In retrospect of 2020: A pandemic year
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Posted:Dec 27, 2020 12:34 am
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 1:50 pm 447589 Views
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It is the end of year, in retrospect of 2020, we can definitely concluded this is a pandemic year started from the January to the end of December. It is an anguished year that affected to many countries. From the chaos to catastrophe.
Since the beginning of the year, we heard from Wuhan city in Hubei province, China that there is a disease that needed to be quarantined. We saw on TV, internet and many social medias that Dr. Li Wenliang emailed to his 7 colleague MD's to warn them to be alert with a possible very contagious disease at hospital. Instead of accepting Dr. Li's advice, CCP took him to a police station, told him to sign a paper and stopped to spread of fake news. All MD has the professional knowledge and responsibility to warn a pandemic to prevent its spreading. It is NOT about the "shame", it is NOT about a national reputation, it is MD's profession and responsibility for mankind.
One MD in Taiwan received a forwarding email and got this news at 4 am on Dec 31st 2019. He told the health dept authority in Taiwan and email to W.H.O. and reported there is a possible SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 【醫】嚴重急性呼吸道綜合症) in Wuhan city, China. W.H.O. denied they received such email from Taiwan. However, every email has a time, date record to prove that Taiwanese MD actually sent email to W.H.O. Taiwan immediately closed the boarder and told the Taiwanese to wear masks and wash hands with soap and hand sanitizer.
The pandemic rapidly spread to South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, to Japan. There was a ship at Japan's harbor that many passengers got infected with Coronavirus. Japan took too long to close the boarder because Chinese shoppers gave Japan lots of businesses. It was supposed to have Summer Olympics in Tokyo in July, but due to the pandemic, they finally gave-up and postponed Olympic to 2021. It is a tremendous loss.
In the Western countries thought this pandemic only affect on Asian just like in 2003. Then Coronavirus spread to Iran that many people died. Then spread to Italy, France, Spain, ... and reached to USA. By March, Trump called Xi and Xi said the coronavirus will be disappeared by April when the weather get hotter in Summer. Trump ordered 2 Boeing airplanes to fly back the Americans who worked in China at end of March. However, Trump didn't encourage Americans to wear masks. Trump doesn't believe masks can prevent the disease spreading. Many Westerners also don't believe the masks can prevent disease. They thought only sick people wear masks. They are strong and won't get sick.
The pandemic came to USA. We couldn't buy toilet paper, hand sanitizer, Lysol, Clorox, all out. The stores and supermarkets all empty shelves. It is a panic action that we used to take granted for those common consumer products. The stock market plunged and broke to 52 week's low in March. The investors dumped their stocks like it was the end of world. I was calm to buy a little bit stocks for long term.
By October, November and December, the pandemic became worse, more people died each day. I just checked the Coronavirus update record. Globally confirmed 80,763,522 cases and 1,765,629 deaths. USA is the most serious country. It is a heart-break news. Those innocent people died on Coronavirus that originated from Wuhan city, Hubei province in China. They let 5 million people out of the province and out of China and spread the disease to the world. Nothing we can do to China for people lost live and financial loss, unemployed rate soars.
The airplane companies, hotels, travel agencies, restaurants, beauty saloon, ... out of businesses or to the edge of cliff. MD and nurses are exhausted, working long hours, some MD's and nurses got the disease and died. What a tragic loss and deaths. Who is responsible for all of these? Why CCP still sending fighting jets to Taiwan Strait to threaten Taiwan?? Taiwan has done nothing against China. Please let go of Taiwan, for the heaven sake. People's live are precious. Don't k*ll people. I am a healthcare professional, I am asking a favor to China. Please don't k*ll the people who have different religion, different opinions, such as Faloon Gong practitioners, Xingjang, Mongolians, and Uyghur. I am an agnostic/ atheist, I respect other religions and never destroyed their church, temple, ... People have different languages, traditions, cultures, and religions, please respect others. People have "human rights" to live.
It is a tragic year. Hope the vaccines will save lives and let us to have a normalcy again. Peace on Earth.
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Torn Between Two CEO's
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Posted:Dec 25, 2020 10:03 am
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 2:02 pm 446363 Views
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There are times when a woman has say what's on her mind.
And all the things I ever said, I swear they still are true.
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The first CEO I have met in June 2006 is a banker President/ CEO/ Chairman. He is very busy, energetic, and people friendly. He was born and raised in USA, a Caucasian. He is a leader, an entrepreneur, financial knowledgeable. I admit that I like him more than he likes me, but he cares about me. He replied every email I wrote, returned all the calls I left in his voicemail and messages. I have sent him an email "Unilateral Love", he knows my affection but he wants only platonic friendship. It has been 14.5 years. He is always gave good advises in financial decision. I trust him and so he does. He is like my "Big Brother" who I have never had (I'm an Only Ch*ld). He is humorous and trustworthy. I appreciate for all his good financial advises. He talks politics, religion, current affairs, U.S. presidential election, R/E and stock markets, everything except romance. He understands I am anti-Communist and all the CCP atrocities 2 its Chinese people in China. One early morning at 8 o'clock he called my home phone (he knows I wake up 6 o'clock every morning for stock market and my cellular is off), I answered his call "Hello, who is this?" He said humorously "I'm calling from Communist Recruiter center, ..." I immediately apologized "I am sorry, I didn't recognize your voice". He loves traveling too. Sometimes, he emailed me when he was in China, in Australia, or in Spain on vacations. I always let him know in advance that where I will travel to.
