Good morning! Up and at it!
post published in /2021/09/21
Covid is officially America's deadliest pandemic as U.S. fatalities surpass 1918 flu estimates (cnbc.com)
This could be viewed as reflective of the relative virulence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus compared to the virus responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic. It could also be viewed as reflective of the ability of misinformation to overcome 100+ years of scientific and medical progress in combating deadly viruses.
link published in /2021/09/21
The bridge went up and I thought we'd be welcoming a ship into port this morning. No luck...just a barge heading out.
tags: toledo
photo published in /2021/09/21
Four dinosaurs discovered in Montana, including a possible rare ostrich-mimic Anzu: Fieldwork pieces together life at the end of ‘Dinosaur Era’ (sciencedaily.com)
The find includes a triceratops specimen, and another that could be a new species.
tags: science
link published in /2021/09/21
President Biden urges unity in first UN speech amid tensions with allies (bbc.com)
Ending "relentless war" and starting "a new era of relentless diplomacy" sounds good to me.
tags: politics
link published in /2021/09/21