Coronavirus

450,000 HealthCare Workers Worldwide Are Infected With COVID-19 As Schools Re-Open, Report Says

450,000 Health-Care Workers Worldwide Are Infected With COVID-19 As Schools Re-Open, Report Says

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The International Nursing Federation reported on Wednesday that more than 6.4 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, including at least 381,000 deaths. 

In an article from The Washington Post titled: CORONAVIRUS HAS INFECTED AT LEAST 450,000 HEALTH-CARE WORKERS WORLDWIDE, REPORT SAYS.

Last Wednesday in a phone interview with CNN – Dr. Anthony Fauci advocates for schools to reopen in the Fall because children tend to have milder symptoms or even no symptoms when they are infected with COVID-19. 

Last month – Dr. Anthony Fauci had a VERY COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TONE when it came to reopening schools arguing with Senator Rand Paul at Senate Committee Hearing in May:  

I think the one size fits all that we’re gonna have a national strategy and nobody’s gonna go to school is kind of ridiculous. We really ought to be doing it by school district to school district. And as much as I respect you Dr. Fauci – I don’t think you’re the end-all. I don’t think that you’re the one person that gets to make all the decisions. I have never made myself as the end-all and only voice in this. I’m a scientist, a physician, and a public health official. I give advice according to the best scientific evidence  

I don’t understand WHY Dr. Fauci NOW advocates for opening schools early based on “best scientific evidence” — that children are affected less than adults. 

Does he not realize that teachers, professors, administrators and custodians all work on the same campus?! 

When will the government and the health experts get their act together and give it to us straight?! With a unified voice! 

Should High School Graduates Take A College Gap Year?

Should High School Graduates Take College A Gap Year?

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In the coming weeks – more than 2 million high school seniors who had their sights set on College for the Fall will navigate a decision — NO graduation class has ever had to consider. 

Universities across the nation are considering a range of contingency plans to combat the Coronavirus as campuses transition to online courses for the new school year. 

AND—as I stated last week for college students studying at home amid COVID-19 – like ME – college isn’t what it used to be. 

However – it costs just the same! 

As on-campus experiences are being replaced with online courses – it's complete bullshit for universities to charge students FULL TUITION without the full experience! 

Why should families pay full price for a semester that might be cut short –AGAIN!? 

Studies conducted by the Gap Year Association show that among students who defer their college admission to take a gap year have a 90% return rate within a year. 

Also – students that take a Gap Year are more likely than their peers to graduate on time—AND with better grades! 

Cal State Fullerton, Stanford and Boston University have openly disclosed the possibility of canceling in person classes until 2021. 

If Michael Jordan can take a GAP YEAR from Basketball to focus on himself — YOU CAN TOO! 

The Ideal Online Commencement Ceremony Using Smekalochka

The Ideal Online Commencement Ceremony Using Smekalochka

Tom The Commie - Virtual Commencement Ceremony 2020

Tom The Commie - Virtual Commencement Ceremony 2020

Zdorovo, moyi horoshie! 

Ok, let’s get down to vodka... I mean get down to business right away, and I am especially interested to review upcoming commencement ceremonies. 

Many graduate students got upset regarding the lack of physical ceremony due to ongoing COVID-19 (I don’t about you folks, but that sound for me as a toilet cleanser) quarantine. Thousands of thousands (which equals million, but thousands of thousands sound more epic) students couldn’t attend an event to receive a college diploma and grab a microphone to tell the audience that all higher education is useless except night parties before the days of final exams. Such a shame, isn’t it? Or pozor, how we say that in Russian!

Though we have a bunch of technologies in the 21st century, we still can’t find the answer to the following question: how we should celebrate the online commencement so that it would be no less memorable than actual commencement? 

We, as Russian people have a long history to approach the problem from a different, more creative angle! We call it smekalochka in Russia (which has closer meaning to words like ‘mother wit’ or ‘savvy’). So, here is my advice from the power of smekalochka:

  1. Set up a huge Zoom meeting 

  2. Get a bunch of vodkas*

  3. Turn on radio and camera

  4. Turn it off and start to drink vodka! (who is listening to Zoom conferences, after all?). I barely did this, but I still got all A’s for the Spring semester!

Just admit that, guys. Vodka will make you much happier than some long, boring, and useless academic ceremony. And remember that you got only the diploma, but you DIDN’T get a job! You don’t even have an experience, so how do you think you would get an unpaid 24/7 hours 6-month long internship where you have to drive for 7 hours from 4:00 am to get there and that requires you to have a 5 years old working experience in your occupation? Capitalism is awesome, isn’t it? 

