JAPAN RATINGS: Shuichi Gonda - 7, While there was nothing he could do about Alvaro Morata’s header, Gonda saved the striker’s instinctive shot and punched away Dani Olmo’s corner delivery. Was helped by Maya Yoshida after saving Marco Asensio’s shot, then made a vital stop to deny Olmo near the end. EPA
JAPAN RATINGS: Shuichi Gonda - 7, While there was nothing he could do about Alvaro Morata’s header, Gonda saved the striker’s instinctive shot and punched away Dani Olmo’s corner delivery. Was helped by Maya Yoshida after saving Marco Asensio’s shot, then made a vital stop to deny Olmo near the end. EPA
Kou Itakura - 7, Switched off for the opener and then struggled to match Morata’s run as the striker got a shot off. Booked for going through the back of Pedri. However, he was solid in the second period, even if he couldn’t beat Unai Simon with his header from the edge of the box. EPA
Kou Itakura - 7, Switched off for the opener and then struggled to match Morata’s run as the striker got a shot off. Booked for going through the back of Pedri. However, he was solid in the second period, even if he couldn’t beat Unai Simon with his header from the edge of the box. EPA
Maya Yoshida - 8, Scrambled the ball away from Morata and Olmo, then stepped forward well to intercept Pau Torres’ pass before epitomising Japan’s struggles in the first half and losing it immediately. Booked for going through the back of Morata. Made some brilliant clearances in the second half, including an instinctive one to keep the ball away from Ferran Torres in the six-yard box. EPA
Maya Yoshida - 8, Scrambled the ball away from Morata and Olmo, then stepped forward well to intercept Pau Torres’ pass before epitomising Japan’s struggles in the first half and losing it immediately. Booked for going through the back of Morata. Made some brilliant clearances in the second half, including an instinctive one to keep the ball away from Ferran Torres in the six-yard box. EPA
Shogo Taniguchi - 9, Was solid defensively, making a great block to stop Olmo’s shot from the edge of the box. Booked for a late challenge on Gavi. Dealt with Marco Asensio’s cross well and headed away Olmo’s ambitious strike as he played a key role in ensuring that Spain couldn’t find an equaliser. Getty Images
Shogo Taniguchi - 9, Was solid defensively, making a great block to stop Olmo’s shot from the edge of the box. Booked for a late challenge on Gavi. Dealt with Marco Asensio’s cross well and headed away Olmo’s ambitious strike as he played a key role in ensuring that Spain couldn’t find an equaliser. Getty Images
Junya Ito - 8, Hit the side netting from a promising position but most of his work was of a defensive nature, and he did well to stand up against Olmo when it looked as though he’d been beaten. Did brilliantly to put Alejandro Balde under pressure and win the ball in the build-up to Ritsu Doan’s goal. AFP
Junya Ito - 8, Hit the side netting from a promising position but most of his work was of a defensive nature, and he did well to stand up against Olmo when it looked as though he’d been beaten. Did brilliantly to put Alejandro Balde under pressure and win the ball in the build-up to Ritsu Doan’s goal. AFP
Hidemasa Morita - 7, While his passing in the first half wasn’t the best, Morita made a series of important defensive contributions, especially in the second half, notably cutting out Pau Torres’ pass in added time. AP Photo
Hidemasa Morita - 7, While his passing in the first half wasn’t the best, Morita made a series of important defensive contributions, especially in the second half, notably cutting out Pau Torres’ pass in added time. AP Photo
Yuto Nagatomo - 6, Defended well for large periods, including when he slid in to keep the ball away from Gavi. Looked forward at times but was let down by players mistiming their runs. AFP
Yuto Nagatomo - 6, Defended well for large periods, including when he slid in to keep the ball away from Gavi. Looked forward at times but was let down by players mistiming their runs. AFP
Ao Tanaka - 7, Passed the ball well in tight spaces. Scored the goal that put Japan ahead with his thigh, then put in a shift for the team and took a blow to the head when going up for a header with Rodrigo. Getty Images
Ao Tanaka - 7, Passed the ball well in tight spaces. Scored the goal that put Japan ahead with his thigh, then put in a shift for the team and took a blow to the head when going up for a header with Rodrigo. Getty Images
