Wuhan Flu Silver Lining May Be Cyber Education

Wuhan Flu Silver Lining May Be Cyber Education — Pennsylvania’s school boards love their Taj Mahals. The go-along-to-get-along-especially-when-we-can-get-a-cut political parties happily egg them on. The lap dog media outlets masquerading as protectors of the little guy joyfully hump their legs.

With the Wuhan Flu — excuse me President Xi that should be Wuhan Bat-eater Flu — maybe horizons can be expanded and some thinking outside the box occur. The panic is causing some places to put their education online.

Economics forced the one-time steel town of Midland, Pa. to close its high school in 1985. It contracted with other districts to handle education including at one point sending its children across the border into Ohio.

In 2000, it started The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, commonly known as PA Charter. It is now the largest public school in Pennsylvania and second largest in the country. The vast majority of attendees are happy with it.

Granted you still need hands-on interaction especially for the arts and athletics which are very important for growth but one can’t deny the flexibility offered online, the enormous cost savings and the chance to escape some of the twisted teachings that have become fashionable by the progressives who run the educational establishment.

Online education might be a silver lining of the Wuhan Flu.

Wuhan Flu Silver Lining May Be Cyber Education
Wuhan Flu Silver Lining May Be Cyber Education
Where would you rather send your kid to school? Here or Midland?

Center Of the Earth William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-13-20

If you want to journey to the center of the Earth start at one of the poles. It would be just a 3,950 mile trip which is 13 miles shorter than if you start at Equator.

Center Of the Earth William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-13-20
Center Of the Earth William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-12-20

Potato Rosti Simple And Delicious

Potato rosti is a simple but surprisingly delicious dish that is perfect for Lent providing you choose the butter option rather than pork fat.

Potato Rosti Simple And Delicious
Potato Rosti and sour cream

Frankly the butter is better despite the pork fat being considered the 8th most nutritious food. We tried them both.

Boil three medium sized russet potatoes in well-salted water for about 15 minutes then let them cool in the fridge overnight.

Peel then grate them.

In an 8-inch pan, melt 4tablespoons of butter over low heat. Slowly stir in the potatoes and a teaspoon of salt. Cook them for about two minutes turning frequently. Gently mold them into a pancake — don’t press hard — that would hold its shape. Add two tablespoons of hot water and a little bit more butter, cover and cook for 12 or 13 minutes. Flip onto a plate — you know how to do that right– and enjoy with sour cream, or cream cheese or smoke salmon or what hits your fancy.

Potato Rosti Simple And Delicious

Named for or after William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-12-20

Named for or after? What is the difference between “named for George Washington” and “named after George Washington”? Nothing really, although the Brits seem to use “named after” exclusively.

Named for or after William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-12-20
Named for or after William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-12-20

Wuhan Flu Thoughts And Observations

Wuhan Flu Thoughts And Observations — We have been asked to express our view on the Wuhan flu so here goes.

In the historical sense we don’t think it is going to be that bad.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Trump administration’s point man on fighting the disease, estimates the mortality rate at 1 percent which is about 10 times worse than the typical flu.

Obviously, we should take it seriously.

On the other hand, this is not the Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic or the various cholera pandemics or typhus or even the Spanish Flu which had a mortality rate of between 2 and 3 percent and also hit Philadelphia rather hard.

The Wuhan flu is very dangerous for old people so we are keeping our old people in and staying in ourselves for their sake.

If we were on our own, however, we would catch a plane and check out Disney World were lines would be short and deals would be expected. Actually, if they are still doing cruises we would go on one assuming the deals are what we think they are.

We think the economy is obviously going to be hurt as there are those who, like us, are obliged to avoid going out and the stock market is suffer accordingly.

In the long term, though, we will be fine unless the government screws things up.

Actually, our biggest fear is the Deep State not letting “a serious crisis go to waste” and pull stuff as they did after 9/11 such as the TSA and Patriot Act.

One more observation: The death rate on the Diamond Princess where 3700 people were stuck with the Wuhan flu for a month was about 1 percent (corrected).

Don’t be afraid and enjoy life.

Wuhan Flu Thoughts And Observations
Wuhan Flu Thoughts And Observations -- We have been asked to express our view on the Wuhan flu so here goes.

Most nutritious food William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-11-20

It is the almond that is considered the most nutritious food. Bet you weren’t expecting that. Scientist give it 97 out of a possible 100. In eighth place is pork fat with a score of 73 which is well ahead of kale (31st), fresh spinach (45th) and coho salmon (54th). Yum. Bet you weren’t expecting that either.

Those silly scientists ought to know, though, that it is the McDonald’s double cheeseburger that is the most nutritious food in history.

Most nutritious food William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-11-20
Most nutritious food William Lawrence Sr Cryptowit 3-11-20

Jack Taylor William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-10-20

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is named after the USS Enterprise. No, not the starship but the World War II aircraft carrier from which company founder Jack Taylor flew F6F Hellcat fighter planes. Of course, the starship is named for the legendary World War II vessel too.

Jack Taylor William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-10-20
Jack Taylor William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-10-20

First bricks William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-9-20

You know where Tell Aswad is? It’s about 30 miles north of Damascus in Syria. It’s where the first bricks were made about 7,500 B.C. Or the oldest bricks were found anyway? For what it’s worth, “tell” does not mean village. It means a mound of trash.

First bricks William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-9-20
First bricks William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-9-20

Earth is not a Perfect Circle William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-7-20

Yes Miranda, Earth is not a perfect circle. Its circumference is 95 miles longer at the Equator (24,901 miles) than it is around the poles (24,860) miles.

Earth is not a Perfect Circle William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-7-20
Earth is not a Perfect Circle William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 3-7-20

Ed Hunter Explains Grit

Ed Hunter Explains Grit

By Kate Rainey

Ed Hunter, a certified Career and Executive Coach, will lead an interactive presentation titled “True Grit: Resilience in Times of Change” on April 7 from 7 -8:30 p.m., at Media Presbyterian Church’s Hassler Chapel, 30 E. Baltimore Ave., Media, PA 19063. The chapel can be accessed from Baltimore Avenue, to the left of the main door, or around back on EastFranklin Street. All are welcome, without regard to religious affiliation.

Change is with us constantly. It’s guaranteed in all aspects of life. We can’t control the changes in our lives, but we do have some control over how those changes affect us.  Whether you feel fear or excitement, anxiety or hopeful anticipation… you have choices!  

At this program, you will partake in a discussion about how change can affect your career journey and wellbeing. Job loss or job change due to layoffs, firing, reorganizations, restructures, new management and adjustments to job roles can bring feelings of uncertainty and potentially…. stress, anxiety and even depression. You will come away with practical ways to not only manage, but overcome, unexpected obstacles. Re-energize yourself to take some bold steps forward with renewed confidence!

Ed Hunter is an experienced Career and Executive Coach with a private practice on the Main Line. He specializes in the exploration of meaning and purpose in career decisions. He is dedicated to helping others feel happy, healthy and whole in their career. And he loves his job!

JPCD is a joint program of Media Presbyterian Church and St. Laurence Church, Upper Darby and is affiliated with Joseph’s People, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing guidance and support to unemployed and underemployed workers.

Ed Hunter Explains Grit
Ed Hunter Explains Grit