Coronavirus- DON’T Do This!
By Tom Dunn A friend that I communicate with told me that he thought the Coronavirus was over-hyped and not nearly as bad as the flu and that the stay at home order was totally out of line. He told me yesterday that his daughter and husband who live with him went to a wedding […]
Thousands of Ash Urns at Wuhan Funeral Home Fuel Further Skepticism of China’s Virus Death Toll
INSIDE CHINA BY CATHY HE March 27, 2020 Updated: March 28, 2020 Thousands of ash urns have been delivered to a funeral home in the virus epicenter Wuhan in recent days, as relatives start picking up the remains of loved ones, further calling into question the true scale of the outbreak in China. Families of those who died of […]
Ormond Beach: Illegal Off-Roading Nearly Decimates First Snowy Plover Clutch
By Christina Zubko, March 26, 2020 March brought concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, which has touched all facets of life, including the environment. Ormond Beach historically has been rife with problems, but with the recent attention the beach cleanups drew at the beginning of the year, progress was being made toward making […]
President Donald Trump Signs 2.2 Trillion Emergency Relief Plan- What’s in It?
… individuals, families, small businesses including non-profits eligible for benefits By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the CARES Act was signed by President Donald J. Trump this afternoon after the U.S. House passed it by voice vote earlier in the day despite efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie […]
Apartment Association Offers Help to Owners
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles MEDIA STATEMENT Daniel M. Yukelson Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles March 24, 2020 The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will grant mortgage forbearance to owners of multifamily properties in exchange for suspending evictions for renters unable to pay their […]
House passes emergency relief bill
The White House Editor’s note- President Trump signed the bill into law today The CARES Act is headed to President Trump’s desk today! Following extensive negotiations between the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders, the House of Representatives finally passed the historic $2.2 trillion economic relief package. The Senate approved the measure yesterday with […]
The Virus is Not Invincible, But It’s Exposing Who’s Irreplaceable
When your refrigerator goes out under quarantine and your supplies begin to rot, do you really need another rant from Maxine Waters—or do you rather need a St. Michael Smith and St. Uriel Mendoza to appear out of nowhere as the archangels from Home Depot to wheel up and connect a new one? By Victor Davis […]
Wind and Solar Electricity Cost Twice as Much as Conventional Power Plants
By Institute for Energy Research Summary of key points: “Intermittent” Wind and Solar resources increase the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of “full-time power plants” by reducing their utilization rates ……….without reducing their fixed costs, resulting in a levelized fixed cost increase. Our calculations estimate that the “imposed cost” of wind generation is […]
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Major Financial Relief Package: 90-Day Mortgage Payment Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 25, 2020 Governor Newsom announces financial institutions will provide relief for vast majority of Californians. Californians economically impacted by COVID-19 may receive 90-day grace periods to make mortgage payments. Financial institutions agree not to negatively impact credit reports as a result of accepting payment relief. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced […]
Highlights: U.S. Senate two plus trillion emergency relief plan passes 96-0
… individuals, families, small businesses including non-profits eligible for benefits By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the CARES Act (HR..748 passed the U.S. Senate 96-0 just before midnight Wednesday which now go to the U.S. House for approval on Friday before being signed by President Donald J. Trump. […]
