Health officials in Idaho concerned about whooping cough | NWCN.com | NWCN - News

Health officials in Idaho concerned about whooping cough | NWCN.com | NWCN - News: "You've probably seen public service announcements for whooping cough.
For the most part, it's a mild disease but if infants and the elderly are not vaccinated, it can kill.
With California's epidemic only a couple state lines away, health officials in Idaho are concerned.
'People do travel back and forth between here and California. That's just a given fact. There's always some level of pertussis in our community, we just don't want to see the kind of spike that they have in the state of California,' said Dave Fotsch of the Central District Health Department."

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Patient Money - Joint Replacement? Do It Right the First Time - NYTimes.com

Patient Money - Joint Replacement? Do It Right the First Time - NYTimes.com: "Meanwhile, if you are considering replacing a deteriorating knee or hip, here are some ways to raise the chances of success and avoid a second operation."

Earthquake Moved California City 31 Inches - Yahoo! News

Earthquake Moved California City 31 Inches - Yahoo! News: "The powerful earthquake that struck Baja California and the southwestern United States in April actually moved an entire California border city, NASA radar images show.
Calexico, Calif., near the U.S.-Mexico border, moved as much as 2 1/2 feet (80 cm) south and down into the ground due to the magnitude-7.2 earthquake on April 4."

A Colossal Fracking Mess | Business | Vanity Fair

A Colossal Fracking Mess | Business | Vanity Fair: "Early on a spring morning in the town of Damascus, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the fog on the Delaware River rises to form a mist that hangs above the tree-covered hills on either side. A buzzard swoops in from the northern hills to join a flock ensconced in an evergreen on the river’s southern bank."

Bobby Dean's camera at 5:00 am saw this...LVH Lake

Kitties from Lee Ann Blumenthall

Origami that Will Blow Your Mind - Topic | ChaCha Answers

Origami that Will Blow Your Mind - Topic | ChaCha Answers

How Long Will Food Last in the Freezer? | Real Simple

How Long Will Food Last in the Freezer? | Real Simple: "Times are based on a freezer set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Storing and eating frozen foods past these deadlines isn't dangerous, but flavors and textures will begin to deteriorate."

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An email from Ben Davi about the cruise

Ron

Several people that are interested in the Alaska cruise have mentioned to Dee an and I that they are hesitant about making a reservation because the time is so far out and they are afraid of loosing there deposit. I have some information that you can pass on in the blog.

1. The deposit is fully refundable up until 90 days before sailing when full payment is required. After that some penalties are incurred.

2. The whole purpose of booking rooms early is the ability to pretty much pick the room you want, on the side of the ship you want, in the location (front, mid, rear) of the ship. Want to be near an elevator?, request the one you want. If it's not listed, call the agent.

3. Deposit is only $250.00 per person or $500.00 per cabin.

4. If possible illness is a concern, here again, your deposit is fully refundable (see no.1. above)

An email from Wayne Hill

Ron

You have mentioned in the past that you miss the computer discussion we used to do on Tuesdays (I think) at the clubhouse. It would be great to revisit having a day (once a week, every other week, or just once a month) where we could get together with others to share things we have learned or ask questions about issues. Like right now, I have questions about what advantage Google Voice may hold. Other questions might be what is the best internet provider. Such a meeting may include other "tech" questions or issues.

ron says.

For the folks that don't recall those meetings they were a get together of computer interested people that met with their laptop computers at the clubhouse where we would discuss ideas and demonstrate how to do stuff that we were interested in that day. There was no time limit, you left when you felt like it... sort of a friendly group meeting with not much structure. You did not have to come unless you wanted to. If you are interested check the three stars box below this article.