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Influenza A(H1N1) update

2009-05-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

4 May 2009 -- As of 18:00 GMT, 4 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1085 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The United States has reported 286 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (101), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Costa Rica (1), Colombia (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (4), Germany (8), Ireland (1), Israel (4), Italy (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (6), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (54), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (18).

It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders.

There is no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products.

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

Source: World Health Organization website (http://www.who.int).

El Colacho

2009-04-28T18:58:00.001-07:00

El Colacho (baby jumping), El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump)

First staged in 1620, this strange event celebrating Corpus Christi sees grown men dressed as the Devil leaping over a row of babies lying in the street.

The origins of the tradition are unknown but it is said to cleanse the babies of original sin, ensure them safe passage through life and guard against illness and evil spirits.

What a weird and dangerous festival ! Look at those cute little baby. It will be a mess if the guy didn't do it correctly. :D

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Swine flu

2009-04-27T05:31:00.000-07:00

Year 2009 is full of surprises. Why not? From the economic crysis until recently big news, Swine Flu epidemic.

Symptoms of swine flu:

- Fever

- Lack of appetite

- Runny nose

- Sore throat

- Coughing

- Diarrhea

- Nausea

- Vomiting

For more information you can read here:

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_flu

Mars My New Home Programme

2009-04-23T19:19:00.000-07:00

How to register:

1. Earth citizen.

2. Age: 18 - 40 years old.

3. Health certificate.

4. No criminal record.

Maybe you all think this is a joke, but I believe someday we will colonize 'the red planet'. Scientist from around the world is trying to convert Mars environment similar to our planet because its surface conditions and the availability of water make it arguably the most hospitable of the planets in this solar system, other than Earth. Still long way to go for mankind to become 'Martian'...

Some info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_colonisation

http://library.thinkquest.org/C003763/index.php?page=mars03

http://www.universetoday.com/guide-to-space/mars/mars-colonizing/

War over water

2009-04-22T06:47:00.001-07:00

Is it the end of the world?

The last century of mankind?

Extinction? Doomsday?

You can find the answer here:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/01/990106075344.htm

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/22/worldupdates/2009-04-21T234837Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-391666-1&sec=Worldupdates

Maybe most of you did not aware of what happen around us, but the truth is worst than it seems. War over water ! I believe it may happen 30 - 50 years from now or maybe sooner than that. We must do something to save our mother earth before its too late... Happy Earth Day !!!

The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. ~Thomas Jefferson

Utopia

2009-04-22T06:43:00.000-07:00

Yang di depan hanyalah bayangan

Tak lari dilihat

Tak sampai dikejar

Hitamnya hitam tak dapat diukur

Dalamnya jiwa tak dapat dilihat

Indahnya cinta tak dapat digambarkan

Utopia tetaplah khayalan

- andre

.love.

2009-04-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

If I could have just one wish,
I would wish to wake up everyday
to the sound of your breath on my neck,
the warmth of your lips on my cheek,
the touch of your fingers on my skin,
and the feel of your heart beating with mine...
Knowing that I could never find that feeling
with anyone other than you.

- Courtney Kuchta -