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SheltieLover
SheltieLover's Journal
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June 25, 2020
*Looks like a very diverse group! 😁👏👏👏
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Outside of 201 Poplar, a large group of local lawyers gathered for the Bar Unity March to recognize the injustices in the justice system.
The march began at 201 Poplar at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, a time that symbolizes the amount of time the officer held his knee to George Floyd's neck.
More at link.
Mid-South attorneys come together for march against racism
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/local/memphisunitybarmarch/522-2c003011-c419-4a03-9abb-4d458994f9f3*Looks like a very diverse group! 😁👏👏👏
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Outside of 201 Poplar, a large group of local lawyers gathered for the Bar Unity March to recognize the injustices in the justice system.
The march began at 201 Poplar at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, a time that symbolizes the amount of time the officer held his knee to George Floyd's neck.
More at link.
June 22, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Monday, with certain COVID-19 data trends surging locally, one Shelby County commissioner requested some restrictions returned, with a return to phase one of the area's 'Back to Business' reopening.
Commissioner Tami Sawyer made that request in an email, after new COVID-19 cases in Shelby County jumped more than 40% compared to the previous 14-day period, and local COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped 27% in the last month.
More at link.
Shelby County commissioner asks health department to move back to phase one of local reopening
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/shelby-county-commissioner-asks-health-department-back-to-phase-one-of-reopening/522-fb0f4ddf-5ca3-44ce-ae18-aff5d25799e1MEMPHIS, Tenn — Monday, with certain COVID-19 data trends surging locally, one Shelby County commissioner requested some restrictions returned, with a return to phase one of the area's 'Back to Business' reopening.
Commissioner Tami Sawyer made that request in an email, after new COVID-19 cases in Shelby County jumped more than 40% compared to the previous 14-day period, and local COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped 27% in the last month.
More at link.
June 21, 2020
(CNN)Actor, comedian and former CNN anchor D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for coronavirus after collapsing on stage during a show in Nashville.
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Hughley said the positive diagnosis came after a battery of tests were performed when he was taken to Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital Friday night after his collapse.
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"I was what they call asymptomatic," Hughley said in his post. "I didn't have flu-like symptoms, I didn't have shortness of breath, I didn't have difficulty breathing, I didn't have a cough, I didn't have a low grade fever. I still don't have a fever. I didn't have a loss of smell or taste, apparently I just lost consciousnes."
More at link.
Actor-comedian D.L. Hughley tests positive for coronavirus after collapsing onstage in Nashville
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/20/us/dl-hughley-passes-out-onstage-trnd/index.html(CNN)Actor, comedian and former CNN anchor D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for coronavirus after collapsing on stage during a show in Nashville.
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Hughley said the positive diagnosis came after a battery of tests were performed when he was taken to Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital Friday night after his collapse.
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"I was what they call asymptomatic," Hughley said in his post. "I didn't have flu-like symptoms, I didn't have shortness of breath, I didn't have difficulty breathing, I didn't have a cough, I didn't have a low grade fever. I still don't have a fever. I didn't have a loss of smell or taste, apparently I just lost consciousnes."
More at link.
June 21, 2020
Does anyone know
If SDNY Berman is related to Judge Berman-Jackson? 🤔
I have been googling, but not finding anything...
Thx in advance! 
June 21, 2020
They are saying these are from "community transmission." Memphis just passed rule requiring masks in public places a couple of days ago.
Memphis *385* new cases today! New record!
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-19-memphis/increase-in-cases-due-to-community-transmission/522-227800cb-df90-4984-83fd-d49bba10b820They are saying these are from "community transmission." Memphis just passed rule requiring masks in public places a couple of days ago.
June 20, 2020
Isn't Obama doing a fundraiser for Joe this coming week?
I can't wait to see the spin when 😍bama has a "bigly" successful outing. 
June 20, 2020
Superthrive for stressed tree?
I have an older box elder tree which is dropping yellow leaves. So I called a nursery & was told to get Superthrive.
The man said to put 3 teaspoons per 1 gal of water & to treat the tree weekly for a month. (Directions say 1/2 teaspoon / gallon.)
