For anti-maskers and those who oppose seat belts laws, it's an issue of personal liberty. Photo credit: Envato. Amid the pandemic, Americans and beyond have searched for ways to help prevent the contraction, and spread of, the novel coronavirus. While many have embraced masks as a way to help stop the spread of the virus, and even as a fashion statement, others are enraged … [Read more...] about Personal Safety vs Personal Liberty: What Anti-Maskers, and Anti-Seat Belt Laws Have in Common
Archives for August 2020
Celebrate Shark Week 2020 With These 7 Strains
Shark Week 2020 kicks off this Sunday, August 9th. The weeklong homage to the ocean’s fiercest predators will feature appearances by Will Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Mike Tyson, in addition to 20 hours of shark-breaching, chum-filled action for which it’s known. The series starts with Air Jaws: Ultimate Breach-off, and Shark Lockdown, which explores the effect of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Shark Week 2020 With These 7 Strains
The Dime: 8/7/2020
Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Don’t Mess With Grandma The Walt Disney Company has quite a reputation for being anti-cannabis. Last May, a … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/7/2020
Lebanon’s Heart-Breaking Explosion Which Turned the City of Beirut into Ash
Written By: J. Laura Countries around the world unite as they try to help Lebanon rebuild its capital. On the evening of August 4th, the vibrant city of Beirut, Lebanon shocked the world as a huge explosion created an intense fireball and shockwaves, which were heard up to the coast of Cyprus, Financial Mirror reported. The blast was so strong that it was heard … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s Heart-Breaking Explosion Which Turned the City of Beirut into Ash
Justice Denied: Michael Scofield of Virginia Beach, VA
Michael Scofield, age 34, is a permanently disabled U.S. Navy veteran. He was serving in the Navy as a mechanical engineer and due to the stress and extreme working conditions, he just collapsed to the floor one evening. He was rushed by paramedics to Portsmouth Naval Hospital where he was diagnosed with Acute Renal failure. Once he became conscious, he was told by … [Read more...] about Justice Denied: Michael Scofield of Virginia Beach, VA