Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Wisconsin Cat Tests Positive for H1N1

Wisconsin Cat Tests Positive for H1N1

Posted: February 14, 2011, 6:20 p.m., EDT
A 6-year-old male domestic shorthair cat in Wisconsin has tested positive for the H1N1 influenza virus, the first confirmed case of H1N1 in a U.S. pet since January 2010, according to Idexx Reference Laboratories. The Westbrook, Maine-based company confirmed the test result with its Feline Upper Respiratory Disease RealPCR Panel.

The AVMA urges pet owners to monitor their pets’ health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if there are any signs of illness.

Read more at www.veterinarypracticenews.com
 

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Now how am I supposed to use my minutes?

Amplify’d from www.engadget.com

AT&T rolling out unlimited calling to any mobile number

Following a trend started by Sprint back in 2009, AT&T has just announced that it'll start offering its customers unlimited calling to any mobile number in the US, regardless of carrier, starting tomorrow (currently, only AT&T numbers qualify). There are a few catches, of course: you've got to sign up, you need to be on the company's unlimited messaging plan, and you need to on a "qualifying" Nation or FamilyTalk plan. Unlimited messaging runs $20 for individuals and $30 on family plans, so the perk isn't exactly free -- but for many, it should take a big load off the minute bucket.
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