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In October 2020, a CEO of an Insurance company emailed me from Match. I was not a subscriber at the time to read his email and wink. But Match reminded who emailed . So, I subscribed for 3 months in order 2 read his profile and messages. I have checked him out for what he has told me. Yes, he is really a CEO of an Insurance company. He was born and raised Caucasian American. He has lived 3 continents (USA, Europe and Asia). He is a polyglot, can read, speak and write English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese (write traditional Chinese character) and Japanese. He is very smart and sweet. He has been to Taiwan many times, so he knows the differences of people between Taiwan strait. He has typical American's humor. He can write and speak Mandarin Chinese with traditional writing characters makes me impressed with him. I feel the Romantic Love Affair with him.
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My best Christmas gift ever - a Tesla car
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Posted:Dec 24, 2020 10:56 pm
Last Updated:Feb 28, 2021 12:32 am 457390 Views
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I went 2 pickup my Tesla car today, on Christmas Eve. Perfect timing after 40 days anxious waiting. The stock market closed early at o'clock (Pacific Coast time) Christmas Eve, the scheduled pickup time is 3 pm.
was raining, the wipers started 2 wipe the water. When the rain stopped, the wipers stopped. Magic. When I parked the car and walked away, Tesla automatically locked all doors. Wonderful. When sundown, the lights automatically on. Amazing. No key to open the doors, no key to start the car, no key to open the trunk or hood, a card takes care all of those tasks. Terrific. I have to learn how to charge the battery at a Super Charger station. Charge battery is slower comparing with pump oil from gas station. However, I got 1,000 miles free charge at Super Charger station (from a YouTuber promo code). When I came home, Tesla informed me that I drove 28 miles today. Wow!!
If I was not in the car and a theft try to break the door (without a card), the computer screen will show "I'm watching you". A will come my smartphone "Tesla app" and alert me that someone attempted steal my car.
WiFi is in the car, I can go on internet anywhere. The first month WiFi is free, but from 2nd month on, Tesla will automatically charges $9.99 monthly from credit card. It is good for long distance driving that you charge battery at Super Charge, you can watch streaming movie, YouTube videos on internet while you are waiting battery charging.
When I pickup my Tesla, it was cold. Tesla can warmup my seat or any other seats in the car with 3 different temperatures, Warm, Hotter, Hottest.
Tesla became the most "pet friendly" vehicle in the world. You can set the temperature and leave your dog(s) inside your car while you go shopping. The computer screen will show words "My Owner will be back soon" 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Please see the photo insert.
No oil pump, no dirty hands. No maintenance for motor oil change, no need to add transmission oil, .... save lots of m*ney. Tesla model 3 price is reasonable, it is worth buy the car.
Tesla is the best Christmas g*ft I bought for myself ever. My banker friend said "good choice buy Tesla".
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So this is Christmas by Celine Dion
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Posted:Dec 24, 2020 8:53 pm
Last Updated:Dec 25, 2020 7:25 am 436235 Views
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So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fears
And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
The rich and the poor ones
The war is so long
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fights
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fears
And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
(And a happy New Year)
Ooh, oh
(Let's hope it's a good one)
It's a good, it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
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Only a few people wore masks as Trump rally in Georgia state
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Posted:Dec 6, 2020 9:21 pm
Last Updated:Dec 24, 2020 5:21 am 435359 Views
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US health officials Sunday (Dec 6) expressed alarm over the refusal of many Americans to wear masks as the nation faces a soaring daily COVID-19 death toll and Donald Trump held a packed rally where basic health measures were flouted.
With the rollout of new vaccines expected in just weeks, the officials warned against false confidence - particularly with year-end travel still ahead.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said it was "frustrating" to hear people "parroting back that masks don't work (and) that gatherings don't result in superspreading events."
"This is not just the worst public health event. This is the worst event that this country will face," Birx told NBC's Meet the Press.
"The vaccine is critical," she said, "but it's not going to save us from this current surge."
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Trump only cares about he lost the presidential election but ignored people's lives at his rally in Georgia state (please refer to the attached photos). The election has over a month ago, but Trump hasn't conceded yet. Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani tested "positive" for COVIT-19.