Takefusa Kubo - 4, Worked hard for the team but lacked any real conviction with the ballt. Notably played a wasteful pass after Daizen Maeda had won possession in Spain’s box. EPA
Takefusa Kubo - 4, Worked hard for the team but lacked any real conviction with the ballt. Notably played a wasteful pass after Daizen Maeda had won possession in Spain’s box. EPA
Daizen Maeda - 6, Was sharp in the early stages, robbing Sergio Busquets in his own box. Even though he had very little service, the striker picked his moments to press and gave Unai Simon an awkward moment. AFP
Daizen Maeda - 6, Was sharp in the early stages, robbing Sergio Busquets in his own box. Even though he had very little service, the striker picked his moments to press and gave Unai Simon an awkward moment. AFP
Daichi Kamada - 6, Roamed offside on a couple of occasions and had a shot blocked. Struggled to have any impact on the game in the first half, finding himself surrounded by three Spaniards on one occasion. Stepped up a bit more in the second period. EPA
Daichi Kamada - 6, Roamed offside on a couple of occasions and had a shot blocked. Struggled to have any impact on the game in the first half, finding himself surrounded by three Spaniards on one occasion. Stepped up a bit more in the second period. EPA
SUBS: Kaoru Mitoma (Nagatomo HT) - 8, Brought extra energy and did superbly to reach Doan’s cross. Put in some brilliant defensive work when called upon. Did well to race up the pitch and set up a chance for Takuma Asano. AFP
SUBS: Kaoru Mitoma (Nagatomo HT) - 8, Brought extra energy and did superbly to reach Doan’s cross. Put in some brilliant defensive work when called upon. Did well to race up the pitch and set up a chance for Takuma Asano. AFP
Ritsu Doan (Kubo, HT) - 9, Stunned Spain by smashing his effort past Simon within three minutes of coming off the bench, then delivered the cross that resulted in Tanaka scoring. Also put in a lot of good defensive work and helped block Jordi Alba’s shot towards the end. EPA
Ritsu Doan (Kubo, HT) - 9, Stunned Spain by smashing his effort past Simon within three minutes of coming off the bench, then delivered the cross that resulted in Tanaka scoring. Also put in a lot of good defensive work and helped block Jordi Alba’s shot towards the end. EPA
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Takuma Asano of Japan controls the ball against Sergio Busquets of Spain during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Takuma Asano of Japan controls the ball against Sergio Busquets of Spain during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
Takehiru Tomiyasu (Kamada 69) - 7, Did brilliantly to match Alba’s run and marshal the ball out of play, then ensured Ansu Fati couldn’t get a clear cross as Japan saw out the win. Getty Images
Takehiru Tomiyasu (Kamada 69) - 7, Did brilliantly to match Alba’s run and marshal the ball out of play, then ensured Ansu Fati couldn’t get a clear cross as Japan saw out the win. Getty Images
Wataru Endo (Tanaka 87’) - NR/, Came on for the final minutes to help Japan secure the three points that ensured they top the group. Getty Images
Wataru Endo (Tanaka 87’) - NR/, Came on for the final minutes to help Japan secure the three points that ensured they top the group. Getty Images
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon 4 - The shot for Japan’s equaliser was a fast one, but the goalkeeper should have saved it. Uneasy on a cross two minutes later which led to Doan’s second. Not good enough. AP
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon 4 - The shot for Japan’s equaliser was a fast one, but the goalkeeper should have saved it. Uneasy on a cross two minutes later which led to Doan’s second. Not good enough. AP
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 - Assisted the opening goal, put his foot on the ball then floated a ball perfectly for Morata, reviving an old Chelsea connection. AP Photo
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 - Assisted the opening goal, put his foot on the ball then floated a ball perfectly for Morata, reviving an old Chelsea connection. AP Photo
Rodri 6 - Assured in the first half, floundered when Japan’s second went in and then gave the ball away which led to another Japan attack. Touched the ball 218 times – no player has come close to that figure in this World Cup finals. AFP
