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(A version of this Blog Posting was published on another Blog Outlet May 23, 2020)
Below is the first paragraph of a sobering article in the Wall Street Journal...
The End of America’s Era of Military Primacy
As China’s advanced arsenal grows, the Pentagon must focus on Emerging Technologies, not Traditional Weapons Platforms
By Christian Brose
May 22, 2020 9:57 am ET
Could the U.S. lose a war with China? That alarming possibility was one of the last things I ever discussed in person with my old boss, Sen. John McCain. In late 2017, we had just left a briefing that he had asked me to arrange for his colleagues about China’s growing arsenal of Precision-Strike Missiles, Long-Range Sensors, Counter-Space Capabilities and Other Advanced Weapons. Every senator was invited to the briefing; about a dozen showed up. They got a depressing dose of reality.
Did you catch this sentence?...
“Every Senator Was Invited to the Briefing; About a Dozen Showed Up.”
It makes me sad to blame Deceased Senator John McCain for the lack of attendance at his Depressing Dose of Reality Briefing.
He was at fault for calling his briefing at 2pm. He should have known that at 2pm About 88% His Senate Colleagues were already standing in line for the Opening of Happy Hour at 5pm.
Would I kid u?
Smartfella
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is doubling down on at-home testing — establishing Community Access Points in all counties to provide free and easy COVID-19 tests for home use.
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 11:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 29
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 6:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 28, 6–7 p.m., to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years of age.
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 1:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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We all recognize the 4th of July as Independence Day - as the day we declared our independence from England. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 1:02 am
By: Diane Rufino
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People combatting opioid use disorder in Western North Carolina are gaining expanded access to lifesaving outpatient services.
Published: Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 @ 2:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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NCDHHS Secretary, State Senator Tours the ViiV Healthcare/UNC HIV Cure Center to Increase Awareness of Care and Treatment Available
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 7:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified by testing at the State Laboratory of Public Health.
Published: Thursday, June 30th, 2022 @ 10:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Eligible North Carolina children will receive additional benefits over the summer to ensure they have access to nutritious food.
Published: Monday, June 27th, 2022 @ 4:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 22
Published: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 @ 12:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Published: Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 @ 1:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 15
Published: Friday, June 17th, 2022 @ 1:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vaccine to be available in all 100 counties
Published: Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 @ 6:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 @ 10:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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People struggling with Opioid Use Disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 @ 8:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In the fast-paced time of today, people often overlook how important it is to keep your health and well-being in check.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 @ 11:08 am
By: Francesca
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released a new funding opportunity to create collegiate recovery programs that increase access to healthy and supportive environments in colleges and universities for those who are in addiction recovery.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 @ 12:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
Published: Saturday, June 11th, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 Situation Update: June 8
Published: Friday, June 10th, 2022 @ 2:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,755,000 to community-based mental health providers.
Published: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 @ 11:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can now use their benefits for a much wider variety of infant formula brands and types
Published: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 @ 11:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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RALEIGH – A group of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) stepped into offices across the Division of Public Health within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 @ 7:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This is what I call making a difference. If you are or have ever had a teacher like this, say a private or public thank you if they are still around.
Published: Monday, June 6th, 2022 @ 11:26 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Every year on June 6, our nation pauses to remember the thousands of brave Americans and American allies who stormed the beaches of Normandy to launch the campaign to liberate Europe from the oppression and extermination by the Nazi regime in World War II.
Published: Monday, June 6th, 2022 @ 10:49 am
By: Diane Rufino
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, June 1, from 6-7 p.m. to discuss COVID-19 recovery
Published: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 @ 2:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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RALEIGH — Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can now purchase more sizes and types of Gerber formula thanks to efforts by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support families
Published: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 @ 5:21 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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