The Secretary-General of the United Nations has called for the mainstreaming of human rights in all areas of UN operations-for example, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in its mandate for refugee children, or the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its commitment to eliminate child labour. In the case of UNICEF, the Convention has become more than just a reference, but a systematic guide to the work of the organization.

The Eureka Clinic uses non-invasive techniques. We encourage patients to come in for a consultation to see the types of modalities the Clinic uses. An overview of the technology and how it works can be provided. See similar questions...

A stress test is usually performed on a treadmill, while the heart activity is being monitored. The main purpose of a stress test is to see if there is any evidence of blocked arteries. If there are blockages, and not enough blood gets through during exercise, changes occur in the EKG's being recorded. Sometimes, a nuclear scan is done as well, to gather additional information about the blood flow. See similar questions...

A Mosquito Magnet ® is a commercial biting insect abatement system. The device uses a standard 20-pound tank of propane to emit a warm, moist stream of carbon dioxide, heat, octenol attractant (registered EPA pesticide) and moisture that pests mistake for the exhaled breath of their warm-blooded prey. As the insects approach the source, they are vacuumed into the net where they dehydrate and die. In 4-6 weeks, the breeding cycle is interrupted as egg-laying females are destroyed. See similar questions...

Basically mirroring is very much like body language. When you adopt the same position as someone else your communication with them on all levels improves. This is not simply because you just feel more comfortable about each other when you're both sitting in the same way. It's because the energy patterns that flow around you, your auras in fact, are making the same shape, and that shape or energy structure, sets up a unique resonance. See similar questions...

Blood helps keep you healthy. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. It carries carbon dioxide and other waste products back to the lungs, kidneys, and liver for disposal. It fights against infections and helps heal wounds. See similar questions...

UV does not kill microorganisms like chlorine does, but instead UV inactivates them. UV light at a specific wavelength of 254 nm is readily absorbed by the genetic material of microorganisms. The DNA strand is coded with a specific sequence of something called base pairs. The sequence of these base pairs codes for certain characteristics. UV light at 254 nm is readily absorbed at the point on the microorganism's DNA strand which codes for reproduction. See similar questions...

ctlcheck is a diagnostic tool used to display the raw values of a *.ctl file. It is not normally needed other than for diagnosing problems when altering code that manipulates *.ctl files. See similar questions...

to find a national representative in each European nation & to assist them in developing a tentmaking missions strategy for their nation. These representatives are encouraged to join TIE (formerly Tentmakers International Exchange) to motivate development of annual conferences & training seminars hosted in turn by various member nations together to train & send labourers into the harvest, specifically into unreached areas of the world. See similar questions...

No. That just sounds goofy to me. I took my temp when my husband's alarm went off to go to work, took my temp, charted it and then kicked his butt out of bed. He did ask how it worked and we went over the chart for the month together. That is plenty of involvement, IMO. Jason will ask me every morning what my temp was as accountability for me and so that he knows that I know that he is involved. He'll ask questions occasionally, but that's about it. See similar questions...

The purpose of the Pony Club is to teach young people to ride, and also to give them a good grounding in horsemanship - the skills needed to care for and use a horse or pony properly. There is a strong emphasis on good manners and sportsmanship, and a high standard of behaviour and turnout is taught and expected. However it is by no means all serious: the intention is also to have fun. See similar questions...

The DataMaster uses an infrared light source to measure the amount of alcohol in a breath sample. (For a more detailed description see Mr. Barone's Article: The Sauce on Source Codes: Obtaining DUI Dismissals from Software Non-Disclosures). As it turns out, organic molecules like ethanol (beverage alcohol) have an infrared signature that looks sort of like an EKG with various peaks and valleys. The trouble is that similar molecules have a similar signature. See similar questions...

Basically, an incandescent Bulb is a simple device - just a tungsten wire sealed in a glass tube. The electric current passing through the wire heats it to incandescence, and the wire produces light. Suppose you took a dark piece of metal. If you heat it in a furnace, it becomes hot and radiates heat, but at first shows no visible effects. As temperature is increased, it turns a dull red, therefore emitting not only heat, but also some light. See similar questions...

A Our banning tools are complex and secret but initially we spend time scouring gameplay data for indications that someone has cheated. Once we have adequate proof, our team reviews these players and then enters them into our "Banhammer" tool. Once a player is listed in our ban list, he or she will be unable to play Halo 2 matchmaking on Xbox Live. In general, a first-time offense will result in a 7 day ban from matchmaking. See similar questions...

The answer is both, actually. The race begins the first Saturday of March on Fourth Avenue in downtown Anchorage. However, the first day is just a ceremonial start, and teams run only from Anchorage to Eagle River, 25 miles away. The time from that day has no effect on the final outcome of the race. See similar questions...

The vitamins, minerals, trace minerals and herbs, that are in SKIN HELPER VITAMINS, are carried through your intricate network of blood vessels which feed the cells of the skin. This process directly affects the health and aging of the skin from the sub-cutaneous to the dermis to the epidermis. See similar questions...

This can be used for special occasions. Aloe based, it makes the skin texture firmer and tighter temporarily. Can use it all over face and neck or just on a spot or two. Mix according to the strength you wish. Practice once before you go to the Queen's Ball! See similar questions...

SPECjAppServer2002 mainly tests the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) container in a J2EE 1.3 compatible server. It does not exercise all components of J2EE 1.3. See section 1.1 of the SPECjAppServer2002 Design Document for more information. See similar questions...