West Nile virus is an infection spread to humans by mosquitoes. Most people who get the virus do not get sick. Symptoms appear 3 to 14 days after the mosquitoes bite. They include fever, body aches, headache, and sometimes a skin rash. The fever is called West Nile fever and it is usually a mild illness.
West Nile virus may rarely affect the brain that can lead to long-lasting problem or even death. The older adults are most probably to have serious illness from the West Nile virus.
When do you call a doctor?
Call a doctor if you were exposed to mosquitoes in the past 2 weeks and you have any of these symptoms: fever, headache, stiff neck, and confusion; muscle weakness or loss of movement; mild fever, body aches, skin rash, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin for more than 2 or 3 days.
How can you avoid West Nile Virus?
Stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and in early evening wherein mosquitoes are most active at these times. Wear long-sleeves and thick pants. Use an insect repellent than contains DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. For best protection, apply and reapply per directions. Maybe, OFF lotion is good. Don't leave open containers of water near your home because mosquitoes can breed in standing water no matter how small amount it is.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
1955 Timeline - Remember Back in Time
Following are some highlights and events from way back in 1955.
US gave $216 million in aid to South Vietnam.
Tornadoes killed 29 people in Mississippi.
The United States Air Force unveiled the self-guided missile.
In the Philippines, 200 died as an earthquake that hits the south.
President Eisenhower increased the minimum wage to $1 per hour.
Israel celebrated the discovery of oil.
An Alabama woman was bruised by a meteor.
US occupation of Japan ended.
Argentina's President Juan Peron was overthrown by a military coup and fled to Spain.
The Warsaw Pact was signed by Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Albania, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
The Geneva Conference was held to discuss peaceful uses of atomic energy.
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
A missile with an atomic warhead was tested in Nevada.
James Dean died in a car accident, after appearing in "East of Eden" and "Rebel Without a Cause".
Albert Einstein died of heart failure at age 76.
Harland Sanders started Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC).
Disneyland which is part of Walt Disney empire, opened in California.
One of television favorites was "I Love Lucy" (CBS).
President of the United States was Dwight Eisenhower while the Vice President was Richard Nixon.
Life Expectancy was 69.6 years.
H&R Block was founded in Kansas City.
1955 Cost of Living:
New house cost $10,950.
New car was $1,910.
Average income was $4,137 per year.
Average rent was $87 per month.
Harvard University tuition fee was $800 per year.
Gasoline was 23 cents per gallon.
Movie Ticket was 75 cents each.
US postage stamp was 3 cents each.
Bacon was 58 cents per pound.
Eggs were 27 cents per dozen.
Vitamin D milk was 92 cents per gallon.
1955 Celebrities Birth Notices:
Bruce Willis, whose real name is Walter Bruce Willis, was born in March 19 in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany. He was first known on the tv series "Moonlightning". Some of his movies are "Die Hard", "The Sixth Sense", and "The Fifth Element".
Kevin Costner was born in Lynwood, California. He started acting at an early age. His directorial debut "Dances with Wolves" won both Best Picture and Best Director awards at the 1990 Academy Awards. Some of Kevin's other movies where he acted include "Tin Cup" and "Field of Dreams".
1955 Music Favorites:
Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing by The Four Aces
1955 Movie Favorites:
Rebel Without a Cause
Lady and the Tramp
The Seven Year Itch
US gave $216 million in aid to South Vietnam.
Tornadoes killed 29 people in Mississippi.
The United States Air Force unveiled the self-guided missile.
In the Philippines, 200 died as an earthquake that hits the south.
President Eisenhower increased the minimum wage to $1 per hour.
Israel celebrated the discovery of oil.
An Alabama woman was bruised by a meteor.
US occupation of Japan ended.
Argentina's President Juan Peron was overthrown by a military coup and fled to Spain.
The Warsaw Pact was signed by Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Albania, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
The Geneva Conference was held to discuss peaceful uses of atomic energy.
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
A missile with an atomic warhead was tested in Nevada.
James Dean died in a car accident, after appearing in "East of Eden" and "Rebel Without a Cause".
Albert Einstein died of heart failure at age 76.
