Category Archives: Advertising & Marketing

Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission

In a year of endless viral outbreaks, the details of the Diamond Princess tragedy seem like ancient history. On Jan. 20, one infected passenger boarded the cruise ship; a month later, more than 700 of the 3,711 passengers and crew members had tested positive, with many falling seriously ill. The invader moved as swiftly and… Read More: Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission »

As US passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths, experts at Johns Hopkins call for reset in national response

The first death in the US was reported on February 29. The country reached 50,000 deaths 54 days later on April 23, and 34 days later, on May 27, crossed 100,000 deaths. It has taken 63 days to add another 50,000 to reach the 150,000 mark. The country’s coronavirus death toll was 150,676 as of… Read More: As US passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths, experts at Johns Hopkins… »

Broadway workers turn to side hustles with theaters closed

NEW YORK — Broadway seamstress Amy Micallef hasn’t put her talent on hold while theaters are shut. She’s been making plush toys — unusual plush toys. Each one goes for $ 23 and she encourages buyers to unleash their anger on her creations — be merciless against a virus that has caused so much loss… Read More: Broadway workers turn to side hustles with theaters closed »