Since dude is currently in isolation under armed guard with an effectively untreatable strain of TB, I'm willing to pass on the legal payback.
I understand that there are treatments, but his odds right now are about 30%. I'm willing to delay the payback because he has enough to deal with right now. Not to mention that it'll be a while before the exact amount of damages becomes clear.
Father-in-law has apparently said that the TB strain didn't come from him or the CDC. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Ditto the wife, which complicates civil liability issues immensely.
Wow, I didn't realize the odds are that low. (And as low for anyone that he might have infected.)
In the days before 9/11, a friend of mine used to pick up TB strains from places in Central America and bring them back to his lab in Unnamed University in his carry-on. He was very popular. He also demanded and introduction to my friend who came back from Central America with Dengue Fever, because he really wanted a blood sample or two. He now studies TB in fish.
It is shocking to me how much work I should be getting done today, and how little motivation I have to do any of it. I guess I've gotten off to an OK start, but I think I might have already used up all my juice.
They also discriminate against atheists, right?
Only unofficially -- being non-Christian makes you much more likely to get their "Sorry, we just don't have anyone for you!" message after the initial survey, but it's not 100%.
I have to say, they matched me with a ton of non-Christians (other religions and non-religious), and I did identify myself as Christian.
He also demanded and introduction to my friend who came back from Central America with Dengue Fever, because he really wanted a blood sample or two.
My mom's friend who lives in Singapore caught that. She said it was awful. Don't they call it the "bone crushing disease"?
It's the first of the month in so many ways today. Gnarg. I don't want to do any of it!
Steampunk Magazine issue #2 is out: [link]
Guide to steampunk fashion:
Explorers are, by definition “persons who investigate unknown regions”. Take a nod from this when dressing yourself, as well. Think tailored garments, but more military-influenced and less I- bought- this- at- the- suit- shop. Leather, silk, linen, tall boots, pith helmets, flying goggles — the list of explorer gear goes on. Try wearing mid-length skirts with the hems buckled up to reveal breeches or cotton bloomers. Billowing sleeves or bustled skirts with tight leather vests or corsets are a definite. Borrow Middle-Eastern and Indian flair from belly dance fashion or take a nod from pioneer garb. Wrap tons of leather belts about your waist and hips or use a piece of rope to tie up your pants or skirt. Ladies — search Ebay or vintage stores for old-fashioned medical cinchers with fan lacing. Gentlemen — tuck your trousers into the tops of your boots and hang a compass and pocketwatch from your belt or rock a kilt and sporran. Mod your own steampunk ray gun from a water pistol and some aerosol paint and wedge it into your belt or your stockings.
eta: Fashion drawing here: [link]
I don't know what the nickname for it is, DJ. When we were in Guatemala there were a lot of TV PSAs about the symptoms, etc., and I was surprised that with all the other shots and warnings and malaria pills I had to take, this was something the doc didn't mention.
