Tuesday, September 16, 2008

China toxic milk victim count expected to rise

Shijiazhuang: The number of Chinese infants found threatened by toxic milk powder is likely to rise as the search for victims spreads, state media reported on Tuesday, with the government facing rising public anger.

Over 1,200 infants have been diagnosed with kidney illness after drinking adulterated powdered milk made by the Sanlu Group.

Two have died and more than 50 are in a serious condition from kidney stones caused by a banned chemical, melamine, added to milk before processing in an apparent bid to fool inspectors.

"Their number could rise as the search for more infants fed Sanlu milk food spreads across the country's rural areas," the China Daily reported. "The number could rise sharply in coming days as more parents take their children for medical check-ups," the report added, citing Health Minister Chen Zhu.


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Melamine is rich in nitrogen, an element often used to measure protein, and can be used to disguise diluted milk.

Twelve months ago, Sanlu was lauded by Chinese state television as a model of reliable quality. But now it and the government's efforts to ensure product safety face searing public anger and questions about the effectiveness of reforms.

New Zealand action

Sanlu, 43 per cent owned by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, last week halted production after investigators announced they had found the problem.

Local Chinese officials acted last week only after the New Zealand government contacted Beijing, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said on Monday.

Monday, September 1, 2008

How to Access a Class in Blackboard

After you enroll in a course that uses Blackboard you will be provided with a login name and password. Your Blackboard account will allow you access to each of your classes that use the online tool to distribute class information, assignments and grades.



Step1
Log in to your Blackboard account.


Step2
View your class list under the "My Courses" heading on the Blackboard "Welcome" page. Click on the "Courses" tab at the top of the "Welcome" webpage to access classes that are using Blackboard.


Step3
Use the links provided in the class list to enter your class' Blackboard website. Click anywhere on the class name to activate the link.


Step4
Navigate the course menu at the left of the course's welcome page. The course's welcome page typically displays important announcements for the class. Review these announcements for information on locating materials within the Blackboard class website. You can view the announcements page by clicking on the "Announcement" button on the course menu if it does not display by default.


Step5
Access a different online class by clicking on the institution tab to return to the main Blackboard welcome page. The institution tab remains at the top of all Blackboard webpages and will be identified with your school's name.


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