Dr. Alea Fairchild

Acting with grace and holding a space for others means so much. May her memory be a blessing for your family.

PERSPECTIVE: A Canceled FEMA Review Leaves Disaster Preparedness in the Dark - HSToday As communities across the nation brace for another year of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and extreme heat, the nation’s disaster-response system needs clarity, not suspense.

A colleague shared this article, in regards to FEMA and the impact on the winter storm this weekend in the US . www.hstoday.us/subject-matt...

Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.

Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.

www.startribune.com/detained-by-...

Seven global wellness traditions worth borrowing this year From Indonesia's herbal tonics to Japan's towel rubdowns, these wellness traditions and habits from across the globe can invigorate your new year.

As I know so many people in distress right now with current news flow, wanted to share this. Take a break. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

The front of a nail salon called "Nail Shop Near Me"

Incredible piece of Search Engine Optimisation

Been a long time except for my formal signature. A bit rusty! Try it now that it may have been a while.

The world of General Hospital has lost three giants this year- first Leslie Charelson, then Tristan Rogers and now Anthony Geary. Rest in Peace.

The Anthony Geary news made me gasp. RIP.

The poor GH cast must be reeling

Oh no. This dude was such a great guy and he was the backbone of GH for so many years 💔
Today sucks.
Rest well, Anthony Geary. #tonygeary #luke #generalhospital #soaps

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

I liked the concept of the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, very humane. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Traffic horrible this morning. And no flights departing on Wednesday.

Please take a walk into nature this weekend.

@data.ft.com I made a point to buy a physical FT newspaper today to celebrate World News Day. Thank you.

Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Erik Braa Righteously dubbed the Viking of Voice, actor, voice talent, and producer Erik Braa will be a Guest of Honor at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 this December.

Righteously dubbed the Viking of Voice, actor, voice talent, and producer @erikbraa.bsky.social will be a Guest of Honor at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 this December.

www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...

Read a real paper newspaper this morning. Made homemade enchiladas at lunch, listened to an actual orchestral concert I recorded.

Why am I reveling in this? All authentic, not algorithmic crap. #FedUp

Better inputs, better outcomes.

The system, its funding and its management.

#Tomorrowland en feu

Un incendie s’est déclaré sur la scène principale de Tomorrowland (photos)

Watching the Blue Origin launch for many heartfelt reasons today. 😍

VUB opens its doors to censored American researchers University allocates funding and contact point for U.S. scholars looking to relocate to Brussels

press.vub.ac.be/vub-opens-it... Come to Belgium, great chocolate, beer .... and research.

Meta to test 'Community Notes' in US from March 18 using X algorithm Meta will begin testing "Community Notes" in the U.S. from March 18, using a technology developed by Elon Musk-owned X, two months after the Facebook parent decided to scrap its fact-checking program amid pressure from conservatives.

www.reuters.com/technology/m...

Not a good solution IMHO

TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration would make investments in the United States difficult.

Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act- The cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive trade restrictions.

Watching 'Breakthroughs' on Inplus TV, feeding my brain vs other option.

Picture of opossum with its mouth open after eating an entire cake at Costco

I kid you not, front page first item of the US section of the #CNN website. Clearly all of the news in the US right now in this area is less important than...this?

National strike day: 60,000 protest in Brussels, demonstration ends Tens of thousands of people are expected to go on strike today. As a result, multiple services across the country will grind to a halt.

www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1440...

Came in and went via train. Quiet on the way in early, but train full on the way home with security guards on board for supporting the staff.

National strike: Major disruptions across all sectors in Belgium on Thursday From major traffic disruption in Brussels to cancelled trams, metros and buses and closed schools, here's what to expect on Thursday.

www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1438...

National strike in Belgium today. US can learn a bit here about economic protests. No airport flights at all today.