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by Bill Fink
The Zika Virus
I’m sure that the vast majority of you have suffered from fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle aches. While these symptoms are more or less part of the human condition from time to time they are also symptoms of a potential deadly pandemic. There is a short period of time, about a week after contracting Zika virus, that you can determine infection through blood or urine testing. If you are pregnant and you pass this disease to your child, consequences can be life altering or deadly. Zika virus was originally discovered in monkeys in 1947 in Uganda. By 1952 the first human outbreaks occurred. By the 1980’s the disease had spread through Africa and Asia and by 2007 it had spread eastward
November 16, 2016 creating an epidemic proportion outbreak in Micronesia. In 2013 massive outbreaks occurred in Polynesia and then Brazil in 2016 when attention was called to the disease because of the Olympics in Rio. As we know there are reports of many cases in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports that the disease is spreading so rapidly in Puerto Rico that 25 percent of the island will be infected soon. At present the United States has seen the disease in Florida, particularly in Miami and warnings have been issued throughout the Gulf States and other areas where mosquitos dwell. There are currently over 4,000 cases of Zika in the U.S. and over 30,000 cases in U.S. territories. Over 3,000 of these U.S. cases have been diagnosed in pregnant women. As the Zika Virus has travelled eastward and across the Pacific it appears that it has mutated a number of times and that the strains have become stronger. It is primarily spread to humans through the mosquito Aedes aegypti, (a daytime flyer) although other types of mosquitoes can spread the disease as well. What scientists have recently discovered is that mosquitoes can spread the disease to their offspring. While their eggs are “wintering” the disease can be present in the offspring when they hatch. While the percentages of infected offspring are low, the math of millions of hatchlings in a specific area tend to make the resulting sheer numbers high. The Aedes Aegypti is also a very hardy breed. Their eggs can exist for a year and hatch in minute amounts of water. Zika Virus can also be spread through sexual contact. Early studies suggested that only the male could pass the virus through his semen for up to six months after being infected. New studies indicate that the female’s sexual organs are a robust area for the virus to replicate as well. Whether the female can pass the disease to her partner is not known nor is it definitive that this
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is the type of disease presence that is passed to the fetus. While there is not much evidence or danger of transmission through casual contact there are some cases where the disease was spread in this manner. The horror of Zika is the devastating effects it can have while a child is still in utero. While the placenta is an amazing organ that can block, filter and protect the unborn child, Zika has shown it can penetrate the placenta and infect the baby. The most prominent effect on the child is microcephaly or simply an undersized head. The disease attacks the brain in three ways. It can prevent the brain from forming normally, or it can destroy a brain that has been formed or it can create obstructions in the brain that cause normal pathways to dilate, creating obstructions. The results are a loss of normal brain tissue, abnormal brain folding. Many children infected in utero die before birth. If they survive they suffer other abnormalities, collapsed skull, eye scarring, severe muscle tension and brain calcification. What scientists don’t know is a lot. How long will children live if they survive infancy and is it possible to overcome some of the effects. They don’t know if a child that is infected in utero will continue to deteriorate or whether newborns that become infected after birth suffer the same deadly effects as the infant’s brain continues its post birth development. There is currently research being done on a vaccination that looks promising but optimistically it will be two years before it can be brought to market. After eight months of wrangling over Zika funding, Congress passed a bill that will provide 1.1 billion for study of the disease, vaccine development and mosquito control in the states that have been infected or potentially affected by mosquitos. CDC travel warnings regarding Zika are enormous. Southeast Asia, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam. Central-South America, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela. Caribbean, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands.
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Iris is a three year old spayed Chihuahua Mix who weighs 6lbs. Showing off her Halloween spirit, this girl is as sweet as her costume. Her previous owners could no longer care for her so she is hoping for a forever home before the holidays. Meet Iris by asking for ID#A1741813 Tag#C143. She can be adopted for $69.
Other mosquito borne diseases that continue to plague humankind besides Zika are malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, chikungunya, yellow fever and numerous forms of encephalitis. The best forms of protection are insect repellents, body covering clothing and netting. DDT which is a very effective control of mosquitos is banned in much of the world.
