Protect Yourself from the West Nile Virus
Submitted by avnewpress on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 11:32am.
Summer is here and with hot weather comes the potential for mosquito-borne illnesses. One of the worst in the United States is the West Nile Virus.
The West Nile Virus is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes, which acquire it through biting birds or other animals. The virus is not transmitted person-to-person, and there is no evidence that people can be directly infected from birds or other carriers.
Remember fire safety when grilling this summer
Submitted by avnewpress on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 5:27pm.
Summertime is "chilling" time, and for many Americans, that means grilling time. However, when people put on their "World's Best Cook" aprons, they may forget to put on their thinking caps.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, outdoor grilling causes more than 600 accidental fires and explosions each year, costing consumers about $5 million in property damage.
A few simple precautions can protect those around the grill. more...
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Submitted by poocher on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 6:32am.
This family film is based on the popular children's books of the same name. Abigail Breslin stars as Kit Kittredge, a nine year-old girl living in Cincinnati during the Great Depression. Kit is an aspiring news journalist for a local newspaper. Her biggest story is about to break out.
