Surrounded by an air of mysticism, the library has organized a virtual event in which the theme "Beyond Death" will be addressed, from the medical aspects to meditation, which will be directed by Dr. Matthew Raider.
Thus, on Thursday, December 3, at 2:30 p.m., via Zoom, the specialist will try to get participants to connect naturally with their inner light, the same light that those who have experienced a near-death experience speak of.
According to the doctor specialized in geriatrics, "the connection with the inner light that one seeks to reach will be made through a simple method of traditional meditation".
Dr. Raider draws parallels between near-death experiences and those lived by meditators over the centuries, from all backgrounds, countries, religions and traditions, the library says in a brief statement.
It also indicates that the specialist gives the audience the opportunity to learn a simple meditation technique that can allow them to experience the peace and light that people who have had near-death experiences speak of.
Notably, Dr. Raider graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1979, maintains a clinical practice in geriatric medicine and held a faculty position at the University of Connecticut Medical School, as well as coordinating the geriatric curriculum for the Middlesex Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program for over 30 years.
He is currently the medical director of four health care facilities in Connecticut. He has lectured extensively on the subject in hospitals and other venues in the U.S. and Canada, and is also a contributing author to Rajinder Singh's "Meditation as Medicine for the Soul.
To join the conference, simply access the digital Zoom application, with meeting ID 987 9528 2733.
Staff of Casa Círculo Cultural and Sequoia Hospital A Dignity Health Member, are coordinated in the Mural, where they will be the free tests of COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease, continues to claim the lives of thousands and it's causing irreparable damage, particularly in the Latino communitywhich is the one that has been seen the most affected by COVID-19.
In a major effort to counteract the effects caused by the pandemic in Redwood City - where the Latino community exceeds 38% of the population - the Casa Circulo CulturalThe the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Dignity Health and the organization Community Alliance to Revitalize our Neighborhood (CARON), joined together to bring to town free COVID-19 trials with bilingual service.
It is important to note that these tests may also be applied to minors from the age of 10 onwards. It is important to maintain the use of mouthguards and continue to practice social distancing.
The appointment will be next Sunday, November 22, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Mural, located at 3090 Middlefield Road, in Redwood City.
In response to the exponential increase in COVID-19 cases in California, state Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Department of Public Health today announced a limited stay home order, which requires work, movement and non-essential meetings to stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in counties with a home alert.
The order, says a government statement, will take effect on Saturday, November 21 from 10 p.m. until December 21 at 5 a.m. in counties with a purple alert, which are being affected with the highest rates of positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 and hospitalizations for COVID-19.
"The virus is spreading at a rate we haven't seen since the beginning of the pandemic; the next few days and weeks will be critical in stopping the increase - of cases. We are sounding the alarm," said Governor Newsom. "It's crucial that we act to decrease transmission and delay hospitalizations before the death toll rises. We've done it before and we need to do it again," he added.
The limited order with the name "Stay at Home (Stay Home)" is designed to reduce disease transmission, the document states.
It also details that activities performed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. - often non-essential and more frequently related to social activities - and meetings that are more likely to lead to inhibition and reduced likelihood of compliance with safety measures, such as wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
"We know from our stay home order this spring, which bent the curve in California, that reducing movement and avoiding crowding dramatically decreases the spread of COVID-19, hospitalizations and deaths," said Mark Ghaly, California's secretary of health and human services.
He added that additional, more stringent measures may need to be taken if the curve is not flattened quickly, while these harsh, temporary measures could help prevent future curfews.
For her part, Erica Pan, interim public health officer for the state of California, said that these actions are asking people to change their daily lives to stop the increase in contagion: "We must be strong together and make hard choices to stay socially connected, but physically distant during this critical time. Dropping our guard could endanger the lives of thousands of people and overwhelm our health care system," he said.
The rate of COVID-19 cases increased by approximately 50 percent in California during the first week of November and, as a result, Governor Newsom along with state public health officials have announced a list of measures to protect citizens and, in turn, the state's health care system.
Just Monday, the state put an "emergency brake" on the Plan for a Safer Economy, putting more than 94 percent of California's population on the purple alert, the most restrictive of all.
