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Alex, you are correct to connect the 1918 Flu Pandemic to the current outbreak of Bird Flu. As you said, Bird flu's scientific name is H5N1, as far as I can remember (from a documentary comparing 1918 Flu to Bird Flu), the 1918 Spanish Flu was named H1N1. This is the most likely reason for biologists to bring back this deadly virus, to help research into H5N1 in preparation for the inevitable Human strain.
Another little fact about both these virus' is that their effects are felt less the older you are, with the 18-25 age bracket hit worse. This is due to the aforementioned "cytokine storm". Put basicly, Cytokines are in the body to fight infection, but they can't fight this strain of Flu, even though they try by making more and more of themselves until the unfortunate persons lungs fill with liquid and they drown.
Plus, aj is correct, the chances of finding a cure are 1 in a billion, we have to wait for it to hit before we can create the drugs to be used in preventing people from catching it. Even worse, if you stop taking these drugs for more then a couple of days you will be completely defenceless. Unfortunately, we can all see what is very likely to happen here. Drug companies won't be able to match the huge need in time, and people will fight in the streets for their chance to get a dosage.
Let's just hope it doesn't come down to that.
Another little fact about both these virus' is that their effects are felt less the older you are, with the 18-25 age bracket hit worse. This is due to the aforementioned "cytokine storm". Put basicly, Cytokines are in the body to fight infection, but they can't fight this strain of Flu, even though they try by making more and more of themselves until the unfortunate persons lungs fill with liquid and they drown.
Plus, aj is correct, the chances of finding a cure are 1 in a billion, we have to wait for it to hit before we can create the drugs to be used in preventing people from catching it. Even worse, if you stop taking these drugs for more then a couple of days you will be completely defenceless. Unfortunately, we can all see what is very likely to happen here. Drug companies won't be able to match the huge need in time, and people will fight in the streets for their chance to get a dosage.
Let's just hope it doesn't come down to that.
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That's a simple one, Alex! It is named, like many stars, after the person that first found it. In this case, that person is E. E. Barnard who first noted it in 1916.
For more information on E. E. Barnard check out Wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Emerson_Barnard
For more information on E. E. Barnard check out Wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Emerson_Barnard
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Aramax: Did you know that Static Encephalopathy is permanent, unchanging Brain Damage? It's on a level above such conditions as Cerebral Palsy, Autism and PDD, so forgive me if I say that the chance to cure this condition, especially in this little girls short life, is about as close to zero as you could think.
With brain development halted at 3 months, the child isn't going to realise the difference so why shouldn't the parents be given an easier time to care for her? Personally, I think that this is the best choice to make in this situation. You can flame me if you want, I'm not worried, I'm just standing for what I believe.
If I was in the position of the parents I would do the exact same thing, and I admire them for actually revealing to the public what they agreed to do.
Anyway, who are you to be judging these people? You are not in their position, and God forbid you or anyone else having to be. It's their child, and they should be allowed to raise it in a way that they feel fit, as long as it doesn't negativity affect anyone else. If they want to control her life, since she can't control it herself, why shouldn't they?
I wish I could get one of those fat moulds for myself... it would make my life a heck of a lot easier.
With brain development halted at 3 months, the child isn't going to realise the difference so why shouldn't the parents be given an easier time to care for her? Personally, I think that this is the best choice to make in this situation. You can flame me if you want, I'm not worried, I'm just standing for what I believe.
If I was in the position of the parents I would do the exact same thing, and I admire them for actually revealing to the public what they agreed to do.
Anyway, who are you to be judging these people? You are not in their position, and God forbid you or anyone else having to be. It's their child, and they should be allowed to raise it in a way that they feel fit, as long as it doesn't negativity affect anyone else. If they want to control her life, since she can't control it herself, why shouldn't they?
I wish I could get one of those fat moulds for myself... it would make my life a heck of a lot easier.
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Ah yes, I wasn't sure if Aware was talking about the Shuttle or the SRB.
You can also tell when the primary chutes deploy because there is a big white flash. The three main chutes deploy only around 30 seconds before splashdown, there's another, smaller pop when they are released.
You can also tell when the primary chutes deploy because there is a big white flash. The three main chutes deploy only around 30 seconds before splashdown, there's another, smaller pop when they are released.
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Wow, thanks for that link, Denita and Neatorama, I've been looking for something like that for quite a while! This would be NASA mission STS-115, shame I missed the live launch of this Mission on NASA TV, but this video certainly makes up for it. :-)
I believe that the spinning of the Shuttle was something to do with targeting... I remember that it had to take off at an angle to get downrange quickly to catch up with the ISS, since the mission had to be postponed because of Safety concerns (Something to do with Oxygen and Fuel pressure gauges, right?).
Anyway, I just found out that this video, and a few more, can also be found at http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/52884. Thanks again for this!
I believe that the spinning of the Shuttle was something to do with targeting... I remember that it had to take off at an angle to get downrange quickly to catch up with the ISS, since the mission had to be postponed because of Safety concerns (Something to do with Oxygen and Fuel pressure gauges, right?).
Anyway, I just found out that this video, and a few more, can also be found at http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/52884. Thanks again for this!
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From Wikipedia Article: "Cross burning": "The burning cross is a symbol used by the Klan to create terror. Cross burning is said to have been introduced by William J. Simmons, the founder of the second Klan, in 1915."
Interesting item, even if it does symbolise racist narrow-mindedness. I would also be interested if someone could find a video of this in action.
Interesting item, even if it does symbolise racist narrow-mindedness. I would also be interested if someone could find a video of this in action.
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I think it's very funny, and Neodaemmerung just adds to the awesomeness :-D (especially on the ninja parts!).
*watches again*
Awesome!
By the way, are there any SA.com regulars that could shed some light on what program was used, please? I'd check out the site, but I wouldn't know where to start! (I'm usually only there for 'Photoshop Phridays' ;-)).