*Rather than buying fakes like Borski’s Vodka purchase Stolichnaya or The Russian Standard. Help the Russian economy grow during the crisis. Come on, America, help us a little bit, and we won’t intervene in your elections again. I promise (but Vladimir not!).

VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT Isn't Enough. I want a REFUND!

VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT Isn't Enough. I want a REFUND!

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College students – I'm speaking to YOU! 

Do you feel like your REFUND for your Spring Parking Pass isn’t enough to relieve financial stress?

In an article from CNBC titled: Demand for Refunds Intensifies Among College Students by Jessica Dickler. 

For college students studying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic — like ME — college isn’t what it used to be.

However—it costs just the same! 

While several colleges and universities are offering refunds of fees and room and board, the reimbursement policies vary from school to school — and nearly all of them have drawn the line at tuition

Students from Boston University and Brown University are among the latest group to file class-action lawsuits against the universities asking for repayment for tuition, room and board and other costs due to COVID-19 related campus closures. 

On the other hand – Vanderbilt University addressed students on their website stating the following: 

The faculty effort and resources required to deliver the course work are the same, and in some cases, greater, when they are delivered online as when they are delivered in person. 

Meanwhile – more than 500,000 people signed a MoveOn petition asking Congress to include student loan debt forgiveness for doctors in the next stimulus bill. This bill would cover the health care workers who directly interact with COVID-19 patients risking their lives.

And this shouldn’t be a surprise to ANYONE — college costs are SKYROCKETING!

Tuition and fees plus room and board for a four-year private college averaged $49,870 in the 2019-2020 school year – according to the College Board.

CCS Family — Does the Class of 2020 have a reasonable case in court? Comment below.

Robinhood, eToro, and Raging Bull Trading Report Millennials Are Spending Their Stimulus Check on Online Stocks

Robinhood, eToro, and Raging Bull Trading Report Millennials Are Spending Their Stimulus Check on Online Stocks

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Would you invest your Stimulus into retirement savings or stocks? 

I know Marissa Pitts will be investing in BOTOX! aha 

In an article from CNBC titled: Millennials Are Piling into Stock Trading to Beat the Market. Here’s What You Need to Know by Karen Gilchrist. 

As travel plans this Summer are being canceled – Millennials are jumping into the stock market through online stock trading platforms. 

Investing app Robinhood saw record deposits in the first quarter of 2020 with daily trades up 300%.  Elsewhere – eToro and Raging Bull Trading saw demand surge 220% and 158% respectively. 

Millennials – I understand that everyone is trying to make some extra cash during these tough times – BUT – be smart with how you handle your money! 

Ben Reeves, Chief Investment Officer at Wealthsimple told CNBC Make It:  

“Millennials should be leaving their money into something boring like your retirement fund.” 

Raging Bull Trading founder Jeff Bishop states that Millennials should be trying to establish an amount they want to make each month before investing in stocks.

CCS family – Have YOU ever thought about investing in stocks during the coronavirus? Let us know in the comments below.

PORNHUB is FREE and OnlyFans, CamSoda Girls Struggle With COVID-19 Demands

PORNHUB is FREE and OnlyFans, CamSoda Girls Struggle With COVID-19 Demands

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I don’t know about you—but when I hear the words “FREE-FIFTY-FREE” – it is music to my ears!   

Granted—there is usually a catch—but if you go in knowing the limit you plan to spend (IF ANY) the experience is usually fabulous!  

And, during the Quarantine we are seeing lots of people offering FREE services. 

The two most popular ones are Virtual Workouts and PORNHUB.  

And, while these services sound like a Lockdown Luxury.  Professional Fitness and Sex Workers have all but killed their bills and dildos.  

And don’t just take my word for it.   

VICE went undercover with a feature titled: “Cam Girls Can Barely Keep Up with Quarantine Demand” by Maxine Delcourt.  

My favorite line in the article was "I can't just spend the whole month dildo-ing myself.” The demand for FREE PORN is so huge—these girls can’t keep up!  

And—on the other end of the spectrum. 

In an article from BUZZFEED titled: “The Fitness Industry Is in A Crisis. Some Trainers Say Those Trendy Instagram Live Workouts Aren't Helping” by Stephanie McNeal.  

Too many clients are asking their trainers to offer FREE services since “everyone else is.” However — FREE don’t pay the BILLS! 

Let’s keep the economy “STIMULATED” by paying your professionals what they are worth.

CCS family — Do you think people will go back to paying for services once the lockdown is over?  Or do you think they will expect some huge discounts?  Comment below.

YouTube, Facebook Decide What’s Real or Fake News for Millennials

YouTube, Facebook Decide What’s Real or Fake News for Millennials

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Listeners – have you noticed during these wild times—that EVERYONE is suddenly an expert on EVERYTHING?!