The government said that the state will pay attention to the data continuously and more counties could enter a more restrictive alert level if necessary; additionally, people are required to wear masks when away from home.
Also, late last week, the state issued a travel alert, along with Oregon and Washington, urging people entering the state or returning home after travel to be quarantined to stop the spread of the virus.
The travel alert also calls for avoiding non-essential travel outside California and asks people to be quarantined for 14 days after arriving from another state or country; finally, residents are encouraged to stay home.
American athletes stand out for their participation in major events, such as the Olympic Games. In addition to breaking records, delegations such as those of the U.S. or Canada are also characterized by the strategic inclusion of athletes of primarily African-American descent. Today, they represent pride for the United States; however, it was not always so.
It is enough to review history to find important characters such as: Jesse Owens, who in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games became the first American to win four gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and 4 by 100 meters relay race.
In the Big Ten ConferenceThe National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College Football Championship Conference, which brings together 28 disciplines for collegiate athletes, broke five world records in less than 45 minutes, equaled another, gained international fame, and became emblematic of the struggle for racial equality.
Although he was born in Oakville, U.S. territory, his African descent forced him and his family to migrate from the South to major urban centers, a movement known as the Great Black Migration. About 1.5 million African Americans fled the segregation in which they lived.
After his triumph in Berlin, he was ignored by the president of his country, Franklin D. Roosevelt, but not by Adolf Hitler. Although the subject was controversial in the conversation, Owens denied that it was, since the "Führer" only saluted the Germans who had won and had spoken ill of people of African descent.
There is talk of the existence of a photograph that proves the meeting and Jesse's assertions, commenting on how good that moment was and the freedom he felt in Germany to travel freely and stay in any hotel, unlike in the United States, where he said he felt segregated from other African Americans.
What defines phenotypic supremacy in athletics?
According to scientific research published by the Spanish newspaper As, each phenotype - commonly known as "race" - has characteristics that are enhanced according to the conditions in which they develop.
Proof of this is the dominance of athletes of African descent in the Olympic men's 100-meter dash: from Athens 1896 to Rio 2016, fifteen athletes of African descent have won the event, while thirteen white athletes have won the competition, although none have won since Moscow 1980. It should be noted that, at the beginning of the Olympic tradition, the participation of non-white athletes was limited.
A study by the U.S. Army Institute of Research and Environment found that the limbs of people of color have greater muscle mass and, typically, a wider stature, so the center of gravity is higher. Their advantages are revealed in speed tests. Dropping more weight on the ground, from a greater height, favors speed in short-range tests, according to a Duke University study.
Immigrant athletes have raised the U.S. flag high. Some were born in other countries or have foreign roots, but they proudly defend the American flag. Krron Clement, a native of Trinidad, moved with his family to Texas in 1998, began his career as an athlete, and at the 2016 Rio Olympics won gold medals in the 4-by-400 and 400-meter hurdles.
Leonel Manzano, Mexican born in Dolores Hidalgo, won the silver medal in the 1,500m race at the London 2012 Olympic Games, a ten place improvement compared to what he achieved in Beijing 2008.
One of the most famous stories on the track is that of Louis Zamperini, who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he finished eighth in the 5,000-meter endurance race. The Italian-born athlete is remembered for surviving, as a member of the U.S. Army, the explosion of his plane, staying for more than 40 days on a raft until he was taken to a prison camp in Japan.
The sport of speed and endurance brings together two universes: that of supremacy, both by phenotypic conditions and by the exploitation of these, and that of the adaptation of the great nations to include in their teams those who, most likely, will give them gold medals.
Redwood City, California. Patricia Valdiosera opened her salon in Redwood City 21 years ago. Like many other small Hispanic businesses in this city, Valdiosera had to spend all of her savings to cope with the great financial hardship the COVID-19 has left in the community.
In order to support local businesses affected by the pandemic, such as Valsiosera, Comcast California donated $350,000 to the Opportunity Fund, which has launched a loan program to help Latino and other ethnic minority businesses, as well as provide financial assistance to these businesses.
