PAUSE
The U.S. has recommended a pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Here’s Why:
The U.S. has recommended a pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Here’s Why:
The FDA isn’t certain, but offered this:
Right now, the condition doesn’t appear to be related to birth control (birth control pills can raise risk of blood clotting) but women under 50 remain the focus.
It’s not *just* blood clotting – it’s blood clotting WITH a condition of low platelets (thrombocytopenia – which can actually cause severe internal bleeding).
“We are totally aware that this is a very rare event. We want to get this worked out as quickly as we possibly can. And that’s why you see the word ‘pause.'”
Typical treatment (i.e.: heparin) for blood clots can actually make this condition more dangerous. The govt. says over 122 million people have received at least one vaccine dose. Dr. Fauci says this particular type of clotting condition has not been detected in connection with the Moderna & Pfizer vaccines.
Here are the 3 main arguments made by the defense about why the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd should be acquitted.
“Undetermined.”
“I felt that Derek Chauvin was justified, was acting with objective reasonableness, following Minneapolis police department policy and current standards of law enforcement in his interaction with Mr. Floyd.”
“I was concerned for the officers’ safety, yes.”
Derek Chauvin declined to take the stand, invoking his Fifth Amendment right not to testify in the case against him. After both sides present their closing arguments on Monday, the judge will instruct the jury before they head into deliberations.
“Just because something bad happened to me, doesn’t mean it has to become who I am, and we can take what happened to us, and turn around and do good things for others.”
Michelle L’Heureux
L’Heureux is one of 260+ people injured during the 2013 terrorist attack at the iconic Boston Marathon. 3 people died, incl. an 8-year-old boy, and a MIT police officer murdered by the terrorists during the manhunt. Michelle shares what she's learned about resilience in an interview w/ SmartHER News, including how you can honor the day by random acts of kindness aka "One Boston Day."
Here are the 3 main arguments made by the prosecution about why a former police officer charged with killing George Floyd is guilty of murder.
“George Floyd did not die from a primary cardiac event and he did not die from drug overdose.”
“Both the knee across Mr. Floyd’s neck and the prone restraint were unreasonable, excessive and contrary to generally accepted police practices.”
“Once there was no longer any resistance … that level of force to a person proned out, handcuffed behind their back – that in no way, shape or form is anything that is by policy, is not part of our training and is certainly not part of our ethics…”
The prosecution argued the use of force employed by Derek Chauvin against George Floyd was excessive, unreasonable, contrary to the law & police training / policy, and consequently resulted in Floyd's death. The defense will make the case that the opposite is true, and argue Floyd's death was caused by underlying health issues and / or drug use.
The U.S. has recommended a pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Here’s Why:
The FDA isn’t certain, but offered this:
Right now, the condition doesn’t appear to be related to birth control (birth control pills can raise risk of blood clotting) but women under 50 remain the focus.
It’s not *just* blood clotting – it’s blood clotting WITH a condition of low platelets (thrombocytopenia – which can actually cause severe internal bleeding).
“We are totally aware that this is a very rare event. We want to get this worked out as quickly as we possibly can. And that’s why you see the word ‘pause.'”
Typical treatment (i.e.: heparin) for blood clots can actually make this condition more dangerous. The govt. says over 122 million people have received at least one vaccine dose. Dr. Fauci says this particular type of clotting condition has not been detected in connection with the Moderna & Pfizer vaccines.
“I’m into making people happy. So, whenever I leave the house, I just try to do a good deed.”
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaq said he didn't intend for this story to get out, but someone captured him on camera picking up the tab for a young man who had put an engagement ring on layaway at Zales. Shaq, who has a jewelry line at Zales, talked about the power of random acts of kindness. Separately, food for thought: the president of Zales recently said the pandemic has boosted jewelry sales, specifically of engagement rings!
Different storylines have swirled about what’s happening at the U.S. Southwest border – here’s what the numbers show.
18,890 unaccompanied children (17-and-younger without a guardian) – a 100% increase from February.
