The Informatics 5a

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YEAR 1 VOL. 1 NO. 5

PUBLISHER International Students' Union Chongqing Medical University

ADDRESS Overseas Students' Office Chongqing Medical University No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District,Chongqing 400016, The P. R. China

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IN THIS ISSUE Contemporary Language

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Health & Medicine

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Science & Technology

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Art & Culture

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Sports & Events

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Fun & Entertainment

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Comments & Compositions

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China & The World

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Music & Band

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Human Diseases: News & Research

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CHIEF EDITOR

CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE

VINOD IN SHOT PUT

NEEVA IN 100M RACE

Mr. Keshav Bhattarai (Nepal) EDITORS 1. Contemporary Language : Ms. El'skina Joyosubagio (Indonesia) 2. Health & Medicine: Mr. Aabesh Koirala (Nepal) Mr. Shambhu Kumar Sah Nepal 3. Science & Technology: Mr. Prannoy Rana (Nepal) 4. Art & Culture: Mr. Mukul Sharma (India) 5. Sports & Events: Mr. Sagun Shrestha (Nepal) 6. Fun & Entertainment: Mr. Boniface F. Masau (Tanzania) 7. Comments & Compositions: Mr. Thomas Hii Chung Ee (Malaysia) 8. China & The World Ms Eunice Kissiwaah Ansong Ghana 9. Music & Band: Mr. Dil Kumar Limbu (Nepal) 10. Human Diseases (News & Research): Ms. Shristi Dahal (Nepal)

COMPUTER LAYOUT Mr. Keshav Bhattarai (Nepal) PHOTOGRAPHER Mr. K. V. M. Vinod (India) CHIEF ADVISORS 1. Mrs. Yang Hong (China) 2. Mr. Wang Dong; Victor (China)

CO-ADVISORS 1. Ms. Faith Birnstein (America) 2. Mrs. Chen Min (China)

WRITERS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Mr. Tejaswi Sathuluri (India) Mr. Rakesh Babu (India) Mr. K. V. M. Vinod (India) Mr. Kudzai Muchegwa (Zimbabwe)

PUBLISHER International Students' Union Email: [email protected] Web: www.esnips.com/web/theinformatics

WINNER: P. SRIKANTH (400M RACE)

NETRA IN LONG JUMP

BIKASH IN 100M RACE

April 10th 2009, I think all the students well known about, as it is our SPORTS DAY. On that day our university conducted the sports meet in new campus (DA XUE CHENG)), CHONGQING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. Our sports meet having so many events like HIGH JUMP, LONG JUMP, RUNNING, 400 meters RELAY, SHOT PUT and so on. In addition, our university overseas students had actively participated in the events. In 400 meters, RUNNING 2006-batch Indian student P. SRIKANTH VARMA stood first in the race. This is the cheerful moment for our overseas students because this the first time that overseas student stood first in 400 meters running. All other participants also tried well to get the place. With this happy moment our sports day had ended on that day. By: Dr. Vel Murugananth V

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HEALTH & MEDICINE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Frequently missed at first visit – CASE REPORT Case Report By: Dr. Mohan Khadka, MBBS (KU, Nepal), ECFMG certified (USA), MD resident, CQMU, Chongqing, China

Background: Many SLE cases especially in young women are frequently missed in the first visit due to which patients suffer in terms of morbidity, economic expenditure and time.

