Two Worrying Coronavirus Variants Local to U.S. Flagged by Researchers in Ohio
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Researchers in Ohio say they’ve discovered two new variants of the coronavirus local to the U.S. that may be of concern. One variant appears to contain a mutation found in other troubling variants, while the other has started to spread fast in Columbus, Ohio over the last month and carries its own unique mix of mutations. The scientists believe that the Columbus variant is likely more contagious than past existing strains, though they caution little is still known about it.
Don t change the date, change the attitude
January 26 is one day out of 365. But no other date conjures up so much passionate debate amidst a cacophony of divided views. Each year there is the predictable commentary about Australia Day.
Cricket Australia’s decision to not mention Australia Day for its Big Bash League clash, and instead use only the words January 26 is a googly (making us all curious).
No, it’s not the GOAT Nathan Lyon, it’s a brand new spinner called ‘taking-a-stand’. The crowd is irritated at first by this new type of bowler. ‘What’s this going to achieve!’ they groan. But hey! Hitting the stumps is what cricket is all about, right?
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It was a typical Geelong performance in a final.
Leading by 22 points in the second quarter of a grand final, things looked to be going swimmingly. But then a 50-point turnaround which led to a 30-point put a halt to their quest for their elusive tenth premiership.
Now the Cats have one last chance to win a flag before an inevitable rebuild will be forced – nearly all of the 2011 premiership side have vanished and very few current players will be present the next time they will lift the cup.
Women’s sport currently takes second fiddle. Right or wrong, that’s the world we live in. The NRL have invested in a women’s competition for the past couple of years, while the World Cup in the UK later this year has committed to equal match payments with men. But the fact that the Indigenous vs Māori […]
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I might be a gripe, but I try to be an honest gripe.
That’s why the fictions that get pushed as part of the Collingwood narrative irritate me.
Already memories have faded. Everything’s going swimmingly at Collingwood. There is nothing to see here.
Blah, blah.
I might’ve covered some of this stuff here and there, I might’ve shouted some of it into the wind, but I’ve never put it all in one place.