#they face timed in the 3 weeks of him getting the visa to florida? i bet at least once a day every day

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dream merch discord recap (june 12, 2021) - disclaimer: i may have missed some things or mistakenly heard other things, apologies in advanced for that!

he has not played the new minecraft update

dream “knows” the date george is coming to florida but he’s not saying it :p

dream doesn’t have anyone muted on twitter

dream guesses his favorite disney princess is belle

sapnap has seen dream’s feet before

he’s not actually connor’s dad in the dsmp lore

dreamnap do not have nicknames for each other D:

dream likes olives but especially black olives

his mother makes homemade pickles

he doesn’t have a phone case

he has dropped his phone from his ear onto concrete in the parking lot before and the screen didn’t crack

dream has six fingers /j

he pours cereal first not milk when making cereal

dream calls sapnap nick most of the time :D

what’s your dream car? “idk the one that gets me to point A to point B consistently”

he finally fixed his sleep schedule, woke up at 8 am today

mrbeast owes dream a tesla because he never sent dream the audio file

dream is a very analytical person - he thinks with numbers/data

creativity is one his strengths that he is the most proud of

3 to 4 years ago, dream used to say george looks like shawn mendes a lot, now he doesn’t resemble him as much

patches is currently sleeping <3

swimming is very relaxing to dream, he swam the other day!

many houses in florida have pools than other places, even the cheapest houses in orlando have pools

dream has merchendise defects (misprints on merch) + milestone merch and he wants to give them away to those who live in orlando (probably to anyone but the event will be held in orlando) though he doesn’t want it to be a covid super-spreader thing so once you pick up your item you gotta dip. just all an idea though

he has been donating them to charity too though :)

dream has likely read Heroes of Olympus before a long time ago

he says that he’ll do a give away of his childhood books with his signature on it

he was obsessed with the series (Percy Jackson) 

he really liked the Alex Rider series

has all of Maximum Ride books, 39 clues books

has read the legend series, the twilight series, and the maze runner

has all/read of the harry potter books, divergent, eragon

he would read all the time, to the point he would read more than one book a day (a book worm he says)

dream had a goal to read 200 books in a year and he wind up reading about 150

he doesn’t want to call it a library but- growing up he had something like that that had 600 or 700 or more books in it (privileged he admits it)

he has not read a book since he started youtube (about 2 years)

dream has a folder called Book that has his own writing in it

word count: 76000 words for one of his stories 

another one he wrote 5 chapters of

he sounds very excited/embarrassed talking about the stories he wrote he’s so endearing

the very first paragraph of one of his stories (he was young when he wrote this) “What exactly is darkness? is it the lack of light? is it a pit of nothingness? ... your mind is full of darkness...” then he couldn’t continue.

the story is about a kid who wakes up in a cell and has no idea where he is with other people who are in the same situation

dream has a world building document

he has a sequel to the first book he has ever written

he found a query letter that he wrote because he wanted to get his book published- he finds it very funny

he’s calling himself a nerd but idk it’s kind of endearing

“as you can tell i’ve always been incredibly cool and not a nerd at all! ever.”

he cringes at his own old videos

dream took a lot of inspiration from witches and wizards by james patterson for writing

the story is written in a way where the main character is actually writing the story so you’re getting input from the main character during it. there’s a lot of sarcasm in it and it’s making dream laugh

very first person narrator

he feels like it’d be very cool if he were to publish his works he wrote when he was 16 on amazon or something but he probably never would because he’d have to read through all of it and it’s just embarrassing for him

dream used to video call sapnap fairly frequently- even before youtube

he strictly remembers, a very long time (at least 7 to 9 years) ago he was at his old childhood house he video called sapnap. he was wearing a (technically) suit and he remembers specifically that he was giving sap a tour... 

“snazzy in a suit”

he had no reason to put on the suit (wow time is a flat circle huh)

drista is pretty close to sapnap’s height, she’s like 5′7″ but sap is still taller than her

dream filmed the whole thing when he and sapnap met but... it’s... gone because when he was clipping that one clip for twitter... it edited the whole video

he’s sure when they meet up with george they will film that too :D

DREAM IS PRETTY SURE THAT HE AND GEORGE WILL MEET THIS YEAR-- HE SAYS A 95% CERTAINTITY the five percent is like either restrictions or visa issues

dream does not play any instruments but he had a guitar hanging on his wall when he was younger...

dream is convinced they’re the same height but also sapnap is probably taller??

they had george compare his height to a door frame and dreamnap were googling for any doorframes to find any possible chance that george is taller than 5′8″ ... nothing came up

there’s a chance they’re both lying about being 5′8″

sap and george will literally just show up in stilts to prove they’re taller than each other /j

dream without shoes is between 6′2″ and 6′3″ with shoes he’s 6′3.5″

dream is talking about awesamdude’s fake height arc again LOL

dreamnap are very private people so they don’t bother each other but george doesn’t care and would just barge into their rooms and start bothering them- they were all joking about that over a voice call

he will visit europe

he thinks that greece would be a cool place to visit because sapnap’s family is from there :) so it’ll be like a nice “treat” to go back with sap :D

dream isn’t entirely sure that the dream team meet up will happen this year but he’s working out the details because he wants to make sure it’s safe

he’s talking to youtube about his face reveal

it’s up to george if he wants to eat healthy when they finally move in

dream just has a lot of meat and vegetables in his house

spinach with chicken is good

not much fruit (only apples and tomatoes)

“DRISTA IS 5″ is trending on twitter LOL (her height got cut off)

dream doesn’t want people flying to different places because he doesn’t want to encourage travel so he wants to do all of the meet ups with a two day heads up at most

he thinks that it’s awesome that ranboo and tubbo are meeting soon !! :D

it’s very cool to dream to see how far everyone’s has come since the beginning of the dsmp. everyone has done so much

dream finalized his youtube plan a couple weeks before he uploaded his video and he was talking to drista about how he was gonna be a big youtuber in a parking lot :”)

she was the first person he really ever talked to about it

dream would love to teach george how to drive it’d be really funny :D (a very good video or a livestream idea) 

dream knows how to ride a bike, he used to have to bike to school

he can’t explain dnf.gay he has no clue he is not responsible. sapnap was the one who found it LOL. he is adamantly exclaiming that it was not him

dream doesn’t worry about views/likes/dislikes a lot- mainly views but that’s for the new uploads

he hasn’t uploaded in like a month and a half (*cries*)

he wants to stream at some point but he doesn’t know when 

he wants to play geoguessr but not now... he doesn’t want to alt stream rn- maybe tomorrow!

he is insisting that the splash text on his minecraft home screen is by callahan

he asked callahan to send him bunch of text files that are dream team related so that the splash can rotate through it but callahan thought it was funny (it is) to put only dreamnotfound <3 so it doesn’t ever change at all and dream doesn’t even know how to change and he has asked callahan to change it but he said no (even though dream pays him LMAO)

the video referenced in the padilla’s video is still in the works, it might be handed over to sapnap though !

he has no idea if he will be in MCC pride yet

padilla got dream’s input for the video, dream found him to be a very nice guy ! :) it’s the first interview that dream did that wasn’t by a person with a negative opinion of dream

dream felt relaxed doing the interview with padilla 

?????? he’s blaming callahan for his “dnfisreal” nickname in bedwars 

he’s blaming callahan for a lot of dnf-related stuff

callahan runs the dream fanart account thus the liking of dnf content

he’s so insistent that it was callahan

dream admits that he was lying about the twitter and other stuff but for sure callahan did code the splash text in LOL

dream liking that tweet “the chances of george doing a hot tub stream is the same of dnf dating” was “funny” he wasnt trying to do any commentary...

the inside joke of “oh it’s all just a joke to you” originates from george and sapnap actually always fighting (like them yelling and shouting at each other) and george said something really mean and sapnap was hurt then geroge said “it was just a joke” and sapnap replied with that line and ever since then it’s been a meme LOL

he says that everyone does the hand-on-the-passenger-seat-while-reversing thing

dream is offline raiding with his chat with 6k people

dream appreciates us and will talk to us soon! 

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Tube Mastery and Monetization Review- How to earn from YouTube?

hello, and welcome to my Tube Mastery And Monetization Review.

Have you always wanted to make money with YouTube?

Perhaps you’ve run across Matt Par’s YouTube Course “Tube Mastery And Monetization,” and it has piqued your interest?

Awesome!!

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Furthermore, I’ll also be going into detail about what this product is, how it works, and ultimately how much of your hard-earned money it will cost you.

I’ll be answering questions like, What Is Tube Mastery And Monetization?

What Will I Learn using this system?

Who Is Matt Par?

What training will I receive if I decide to join?

I plan on answering these questions and more within the context of this review.

If you have ever wanted to start a YT channel but wasn’t sure where to start, you’ll want to stick around and continue reading.

I invite you to follow along, ask questions, and engage with me as I break this information down for you guys.

Without further ado, let’s jump right into things today.

Are you guys ready?

Tube Mastery And Monetization Review

Product Name: Tube Mastery And Monetization (TMM)

Owner: Matt Par

Type Of Product: YouTube Training

Price: $597 or 3 secure payments of $266

Recommended: Yes

YouTube is an excellent way to make money online in 2020.

However, most people find it difficult to set everything up and optimize it correctly.

Matt Par has considered these things and has been hard at work, creating a course that eliminates these issues.

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You won’t even need to record the videos yourself (If you don’t want to).

Tube Mastery will show you how to outsource everything and keep 100% of the profits.

When Matt created this course, he designed it with newbies in mind.

Therefore, you shouldn’t have any questions or feel lost when starting the training.

Launched in April 2020, TMM has already broken previous sales records set by some pretty big names in the industry.

Matt has put his heart and soul into recording these videos.

Therefore these videos are of the highest quality.

Furthermore, I found them to be highly informative, engaging, and easy to follow.

Now that you have an idea of what this program is about, let’s learn about who the owner is.

Sound good?

Who Is Matt Par?

Matt Par is a 19-year-old entrepreneur that lives in sunny Florida.

He currently runs nine different YouTube channels and makes over $30,000 a month in ad revenue alone.

Since the tender age of 14, he has been making money with YouTube.

Furthermore, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Disrupt, and Market Watch has written an article about him and featured him on their website.

Before becoming successful with Youtube, he used to upload silly videos to YT with his high school buddies.

After one of his videos went viral and received over 100,000 views in one week, this motivated him to take this seriously.

He currently runs nine channels that cover a broad spectrum of niches within the online space.

Here are a few topics covered below.

Top ten lists

Animation

Several personal brands

Top ten lists

Animation

Several personal brands

Matt has received the gold play button from YouTube for reaching one million subscribers.

Also, he’s received multiple silver play buttons for reaching 100,000 subscribers.

When it comes to YouTube, Matt is an expert.

He is on a mission to help as many people as he can become a success with YouTube.

Are you willing to accept his help?

Here’s What I Liked About It

A complete roadmap to making money with YouTube

Fairly inexpensive start-up costs

Comes with a 60-day risk-free guarantee

Offers a secure monthly payment plan

Training is step by step and easy to follow

Ideal for newbies or experienced marketers

Here’s What I Didn’t Like About It

Training could be more detailed.

Training And Tools At A Glance

As I said earlier, the training consists of seven modules that cover a wide range of tasks.

Furthermore, there is also a wide assortment of videos you’ll need to watch as well before moving forward in training.

Here is everything you’ll gain access to when you take the plunge and become a TMM member.

Module 1- The three stages of YouTube

Beta Phase- Choosing a niche and planning your content schedule

Intermediate Phase- Upload 33 videos

Scaling Phase- Outsource your videos

Module 2- Choosing A Niche

Best ways to become successful with YouTube

Best high CPM niches

How to do market research

Bonus training: List of 100+ lucrative niches

Module 3- Setting Your Channel Up To Be Successful

The 33 rule- What it is and how to use it

The best and only YouTube tool you need

Secret SEO keyword process revealed

Planning your content strategy

Module 4 How To Upload Videos

Anatomy of a viral video

How to systemize your videos

How to discover free content

Cost-free video editing solutions

How to create high CTR thumbnails

Module 5 The Growth Module

Understanding Analytics and Algorithms

How to go viral on YouTube

Best time of day to upload

Module 6- Monetization

How to make more than most Youtubers

Various monetization methods and techniques

Matt’s favorite way to make money with YouTube

Module 7- Scaling And Taking Things To The Next Level

Hiring one person for the content creation

Crafting a video creation assembly line

Bonus fill in the blank hiring template

As you see above, there is a massive amount of information contained in these seven training modules.

Depending on how you consume this content will determine how long it will take you to complete this course.

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Price To Join Tube Mastery And Monetization?

You might be wondering how much you’ll need to pay for such a fantastic and extensive course on making money on YouTube.

Right?

Well, there are two payment options available to you.

They are as follows

One time payment $597 (Most popular) Save over $200

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Let’s break down the actual value you’ll get from each of the training components you see listed below.

As you can see from the screenshot above, the value of TMM is nearly $1,800.

You’re paying less than 1/3 of that by taking the one-time payment option of $597.

Also, where else can you join a mastermind group for under $1,000?

I’ve joined several mastermind groups over the years and NEVER paid less than $2,000 to get inside the group.

So, as you see, you’re getting a ton of value for the ridiculously low price of $597.

Do you feel me?

Here are a few additional payment options available at your fingertips

PayPal

Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)

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What good is a fantastic training program going to do you if there is NO help and support?

It would be worthless.

Support is the backbone of any successful training program.

Without it, you might as well throw in the towel right now.

The help and support at TMM come in the form of a Facebook group.

Once you join, you’ll gain exclusive access to this private group.

You can bump heads with other successful YouTubers as well as Matt himself.

Ask questions, get support, hear about other people’s experiences, and interact with six and seven-figure income earners in the industry.

My Tube Mastery AND Monetization Review Conclusion

If you have ever wanted to launch a YouTube channel but lacked the information and knowledge to do so, TMM was created just for you.

Due to Matt’s extensive experience and success with YouTube, you won’t find a better teacher anywhere in the online space.

While some people may feel like this course is expensive, it’s not.

Instead of looking at this as an expense, look at it as an investment in your future.

If someone offered to teach you how to make a million dollars on YouTube, how much would that be worth to you?

Let that sink in for a minute.

Having a mindset like this is imperative if you want to have any long term success online.

Without learning the right mindset hacks, you won’t get far in this industry.

If you’ve yearned for your 15 minutes of fame, you can now claim it on YouTube.

With an ever-growing platform, YouTube is the most popular video-sharing social media site of the web.

The site itself receives millions of traffic daily from all across the globe.

If you could tap into just 3% of this, you’d be earning more than a full-time income each month.

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A Month of Islam in America: January 2019

A new year but more of the same from followers of Islam. And a reminder that it’s been going on for a very long time, even in the U.S. January 19, 1973: Four Sunni Muslims Kill Cop, Take Hostages in Brooklyn Plot for “a Holy Crusade”

Click any hyperlink below to read the full story, then share to your social media sites using the buttons on the bottom of each story. Future generations will thank you!

January 2019

Jihad & Terror

Arizona: Muslim arrested for jihad attack on Phoenix cop, now charged with aiding ISIS (VIDEO)

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says Ismail Hamed provided “advice, assistance, direction or management to the Islamic State of Iraq” and ISIS on or about Jan. 7.

California: Somali Muslim Refugee Who Tried to Run Down Jews at Synagogue Charged with Attempted Murder

Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, 33, of Seattle, allegedly yelled racial epithets at the men as they left Congregation Bais Yehuda on 360 N. La Brea Ave. Nov. 23. Mohamed then tried to hit the two men with his car as they were walking on a sidewalk, prosecutors allege. He then tried to get away, but ended up hitting another vehicle and was ultimately arrested.

Florida: Fort Pierce Resident Sentenced to Prison for ISIS Related Threats

Charlton Edward LaChase, 28, of Fort Pierce, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, by U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of transmitting threats through interstate or foreign commerce (Case No. 18-24011-CR).

According to the court record, LaChase sent text messages professing his support for ISIS and threatening to kill several people while committing acts of terrorism and mass murder.

Georgia: Muslim arrested for plotting IED, anti-tank rocket attacks on White House and other D.C. buildings

Hasher Jallal Taheb of Cumming, Georgia, was arrested in Gwinnett County accused of plotting to destroy the White House and other Washington D.C. government buildings.

Taheb allegedly said he planned to travel to “hijra,” a term said to refer to Islamic State territory and he was selling the car to fund the trip. But he didn’t have a passport.

