Sugar Editorial Picks
Oct 26, 2009 -
- The shortage of H1N1 vaccines has many people worried, but Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is asking Americans to be patient. — ABC News
- The US job outlook has brightened, as the National Association for Business Economics says more companies plan on hiring in the next six months. — CNN
- Fourteen Americans were killed in two helicopter crashes in Afghanistan.
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May 21, 2009 -
Japanese students on a field trip at the House of Councilors are given facemasks and hand disinfectant before they enter. With the hope of stopping the spread of swine flu, the government office has prepared facemasks for every one of the 3,000 people who visit each day. Meanwhile in the US, fear of contracting the illness is at an all-time low.
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May 01, 2009 -
I'm not a germaphobe, so all this news about swine flu doesn't have me reaching for more antibacterial soap or washing my hands any more than I already do. I may be persuaded, however, to don one of these lovely made-to-order surgical masks. Especially the one that says, "OINK!"
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Apr 28, 2009 -
Spring was bringing Jon Stewart a renewed sense of hope until swine flu hit . . .
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Apr 28, 2009 -
- The Senate is expected to confirm Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services today, so she can quickly start her response to swine flu. — AP
- Since the outbreak of swine flu, the WHO and the CDC have been trying to balance the need to provide information about the deadly disease without causing panic.
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Apr 27, 2009 -
- The European Union has advised citizens to postpone nonessential travel to the US and Mexico, a warning the US has called unwarranted. — New York Times
- President Obama says the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and other parts of the world shows that science is essential for America's security, health, and economy. — Boston Globe
- Fans, friends, and costars are remembering Golden Girls actress Bea Arthur, who passed away this weekend.
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Oct 14, 2009 -
Frat boys have been called pigs before, but now they might be responsible for spreading swine flu. College partiers are being warned that they can catch H1N1 from beer pong.
Administrators from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute released this statement after a student contracted swine flu from the classic drinking game:
"While it might seem fun over the weekend, it will not be enjoyable when you and your friends are sick and missing class or midterm examinations."
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Nov 12, 2009 -
- After wrapping up her interview with Sarah Palin, which will air next Monday, Oprah gave fans an idea of what to expect. — Twitter
- At least 4,000 swine flu deaths have been reported in the US. — MSNBC
- Balloon Boy's parents, Richard and Mayumi Heene, are expected to plead guilty to criminal charges.
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May 15, 2009 -
- Sons of NYC assistant principal with swine flu very ill. — Associated Press
- Dick Cheney slams Obama's national security policies and defends Bush administration. — Chicago Tribune
- Pope wraps up Mideast tour.
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May 04, 2009 -
- The US now has 226 confirmed cases of swine flu in 30 states, but health officials are hopeful. — New York Times
- Today the Obama administration will unveil a plan to rein in corporations using offshore accounts to dodge taxes. — Wall Street Journal
- Amid ongoing union talks, Boston Globe management warns of a possible shutdown.
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