Friday, July 18, 2025

2:00PM Water Cooler 1/6/2023

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Long COVID Stemmed from Mild Cases of COVID-19 in Most People

Bit by bit, getting a clearer picture of long Covid.

Links 1/6/2023

Germany, the Birthplace of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine, Now Wants to Cancel Its Vaccine Deal

“Too many doses, billions in costs – the government [of Germany] wants to cancel the vaccination deal.”

Zelensky’s Bloody War Against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

A bloody attack on a Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest, close to the Orthodox Christmas, in a church….and sanctioned by the government.

Kentucky Retirement Systems Is Baack! The Latest Filing, re the Calcaterra Report Coverup

For those who like legal jousting and elegant drafting, the Kentucky Retirement Systems battle is back, now focused on Regina Calcaterra.

2:00PM Water Cooler 1/5/2023

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‘Public Trust’—A Key Legal Tool to Preserve Our Natural Resources

Law professor Mary Wood breaks describes how the public trust can protect rights to clean air, water, and land.

Links 1/5/2023

Ukraine and Russia: Waiting for the Next Phase?

Why Ukraine may be under even more pressure than Russia to Do Something when the ground finally freezes in Ukraine.

‘It’s Not Either/Or’ — Population and Consumption in the Climate Solutions Debate

Looking at the oft superficially discussed population and consumption levers in the climate change debate.

How Austerity Caused the NHS Crisis

As the NHS crisis intensifies, a look at how the once esteemed service got there.

2:00PM Water Cooler 1/4/2023

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Worst of Europe’s Energy Crisis May Be Yet To Come

Just because the weather gods are now smiling on Europe does not mean its energy crunch is over.

Links 1/4/2023