He allegedly told the informant he wanted to attack the White House and Statue of Liberty in jihadist attacks.

Michigan: 3 Muslim immigrants arrested for plan to join Islamic State (ISIS)

Three Michigan residents were arrested Monday afternoon for conspiring to support ISIS, federal authorities said.

Muse Abdikadir Muse, 20, was arrested by law enforcement officers during security screening at the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after checking in for the first of a series of flights to Mogadishu, Somalia. His 23-year-old brother, Mohamud Abdikadir Muse, and their 26-year-old brother-in-law, Mohamed Salat Haji, were arrested in the airport terminal soon after, according to a criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

All three men are naturalized U.S. citizens who were born in Kenya and currently reside in Lansing, Michigan.

Ohio: Muslim indicted for Fourth of July al-Qaida car bomb plot in downtown Cleveland

Demetrius Pitts, 49, is charged with attempting to provide material support to al-Qaida. The FBI said Pitts corresponded with an undercover agent and scoped out an area to park a van full of explosives near Voinovich Park on Independence day.

He also liked this location because it was near a U.S. Coast Guard station, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Celebrezze Federal Building, according to federal prosecutors.

Pitts also goes by Abdur Raheem Rafeeq and Salah ad-Deem Osama Waleed, authorities said.

Texas: Muslim convert who tried to become English teacher for ISIS indicted

A Texas man captured in Syria has been indicted on charges that he attempted to provide himself as material support to the Islamic State group, the Justice Department said Friday.

Warren C. Clark [aka Abu Mohammad al-Ameriki], 34, a convert to Islam and former substitute teacher from Sugar Land, Texas, previously admitted to seeking a position teaching English at a university in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which ISIS has occupied for more than three years.

Two American jihadis captured fighting for ISIS in Syria, militia says

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured two Americans in Syria who are suspected of being ISIS fighters, the militia said in press release Sunday.

The militia identified the men as Warren Christopher Clark (Abu Mohammad al-Ameriki) and Zaid Abed al-Hamid (Abu Zaid al-Ameriki).

The SDF said Clark is originally from Houston, but it gave no specific location in the United States for the other man’s origin.

D.C.: CAIR’s national outreach manager an avowed supporter of terrorist group Hamas

A senior official of the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) who spoke last week at an event celebrating the election of three Muslim members of Congress is an avowed supporter of the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas.

Jinan Shbat (who goes by “Jinan Deena” on Twitter), CAIR’s national outreach manager, tweeted her support for the Palestinian terrorist group in June, expressing her preference for Hamas over the Palestinian Authority, which governs the Palestinian areas of the disputed West Bank.

Tlaib, left, Shbat, right

Maine: Vigil for man killed by Somali Muslims…is attacked…by Somali Muslims

A vigil for Donald Giusti turned into a brawl on Knox Street, right across from Kennedy Park and the Lewiston Police Department, according to Lewiston police.

Giusti’s family said they were just trying to celebrate what would have been his 39th birthday, when things took a violent turn.

Donald Giusti was killed in June, after police say a similar brawl broke out in Kennedy Park, leaving him badly beaten.

Islamic Rape & Violence Against Americans

D.C. Koran teacher at mosque coerced underage girl for sex, shared jihadi propaganda with students Oregon: At least 5 Saudi students vanish while facing rape, other charges Texas: Muslim Leader Accused of Sexually Grooming Teen Girl Also Faces Polygamy Allegations Texas: Teacher arrested trying to sell underage relative for sex in Morocco New York Imam: Wife-Beating Is Permissible…But Only To Hurt Her Dignity (VIDEO) Florida: CAIR-Sex Predator Shuts Down Facebook Page Ohio Becomes 28th State to Criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Immigration Jihad

D.C.: Pakistani who smuggled nearly 100 Middle Eastern illegals into U.S. is deported Minnesota: Mankato Muslim Charged for Stabbing Man Outside of an Uber New York: Coney Island Strip Known as “Little Pakistan” to be Co-Named After…”Founder” of Pakistan New York: NYPD Says ‘Muslim Community Patrol’ is Not Sanctioned Oklahoma: Gun range fights to exclude members of terror-linked group CAIR Texas: Muslim couple convicted of keeping African girl as slave for 16 years U.S. immigration services approved visa requests for thousands of child brides and fiancees from 2007 to 2017 U.S. military releases American-born Muslim ISIS fighter in Bahrain; passport canceled but U.S. citizenship in tact Wisconsin – Barron, another Somali Muslim enclave in America

Illinois: MAS-ICNA Conference Hosts Islamic Supremacist and Terrorist Speakers in Chicago

Sharia Adherents in Elected Office

Indiana’s Muslim Congressman Envisions 35 Muslim Reps in Congress by 2030 Michigan: Muslim congresswoman takes photo with pro-Hezbollah activist at swearing-in ceremony Michigan: Muslim Democrat Tlaib Did Not Use Jefferson’s Koran, Used Her Own Michigan: Muslim Democrat Tlaib vows to impeach ‘motherf***er’, swears in on book that says ‘don’t take Jews & Christians as friends’ New Jersey: Dem Governor postpones State of the State at mosque with imam facing deportation for Hamas links NYC: A Sculpture Celebrating Saudi Arabia Erected on Ground Zero Washington: Amazon bows to terror-linked CAIR, removes products with Islamic writing

Litigation & Judicial Jihad

NYC: FDNY to pay $224k to Muslim firefighter who threatened colleagues

Fraud for Jihad

Michigan: Dearborn: Muslim hailed for first halal Sonic restaurant arrested in $1.2M health care fraud scheme Michigan: Muslim Gets 3 1/2 Years Prison for $1.8M Fraudulent Tax Preparation Scheme New York: Long Island Taxi company owner defrauded Medicaid of $200,000 New York: Muslim psychiatrist on trial for health care fraud opens new practice Ohio: Muslim and Son Arrested in $2.7M Food Stamp Fraud and Running Illegal Slaughterhouse Pennsylvania: Muslim with a gas station, 4-bedroom house, a Mercedes and more than $58k in bank charged with Medicaid fraud U.S. Foundations Keep Funding CAIR Despite Terror Links and Pro-Terrorist Rhetoric

Despite the growing body of evidence:

Why Does American Media Shill for Islam? Apologists for Sharia and Islam in the West

PS: Those are just some of the highlights we learned about during the month of December! Please note due to the shutdown of non-essential government agencies, the DOJ is not reporting on federal convictions so there could be many more indictments, arrests and convictions not listed here.

See all the Creeping Sharia monthly reports here or use the Category drop-down on the upper right nav bar on any page to see how sharia is creeping in your state.

2018 Year in Review here and here.

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

UN: Millions driven from homes in 2020 (AP) The U.N. refugee agency says war, violence, persecution and human rights violations caused nearly 3 million people to flee their homes last year, even though the COVID-19 crisis restricted movement worldwide as countries shut borders and ordered lockdowns. In its latest Global Trends report released on Friday, UNHCR says the cumulative total of displaced people has risen to 82.4 million—roughly the population of Germany. It marks the ninth straight annual increase in the number of people forcibly displaced. Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, said conflict and the impact of climate change in places such as Mozambique, Ethiopia’s Tigray region and Africa’s broad Sahel area were among the leading sources of new movements of refugees and internally displaced people in 2020.

The pandemic and your teeth (Washington Post) Beyond its psychological toll, the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on our bodies: Many people have put on pounds, picked at their skin, broken their toes—and, according to dentists, damaged their teeth. As more Americans return to dental offices, practitioners say they’re seeing a significant rise in tooth-grinding and jaw-clenching likely brought on by pandemic-related stress and anxiety. They’re also seeing an increase in cavities and gum disease that may be due to a combination of lapsed appointments, pandemic eating and drinking habits, and less-than-stellar brushing and flossing. In a February survey conducted by the American Dental Association, 76 percent of general practice dentists said the prevalence of teeth-grinding, or bruxism, among their patients had increased compared to pre-pandemic times. About two-thirds reported seeing a rise in associated problems of chipped and cracked teeth as well as headache and jaw pain symptoms, the survey found. Meanwhile, about 30 percent of respondents said they observed more tooth decay and periodontal disease, an infection of the tissues surrounding teeth, in their patients.

Tropical system to bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast (AP) Forecasters predict a tropical system will bring heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding to the northern Gulf Coast as early as Friday and throughout the weekend. A tropical storm warning was in effect for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida—extending from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Okaloosa-Walton County line in the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The system is expected to produce up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain across the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, and up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) through the weekend along the central U.S. Gulf Coast.

‘El Chapo’ has been locked up for 5 years, but business has never been better for the Sinaloa cartel (Business Insider) It’s been five years since Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán was arrested for the last time. He’s been in a US “supermax” prison since 2017, serving a life sentence after being found guilty of all 10 federal charges he faced. But according to official US data, security analysts, and some of his own lawyers, business has never been better for his cartel. At the time, US authorities said Guzmán’s arrest was “a significant victory and a milestone” in combating violence and drug trafficking. Richard Donoghue, former US attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said Guzmán would never again “pour poison into our country or make millions as innocent lives are lost.” While El Chapo has been portrayed as a guiding force for the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, his organization and other criminal groups don’t seem to miss him.      According to official US figures, since Guzmán’s arrest the influx of drugs into the US and the violence in Mexico have never been worse. Cocaine seizures in the US jumped from more than 52,000 pounds in 2016 to more than 62,000 pounds the following year. The total for 2021, as of April, is 62,324 pounds. In 2015, with Guzmán still at large, 29,000 pounds of meth were recovered in the US. Five years later, with El Chapo locked up, seizures inside the US jumped to 117,600 pounds. So if El Chapo is locked up for 23 hours a day in a 7-foot-by-12-food soundproof cell but drug busts are at an all-time high, what exactly was the point in arresting him? Guzmán’s arrest has also failed to reduce bloodshed in Mexico. Homicides there have steadily risen in recent years, jumping from about 10,000 a year in 2014 to almost 20,000 in 2020, the highest annual total in Mexican history. Criminal organizations in Mexico have proliferated, from 20 in 2000 to more than 200 in 2021. That growth is due in large part to the fragmentation of larger cartels after their leaders have been captured or killed.

After Pandemic and Brexit, U.K. Begins to See Gaps Left by European Workers (NYT) Agnieszka Bleka has had to work hard in past years to find companies that need workers, spending much of her day reaching out to local businesses in the northern English city of Preston where she is based. But now, Ms. Bleka, who owns Workforce Consultants, a company that finds jobs in Britain for mostly Eastern and Central Europeans, said that she was fielding several calls a day from companies looking for temporary staff, and that she can’t keep up with the demand. “The fish pond is getting smaller,” she said. “And people are picking and choosing the jobs, or leaving as well, going to their home countries.” Free movement between Britain and Europe technically ended at the start of 2021 because of Brexit, but the effects were masked by strict pandemic travel restrictions. Only lately, as the economy picks up steam, is the new reality beginning to be fully felt. And there is little question that many companies are having considerable trouble filling jobs.

It’s Not Too Late to Avert a Historic Shame (The Atlantic) In the past few weeks, the outlook for Afghans who helped the United States in Afghanistan has gone from worrying to critical. As U.S. and NATO troops leave the country with breathtaking speed, the Taliban are attacking districts that had long been in the Afghan government’s hands, setting up checkpoints on major roads, and threatening provincial capitals. Many of the 18,000 Afghans who, along with their families, have applied for Special Immigrant Visas will soon have nowhere to hide, no armed force standing between them and their pursuers. The unfolding disaster has seized the attention of international organizations, American news outlets, veterans’ groups, and members of Congress. On June 4, a bipartisan coalition of House members (many of them veterans), called the Honoring Our Promises Working Group, released a passionate statement that urged the Biden administration to skip the cumbersome ordeal of reviewing thousands of visa applications and instead evacuate these Afghans and their families to the U.S. territory of Guam, where they can be processed in safety. (The governor of Guam has declared that the island is prepared to accept them.)      The Association of Wartime Allies, a veterans’ group, keeps a tracker of how many flights a day will be needed to get these endangered Afghans out if all U.S. forces leave Afghanistan by September 11, as President Joe Biden has promised, or July 4, as now seems a likelier end point. Between this past Tuesday and July 4, 17 flights carrying 3,737 people would have to take off daily. With every passing day, of course, the number of flights goes up, and the logistics get harder. Right now, there are zero daily flights to save Afghans who helped Americans. As far as I can tell, the administration does not intend to evacuate Afghans anytime soon, if ever. That U.S. officials don’t want to take the extreme step of organizing flights out of Afghanistan is understandable, but at this point, nothing else will keep our Afghan allies safe. If we leave without them, they will be killed one at a time. Their deaths will be obscure, and the news might not reach us for weeks or years, if it ever does at all, but they will haunt our memory.

Myanmar Fire Kills Two (CNN) Myanmar’s security forces reportedly set fire to the village of Kin Ma, in the central part of the country, after clashing with opponents of the ruling junta. Two elderly people in the village of 800 burned to death when they were unable to flee. About 200 homes were reduced to piles of ash and bricks by the blaze that was large enough to be recorded by NASA’s satellite fire-tracking system at 9:52 pm local time Tuesday. Most of the village’s residents continued hiding in nearby forests, but those who returned Wednesday said only about 25 homes remained. Myanmar has been gripped by violence and protests since the military overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. Western condemnation of the junta has grown due to the military’s use of force against its opponents. One human rights group said security forces have killed more than 860 civilians.

Bear goes on rampage in Japan, storms military base, airport (Washington Post) A wild bear went on a rampage in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Friday, storming a Japanese military base, forcing its way into an airport and injuring four people, before being shot. Dangerous encounters between bears and humans have risen sharply in Japan in recent years, with the animals increasingly coming down from their mountain habitats in search of food. Last year, experts blamed a shortage of acorns in the mountains for a surge in sightings, but there is a deeper reason: Japan’s shrinking rural population. The trend has led to the abandonment of farmlands in the foothills that once formed buffer zones between the bears’ mountain homes and the populous flatlands. As a result, the bears’ habitat has expanded into these flatter lands and closer to human populations.

Iran votes in presidential poll tipped in hard-liner’s favor (AP) Iran voted Friday in a presidential election tipped in the favor of a hard-line protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fueling public apathy and sparking calls for a boycott in the Islamic Republic. State-linked opinion polling and analysts put hard-line judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi as the dominant front-runner in a field of just four candidates. If elected, Raisi would be the first serving Iranian president sanctioned by the U.S. government even before entering office over his involvement in the mass execution of political prisoners in 1988, as well as his time as the head of Iran’s internationally criticized judiciary—one of the world’s top executioners. It also would firmly put hard-liners in control across the Iranian government as negotiations in Vienna continue over trying to save Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, as it enriches uranium to the closest point yet to weapons-grade levels.

More Gaza airstrikes (Foreign Policy) Israel bombed Gaza late Thursday night, the second time it has struck the territory since agreeing a cease-fire with Hamas following an 11-day conflict in May. The strikes came in response to incendiary balloons launched from Gaza, itself a reaction to an Israeli far-right march through Jerusalem’s Old City deemed provocative by Palestinian groups. The Israeli military said it had struck “military compounds and a rocket launch site” and was ready for a “variety of scenarios including a resumption of hostilities.”

Policeman killed, more than 80 students abducted in attack on Nigerian school (Reuters) Gunmen killed a police officer and kidnapped at least 80 students and five teachers from a school in the Nigerian state of Kebbi, police, residents and a teacher said. The attack is the third mass kidnapping in three weeks in northwest Nigeria, which have authorities have attributed to armed bandits seeking ransom payments.

