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  • Remember the Black Death and Be Thankful This Isn’t It

    Remember the Black Death and Be Thankful This Isn’t It0

    As an example of biomedical catastrophe, the Black Death of the 14th century stands unmatched. The coronavirus, whatever global havoc it might wreak, is not even remotely in its league. During a four-year period between 1347 and 1351, one quarter to one half of Europe’s population died of the plague, with great variations by region.

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  • Five Reasons the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard

    Five Reasons the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard0

    Italy is one of the nations worst hit by the global coronavirus pandemic. As a scholar in the field of security and emergency management who has studied and worked in Italy, I have determined that there are at least five major reasons why the country is suffering so much. 1. Lots of Old People Italians

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  • Bill Gates and the Middle Ground of COVID-19

    Bill Gates and the Middle Ground of COVID-190

    In the COVID-19 battle, Bill Gates wants us to believe that there is “no middle ground” between the decision to save lives or save the economy. Gates was adamant, “It’s very irresponsible for someone to suggest that we can have the best of both worlds. Bring the economy back to money is much more of

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  • Cuomo: New York’s Social Distancing Efforts Paying Off

    Cuomo: New York’s Social Distancing Efforts Paying Off0

    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he sees a “positive sign” that social distancing measures are working in New York City to slow the spread of coronavirus. “The evidence suggests that the density control measures may be working,” Cuomo said at a press briefing about the pandemic in New York. Cuomo said that on

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  • Ray Bradbury Explains Why Children Need Adventure Stories

    Ray Bradbury Explains Why Children Need Adventure Stories0

    Growing up, some of my favorite novels were those written by Jules Verne. Combining adventure, world travel, romance, and daring feats beyond the ken of most men excited my imagination. Reading these stories, children of both genders – but especially boys – begin to wonder what feats they may achieve. Such was also the experience

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  • A Litany of Useless Laws Have Been Exposed By the Coronavirus

    A Litany of Useless Laws Have Been Exposed By the Coronavirus0

    From the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, state and local governments responded in various ways from issuing emergency orders – citywide shutdowns to school closures and beyond – but it’s the suspension of various laws and regulations that is exposing the unnecessary regulatory web that burdens businesses. As often happens during

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