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COVIT-19 pandemic update:
Globally: 67,393,134 confirmed cases, death toll: 1,541,747
In USA: 15,159,529 confirmed cases, death toll: 288,906 people.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Posted:Nov 24, 2020 7:42 pm
Last Updated:Nov 29, 2020 9:56 pm 431060 Views
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Thursday of this week is "Thanksgiving Day". One of my favorite holidays.
Wish everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Gobble, gobble.
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I ordered online to buy a 2021 Tesla model 3
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Posted:Nov 14, 2020 6:04 pm
Last Updated:Apr 1, 2021 9:59 pm 434643 Views
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After the test drove a Tesla model 3, I ordered online the purchase at the dealership. Tesla is elegant, "state of the art", "cutting edge technology" and classic vehicle. The delivery fee is free, but this dealership is short of staff, so I must pick-up the car at their dealership in between Dec 19 and 30, 2020.
The Tesla model 3 includes Autopilot (hand free but not fully self-driving), WiFi for internet (the first month is free of charge, but $9.99 per month thereafter), no Falcon wing doors, no spare tire, no 4 wheel cylinder, no greasy motor oil, no transmission oil, no door key (just open by app in your smartphone, or a card assigned to you). No clutter, it is very elegant and clean.
If a theft near the car, the computer will appear "I'm watching you" and alert you on your smartphone and you can watch the suspect from your phone as video recording. Just like my Ring Doorbell, I can see anyone in my front door, side yard and back yard, as I installed 3 surveillance cameras. Everything controls by the computer screen and your smartphone to open door, pre-heat the car, open trunk and front hood. When you leave your Tesla car, you just walk away. Tesla will lock all the doors. When it rains, it automatically wipe your window. When rain stops, the wiper stops. Of course, GPS to guide you. The computer give you the image the cars next to your lanes, front and bac It warns you the battery is low and you can charge the car at home or "Super Charger" stations. No oil pumps, no dirty hands. No motor oil change, no need to add water in the water tank, no transmission oil, .... no maintenance. You can operate your car outside of Tesla by your smartphone to get into parking or exit the parking, summon your Tesla to the drive through window to pick up foods you ordered by your smartphone. Let the clerks surprised that nobody was inside the Tesla but it can drive.
Today is my first time to test drive a Tesla and I love it and ordered one (pearl white). My also came with me, he test drove too.
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Weekend joke - Let your boss say first
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Posted:Nov 13, 2020 8:48 pm
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 12:17 pm 435336 Views
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A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking lunch
when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes .
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' ' I'm first! I'm first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.' Puff! She's gone.
' I'm next! I'm next!' says the sales rep. 'I want be in Hawaii , relaxing the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone.
'OK, you're up,' the Genie says the manager. The manager says, 'I want
those two back in the office after lunch.'
Moral of the story:
*Always let your boss have the first say.*
Just a reminder: the weekend jokes are from my Las Vegas real estate agent, I am just sharing.
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Did Joe Biden breach "Logan Act Law"?
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Posted:Nov 12, 2020 2:37 pm
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 2:10 pm 435030 Views
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When Gen. Michael Flynn was investigated under the so-called Logan Act and eventually had resign after he allegedly had “conversations” with foreign leaders during the transition period between Obama and President Trump? You may recall that at the time Flynn had these conversations, he had already been named as Trump’s National Security Adviser for the upcoming administration.
our surprise when Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security adviser during the Obama Administration claimed on Nov 9th that “foreign leaders are already having phone calls with Joe Biden.” Odd…isn’t that exactly what Flynn was investigated for?
If we’re being consistent, Joe Biden has not been confirmed as the president elect, the votes have not been certified, and there is ongoing litigation. Using the same criteria the Democrats used in 20, wouldn’t what Biden is doing be illegal?
In fact, it was Biden himself, who suggested in a White House meeting in early 20 that Flynn may have been in violation of the Logan Act, which bans civilians from engaging in talks with foreign leaders.
Since Biden is not yet, in fact, the president elect, he is a civilian. Although the Obama administration officials deny that Biden made the suggestion, information obtained by U.S. Attorney John Durham seem to contradict that.
On MSNBC Nov 9th, Rhodes admitted Biden was in discussions with foreign leaders concerning “the agenda they’re going to pursue January 20th.”
Rhodes spouted off while condemning President Trump for contesting the results of last week’s bizarre election.
P.S. The Logan Act (enacted January 30, 99) is an U. S. federal law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized American citizens with foreign governments having a dispute with the United States.
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Weekend joke - a priest and a nun
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Posted:Nov 7, 2020 1:47 am
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 12:10 pm 438996 Views
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A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs. This movement shifted her gown reveal a shapely leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily rested his hand on her leg..
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 9?'
The priest removed his hand. However, when he changed gears, his hand "accidentally" slid her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 9?'
Chagrined, the priest apologized. 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed look Psalm 9. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further, you will find glory.'
Moral of the story:
*If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.*
Just a reminder: the Weekend jokes are from my real estate agent in Las Vegas. I am just sharing.
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