CASE REPORT A 30-year-old Chinese woman came to FAHCQMU (First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University) with a 4 days history of new onset of skin rashes with fever. She revealed that she was on Anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) Regime for 4 days. She was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis a half month before she presented at the local hospital with complaints of low grade fever, fatigue, malaise, myalgia, arthralgia, anorexia, significant weight loss, occasional cough and non specific chest and abdominal discomfort ongoing for 4 months. At local hospital, she was diagnosed with Tubercular pleuritis and peritonitis for which ATT with Isoniazid and Rifampicin was given. She developed sudden skin rashes with high grade fever the day after she began ATT and was given dexamethasone for two days. Later, she came to FAHCQMU due to unsatisfactory results at local hospital. Her past medical history was uneventful for diabetes, hypertension or autoimmune diseases. She had regular menstruation of 4-6/30 until she developed amenorrhea for past 3 months. When examined at the time of admission,she was looking lethargic and moderately cachexic. She was mildly febrile with 37.5 degree Celsius; her pulse rate was 90 beats per minute, and her blood pressure was 100/64 mmHg. . A few left upper cervical and supraclavicular lymphnodes were palpable accompanied by mild tenderness. Rest of the physical examination findings were normal and unremarkable. Laboratory studies disclosed the following values: A complete blood count showed a white cell count of 2.42 x 109/L (normal 3.70 – 9.20 x 109/L). Hemoglobin was 83 g/L (113.0 – 151.0 g/L), RBC count 3.28 x 1012/L (normal3.68 x 1012/L-5.13 x 1012/L) and platelets 91 x 109/L. Electrolytes were found to be of lesser values than normal. Urinalysis showed cloudy urine with protein 2+. CT with contrast and USG scan of the abdomen showed evidence of multiple small sizes gallbladder stones and also benign hepatic angioma measuring 33 x 18 mm. She was admitted to the Gastroenterology Unit at FAHCQMU with differential diagnoses of peritonitis, pleuritis due to tuberculosis/ cancer/ systemic autoimmune disease. Additional diagnosis of ATT induced hypersensitivity reactions for recently developed skin rashes with fever was made. Cholelithiasis, benign hepatic angioma were defined as coincidental findings. ATT was stopped since the result was negative for tuberculosis. Lupus anticoagulant was negative. Testosterone was reduced below normal limit. A diagnosis of SLE was made on the second day of admission, and oral prednisolone, a steroid with the dose of 1 mg/kg/day in two divided doses was started. She did not have chest and abdominal pain and on palpation, the abdomen was less tender than previous findings. Chest X-ray showed only mild lung infiltrates. After 29 days of admission, she showed significant progress in terms of morbidity. All of her previous complaints disappeared except for amenorrhea and she was discharged with the advice of continuing prednisolone 30 mg in two divided doses and was asked for follow up exam after a week.

Discussion SLE is a multisystemic autoimmune disorder characterized by a broad range of manifestations and the finding of antibodies in the blood directed against one or more components of cell nuclei. It has a definite female predominance (9:1; F: M). The most common areas of involvement are the joint and cutaneous system, with nonspecific complaints of fever, malaise and fatigue, and renal disease. The initial manifestation, however, can involve any organ system either singly or in combination, which frequently makes diagnosis difficult. The American Rheumatism Association recommends 4 of the following 11 revised criteria for the diagnosis of SLE- malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, renal disorder, neurologic disorder, hematologic disorder, immunologic disorder on serologic testing, and antinuclear antibodies. Our case illustrates the mutable manifestations of SLE, nearly misdiagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis. . As X-Ray of Chest and PPD showed negative result for Tuberculosis, fortuitous screening with ANA titers for connective tissue disease was done for a timely diagnosis of SLE. Our patient had multiorgan involvement of SLE, namely, hematologic, renal, integumentary and rheumatological. One could think of Isoniazid induced Lupus as differential diagnosis but she complained of multisystemic involvement for 4 months before taking Isoniazid for a few days. For her 3 months long amenorrhic history, the possibility of autoimmune induced thyroiditis was suspected. However serum T3, T4 and TSH values came within normal range. The other possibility for amenorrhea could be due to malnutrition secondary to anorexia as a result of SLE in the patient. We can even think of the possibility of direct casual relationship between SLE and amenorrhea which could be due to subclinical or clinical autoimmune ovarian damage.

Conclusion It is important that the physician should suspect SLE as a potential differential diagnosis especially in young woman presenting with severe constitutional symptoms e.g. loss of appetite and significant loss of weight including multisystem involvement simulating tuberculosis or cancer. The association between SLE and amenorrhea needs to be well defined by medical research in future at molecular level too.

Case Report By: Dr. Mohan Khadka For full version: www.esnips.com/web/CaseReports

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ANTI-HACKING Sources

Intelligence in computer language

Php

Hacker’s main language

LAN

Python, XHtml, Ftp, JavaScript, labels etc

Camouflaging

Very dangerous extent (like cancer)

