The World Health Organization says a "pandemic is imminent". If so, it would be the first influenza pandemic since 1968.

At least one biologist says it is possible to stop these viruses from spreading.

Dick Morris says President Obama's high approval ratings won't last. I think he is correct. Unfortunately, it does not look as if it will happen in time for the elections in November of 2010.

Did the recent release of the torture memos put a damper on U.S. counter terrorism activities? I can't help but think, human nature being what it is, that the release of the memos, and the overall "tone" of the Obama Administration, will cause the people who risk their lives defending us against terrorists to dial back on their zeal.

A bill legalizing "Gay Marriage" passes the New Hampshire Senate. I favor allowing gays to be married under civil laws, and I favor it even more when it is done through the process of legislation, rather than by a court order.

Chrysler is headed for bankruptcy. It seems that the government is pulling the strings, and the result will be a company owned mostly by the union, and partly by Italian automaker Fiat, and the U.S. and Canadian governments. It is becoming a 'brave, new world", is it not?