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I have often noted the similarities between Boris Johnson of the UK and Donald Trump, starting with the creepy things each wear upon their heads, the mysterious way in which each has garnered an almost cultist following, the way each seems to think their office is created for their own personal gain, and more.  In all my comparisons, though, I have felt that Johnson was the less dangerous of the two, that he lacked the utter cruelty and vileness of Trump.  And now, I have been proven right.  While Trump has spent more than two years railing that his defeat was illegitimate, calling for violence by his followers, throwing the nation under the bus, and is by all accounts planning further demolition by throwing his hat in the ring yet again in 2024, Johnson did finally resign.  Max Boot, writing for The Washington Post takes the comparison further, looking at…

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France monkeypox cases top 700 cases, 2nd child infected – Outbreak News Today

French health authorities report as of July 07, 2022, 721 cases have been confirmed in the country. The breakdown by region is as follows: 473 in Ile-de-France, 70 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 52 in Occitanie, 33 in New Aquitaine, 29 in Hauts-de-France, 28 in Provence -Alpes-Côte d’Azur, 11 in Normandy, 10 in Grand Est, 6 in Brittany, 4 in Pays-de-la-Loire, 3 in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and 2 in Centre-Val de Loire.

Among these cases, a new pediatric case under 10 years old and a new female case were reported. In total, 2 children and 4 women have therefore been identified to date among all the cases infected with the monkeypox virus since May 7, 2022, the date of the first case detected in France.

Source: France monkeypox cases top 700 cases, 2nd child infected – Outbreak News Today

♫ First Time Ever I Saw Your Face ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word

Being really exhausted tonight, I was seeking inspiration for a song to post and decided to check out what the number one hits were 50 years ago, way back in 1972.  A lot of good ones came up, but when I saw that this one was in the slot from April 22 through May […]

♫ First Time Ever I Saw Your Face ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word

Working For Reconciliation Through Truth, via History, on Day 19/67

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   Two thoughts on  Day 19 of my 67 part set of lesson plans for GED/HiSet learners.
1.)  History still matters:
“…it’s a good idea to keep in the minds of folks the way things used to be and the way they are now.”
2.)  Also from NPR, thanks to NYC for finally starting to address the humane treatment crisis of lack of public restrooms.
    I look forward to your impressions, Thoughtful Readers.
Shira

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