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A group of Maldivians who stormed into the National Museum at Male on the day Mr. Mohamed Nasheed resigned from the office of president, destroyed artefacts of pre-Islamic heritage on display. The whole pre-Islamic history is gone and the loss to the nation’s archaeological legacy can never be recouped, The Economic Times said Tuesday, citing Maldivian officials. Most of the artefacts, including statues smashed, belong to Maldivian Buddhism dating between c. 6 – 12 century CE. The vandals destroyed not only the religious heritage but also the literacy heritage as well, because many of the 30 odd coral-stone artefacts destroyed were inscribed with the earliest written records of the country. While media is busy on comparison with Afghanistan, the question arises why the situation deteriorated in Nasheed’s time, when the heritage had found no qualms during Gayoom’s long rule.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is drawing public attention to its investigation into a confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection affecting a 5-year-old girl.

A 35-year-old man who was reported missing in Sau Mau Ping on February 14 was located.

With a view to tackling the issue of Mainland pregnant women giving birth in Hong Kong, the Office of the Licensing Authority (OLA) under the Home Affairs Department has been actively pursuing enforcement action against premises suspected of being illegally used as hostels for Mainland pregnant women, including all-out strategies to combat unlicensed guesthouse activities.

Following is a transcript of remarks (English portion) by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, on the technical adjustments to the means test limits of the Work Incentive Transport Subsidy (WITS) Scheme at a media stand-up session this afternoon (February 16):

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According to Magazines Canada - Consumer Magazine Factbook, Canada has the highest number of consumer magazines per capita. Online channels are an opportunity for publishers to more fully engage their audience and to capture new revenue.

Danielle is constantly researching the baby market and seeing what moms want for their new babies. “This is an evolving market where things are always changing, trends come and go and moms are constantly wanting what is new and most of all what is best for their babies. My job is to figure out what that is and provide choices for today’s moms when it comes to a crib mobile for their little one.”

For many women trying to find quality ladies plus size underwear has always been a problem but with the introduction of this new plus size lingerie outlet that should be a thing of the past.

Company announcement on National Stock Exchange

The business dream of keen local athlete Gabrielle Deere has got off to a good 2012 at her recently opened Northampton triathlon and running shop - TriRunning.

"Samurai: The Warrior Transformed" looks at the transformation of Samurai from a feudal military class dominating Japanese history from 1185 to1867 to their serving as diplomats, building bridges with the West. The exhibition traces the history of the Samurai, their importance in U.S.-Japanese relations and their enduring legacy. Divided into six sections, the exhibition features artifacts such as swords presented to Ulysses S. Grant and elaborate suits of armor given to Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrations and photographs further chart the role Samurai played in relations between the United States and Japan, from their first visit in 1860 through the 1930s.

“Animal advocates attending the 2012 Humane Lobby Day will remind state lawmakers that Iowans want to protect dogs from puppy mill cruelty and protect wildlife from toxic lead poisoning,” said Carol Griglione, The HSUS’ Iowa state director. “The Natural Resources Commission made a science-based decision not to allow toxic lead shot to poison our land and wildlife, and the legislature should not trump science with politics.”

The stink occurs when males try to court females who may not be "in the mood." When that happens, female skunks generate an aroma to repel their rejected suitors. Fortunately, skunk romance only lasts a short time.

A group of 12 studio art students from the College of Arts & Sciences known as "The Cardboard Company" having been working with New York artist Tom Burckhardt to construct an artistic interpretation of the Brooks Hall Natural History Museum circa 1900. The museum, which opened in the Victorian Gothic building just east of the Rotunda on University Avenue in 1877 and ceased functioning as a museum in the 1940s, was one of the most impressive and innovative museums of natural history in the nation, complete with a replica of a woolly mammoth on permanent display.