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The best way to deal with swine flu school closings is to prepare ahead. Whether your concerned about childcare, job stability or lost wages due to this public health problem. For some advice and peace of mind, see Swine flu school closings; What parents should do. 

Remember even one mild case of H1N1 influenza in a student can cause major disruptions for the school, parents, children and the community. 

Swine flu school closings advice

Woke up with headache, nausea, sweats, sore throat on one side and ear pain after I wrote the article Swine flu symptoms, how serious is it? Not normally a person subject to easy influence, I'm guessing it's just bad timing and maybe a sinus infection. I don't care to be the first confirmed case of Swine flu in Arkansas ....though it would make for good writing. The symptoms, though unpleasant, wax and wane and are not serious.

Still, my next article is going to be light-hearted...how about 25 fun things to do online (when you have the Swine flu)?

So, if you're in a bit of a panic about potential mild and serious Swine flu symptoms, check this article and video out with interim homecare and treatment guidelines by the CDC.
 

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If you are wondering what is Twitter and how to use it or if you visited the microblog and found it rather pointless, the following tutorial, complete with a video and Twitter tools, can help.

Whether you're a journalist looking for scoop or small business looking to improve your brand, see: What is Twitter really? Easy guides and powerful search tools Average people who just want to know how to use Twitter more efficiently will find the article useful, too.

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One of the few good things to happen for Social Security and SSDI recipients in recent years is a fairly decent cost of living index, at least relatively speaking when considering recent pathetic adjustments and Medicare premiums that rose almost as much or more -- making for a net loss.

Read more about the changes along with what to expect from Medicare. If you need assistance in Medicare premiums, now is the time to apply, even if you received help prior.

Social Security Increase for 2009 'COLA', SSDI and Medicare Premiums

Are you tired of politics yet? Well, tonight's presidential debate should be interesting given it's in townhall format and that questions will be taken from regular folks rather than a moderator. Obama and McCain may not be as riveting as Palin and Biden, but then again it could be a real fight night, given the latest smears and attacks.  Do you think  Ayers, Wright and the Keating Five will be covered?

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See the 2008 Presidential Debates Schedule

So who else here watches the presidential debates and post-spin like a football game, switching between CNN, FOX and PBS?

An article about Sarah Palin, and the famed witchcraft video ...

Sarah Palin Witchcraft Video Stirs Church Controversy - Associated ...

Sep 25, 2008 ... Palin receives prayers and critics go loony with religious intolerance.
www.associatedcontent.com/article/1063960/sarah_palin_witchcraft_video_stirs.html 

Tired of bad weather news? Hurricane Ike is no time to get burnout...find out more about the Hurricane Ike Path and updates to this serious Atlantic storm.

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While the projected path of Hurricane Ike, now a Category 4 storm, remains uncertain for the U.S, both Tropical Storm Hanna (projected to reach Category 1 status) and Hurricane Ike threatens the southeastern seaboard. Following the path of Hurricane Hanna, Hurricane Ike's projected path shows that U.S. landfall is possible sometime next mid- to late-week. Meanwhile, you can track the Hurricane Ike path and make preparations for these serious Atlantic storms.

Projected Path of Hurricane Ike
Includes weather radar, emergency resources and social networks that can help with evacuation, disaster recovery and more.