Trick makes a trick finder (hacker) perfect in computer world. I am a trick defender (a white hated antihacker). Today there is no time to type www. and .com at the end, due to the laziness which we earned from the computer (using of ctrl + enter trick or short keys). Our mind expects short keys or tricks in every forms of life. This kind of emerging thinking leads to exploit our knowledge to find more tricks, which results in hacking – hackin – hckn – hkn – hkg and so on. If someone does not agree with this, I want to know how many persons in this world are using genuine versions of software, platform, operating system and hardware label. Here, I am going to prove this article is genuine and 100 percentage acceptable because I am “A white hated anti- hacker.” Here I am going to write about the truths and facts about hacking and security systems to prevent our self from it. 1. How do black hat hackers plan their mission? Most of the hackers are young people who are below 26 (according to the survey in 2008) because they are beginners (trick finders). Experienced hackers are not trick finders they are trick makers. Hackers usually plan their mission according to the enemies’ security level, intelligence about computer. At first the hackers have to make an eraser to hide paths towards their goals. Such as changing IP address, using illegal internet connections (free wireless, pinned wires etc) and attempts to enter through back doors and firewall breakings. Continue in next issue……………………………. Written By: K. V. M. Vinod

Assistants: K. Sunil Kumar & Kathi Vijayender Reddy CONFICKER WORM

Conficker is a computer virus also known as Downup, Downadup or kido. It primarily targets Microsoft Windows operating system. It was detected in October 2008. The virus primarily attacks windows through a vulnerability in the network port. This virus reportedly attacked nearly 15 million computers worldwide. Important computers in the French Navy and the UK’s Ministry of Defence were attacked by this virus. SYMPTOMS OF CONFICKER INFECTION: Account lockout policies will be reset automatically. Microsoft features like automatic updates. Background Intelligent Transfer Services, Windows Defender and Error reporting services will be disabled automatically. Updates of the antivirus software will be turned off. The worm attempts to create a HTTP Server and open a random port between 1024 and 10000 in the victim computer and makes it a server. On successful creation of the HTTP Server, the worm downloads the copy of itself to the victim computer. The worm also resets the Restore point. Most of the Variants of the Downadup worm will trigger the payload on April 1. There are five variants of this virus conficker A, B, C, D, E. Variants B and C infect new hosts through Windows autorun mechanism. Variant C of the worm resets system restore points and disables system services such as windows automatic update, windows security center, windows Defender and Windows Error reporting. Microsoft announced a $250000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals behind the creation of the conficker worm. REMOVAL OF CONFICKER: On 15 October 2008, Microsoft released an emergency out of band patch for vulnerability created by the worm. The patch works with only Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3, and Windows Vista. Third party antivirus softwares such as ESET, F secure, Symantec, Sophos, Kaspersky Lab have released updates to remove the worm. United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team recommends disabling autorun to prevent Variant B of the worm from spreading through the removable media. Even though, there was a sign of relief that the worm did not create a massive payload on April 1, there was a new variant (variant F) discovered in April 8. Variant F which still remains active worldwide affecting computers through the internet and removable disks. The best way to keep your computer out of reach of this virus is to keep your antivirus software up to date and not turning off windows automatic updates. By: Bala Parameswara Rao

