SARS Headlines

WHO says worst of SARS epidemic over in Canada but virus spreading in China [CBC.CA]

Global Change. Caught this guy - Dr Patrick Dixon - a futurist - on TV this morning talking about SARS. His [ SARS page] contains a incredible wealth of detail on the disease and is worth a read alone. But the rest of the site looks fascinating too. [Gurteen Knowledge-Log]

Toronto's SARS Scare Overblown?. CBS News Apr 28 2003 6:23PM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

Canada to Boost Airport SARS Screening. Miami Herald Apr 28 2003 5:45PM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

Toronto's SARS pall eases amid rebuilding efforts, sense that worst is over. CNEWS Apr 28 2003 5:38PM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

WHO: SARS Outbreaks Have 'Peaked' in HK, Singapore, Vietnam, Canada. VOA Apr 28 2003 2:42PM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

Human Interference May Have Caused SARS To Jump Species Science Daily: "In the last few months, severe acute respiratory syndrome has infected thousands in Asia, traveled to various parts of the world and gained international attention. Sanjay Kapil, a Kansas State University associate professor of diagnostic medicine pathobiology, says human interference with domestic and wild animals could be a factor in the development of the disease." [Rugged Elegance, LLC: SARS In The News]

Ontario government launches formal review of handling of SARS crisis. CNEWS Apr 28 2003 10:37AM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

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Stopping SARS: A Search for Drugs Wired: "Scientists trying to defeat severe acute respiratory syndrome are testing various treatments developed for other viral diseases like AIDS in the hope that existing drugs might help combat the growing epidemic." The approaches include antisense drugs, antibodies and vaccines. -Tim [Rugged Elegance, LLC: SARS In The News]
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James 1:26&27

Verse:

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. -James 1:26 & 27

Thought:

There is an expression used to reflect a person's commitment to their principles. It speaks of their ability to "talk the talk" and "walk the walk". This idea is not new. In these verses James writes of the importance of one's "talk" and "walk" in reflecting the true measure of their faith. Our relationship with Christ should be seen clearly through our speech and our actions.

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SARS Headlines
Outbreak of Disease Forces Steep Plunge in Chinese Economy. The SARS outbreak has caused a drop in retail sales, a slump in demand for some exports and a near-collapse in tourism. By Keith Bradsher. [Rugged Elegance, LLC: SARS In The News]

April 28 SARS Update. SARS Headlines: The Straits Times: "The World Health Organization on Monday declared that Vietnam is the first country to successfully contain its SARS outbreak, after Vietnam's health ministry announced that it had brought the epidemic under control. Vietnam's Health Minister Tran Thi Trung Chien said at a press conference in the capital that the Sars outbreak, which killed five and infected 63 people in the country, had been brought under control after 20 days with no new infections." India is relying on unproven diagnostic tests for SARS, defying WHO recommendations, and missing its chance to block the spread of SARS. Dr. David Heymann, WHO's Executive Director of Communicable Diseases said that WHO was not confident that the worldwide SARS virus spread could be stopped, although "We are hoping." He said that there was still time, if the affected countries took appropriate actions, such as travel warnings, airport checks and quarantines. The complete 4/28 SARS Update is here.... [The Agonist]

WHO says worst of SARS is over in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Canada [CBC.CA]

WHO says SARS spreading in China; appears to have peaked in other countries [CBC.CA]Teachers may boycott classes over B.C. SARS scare [CBC.CA]

The Tale of Toronto. Time Canada Apr 28 2003 5:47AM ET [Moreover - Canada news]

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Bible in a Year
Judges 10-12
Psalm 71
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Quote
Grant Frazier. "Life is full of obstacle illusions." [Motivational Quotes of the Day]
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