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New Look Sabres: GM 42 - EDM - Thirsty Thursday

3-2 OT Win

When I was an undergraduate in college there was this special night of the week called Thirsty Thursday. A lot of my classmates created their schedules, so they had no classes on Fridays creating a prolonged weekend for all the activities Animal House taught you college students do. Thirsty Thursday was the beginning of that debauchery. Specifically the mid to late evening as the party people dressed to the nines emerged from their dorms, already tipsy, and climbed into Ubers, Lyfts and Cabs to go to the skankiest clubs and try to cross the border into Canada. Niagara Falls is pretty lit on the other side in case you weren’t aware. The Buffalo Sabres had themselves a bit of a Thirsty Thursday yesterday. This time however I’m excited for the consequences. I drew attention to GM Jason Botterill’s planned 5:30 radio appearance before the game against Edmonton so that when it was called off it seemed cowardly. Not that my lone tweet riled up an angry mob like the gif I used implied, but the timing seemed… well very bad. Dalton Smith was put on waivers the day before after an embarrassing affair on New Year’s Eve against Tampa and it all seemed for nothing: as if our GM had no clue what he was doing and now he was hiding from facing the fans. In reality perfect setups like that never happen. When WGR550 was told Botterill couldn’t make his regular radio hit the negativity around the team right now would naturally make you think of that dodging the press theory. Us wild and crazy optimists hoped against hope he was busy working on… dare I say… a trade!? The whispers came in as game time approached and Thirsty Thursday kicked off with a three-way (Normally something reserved for the end of the night if you know I mean). At about 6:40 pm the team announced a 2020 fourth round pick had been acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for Marco Scandella. The next part unfolded when the team announced at about 6:50 pm that the same 2020 fourth that was yielded from the Scandella trade was going to the Calgary Flames for RW Michael Frolik. No salary retained or conditions, it was essentially Marco Scandella for Michael Frolik.

Set aside all your newfound appreciations for Scandella, even his revitalization was to inflate his trade value. Not to be harsh but he won’t be missed; especially when Jeremy White’s Super-Secret Sabres Source (SSSS) then tells him they’re not done, and they want to bring Lawrence Pilut up from Rochester. This humble blogger says good and good. Scandella for Frolik constitutes a wash in terms of salary if not a little bit more taken on by Buffalo. However, if it gets Pilut back up to Buffalo and or Colin Miller out of buying tickets out of town then it’s a win in my book. In spite of how few trades we saw in the last five months of 2019 it does make a lot of sense that this is the prelude to bigger trades. One can only hope. I hope this analysis of it is outdated by the time I post it. Although we all thought the Jokiharju trade was the prelude to a bigger trade that never came so it could go both ways I suppose. All this figuring out distracted me from the actual game unfolding. I looked up and suddenly the Sabres were down 2-0 to the Oilers at home and certainly a blood bath was to ensue if another egg was laid in downtown Buffalo. Then as soon as I had that thought Thirsty Thursday ticked up again, but this time with some good clean action: Marcus Johansson disposed an Oiler along the wall in the offensive zone and went around behind the net. Johansson got it to Curtis Lazar who tapped it in past Mike Smith in net. It was now 2-1 and Jason Botterill had that much more cover to come out and face the press in the first intermission like we hadn’t gotten three hours earlier while trades were unfolding.

Jason Botterill spoke for about seven minutes saying a lot of things you might expect: Michael Frolik will bring even strength scoring, he’s won a Stanley Cup, has playoff experience and what not. Perhaps the most important things Botterill said is the special teams have to be better. He said that Frolik could help on the penalty kill and could be a bit of a rover on the wing. Botterill spoke to greater roster competition as something of a rationale for seeing as many players publicly want out. Assuming this isn’t the only move to be made its just refreshing to hear that the GM does understand what’s going on. The Dalton Smith Fiasco will probably be pushed under the rug 1984 style and that’s probably the only way to handle it at this point but pushing forward the point that there is in fact a plan here will allow some optimism, however scant, back into the fanbase. Once again, assuming there are more moves coming this move helps. The move itself is more or less whatever. If you get what Frolik was in years past then maybe he’s not just another piece to be traded at the deadline. Getting Frolik was one of those rumors from months ago and evidently the conditions on this Thirty Thursday were just right to make it happen. Conditions were not just right in the second period and apart from a slash on Jack Eichel and the Sabres taking over the lead in shots on goal, nothing really happened. Then it creeps into your head, like I hear it does for the party people at some point in the early morning hours on Thirsty Thursday, that all this momentary excitement could just melt away with nothing truly rewarding coming from it unless… unless you kiss that hot little number down the bar. It was unlikely another trade would happen as the clock ticked past 9pm last night but the clap-back Sabres awoke again. As an early offensive push unfolded in the third period for the home team they began cycling the puck around in the Oilers�� zone. Zach Bogosian took a shot that Sam Reinhart redirected in for the 2-2 equalizer and… well what do you know: Reinhart’s 100th NHL goal. For a moment try not to think about the impending second coming of the Reinhart contract drama and just savor what Samson does and who Samson is. But just like most things with this team, darkness follows close behind and Victor Olofsson was escorted out of the game after a weird fall all on his own just after he got the secondary assist on the equalizer. No new word on that today either mind you, just Scott Wilson getting called up because you can’t let us get too high, right?

The third period went on and the Sabres threw everything and the kitchen sink Zemgus Girgensons at Mike Smith. Nothing went through and we found ourselves in overtime. To Ralph Krueger’s credit most of the Sabres overtime periods have been tight possession affairs like they should be, even when they’re losing efforts. The same happened last night until an absolutely bonkers ten seconds about a minute into the extra frame. Jack Eichel went end to end, like from behind the Linus Ullmark net all the way to Mike Smith’s mouthguard on the other end. Along the way he drew a penalty when Oscar Klefbom hooked him on his final approach. That was good for a penalty shot but before the play was even over Jack almost scored on the rebound. This Thirsty Thursday was about to see it’s last act. That hot little number down the bar I mentioned earlier, that was Jack mother fucking Eichel, and we kissed his greatness to cap off the night. He took the puck, skated in and snapped it far side past Mike Smith, 3-2 Sabres in Overtime! And so the inebriated masses stumbled out of their rides in the wee hours of the morning; still concerned about their future but sated for just a time until the next party comes. Hopefully more parties to come then sadness they hope.

Like, Comment and Share this blog now because some of you will not like what I say next. The game on Saturday was moved to 1pm in the afternoon because the Buffalo Sabres organization shares an owner with the Buffalo Bills and is therefore allowed to be self-aware. You probably already knew that. To those of you whom pointed to that move as a sign of the Pegulas caring more about the Bills I’d just ask you to take a deep breath, maybe play your favorite video game and relax. There is good evidence that theory is true, but the Buffalo Bills also happen to be in the playoffs for only the second time in twenty years. Forgive the whole City around you if they want to focus on that team when they come on at 4:35 tomorrow! I know its 90s night… or afternoon now tomorrow, but please, let good things be good. Enjoy yourself a little bit. The Florida Panthers will be a challenge and then they’ll be off for four days, hopefully while Botterill is making more trades and Michael Frolik is getting his Visa figured out so he can actually come and play. Then its six games leading into the bye week of varying difficulty but mostly difficult. I would guess even if the Sabres miraculously won eight straight going into that break they still might only crack the top three in the Atlantic Division given the spaces between games. Nonetheless the tide of this dissent into another lost season we’ve been experiencing since before Christmas can be reversed this month. It will likely take more work on the part of the GM even though the deadline is still several weeks away. Yesterday’s Thirsty Thursday events were not enough for me to fully get back in the conductor’s chair of the hype train but whether it be for hoped for trades or just the first Buffalo Bills Playoff win since I was in diapers I can enthusiastically say right now: Let’s Go Buffalo!

Thanks for Reading.

P.S. According to NHL PR that OT Penalty shot goal by Jack Eichel made him the first player in Buffalo Sabres history to do such a thing. That is some kind of surprising stat.

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My Very Own Story

Salam Alakum to all those out there!!! I am a 37 year old female who has been a convert for 12 years in the USA. I created this blog because of the homelessness I have experienced as a Muslim women in part due to me being a Muslim convert and because I have seen A LOT OF HOMELESS MUSLIM WOMEN in my last 12 years, I have in my last 12 years faced homelessness on and off just because of being a Muslim convert. I was actually homeless when I converted to Islam a single mother with 2 children bouncing around from job to job working as many as three jobs at once trying to survive and take care of my children. It was not easy. I turned Islam as a source of peace and serenity. However, it also contributed in my acute homelessness. Before converting to Islam I was hidden homeless stay with friends and family and bouncing around. Once I became Muslim that all changed I became acutely homeless for a period of time. I was a Muslim for one month and then brought to Chicago by some Muslim men who helped me out to get an apartment. I transferred jobs. I was not accustomed to honor and shame culture nor was I experienced with Muslim dominated cultures such as Arab culture or Pakistani culture. I was quit to be recruited for marriage and it was not a story with a happy ending. It was an imam looking to use me for papers for one of his relatives, his plan was to marry me religiously, then once he got me overseas he said marry him in the court, but I later learned he had his brother on my visa application not him. Well, once he told me I would be moving overseas and staying there and he wasn’t staying with me, he was moving back to the USA with another wife and I would stay in his country, I couldn’t go to the store, but his 6 year old son could, I let my friends know what he told me after the marriage nuptials “religious ones” not in the court, they whisked me off from him, later forcing him to religiously divorce me. His plan was a very disguised plan to marry me off in the court for a green card, maybe sell my citizenship, but nonetheless it was an attempt at human trafficking and not a real attempt. He didn’t even tell his community he had married and subsequently they fired him as the imam. I was left homeless again and without a job. The local masjed in BRIDGEVIEW, IL wouldn’t help me in my situation that was about 12 years ago now. However I was able to rent a room from another convert who had been a convert 20 years. She had horror stories about her time as a convert and had faced homelessness as well. Then another convert friend of mine moved to North Carolina where she asked me to visit her Palestinian husband was a gas station manager, he offered to give me a job, so I hit the road and went to NORTH CAROLINA! Yeahs was excited. I got there and they offered for me to stay with them and he would give me a job. Although after a week he said he wouldn’t only hire me if I let him keep my paycheck and he would manage all my money. I said no that is ridiculous, I can pay rent from my paycheck and manage my own money. He asked me for $600 for staying at their house and then he kicked me out because I refused. I was left homeless again. Living in my car in a small city in North Carolina. So I managed to get a job working in retail making a little money and was in school online so had some money from financial aid. I was able to rent a room on craigslist after about a week of sleeping rough in my car. I had no idea there was a mosque but didn’t think to ask because I had the mosque in Chicago refuse to help me. I worked there for a while that year and was able to rent a small house for $400 a month on an old plantation, it had some real issues including well water that was very bland and I think poisoned with lead or fracking residue. It was orange and stained like rust. I had no other options. I meet some Muslim ladies that helped me get some furniture. But I lost my job again after having to go to court for my kids. Of course as a single mother who converted to Islam I needed family help and that I did get, at the expense of them alienating me from my children after I gave them temporary custody. But Islam was my foundation regardless all these foul experiences with Muslims… I kept up the faith. So Then the Imam who I married for like a month actually was still married but separated. I became friends with his wife an she told me about MUSLIMA.COM to find a spouse. She said Islam is half your deen you should get married and your husband will take care of you. I had tons of offers on there. I was skinny, a convert, cute, and religious. Except I was naive to think they were all genuine. I met a Moroccan man who told me he was a green card holder and had it all worked out. I refused to sponsor anyone. BUUUUT didn’t ask to see his papers in my face. We did marry after talking for 3 months. We never kissed or touched until the moment we married. I was very religious at that time. I was praying all my prayers, wearing a hijab and abaya mostly very conservative cloths. I was very happy with the faith and even I didn’t have any Muslim friends. Everything seemed like a fairy tale, he was handsome, romantic, we seemed to have everything in common. But not until after a month of marriage did he break it to me, he couldn’t work, nor had any money, and also, didn’t have a sponsor for his papers. His visa was expired. I was like seriously??? I had no idea what to do. I offered him $500.oo of my student loan money to go back from where he came from. But I hurt his feelings, he swore up and down he was in love with me. So I prayed about it. Yes I did pray salata istikara before the second marriage, I didn’t know what it was the first time around. By the way that Imam was a PHD in sharia Islamic jurisprudence, fiq and usul fiq from a Uni Saudia Arabia. What a jerk!! Ok back to marriage two. I was like barley surviving and now I was going to be homeless again with this guy from morocco who apparently I adopted. Like I needed another person to $$$$ dish money out for when I couldn’t even take care of myself. Guess what I asked everyone to help sponsor him. Friends, family, strangers, yes I did ask tons of people to help. But he had some friends in Florida so we went to Florida. Well there I got a job right away a good job too that allowed me to sponsor him. So I did for the sake of ALLAH and gave him the benefit of the doubt he was a good guy. He was my brother in Islam after all. And no the imam that married me to him didn’t ask him anything related to him needing a sponsor or if he could afford a wife. Notta. Just bismillah you are now husband and wife. Well, I only asked him to memorize a surate with me. He never even would pray with me let alone read the Quran. His total attitude changed once in Florida after I started the sponsor paper work. There were lots of red flags but I kept praying ALLAH would fix things. I ended up losing my job due to discrimination AGAIN……. AGAIN!!! But we were still married. He did work but I did get income from unemployment too. In fact the whole time we were married he didn’t spend money on me. I was financially contributing. He also managed all the money and yes–that was a mistake cause he was taking all my money. The only thing I got from him in the marriage was a new phone, the phone company gave for free with a new contract. Around the time limit being over for the temporary green card I was very sick and in and out of the hospital. I almost died and was very ill. He had me sign papers he said immigration needed another application for another temporary green card for him. I was sick during the last few years of marriage. Well besides all the red flags, he decided he was just going to abandon me and leave me. He said I got my green card in the mail and I never loved you. He put his stuff into his car “I payed for” and was going to leave me in an apartment with everything in my name. Just like that. Not even one care about me not having money, not having a way to survive, not having a support system. Nothing. He had what he wanted. I called police cause he tried to leave. I reported that he just got his green card. He stayed for another week. But he became very abusive. He put a knife to my throat and said that if I do not apply for divorce he was going to call the police and say I came after him with a knife and tried to stab him. I APPLIED FOR DIVORCE THE VERY NEXT DAY. Yes I did!!!!! And yes alhumdulilah I just said ALLAH knows best. So I ended up homeless again. Yes I did, and very sick and almost dying this time. I was staying with friends, and in my car. I tried to stay at the mosque but they said it was not a homeless shelter that I needed to leave or they would call police on me. I was very lucky alhumudlilah wasn’t for very long. But I was able to get a very bad paying job at Disney World and was able to rent a condo for my entire pay. I was really sick though and my medicine costed $80,000 a year if I didn’t have it to stay alive I would die. So I decided to head back to Chicagoland area. I had a friend I kept in touch with for the past 9 years while I was moving all around. She said come back to Chicago. So I did, got back to Chicago, only for her to try and force me to marry a man who needs papers, apparently that is a thing in Chicago. She also tried to some other very serious criminal stuff to me. But she was also doing this to other homeless women in the community. Yes I reported this as human trafficking. Either born Muslim or not, that is not right. So I ended up at the masjed once again at Bridgeview, IL and face to face with the IMAM who said not one word about how he was sorry, didn’t offer any support, no referral, no community referrals, nothing, just told me well there is a hotel down the street,  JUST GET LOST - that the masjed is not responsible for the homeless. So after this experience, of being rapped, a domestic violence victim, repeatedly homeless due to discrimination and lack of support from the Muslim community I stopped, I repeat STOPPED wearing the hijab. I have also started really hating mosques, imams and Muslims. WORSE is that born Muslim women also face homelessness, its not a convert only thing. And there is no support or love for us in need at all. We are hidden and shamed. I mean if we were a shinny new mosque they would pay for us. But no because we are not valued members of the community we don’t matter, nor does our needs or problems. But Muslims are very much the problem here, born men and women Muslims often shame those in need. My experience had made me question my faith in the end. I feel like there should be some awareness around the issue. So I created this blog for ladies to share there stories. 

[ladystylestores]

A New Surge in Virus Deaths

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Good morning. The mayor of Seoul has been found dead. Joe Biden lays out his economic recovery plan. And virus deaths have been rising again.

The number of Americans dying from the coronavirus has started rising again.

More than 800 have died in each of the last three days — a three-day total that’s about 60 percent higher than during the same three days last week.

(The chart above doesn’t yet include yesterday’s number, which would add a third large gray bar on the right side.)

The spike reverses what had been the one positive virus trend in the U.S.: Deaths had been declining since mid-April, even as the number of confirmed new cases held fairly steady in the late spring and then surged over the past several weeks.

How? Older Americans have been especially cautious, which has led to declines in the average age of new patients; younger patients die from it less often. And doctors and nurses have become better at diagnosing the virus earlier and treating it effectively.

President Trump and his aides have repeatedly highlighted the decline in deaths and said it showed that the virus was in retreat. But many epidemiologists have disagreed, saying that the surge of new cases since mid-June was so large that it would eventually lead to more deaths. (In a typical fatal case, a patient dies three to five weeks after getting infected.)

