Global pandemic for swine flu-nothing to fear about

Philippine Health Department allays the fear of people for swine flu or the A(H1N1) virus despite the declaration of global pandemic alert by the World Health Organization. Though there was a continue increase in the number of A(H1N1) cases in the country still the Health Department remain consistent in reminding the public that there is nothing to fear. This does not mean that the DOH is not serious in eradicating the globally fast infecting disease. The disease it says is less harmful than SARS and bird flu although there was already one reported case of death from A(H1N1) virus the cause of death however was heart disease rather than swine flu.

The disease alert level 6 declared by WHO does not reflect the severity of the illness but indicative of the rapid rise in the number of cases being affected. Meanwhile in Manila, due to the continue and fast spreading of the disease in Metro Manila it is looming to rise to level 3 the medication responses from it’s present level 2. This means that DOH will no longer need the contract tracing anymore wherein the individual who has a suspected history of exposure is given a troth swab. It may also declare Community outbreak of the disease in Metro Manila. In this case the DOH will no longer handle the medication response alone. There would need the support of the community worker of every baranggay to handle the prevention and medication process.

The present cases of A(H1N1) has reached to 861 that place the Philippines to the 10th country with the most number of virus cases in the world, however the reported cured or totally healed were more than 600 and no reported case of death cause by the said virus. The DOH announced several causes of possible death among those infected by swine flu. Some of this cases are those with the following history of sicknesses; diabetes, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, liver disease, prohibited drug user, cigarette smoker and cancer patient. The H1N1 virus has no known cure yet. The public are only advised to take precautionary and preventive measures to avoid being infected with the said virus. Some of these preventive measures is the regular practice of personal hygiene; Wash hands with soap and water before eating, cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing, avoid close contact with person who has flu, have a daily in take of vitamin A,C and E.

For those who thinks that he has contacted the said disease is advised to undergo self-quarantine which means he would have to confine himself to his room, avoid contact with member of the family or else maintain a 6 feet away contact. Have a separate use of personal utensils. Take more liquid and vitamins.

Goodbye to Kodachrome-Kodak phasing out its color

Sad to know that Kodak is taking the kodakchrome away. Kodakchrome is a slide film which is rich in color and clarity. It has given life to important occasion and documented historical events since its introduction to the market in 1935 and it is just that finally, phasing out of existence.

Kodak says that supplies of its last batch of slide film which is now being manufactured in Mexico will last until fall. The popularization of digital camera in the world market is killing the sales of kodachrome and Kodak has no way to decide than to let it go.

It's a little dissapointing for the traditional photographer who love challenges of manipulating those analog and mechanical SLR cameras of long ago, that requires adeptness and expertise to play with lights and color provided by knowledge of camera function and brightness and clarity of film. These what make photography more exciting. Your creativity is largely enhance as compare with using the digital cameras.

Internet Sex Scandal-the case of Katrina Halili

Internet sex scandal is drawing more attention from different sector of Filipino society when news on Katrina Halili’s sex video broke out.  It seems a wake-up call for Philippine Congress to enact a law that punishes a person who would purposely upload sex video in the internet without the permission or beyond the knowledge of the persons involve.   It’s a blatant deception on the part of the woman that after putting her full trust on her loved one,  she would find herself a victim of sex exploitation that of taking a video of supposedly private affair the same was circulated in the Internet to the detriment of the woman.  This evil act is a clear demoralization of the woman\s reputation and exposing her privacy to shame and public disgrace. May all woman be warned on this Internet sex scandal and take precaution in giving in to sexual intimacy with your loved one whether you have known your boy friend for a long time or not. 

 With Hayden Kho, a doctor from whom Filipina actress Katrina Halili had a relationship for three months,  Katrina was not aware of such video camera which Hayden Kho had installed prior to their bed affair.  After breaking up with Hayden Katrina was informed months later that there was this sex video uploaded in the Internet.  The rumor about the said video was pick-up by media and the poor Katrina has started to be crammed with inquest about the controversial video.   The sex video was believed to sneak out from Hayden’s file by his buddies and was uploaded in the Internet giving a free access for others to download it.   The worst thing is it has proliferated the market, which was being pirated and sold at a little higher than the bargain price.

This is not the first time such exploitation among women has been committed, there were a number of cases victimizing an ordinary women but was not given attention. The problem is, there was no law governing electronic such as internet, cellphone and others.  The celebrated case with that of Katrina may also pave a way for women to be extra careful in indulging on free sex and experimenting for camera adventure

 

Shopping for Lamps

My first fascination of the lamps and chandelier came about during my college years when I was shopping for a desk lamp to be used for my study table.  Attractive colors and design produce a significant alertness and concentration during my study hours.  But as I go along continue being fascinated with lamps I become more adept in choosing for a more appropriate lamps to buy.  Shopping for a desk lamps calls for technical matters to consider as according to your preferences; the wattage, voltage and brightness.  These are things to look for in buying an appropriate desk lamp.

Other types of lamps could be an added attraction in the interior of the house.  For instance the table lamps, floor lamps, hanging lamps, lamp posts are good replacement for chandelier or an added eye catching view inside the house.

Interior decorating is one of my passions and lamps are some pieces of fixture that  enliven the house while it provide a proper illumination.

 

Beware of Salmonella Organisms

Salmonella organism believed to be the culprit in a series of product recall of several canned and a bottle goods being sold in groceries around the world.

A few weeks earlier, the U.S. has recalled pistachio products which were found to be contaminated with Salmonella.

In the Philippines, the bottled peanut butter from Samoya factory were found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Until now, the said factory is undergoing its several testing and checking up of workers factory environment, its machinery, the water and raw materials it uses. Some of the results were already released. Over all the public is being warned of the Salmonella infection.

What is Salmonella? - It is a genus rod-shaped bacteria. It has more than 1,500 species which have been identified usually isolated from the intestinal tract of humans and animals. When it attacked the human system, it will cause gastrointestinal tract diseases known as Salmonelloses, which shows symptoms of mild fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps to life-threatening situation which happens if the bacteria cause excessive dehydration or able to spread to other organs. Outbreak occurs when meat of animals bearing a strain of Salmonella is eaten by human. Other forms of Salmonella infection maybe caused by improper food handling in unsanitary condition. The best way is to have the meat cooked properly and always wash hands before picking up or touch any foods to be eaten.