News & Views

 WOW, 10 years has come and gone (officially July 1st). We want to thank all of you who came for our sale and celebration weekend and those of you that have supported us all these years. Without you, what we do would not be possible. Special thanks goes out to Michael Stribling and Haden Blackman for there long time support of our events. You guys are the BEST! And congratulations to Haden and Anne-Marie on the birth of their second child, Caitlan and Michael for his new endevor at Leapfrog. Also, our new best friend Jimmie Robinson. Thank you for getting out of your death bed Saturday, to sign and sketch for your fans. You are most gracious with your time and talent and are welcome at Blue Moon anytime!. Take a look at both the incredible "Secret Invasion" covers Jimmie and Michael did. Also, ones by long time regular, Tim Park and returning regular Pramada Wells. Due to technical difficulties, Nate Watson was unable to be here Sunday but, sent his best to all. Look forward to having him here for a future event and seeing his SI cover. Can`t forget Ryan. Thanks Dude! We strive to be the best shop we can and will try to do even better. Can`t please everyone all the time. To let you all know, we have signed a lease for 4 more years in this location. Sorry, no San Rafael in the near future. Property owners just want to much rent in SR and in this unstable economic time we could not take the chance. Please let it be known we greatly appreciate those of you that take the time (and gas!) to make the trip from southern Marin. Comic people are in a class of their own!

Sam & Kyle


We all morn the loss industry giant, Michael Turner who passed away Friday.
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Bee Disease A Mystery

Bee Disease A Mystery - ScienceDaily.com: Scientists are one step closer to understanding the recent demise of billions of honey bees after making an important discovery about the transmission of a common bee virus. Deformed wing virus (DWV) is passed between adult bees and to their developing brood by a parasitic mite called Varroa destructor when it feeds.

Deformed wing virus has been linked to the collapse of honey bee colonies in Britain. In recent years the prevalence of the virus has increased globally in colonies infested with Varroa. It is widely accepted that the virus replicates in the mite and is then transmitted to bees when it bites. However, researchers at Rothamsted Research and the University of Nottingham have found that the virus does not replicate in the mite, suggesting an alternative means of transmission.

Health officials question whether tomatoes behind outbreak

“Produce investigations are very difficult, because a lot of times, vegetables are eaten all together,” said Dr. Patricia Griffin, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. That makes it hard to trace back any one item to a source of contamination, she added. “We continue to keep an open mind about the possible source of this outbreak, as does FDA.”

Dr. David Acheson, associate commissioner for foods at the Food and Drug Administration, agreed. “There is a strong epidemiological association with tomatoes,” but the agency is also “looking into other ingredients,” he said.

Acheson said FDA officials and tomato growers were involved in “a two-way dialogue.”

The CDC says the outbreak, which is linked to a rare form of bacteria called Salmonella Saintpaul, has spread to include 810 cases in 36 states and the District of Columbia. And there is no sign that it’s abating. “We are still getting reports of recent illnesses,” Griffin said.

The true incidence is probably much higher, because the agency has estimated that about 30 cases occur for every one that is reported.

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