Rodri 6 - Assured in the first half, floundered when Japan’s second went in and then gave the ball away which led to another Japan attack. Touched the ball 218 times – no player has come close to that figure in this World Cup finals. AFP
Pau Torres 6 - The Villarreal defender blocked one of the few first-half Japanese attacks, but wobbled big time in the second half as did his team became woefully complacent and deserved to lose. AP
Pau Torres 6 - The Villarreal defender blocked one of the few first-half Japanese attacks, but wobbled big time in the second half as did his team became woefully complacent and deserved to lose. AP
Alejandro Balde 6 - Fast, strong, young. Only made his Spain Under 21 debut in September and his full debut last week – after he came into the squad because of an injury to Gaya. Unable to clear a poor ball from his goalkeeper before the first goal and then the ball went through his legs before Japan’s disallowed second. AP Photo
Alejandro Balde 6 - Fast, strong, young. Only made his Spain Under 21 debut in September and his full debut last week – after he came into the squad because of an injury to Gaya. Unable to clear a poor ball from his goalkeeper before the first goal and then the ball went through his legs before Japan’s disallowed second. AP Photo
Gavi 6 - Another cog in the well-oiled Spanish team who are excellent in - and for the 12% of time when they don’t have the ball – out of possession. Yet that model was shot to pieces by two quick Japanese goals. EPA
Gavi 6 - Another cog in the well-oiled Spanish team who are excellent in - and for the 12% of time when they don’t have the ball – out of possession. Yet that model was shot to pieces by two quick Japanese goals. EPA
Pedri 6 - Effective in the first half when fouled in a yellow card challenge after 38 minutes – a time when Spain looked so comfortable that anything but a victory for La Rioja seemed implausible. EPA
Pedri 6 - Effective in the first half when fouled in a yellow card challenge after 38 minutes – a time when Spain looked so comfortable that anything but a victory for La Rioja seemed implausible. EPA
Nico Williams 6 - Played high like Olmo which helped hold Japan back, but effective between the midfield and defence. Had a shot on goal on 45. EPA
Nico Williams 6 - Played high like Olmo which helped hold Japan back, but effective between the midfield and defence. Had a shot on goal on 45. EPA
Alvaro Morata 7 - His first start and gave Spain the lead after 11 minutes, getting between the two central defenders to head home. Fine positioning. Three games, three goals in the finals and 30 in 60 for Spain. EPA
Alvaro Morata 7 - His first start and gave Spain the lead after 11 minutes, getting between the two central defenders to head home. Fine positioning. Three games, three goals in the finals and 30 in 60 for Spain. EPA
Dani Olmo 7 - Stayed high to pin Japan back in front of the 44,851 fans. Had an 89th minute chance to equalise, but side-footed the ball straight at the goalkeeper. Had more shots than any other player. AP Photo
Dani Olmo 7 - Stayed high to pin Japan back in front of the 44,851 fans. Had an 89th minute chance to equalise, but side-footed the ball straight at the goalkeeper. Had more shots than any other player. AP Photo
SUBS: Dani Carvajal 6 - On for Azpilicueta on 46 – and he walked into a storm. Needed for last gasp defending just to keep Japan at 2-1. EPA
SUBS: Dani Carvajal 6 - On for Azpilicueta on 46 – and he walked into a storm. Needed for last gasp defending just to keep Japan at 2-1. EPA
Ferran Torres 5 - On for Morata after 56. Combined well with Olmo with a one-two but Spain couldn’t get an equaliser to top the group. Getty
Ferran Torres 5 - On for Morata after 56. Combined well with Olmo with a one-two but Spain couldn’t get an equaliser to top the group. Getty
Jordi Alba 5 - On for Balde after 68 - and one of seven Barcelona men who played for Spain in this game. EPA
Jordi Alba 5 - On for Balde after 68 - and one of seven Barcelona men who played for Spain in this game. EPA
Ansu Fati 5 - On for Gavi after 68. Manager Luis Enrique had spoken glowingly of him before the match, but limited impact. EPA
Ansu Fati 5 - On for Gavi after 68. Manager Luis Enrique had spoken glowingly of him before the match, but limited impact. EPA