Harland Sanders started Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC).
Disneyland which is part of Walt Disney empire, opened in California.
One of television favorites was "I Love Lucy" (CBS).
President of the United States was Dwight Eisenhower while the Vice President was Richard Nixon.
Life Expectancy was 69.6 years.
H&R Block was founded in Kansas City.
1955 Cost of Living:
New house cost $10,950.
New car was $1,910.
Average income was $4,137 per year.
Average rent was $87 per month.
Harvard University tuition fee was $800 per year.
Gasoline was 23 cents per gallon.
Movie Ticket was 75 cents each.
US postage stamp was 3 cents each.
Bacon was 58 cents per pound.
Eggs were 27 cents per dozen.
Vitamin D milk was 92 cents per gallon.
1955 Celebrities Birth Notices:
Bruce Willis, whose real name is Walter Bruce Willis, was born in March 19 in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany. He was first known on the tv series "Moonlightning". Some of his movies are "Die Hard", "The Sixth Sense", and "The Fifth Element".
Kevin Costner was born in Lynwood, California. He started acting at an early age. His directorial debut "Dances with Wolves" won both Best Picture and Best Director awards at the 1990 Academy Awards. Some of Kevin's other movies where he acted include "Tin Cup" and "Field of Dreams".
1955 Music Favorites:
Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing by The Four Aces
1955 Movie Favorites:
Rebel Without a Cause
Lady and the Tramp
The Seven Year Itch
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The host city for this year's Winter Olympics is Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver sits between the Pacific Ocean and the snowcapped Coast Mountains in the southwest corner of Canada. It has mild climate where you can ski in the morning and sail in the afternoon.
The Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held in BC Place in downtown Vancouver. BC Place looks like a big pillow from above. The arena's seating capacity for spectators is 55,000. It will be the site for athletes receiving medals during each night's Victory Ceremony.
For freestyle skiing and snowboarding competition, Cypress Mountain is the official Olympic venue. It's in West Vancouver, 30 minutes from downtown. Cypress Mountain is one of the most popular local skiing areas for alpine and cross-country skiing.
The Olympics visitors will have many things to see and enjoy in and around Vancouver and Whistler, about 75 miles north of Vancouver.
Visitors may want to visit Stanley Park which is a huge park within walking distance of downtown of Vancouver. The Vancouver Aquarium is there where the Beluga whales are the star attractions.
Granville Island is known for its huge indoor farmers' market, shops, street performers, and artist studios. There's also A Kids Markets which features books, games, toys, and clothes for kids. You can travel from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island via small passenger ferries that look like giant bathtub toys.
Another nice place to visit is Capilano Suspension Bridge, a 450-foot long walking bridge crossing the Capilano River. It is 230 feet above the river. There are smaller bridges on the other side which make up the Treetops Adventure where you can walk from one giant Douglas fir to another. Some of the bridges are up to 100 feet above the forest floor.
The Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held in BC Place in downtown Vancouver. BC Place looks like a big pillow from above. The arena's seating capacity for spectators is 55,000. It will be the site for athletes receiving medals during each night's Victory Ceremony.
For freestyle skiing and snowboarding competition, Cypress Mountain is the official Olympic venue. It's in West Vancouver, 30 minutes from downtown. Cypress Mountain is one of the most popular local skiing areas for alpine and cross-country skiing.
The Olympics visitors will have many things to see and enjoy in and around Vancouver and Whistler, about 75 miles north of Vancouver.
Visitors may want to visit Stanley Park which is a huge park within walking distance of downtown of Vancouver. The Vancouver Aquarium is there where the Beluga whales are the star attractions.
Granville Island is known for its huge indoor farmers' market, shops, street performers, and artist studios. There's also A Kids Markets which features books, games, toys, and clothes for kids. You can travel from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island via small passenger ferries that look like giant bathtub toys.
Another nice place to visit is Capilano Suspension Bridge, a 450-foot long walking bridge crossing the Capilano River. It is 230 feet above the river. There are smaller bridges on the other side which make up the Treetops Adventure where you can walk from one giant Douglas fir to another. Some of the bridges are up to 100 feet above the forest floor.
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