School destroys 5000 doses of H1N1

The school had put 5000 doses of the H1N1 virus shot in the trash because the refrigerator that varied between 35-46 degrees regularly dropped down to 30. The CDC tests these vaccines in those temperature ranges and anything outside of that range has not been tested and they are not sure that it would work. The school had put these vaccines into the fridge on a Friday evening. Saturday morning a janitor had checked the fridge and the temperature had dropped. Thus destroying all these doses.

I feel that the school needs to take more care with those vaccines. Those are in extremely high demand and they have ruined them, most likely unintentionally. However, when you are handed something that important you need to get that taken care of correctly. The school shouldn't be given anymore before other people and schools.

Inmates save guards life

An inmate at a prison (not named) attacked a guard that was on duty. He punched him repeatedly in the face and then took him in a chokehold. Then, out of the blue another inmate rushed in and took out the attacker. As if that wasn't enough, two more came in to the rescue. One grabs the radio sitting on the desk and calls for backup. The other tries to separate the original attacker and the guard. Undoubtedly, they saved the guards life.

I think these men that saved the guards life have done a wonderful deed. They have been put into jail for attempted murder, assault and battery, and theft. Yet, they still had the good in them to save the guard. I feel they deserve a huge pat on the back and possibly early release for good behavior.

Northwest Pilots

http://matthewpappenfus9978.blogspot.com/2009/10/northwest-pilots-mistakes.html Matt Pappenfus' blog on the two Northwest pilots that overshot the Minneapolis Airport by 150 miles was very interesting. To have people that are proffesionals making this big of a mistake is ridiculous. Let alone causing the 44+ passengers to get behind schedule.

I agree 100% that they should have their flight certificates taken. To claim that they were "too busy" on their laptops while flying an airplane is way over the edge. They should not even be on a computer while flying. When they take off they are taking over control of 44+ passenger's lives. They need to be on their game and not screwing around on a laptop.

Dozens dead in Pakistan explosion

http://bryceholm.blogspot.com/ A horrible explosion in Pakistan left 35 dead and 65 wounded Bryce Holm found. The explosion took place in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This explosion was an extremely powerful one and in a populated area.

This explosion, I feel, was completely uncalled for. There is no reason for a bomber to kill many, many people. Bombing is a cowardly tactic. To kill your own people in vain trying to kill the United States patrols in Pakistan is just the wrong thing to do.

Obama administration moves to stop release of classified information

Obama is currently seeking to abolish the warrentless wiretapping around the nation set in by George Bush right after 9/11. It was set in to effect to try and intercept messages between terrorists to give the government a chance to get one step ahead and prevent whatever is going to happen.



I feel that this is the right thing to do. First off, the government had no right to tap all the phones and track all the e-mails that people are sending to each other. That is a direct violation of privacy the

Clinton: U.S., Russia must go beyond Cold War

Hillary Clinton was speaking to Russian college students this week. She was admonishing those in the U.S. and Russian governments that many of them are not over the Cold War. Clinton said that these people are living in the past, and need to move on, and because of that they are unable to make decisions in the preset involving missile defenses because they don't trust each other. Clinton said, "Let's be smarter than our past." She also offered to bring a new attitude bring to the relationship.



I think Hillary has a very good point in that we need to get over the past. If Germany was still mad at us for beating them in WWII, they wouldn't cooperate with us at all. We, U.S. and Russia, need to get over what happened between us, and get our acts together. We were once the two powerhouses of the world and now we are acting like children. Once we get over the past, we will finally be ready for what will happen in years to come.

Dalai Lama urges U.S. to address rich-poor issue

The Dalai Lama was accepting a human rights prize when he began to criticize the United States by saying the gap between the richest and poorest of this nation is much too large. He said that the U.S. should really look into the poorer and less-privileged people in our country. They are people too, and they should have the same rights and opportunities as the wealthier people in this nation. "When I think of America, I think of the idea -- concept of freedom, liberty, equality. I think these are real human values," he said. The award he was given was in honor of recognizing the unending fight against ending global injustice.

I think the Dalai Lama has called upon an extremely touchy subject. The fact that he brought that up while he was given an award for global injustices makes it even more meaningful. I have to agree with him. The gap in this nation is ridiculously oversized. Bill Gates, once again the richest man in the world, is incredibly wealthy. However, he gives generously to charities. Then there are the rich men and women who hoard it up and then blow it on cars or the second and third houses. Instead, they could help out the hundreds or thousands of people in this nation who are on the streets living on garbage and money that they have begged for. We need to work on this issue and give everyone the opportunity to have a successful life making money.

Obama not overexposed

Recently, Obama has been going around the world and doing many press conferences. The topics of which are varying. He has been pushing a lot for the new healthcare system, but some are much smaller topics that have much less meaning and importance. Some people feel that Obama is going overboard with all these meetings, and that he needs to settle down and get back in the office and actually do the things he is saying all the time.

I don't really feel that Obama is overexposed. He is doing exactly what this country needs at the moment, and that is going out and getting something done. He is out doing speeches and meetings all over the country. Instead of sitting in his office saying all the things he could be getting done like Bush did, he is out and telling the American people personally that he is going to do it. In a poll, the people of America said that he is exposing himself too much. I disagree. This country needs a president that is willing to take action.

Iran fires off long-range missiles in latest test

Iran fired off two long range missiles in a test Monday morning. They are two types of extremely advanced missiles developed and manufactured by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Hossein Salami says that the Iran air force is still waiting on confirmation of whether the missile hit the target or not. The expected range brings in most of Southern and Eastern Europe.

I feel Iran should not be firing off long range missiles. They have enough enemies and problems in the political world right now as it is. Now with them firing off nuclear weapons, bringing in some major cities in range, the world leaders will not be very happy with this.