Influenza A (H1N1) virus VS. SARS

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS; pronounced /sɑrz/, sarz) is a respiratory disease in humans which is caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV).^[1] There has been one near pandemic to date, between the months of November 2002 and July 2003, with 8,096 known infected cases and 774 deaths (a case-fatality rate of 9.6%) worldwide being listed in the World Health Organization's (WHO) 21 April 2004 concluding report.^[2] Within a matter of weeks in early 2003, SARS spread from the Guangdong province of China to rapidly infect individuals in some 37 countries around the world.^[3]

Mortality by age group as of 8 May 2003 is below 1 percent for people aged 24 or younger, 6 percent for those 25 to 44, 15 percent in those 45 to 64 and more than 50 percent for those over 65.^[4] For comparison, the case fatality rate for influenza is usually around 0.6 percent (primarily among the elderly) but can rise as high as 33 percent in locally severe epidemics of new strains. The mortality rate of the primary viral pneumonia form is about 70 percent.

As of May 2006, the spread of SARS has been fully contained thanks to the efforts of the WHO, with the last infected human case seen in June 2003 (disregarding a laboratory induced infection case in 2004). However, SARS is not claimed to have been eradicated (unlike smallpox), as it may still be present in its natural host reservoirs (animal populations) and may potentially return into the human population in the future.

Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, also known as A(H1N1), is a subtype of influenzavirus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans, including the strain(s) responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic which killed 50–100 million people worldwide. Less virulent H1N1 strains still exist in the wild today, worldwide, causing a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all flu infections in 2006.^[1] Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs and in birds.

Influenza A virus strains are categorized according to two proteins found on the surface of the virus: hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). All influenza A viruses contain hemagglutinin and neuraminidase, but the structure of these proteins differs from strain to strain due to rapid genetic mutation in the viral genome.

Influenza A virus strains are assigned an H number and an N number based on which forms of these two proteins the strain contains. There are 16 H and 9 N subtypes known in birds, but only H 1, 2 and 3, and N 1 and 2 are commonly found in humans.

Balance Sheet

This is a financial statement which shows the financial position of an enterprise as of a particular or
specific date. This measures and evaluate in terms of the enterprise ' liquidity, solvency, financial structure and capacity for adaption. Liquidity is the ability of the enterprise to meet currently maturing for obligations. Solvency is the availability of cash over the longer term to meet maturing obligations. Financial Structure is the source of financing for the assets of the enterprise. It indicates how much is borrowed capital and how much is equity capital.Capacity for Adaptation is the financial flexibility of the enterprise to use its available cash for unexpected requirements and investment opportunities.

A balance Sheet shows the assets, Liabilities and Owner's Equity. This answers the following questions:
a.) How much is the business owns? (Referring to the assets)
b.)How much the business ows?( Referring to the liabilities)
c.) How much is the business net worth? (Referring to the Owner's equity)
The claims of both owner and creditors over the total assets of the business are called "equities".
The period covered in the Balance Sheet is worded " As of...."
A balance sheet is of two (2) forms, namely:
1.)Account form- this is form of balance sheet that is patterned after the Accounting Equation A=L+OE wherein the assets are shown at the left side while Liabilities and Owner's Equity at he right side. This is referred to as the " Balance Sheet in a horizontal order" and is used when there are plenty of accounts involved.
2.)Report form- in this form of a balance sheet, the assets are shown first and followed by Liabilities and Owner's Equity in a "vertical Order" and is used when there are a few accounts involved.

Philippine Accounting Standards (PAS) No.1 does not prescribe the format of the balance Sheet. Assets can be presented showing current liabilities can be presented before non-current liabilities or vice-versa and then the equity.

What are Financial Statement?

The accounting data that were gathered and stored in the books of accounts when transformed into a report form, these become "financial statements". Financial statements, therefore, are the "end products" of the accounting process. It provides information about the financial position, performance and cash flows of an enterprise which is vital in making a second economic decision. These financial statements can serve its purpose if prepared and communicated on time. There are five (5) basic financial statements, namely: Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements.

Business and Accounting

How Important Accounting in Business?
Although business is meant for profit, ti is of central importance in our economic society today because as we all know, there are so many people who depend their means of livelihood on employment in various business establishments. The direction and future success of its operations depends to a great extent on the ability of the business owners' or management to render decisions in behalf of the business.

Accounting provides business owners and management with information essential to the efficient conduct and evaluation of its activities. It gathers data which are of financial in character, stores, these data in the books of accounts and transforms them into a more meaningful source of information concerning the financial position, performance and cash flows from business operation as well. It is then, that financial statements are communicated to various users which include investors, employees, lenders, suppliers, and other trade creditors, costumers, government and their agencies and public and analyzed and interpreted through the accountants who are the only knowledgeable expert professionals in this field where accounting justifies its importance in the world of business.