Highest monthly number in recent data records (2010). Perspective: the second highest was in May 2019: 11,800+.
“Largest demographic group” in border patrol custody.
The U.S. govt. says numbers have increased because of "violence, natural disasters, food insecurity, and poverty in Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries of Central America." According to available data, this is the largest monthly number of border encounters in history.
“You have to be a fighter and no matter what people say about you, you still have to stand up for what you know is right.”
Ryan White
#OTD in 1990 Ryan White, one of the first American children to contract the AIDS virus, passed away at age 18. Ryan became an advocate for those living with AIDS, fighting discrimination in court, incl. an effort to bar him from school out of fear he could spread the virus through casual contact (like sneezing). Congress named the largest federally funded AIDS program after him.
A new study says ceiling ventilation may be more important than social distancing.
Why this matters for classrooms and beyond.
“The risk from airborne SARS-CoV-2 exposure does not appear to be strongly correlated with the distance, and many of the peak exposures were observed outside of physical-distancing guidelines.”
“We don’t want to relax mask usage. We want to relax social distancing…”
Why did aerospace engineers run this study? Professor Kinzel has an expertise in fluid mechanics (think of all that goes into making an engine work, as liquid gas is turned into mist and combined with air to ignite) so the team applied their knowledge of “fluids” to respiratory droplets.
Georgia’s new election law sparks a debate over voter suppression vs. election security.
What To Know.
Why It Matters.
“We quickly began working with the House and Senate on further reforms to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat. The bill I signed into law does just that.”
“I told him exactly how I felt: that these bills were not only voter suppression, but they were in fact racist, and they are an attempt to turn back time to Jim Crow.”
“There’s a real — and bipartisan — misunderstanding about whether making it easier or harder to vote, especially by mail, has a significant effect on turnout or electoral outcomes. The evidence suggests it does not.”
Remember - states remain in charge of state/federal elections but Georgia's law already faces a number of legal challenges by critics. Separately, the federal govt. is also weighing the establishment of federal election standards. The "For the People Act" passed the Democrat-controlled House in March.
“The lesson which life repeats and constantly enforces is ‘look under foot.’ You are always nearer the divine and the true sources of your power than you think.”
John Burroughs
Writer John Burroughs, born on April 3, 1837, followed in the path of Henry David Thoreau composing American nature essays that influenced American thinking (and potentially leadership!). The former farmer & Treasury worker befriended Walt Whitman, John Muir & traveled with President Theodore Roosevelt in Yellowstone National Park.
New York becomes the first state in America to unveil a COVID-19 “digital pass.”
What It Does.
Why It Matters.
“The reopening of key economic activities in New York State, such as arts and entertainment venues, stadiums and arenas, and weddings and catered events, will require proof of a vaccine or negative test for attendees.”
No positive COVID-19 test within the last ten days and:
“…vaccination passports could perpetuate existing inequities within countries if those who are vaccinated can enjoy the freedom to move about their community while others remain in lockdown.”
“The busboy, the janitor, the waiter that works at a restaurant, wants to be surrounded by employees that are going back to work safely — and wants to have the patrons ideally be safe as well,”
COVID-19 testing has long been floated as an important tool for re-opening because estimates remain that upwards of 50% of COVID-19 cases may come from asymptomatic spread. The Washington Post reports the Biden administration is working on a vaccine passport but has struggled for many reasons, including trying to coordinate with more than 17 different digital versions available. Challenges include: privacy, forgery, efficacy.
How thousands of the iconic Japanese trees made their way to America’s capital.
Plus: The women who made it happen.
“Since they had to plant something in that great stretch of raw, reclaimed ground by the river bank … they might as well plant the most beautiful thing in the world—the Japanese cherry tree.”
Japan's initial donation of 2,000 cherry trees came two years earlier (1910). However, the trees arrived infected with insects and diseases, and had to be burned to ensure native plants would not be harmed. In March 1912, around 3,000 more cherry trees were donated (free of infections) and were quickly planted around D.C. to usher in spring.
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