COVID UPDATE WE 12-26-2021

 

         COVID 19 update 52,054,980 total cases, 814,891 deaths. New cases 1,315,928 an increase of 422,085 from last week. Deaths 10,133, up 1,102 from last week. Mortalities are 1,447 day, an increase of 156 per day from last week. The average death toll per day for the last 725 days is 1,123 an increase of 3 from last week.

         Worldwide Ranking mortalities/population, Peru .6228%, Bosnia .4020%, Brazil .2953%, Columbia .2577%, Argentina .2566%, US .2469%, Mexico .2386%, Italy .2266%, England .2218%, Spain .1905%, and Sweden .1482%. Top countries in mortalities, US 814K, Brazil 618K, India 479k and Mexico 298K. Top mortality countries last week, US 10.133 Russia 6,883 India 2.524 and Mexico 1,291. Six states, NY, NY CT, CA, MA, WA. account for 23.374% of cases and 29% of mortalities. TX and FL respectively 16% and 17%. FL has the highest infection rate/population 18%. NY, NJ, 16%, TX, MA 15%, and CA. CN, 13%. Of the big four, new cases reported, NY 170,061, FL 116,065, CA 86,260, and TX  54,791. They account for 32% of the new cases reported. Survival rate is 98.43% of those infected.

Worldwide, the US accounts for 21.890% of cases and 13,992% of mortalities. States that reported more than 100 deaths were 25, a decrease of 1 from last week. TN 2,353, OH 692, PN 672, MI 605, AZ 467, CA 402, NY 385, Il 364, WI 350 and IN 311.   

         Vaccination rates 48.4% Worldwide. United States 61.6%.

All of these numbers are generated from information obtained from the CDC and John Hopkins.

 

         What do the numbers suggest? Good question. As of right now, since Biden’s inauguration, he’s responsible for 48% of new cases and 43%, of mortalities since Feb 6^th, 2021. Remember when the media blamed Trump for everything and Biden said he had a plan and would defeat the virus.? Yeah, how’s that working out? This is a virus, plain and simple and no rhetoric is going to defeat it. It really is that simple unless you’ve been brainwashed by the MSM and believe all the crap they keep spouting off.

         And speaking of the MSM, are you good scared shitless right now because of the Omicron variant? According to them, you should be. But if you’ve been following the numbers let me remind you of this, the top week of infection was 1-10-2021, 1,777,619 new cases. WE 12-26-2021 is the seventh highest recorded rate of infection at 1,315,928. Bottom line, as I’ve stated many times, the scientists, politicians and media don’t have a clue what they are fighting or what they are talking about.

         With that said, let’s look at a few important numbers, last week the death rate for the world was 5,349,699. Week prior 5,301,714 and the preceding week was 5,284,669. Yet, this week the number was 4,823,800! Don’t believe me? Type in COVID 19 and it will take you to the site I’ve been drawing these number from. How in the heel can they report a decrease of 525,899 in mortalities? Another interesting note is MD has not reported one death in the last two weeks while all other states including, Guam, NMI, PR and USVI are all showing increases. Perhaps Maryland has figured something out. Now, as you all know, I don’t watch any of the news channels because their unmitigated bias. Last thing I heard was how cases were exploding in MI and of course, FOX just went nuts over that. I know, shocking. And, I think CNN was hollering about Florida again. Why isn’t anyone talking about NY and TN? If you have information on that, please post a comment.   

         I know this last line is redundant, but I stand by it! It would be wise for all them to shut the hell up and actually do some work instead of jockeying for camera time: politicians, scientists and bobble-head anchors.   

COVID 19 UPDATE WE 12-18-2021

 

         COVID 19 update 50,739,052 total cases,804,758 deaths. New cases 893,843 an increase of 58,884 from last week. Deaths 9,031, up 107 from last week. Mortalities are 1,029 day, a decrease of 756  per day from last week. The average death toll per day for the last 718 days is 1,120 an increase of 1 from last week.

         Worldwide Ranking mortalities/population, Peru .6218%, Bosnia .3975%, Brazil .2947%, Columbia .2571%, Argentina .2563%, US .2439%, Mexico .2377%, Italy .2249%, England .2208%, Spain .1899%, and Sweden .1479%. Top countries in mortalities, US 804K, Brazil 617K, India 477k and Mexico 297K.Top mortality countries last week, US 9,031 Russia 7,627 India 1,724 and Mexico 1,483. Six states, NY, NY CT, CA, MA, WA. account for 23.098% of cases and 25% of mortalities. TX and FL respectively 16% and 17%. FL has the highest infection rate/population 17%. TX, NY, NJ, 15%, MA 14%, CA 13% and CN 12%. Of the big four, new cases reported, NY 92,069, CA 48,052, TX 33,482 and FL 34,934. They account for 20% of the new cases reported. Survival rate is 98.41% of those infected.

