Flu Could Wipe Out 62 Million People

A global flu pandemic could kill 62 million people warned the experts. In l918 a pandemic claimed 50 million lives and experts predict the toll today would be higher than this despite medical advances. The world's poorest nations would be hardest hit, fueled by factors such as HIV and malaria infections, the Harvard University researchers believe. Needless to say, yet developing countries can least afford to prepare for a pandemic. This needs to be addressed.

Mattress

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Broadway Walkout Ends

A deal has been reached to end a strike by stagehands at Broadway theaters in New York, which has shut down more than 20 shows for more than two weeks. This has been a great disappointment to visitors to New York who planned their vacation to take in a couple of Broadway shows.A spokeswoman for the theaters said performances would resume and did resume yesterday. This agreement came after two days of marathon talks between the strikers, the theaters and producers.

Upscale Christmas Gift Basket

Are you looking for some great gifts that are different from the usual run of the mill, socks, ties, shirts and skirts? Then check out upscale Christmas gift basket for a pleasant surprise. This family owned business has designed the best in Christmas baskets along with many others. They ship worldwide by FedEx and they use air bags so the baskets arrive in wonderful condition and are a joy to open and unpack all the goodies. They have great baskets for other occasions too such as Sympathy, Birthday and Baby. They also specialize in baskets just for Men or Women. And if you would like to get a basket of snacks and sweets to take to work this Holiday season, they have those too. You simply must check out this wonderful site and selection of gift baskets for all occasions.

Snow and Ice

Well, we got a little bit of that snow they promised us but that is just the beginning. I heard cars were spinning off the road last night. It takes awhile to get used to winter driving again. The highways are clear now but I guess we are really in for a 6 inch snowfall tomorrow and freezing rain and it doesn't sound good at all. I went to the grocery store and stocked up as the cupboards were bare. I don't usually get that much, maybe once a month or even less. But like to have enough meat in the freezer to last a while so we should be set. Keep an extra loaf of bread and some frozen garlic bread and biscuits in there too as it seems like milk and bread are two of the things we run out of most quickly. Sun is shining and wind isn't blowing so it isn't too bad.

Wine of the Month

I have received two bottles of wonderful red and white wine from the Belvedere and Bradford Mountain Wineries. This delicious Chardonnay and impressive Zinfandel are a part of the wine of the month program that Sally and Bill Hambrecht began in l979. Their newsletter is very interesting, telling about how the wineries came to be. Bill, whose investment banking firm is the most successful in the world, also has award winning wines, especially from grapes grown on hundreds of prime vineyard land. Producing quality wine, doing it well and sparing no expense has paid off in a unique combination of wineries. You can order direct from them and have them sent to your home or friends with a gift card enclosed especially for them. They would make wonderful Christmas presents and you can also set up a plan wherein you can have these fine wines shipped to you every month, quarterly, six months or 12 months, depending on the wines you choose. In addition, if you are giving a gift, you can order a special illustrated gift box that not only makes a wonderful presentation but is a great keepsake box to use for many things. The newsletter contains a very interesting history of Zinfandel grapes and more. Order yours today.

Republican Debate - Sparks Fl

The Republican presidential candidates have had heated exchanges in another televised debate, their first to feature questions submitted via video-sharing website YouTube. Among other topics, they clashed over immigration and the troop timetable in Iraq. They stood there in matching dark suits and white shirts on the stage in St. Petersburg, Florida - eight candidates who were so reluctant to engage the youthful, online generation that they had turned down an earlier invitation from YouTube. But now they were here, apparently determined to make the most of it. They turned what could have been another dull stage show into the most animated and entertaining GOP debate so far.