Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is caused by viruses that normally infect birds but can infect other animals and humans. It is a contagious disease spread through contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated with bird droppings or secretions. The document discusses the causative agent, reservoirs, transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of avian influenza. It emphasizes the importance of surveillance in poultry, culling infected birds, maintaining biosecurity, and using personal protective equipment to control the spread of this zoonotic disease at the source, transmission and host levels.
The document provides instructions for what to do if experiencing a heart attack while alone in a car. It advises to not panic, but to start coughing repeatedly and taking deep breaths before each cough. This is because coughing squeezes the heart and keeps blood circulating, while deep breaths get oxygen to the lungs. This technique can help the heart regain its normal rhythm until help arrives or the symptoms subside. The document stresses sharing this potentially life-saving information with others.
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The document summarizes the state of the US economy in early 2009. It notes that actual 2008 economic growth, employment, and inflation were significantly weaker than had been forecast the previous year. Housing prices declined substantially across most states and the sharp drops in home values and stock prices reduced household wealth. The recession caused job losses averaging 250,000 per month since late 2007, and unemployment rose significantly. Businesses reduced inventories and cut back on investment in response to weak sales and economic uncertainty.
BIO by Vladimir Kush
My American odyssey.
I was born in Russia, in a small one-storied wooden house on the northern edge of Moscow, near the forest-park Sokolniki where in patriarchal times Russian Tsars were engaged in falconry.
My career as an artist began when I was a child of 3 or 4.
My father was a scientist, but everyone on his side of the family used to draw all the time. I remember, how in the long winter evenings I used to sit on my father's lap finishing his drawings: boy running on skis, an old man walking by with the cane...
Just then came to me the sensation of huge open spaces - I knew that beyond the nearby wood the snow-covered great Russian plain stretched on, unimpeded, for thousands of kilometers. And I conceived a dream to absorb the space into myself, to reach the edge of the earth- in the north, where the White Sea begins, or on the south, where Black Sea - Pontus Euxinus of Ancient Greeks - laps the steppes.
At the age of 7, I attended two schools, The first half of the day I went to regular high school. The second half was spent in the art classes until 9 p.m. While riding the subway for one and a half hours each way, I did my home-work for the regular school.
Art school was a world of a new inspiration. The class I attended allowed total artistic freedom. I learned much about the famous Renaissance painters, impressionists, post-impressionists, and contemporary artists. Here I painted my first surreal picture.
When I was 17, I took difficult exams and entered Moscow Art Institute.
When I was 18, I entered into a mandatory two-year stint of military service. After six months of infantry training, the commander of my unit decided that better use could be made of me painting murals and big canvases. Of course, I had to include military elements in these romantic or even fantastic landscapes. In one of those paintings, a radio transmitter was put on top of iceberg in the middle of an ocean.
In 1987, I began selling my paintings and exhibiting with the Union of Artists. At that time, I was invited to paint a series of portraits for the U.S. Embassy staff. I eventually had to curtail my work on these portraits after the KGB became suspicious of my involvement with Americans.
My father's influence at that time was enormous. He said that in ancient Greece, art and math were considered alike. A mathematician, my father taught me that the plot of a painting must be like a code for solving a task, and as such, must crystal clear to capture the essence of a subject.
I had a successful show in Germany in 1990 with two other Russian Artists. I then flew to Los Angeles, where I had sent 20 of my recent works for a showing. This was a beginning of my American odyssey.
The dream about the wanderings across the wide open spaces, eventually brought me to the Hawaiian island of Maui - the World Navel, there the infinity of Great Ocean merges into the infinity of bottomless Cosmos. The "umbilical cord" connecting these open spaces, could be seen from windows of my house- it is a super-telescope through which the mankind for the first time saw the most ancient spots of our universe- places where drops of space condensing, turn into drops of time...
The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" Holocaust memorial in Budapest features 60 pairs of iron shoes attached to the stone embankment along the Danube river. Behind the shoes is a 40 meter long stone bench. Plaques in Hungarian, English, and Hebrew describe how the memorial honors the victims shot into the Danube by Arrow Cross militiamen during the Holocaust. People often stop to view the memorial, with some leaving flowers or candles.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is caused by viruses that normally infect birds but can infect other animals and humans. It is a contagious disease spread through contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated with bird droppings or secretions. The document discusses the causative agent, reservoirs, transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of avian influenza. It emphasizes the importance of surveillance in poultry, culling infected birds, maintaining biosecurity, and using personal protective equipment to control the spread of this zoonotic disease at the source, transmission and host levels.
