You'd have to go back at least 10 years, sometimes 20 years, to find such sharp colds.

(Atlantic) cyclones have been increasing in numbers since 1995, but one can't say with certainty that there is a link to global warming. There have been other high-frequency periods for storms, such as in the 1950s and 60s, and it could be that what we are seeing now is simply part of a cycle, with highs and lows.

A guitarist or a drummer can get a cold and still play; I get a cold and sound like a wet mitten trying to sing you a love song. Charming.

It ought to make camp a little easier, at least from a logistics standpoint. We just have to make sure we don't let our concentration stray and think about that pool too much.

This (Bush's pledge) is a landmark bit of phrasing which I am sure was at least partly calculated.

We don't want to make people overly paranoid here. You can reduce your risk of getting colds and flu by a few simple actions. You are always gambling with germs. You just want to keep the odds in your favor.