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Health, Politics, travel

Truely aggressive contries dealing with Mexican Flu

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A little news that highlights was a REALLY aggressive national government does to protect it’s people. Extreme? I don’t really think so. If there is a massive outbreak then it needs to be CUT OFF, BORDERS CLOSED.

The CDC and the White House could learn a little something from this. Oh.. wait.. nope.. because “Liberals are ALWAYS right. Ask them”. – Marcus Luttrell, American Hero.   So, read on Reuters article:

Chinese, Mexicans return home as flu fears ease

By Royston Chan and Alistair Bell

SHANGHAI/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico was flying home dozens of its citizens on Tuesday quarantined in China over fears of a new flu virus and announced plans to revive its economy hit by the deadly epidemic, which showed signs of easing.

An Aeromexico plane arrived in Beijing to pick up Mexican nationals there, after taking on dozens in Shanghai. The flight was scheduled to head south to Guangzhou and then to neighboring Hong Kong before flying home.

None of the 70 or so Mexicans quarantined in mainland China have shown symptoms of the H1N1 [Mexican] flu, but they have been caught up in a drama about how far governments should go to stifle fears the virus could creep across their borders.

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Formula 1, racing, travel

Getting ready for Spain

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My how fast this trip came upon me! Time to get serious about packing my gear, selecting camera equipment to take and getting some new clothes.

On Thursday, May 7th I’m off to Barcelona (via Amsterdam — maybe I’ll get lost and miss my flight.. hahah) for 8 days. I love to travel, but all of it has been North America (Vancouver, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Maui), Central America (Mexico City, Cancun), or the Caribbean (Negril, Key West, Montego Bay, St. Maarten). This time I’m really going across the pond to the old country. Nervous and excited all at the same time.

The first leg is Seattle, WA -> Amsterdam Holland arriving at 8:00AM local time. From there I’ll be on a European version of SouthWest Airlines to Barcelona.

Once on the ground I’ll be receiving tickets to the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA 2009. This will be one hell of a way to kick off the APWG conference I’ll be attending.

Then it’s back across the water via JFK in New York, arriving around 2:00PM or so. I’m really looking forward to putting my own eyes on the Big Apple, even if it’s only for a short time from the plane. 3 hours later I’ll be on the last leg of my journey home to Seattle. Hopefully wiser, a little more tan, and packing some gifts for the people that work for me.