Sunday, October 23, 2005

I've been out all day. Let's see what I've missed . . .

Britain: Bird Flu Is Deadly H5N1 Strain

While H5N1 is easily transmitted between birds, it is hard for humans to contract. But experts fear it could mutate into a form of flu that is easily transmitted between humans and cause a pandemic that could kill millions.


Strengthening Wilma Barrels Toward Florida

"I cannot emphasize enough to the folks that live in the Florida Keys: A hurricane is coming," Gov. Jeb Bush said. "Perhaps people are saying, 'I'm going to hunker down.' They shouldn't do that. They should evacuate, and there's very little time left to do so."


Looting Breaks Out in Mexico After Wilma

"It's chaos," said fire official Gregorio Vergara. "They are taking things all over the city."


Not much.

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