Link. Think of him often.
Daily Archives: August 27, 2021
Irisin “hormone produced by muscles during exercise can cross into the [mouse] brain and enhance the health and function of neurons,”
Link. I need to redouble my 800 minutes of weekly exercise. (Squeak)
How Mexico Helped The Times Get Its Journalists Out of Afghanistan.
Link. “Mexican officials, unlike their counterparts in the United States, were able to cut through the red tape of their immigration system”
“Unvaccinated workers have to wear masks and will soon have to take weekly coronavirus tests. Eventually, they will have to pay $200 in additional health care costs.”
Link. Mandates are toothless in many states due to religious exemptions. This is better.
Deflecting an Asteroid Before It Hits Earth – nudge but do not blast.
Link. Lots of little taps.
Pfizer myocarditis risk: “16- and 17-year-old vaccinated boys could be as high as 1 in 5,000.”
Link. Higher than most vaccine risks but still worth assuming. Approval for under 12 is not guaranteed however.
Pakistan’s “win”.
Link. The winner is India.
Flight Attendants: crazed customers, not enough staff.
Link. Society looks normal, but cracks are everywhere.
Britain – no mask mandate for children.
Link. “More than 90 percent of school staff members had received at least one vaccine dose by the end of June”
Physicians running COVID cons.
Link. A great example of why we don’t license nationally. Some states have lousy boards.
“China is smoothing out the rough edges with a chain saw.”
Link. Excellent review of Xi’s attack on tech.