It’s too soon to say for sure, but the last few days suggest that the experts’ prediction is starting to come true.

Deaths have begun to rise across many of the same Sun Belt states where the numbers of cases are increasing. California and Texas reported a daily high in deaths earlier this week. Florida and Tennessee did so yesterday.

“Several months ago, I warned of a potential tsunami if we did not take this more seriously,” Richard Cortez, an official in Hidalgo County, in southern Texas, said. “The tsunami is here.” Nationally, the number of new cases hit another record yesterday. (The Times is tracking the latest virus news here.)

Among the victims: Richard di Liberto, the son of an immigrant bricklayer and the chief of photography at the Frick Collection in New York. The Times has a running series on people who have died from the virus, “Those We’ve Lost.”

FOUR MORE BIG STORIES

1. Court backs subpoena on Trump’s finances

The Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors in New York will be able to inspect Trump’s financial records, with both justices named by Trump — Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh — joining the seven-member majority. In a separate decision, the court ruled that Congress cannot see the records, at least for now.

What are prosecutors looking for? Susanne Craig, who has reported on Trump’s taxes for years, says investigators are trying to figure out whether Trump violated campaign finance laws when paying hush money to two women, Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels. “This could go on for months,” Susanne told us. It is “unlikely that we will see the president’s taxes as a result.”

Thursday’s other decision: The court also ruled that much of eastern Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation, which weakens the state’s jurisdiction over Native Americans in criminal matters. Gorsuch, a Westerner who has sided with tribes in previous cases, joined the four liberal justices in the 5-to-4 decision.

2. Deadly rains in Japan

Record-breaking rains this week in the south of Japan have killed 62 people in floods and landslides. The extreme weather is highlighting the vulnerability of nursing homes: Floodwaters killed 14 seniors in one nursing home.

The disaster represents a “collision of two powerful forces shaping the country’s present and future: demographic change and global warming,” The Times’s correspondents in Tokyo write. Torrential rains in Japan have intensified in recent years because of climate change, and the country has the world’s highest proportion of elderly people.

3. Seoul mayor is found dead

The mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon, has been found dead. He had disappeared a day after a secretary in his office told the police that he had sexually harassed her since 2017. The story has been shocking to Koreans because he had been a rare champion of women’s rights among the country’s politicians.

4. Biden rolls out economic plan

For decades, advocates of freer trade have been saying that the middle class would benefit from an open global economy. But as the U.S. has liberalized trade and welcomed China into the international marketplace, the incomes and wealth of most Americans have grown painfully slowly. (This chart offers a glimpse.)

We’re now experiencing the political backlash, as Joe Biden’s first detailed economic proposal makes clear. In a speech at a Pennsylvania factory, Biden moved away from the Democratic Party’s recent emphasis on open trade and called for the federal government to spend $700 billion on American-made goods in technology, clean energy and other sectors. He called it an investment “not seen since the Great Depression and World War II.”

The political angle: “They are essentially trying to steal the Trump program of 2016 and steal that playbook,” Steve Bannon, the former Trump adviser, lamented, as The Washington Post reported. “For some reason, the White House and the campaign have been caught flat-footed.” And The Times reports on Trump’s struggle to define Biden politically.

The Biden economy: In a column for this weekend’s Sunday Review, I imagine what a post-coronavirus economy will look like — under both a Trump second term and a Biden presidency.

Here’s what else is happening

An explosion rocked western Tehran early today, state media reported, the third major recent nighttime explosion in Iran. The location this time wasn’t clear; the first two occurred at key military and nuclear bases.

About one million international students are in limbo after a recent directive by the Trump administration that would strip students of their visas if their classes moved online-only. Here’s what they have to say about it.

Lives Lived: She nurtured a generation of fashion designers as the publicity director of Saks Fifth Avenue, and she was the best friend of the actress Claudette Colbert. But she never lost her Southern accent or manners. Helen O’Hagan has died at 89.

IDEAS OF THE DAY: V.P. edition

In previous newsletters, we’ve written about Kamala Harris, Tammy Duckworth and Elizabeth Warren as vice-presidential possibilities for Biden. Today, I want to tell you about a few other candidates — and who’s making the case for them:

Molly Jong-Fast, writing in Vogue, advocates for Val Demings, a Florida congresswoman and former Orlando police chief: “Demings may be one of those once-in-a-lifetime politicians, a gifted orator, a woman who is completely self-made, a racial pioneer.”

Two different Georges — Will, of The Washington Post, and Skelton, of The Los Angeles Times — have made the case for Karen Bass, a Los Angeles congresswoman. In 1990, Will points out, Bass started a community group “to devise nonpolice measures for addressing crime.” Skelton writes: “Everyone likes her. She’s comfortable to be around and is able to deal with Republicans.”

Steve Chapman, a columnist at The Chicago Tribune, argues for Susan Rice, who was national security adviser and U.N. ambassador in the Obama administration. “She’s not only better equipped in foreign and defense affairs than the other vice presidential prospects,” he writes, “she’s better equipped than any president since Richard Nixon.”

More on the veepstakes: Duckworth has written an Op-Ed for The Times, responding to the attacks on her by Tucker Carlson, the Fox News host. She calls them an effort to distract the country from Trump’s performance as president.

PLAY, WATCH, EAT, GUMBO

Bringing gumbo to rural Minnesota

Krewe is a restaurant in the small Central Minnesota city of St. Joseph. It’s the brainchild of Mateo Mackbee and Erin Lucas, a couple who moved from Minneapolis two years ago to overcome career obstacles in bigger cities and to spread awareness of racial inequities.

St. Joseph is more than 90 percent white, and locals say the restaurant is the city’s first Black-owned business. Read the story of how the two chefs are using their food to promote diversity.

(And while it’s a departure from the traditional New Orleans gumbo served at Krewe, this recipe for black-eyed pea and pork gumbo is also delicious.)

Watch something … kid-friendly

Our weekly suggestion from Gilbert Cruz, The Times’s Culture editor:

Since I am home with my child all day every day for the foreseeable future, I need a few things that the whole family can watch together and enjoy without fear of bad language or violence or anything approaching “serious.”

The Netflix series “Nailed It!” is one of those shows. A reality competition series in which amateur bakers make and decorate devilishly intricate desserts, “Nailed It!” is named after the exclamation said bakers have to make when they unveil their inevitably cursed looking creations.

It’s that moment that elicits the most laughter from my family. These cakes often seem like they are genuinely in pain, and the faces made by the comedian Nicole Byer (who co-hosts alongside the pastry chef Jacques Torres) are eminently GIF-able. It’s a cooking show you can binge without ever feeling hungry afterward.

Carl Reiner, by Steve Martin

The actor Steve Martin has written a tribute to his late friend Carl Reiner, the comedy director whom he met while making “The Jerk” in 1979. The pair would go on to have near daily lunches for a period of five or six years.

Among Reiner’s life-lessons? “He taught me about modesty,” writes Martin. “I called him late one evening to discuss the next day’s shooting. I asked, ‘Am I interrupting you?’ He said, ‘No, I’m just lying here going through a litany of my failures.’”

Diversions

In this week’s Modern Love, a professor discusses the lessons she’s learned from her son and his passion for bags of all kinds.

Games

Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Prince married to Meghan Markle (five letters).

Or try this week’s news quiz.

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Want to read the best and most provocative stories from the week? Welcome to the Friday Breeze, where we compile them all — so you’re set with your weekend reading.

While we transition from one talented newsletter editor to the next, regular readers will be subjected to yet another guest writer, me, Rachel Bluth, a KHN reporter in Sacramento, California. Don’t worry though, we’re maintaining a sense of continuity. The writer is different, but the news is the same: bad. Here are the stories you might have missed this week if you were binge-watching Netflix to escape reality.

Surge, Baby Surge

Does it feel like spring? Looking only at the coronavirus infection rates, one might think it was still April. States keep insisting on reopening, and the virus has reached its highest U.S. case count in two months.

Texas, Florida, Arizona and California have all seen record-breaking spikes in new cases this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “paused” reopening Thursday, and then went further on Friday by closing bars and reducing restaurant occupancy. Which sounds significant until you realize people can still gather in groups of 100.

As far as contact tracers can tell, most of these new cases aren’t coming from protests against police brutality, according to NPR. Instead, cases are mostly coming from family parties in private homes. States are finding that their coronavirus patients skew younger and younger.

“In June, we’re seeing that now 2 out of 3 people that have contracted this disease are under 29,” Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health Department in Washington state, told NPR. Now more than ever, it’s time to tell your cousin to put down the White Claw and pick up a mask.

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More states now require mask-wearing in public: California and Washington are the latest to join the ranks.

The good news is that while businesses open around the country, masks seem to be saving lives. Two sick hairstylists in Springfield, Missouri, prevented further infections by wearing masks, according to reporting from The Washington Post.

The bad news is that people don’t like being told what to do — although maybe that isn’t news. A sheriff in Washington told people in his jurisdiction to flout mask rules, saying, “Don’t be a sheep.” For the record, there have been no studies yet about COVID-19 risk in livestock, so it might behoove us to all to be a little more like sheep, anyway. (Did you catch the pun there?)

Ditching the Dirt

Next, let’s talk about your bits. Groin, underarms, feet … the dirty bits. You should be washing them! Your hands, too. But that might be enough, according to scientists quoted in The Atlantic this month. Over-washing the rest of your body by showering too much could lead to eczema flare-ups and change our bodies’ natural defenses to germs and bacteria. More showering isn’t necessarily better for us, so it could be time to reevaluate how often you shower. And while we’re here, please wash your hands.

I know, I know. It’s hard to remember to cover your snout and wash your paws. If we can count on anything in these turbulent times, it is that capitalism always finds a way. This week, Apple announced a new feature to help enforce hand-washing guidelines. A countdown timer reminds people to wash thoroughly. According to NBC, it’s a play to sell more tech to hospitals and clinics. It’s unclear at the time of publication how facilities that cannot afford personal protective equipment will pay for Apple Watches. Perhaps most crucially, the update will let users add a CDC-recommended face covering to their personalized emojis. Surely, with all these technological advancements, a coronavirus cure cannot be far off.

Testing and Testimony

Speaking of cures and treatments, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, gave the country a hesitant shot of hope this week when he said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine being ready by the end of this year or early 2021.

That’s about all the optimism he had to give during his Tuesday testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Fauci joined other top health officials in telling lawmakers that talk of a “second wave” of the coronavirus is premature. We are still very much in the first wave.

“The virus is not going to disappear,” Fauci said.

Dr. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at HHS, said even the 500,000 daily tests being conducted nationwide are not enough, and having only 28,000 trained contact tracers is also insufficient.

Fauci also warned that flu season would be extra dangerous this year, because two upper-respiratory infections swirling around the population could spell disaster. Two lungs, two infections? At least we have symmetry to look forward to this winter.

Immigration, Now With Health Policy Implications

Things are still bad in rural America, where testing in remote areas has been spotty at best. Some officials are worried things will only get worse, now that the Trump administration is restricting H-1B visas, which bring certain skilled workers into the country. These visas have often been used to get foreign doctors into underserved rural communities who lack doctors. After pressure from business interests, it appears the administration will exempt health care workers.

Americans may also be on the receiving end of immigration restrictions soon. The European Union is considering putting travel restrictions on visitors from countries where the virus is not well controlled. With over 2.4 million cases, things are not looking good for Americans trying to summer on the French Riviera this year.

Well, let’s forget about other countries. This is America, spiritual birthplace of the road trip! At least we can go to other states, right? Not so fast. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that visitors from especially hard-hit hot spots would have to cool their heels in a two-week quarantine if they want to come to the tri-state area. Rhode Island is considering similar measures. Visitors to Hawaii need a negative COVID test to skip quarantine. President Donald Trump says these rules, like many others, do not apply to him.

Hugged A Tree Lately?

Has the regular terror of the coronavirus distracted you from the threat of climate change? Fret not! This week, we have a two-for-one special on existential crises, brought to us by NPR. Scientists have found a correlation between deforestation and disease outbreaks like Ebola. Turns out that decimating animals’ natural environment pushes them closer to humans and increases the likelihood of zoonosis (a fun word for the terrifying prospect of a disease jumping from animals to humans). We don’t have enough information yet to know if the coronavirus was a direct result of deforestation, but maybe the middle of a pandemic is the wrong time to keep cutting down trees.

I’ve been told there is non-coronavirus news still happening, but I can’t confirm that. In lieu of real news, take a few of these feel-good stories to tide you over until the world improves: Mark Ruffalo got a kitten, this toad might not actually be extinct, and this cyclist rode his bike up and down a hill for over seven hours to beat a world record! See, everything is fine.

Enjoy your weekend! Writing this was hard and I never want to do it again. Stay safe, and wash your hands and bits.

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Must-Reads Of The Week

The Friday Breeze

Want to read the best and most provocative stories from the week? Welcome to the Friday Breeze, where we compile them all — so you’re set with your weekend reading.

While we transition from one talented newsletter editor to the next, regular readers will be subjected to yet another guest writer, me, Rachel Bluth, a KHN reporter in Sacramento, California. Don’t worry though, we’re maintaining a sense of continuity. The writer is different, but the news is the same: bad. Here are the stories you might have missed this week if you were binge-watching Netflix to escape reality.

Surge, Baby Surge

Does it feel like spring? Looking only at the coronavirus infection rates, one might think it was still April. States keep insisting on reopening, and the virus has reached its highest U.S. case count in two months.

Texas, Florida, Arizona and California have all seen record-breaking spikes in new cases this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now “pausing” reopening, which sounds significant until you realize restaurants are still allowed to operate at 75% occupancy.

As far as contact tracers can tell, most of these new cases aren’t coming from protests against police brutality, according to NPR. Instead, cases are mostly coming from family parties in private homes. States are finding that their coronavirus patients skew younger and younger.

“In June, we’re seeing that now 2 out of 3 people that have contracted this disease are under 29,” Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health Department in Washington state, told NPR. Now more than ever, it’s time to tell your cousin to put down the White Claw and pick up a mask.

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More states now require mask-wearing in public: California and Washington are the latest to join the ranks.

The good news is that while businesses open around the country, masks seem to be saving lives. Two sick hairstylists in Springfield, Missouri, prevented further infections by wearing masks, according to reporting from The Washington Post.

The bad news is that people don’t like being told what to do — although maybe that isn’t news. A sheriff in Washington told people in his jurisdiction to flout mask rules, saying, “Don’t be a sheep.” For the record, there have been no studies yet about COVID-19 risk in livestock, so it might behoove us to all to be a little more like sheep, anyway. (Did you catch the pun there?)

Ditching the Dirt

Next, let’s talk about your bits. Groin, underarms, feet … the dirty bits. You should be washing them! Your hands, too. But that might be enough, according to scientists quoted in The Atlantic this month. Over-washing the rest of your body by showering too much could lead to eczema flare-ups and change our bodies’ natural defenses to germs and bacteria. More showering isn’t necessarily better for us, so it could be time to reevaluate how often you shower. And while we’re here, please wash your hands.

I know, I know. It’s hard to remember to cover your snout and wash your paws. If we can count on anything in these turbulent times, it is that capitalism always finds a way. This week, Apple announced a new feature to help enforce hand-washing guidelines. A countdown timer reminds people to wash thoroughly. According to NBC, it’s a play to sell more tech to hospitals and clinics. It’s unclear at the time of publication how facilities that cannot afford personal protective equipment will pay for Apple Watches. Perhaps most crucially, the update will let users add a CDC-recommended face covering to their personalized emojis. Surely, with all these technological advancements, a coronavirus cure cannot be far off.

Testing and Testimony

Speaking of cures and treatments, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, gave the country a hesitant shot of hope this week when he said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine being ready by the end of this year or early 2021.

That’s about all the optimism he had to give during his Tuesday testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Fauci joined other top health officials in telling lawmakers that talk of a “second wave” of the coronavirus is premature. We are still very much in the first wave.

“The virus is not going to disappear,” Fauci said.

Dr. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at HHS, said even the 500,000 daily tests being conducted nationwide are not enough, and having only 28,000 trained contact tracers is also insufficient.

Fauci also warned that flu season would be extra dangerous this year, because two upper-respiratory infections swirling around the population could spell disaster. Two lungs, two infections? At least we have symmetry to look forward to this winter.

