TechnicalJones.com

The Author

Leroy Jones, Jr. is the creator of Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr., as well as PoliticalJones.com. He is a Political Commentator and Government Affairs Consultant based in Washington, D.C. For over 20 years, Mr. Jones has worked in federal government affairs, including public service as an aide on both sides of Capitol Hill and the Clinton White House.

Mr. Jones is the host of The PoliticalJones Report with Leroy Jones, Jr. which airs on various radio stations nationwide every Monday and Thursday.

DO YOU CALL IT SWINE OR PIG FLU?

Thought you would find this interesting:

Swine flu name change? Flu genes spell pig

Swine

Definition: Any animal of the hog kind, especially one of the domestical species.

Swine secrete a large amount of subcutaneous fat, which, when extracted, is known as lard.

The male is specifically called boar, the female, sow, and the young, pig.

Pig

Definition: Also called hogs or swine, are a genus of even-toed ungulates within the family Suidae.

The name pig, hog, or swine most commonly refers to the domestic pig (Sus domestica) in everyday parlance, but technically encompasses
several distinct species, including the Wild Boar.

With around 2 billion on the planet, domestic pigs are also by far the most numerous pig species.

Pigs are omnivores, and despite their reputation for gluttony, they are generally social and intelligent animals.