Get vaccinated! But don't get complacent. 77,000,000 people have been fully vaccinated. Of those, .0075% (5800) have contracted Covid-19 anyway. 7% of those (396) required hospitalization. 74 people died.
Amazingly, there are still quite a few elderly people in nursing homes who have not been vaccinated. I anticipate that we are going to have more large-scale outbreaks.
I have testified in two or three killer cop trials, as well as one where the civilian was left paralyzed from the neck down, and a guilty verdict is a new experience for me. Oh, Good Lord. And I think President Biden played it just right--praying for the "right" verdict, and calling Mr. Floyd's family before the verdict, saying the evidence seemed clear to him.
It must be the Babylonian in me that suggests the appropriate punishment for Mr. Chauvin would be the garrote. And the way Mr. Biden got out a bit in front of the jury reminds me of how he got out in front of Obama on gay rights; both tell us something about the man's character.
I tend to subscribe to the "execute in the manner of the murder" school. Unfortunately, the bastard is not facing the death penalty. I figure, if he actually goes to prison, his fellow inmates will take care of the execution though. I shouldn't imagine killer cops are very popular on the inside.
The "Babylonian in me" is an oblique reference to Hammurabi's Code, which prescribes punishment as close as possible to the crime. And the garrote seems close enough to Mr. Chauvin's attack on Mr. Floyd. [Historical note: In Spain, one of the privileges of an hidalgo was to be garroted with a silken cord. Maybe Mr. Chauvin could have a blue cord.]
Also, I just need to vent. I went to a new cardiologist today and at the end of the visit he asked if we could pray together which totally repulsed me. I was polite and informed him that I an an atheist, but that he could pray if it made him feel better. I don't want him waving his religion around because it makes him feel like a good man. It is my feeling that your religious beliefs and your sexual activity should all be PRIVATE. I have no problem with people who live their religion, but I do have a problem with people who want to run up a flag about it. That might not be nice of me, but that's the way I feel.
That strikes me as bizarre, Susan. If you want a cardiologist you don't seek out a preacher; if you want a sky pilot you don't seek out a cardiologist. The question arises--if you have that person as a physician, do you need to pray?
Susan, as the patient, it's your views that matter here, not the doctor's. Heck, I even learned that as a chaplain. The doc did NOT get that in med school; it's his faith community expecting him to bring his faith into his work. He might have asked you if you have good spiritual support. That would be a reasonable question, given that some hospitals include chaplains in rounds with the doctors...completely beholden to the needs and views of the patient. But his approach does not belie any training from that sort of partnership...which would be much more professional.
Cat, it must be the need to be a people pleaser, but I would hate to make him feel bad or ashamed. I let him know how I feel and that will have to do for now. If I feel he's not up to the job as a cardiologist that will be another story altogether.
A day or two ago 43% of those eligible for vaccination in Fresno County had received at least one shot. Not too bad, but none too good either. I'm beginning to think the teams equipped with modified tranquilizer dart guns ought to be released. . .
‘I am now truly afraid of the woods’: behind the hunt for Sasquatch [Click] Something a little different— from my home area (I left before MJ was a thing.)
ReplyDeleteGet vaccinated! But don't get complacent.
ReplyDelete77,000,000 people have been fully vaccinated.
Of those, .0075% (5800) have contracted Covid-19 anyway.
7% of those (396) required hospitalization.
74 people died.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/health/breakthrough-infections-covid-vaccines-cdc/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1TjpJJfaA9K0JxmilWH-Y_EMnRdkE5nc0jCYh_7xUareqAGOO5VAVQNEM
^ all numbers are from the CDC, and are USA statistics only.
DeleteAmazingly, there are still quite a few elderly people in nursing homes who have not been vaccinated. I anticipate that we are going to have more large-scale outbreaks.
DeleteBunny is gone. He was there earlier this morning. Looked it up, and raccoons, skunks, possums, even snakes will eat dead rabbits.
ReplyDeleteNope, he's ther and moving. But he looks sick.
