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Burmese Buddhism and the Spirit Cult Revisited: An Interdisciplinary C
Details about this 2004 academic conference on religious practices in Burma in relation to those of its neighboring Theravada country, Thailand. "[O]ur knowledge of Burmese religion and society is still limited, due to the fact that Burma (Myanmar) has been inaccessible to foreign scholars since the military takeover in 1962."Includes a conference overview, text of most of the conference papers, and a few conference photos. Organized by the Stanford University Center for Buddhist Studies. Divorce Reduces Chance Of New, Successful Relationship
After a separation or divorce the chances of marrying or cohabiting again decrease. In particular, a previous marriage or children from aprevious relationship reduce the chances of a new relationship. Moreover, the prospects are slimmer for women compared to men. A possible explanation for this negative impact of previous experiences might be that people are more cautious following a divorce. Recurrence Of A Flu Pandemic Similar To Infamous 1918 Flu Could Kill 6
A team of researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of Queensland in Australia have re-analyzed data from 27 countries around the world to estimate both the global mortality patterns of the 1918 pandemic and, based on 2004 population data, how a similar pandemic would affect the world today. Biocontrol Of Invasive Water Hyacinth Contributes To Socioeconomic And
Scientists have implemented a successful bioeradication program of an invasive water weed in Africa's Lake Victoria. Two insect biocontrol species, weevils in the genus Neochetina, were used, along with mechanical removal, to control the highly invasive water hyacinth, which has also plagued waterways in the southern United States. New Biomarkers For Lupus Found
A Wake Forest University School of Medicine team believes it has found biomarkers for lupus that also may play a role in causing the disease. MySpace Will Block Music Uploads
The social networking site, under pressure from the music industry to do something about customers who post copyrighted music, says it now has technology that can stop them. Turtles in Trouble
This short presentation centers on the protection of endangered sea turtles. It includes photos of sea turtles and of the danger they face (such as nets and excessive seaweed), a map showing one sea turtle's migration and a related video clip, and website links. From National Geographic Kids Magazine. Elephants In Space
Scientists with the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have recently been counting their zoo animals from a lofty perch: namely, outer space. Using high-tech cameras fixed to an orbiting satellite 280 miles overhead, a WCS scientific team tallied some of the zoo's own animal collection to see if satellites can help count wildlife populations in remote locations throughout the world. Norovirus Found To Cause Traveler's Diarrhea
A majority of traveler's diarrhea cases among U.S. travelers to Mexico and Guatemala were attributed to Norovirus, a common cause of nonbacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks usually associated with developed countries, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other institutions. Single Bone Mineral Density Test Predicts 'Silent'Spinal Fractures Yea
A single bone mineral density test given 15 years earlier predicted a woman's risk of developing fractures to her spine over time, according to a new study. The study also found that more than half of the women with low BMD and existing spinal fractures developed new fractures, raising concerns about the impact of so-called "silent"fractures to the spine.
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