The Path to Power (The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Volume 1)

By: Robert A. Caro

This is the story of the rise to national power of a desperately poor young man from the Texas Hill Country. The Path to Power reveals in extraordinary detail the genesis of the almost superhuman drive, energy, and ambition that set LBJ apart. It follows him from the Hill Country to New Deal Washington, from his boyhood through the years of the Depression to his debut as Congressman, his heartbreaking defeat in his first race for the [...]

Establishment of Standard X-Ray Qualities to Be Used In Diagnostic Level at Ssdls‏

Researcher name:
Rani Osama A.Aziz

Supervisor name:
Isam Salih M.Musa

Source:
University of Khartoum

Faculty of Science

Dept. of Physics

The objective of the present work is to modify x-ray machine (used by the secondary standard dosimetry laboratory in Sudan) to produce x-ray qualities suitable for the calibration at diagnostic level. It based on experimental evaluations. The importance of this study appears in development of protocols to calibrate the instruments used in diagnostic radiology in by good response of the instruments and low cost. In particular, the Half-Value [...]

Survey on the Status of Protective Measures in Dental Radiography‏

Researcher name:
AlTahir Abd Almalik Abu khiar

Supervisor name:
Dr: Nadia Omer Elata

Source:
Sudan University of Science & Tech.

Institute of Medical Radiologic Sciences

This study deals with dental radiography and it covers the main dental department in Khartoum State. The survey study covered the main variables concerning physical characteristics of the x-ray equipment which focuses on mechanical and electrical stability, dark room integrity including processing chemistry, film speed, film processing and viewing conditions. X-ray beam parameters in terms of tube voltage, exposure time accuracy are [...]

Ethiopia Embarks on Sudan Power Supply Testing

Gms: (ADDIS ABABA), SV, 13 August

Ethiopia is making final preparations to begin permanently exporting power to neighbouring Sudan which would enable Khartoum to replace its thermal power generating units with electricity generated by Ethiopia’s dams.
According to officials at the state power utility, the Ethiopian Electric and Power Corporation (EEPCo), Ethiopia has this week begun a test running electricity supply to Sudan.
The test run follows the completion of a World Bank funded US $41 million Ethiopia-Sudan Transmission Line project.
[...]

Khartoum says economic condition under control despite inflation rise

Gms: KHARTOUM, Aug. 13 (Xinhua)

Sudan government on Thursday said the economic condition in the country was still under control despite the increase in inflation rate which hit 41.6 percent.

“The economic condition in the country has not reached the stage that could not be controlled,” said Abdul-Rahman Dirar, Sudan’s State Minister of Finance, at a press conference here today.

He said the government has set up alternative plans depending on gold revenues to compensate for the loss of the oil revenues, noting [...]

Karkaday: the best drink in Ramadan and more.

The Sudanese famous drink Karkaday has proved to be not only a sweet drink, but it has medical benefits. It helps in getting down high bleed pressure. It strengthens the heart muscle. It kills microbes. In addition to that it is one of the most preferred drinks during the month of Ramadan. It is anti worms. It is moistening, digestive and detergent. It contains a high ratio of Vitamin C.  That is why it  cures colds. No wonder  it  is  [...]

A supervision is wanted

By Yousuf Abdul Mannan

Before the signing of a humanitarian cease fire in order to send humanitarian aid to the citizens in areas dominate by SPLA in South Kurdufan and Blue Nile, before that  there are some urgent questions that need answers. There are difficulties in getting those answers from the government delegation. But we have to put forward those questions: who is going to supervise that cease fire? Is it the UN whose troops left Sudan? It is obvious that [...]

Olympics football: Mexico shock Brazil to win gold

Gms: BBC sports news, 13 August

Mexico stunned favourites Brazil 2-1 at Wembley to win the men’s Olympic football gold medal for the first time.

Oribe Peralta struck from the 18-yard box after 32 seconds following some poor Brazilian defending.

Fabian Marco hit the Brazil crossbar before a completely unmarked Peralta headed his team’s second goal.

Brazil, also hoping to win gold for the first time, pulled a goal back through Hulk in injury-time, before Oscar headed wide when well positioned.

Analysis: Mark Bright BBC [...]

Headlines of Local Newspapers on Sunday Aug 12, 2012

Gms: Aug 13, 2012 (SUNA)

Major headlines of local newspapers issued here Sunday Aug 12:

Al-Wifag:
Nafie: Arab spring has already visited Sudan in 1989
8 boats owners ( foreigners) convicted in smuggling cases in Sawakin
Agreement to provide medicines for health insurance pharmacies in Khartoum
Foreign Minister to leave for Jedda for discussing situations in Syria

Al-Rayid:
Principles declaration for peaceful coexistence between Mesairya and Dinka Njok
Dr Mustafa informed African officials with Sudan position towards negotiations with South Sudan

Al-Ray Alaam:
August [...]

Exchange Rates

Gms: Khartoum, Aug 13, 2012 (SUNA)

Following are foreign currencies exchange rates (buying, selling and average respectively) against the Sudanese pound according to the Central Bank of Sudan on Sunday Aug 12:

Dollar: 4.3980 4.4200 4.4090
Yen: 0.0562 0.0565 0,0562
Sterling: 6.9004 6.9349 6.9177
Swiss franc: 4.4998 4.5523 4.5110
Canadian dollar: 4.4363 4.4585 4.4474
Swedish crone: 0.6596 0.6629 0.6612
Norwegian crone: 0.7427 0.7464 0.7446
Danish crone: 0.7261 0.7297 0.7279
Kuwaiti dinar: 15.5591 15.5866 15.5479
Saudi riyal: 1.1733 1.1792 1.1762
UAE dirham: 1.1980 [...]