Breaking Update: The Navy Times is now reporting a Theodore Roosevelt sailor who tested positive for COVID-19 on March 30 was found unresponsive Thursday morning and moved to an intensive care unit at a nearby hospital in Guam. There are now more than 400 confirmed coronavirus cases from the aircraft carrier. Some more grim numbers: 3,265 VA patients have tested … [Read more...] about Our Military During Coronavirus – An Update (Breaking Updates)
Bernie drops out, as Democrats pick pragmatism over consistency
Closing the door on another presidential run. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo Adam Hodges, University of Colorado Boulder In many ways, Bernie Sanders is the anti-Trump. And, in important ways, he ran his campaign as the anti-Biden. Sanders bowed out of the Democratic nomination race on April 8, repeating his runner-up status from four years earlier. His … [Read more...] about Bernie drops out, as Democrats pick pragmatism over consistency
A SHOOTING ON FIFTH AVENUE
“The concept is very simple: there are three ways to react when faced with a decision: Yes, No, or Maybe. Marlboro does not believe in Maybes.” – Philip Morris International These are the words of a man who knows his shit, because there are no maybes in Marlboro Country. There are only winners and losers. There are Republican presidents who are deciders who can run the … [Read more...] about A SHOOTING ON FIFTH AVENUE
Joe Biden bursts from twilight of career onto biggest stage
Washington (AFP) - He has been scarred by tragedy and failed presidential runs, stumbles while speaking and is 77. But those same frailties, coupled with unmatched Washington experience, are exactly what Joe Biden bets will win over Americans tired of his polar opposite -- Donald Trump.If Trump brought brash and bombast to the White House, wrecking everything from convention to … [Read more...] about Joe Biden bursts from twilight of career onto biggest stage
Mixed Messages
Has America ever had a period or a president who floods the airways with a tidal wave of mixed messages and lies. Whether because of ambivalence, uncertainty, forgetfulness, change of mind, stupidity, or differing advice, the nation has never had so many contradictory messages emanating from the leader of the free world and broadcast out daily. (His press conferences appear to … [Read more...] about Mixed Messages
Editorial: Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and coronavirus: Yet again, we say ‘never again’
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said more than he may have intended Sunday when he compared this week’s expected surge in coronavirus deaths to “our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment.”Inconveniently for his boss, President Donald Trump, the comparison was to two other disasters that caught our nation similarly unprepared.The failures this time, however, were even more … [Read more...] about Editorial: Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and coronavirus: Yet again, we say ‘never again’
COVID-19: A Time for Above or Below the Neck Eating?
Obesity-related conditions seem to be linked to a worsened effect of COVID-19, according to the World Obesity Federation. The European Association for the Study of Obesity, along with other North American obesity related organizations, have noted, “If you are living with overweight, obesity or diabetes, you are not at an increased risk for developing COVID-19 – but you may be … [Read more...] about COVID-19: A Time for Above or Below the Neck Eating?
Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Uproar Due to His Comments About an Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Cared for his Crew (FINAL, FINAL UPDATE)
Final, final update: So I “fibbed” when I said the update, below, would be the “final” update. But, hey I have more than 16,000 fibs to go to match or beat the current record. Anyway, thought you might like to know: According to the Washington Post, the flight the former Navy Secretary Thomas Modly took to Guam to demean and insult the captain of the Theodore … [Read more...] about Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Uproar Due to His Comments About an Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Cared for his Crew (FINAL, FINAL UPDATE)
Pandas use lockdown privacy to mate after a decade of trying
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stuck at home with no visitors and not much else to do, a pair of pandas in Hong Kong finally decided to give mating a go after a decade of dodging the issue.Like half the planet, Ying Ying and Le Le have only really had each other for company since coronavirus-caused lockdowns shut off the flow of guests to their themepark pad.And like couples everywhere, … [Read more...] about Pandas use lockdown privacy to mate after a decade of trying
‘The Fifth Risk,’ a Must-Read in the Time of the Coronavirus
After the dead are mourned, after the deaths are counted and after the thousands -- the millions – of heartbreaking personal stories are recounted, there will be the post-mortems, the analyses, the investigations into and why our country was so ill-prepared for the coronavirus crisis. A pandemic that would extinguish and devastate so many lives. But already we can look … [Read more...] about ‘The Fifth Risk,’ a Must-Read in the Time of the Coronavirus
Don’t D.I.E., Instead T.H.I.N.K.
by Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. From simple annoyance to fiery rage, loss of temper, with its emotional and physiological mayhem, so mess with your life that it’s time to prevent, not just manage the thunder. Sure quarantine, masks, gloves, hand washing, that itch on your cheek you aren’t supposed to scratch, kids at home all day long, and the ever-present threat of catching … [Read more...] about Don’t D.I.E., Instead T.H.I.N.K.
Coronavirus and Manhattan: “Live from New York!”….not so much
“Where have all the people gone, my honey? Where have all the people gone today?” Morning Dew, Grateful Dead, 1972 Oh yeaaah! New York City is NUMBER ONE - as usual. We’re used to being “top of the heap” to quote Sinatra and in terms of coronavirus we can still hold our heads high: still number one! It makes a fella proud. Damn! But we’re used to rolling with the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Manhattan: “Live from New York!”….not so much
Great Music – Chapter 61: Everybody Hurts Sometimes
Many people do not understand my job as a piano teacher. They think how dull my j ob must be. Little do they realize that as a Trusted Adult in a kid’s life, sometimes for a decade or more, I hear EVERYTHING. When the mom and dad have a fight and the words divorce are thrown around, the kid is impacted tremendously and may need to talk about it. Or when Dad comes home drunk … [Read more...] about Great Music – Chapter 61: Everybody Hurts Sometimes
Oval Office
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Governors take charge of response to the coronavirus
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee ordered all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to temporarily close to fight the spread of COVID-19. Getty/Erika Schultz-Pool Raymond Scheppach, University of Virginia Just after every gubernatorial election, but before inaugurations, the National Governors Association organizes a two-day “New … [Read more...] about Governors take charge of response to the coronavirus
US braced for historic blow, as virus lands British PM in hospital
London (AFP) - The coronavirus threatened Americans with their hardest week in memory on Monday and put Britain's prime minister in hospital, despite early signs that some of Europe's hardest-hit countries may be turning a corner.Japan announced an imminent state of emergency and a trillion-dollar stimulus package, after the US surgeon general compared the likely impact of the … [Read more...] about US braced for historic blow, as virus lands British PM in hospital
Despite Covid-19 fears exotic animals remain at grave risk
By Daniel T Cross As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and ravage economies worldwide, people are holding out hope for effective cures for the disease. China, where the novel coronavirus likely originated late last year at a wet market where wild animals were on sale for food, has just approved one such cure to treat infected patients: bear bile. The … [Read more...] about Despite Covid-19 fears exotic animals remain at grave risk
Why wear face masks in public? Here’s what the research shows
People have resorted to using scarves and bandanas as face masks to protect against spreading coronavirus. While cloth masks aren’t as effective as surgical masks, research suggests they can limit the spread of droplets. Jens Schleuter/Getty Images Hector Chapa, Texas A&M University With the coronavirus pandemic quickly spreading, U.S. health … [Read more...] about Why wear face masks in public? Here’s what the research shows
CIVID19 FAMOUS LAST WORDS (Cartoon)
Great Music – Chapter 51
Time for a change of pace in this music series. To date I have concentrated primarily on Classical music. Don’t get me wrong, I love Classical music and have played it on the piano for most of my Life. However, for the ability to convey pure human emotion, nothing beats some popular music. The primary reason for this unique ability to convey emotion is the lyrics powered by the … [Read more...] about Great Music – Chapter 51