This bit of wit comes from Ms. Vivian, thanks. . . Coincidence? Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but....
2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia
2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing
2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs/humans around the globe. It gets worse........ Next year......
2010 - Chinese year of the Cock - what could possibly go wrong?