It is good to be able to close out this "annus horribilis" on a positive note. Up to the beginning of this year, while there are several local and state monuments and memorials commemorating the more than four million Americans who served in World War I, there was no true “national” monument. Finally, in January 2013, Congress established the World War One Centennial … [Read more...] about Ending 2021 on a Positive Note
RADAR TRIBUTE — Thank You For Being Our Friend: How Betty White Stole Our Hearts
Published by Radar OnlineShe grew up surrounded by laughter, then went on to become one of the best — and most beloved — comedic actresses ever. Betty White’s big break came in 1949 when she took a job as the “Girl Friday” to host Al Jarvis on a new show called Hollywood on Television. She didn’t realize she’d be expected to go live on the air for five-and-a-half hours a day, … [Read more...] about RADAR TRIBUTE — Thank You For Being Our Friend: How Betty White Stole Our Hearts
Betty White, iconic working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday
Published by ReutersBy Bill Trott (Reuters) -Comedic actress Betty White, who capped a career of more than 80 years by becoming America's geriatric sweetheart after Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died less than three weeks shy of her 100th birthday, People magazine said on Friday, quoting her agent. The agent, … [Read more...] about Betty White, iconic working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday
WHO fears Omicron tsunami in 2022, adding to Joe Biden’s troubles.
On New Year’s eve December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization’s country office in China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of “viral pneumonia” in Wuhan city. Now, on New Year’s eve 2021, the world is struggling with a tsunami of mutations of that original virus. The US is reporting at least 300,000 new … [Read more...] about WHO fears Omicron tsunami in 2022, adding to Joe Biden’s troubles.
DON’T LOOK UP (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Don’t Look Up has been the subject of a lot of conversations since it premiered on Netflix. It’s trending on Twitter. There’s a lot of debate, not just over the message in it, but whether it’s a good movie or not. It seems that most critics hate it. But what do critics know? If you haven’t seen it or heard about it, Don’t Look Up is a comedy on Netflix that is a parody of a … [Read more...] about DON’T LOOK UP (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Letting Go Of Mistakes: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Last month I was embarrassed after sending my blog to all of you. I had made a mistake! I’m grateful to Jake, my nephew, who inserts and arranges the pictures inside the text. He then uploads the monthly blog. Jake always suggests I proofread the blog one more time before it goes out. I had looked at the text so many times, I barely scanned the blog and let it go. Ooops. A … [Read more...] about Letting Go Of Mistakes: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Covid bogs down Biden in winter of discontent
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Joe Biden promised to "follow the science" when he took over from Donald Trump, but a year later record infections, testing shortfalls and stubborn vaccine resistance have turned one of his presidency’s political strongpoints into a growing liability. Data on Wednesday showing the highest number yet of new Covid infections -- 265,427 cases on … [Read more...] about Covid bogs down Biden in winter of discontent
Lynn Schmidt: Liz Cheney stands firmly in defending democracy
Published by St. Louis Post-DispatchImagine being a leader exiled to an island with only one other person. Now imagine that instead of shrinking under the wound of political isolation, you become stronger. Courage somehow thrives in this seclusion. Truth, honor and integrity build the foundation of a lighthouse that becomes a beacon of leadership. The love of country is the … [Read more...] about Lynn Schmidt: Liz Cheney stands firmly in defending democracy
How to Buy the Thousands of Items Confiscated by the TSA Every Day
Published by InsideHookBy Lindsay Rogers In 2018, following a weeklong road trip from New York to Arizona, a friend and I were set to fly home out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International. What seemed a routine stroll through security became moderately less so when my friend was found in possession of a pocket knife in her carry-on. It was an accident, of course — we’d been camping … [Read more...] about How to Buy the Thousands of Items Confiscated by the TSA Every Day
Have You Tried a Chinese Wine Yet?
Caveats: I can’t tell the difference between a $7.95 and a $27.95 bottle of wine. I often buy and drink screwcap-bottled wine and even sniff the screw cap. Just like some sommeliers, I probably could not tell the difference between a 2007 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru and a 2021 Barefoot Box Buttery Chardonnay. I have a challenging time … [Read more...] about Have You Tried a Chinese Wine Yet?
