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The NY mask mandate = strongly encourage . No need to start fights over it when vaccines are widely used and available.

Looks like UPL is a starting goalie, that should raise the confidence of the whole team.

Netanyahu responds to Trump's claim of disloyalty "F--- him," Trump said of Netanyahu in an interview with an Israeli journalist Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded Friday to former President Trump’s accusation that he showed disloyalty by congratulating President Biden on his election win last year, saying he did so in the best interest of his country. "It was important for me to congratulate the incoming president," Netanyahu said about reports of an interview Trump did earlier this year with an Israeli reporter in which Trump claimed he hadn’t spoken with Netanyahu since the perceived slight. https://www.foxnews.com/world/netanyahu-responds-trump-claim-disloyalty

G7 warns of ‘massive consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/12/g7-warns-of-consequences-if-russia-invades-ukraine

Players unable to catch a ball thrown as hard as Josh can in bad weather is one problem. That's one thing they should practice more. OL coach is another problem to me anyway.

I'm vaccinated and have never been bothered by wearing a mask. It's nice not to have a cold for the last 2 years for a change.

What's worse is monthly medicare part B increasing to to $170.10. $340.20 a month per couple due to covid cost.

If covid ,inflation and shortages don't improve huge, Republicans will win epic in 22 and maybe 24. I almost forgot crime with crazy bail and no jail time .

Governor Kathy Hochul announces statewide mask mandate for New York effective December 13 for all businesses and venues Businesses or venues that require proof of vaccination to enter will be exempt from the mandate. Governor Hochul says the mask requirement or proof of vaccination will go into effect on December 13th until Jan 15th. The policy applies to anyone ages two years old and older, any time they are indoors at a business or venue. https://www.wkbw.com/news/coronavirus/governor-kathy-hochul-announces-statewide-mask-mandate-for-new-york-effective-december-13-for-all-businesses-and-venues

Covid-19 patients at this hospital are dying 'at a rate we've never seen die before' -- and it's taking a toll on health care workers "Since January, we've had about 289 deaths; 75% are unvaccinated people," Dover said. "And the very few (vaccinated people) who passed away all were more than 6 months out from their shot. So we've not had a single person who has had a booster shot die from Covid." But this week Michigan had more patients hospitalized for Covid-19 than ever before. Covid-19 hospitalizations jumped 88% in the past month, according to the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/09/us/hospital-covid-19-deaths-michigan/index.html

Massive number of retirements opened up some better paying jobs . Some are being fired for not getting covid shot. Child care is unaffordable or not even available for many. It will take time to train the new hires . The pandemic ruined the world , thanks China.

Do profitable companies like Amazon , Walmart and Starbucks lose money ? In bad years there is no profit sharing the good years make up for any bad year. If you are locked into high wages instead of profit sharing you have a problem in a down year. With so many businesses begging for workers this is the way to attract them. jmo

This would be how the Bills would look if they made it to the SB. Not having Tre is a big deal and not stopping the run. Let Edmunds cover Gronk he has the size and speed. Hope Klein is back

Very profitable companies should have profit sharing with it's workers. That would include Amazon , Walmart ....

Biden Infuriates Eastern NATO Allies With Outreach to Russia Another diplomat was more specific. The unease among the eastern flank, where countries that were once dominated by the Soviet Union now find themselves on the front lines against an aggressive Russia, centers on just what kind of concessions the talks might lead to in terms of political guarantees and curbs on NATO’s freedom of movement and its ability to carry out actions. Russia should under no circumstances be given a say in who may or may not be a member of NATO,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said at a news conference on Thursday. Moscow’s “most worrying wish is to divide Europe into spheres of influence. We remember these kinds of moments from our own history and we are in no way naive on this issue.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/biden-infuriates-eastern-nato-allies-with-outreach-to-russia/ar-AAREl5w?ocid=msedgntp

It's Russia's threat to invade if Ukraine joins NATO

Biden says US troops in Ukraine are off the table but promises withering sanctions if Russia invades https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/08/politics/biden-putin-us-troops/index.html

Someone doesn't like Fox News Fox Square's All-American Christmas Tree burned in fire, suspect arrested The red, white and blue-themed tree was 50 feet high, decorated with 10,000 glass ornaments and 100,000 lights The massive All-American Christmas Tree outside Fox News’ New York City headquarters was seriously damaged in a fire early Wednesday and police say they arrested the man accused of sparking the flames. Fox News security spotted the 49-year-old man climbing the 50-foot-tall tree at the center of Fox Square just after midnight. The Sixth Avenue and 48th Street location is in the heart of Midtown. https://www.foxnews.com/us/fox-square-christmas-tree-fire-suspect-arrested

So far omicron is not a problem, but Delta still is for those not boosted.

All the Bills had to do was run defense and failed

If the story of crew members target shooting near site is true , might have left a live round in gun.

Brady once said he wears a divers dry suit under his uniform to stay dry and warm in bad weather, smart idea.

As long as it's true , yes

Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors The Trump Media & Technology Group is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. On Saturday, they said they had raised the $1bn from from "a diverse group of institutional investors" without revealing who they were. According to reports, the social media venture is now valued at almost $4bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-59538590

Despite vaccines, the U.S. has lost more lives to Covid this year than last. Nov. 23, 2021 Experts say the higher death toll is a result of a confluence of factors: most crucially lower-than-needed vaccination rates, but also the relaxation of everyday precautions, like masks and social distancing, and the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/world/united-states-death-toll-covid.html