The document provides instructions for what to do if experiencing a heart attack while alone in a car. It advises to not panic, but to start coughing repeatedly and taking deep breaths before each cough. This is because coughing squeezes the heart and keeps blood circulating, while deep breaths get oxygen to the lungs. This technique can help the heart regain its normal rhythm until help arrives or the symptoms subside. The document stresses sharing this potentially life-saving information with others.
Temple Leadership Seminar Outlook Talk 2 19 2009mgala
The document summarizes the state of the US economy in early 2009. It notes that actual 2008 economic growth, employment, and inflation were significantly weaker than had been forecast the previous year. Housing prices declined substantially across most states and the sharp drops in home values and stock prices reduced household wealth. The recession caused job losses averaging 250,000 per month since late 2007, and unemployment rose significantly. Businesses reduced inventories and cut back on investment in response to weak sales and economic uncertainty.
BIO by Vladimir Kush
My American odyssey.
I was born in Russia, in a small one-storied wooden house on the northern edge of Moscow, near the forest-park Sokolniki where in patriarchal times Russian Tsars were engaged in falconry.
My career as an artist began when I was a child of 3 or 4.
My father was a scientist, but everyone on his side of the family used to draw all the time. I remember, how in the long winter evenings I used to sit on my father's lap finishing his drawings: boy running on skis, an old man walking by with the cane...
Just then came to me the sensation of huge open spaces - I knew that beyond the nearby wood the snow-covered great Russian plain stretched on, unimpeded, for thousands of kilometers. And I conceived a dream to absorb the space into myself, to reach the edge of the earth- in the north, where the White Sea begins, or on the south, where Black Sea - Pontus Euxinus of Ancient Greeks - laps the steppes.
At the age of 7, I attended two schools, The first half of the day I went to regular high school. The second half was spent in the art classes until 9 p.m. While riding the subway for one and a half hours each way, I did my home-work for the regular school.
Art school was a world of a new inspiration. The class I attended allowed total artistic freedom. I learned much about the famous Renaissance painters, impressionists, post-impressionists, and contemporary artists. Here I painted my first surreal picture.
When I was 17, I took difficult exams and entered Moscow Art Institute.
When I was 18, I entered into a mandatory two-year stint of military service. After six months of infantry training, the commander of my unit decided that better use could be made of me painting murals and big canvases. Of course, I had to include military elements in these romantic or even fantastic landscapes. In one of those paintings, a radio transmitter was put on top of iceberg in the middle of an ocean.
In 1987, I began selling my paintings and exhibiting with the Union of Artists. At that time, I was invited to paint a series of portraits for the U.S. Embassy staff. I eventually had to curtail my work on these portraits after the KGB became suspicious of my involvement with Americans.
My father's influence at that time was enormous. He said that in ancient Greece, art and math were considered alike. A mathematician, my father taught me that the plot of a painting must be like a code for solving a task, and as such, must crystal clear to capture the essence of a subject.
I had a successful show in Germany in 1990 with two other Russian Artists. I then flew to Los Angeles, where I had sent 20 of my recent works for a showing. This was a beginning of my American odyssey.
The dream about the wanderings across the wide open spaces, eventually brought me to the Hawaiian island of Maui - the World Navel, there the infinity of Great Ocean merges into the infinity of bottomless Cosmos. The "umbilical cord" connecting these open spaces, could be seen from windows of my house- it is a super-telescope through which the mankind for the first time saw the most ancient spots of our universe- places where drops of space condensing, turn into drops of time...
The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" Holocaust memorial in Budapest features 60 pairs of iron shoes attached to the stone embankment along the Danube river. Behind the shoes is a 40 meter long stone bench. Plaques in Hungarian, English, and Hebrew describe how the memorial honors the victims shot into the Danube by Arrow Cross militiamen during the Holocaust. People often stop to view the memorial, with some leaving flowers or candles.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This Russian federal freeway connecting Moscow to Yakutsk in Siberia has no asphalt pavement, making it impassable whenever it rains. Photos were taken after nearly 600 cars were stranded due to heavy rains, resulting in food and fuel shortages. Witnesses reported a woman giving birth on a bus, as construction crews were afraid to help due to previous assaults from desperate stranded motorists who had broken into cars to find food, warm clothing, gasoline, firearms and steel cables to survive for days without supplies on the remote road.
The document provides information about the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association (NMTBSA), also known as the Mumbai Dabbawala system.
Some key details include:
- The NMTBSA has been operating since 1890 and delivers over 200,000 tiffin boxes per day across Mumbai, with an error rate of just 1 in 16 million deliveries.
