Friday, March 27, 2020
Will The COVID-19 'Hoax' Be Trump's Katrina?
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
A New Way of Life (For Now)
Here we go.
It is just past 5 p.m. in the Chicagoland area here in Illinois and the "stay at home" order is now in effect as the corona virus pandemic continues to expand in the United States and across the globe as well.
Hopefully with this procedure, things will change as the virus won't be so rampant as people self quarantine in their homes and practice "social distancing" from now until at least April 7th per the orders of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The virus seems to be waning somewhat over in China, South Korea and other areas of the world as the "lock down" type procedures have been happening there. This is what we are being told in recent weeks. However, over in Italy it has become like a bad combination of a science fiction and horror movie as hundreds of people are dying each day from the COVID-19 illness.
Terrible news.
Here in Illinois, the number of people being tested for the virus has been increasing and along with it the number of new cases. It's being reported on the local news that Illinois now has 753 cases in the state with six people dead from the virus.
This is something new to Americans across the country as the states of California, New York and now Illinois go through this new way of living as people are not to go outside (in Illinois' plans) except for grocery shopping or medical appointments or to go to banks or gas stations. Officials are discouraging "non essential" travel for the next two-and-a-half weeks.
On most Saturday evenings, folks would be going out for dinner to restaurants, pizza places and local taverns and pubs. The restaurant establishments are still open for business, but only for curb side pickups from phone orders or for delivery service.
However, in order to help keep the spread of the virus from continuing at a rapid pace we must now stay home. It will take some getting used to for most people I am sure. As for myself, being a little older these days, I am more of a "home body" and enjoy the quiet evening time at home.
The main thing is that we as Americans can alter our lifestyles to help quell this pandemic that has caused havoc for last few months as many have become sickened or died. It is a bit intimidating for many of us and a lot of people are indeed frightened, contrary to what Trump might think.
Without going off on the stalling around from the current White House administration with getting test kits out across the land in a timely manner as well as medical supplies for the doctors, nurses and other medical professional personnel, it's important to remember a lot of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are in way worse conditions right now.
Here's hoping things will improve as quick as possible and we can get back to a more normal way of living that we have grown to know. But for now, adjustments will be made as trips to the store are less frequent (crowded they have been but people have been pretty cool in my area) and getting used to not making a run for a bite to eat or seeing a movie is going to be different.
And of course, there is no live professional or college sports happening either. Normally, the college basketball tournament known as "March Madness" would be going right now.
Not this year. None of them will be back in the near future, but eventually they will return.
Right now, it's time for common sense and following good hygiene (frequent hand washing and wiping off surfaces with cleaning wipes, etc.) that will help along with the "social distancing" when going out for a walk or to the stores or other public areas that will remain open for the duration.
As it has been said, we are all in this together and as long as folks do their part and don't get into any sort of panic mode as the numbers surely will go up for infections and more deaths unfortunately, things will change and the pandemic curve will flatten out. Keeping those numbers at a minimum is crucial to eventually help end this whole thing or at least keep it under control until a vaccine can be developed.
Time will tell the rest of the story.
It is just past 5 p.m. in the Chicagoland area here in Illinois and the "stay at home" order is now in effect as the corona virus pandemic continues to expand in the United States and across the globe as well.
Hopefully with this procedure, things will change as the virus won't be so rampant as people self quarantine in their homes and practice "social distancing" from now until at least April 7th per the orders of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The virus seems to be waning somewhat over in China, South Korea and other areas of the world as the "lock down" type procedures have been happening there. This is what we are being told in recent weeks. However, over in Italy it has become like a bad combination of a science fiction and horror movie as hundreds of people are dying each day from the COVID-19 illness.
Terrible news.
Here in Illinois, the number of people being tested for the virus has been increasing and along with it the number of new cases. It's being reported on the local news that Illinois now has 753 cases in the state with six people dead from the virus.
This is something new to Americans across the country as the states of California, New York and now Illinois go through this new way of living as people are not to go outside (in Illinois' plans) except for grocery shopping or medical appointments or to go to banks or gas stations. Officials are discouraging "non essential" travel for the next two-and-a-half weeks.
On most Saturday evenings, folks would be going out for dinner to restaurants, pizza places and local taverns and pubs. The restaurant establishments are still open for business, but only for curb side pickups from phone orders or for delivery service.
However, in order to help keep the spread of the virus from continuing at a rapid pace we must now stay home. It will take some getting used to for most people I am sure. As for myself, being a little older these days, I am more of a "home body" and enjoy the quiet evening time at home.