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Pewter is a seven years young female blue feline. She has a gorgeous, long coat that will require regular brushings to maintain her beautiful appearance. Pewter is a mature gal with better house manners compared to her younger kitten companions. Meet this soft and sweet gal by asking for ID#A1743022 Tag#C154. Pewter can be adopted for $35.
All adoptions will include vaccinations, spaying/neutering (upon adoption), a microchip and free Vet visit. Dog fees also include a 1 year license. Iris and Pewter are at our Central County Shelter, 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego . The Shelter hours are 9:30AM to 5:30PM, Tuesday through Sunday or visit www.sddac.com for more information.
In the past 10 years, artificial Christmas trees have surpassed real trees in popularity and the ones from Balsam Brands are now so realistic that they can mimic real tree varieties. Learn more at www. BalsamHill.com. *** Through nonprofit health care facilities, Legacy Health Endowment creates and funds programs that provide medical and health services, health screenings, testing, education, preventative health care, medical education, research, and wellness. *** Licensed naturopathic doctors(ND) are well trained in natural, noninvasive, nontoxic approaches to health. They aim to find the underlying cause of a condition, not just medicate symptoms. Some members of Congress say the Veterans Health Administration should employ licensed NDs.
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off…..at first I thought “you little #%^&*&%”, then thought well, he’s gonna need that and then some… soon… “Tight Lines and bent rods”… ”Dusty Britches”
Art Deco Fight Odometer Fraud Howdy! From Lake Cuyamaca “Dusty Britches” here along with “Cuss Cussler” and “Skamp”. Well, we haven’t disappointed the anglers with our pre-Vetran’s Day trout plant from Jess Ranch. Eelers are coming out up to 6 pounds. A double header by Dave Miller over on the dike was impressive to watch. After taking the labs over to their favorite spot at McGregor Cove, I was headed back across the dike to see Dave hooked up with what looked like a 3 pound rainbow. Dave fishes two rods at a time, so, of course, when he had the one fish on and was reeling it in, his second rod gets hit. An exciting few minutes for the boy. The only complaint he had later was that he caught his limit too quickly ! A number of limits came out over the weekend. The crowd was mostly military, of course… family oriented, with only a few campers staying up too late with a little too much noise. They were gone by the second night. Last week the Santa-Ana winds were blowing … to a point where we didn’t let any boats out on the water. A small loss of income, but a safe way to go. Over Veterans Day weekend things calmed down enough to rent out lots of boats. We were able to thank the Veterans everywhere we found them for their service, commitment, and dedication … from the bait and tackle shop to the shoreline… and happy to do it. Cuss Cussler is doing double duty now-a-days. He’s putting some time in on the dock as well as his other duties. If Cuss isn’t in the restaurant fixing refrigeration, he’s replacing or repairing something in one of the rentals, working on boats and motors…..oh yeah, we also have a fleet of vehicles he keeps up ( in his spare time). Jay Blaylock has the waterfowl blinds completed and ready to place around the lake. Tom Chapman gave Jay a hand at putting them together. Jay is running with the waterfowl hunt again. His stuff is together. He already has a full house as far a hunters are concerned. Jay and Tom work well together. Philip Alexander and Collin Strachota just got back from “Lake Mead” where they spent 4 days at a Quagga and Zebra mussel class. “Peppermint Patty”, the “South African Queen”, “Queen Natasha”, and “Slick Sarah” are holding down the house at the bait and tackle shop. “Slick Sarah” is stepping in the boots left by Karina Abarca doing reservations as Karina has moved on with her life… happy trails. Time will tell because Karina set the bar pretty high, but “Slick Sarah” looks to fit the bill to a tee. Our next phase of cabins are ahead of schedule and will be ready to rent before next Memorial Day. We will be taking some of the boats out of the lake soon in preparation for winter… no reason to clean out boats that won’t be used. It also gives us the opportunity to do small repairs on them if needed… Tom Chapman is the man for that one. The restaurant is doing a very consistent business for this time of year… especially on weekends. Stop by to try out some of the local fare. Dolores Gomez runs a pretty tight ship up there. The last of our cherry tomatoes are disappearing fast !!! I now know why… yesterday I caught a glimpse of a squirrel running away from the garden with a cheek full of the tasty morsels. I knew he had taken cherry tomatoes because he dropped one out of his mouth about half way across the yard, he stopped and ran back to stuff it back in his cheek, then scampered
(NAPSA)-For a crime that has so much mileage on it, odometer fraud not only still occurs, it's growing. Recent research by Carfax shows there are still over 200,000 new cases of odometer fraud every year and that the problem has grown nearly 50 percent in just the last three years-but it doesn't have to happen to you.
