| 'Bird flu virus similar to one that hit Maharashtra'
NEW DELHI: The H5N1 virus, presently wreaking havoc in West Bengal, is similar to the one that hit Nawapur in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra in February 2006.
Scientists from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, who have completed gene sequencing of the H5N1 virus isolated from West Bengal, have told the Union health ministry in an official report submitted on Tuesday, that the virus is the highly virulent Asian strain similar to the one circulating in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Speaking to TOI , health secretary Naresh Dayal said: "The scientists, in their report, said that the virus is different from the strain that hit Manipur in 2007. The Manipur virus was more the Indonesian type. The present virus is highly infectious like the Maharashtra strain." This finding has now made the Union health ministry request the external affairs ministry to ask Bangladesh to share the genetic history and information of the virus that has affected one-third of the districts in the neighbouring country.
The semiconductor industry's shattered supply chain must be ...
With the complexity and quantity of automotive electronics steadily increasing, designers are turning to better EDA tools and programmable solutions. Military Seeks Systematic Approach to IC DesignThe EDA community is focusing on point solutions while system-level development continues to evolve. Virtual Prototypes Form ESL BridgeSometimes, the best way to understand an abstract phrase like ESL is to focus on understanding the constituent processes. Analog-RF IP Integration Challenges SoC DesignersAs market forces continue to push more analog and RF functionality into digital SoCs, designers face a host of development issues. Latest Challenges & Trends in Chip VerificationThe sophistication of verification tools and techniques has increased with design complexity.
Listing of the Week: 20-foot-tall entry graces home in gated ...
The Listing of the Week is a large two-story home with pool in Oklahoma City's gated Bocage addition. The 6,810-square-foot home has seven bedrooms, 6½ baths, four living rooms, two dining areas and an attached three-car garage. The home has a 20-foot-tall entry. The formal living room has a bay window. The study has a fireplace and built-in bookcase. The family room has a wet bar and built-in bookcase. The formal dining room has a vaulted ceiling and bay window. The kitchen, recently remodeled by Karen Black, has eating space, a walk-in pantry and work island. The master bedroom has an oversize walk-in closet with safe room and bath with double vanities. Three other bedrooms have full baths. The home has an exercise room, game room, library, cabana, covered patio, security system, intercom and underground sprinkler system.
Highlights of Iowa Caucus-Goers' Survey
Final results of a survey conducted for The Associated Press among voters at the Iowa caucuses Thursday night: WHAT THEY WANTED About half of Democrats said they most wanted their candidate to bring about needed change, and Barack Obama won the support of 51 percent of this group. Hillary Rodham Clinton dominated among those citing experience, but they represented only one-fifth of voters. Another fifth said they most wanted a candidate who cared about people like them, and they liked John Edwards. Only about one in 10 said they most wanted a contender with the best chance of capturing the White House, and they opted for Edwards _ who finished second. Among Republicans, more than four in 10 said finding a candidate who shared their values mattered most, and the lion's share of them _ 44 percent _ found Mike Huckabee.
BoatshedUSA.com launches new Florida operation
BoatshedUSA.com, the North American subsidiary of yacht brokerage organisation Boatshed.com, will open 15 new Boatshed sales offices throughout the state of Florida under the banner BoatshedFlorida.com.Located in Sarasota, Florida, BoatshedFlorida.com will oversee a 'fast and aggressive' roll-out plan with offices on both the west and east coast of the state already confirmed in Sarasota and Miami.Headed by Scott McNally and Erik Maltby, owners of a real estate company with 120 agents across Florida and Georgia, the boat brokerage will have offices from the Florida Keys to Destin, at locations including Tampa, Daytona, Melbourne and Ft Myers."With the rollout of the Florida offices and Boatshed's current network across the USA, Europe and Canada, Boatshed will be heading for 60 global locations" said Roger Bailey, from Boatshed.com.
Bloggers Wanted
We are now taking applications for blogs. The Spring 08 semester will feature personal blogs by five students of the University of Oklahoma. We are looking for students from any area to provide a weekly insight into the topic of your choosing. That could include a field specific to your area of study (i.e biochemistry, music, politics, etc.) or any other area of interest that you wish to explore. This invitation is extended to all students of the University of Oklahoma, undergrad, graduate or doctoral at any of the OU campuses. In order to apply, please send a writing sample along with an outline for the subject you'd like to address. Links to current blogs are encouraged. Please send all applicable materials and your name, phone number, and current year and area of study. Contact Info: Nicholas Tankersley Sr.
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