As the USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort are deploying to Los Angeles and New York, respectively, to assist the people in both cities in the fight against the coronavirus, the ships and their crews are capturing the nation’s attention and gratitude. While, their stateside deployment during a global pandemic takes these ships onto “uncharted waters,”* civilian “humanitarian … [Read more...] about The Storied History of U.S. Navy Hospital Ships
What, Me Worry?
by Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Sometimes, you just need to take a deep breath. After all, Robert Frost observed, “The real reason that worry kills more people than work does, is that more people worry than work.” Perhaps we’d all worry less, andtherefore be healthier, if we would just follow the wise advice of MarcusAurelius who urged, “When you arise in the morning, think of … [Read more...] about What, Me Worry?
Corona Parade
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The Arctic was once a subtropical swamp.
The Arctic was once a subtropical swamp. That is the gist of science reports about the period in Earth's history called the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM). From Palaeontology Online: "At the time of the PETM, the world was already much warmer than it is today. The high latitudes and polar regions were more or less ice-free, and were populated by a diverse … [Read more...] about The Arctic was once a subtropical swamp.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Has An All in the Family Syndrome by Thomas Hoffman
One of the most Politically Incorrect shows on TV returned this year. Actually, it’s not TV, it’s on HBO. Curb Your Enthusiasm just finished its tenth season. One of the creators of All in the Family once gave an interview. He lamented about how he felt the public (especially at the time All in the Family aired) identified with Archie Bunker. I often felt the same problem … [Read more...] about Curb Your Enthusiasm Has An All in the Family Syndrome by Thomas Hoffman
$2 trillion rescue plan passes US House, heads to Trump
Washington (AFP) - The US House of Representatives passed a historic $2 trillion rescue package Friday that injects cash into the pockets of struggling Americans and fortifies an economy so ravaged by coronavirus that it is sliding toward recession.After clearing the Senate earlier this week, and as the United States became the new global epicenter of the pandemic with 92,000 … [Read more...] about $2 trillion rescue plan passes US House, heads to Trump
Does Trump Deserve Bashing Regarding the Covid 19 Crisis?
Does Donald Trump deserve bashing regarding the Covid 19 crisis? You bet he does. Though Covid 19 was an unexpected pandemic, Trump’s response made its effects on America considerably worse, as he delayed taking the necessary actions. The president does not understand science and scientific evidence and makes no attempt to learn. Everything is done by his gut, which is … [Read more...] about Does Trump Deserve Bashing Regarding the Covid 19 Crisis?
US tops world in virus cases and logs record unemployment
Washington (AFP) - The United States now has more COVID-19 infections than any other country, and a record number of newly unemployed people, as the coronavirus crisis deepens around the world.Healthcare systems in even the most developed nations are being stretched to breaking point with grim warnings they could soon be overwhelmed -- and a prediction that 1.8 million could … [Read more...] about US tops world in virus cases and logs record unemployment
MIND Mastery and COVID19
by Michael Mantell, Ph.D In this time of uncertainty about our health, our finances, our freedom, our future, many are filled with emotional turmoil, angst, worry, fear and some level of anxiety. Clients say, “I’m losing my mind,” “I feel like my mind is spinning,” “My mind has lost control.” The global virus is everywhere. We can’t be vigilant enough. It’s just what … [Read more...] about MIND Mastery and COVID19
GOODBYE GRANNY (Cartoon and Column)
In case you haven’t noticed by now, Republicans are in a contest with each other to see who can be the vilest, most despicable, horrid person in their party. Keep in mind, this is the party that lied and said President Obama was creating death panels as part of Obamacare. The story here, whose biggest advocate was Sarah Palin, was that there would be panels deciding which old … [Read more...] about GOODBYE GRANNY (Cartoon and Column)
Mass Psychology and a Silver Lining Around a Corona
There are two main dimensions to all this: psychological and political. To date all the states that have been "closed down" have been those run by Democrats. Of course, Republican states do have Jesus on their side - so that will be fine for them. The Economist reports that there is a wide differential between how those on the political left verses how those on the … [Read more...] about Mass Psychology and a Silver Lining Around a Corona
‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War On America’s Elections’ Is A Timely Lesson
In advance of the 2020 Presidential election, Kill Chain: The Cyber War On America's Elections debuts Thursday, March 26, 9:00 ET/PT. The film will also be available on HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, and HBO GO. Most Americans would likely assume that, in the United States, our elections are safe, secure, and unbreakable. However, this simply could not be further from the … [Read more...] about ‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War On America’s Elections’ Is A Timely Lesson
Will COVID-19 Unite or Divide Us?
