[M. Espinola]

"Part of the reason the last German offensive failed in WWI was that most of the troops got sick. The guns of France didn't save Paris, a flu bug did."

It's a shame the same effect could not have prevent the 3rd Reich in 1939, Japan in 41 too.

To think this year's hurricane season does not technical conclude until November. A TV weatherman stated the water temperature in large portions of Gulf of Mexico is 85 degrees. It's like a giant self-heated whirlpool.

Fill up the gas tank now since it looks like another round of energy price hikes. Oil, Gasoline Rise as Hurricane Rita Shuts Gulf of Mexico Rigs

Since real Fall weather (cooler) takes a lot longer to reach Gulf coastal areas hopefully that will lessen any forms of flu outbreak.

In another week or so the regular flu shot shall be available.

[Lazamataz]

I intend to get that regular flu shot. No way am I going to face Bird Flu when weakened.