How long have we been hearing about teh dread H1N1 Swine Flu—a month or more? And do you remember when this was supposed to be the next global pandemic? You know, smallpox, Spanish Influenza, the Black Plague…
And weeks later, the headlines shout: “U.S. swine flu deaths hit double-digits”
News flash: double-digits = 10.
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A lifelong Michigan resident, David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts Degree in Economics from Walsh College of Business & Accounting.
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I thought the same thing… but then I thought maybe the mass media campaign assisted in keeping it out of the U.S. Its kind of like the chicken or the egg conversation.