#Vital

Have been on the phone for several hours of back to back conversations with members of the United States Senate and Congress all morning, getting a very positive response to
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1/2 Still feeling deeply shaken by the figures for those who died in a single day. Feeling somewhat helpless to stop the tide, everyday I'm sent incidents of a clunky
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unfortunately most data exceptions are promoted with an agenda and propped up by grifters, provocateurs, or useful idiots. skepticism is healthy, but more skeptical weight should be applied to self-proclaimed
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my latest for NPR: where the standard COVID-19 playbook won't work, some solutions to fight the disease1. fly in medical gear2. get out of the city 3. create safe havens4.
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We have seen the future of adult social care in #Shropshire and it works 1/8 @ShropCouncil @1adass @andy_begley We have all seen the work of #localgov care teams during Covid-19.
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are we ready as a society to admit that cover letters are just unnecessary? omg to all y'all in the replies that don't even follow me it is called I
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"I fear my own party is being taken for a ride by this government," Dan Carden told the chamber in the 'spycops' bill debate. "I tell you what happens: you
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Book festivals with audiences are vital, but many people tell me @CuirtFestival online is their first festival/something they couldn't physically attend. I'd be happy to pay to watch authors online
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It's late, but I didn't forget death day.And the news is bad. Estimated R values are up for several indicators. Excess deaths are up. My "normal by Thanksgiving" hopes of
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Just caught up on today’s news. In short: men are trash. Not just the abusers but those who’ve been enabling and protecting them. It’s impossible to determine the validity of
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Big business: "Yes, money? You need it? Sure, how much? Who do I make the check too?Vital service that is keeping America functional right now: "Absolutely not. In no way
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Let's talk about two reader rewards that are really useful for an author to consider: mystery and clarity. This came up in our recent writing group. It also is on
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Whatever laws, restrictions, and guidance the government puts into place, our basic understanding of COVID-19 transmission has not changed in months. We know today what we knew then - COVID-19
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We hope everyone is keeping safe and well at home. As you all are aware COVID 19 is having a devastating effect on us all right now and if we
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When I set out in 2014 to write a history of the Tartan gangs I never anticipated writing the early history of the Red Hand Commando into my book. Around
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Yall better start getting to know your demons and calling them by their names. Cuz Ill square up with they deviant asses and you gone be mad, wondering why you
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