Lung Virus Taking Its Toll on Young Lives, Study Finds

Summary:

This article is about the lung virus that is taking young lives. The article says that a common virus that causes wheezing and pneumonia claims the lives of up to two hundred thousand children worldwide each year. The article says that the research conducted by the University of Edinburgh showed that about 3.4 million children require hospital treatment for severe lung infection caused by the bug respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The article also says that RSV, which infects most children before the age of two usually, causes mild cold-like symptoms, but can lead to serious illness in babies who are born prematurely or who have congenital heart disease. The author also states that the study which was published in the Lancet journal, confirms that RSV is the single largest cause of lung infection in children. “It is the first time that the numbers of children dying globally from RSV before the age of five has been quantified.” “The international team analysed unpublished data from developing countries as well as all the published medical research on RSV infection. They found that about 33.8m children become infected with RSV each year and that 99 per cent of RSV-related deaths occur in developing countries.” The article says that since the number of the affected patients the international team may contribute to the development of a vaccine against the infection.

Here is the link to the article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100415205748.htm

Personal response:

This article interested me somehow. I feel very bad for those children who are infected by this lung virus at very early age. I wish I could do anything to help those children, but I am not much of science person. I just hope that researcher at University of Edinburgh comes up with a vaccine that will help this children.

Getting the global view: Nestle, led by Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, climbs to the #1 spot in this year's Best Companies for Leaders

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This article is talking about the Nestle Company, which is a food and beverage company. This article is explaining how can a food and beverages company that wants to sell 8,500 brands in 86 countries become all things to all customers yet maintain its focus and keep its identity intact? The article says that Nestle CEO Peter Brabeck-Letmathe says that it all hinges on the talent that his company nurtures. Austrian-born Brabeck says that they want to make sure that employees at all their regional companies maintain their (employees) original cultures, but follow the same Nestle principles. He says they don't want to transform a Chinese into a Chilean or an American into an Australian. All they are asking for is that he or she embrace the common values that they(company) have. The article says that the company's Management and Leadership Principles state that "people are Nestle's most important asset". The article says there were nearly 2,000 junior executives selected from all over the world undergo a month long induction into Nestle's corporate philosophy. They work together on team projects and meet the company's top brass in groups as well as one on one. Brabeck says he spends at least four weeks a year at the training center. He sees it as his key task and says, "Leadership development" is perhaps one of the most important duties that I have.

Here is the link for the article: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4070/is_202/ai_n8576050/

Personal response:

This is an argumentative article I think, but also somewhat informative. I like Nestle myself and I think they are the best at least for me. I would say they are number one because they have kept their identity unbroken. It shows that the employees are following Nestle’s principle. I also think leadership is important in keeping the company whole, which according to this article Brabeck does.

9 questions to ask your new lover: what you were afraid to ask, but always wanted to know

Summary:

I find this article very interesting and good. It explains what girls or women should do when dating a guy. It asks all the questions that you want to know the answer of, but are afraid of the answer that one might give. “Is he or she the one for you? What is the wildest thing he's ever done? How many sex partners has he had? Is he broke or head over heels in debt? Has he ever been arrested? And more importantly, how can you be sure?” The article says that knowing those answers it can protect ones health. Dr. Lauren Durant who is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert in Durham, N.C. says if a guy runs away from your questions, don't get discouraged. She says it is not hard to find a good man. She also says a woman should ask all the questions she want to in first three months of dating arranged in from most invasive to least invasive questions. In the article Paula Williams said that there was a time she was afraid of asking the tough questions, put she has got positive results from men by being more upfront.

Here is the link if you want to read the whole article: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_5_59/ai_113681698/?tag=content;col1

Personal Response:

I think this was a really good article. I agree with the writer that if you want to know the answer of all the questions you should also be prepared to answer those for yourself. I also think that you should ask all the questions you want to ask ASAP so that you will know if that is the person for you or not before you give your heart to someone. That way you will not have broken heart if you had to let someone go because of something you find out when it is way pass the point of getting to know.