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Covid closure is needed. Congress blew its chance
News, FD Flam, Published on 07/06/2024
» Congress blew its chance on Monday to give Americans some insight into the Covid pandemic that dominated our lives for years. Following a 15-month inquiry, Republicans on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic called Anthony Fauci to testify in public at a special hearing, but committee members spent most of the time posturing rather than probing the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Those acronyms can be bit of a pain
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/05/2024
» One of my pet peeves with newspapers around the globe has always been the proliferation of acronyms, especially in headlines. Apart from the fact that no one really has the faintest idea what they stand for there's something about them that's just plain ugly.
Your allergies really are getting much worse
News, Lisa Jarvis, Published on 23/04/2024
» If you've sensed that your allergies are getting worse each year, it's not your imagination: Allergy season in the US is getting longer and more intense. You can thank climate change for your misery. And yet we're not doing enough -- to slow down climate change, of course, but to recognise and respond to its very clear health effects.
practise positivity
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/10/2023
» When life is perceived as a journey, each person has a unique narrative to share. It's always a good thing to explore new places and get to know new people. On a recent media trip to Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of meeting blind talent Sophon "Toffy" Thapklong, who always spreads his unfailing optimism.
French learn about their Aussie 'mates'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/09/2021
» It is encouraging to learn that it is not just Thailand that gets into deep water involving contracts over submarines. France is most upset with Australia for pulling the plug on a nuclear submarine deal, resulting in various shades of not-so-diplomatic name-calling. Standing out was the rather poignant observation from the recalled French ambassador to Australia that "what makes me sad is that we thought we were mates but we were stabbed in the back".
Food safety a must for home operators
Oped, Urairat Jantarasiri, Published on 11/08/2021
» Struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic, many people have turned to their home kitchens to sell home-cooked food online. Imagine the shock when tax officials knock on their doors.
Don't follow the virus
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/03/2020
» Re: "Lockdown the best option", (Editorial, March 18). Our using "social distancing" to fight Covid-19 is what has proven successful elsewhere. But we're too timid. Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, favours a 14-day national shutdown to slow down the spread of the coronavirus in the US, saying: "I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticised for overreacting," (The New York Times, March 17).
Fear of virus is more deadly
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/03/2020
» 'We're thinking about stocking up on some food and water soon. How about you?" asked my sister last month. She said that her husband was worried about Covid-19, which has killed more than 4,000 people and infected more than 118,000 in 114 countries so far.
Filthy skies show the need for healthier homes
News, Curtis S Chin, Published on 04/02/2019
» Stepping out of Suvarnabhumi Airport after a month in the US and en route to Singapore, the warm Thai welcome this time was sadly a little different than in months past. A quick look at the hazy sky and the internet explained why.