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Enough is Enough, say Lockdown-Weary Americans

The spring weather appears to be contributing to lockdown-busting behavior as more and more people venture outside, some with and some without face masks.

May 18 Coronavirus Report: Cases Drop

Reported coronavirus cases in the U.S. grew by 19,000 in the past 24 hours, an increase of only 1.3 percent, to 1,493,600.  The death...
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Quarantine Day 65: We Start Stocking Up Again

As grocery stores and online retailers finally restock some of their canned goods and dry foods, it's a good time to rebuild your long term food storage.
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We Cannot Stop COVID-19

COVID-19 has spread too far and too fast to eradicate without a vaccine, but maybe we can get back to near-normal while minimizing its impact.

May 17 Coronavirus Report

Reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States increased 23,700 yesterday, reaching 1,474,600.  This is an increase of 1.6 percent.  There were 1,164 deaths...
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Coronavirus is Changing our World

The coronavirus is a disrupter, changing the way we work, live, travel and study. How well you survive the post-viral period may depend on how quickly you adapt to change.
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Quarantine Day 63: Stocking the Little Extras

I’ve said that one of the biggest lessons the coronavirus pandemic has taught me is that we need to store more junk food and...
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As the Economy Crashes, Reopening Push Builds

When does the short term public health good get outweighed by the long-term economic damage?
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Coronavirus and the Global SNAFU lead to Food Crisis

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives, trade, and governments around the world, the economic disruption extends well beyond national borders.
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Get Your Retreat or Country Home While You Still Can

The coronavirus is going to change our lives. One of the results is that more and more people will be working from home. That means they can work from anywhere.