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Following a National Geographic inquiry, the zoo confirms that four more tigers and three lions have the virus. This comes the same day as two pet cats in New York become the first in the U.S. to test positive. PUBLISHED APRIL 22, 2020 FOUR MORE TIGERS and three lions at the Bronx Zoo in New York City have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, the zoo announced Wednesday afternoon, following a National Geographic inquiry. This comes nearly three weeks after one tiger at the zoo was confirmed to have the virus and six other cats were said to be exhibiting symptoms. The diagnosis of the tiger, named Nadia, represented “the first time, to our knowledge, that a [wild] animal has gotten sick from COVID-19 from a person,” Paul Calle, chief veterinarian for the Bronx Zoo, said April 5. The big cats likely contracted the coronavirus from an infected but asymptomatic zookeeper whose identity is unknown, Calle says: “It’s the only thing that makes sense.” Calle says. The zoo has been closed to visitors since March 16. Initially it did not plan to test the other cats showing symptoms, because doing so would require sedation, which can be dangerous. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture subsequently updated an online database with information that a lion in New York had also been confirmed as testing positive for the virus on April 15. National Geographic contacted the Bronx Zoo seeking more information on April 22. And shortly thereafter the Wildlife Conservation Society, the nonprofit that runs the Bronx Zoo, issued a press release announcing that four additional tigers and three lions had tested positive. The zoo confirmed in the press release that the additional tests were done using fecal samples and did not require sedation. It is not clear when the additional tests on the three lions and four tigers were conducted or when the zoo received the results; a zoo spokesperson did not respond to questions about the timing. The USDA did not respond to National Geographic’s request for comment by press time. Several domestic animals have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, including two cats in New York State—the first in the United States, the USDA announced today. A Pomeranian and a German shepherd in Hong Kong, as well as a domestic cat in Belgium, have also tested positive. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued new guidelines on the virus for pet owners, saying that while it does not recommend widespread testing at this time, it encourages cat owners to keep their cats indoors whenever possible.

GOD Loves you because you are.

Well, Disney has finally sold out.

FCC launches web page with coronavirus fraud safety tips by Katherine Skiba, AARP, March 23, 2020 Scammers out to make a quick buck during the coronavirus pandemic are using robocalls to tout bogus cures and fake test kits, the federal government warns. The illicit conduct — which also includes text messaging — has bad actors preying on people's fears while anxiety over COVID-19 is high. With a jump in scam phone calls and texts during the pandemic, the government has launched a web page with safety tips for consumers. The site, fcc.gov/covid-scams, was created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). LISTEN TO ACTUAL CORONAVIRUS SCAM CALLS If you visit the website, you can hear audio from actual scams, including: Fraudsters pushing free home testing kits. Scams targeting diabetics who require insulin. Services that purport to clean heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. With telecommuting on the rise, anecdotally it seems more and more people are being bombarded with unsolicited robocalls — some related to the pandemic, and others not. People also have reported an opposite problem: Their caller ID displays “spam” or “scam” yet the call is legitimate. That's likely based on their individual telephone carrier's system for labeling incoming calls, or could relate to the operating system of a particular device such as an iPhone, an FCC spokesman says. Contact your telecom provider for more information. The FCC says it receives consumer complaints and monitors news reports and consumer alerts from other federal government agencies. "We're tracking scams and sharing information to arm consumers about how impostors use spoofing and other tactics to steal their money and their identity,” says Patrick Webre, chief of the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. With caller ID spoofing, bad actors disguise the actual phone number used to place the call and substitute a number that is not theirs. UPDATES ON NEWLY EMERGING SCAMS The FCC urges people to check its COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips web page for updates as new scams surface. For more about scam calls and texts, visit the FCC Consumer Help Center and the FCC Scam Glossary. You also may file a complaint about such scams at fcc.gov/complaints. fcc.gov/covid-scams https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us

Jerks...

Seriously

It cracks me up about this stupid Bambi eye commercial. They're showing the women putting on that mascara to make their eyelashes very long like Bambi supposedly but they keep showing Faline who was the doe. Anybody who's ever seen the movie Bambi would know that Bambi was a buck. He did not have long eyelashes. Faline did.

Wait until you have enough for the event ticket.

**BREAKING** Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that all Michigan Public Schools will be closed for three weeks starting March 16th. Erik Kostrzewa, FOX17 News

