If you’re like most folks who read websites, magazines and newspapers, listen to a myriad of podcasts or TV news broadcasts with experts from all walks of life, you may be totally confused by the sensationalism and shock tactics covering COVID-19, mental wellbeing, physical health, obesity, exercise, nutrition, stress and a whole host of other related topics. Much of it is … [Read more...] about The Harm of SIGH-ence
BEZOS AND BUZZARDS (Cartoon and Column)
A few weeks ago, I was keeping my eyes open for Dial liquid hand soap. Usually, for me, soap is soap as long as it doesn’t smell weird or feel like liquid sandpaper, I’m good. But a friend swore that Dial was the best at killing viruses and was one of the cheapest. So, while not being that worried about it and already having plenty of hand soap on stock, I thought I’d buy some … [Read more...] about BEZOS AND BUZZARDS (Cartoon and Column)
THERE’S ROOM FOR COMPROMISE, IF WE LOOK FOR IT
by Rich Manieri Over breakfast the other day, my wife, who happens to be a physician, asked, “Whatever happened to compromise?” She was wondering why Americans can’t seem to put their political and ideological biases aside during the current pandemic and understand that we can do our best to protect ourselves from the virus and still keep our economy from … [Read more...] about THERE’S ROOM FOR COMPROMISE, IF WE LOOK FOR IT
SICK PENCE NONE THE WISER (Cartoon)
Risk of coronavirus meat shortage on the rise
The risk of a meat shortage caused by the coronaviruspandemic is rising despite President Donald Trump’s executive order telling meat processing plants to remain open. COVID-19 has been spreading among workers at the plants as they work in close quarters with one another.Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and moreData from USA Today and the Midwest Center for Investigative … [Read more...] about Risk of coronavirus meat shortage on the rise
Obesity: Where’s The Panic of COVID-19?
Remember back in February when the media was babbling on about medical professionals debating over whether to call the “epidemic” of COVID-19 a “pandemic”? You couldn’t wipe the drool off of news anchors’ faces fast enough given the headline turbo fuel this created. OMG, a pandemic!!! While we are stirred by the latest confusion of the day, inflamed, panic-filled, … [Read more...] about Obesity: Where’s The Panic of COVID-19?
WHERE’S MIKE PENCE? (Cartoon and Column)
Where’s Mike Pence been? Yesterday, he was at the Mayo Clinic. Pence, who leads the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force visited the clinic yesterday and violated their policy that everyone who enters has to wear a face mask. He also violated the guidelines of the…wait for it…White House’s Coronavirus Task Force. Is there really a task force or is it just as empty a gesture … [Read more...] about WHERE’S MIKE PENCE? (Cartoon and Column)
McConnell now ‘open’ to coronavirus bailouts for hard-hit states after Democratic outrage
Mitch McConnell couldn’t stand the heat.The Republican Senate leader on Wednesday backed off his controversial claim that coronavirus-ravaged states should go bankrupt and said he’s “open” to bailing them out, apparently caving to blistering criticism from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other Democrats.McConnell — whose bankruptcy comments last week may have turned him into one … [Read more...] about McConnell now ‘open’ to coronavirus bailouts for hard-hit states after Democratic outrage
The Frankening of Joe Biden
For two days, the Right held a blogswarm, shedding voluminous crocodile tears for one "Tara Reade" over a position that they themselves DO NOT HOLD! Now this: Kevin Drum / Mother Jones: So, Tara Reade . . . — Did Joe Biden sexually assault Tara Reade in 1993, as she claims? I don't know. As is so often the case, there were no witnesses and no physical evidence, so it's … [Read more...] about The Frankening of Joe Biden
Great Music – Chapter 72
As I have mentioned before, the musical world is very diverse, from Rock to Bach. This week I would like to introduce you to the band, Evanescence and in particular their lead singer, Amy Lee. Amy is the heart and soul of this band and when she sings she dominates the stage. Amy is the main composer of the band’s music and for the most part it is emotional heart wrenching … [Read more...] about Great Music – Chapter 72
Hey, teachers, cops, etc. — Mitch McConnell wants your job, pension. Will he kill the GOP instead?
