Flu Fridays: How is the flu shot made? (Part 1)

Happy Flu Friday ! Here at Get Ready, we spend a lot of time talking about the importance of getting your flu shot every year. But have you ...

We Are Screwed by Fred Reed

I think, before offering up the latest from Fred Reed, that if you haven't already read a previous essay of his, then perhaps you should...

Salmonella from baby chicks

Traditional springtime activities may include purchasing baby chicks. Baby chicks can be wonderful pets, but it is important to know that e...

Hugo Chávez Asks God to 'Give Me Life' Video

Poor old Hugo, poor old Venezuela. I will be a sad day for Venezuela if Hugo quits this coil, the Yanks will be circling already, and no dou...

James Murdoch: The Rise and Fall of a News Corp Scion

An interesting and unemotional look into the nest of vipers. James Murdoch: The Rise and Fall of a News Corp Scion As a story, it has everyt...

Donate Life

  April is National Donate Life Month. More than 100,000 US patients are currently waiting for an organ transplant. More than 4,000 new pati...

" He Pushedback" Well He Would Wouldn't He? John Yates

John Yates ‘pushed back’ against reopening of phone hacking investigation Senior Met officer John Yates “pushed back” against suggestions fo...

Are you heading to the Olympics this summer? Add one more thing to your packing list

Did you know that it’s National Public Health Week ? There’s a different theme every day, and today’s theme is communicable diseases . We th...

Ratzinger's Endless Hypocrisy: Mexico

More shit you couldn't make up, Ratzinger of all people! I wish to lift up my voice, inviting everyone to protect and to care for chi...