ReplyDeleteCan you help? Forgive me, Puddle, but can you get out of the house on your own? I can't, myself.
DeleteThe Chauvin jury has returned with a verdict. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteJury expected to announce its decision between 4:30 and 5 p.m. ET.
DeleteRe title photo; it has been around 80 deg. F here for several days.
ReplyDeleteJURY FINDS CHAUVIN GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS!
ReplyDeleteI have testified in two or three killer cop trials, as well as one where the civilian was left paralyzed from the neck down, and a guilty verdict is a new experience for me. Oh,
DeleteGood Lord. And I think President Biden played it just right--praying for the "right" verdict, and calling Mr. Floyd's family before the verdict, saying the evidence seemed clear to him.
It must be the Babylonian in me that suggests the appropriate punishment for Mr. Chauvin would be the garrote. And the way Mr. Biden got out a bit in front of the jury reminds me of how he got out in front of Obama on gay rights; both tell us something about the man's character.
DeleteI tend to subscribe to the "execute in the manner of the murder" school. Unfortunately, the bastard is not facing the death penalty. I figure, if he actually goes to prison, his fellow inmates will take care of the execution though. I shouldn't imagine killer cops are very popular on the inside.
DeleteThe "Babylonian in me" is an oblique reference to Hammurabi's Code, which prescribes punishment as close as possible to the crime. And the garrote seems close enough to Mr. Chauvin's attack on Mr. Floyd. [Historical note: In Spain, one of the privileges of an hidalgo was to be garroted with a silken cord. Maybe Mr. Chauvin could have a blue cord.]
DeleteI like Trevor Noah's take. It's not that there are good apples and a few bad apples. It's that the whole tree is rotted.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just need to vent. I went to a new cardiologist today and at the end of the visit he asked if we could pray together which totally repulsed me. I was polite and informed him that I an an atheist, but that he could pray if it made him feel better. I don't want him waving his religion around because it makes him feel like a good man. It is my feeling that your religious beliefs and your sexual activity should all be PRIVATE. I have no problem with people who live their religion, but I do have a problem with people who want to run up a flag about it. That might not be nice of me, but that's the way I feel.
ReplyDeleteThat strikes me as bizarre, Susan. If you want a cardiologist you don't seek out a preacher; if you want a sky pilot you don't seek out a cardiologist. The question arises--if you have that person as a physician, do you need to pray?
DeleteYes, it struck me as bizarre too.
DeleteWow, that was completely inappropriate!!
DeleteI sure wouldn't want the good clergy people I know to have done Wil's angioplasty.
Alan's last line says it all.
Susan, as the patient, it's your views that matter here, not the doctor's. Heck, I even learned that as a chaplain. The doc did NOT get that in med school; it's his faith community expecting him to bring his faith into his work. He might have asked you if you have good spiritual support. That would be a reasonable question, given that some hospitals include chaplains in rounds with the doctors...completely beholden to the needs and views of the patient. But his approach does not belie any training from that sort of partnership...which would be much more professional.
DeleteSusan, that's repulsive! I hope you don't have to stay with this cardiologist!
DeleteHey! Hi Cat. What's new?
DeleteCat, it must be the need to be a people pleaser, but I would hate to make him feel bad or ashamed. I let him know how I feel and that will have to do for now. If I feel he's not up to the job as a cardiologist that will be another story altogether.
DeleteTearful testimony and defense’s own goal: key moments in the Chauvin trial [Click]
ReplyDeleteDue to a system upgrade,
ReplyDeletethe Vermont Covid info dashboard
was not updated today.
As of yesterday:
Delete36.34% of Vermonters are fully vaccinated
54.35% of Vermonters have received at least one dose
A day or two ago 43% of those eligible for vaccination in Fresno County had received at least one shot. Not too bad, but none too good either. I'm beginning to think the teams equipped with modified tranquilizer dart guns ought to be released. . .
DeleteIngenuity Helicopter turning while flying on Mars (full frame video) - Click
ReplyDeleteNeat! Considering how thin the atmosphere is, it seems nearly miraculous that a helicopter can actually fly there.
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