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ART & CULTURE Introduction: The Mosuo (Chinese: Mósuō also spelled Moso or Musuo) are a small ethnic group living in Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces in China, close to the border with Tibet. Consisting of a population of 50,000, most of them are found near Lugu Lake, high in the Tibetan Himalayas in China. Although culturally distinct from the Nakhi, the Chinese government places them as members of the Naxi (or Nakhi) minority. Their culture has been documented by indigenous scholars Lamu Gatusa and Latami Dashi . Script: A chart of ancient Mosuo symbols (and meanings written in chinese) found at the Mosuo Cultural Museum, Lugu Lake. Generally, the Mosuo uses the Han script for daily communication. The Tibetan script is mainly used for religious purposes. The Mosuo also have their own native religion, called Daba, which uses 32 symbols. However, there are currently efforts underway to develop a written form of the Mosuo language, most notably by the Lugu Lake Mosuo Cultural Development Association. Language: The Mosuo speak a dialect of the Naxi language, which resides in the Tibetan-Burman family. While there is no question that the language of the "Mosuo" and that of the "Naxi" are very closely related (i.e. dialects of one and the same language), some "Mosuo" speakers resent the use of the language name "Naxi", which is commonly used to refer to the dialect of the town of Lijiang and the surrounding villages; a more adequate name would be "Na", which is the common autonym of the "Mosuo" as well as of the "Naxi". Customs: The Mosuo culture is most frequently described as a matriarchal culture. In fact, the Mosuo themselves frequently use this description, to attract tourism and interest in their culture. They have aspects of a matriarchal culture, in that women are, in many households, the head of the house, property is passed through the female line, and women tend to make the business decisions. However, political power tends to be in the hands of males, which disqualifies them as a true matriarchy. Coming of age: The coming of age ceremony, usually at around 12–14 years of age, is one of the most important events in a Mosuo child's life. Before this ceremony, Mosuo children will dress the same and are restricted from certain aspects of Mosuo life. But once they come of age, girls are given their skirts, and men are given their trousers (thus, it is called the “skirt ceremony” for girls, and the “trouser ceremony” for boys). Before coming of age, children are forbidden to participate in certain activities, particularly those that involve religious ceremonies. Also, a child who dies before having this ceremony will not receive the traditional funeral. After coming of age, Mosuo females can get their own private bedroom; and, once past puberty, can begin to invite partners for “walking marriages.” Matriarchy: Mosuo families tend to trace their lineage through the female side of the family (they may sometimes not even know who the father of a particular child is, so tracing through the paternal line is impossible). Families that do not have a female to take the role of a family's matriarch may "adopt" a woman from another family, and she will take over as head of the house when the current matriarch dies. She, and her offspring, will be included in the ‘family genealogy'. It is not uncommon for families to "adopt" outsiders into their family. This may be to maintain gender balances; it may be because another family has become too small to maintain its numbers; it may be due to orphaning of a child, etc. Once adopted, that person is considered a part of the “house,” on equal footing with everyone else in the house, and sharing in that house's history and heritage. However, the family MOSUO PERFORMING CULTURAL DANCE name is inherited by the daughter and so is the proprietorship. Walking marriages: Probably the most famous and most misunderstood aspect of Mosuo culture is their practice of “walking marriage” (zou hun in Chinese), so called because the men walk to the house of their ‘partner' at night, but return to their own home in the morning. Women between certain can have their own private bedrooms. They call it tisese, which translates literally as "walking back and forth.” The traditional culture is strongly matrilineal and matrilocal. Traditionally, a Mosuo woman who is interested in a particular man will invite him to come and spend the night with her in her room. Such pairings are generally conducted secretly, so the man walks to her house after dark, spends the night with her, and returns home early the next morning. While it is possible for a Mosuo woman to change partners as often as she likes. Few Mosuo women have more than one partner at a time but most of them will have one partner lifetime. In recent years, much information about the Mosuo has portrayed their culture as a sexually promiscuous one in which women change partners frequently. Lifestyle: The Mosuo are primarily an agrarian culture, and their daily life reflects this. Most work centers on raising crops, such as grains and potatoes, and caring for livestock, including yaks, water buffalos, sheep, goats, and poultry. So far as dietary needs go, the Mosuo are largely self-sufficient, able to raise everything they need for day-to-day life. Meat is a significant part of the Mosuo diet; as the Mosuo lack refrigeration, most meat tends to be salted or smoked, to be preserved for future use. The Mosuo are somewhat famous for their preserved pork, which can be kept for 10 years or more and used when needed. The Mosuo also have their own local alcohol, called Sulima, which is made from grain and is similar to strong wine. It is drunk quite regularly, and usually offered to guests. It will also be drunken at all important ceremonies and festivals.

By: Dr. Subash Lamichhane

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SPORTS & EVENTS In the month of April, 2006 Batch students S.N.PRASANTH and K.SUNIL organized the badminton competitions in the indoor stadium of our university with the help of overseas student’s office. Almost 40 students had participated in those competitions in different events like men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and women’s singles. All the participants had actively participated in those competitions. In all the games except in semifinals and finals there were three sets and each set was for 11 points. However, in semifinals and finals it was for 21 points. Players got chance in finals played well with different shots like smashes, backhand shots etc... There were 31 students who had participated in men’s singles. The winner was N.KALYAN MOHAN RAO. The runner up was L.S.Y.M.J MAHARAJ. There were 22 students who had participated as 11 teams in men’s doubles. The winner team was L.S.Y.M.J MAHARAJ and MOHAMMED ABDUL RAZAK. The runner up team was V.PHANI KUMAR and K.SRINADH VARMA. There were six students participated in women’s singles. The winner was K.KARUNASREE. The runner up was SHALIMA THAPA. There were eight students participated as four teams in women’s doubles. The winner team was P.SUSMITHA and SHAIK MOHAMMED RAHELLA SABREEN. The runner up team was K.SAI APPARNA AND K.KARUNASREE. Tejaswi Sathuluri

