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Two COVID-19 vaccines are available in the U.S., and a third, developed by Johnson & Johnson recently submitted an application for emergency use authorization, meaning it could be available in early March. With so many options, many people are wondering whether it matters which shot they get. The short answer is that you should get whichever shot you are offered, experts told Live Science. But there are several reasons why certain shots might work better for different populations. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine had 66% efficacy at reducing severe and moderate cases of COVID-19, which include either two mild symptoms...

Anyway, the reason it was in Fort Collins is ’cause Dan lived in Fort Collins. Remember, his original complaint was his wife wouldn’t let him spend the money, because she was not a fan. She wouldn’t let him spend the money on a subscription to the newsletter, so that’s when I suggested he do a bake sale and leave his wife out of it if she didn’t want to be part of it. (interruption) Oh, that’s right. He was getting Xerox copies. That’s what blew me up. We had a copyright and intellectual theft issue going on, and this guy...

Using publicly available coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) data from Israel, a study suggests the BioNTech-Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine is proving highly effective in the real world.Study: Estimating real-world COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Israel.Several vaccines have now been approved for COVID-19, and many countries have started intensive vaccination programs. In Israel, vaccination started on December 20, 2020. By the end of January, 33% of the population had received the first dose of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine, also know as BNT162b2, and 19% had received their second dose.Just as the vaccinations began, the country was in the midst of a third wave of COVID-19,...

* Dr. Fauci is touting some of the first evidence that vaccines can help stop the spread of COVID-19. * Two new studies suggest vaccinated people don't spread the coronavirus well, even if they get sick. * Getting vaccinated, Fauci said, is "not only good for you," but it can also protect others. Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's new evidence that a COVID-19 vaccine may not just protect the people who get it but also shield others whom they come in contact with. "There have been some studies that are pointing into a very favorable direction," Fauci, the director of...

I recently came across this clip from the Clinton Years of Rush calling out said President's crocodile tears during the Ron Brown memorial service which did bring a much needed smile to my face. Now that we're looking back on his life, I thought would be a good time to ask people here for their favourite Rush moments that hold dear to them. Whether he made you laugh or stoked passion in you

Data from Johns Hopkins University shows California has reported nearly 3.5 million COVID-19 cases in total, while Florida has reported more than 1.82 million. White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt appeared stumped Wednesday when asked on MSNBC to explain California and Florida’s similar COVID-19 trends, despite having wildly different responses to the pandemic. Slavitt said the virus was still very unpredictable and "a little bit beyond our explanation." "What we do know is that the more careful people are, the more they mask and social distance. And the quicker we vaccinate, the quicker it goes away and the less it...

“ Interactive Brokers chairman Thomas Peterffy told CNBC Wednesday that the U.S. financial system faced greater stress during the GameStop trading frenzy than is generally recognized.”

Beloved, how absolutely tragic is the loss of Rush Limbaugh in light of January 6th and America's progressive Biden death spiral of our nation. Beloved, Rush was one man and great American which no one can replace. I have listened to Rush for 25 years and was always amazed at how on the cutting edge he was and how wise he was. Rush had an amazing perception and insight into the American political landscape which none other had. His humor and witty personality, along with his sincere and genuine harmless little "fuzzball" character, made him adored and loved by millions...

“Repent and Believe in the Gospel” (Mark 1:1-20) Today is Ash Wednesday, the first of the forty days of Lent. And while we’re not able to meet in person today, due to adverse travel conditions, we still are able to meet here, online, to meditate on God’s Word. And we’re thankful for that. One thing we’re encouraging our people to do this year for our Lenten devotion is to “Read Mark.” That is, we have recommended a schedule for reading through the Gospel of Mark over the forty days of Lent. The readings average only about seventeen verses a day,...

Back when the streets were clean, people dressed nice and pedestrians had nine lives.

While millions of Texans remain without power for a third day, the wind industry and its advocates are spinning a fable that gas, coal and nuclear plants—not their frozen turbines—are to blame. PolitiFact proclaims “Natural gas, not wind turbines, main driver of Texas power shortage.” Climate-change conformity is hard for the media to resist, but we don’t mind. So here are the facts to cut through the spin. Texas energy regulators were already warning of rolling blackouts late last week as temperatures in western Texas plunged into the 20s, causing wind turbines to freeze. Natural gas and coal-fired plants ramped...

Washington D.C., Feb 15, 2021 / 05:00 pm MT (CNA).- According to new rules which will reportedly take effect on May 1, China’s state-run Catholic Church and bishops’ conference will select, approve, and ordain episcopal candidates—with no mention of the Vatican’s involvement in the process. China’s new “Administrative Measures for Religious Clergy” will go into effect on May 1. The rules were translated by the magazine Bitter Winter, which reports on religious freedom conditions in China. Under the new rules, the state-run Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) will be responsible for selecting episcopal candidates. The candidates will then be “approved...

On Feb. 9, Arkansas Act 94 (Religion Is Essential Act) (full text) was signed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and immediately went into effect. The new law provides that the Governor nor the State Board of Health shall not prohibit or limit a religious organization from continuing to operate or engage in religious services during a disaster emergency under this subchapter.The law however does permit requiring: religious organizations to comply with neutral health, safety, or occupancy requirements issued under state or federal law that are applicable to all organizations and businesses.The law goes on to provide, however, that such requirements may...

After getting raked over the coals by Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., after his Senate acquittal Saturday, former President Donald Trump fired back Wednesday on Newsmax TV. "Republicans are soft," Trump told "Greg Kelly Reports." "They only hit their own, like Mitch. "If he spent the same time hitting [Senate Majority Leader Chuck] Schumer and [President Joe] Biden, the Republicans would be much better off." Read Newsmax: Newsmax - Breaking News | News Videos | Politics, Health, Finance Urgent: Do you approve of Pres. Trump’s job performance? Vote Here Now!

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The U.S. attorney in Brooklyn and the FBI have begun a preliminary investigation into the way New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration handled data about Covid-19 nursing home deaths. After early praise for his leadership when his state became the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic, the governor is now dealing with accusations of underreporting nursing home deaths. In recent weeks, the administration revealed that 15,000 long-term care residents have died, up from the 8,500 previously disclosed. Spokespeople for the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn and the FBI declined to comment Wednesday night. The Albany Times Union first reported news of the...

I heard of the passing of the one and only Rush Limbaugh this morning. Here are some thoughts about what he showed us, and what I believe is the next step we should take. Your thoughts are welcome. RIP, Rush!

The Republican Party is a damn joke. They are disgusting, outrageous, and lost. After sitting back and watching the Democrats steal the 2020 landslide election away from President Trump and then denying any election wrongdoing, the Republicans now want to look into election integrity. .... Snip.... But today the Republicans, no doubt after seeing their donations drop to a trickle, decided they want to create a new committee to discuss election integrity. Via Just the News: Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Wednesday the group has formed a new Committee on Election Integrity “dedicated to restoring election transparency and...

I’m wondering if there will be vigils or gatherings in honor of Rush perhaps on the day of his burial. We should gather together to celebrate his life.

An LA County health inspector dances moments after ordering @BraveryBrewing to close. She ended up being wrong. Ruined BB's Super Bowl business. If your restaurant has been bullied/intimidated by LA County Health, DM me. @KFIAM640 @johnandkenshow @GaryandShannon @CalRestaurants Steven Gregory Twitter