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By Gabriel Filippelli and Joseph D. Ortiz/The Conversation
This story is part of the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative.
“Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil” is not what anyone wants to hear about their city’s tap water. But the combined effects of climate change and degraded water quality could make such warnings more frequent across the Great Lakes region.
Posted on April 30, 2020
By Samantha Nash/PBS Wisconsin
When initial reports about what would come to be called COVID-19 made their way around the world in January 2020, the emergence of the novel coronavirus that causes the illness was a mystery. Within weeks, its earliest identified cases were believed to be connected with a live-animal market in Wuhan, China, but the precise path the virus took to infect people in a densely populated city remains unclear.
Charting the animal origins of human diseases like COVID-19 can be difficult and often leads to unexpected discoveries, says Dr. Tony Goldberg, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. During a January 29, 2020 presentation at the Wednesday Nite @ the Lab lecture series on the UW-Madison campus, Goldberg recounted the growing body of research into pathogen transmission between animals and humans over the past three decades.
“This can be attributed to the remarkable story of the origins of AIDS,” Goldberg said in his lecture, recorded for PBS Wisconsin’s University Place. “In the early 1990s, we discovered that AIDS was a virus that originated from chimpanzees in Central Africa . . . to me, the HIV pandemic is the mother of all pandemics, and the mother of all diseases of zoonotic origin.”
Posted on April 28, 2020
By The U.S. Postal Inspection Service
“Scammers are already hard at work to try and get your Economic Impact Payment (or, better known as ‘stimulus check’). This video provides important information on these scams. Also visit our website to learn how you can prevent becoming a victim.”
Posted on April 23, 2020
By Burrell Communications Group
In response to the devastating impact that COVID-19 continues to have on the African-American community, Burrell Communications Group will release a video PSA entitled “For Jason” as part of its “Black is Human” initiative.
The PSA pays tribute to Detroit Transit Authority veteran Jason Hargrove, who died in late March from COVID-19 complications after posting an impassioned plea for public safety via Facebook. The video quickly went viral, garnering more than 805,000 views and 23,000 shares as it brought national attention to the dire need for all essential workers to be armed with personal protective equipment (PPE).
Posted on April 21, 2020
By The Art Institute Of Chicago
“The 68 Thorne Miniature Rooms enable one to glimpse elements of European interiors from the late-13th century to the 1930s and American furnishings from the 17th century to the 1930s. Painstakingly constructed on a scale of one inch to one foot, these fascinating models were conceived by Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago and constructed between 1932 and 1940 by master craftsmen according to her specifications.”
Take a peek!
1. French Salon.
Posted on April 17, 2020
By The American Veterinary Medical Association
The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a good deal of uncertainty into our lives, as well as the lives of our pets. As people shelter at home, adopt new pets or foster dogs for sick family and friends, now is the time to reinforce safety and responsible pet ownership.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week (NDBPW) is April 12-18, 2020. Members of the National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition include the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), State Farm®, Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), American Humane, and the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior. The coalition joins forces each year to draw attention to how people can reduce the number of dog bites.
Stress can affect pets and cause them to feel anxiety. In some cases, dogs will exhibit anxious behaviors such as barking, aggressive behavior, or destructive behavior.
According to Victoria Stilwell, CEO of Positively.com and the Victoria Stilwell Academy of Dog Training and Behavior, the coronavirus pandemic has affected pets, too.
“Dogs that are used to kids being at school and adults at work are now finding themselves surrounded by their families 24/7,” says Stilwell. “Most welcome the company but some dogs are having a hard time adjusting to the constant noise, attention and lack of space.”
Posted on April 16, 2020
By MarketsandMarkets
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – and the worldwide reaction to it – has compelled companies to radically rethink their strategies and the way they operate. We salute the industry experts helping companies survive and sustain in this pandemic.
At MarketsandMarkets™, analysts are undertaking continuous efforts to provide analysis of the COVID-19 impact on the Pet Food Packaging Market. We are working diligently to help companies take rapid decisions by studying:
* The impact of COVID-19 on the Pet Food Packaging Market, including growth/decline in product type/use cases due to the cascaded impact of COVID-19 on the extended ecosystem of the market.
* The rapid shifts in the strategies of the Top 50 companies in the Pet Food Packaging Market.
* The shifting short-term priorities of the top 50 companies’ clients and their client’s clients.
Posted on April 15, 2020
By Horrible Reviews
‘It’s on another level, man. None of the characters in the movie care about the actual movie they are in.’
Posted on April 12, 2020
By The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Jowett Farms, a Blumenort, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 42,587 pounds of raw pork trimmings that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.
The raw pork trimmings were imported on April 2, 2020 and further processed into sausage products. The following products are subject to recall:
Posted on April 11, 2020
By InventHelp
“I thought that jump ropes would be more convenient if they were easier to carry and store,” said an inventor from Chicago. “This led me to develop an adjustable jump rope that can be taken along anywhere you go.”
He created a prototype for the patent-pending RETRACTABLE JUMP ROPE to enable the user to adjust the length of the rope as needed. The accessory is easy to carry and store. The device is easier to use than conventional jump ropes. It is made of durable components. Additionally, the invention promotes physical activity. It can be used by one or three or more people and can extend up to 16 to 18 feet. It can be used for single usage or to jump double dutch.
Posted on April 10, 2020