Worldwide, the US accounts for 18.503% of cases and 15,043% of mortalities. States that reported more than 100 deaths were 26, a decrease of 8 from last week. Top ten, MI 825, PN 807, OH 657, AZ 495, TX 476, CA 449, NY 415, IN 371, IL 360, and WI 281.  

         Vaccination rates 46.7% Worldwide. United States 61.3%.

All of these numbers are generated from information obtained from the CDC and John Hopkins.

 

         What do the numbers suggest? Good question. As of right now, since Biden’s inauguration, he’s responsible for 48% of new cases and 43%, of mortalities since Feb 6^th, 2021. Remember when the media blamed Trump for everything and Biden said he had a plan and would defeat the virus.? Yeah, how’s that working out? This is a virus, plain and simple and no rhetoric is going to defeat it. It really is that simple unless you’ve been brainwashed by the MSM and believe all the crap they keep spouting off.

         And speaking of the MSM, are you good scared shitless right now because of the Omicron variant? According to them, you should be. But if you’ve been following the numbers let me remind you of this, the top week of infection was 1-10-2021, 1,777,619 new cases. The period of 11-15, 202 to 1-31-2021 accounted for 16,148,045 or 20% of total cases. Was this caused by the Delta variant that was identified in the summer? Good question. Yet just as cases somewhat level off, they come up with a new variant Omicron which if the CDC is correct, accounts for 2,387,288 or 5% of total cases. Yeah, I’m scared-not!. Bottom line, as I’ve stated many times, the scientists, politicians and media don’t have a clue what they are fighting or what they are talking about. It would be wise for all them to shut the hell up and actually do some work instead of jockeying for camera time.  

Chevrolet's excellent commercial for those of us who have lost a loved one.

 

In these times of turmoil and negative news from all side, this is the perfect commercial to take a break from the madness and remember the good things in life. I couldn't but reflect back 1977-78 and remember all the good times Debbie and I had in my 1969 F-100. Like this excellent tribute from Chevy, let us remember why life is worth living no matter how hard the journey may be. Thank you #Chevrolet for a brilliant, timeless message we can all learn from. 

 

A Walk

I walk through the cold air thinking of happier times.

A smile creeps across a saddened face.

Thoughts reflect back to a more carefree time:

no worries, no problems, just love.

Snow angels, movies, windows rolled down,

allowing the wind to blow across our faces.

Time was never a worry, but a blessing.

The days were endless and love never died; it was timeless.

The memories fade, but the experiences are ingrained.

My heart aches for the loss; her smile in the clouds reminds me why we loved.

A snowflake falls. The mind remembers a walk in the snow.

I gaze into her shadowy eyes; a soft kiss, an embrace.

The cold wind strikes my face. I am no longer sad, but filled with joy.

It reminds me why we loved.

 

Chevrolet Commercial  

 

If this touches you are much as did I, you'll love the book I wrote honoring Debbie. Love's True Second Chance

ROAD KILL

 Been sitting idle for seven years. Last night it was time to get the story moving forward. Here's a sample. Not a lot of editing has been done so excuse any issues. Needed to get the thoughts down before they disappeared! All thoughts and comments, critiques are welcome.

 

 

Mugsy’s Grub House

Yale, Oklahoma

 

         Blackie and Poncho weren’t sure of meeting Hughes, but times were tough and action needed to be taken, so they accepted his invitation. Only problem, they and his hummer stood out like a sore thumb in this small cracker town. Not only did the local cop notice them, he followed them to Mugsy’s and made a point to turn on the lights when they parked.

         “Dammit, man. I knew this was a bad idea. We’re gonna get busted just for parking.”

         A loud voice boomed over the squad car’s speaker. “Turn off the vehicle, then, with hands in the air, exit the vehicle.”

         “Let’s do as he says and see what happens.”

         They exited the hummer.

         “Now. Turn around and get on the ground.”

         “Say what? No way in hell am I getting on the ground. You come over here and tell us what the problem is.”

         The officer removed his service revolver and repeated the order.”

         “I already told your cracker-ass we ain’t getting on the ground. Now, you tell me what in the hell you pulled us over. All we did was pull into this flea bag town to get a bite eat. Is that a crime?”

         “I won’t ask you again. If you don’t follow my orders, I’ll be forced to shoot.”

         “Bullshit.” Yelled Poncho. “You nothing but scared little white boy trying to make points with the local hood. Like my partner said, you ain’t got shit on us and we ain’t getting on the ground.”