Improving Social Capital in The Age of Disease, Disinformation, and Distrust By Mac Regan, author of The 2020 American Revolution: 20/20 Decision Support for Voters Will COVID-19 unite or divide our society? America’s social capital, that is, how individuals and groups work together (or don’t) to create (or inhibit) cooperation, will have much to say about how we survive … [Read more...] about Will COVID-19 Unite or Divide Us?
‘Amore’ in the Time of the Coronavirus
In this time of crisis, when the world is reeling from the unprecedented coronavirus catastrophe, people around the world are rising to the occasion and handling the tragedy with solidarity, national pride, dignity, prayers -- and with song and music. Italians are bolstering their spirits by “joining together, leaning out of their windows and standing on their balconies to … [Read more...] about ‘Amore’ in the Time of the Coronavirus
The Deep Problem: Behind the Chaos
by Rebecca Ralston As we deal with our lives in that face of the corona virus crisis, it is hard to focus on the deeper problems that face us. We may be used to the chaos, corruption, and criminality in the Trump administration. They are but a reflection of an underlying problem. Since the 1970’s, right wing billionaires, including the Koch brothers but comprised of … [Read more...] about The Deep Problem: Behind the Chaos
TRUMP AND FOX NEWS: DEADLY LIES IN A FEEDBACK LOOP
Before focusing on today’s timely topic – Trump and Fox News, deadly together – I want to tell you a little story about the time Fox broke the fake news that President Obama wanted to tax Christmas trees. In November 2011, I received a string of emails raging at Obama for (supposedly) imposing a tax on Christmas trees, which the angry readers took as fresh evidence of the … [Read more...] about TRUMP AND FOX NEWS: DEADLY LIES IN A FEEDBACK LOOP
US emerges as virus hotspot as infections, unemployment soar
New York (AFP) - The United States was quickly becoming a new epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic Thursday as new infections soared and unemployment claims skyrocketed to a historic high.Hospitals increasingly have reported being overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases and 40 percent of Americans are under lockdown orders, although a buoyant Wall Street recouped more of this … [Read more...] about US emerges as virus hotspot as infections, unemployment soar
Coronavirus doesn’t stop charity work.
From TV station KOTV (News On 6) in Tulsa: COLLINSVILLE, Oklahoma - With concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19), food pantries are changing how they operate to continue serving people in need. With many jobs on the line, pantry staff and volunteers said they must come up with a plan to help more people in the future. A sign posted on the front door of Dividing Bread … [Read more...] about Coronavirus doesn’t stop charity work.
ANT Spray For COVID19 ANTs?
by Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Need to get moving but find that ANTs are in your way? Well, not really those tiny, pesky creepy crawlers found on picnic tables everywhere. These ANTs are “automatic negative thoughts” that creep into your thinking, actually affecting your ability to do many things, including being more physically active. Daniel G. Amen, M.D., a … [Read more...] about ANT Spray For COVID19 ANTs?
There’s a name for Trump playing down the threat and failing to take action against the virus: Institutional betrayal
A healthcare worker interviews people at a drive-through coronavirus screening in Yorba Linda, CA. MediaNews Group / Orange County Register / Jeff Gritchen via Getty Images Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver and Joan M. Cook, Yale University U.S. intel agencies issued dire, classified warnings to President Trump in January and February about the … [Read more...] about There’s a name for Trump playing down the threat and failing to take action against the virus: Institutional betrayal