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Pregnant women are at higher risk for Mosquito bite

One specific group of people who usually has more than her fair share of mosquito bites are pregnant women. Study has revealed that a pregnant woman is twice more likely to receive mosquito bites than the general population. Studies prove that pregnant women exalt on average 20 percent more Carbone dioxide than the average person and that alone is a very attractive to mosquitos. In addition, the body of a woman is on average 1.26 degree warmer when carrying an unborn child and study revealed that a higher body temperature in human will attract more mosquito.

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Why do Mosquitoes bite some more than others - 7 Reasons

Are you one of those people who always gets eating alive by mosquitoes? If you are, don't feel bad because you are not alone. My family thinks that I complain too much about mosquito bites. Regardless how many people are seating outside, the mosquitoes will only come to me. After doing some research, I finally got the data to support my claim that I am in fact more delicious to mosquitoes than most other people.

Did you know that some 20 percent of the population receive mosquito bits more often on a consistent basis. Scientists have not been able to establish without a doubt the real causes for that. However, many researches have suggested many reasons why someone like me is more delicious to a mosquito.

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Leopold Berlanger humiliated at the American Ambassador's residence

The president of the CEP, Leopold Berlanger,felt that he did not receive the respect he deserves as CEP president when he went to celebrate Fourth of July America Independence day at the private residence of the US ambassador in Port-au-Prince. According to journalist Tamara Orion of Signal FM, Leopold Berlanger accompanied by his wife was stopped at the gate of the Ambassador's residence and forbidden from going in in his car. The President of the CEP was instructed by the guard to go park his car at a golf course located at quite some distance from the residence before the couple could get in. Upset by the reception, Mr. Berlanger insisted in telling the guards that he was the president of the CEP. Finally, as he was unable to get access with his car, Leopold Berlanger decided to leave without attending the 4th of July celebration.

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Haitian government borrowed over a billion of gourde from ONA, no interest

I guess if you have the power, you can make the rules of the game. According to actual document, the actual Director of the National Old Age Insurance Office (ONA), Renald Benjamin is crying fault as he has discovered that the minister of Finance under the government of Michel Martelly, Wilson Laleau, went deep on the fund of the ONA. The government had borrowed a total of One Billion and two hundred million of gourdes from ONA at zero interest. There transactions took place between September 2015 and January 2016 when Emmanuel Menard was in charge of ONA. So far efforts by the current administration of ONA to recover the money have been unsuccessful. The actual Minister of Finance, Yves Romain Bastien, is asking for the current Director of ONA to give him copy of these loan contracts.

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FBI agents now investigating attacks on Marriott Hotel in Haiti

The people or group who decided to fire on some important businesses in Port-au-Prince such as Digicel, Hotel Marriot, Natcom and Behrmann Motors on the night of June 23 to 24, 2016 probably did not know that the American government was going to use all its resources to find the those responsible. We just learned that US FBI agents are on their way to Haiti to help with the investigation.

According to Justice Minister Camille Edward Jr, the FBI offered their help to the Haitian government as a large hotel owned by the American hotel chain Marriott was involved. The Minister also wants to inform the public that once the investigation is complete, the results will be made available to the public.

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Five dead as bus carrying Haitian farm workers collided with tractor-trailer

On Saturday, five people were killed with 25, injured when a bus carrying Haitian farm workers and tractor-trailer collided in Wakulla, Florida. The bus was carrying between 30 and 35 Haitian Farm workers from Georgia where the farm workers were employed. According to authorities, the bus ran a flashing red light and a stop sign before hitting the tractor-trailer last Saturday. Both vehicles caught fire and rescue was difficult as many passengers were unable to move. Most of the passengers passengers were members of the First Haitian Community Church.

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How to beat traffic tie-ups going to or living a Fireworks show?

If you live in the United states, you will not be able to avoid the the Fireworks shows scheduled throughout your city. I also know that you have your own plan as to here you will go to watch the show. The secret in experiencing a good Fireworks display has to do with the location and how much aggravation in it takes to get in and out.

The Pre and Post Boom traffic or traffic tie-ups is often the biggest problem as people rush trying to get there in the last 20 or 30 minutes before the show. Most Fireworks shows starts and end at the same time. Serious delays are usually between 8 and 10:00PM that day. The only way you can get there on time and find a good spot to watch the Fireworks is by arriving early, find a good place an remain in it until everything is over. Bring lawn chairs and just sit back and enjoy the show.

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Report put Guy Philippe right in the middle of attack in Cayes' Police Station

The investigation on the attack on the night of May 15 and 16, 2016 in Cayes is complete. According to The Bureau of Criminal Affair(BAC), the attack was Planned in Pastel with Guy Philippe with assistance from his troop. The report reveals that these people had a mission to destabilize the country by attacking Police Stations.

The report indicated that the attackers took away with them: 19 shotguns, 2 M1 riffles, 5 Lynch guns, ammunition and communication equipment, 1 Galil riffle, 5 pistols, 4 bulletproof vests and a Car Nissan.

Arrest warrants are being issued for the arrest of the group leader for Guy Philippe, as well as Yves Jeudy, Michel Alophene Lafalaise, Willy Joseph, Camy, Ricot, Vital Aslin, Marcelus Delande, Teleus Joseph Remy, Komandan Cedras, Komandan Renard, Ketelie, Jean Marc, Athanael Joseph, Rony, Wesmy, Ti Mousson, Renald St Villieres and Cenat ey Komandan Desire.

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What is your ideal spot to watch fireworks on July 4th?

July 4tt is America's Birthday! It is of course a pubic holiday in America but also a time to be with families and friends at picnics, fairs, live entertainment, the hot dogs, outdoor concerts and parades. Whether you are a Haitian-American, a Haitian residing in America legally or illegally, this Holiday is for us all.

Most importantly, Fourth of July Holiday is the time for Fireworks with brilliant splashes all over the city sky where you live in America.

Can you tell me some of the best firework displays you have witnessed in the past and where exactly.

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Haiti on blacklist of shame for not fighting human trafficking and slavery

The United States have updated their "black list" and Haiti is one of the countries placed on the blacklist of shame for not meet the minimum standards for fighting against human trafficking or slavery. Having Haiti in the blacklist of shame will likely make things worst for a country that is already dealing with all types of crises. This can include imposition of economic sanctions such as freezing of non humanitarian aid and non-commercial and the refusal to grant loans from multilateral institutions.

Other countries on the list include: Suriname, Myanmar, Djibouti, Papua New Guinea, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Belarus, Belize, Burundi, Central African Republic, the Marshall islands and the Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, North Korea , Mauritania, Russia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

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