them went out of business. Have a look at the images below. They show some designs, cloth printing and |
the blocks used to print cloths. You would need to print with your block thousands of time to decorate a large piece of cloth by hand. You can make a |
printing block using a potato - it's much easier to carve than wood! You will need: a big potato paper for your pattern a small knife with a pointed end |
or a scalpel fabric paints or dyes - use indigo, turmeric or henna if you want to make authentic Indian colours paper plates for mixing colours 1. Cut your potato |
in half and leave it to dry for a few hours. If you want, you can slice off the edges to make a square, which will be easier to line |
up when you print. You can also use a polystyrene ceiling tile, with the pattern drawn into it. You can buy real wood printing blocks in some Indian shops if |
you want to print from wood. 2. Design your printing block pattern on thin white paper, filling in the areas to be cut out. Remember to make the pattern no |
larger than the potato. Cut the paper 1 centimetre bigger than the design. 3. Tape your paper design onto the dry potato. 4. Get an adult to help with this |
part. Using the sharp knife or scalpel, cut out your design. 5. Mix your dyes or fabric paints on the paper plate. If you are using an Indian dye such |
as turmeric make it into quite a thick paste. 6. Paint the dye onto your potato block, or press the block into the dye on the plate. 7. Practice printing |
the block on some scrap paper before you try it on the fabric. 8. Print the pattern onto the fabric. It looks best when you print repeated patterns, or try |
different colours next to each other. Keep the patterns in line using a long ruler. 9. Leave the fabric to dry. Need some inspiration? Have a look at the some |
Victorian paisley patterns. You can have a go at a block printing activity in this Museum Open Learning Initiative activity. Wooden blocks are available ready made from Parrotfish. Have a |
Age: 2-5 years Little ones can make flowers using muffin liners, glitter glue and buttons. What You Need: •Glue (we used glitter glue) •Muffin liners (we used some plain and some silver) What You Do: - Let your little ones put glue on the construction paper whereever they would like |
to put a "flower". - Have them place a muffin liner on the glue. Repeat. - Encourage your child/student to put a dab of glue in the center of the muffin liner. - Then, have them place a button on the glue dab. - To complete the picture, little ones |
Protecting your home against winter's 'silent killer' (BPT) - It’s colorless, odorless and the No. 1 cause of accidental poisoning in the United States. And, it worsens in the winter. Known as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is responsible |
for an average of 450 deaths and 20,000 emergency room visits each year, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. With more than two-fifths of all CO poisonings occurring between December and February, homeowners are at increased risk |
once temperatures begin to drop. “During the winter months, many families turn to heating sources they might not use at other times of the year,” says Deborah Hanson, director of external affairs for First Alert, the most trusted name in |
home safety. “While these heating sources may be effective at providing warmth, they also can pose great risks if not used properly. To help protect loved ones from the dangers of CO poisoning, it is important for homeowners to take |
proper precautions when dealing with any kind of fuel-burning heat source.” First Alert recommends the following tips and tools for keeping your home and loved ones warm – and safe – this winter and all year long: Protect against CO |
poisoning Run kitchen vents or exhaust fans any time the stove is in use. The kitchen stove is among the most frequent sources of CO poisoning in the home. To help eliminate danger of overexposure, never use the oven to |
heat a home. Always run exhaust fans when cooking, especially during the holidays when stoves are left on for longer periods of time. Also, open a nearby window periodically when cooking to allow fresh air to circulate. Never use generators |
indoors. In the case of a power outage, portable electricity generators must be used outside only with power brought into the structure with a cord. Never use them inside the home, in a garage or in any confined area that |
can allow CO to collect. And be careful to follow operating instructions closely. Also refrain from using charcoal grills, camp stoves or other similar devices indoors. Have fuel-burning appliances inspected regularly. Arrange for a professional inspection of all fireplaces and |
fuel-burning appliances – such as furnaces, stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and space heaters – annually to detect any CO leaks. Be mindful of the garage. Warming the car in the morning before work is common during the winter months, |
but running vehicles inside an attached garage, even if the door is open, is hazardous, as CO can leak into the home. Install/test CO alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms are the only way to detect this poisonous gas in a home. |
For maximum protection, alarms should be installed on every level of the home and near each sleeping area. Test alarm function monthly and change batteries every six months. In addition, alarms should be replaced every five to seven years to |
Mary Anne Dunkin Louise Chang, MD Two decades ago, if you had moderate to severe Crohn's, there were few treatment options. In the late 1990s, however, the first in a new class of treatment options emerged for Crohn's disease. Referred to as biologic response modifiers, biologic agents, or simply biologics, these drugs... |
not only relieve Crohn's symptoms but also can bring about remission and keep you in remission. They are indicated for use when someone has moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and has not responded well to other Crohn’s disease treatments. Many people with Crohn's now live with significantly fewer symptoms, b... |
of biologics. In Crohn's disease, an overactive immune system causes inflammation and damage to the digestive tract. Made from living organisms, biologics work just like substances made by the body’s immune system and can help control the immune system response. Four biologics are FDA approved for Crohn's. Three of the... |
drugs are often called anti-TNF drugs or TNF inhibitors. They include Cimzia (certolizumab), Humira (adalimumab), and Remicade (infliximab). The fourth medication, Tysabri (natalizumab), is called an integrin receptor antagonist. It blocks certain types of white blood cells that are involved in inflammation. Because th... |
Humira, and Remicade carry a boxed warning for increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death. If someone taking a biologic develops a serious infection, the drug should be discontinued. People with tuberculosis, heart failure, or multiple sclerosis should not take biologics because they can b... |
developed certain cancers such as lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph system, which is part of the body’s immune system. Tysabri increases the risk of a very rare but potentially fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Tysabri also can cause allergic reac... |
that suppress the immune system or TNF inhibitors. However, most infections that occur with biologic use are far less serious, says Richard Bloomfeld, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, N.C. "Infection... |
alter our treatment of Crohn's." Other common side effects from biologic use include headache, flu-like symptoms, nausea, rash, injection site pain, and infusion reactions. So who should take a biologic for Crohn's? Many gastroenterologists reserve these drugs for people who have not responded to conventional medicatio... |
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