As the season turns from fall to winter, many holiday displays replace pop-up flu vaccine clinics. Yet flu season is not over — it has barely begun. In the 35 years that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has monitored influenza, February has been the most common month for peak flu activity, including during the 2010-2011 flu season. To share this important information and educate families around the country, Families Fighting Flu is joining the CDC once again during the annual National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) — an observance to promote the importance of flu vaccination as the single best preventative measure against this disease.
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From the depths of the Indian Ocean, a horrific plague has arisen to devastate humankind, unknown, unstoppable and merely a harbinger of the doom that is to follow. Operatives of the shadowy covert organization Sigma Force, Dr. Lisa Cummings and Monk Kokkalis search for answers to the bizarre affliction aboard a cruise liner transformed into a makeshift hospital. But a sudden and savage attack by terrorist hijackers turns the mercy ship into a floating bio weapons lab. Learn about the book here http://bit.ly/JudasStrain. Learn about the author here http://bit.ly/JamesRollinsAuthor Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
From the depths of the Indian Ocean, a horrific plague has arisen to devastate humankind, unknown, unstoppable and merely a harbinger of the doom that is to follow. Operatives of the shadowy covert organization Sigma Force, Dr. Lisa Cummings and Monk Kokkalis search for answers to the bizarre affliction aboard a cruise liner transformed into a makeshift hospital. But a sudden and savage attack by terrorist hijackers turns the mercy ship into a floating bio weapons lab. Learn about the book here http://bit.ly/JudasStrain. Learn about the author here http://bit.ly/JamesRollinsAuthor Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
In this new book from author Joan Lester, Nina never thought much about her biracial heritage until her parents divorced. Conflicted and alone, Nina turns to the story of her great-great grandmother who escaped from slavery, hoping to find wisdom and direction in her predecessor’s tale. Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/rrnJoU Learn about this author here, http://bit.ly/rlDVbY Teen fiction, issue oriented
HomeAway, Inc., the worldwide leader in online vacation rentals, today announces anniversary celebrations for two of the company’s leading U.S. sites, HomeAway.com and VRBO.com. Acquired by HomeAway® in November 2006 with 65,000 listings, VRBO.com is celebrating its 15th year and its more than 160,000 listings. HomeAway.com, which launched in June 2006 with more than 60,000 listings, turns five this summer and now features more than 250,000 villas, apartments, houses and more available to rent. Both sites make it easier for families and groups to experience the additional room to relax and amenities afforded in rental home stays.
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Six Flags Over Georgia’s 11th roller coaster, the highly anticipated DARE DEVIL DIVE, is now open for thrills! The innovative new coaster sends riders over a 10-story vertical lift at a spine-tingling 95 degrees: beyond vertical!
Media, roller coaster enthusiasts and professional test pilots from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics were on hand for the launch of the park’s latest thrill offering. DARE DEVIL DIVE boasts three inversions, zero-gravity hills and high-speed turns. Riders travel in the world’s first “v-shape” trains fitted with lap bar restraints and stadium seating, paying homage to World War II-era stunt planes and the daring pilots that thrilled onlookers with their incredible aerial acrobatics. The ride soars at a blistering 52 miles per hour as it makes its way through 2,090 feet of twisted steel track.
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The wait is finally over. Six Flags Over Texas, celebrating its 50th anniversary season in 2011, is proud to announce the official launch of the most anticipated ride of the year— the NEW Texas Giant. This super hybrid coaster is all new from the ground up boasting the steepest drop of any wooden coaster in the world at 79 degrees; three bank turns at more than 90 degrees and a state-of-the-art steel track that zips riders through an unforgettable, white knuckled 1½ minutes of breathtaking twists and turns from start to finish.
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Only the most desperate colonists dare to make Hellhole a home. The planet is a dumping ground for undesirables and charlatans until an exiled general turns Hellhole into a place of real opportunity. If only these inhabitants knew the dangers that lie beneath the surface of the planet. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/hdewk9 and its authors here: http://bit.ly/eYVSYZ and http://bit.ly/dJo6Sp Science Fiction
Despite the fact that Christmas is long past, New Yorkers are experiencing reindeer sightings all over the city. Turns out, an equipment upgrade at the North Pole has led to unexpected – and welcome – career changes for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
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Mobil 1 Open Road iPhone App. Looking for a great day out? Mobil 1 Open Road will help you find it. Just choose a category and how far you want to drive. Open Road will suggest great places to visit in your area, then show you how to get there. Going away? Open Road can help you plan your trip before you go.
Just want to drive for pleasure but think British roads are too stressful? Check out the Mobil 1 Mission http://www.mobil-1.co.uk/cms/Mobil_1_... with James Martin http://www.mobil-1.co.uk/cms/Mobil1_m... Open Road gives you the Top 10 Great British Drives to explore as voted by you. From the thrilling twists and turns of the A82 from Glasgow to Fort William, or the smooth ride and stunning views from the Severn Bridge on the M48, there's a great drive near you!
Ever wondered when and how to change your oil? Open Road will show you in the Car Care Tips section. Plus, take a look at the Mobil 1 YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/mobil1 and Mobil 1 Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/mobil1 for even more tips.
Download Mobil 1 Open Road http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/open-r... now and start getting the most out of your car.
For your own safety, do not use the Open Road app while driving.
International peacemaker Gideon Davis has just one day to bring his rogue brother to justice before a vast global conspiracy turns deadly. Will Gideon be forced to start a war to keep the peace. From the executive producer of TV’s ‘24’, this is a debut thriller not to be missed! :Learn more about this book here: http://bit.ly/b3N3AH and its author here: http://bit.ly/hb9ofg Suspense
Vlingo Corporation, the maker of a Virtual Assistant that turns your words into actions, today significantly expanded the actions its users can do while on the go by introducing a new beta feature called the “ActionBar,” and integrating with the content and capabilities of KAYAK, Fandango and OpenTable.
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