I bought a 4 oz. Bottle today, but the nursery manager was not in to confirm what he had told me on the phone.
Anyone have exerience with this product? I am planning to mix in a large, clean trash can & use a water pump to treat the drip line.
Thx!
June 17, 2020
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Tuesday, almost another 200 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Shelby County. Monday it was 250. Doctors on the Joint Task Force say the increasing numbers was just one of their concerns.
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In addition to the increase number of cases, there has been a steep incline in the number of hospitalizations. Previously the majority of the hospitalizations were from people in nursing homes, the elderly, or those with comorbidities - chronic long-term conditions.
"We are now seeing much younger people coming to the hospital, many of them in their 20s and 30s, and in many cases, people who do not have any health conditions or comorbidities. This is very worrisome because it's different than the patterns we have been seeing," said Dr. Jon McCullers.
More at link.
Makes me wonder whether this is from a mutated strain? I'm staying home!
More people, younger people admitted to hospital with COVID-19 [Memphis]
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/more-people-younger-people-admitted-to-hospital-with-covid-19/522-a940e931-6757-4a93-a513-c53615b1b50eSnip
Tuesday, almost another 200 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Shelby County. Monday it was 250. Doctors on the Joint Task Force say the increasing numbers was just one of their concerns.
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In addition to the increase number of cases, there has been a steep incline in the number of hospitalizations. Previously the majority of the hospitalizations were from people in nursing homes, the elderly, or those with comorbidities - chronic long-term conditions.
"We are now seeing much younger people coming to the hospital, many of them in their 20s and 30s, and in many cases, people who do not have any health conditions or comorbidities. This is very worrisome because it's different than the patterns we have been seeing," said Dr. Jon McCullers.
More at link.
Makes me wonder whether this is from a mutated strain? I'm staying home!
June 14, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A man has been arrested after police say he tried to drive his truck through a crowd of protesters in Overton Square Saturday night.
According to Memphis Police, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a crowd was gathered at the intersection of Madison and Cooper, when a man driving a white pickup truck tried to drive through.
Police Charged the driver, 56-year-old William Day, with reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
Day told investigators that as he approached the intersection, he tried to pass through the crowd, but was approached and struck in the face.
Another white guy...more misdemeanor charges! 🤬
The article goes on to say he is "expected" in court tomorrow, meaning they let him out or he was never jailed.
Man charged for trying to drive through protesters in Overton Square[Memphis]
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/local/man-charged-for-trying-to-drive-through-protesters-in-overton-square/522-7a3a11a5-4d04-4ef6-9010-6b71613b1018MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A man has been arrested after police say he tried to drive his truck through a crowd of protesters in Overton Square Saturday night.
According to Memphis Police, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a crowd was gathered at the intersection of Madison and Cooper, when a man driving a white pickup truck tried to drive through.
Police Charged the driver, 56-year-old William Day, with reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
Day told investigators that as he approached the intersection, he tried to pass through the crowd, but was approached and struck in the face.
Another white guy...more misdemeanor charges! 🤬
The article goes on to say he is "expected" in court tomorrow, meaning they let him out or he was never jailed.
June 12, 2020
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"That’s why I see someone like Trump, and I say, you know, when a bully like that is allowed to make all these Republicans afraid of him, afraid of him because he’s going to tweet something silly about them or something, that — we’re talking about the country. The only person who did it was [Mitt] Romney and Justin Amash stood up and one or two others."
More at link. 👍
Robert De Niro rips Republicans who are afraid of Trump's tweets: 'There are no second chances -- thi
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/06/robert-de-niro-rips-republicans-who-are-afraid-of-trumps-tweets-there-are-no-second-chances-this-is-it/Snip
"That’s why I see someone like Trump, and I say, you know, when a bully like that is allowed to make all these Republicans afraid of him, afraid of him because he’s going to tweet something silly about them or something, that — we’re talking about the country. The only person who did it was [Mitt] Romney and Justin Amash stood up and one or two others."
More at link. 👍
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