The main thing is that we as Americans can alter our lifestyles to help quell this pandemic that has caused havoc for last few months as many have become sickened or died. It is a bit intimidating for many of us and a lot of people are indeed frightened, contrary to what Trump might think.
Without going off on the stalling around from the current White House administration with getting test kits out across the land in a timely manner as well as medical supplies for the doctors, nurses and other medical professional personnel, it's important to remember a lot of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are in way worse conditions right now.
Here's hoping things will improve as quick as possible and we can get back to a more normal way of living that we have grown to know. But for now, adjustments will be made as trips to the store are less frequent (crowded they have been but people have been pretty cool in my area) and getting used to not making a run for a bite to eat or seeing a movie is going to be different.
And of course, there is no live professional or college sports happening either. Normally, the college basketball tournament known as "March Madness" would be going right now.
Not this year. None of them will be back in the near future, but eventually they will return.
Right now, it's time for common sense and following good hygiene (frequent hand washing and wiping off surfaces with cleaning wipes, etc.) that will help along with the "social distancing" when going out for a walk or to the stores or other public areas that will remain open for the duration.
As it has been said, we are all in this together and as long as folks do their part and don't get into any sort of panic mode as the numbers surely will go up for infections and more deaths unfortunately, things will change and the pandemic curve will flatten out. Keeping those numbers at a minimum is crucial to eventually help end this whole thing or at least keep it under control until a vaccine can be developed.
Time will tell the rest of the story.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Strange Days Indeed
What with the global pandemic now being declared by WHO (World Health Organization) over the coronavirus (COVID-19) that started out in China and was kept hush hush by their communist government as the doctor who discovered it eventually was muzzled about it and then later died from it, things are definitely going full tilt in this world of ours.Here in the United States, Trump just continues to flounder around as to what to do about this "hoax" as he describes it.
Well, it has been revealed today that award winning actor Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus while in Australia. Also, Rudy Gobert of the NBA's Utah Jazz has also been dubbed as positive. As a result of Gobert, the NBA is suspending the season effective immediately following the Wednesday league games.
The NCAA's March Madness is also in jeopardy of folding up for this year as they will not allow spectators into the arenas in the coming weeks.
You know damn well that the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball will follow suit in the coming days as things continue to spiral out of control with this latest viral strand.
It's about the prevention of spreading this virus even further than it already has in this country.
Italy is in complete lock down because of this virus.
Think about that.
A few years back during the Barack Obama Administration, the ebola outbreak as well as the H1N1 swine flu (remember those) epidemic caused quite a stir here in the U.S., but that was nothing compared to what's going on these days.
Sad fact is Trump and his inept administration have dropped the ball on this whole thing that was known back in November of last year as China was dealing with it.
The Trump administration ignored it and also cut back on the funding for the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) to make things even worse.
And just today, the REPUBLICAN led U.S. Senate BLOCKED paid emergency sick leave for Americans due to the coronavirus.
How sick and twisted are those people ?
Who would do that?
Kentucky republican senate majority leader MITCH McCONNELL and his cohorts . . . that's who!
Just remember this when the elections are held (maybe) this November.
Vote them all out of office.
But knowing Trump and all the other bastards from the GOP, they will probably try and declare a state of emergency and cancel said elections so they can maintain power in this country and fuck things up even more than they already have.
God help us all.
Monday, February 24, 2020
Stay Tuned
Heftyinfo will be back soon . . . just taking a break from all the political bullshit that is taking place on a daily basis and continues to as The Trump Shit Show continues to dominate the news cycles.
And that is by design by the powers that be at the major news networks.
It's real simple people, just get your asses out to vote this year no matter what. If enough people get out to the polls like in 2008 and 2012, then Trump is out.
No if, ands or buts about it. Make it happen people.
It will likely come down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan flipping back to the Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. If that happens, the Democratic party gets back the White House.
Enough said.
And that is by design by the powers that be at the major news networks.
It's real simple people, just get your asses out to vote this year no matter what. If enough people get out to the polls like in 2008 and 2012, then Trump is out.
No if, ands or buts about it. Make it happen people.
It will likely come down to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan flipping back to the Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. If that happens, the Democratic party gets back the White House.
Enough said.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WIN THE SUPER BOWL
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| Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid with the Lombardi trophy. |
After 50 long years, the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions.
And for the first time in his head coaching career, 61-year-old Andy Reid is a Super Bowl champion.
The Chiefs did the improbable once again during this post-season by overcoming a double-digit deficit to win the game, 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54 in Miami, Florida.