Immigration, Now With Health Policy Implications

Things are still bad in rural America, where testing in remote areas has been spotty at best. Some officials are worried things will only get worse, now that the Trump administration is restricting H-1B visas, which bring certain skilled workers into the country. These visas have often been used to get foreign doctors into underserved rural communities who lack doctors. After pressure from business interests, it appears the administration will exempt health care workers.

Americans may also be on the receiving end of immigration restrictions soon. The European Union is considering putting travel restrictions on visitors from countries where the virus is not well controlled. With over 2.4 million cases, things are not looking good for Americans trying to summer on the French Riviera this year.

Well, let’s forget about other countries. This is America, spiritual birthplace of the road trip! At least we can go to other states, right? Not so fast. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that visitors from especially hard-hit hot spots would have to cool their heels in a two-week quarantine if they want to come to the tri-state area. Rhode Island is considering similar measures. Visitors to Hawaii need a negative COVID test to skip quarantine. President Donald Trump says these rules, like many others, do not apply to him.

Hugged A Tree Lately?

Has the regular terror of the coronavirus distracted you from the threat of climate change? Fret not! This week, we have a two-for-one special on existential crises, brought to us by NPR. Scientists have found a correlation between deforestation and disease outbreaks like Ebola. Turns out that decimating animals’ natural environment pushes them closer to humans and increases the likelihood of zoonosis (a fun word for the terrifying prospect of a disease jumping from animals to humans). We don’t have enough information yet to know if the coronavirus was a direct result of deforestation, but maybe the middle of a pandemic is the wrong time to keep cutting down trees.

I’ve been told there is non-coronavirus news still happening, but I can’t confirm that. In lieu of real news, take a few of these feel-good stories to tide you over until the world improves: Mark Ruffalo got a kitten, this toad might not actually be extinct, and this cyclist rode his bike up and down a hill for over seven hours to beat a world record! See, everything is fine.

Enjoy your weekend! Writing this was hard and I never want to do it again. Stay safe, and wash your hands and bits.

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The Friday Breeze

Want to read the best and most provocative stories from the week? Welcome to the Friday Breeze, where we compile them all — so you’re set with your weekend reading.

While we transition from one talented newsletter editor to the next, regular readers will be subjected to yet another guest writer, me, Rachel Bluth, a KHN reporter in Sacramento, California. Don’t worry though, we’re maintaining a sense of continuity. The writer is different, but the news is the same: bad. Here are the stories you might have missed this week if you were binge-watching Netflix to escape reality.

Surge, Baby Surge

Does it feel like spring? Looking only at the coronavirus infection rates, one might think it was still April. States keep insisting on reopening, and the virus has reached its highest U.S. case count in two months.

Texas, Florida, Arizona and California have all seen record-breaking spikes in new cases this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “paused” reopening Thursday, and then went further on Friday by closing bars and reducing restaurant occupancy. Which sounds significant until you realize people can still gather in groups of 100.

As far as contact tracers can tell, most of these new cases aren’t coming from protests against police brutality, according to NPR. Instead, cases are mostly coming from family parties in private homes. States are finding that their coronavirus patients skew younger and younger.

“In June, we’re seeing that now 2 out of 3 people that have contracted this disease are under 29,” Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health Department in Washington state, told NPR. Now more than ever, it’s time to tell your cousin to put down the White Claw and pick up a mask.

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More states now require mask-wearing in public: California and Washington are the latest to join the ranks.

The good news is that while businesses open around the country, masks seem to be saving lives. Two sick hairstylists in Springfield, Missouri, prevented further infections by wearing masks, according to reporting from The Washington Post.

The bad news is that people don’t like being told what to do — although maybe that isn’t news. A sheriff in Washington told people in his jurisdiction to flout mask rules, saying, “Don’t be a sheep.” For the record, there have been no studies yet about COVID-19 risk in livestock, so it might behoove us to all to be a little more like sheep, anyway. (Did you catch the pun there?)

Ditching the Dirt

Next, let’s talk about your bits. Groin, underarms, feet … the dirty bits. You should be washing them! Your hands, too. But that might be enough, according to scientists quoted in The Atlantic this month. Over-washing the rest of your body by showering too much could lead to eczema flare-ups and change our bodies’ natural defenses to germs and bacteria. More showering isn’t necessarily better for us, so it could be time to reevaluate how often you shower. And while we’re here, please wash your hands.

I know, I know. It’s hard to remember to cover your snout and wash your paws. If we can count on anything in these turbulent times, it is that capitalism always finds a way. This week, Apple announced a new feature to help enforce hand-washing guidelines. A countdown timer reminds people to wash thoroughly. According to NBC, it’s a play to sell more tech to hospitals and clinics. It’s unclear at the time of publication how facilities that cannot afford personal protective equipment will pay for Apple Watches. Perhaps most crucially, the update will let users add a CDC-recommended face covering to their personalized emojis. Surely, with all these technological advancements, a coronavirus cure cannot be far off.

Testing and Testimony

Speaking of cures and treatments, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, gave the country a hesitant shot of hope this week when he said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine being ready by the end of this year or early 2021.

That’s about all the optimism he had to give during his Tuesday testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Fauci joined other top health officials in telling lawmakers that talk of a “second wave” of the coronavirus is premature. We are still very much in the first wave.

“The virus is not going to disappear,” Fauci said.

Dr. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at HHS, said even the 500,000 daily tests being conducted nationwide are not enough, and having only 28,000 trained contact tracers is also insufficient.

Fauci also warned that flu season would be extra dangerous this year, because two upper-respiratory infections swirling around the population could spell disaster. Two lungs, two infections? At least we have symmetry to look forward to this winter.

Immigration, Now With Health Policy Implications

Things are still bad in rural America, where testing in remote areas has been spotty at best. Some officials are worried things will only get worse, now that the Trump administration is restricting H-1B visas, which bring certain skilled workers into the country. These visas have often been used to get foreign doctors into underserved rural communities who lack doctors. After pressure from business interests, it appears the administration will exempt health care workers.

Americans may also be on the receiving end of immigration restrictions soon. The European Union is considering putting travel restrictions on visitors from countries where the virus is not well controlled. With over 2.4 million cases, things are not looking good for Americans trying to summer on the French Riviera this year.

Well, let’s forget about other countries. This is America, spiritual birthplace of the road trip! At least we can go to other states, right? Not so fast. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that visitors from especially hard-hit hot spots would have to cool their heels in a two-week quarantine if they want to come to the tri-state area. Rhode Island is considering similar measures. Visitors to Hawaii need a negative COVID test to skip quarantine. President Donald Trump says these rules, like many others, do not apply to him.

Hugged A Tree Lately?

Has the regular terror of the coronavirus distracted you from the threat of climate change? Fret not! This week, we have a two-for-one special on existential crises, brought to us by NPR. Scientists have found a correlation between deforestation and disease outbreaks like Ebola. Turns out that decimating animals’ natural environment pushes them closer to humans and increases the likelihood of zoonosis (a fun word for the terrifying prospect of a disease jumping from animals to humans). We don’t have enough information yet to know if the coronavirus was a direct result of deforestation, but maybe the middle of a pandemic is the wrong time to keep cutting down trees.

I’ve been told there is non-coronavirus news still happening, but I can’t confirm that. In lieu of real news, take a few of these feel-good stories to tide you over until the world improves: Mark Ruffalo got a kitten, this toad might not actually be extinct, and this cyclist rode his bike up and down a hill for over seven hours to beat a world record! See, everything is fine.

Enjoy your weekend! Writing this was hard and I never want to do it again. Stay safe, and wash your hands and bits.

Must-Reads Of The Week published first on https://smartdrinkingweb.weebly.com/

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I'm moving to southern California for a job soon and want to try surfing, but my health insurance won't kick in for 2 months. Aside from drowning to death, which health insurance doesn't cover anyway, are there a lot of injuries that require doctors and hospitals? Man I just get on a board and go...""

Do you need social security number to purchase car insurance?

Im a student under student visa here in california, I want to purchase car insurance but dont have a ssn. If you can, which companies will and which will not?""

Where can I get affordable health insurance?

I need health insurance thats less than $50 a month. Im not eligible for medicare or medicaid. Im only 25 and in good health.. I mostly need it for routine stuff and in case I need emergency care. I live in Ohio. My work offers insurance, but its way too expensive!""

How much is a 2010 Jeep Sahara cost a month for insurance?

How much is a 2010 Jeep Sahara cost a month for insurance?

Where can i find really good dental insurance w/out a job??

Where can i find really good dental insurance w/out a job??

Anyone know of an affordable auto insurance that is nationwide?

small companies/ customer friendly , with a website""

California Insurance company that will insure a shake roof?

Does anyone know of an insurance company that will insure a home with a shake roof. We put an offer in on a house in Big Bear CA and now we are 3 weeks out of closing escrow and need to find an insurance company that will insure it for the close of escrow??? PLEEEEEASSSSSE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's the average price for teenage insurance?

my parents are making me pay for my insurance over the summer, but they won't tell me how much it is until then. can someone tell me the average price or something? i drive a 2000 mazda b truck (similar to a ford ranger). i just need a rough estimate. thanks!""

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cheap cars for 17 year olds to insure 2011

What would insurance cost on a 2010 nissan versa?

I am getting my first car a brand new nissan versa approximately how much will insurance cost me i'm a male and a college student

Who/ What are insurance companies backed/insured by?

Do insurance companies have an program similar to banks FDIC, or are there insurance companies that solely insure other insurance companies. I ask for the question of what happens in a natural disaster situation when an insurance company cannot afford to repay/replace the damaged/lost property of its customers, or when an insurance company fails - Gov't bailout, FEMA?""

How much more would insurance cost if I bought a used 2005 VW beetle with a convertible top versus a hardtop?

Thanks!

I have a $500 deductible with my car insurance (State Farm) and was wondering if I could use that deductible t?

To actually fix my car up to it's showroom look (Currently driving with a broken bumper, dented fender, and broken headlight/signal marker not caused by me mind you)??""

Insurance cost for Mustangs?

I'm 18 and NEVER had a car before. If I get a 1999-2001 Mustang that's used, how much would the insurance be per month? I live in NV if that makes a difference. How much would insurance be if I got a 2005-2006 Mustang that's used?""

What does new car replacement mean on car insurance?

I am buying a new car and thinking about taking new car replacement instead of gap insurance Thanks

Average cost for motorcycle insurance for a 16 year old?

i know that the rates will be very expensive for a street bike for a 16 year old first rider, but i just want a round about. i have car insurance with state farm so thats who i would get the insurance through. from what i found it will probably be better to start on a dual sport bike rather than a sport bike due to the cost of insurance and the possibility of not being able to get insured due to my age. i want to get a street bike, but i know insurance would be nearly affordable.""

Does getting a speeding ticket increase my insurance rates?

As an 18-year old driver, does getting a speeding ticket (cited at 5 mph over the speed limit) add points to my license (in Michigan) or affect my insurance? When I got pulled ...show more""

What is a cheapest insurance in PA?

The questions simple. I'm looking for insurance in name only. It's going on an old beater I maintain that goes from a to b and back again working each day. No prior insurance on it (well their has been for 4 years or so now but under a different name without mine being on the policy soo you know.) If it crashes and burns thats where the thing will stay after I haul it out and get any salvagable parts. Seems the general is a bit cheap especially when you can pay a years worth of coverage in one payment. (I can) Any other dirt cheap sites?

Car & Insurance ??? Help me please?

Im 15 and im looking at cars so i know what im saving for. i know its abit early but im looking to star driving straight away. I am looking for a nice powerful car with nice boot space, and i know that the cost will be around 10k but im worried about the insurance ... what would be a good car to buy ?? thanks for all your answers""

Cheapest auto insurance?

im shopping for auto insurance and i want to know which is the best and cheapest for a 18 year old driving a 1997 ford escort

Whats the price for transfering insurance?

Wanted to switch my insurance from my truck thats not running to one that is

Is it the car or the person must have insurance?

I was layed off my job and could not pay my auto insurance i did not drive however my girlfriend whom we live together has insurance that covers her on any vehical she drives the car. on thanksgiving 2 wks after my ins expired my girl was visiting family the car was parked and un occupied a lady backed into it she said her deductable was 1000 so get a est and she will pay we made police report the est was 1500 she said she cant afford and contacted her ins. they called me and are acting as if because i was not insured they dont have to pay for repair and the are not retuning my calls she admited to the police she did it

I got a speeding ticket. How much will my insurance go up?

What up Doodey's & Doodettes! Anyways, I got a speeding ticket doing 80mph on a 65mph speed zone. This is my first speeding ticket violation. Roughly, I'm wondering how much will my insurance go up too? I'm currently paying like 60 bucks a month. I'm living in Los Angeles, California by the way. Please let me know! :) Thanks!""

Need braces insurance in california?

im trying to get braces and i need an insurance company that could help me pay for my braces.. please refer something to me thank you... im in souther california

Question about speeding ticket/insurance?

I had a speeding ticket for going 55 in a 45 mph, would that make my insurance rates go up?""

Average car insurance for me?

Im a guy. Senior in high school. I don't have a 3.0+ gpa to reduce insurance. I'm prolly gonna drive a 96 blazer or 97 jeep grand Cherokee. Roughly, how much would my insurance be?""

Car insurance I'm paying alone?

I have to buy my own car unlike very other lucky kid that's 18. So after I buy a used car off of craigslist, what do I do? Where do I get car insurance and what's affordable for new drivers ?""

How much would i pay for car Insurance?

How much would i pay for car Insurance for cheap car that cost me honda accord 2000,I am 28 Years old, never been in any accident,I got my license 8 years ago""

Cheap insurance sites?

Cheap insurance sites?

Will getting quotes from car insurance companies affect my credit score?

I am reluctant to get other quotes to compare coz i have the feeling it affects my credit score negatively. Does it?

Nevada/or California car insurance cheaper?

I just moved to Las Vegas from California and learning car insurance is more in the silver state. When I go to purchase new car insurance can I lie and say I live in California still. What are the cons to keeping my insurance registered in Cal?

""What are all the expenses in owning your own SEMI TRUCK plus Trailer? I mean stuff like insurance, plates,?""

I mean stuff like insurance, plates, registration, gas, taxes? On average how much do these costs run? Please name all of them and how much they usually run. Details please, Thanks !""

""Why is it that despite public and private health insurance programs, some US citizens are without any coverage?

health insurance

My bf lost car insurance can i get title in my name ?help?

my bf lost car insurance and we have not paid the car off yet.is there any way i can get insurance and put the title in my name?they are going to take the plates for 3 months but i need a car to get to work

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cheap cars for 17 year olds to insure 2011

Adding someone to insurance?

If my insurance started on jan 2009-2010 and I add another person in few months will the insurance card still say form jan 2009 or will it be the date I added the person?

Does car insurance decrease in price after a certain age?

for example, when you are 15-16 is it more expensive than when you are 17 or 18? when does this change?""

What is the best insurance company for a recently passed young driver?

I passed my test last week and i am looking to buy a corsa, punto, clio like car. Its gonna be either a 1.0L or 1.2L car. How much will this cost me and what companies will give me the best quotes? Also, i am a boy""

How much is the fine for driving with no car insurance in Ontario?

How much is the fine for driving with no car insurance in Ontario?

How much is car ins. per month for teens?

For full coverage, which includes, uninsured, underinsured, rental car and a low deductible, etc. . I am wondering if my teen is paying too much for car insurance? How much do you pay and what company is it through? I am curious to see if we're paying too much!! Thanks!""

How much do you or did you pay for sr-22 insurance?

How much do you or did you pay for sr-22 insurance?

Question about health insurance coverage?

I work for a municipal court, a city job. I asked if I could purchase a direct pay insurance plan on my own without participating in the one the city has. They said if I wanted to enroll in my husband's or SO's health plan, I could do so. However, I cannot purchase an individual plan(I am single). Something about a buyback of insurance from another corporation. I do not understand this. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks in advance.""

Insurance quote?

hey, for school i have to know what an insurance quote is and none of the sights i go to will give me any information. so can you help me? what is an insurance quote and for what kind of insurance? all of them?""

UK: Are there any other cheap car insurance companies besides Tesco?

I am sick of Tesco, but they seem to be substantially cheaper than any where else!""

Can you drive your parents' car without insurance?

I am 17 years old. I live in California. They have insurance for their cars,and I am licensed. Their insurance are Mercury,and AAA. thank you""

Should I consider getting health insurance??

