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Dylan Dickson races for the University of Idaho team during the 10th annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge recently at Michigan Technical Institute. The team took third place in the race, and first place in the fuel economy portion of the contest. Story here. KRC/MTU/Courtesy Photo
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Charlie on May 01 at 8:57 a.m.
It seems that congress in taking on the burning question of college football bowls. I suppose it is the most important topic. Waste of time, what a useless bunch of humanoids.
hhuseland on May 01 at 10:59 a.m.
To put the Swine Flu in perspective, does anyone know how many seasonal flu cases occurred this past winter, and how many died from the seasonal types?
hhuseland on May 01 at 11:10 a.m.
I found the following on line:
The number of deaths caused by influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States per year is substantially higher than previously estimated, according to a Jan 7, 2003, news release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Using improved statistical models, CDC researchers estimate that an average of 36,000 people die from complications of influenza each year, compared to a previous estimate of 20,000. Another 11,000 people per year die from RSV, which causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections, primarily in young children and older adults. Researchers believe that the aging US population and the circulation of influenza A, the most virulent strain in recent years, are among the reasons for this increase.