First: {I can't state what I think, here, without violating the Board rules}

Second: I am not surprised that preparation funding has been getting cut. Refer to the First paragraph.

Third: I am noticing that people are getting more concerned about the Avian Flu that is apparently cranking up in Pakistan.

Fourth: Many more people are quietly preparing for home quarantines being put into place.

Fifth: Two years ago, the Avian Flu Virus had 5 mutations to make before it would become a hazard to Hu-mons. It sure made that transition quickly (1 to go????) all by itself??????