The earliest form of H5N1 was discovered in Scotland in 1959, where it killed off a couple of flocks of poultry. That’s the thing, H5N1 bird flu seems to target domesticated birds, poultry, not wild birds.
Since 1959 H5N1 has mutated into more than 700 versions (depending on your source), and the main target is […] Continue Reading…
Nepal’s poultry industry is being devastated by H5N1 bird flu. As of February 12, 2012, 8,353 chickens have been killed in just one district.
Jhapa, Nepal, has seen 3,500 chickens die from H5N1, and another 4,853 put down in an effort to stop the virus, in the past two weeks. Also, 2,400 eggs were destroyed […] Continue Reading…
On February 5, 2012, the official number of people infected with H3N2v, in Japan, hit 2.1 million! That’s more than the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. Now Australian media reporting that New Zealand health officials are getting a little worried.
On February 13, airline passengers, on a plane arriving from Japan, were met by New Zealand health […] Continue Reading…
“We are ready to help. But once again: we have and want only to help if there is something in return from the Greek side.”-Philipp Roesler, German Economy Minister
Early morning February 13, the Greek Parliament approved the latest round of social cuts, despite members of Parliament threatening to quit. The move comes after German Economy […] Continue Reading…
I’ve pointed out in other postings how more and more evidence is coming out that supports conspiracy theorist’s claims that al Qaeda works for the United States.
How about this one: al Qaeda just announced they support the West’s war on Syria! “Continue your revolt and anger, don’t accept anything else apart from independent, respectful […] Continue Reading…
Reactor 2, of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, continues to see increased temps, despite increased water injection.
At 10:00 hours on the morning of 13 February 2012 (Japan time) Tokyo Electric Power Company reported that the temperature hit 91.2 Celsius (196 Fahrenheit), by noon it was 96.4 C (205.5 F)!
TEPCo officials are hoping the thermometer […] Continue Reading…
On February 11, 2012, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) reported that people living on the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands are facing a food shortage, due to economic sanctions brought by several South American countries.
Argentina is upset because the United Kingdom failed to meet a UN resolution to discuss the return of the Islands to Argentine […] Continue Reading…
“…are trying to ensure that 20 of the bombs are battle ready, possibly for use against Iran, though officials have been tight lipped on potential targets.”-Fox News
The Wall Street Journal reported that the 30,000 pound bunker buster bombs, known as Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MAP), were designed especially for use against Iran. The 20 MAP […] Continue Reading…
Germany’s Defense Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, basically said in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine that war is the only option for Syria: “The actions of the Syrian government against the people must be condemned internationally with a resolution of the United Nations….must isolate Assad….we must help the opposition in Syria.”
Maiziere says Germany and other […] Continue Reading…
Germany’s Defense Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, said in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine that if Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear industry: “A success would be highly unlikely, and result in obvious political damage.”
Maiziere said the European Union sanctions should be allowed to go into effect before any military action takes place. The EU sanctions will […] Continue Reading…