Disney World will be closed March 16, and stay closed through the end of the month. Disney Cruise Line will also suspend all new departures beginning on Saturday through the end of the month. The hotels at Walt Disney World will remain open, as well as retail and dining complexes until further notices. Orlando's Disney World, Sea World, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise lines will shut down temporarily in the wake of growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The Universal Orlando Resort announced its theme park closure Thursday as well. Sea World was the latest to announce its closure by providing an update on Twitter Friday. The theme park said it would close from Monday until the end of the month. "During this time, essential personnel, including animal care experts, will continue to look after the health, safety and nutritional needs of the animals in our care," the statement read. "Our animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue to operate." Sea World noted it would pay its full-time "ambassadors" while the park is closed. Walt Disney announced the shutdown Thursday in a statement hours after announcing the closure of Disneyland. "In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort," the corporate statement said. Closures begin at the end of business Sunday and continue through the end of the month. Cast member employees from each location will get paid during the closure. The hotels and retail complexes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice. Walt Disney World issued updated policies for theme park ticket holders. Those with annual passes to the park will get an extension based on the number of days the park is closed. Those with dated park tickets or unexpired multiday park tickets with a start day of March 31 or before will get an extension until Dec. 15, and if guests are unable to use their tickets by that date, they can purchase a separate ticket. The statement said Disney Cruise Line will suspend all departures beginning Saturday through the end of the month. Universal Orlando Resort announced its closure Thursday, effective close of business Sunday and potentially lasting through March 31. "Out of an abundance of caution and to assist with our nation’s preventive efforts, Universal Orlando Resort will temporarily close its theme parks," a statement on the resort's website reads. "We anticipate remaining closed through the end of March, but will continue to evaluate the situation." Universal Orlando’s hotels and CityWalk will remain open. Universal Studios Hollywood announced closure for the same period Thursday. California's Disneyland announced earlier Thursday it would close Saturday through the end of March. "While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park," the theme park said in a statement. The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. Likewise, downtown Disney will remain open. "We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time," the statement said. Orlando's Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise lines and Universal Studios are shut down temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic. Orlando's Disney World, Sea World, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise lines will shut down temporarily in the wake of growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The Universal Orlando Resort announced its theme park closure Thursday as well. Sea World was the latest to announce its closure by providing an update on Twitter Friday. The theme park said it would close from Monday until the end of the month. "During this time, essential personnel, including animal care experts, will continue to look after the health, safety and nutritional needs of the animals in our care," the statement read. "Our animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue to operate." Sea World noted it would pay its full-time "ambassadors" while the park is closed. Walt Disney announced the shutdown Thursday in a statement hours after announcing the closure of Disneyland. "In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort," the corporate statement said. Closures begin at the end of business Sunday and continue through the end of the month. Disneyland will close: Through end of March due to coronavirus Coronavirus shutters Broadway: Smithsonian museums closed; White House tours canceled The Magic Kingdom is closing its gates, but cast members will be paid. DISNEY Cast member employees from each location will get paid during the closure. The hotels and retail complexes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice. Walt Disney World issued updated policies for theme park ticket holders. Those with annual passes to the park will get an extension based on the number of days the park is closed. Those with dated park tickets or unexpired multiday park tickets with a start day of March 31 or before will get an extension until Dec. 15, and if guests are unable to use their tickets by that date, they can purchase a separate ticket. The statement said Disney Cruise Line will suspend all departures beginning Saturday through the end of the month. Universal Orlando Resort announced its closure Thursday, effective close of business Sunday and potentially lasting through March 31. "Out of an abundance of caution and to assist with our nation’s preventive efforts, Universal Orlando Resort will temporarily close its theme parks," a statement on the resort's website reads. "We anticipate remaining closed through the end of March, but will continue to evaluate the situation." Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando have closed because of the coronavirus. DAMIAN DOVARGANES, AP Universal Orlando’s hotels and CityWalk will remain open. Universal Studios Hollywood announced closure for the same period Thursday. California's Disneyland announced earlier Thursday it would close Saturday through the end of March. "While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park," the theme park said in a statement. The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. Likewise, downtown Disney will remain open. "We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time," the statement said. The theme park announced Friday that during its closure, it would donate excess food to a food bank. "While closely following food safety guidelines, excess inventory of dairy, fruit, vegetables, packaged goods and banquet meals is being donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, whose mission is to end hunger in Orange County," the statement read. Knott's Berry Farm, also in Orange County, said it would close through the end of the month. So will another large Los Angeles-area attraction, Six Flags Magic Mountain. Museums and attractions across the country, from the New York City's Met to Washington's Smithsonian and shows on Broadway have closed as well. story located: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/03/12/coronavirus-disney-world-disneyland-close/5038264002/

You'd think the camera operators, editors, and directors would realize that television screens are no longer 13 inches. It's disconcerting to wake up in the middle of the night to a gigantic face staring at you.

Gordon KellySenior Contributor Consumer Tech I write about technology's biggest companies Windows 10 users, yes it has been a rocky spell, but you need to be on high alert yet again. Here’s everything you need to know. Picked up by both BleepingComputer and Windows Latest, the early problems with Microsoft’s new KB4535996 Windows 10 update are now spiraling out of control. Here are the main issues you need to be aware of. 03/09 Update: Microsoft has confirmed Windows 10 has run into more trouble. The company has published a support page explaining that a new bug in Windows 10 can prevent users from manually installing drivers on their PCs. Users will receive the error message: “A driver can’t load on this device” and it can break installations even after they appear to complete successfully. Microsoft states “If you choose to continue using your device without addressing the driver problem, you might discover that the functionality the driver supports does not work any longer, which could have consequences ranging from negligible to severe.” Third party drivers can be essential, particularly for legacy devices, so Microsoft has offered a workaround which (perhaps surprisingly) involves turning off a Windows 10 security setting that guards memory integrity to allow the driver installation to complete: Go to the Core isolation page in Windows Security. Turn the Memory integrity setting Off if it isn’t already. You’ll need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect Microsoft offers no timeline for a proper fix to this issue but, given the level of inconvenience and potential problems, surely it will be a priority. Boot Problems And Crashes The former appears to be widespread among users who have installed KB4535996, with significant delays in PCs starting after installing the update and occasionally showing a disconcerting black screen partway through the elongated boot process. My own PC is exhibiting this problem. That said, if you have this issue you are lucky because for others their PCs will not boot at all: see full story at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/03/09/microsoft-windows-10-warning-crashes-boot-audio-slowdown-problems-upgrade-windows-10-free/amp/

Still adapting...

Don't ever say I am "just" a mom. Didn't you know the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world?

GOD says "Trust ME". I ask, "Why". GOD answers, "Because I AM Love".

Wonder how February 7th could be yesterday. (Current Date: 02212020)

Why are we tortured, imprisoned, and put to death just because we follow CHRIST? If we said we follow Buddha no one would bat an eye.

He learned to read at a young age, so you're closing the libraries?

You know the water is cold when it chills your ears from the inside of your mouth.

I'm amazed that Peter Gabriel turned 70 on February 13!

What good is having 10,000 channels if you spend half the time staring at this:

Getting the blood flowing through my right hand.