WINNERS AND RUNNER UPS

2005 batch students jointly with overseas student’s office conducted the volleyball competition in March of 2009. Each team was unique in its play & it was a tough competition and every team played very well. The league matches were based on best of three sets and the final was played on the best of five sets. There were total of five teams. The teams were from 2005 batch class 1, class 2 and class 1, class 2, class 3 of 2006 batch. The competition was on league basis i.e. each team had to play four matches with others. WINNER: 2006 BATCH CLASS 1

Two teams, which were qualified for the finals, were 2006batch class1 and 2005-batch class 2. First two sets were won by 2005batch class2. Then on 2006 batch class1 showed some resistance and outsmarted 2005batch class2. Every player showed his or her unique performance. The players did not lose their confidence even when the match was in the hands of opponent team. At last, with great effort, 2006batch class 1 students won the other three sets successively and took the rolling trophy. It was a real treat for the audience. The proverb "Try and try until you succeed” suits the winner’s team. Players of 2006 batch class 1: Maha, Sai , Abu , Kiran , Vel Murugananth ,and Rahella along with substitutes Yashwanth , Prasanna , Vanith and Vasanth.

Players of 2005 batch class 2: Savindar, Karthik, Amit, Sunil, Ojaswi, Aakash, Shailendra, and Laxman. Rakesh Babu

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FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

The first kite festival in Chongqing Medical University organized by foreign student’s office under the guidance of the Director of foreign student’s office on seventh, March 2009 at 3 pm was entirely a new way of fun and entertainment for overseas students in Chongqing Medical University. On the kite festival there were enough kites provided to the overseas students by foreign student’s office on Chongqing Medical University. The foreign students were seen enjoying the kite festival among their friends. It is believed that the kite festival will continue in coming years in better, advanced, well organized, and scientific way. The first kite festival in Chongqing Medical University was only organized for foreign students in this time. However, it is believed that even Chinese students will be enjoying this festival together with foreign students in coming years. Since this kind of festival really brings friendship and harmony among students in students’ life. Hence, the foreign students were highly thankful to foreign student’s office for organizing the kite festival in Chongqing Medical University. By: Jaynath Sah

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COMMENTS & COMPOSITIONS

Most of us over the years have known Victor in one way or the other. Perhaps he has helped you out when you needed help or maybe you were not following some school rule and he put you back in the right path. Do you really know victor? What is his favorite food? What are his hobbies? Well today, we get up close and personal with the man in charge. Q: Kudzai and A: Victor

A: I think America and Japan are developed countries but China is a developing country and it is developing quickly. If you compare the big cities like Beijing and Shanghai to New York, it is difficult to judge which is better. I think Chongqing, Shanghai, and Beijing develop quickly and now they can compare with New York and Tokyo. There is no difference. Q: Which destination would you like to visit and why?

Q: Where were you born?

A: I would like to visit Paris because it is a romantic place. Right now, I would like to visit India and Nepal because most of our students come from there. I hope to know them further. I also hope to visit Africa.

A: Chongqing

Q: What is your favorite food?

Q: Which university did you attend and what course did you take?

A: I like ice cream and orange juice.

Q: What is your full name? A: Wang Dong

A: SISU and I took a course in English

Q: Are your married? In addition, how many children do you have?

Q: How long have you been working at this university?

A: Yes, but no children yet

A: I have been working in this university since 1992.

Q: What are your hobbies?

Q: Is this job as the Director of Foreign Students’ Office your dream job?

A: I like hiking, travelling, and playing badminton.

A: Yeah Q: When did you start learning English? A: Junior High School Q: What is your general overview of the educational system for the foreign student s at this University? A: I think the education system at this university is getting better and better but you know in 2001 that’s the first time we took foreign student into the university , that time the educational system was not good but it’s been nine years the university has been building the educational system to make it better and better. So I think now the educational system is better than other universities. Q: How many student do you think will graduate each year and become good doctors? A: I hope all Q: Which countries have you visited?

