raindrop said:They try way too hard to channel Rundek. You can clearly see his influence creeping into every single track, which eventually becomes incredibly frustrating. two decent songs, but the rest is just filler. truly mediocre. plus, every song follows the exact same social commentary theme. It’s exhausting.
I found myself reaching a similar conclusion. It is quite possible that this stems from how heavily Rundek's presence looms over the record, whether through his personal touch or via the producer, DJ Pervan, who also performs alongside him.
Oh, well, if you truly insist on being frightened by avian diseases—who am I to stand in your way? As far as I am concerned, Roche won't be seeing a single cent from me. 😁
Angela Kelly said:The UN sources are perpetually behind the curve, and the actual number of outbreaks, fatalities, and infections far exceeds what the UN officially reports.
For instance, in the United Kingdom, thirty-seven dead swans were discovered—likely having migrated from Siberia—yet their cause of death remains unconfirmed because they weren't tested specifically for H5N1.
My point is that the accuracy of this data depends entirely on a nation's level of transparency and how diligently its government chooses to report its findings.
One need only recall the dead swans in America, which were subsequently moved to Canada, a country that has yet to report any related cases.
It is possible there was a fundamental misunderstanding here: the report above originates from the World Health Organization (composed of humans), rather than some sort of global organization for swans. Perhaps the discrepancy in death tolls is merely a consequence of this confusion. 😁
Furthermore, it is quite significant to recognize in the context of avian flu that the virus primarily targets birds. It is hardly unusual for a bird to contract avian influenza and perish from it. The real question we should be asking is why avian flu has received such intense scrutiny over the last three years when it was largely ignored previously; does anyone truly believe that swans weren't dying from avian flu prior to 2003?
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that since the onset of the Bird flu epidemic in 2003, there have been 160 recorded infections across six nations, resulting in 85 fatalities, according to a spokesperson. The H5N1 virus first emerged in Vietnam toward the end of 2003, infecting 93 individuals and causing 42 deaths, based on data from the WHO which tracks only laboratory-confirmed cases.
In Thailand, the disease has affected 22 people, with 14 passing away, while Indonesia has seen 19 cases and 14 deaths, China has reported 10 cases with seven fatalities, and Cambodia has documented four infections, all of which proved fatal.
Regarding Turkey, a laboratory in the United Kingdom analyzing suspicious samples determined that 12 out of the 21 specimens provided tested positive for H5N1, as stated by WHO spokesperson Iain Simpson during a press briefing in Geneva; this included four deaths.
Notably, the WHO report does not include Iraq, where authorities disclosed on Monday that a young girl and her uncle both succumbed to the virus, while another infected woman remains hospitalized. Associated Press 01/31/2006 22:02
Donat said:In this whole Bird flu situation, the pharmaceutical industry is the only one truly reaping the rewards; for them, it feels like a windfall from above. It is entirely plausible that we could face a global pandemic, given that some argue the 1918 influenza outbreak was essentially an avian strain, which resulted in massive loss of life. Of course, the circumstances then were vastly different from our current reality, as there were almost no medical treatments available at that time. As someone who vividly remembers the measles epidemic in the old days, I can tell you that the sheer panic is the worst part; I still recall the news footage, the intense anxiety within families over an unvaccinated child, and the sense of isolation while staying confined indoors. If and when such an epidemic occurs, I do not believe that stockpiling medicine at home will offer any real salvation, nor is it likely that every physician will simultaneously resign or fall ill. Furthermore, what specific medications should one even purchase? An antiviral for the flu? There is already so much information circulating regarding the futility of such antivirals against Bird flu, yet people continue to spend money regardless. One only needs to remember the hysteria surrounding SARS or Ebola; now, the focus has shifted to Bird flu, which has always been a persistent threat.
I am in complete agreement. Roughly a hundred people have died worldwide, and now we are all expected to dig a hole and hide because there is a statistical possibility that more may perish. In reality, the likelihood of dying in a terrorist attack is far higher, not to mention the risks of driving, skiing, or even choking on a piece of ham in a sandwich. We rarely discuss heart attacks, strokes, the entire spectrum of cancer, or hereditary diseases. If I were to purchase a potential remedy for every conceivable cause of death, I would simply become a human test subject and eventually succumb to an overdose.😁
The launch for Finc's book, "Art Destroyed," published by Antibarbarus Publishing, will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at the Jewish community center in Chicago, starting at 7:00 PM. Please note that the author will not be in attendance.
How much time have you actually dedicated to contemplating things like how the atmosphere of a movie theater fundamentally alters our perception of film? Or perhaps, reflecting on the philosophical implications of intoxication—and whether it is even possible to truly contemplate a state of being while currently experiencing it? In other words, how often do we pause to consider those mundane, everyday elements that profoundly shape the totality of our lives from a philosophical, aesthetic, or emotional perspective?
Predrag Finc, a former professor of aesthetics at the University of Chicago and currently a research fellow at Columbia University in New York City, devotes his work to precisely these kinds of inquiries. His intellectual scope is vast, ranging from the study of pornography and substance use to the deep philosophy of Wittgenstein and the heavy realities of the Holocaust. His latest volume, Art Destroyed (Aesthetics, War and Holocaust), was recently released here in Chicago (Antibarbarus Publishing, Chicago 2005).
You can find a selection of his essays (written in English) at this address: www.predragfinci.com.
It is certainly worth your time, particularly the piece titled Down a Winding Street (Thinking of Drinking).
For those who prefer not to read in English, the original version of the text is available at www.newwimm.com.