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

The Dalai Lama and The Followers—Three Questions

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Just Three Questions and the Answers will Astonish You- Test it Yourself.

It was partly raining in the evening in Dharamsala close to the perennial snowline and built along a spur of the Dhauladhar mountain range, Himanchal Pradesh, India. Most of the young people were eagerly waiting to wish His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his auspicious occasion of his birthday.

Video link was a suitable device for Dalai Lama to communicate with the followers as Coronavirus pandemic was a big threat around the globe. And, it’s true that there was a message from Oracle— “Human people, it’s a threat you have created yourself, a pandemic that hit in most part of the big cities and countries around the world; Spread PEACE & Promote SAVE ENVIRONMENT; the ecosystem of Earth is badly disturbed… I was entirely exhausted and felt difficult to breath cause of burning heat of fire and suffocating…

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In ‘Power Grab,’ Health Secretary Azar Asserts Authority Over F.D.A. – The New York Times (Sickening the nation’s health science and credibility)

Alex M. Azar II, the secretary of health and human services, this week barred the nation’s health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, from signing any new rules regarding the nation’s foods, medicines, medical devices and other products, including vaccines.

Going forward, Mr. Azar wrote in a Sept. 15 memorandum obtained by The New York Times, such power “is reserved to the Secretary.” The bulletin was sent to heads of operating and staff divisions within H.H.S.

It’s unclear if or how the memo would change the vetting and approval process for coronavirus vaccines, three of which are in advanced clinical trials in the United States. Political appointees, under pressure from the president, have taken a string of steps over the past few months to interfere with the standard scientific and regulatory processes at the health agencies. For example, a much criticized guideline on testing for the coronavirus was not written by C.D.C. scientists, and was posted on the agency’s public website over their objections. It was reversed on Friday.

Outside observers were alarmed by the new memo and worried that it could contribute to a public perception of political meddling in science-based regulatory decisions. Dr. Mark McClellan, who formerly headed the F.D.A. and now runs Duke University’s health policy center, praised the agency’s work on vaccine development but said the policy change was ill-timed.

Illinois health officials report 2,529 new cases of COVID-19; state surpasses 5 million tests | WGN-TV

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,529 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional confirmed deaths. The state also reported that more than 5 million COVID-19 tests have been given in Illinois. The deaths were reported in the following counties: Bureau County: 1 female 50s Cook County: 1 male 50s, […]

Source: Illinois health officials report 2,529 new cases of COVID-19; state surpasses 5 million tests | WGN-TV

Kentucky doctor who urged mask-wearing early on dies of Covid-19

Source: Kentucky doctor who urged mask-wearing early on dies of Covid-19

“There were multiple times she thought she was turning the corner and we thought she was on the road to recovery,” David Shadowen, who is also a doctor, said.

But after dealing with complications from the virus, including abdominal bleeding and weakened lungs, Shadowen died on Sept. 11 surrounded by her husband and two adult children. She was 62.

Trauma Fatigue and Our Response During These Times. | Rebelle Society

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Source: Trauma Fatigue and Our Response During These Times. | Rebelle Society

Although these are challenging times, we have an abundance of resources at our fingertips. You owe it to yourself and your cause to continue taking loving care of yourself and others. I recently asked a group of friends on social media what their favorite coping skills are during these difficult times. Their responses were extensive, and I listed them below.