PURELL HITS JACKPOT IN COVID-19

One man’s poison is another man’s meat, to rephrase an old cliché. While the cruise industry is reeling from the shock, and the stock market nose dives, some people are getting an unexpected windfall. The coronavirus appears to have a few beneficiaries. Purell hits the jackpot during the COVID-19 outbreak. Manufacturers of other hand sanitizers will see an increase in their bottom line, too.

Parell and other makers of hand sanitizers are making lots of money — Producers of hand sanitizers are seeing big sales. Purell hit the Jackpot in COVQ10-19

You may wish you owned stock in Purell, but if you work for a company making face masks or respirators, your job security is rock solid right now. Take it a step further. The drugstores who sell all of the aforementioned items are keeping pretty busy

Because more people have stopped attending church or public events, cable and network ratings must be going through the roof. We’ve watched more Netflix this month than we can remember. Just like Joe Biden, what video stores remain in business may experience a comeback.

Don’t worry about layoffs if you’re working in the healthcare industry.. You’re services are greatly needed right now. Not saying the coronavirus will get worse, but everyone who gets sick is going to think they have it. Patients may even get turned away from the emergency room, because there is no room for them.

Booksellers should see a surge in sales, as libraries keep up with the demand for bestsellers. We’ve probably read twice as many books this month as we usually do. I’m checking out as many library books as my arms can carry.

Family life may improve. When people are staying home, they may sit down and eat meals together. Suddenly everyone is bonded by fear of the coronavirus. A common enemy unites us all, as we huddle together in front of the hearth (or television) .

If it goes on too long, the coronavirus may reduce our reliance on Chinese goods and services.. Maybe manufacturers will decide to invest in American workers by moving their factories out of China and into the good old USA.

You never know. Every cloud has a silver lining.

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

DEMS HOUSE DEVILS, STREET ANGELS

We’ve probably all had at least one house devil, street angel in our lives. It may have been a parent, sibling, spouse, or boss. They’re charming when in public. So much so that we often have to hear how wonderful they are. But having lived or worked with them, we know better. We’ve seen them lose control of their temper and take it out on others. We’ve endured their verbal or physical abuse. And yet, at the end of the day, they still have their followers who think they can do no wrong. Bloomberg and Klobuchar were Dems House Devils, Street Angels.

The most famous House Devil, Street Angel is Harvey Weinstein, recently convicted of rape and facing the rest of his life in prison. Does anyone remember Meryl Streep accepting an Oscar award in 2012? When she said “ Harvey Weinstein is God,” in her acceptance speech? We have to assume that she didn’t know he was a sex abuser, He may have known better than to cross the line with such a talented and respected actress. But can you imagine how all of his victims felt when they heard her say that?

Amy and Bernie have former employees who claim they were Dems House Devils, Street Angels. — Michael and Amy appeared charming in public, but their employees said they were Dems House Devils, Street Angels.

During the past month, Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Michael Bloomberg were popular presidential candidates. When you saw them in the debate mode, they appeared composed, smiling, and charming.

In Klobuchar’s case, her former employees went on record as saying she was a mean boss. For years, she reportedly was abusive to her employees—throwing things at them, and making them pay back their parental leave when they returned to work. Once, when on an airplane, she berated a staffer for bringing her a salad without a fork, and proceeded to eat the salad with her comb. Uck. That’s not just nasty, it’s dirty and disgusting. Why couldn’t she have asked a flight attendant for a fork?

Several lawsuits have been filed against Bloomberg for his mistreatment of female employees. As an example, Bloomberg yelled at a woman who was complaining she was having a hard time finding a nanny for her newborn. The lawsuit claims that he yelled at the employee during a meeting: ,“It’s a f—— baby! All it does is eat and s—! It doesn’t know the difference between you and anyone else! All you need is some black who doesn’t even have to speak English to rescue it from a burning building!”

It’s amazing that these people, like so many others in public life, are able to command respect from any voters at all.

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

WARNING! SPOOFERS TARGET SENIORS

Most seniors have email accounts, but aren’t too hi tech, otherwise. When they get an email from their bank, Pay Pal, or credit card provider, they perk up. Especially when the email warns them that A) their bank account is locked or B) someone from Zimbabwae is hacking into their account. Fear takes over. Consequently, when they’re asked to provide passwords to straighten everything out, they’re tempted. The email looks legitimate; it’s logo and format looks exactly like other emails from financial institutions. Warning! spoofers target seniors.

