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A (H1N1) Fear Hits Brazilians
Southern Brazil worst hit by the Influenza virus
Brazil's media and government authorities claim that influenza A(H1N1) is under control. This author suspects otherwise.... (Ana Maria Brambilla)
 
[Letter from Mexico] Ugly Canadians
[Opinion] A personal chronicle of a diplomatic crisis worsening each day
Being Canadian abroad especially in Mexico is nothing to cheer or gloat about these days. My advice to fellow Canadian is to stay invisible, if you can, until this crisis passes over.... (Michael Werbowski)
 
Underdevelopment, Poverty and H1N1 Flu Virus
[Interview] Dr Francisco Hideo Aoki, infectious disease specialist, talks about Brazil's situation
We know from the news worldwide that the only real solution is international scientific cooperation and the production of a vaccine. But to face the real problem we have to act globally to put an end ... (Antonio Carlos Rix)
Unmasking Swine Flu
The week when Earth held its breath
Humankind will always have to find new ways to fight off these ever-changing viruses that reinvent themselves in an effort to try and kill us more efficiently. Inventing new anti-bacterial drugs and... (Ryan Edward Fritz)
Mexican Flu Has 'Pandemic' Written All Over It
[Interview] What You Need to Know About Swine Flu
 
[Letter From Mexico City] The Great Homemade Plague
First-hand impressions from the front lines of the influenza outbreak
Already this crisis has been exploited for electoral gain with various politicians accusing the government and each other of incompetence and deliberately issuing inaccurate death toll figures... (Michael Werbowski)
Aporkalypse Now: What Happens When We're at Phase 6?
You would have to put the entire population in quarantine. And you can't do that, can you?
If we can count on people to keep their cool, it is possible to defeat this virus this time around by essentially waiting it out. That means, no one goes to work or school and while we may become unco... (Nicolas van der Leek)
 
[Interview] What You Need to Know About Swine Flu
Prof. Robert Bragg, Dept. of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotech at Uni. of Free State, SA
The normal influenza that we get is different combinations, but they don't have the increased virulence. So if you have the flu this year, you're not going to get the same strain next year... (Nicolas van der Leek)
 
Mexican Plague Chronicles
Life in Mexico City during swine flu recalls historical events
This week, I ventured out of my self-imposed quarantine and despite dire warnings to stay put and at home, I mixed with masses at my own peril and walked about without my face gear. In the Centro Hist... (Michael Werbowski)
Mexican Flu Has 'Pandemic' Written All Over It
Swine flu kills 68 in Mexico, spreads to US and infects eight
"It's really critically important we learn more about what's going on in Mexico because reports from Mexico are raising concerns about much more severe disease, and in that -- in Mexico individuals wh... (Nicolas van der Leek)
 
The Language of Climate Change
English isn't the be-all and end-all for discussion about reducing environmental degradation
Someone may ask if we really need to translate our ideas into dozens of languages to be effective. The answer is simple: Yes, eventually we must, if we are to pull the world back from the brink of env... (Emanuel Pastreich)
 
Understanding Economic Growth
[Analysis] The crisis and opportunities
Capital accumulation, rationalization of operations and education, all are important in economic growth; yet none is able by itself to provide a continuous increase in productivity in a given area of ... (Alfredo Ascanio)
 
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Beyond the Credit Crunch, An Oil Crunch Nicolas van der Leek 2009/03/31 14:44
Who Benefits From the New Environmental Ethics? Alfredo Ascanio 2009/03/26 17:55
Protecting God's Cats in Nepal Sanjib K. Chaudhary 2009/03/18 16:17
Companies and Their Role in a Society in Crisis Alfredo Ascanio 2009/03/09 11:51
Brazil: SAP Goes Green Antonio Carlos Rix 2009/03/07 14:36
We Can End Slavery Joan Dawson 2009/02/26 11:50
Gov't Funded Whaling Has Become 'Unprofitable' in Japan Sarah Cento 2009/01/06 12:34
[Opinion] The Year That Was Sarah Cento 2009/01/03 10:48
2008: The Year of Realisation? John Patrick Boland 2009/01/01 09:16
Security Council and Others at UN Respond to Israeli Attacks on Gaza Ronda Hauben 2008/12/28 19:00
2008: The Year Democracy Faltered Michael Werbowski 2008/12/28 11:25
How Much Does a New Idea Weigh? Layne Hartsell 2008/12/28 10:02
Witnessing the Decay of Western Hegemony Pablo Ouziel 2008/12/26 11:38
China, Somalia: Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Bright B. Simons 2008/12/20 12:22
A Green Declaration of Freedom Layne Hartsell 2008/12/19 14:31
The Nature of an Economic Crisis Alfredo Ascanio 2008/12/19 10:24
Africa's 2009 Economic Outlook in the Wake of the Financial Crisis Bright B. Simons 2008/12/19 09:26
Christmas Need Not Be a Paradox Teoh Cheng Chooi 2008/12/17 12:39
Making the Case for Peacefulness (3) Layne Hartsell 2008/12/13 16:52
The Tragedy of Our Economic System Alfredo Ascanio 2008/12/13 12:22
  
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Yehonathan Tommer
 
Independent Inquiry Is Unavoidable
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[Fiction] The Plague Chronicles
John Boland
 
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