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Politics / Many N95 Masks Are Coming From China. On Board the New England Patriots’ Plane

« on: Today at 07:58:39 AM »

The Massachusetts governor struck a deal for supplies but needed a way to transport them. The result was a tense saga and a shipment on the New England Patriots’ 767.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-million-n95-masks-are-coming-from-chinaon-board-the-new-england-patriots-plane-11585821600?

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General Discussion Forum / Polio Doctor Jean Macnamara's Work Reminds Us That Viruses Can Be Vanquished

« on: Yesterday at 09:19:49 PM »

Dame Jean Macnamara worked tirelessly for the disabled, but it was her research that helped lead to the polio vaccine that she is most remembered for.
https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/-jean-macnamara.htm

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General Discussion Forum / COVID-19: It’s OK to Feel Overwhelmed and Be Unproductive (Psychology Today)

« on: Yesterday at 08:02:05 PM »

Do you feel pressure to "make the most" out of lockdown? Let it go.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prescriptions-life/202003/covid-19-it-s-ok-feel-overwhelmed-and-be-unproductive?

 

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Sports Forum / Shaquille O'Neal put on a DJ Diesel concert for his sons from his kitchen

« on: Yesterday at 06:08:45 PM »

Shaquille O’Neal isn’t just a Hall of Fame basketball player who works as a studio analyst with TNT’s Inside the NBA. He’s also a relatively successful DJ.

DJ Diesel has played sets at events like Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza, and he was gearing up for a spring and summer tour this year before the global coronavirus pandemic shut that down.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/shaquille-oneal-dj-diesel-shaq-concert-kitchen-video-coronavirus?

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Politics / Trump decides against reopening health care enrollment during pandemic

« on: Yesterday at 04:50:33 PM »

See:
https://www.marketplace.org/2020/04/01/trump-decides-against-reopening-health-care-enrollment-during-pandemic/

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General Discussion Forum / In Shuttered Las Vegas, Tropicana Is Sold for Five Months’ Rent

« on: Yesterday at 04:46:20 PM »

- Penn National gets less than it paid for Rat Pack hangout
- More distressed sales could loom for struggling industry
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-01/in-shuttered-las-vegas-tropicana-is-sold-for-5-months-rent?

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General Discussion Forum / Get $150K Towards Your Student Loans!!! (Essence Magazine)

« on: Yesterday at 03:54:55 PM »

You could be one of the 3 people chosen for the grown-ish & broke: Student Loan Payoff!

Enter now through April 30, 2020 : https://www.essence.com/grownish-3/

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General Discussion Forum / Live Cam: Monterey Bay (Calif.)

« on: Yesterday at 03:31:55 PM »

Relaxing...
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/monterey-bay-cam/

 

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General Discussion Forum / The University of California system has done it now...

« on: Yesterday at 02:03:55 PM »

The University of California announced Wednesday that it will greatly ease some admission requirements for fall 2020 and beyond by eliminating SAT test scores and minimum grades, saying that “grave disruptions” to schools during the coronavirus crisis call for maximum flexibility in evaluating students.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-01/uc-to-suspend-admission-requirements-for-sat-minimum-gpas-to-help-students-during-coronavirus-crisis

https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-temporarily-eases-admissions-requirements-response-educational-disruptions

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Sports Forum / U. of Kentucky to host virtual basketball tournament

« on: Yesterday at 01:13:51 PM »

Along with partner Gen.G, UK is giving its current students, alumni and fans a chance to play and stay connected via esports through the coronovirus pandemic.
https://universitybusiness.com/u-of-kentucky-to-host-virtual-basketball-tournament/

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Sports Forum / Syracuse University: Construction won’t stop on Carrier Dome roof

« on: Yesterday at 01:11:52 PM »

See:
https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/04/syracuse-university-construction-wont-stop-on-carrier-dome-roof.html

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Sports Forum / Warren Moon welcomes NFL as distraction: ‘Sports have always been there for us’

« on: Yesterday at 12:38:45 PM »

The Hall of Fame quarterback shares his thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his world.
https://theundefeated.com/features/warren-moon-welcomes-nfl-as-distraction-sports-have-always-been-there-for-us/

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The Drum / Savannah State is now accepting incoming freshmen without any ACT or SAT scores

« on: March 31, 2020, 06:46:17 PM »

First-year students applying to Savannah State University for the summer and fall 2020 semesters can be admitted without an ACT or SAT score. The decision comes following approval by the University System of Georgia, and the decision of the College Board and ACT to suspended all spring SAT and ACT testing dates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
http://hbcuconnect.com/content/354815/savannah-state-university-applicants-for-summer-and-fall-no-longer-need-act-or-sat-scores?

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Politics / There’s a Battle Brewing for Your $1,200 Government Relief Check

« on: March 31, 2020, 06:09:48 PM »

Visa, Mastercard and other payments companies have lobbied to help handle the disbursements.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-31/there-s-a-battle-brewing-for-your-1-200-government-relief-check?

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Sports Forum / Protections for Working Mothers Is the Next Fight in Women’s Sports

« on: March 31, 2020, 06:06:07 PM »

Fair pay may come first, but up next is the fight for equal labor protections during pregnancy and motherhood.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-31/paid-family-leave-is-the-next-fight-in-women-s-sports?