Q: Many students would like to know why sometimes you are very friendly and sometimes you are very strict? A: It is like that because of my status as a teacher. Most of the time I think I should befriend everyone because they come to China and leave their parents so I try to look at them as my younger brother or younger sister but I am teacher. Educating the students is my job. The reason why sometimes I appear angry is that some students break the school rules, some students are lazy, miss class, and are late. So you can see for yourself what time I am angry and what time I am friendly. If we meet each other in the street or football field, you will think Victor is very friendly. However if you meet me in the classroom or exam room you find that I am very tough. If I was not your teacher, I would befriend you everyday but I am your teacher. If you make a mistake and I still befriend you, I am not a good teacher. Some students think I must be crazy seeing that sometimes I am friendly and sometimes I am angry. No, it is because I am a teacher.

A: USA, Japan, North Korea, and Laos

Q: What message of wisdom would you like to tell the students?

Q: What do you think of those countries compared to China?

A: We have a new campus we must feel happy. There you go folks now you know a little bit more about Victor.

See you in next issue with our next one on one candidate.

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CHINA & THE WORLD

China Education Yearbook 2004: South Korea = 35,353, Japan = 12,765, the USA = 3693, Vietnam = 3487, Indonesia = 2563, Thailand = 1554, Germany = 1280, Russia = 1224, Nepal = 1199, Mongolia = 1060, France = 962, Australia = 918, Malaysia = 841, the UK = 657, North Korea = 638, Philippines = 602, Pakistan = 598, Canada = 557, Singapore = 551, Laos = 403, Yemen = 284, Italy = 270, Myanmar = 232, Sweden = 229 and Kazakhstan = 215. China Education Yearbook 2005: South Korea = 43617, Japan = 19059, the USA = 8480, Vietnam = 4382, Indonesia = 3750, Thailand = 2371, Russia = 2288, Germany = 2187, France = 1954, Nepal = 1495, Philippines = 1375, Mongolia = 1333, Malaysia = 1241, Canada = 1205, Australia = 1159, the UK = 1046, Singapore = 929, Pakistan = 894, India = 765, Italy = 680, North Korea = 626 and Laos = 509. China Education Yearbook 2006: South Korea = 54079, Japan = 18874, the USA = 10343, Vietnam = 5842, Indonesia = 4616, Thailand = 3594, Russia = 3535, India = 3295, France = 3105, Germany = 2736, Nepal = 2374, Philippines = 2176, Mongolia = 1956, Pakistan = 1900, Australia = 1591, Malaysia =1589, Canada = 1413, the UK = 1405, Singapore = 1322, Italy = 1099, Kazakhstan = 781, North Korea = 756, Laos = 569, Sweden = 515 and Mexico = 511. China Education Yearbook 2007: South Korea = 57504, Japan = 18363, the USA = 11784, Vietnam = 7310, Indonesia = 5652, India = 5634, Thailand = 5522, Russia = 5035, France = 3857, Pakistan = 3308, Germany = 3090, Mongolia = 2715, Nepal = 2207, Kazakhstan = 1825, Canada = 1766, Malaysia = 1743, Philippines = 1512, Australia = 1420, the UK = 1399, Italy = 1397 and Singapore = 1392.

Source: www.studyinchina.edu.cn Translated By: Keshav Bhattarai

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia is Bali. At Bali you will find much information about climate, flora fauna and other attractive objects. Bali has a tropical climate with sunshine shining throughout the year. The temperatures between 2030 degrees Celsius. The dry season starts from June to September, with a low humidity. October to March is considered the rainy season, with high humidity. Also in the tropical island, Bali has a wide variety of flowers. The most common ones are hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, water lilies, magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids. Bali is a home for big mammals such as tiger, elephant, and lion. There are so many wildlife with their existence, like monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer. There are 300 species of birds occupy that island. Kuta Beach is the most favorite destination in Bali. It has everything a tourist looks for. But the prices are rather expensive. Kuta is one of Bali's best surfing beaches and a great place to enjoy a beach lifestyle. Kuta beach also known as Sunset Site Number One, with its daily spectacular sunsets, it is also the centre of night life activities. Kintamani located in the hill and we can see a beautiful panorama surrounds it. It is situated in the plateau and encircles by mountain atmosphere and a cold weather, with the active volcano of mount Batur and beautiful lake. The most amazing panorama at Kintamani can be seen in the morning time, when the sunrise emerges on the surface of earth precisely on the mount Batur. Tanah Lot is located on the coast of west Bali. Although it’s a small sanctuary, there are many sea temples with many caves under them. Living in the caves are the peaceful sea snakes, which has white and black colored skin. Tanah Lot is a strategically placed where the best sunsets views are, when the golden red skies frames, the temple and waves crash into the rocks.

