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Tag: pandemic

DISMAL REPORT: THE DECREASE IN TEST SCORES

Posted on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Reportedly, test scores in the United States have decreased significantly. This is the result of school closures and mask mandates that students had to deal with during the period of COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic caused disruption in people’s lives, all over the globe. Here in the United States, people suffered due to shutdowns and stay-at-home…

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NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS WOULD DESTROY WI’S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

Posted on October 11, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Just when Wisconsin’s restaurant industry thought that COVID-related restrictions would be eased, making way for people to get back to reviving their businesses and making up for the losses incurred over the last several months, the governor of Wisconsin announced additional restrictions. The new order would hurt the already-struggling restaurants in the state, and could…

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BIDEN SUPPORTS FORCING AMERICANS TO WEAR MASKS NATIONWIDE

Posted on October 5, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

This year, we have seen many examples of government overreach across the country. During the pandemic, state and local governments forced people to shut down businesses, and also restricted people’s personal freedom by forcing them to wear masks. Many of these mandates are still in place. If Joe Biden is elected to the office of…

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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: THE MORE THE MERRIER

Posted on August 6, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

As an American voter, I am eagerly looking forward to watching the presidential debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I was thrilled to learn that President Trump wants to add a fourth debate. Unfortunately, at this time, a fourth debate does not seem likely. Regardless of party affiliation, we perhaps can all agree that…

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A STORY OF HOPE DURING THE PANDEMIC

Posted on May 28, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

A woman in Massachusetts, who is 103 years old, survived the coronavirus. Not only that, but to celebrate her victory over this life-threatening virus, Jennie Stejna opened a Bud Light beer. A story such as this provides hope during this very challenging time in our country’s history. Elderly individuals, according to the Centers for Disease…

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MY FIRST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE AFTER THE END OF CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

Posted on May 25, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Yesterday, for the first time in months, I went to a restaurant for dine-in service. This visit was possible because of the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions in America. I live in Dane County, Wisconsin, where the county-issued “safer at home” directive would expire on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. However, following the Wisconsin Supreme Court…

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WOULD COVID19 CHANGE THE AMERICAN FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY FOREVER?

Posted on May 17, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Hollywood touches every life. No matter what genre or generation, we all watch movies as a form of entertainment or even education. Unfortunately, this is one of the industries deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. When film production finally resumes, would matters go back to normal, or would there be new health and safety protocols…

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“COVID19 SURCHARGE” – A POSSIBLE ADDITION TO YOUR RESTAURANT BILL

Posted on May 16, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Some restaurants are adding a “COVID19 surcharge” on the bill. Reportedly, this surcharge would help offset the rising cost of food during the pandemic. Whether restaurants should add this fee is open for debate. Restaurants have been extremely adversely affected because of the global pandemic. They were forced to close their doors to dine-in customers….

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THE FUTURE OF BLOW-DRYERS AND HAND-DRYERS IS UNCERTAIN

Posted on May 16, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Reportedly, future of blow-dryers at salons and barbershops is uncertain. It is believed that blow-dryers can help spread droplets in the air, and may lead to the spread of viruses, including the life-threatening coronavirus. Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut announced that hair salons in the state could re-open on May 20, but the establishments would…

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ARE DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS MAKING A COMEBACK?

Posted on May 14, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

As the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the importance of social distancing, drive-in movie theaters are starting to gain popularity again. I have watched the movie Twister, featuring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, many times. One of the most memorable scenes is the one showing a drive-in movie theater. In that scene, everyone seems relaxed. Cars are…

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POST-PANDEMIC, WE WILL BE STRONGER AS A NATION

Posted on May 10, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

I believe that life will be very different, following the coronavirus pandemic. But I also believe that as a nation, America will be stronger than ever before. The coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted us. Not only did this virus infect well over a million people in America, it also claimed tens of thousands of lives….

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COVID19 LOCKDOWN HURTS PEOPLE WITH DENTAL HEALTH NEEDS

Posted on May 9, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Wisconsin is suffering from a shortage of dentists. At the same time, dental health needs are severe. The pandemic, which resulted in widespread shutdowns including dental offices, would make the crisis even worse. In Wisconsin, there are unmet dental health needs. Reasons include from lack of insurance coverage, significant out-of-pocket costs, and long wait lists…

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DONATE HAIR FOR THOSE IN NEED

Posted on May 3, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

During the coronavirus pandemic, hair salons and barbershops in many states are closed, causing inconvenience for people. However, people can use this as an opportunity to grow their hair, and once the lockdown is over, they can make a hair donation to organizations that make wigs for those who lose hair due to medical reasons….

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THE INVISIBLE COST OF THE PANDEMIC

Posted on May 3, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

The coronavirus pandemic has cost lives and jobs. The ‘invisible’ cost of this outbreak is the mental health toll on America’s population. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Additionally, many children suffer from identifiable mental health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and…

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PANDEMIC BRINGS AMC’S “THE WALKING DEAD” TO A HALT

Posted on April 19, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

The coronavirus pandemic has brought The Walking Dead to a halt on its path. This is just another example of the widespread impact of the pandemic in people’s lives. The highly popular television series is broadcasted on AMC on Sunday evening. For many years now, The Walking Dead, a series based on a post-apocalyptic world,…

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DOES DENNIS QUAID, IN SUPPORTING TRUMP, REPRESENT HOLLYWOOD VOICES?

Posted on April 18, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Dennis Quaid recently praised President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, during an interview with The Daily Beast. In particular, the actor expressed that the Republican president is doing a good job trying to bring the American states together in the fight against this deadly virus, while also managing the economy during this crisis….

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WHAT DID GOV. ANDREW CUOMO JUST SAY ABOUT 2020?

Posted on April 17, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

The hashtag #CuomoForPresident has been spreading among liberals on Twitter, as Democrats desperately look for an alternative to Joe Biden, after Biden’s gaffe-filled campaign and awkward television interviews reduced the support he has within his party. Joe Biden has been in Washington for decades. He served in Congress and also as vice president for eight…

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TAKE EXEMPLARY ACTION AGAINST PRICE-GOUGERS

Posted on April 12, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Many attorneys general from across America are demanding action on price gouging. Given the nature of the consumer market, and the volume of business that take places online, companies such as Amazon and Facebook must step up and ensure that they prevent sellers from unfairly inflating prices amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Americans are not only…

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COMPLETED THE MANUSCRIPT OF MY NOVEL
Attention friends. At an early age, I started to write poems. I compiled those and after I came to the United States, I decided to self-publish. Accordingly, I published two …
LIFE, DEATH, AND OUR COLLECTIVE DESTINY
St. Augustine said, “It is only in the face of death that man’s self is born.” Over the last few years, the world faced the fear of death in a …
TO WRITE A NOVEL IS LIKE A SAILOR’S VOYAGE
Each time I sit down to write fiction, I embark on a voyage out in the ocean. A voyage is full of uncertainties. When a writer starts to craft a …
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