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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden (Full Video)
It was not unexpected. But as reports how reveal former President Barack Obama's behind-the-scenes in wrapping the party up and trying to foster unity, Obama has now formally endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in Biden's campaign against President Donald Trump. Previous reports suggest Obama tends to be highly active and outspoken in the 2020 Presidential race. Here's … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden (Full Video)
Holocaust memorial sites fight new threat from far right
Berlin (AFP) - From swastikas sprayed on the walls to Hitler salute selfies, far-right provocations are a growing problem at the sites of former Nazi concentration camps in Germany.Museum directors have sounded the alarm over a spike in incidents, which include visitors writing messages of Holocaust denial in the guestbook and challenging tour guides on the facts of the … [Read more...] about Holocaust memorial sites fight new threat from far right
S.M.I.L.E. Through Your Pain and Sorrow
Is there anything more contagious than…laughter? Some believe COVID19 is far more communicable, though when it comes to transmitting something healthy, laughter’s got it beat. It’s been said, though admittedly some question the accuracy of this number, that toddlers laugh more than 300-400 times a day, while the average adult manages about 20 chuckles each day. What’s happened … [Read more...] about S.M.I.L.E. Through Your Pain and Sorrow
Journalists are recognizing they’re writing a rough draft of history – and can’t say definitively “that’s the way it is”
Experts’ advice on wearing facemasks has changed; how does the press cover that? Getty/ Alex Potemkin Kevin M. Lerner, Marist College On April 4, a Los Angeles Times story about the varying effects of the novel coronavirus contained a remarkable paragraph: “One thing to keep in mind before we continue: It is possible that the information you read … [Read more...] about Journalists are recognizing they’re writing a rough draft of history – and can’t say definitively “that’s the way it is”
A ventriloquist gets a mask made out of a bra (VIDEO)
They're making masks out of all kinds of things, including bras: FOOTNOTE: Entertainers among others are being decimated by the coronavirus shut down. Shows through July or later are being cancelled. If you like this video please DO a)click on the You Tube video and leave a thumbs up and/or b)share the You Tube with others via a link to the You Tube video. You can also … [Read more...] about A ventriloquist gets a mask made out of a bra (VIDEO)
Entering the Enchantment of Spring
Last night there was a big, gorgeous full moon known as the Hare Moon. There are myths and stories about the rabbit and the moon in the Far East and in Native American cultures. If you look at the moon, you may see the image of a rabbit on the surface. In almost all of the stories, the rabbit sacrifices her life for another being and her reward is to appear on the moon for all … [Read more...] about Entering the Enchantment of Spring
New York governor says ‘worst is over’ as virus toll tops 10,000
New York (AFP) - New York's governor declared Monday that the "worst is over" for its coronavirus outbreak providing the state moves sensibly, despite reporting its death toll had passed 10,000.Andrew Cuomo said lower average hospitalization rates and intubations suggested a "plateauing" of the epidemic and that he was working on a plan to gradually reopen the economy."I … [Read more...] about New York governor says ‘worst is over’ as virus toll tops 10,000
Is Trump gearing up to fire Fauci?
Will President Donald Trump fire Dr. Anthony S. Fauci? (See video.) Indications that this might be the case ignited a mini-firestorm and the White House now denies it plans to dump him. However, the once unthinkable has often been the norm when it comes to Donald Trump and the answer is twofold: (1)Common sense would suggest he would never fire the federal government’s top … [Read more...] about Is Trump gearing up to fire Fauci?
Corona Easter (Cartoon, Column and Video)_
Fact: Everybody who has died from the coronavirus was going to die eventually anyway. Honestly, I expect Fox News to pick that up and run with it. The new conservative Trump cult fucknut talking point is that covid-19 is being given too much credit for killing people. Fox News and others are pointing out that some people who have died from the virus had other … [Read more...] about Corona Easter (Cartoon, Column and Video)_
One of Saturday Night Live’s Best Openings
The opening of the 11 April 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live has to be one of the best SNL openings in the show's history. Why is that? Let me count the ways. 1 - The public would have understood if the episode hadn't been produced, but it was produced anyway. 2 - The episode wasn't really live, but who cares? It serves its purpose. 3 - The opening shows the cast … [Read more...] about One of Saturday Night Live’s Best Openings
Relief For Cause
by Mike Fuqua One of the big stories in the news these days is the relief of the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), one of the nation's 10 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. Since most of us have been sequestered in our homes, you likely have read about it in the news, seen various opinions on social media and even seen the viral YouTube video of the … [Read more...] about Relief For Cause
US Coronavirus Deaths Top 20,000 On Easter Lockdown
US Coronavirus Deaths Top 20,000 On Easter Lockdown. Another Grimm Milestone Reached By The United StatesAFPThe United States passed the grim milestone of 20,000 coronavirus deaths Saturday as huge swaths of the globe celebrated the Easter holiday weekend under lockdown at home.The outbreak has now claimed the lives of at least 20,506 people in the US, which leads the world in … [Read more...] about US Coronavirus Deaths Top 20,000 On Easter Lockdown
Happy Easter
Probably my pithiest post ever, but this Easter especially heartfelt: Wishing all our readers, contributors and their loved ones a wonderful Easter. … [Read more...] about
This Gift of Corona-Pause Doesn’t Suck
I have a millennial client who said in a recent tele-emotional education session, “This at-home bullshit is driving me effing crazy and it completely sucks! I can’t go play video games with my friends and that sucks. My parents are driving me insane and they suck. Everything in my life sucks. Life sucks.!!!” Sucks? Hmmm. For some reason I instantly thought back to about a … [Read more...] about This Gift of Corona-Pause Doesn’t Suck
WE’RE NUMBER ONE (U.S has world’s greatest number of confirmed coronavirus deaths)
The United States is now number one in the number of confirmed coronavirus deaths -- news that's coupled with other developments: "The United States on Saturday has passed Italy for the most confirmed covid-19 deaths in the world, with more than 20,000 fatalities, a figure experts have called “an underestimation.” Much-smaller Italy has still lost more people per capita — … [Read more...] about WE’RE NUMBER ONE (U.S has world’s greatest number of confirmed coronavirus deaths)
Global virus death toll passes 94,000, but some signs of hope
Brussels (AFP) - Another horror day of the coronavirus pandemic saw the global death toll pass 94,000, although there were tentative signs of hope that the crisis was peaking in the United States and Europe.The picture of the unfolding economic catastrophe also became clearer with the IMF warning of a Great Depression and data showing 17 million Americans lost their jobs, but a … [Read more...] about Global virus death toll passes 94,000, but some signs of hope
TRUMP’S COVID 19 RESPONSE TIME (Cartoon)
Virus death toll tops 100,000 as locked down Easter kicks off
Rome (AFP) - The global coronavirus death toll topped 100,000 Friday as Easter celebrations around the world kicked off in near-empty churches with billions of people stuck indoors to halt the pandemic's deadly worldwide march. The grim milestone came as the World Health Organization issued a dire warning that prematurely lifting lockdown restrictions -- which have kept more … [Read more...] about Virus death toll tops 100,000 as locked down Easter kicks off
‘Tiger King’ and America’s captive tiger problem
Many breeders say they’re stewards of conservation, but no captive tiger has ever been released into the wild. AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian Allison Skidmore, University of California, Santa Cruz Editor’s note: Netflix’s new docuseries “Tiger King” takes viewers into the strange world of big cat collectors. Featuring eccentric characters with names like … [Read more...] about ‘Tiger King’ and America’s captive tiger problem