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 Sunday, May 08, 2005
| The guard of honour is ready for inspection sir...THIS LIFE…BY PHILIP CHIRWA
When the tall, smartly dressed, green-uniformed
paramilitary police recruit stood erect before me, gave a powerful salute and shouted some
words in Chinese, it was quite obvious that such a fantastic display of military drills
was the beginning of what promised to be a spectacular event billed for that chilly Friday
afternoon in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
The event was a passout parade for graduating recruits belonging to the Beijing Armed
Troop Company (counterpart of our own paramilitary or mobile police) responsible for
guarding foreign embassies in the Chinese capital. (Full story)
The ABC of tonsils and tonsillectomies
EVERYBODY'S heard of tonsils. But not everyone knows
what tonsils do or why they may need to be removed. Knowing the facts can help alleviate
the fears of both parents and children facing a tonsillectomy.
What Are Tonsils and Tonsillitis?
Tonsils are glandular tissue located on both sides of the throat. The tonsils trap
bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce antibodies to help fight
infections. (Full
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