It’s been a generation since the right-wing activist Grover Norquist said his movement’s goal wasn’t to eliminate government, but merely to “shrink it down to the size where we can drown it in a bathtub.” Since then, the failure of a downsized and disinterested government to respond to crises like Hurricane Katrina seemed to have proved the empty fallacy of those words. And … [Read more...] about Hey, teachers, cops, etc. — Mitch McConnell wants your job, pension. Will he kill the GOP instead?
Are you a Doctor?
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Tips to Help You Offset the Cost of Construction
The construction industry is slowly recovering from the hit that it took during the 2008 recession, but it faces a new challenge. Commonly used construction materials are becoming more expensive. Between 2016 and 2017, the cost of materials increased by 7.4%. What can you do to help offset the rising costs of construction? Why Are Construction Costs Rising? Why are the costs … [Read more...] about Tips to Help You Offset the Cost of Construction
Pence refuses to wear a mask at the Mayo Clinic while visiting
If RCA ever wants to update its old logo it should replace the dog with Vice President Mike Pence. Pence refused to wear a mask when asked to wear one while visiting the Mayo Clinic. Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday refused to wear a mask during his visit to Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic, which requires all staff, patients, and visitors to wear a face covering while at the … [Read more...] about Pence refuses to wear a mask at the Mayo Clinic while visiting
Demanding Your Way Through COVID-19?
Are you ready to refuse to be miserable? Are you prepared to make yourself happy at every chance you can despite sheltering-at-home? While it may be silly and unreasonable to think that a brief article here can lead your feelings of happiness to become stronger while the world is filled with worry, anger, apprehension, I believe it isn’t that silly or unreasonable if you will … [Read more...] about Demanding Your Way Through COVID-19?
Why ‘Labyrinth’ Is the Perfect ’80s Movie
When you think of films from the 1980s, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Back to the Future, and E.T. are just a few of the many that come to mind. This decade had everything; coming-of-age teen dramas, sci-fi and fantasy, and sprawling adventures. Most of these movies had supercharged soundtracks. Many had over-the-top costumes and set designs that made them quintessentially ‘80s. … [Read more...] about Why ‘Labyrinth’ Is the Perfect ’80s Movie
Catastrophic Covid-19 impacts in poor countries will worsen blows to US and rich countries
The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the dependent position of poorer countries in the current world order and how that is turning Covid-19 into a catastrophe for their people. Nearly 120 countries out of the 193 members of the United Nations are helpless because they do not have domestic production capacity for medical materials. They depend almost entirely on the good … [Read more...] about Catastrophic Covid-19 impacts in poor countries will worsen blows to US and rich countries
Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned about the dangers of the novel coronavirus in intelligence briefings in January and February, The Washington Post reported late Monday.The warnings -- more than a dozen included in classified briefings known as the President's Daily Brief -- came during a time the president was mostly downplaying the threat of a … [Read more...] about Trump warned about virus repeatedly in Jan. and Feb.: report
The Song of the South That is Still Playing
Old fashioned Southern food is not the only thing currently cooking in New Orleans. Confederate History Month is upon us once more, and there is controversy cooking over Confederate memorabilia and monuments among the states that are dedicated to that infamous rebellion. Many of the monuments were vandalized in the past. More than one hundred and fifty years after the end of … [Read more...] about The Song of the South That is Still Playing
A Fuster of Clucks
When it comes to "intelligence," the Oval Office and the eponymous community stand at antipodes: Washington Post: President's intelligence briefing book repeatedly cited virus threat — U.S. intelligence agencies issued warnings about the novel coronavirus in more than a dozen classified briefings prepared for President Trump in January and February, months during which … [Read more...] about A Fuster of Clucks