California’s PUA Needs Work

Earlier this month the governor of California signed Executive Order that created the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program(PUA). Created as a means to help support freelance, self-employed, and gig economy workers who do not qualify for unemployment. Though it was an order from the government it seems to have taken a long time and has been … Read more

The cosmos rolls on | asteroid 1998 OR2 – Awareearth

As the coronavirus continues to consume our attention, we shouldn’t let it distract us from cosmic events. Today one of the largest and brightest asteroids of the year is passing near earth. The asteroid named 1998 OR2 Will is passing by earth close enough to be visible with most astronomical equipment. Several noted astronomers are … Read more

Ace flyers salute frontline caregivers

Today in the skies of New York City a breathtaking and rare display occurred. As the U.S. Navy’s BLUE ANGELS and the US air forces THUNDERBIRDS. They flew together to salute frontline caregivers . This was the first flight in the joint military operation code-named AMERICA STRONG. In this, the two demonstrations squadrons will perform … Read more

Coronavirus Effect on Tourism Industry

With many industries having been negatively affected by the coronavirus, one of the greatest hits has been travel. Experts are now predicting the potential fallout from this pandemic on the industry will be felt well into 2021. The effects of not just being felt by companies that provide travel / transport for tourists but also … Read more

Mother’s Day Flowers

As Mother’s Day approaches it appears that it will be a very unusual and challenging one. Many families that traditionally gather together to celebrate the mothers in them may not be able this year. Yet among the growing concerns and challenges. It is still possible to be close to your mother even when separated by … Read more

Beneath the flogging

Saudi Arabia’s decision to remove flogging as a form of capital punishment. It is an impressive step forward for a country so steeped in tradition. That said the fight for modern society’s human rights in Saudi Arabia is far from over. The biggest challenges for Saudi Arabia in modernizing their legal practices so that they … Read more

The Spanish Flu Vs. Coronavirus

In these trying times of social distancing and stay-at-home orders quarantines it’s easy to fear. Until we look at the past and see that this is not the worst pandemic that humanity has faced. One of the most notable of these occurred 102 years ago with the outbreak of the 1812 flu. More commonly known … Read more

Numbers Don’t Support Stay At Home

As this Global pandemic continues and many states enter their sixth week of stay-at-home. Many are asking the question of “when to start lifting the stay at home orders”. Many noted professionals have put forward a plan to eliminate the virus by essentially shutting down the planet. That too for three months no business, minimal … Read more