I am assuming that at some point the Covid 19 epidemic will be over. Either a vaccine will be created or effective treatment for the virus at all stages will be available. Whether it will take six months, a year or five years, no one knows for certain but it will happen. Another possibility is that there will be herd immunity with most of the population having been infected and … [Read more...] about A New World Post-Covid
Republican Group Beseeches Supreme Court to Defend our Democracy Against Trump
Readers know I am a Democrat. Readers should know by now I detest the politics, the morals and the principles (if any) of the man presently in the White House. Although I am a former Republican (and a “gung-ho” one at that, I remember writing in the past), anything I say or write about the aberration we have in the White House today could be construed as partisan. Fair … [Read more...] about Republican Group Beseeches Supreme Court to Defend our Democracy Against Trump
Trump abruptly ends press conference after spat
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump abruptly ended his coronavirus press briefing on Monday after getting into a testy exchange with an Asian-American reporter.CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang asked Trump why he continued to insist that the US was doing better than other countries when it came to testing for the virus."Why does that matter?" she asked. "Why is this a … [Read more...] about Trump abruptly ends press conference after spat
To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history
Workers in a pork processing plant, 2016. USGAO/Wikipedia Michael Haedicke, Drake University Large meatpacking plants have become hotspots for coronavirus infection, along with jails and nursing homes. As of May 1, nearly 5,000 packing plant workers in 19 states had fallen ill, and 20 had died. Packing plants from Washington state to Iowa to … [Read more...] about To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history
The Absurdity of Uncertainty Adversity
Do you know anyone who is naturally immune to the unrest that uncertainty often brings? I don’t. I’d suggest there is far more emotional turmoil about the ravages of our lives torn asunder by COVID-19, than there are actual victims suffering with the disease. Uncertainty and its wake of confusion and disorder is by far the leading emotional challenge we face during this … [Read more...] about The Absurdity of Uncertainty Adversity
GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 73
Embed from Getty Images Today we are going back about 45 years to the mid 1970’s when the band, Fleetwood Mac was at it’s height of popularity. Unlike a lot of bands of that era, Fleetwood Mac’s sound was softer and more gentle and definitely more melodic. Fleetwood Mac was started in 1967 in London when drummer Mick Fleetwood brought in Peter Green on guitar and John … [Read more...] about GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 73
Bats, Magical Thinking and Death in the New “Coronacene”
A prescient TMV article from early last year republished In February 2019 I wrote the article reproduced below for this and another publication about the differing ways the two Chinas were approaching the legal treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM; acupuncture, wildlife, cupping, etc.) In the article I chronicled the medical uselessness and some of the harms of … [Read more...] about Bats, Magical Thinking and Death in the New “Coronacene”
The grand reopening: What could possibly go wrong?
According to just about every poll you can imagine, the majority of Americans realize that reopening the economy without the benefit of mass testing, contact tracing and, hopefully, a vaccine is a very bad idea. But, a majority isn’t everyone.As stated above, most reasonable folks realize that throwing open the doors to our local Chili’s franchise in search of deep-fried cheese … [Read more...] about The grand reopening: What could possibly go wrong?
$70k for Zoom classes? Virus crisis leaves US students miffed
Washington (AFP) - The cost of a university education in the United States has long been eye-watering, with a year costing tens of thousands of dollars.But as the coronavirus crisis settles in, students -- many of whom take out huge loans to finance their degrees -- are wondering how to justify spending $70,000 a year on.... Zoom classes.They feel like they're getting the raw … [Read more...] about $70k for Zoom classes? Virus crisis leaves US students miffed
The Formula for Business Success: B + M + C
“Post Covid-19.” Those words send shivers throughout the retail and service industries of our country. Shivers? Tremors? Business owners and employees wonder, will brick and mortar survive? Will our business be profitable again? Will patrons return and allow us to serve them as we have? My answer is of course brick and mortar businesses, from restaurants to gyms, from movie … [Read more...] about The Formula for Business Success: B + M + C
The Spanish Flu, the Coronavirus and the Military: Lessons Learnt?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on our military in terms of casualties among our troops and in posing a challenge to its ability to remain at top readiness and continue its core missions. More than 5,000 service members have now tested positive for the virus and two have died. The U.S. Navy has been especially hit hard, with coronavirus cases on more than … [Read more...] about The Spanish Flu, the Coronavirus and the Military: Lessons Learnt?
