Bill Sykes' Newsletter
from America.
(Mid-April 2003)
An ex-Brit gives his views-(without fear
or favor)---of the American Scene
Stop Press.
This note was received today Friday the 12th
of April 2003 from a UK source, and I thought that I would
share it with you.
"It has been suggested that the United States has
decided to divide Iraq into three sectors; Leaded, Unleaded,
and Diesel".
Comment: So, was it about oil after all.
Can one assume that these sectors will be governed by
leading UK and American oil companies.
A most important health hazard warning.
 Severe
acute respiratory syndrome, (SARS), a highly contagious
respiratory disease, which was stated to have originated
in China is sweeping many countries of this world and
killing many people in its wake. This disease apparently
does not respond to vaccines or other medicines and the
World Health Organization is becoming increasingly worried,
and for the first time ever has issued a global warning
urging travellers to avoid Hong Kong, and the Guangdong
Province in China. The number of deaths due to SARS is
increasing rapidly worldwide, (currently over 2500 people
have been afflicted by the disease), and may become an
unstoppable epidemic. The war news has virtually swept
this very important health risk off the front pages, but
if SARS continues to sicken and kill people of this world,
as it currently is continuing to do, it may make the deaths
in the current conflict miniscule in comparison. The immediate
impact is most severe in the travel and tourism industry
and will certainly affect economic growth in East Asia.
Disclaimer.
The usual disclaimer.
Much of the information gathered for this news letter
is gleaned from American and International media sources,
(including the Internet), and as such is quoted as accurately
as possible. I try to obtain confirmation on each subject
from several outlets, so the texture is a mixture of composite
news items and personal comments and therefore the reader
must make his/her own judgement as to the reliability
and degree of accuracy of the subjects discussed.
Sincerely,
Eric (Bill) Sykes. (California).
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