"Twenty-one years ago I bought the business from one person but he had no customers, so I started from scratch, as they say, and thank God I have been able to survive well, until now when the pandemic has hit us all very hard," Valdiosera said. "2020 has been the most difficult year for me. The desire to work is there, but for a while we couldn't work and that generated important losses".
Patricia Valdiosera owns a small beauty salon whose reputation is well known to much of Redwood City's Hispanic community. Her business is located at 801 Woodside Road. No. 7. Redwood City , 94061
According to the Small Business Administration, 44% of all productive activity in the United States is created by small businesses, such as Valdiosera's, on which two-thirds of the net new jobs in the country depend. It is worth noting that several studies agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected ethnic minorities, which include Hispanics.
For Valdiosera, the announcement of the support that Comcast and Opportunity Fund will give to local businesses is of vital importance, "because many families live from these businesses, we pay rent, food and, most importantly, the well-being of children and seniors depends on these businesses.
Comcast, in an open positioning for those who need it most these days, will produce public service announcements (PSAs) to promote the fund and showcase the benefits of loans. The PSAs will be broadcast on Comcast's communication channels, in addition to Telemundo and NBC Bay Area, and on social networks, thanks to the consultancy of professionals in finance, digital infrastructure, e-commerce and internet presence.
"Micro-enterprises create jobs, drive innovation and promote competition. They are the lifeblood of the American economy. Although microbusiness owners are among the most agile, tenacious and resilient people in existence, their businesses, their livelihoods, have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic in unimaginable and unprecedented ways," said John Gauder, senior vice president of Comcast California. "We have come to rely heavily on them. Now, when times are tough, we want them to know that they can rely on us to get them through this crisis.
"In my case, I was generated a debt for the rent of the property where my business is located, at 2770 Mission St. A loan would save us in many ways, especially because three families depend on this business," said Ortiz. "My fellow Mission merchants are going through something similar. We work hard because we are working people, however, any support at this time would be greatly appreciated, it would be a dedication from God. With that we could pay off the debt of the rent and electricity.
"Opportunity Fund has a proven track record of success, helping microenterprises by providing high-impact microloans for over 25 years," said Executive Director Luz Urrutia. "Our mission, to promote economic mobility, is part of the fight against systemic inequalities, including racism. We must do this work as quickly as possible, with an unwavering commitment and increasing courage, what we want to create is large-scale partnerships. Some 2.2 million (15%) micro-enterprises in the country closed down during the spring and summer due to COVID-19. Black businesses, the 19% of Latinas and the 21% of Asian Americans, have closed, reflecting historical prejudices in the financial system that have left minority-owned businesses undercapitalized and under-resourced. We are deeply grateful to Comcast for supporting our efforts in California.
"I know that many businesses have closed down but I, despite the fact that I ran out of savings, and I find them very hard because many of my clientele are older adults who cannot be getting out because of the pandemic, I stand firm and with the conviction that we will get ahead," says Valsiosera with a smile.
Para obtener más información sobre los apoyos a microempresas propiedad de minorías (hispanos /latinos, afroamericanos, indígenas) se puede visitar la página www.opportunityfund.org/get-a-loan/ Más información en español al 888-648-7859. Llamadas en inglés se reciben en el 888-720-3215.
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Opportunity Fund is the nation's leading microenterprise lender, based on the idea that small loans help hard-working entrepreneurs make lasting changes in their own lives and build stronger communities by growing businesses and creating jobs. The Opportunity Fund's community of donors and investors is creating an inclusive financial system that empowers women, immigrants and minority microenterprise owners. For more information: www.us.accion.org/accion-opportunity-fund
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-diagnosis at home that provides rapid results.
The Lucira COVID-19 All-in-One Test Kit, approved Tuesday, is a single-use molecular test that is intended to detect the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
"While there are diagnostic tests for COVID-19 that have been approved for home collection, this is the first test that can be done entirely and provide results at home," said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. "We are pleased to be able to offer this service.
He added that this new testing option is an important diagnostic breakthrough to address the pandemic and reduce the public burden of disease transmission.
The test kit has been licensed for home use with a sample that can be collected by the user with nasal swabs from persons over 14 years of age who are suspected by their health care provider to have the virus.