To get a used car that can go the distance for you, make sure its odometer has not been rolled back. Here's a look at three facts and tips that can help protect you. 1. What's happening: Criminals are using software now to change digital odometers electronically and artificially inflating the car's value. Fewer miles equals more money. 2. Where it happens: You can find a rolled-back vehicle practically anywhere but the risk is highest in California, Idaho, Nevada, Massachusetts and New York. 3. What you can do: Take the car to your mechanic to verify its condition. Their trained eye will notice whether certain parts or components show advanced signs of wear that don't match what the odometer says. Also, get more tips and information, plus a free way to check a VIN for odometer fraud, at carfax. com/guides.
Power Of Philanthropy
by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSA)-Over the last several decades, I have witnessed the power of philanthropy-using charitable dollars as venture capital to solve some of society's challenges and create change in our communities. The cost of health care in America represents one area where this power is needed. Fortunately, foundations have a unique ability to forge community consensus and bring together disparate parties to tackle challenges in new ways, as well as the philanthropic resources to test programs before public money is spent. For example, consider one pro- gram that's not only effective on a small scale but can be implemented all over America. Through nonprofit health care facilities, Legacy Health Endowment creates and funds programs that provide medical and health services, health screenings, testing, education, preventative health care, medical education, research and wellness-to residents of two counties. The challenges facing these residents include a shortage of primary care physicians, particularly specialists; an
1. In 2015, Alex Rodriguez became the second player to belt 30 or more homers in 15 majorleague seasons. Who was the first? 2. How many combined years did Chuck Tanner and Jim Leyland manage the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Q: I have become fascinated by Art Deco after purchasing a cocktail set from the 1930s at a flea market in Chicago. Can you recommend a good general reference? -- Laura, Naperville, Illinois A: Judith Miller claims in her new book, "Art Deco: Living With the Art Deco Style," that Art Deco completely transformed all branches of design, from the fine and decorative arts to transport, product design, fashion, graphic design and even architecture. The clean lines of Art Deco make it classic and timeless, and she points out what to look for as a collector. Miller is considered an expert of antiques and collectibles and frequently appears on television, both in America and the U.K. Her book explores all the key collecting areas with chapters on furniture, glass, ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, silver and jewelry, prints, posters, rugs and textiles. Miller's handsome, lavishly illustrated book also features accurate, up-to-date pricing. Her book is published by Millers/Mitchell Beazley. This might be a good place to begin your exploration of Art Deco. *** Q: During the 1940s, I attended a Nelson Eddy concert in Springfield, Illinois, with my parents and brother. How can I find out the date of the concert and approximate value of the autographed program I have? -- Betty, Decatur, Illinois A: You will have to become a detective to find the date of the concert. I suggest you begin your investigation by tracking down the microfilm of the newspapers published in Springfield at that time. Contact the venue where Eddy appeared to see if it has records of the event. Your signed program is worth about $25, according to several autograph dealers I contacted. *** Q: I have a small dish that I believe was made by the Powelton Cut Glass Company. What can you tell me about the company? -- Barbara, Albuquerque, New Mexico A: The Powelton Cut Glass Company was established in Philadelphia in about 1910. During its first six or seven years, the company produced brilliant cut glass patterns on heavy blanks. After 1918, it focused on light cut wares and painted designs on glass, according to "Glass A to Z" by David J. Shotwell and published by Krause Books. ***
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insufficient focus on the needs of non-Medicaid-eligible working families; the lack of a communitybased long- term care system to help middle- class families; a crumbling mental health system; continued on page 11
3. When was the last time before 2015 that Duke’s football team won a game without scoring a touchdown? 4. How many times have the Atlanta Hawks reached the conference finals following the franchise’s move from St. Louis? 5. Who was the last Chicago Blackhawk before Patrick Kane in 2016 to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player? 6. Name the first driver to win a race in all three major NASCAR series: Cup, Xfinity and trucks. 7. Who are the only two male tennis players to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same calendar year? Answers on page 12