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Japan vs Spain player ratings: Doan 9, Yoshida 8; Morata 7, Gavi 6

Japan's 2-1 win sees them top Group E, while Spain also advance to the World Cup last 16 despite Germany's win over Costa Rica

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December 02, 2022

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Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night when four-time champions Germany were eliminated.

Japan secured another incredible triumph after beating Germany in their opening game, with their progression from the "group of death" one of the greatest achievements in the country's footballing history.

For a few heart-stopping minutes Spain were poised to head out when Costa Rica were leading in the other game, but the 2010 champions squeezed through after Germany did them a favour by coming back to beat Los Ticos.

Spain and Germany ended on four points each, but La Roja progressed on goal difference in second place.

Alvaro Morata sent Spain ahead early on with a towering header, but Japan dramatically struck back at the start of the second half.

Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka's goals saw them mount a sensational comeback, just as they did against Germany.

Tanaka's goal was highly controversial after the officials relied on VAR to decide Kaoru Mitoma had kept the ball in play by a hair's breadth to set him up.

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The bulk of genuine specialty coffee companies aim to improve on these elements in every stage of production via direct relationships with farmers. For instance, Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl Road strives to work predominantly with women-owned and -operated coffee organisations, including female farmers in the Sabree mountains of Yemen.

Because, as the boutique’s owner, Garfield Kerr, points out: “women represent over 90 per cent of the coffee value chain, but are woefully underrepresented in less than 10 per cent of ownership and management throughout the global coffee industry.”

One of the UAE’s largest suppliers of green (meaning not-yet-roasted) beans, Raw Coffee, is a founding member of the Partnership of Gender Equity, which aims to empower female coffee farmers and harvesters.

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Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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The West became aware of the catastrophe through a series of BBC News reports by journalist Michael Buerk in October 1984 describing a “biblical famine” and containing graphic images of thousands of people, including children, facing starvation.

Band Aid

Bob Geldof, singer with the Irish rock group The Boomtown Rats, formed Band Aid in response to the horrific images shown in the news broadcasts.
With Midge Ure of the band Ultravox, he wrote the hit charity single Do They Know it’s Christmas in December 1984, featuring a string of high-profile musicians.
Following the single’s success, the idea to stage a rock concert evolved.
Live Aid was a series of simultaneous concerts that took place at Wembley Stadium in London, John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, the US, and at various other venues across the world.
The combined event was broadcast to an estimated worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Saudi National Day
The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

While you're here
The alternatives

• Founded in 2014, Telr is a payment aggregator and gateway with an office in Silicon Oasis. It’s e-commerce entry plan costs Dh349 monthly (plus VAT). QR codes direct customers to an online payment page and merchants can generate payments through messaging apps.

• Business Bay’s Pallapay claims 40,000-plus active merchants who can invoice customers and receive payment by card. Fees range from 1.99 per cent plus Dh1 per transaction depending on payment method and location, such as online or via UAE mobile.

• Tap started in May 2013 in Kuwait, allowing Middle East businesses to bill, accept, receive and make payments online “easier, faster and smoother” via goSell and goCollect. It supports more than 10,000 merchants. Monthly fees range from US$65-100, plus card charges of 2.75-3.75 per cent and Dh1.2 per sale.

• 2checkout’s “all-in-one payment gateway and merchant account” accepts payments in 200-plus markets for 2.4-3.9 per cent, plus a Dh1.2-Dh1.8 currency conversion charge. The US provider processes online shop and mobile transactions and has 17,000-plus active digital commerce users.

• PayPal is probably the best-known online goods payment method - usually used for eBay purchases -  but can be used to receive funds, providing everyone’s signed up. Costs from 2.9 per cent plus Dh1.2 per transaction.

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Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?

Some facts about bees:

The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer

The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days

A queen bee lives for 3-5 years

This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony

About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive

Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.

Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen 

Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids

Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments

Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive,  protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts

Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain

Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities

The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes

Is beekeeping dangerous?

As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.

“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”

 

 

BIOSAFETY LABS SECURITY LEVELS

Biosafety Level 1

The lowest safety level. These labs work with viruses that are minimal risk to humans.

Hand washing is required on entry and exit and potentially infectious material decontaminated with bleach before thrown away.

Must have a lock. Access limited. Lab does not need to be isolated from other buildings.

Used as teaching spaces.

Study microorganisms such as Staphylococcus which causes food poisoning.

Biosafety Level 2

These labs deal with pathogens that can be harmful to people and the environment such as Hepatitis, HIV and salmonella.

Working in Level 2 requires special training in handling pathogenic agents.

Extra safety and security precautions are taken in addition to those at Level 1

Biosafety Level 3

These labs contain material that can be lethal if inhaled. This includes SARS coronavirus, MERS, and yellow fever.

Significant extra precautions are taken with staff given specific immunisations when dealing with certain diseases.

Infectious material is examined in a biological safety cabinet.

Personnel must wear protective gowns that must be discarded or decontaminated after use.

Strict safety and handling procedures are in place. There must be double entrances to the building and they must contain self-closing doors to reduce risk of pathogen aerosols escaping.

Windows must be sealed. Air from must be filtered before it can be recirculated.

Biosafety Level 4

The highest level for biosafety precautions. Scientist work with highly dangerous diseases that have no vaccine or cure.

All material must be decontaminated.

Personnel must wear a positive pressure suit for protection. On leaving the lab this must pass through decontamination shower before they have a personal shower.

Entry is severely restricted to trained and authorised personnel. All entries are recorded.

Entrance must be via airlocks.

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Rating: 2/5

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