BACK TO NORMAL (Cartoon, Column and Video)
In 2009, President Barack Obama expressed his opinion about an arrest in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Republicans howled that the President of the United States shouldn’t stick his nose into situations like this and should just let the legal system play it out. How dare he. What happened in Cambridge was the arrest of a college professor trying to get into a house. It was his … [Read more...] about BACK TO NORMAL (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Obama labels Trump Coronavirus response “chaotic disaster” and warns of election disinformation
Former President Barack Obama has been inching towards increasingly critical comments about President Donald Trump in recent months. And, in a call with 3,000 former members of his administration, warned warned about the rule of law, criticized Trump's coronavirus performance, and signaled that disinformation could be on the way. NBC News: After largely staying out of … [Read more...] about Obama labels Trump Coronavirus response “chaotic disaster” and warns of election disinformation
Intermittent fasting: The health trend Muslims have been practicing for centuries
JEDDAH: Muslims have been practicing eating patterns similar to intermittent fasting for centuries.Intermittent fasting has been around for over five decades and there are different forms. It is a popular health and fitness trend, with people using it to lose weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyles as a number of studies show that it can have positive effects … [Read more...] about Intermittent fasting: The health trend Muslims have been practicing for centuries
REFUSING TO WEAR A MASK IS AMERICA AT ITS WORST
Embed from Getty Images There are many things I love about my country. But “rugged individualism,” when taken to its extreme, does not make my list. Nor does religious zealotry, when its practice threatens the welfare of other people. For instance, here’s Nino Vitale, a Republican state representative in Ohio, explaining why he refuses to wear a face mask during the … [Read more...] about REFUSING TO WEAR A MASK IS AMERICA AT ITS WORST
Souplantation’s buffet-style restaurants closing for good due to the coronavirus
SAN DIEGO — Souplantation, the popular buffet-style dining brand founded in San Diego 42 years ago, is closing all of its restaurants permanently, a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic that is likely to be the death knell for all self-serve eateries.The permanent shuttering of the 97 restaurants, including 44 in California, was announced Thursday following weeks of efforts to … [Read more...] about Souplantation’s buffet-style restaurants closing for good due to the coronavirus
Don’t Return to Normal, Transform Your Business Instead
As businesses prepare, thankfully, to enter the flow of customer service one again, transformational leadership prowess is called on more than ever to avoid “going back to the way we were.” I hear forward-thinking visionary business leaders daily in coaching sessions use words like “adapt,” “grow,” “learn,” “be better,” “be nimble,” “be faster,” “more resilient,” “leaner than … [Read more...] about Don’t Return to Normal, Transform Your Business Instead
Justice Dept drops case against ex-Trump aide Flynn
Washington (AFP) - The US Justice Department withdrew its case against former White House national security advisor Michael Flynn Thursday, handing President Donald Trump a major political victory.The department said in a filing Flynn's December 2017 guilty plea for lying to the FBI in an interview over his Russia contacts was moot because the lies were not significant.It said … [Read more...] about Justice Dept drops case against ex-Trump aide Flynn
4 Facts for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Image Source: Pharmaceutical-Technology.com You probably don’t pay much attention to your bladder until… well, you have to. However, this organ plays a vital role in your overall health. Like any other organ, the big C can impact this body part, sometimes with deadly results. May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. So, how can you prevent bladder cancer? Here are some … [Read more...] about 4 Facts for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
