10/10/2008 -
Arundel mosquitoes test positive for EEE
ARUNDEL, Maine ? A pool of mosquitoes in Arundel has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Source:
York County Coast Star
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20081010-NEWS-81010036
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10/10/2008 -
Focus put on upkeep of foreclosed homes
ESCONDIDO ? Worried that numerous foreclosures are leaving a trail of neglected vacant properties around Escondido, the City Council has decided to crack down on owners and property managers with heavy fines.
Source:
San Diego Union-Tribune
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20081010-9999-1mc10escon.html
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10/10/2008 -
ANALYSIS-Tank seizure highlights Sudan arms build-up
Source: Reuters By Andrew Heavens KHARTOUM, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The seizure of a shipload of tanks that many believe were destined for south Sudan has put a spotlight on a build-up of arms in Africa's largest ...
Source:
AlertNet
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LA209264.htm
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10/10/2008 -
Egypt: Egypt, Not Greece, Inspired Western Civilisation
Although we might not think of calling these fathers of Western thought Afro-centrist, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, and Hippocrates all acknowledged the debt owed by Greece to Egypt.
Source:
AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200810100265.html
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10/06/2008 -
Steep drop in West Nile infections reported in North Texas
North Texans have heard the high-pitched whine of mosquitoes less frequently this summer. And with fewer of the pests out there biting, health officials say, there's been a steep drop in reported human West Nile virus infections.
Source:
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/100608dnna
twestnile.19ec76f.html?npc
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10/08/2008 -
Dead bird in county has virus
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson County Health Department has reported that a dead blue jay found in Jefferson County has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird to test positive in the county since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted disease began May 1.
Source:
Watertown Daily Times
http://www.wdtimes.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/news4.txt
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10/10/2008 -
Egypt to host first Northern African nanotech centre
The Egyptian government and IBM Research will join forces to establish the first North African nanotechnology research centre in Cairo, beginning January 2009.
Source:
SciDev.net
http://www.scidev.net/en/news/egypt-to-host-first-northern-african-nanotech-cent
.html
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10/10/2008 -
Aerial spraying to combat Ike-driven mosquito influx
The state of Texas began an air war in Montgomery County this past weekend against one of Hurricane Ike?s worst after-effects: swarms of millions of mosquitoes.
Source:
The Woodlands Villager
http://hcnonline.com/articles/2008/10/10/woodlands_villager/news/wv-n_mosquitos_
2.txt
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10/10/2008 -
Chris's African travels now in print
A WICK man who is presently working in Mozambique with Save the Children, has had a book about his life in Nubia and other places published.
Source:
John O'Groat Journal
http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5502/Chris_s_African_
travels_now_in_print.html
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10/10/2008 -
Under Our Skin at The Belcourt
When Emmy-nominated director Andy Abrahams Wilson's twin sister first got sick with Lyme disease, he thought she was exaggerating her symptoms for attention. Now, three years and a feature-length documentary later, Wilson knows the truth. With new CDC estimates that show more Americans are infected ...
Source:
Nashville Scene
http://www.nashvillescene.com/2008-10-09/arts/under-our-skin-at-the-belcourt
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10/10/2008 -
Climate Change Likely To Spread "Deadly Dozen" Diseases
A "Deadly Dozen" animal-borne diseases are likely to spread into new regions around the world as climate change disturbs weather patterns with significant impact on the health of wild animals and consequently on the health of human populations and global economies.
Source:
Medical News Today
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124995.php
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10/10/2008 -
The Next Hot Destinations
Backpackers are always the first to discover the new 'it' destinations that the rest of us will be visiting in several years time. They were sailing Croatia in the 90s, the first in when China opened their doors and tucking into sushi before the rest of us knew raw fish was a delicacy!
Source:
RainbowNetwork.com
http://www.rainbownetwork.com/UserPortal/Article/Detail.aspx?ID=22300&sid=2&
amp;gnbox_cn=0&gnbox_ca=2
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10/10/2008 -
Uganda: UFN Brings Local Filmakers Together
Ms Joanita Bewulira - Wandera is an actress, script writer, director and Head of Communication of the Uganda Film Network (UFN). The Last King of Scotland casting director told DENNIS D. MUHUMUZA about how UFN is determined to help Uganda's film industry.
Source:
AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200810100280.html
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10/10/2008 -
UN focuses on human cost of environmental change
Environmental disasters including floods, more severe and more numerous storms, desertification and famine will push as many as 200 million people from their homes around the world by 2050, the United Nations warns.
Source:
Hamilton Spectator
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/448263
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10/08/2008 -
Aberdeen: Tailgating benefit Friday
A tailgating party on Friday at Swisher Field will raise money for Aberdeen Roncalli teacher Laurel Mehrer, who is recovering from West Nile....
Source:
Aberdeen American News
http://www.aberdeennews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081008/NEWS01/810080333
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