- It has over 5,000 employees who use a complex coding system to collect, transport, and deliver meals without the use of modern technology.
- The system operates on a thin margin of about Rs. 300 per month per customer but has high customer satisfaction and zero disputes despite delivering millions of meals each year.
Mar Profundo is a 2008 documentary film produced by National Geographic Society that explores the deep ocean. It features footage of rarely seen underwater landscapes, wildlife, and ecosystems located deep below the ocean's surface. The film provides views into the mysteries and secrets of the deep ocean environment.
This short reading contains advice from the Dalai Lama for living a meaningful life in 2008. It provides over 20 brief sayings on topics like relationships, mistakes, values, sharing knowledge, and living fully. The document ends by encouraging the reader to forward the message within 96 hours for improvements in their life.
This document presents a mathematical pattern showing that adding increasing single-digit numbers to powers of 8 or 9 results in consecutive numbers. It then suggests this pattern demonstrates the beauty of mathematics and God. It also shows that spelling out words with the letters represented by numbers equals various percentages, with "LOVEOFGOD" equaling 101% to represent achieving over 100% through love of God.
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of climate change on wheat production. Researchers found that higher temperatures and changing rainfall patterns will significantly reduce wheat yields across major wheat-producing regions by 2050. The study concludes that efforts must be made to develop wheat varieties that can tolerate hotter and drier conditions to ensure future global food security as the climate continues to warm.
A 92-year-old man is moving into an old people's home after his wife of 70 years passed away. As he is shown to his new room, he expresses excitement and says he already decided that he will be happy with it. He explains that his happiness does not depend on the furniture or decor, but on his choice to be happy. He says every day is a gift and he will focus on happy memories from his life.
The document appears to be a collection of travel destination images and descriptions without much connecting text. Some of the destinations mentioned include beautiful beaches in the Maldives, the leaning tower, the strip in Las Vegas, Prague at night, Central Park in New York, Milford Sound in New Zealand, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and the tropical islands of Fiji, Seychelles, and French Polynesia.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
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Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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The UK is currently facing a Adhd Medication Shortage Uk, which has left many patients and their families grappling with uncertainty and frustration. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a chronic condition that requires consistent medication to manage effectively. This shortage has highlighted the critical role these medications play in the daily lives of those affected by ADHD. Contact : +1 (747) 209 – 3649 E-mail : sales@trinexpharmacy.com
This Russian federal freeway connecting Moscow to Yakutsk in Siberia has no asphalt pavement, making it impassable whenever it rains. Photos were taken after nearly 600 cars were stranded due to heavy rains, resulting in food and fuel shortages. Witnesses reported a woman giving birth on a bus, as construction crews were afraid to help due to previous assaults from desperate stranded motorists who had broken into cars to find food, warm clothing, gasoline, firearms and steel cables to survive for days without supplies on the remote road.
The document provides information about the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association (NMTBSA), also known as the Mumbai Dabbawala system.
Some key details include:
- The NMTBSA has been operating since 1890 and delivers over 200,000 tiffin boxes per day across Mumbai, with an error rate of just 1 in 16 million deliveries.
- It has over 5,000 employees who use a complex coding system to collect, transport, and deliver meals without the use of modern technology.
- The system operates on a thin margin of about Rs. 300 per month per customer but has high customer satisfaction and zero disputes despite delivering millions of meals each year.
Mar Profundo is a 2008 documentary film produced by National Geographic Society that explores the deep ocean. It features footage of rarely seen underwater landscapes, wildlife, and ecosystems located deep below the ocean's surface. The film provides views into the mysteries and secrets of the deep ocean environment.
This short reading contains advice from the Dalai Lama for living a meaningful life in 2008. It provides over 20 brief sayings on topics like relationships, mistakes, values, sharing knowledge, and living fully. The document ends by encouraging the reader to forward the message within 96 hours for improvements in their life.
This document presents a mathematical pattern showing that adding increasing single-digit numbers to powers of 8 or 9 results in consecutive numbers. It then suggests this pattern demonstrates the beauty of mathematics and God. It also shows that spelling out words with the letters represented by numbers equals various percentages, with "LOVEOFGOD" equaling 101% to represent achieving over 100% through love of God.
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of climate change on wheat production. Researchers found that higher temperatures and changing rainfall patterns will significantly reduce wheat yields across major wheat-producing regions by 2050. The study concludes that efforts must be made to develop wheat varieties that can tolerate hotter and drier conditions to ensure future global food security as the climate continues to warm.
