SSR Archives Page 227

Delta Pounds Canary Islands. Epsilon Forms.

Delta battered the Canary Islands killing seven and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. November 29, 2005

State Department Webchat: Human Cases of Bird Flu Rare

The transcript of a webchat has been posted on the U. November 26, 2005

China Denies Bird Flu Cover-up

Red Orbit reports that the China's Ministry of Health is denying an accusation by a Japanese scientist that China was covering up hundreds of human bird flu deaths. November 26, 2005

Thanksgiving Turkey Safety Tips

There are lots of resources with advice and cooking tips for people looking for help on preparing the Thanksgiving turkey. November 23, 2005

World's Largest Indoor Aquarium Opens in Atlanta

Atlanta is now home to the world's largest indoor aquarium. November 23, 2005

Yet Another Tropical Storm

Another tropical storm is brewing in the Atlantic Ocean. November 22, 2005

40.3 Million With HIV

HIV continues to spread according to a new UN report. November 21, 2005

Tropical Storm Gamma Threatens Florida

Yet another tropical system has formed in the Caribbean. November 18, 2005

Green Roofs to Fight Urban Heat

SciGuy has been blogging lately here and here about using green roofs to help reduce the heat generated by massive urban areas like Houston, Texas. November 16, 2005

Powdermed Looks to Improve the Needle and Syringe

Powdermed has developed a product, called PMED, which they say is easier to use than a needle and syringe. November 15, 2005

Was a British Man Cured of HIV?

Doctors want to do more tests on a British man who is now possibly HIV free after testing positive for HIV in 2002. November 14, 2005

Flamingo in Kuwait Killed by H5N1

H5N1 has been confirmed in the dead flamingo found in Kuwait. November 12, 2005

New Strategy to Stop Asteroids

New Scientist reports that a new strategy developed by NASA astronaut Edward Lu to stop asteroids involves placing a massive object, likely a huge spaceship, near the incoming asteroid and use gravity to pull the object out of an orbit that will hit planet Earth. November 12, 2005

Study Finds Sleep Apnea Increase Stroke Risk

MSNBC. November 9, 2005

Indiana Tornado Was a Strong F3

The killer tornado that killed over twenty people in Southern Indiana was a very large strong F3 tornado. November 8, 2005

World Bank: Bird Flu Pandemic Could Cost $800 Billion

It is hard to blame to media for being sensationalistic when the World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Lee Jong-wook says the magnitude of the suffering could be "incalcuable" and the World Bank brings up cost figures like $800 billion. November 7, 2005