Weathering a warm Yuletide and Santa’s sleigh concerns
An observant reader notes unusually warm winter weather across British Columbia and the prairies. They consider El Niño effects and speculate on Santa’s travel being impacted by low snow and winds, while enjoying milder days and preparing for Christmas in 1997.
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Williams Lake
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
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The Dubious Fear of a Killer Flu Looms Across Time
A reflective essay reviews Laurie Garretts The Coming Plague warning of a potential 1976 style flu epidemic. It traces past pandemics from 1918 to Swine Flu at Fort Dix, discusses virus mutation, H and N labels, bird and pig transmission, and the frailty of predictions, urging caution over panic.
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Laurie Garrett
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Fort Dix
Western Samoa
Charlemagne
Europe
Netherlands
Hong Kong
Minnesota
Wisconsin
China
Gradidge
Michael Crighton
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