Dr. Susannah Hills is a pediatric airway surgeon in New York who has been on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, as the disease continued to spread and claim lives, she got some good news: "A Covid-19 patient of mine told me he is finally going home after four months in the hospital. His tracheostomy tube has been taken out and he's breathing on his own. He's finally able to walk again, with some help. It's a new beginning for him and, as he wished me a happy New Year, I felt hopeful for the first time in a long time." … [Read more...] about Four presidents take a stand
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10 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Sexy Candles to Canadian Coats
“As someone who married one, I can tell you that Canadians are very proud of two things: their maple syrup and their ability to withstand truly cold winters,” writes Strategist newsletter editor Mia Leimkuhler. “Actually, make that enjoy truly cold winters. After recently moving to Montreal, I learned that frosty outdoor activities are built into Canadian culture and infrastructure.” Seeing as most of us have months of frosty outdoor activities ahead (if we want to socialize safely, that is), she took to the streets to observe the coats that her Canadian neighbors wear to cross-country ski, ice skate, or just stroll about in — and surprisingly discovered few bore the logo Canada Goose. Her observations were confirmed by some Canadian retail specialists, who say that Canada Goose sells less in Canada than some other just-as-warm outerwear brands. One is MEC, which Leimkuhler says “has been the country’s go-to retailer for all things outdoorsy … [Read more...] about 10 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Sexy Candles to Canadian Coats
Actor Tim Matheson Slammed for Mocking Melania Trump’s English: More ‘Unity’ from the Left
My wife is an immigrant from eastern Europe. She is fluent in 5 languages and speaks an additional 2. She graduated magna cum laude from NYU school of journalism in 2.5 years. She has run 3 companies and mother 5 children. You sir, play dress up for a living. … [Read more...] about Actor Tim Matheson Slammed for Mocking Melania Trump’s English: More ‘Unity’ from the Left
Trump’s Eerie Echoes of the Ayatollah Khomeini
“Nothing!” should have alarmed everyone. That unfeeling answer foretold the unfeeling man who thereafter proved capable of carrying out some of the most heartless acts in modern Iran. The Ayatollah could not have been more forthcoming. The trouble was that we, Iranians, were in a national stupor, drunk on anger, deaf and blind to the truth even as it marched across our television screens and brazenly spoke to us. That anger led to a collective ecstasy whose tide Iranians rode into a historic deception. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Eerie Echoes of the Ayatollah Khomeini
Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Airbnb Discounts, of All Things
In response to this online fiasco, an Airbnb spokesperson told The Daily Beast: “Last spring, we partnered with leading experts in health and hospitality hygiene to implement the first overarching standardized guidelines for cleaning and sanitization in the home sharing industry. Since then, we have continued to prioritize health and safety, from educating our community on our five-step cleaning process to keeping them informed of local travel restrictions and advisories. We'll continue to look to the public health experts for guidance on how to best support our hosts, guests and communities.” … [Read more...] about Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Airbnb Discounts, of All Things