false 385040 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 385040 2 374770 2004 Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory total:86|5:12|4:33|3:29|2:8|1:4| 86 299 164 26 219044 3.48 86 26 6020863 368200 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.44 75 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 2 false Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Mon Sep 10 20:13:46 -0700 2007 Mon Sep 17 16:34:37 -0700 2007 more...]]> 59164876 756706 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 1 1 false Thu Dec 10 10:42:41 -0800 2009 Wed Jun 10 11:22:10 -0700 2009 Thu Dec 10 10:42:41 -0800 2009 more...]]> 32358537 1001319 385041 0060011416 9780060011413 2 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Plum Island Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385041.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385041.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385041.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Plum_Island_Germ_Laboratory 3.73 11 Lab 257. Carroll, an attorney by trade, gamely takes on complex microbiology and shady government record-keeping in telling the story of Plum Island, home of the Animal Disease Center--no place for a casual picnic. The lab, initially set up by the Army to research ways of destroying Soviet farm animals (and to keep them from destroying ours), has often dealt with bacteria and viruses that can be passed from animals to humans. Carroll draws compelling causal links between Plum Island and the introduction of Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and duck enteritis, all non-native germs that wreaked sudden havoc in North America, and all germs that Plum Island scientists were allegedly working with. With hurricanes and terrorists on his mind, Carroll asks readers to imagine a scenario in which the Plum Island lab might release pathogens into the most densely populated area in the country. He ends the book with two chilling questions. First, does the United States need a research facility that investigates animal pathogens with potential for human transmission? Second, considering that Plum Island never had a particularly good safety record, is it the right place for such a facility? Lab 257, while occasionally veering into unsupported speculation, introduces key questions to the debate on biological security in the 21st century. --Therese Littleton]]> 2004 3 1 false Fri Sep 12 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 08 12:19:40 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 12 12:18:12 -0700 2008 more...]]> 34561235 1275535 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 1 false Sun Oct 05 05:29:10 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 05:35:46 -0700 2008 more...]]> 55607061 269591 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 3 0 false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 10 16:45:06 -0700 2009 Sun May 10 16:53:59 -0700 2009 more...]]> 44306341 1949536 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 1 1 false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Jan 25 12:57:24 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 25 13:17:15 -0800 2009 more...]]> 36282896 1526851 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 0 false Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Sun Oct 26 22:20:42 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 26 22:21:33 -0700 2008 more...]]> 12464046 779655 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 2 1 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Jan 14 04:56:38 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 14 05:15:59 -0800 2008 more...]]> 23932306 1215182 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 1 1 false Sat Jun 07 10:44:16 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 07 10:48:17 -0700 2008 more...]]> 1610045 43683 385041 0060011416 9780060011413 2 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Plum Island Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385041.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385041.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385041.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Plum_Island_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Lab 257. Carroll, an attorney by trade, gamely takes on complex microbiology and shady government record-keeping in telling the story of Plum Island, home of the Animal Disease Center--no place for a casual picnic. The lab, initially set up by the Army to research ways of destroying Soviet farm animals (and to keep them from destroying ours), has often dealt with bacteria and viruses that can be passed from animals to humans. Carroll draws compelling causal links between Plum Island and the introduction of Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and duck enteritis, all non-native germs that wreaked sudden havoc in North America, and all germs that Plum Island scientists were allegedly working with. With hurricanes and terrorists on his mind, Carroll asks readers to imagine a scenario in which the Plum Island lab might release pathogens into the most densely populated area in the country. He ends the book with two chilling questions. First, does the United States need a research facility that investigates animal pathogens with potential for human transmission? Second, considering that Plum Island never had a particularly good safety record, is it the right place for such a facility? Lab 257, while occasionally veering into unsupported speculation, introduces key questions to the debate on biological security in the 21st century. --Therese Littleton]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 02 11:49:13 -0700 2007 Mon Aug 13 06:27:19 -0700 2007 Plum Island...

The book is a little slow reading, b/c of its nature I think, or b/c I'm a slow reader, but is VERY interesting.

I find it astonishing that an island that is in charge o...more...]]> 41180065 1840886 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 3 0 false Mon Dec 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 09:14:09 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 09:14:53 -0800 2008 18729085 76842 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 0 false Wed Mar 26 20:04:53 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 16 19:04:38 -0700 2008
"Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds...and the deadliest germs that...more...]]> 48967615 126125 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 5 0 false Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 16:21:16 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 19:42:26 -0700 2009 Sicko this past year as a result of my Lyme Disease battle, I am finding this book immensely distressing.

Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, I am taking a breather to read The Bell J...more...]]> 29833266 1302643 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 1 0 false Wed Aug 06 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 11 06:31:16 -0700 2008 Sat Dec 06 08:39:00 -0800 2008 more...]]> 29766653 1392888 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Aug 10 10:59:16 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 10 11:14:28 -0700 2008 Plum Island, New York. Disturbing tale of bureaucratic arrogance, bumbling contractors and political infighting putting public safety at risk.more...]]> 9417459 631080 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Wed Nov 21 21:13:12 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 21 21:16:52 -0800 2007 74329279 1110200 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon Oct 12 17:27:16 -0700 2009 Wed Nov 18 15:10:17 -0800 2009 27052586 310429 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 3 0 false Sat Jul 12 12:45:39 -0700 2008 Sat Nov 29 05:33:47 -0800 2008 23780017 973710 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Jun 05 10:58:05 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 07 18:59:16 -0700 2008 1 17191264 140319 385040 006078184X 9780060781842 24 <![CDATA[Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596m/385040.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174351596s/385040.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/385040.Lab_257_The_Disturbing_Story_of_the_Government_s_Secret_Germ_Laboratory 3.48 86 Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore.

Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism.

Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

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