Chiefs running back Damien Williams rushed for 104 yards (on 17 carries) and a touchdown and also caught four passes for 29 yards, including the go ahead score on a five-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes (pictured lower right) for a 24-20 lead with 2:44 remaining in the game. Williams then clinched the Super Bowl victory with a 38-yard scoring run with just over a minute remaining.
After being schooled for three quarters by the 49ers defense, Mahomes (286 passing yards with two TD and two interceptions) stepped up in the final quarter with two touchdown passes (to Williams and another to tight end Travis Kelce) to lead the comeback win.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 219 yards with one touchdown pass, but threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter as the Chiefs defense also rose up to the occasion.
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk hauled in a 15-yard scoring pass from Garoppolo to tie the game 10-10 heading into halftime. Mahomes scored the game's first touchdown on a one-yard run for a 7-3 Kansas City lead in the first quarter.In the third quarter, San Francisco scored ten unanswered points with a 42-yard field goal by Robbie Gould and a one-yard TD run by running back Raheem Mostert for a 20-10 lead. From there, it was all Chiefs in the final 15 minutes as they put up 21 unanswered points to win it.
Mahomes was named the Most Valuable Player for the game after the rough start by coming through when it mattered most in the fourth quarter.
Congratulations to the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPIONS
Friday, January 31, 2020
SUPER BOWL LIV PREVIEW
Whether or not that actually plays out remains to be seen. One thing for certain is these two teams have been the hottest ones going as they breezed through both of their playoff games when the final score was posted.
The Chiefs can score from anywhere at any time and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been on fire this post-season, throwing for eight touchdowns and no interceptions as the Chiefs have racked up 86 points in the two games. Along with Mahomes is tight end Travis Kelce (13 receptions and three TD receptions in playoffs) and wide receivers Tyreek Hill (two receiving TD) and Sammy Watkins (one TD) providing the air attack while running back Damien Williams has scored three rushing touchdowns in the playoffs.
Defensively, Kansas City has been challenged all season, but has been decent in the playoffs when it matters most. They allowed the Houston Texans to get out to a big lead in the divisional round before the defense stiffened en route to a comeback victory in blowout fashion, winning the game, 51-31.
In the AFC Championship, they held Tennessee super running back Derrick Henry in check and for the playoffs, the Chiefs are only giving up an average of 89.5 rushing yards per game. The pass defense gives up some yardage (279 yards per game) but overall they only allowed eight second half points to Houston and 24 for the game against the Titans.
The San Francisco 49ers have been relying on the run game in these playoffs and smashed the Green Bay Packers, 37-20 in the NFC title game as running back Raheem Mostert went off for 220 yards and four rushing touchdowns in the rout. The 'Niners also feature Matt Breida and Tevin Coleman (limited in practice with a shoulder injury) in their backfield, which has averaged 235.5 yards per game in the two playoff victories.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hasn't been asked to do much in the passing game so far this post-season, having thrown only 27 passes (17 completions) for just 208 yards with one TD pass and one interception in the two games. Heck, K.C. quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws for that much yardage in one half of football on some days.
But the 49ers haven't had to throw the ball much because their running game has been so dominant and they get a big lead and play ball control offense the rest of the way. When Jimmy G does throw the ball, his targets include tight end George Kittle and wideouts Emmanuel Sanders and Deebo Samuel, along with Coleman or Mostert out of the backfield.
Defensively, the 49ers are superb so far in the playoffs and they led the league in pass defense in the regular season as they allowed 169.2 yards per game. They were second overall in total defense, allowing 282 yards per game. In the playoffs, they have given up 211 passing yards per game and just a meager 41.5 yards rushing per game.
Look for a very competitive game this Sunday with the Chiefs looking to avoid the slow starts they had the first two games of the playoffs when they fell behind by double digits before storming back to win by double digits. Meanwhile, the 49ers would love to continue their winning ways by getting out to a lead and then letting their ground game and defense do the rest to get the win.
As long as the Chiefs provide pass protection for Mahomes and his targets get open, then the Chiefs will put up some points on the San Francisco defense. But the 'Niners can get after opposing quarterbacks (NFL best 59 QB sacks) and they have a great secondary, led by veteran Richard Sherman, who has picked off passes in both playoff victories. Mahomes is a very mobile quarterback, so that will be a factor as well.
There's a reason this game is a close one according to the odds makers (Kansas City is a 1 or 1 1/2 point favorite depending on whichever pick you look at), so this game should go down to the wire and could be decided by a late field goal in which case both teams have very reliable kickers. Another x-factor could be Kansas City return men Mecole Hardman and Tyreek Hill. Either one could take it back for a touchdown and the 49ers will be ready to make sure that doesn't happen.
PREDICTION - Kansas City 27, San Francisco 24
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