USAMRIID (pronounced you-sam-rid) stands for the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases.
Based at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland, the facilities of USAMRIID are used primarily for research on counter measurements for biological warfare. Along with the next-door National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) and the nearby United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) they handle many of the biological threats that come up in regards to national defense. When a new infectious agent or biological threat comes up they are on the case to have the data on file regarding any incident that, again, may eventually pertain to national biological defense.
USAMRIID was featured in Richard Preston's best-selling book "The Hot Zone" which described the outbreak of the then-undiscovered Ebola Reston (which was discovered in Reston, Virginia but was not discovered by Preston since people say if you take off the P in Preston you have "reston" left). The book describes the events of decontamination of medical research facilities used to store imported monkeys from the Philippines. It was then discovered that Ebola Reston can't be caught by humans but the same virus has a 90% fatality rate in primates.
Based at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland, the facilities of USAMRIID are used primarily for research on counter measurements for biological warfare. Along with the next-door National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) and the nearby United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) they handle many of the biological threats that come up in regards to national defense. When a new infectious agent or biological threat comes up they are on the case to have the data on file regarding any incident that, again, may eventually pertain to national biological defense.
USAMRIID was featured in Richard Preston's best-selling book "The Hot Zone" which described the outbreak of the then-undiscovered Ebola Reston (which was discovered in Reston, Virginia but was not discovered by Preston since people say if you take off the P in Preston you have "reston" left). The book describes the events of decontamination of medical research facilities used to store imported monkeys from the Philippines. It was then discovered that Ebola Reston can't be caught by humans but the same virus has a 90% fatality rate in primates.
by Sid Barrett December 07, 2007
More or less pure sugar thats somewhat flavored and sold in a plastic tube. Add a yard-long thing of this stuff to a Monster and get the fuck outta the way!!!
Also, do not mistake as coke, very very painful and can cause severe bleeding. Don't be "cool" and try it cause it ain't fun when your buddies are so high that they can't remember how to dial 9-1-FUCKING-1.
Also, do not mistake as coke, very very painful and can cause severe bleeding. Don't be "cool" and try it cause it ain't fun when your buddies are so high that they can't remember how to dial 9-1-FUCKING-1.
by Sid Barrett July 07, 2007
The Beer-Liquor Rule is a guideline for alcohol consumption that goes like this:
"Liquor before beer, nothing to fear. Beer before liquor, never been sicker."
The placement of the 2 relationships doesn't matter whether one's before the other, as several drunks have argued it as long as they rhyme you've got the idea of the Rule.
"Liquor before beer, nothing to fear. Beer before liquor, never been sicker."
The placement of the 2 relationships doesn't matter whether one's before the other, as several drunks have argued it as long as they rhyme you've got the idea of the Rule.
Sonia forgot the Beer-Liquor Rule on a Friday night and missed her hair appointment the next morning.
by Sid Barrett February 02, 2008
The Beer-Liquor Rule is a guideline for alcohol consumption that goes like this:
"Liquor before beer, nothing to fear. Beer before liquor, never been sicker."
The placement of the 2 relationships doesn't matter whether one's before the other, as several drunks have argued it as long as they rhyme you've got the idea of the Rule.
"Liquor before beer, nothing to fear. Beer before liquor, never been sicker."
The placement of the 2 relationships doesn't matter whether one's before the other, as several drunks have argued it as long as they rhyme you've got the idea of the Rule.
Sonia forgot the Beer-Liquor Rule on a Friday night and missed her hair appointment the next morning.
by Sid Barrett February 02, 2008
A Facebook status (but it could also be used on other social networking sites) which is short for "I'm having sex or am about to have sex so don't bother me until further notice." This is often used when you have no idea where your roommate is or simply don't want other people like friends or suitemates to bother you. This is sometimes shortened to just "Code White" but Barry White was chosen because he is rumored to be able to sing any song and make it sound sexual.
by Sid Barrett March 08, 2011
The Magical Wood Fairy is an ellusive creature that gives guys wood. Whenever there is a distressed princess in need of wood the Magical Wood Fairy gives the guy wood to give to the girl.
by Sid Barrett March 21, 2008
CDC stands for Centers for Disease Control. Without the people who work there and other disease research places we'd all have crabs and cat scratch fever. Also in other cases they have a tendency to overreact to things.
Made up statement #1 from the CDC : We're working in conjuction with researchers from the United States Army and Navy to find long-term treatments to the ongoing but controlled MRSA outbreak.
Made up statement #2 from the CDC : OMGWTFBBQ a huge case of emola has taken over the free world as we know it and we should all evacuate the planet!!!! We're all gonna die!!!!
Made up statement #2 from the CDC : OMGWTFBBQ a huge case of emola has taken over the free world as we know it and we should all evacuate the planet!!!! We're all gonna die!!!!
by Sid Barrett January 14, 2008