‘Liberal Arts Degrees’ Renamed ‘Non-Essential Worker Degrees’ - The Babylon Bee

in a bid to be more honest about what exactly the course of study entails.

Easter bow tie after Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Roman Authorities Investigating Jesus For Violating Stay-In-Tomb Order - The Babylon Bee

Roman authorities are investigating controversial religious leader Jesus of Nazareth for violating the Empire’s clear “stay in tomb” order. After crucifying him and laying him in the tomb, Roman guards put Him under strict orders to stay there and not come back, rising victorious over sin and death.

Heavy thunderstorms on my walk this morning. I love this shot. That’s lightning filling the sky. ⛈

Winter has now passed, the rain has gone away and departed; arise, my beloved, and come, alleluia.

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Here’s How Apple and Google Plan to Track the Coronavirus Through Your Phone - WSJ

they will release tools for software developers to create so-called contact-tracing apps that record when smartphones come into close contact with each other.

Nope. Never.

Some Churches Fight to Open on Easter Despite Coronavirus Shutdowns - WSJ

In the fight over whether social-distancing rules should be enforced at houses of worship—some jurisdictions have specifically exempted them; others haven’t—pastors have been legally charged and lawsuits filed.

Churches shouldn’t be forced to close by governments, but should voluntarily close as an act of charity and subsidiarity.

Sitting down to a family round of Catan:Junior.

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29 days since the announcement that Student Loan interest was suspended and my servicer still hasn’t updated my account.

You’ve got to watch these people like a hawk.

Taiwan’s Success in Coronavirus Fight Poses Challenge to China - WSJ

Taiwanese officials, media and even ordinary citizens have repeatedly referred to the “Wuhan pneumonia” in Chinese, defying Beijing’s insistence on using Covid-19, the official name assigned by the WHO, which says that labeling diseases by their geographic origin causes stigma. Chinese officials and state media had referred to the “Wuhan pneumonia” during the initial outbreak before denouncing the name as derogatory.

Another great struggle for freedom. Taiwan deserves more attention for gleaning best practices.

Will We Forgive Amazon When This Is Over? - WSJ

Weeks into America’s national experiment in only going to the store when absolutely necessary, it feels like Amazon is little better than any other retailer at getting us what we need, when we need it.

I hope not!

Doctors Without State Borders - WSJ

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed legislation allowing primary-care nurse practitioners and advanced-practice registered nurses to operate independently. Another new law would let pharmacists test and treat common ailments like the flu and strep throat.

This Editorial fails to understand the differences in training between physicians and advanced practice nurses and the practical implications for patient care. Also, state licensure is an additional level of patient protection, not a petty fiefdom.

Search For The Two Best Possible Candidates For President Concludes - The Babylon Bee

Donald Trump was the person selected to be president in 2016 after months of work and billions of dollars spent in search of the best American to be president. Shockingly, the American political system this year has found someone who possibly could be even better, Joe Biden.

Moonraker 🍿

China Pushes Viral Messages to Shape Coronavirus Narrative - WSJ

China has been buying up ads on U.S. social-media sites and adopting online tactics reminiscent of Russian disinformation campaigns in an apparent attempt to shape the story internationally

Eerie Good Friday morning sky.