What A Successful Day!

Thank you so much! I am very lucky within this day because I got exemption for the examination of the one of my subject during semi-final examination. I admit in my self that I 'm not good enough like other, but I do my best to be deserving on those opportunity. Actually, other has a high expectation about myself but the real truth I just trying to be. It so hard for me to do this things. I feel the pressure in myself 'coz I know that they expect much on me.
To all of us students, do our and don't forget to stay foot in the ground. Live Life!

It's Better to Cheat Than Repeat

In studies, there's a lot of difficulties we encounter. A lot of problem we need to resolve. Personal problem or what problem is it. During the time of we called"wala nang makakapitan" we don't what we are going to do.
The most problem is when the time of examination but you haven't study enough Oh My God! you don't whats the answer of very difficult question. I really experience the situation like this. I really feel that we called "Nose Bleed". I really do cheating with my classmate and friend. I think that Cheat much Better that Repeat, kapoy kaayo balik-balik oi! But not all the time. I did not say that cheating is good but in order to survive it can help, not only for our self but also in our future.

Title: Super Human

Album:
Artist: Chris Brown

[Chris:]
Weak
I have been crying and crying for weeks
How’d I survivewhen I can barely speak
Barely eat
On my knees

[Keri:]
But that’s the moment you came to me
I don’t know what your love has done to me
Think I’m invincible you see
Through the me
I used to be

[Chorus:]
[Chris:]
You changed my whole life
[Keri:]
Don’t know what your doing to me with your love
[Chris:]
I’m feeling all Super human
You did that to me
Super human heart beats in me
[Both:]
Nothing can stop me here with you, superhuman
Super human
[Chris:]
Super human
[Keri:]
Super human

[Chris:]
Strong
Since I’ve been flying and righting the wrongs
Feels almost like i had it all along
I can see tomorrow
[Keri:]
But every problem is gone because
I flew everywhere with love inside of me
It’s unbelievable to see
How love could set me free

[Chorus:]
[Both:]
You changed my whole life
Don’t know what your doing to me with your love
I’m feeling all Super human
You did that to me
Super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you, superhuman
Super human
[Chris:]
Super human

[Chris:]
Its not a bird
Not a plane

[Both:]
Its my heart and its gonna go away

[Both:]
My only weakness is you
Only reason is you
Every minute with you I feel like I can do
Anything

[Chorus:]
[Both:]
Going going I’m going away
In love
You changed my whole life
Don’t know what your doing to me with your love
I’m feeling all Super human
You did that to me
Super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you, superhuman
Super human
[Chris:]
Super human

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME

When I look back to my past, I still remember the things that already happened. Some of it pinagsisihan ko, ngunit 'yong iba naman pinasasalamatan ko kasi nangyari 'yon. Sa mga sandaling nakalipas may maraming mga opotunidad na dumating sa buhay ko na hindi ko inaasahan. Ngunit sa kabila ng ito kailangan parin na magsusumikap dahil na rin hangad ko na makamit ang aking mga pangarap.Seriously speaking, hindi ko pa talaga naranasan ang tamis ng buhay. I don't know, when is the right time na maranasan ko rin naman 'yon kahit papano. Sa hirap kasi ng buhay daming kailangang isakripisyo para lang kahit papano may maabot din tayo.

Mountain Story - An Interesting Short Story

"A son and his father were walking on the mountains.
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAhhhh!!"
To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhh!!!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you! "The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!" He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on? "The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention. "
Again the man screams: "You are a champion! "The voice answers: "You are a champion! "
The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

Ako Ngayong Pasko

Pasko ang pinakamasyang araw para sa lahat, ito ang nakapagbubuklod ng ating pamilyang nagkahiwahiwalay. Lahat Inaasam-asam ang pagsapit nito.
Pasko'y sasapit na naman, malamig na ang simoy ng hangin, kumukutitap na ang mga parol sa labas ng mga bahay. Mga musika'y maaaninag mo talaga ang diwa ng pasko.
Pasko ang nagpapakumpleto ng taon ko, nakapagpapagaan ng aking kalooban. Nagbibigay ng kapatawaran sa lahat ng nagkakasala.
Simple lang naman ang ginagawa ko tuwing pasko, sama-sama kami ng pamilya ko patungong simbahan.Nando'n lang ako sa bahay nag babonding together with my family. Hindi na masyadong mahalaga para sa akin ang mga regalong matatanggap basta't sama-sama kami ng pamilya ko, 'yon, kuntinto na ako do'n.