Memorial Day: OK for people to be outdoors but with some very important caveats.

It is a whole new world out there. Be careful this weekend. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/memorial-day-during-coronavirus-scientists-still-urge-caution-americans-head-n1212026

U.S. Raises Ante in Vaccine Race With $1.2 Billion for Astra

Money well spent. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-21/astrazeneca-gets-1-billion-from-u-s-to-make-oxford-vaccine

Sylvester Stallone to Host ‘Rocky’ Screening Live Stream

You can watch Rocky with Mr. Balboa himself. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sylvester-stallone-host-rocky-screening-live-stream-1295306

Here’s how NYC is using powerful UV light to kill the coronavirus on subways and buses

New precautions are being taken in the New York Subways. https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21265221/nyc-mta-ultraviolet-light-uvc-coronavirus-disinfect-puro-pictures

London reports NO new coronavirus cases for 24 hours in huge boost for lockdown easing

No new cases is great news! https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11664513/london-reports-coronavirus-cases-lockdown/

Early data show Moderna Covid-19 vaccine generates immune response

Positive news about the initial resuts of this vaccine testing is what we all want to…

The once-disappearing phone call is making a comeback

Same as it used to be https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/15/business/phone-calls-comeback-pandemic-wellness-trnd/index.html

German cafe tells customers to wear pool noodles to enforce social distancing

New reality.

MEMPHIS DAD BUILDS STAGE IN HIS DRIVEWAY TO THROW HIS DAUGHTER A GRADUATION

This father is determined for his daughter not to miss her graduation. https://thesource.com/2020/05/13/memphis-dad-builds-stage-in-his-driveway-to-throw-his-daughter-a-graduation/?fbclid=IwAR0jVSlSNaw3pqB9xK4AzmINWrUofhbDiLOssCYYyunmX_z1GgH_knSAz9A

Everything you need to know about the Oxford University vaccine and other efforts to beat coronavirus

Progress towards a vaccine are continuing to push forward. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-oxford-university-vaccine-and-other-efforts-to-beat-coronavirus-2020-05-14

You Can Watch the Summer Solstice Live From Stonehenge This Year

If you’ve always wanted to go to Stonehenge now Stonehenge can come to you. The summer…

Walk-in customer leaves Denver hair stylist a $2,500 tip for a cut before leaving another $3,300 for staff at the salon after it was closed for nearly two months because of COVID-19

People helping other people is one of the true silver linings of this pandemic. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8319859/Customer-leaves-Denver-hair-stylist-2-500-tip-cut-3-300-rest-staff.html

CITIES ARE TRANSFORMING AS ELECTRIC BIKE SALES SKYROCKET

This could have a long term positive effect on the environment. https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/14/21258412/city-bike-lanes-open-streets-ebike-sales-bicyclist-pedestrian

AMSTERDAM RESTAURANT SERVES VEGAN MEALS IN QUARANTINE GREENHOUSES

Restaurants are doing whatever they can do to serve us. https://www.livekindly.co/amsterdam-restaurant-vegan-meals-greenhouses/

How Smaller, Quirkier Sports Are Stepping in to Fill the Live-Events Void

Competition is competition. https://variety.com/2020/sports/news/espn-nbc-cornhole-lacrosse-1234605469/

Social Distance Under the Stars With These Stunning Glamping Camps Around the Country

This summer it is going to be all about going where people aren’t. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/under-canvas-luxury-glamping-national-parks

Krispy Kreme to honor 2020 seniors with free ‘Graduate Dozen’ doughnuts

Graduates deserve a treat. Get them while they’re hot! https://www.clickorlando.com/features/2020/05/12/krispy-kreme-to-honor-2020-seniors-with-free-graduate-dozen-doughnuts/

Georgia teacher running more than 50 miles to visit each student outside their homes

This teacher is devoted to his students and his health.

Connecticut reports lowest single-day COVID-19 death count in more than a month; state receives PPE shipment with millions of masks

https://www.courant.com/coronavirus/hc-news-coronavirus-daily-updates-0512-20200512-wya2qorjh5b6hbhunfpbna2m5y-story.html

Spain’s oldest woman has recovered from COVID-19 at age 113

One hundred and thirteen years old is something we can all aspire to. https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/good-news-spain-s-oldest-woman-has-recovered-from-covid-19-at-age/591072