Update at the End of the World I

4:30 am: Triple-Digit Temperatures Scorch Midwest

5:30 am: Wal-Mart says to double China outlets by 2006

6:30 am: Resort to Fear

8:30 am: "The doctor is full today. Would you like to speak with the physicians assistant? Your blood tests haven't come back yet. The doctor has a 10-minute appointment tomorrow. Would you like to see him then?"