My husband and I use one email address for all of our financial transactions. Last week, we got an email from his bank. The logo and format was identical to the routine emails we receive from Fifth Third. It had been posted at 5 o’clock in the morning, and said he had been locked out of his account. All he needed to do was provide his pin and password, and he could get back in.

When we first get out of bed, we’re often a bit groggy. We didn’t quite understand what was going on. I lifted my fingers and started to key in the required information. Then I took a few sips of coffee, and my head began to clear. We didn’t need any cash, so why hurry? Two more sips. “ I think you’d better stop by your bank, “ I said. It was a cold and snowy day, but he had a scheduled haircut, so it wasn’t a big deal.

Turns out, he was the fifth person who’d reported receiving one of these e mails that day. Even one of the bank employees received one. You’d think the phisher or spoofer would be smarter than that. And yes, it was a fake. If we had provided the requested information, someone could have cleaned out his account, and there wouldn’t have been much we could do about it.

Spoofers and Phishers Target Seniors — This email was fake. It looks like it was sent from Pay Pal, but it wasn’t.

That was a bit unnerving, but we hoped it was the end of the fake emails. But it wasn’t. Yesterday, I got one (supposedly) from Pay Pal saying they were concerned about my account because someone from Zimbabwe was trying to use it. I clicked on one of the links, and they asked me to provide my pin and password. This time, I knew what was happening. It’s hard to speak with a real person at Pay Pal, but I finally managed to find a viable phone number. They said the email was a fake, and asked me to forward it to their “spoof” address. They also suggested I change my email address.

This is a warning to all seniors. Always call before providing pins and passwords in response to e-mails from financial institutions

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020

HOW TO FIX WHAT’S BROKEN

Remember when people fixed things instead of buying new ones? There were shoe repair shops all over town. Socks were darned. Broken crockery was glued back together. But now, we’ve become a throw-away society. Instead of repairing household goods and products, we simply toss them in the trash and buy a new one. But recently, I found a new product that works miracles in repairing numerous household and personal items. Here’s how I learned to fix what’s broken .

In a rental property I manage, a very nice built-in medicine cabinet had a cracked, yellowed lampshade.. Everyone told me there was nothing to do but buy a new medicine cabinet and lighting fixture. But I liked the cabinet, and didn’t want to yank it out of the wall, and hire someone to rewire a new medicine cabinet . Also, there would be a problem with new plaster or drywall.

You can repair a broken lampshade with moldable thermoplastic — Instead of buying a new medicine cabinet, I made a new lampshade. Here’s how to fix what’s broken.

Desperately, I searched the internet and home improvement stores to find a lampshade to fit. But alas, it was custom made and out of date. I tried to find someone who made custom lampshades, but no such luck. Then, I came across an article about moldable thermoplastic. It sounded like something way out of my realm of expertise. And yet, after watching a you tube video, I realized I could make my own lampshade.

Most artsy crafty people have been familiar with this stuff for years. I ordered some over the internet for $6.00, but you can buy it places like Walmart and Hobby Lobby. It’s incredibly easy to use and requires no special equipment. Just melt the little plastic beads in some hot water until it becomes soft and pliable and sticks together. Using the old shade as a mold, I pulled and stretched the gooey mass until it was.hard and tough. Within minutes, I had a new translucent lampshade.

It's easy to fix reading glasses with moldable plastic — Here’s how to fix what’s broken: use moldable thermoplastic to repair broken glasses

I had tons of the beads left over. It only took a few beads to repair some cracked reading glass frames. Then I fixed the cracked tip of my cell phone charger. It can also be used to repair cracked hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, or any household item made of plastic. Believe it or not, some people make their own false teeth! I don’t think I’ll go that far.

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

SCARED SHOPPERS WEARING FACE MASKS

We aren’t accustomed to seeing people wearing face masks in the grocery store. Here in the USA, they’re mostly worn in hospitals. Anyone seen with one in a public place raises questions. Is the masked person sick, afraid of getting sick, or about to commit a robbery? We used to see them occasionally in Mexico and other foreign places like Asia. But now, the coronavirus has brought out our worst fears. Scared shoppers here in my Indiana hometown are wearing face masks in public places.

