Y'know, I think there's hope for me, because when I read about this, yesterday, I felt sad for the patient. At the same time, I definitely understand the medical community's requirement that a recipient be someone who is going to take care with their lifestyle and health. It's a HUGE thing to be given the heart of another human, who has now died, and to take it and not take care of yourself afterward is incredibly disrespectful of the donor and the fact that you having that heart means someone else (more willing to care for it) does not.
China’s Immunity Gap [Click] The Zero-COVID Strategy [combined with an ineffective vaccination campaign] Leaves the Country Vulnerable to an Omicron Tsunami
How Sesame Street Is Handling the Pandemic [Click] “Kids’ media have achieved a level of clarity and directness in their pandemic coverage that can be hard to find in outlets geared toward older audiences.” Sounds like it would be a good idea to replace Faux Gnus with Big Bird.
Patient removed from heart transplant list for refusing Covid-19 vaccine [Click]
ReplyDeleteY'know, I think there's hope for me, because when I read about this, yesterday, I felt sad for the patient. At the same time, I definitely understand the medical community's requirement that a recipient be someone who is going to take care with their lifestyle and health. It's a HUGE thing to be given the heart of another human, who has now died, and to take it and not take care of yourself afterward is incredibly disrespectful of the donor and the fact that you having that heart means someone else (more willing to care for it) does not.
DeleteChina’s Immunity Gap [Click] The Zero-COVID Strategy [combined with an ineffective vaccination campaign] Leaves the Country Vulnerable to an Omicron Tsunami
ReplyDeleteRussian reports of their infections, hospitalizations, and deaths due to Covid-19 seem to be widely considered understated.
DeleteThe small cities and towns booming from remote work [Click]
ReplyDeleteVermont is definitely seeing an influx of remote workers fleeing the cities.
DeleteAstronomers discover mysterious pulsing object that may be new class of star [Click] Experts say object is a match for predicted class of neutron star with ultra-powerful magnetic field
ReplyDeleteNew wonders nearly every day! I am loving this!!
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ReplyDeleteCoronavirus vaccines [appear to] reduce risk of long Covid, [UK] study finds [Click]
ReplyDeleteHow Sesame Street Is Handling the Pandemic [Click] “Kids’ media have achieved a level of clarity and directness in their pandemic coverage that can be hard to find in outlets geared toward older audiences.” Sounds like it would be a good idea to replace Faux Gnus with Big Bird.
Yes, Big Bird instead of Faux Gnus would be great.
DeleteHonestly, how I wish Fred Rogers were still alive to take the helm.
Yes, Fred Rogers indeed.
DeleteSan Jose expected to require gun owners to have liability insurance. [Click] Plus paying an annual fee for research and education. Administration too, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteYes, please. Good luck paying the premiums.
DeleteWe have to have insurance to drive a car and it's not even designed to kill.
Prince Andrew denies being co-conspirator of Epstein and insists on jury trial. [Click] As another witness materializes.
ReplyDeleteIt's not the same thing, but thinking of a wealthy UK notable with the walls closing in on him, I can't avoid thinking of Robert Maxwell.
DeleteBoris Johnson Lied About Evacuation of Pets [Click] Egad—what next?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alan!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure.
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