Over the weekend – YouTube has removed two videos of California doctors calling to ease coronavirus lockdowns by asserting that ‘Stay-At-Home' measures were unnecessary. 

The two doctors – Dan Erickson and Artin Massihi—also state that doctors are falsely attributing unrelated deaths to COVID-19.  

However – Facebook has NOT removed the doctors’ videos—which have been viewed more than 15 million times. 

The different reactions from YouTube and Facebook should be VERY ALARMING for Millennials.

Why should WE tolerate YouTube AND Facebook to become the messiah...the moderator of misinformation as it goes viral? 

It’s ludicrous! This is NOT the same situation as putting a life-ban on Infowars’ Alex Jones. 

The video removed by YouTube showed two licensed doctors speaking at a one-hour news conference livestreamed by local media, including NBC and ABC affiliates in Bakersfield. 

I feel like I’m living in a dystopia! 

What if I wanted to interview these two doctors on the Chris Collins Show – would YouTube remove my channel from their platform? It makes NO sense! 

Don't let these Silicon Dildos dictate the way you receive your information.

CCS family – Should MILLENNIALS trust tech companies to control misinformation online as it goes viral? 

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING DURING A PANDEMIC

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING DURING A PANDEMIC

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I always find myself coping with death and disaster with an out-of-place chuckle.  

For years I felt that I must be wired wrong—but come to find out—it's OKAY TO LAUGH in unfunny situations.  

In an article form The New York Times titled: It’s OK to Find Humor in Some of This by Alex Williams. 

“Laughter, however hollow, is one of the main coping mechanisms during periods of sickness, death and anxiety.  So, don’t feel guilty” states Williams. 

 Who knew that inappropriate laughter was an anti-suicide coping mechanism? 

And there are plenty of people who are posting some great hilarious content right now. 

Leslie Jordan is my new hero as I listen to his pillow talk and other random conversations that he is sharing. This man needs an Oscar when this is all over!  

So, the next time you see that hilarious MEME that is completely inappropriate, feel free to hit the laugh emoji and share to the world. You might just brighten up the day of someone.  

Or at least you’ll laugh while pissing off the rest of the world. 

CCS family — WHAT situations are you finding yourself laughing at during these times of Quarantine Boredom? Comment below.

"I Always Wear Gloves And A Condom During A Pandemic" - Chris Collins

I Always Wear Gloves And A Condom During A Pandemic

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Listeners...especially the MEN – I’m speaking to YOU! 

You should ALWAYS be wearing gloves and a condom. I haven’t changed my condom in weeks! JUST KIDDING! 

In an article from New York Times titled: Are Facemasks the New Condoms? by James Gorman. 

Are face masks going to become like condoms — ubiquitous, sometimes fashionable, promoted with public service announcements? 

Dr. David O’Connor, who studies HIV and viral disease at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said: 

“If people with no symptoms are spreading the coronavirus—as some studies suggest—it may be time to give face masks the kind of advertising and promotion that support condoms as lifesavers.” 

Dr. O’Connor states: “Kids are going to need to wear them to school when classes resume. Adults are going to need to wear them to work. If you want to go to a basketball game—when we get to that point—face mask. They need to be as ubiquitous as Kleenex—as quickly as possible.” 

Believe it or not – the NBA and WNBA league is developing team-branded facemasks in time for the league to open. 

CCS FAMILY! ARE FACEMASKS THE NEW CONDOMS? 

Dr. David O’Connor believes it’s time to “normalize face masks—and FAST.” 

MILLENNIALS HAVE NO MONEY FOR THE STRIP CLUBS

MILLENNIALS HAVE NO MONEY FOR THE STRIP CLUBS

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I pay my taxes so where is my stimulus money! I’m not the only one waiting around on our Government.  

A lot of people are scrambling to try and get small business loans to help them out during this crisis.  

Criteria seems easy enough to qualify—you own a small business—pay taxes—and your business faced an economic downfall during the shut-down.  

But Hold on!!! Make sure you read that Clinton Era Fine print! 

It looks like the U.S. Government has “Whorephobia.” 

In an article from Buzzfeed titled If You Strip, Make Porn, Or Sell Sex Toys, You Might Not Get Any Coronavirus Aid Money. That’s Where The First Amendment Comes In by Otillia Steadman.  

That’s right! Puritan inspired laws during Clinton’s Reign state that—NO business’ dealing in Good ‘ol SIN can qualify for the $349 billion of the relief money.  

The Strip Clubs and Sex shops Industry account for $17.6 billion dollars in 2019 !!!!  That’s a whole lot of tax dollars streaming into our government.  

