The flu has now been classified as being "widespread" in 36 states. This year's outbreak has hit earlier than usual, but it remains to be seen if the current strain is actually more virulent than the ones of recent years.

Health experts say that the single best way to avoid catching the flu is stop picking your nose.

Well, that's just frikkin' great!! Another cherished personel freedom has gone down the drain in this post 9-11 world of ours.

----------Joe Heller, Green Bay Press-Gazette