This Genie’s Wishes Are Not Complimentary
The complimentary Fastpass system at Walt Disney World has given way to the “Genie +” system. With Fastpass, guests saved time by reserving a time to return and bypass the line. The Genie + system is similar, except guests must pay an additional fee. With the Genie+ system comes “Individual Lighting Lanes” where guests essentially pay an additional fee on top of Genie + to … [Read more...] about This Genie’s Wishes Are Not Complimentary
Why Should You Use Software to Optimize Your Facility?
Excellent management of all the facilities in your care keeps costs down, reduces emergencies, and leads to more satisfied clients and patrons. Facilities management software is often an indispensable tool to optimize your workflows and increase awareness of issues before they get out of control. Here are some of the specific benefits this kind of software could … [Read more...] about Why Should You Use Software to Optimize Your Facility?
How Cup Noodles became one of the biggest transpacific business success stories of all time
The original Japanese packaging emphasized English characters over Japanese ones. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Alisa Freedman, University of Oregon See a container of Cup Noodles at a convenience store and you might think of dorm rooms and cheap calories. But there was a time when eating from the product’s iconic packaging exuded cosmopolitanism, … [Read more...] about How Cup Noodles became one of the biggest transpacific business success stories of all time
U.S. COVID cases hit record high, officials eye hospitalizations
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) -The average number of daily COVID-19 cases in the United States has hit a record high of 258,312 over the past seven days, a Reuters tally on Wednesday showed as U.S. officials weigh the impact of the more transmissible Omicron variant. The previous peak for the seven-day moving average was 250,141 recorded on Jan. 8 of this year. U.S. Centers … [Read more...] about U.S. COVID cases hit record high, officials eye hospitalizations
Former Senate leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Published by NJ.comLAS VEGAS (AP) — He was an accomplished amateur boxer who’d rather dance. But Harry Reid was fond of reminding his opponents that he knew how to fight, too. That skill took him far — from poverty in Searchlight, Nevada, to the pinnacle of the U.S. Senate. “I don’t have people saying ‘he’s the greatest speaker,’ ‘he’s handsome,’ ‘he’s a man about town,’” Reid … [Read more...] about Former Senate leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Reader Survey @ The Moderate Voice (December 2021)
The Moderate Voice would not survive without the support of its readers. Thus, it would be reasonable to ask, "What topics do YOU, Dear TMV Reader, wish to see posted on this blog?" Please answer in the comments section of this post. Bonus Question: Are there any anime fans out there? … [Read more...] about Reader Survey @ The Moderate Voice (December 2021)
Happy New Scare!
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2021 In Review à la Borowitz
I was just about to write a year-end sarcastic piece – that is the only way to look at 2021 in the rearview mirror without losing one’s sanity — about what happened this past year when I came across a “roundup of the top things that didn’t happen in 2021.” The roundup is by none other than the finest satirist I know, a comedian, a New York Times best-selling author and … [Read more...] about 2021 In Review à la Borowitz
‘Total repression’: Russia orders top rights group shut, capping year of crackdowns
Published by ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's Supreme Court ordered the country's best-known human rights group on Tuesday to be liquidated for breaking a law requiring groups to register as foreign agents, capping a year of crackdowns on Kremlin critics unseen since the Soviet days. The shuttering of the group Memorial closes a year in which the top Kremlin critic was jailed, … [Read more...] about ‘Total repression’: Russia orders top rights group shut, capping year of crackdowns
What will 2022 bring in the way of misinformation on social media? 3 experts weigh in
A cutout display at a protest highlighted the connection between social media and the real-world effects of misinformation. Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University; Dam Hee Kim, University of Arizona, and Ethan Zuckerman, UMass Amherst At the end of 2020, it seemed hard to imagine a worse year for … [Read more...] about What will 2022 bring in the way of misinformation on social media? 3 experts weigh in