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If Pigs Could Fly: Traveling in a Time of Swine Flu

Sandip Roy | Posted 07.12.2009 | World

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Sandip Roy

All US-bound passengers were handed a little gift bag. I thought it had the usual toothbrush, toothpaste and socks. Instead we got 1 disposable thermometer, 2 surgical masks and 3 wipes.

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Swine Flu: Calderon Popularity Soars From Flu Crisis

Reuters | Posted 07.02.2009 | World

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Mexican President Felipe Calderon's handling of the swine flu story">H1N1 flu crisis in April and May boosted his popularity rating to a glowing 69 pe...

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Swine Flu and the Paradox of Intention

Alex Pattakos | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living

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Alex Pattakos

Let me suggest that you try to let go and lighten up about the situation you are facing -- be it the swine flu or anything else in your personal or work life.

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WHO Take Note: Acute Pandemic Fears Should Not Overshadow Broader Concerns

World Vision | Posted 06.19.2009 | World

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World Vision

WHO decision-makers would do well to balance the H1N1 pandemic with their broader responsibility to set the right agenda for establishing better health care systems in developing countries.

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Swine Flu Not Man Made: WHO

DPA | Posted 06.14.2009 | World

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There is no evidence to support a theory that the new influenza A(H1N1) virus was created in a laboratory, a World Health Organisation official said T...

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What We Can Learn About Racism From The Swine Flu Scare: Analysis

Huffington Post Contributor | Catesby Holmes | Posted 06.14.2009 | World

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Front-page images of Mexican soldiers wearing surgical masks and armed with machine guns; 71 healthy Mexican citizens quarantined for two weeks in a H...

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WHO Calls For Tamiflu Restraint

AP | E. EDUARDO CASTILLO | Posted 06.13.2009 | World

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MEXICO CITY — In China, mask-wearing police cordoned off more hotels Wednesday, quarantining anyone who came in contact with swine flu patients,...

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H1N1 in Mexico - Lessons Learned

Richard P. Wenzel | Posted 06.12.2009 | World

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Richard P. Wenzel

We can applaud the Mexican health authorities and learn from their remarkable encounters with H1N1.

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Many Mexican Swine Flu Cases Had No Fever: NYT

New York Times | Posted 06.12.2009 | World

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Many people suffering from swine influenza, even those who are severely ill, do not have fever, an odd feature of the new virus that could increase th...

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The Tamiflu in the Closet

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 06.12.2009 | World

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Marcia DeSanctis

The topic of swine flu is getting nudged from the front page by stories that are actually and quantifiably big. For the moment, the networks are shedd...

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Swine flu tally, Dr. Anne Schuchat, "tip of the iceberg"

AP | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID | Posted 06.12.2009 | World

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WASHINGTON — The number of cases of swine flu may have been several times higher than reported and the potential for rapid spread of the illness...

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'Wolverine' to launch in Mexico

AP | Posted 06.11.2009 | World

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NEW YORK — Hugh Jackman has been cleared to visit Mexico. Film distributor 20th Century Fox says the actor will help launch "X-Men Origins: Wol...

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Swine Flu Playing A Role In Mexican Politics

New York Times | Posted 06.08.2009 | World

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The slumping economy and the bloody drug war had been Mexican voters' top worries ahead of midterm elections in July. Then the mysterious A(H1N1) viru...

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WHO: Swine Flu Could Infect 2 Billion People If Becomes Pandemic

Huffington Post | Posted 06.07.2009 | World

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The media's coverage of the H1N1 swine flu epidemic has been criticized by many for being overblown, fire-fanning, scare-mongering, overly hyped, and ...

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Worse Spokespeople Than Bristol Palin

Warren Holstein | Posted 06.06.2009 | Comedy

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Warren Holstein

1. George W. Bush for RIF (Reading Is Fundamental). He's is not just the former president, he's a client.

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Swine Flu: Remain Vigilant!

Scott P. Layne | Posted 06.06.2009 | Living

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Scott P. Layne

The good news is that Swine flu appears to have relatively low virulence outside Mexico. The bad news is that Swine flu is constantly rolling its genetic dice, so virulence could vary over time.

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Swine Flu Virus Sequenced By Canada

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 06.06.2009 | World

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TORONTO — Canadian scientists say they are the first to genetically sequence the swine flu virus, a breakthrough they hope will help identify th...

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Mexicans Hurt By Swine Flu Prejudice

GlobalPost | Posted 06.05.2009 | World

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MEXICO CITY -- China holds 70 healthy Mexicans in forced isolation. Paris airport baggage handlers refuse to touch suitcases from Mexican planes. Mexi...

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Mexico Swine Flu Stimulus Plan Announced To "Rebuild Confidence" In Mexican Goods, Services

AP | MARK STEVENSON and JAMES ANDERSON | Posted 06.05.2009 | World

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico emerged from its swine flu isolation Tuesday as thousands of newspaper vendors, salesmen hawking trinkets and even panhandl...

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China Swine Flu Response Criticized As "Unjustified"

Inter Press Service | Posted 06.05.2009 | World

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By Antoaneta Bezlova BEIJING, May 5 (IPS) - Rebuked in the past for its sluggish response and attempts to cover up the 2003 outbreak of severe acut...

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Swine Flu Hits Sex Industry

The Mex Files | Posted 06.05.2009 | World

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In the street, the only mask is a condom. So says Fátima, a 40 year old Parque Sullivan "strolling hostess" interviewed by AFP....

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China, WHO Downplay Quarantine Controversy With Mexico

Global Times | Posted 06.05.2009 | World

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Following its accusation of China's "discrimination" against its citizens during attempts to contain the far-reaching A (H1N1) influenza, the Mexican ...

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The Return of Swine Flu -- A Death in the U.S. and Uncertainty

Richard P. Wenzel | Posted 06.04.2009 | Living

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Richard P. Wenzel

We react to each influenza that visits itself upon the citizens of the world as though we have discovered something new. The only really new things are our surprise and consistent inability to recall all of the lessons from prior visitations.

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Mexico's Swine Flu Response Getting High Approval

Foreign Policy | Posted 06.04.2009 | World

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Over 70 percent give Felipe Calderon's government high marks for its handling of the crisis. ...

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Mexico Lowers Flu Alert Level

AP | MARK STEVENSON | Posted 06.04.2009 | World

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to "normalcy" on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than...

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