TIKE pans the politics.

With much aspiration, stampedes of politically informed activists have rushed over to City Hall to vote for Whyville's first Senator. A position not to be taken lightly, its rewards range from the power of decision making, having personal face parts made by our vary own fashion guru, and, of course, the much-revered bragging rights.

So far, many participants in this race for political superiority -- boys and girls, young and old -- have published themselves as worthy candidates. Political platforms have been made, articles have been written, and campaigns were established early, decorating the festive atmosphere...
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Calliope presents some challenging reading.

Salutations! No, no, the Ebola virus did not catch me -- but this week's reading sure kept me company while I suffered through an outbreak of the flu over the weekend. It's amazing to realize how easily a disease can creep up on you. Get a little cut, touch the wrong animal or object or something, or simply get sneezed on, and whammo -- you've got the flu. Did you know that influenza used to kill hundreds of thousands of people? read more...