” slight haemagglutinin mutation — a difference of only three amino acids — had apparently allowed the bird virus to open the lock on human cells and infect the child.’
Archive for April, 2009
H5N1
April 30, 2009The Great Influenza
April 30, 2009A dead man has no substance unless one has seen him dead; a hundred million corpses broadcast through history are no more than a puff of smoke in the imagination.’
Swine Flu in History
April 30, 2009‘Better a vaccine without an epidemic than an epidemic without a vaccine.’
Slowly, memories of the Great Influenza seemed to fade, and the various strains of thevirus stayed hidden away in the bodies of animals such as pigs and birds. People began to feel the flu pandemic was an aberration that could never be repeated.
Making a Wedding Speech, for the best man
April 9, 2009They say at the office that he does the work of two men: Laurel and Hardy. This is a man who started at the top — and sank.
A morning wedding like this is a great idea. Then, if the marriage doesn’t work out, at least you won’t have wasted the whole day.
Luke, I’m afraid you’ll [...]
Say it with Humour, For the best man
April 9, 2009Ladies and Gentlemen, this is truly an historic day! [Followed by an anniversaryhook.]
Ladies and Gentlemen, as Henry VIII said to each of his wives in turn, `I shall not keep you long’! [Or some other humour hook.]
It seems a little strange replying to the toast to the bridesmaids because, as you can see, I’m not [...]
Divorce, Please Do Not Exploit Your Child
April 8, 2009Children who live in broken homes are often expected to spend their young years trying to bring their quarreling parents together. They rarely, if ever, succeed. Sometimes their lives are brightened by a faint glimmer of hope, only to be greatly disappointed—times without number. Then again, some children in order to get their own way [...]
Foolish Ideas About Marriage
April 2, 2009It is surprising how many foolish ideas there are about marriage. Many of them are concocted by well-meaning but wholly unrealistic people, particularly those who write sentimental love stories. Most of these ideas are mere figments of the imagination. Anyone can fall for them if he has not been informed. Here are a few of [...]
Choosing a Soul Mate
April 2, 2009Choosing a mate is one of the most important things that you will ever do in life. It is well to ask yourself a few questions.
Are your backgrounds similar? If not, you had better seriously reconsider. Your chances of happiness will be slim indeed.
Are you both on friendly terms with your own parents? How well [...]
Stop Smoking Diet Breaks Between Meals continued
April 2, 2009Yogurt Yogurt definitely has an alkalinising effect. It is just as basic as milk and cream and buttermilk. It is also extremely easy to digest; people who have problems with milk can eat yogurt without any trouble. In order to go light on calories, buy plain yogurt and eat it topped with fresh fruit — [...]
Stop Smoking Diet Breaks Between Meals
April 2, 2009You can have stop smoking diets that are delicious and alkalinising and low in calories, all at the same time. There is a pleasing variety to choose from. Calories do count, of course, whether you consume them at meals or between, so it is fortunate that many of the foods which are alkalinising are also [...]
