One anti-flu drug in NOT enough

Tests have been conducted on the H5N1 strain of bird flu, which is spreading in South East Asia, have shown that it is starting to develop resistance to the leading anti-viral drug Tamiflu. The Medical Research Council is stressing the need to stockpile more that just one type of drug. The UK government has stockpiled millions of doses of Tamiflu, they are reviewing there position and have already received advice that a one-drug approach may be unsound.
New statistics for human cases of the H5N1 bird flu virus have shown 382 people have been infected and 241 killed, mostly all in South East Asia. Nevertheless the virus still cannot easily pass from human to human, though this may change in the future since experts have warned that the virus acquires the capability to pass from human to human, if this happens it will create an impending threat to millions of people around the world. In this situation the health authorities hope that stockpiles of anti-viral drugs will help treat those affected. So far most of the people that have been infected are poultry workers who have come into close contact with infected birds.
"Single anti-flu drug 'not enough'" BBC NEWS. 15 May.2008.<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7398369.stm>.

H5N1 bird flu virus
H5N1 bird flu virus. October 12 2007. Google. 14 May 2008 <http://www.tfot.info/news/1022/bird-flu-vaccination-ready.html>.

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November light-rail vote, will it happen or not?

The dreams of having a light-rail sit on one thing at the moment, a November poll or not. Many Kansas City officials think that a November poll is too early to educate people about the plan and grow support. It is also thought that with the presidential elections and other big topics on the ballot the light-rail will be overshadowed. Funkhouser has a few ideas on how to get the light rail started, A half-cent sales tax increase in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, which would raise about $70 million a year, A transportation governing body of about 10 to 12 elected officials, including mayors from throughout the three counties, to decide specifics, like the route, and Priority destinations — such as Lee’s Summit, Independence, downtown and Kansas City International Airport, the specific destinations would be picked in time for the November ballot but the exact route would not. Platte and Clay country officials say it would be hard to get these community members to vote because they are not benefiting from the light-rail, since there would be no line coming into any of there main towns. Most Kansas City officials think that a special April ballot would be a better idea, since there would be more time to raise awareness and gain some much needed support.
So the idea of mass transit for Kansas City is hinged on one thing, a spot on the November ballot or not. In the coming months with will know if it will be on the ballot or not.
Horsley,Lynn,and Kevin,Murphy."Mayor under pressure in push for November light-rail vote."KansasCityStar4May.2008www.kansascity.com. 5 May. 2008 <http://www.kansascity.com/743/story/605563.html>.

A New Jersey Transit train, a very successful light-rail system.
New Jersey Transit. Hoboken411.com. 07 May 008<hoboken411.com/./04/light%20rail%209th%202.JPG>.