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A closer look at A/H1N1 virus more commonly known as Swine influenza

As cases of swine influenza cases gradually rise, we must arm ourselves with the proper knowledge on how to reduce its transmission and illness severity. Watch these videos from the Centers of Disease Prevention and Control. This video is intended for the general public. It demonstrates how to put on and take off disposable respirators that are to be used in areas affected by the influenza outbrea

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WHO Elevates the Pandemic Level to Phase 5

Watch as WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan raised Pandemic level from Phase 4 to Phase 5. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "WHO Elevates the Pandemic Level to Phase 5", url: "http://www.miskipaps.com/news/who-elevates-the-pandemic-level-to-phase-5/" });

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First U.S. Swine Flu Death

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported this morning that a 23-month-old toddler died in Texas from the swine flu virus. As of publish time, 91 cases have been reported throughout United States: 51 cases in New York City, 14 cases in California, 16 cases in Texas, 2 in Kansas, Massachusetts and Michigan and 1 in Ohio, Nevada, Indiana and Arizona. According to the World Health

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Awesome Honda Insight Ad on Vimeo

Honda recently released a TV ad for the Honda Insight entitled “Let it Shine.”  The advertisement is part of an integrated marketing campaign to work towards the company’s aim of environmental leadership across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR) by 2015. The advertisement opens on what appears to be the world’s largest LED screen displaying an animated sequence of

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Maintain a Happy Relationship Even When Your Partner Gets Laid Off

A lot of us right now are struggling with unemployment. Financial concerns can greatly add strains to any relationship. You need to arm yourself with the right attitude to ensure that your relationship will not collapse as well. Amanda Ford of ehow.com gave tips on how to maintain happiness within your relationship when your partner gets laid off. 1.      Have compassion. Your partner is unde

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Hugh Jackman Splits $100K Between Two Charities

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine star Hugh Jackman announced today on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show the winners, yes, winners, of his $100,000 donation through the microblogging site, Twitter. He is splitting the price to two charities, namely, charity: water and Operation of Hope. charity: water is a non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Founded in 2006

Tags: charity, charity:water, donation, hope, Hugh Jackman, Operation of Hope, Ryan Seacrest, Twitter, Wolverine, X-Men Origins

Live Coverage of Pacquiao vs Hatton fight on May 2, MGM Las Vegas

In less than 10 days, we’ll be watching the most awaited “Battle of the East and the West”. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (48-3-2 36 KOs) from General Santos, Philippines will face Ricky “Hitman” Hatton (45-1 32 KOs) from Greater Manchester, England. Pacquiao vs. Hatton, a 12 round bout for Hatton’s Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight titles, i

Tags: Battle of the East and West, boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, Hitman, IBO World Junior Welterweight, Live Streaming, Manny Pacquiao, MGM Las Vegas, Pacman, Ricky Hatton, Ring Magazine, Top Rank

American Idol’s Top Five; Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai eliminated

Now they’re down to five. Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai found themselves at the bottom end of a double elimination on “American Idol”. Two were eliminated this week because the judges saved Matt Giraud from elimination last week. It’s the new veto power of the judges to save a contestant eliminated by viewers provided two Idol contestants will be removed the following week. R

Tags: American Idol 2009, Anoop Desai, Dim all the lights, I'm every woman, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Top 5

Getting Tickets for the Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight at MGM Las Vegas

Promoters announced that tickets are sold out for the May 2 Pacquiao – Hatton Fight at MGM Las Vegas. If you don’t want to miss the chance to witness the “Battle of the East and West”, you may check out ebay for ticks on sale or for bidding. Pacquiao vs. Hatton, a 12 round bout for Hatton’s Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight titles, is promoted by Top Ra

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Watch Adam Lambert perform If I can’t have you on American Idol

Another brilliant performance from Adam Lambert in tonight’s American Idol that made judge Paula Abdul to proclaim “I felt your pain”. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Watch Adam Lambert perform If I can’t have you on American Idol", url: "http://www.miskipaps.com/entertainment/watch-adam-lambert-perform-if-i-cant-have-you-on-american-idol/" });

Tags: Adam Lambert, American Idol 2009, If I can't have you, Paula Abdul