Washington (AFP) - Another 6.65 million US workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, the most ever recorded, as the coronavirus forces businesses to shut down nationwide, the Labor Department reported Thursday.The number of first-time applications for jobless benefits for the week ended March 28 was double the amount registered in the previous week, which was revised … [Read more...] about Coronavirus drives 6.65 mn to file for US jobless benefits
Grandpas, and Others, Against Trump
There is nothing more American than Americans of all walks of life formally or informally organizing, forming political or social movements and groups or just getting together to support causes, people, issues close to their hearts or to oppose those that are far, far away from what they consider to be good or decent. We have Americans for Prosperity, for tax reform, for … [Read more...] about Grandpas, and Others, Against Trump
MYPILLOW FACETIME (Cartoon, Column and Video)
There’s been a lot of debates over whether the networks should broadcast Donald Trump’s daily press conferences on the coronavirus. While there is pertinent information provided with these conferences, the majority of the time, they’re just replacements for Donald Trump’s hate rallies where he and everyone else speaking praises Donald Trump. But one aspect there should not be … [Read more...] about MYPILLOW FACETIME (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Coronavirus and You
I thought it would be interesting to read about how the coranavirus is affecting the individual lives of our TMV group. In my own case it has been a busy and interesting couple weeks of events. First, as many of you know I have been having a number of health problems lately, particularly heart related. It started a couple weeks ago as I was meeting my cardiologist at Morristown … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and You
US should focus on pandemic, not politics: Global Times editorial
Few people are seen on a street in New York City, the United States, March 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)According to data released by the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University, the COVID-19 death toll in the US reached 4,081 as of press time, surpassing China's. The US reported more than 900 deaths in 24 hours, leading other countries in terms of new daily … [Read more...] about US should focus on pandemic, not politics: Global Times editorial
Out of toilet paper? We’ve got some solutions and some precautions
TP or not TP?That is the question many of are asking as we contemplate shelves empty of toilet paper.Even though the use of toilet paper hasn’t increased because of the coronavirus crisis, there’s been panic buying, hoarding, empty shelves at the stores and even reports of theft from rest stops and restaurants, when they were still open.There shouldn’t be a … [Read more...] about Out of toilet paper? We’ve got some solutions and some precautions
Gratitude: The Medicinal Mental Supplement
by Michael Montell Mantell, Ph.D. Hey Dr. Mantell, this may be the latest "health supplement" on the block but it's been around for thousands of years, hasn't it? You bet it's been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 100-4, we read, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” Even during these “sandpapering” … [Read more...] about Gratitude: The Medicinal Mental Supplement
Dance in the Time of the Coronavirus
How the Ageless Goddess Acts Resiliently, Courageously, and Wisely by Jane Knox SETTING: A place reminiscent of the Kingdom in Sleeping Beauty. A strange spell has been cast and is blanketing the land. ACT ONE: STARTING TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS I had a vision, a waking dream. My deceased sister, Annie was floating over my ballet, belly dance and Tango studios in a … [Read more...] about Dance in the Time of the Coronavirus
Trump warns US headed for ‘very, very painful two weeks’
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned of a "very painful" two weeks as the United States wrestles with a coronavirus surge that the White House warns could kill as many as 240,000 Americans."This is going to be a very painful, a very, very painful two weeks," Trump told a press conference at the White House.Trump described the pandemic as "a plague.""I … [Read more...] about Trump warns US headed for ‘very, very painful two weeks’
Commentary: Trump and journalists’ symbiotic loathing: Reporters should stop overreacting to every attack by the president
In addition to the usual rambling and nonsense, President Donald Trump’s daily briefings of efforts to contain and combat the coronavirus have featured another regular bit that has begun to reoccur with dreadful predictability.It goes like this: The president is asked a question by a reporter. The president then insults that reporter. Within two minutes, the reporter’s name … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump and journalists’ symbiotic loathing: Reporters should stop overreacting to every attack by the president
6 Years Later: Flint’s Water Crisis Continues
Most people take for granted the fact that the water running from their faucets is clean. They trust the government and federal agencies to guarantee it's safe to drink. However, the majority of Flint, Michigan, residents no longer trust officials — and not without cause. In the spring of 2014, the city switched its drinking water supply source from Lake Huron to the Flint … [Read more...] about 6 Years Later: Flint’s Water Crisis Continues
Obama suggests Trump team ‘denied warnings’ of pandemic
Washington (AFP) - Former US president Barack Obama took a veiled swipe Tuesday at his successor Donald Trump, chastising those who have "denied warnings" of a deadly coronavirus pandemic and cautioning against ignoring the consequences of climate change.The popular two-term Democrat took to social media as the Trump administration finalized a controversial rollback of … [Read more...] about Obama suggests Trump team ‘denied warnings’ of pandemic
TRUMP PANDEMIC (Political Cartoon Video)
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Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount
Paris (AFP) - Lockdowns aimed at halting the march of the coronavirus pandemic have extended worldwide as the US outbreak continued to accelerate with the death toll there passing 3,000.Despite slivers of hope in stricken Italy, tough measures that have confined two-fifths of the globe's population to their homes are being broadened.Moscow and Lagos joined the roll call of … [Read more...] about Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount
CO-VID-10 PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS (Cartoon)
The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same
Gettyimages Ian Goldin, University of Oxford and Robert Muggah, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) With COVID-19 infections now evident in 176 countries, the pandemic is the most significant threat to humanity since the second world war. Then, as now, confidence in international cooperation and institutions plumbed new lows. While … [Read more...] about The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same
It Is National Doctors Day, More than Ever
Our nation is obsessed with “national days.” We have dozens of official “National Days.” That is days declared by an act of Congress or by presidential proclamation to commemorate, support or honor deserving people, issues, causes, etc. However, there are hundreds of other “national days” intended to highlight, promote or otherwise celebrate almost anyone and … [Read more...] about It Is National Doctors Day, More than Ever
‘Resistance’ Sheds Light On A Lesser Known Hero
There is no shortage of World War II and Holocaust films. These movies have been made for decades, and there are so many stories that have come to shine on the big screen. One of those stories is that of Marcel Marceau, world-famous mime, and a member of the French Resistance who taught Jewish children skills they needed to survive. Marcel (Jesse Eisenberg) is young, wants … [Read more...] about ‘Resistance’ Sheds Light On A Lesser Known Hero
Donald Trump on the Coronavirus
by Rebecca Ralston Recently, several polls have shown that over 50% of Americans think Trump is doing a good job. This shows the power of FOX plus some other factors. Here is a timeline of Trump's coronavirus comments (various timelines have appeared on Facebook and elsewhere but this is the most concise): “I know more about viruses than anyone.” January 22: “We … [Read more...] about Donald Trump on the Coronavirus
GIDDY UP SOCIALISM (Cartoon, Column and Video)
When I did a cartoon last week on Republicans and MAGAts now loving socialism, I asked the question, “How will they defend it?” There are a lot of Republicans, libertarians, and Trump supporters who are mouthing that they’re not happy with the $2 trillion stimulus to float the economy through the coronavirus pandemic. I’m sure there are others who are unhappy with Donald … [Read more...] about GIDDY UP SOCIALISM (Cartoon, Column and Video)