Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Glaciers / Whooping Cough

Missoulian: Some glaciers, snowfields in Rockies see gains

USGS: Glacier Monitoring Studies

Bozeman Chronicle: Number of whooping cough cases nearly doubles in five days

CDC: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breathes which result in a "whooping" sound. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babies less than 1 year of age.

Missoulian: Congress to honor Japanese-American soldiers

S.1055 -- To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service...

Monday, October 31, 2011

Zombies/ Bears/ Drug Shortages


Happy Halloween!

CDC: Zombie Pandemic comic

Missoulian: After attacks, a renewed focus on bear safety

U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Close Encounters with Grizzlies
How to Avoid Grizzly Bears

Tips for Residents in Grizzly Country
Bear Safety on the Web

Missoulian: Obama to order FDA to help reduce drug shortages

Fact Sheet: Obama Administration Takes Action to Reduce Prescription Drug Shortages in the U.S. “Today, President Obama will issue an Executive Order directing the FDA and Department of Justice to take action to help further reduce and prevent drug shortages, protect consumers, and prevent price gouging.”