H1N1

Now that the midterm federal election is over and the Kirchner's were informed by the electorate they are not happy with their performance, the country turns to other issues.

One in particular is the H1N1 (or the gripe porcine). There are now many schools shut down in the city and at those that are open, you will see the children wearing masks. When I returned to BA from Toronto, everyone on the plane was given (more) paperwork to fill out, you had to pass a thermal scan (looking for a fever) and we had to wear a mask when coming off the plane. It made it very difficult to talk to the immigration officer (or for him to even match my passport photo with my face).

H1N1 is an issue here. For as much as there is a health care system, it is two tier and in a large city of ~ 12 million people - problems can spread. The debate rages over whether the fact that 25 people have died of a flu (during the flu season) is a major health issue or not but the government has to 'appear' to be reacting so the kids gather in the playground instead of the classroom.

This falls on the heels of the end of the mosquito season, which was responsible for a nasty season of Dengue Fever (something you dont want to catch more than once).

on a more positive note:

Happy Canada Day everyone!

I have ordered facturas for the office (that morning treat that is a less sweet equivalent to 3 dozen Tim Horton's donuts - and very much appreciated).

Truth be told, I have ordered in facturas for many reasons this past 18 months. For reasons such as: it's a Tuesday, it's raining, Boca Jr's lost, my birthday. I have requested these facturas be 'red and white'.

On Friday, the Calgary Stampede starts - hmmm, what to do, what to do?

B.