3,000 Years Ago, Britain Got Half Its Genes From France, DNA Study Suggests – The New York Times
Pfizer pill becomes 1st U.S.-authorized home COVID treatment – Los Angeles Times
The long-awaited milestone comes as U.S. cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all rising and health officials warn of a tsunami of new infections from the Omicron variant that could overwhelm hospitals.
The drug, Paxlovid, is a faster, cheaper way to treat early coronavirus infections, though initial supplies will be extremely limited. All of the previously authorized drugs against the disease require an IV or an injection.
An antiviral pill from Merck also is expected to soon win authorization. But Pfizer’s drug is all but certain to be the preferred option because of its mild side effects and superior effectiveness, including a nearly 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease.
Source: Pfizer pill becomes 1st U.S.-authorized home COVID treatment – Los Angeles Times
A Christmas poem…of sorts…
Christmas isn’t a present, or food
It’s a feeling deep down,
A feeling of joy and love,
of wanting peace for all people kind.
Santa Claus is real,
It’s a feeling deep down,
He comes still comes every Christmas Eve,
but this year I hope he brings joy.
Santa Claus is real,
He is watching us when we’re sleeping, and he does watch us when we’re awake.
He knows we need to be better,
so be better for goodness sake.
Jam Cookie — Tanooki Homemade Cafe

Happy National Cookie Exchange Day! Did you know, today 12/22 is the day to exchange our favorite types of cookies to taste all kinds of them! Hmm, as the baking season hits in our calendar, there are so many cookie related national food holidays. As cookies are so versatile to add favorite flavor or […]
Jam Cookie — Tanooki Homemade Cafe
US Army develops vaccine to fight all COVID variants
Biden extends student loan freeze to May 1 | TheHill
President Biden on Wednesday extended the pandemic moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest accrual through May 1 amid surging cases of COVID-19.
Source: Biden extends student loan freeze to May 1 | TheHill
McDonald’s Japan only sells fries in small sizes due to supply crunch
McDonald’s Co. (Japan) will only offer french fries in small sizes as potato imports from North America have been delayed due to flooding near a Vancouver port and a worldwide logistics disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sale of medium- and large-size fries will be stopped from Friday to Dec. 30 as the potato supply falls, McDonald’s said in a statement on Tuesday. The hamburger chain continues to sell small-size offerings as it tries to make sure customers can enjoy the popular item despite the shortage.
Source: McDonald’s Japan only sells fries in small sizes due to supply crunch
Defund Coastal GasLink
Today (12/22/2021) we will be gathering in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en peoples at 4:00 PM. at the Chase Bank, 3621 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310.
Chase is one of the major institutions funding fossil fuel projects, including the Coastal GasLink pipeline being built on Wet’suwet’en lands. Pressuring financial institutions to divest funds from fossil fuel projects has been a tactic for many years. Gatherings like this can encourage the bank to divest from fossil fuel projects. They can also provide a public way for individuals to divest their funds from these banks.

Banks and private equity companies are pouring billions on a massive fracked gas pipeline to cross Wet’suwet’en territory: Coastal GasLink.
Indigenous Hereditary chiefs and supporters have responsibilities to defend the sacred, pristine headwaters of the Wedzin Kwa, in Wet’suwet’en law. They hold uninterrupted title to the land, in colonial law. For peacefully acting in accordance with…
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Andes Creme De Menthe Chocolate Cookies — In Dianes Kitchen

These cookies are not just delicious, but they leave your mouth minty and refreshed. I can’t think of a better reason to eat cookies, can you? In a large bowl add the brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and creamy. Add the eggs and stir until combined thoroughly. In a small […]
Andes Creme De Menthe Chocolate Cookies — In Dianes Kitchen
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