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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Coronavirus: Trump claims the worsening U.S. outbreak is a ‘Fake News Media Conspiracy’ even as hospitalizations rise

Trump has repeatedly downplayed the virus and has insisted that the U.S. has more cases than any other country only because the nation tests more people.

Source: Coronavirus: Trump claims the worsening U.S. outbreak is a ‘Fake News Media Conspiracy’ even as hospitalizations rise

Black Americans are fired up and flocking to the polls – CNNPolitics

“This election is more important than the 2008 one for Barack Obama. That 2008 one was for change and making history. This election is for saving the US,” Richards said, citing concerns about racial justice and suppression of Black voters. “The racial divide that is going on, we need someone who is going to be a leader for everyone, not just their base.”
Across the country, Black voters are turning out in huge numbers. The stakes this year are especially high, they say, and nothing less than their health and safety is on the ballot.

Source: Black Americans are fired up and flocking to the polls – CNNPolitics

There Are Tiny Mouse Houses Hidden On The Streets Of Sweden — Verity and Sage

There are little letterboxes on tiny houses next door to barbers and pharmacies hidden within the streets of Sweden and beyond. The Malmö-based street art collective called Anonymouse MMX are known for their tiny creations hidden on popular streets around the world, fit for mice. View this post on Instagram Hasselnötion har flyttats till Magle […]

There Are Tiny Mouse Houses Hidden On The Streets Of Sweden — Verity and Sage

Thanks,H.: Haven’t Cast Your Ballot? Here’s a List of Los Angeles Museums Where You Can Vote — Hyperallergic — ShiraDest: The 4 Freedoms for ALL via Language & Adult Education, Writing, and PublicDomainInfrastructure

SPARC Digital/Mural Lab, “Votaremos! We Will Vote!” at MOLAA (photo courtesy MOLAA)Museums and cultural institutions around Los Angeles have been closed for the past seven months, forced to shift their focus to online programming. In advance of the election, a select few will be opening their doors, not for art, but to serve as polling… Haven’t […]

Thanks,H.: Haven’t Cast Your Ballot? Here’s a List of Los Angeles Museums Where You Can Vote — Hyperallergic — ShiraDest: The 4 Freedoms for ALL via Language & Adult Education, Writing, and PublicDomainInfrastructure

As COVID-19 gains steam, virus tied to another White House cluster | CIDRAP

With cases accelerating quickly—and putting pressure on some hospitals—during the nation’s third surge in infections, a top White House official raised eyebrows this weekend when he said the nation couldn’t control COVID-19, which has now triggered an outbreak among the vice president’s staff.

Weekly numbers set record

Over the past week, the United States has averaged about 68,767 cases a day, the highest yet during the pandemic, according to an analysis by CNBC based on Johns Hopkins data. The country’s daily totals topped 83,000 cases on Oct 23 and Oct 24.

Hospitalizations, which typically lag spikes in cases, increased 40% over the past month, and currently about 41,000 Americans are hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, the New York Times reports.

Source: As COVID-19 gains steam, virus tied to another White House cluster | CIDRAP

Karidopita / Καρυδοπιτα

hard to resist – too much for me but recommend to others.

Enogastronomista

Karidopita. A mouthwatering , dark, spice scented walnut pie. Widespread throughout Greece, it is one of the oldest and most traditional Greek desserts. Scented with cinnamon and gloves, almost always served with a ball of ice cream, it has a flavor that is not easily forgotten.

The recipe varies slightly from one region to another, so it can be found with some small variations such as adding rum or cognac in the dough.

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Ingredients

For the syrup

  • 800 g granulated sugar
  • 800 g water
  • 1 stick cinnamon

For the walnut pie

  • 250 g butter, at room temperature
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 360 g hard flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoons cloves
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 120 g milk
  • Butter, for the pan
  • All-purpose flour, for the pan

Method:

Syrup:

  • In a pot add the sugar, the water and…

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CDC Says Nurses Are at High Risk for Covid-19 – The New York Times

Ms. Mahon criticized federal officials for not having more robust guidelines in place. Her organization, which issued a report on workers’ deaths last month, says about 2,000 health care workers have so far died from the virus.

She says that workers should be tested more frequently so they can be identified and isolated so the infection does not spread, and that supplies of protective gear remain uneven, with some facilities unprepared for an increase in cases.

Even though workers may be taking more precautions and treatments have improved in recent months, the analysis underscored how vulnerable many individuals are because of underlying health conditions, which include diabetes and high blood pressure. Almost three-quarters of those hospitalized were obese, a high-risk category for death, the study showed.

The majority had cared directly for patients, whether in a hospital, home or school setting. It could not be determined whether the individuals contracted the virus at work or in the community, but the study highlighted the potential risk faced by nurses who serve as front-line workers “because of their frequent and close patient contact, leading to extended cumulative exposure time.”