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Old 04-27-2009, 01:43 PM
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The reason the news is reporting they want a story...yes it is a big deal...if it gets more virulant...read "The Great Influenza" by John Barry (the 1917 pandemic started in Kansas on a pig farm, was sent around the world by the troops).

The following is from the WHO...notice they did not recommend restricting travel.


The Director-General recommended not to close borders and not to restrict international travel. It was considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention.
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:22 PM
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When we hiring?




Just always want to ask.
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:34 PM
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As far as ticket bookings go, perception will shape reality when it comes to future travel plans. Unfortunately.

Here's some good news/bad news:

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CDC: No vaccine prevents the new swine flu

CDC: No vaccine prevents the new swine flu


ATLANTA (AP) - There is no vaccine available to prevent the new swine flu. However, there are antiflu drugs that do work once someone is sick. The acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the government is still deciding whether to order that a swine flu vaccine be produced.
Dr. Richard Besser says it's not an easy decision, because vaccine manufacture takes a long time and would interrupt ongoing work to create next winter's regular flu shot.
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But if a vaccine eventually is ordered, the CDC already has taken a key preliminary step—creating what's called seed stock of the virus that manufacturers would use.
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
When we hiring?




Just always want to ask.
I just heard from a very credible source that we will be hiring in the future.
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
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Just always want to ask.
I hear soon...we're going to need to replace all of us who die from the swine flu.
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Old 04-27-2009, 03:18 PM
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I never knew an old squadron bar cheer would have such meaning!!

"eating's for pigs and ya can sleep when ya die"

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Old 04-27-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferd149
I never knew an old squadron bar cheer would have such meaning!!

"eating's for pigs and ya can sleep when ya die"

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...not to mention the Brit "girls" that we used to hang out with at Mildenhall....
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Old 04-27-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferd149
I never knew an old squadron bar cheer would have such meaning!!

"eating's for pigs and ya can sleep when ya die"

Ferd

Ferd,

I'm going to PM you in a second. Can you check it when you get a chance?
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Old 04-27-2009, 05:19 PM
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Here's a good article on how traffic was influenced by the SARS outbreak in 2002. Granted, that was also coupled with the start of the war in Iraq (and the begining of Oil's long march,) so other factors were at play, but you get the gist. Bottom line - it was sharp, but short, and traffic began to recover within a few months.

FACTBOX-How airline traffic responded to SARS | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

I'd paste, but it's got a graph that likely wouldn't turn out well. The story was on yahoo finance, just look up DAL.
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Old 04-27-2009, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
I hear soon...we're going to need to replace all of us who die from the swine flu.
Man, I got a laugh outta this one!!! That was some funny stuff!! If I stay healthy, maybe I'll hold the 777 before I know it!
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