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Swine Flu: Much Ado About Nothing?
While it is very unlikely you'll die from Swine, aka H1N1, Flu, it is very likely that you'll die. [History lesson here.]
Flu Pandemic This Way Cometh?
Human to human transmission of swine flu causes alarm via Reuters:
Iowahawk Saves The Environment
Preaching, teaching, and saving environmental grace...from the comfort of their private jets.
Alaska:
Shivering Al Gore Sculpture
Do Flu Shots Work?
Do Flu Shots Work?
Not so much.
Global Cooling Phase: Oh! THAT'S Why It's Called "Climate Change" Now
One of these days, the prophets of doom and gloom will be right, but they'll be dead right, so who cares? That's why I have a "We're All Gonna Die" category. Between Y2K, the economic meltdown ushering in the Next Great Depression (Dems and the Press hope, hope! HOPE!!!), and Global Warming, the world is going to end as we know it. The only problem: we feel fine.
$700 Billion With A "B" Of Your Money--UPDATED
As the stock market tanks, I ponder whether Wall Street should be allowed to crash or not. And, have you noticed oil is up $25/barrel?
Post-Hurricane Ike Correction Of Errors--UPDATED
Businesses, and I'm assuming the military too, assesses actions and decisions post-consequences to correct any errors. Last night, while I couldn't sleep (damn caffeine--I had rehooked myself through the long road trips and travel--if it seems like I'm grumpy for the next couple of days, that's why) my thoughts turned to our experience and what I plan to do differently next time we endure some sort of crisis (could be weather, pay attention to Kyle, could be terrorism, you just never know). I al…
Abandoning Land Lines For Cell Phones--A Lesson From Ike
Many people give up land lines in favor of cell phones. I have friends who have done just that. They're in their twenties, though. And even though they've settled down with a house and a kid, they still have no land line. Well. I haven't spoken with them about their decision since the hurricane, but Ike confirmed one thing for me: it's good to have a land line.
Hurricane Ike In Pictures
It is difficult to comprehend the devastation. Even seeing the aftermath, it is so overwhelming to take it all in. Boston.com has some pictures that might help you at least get a feel for it. Amazing, really.
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