And if you're like me, your brain is likely buzzing with myths and misconceptions about that prick in the arm. Warshawsky explains the virus in the needle has been inactivated and split apart; it will prompt your body to mount an immune response (which prepares your body to fight the virus in the future) but it can't give you the flu. And I've heard that if you windmill your arm after getting your shot, you help diffuse the vaccine through your body and lessen the chances your arm will...

The credit crisis continues to claim victims up and down Wall Street; earnings growth is the slowest in five years; stock traders keep seeing wild, volatile sessions on Wall Street; and many economists, including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, are worried about an economic slowdown, if not a recession, in the next several months. The credit crisis continues to claim victims up and down Wall Street; earnings growth is the slowest in five years; stock traders keep seeing wild,...

These groups, made up of elected (by whatever means) representatives from the localities in each district, oversee programs that help farmers adopt practices that protect water and soil quality. So maybe it's time to consider another way to handle this important function by folding it into the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, for example, As for Beato, he'll have something to add to his resume that's bound to be a conversation starter when he's ready to interview for jobs....

The crowd, waving American flags, and many holding signs, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the national anthem and stood for a moment of silence. If we start giving away citizenship, what will it be worth? Being an American takes work and sacrifice, becoming part of this great experiment, this melting pot. If they don't want to become a citizen, they deserve to be deported because they do not deserve the freedom that our country stands for or our benefits which we work so hard for....

They are also available at the sites with the painted pumpkins and at www.visitwinchesterva.com. Prizes for costumes, games for children. Admission is one non-perishable food item per person for the food pantry. Children may come dressed in costume, no masks. In the event of inclement weather the event will be canceled. This is a safe alternative to Halloween and positive role model costumes welcome. Costumes encouraged, $4 per child. All proceeds benefit the volunteer fire and rescue...

Local organizations say fund raising can be challenging in an area with only two Fortune 500 companies - Norfolk Southern corp. and Smithfield Foods inc. - and a transient military population. But that total still exceeds the 2004 results, the foundation's top executive said, and preliminary reports indicate a bounceback for 2007. The numbers for 69 nonprofit groups combine donations from individuals, businesses and foundations, government grants and revenue from special events but do not...