         “I’ll say it one more time. Get on the…..”
         “Whoa. Whoa. What’s going on Billy?”

         “Mr. Hughes. This doesn’t concern you. I got these outsiders dead to rights.”

         “What’s the charge, Billy?”

         “Speeding. They was doing five miles over the speed limit and they aren’t cooperating.”

         Hughes let out a laugh. “Billy, I can personally vouch for each of these fine gentlemen. They’re associates of mine and Darrell reserved a table for us. So, if you don’t mind, lower the piece and apologize to my friends.”

         Billy lowered the weapon. “I still don’t trust them Mr. Hughes and they was speeding.”

         “It’s okay. What’s the fine for five dollars over the limit?”

         “I ain’t the judge, but from what I’m hearing, it be about $200.00.”

         “Two hundred dollars?” yelled Blackie. “That’s nothing but extortion and I won’t pay it!”

         “Don’t listen to him, Billy. Write me the ticket and I’ll be handled it before the day is out.”

         “Okay, Mr. Hughes. But if I were you, I’d find some different friends.”

         Hughes approached his accomplices. “Let’s go inside. I have a table reserved for us.”

         “Hey, I thought you said this would be a low-profile spot and no one would hassle us.”

         “I forgot Billy was working today. Fred must have called in sick and forgot to pass on the word you two were coming to town. Now, let’s go inside. We have a lot to discuss.” 

 

* * *

 

         The owner Darrell and Hughes had become excellent friends over the past several months. He escorted the men to their reserved table away from the local patrons. Of course, everyone was talking about the spectacle as they went back to their table, but that would die out in a week or two.

         “What’s on your mind, Hughes?” asked Blackie.

         “Hey. What’s good here? I’m starved after nearly shitting in my pants outside.”

         “Try the Pepper Jack Cheese Balls, BBQ Nachos with extra peppers and the 16oz T-bone.”

         “Damn. That sounds like a winner. Get me a waiter.”

         Mike motioned and he came in to take their orders.

         “Man. Why you have to suggest Cheese Balls and Nachos? I got to ride with him back to Tulsa and it ain’t gonna be pleasant.”

         He looked at Poncho. “Drop one of your nuclear farts in my ride and you’ll be walking back home. So, if you feel the need, we pulling over. I can’t afford to de-fumigate my ride right now. And that brings up, why, I hope were here, to discuss our income or more to the point, lack thereof.”

         They placed their orders.

         “That’s exactly what we’re here for. I have it on good information Fowler and his group are about to reopen the pipeline so we can start conducting business again. However, there appears to be a fly in the ointment.”

         “How so? Is it the FEDS we’ve been trailing?”

         “FEDS? No. It’s not the FEDS. Appears there’s a wild-card out there.”

         “Who?”

         “Don’t know. What I can tell you is….”

         The waiter brought their orders, then quickly departed.

         Poncho couldn’t wait to dig in and did.

         “Damn. These cheese balls are the bomb. Want one?”

         “No.” they both responded.
         “Hey, just trying to share.”

         “Shut up, Poncho!” They both said.

         “Where was I. yes, There’s a wild card out there and it appears he has a bone to pick with Fowler.”

         “How do you know this?”

         “I received a letter two weeks ago. No return address but it has a Tulsa postmark.”

         “What was in it?”

         “A note. All it said was, Fowler’s on thin ice.”     

         “What the hell does that mean?”

         “From what I know of him and how he conducts business, I’m positive he’s made a lot of enemies through the years and they keep adding up.”

         “Yeah, I don’t doubt that. Can’t stand working for that cracker, but until our supply is turned back on, he’s keeping us afloat.”

         “Yes. But for how long?”

         “Man. You guys need to stop jawing and dig in. This is the best grub I’ve eaten in a long time.”

         For once, Poncho had a good idea.

         Mike dug into his Grub N Green and Triple meat platter while Blackie attacked his Smoking Spud and 12oz Ribeye.

         Poncho was right. It was the best meal Blackie had in a long time and oddly thought about coming back, but only if Billy wasn’t on duty.  

 

* * *

 

        
         “Whatcha think, boss? Hughes on the up and up?”

         “Why wouldn’t he be? He’s in the same boat we are. Nothing going out and nothing coming in. He’s marking time like we are.”

         “You really think someone’s gunning for Fowler?”

         “Wouldn’t surprise me. He’s a greedy mean bastard with no scruples.”

         “We still gonna work for him if he calls?”

         “Hell, yes we are. Not going to tip our hand or screw-up our income this close to the shackles coming off.”

         “Cool. Uh boss, I need to…”

         “Dammit Mexican. You just shit in my ride?”