Kat, sources say no. It is in the seasonal flu vaccine, and is an H1N1, but isn't the same as the current pandemic strain. [link]
Does anybody mind if I pass out?
Willow ,'Beneath You'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
flea - Oct 21, 2009 6:29:50 am PDT #14596 of 30001
information libertarian
Allyson - Oct 21, 2009 7:08:42 am PDT #14597 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
So I went to the Science of Zombies panel last night. They showed the new Romero flick followed by a mathematician who does modeling of disease spread, and a neurobiologist who discussed lower and higher brain functions, and which parts of a zombie brain are affected by disease.
Romero looked smitten at the whole thing.
Weirdly, when we got there, Kristen said, "hey isn't that Colin?"
And it was, in the row behind us.
Amazingly good panel.
Also, a zombie outbreak (with Ottawa as ground zero) would wipe out humanity in ten days.
Jesse - Oct 21, 2009 7:11:16 am PDT #14598 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Also, a zombie outbreak (with Ottawa as ground zero) would wipe out humanity in ten days.
Well, that's a relief. I won't bother trying to survive at the mall after all.
Allyson - Oct 21, 2009 7:14:56 am PDT #14599 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Oh! Oh! And it was moderated by Max Brooks (World War Z).
Well, there were different models depending on different scenarios. Like, if there was a vaccine, about ten percent of the population would remain live humans. If there were escalating military strikes, striking harder each time, we'd wipe it out.
The math dude works mostly in HIV spread modeling.
Theodosia - Oct 21, 2009 7:18:53 am PDT #14600 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
makes a note to pick up a chainsaw, soon.
Amy - Oct 21, 2009 7:23:49 am PDT #14601 of 30001
Because books.
So I went to the Science of Zombies panel last night.
So. Jealous.
::prices chainsaws with Theodosia::
Cashmere - Oct 21, 2009 7:26:59 am PDT #14602 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Zombie panel sounds awesome!
The cold wet weather calls for beer bread and potato-leek soup for dinner.
Ginger - Oct 21, 2009 7:29:04 am PDT #14603 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
That sounds so amazing, Allyson.
Checks supply of canned goods and water
Sparky1 - Oct 21, 2009 7:29:05 am PDT #14604 of 30001
Librarian Warlord
a zombie outbreak (with Ottawa as ground zero) would wipe out humanity in ten days.
Speaking of wiping out humanity, wasn't the Rapture scheduled for today?
Frankenbuddha - Oct 21, 2009 7:31:15 am PDT #14605 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Yes, I believe it wa
*sound of empty clothes dropping to the floor*