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Pandemic of the Unvaccinated
It’s going to take a lot of science to show me that the unvaccinated population is not contributing in a non-proportional way to the transmission and hospitalization of COVID. Even with breakthrough cases and viral load levels being the same initially, vaccinated people don’t carry that load as long and an early study suggests carry…
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Two White House Coronavirus Cases Raise Question of if Anyone Is Really Safe
While I don’t disagree with the overall idea of needing to be sure we can make office spaces safe, the real kicker is how to make a space safe when those using the space won’t follow best practices. Maybe White House staff wear masks all the times cameras aren’t present, but I’d wager they aren’t…
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Person Found Dead, Possibly Struck By Plane At Austin Airport
This person and their family will be in my prayers today. Being hit by a plane is not a way I’d want anyone to die. I’ve heard some rumors about it, that I’m not sharing pending some better confirmation than a random person on Twitter. A team of investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration was…
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To-Go Alcohol in Texas
Generally, I disagree with much that Governor Abbott does or say, but I agree with him here: Before about a year ago, you couldn’t even buy beer to go at a brewery. With the lockdown, as long as the alcohol is sealed, basically any place that can serve it can sell it to go. I…
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News
I have a regular routine of news outlets that I check out: KUT — the local NPR station. Austin American-Statesman — local pulp. I’m not a subscriber though. KXAN — local broadcast media New York Times — National news Washington Post — National news, but more DC focus. Ars Technica — More technical news. Texas…
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Prime
I’m not mad. I don’t care that I pay for Prime and they’re offering 3-week delivery times right now. I’m more just amazed.
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Acting Navy secretary resigns after insulting aircraft carrier’s ousted captain
The decision comes after a political crisis erupted concerning a coronavirus outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Source: Acting Navy secretary resigns after insulting aircraft carrier’s ousted captain Such a bonehead move, after removing him without an investigation. As he was a sailor for seven or eight years and in military roles for a few…
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Former Rep’s Opines on ACA Appeal
If the American Health Care Act is signed into law, people with preexisting conditions such as me might not be able to get the care we need. Source: Opinion | To my colleagues in Congress: I have MS. Don’t make my insurance unaffordable.
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Senate Health Bill Reels as C.B.O. Predicts 22 Million More Uninsured
The figure released by the Congressional Budget Office is only slightly lower than the 23 million more uninsured under the House version of the legislation. Source: Senate Health Bill Reels as C.B.O. Predicts 22 Million More Uninsured I intentionally waited for the CBO report before contacting my senators. I’m okay with changing the system, but…