Most hospitals and doctor’s office provide surgical masks at the door. You’re asked to wear them if you have a cold or the flu. Their purpose is to prevent you from spreading infectious diseases and contaminating the air of those around you. Therefore, if someone nearby coughs or sneezes, you are still at risk of catching whatever it is they have. Infectious disease specialists say that the masks are too thin and loose fitting to completely prevent the inhalation of unfiltered air.

Scared shoppers wear face masks so they won't catch the coronavirus — Scared shoppers are wearing face masks, but they don’t offer much protection against the coronavirus.

And yet, this past week, I’ve seen one or two people wearing a face mask every time I go out to shop. But Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University has said that regular surgical face masks will not protect you from the coronavirus.

Consequently, respirators are the only thing that will protect you from the coronavirus. They are heavy duty, and form fitted to your face. The CDC says they filter out about 95% of airborne particles, including viruses and bacteria. But there are drawbacks. Respirators aren’t comfortable, and many people have trouble breathing while wearing them.

Meanwhile, I took comfort from a news report last night about the coronavirus. Apparently, 85% of all cases are mild, 12% are severe, and only 3% are fatal. Which seems pretty much like the seasonal flu we experience every year.

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

MONEY CAN’T BUY LOVE

There’s an old saying: those who marry for money earn it. Can a mansion and a yacht make up for a miserable love life? By the same token, do Bloomberg’s paid supporters love him for himself, or for his money.? Small donors to any candidate are much more apt to get out the votes for the person they believe in. Therefore, big money can’t buy love. And it doesn’t send people to the polls.

If you watched the Democratic debates, you could see why each candidate has a base of supporters who love him or her. For example, Buttigieg appeals to people who value civility and intellect. Warren is an attack dog. Her fiery rhetoric appeals to those who want a ton of freebies including health care and college tuition. Sander’s socialists want to eliminate capitalism altogether. He’s passionate, and articulate, and loved by his supporters. Biden is suave, sophisticated, knowledgeable and personable. Klobuchar is just a good old girl who appeals to the working class. And she’s the only woman who doesn’t mind wearing a skirt. She’s witty and sharp.

Except for Bloomberg, all the candidates on that debate stage were people who have campaigned to the point of exhaustion. They’re seasoned and personable. Each, in their own way, is able to stir the soul and warm the heart. If any one of them wins the nomination, they will have earned it.

What could we say about Bloomberg ? As the mayor of New York for three terms, there must be something the voters liked about him. But I didn’t find him all that appealing. I guess that thing about the non disclosure agreements, and the women he treated like dirt had me against him from the get go. Sexual harassment is one thing, but when you chew out women for getting pregnant, and suggest that any old “black” could take care of your baby, you’ve lost me.

He had no warmth or charm. He’s came across as condescending and defensive. Sorry, Bloomberg. money can’t buy love.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Can Bloomberg Buy America?

This is probably one of the scariest things I’ve seen in all my years of observing politics. Here is a man who is on the Democratic national debate stage tonight because he bought his way in. He didn’t campaign or talk directly to real voters. He just threw out a bunch of money that he had no other use for. Just as people who live on the interest and dividends from unearned income, he’s trying to win the election on unearned–bought and paid for–supporters. The question is: Can Bloomberg really buy America? Are we that gullible?

can Bloomberg buy the Deomcratic nomination for president? — Bloomberg can afford a great acting coach to teach him how to simulate compassion for women.

Bloomberg doesn’t even have to come up with a set a policies or beliefs. He can just hire some experts who will do that for him. They say he hasn’t been a strong debater. Money could change all that. Wearing an earpiece is illegal. But, with billions of dollars to spend, it’s highly possible he could acquire a high tech hearing device invisible to the naked eye. Watch and see If he pauses even slightly before answering a question. They claimed Hillary wore an earpiece in the debates with Trump, but it was never proven. Anything is possible when you can afford the best.

Former employees say that Bloomberg fostered a corporate climate that was degrading to female employees. As an example, in a lawsuit, one employee claimed that when a female employee got pregnant, he asked her “What the hell did you do a thing like that for?” . On another occasion, the lawsuit said, Bloomberg berated a female employee who had trouble finding a nanny. “It’s a f—— baby! . . . All you need is some black who doesn’t have to speak English to rescue it from a burning building.”

To overcome his appalling history of mistreating female employees, he could hire some great drama coach to show him how to fake emotions like empathy, compassion, and kindness.

Can Bloomberg buy America? It remains to be seen.

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