- We were still trying to ignore swine flu headlines but it’s not working. So we have paired this post with a picture of some cute meerkats at the Nashville Zoo to cheer ourselves up. [Flickr]
- The nasty swine flu may have spread to a second kid at Harding Academy. [WTVF]
- Meanwhile, the Montgomery Bell kid with swine flu’s mom wants us to know that we’re not all going to die (maybe just some of us). [Tennessean]
- And while we’re at it, St. Vincent de Paul School is closing for a week because lots of kids are feeling flu-y. [WKRN]
- But if you hurry, through the rain, you can catch the Epic Swine Flu Forum at the Adventure Science Center tonight at 6:30pm. [WTVF]
- Speaking of contagious diseases, a fifth person has tested positive for HIV after being exposed to some contaminated medical equipment at a VA hospital that may or may not be based here in Tennessee. [WTVF]
- The Metro budget has been released and a lot of folks are getting laid off, but our taxes won’t be going up. And hey, everyone at Metro who still has a job still gets to ride the bus for free. [WKRN]
- And some economy experts have referred to our state’s financial quandary as “grim.” [WSMV]
- Adding insult to injury today, it’s raining. Relay For Life is still on, but it’s moving inside. [Tennessean]
Photo by Paul Nicholson.
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