Surge in COVID cases mean lag in surge of deaths?18시간 전 by zafrada64 in covidSurge in COVID cases mean lag in surge of deaths?The number of positive COVID-19 cases has "surged" in several southern states and by more than can be fully explained…
Visualisation of global causes of deaths over time - COVID Takes the top spot but there's more..그저께 by zafrada64 in covidVisualisation of global causes of deaths over time - COVID Takes the top spot but there's more..I lean on the side of caution regarding the pandemic. Throughout these last few months, I have remained cautiously…
The Perfect Storm.4일 전 by zafrada64 in employmentThe Perfect Storm.The June employment report came out, as expected, with encouraging numbers. It is based on payroll status for June 12.…
Safety policies are based on lies.6일 전 by zafrada64 in covidSafety policies are based on lies.So the claim that kids get sick and die from it has been exposed as a lie, and the claim that people who have it but…
Humans didn't always need Vaccines, but this is why we need them now. 7일 전 by zafrada64 in vaccineHumans didn't always need Vaccines, but this is why we need them now. 50,000 years ago, humans living in stable tribal hunter/gatherer and fishing cultures in healthy eco-systems had…
Dine-in restaurants and Hair Salons to blame for rise in COVID cases?8일 전 by zafrada64 in covidDine-in restaurants and Hair Salons to blame for rise in COVID cases?It is too simplistic to blame a recent rise in confirmed (tested) cases in several states on "reopening" of…
COVID cases rise, and deaths from COVID fall. Elective surgeries for long term disease patients put on hold. 9일 전 by zafrada64 in covidCOVID cases rise, and deaths from COVID fall. Elective surgeries for long term disease patients put on hold. Interesting animated graph from the usually dull CDC, showing deaths due to pneumonia, influenza and/or COVID-19…
Multiple thoughts on the DC statehood vote in the House.10일 전 by zafrada64 in politicsMultiple thoughts on the DC statehood vote in the House.This is grandstanding by the Democrats, because the Republican controlled Senate will never take it up, because a…
Current consensus on catching COVID.11일 전 by zafrada64 in covidCurrent consensus on catching COVID.From the article linked above : It’s not common to contract Covid-19 from a contaminated surface, scientists say.…
The morality and legality of toppling statues.12일 전 by zafrada64 in iconoclastThe morality and legality of toppling statues.When I was a university student, I had a one semester course on French medieval art and architecture, travelling…
Coronavirus makes farming dangerous for humans?14일 전 by zafrada64 in agricultureCoronavirus makes farming dangerous for humans?A startup is rolling out automated weed cutters at a moment when COVID-19 has made farm work more dangerous for human…
What's happening in the US in general, Arizona in particular, also Texas and Florida? 17일 전 by zafrada64 in coronavirusWhat's happening in the US in general, Arizona in particular, also Texas and Florida? Summary Arizona headed for crisis, but not yet as bad as charts look. TX, FL on track to follow but time remains.…
Air conditioning effect? Or climate?19일 전 by zafrada64 in coronavirusAir conditioning effect? Or climate?Looking at the states that are showing high levels of new cases, it's hard to miss the hotspots covering the southern…
What is driving the disparate outcomes of COVID between states?21일 전 by zafrada64 in covidWhat is driving the disparate outcomes of COVID between states?I've been trying to get a better understand of exactly what's driving the disparate outcomes between states, i.e. why…
Coronavirus mutation significantly increases ability to infect.22일 전 by zafrada64 in coronavirusCoronavirus mutation significantly increases ability to infect.This is potentially big news. For a month now, I've been reading about different genetic variants that might…
The teacher's role in anti-racist movements.26일 전 by zafrada64 in racismThe teacher's role in anti-racist movements.It’s important that we recognise and fight against the disgusting levels of inherent racism which exists in the police…
First impressions of the Mavic Mini.29일 전 by zafrada64 in droneFirst impressions of the Mavic Mini.I recently picked up the new Mavic Mini for some upcoming trips I have planned. Hopefully the travel restrictions will…
Iceland, Alaska or Hawaii - Your virtually virus free destinations of choice!지난달 by zafrada64 in icelandIceland, Alaska or Hawaii - Your virtually virus free destinations of choice!With second waves of COVID beckoning in the wake of global unrest, it is interesting to see countries such as Iceland…
The politicization of Hydroxychloroquine (and science in general)지난달 by zafrada64 in hydroxychloroquineThe politicization of Hydroxychloroquine (and science in general)Concerns over studies published based on Surgisphere data. Surgisphere is a relatively unknown health care analytics…
Enemies of the peaceful protesters.지난달 by zafrada64 in protestEnemies of the peaceful protesters.Who are the real enemies of peaceful protestors? 1) Covid-19