Ask the Bird Folks: Feathered fears Oct 26, 2007
The fear of birds is called "ornithophobia." The late actress Lucille Ball was reported to have been so afraid of birds that she wouldn't allow any bird pictures in her house, stay in a hotel that had images of birds on the walls, or play basketball with either Larry Bird or Meadowlark Lemon. Many of our fears about birds can be traced back to early Europe. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Good business just around the corner Oct 11, 2007
"In 2005, visitor numbers plunged to 300,000 from 800,000 in 2004 due to a fear of bird flu," Wahyudi said. Bambang said keeping zoo entrance tickets affordable to the wider public also helped attract visitors. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Bird flu heats up in Asia with five new cases Jun 23, 2007
The prime minister also has issued new orders for officials to increase their vigilance in a country where many people now show little fear of bird flu. People keep thinking it is impossible for the virus to come back to their villages, said Hoang Van Nam, deputy director of the Animal Health Department. (MSNBC -- Health)
Russia, Ukraine ban Hungary poultry for fear of bird flu Jan 27, 2007
UPDATED: 14:11, January 27, 2007. and closed their borders to Hungarian poultry products on Friday, joining Serbia and , which had imposed a ban earlier this week amid fears of spread, 's news agency MTI reported. (People's Daily Online, China)
Cockfighting still alive in the USA Jan 23, 2007
says fear of bird flu is one reason he is sponsoring a bill that would make it a felony to transport a bird or animal across state or national borders for fighting. It also would prohibit interstate and foreign commerce in cockfighting implements such as gaffs. (USA Today -- News)
Fear of bird flu yet to reach those in the poultry business Jan 12, 2007
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Despite the recent death of a 14-year-old boy from suspected bird flu, chicken breeders and slaughterhouse workers are unconvinced that the HN51 virus is any particular worry, giving residents the feeling there is little they can do to protect themselves. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Japan bans ROK poultry import Nov 24, 2006
TOKYO, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government has decided to suspend poultry imports from South Korea due to fear of bird flu virus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki said on Friday. The South Korean Agriculture and Forestry Ministry released on Thursday the fact that some 6,000 chickens on a farm died in four days ending Wednesday, likely sufferers of the deadly H5N1 virus. (Xinhuanet, China)
America - merc + s = Asia Jul 27, 2006
We did not approach to investigate for fear of bird flu, possibly concocted from a chicken. America: Friends of mine enjoy a game called "Awkward face." They go to parties, bars, any social scene, and find an awkward situation. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Beijing backs ex-health chief for top WHO job Jul 26, 2006
With the fear of bird flu mounting in 1997, Chan tried to calm the public and gained some notoriety by saying: "I eat chicken every day.". A government spokesman said Tuesday Chan had "worked tirelessly to improve health services" in Hong Kong. (The Standard)
ZAMBIA: Fear of bird flu panics Zambians Jun 24, 2006
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HK suspends poultry import application from Denmark May 20, 2006
HONG KONG, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Friday suspended processing of applications for the importation of poultry meat from Denmark for fear of bird flu outbreak. The city's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the announcement on Friday and declared its immediate effectiveness. (Xinhua)
Fear of bird flu pandemic wings way to Wall Street May 8, 2006
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Clouds and Birds Downed Airbus May 6, 2006
We didn't chase them away for fear of bird flu, an airport employee said. All the more since the air traffic is low now. (Kommersant)
CENTRAL ASIA: IRIN-Asia Weekly Round-up 68 covering the period 15 - 21 April 2006 Apr 23, 2006
KYRGYZSTAN: Fear of bird flu hits poultry market KYRGYZSTAN: Civic groups concerned over organised crime KYRGYZSTAN: New Uzbek asylum seekers registered in south NEPAL: National vitamin A campaign to proceed despite recent protests NEPAL: Civilians concerned over deteriorating situation NEPAL: Fear of shortages in capital exaggerated suppliers NEPAL: Indefinite strike affects overseas migrant workers NEPAL: Children's health campaign kicks off despite nationwide strike NEPAL: Rights groups urge... (AlertNet)
Poll Shows Fear of Bird Flu Widespread Apr 22, 2006
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Feudal EUMark Mardell on a medieval balance of power in Brussels Apr 21, 2006
Partly due to writing about their wimpishness in this diary the children have been shamed into abandoning their fear of bird flu, and by the time you read this we will be deep in the countryside of the land of riot and red wine. It's our first holiday since I began this job and this column about eight months ago, so not a bad time for reflection. (BBC News -- Europe)
Latest Iraq news at a glance Apr 7, 2006
Chicken shipment barred from entering Iraq for fear of bird flu infection. Al-Ahali-Iraq. (BBC News)
Maharashtra govt comes to the rescue of poultry owners Apr 6, 2006
"The poultry farm business in the state is under serious threat of survival, as it has lost its market due to fear of bird flu. Taking a serious note of this, we are going to provide assistance in areas which were not affected by the bird flu, but have sufferred losses," Animal Husbandry Minister Anees Ahmed informed the legislative council. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting, under which the government proposed to hire cold storages in various parts of the state to allow the... (NewKerala.com)
Flu losses drive poultry farmer's wife to death Mar 26, 2006
Federation president K Narayana Reddy blamed the callous attitude of the Centre in dispelling the fear of bird flu, for Aruna's death. RATE THIS ARTICLE: [1=Poor,3=Average, 5=Outstanding. (Times of India)
The cost of bird flu hysteria Mar 17, 2006
At the rate we are going, the fear of birds will be so great that our own poultry industry, number one in the world, is likely to be in shambles. We already have this problem with mad cow disease, where a single sick cow that is not even in the food chain makes people very nervous, despite the fact that it is almost impossible to get mad cow disease from eating beef. (Boston Globe)
French promote poultry quality Mar 17, 2006
Similar words of encouragement and defiance against fear of bird flu "la grippe aviaire," as the French call it are heard across France, where much is at stake. Not only is France the biggest poultry producer in Europe and the world's fourth-biggest exporter behind the USA, China and Brazil, it takes prides in the quality of its birds. (USA Today)
In Italy, fear of bird flu shows at checkout Mar 3, 2006
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Bird Flu Has 6 in 10 Americans Worried
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France Says Turkeys May Have Died of Flu
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WP: Bird flu fears coop up royal ravens Feb 22, 2006
Now the fear of bird flu has done what Luftwaffe bombings, blizzards, assassinations and abdications could not, forcing the ravens to be moved inside in isolation for their own safety and to hedge Britain's bets on the future of the crown. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Bird flu fears grip Europe press Feb 21, 2006
Italy's confederation of agricultural producers has issued a new warning over the effects that fear of bird flu is having on the poultry industry and has again asked for help. It says the industry risks collapse. (BBC News -- Europe)
Europe bolsters bird flu defences Feb 16, 2006
The fear of birds migrating from Africa has been augmented by the deaths of swans from the Baltic Sea to the southern tip of Italy. Because of their susceptibility to bird flu, swans are among the first birds to die from the disease, giving an indication of where it is present, experts said. (Scotsman)
Human infection fear of bird flu Jan 14, 2006
Please note: Either your browser does not comply with current Web Standards or it has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. Saturday, 14th January 2006. (Scotsman.com)