A 92-year-old man is moving into an old people's home after his wife of 70 years passed away. As he is shown to his new room, he expresses excitement and says he already decided that he will be happy with it. He explains that his happiness does not depend on the furniture or decor, but on his choice to be happy. He says every day is a gift and he will focus on happy memories from his life.
The document appears to be a collection of travel destination images and descriptions without much connecting text. Some of the destinations mentioned include beautiful beaches in the Maldives, the leaning tower, the strip in Las Vegas, Prague at night, Central Park in New York, Milford Sound in New Zealand, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and the tropical islands of Fiji, Seychelles, and French Polynesia.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Integrating Ayurveda into Parkinson’s Management: A Holistic ApproachAyurveda ForAll
Explore the benefits of combining Ayurveda with conventional Parkinson's treatments. Learn how a holistic approach can manage symptoms, enhance well-being, and balance body energies. Discover the steps to safely integrate Ayurvedic practices into your Parkinson’s care plan, including expert guidance on diet, herbal remedies, and lifestyle modifications.
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
Does Over-Masturbation Contribute to Chronic Prostatitis.pptxwalterHu5
In some case, your chronic prostatitis may be related to over-masturbation. Generally, natural medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can help mee get a cure.
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The UK is currently facing a Adhd Medication Shortage Uk, which has left many patients and their families grappling with uncertainty and frustration. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a chronic condition that requires consistent medication to manage effectively. This shortage has highlighted the critical role these medications play in the daily lives of those affected by ADHD. Contact : +1 (747) 209 – 3649 E-mail : sales@trinexpharmacy.com
Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
2. What Is America’s Critical
Infrastructure?
• Financial InstitutionsFinancial Institutions
• Real Time CommunicationsReal Time Communications
• ATMs/Credit CardsATMs/Credit Cards
• Cellular PhonesCellular Phones
• PagersPagers
• EmailEmail
• LandlinesLandlines
• FaxesFaxes
TelecommunicationsTelecommunications
• Power For BusinessesPower For Businesses
• Light And Heat For PrivateLight And Heat For Private
HomesHomes
• Power For ComputerPower For Computer
SystemsSystems
• Power For VitalPower For Vital
CommunicationCommunication
• Power For Radios AndPower For Radios And
Televisions For EmergencyTelevisions For Emergency
Broadcast SystemBroadcast System
ElectricityElectricity
• Water for DrinkingWater for Drinking
• Sanitary NeedsSanitary Needs
• Firefighting NeedsFirefighting Needs
• Crop IrrigationCrop Irrigation
WaterWater
America’s Critical Infrastructure Is The TransparentAmerica’s Critical Infrastructure Is The Transparent
Network Of Facilities, Systems, And Functions ThatNetwork Of Facilities, Systems, And Functions That
Americans Rely On Every Day;Americans Rely On Every Day; Some Examples Are:
85% Of These Facilities Are Privately Owned/Operated85% Of These Facilities Are Privately Owned/Operated
3. What Are The Critical Infrastructure
Sectors
& Key Resource Areas
• Agriculture And Food
• Banking And Finance
• Chemical
• Defense Industrial
Base
• Emergency Services
• Energy
• Information
Technology
• Commercial
Facilities
• Dams
• Government
Facilities
• Nuclear Reactors,
Materials, And
Waste
Critical Infrastructure SectorsCritical Infrastructure Sectors Key ResourcesKey Resources
• Postal And Shipping
• Public Health And
Healthcare
• Telecommunications
• Transportation
Systems
• Drinking Water And
Water Treatment
Systems
• National Monuments
And Icons
4. Pandemic Preparedness Operations
Plan
• Engineering and Technical Operations
• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• Government Affairs
• Communications
• Human Resources
• Corporate Operations
5. Pandemic Preparedness
• Upgrade Virtual Private Network
• Develop Publications
• Develop Employee Training
• Personal Protective Equipment for NETO Employees
–PPE Kits
–N-95 Masks
–Anti-bacterial Sanitizer
–Nitrile Gloves
Conference: Citigroup 16th Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference
Date: Monday, January 9, 2006
Speaker: Brian L. Roberts
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Time: 12:30- 1:15PM (45 minutes) Lunch Presentation
Presentation will be Webcast on www.cmcsa.com
No press on-site (many listen to webcast)
The government’s National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza guides the country’s preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic, with the intent of (1) stopping, slowing or otherwise limiting the spread of a pandemic to the United States; (2) limiting the domestic spread of a pandemic, and mitigating disease, suffering and death; and (3) sustaining infrastructure and mitigating impact to the economy and the functioning of society