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The Ins And Outs Of Masking In The COVID-19 World

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They’ve become the 2020 accessory du jour – masks! They are a first impression on your presence and your health safety in this day of COVID-19. Like any “accessory,” there is a pecking order, alternative sources and ways to properly wear them. But unlike other accessories, these are necessities when venturing out. Here are some tips on the mask world: Types of masks The … [Read more...] about The Ins And Outs Of Masking In The COVID-19 World

An Early-Rising Masked Shopper Tackles New World Grocery Treasure Hunting

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Editor’s note: This post has nothing to do with a nonprofit, but it deals with the ways that grocery shopping has changed in the past month due to the COVID-19 situation. When grocery shopping, by the way, consider matching your total with a donation to the North Texas Food Bank or another similar program. It had been a couple of weeks since I had ventured out of my rabbit … [Read more...] about An Early-Rising Masked Shopper Tackles New World Grocery Treasure Hunting

Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings

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Hope you enjoyed the weekend's walk-about weather, because Monday is gonna be a 180-degree turn. In the wake of the tornadic weather that hit Jonesboro, Arkansas, Saturday, North Texas will have some grumbles and rumbles tomorrow. Staying true to the past and being prepared for lots of drip-drops, thunder and weather warnings from area weather-casters, tell the pooches just … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings

Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener

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Before brewing that first cup of coffee or even brushing your teeth, take your temperature. If it’s normal, you just told yourself that you're symptom-free. But if you do have a fever, you should check for other symptoms (i.e., cough, tiredness, shortness of breath) as well. If some are present, contact your area’s hotline: Collin County: 211, select option 6 … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener

JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins just announced that Dallas County will adjust into shelter-in-place (“SIP”) starting Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m. The order basically bans people from leaving their residences for anything but an "essential" activity. What does that mean? The word “essential” is the word that determines your world. What you may consider important to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.

The “Brooks” Don’t-Be-A-Spreader Counterattack Takes On The Coronavirus Draft Program

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According to inside sources, there is one way that the coronavirus can continue to scour the population. It's if you become a soldier in its army. The only way this highly contagious disease can win is if it can draft you into spreading its message venom. Like all recruiters, the coronavirus recruitment team has targeted young, healthy people. Once tapped for action, these … [Read more...] about The “Brooks” Don’t-Be-A-Spreader Counterattack Takes On The Coronavirus Draft Program

JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday

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As more cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus showed up locally, Dallas County late Thursday declared a state of emergency and put the kibosh on big public gatherings in the county starting Friday. As of 11 a.m. Friday, the county is nixing all public gatherings of 500 or more people for seven days. It's also "discouraging" gatherings of 250 people or more. Dallas County … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fearing COVID-19, Dallas County Bans Gatherings Of 500 People Or More Starting Friday

JUST IN: Dallas Cancels Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade And Festival Due To Coronavirus Concerns

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If you’re hustling around getting your errands and business along Greenville Avenue done between Blackwell Street and SMU Boulevard because of Saturday's 41st Annual Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival , relax. The parade and festival have just been canceled. But it's not because of the weather forecast of rain and showers. The City of Dallas just quashed the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Cancels Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade And Festival Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Good Old Fashion Common Sense Can Help Calm Today’s Anxieties

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If your manicured hands are starting to grow scales from all the soap washings, take heart. In the past, many contagious diseases like the coronavirus, the flu and even the ho-hum common cold have been prevented by people simply washing their hands for the 20-second countdown. So even if it’s not your birthday, hum the “Happy Birthday” or the “Alphabet Song” tune for 20 … [Read more...] about Good Old Fashion Common Sense Can Help Calm Today’s Anxieties