Encada: A Rising Star in Professional Football
Jefferson Anilson Silva Encada, born on April 17, 1998, is a professional footballer from Guinea-Bissau who has made a name for himself in the world of football through his skill, determination, and exceptional talent. Currently playing as a forward for the Egyptian club Pharco, Encada’s journey from his humble beginnings to the professional arena is both inspiring and instructive. This article delves into the life, career, and impact of Encada, providing an in-depth look at his rise to prominence in the football world.
Early Life and Beginnings of Jefferson Encada
Encada was born in Guinea-Bissau, a small West African country with a deep passion for football. From a young age, he exhibited a natural talent for the sport, often seen playing i…
Why Is My Maserati Consuming Too Much Fuel?
Maseratis are powerful vehicles yet they require repair and maintenance from time to time. And if your Maserati is suddenly consuming too much fuel, it has its reasons.
As a reputed Maserati repair Dubai, we have seen this problem in European and German cars. In this blog post, we’ll tell you what can lead to high Maserati fuel consumption and eventually lead to car service Dubai.
1. Poor Engine Maintenance
A maintained engine, when taken care of properly, works better and requires less fuel. When you neglect common vehicle services such as oil changes, and air filters, replacing them with new ones, or working on the ignition system; know that it will result in higher fuel expenses.
A dirty air filter restricts airflo…
Why Hiking Is Great For Your Mind & Body
Hiking is a very popular form of exercise that can be carried out by all. Whether you’re a complete beginner or serious adventurous, hiking is described as one of the best forms of therapy and is good for the mind, . Although it is essentially a form of exervice, it has so many more benefits to it which makes it so popular and loved around the world.
Firstly, hiking is inexpensive and accessible for all levels. This means groups of friends or families can enjoy hiking through the beautiful countryside or mountainous areas together. routes are fairly accessible and easy meaning there is no requirement for high-tech equipment thus helping to keep the costs low. Of course the right footwear, clothing and possible hiking poles are advised but this is a given in comparison to …
HEALTH: Cautious Optimism on Eve of Global AIDS Meet
Stephen Leahy
BROOKLIN, Canada, Aug 9 2006 (IPS) – The world s largest gathering of HIV/AIDS experts and activists will meet in Toronto starting on Sunday with renewed hopes of halting the spread of this devastating disease, which an estimated 40 million people are currently living with.
Their hope arises from better treatment and prevention programmes, huge increases in funding, and data released earlier this year that the global proportion of people infected with HIV is thought to have peaked in the late 1990s and to have stabilised today, according to UNAIDS.
And so the mood of the more than 24,000 delegates to the six-day International AIDS Conference, which starts Aug. 13, may well be one of cautious optimism.
This is one of the conferences that is going…
No Sex Education Please, We’re Arab
Cam McGrath
CAIRO, Nov 22 2010 (IPS) – Civil society has warned of adverse social and health consequences after the Egyptian government ordered the removal of content related to male and female anatomy, reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from the school curriculum.
Sex education is expelled from Egyptian schools. Credit: Victoria Hazou
We know most of this material wasn t being taught, but removing it from the curriculum is a big step backwards, says Noha Roushdy, researcher at the Egyptian Initiative…
Chevron Wins Latest Round in Ecuador Pollution Case
Outside the New York federal courthouse on Oct 15, 2013, Ecuadorians and their supporters gather to protest the Chevron lawsuit. Credit: Samuel Oakford/IPS
WASHINGTON, Mar 5 2014 (IPS) – In the latest twist in a 21-year-old environmental pollution case, a U.S. federal judge Tuesday ruled that the victims of massive oil spillage and their U.S. attorney could not collect on a nine-billion-dollar judgement by Ecuador’s supreme court against the Chevron Corporation.
In a racketeering case brought by the U.S. oil giant, the judge found that the lawyer, Steven Donziger, and his associates had used bribery and falsified evidence to prevail against Chevron in Ecuador’s c…
Q&A: China Accused of Intimidating, Detaining Citizens Critical of COVID-19 Linked Abuses
Social distancing in a Macau Hospital waiting room. Human Rights Watch has expressed concern about human rights abuses being carried out under the guise of COVID-19 public health lockdowns in China. Photo by on
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 2021 (IPS) – China must end its campaign against individuals seeking redress for COVID-19 linked abuses and the human rights lawyers and activists who help them, Human Rights Watch…
Cyclone Ana Floods Choke Malawi’s Water and Sanitation Goals
Residents survey the damage after Cyclone Ana triggered winds and floods in Malawi. There has been a call following the latest flooding for climate-resilient approaches to WASH because damaged infrastructure, especially water infrastructure, has serious health consequences. Credit: Charles Mpaka/IPS
Blantyre, Malawi, Feb 22 2022 (IPS) – On the night of January 24, 2022, as Cyclone Ana-triggered rains incessantly rattled on the rusty roof of her house, amid intervals of gusty winds, a thud woke up Josephine Kumwanje from her sleep.
Her heart leapt as she thought thieves had broken into the house.
She summoned some courage, tiptoed to the door of her bedroom, and peered into t…
Reimagining Farming Post-Covid Pandemic
Sustainable Agriculture Management Team, FAO
ROME, Apr 6 2020 (IPS) – Together with medical services and transportation, farming and food production have been correctly identified as ‘essential services’ by all countries under lockdown. The Covid-19 pandemic has not yet made a dent in the food supply and so far, there are no reports of shortage of essential food and agricultural goods. All cities and towns are actively coordinating with government agencies, farms, businesses and transport companies to maintain the supply chain and ensure full availability of food for the population,
Kakoli Ghosh
However, despite the efforts, farm gate prices have crashed, there …
Endgame for Polio in Pakistan
A young child being given polio drops in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan recently reported that it had been a year since the last case of polio was detected. Credit: EOC KP
KARACHI, Feb 2 2022 (IPS) – “It was like a heavy burden had been lifted, and I could breathe easier,” said Irum Khan, a polio worker, recalling the cloudy, gloomy, winter morning of January 28, 2022, when her supervisor announced Pakistan had not reported a single case of a child afflicted with polio sin…