Odds ‘n Sods:

Mutating H7N9 bird flu may pose pandemic threat, scientists warn

Special Note: Down in paragraph 8, is this nugget:

“By collecting and sequencing a large number of samples, they found that the H7N9 virus is mutating frequently, acquiring genetic changes that might increase its pandemic potential.”

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World record? 100 inches of snow may have clobbered Italy in 18 hours, review pending. – P.M.

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A very neat DIY tactical shovel that would make a great addition to a B.O.B.

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Mysterious spy cameras collecting data at post offices. – H.L.

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Sharia Enforcement at University of New Mexico: “Resolution 6S” passes. B.B.