Month: October 2020

COVID vaccine has already been paid for by taxpayers — twice

If the COVID vaccine, once safe and produced in adequate quantities, is not provided free to all taxpayers in the United States, be prepared to scream. This is why. https://www.salon.com/2020/10/18/the-coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-free-americans-have-already-paid-for-it-twice/ The coronavirus vaccine will not be free: Americans have already paid for it — twice The government is paying vaccine development costs plus paying for production … Continue reading COVID vaccine has already been paid for by taxpayers — twice →

Useful items that were always in the pantry

A fun list of ingredients that were routinely included in some of the more nostalgic foods we often forget about eating. I do still make some recipes that incorporate one or more of these but the only ones that are generally on hand are mayonnaise, canned tuna, oatmeal, and pickled beets. A few are pulled … Continue reading Useful items that were always in the pantry →

New Apple Watch SE great choice for many buyers

As a buyer of the original Apple Watch and every worthwhile upgrade since, I think this particular model is worth a look. It doesn't include the EKG and oxygen level testing included on the Apple Watch Series 6 and its available color choices are more limited, but those restrictions won't bother many buyers and the … Continue reading New Apple Watch SE great choice for many buyers →

Higher tax rates under Biden for those with incomes over $400,000

When you read this and other articles with scary headlines, REMEMBER that these higher rates probably don't apply to you. These rates are only for those who meet any definition of wealthy. And I'm guessing that's not you. Biden’s tax plan could create a tax rate of as much 62% for New Yorkers and Californians, … Continue reading Higher tax rates under Biden for those with incomes over $400,000 →

How to get the best tasting hot dog

I've tried this approach and it works. https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a34416830/best-way-to-cook-hot-dog/ There’s Only One Right Way to Cook a Hot Dog YOU AND I can debate all day about the best topping for a hot dog and why it’s mustard, or argue the proper bun-length to frank-size ratio, but when it comes to how to best cook a … Continue reading How to get the best tasting hot dog →

Even successful women paying huge price during this pandemic

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/20/924566058/even-the-most-successful-women-are-sidelining-careers-for-family-in-pandemic?ft=nprml&f=1001 Even The Most Successful Women Pay A Big Price In Pandemic October 20, 20205:07 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Andrea Hsu Twitter Joyce Chen, an associate professor of development economics at Ohio State University, has had to put her research on hold this year to oversee her children's virtual schooling. Chen is … Continue reading Even successful women paying huge price during this pandemic →

Keep your mask on for the entire trip whether plane, public transit, or school bus

Every once in awhile I include an article from Fox News for jollies. This is an accurate restatement of the slight expansion by the CDC of whether masks should stay on for the entire trip regardless of mode. CDC has decided the answer is yes. Also, the old rule was that a "close contact" who … Continue reading Keep your mask on for the entire trip whether plane, public transit, or school bus →

Tips on shaving your pubic hair

https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/how-to-shave-your-pubic-hair-tiktok As/Is ·Posted on Oct 20, 2020 This Nurse's Method On How To Properly Shave Your Pubic Hair Is Going Viral Time to troubleshoot shaving the pubes.by Krista TorresBuzzFeed Staff Heather Helton is a certified nurse midwife who has worked in women's health for over 19 years. BuzzFeed spoke to Heather, who said part of … Continue reading Tips on shaving your pubic hair →