A brief candle; both ends burning
An endless mile; a bus wheel turning

A friend to share the lonesome times
A handshake and a sip of wine

So say it loud and let it ring
We are all a part of everything
The future, present and the past
Fly on proud bird
You're free at last.

Charlie Daniels

Posted: 11:07:35 PM  

'Mermaid sightings' reported in Kiryat Yam

Asked if the council can afford the payout, he told Sky News:

"I believe, if there really is a mermaid, then so many people and tourists will come to Kiryat Yam, a lot more money will be made than $1m."

Posted: 10:48:14 PM  

Children should not routinely be treated with flu drugs like Tamiflu since there is no clear evidence they prevent complications and the medicines may do more harm than good, British researchers said on Monday.

8 cities in US line up for swine flu vaccine test

About 2,800 people will participate in the government-led studies. Saint Louis University will test 200 adults and 200 children. Also under way are separate studies by five flu vaccine manufacturers under contract with the government.

Posted: 10:39:58 PM  

The rings shine because they reflect sunlight. But every 15 years, the rings turn edge-on to the sun and reflect almost no sunlight.

Posted: 11:54:40 AM  

GM says mercury pollution not its problem anymore

GM said its new company is not a member of the partnership because it no longer makes vehicles with mercury switches and is not responsible for the older vehicles.
The old company, which is still under bankruptcy court supervision, said it is reviewing agreements involving the former company and declined to comment.

Posted: 11:51:46 AM  

We don’t need to wait to act. In the fight against flu, preparation is more than half the battle — and we need everyone to chip in.

It's called: EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL ...

Posted: 11:49:35 AM  

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Posted: 11:18:03 AM  

"Just sit it out" is the new advice of the Dutch health authorities concerning the Mexican flu, which turns out to be a relatively mild common flu.

"In terms of treatment, we are giving doctors the advice to treat the Mexican flu as the common flu," says Martijn Sobels of the RIVM. "That means that only patients at risk of developing complications require treatment. To other people our advice is to just sit it out."

Image from: Loesje.NL

Posted: 12:33:48 AM