I am 22 and have no health insurance. I am a pretty healthy person and don't have to see the doctor often. I just think it's a waist of money to get health insurance unless it's for accidents or something like that because in order to get an affordable monthly premium then your deductible is going to be high. I may never reach the deductible, but still have to pay the premium. So should I just pay out of pocket when I do need to go to the doctor and just consider getting a high deductible plan or should I just go ahead and pay a higher monthly premium for a lower deductible. (Remember I don't have to see the doctor very often, I'm relatively healthy)""

How much are you paying for motorcycle insurance?

I'm trying to get a quote for insurance on a 2008 Ducati 848. I tried Geico, State Farm, All State abd Progressive but they all are quoting me around the same which is around 4k a year for full coverage and 1k a year for just liability. This seems crazy to me as im only paying $350 a year right now for full coverage on my ninja 250. I know the Duc has a much larger engine but the price difference is drastic. Im a 23 year old male with 2-3 years riding experience. Clean record and i did the MSF course when i started riding. The 848 im trying to buy is used and i would be paying in full. How much are you guys paying?""

Help with life insurance?

Term insurance is recommended over whole life insurance for most people. If you, too, choose term insurance, how might you then provide a long-term savings for yourself since term insurance has no savings plan?""

Do additional safety features pay for themselves via cheaper insurance rates?

Specifically anti-lock brakes and side curtain airbags, on a small sedan. I'm planning on buying a new or less used vehicle soon. The only things that matter are: gas efficiency, reliability, and a low total price to own.""

Friend on my car insurance?

I have a friend (age 21+) who needs to get a car insurance but she only has a learner's permit and she cannot get an insurance herself. She has a car under her name. I am willing to add the car to my insurance and have her as a secondary driver. What are the risks I have? Am I, first of all, allowed to add a car which I do not own? Does my insurance premium go up if she gets into accident?""

Do I need to buy additional car insurance when renting a car?

I have full coverage with State Farm but I wasn't sure if I had to purchase additional insurance when I rent the car or does my policy handle renting a car? I have full coverage right now and I will only need the car for the weekend.

How much would the insurance cost on a 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago lp 640?

Ball-park estimate?

Car insurance????????????

how long before my insurance is up will i recieve my renewal quote?

""Car Insurance, should I go as a named driver?""

I am 25, just passed, I got a quote from the post office for a 2001 MITSUBISHI Colt 1.3 Equippe at 2500 for the year... I live in a posh area (my nan n grandads) and the car will be parked on the drive. If I go as a named driver on my Grandad's insurance, who has plus 10yrs no claims how much cheaper do you think it will be? Does my Grandad have to buy the car in his name? What's the best way I can do this? Or should I just drive his punto 1.2l as a named driver, as a guess how much do you think i will have to pay extra so my grandad is still paying the same he usually does?""

It should be illegal for the amount car insurance comanies charge for young drivers!!?

Having my driving test next month and looking at buying a car soon, either a clio or corsa. I have just got some quotes for a clio and a corsa and all i can say is that its ...show more""

What is the best car insurance company for drivers over 50 age?

in Toronto

""Speeding ticket, have State Farm, will my premium increase or not?""

The reason I am questioning the premium increase is because a friend of mine, who also has State Farm, never saw an increase in premium two years ago when he received a speeding ticket. what's the deal? anybody know?""

""First car, What are good and cheap cars?""

I know everyone says to go for a KA but I can't stand them. I like the idea of a renault clio but not sure how cheap that works out for insurance&petrol etc. So a list of good cars would be appreciated! Also, I want to travel roughly 24 miles two days a week for college, so I need something not to juicy!""

Cost of malpractice insurance for neurosurgeon?

I'm planning on specializing in neurosurgery however I persistently receive word of the exorbitant malpractice insurance rates majorly eating into the salary. Do any of you have a clue of the average rate neurosurgeons are charged? I don't want a specific quote, just the average.""

I need advice with my car insurance please.......?

Can my cousin who lives in California ad me to his insurance policy if I have a drivers license from washington? Or do I need a license from California as well?

cheap cars for 17 year olds to insure 2011

cheap cars for 17 year olds to insure 2011

How much is car insurance for 17 year old?

how much is car insurance for 17 year old? i want to buy a 2001-2005 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 and i wondering how much the insurance is. also do i have to pay the full amount of insurance upfront or is split into months for example if the insurance is 3000 am i be ale to pay 250 a month

""Who are the best car rental company, insurance wise and cost etc London?""

there are so many to choose from, terms conditions insurance etc anyone use them a lot and know the best to use""

Why would any sane young adult pay thousands in health insurance premiums to subsidize old baby boomers?

They could pay nothing and get 95 dollars less on their tax refund next year. They could use that money now to pay down credit cards, etc. Under the new rules, individuals choosing not to carry insurance are subject to a penalty of $95 per person each year, or 1% of household income, whichever is greater, beginning in 2014. Over time, the penalty increases, so that by 2016 the penalty is $695 per person, or 2.5% of household income. Even the increase in the penalty is miniscule when compared to the premium prices. So again, WHY would any sane young adult get pay thousands of dollars in premiums?""

Is Landlords insurance much higher than homeowners insurance?

in Philadelphia, PA.. I have my house rented and the homeowners insurance found out and now they are cancelling my policy. I did not even know there was such a thing as landlords insurance..""

How many American do not have health insurance?

How many American do not have health insurance?

What is the cheapest online car insurance in the market today?

What is the cheapest online car insurance in the market today?

Should i tell my car insurance about some mods?

still on my 1st year driving and looking at a new car thats going to be a steal. Only thing is its got a few mods. its a 1.4 05 corsa with alloys, full leather seats, tinted rear windows and a performance exhaust fitted. when i shopped online and said it had NO mods it was like 950 insurance (im 24 so) and when i changed it to see what it was WITH the mods your talking like 1600 odds. Whats the advice on this one? i know i SHOULD tell them but does the exhaust really do anything to engine power? so should i bother telling them and just continue driving safe? of tell them incase someone drives into me lol points for best answer :)""

Monthly insurance for a Mustang?

I'm a 17 year old male and was wondering what the monthly insurance would be on a mustang? And if you know if a certain years model is the cheapest post that to please?

Do California police/highway patrol have Lidar guns?

Does anyone know if California (more specifically Southern CA) police and or highway patrol have the Lidar speed guns? Or does anyone know where I can find this information out? Thank you!

How much will my car insurance cost?

I'm a 16 year old female in Connecticut with a GPA over 3.5 and only a's and b's. I also took the drivers ed course and I will be driving a 2008 jeep grand Cherokee.

""Life Insurance -- Is a 78 year old woman too old to get life insurance? If not, who are the better providers?""

I've made preliminary inquiries to get life insurance for a 78 year-old female, however, I get the standard response of no because of her age and the fact that she has been hospitalized in the last year and has pre-existing conditions (COPD, high blood pressure, arhythmia). My sense, however, is that there may be life insurance companies out there with more accomodating terms for senior citizens. If you know of any such companies, or are experienced enough in life insurance to give a definitive no- it's not possible response, please let me know. What are our alternatives, if any?""

What is the best insurance to have?

im just wondering which is the best car insurance to have and why? also, what is a quote? dont judge pls and thank you""

Car insurance. Confused.com?

Hi, I have to do the car insurance for my dad. My dad used confused.com last year. I have all the information stored there and i want a new quote. What to do press because the page has changed and I don't know much about these things. I want to get a new quote with filling anything in again. What to I do? Thank you very much.""

""My car was damage in Hurricane Ike, will home insurance fix it?""

My car was on my drive way, and the fence smashed into it. in a since, if a car hit my car they have to pay, is the same concept done with a house insurance?""

Change car on insurance?

I had a crash what I am to blame. I've had to go scrap my car, need to put a new car on my insurance I know there will be a fee to change it over but will they now charge even extra now I've had a crash?""

How much would decent health insurance cost in the USA?

How much would decent health insurance cost in the USA for an elder person, say 65, who has no health history in the us due to being an immigrant? I am talking about the decent type of health insurance one gets when working for a fortune 500 company with low premiums and 20 dollar copays. ANy advice?""

""Where is the cheapest place to get auto insurance in st. petersburg, FL 33701?""

Haven't had insurance in awhile, just bought a new/used truck. Just need the basics. Live in st. pete area code 33701.""

Do I Need Car Insurance to drive my parents car?

I live in ct and i was wondering can i drive my parenst car as long as they have car insurance on a registered car or do i have to be on a policy too?

Victim of car insurance fraud?

last year i had the police turn up at my door saying that i had hit a car roof with a claw hammer i didn't no what they was going on about i did not get arrested and they left, few days later i got a insurance letter thur the post saying that i had collided with a bmw and drove off leaving the seen, there insurance paid him out 5000, i spoke to my insurances and said i don't no what is going on they asked for pictures off my car i sent them, i phoned the police and asked them they said there is no further action is to be taken as the person as dropped the chargers, so i phoned there insurance and they said we are waiting for police reports, i said the police are not taking it any further as the person as he had dropped the chargers, they did not believe me and wanted me to pay 3500 in 14 days i said no, i lost 3 years no claims and my premiums went up, i just had to wait for months :( i got a letter today off there insurance saying we have had the police reports and there is no further action against me or my insurances... ok what will happen to the person what made up this lie to his insurance as he told the police one thing and his insurance another??????""

No health insurance?

I don't have health insurance anymore because my COBRA coverage is over now. Because I have a pre-existing condition other health care companies won't take me. I have tried to find a job that offer health insurance, but seems very difficult right now. Because I own half of the house where I live. I been told that I cant qualify for any low income health care services. I don't know what to do? I dont even have a job, and Im considered well off to qualify for something. Have anybody out had this problem? I live in California.""

Please recommend any cheap auto insurance companies in Kentucky!?

Louisville, Kentucky insurances are preferable or any national ones are fine.""

Does anyone know where I could get some affordable dental insurance?

I'm on disability and my job doesnt offer benefits.

How much is motorcycle insurance?

If your 18 with no wrecks or tickets and the bike's engine is a 440 (not fast). Any cheap insurance companies?

Can my health insurance cover it?

My dad went to the dr for a check up and found out that he has slight high blood pressure, so he wants to buy a blood pressure machine so he can monitor it while he tries to bring it down so we have health insurance and was wondering if health insurance would pay for the machine if we bought one""

Which auto brand is the cheapest for insurance in Ontario?

I heard that, for auto insurance, Van is cheaper than sedan, Is it true? Could you please tell me which auto brand is the cheapest for auto insurance (e.g. Ford, Nissan, Hyundai)? Thank you in advanced.""

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Insurance????????

We have insurance right now, but my husband was offered a job on friday but has questions before taking it. I have not been to the doctor yet so can I wait to go to the doctor until the new insurance kicks in and it will be covered?""

Can you get insurance on a scooter? And would it be cheaper than car insurance?

Can you get insurance on a scooter? And would it be cheaper than car insurance?

CheapEST foreign cars to maintain? (Audi / Lexus / Volvo / Volkswagen )?

Which of these cars is cheapest to maintain? (Oil changes, brakes, tune ups, insurance, etc) I realize they're all foreign and they'll all cost more than a Ford would. But which is cheapest? Which is most expensive? Please help! I need someone with experience! Thank you so much!""

Health Insurance for i130 documents?

Can I used Health Insurance that I have added to my wife to my policy as a support document. She is out of status on the Visa. She has also been on my insurance for 4 months now.

How can I get my own insurance?

I'm 17 years old. My dad can't afford insurance because he has 4 kids and they won't give him free insurance. I live in Georgia. I need insurance cause I end up having to pay BY MYSELF like 90$ to go to the doctor. I also don't think it's okay to not have insurance. So what do I do? Where do I do this? Would they allow a 17 year old to get insurance by their self (being a minor)

Car insurance question?

im planning on getting a dodge neon srt 4, im 20 i been driving since i was 16, i got my full license at 18. i have no accidents, tickets or anything(knock on wood). does anyone know how much it would be a month. im also planing on putting 4,000 down on it.""

Insurance policy limit in a personal injury settlement?

I was wondering in a personal injury settlement if the other driver (who's was at fault for the accident) has a limit on his policy that is UNBELIEVABLY low. Is that all that i can realistically get? Just to give some background info, my lost wages are 1,000 dollars more than his insurence policy limit. Thats not including pain and suffering and medical bills. Im trying to find out every bit of info that i can because i am doing this with out a lawyer, due to the fact that i fired mine 3 days ago. All info that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much Nick""

How much will it cost a month to finance a 20K car?

I am making around 2K a month .... I want to finance a mercedes CL600 used like year 2000-2003 .... They go for about 15K-20K now .... What I am wondering is how much it will cost a month plus insurance .... I am 19 years old by the way

Car insurance is wasting my money?

I have been paying for my car insurance for over three years. I spent over 5000$ or more. what should i do i'm sick of paying them please helpppppp. I work my a** up everyday and then i only get half of my salary cuz of them.

Will my insurance cover this?

I recently traded my phone and i called radioshack and they said my insurance should be transferable. is this true?

US Maternity Health Insurance?

Hi, I am looking forward to give birth in America so I need to know what kind of Maternity International Health Insurance I need since I am not an US citizen. I need a 1 to 6 months insurance. Can you provide some Companies' names or more info please? Or an approximated price? Thanks.""

Few questions on cars and insurance UK ONLY?

i live in the uk and im 16 but 17 soon after my tests and things i want to buy a renualt clio 1.2 and the insurance group is 3E. now is this a high insurance group for a 17 year old as a first car? also if you buy a car and put a body kit on it your insurance goes up. so if i bought a car put a body kit on it and then insured it would it be as much or will it still go up?

Car Insurance Rates By City?

Where can I find statistics that show the average car insurance rates for that city or town. I am looking to invest in some property, not far from Metropolitan New York, and became interested in knowing. Currently where I live and at my age, 20, insurance for me is in the proximity of $5,000. Which I do not intend on paying. Thanks, and information or suggestions are welcome""

I dont get what to do about car insurance?

Im 16, and ive had my permit since last august, and im gonna go for my license. I lived with my dad, but i have been living with my mom for a while. Im probably going to go on my dads insurance. But, can i drive my moms cars. So my questions are 1. Can I drive my moms cars when if i am on my dads insurance, is there a policy where I can drive other peoples cars? 2. Can I go on my dads insurance if I dont live with him? 3. Im not on any insurance now, I drive with my parents. They are on the insurance and their cars are covered, so do I already have to be covered with just a permit. 4. Im going to use my moms car for the driving test, do I have to be on insurance by then? I know they check for proof of insurance but i dont know if im supposed to be on it. My parents are divorced and I live in illinois and they have different insurance companies.""

Auto insurance question - I hit a big pothole..?

Saturday night I hit a big pothole and a few miles later my tire was completely flat and actually had holes big enough to stick a few fingers through. I took it to a tire repair shop and the rim was bent as a result of the tire going flat. They've found a replacement rim, but it doesn't match the other 3 on the car.. I would like all matching rims, but a complete set with tires is about $800. Would something like this be covered by auto insurance? The cost of the mismatched replacement rim and 2 new tires is $350, my comprehensive deductible is $500, but I would pay the $500 if insurance covered 4 MATCHING rims.. So basically I'm wondering: 1) Is this something auto insurance would cover? 2) Would they just cover any replacement rim, even if it didn't match the other 3 or 3) Would they pay for a whole new set of rims? If anyone worked for an insurance company and might know the answer that would be great..""

Insurance Corp. refuse to pay for a stolen car....?

My friend's new Honda was stolen near his home. ICBC, a crown corporation, refused to pay because they said the car was thief proof. And they suspect may friend stole his own car then filed the insurance claim. Does anyone had such an experience with the insurance company? What should be done about it?""

How can I get health insurance in WA state?

I am 27. I am currently not working and have money saved. I am going to need to get a hearing evaluation at University of WA and it will cost 900 dollars without health coverage. I have never bought health insurance before, can I pay it month to month? Or pay it for one month, to get my evaluation covered and then cancel it?""

Insurance question when you buy a used car?

If you buy a used car and pay cash and carry only the minimum insurance for your state will your current rate go up based on the model and make of the car. Also if you buy a used car and finance it you have to have collision on it right ?

Car Insurance for a 40 year old..eek?

I have just passed my test but I am going on 40 (I know, im a bit late). However the insurance is about 1800 per year. Although I have just passed I thought I would be a bit cheaper than a 18 year old. Am i looking in the wrong place? At this rate I will never be on the road.""

