Very good video about H5H1 Avian Flu.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Swine flu virus "explodes" on Swiss Train
Well isn't this nice. I am glad the "government" folks are so careful. :)
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A container of flu virus samples packed in dry ice exploded on a Swiss train, injuring one person but posing no other risks to humans, police said on Tuesday. Skip related content
The box held vials of swine flu virus, although a different strain than the H1N1 variety that has caused about 150 deaths in Mexico and infected people in the United States, Canada, Spain and Britain.
A technician was transporting the container on Monday night to the Swiss national flu centre in Geneva, where scientists are developing a flu test for humans, police said.
One woman was hurt when the box exploded in reaction to the dry ice used to keep the samples cold.
After consulting virus specialists, the police decided to stop the St. Gallen to Geneva train before it entered the station in Lausanne.
The virus specialists confirmed that the samples being transported posed no risks to humans, police said.
(Reporting by Sven Egenter; Editing by Laura MacInnis)
Print Story
A container of flu virus samples packed in dry ice exploded on a Swiss train, injuring one person but posing no other risks to humans, police said on Tuesday. Skip related content
The box held vials of swine flu virus, although a different strain than the H1N1 variety that has caused about 150 deaths in Mexico and infected people in the United States, Canada, Spain and Britain.
A technician was transporting the container on Monday night to the Swiss national flu centre in Geneva, where scientists are developing a flu test for humans, police said.
One woman was hurt when the box exploded in reaction to the dry ice used to keep the samples cold.
After consulting virus specialists, the police decided to stop the St. Gallen to Geneva train before it entered the station in Lausanne.
The virus specialists confirmed that the samples being transported posed no risks to humans, police said.
(Reporting by Sven Egenter; Editing by Laura MacInnis)
Internet hitting a wall?
Experts Warn Internet Is Running Out of Bandwidth
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Internet users face regular "brownouts" that will freeze their computers as capacity runs out in cyberspace, according to research to be published later this year.
Experts predict that consumer demand, already growing at 60 percent a year, will start to exceed supply as early as 2010 because of more people working online and the soaring popularity of bandwidth-hungry Web sites such as YouTube and services such as the BBC's iPlayer.
It will initially lead to computers being disrupted and going offline for several minutes at a time. Beginning in 2012, however, PCs and laptops are likely to operate at a much reduced speed, rendering the Internet an "unreliable toy."
When Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the British scientist, wrote the code that transformed a private computer network into the World Wide Web in 1991, the Internet appeared to be a limitless resource.
However, a report being compiled by Nemertes Research, a respected American think-tank, will warn that the Web has reached a critical point and that even the recession has failed to stave off impending problems.
• Click here to read the rest of this story in the Sunday Times of London.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
PrintShareThis
Internet users face regular "brownouts" that will freeze their computers as capacity runs out in cyberspace, according to research to be published later this year.
Experts predict that consumer demand, already growing at 60 percent a year, will start to exceed supply as early as 2010 because of more people working online and the soaring popularity of bandwidth-hungry Web sites such as YouTube and services such as the BBC's iPlayer.
It will initially lead to computers being disrupted and going offline for several minutes at a time. Beginning in 2012, however, PCs and laptops are likely to operate at a much reduced speed, rendering the Internet an "unreliable toy."
When Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the British scientist, wrote the code that transformed a private computer network into the World Wide Web in 1991, the Internet appeared to be a limitless resource.
However, a report being compiled by Nemertes Research, a respected American think-tank, will warn that the Web has reached a critical point and that even the recession has failed to stave off impending problems.
• Click here to read the rest of this story in the Sunday Times of London.
Welcome to the Swine Flu in WA
SWINE FLU: Six probable cases identified in Washington
By Herald staff
The state Department of Health says Washington now has six probable cases of swine flu. Three probable cases are from King County, two from Snohomish County and one from Spokane County.
After testing multiple flu samples since Monday, the department is now sending six samples it could not positively sub-type to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further testing. Currently the CDC is the only public health lab in the country that can positively identify this virus.
"Health experts in our state are monitoring the situation and have a well-practiced plan in place," said Gov. Chris Gregoire. "I encourage all Washingtonians to follow the precautionary guidance of health officials and stay informed of the situation through county and state health resources."