By: Vina Amanda Setiawan, Indonesia

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MUSIC & BAND Huntington Beach rocker, American rock band Avenged Sevenfold was formed in 1999 The cartoonish metal core band Avenged Sevenfold, also known as A7X, mix screamed vocals and a hardcore punk-inspired metal guitar attack with pop hooks, creating a musical cocktail as contradictory as the band's political outlook. Claiming to be conservative patriots, the band advocates the traditional heavy-metal lifestyle of strippers, substance abuse and horror-show lyrics. Singer M. Shadows and guitarist Zacky Vengeance were still in high school when they formed Avenged Sevenfold in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California. Later adding guitarist Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ and drummer The Rev, aka The Reverend Tholomew Plague , the band released its first album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001) when band members were only 18 years old. The band has achieved mainstream success with their 2005 album City of Evil, which included singles such as "Burn It Down", "Bat Country," "Beast and the Harlot" and "Seize the Day." To "tide fans over" until the release of the new album, Avenged Sevenfold released their first DVD, All Excess, on July 17, 2007. All Excess debuted as the #1 DVD in the USA which included a documentary and live footage dating back to 1999 along with music videos and the making of the Seize the Day music video. Avenged Sevenfold was awarded "Album of the Year" at the Kerrang! Awards. M. Shadows said this to the fans:"Receiving such an honor in the United Kingdom means so much to us because England has become like a second home. This summer has been the best of our career. We've seen so many of you in so many countries and you've all touched us. We're so proud of how much love our fans in the US have always shown us. And now it means the world to us to know how many of you around the globe have been touched by our music. By: Aabesh Koirala CQMU 2007 Batch Band Musical world appears in Chongqing Medical University. CQMU 2007 Batch Band of foreign students studying in Chongqing Medical University seems to fly their guitars, swing their drums and hit the notes in vocal. Band performs their numbers and rock the city. CQMU 2007 Batch Band comprises Prajwol, Ronit and Akash on guitars, Amrit on drums and Mabin on vocal. By: Dil Kumar Limbu

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HUMAN DISEASES (NEWS & RESEARCH) A NEW KILLER: GREY STATE OF HEALTH Many scientists and entrepreneurs die at their peak age due to over work. Sub health, defined by WHO, is a state between health and disease where, all physical and chemical indexes are medically tested negative, the individual experiences discomfiture and even pain. Prevalence of sub health 1. Individuals with high educational level aged 20 to 50 – senior and middle level managers, clerks and white collar staffs 2. Individuals with undisciplined work and rest, abusive drinking and smoking 3. Residents of developing, industrialized or environmentally polluted cities Criteria of sub-health 1. Chronic fatigue complex as the consequences of overtaxing physical and mental work or long term stress- insomnia, somnolence, profuse dreaming, dizziness, mental fatigue, cumbersome limbs, shoulder and back soreness 2. Poor appetite, vexation, agitation, tidal fever, vacuity sweating, congestion, irregular menstruation, menopausal complex and aging Etiology of sub health Work overload on body systems- energy overconsumption causing tissue hypoxia and ischemia Progression of sub health Sub health is marked by general weakness, low energy level and poor immune system. The individual experiences reduction in vitality and adaptability featuring physiological function deterioration although no definite disease is diagnosed. Prevention 1. Healthy life habits- alternate work with rest, moderate smoking and drinking, exercises 2. Balanced diet for recuperation 3. Intake of scientifically proven dietary supplements to accelerate recovery and build up immunity Facts A surprisingly high number of city dwellers in China suffer from sub health and die prematurely. Chinese medicine believes that healthy lifestyle, behavior, and work methods are the best way to improve quality of life. Chinese herbal doctors suggest appropriate intake of Seabuckthorn seed oil, Rhodiola, Reishi Broken spores, Astragalus and Chrysanthemum. In addition, foot massage is one of the best practices that could effectively improve blood circulation, ease tiredness and reduce the burden of the heart. Shristi Dahal

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YEAR 1 VOL. 1 NO. 5, Overseas Students' Office, Chongqing Medical University

PUBLISHER International Students' Union Chongqing Medical University

THE INFORMATICS, FEBRUARY-APRIL, 2009

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