Babies and Pigs in Diapers
Fri, 01 May 2009 03:49:26 -0700
Nadya Suleman, the California mother of 14 children, has said in a recent news interview that she is considering adopting a pet pig and/or a small dog. PETA is urging Ms. Suleman to refrain. According to PETA, a representative of that organization sent Ms. Suleman an e-mail dated April 27, 2009 ( this is a copy, PETA says): We’re writing to you today after reading an interview in which you said that you would like to buy a pig and a dog for your children. In today’s uncertain economy
Friday, May 01, 2009
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Inside Obama's Court Deliberations: Sotomayor Most Mentioned
Fri, 01 May 2009 16:47:28 -0700
Upon hearing news that Justice David Souter would be retiring at term's end, senior White House aides hastily convened a meeting in the West Wing on Thursday night to discuss potential replacements, according to an administration official. The meeting, in which the steps for filling the vacancy were discussed, was just one step in a Supreme Court planning process that the administration official described as intensive and months old. Indeed, Barack Obama began preparing for the reality t
Fri, 01 May 2009 16:47:28 -0700
Upon hearing news that Justice David Souter would be retiring at term's end, senior White House aides hastily convened a meeting in the West Wing on Thursday night to discuss potential replacements, according to an administration official. The meeting, in which the steps for filling the vacancy were discussed, was just one step in a Supreme Court planning process that the administration official described as intensive and months old. Indeed, Barack Obama began preparing for the reality t
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The Cost of a "Non-Trivial" Flu Epidemic
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:47:24 -0700
The Daily Telegraph has compiled some rather sobering data on what the economic cost of the flu pandemic could ultimately be. This is a little less rosy than Steve Liesman's prediction that everything will blow over in a day or two. As a reminder the WHO is raising the epidemic to level 5, its second highest threat level: presumably they have not gotten the memo. From the Daily Telegraph : The World Bank estimated in 2008 that a flu pandemic could cost $3 trillion (£2 trillion) and result in
Swine Flu Mania
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:55:18 -0700
By BJ Bjornson Outside of certain vice-presidents and much of the mainstream media, a lot of people are starting to put this whole "Swine Flu" thing into perspective.If I were to say that this year 30,000 Americans would die from the flu, you’d probably think I was offering an alarmist take on the current swine flu outbreak. In fact, I would be offering an extremely optimistic take on influenza in 2009. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the country sees about 36,000 flu-related deat
Get the Cotswolds Accommodation You Want and Need
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:49:50 -0700
by Aaron Packard The thought of going to Cotswolds should relax you already. Imagine spending a weekend or a few weeks in a town or village surrounded with serene natural beauty. If you want to experience an authentic English vacation, complete with rolling hills, lush gardens, and breathtaking scenery, the region is the best place to visit. However, in order to truly enjoy and get the most out of your vacation, you will need to find the best accommodation. The region is an unspoiled region
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:47:24 -0700
The Daily Telegraph has compiled some rather sobering data on what the economic cost of the flu pandemic could ultimately be. This is a little less rosy than Steve Liesman's prediction that everything will blow over in a day or two. As a reminder the WHO is raising the epidemic to level 5, its second highest threat level: presumably they have not gotten the memo. From the Daily Telegraph : The World Bank estimated in 2008 that a flu pandemic could cost $3 trillion (£2 trillion) and result in
Swine Flu Mania
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:55:18 -0700
By BJ Bjornson Outside of certain vice-presidents and much of the mainstream media, a lot of people are starting to put this whole "Swine Flu" thing into perspective.If I were to say that this year 30,000 Americans would die from the flu, you’d probably think I was offering an alarmist take on the current swine flu outbreak. In fact, I would be offering an extremely optimistic take on influenza in 2009. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the country sees about 36,000 flu-related deat
Get the Cotswolds Accommodation You Want and Need
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:49:50 -0700
by Aaron Packard The thought of going to Cotswolds should relax you already. Imagine spending a weekend or a few weeks in a town or village surrounded with serene natural beauty. If you want to experience an authentic English vacation, complete with rolling hills, lush gardens, and breathtaking scenery, the region is the best place to visit. However, in order to truly enjoy and get the most out of your vacation, you will need to find the best accommodation. The region is an unspoiled region
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