I was in a car accident and didnt have car insurance..?

the other car is totaled... what do i do ?? can i get insuranse somewhere now who will cover a past wreck???

Car Insurance dilemma?

My boyfriend bought a car but placed it under my name because his credit was not good enough. I am on the title as the buyer and he is down as the cosigner. He makes all payments and he is the primary driver. I have a car of my own and my own insurance co. Do I have to be under his car insurance as well even if I have my own? Does it depend on the insurance agency? thanks for the help!

Has anyone heard of this car insurance company?

I'm trying to find this insurance company but it has a really vague name. It's called Ca. Auto Liab. It's on a California Highway Patrol accident report and they said it was a real company. I need to find their phone number and/or website. Has anyone came across this company?

How much would your car insurance go up for a o.u.i?

How much would your car insurance go up for a o.u.i?

Does auto insurance cover theft of vehicle if you leave keys in car?

i got my car stolen from my home driveway in the middle of the night. i carry full coverage with $500 deductible and also gap (guaranteed asset protection) but could not find my keys the next morning either. i feel sure i could not have left them in the car (08 accord) because it dings extremely loud and that is something that i never do. i always lock my car and i am mystified as to where the keys are. i am concerned that my policy will not cover me if it is determined that keys may likely have been in the vehicle. thoughts or advice?

Question about AUTO INSURANCE?

HI, i have a question about car insurance i am 19 years old from india.now i am in newyork usa.my question is that last week i buy car insurance in which i write i am married and my wife is in india,she not come in usa and she have o lience so that they give me marriage discount.but in truth i am not married,i do this beacuse my insurance decrease if i do this.niw i want to know that is this not a problem for me or i am not get in trouble""

quotes on car insurance in florida

quotes on car insurance in florida

Will my premiums go up on car insurance if I'm not At Fault?

I live in the state of Michigan. Someone rear ended me at a stoplight. My tail light is broken and my bumper is sagging along with other minor scratches etc. I have 2 main questions ...show more

Can I cancel my fathers car insurance?

He went on a business trip and it was supposed to be for 2 months but it turned out they wanted him to stay a couple months longer. He told me to cancel his insurance so If I return the plates to the DMV in NY with the receipt can I cancel his insurance?

How much should insurance be for a 19 year old?

im a 19 year old male and i am going to buy a old 1987 ford f-150, how much should i expect to pay for insurance on my truck?""

I have a question about auto insurance in Arizona.?

I am 18 years old and just obtained my drivers license. I do not own a car but I would like to use my grandparents jeep in times when I need to get to school. It wont be a routine thing just a back up plan in case I cannot find a ride. Do I need to get a non owner insurance policy to able to legally drive in Arizona or am I legal to drive without insurance as long as my grandparents have the car insured?

What is the best dental insurance company to get for a low income individual?

I'm getting by on a min wage, part time job....However, we really need dental care. Does anybody know of a good company to look into?""

Optional insurance from Hertz in USA?

Hello, I'm from Australia and will be renting a car from Hertz in Los Angeles. Included in my hire charges is: - Airport concession fee recovery - Loss Damage Waiver - Taxes - Liability Insurance Supplement - Vehicle license fee recovery - Customer Facility Charge - MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION TAX - California Tourism Commission Assessment - Unlimited Free Miles I've previously been duped into buying extra insurance or unnecessary insurance. I'm told this is not included: - Personal Accident Insurance / Personal Effects Coverage - PREMIUM EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE Can someone help? Do I require these extra insurance options? What do they actually cover? Thanks!""

Are VW Polos quite cheap to insure?

I'm looking for my first car, and I know which cars are cheap to insure, but was wondering whether VW polos are cheap to insure, as I seem to be getting quotes ovr 2000 for majority of the cars I'm browsing. I know that polo's are fairly cheap and reliable and I love them :) Thanks.""

How to switch car insurance in New York State?

I'm currently with geico! I'm thinking to switch to progressive. But my geico police expires on octobre 2013, It this an issue? if I choose to switch car insurance provider do I have to notify the DMV about the Change? Thank you""

Do classic/muscle cars cost more to insure?

Im 16 years old with my driving permit going to be g2 in a few months (can drive alone with g2) Im looking to get a classic or muscle car so cars such as late 60's camaro or mustangs to something later such as late 80's monte carlos the car will likely be a project (im up for a small to medium restoration) so id try to get antique insurance? my cousin has antique insurance on his '81 camaro thats almost mint and its been appraised and everything and he can drive it on weekends and theres a set km's that he can drive according to his insurance im fully able to do a restoration as ive worked in an auto shop and I know a bunch of parts suppliers & garages (including one of my cousins) basically ive got the place, the tools, the know-how (im an auto student) and a parts suppliers anyways what I want to do is have it on my dads insurance, his record has been clean since started driving which around 30 years do insurance companies charge more for say cars that have options such as SS or other things that make is look sporty or make the car faster (bigger & better engine) say car with a 267 chevy v8 would be less insurance than one with a 350 v8? is it cheaper to say my dads the primary driver while I drive it? do older cars generally have cheaper insurance? is there such a thing as project car insurance? (do I even have to have insurance on a project if im not driving it say for a month?) im just so confused with all the insurance talk like premiums and deductibles etc etc.""

How much would the car insurance cost for a 2006 ferrari f430?

for a 25 year old

Can You Buy Health Insurance From College?

I was reading the tuition fee from a dental school and they charge you 450 dollars a year for health care. Does that mean they will insure me while I am there or what? Do College provide health insurance while you're there?

Will the insurance payment be higher if?

Will the car insurance be higher if theres two drivers instead of 1?

And why does an auto insurance co. want to know this??

Why when I am getting quotes online for auto insurance do they ask for my marital status and even have a spot for single parent. Would I get a better quote if I said just single? Am I penalized for being single. I'm no kid; I'm over 40.

Could somebody give me what they pay on average for insurance on a 2001 ford explorer sport?

i am looking to buy a 2001 ford explorer sport and was wondering if someboy wouldnt mind telling me their average yearly insurance payments?

What company offers best auto insurance rates for not so good driving records?

What company offers best auto insurance rates for not so good driving records?

Does auto insurance cover a person or an automobile?What if someone drives your insured car and they have none

If you drive someone's car who has insurance on their car but you don't have any auto insurance and you get in a wreck does their insurance cover it or could you get a ticket for driving without insurance? Would you be an uninsured motorist even if the car you drove was covered by someone elses insurance?

What factors to look for/consider when getting a home insurance?

What factors to look for/consider when getting a home insurance?

Galo Auto & Home Insurance.com?

need to find a cheaper auto & home insurance before july 09 State Farm is droping home ins.? can you please hellp me?

How does the whole process of buying a car work for a teenager?

Okay i am 15 years old and i am trying to figure out now.. What i need to do to be ready to buy my own car in the next few years or when i turn 18. I have many questions.. Because i want my parents to help as little as possible because i will be leaving the house once i am 18 and going to a college that they do not want. So i need to know.. What car? How does the insurance work? How much are payments a month? how do you think i could afford them? Should i start saving now? Should i wait til i move back to california til i buy the car or should i buy it in New York and drive back to California? HELP! PLEASE! or email me and we can talk more about it.

Is -3 driving record bad or good for insurance?

I just got promoted at work and now I have to be issued a company truck and i am wondering if my employees insurance would cover -3 driving points.

Can I change my car insurance before the year is up?

I have found a cheaper quote but my insurance doesn't run out until next year

Car insurance cancelled on financed car..?

So I've been looking for a way out of my car loan lately because the payments are really too much for me right now...I know I shouldn't have got into it but I was young and VERY gullible. I just got a letter in the mail from my insurance company asking for me to verify the address I have on file with them ( where I park my car at night) or else they will cancel my coverage. So if they cancel my coverage, will I still be held accountable for the car loan? Or will I have to pay the balance off? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :-)""

""Low Rate Auto Insurance, Help PLZ?""

I just bought a car today Ford Explorer 2001, high mileage. I never been insured before, do you know which is a best insurance company with lowest rate for someone doesn't have good income. in live in California Bay Area. Thanks""

Questions about car insurance?

Okay, so my car got stolen a couple of days ago. Who ever stole it ripped it apart and left it to get towed. It was a 1990 Toyota Camry. I paid $100/month for full coverage on the car, and I was told that I am not going to get anything from the insurance company for the car. How does that make sense? Am I just stupid or is there something wrong here?""

Looking for icn national insurance?

supposedly an insurance company

quotes on car insurance in florida

quotes on car insurance in florida

Do I need insurance in North Carolina if I do not have a car?

Im over 18 and I need to help out my family by getting a Drivers Liscense. Do I need to have Car Insurance, even though I will not have my own Car?""

Why is auto insurance through Geico so cheap?

Why is auto insurance through Geico so cheap?

Health Insurance for Newborn Baby?

I get health insurance through my job but I think I can get a better quote than what they offer if I go about it independently. What suggestions do you all have in terms of a good health insurance coverage? Is it best to have a higher deductible and lower premium or vice versa for a newborn? I want what will be the best for him but the most affordable for us. Thanks! :)

Is this true about insurance?

i recently tried to tell my insurance agency (freeway insurance) in california that i want to remove a vehicle from my plan. however, they told me that i would still have to pay them the next month regardless because its a law or something. is this true? and can they really charge me a serivce fee for something like that? Thanks in advance!""

How much is Insurance for a 17 year old on average?

I'm 16 and I didn't take drivers ed, i just got my license, and i just wanna know on average, and maybe the cheapest i could get insurance in the state of texas?...""

16 year old car insurance with a classic truck?

So my neighbor has this awesome chevrolet apache 10 pickup from the late 50's, early 60's for sale. I am 16 so i am looking to buy a vehicle. I was wondering is insurance more or less with a classic car/truck?""

Where to buy business auto insurance?

My job requires me to transport individuals from their home to various stores or dr.'s appointments. I recently found out that my employer will only cover the person served when I am driving my car on the clock, but not me, or my car. I've done some research and found that I need to update to business/commercial insurance. I live in Iowa. Where is the best/cheapest place to purchase this type of auto insurance. I've got a fairly clean driving record (I've been in two accidents in the last 5 years, neither were my fault) and a safe car.""

How much would my insurance go up if im 17 and was at fault for a car accident worth more then 750 dollars?

my family plan was about 3k every 6 months. The other car had about 3.4k worth of damage also. Also if i turn 18 will my insurance still become cheaper?

Is there any Health insurance for a 4 year Marine Veteran (never deployed)?

I just got out of the military after my four year contract. It seems all Tricare military insurance is aimed at is current Active Duty and retirees. If not, what is a good insurance ...show more""

Who is the Blonde looking for better insurance rates in the progressive insurance commercial.?

She works alongside Stephanie Courtney in the progressive insurance company commercials.

Health Insurance for Seniors?

We aare Senior Green card holders of 73 & 66 in Parker, Colorado. Can we get comprehensive Healthe Insurance?""

My own car insurance..?

im buying a car and going on my own insurance. is it true i cant still be under my parents insurance with out it being registered in their name???

Questions about car insurance?

Okay, so my car got stolen a couple of days ago. Who ever stole it ripped it apart and left it to get towed. It was a 1990 Toyota Camry. I paid $100/month for full coverage on the car, and I was told that I am not going to get anything from the insurance company for the car. How does that make sense? Am I just stupid or is there something wrong here?""

Question about motorcycle insurance in the UK?

I just got a quote for the motorcycle I intend buying when I pass my test. Seemed a bit excessive at almost 900. I'm 23 and have ridden a 125 for a year with no claims. The bike is insurance group 13. My question: Does the fact I don't have a full license yet and haven't bought the bike affect insurance quotes?

What would happen with my insurance company?

I hit a car 10 months ago. The guy said I didn't have to pay for it because he said the car was a piece of crap. So no reports were filed or anything. 1 month after the accident, he wants the car fixed. What would happen if I called my insurance and told them this? Would my rates rise? Would I pay extra fees? Would my insurance still cover it? I live in California and have Farmers and I am under 18""

Car Insurance / Case is not resolved / New Insurance?

Hi I had car accident about year and a half ago. My case went to court and it is still not resolved.I haven't been driving since that time. I bought a car now and I want to insure it. How does it look with the insurance companies ? there is no option to choose when you do insurance quote online.

Any recommendations for student health coverage?

I am a sophomore in college, living on my own, and I barely have enough money to get by at the moment. When I get a roommate though, I want to start up health coverage because I know it is very important. Does anyone know of any health insurance companies in California that either offer a health plan for students, or know of something that would be adequate coverage for someone my age in their early 20's? Thanks so much for any help you can give me!""

Do I need Car Insurance to get a Georgia Drivers License?

I'm 19 years old and Ive been ready for my driving test for a while now. I just need to know if I can take the driving test in Georgia with my mom's car. WITHOUT being on her insurance. And YES her car is insured. I just want to take my test, get my license, and worry about insurance and a car later.""

Does anybody know any Insurance Company sell GAP insurance for a car bought more than 12 months ago?

I bought my car nearly a year ago and I do not have a GAP insurance. I am thinking to buy this GAP insurance but the companies I have spoken to said they only sell for the cars bought within last 30 or 90 days. So if any of you know a company does in my situation that ll be very helpful. Thank you very much

Buying a car (scion tc) + insurance= how much expense a month?

Ill be buying a new scion tc no option for Im estimating 18k i got my license almost a half a year now and im 18 i had one speed ticket no credit history, so ill be paying 40% of the 18k and buying the car my moms credit sucks so im better off being indepedent how much is insurance for me these days. combined how much for the payment and the insurance will it be""

How much would auto insurance cost for a 1996 dodge viper?

I just need some sort of estimate.

Car insurance?.............?

if im 17 and i want to pay car insurance, would it be cheaper if i put my grandpa whos been driving for yeara on the insurance?""

I Scratched another car how much will my insurance go up?

While backing up at a gas station I bumped into a guys car and left a dime size bump on his car how much do you think it will cost? and how much will my insurance go up?

Whats the cheapest car insurance arround at the mo?

have had loads of different quotes...

Will my car insurance pay out?

my car has been stolen, but my friend claims my insurance wont pay out as it was only taxed and tested until next month. surely they should still pay me?""

quotes on car insurance in florida

quotes on car insurance in florida

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Settled in Jacksonville Florida

Hello family and friends!!! We have settled here in Jacksonville Florida and Sheldon has started his internship at Grace Covenant Church. This means it is time for an update! Jamaica was such a sweet time reconnecting with family and friends. It seems there is never enough time to have a deep connection with everyone but it was really a blessing to even see each person's face and to give a hug. This trip away from home will be the longest one yet if all goes according to plan and if the Lord wills. We wont see Jamaica until August 2018. 

We left with a bang as Sheldon was invited to share at the Kingston Open Bible church on Washington Blvd and he was asked to preach for two services on the day that we were flying out. Sheldon is one who loves these kind of adventures and so even if it meant possibly running late and jumping off the stage before the service ended, he would not turn this opportunity down. So that's what we did, and thank God there was no accidents on the road because we arrived at the airport about 40 minutes before they closed the counter with only a few persons in the line. 

After spending a few days in Tampa with Sheldon's family, we drove a rental car to Jacksonville with all we owned (7 suitcases). We were welcomed by our loving host family Pastor Aaron Law and his wife Crystal with their 3 sons and daughter. Immediately Isaiah ran to play with them and he hasn't stop playing since, every time he sees them it is as if he is seeing old friends and they have become the highlight of each day that he gets to see them. Pastor Aaron who is amazingly gifted in administration planned ahead for all of the furniture donations to be picked up and in a moving truck waiting for our arrival. They also organized for us to have dinner with our new home group (like a cell group) and then another home group arrived solely to help with the move. What a blessing! I (Sara) only went along so that I could give guidance, I didn't even have to lift a thing because of all the help we got from so many individuals eager to serve us.

 After receiving all the furniture we possibly needed (even having to turn away some), gift baskets with various household items to settle in, gift cards to cover our first grocery trip, dinner each day for 5 days from the members of the church (sweetly organized by Crystal) and a constant flow of toys each week for Isaiah and Elijah, all we can do is give God thanks for His abundant provisions and sit in awe of how He used the body of Christ to bless us once again.

We were also able to purchase a car soon after arriving and Pastor Joe went far beyond all our expectations in following us to purchase it, license it and he even cleaned it from top to bottom! Thank you Pastor Joe! What an example of a servant's heart! 

