http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters News and views from Evening News reporters Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:19:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Engineers DO have a sense of humor. Martin Klein, an engineer for Compact Power Inc., which makes lithium ion automotive batteries, was a speaker at the recent SAE Detroit chapter meeting at Monroe County Community College. Commenting on a fellow speaker's remark that nowadays batteries are "sexy," Mr. Klein said it ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/11/time-for-some-engineer-humor/ The only complaint I heard from any of the fans who gathered for the Peter Facinelli’s meet and greet Saturday at The Mall of Monroe were from those who didn't know that photos or autographs would cost them some cash. Autographs were available for $25 and photos for $40, with partial ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/11/yes-it-is-common-to-charge-for-autographs/ Peter Facinelli, one of the stars of the "Twilight" movies, tweets. He tweeted in advance about his appearance today at Frenchtown Square mall, now known as Mall of Monroe. So if you are wondering why there were people in line from other cities and therefore would not have seen the local advance ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/11/peter-facinelli-tweets/ The Monroe County Health Department has been sending out fliers with the H1N1 vaccination clinic schedule. Details at monroenews.com. -- Paula Wethington http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/h1n1-vaccine-schedule-announced/ The Monroe Evening News has set up a special page on its web site for local links and headlines on h1n1 influenza. In the meantime, here are some of the national and regional headlines this weekend on h1n1 influenza: CNN: Obama declares h1n1 emergency. CNN: Hand sanitizer in short supply as flu hits ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/flu-headlines/ Did you see the GetMommed.com by Kleenex advertisement in the Sunday coupon books? It's part of the Kleenex marketing campaign during cold and flu season. This is a fun site! Go check it out. I got matched with Lisa as my "mom." She's the crafty mom. -- Paula Wethington http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/jff-get-mommed-site-by-kleenex/ The Monroe County Health Department currently has a notice on its web site that the agency is temporarily out of seasonal flu vaccine. The Health Check expo that was held Wednesday at Monroe County Community College announced a couple of days in advance that the seasonal flu vaccine would not be ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/seasonal-flu-shots-hard-to-find-in-monroe/ Are you wondering how to handle out-of-pocket expenses for cold and flu medications, unexpected school closings, sick leave policies and doctor visits when your family is on a budget ... but someone got sick with "flu-like symptoms"? Check out the H1N1 influenza archives at Monroe on a Budget. -- Paula Wethington http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/flu-expenses-on-a-budget/ The Monroe County Health Department in Monroe, Mich., has announced its flu clinic schedule for H1H1 virus. You'll find the pdf at the health department site. -- Paula Wethington http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/h1n1-flu-clinic-schedule-announced-for-monroe-mi/ New Bedford Academy in Lambertville, Mich., has closed for the week because of high numbers of students reporting illness. Report from The Monroe Evening News. -- Paula Wethington http://www.blogsmonroe.com/reporters/2009/10/new-bedford-academy-closed-for-illness/