Thursday, August 23, 2012

West Nile Virus / New Fires / Jobs for Vets


“A person, bitten by an infected mosquito, might become infected and develop West Nile fever or a more severe illness, such as brain infections like West Nile meningitis or encephalitis.  Removing mosquito breeding areas and preventing mosquito bites are two ways to help to prevent being exposed to West Nile virus.”
“Many people who are bitten by an infected mosquito won't get sick—many others aren't as lucky. Since 1999, more than 30,000 people in the United States have been reported as getting sick with West Nile virus. Occasionally, an infected person may develop more severe disease such as “West Nile encephalitis,” “West Nile meningitis” or “West Nile meningoencephalitis.”


Wedge Creek
“A lightning-caused fire approximately 13 miles north of Ovando. This fire is burning in steep terrain and heavy timber in a remote area about two miles south of the Scapegoat Wilderness boundary. The fire is producing a smoke column visible from highway 200. Backing fire, moderate flame lengths, and some torching were observed by the IC's recon flight of the fire.”

“Earlier today, I joined with First Lady Michelle Obama at Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida as she announced that 2,000 companies had hired or trained an amazing 125,000 veterans and military spouses in the past year through Joining Forces.”

Joining Forces
“Joining Forces is dedicated to connecting our servicemen and women, veterans and military spouses with the resources they need to find jobs at home.”

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