On our first Sunday we were warmly welcomed with what seemed like 1000 hugs and smiles from the members along with a luncheon after the service. Sheldon was able to attend their annual Pastors planning retreat and the wives were invited to dinner during this time. That was fun getting to know each other more. Sheldon didn't play any golf but he says it was still entertaining to watch them (especially Aaron lol). The following Sunday Sheldon led the call to worship and the goal is for him to gain experience leading a different area of the service each week or preaching the sermon. 

God has been good to us and we are so happy to have each of you in our corner, praying for us and following us on this faith journey!

Please be in prayer for our church planting team as the Taylors are at a stand still because Israel’s visa was denied twice and the Bains leave for their internship in Pennsylvania on Thursday. 

Please continue to pray for my extended family as my cousin Danelle goes through the hardest time of her life and it was difficult to leave my family in a crisis. To find out more please click here https://www.youcaring.com/danellepinnock-898698

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Interview: Brand USA CEO Counts on Congress to Reverse Trump’s Plan to Kill It

Christopher Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, at a World Travel & Tourism Council event in 2016. WTTC / Flickr.com

Skift Take: Brand USA has reported positive returns on investment and built the U.S.’ national tourism marketing operations from the ground up over the past six years. But now one of its most important tasks is ensuring the President -- and his Twitter handle -- don’t derail its momentum.

— Dan Peltier

Just as Brand USA officials were getting familiar with the Trump administration and its new Commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, the hammer dropped without notice.

Six years into its existence, Brand USA — the national destination marketing arm of the United States — became latest travel-related target in the White House’s line of fire after President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget last month called for its elimination.

One immediate challenge: getting on the Trump administration’s good side.

Earlier this week, Skift sat down with Brand USA CEO Christopher Thompson at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Conference in Washington, D.C. to talk about the organization’s first six years of operations and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

Speaking at IPW on Monday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross tried to convey the message that the Trump administration wants to support the U.S. travel industry despite conflicting and controversial rhetoric about travel and laptop bans, as well as building a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border consuming much of the president’s first five months in office.

Brand USA is just getting to know Ross, Thompson said, adding that his message seems sincere.

“Don’t think that his (Ross’) remarks weren’t vetted through the White House,” Thompson said. “What I’ve also been told by people that have had some interaction with him is he doesn’t say things unless he believes in them. You think that he said all the things that you would want him to say, and that we really have been wanting someone in the administration to say, and he’s the appropriate person.”

Ross told more than 6,400 travel industry attendees that the Trump administration is prioritizing travel and tourism, and he offered a supportive message — although there is ample reason to be skeptical given the White House’s actions to date.

While Ross spoke, the specter of Brand USA’s proposed elimination hung over the audience. The smart money says that Congress is unlikely to eliminate Brand USA despite Trump’s proposal, but how it will all shake out is unclear.

What is clear is that the White House and travel industry aren’t yet on the same page.

Brand USA representatives earlier told Skift that it’s proposed elimination came as a surprise; the White House hadn’t given the organization notice before the President’s budget was publicized.

Adding to the angst, President Trump tweeted six times between June 3 and Ross’ speech on Monday advocating for the travel ban and taking a hard-line and vague approach on international arrivals to the U.S.

As head of the Department of Commerce, Ross is the White House’s de facto travel and tourism leader. “He is responsible for travel and tourism, so the fact that he got up in front of our stakeholders and said what he said, I think it reflects what we’ve always thought, which is that the administration gets tourism,” said Thompson.

Thompson was previously CEO of Visit Florida and came on as Brand USA’s CEO in November 2012, more than a year after the organization began operations in May 2011. Like Brand USA, Visit Florida this year has had its funding challenges, too.

One difference between the Obama administration and Trump, Thompson said, is that the current president is addressing things early on that could potentially have a direct impact on travel, Thompson said.

Despite travel ban headlines over the past five months, most travel policies for international travelers remain unchanged, Thompson said.

“It’s mostly a perception problem than it is the reality, because we have two legal responsibilities, promote the entirety of the country and then communicate accurate and timely visa and entry policy,” he said.

Brand USA needs to play a political game in Washington and Thompson may be downplaying some of the changes in travel and visa policies, including much tougher vetting and the use of social media to inform application decisions, for example.

“Nothing has changed about how anybody gets a visa in the world who wants to come to the United States, and there’s only been one change, one policy change as it relates to entry and that’s the electronics policy with eight countries and ten gateways in those eight countries,” Thompson said.

Brand USA’s funding fate largely lies with Congress. The organization has had bipartisan support from its beginnings when passage of the Travel Promotion Act in 2009 created it. In December 2014, Congress reauthorized Brand USA.

Brand USA is a non-profit organization and its funding comes from a mix of donations from more than 700 partner organizations, and matching funds generated by the fees international travelers pay to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. So Brand USA’s funding doesn’t come out of taxpayer coffers.

WORKING WITH THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Brand USA can’t lobby Congress on its own behalf, per the Travel Promotion Act, but Thompson said he still meets with politicians to explain the value of travel marketing.

Working with politicians is one of the best parts of the job, Thompson said. “However long they’ll give me, I give them as much as I can give them, and they pretty much say this [funding Brand USA anew] seems to be a no brainer,” he said.

“With members of Congress, I haven’t had one single meeting where I haven’t been invited to go provide information,” said Thompson. “I’ve never walked out of there and everybody’s not going ‘wow, we haven’t had this before?'”

Most members of Congress want to create economic opportunity in their districts and understand travel is a vehicle for that, said Thompson. “When they can support something like Brand USA, that literally brings benefit to every corner of the country in rural and urban areas, in up to five territories and in the District of Columbia,” he said.

Being America’s National Tourism Board

U.S. national tourism marketing efforts have faced challenges long before Trump took the oath of office earlier this year.

When Brand USA was created, the commerce department also created the National Travel and Tourism Office and appointed Kelly Craighead as its first head. Thompson said the Trump administration hasn’t yet appointed someone new to head the office.

That position, however, isn’t a cabinet level one. Unlike many other countries, the U.S. lacks a dedicated travel and tourism cabinet position as that’s only one part of Ross’ responsibilities.

“That position is responsible for activating the national travel and tourism strategy across nine federal agencies,” said Thompson. “That’s the closest thing we’re going to get. It is appointed, but it’s not the level of a cabinet position. Everybody out there would suggest to you that we need that level, but Kelly being the first, and the role that she defined was tremendously beneficial.”

Brand USA’s role is even more important as a result, said Thompson. “We’re always asking ourselves how we can figure out how do we add value?” he said. “That’s one of the pillars of our statement or purpose, the fourth one which I kind of brought with me from Florida, was how do we add value to what’s been there for decades?”

“We’re the new guys on the block and shame on us if we think we’re coming in to save the day because that’s not the case…That is also something that drives us significantly right now,” he said.

Moving Past Startup Mode

Brand USA is “in the very early stages of being a more mature organization,” according to Thompson, and the president’s proposal to take away its funding will test the organization’s mettle.

Thompson said there were 18 employees when he started in 2012 and the most recent headcount is 76 staff.

Brand USA has mostly enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress but has also taken some hits from budget hawks in the legislative body. Thompson is looking ahead to the organization’s next five years of operations despite the Trump proposal.

He said Brand USA’s partners are still as enthusiastic about its work as they were on day one. “Who has the environment and the landscape like that to operate in?” said Thompson.

“In the office we always talk about what keeps you up at night,” he said. “Other than just the craziness in the world…I worry about us getting complacent, I worry about us not pushing ourselves, I worry about us not being hungry and realizing first and foremost the unbelievable privilege we have to be doing what we’re doing.”

Brand USA’s National Parks movie has been one of its biggest successes, said Thompson. “This movie is in 100 theaters and science centers around the world. It’s going to have been seen by up to five million people and we’ve won nearly every award you can win for this kind of film,” he said.

Largely driven to counter the White House’s controversial and xenophobic messaging, Brand USA recently launched its “One Big Welcome” campaign (see video below), which features locals in destinations across the U.S. showcasing why they think their hometowns are special places to visit.

Launching these kind of campaigns, of course, requires a big budget and Thompson said Brand USA’s current $165 million budget “doesn’t go very far” with its work in 40 markets.

Still, that amount is within the world’s top five-highest national tourism market budgets, he said. “People even think we went from zero to $165 million and they think that’s huge,” said Thompson. “But you definitely need to make sure that you’re getting the most out of every dollar you’re trying to deploy.”

“One Big Welcome” might seem reassuring and convincing to many international travelers. But foreign airlines and analysts have said that international travelers have expressed dismay and concerns about the arrivals process in the U.S.

Despite Brand USA’s efforts, perhaps the most potent U.S. tourism marketing force in the weeks and months ahead will be the man in the Oval Office and his Twitter account.

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Interview: Brand USA CEO Counts on Congress to Reverse Trump’s Plan to Kill It

Christopher Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, at a World Travel & Tourism Council event in 2016. WTTC / Flickr.com

Skift Take: Brand USA has reported positive returns on investment and built the U.S.’ national tourism marketing operations from the ground up over the past six years. But now one of its most important tasks is ensuring the President -- and his Twitter handle -- don’t derail its momentum.

— Dan Peltier

Just as Brand USA officials were getting familiar with the Trump administration and its new Commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, the hammer dropped without notice.

Six years into its existence, Brand USA — the national destination marketing arm of the United States — became latest travel-related target in the White House’s line of fire after President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget last month called for its elimination.

One immediate challenge: getting on the Trump administration’s good side.

Earlier this week, Skift sat down with Brand USA CEO Christopher Thompson at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Conference in Washington, D.C. to talk about the organization’s first six years of operations and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

Speaking at IPW on Monday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross tried to convey the message that the Trump administration wants to support the U.S. travel industry despite conflicting and controversial rhetoric about travel and laptop bans, as well as building a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border consuming much of the president’s first five months in office.

Brand USA is just getting to know Ross, Thompson said, adding that his message seems sincere.

“Don’t think that his (Ross’) remarks weren’t vetted through the White House,” Thompson said. “What I’ve also been told by people that have had some interaction with him is he doesn’t say things unless he believes in them. You think that he said all the things that you would want him to say, and that we really have been wanting someone in the administration to say, and he’s the appropriate person.”

Ross told more than 6,400 travel industry attendees that the Trump administration is prioritizing travel and tourism, and he offered a supportive message — although there is ample reason to be skeptical given the White House’s actions to date.

While Ross spoke, the specter of Brand USA’s proposed elimination hung over the audience. The smart money says that Congress is unlikely to eliminate Brand USA despite Trump’s proposal, but how it will all shake out is unclear.

What is clear is that the White House and travel industry aren’t yet on the same page.

Brand USA representatives earlier told Skift that it’s proposed elimination came as a surprise; the White House hadn’t given the organization notice before the President’s budget was publicized.

Adding to the angst, President Trump tweeted six times between June 3 and Ross’ speech on Monday advocating for the travel ban and taking a hard-line and vague approach on international arrivals to the U.S.

As head of the Department of Commerce, Ross is the White House’s de facto travel and tourism leader. “He is responsible for travel and tourism, so the fact that he got up in front of our stakeholders and said what he said, I think it reflects what we’ve always thought, which is that the administration gets tourism,” said Thompson.

Thompson was previously CEO of Visit Florida and came on as Brand USA’s CEO in November 2012, more than a year after the organization began operations in May 2011. Like Brand USA, Visit Florida this year has had its funding challenges, too.

One difference between the Obama administration and Trump, Thompson said, is that the current president is addressing things early on that could potentially have a direct impact on travel, Thompson said.

Despite travel ban headlines over the past five months, most travel policies for international travelers remain unchanged, Thompson said.

“It’s mostly a perception problem than it is the reality, because we have two legal responsibilities, promote the entirety of the country and then communicate accurate and timely visa and entry policy,” he said.

Brand USA needs to play a political game in Washington and Thompson may be downplaying some of the changes in travel and visa policies, including much tougher vetting and the use of social media to inform application decisions, for example.

“Nothing has changed about how anybody gets a visa in the world who wants to come to the United States, and there’s only been one change, one policy change as it relates to entry and that’s the electronics policy with eight countries and ten gateways in those eight countries,” Thompson said.

Brand USA’s funding fate largely lies with Congress. The organization has had bipartisan support from its beginnings when passage of the Travel Promotion Act in 2009 created it. In December 2014, Congress reauthorized Brand USA.

Brand USA is a non-profit organization and its funding comes from a mix of donations from more than 700 partner organizations, and matching funds generated by the fees international travelers pay to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. So Brand USA’s funding doesn’t come out of taxpayer coffers.

WORKING WITH THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Brand USA can’t lobby Congress on its own behalf, per the Travel Promotion Act, but Thompson said he still meets with politicians to explain the value of travel marketing.

Working with politicians is one of the best parts of the job, Thompson said. “However long they’ll give me, I give them as much as I can give them, and they pretty much say this [funding Brand USA anew] seems to be a no brainer,” he said.

“With members of Congress, I haven’t had one single meeting where I haven’t been invited to go provide information,” said Thompson. “I’ve never walked out of there and everybody’s not going ‘wow, we haven’t had this before?'”

Most members of Congress want to create economic opportunity in their districts and understand travel is a vehicle for that, said Thompson. “When they can support something like Brand USA, that literally brings benefit to every corner of the country in rural and urban areas, in up to five territories and in the District of Columbia,” he said.

Being America’s National Tourism Board

U.S. national tourism marketing efforts have faced challenges long before Trump took the oath of office earlier this year.

When Brand USA was created, the commerce department also created the National Travel and Tourism Office and appointed Kelly Craighead as its first head. Thompson said the Trump administration hasn’t yet appointed someone new to head the office.

That position, however, isn’t a cabinet level one. Unlike many other countries, the U.S. lacks a dedicated travel and tourism cabinet position as that’s only one part of Ross’ responsibilities.

“That position is responsible for activating the national travel and tourism strategy across nine federal agencies,” said Thompson. “That’s the closest thing we’re going to get. It is appointed, but it’s not the level of a cabinet position. Everybody out there would suggest to you that we need that level, but Kelly being the first, and the role that she defined was tremendously beneficial.”

Brand USA’s role is even more important as a result, said Thompson. “We’re always asking ourselves how we can figure out how do we add value?” he said. “That’s one of the pillars of our statement or purpose, the fourth one which I kind of brought with me from Florida, was how do we add value to what’s been there for decades?”

“We’re the new guys on the block and shame on us if we think we’re coming in to save the day because that’s not the case…That is also something that drives us significantly right now,” he said.

Moving Past Startup Mode

Brand USA is “in the very early stages of being a more mature organization,” according to Thompson, and the president’s proposal to take away its funding will test the organization’s mettle.

Thompson said there were 18 employees when he started in 2012 and the most recent headcount is 76 staff.

Brand USA has mostly enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress but has also taken some hits from budget hawks in the legislative body. Thompson is looking ahead to the organization’s next five years of operations despite the Trump proposal.

He said Brand USA’s partners are still as enthusiastic about its work as they were on day one. “Who has the environment and the landscape like that to operate in?” said Thompson.

“In the office we always talk about what keeps you up at night,” he said. “Other than just the craziness in the world…I worry about us getting complacent, I worry about us not pushing ourselves, I worry about us not being hungry and realizing first and foremost the unbelievable privilege we have to be doing what we’re doing.”

Brand USA’s National Parks movie has been one of its biggest successes, said Thompson. “This movie is in 100 theaters and science centers around the world. It’s going to have been seen by up to five million people and we’ve won nearly every award you can win for this kind of film,” he said.

Largely driven to counter the White House’s controversial and xenophobic messaging, Brand USA recently launched its “One Big Welcome” campaign (see video below), which features locals in destinations across the U.S. showcasing why they think their hometowns are special places to visit.

Launching these kind of campaigns, of course, requires a big budget and Thompson said Brand USA’s current $165 million budget “doesn’t go very far” with its work in 40 markets.

Still, that amount is within the world’s top five-highest national tourism market budgets, he said. “People even think we went from zero to $165 million and they think that’s huge,” said Thompson. “But you definitely need to make sure that you’re getting the most out of every dollar you’re trying to deploy.”

“One Big Welcome” might seem reassuring and convincing to many international travelers. But foreign airlines and analysts have said that international travelers have expressed dismay and concerns about the arrivals process in the U.S.

Despite Brand USA’s efforts, perhaps the most potent U.S. tourism marketing force in the weeks and months ahead will be the man in the Oval Office and his Twitter account.