Troubling link of globalization to animal and human diseases

Troubling link of globalization to animal and human diseases

diseases now appearing in new geographical areas, such as West Nile virus; to trade-generated disease such as the melamine dog-food contamination of 2006 that involved China, Canada and the United States; and to the rise in previously unknown animal and human diseases such as SARS, HIV-AIDS and BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease).
many emerging diseases jump from animals to humans, said Brown. The SARS virus transferred from bats to civet cats (a delicacy in southern China) to humans after the disease mutated from one species to another.
scientists fear a mutation in the virus could lead to human-to-human transmissions with the potential to spark a global pandemic.

Timing and long term planning

My beloved son( he may know that in 10, 20 or 50 years time), discussed with me the topic of entering Medical school.

Who want to study to be a medical doctor? His friend ( name optional with consent)tried 6 years with interview. thought of entering medical school for more than 10 years.( may be less crave during childhood with view of relatives working as white coat hero)

Anyway..One may try even after completed first degree...say Bachelor of science.
The question...How to know a candidate has true interest to work as doctor in the future?
It is true it could be cultivated. With more exposure and understanding fot he subject.
Is it true medical doctor earn alot of money? How about politicians, Banking managers, Wal street investers, computer scientists...haha....yes...quote Bill gates
So why find a tough job with shorter lifespan..( true, your beloved doctor died earlier than the norm in this world...got statistic and other proof.

Can doctor earn a reasonable amount of money to keep up with further upgrade, children's education..and food..( ha...food business earn more than doctors)

My nephew, Dr. Mountain Reserve( literal translation of his name) got an offer last week from one of the rishest country in the world...he is going to get 300,000 a year salary with hope of double in a few years. sound good ? prepare to work and continue doing tough surgical operation for 18 hours looking at a poor fellow's brain.

Yes...Presious brain.( You have brain...we all have one) So...think

Funny new house

Would you get angry when you found out new water pipe fixed to your new house with practically not a drop of water from the shower in the bath room.

wait ! Lets check the kitchen, oh oh yes, there is a strong water source. Fountain like.
So the next step is not to get angry. Ask the house builder why it was not set properly.

You see......there is a new mini reservoir for water above the ceiling. Concealed. The metal tank is airtight and so there is no leakage. Thus the air inside the tank rush out during the water filling up the tank.

Wait !! wait !! It take usually half an hour to fill up the tank.

OK. now we know why there is a different situation of kitchen and bath room since the fitting pipes outlet are at different level nearer to the top of the tank. Why?

You have to ask ........find out the answer ( fun, cool)

shaken........wake up and survive beautifully

12 minutes ago c16
AN XIAN, China - China is grappling with the next massive task in the aftermath of its earthquake — how to shelter the 5 million people left homeless
Many were living Tuesday in tent cities like one at the base of Qianfo mountain in the disaster zone, offering some stability — along with food and medical care — to those whose lives were upended.
"After the quake, we couldn't sleep for five days. We were really, really afraid," said Chen Shigui, a weathered 55-year-old farmer who climbed for two days with his wife and injured father to reach the camp from their mountain village. "I felt relieved when we got here. It's much safer compared to my home."
Quoted as above, the news showed the weakness of poor innocent people in most of China. Only a few cities are relatively' rich' in China. They are in quite a sorry stage, generally.
Remember the history of our world, our beloved mother earth. Everybody will eventually agreed that war like opium war, Invasion of Japanese Imperial army. Indirect effect of German Nazi and numerous war with European military involvement which include the famous situation of 8 countries joined 'invasion' and 'harvesting' of all goods( later comodities and people)exported 'at special mercy' to western countries, caused the serious damage of China.
Who suffer...the innocent people. ( why it occured? how to help the friendly, poor people ?...)

Happy 50 years aniversary

Telecom Malaysia celebrate 50 years old. Not me

The main topic is free ''caller ID Telephone''. Yes, given to customers free of charge. The new phone worth...( never mind the material cost)

Actually, the electrinic devise or minicomputer enable super fast call with live saving prospect.

Look ! Reader digest reviewed a story of Grace, a 5 year old little girl, saved her mum when her mum collapsed with burst blood vessel in her brain.

Her dad fix a devise on the phone with a red button. She pressed the red button during that urgent situation, her mum was in serious condition. Av malformation existed since her birth then burst suddenly.

Well trained 999 officer received the call and noticed heavy breathing sound.( Panic girl and the very ill patient gave those noise) She calmly repeating the potential communication, ' Anybody there?'. ' Is some one not well?'
The 5 years old girl recovered slightly from shck and responsed by sating that her mum collapsed. They were' at home'. Her name is ' Grace'. Her mum's name is Veronica, staying ....she did not know the name of the streeet, but the little girl knew there is a library a stone throw away from their house.
So the officer searched and got St. John Ambulance to reach the house in time. Yes...they got the address with name and address after searching yellow page of telephone directory.
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ok...this type of phone could be life saving for elderly who is alone at home. also applicable to young children, in fact nice to use it in every house. Just for the thought of healthy lifestyle and forming food habit to ensure health.

It is a blessing

Convocation / graduation

My second son, William Chong, graduated with conjoint( double degree) Music + Sport Science
Happy convocation on the 7th May 2008
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