What's dangerous? What's Safe? How coronavirus spreads outdoors vs. indoors

Stay home, isolate yourself and have zero contact with the outside world
Does that work for you? 
Probably not. . . 
"If you want to stay totally safe from Covid-19, and eliminate the risk of either getting it or transmitting it, you have to stay home. But as the weather gets warmer, public places start to open up, and many places enter their fourth month of life under coronavirus, that’s becoming less and less realistic.
At the same time, we know that coronavirus can be transmitted through the air -- and that raises some pretty big questions. 

• Is it safe to go the beach? 
• What about a park? 
• Is a heavy-breathing runner going to infect you as they pass you? In short: 

How do you go outside safely?
Read Vox reporter Sigal Samuel’s article about the risks of transmitting Covid-19 outdoors: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/20... The CDC’s study about the Guangzhou restaurant where one person transmitted the virus to several others: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/... And the study of the 318 outbreaks in China: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.11...
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•May 28, 2020

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Not "A Pretty Picture" : Un-Equal Income Distribution [Some People Might Call This SEGREGATION]

This might help New York Times 
LINK > https://www.nytimes.com/interactive

What Does Opportunity Look Like Where You Live?

By David Leonhardt and Yaryna SerkezMay 13, 2020 

Here, we’re presenting a series of charts that We’re going to start with income, which helps drive so many other trends. Over the past 50 years, the average income in nearly every metro area has soared:

PRESS RELEASE | High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective May 26, 2020 in the Phoenix area

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective May 26, 2020, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems. Ground level ozone forms when two types of pollutants—volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)—react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources including industries, power plants, and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon. Check the Hourly Air Quality Forecast on the Air Arizona Mobile App Apple iTunes > | Google Play > Health Impacts People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

BACKGROUND High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard. Health Watch (HW) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to approach the federal health standard. Particulate Matter Fact Sheet | View > Ozone Fact Sheet | View >   FIND THE FORECAST ADEQ Hourly Air Quality Forecast |View > Text or Email Alerts | Subscribe >  Air Arizona Mobile App | Learn More > Apple iTunes > Google Play >

CONTACTS Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) | Provides hourly forecasts for air quality in certain areas of the state and issues HPAs or HWs when the appropriate conditions exist. View Website > Public Information Officer | 602-771-2215 (office) | 602-540-8072 (cell) | Email > Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) | Regulatory agency for air quality in Maricopa County. View Website > Bob Huhn, Public Information Officer | 602-506-6713 (office) | 602-526-7307 (cell) | Email > Valley Metro | Eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County. View Website > Susan Tierney, Communications Manager | 602-523-6004 (office) | Email >

About ADEQ Under the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona State Legislature established the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in 1987 as the state agency for protecting and enhancing public health and the environment of Arizona. For more information, visit azdeq.gov. ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation, ASL interpretation, CART captioning services or disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator at 602-771-4322 or Bingham.Ian@azdeq.gov. Teleprinter services are available by calling 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance to make necessary arrangements. ADEQ tomará las medidas razonables para proveer acceso a los servicios del departamento a personas con capacidad limitada para hablar, escribir o entender inglés y / o para personas con discapacidades. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación de idiomas, interpretación ASL, subtitulados de CART, o adaptaciones por discapacidad deben realizarse con al menos 48 horas de anticipación contactando a Ian Bingham, Coordinador de Anti-Discriminación del Título VI al 602-771-4322 o Bingham.Ian@azdeq.gov. Los servicios de teleimpresores están disponibles llamando al 7-1-1 con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para hacer los arreglos necesarios.

Palantir > Back In The Headlights

3 hours ago - Economy & Business 

LINK > https://www.axios.com 

The big picture: Karp blamed the "increasing intolerance and monoculture" of Silicon Valley. In recent years, employee action has pushed several large corporations, including Google, away from government contracts that staffers felt violated human rights.

Palantir is "getting close" to a decision on whether to move the company out of California, CEO Alex Karp said in an interview for "Axios on HBO."

The state of play: "We haven't picked a place yet, but it's going to be closer to the East Coast than the West Coast. ... If I had to guess, I would guess something like Colorado."

Some of Karp's own staff were unhappy with Palantir signing a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he told "Axios on HBO."

• "I've had my favorite employees yell at me," he said. "I've had some of my favorite employees leave."
• "I had people protesting me. People protesting me, some of whom I think asked really legitimate questions. I've asked myself if I were younger, at college, would I be protesting me? And you know, it depends?"
• "The most valid criticism that they have is, essentially, that if you are involved in anything, that one instance of injustice, does it tarnish all instances of justice?"

Between the lines: Palantir joins Elon Musk's Tesla as high-profile companies are publicly considering leaving California.

• Karp works from a barn in New Hampshire.
• "I've been distanced [from Silicon Valley] for the last 15 years. And so I'm used to being social distanced in the Valley. And now social distancing has become a way of life."
• "I’m not worried about Elon leaving anytime soon," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said last week.

Ionization Anomalies, Cosmic Ring, Survival DNA

OK. Those are some very scientific and academic words to throw out to the general public, but it sure beats the simple-minded usual local weather forecasts!
Suspicious Observers May.26.2020 4,427 views 

Some Universities Are About to Be “Walking Dead” | Amanpour and Company

HOW DISAPPOINTING IS A COLLEGE EDUCATION?
A new show on Vice called “No Mercy, No Malice,” pulls back the curtain on the decisions and players driving America’s economy.
High tuition universities are going to get a wake-up call when higher education costs sky-rocket.

This clearly spells out D-I-S-R-U-P-T-I-O-N

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•May 25, 2020

Say What? Left-Over Money For Small Business Assistance, Relief and Security

Excerpts from a piece that appeared on Sunday, May 25, 2020 | Updated 12:50 p.m.
"Brady said the small business grant program has been "a huge success" * as far as applications and connecting to small businesses, many with single ownership or fewer than 25 employees.

There will likely be significant money left over from the $20 million, he said. The small business grant program is currently expected to use approximately $7 million, far less than budgeted.

*Small businesses had two weeks to apply to the city for assistance with utility and rent or mortgage payments for up to 90 days. Applications closed Sunday."

BLOGGER NOTE: THAT'S THE SAME DAY ARIZONA REPUBLIC REPORTER ALISON STEINBACK PUBLISHED THIS!

"The leftover money could be used for remote access help for Mesa students, especially in kindergarten through sixth grade, or to help with the search for a permanent homeless shelter in Mesa, Brady said. . . .

Mike Hutchinson, vice president of PHX East Valley Partnership, said Mesa is on the right track. 

“It’s a lot more complicated than just getting money and putting it out the door. There’s criteria and fairness, so I think they’re doing great things,” he said. 

"There's always more needs than you can usually fund, but I think they're on track." 

Mayor John Giles called the $90 million a "wonderful blessing" and a "wonderful challenge" to effectively use.

Here's how Mesa will spend its $90 million in coronavirus relief funding

Alison Steinbach, Arizona Republic

Mesa's plan to spend $90 million in federal coronavirus relief funding includes money to support public safety, help businesses, provide food, boost remote learning for students and other areas.