News Of The Week Roundup: Week 23, 2021

Ransomware attacks keep hitting American organizations. This is a very interesting angle on how ransomware attacks are crippling hospitals - and putting patient health at risk.

Ron Jackson was scheduled to begin radiation treatments for an aggressive brain tumor when his local hospital was hit with a ransomware attack. He had to drive daily to a hospital two hours away instead. How a cyber gang paralyzed U.S. hospitals. https://t.co/MEAq7Ey6OD

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 10, 2021

This is really interesting, especially if you love American history like I do.

Rebecca Nurse was the oldest woman killed in the Salem witch trials.

Her descendants include Sen. Mitt Romney, “Scrubs” actor Zach Braff and “I Love Lucy” star Lucille Ball. (@hereandnow) https://t.co/4w27ciBmk4

— NPR (@NPR) June 8, 2021

Speaking of important figures in history - here's a story about a true hero:

From the "what fresh hell is this?" file regarding COVID-19, a new variant of the disease so smart it can hide from the freaking human immune system.

The rapid spread of the Alpha coronavirus variant, first identified in Britain, left scientists wondering how it moved through communities so quickly.

A new study suggests one answer: It hides from the human immune system, giving it more time to multiply.https://t.co/vHpd3V4gRE

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 7, 2021

This is not good: COVID positive passengers on the first North American cruise since the pandemic halted sailings back in March 2020.

Two guests onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise test positive for Covid https://t.co/zNSCMlqXwq

— CNBC (@CNBC) June 10, 2021

From the "no kidding" file of anyone who has bought anything in America recently: stuff is more expensive than it was last year. Of course, this is a bit nuanced. Lockdowns meant prices for things like air travel and hotel stays were available at bargain basement deals. Now that people are vaccinated, most want to get out, travel, go to restaurants and buy things. Shocking that prices are going up, I know.

For the past decade, inflation has averaged under 2 percent a year for the typical American.

But inflation rose 5 percent between May 2020 and May 2021, the Labor Department reported Thursday — the biggest jump since 2008. https://t.co/iM8w8UMmT3

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 10, 2021

In addition to making music with Nikki Sixx, Rob Zombie is getting back into the film game and his next movie will be The Munsters. I love that old TV show and I am pumped for the movie.

Rob Zombie Officially Confirms His Next Movie is ‘The Munsters’! https://t.co/Gw3TK5HPv7

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) June 7, 2021

And I leave you with this...

Comments

[Jack T. Ripper]

This IS Biden’s Administration, Biden’s Economy, Biden’s inflation! No excuses He is to Blane!

[Metalboy!]

That’s “Blame”, not “Blane”, Jackie T!

Huh-uh-uh-lo-oh! ...

Tell me exactly what Biden has done to cause inflation ...

If anyone’s to blame it was that fat f*ck amateur LOSER you so stupidly supported who created policies and misinformation campaigns that has caused the problems we’re experiencing now.

So, I get why you would want to blame Biden, as that’s all your fearless leader ever did (and still does!) is blame someone else for his own f*ck-ups ... Clorox? ... Dude!

But this kind of B.S. is what we have come to expect from you as your only source of information is The Bullsh*t Factory, FUX News, not exactly a bastion of integrity.

[Jack T. Ripper]

😂!!!!! You can gaslight all you want boy. Fact this mess is on your President , Mr Magooooo.

[Metalboy!]

But rather than dwell on the the state of politics as the country recovers and heals from the tragic mass death directly attributed to the idiocy and utter lack of true leadership over the last four years, let us talk about something we can agree on! ...

Rob Zombie finally taking on a project that will be his true defining moment! ... If he makes “The Munsters” the way we think only he can, it will be a thunderous success that will make him a household name and make us thrilled moviegoers again as you know this has all the potential to be the ultimate movie theater going experience.

One can just imagine the soundtrack and casting alone will be KILLER!

[Metalboy!]

You obviously don’t even know what gaslighting is except for maybe the kind you create with a BIC lighter and your derrière!

I’m surprised we didn’t see you desecrating the Capitol along with the other a*sclowns drinkin’ the Kool-Aid ...

Yee-Haw!, ya frickin’ Yank Neck, Back to The Rock & Roll ...

[Him]

And . . . FIGHT!!!!

[Jack T. Ripper]

boy, I absolutely do know what it means. Our Media is constantly doing it to the us, people like you try to convince others that Magoooo is doing a good job. boy, I was in DC that Day.at the mostly peaceful protest!

[Jack T. Ripper]

Let’s hope Zombie does a better job this time. His versions of Halloween was a Yawn fest. Lords of Salem was Terrible.

[fletch]

You're right, ripboy! I just saw Biden talk about his meeting with putin. Biden called him a worthy adversary.

Biden should have said, "I met with putin, and I grabbed him by his pussy."

[Jack T. Ripper]

Fletch, Magoooo can’t match wits with Putin. I would love to hear him say that. Never will happen. Magooo will throw praise his way while he loosens Sanctions on Russia. These countries all have dirt on Magooo and CrackHead H. This administration is Weak and Corrupt and the Media will cover for them. Midterms can’t get here soon enough!

[fletch]

I agree with you, rippy, and you try to verbally assault me? You need reading comprehension skills. Or, you need to stop believing in trump we trust.

[Jack T. Ripper]

Fletch, I know you agreed with me. I wasn’t ripping you. Just venting about President Pedo!

[Him]

And . . . HUG?!?! Geesh. I think this post is about to be reclaimed by eminent domain.