Reuters reports that cases of H1N1 flu virus – a.k.a. the 'swine' or 'Mexican' flu – have been on the rise, albeit a mild variety of the illness. Despite the mass public concern regarding the potential pandemic this recent influenza outbreak has caused, news of a weakened form of the flu could be good news for humanity. If this is true, then it is possible that those who are afflicted with the virus could form antibodies and an immunity that will protect them from future outbreaks, while also providing scientists with the building blocks for vaccinations and treatments.
Much like the SARS outbreak a few years back, this whole panic could prove to be much ado about nothing. Nonetheless, it is good that action has been taken to corral this virus – as the old adage goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Adam Dubbin, TheSequitur.com's assistant managing editor, is a second year graduate student in audiology at the University of South Florida.
It looks like Indian politicians have taken a page out of the history books in efforts to proliferate their names in the subcontinent's current democratic election. The trick? Using graffiti and street art to promote themselves. So if you're wondering where this has been used before, the simple answer is that it has always been done, but not nearly to the extent as seen in the Roman Empire, when no wall with public access was immune to the scribblings of the masses. It looks like India is giving Rome a run for its money.
And now for something completely different, see the second video for an introduction into ancient graffiti.
Adam Dubbin, TheSequitur.com's assistant managing editor, is a second year doctoral student in audiology at the University of South Florida.
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