Public health agencies have been looking for cases in Washington to confirm whether the virus is in our state. It’s important for people who are sick with flu-like symptoms to stay home or go to a health care provider if they become seriously ill. Symptoms of swine flu include fever, muscle aches, cough and sometimes trouble breathing.
"Tracking and responding to diseases is what public health agencies do best," said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky. "We need the people of our state to help prevent the spread of germs by covering their coughs and staying home if they’re sick. We’ll get through this together."
Since requesting all positive type A flu samples from clinical labs in the state, about 70 have been shipped to the Shoreline laboratory for further testing. Lab workers continue to test samples as they arrive. The CDC plans to send testing materials, known as "reagents" to the state laboratory in the next several days. These materials will allow workers to test for the new swine flu strain.
Almost 100 cases of this new flu strain have been confirmed in 10 U.S. states —Texas, California, Ohio, New York, Kansas, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Indiana. One death has been reported in Texas. Cases have also been reported in several countries.
Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus. This new strain is being spread by person-to-person contact. There’s no risk from eating properly cooked pork or pork products.
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent swine flu, but antiviral medications can treat it. These are generally used to prevent serious flu complications and work best if started soon after getting sick. Health care providers determine whether a person with influenza needs to take antivirals.
Within the next several days, the state expects to get a supply of antiviral medication from the federal government as a precaution. The medication will be enough to treat about 230,000 people, if needed. The stockpile also includes gloves and other medical supplies.
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By Herald staff
The state Department of Health says Washington now has six probable cases of swine flu. Three probable cases are from King County, two from Snohomish County and one from Spokane County.
After testing multiple flu samples since Monday, the department is now sending six samples it could not positively sub-type to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further testing. Currently the CDC is the only public health lab in the country that can positively identify this virus.
"Health experts in our state are monitoring the situation and have a well-practiced plan in place," said Gov. Chris Gregoire. "I encourage all Washingtonians to follow the precautionary guidance of health officials and stay informed of the situation through county and state health resources."
Public health agencies have been looking for cases in Washington to confirm whether the virus is in our state. It’s important for people who are sick with flu-like symptoms to stay home or go to a health care provider if they become seriously ill. Symptoms of swine flu include fever, muscle aches, cough and sometimes trouble breathing.
"Tracking and responding to diseases is what public health agencies do best," said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky. "We need the people of our state to help prevent the spread of germs by covering their coughs and staying home if they’re sick. We’ll get through this together."
Since requesting all positive type A flu samples from clinical labs in the state, about 70 have been shipped to the Shoreline laboratory for further testing. Lab workers continue to test samples as they arrive. The CDC plans to send testing materials, known as "reagents" to the state laboratory in the next several days. These materials will allow workers to test for the new swine flu strain.
Almost 100 cases of this new flu strain have been confirmed in 10 U.S. states —Texas, California, Ohio, New York, Kansas, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Indiana. One death has been reported in Texas. Cases have also been reported in several countries.
Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus. This new strain is being spread by person-to-person contact. There’s no risk from eating properly cooked pork or pork products.
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent swine flu, but antiviral medications can treat it. These are generally used to prevent serious flu complications and work best if started soon after getting sick. Health care providers determine whether a person with influenza needs to take antivirals.
Within the next several days, the state expects to get a supply of antiviral medication from the federal government as a precaution. The medication will be enough to treat about 230,000 people, if needed. The stockpile also includes gloves and other medical supplies.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Scrapie, BSE, Proteins and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Great article about Scrapie in sheep.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM829X9.pdf
Proteins and virus's
http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v7/n12/full/nm1201-1286.html
Is there a protein that is more common in Mexico than the US?
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM829X9.pdf
Proteins and virus's
http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v7/n12/full/nm1201-1286.html
Is there a protein that is more common in Mexico than the US?
Time to buy some masks?
N95. May need to stop by and pick some up today.
Outbreak seems to be spreading. Possibly 2 deaths in LA.
Outbreak seems to be spreading. Possibly 2 deaths in LA.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
very cool google map of locations of swine flu
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950
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