The hypocrisy of it all really ticks me off. Clinton can get an extramarital blowjob and still pull a check—but business and PEOPLE who have paid into our system can’t?  

Come on America!! It’s time to throw off our Puritanical Colonialistic Ideals and GET WITH THE TIMES! 

Do you think it’s fair that any TAXPAYER would be excluded for stimulus help?

Fingers crossed our out-of-work Booty Shakers can get the much-needed assistance during these “hard” times. (Pun Intended lol) 

SOCIAL MEDIA = OPEN HEART SURGERY

SOCIAL MEDIA = OPEN HEART SURGERY

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With little to no faith in our leaders in government – the amount of misinformation is circulating across the internet at an ALL TIME HIGH. 

In an article from Buzzfeed titled: The Social Media Shame Machine Is In Overdrive Right Now by Anne Helen Petersen. 

As more and more YouTube videos disinfecting groceries are starting to feel more like Open Heart Surgery – users across the globe are looking for new information on COVID-19. 

I don’t know about YOU but I’m exhausted to hear new information every day about the coronavirus and how it works – why the economy is crashing – AND – how our government is failing to get help to those who need it most. 

There’s STILL so much that we don’t know! 

For example – what is the actual number of first-known cases of COVID-19 infections? When will the wide-scale practice of social distancing end and how can users keep updated on the progress of a potential vaccine? 

Honestly – it feels like we’re fighting two pandemics: COVID-19 and Foolishness. 

Well friends! In the year 2033, we shall witness the rise of QuaranTEEN! 

Boomernomics: With Great Power Comes Zero Accountability

Boomernomics: With Great Power Comes Zero Accountability

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During these unfortunate events – Millennials are trying to stay active at home playing videos game while Baby Boomers use their pastime to knit masks. 

In an article from Business Insider titled: The Coronavirus Has Intensified The Generational Divide Between Millennials And Boomers. Here Are 5 Ways They're Dealing With The Pandemic Differently by Hiliary Hoffower. 

From staying inside or not—to making memes—to hoarding toilet paper! Every generation is handling their anxiety differently.  

And when it comes to MONEY! —Millennials are becoming wishful thinkers assuming that their stimulus check will become their new savings to help ease their mental stress. 

In the U.S – Millennials are noted as having $1000 to their name and have about $200 in their bank account. 

With no stimulus check to assist with the cost of food, living—and relief of student debt – the last thing Millennials are thinking about is applying for health care

Unfortunately – many millennials found out last week that their role as a ‘dependent’ on their parent’s taxes excludes them from receiving a stimulus check. 

During this week in the media – the HILL.TV hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti laughed off a slow week of reporting as if Millennials are RECYCLED NEWS

And presidential candidate Joe Biden’s message for Millennials are: “Give me a break, I have no empathy!”

That’s BOOMERNOMICS in a nutshell!

I can’t even apply for Unemployment because I’m working as a GA grading students’ papers during the pandemic -- I'm making LESS each month than what the UI would provide me.

GAME OVER! I guess that I’m too entitled.

Who Decides Whether A Dildo Is An 'Essential Item' Anyways?

Who Decides Whether A Dildo Is An 'Essential Item' Anyways?

An Amazon worker is mad because the company keeps shipping dildos instead of just essential items during the coronavirus pandemic / via WXYZ

An Amazon worker is mad because the company keeps shipping dildos instead of just essential items during the coronavirus pandemic / via WXYZ

Did you know that in New Hampshire – plant nurseries are considered an essential business while many states still consider golf courses open as an essential outdoor recreation activity. 

In an article from Washington Post titled: What’s ‘Essential’ Anyway? Roses, Guns, Manicures, Marijuana – It All Depends On Who’s Deciding by Karen Heller. 

We’re in Week Five of quarantine and Americans are still confused why recreational marijuana dispensaries are still open while bars and restaurants are closed. 

To put this into perspective – many decisions are left to governors in consultation with state officials as well as mayors to decide what’s considered essential. 

Not surprisingly – many of the discord between some governors and mayors is because of their opposing political views. 

As Heller puts it – Times are tense. Politics are constant. Logic is often elusive. 

Millennials – you must understand that this isn’t like natural disasters—like earthquakes, hurricanes, or wildfires striking a specific state or region. 

Never in modern history have all 50 states simultaneously declared an emergency. 

During this pandemic at the start of April – Amazon workers in Michigan walked off the job requesting that the facility be closed for selling DILDOS. 

You heard that right – DILDOS! 

What do YOU consider as an ‘Essential Item’ during these unprecedented times? Comment below.