The agency said in a statement that the all-in-one kit is also authorized for use in care site facilities such as doctors' offices, hospitals, urgent care clinics and emergency rooms for all ages.
However, he said that a health care provider must collect the samples when the test is used for people under 14.
Currently, the test is authorized for prescription use only, he said.
The test works by spinning the swab with your self-collected sample into a vial which is then placed into the test unit, and within 30 minutes or less, the results can be read directly from the illuminated display of the test unit, where it can be read whether a person is SARS-CoV-2 positive or negative.
The FDA said that people who test positive should isolate themselves and seek additional care from their health care provider, while those who test negative and experience symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 should consult their doctor, since negative results do not rule out a person having a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
"Now, more Americans who may have COVID-19 will be able to take immediate action, based on their results, to protect themselves and those around them," said Dr. Jeff Shuren, director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
"We look forward to working proactively with test developers to support the availability of more home testing options," he said.
As stated in the emergency authorization, health care providers who prescribe the kit must report all test results they receive from test users to the appropriate public health authorities in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Lucira Health, the manufacturer of the test, has also developed box labels, quick reference instructions, and instructions for the physician to more effectively generate his or her reports.
The San Mateo Community Services Bureau's Office of Immigrant Services won the Gateways for Growth (G4G) challenge, which will further the county's immigration efforts by providing research and technical assistance to better tailor local initiatives that promote immigrant inclusion in the community.
In the face of the large increase and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Gateways for Growth challenge prioritized localities that demonstrated a public-private commitment to better integrate immigrants into recovery efforts and emergency management systems.
The county was selected along with 18 other jurisdictions nationwide for the award, which is given by the New American Economy -NAE- and Welcoming America organizations.
G4G winners will receive a combination of NAE's customized quantitative research reports on the demographic and economic contributions immigrants make to their communities.
In addition, you will get one-on-one technical assistance from NAE and Welcoming America to help communities write, implement, and communicate an immigrant inclusion strategy in a multi-sectoral manner.
The county stressed in a statement that "widespread distribution of public health and safety information remains crucial to protecting the entire community," as nearly half of San Mateo's population speaks a language other than English at home.
Among the aspects that made the bid successful was that the county focused its efforts on connecting with residents in hard-to-reach communities and areas with a digital divide by canvassing door-to-door with bilingual information about COVID-19 resources and testing at no cost to the participant.
The county's "Community Team" also distributed about 14,000 face masks throughout the county to help low-income residents who may not have access to or be able to afford protective gear, she said.
"We are thrilled to see the Gateways for Growth challenge expand to another set of locations that reflect the diversity of our nation," said Christina Pope, senior director of networks for Welcoming America.
New American Economy's director of state and local initiatives, Mo Kantner, said, "The Gateways for Growth program helps communities quantify what many people already know: that immigrants play a key role in driving growth.
"We are excited to see how these communities can use data and technical assistance to support their work and ensure that all residents are welcome and have pathways to success," he added.
With the slogan: "The stories continue", on this occasion, and in a virtual way, the eighth edition of the Gabo Festival will be held by the Gabo Foundation, an institution created by the Colombian journalist and Nobel Prize for Literature Gabriel García Márquez.
Their mission, they point out, "is to promote better journalism and the stimulation of creativity, with emphasis on the workshop method and the memory of our founder. We do this through initiatives such as the Journalism Workshop, the Gabo Festival," among others.
According to the foundation, this is "the great celebration of Latin American journalism"; which, year after year, takes place in Medellin, Colombia. There, finalists and winners of the Gabo Prize are honored. "The Gabo Festival is possible thanks to a public-private alliance formed by the Gabo Foundation together with the Mayor's Office of Medellin and the groups Bancolombia and Sura with their subsidiaries in Latin America," says the foundation.
Two guests of honour are invited to this edition: Benjamin MoserThe 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner for Sontag: Her Life and Workinspired by the work of Susan Sontag. Y Alessandro Bariccophilosopher and writer, author of the essay The barbarians, y The GameThe book, they say, "delves into the impact of the digital revolution on humanist thought and culture in general".
The county of San Mateo has tightened its sanitary measuresAfter three weeks in the "orange" phase, one of the least restrictive, it returned to "red" on Tuesday, which means a substantial risk in terms of the dispersion of the virus, which so far has caused the infection of 12,780 people in the area.
The return to the "red" phase has caused many companies to change their way of operating, closing down indefinitely or completely.
"While this is a setback, we must look to a better future and support local businesses and our restaurants," said Warren Slocum, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
"Let's all commit to sponsoring our favorite local businesses to the best of our ability. It could be a curbside pickup or a take-away dinner. Let's help each other as best we can in this difficult time," he added.
According to the New York Times, yesterday, November 17, 119 more people in the county contracted the virus, but no deaths were reported.
The San Mateo County Health Department reported that of the 12,780 cases registered since the beginning of the pandemic until Tuesday, 6,438 have been in women, while 6,341 in men, and one more in a different sex.
The most recent report states that the average number of people a person with the virus will infect is 1.03, a rate that represents that COVID-19 is spreading and has an upward trend.
The document also explains that the Latino community continues to be the most affected with 6,471 of the cases, while 2,891 of the positive results did not report their race or ethnicity.
Among those affected, Caucasians stand out (1,532 cases so far), followed by Asian-Americans (1,265), Pacific Islanders (273), Afro-descendants (158), other races (95), multiracial (88), while ethnic Americans have only reported seven cases so far.
The age group with the highest number of cases is that from 20 to 29 years old (2,596), followed by 30 to 39 years old (2,475), 40 to 49 years old (2,69), 50 to 59 years old (1,638 cases), 10 to 19 years old (1,239), 60 to 69 years old (1,123), under nine years old (727), 70 to 79 years old (470), 80 to 89 years old (279), and over 90 years old (163).
In terms of deaths, the county has reported 168 deaths in the nine months of the pandemic, of which 85 have been women and 83 men.
The Caucasian race has been the most affected in these terms, as 80 deaths correspond to this group, followed by the Asian-American with 39, and the Latin with 38 deaths.
As of yesterday, 29 people had been hospitalized with the virus, 27 of them positive for COVID-19 and two with suspicions.
In response, and as part of the "emergency brake" imposed by California State Governor Gavin Newsom, indoor dining halls, places of worship, movie theaters, museums, zoos and aquariums will have to reduce capacity to 25 percent in the county.
Gym capacity will also be reduced to 10 percent, and small businesses and shopping centers will have to follow capacity limits of 50 percent or 100 people, whichever is less.
Places that, for the time being, can only operate outdoors include game rooms and wine cellars, while bars, breweries and distilleries that do not sell food will be closed.
Schools that have begun to reopen will not have to close now that the county is back in the red; however, they will not be added to the list.
The numbers of positive cases for COVID-19 are increasingly high in the state of California, and therefore in the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. But. . , what can i do if i have symptoms of the virus and no health insurance?
According to the San Mateo County Health Department, if no health insurance is available, the potential carrier of the virus can contact the Health Coverage Unit (HCU) at 650-616-2020 or info-hcu@smcgov.org for assistance with screening.
Also, through these contacts, registration assistance can be provided to public health insurance programs such as Medi-Cal, Covered California and ACE.
To use the HCU hotline, you must leave a message with the name of the potential carrier as well as their contact information, then a community health advocate will return the call within 24 hours.
The application can also be made online through the www.coveredca.comThe department was highlighted.
On the other hand, he said that if you need to speak to a nurse urgently, you can dial Health Plan of San Mateo at 1-833-846-877324 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of health insurance.
That way, a nurse will ask about your symptoms and let you know if emergency care is needed.
For those Medi-Cal patients who do not have a health plan, they can call Medi-Nurse at 1-877-409-9052The COVID-19 team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer any concerns regarding COVID-19 and medical issues in general.
On the other hand, if you have general health concerns, you can call the New Patient Contact Center, regardless of health insurance status, at 650-372-3200From 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, or through the www.smchealth.org/smmc-new-patients.
It is important to maintain general guidelines to avoid spreading the virus, such as frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after being in a public space, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
You should keep at least 6 feet away from other people. Wear a mask or cloth face shield when you go out in public spaces.
When in private places without a mask, always cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
