Well, Sena’s returning the new Mecity coffee maker today. Go figure, we just got it. There’s really nothing wrong with how it works. It’s a little tough to remove the pod after the brewing is done. It would be nice to have a machine able to make a full mug of coffee, which would mean a capacity exceeding the 10 oz limit.
I don’t know. It might have something to do with the extraterrestrial swimming in her cup.
I’ve been looking for official CDC news about the new Covid-19 variant, BA.2.86 and it looks like it was just posted on their website yesterday.
Highlights:
“Last week, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called BA.2.86 was detected in samples from people in Denmark and Israel. At least two cases have been identified in the United States. This variant is notable because it has multiple genetic differences from previous versions of SARS-CoV-2.”
“Based on what CDC knows now, existing tests used to detect and medications used to treat COVID-19 appear to be effective with this variant. BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who have previously had COVID-19 or who have received COVID-19 vaccines. Scientists are evaluating the effectiveness of the forthcoming, updated COVID-19 vaccine. CDC’s current assessment is that this updated vaccine will be effective at reducing severe disease and hospitalization. At this point, there is no evidence that this variant is causing more severe illness. That assessment may change as additional scientific data are developed. CDC will share more as we know more.”
The Excessive Heat Warning is still on, so you’re going to need another heat joke:
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Kenya.
Kenya who?
Kenya open the door so I can fix your air conditioner?
I’m hoping for your sake this will be the last heat joke alert.
The heat wave continues and the heat joke today is:
Q: What do we say about politicians during a heat wave?
A: It’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity.
The Heat Index could go as high as 114 degrees. The end might be in sight on Friday. Hang in there and stay cool.
Here’s another heat joke.
Q: How hot is it?
A: It’s so hot, you don’t have to be a liar to set your pants on fire.
All you have to do is step outside. It’s no joke, frankly. Heat index values could be in the 110-115 degree range. The Excessive Heating Warning has been extended to August 23, 2023.
OK, I got sort of a Dad joke about the heat. It’s about 106 degrees now with the heat index in Iowa City.
Q: What do you call a flying saucer on a really hot day?
A: An Unidentified Frying Object
Believe it or not, I couldn’t find this joke anywhere on the internet. So I guess that makes it original.
Sena wants to try frying an egg, and melt ice cubes and/or an ice cream bar on our driveway tomorrow.
Leave comments trying to talk her out of it and/or leave a heat joke of your own.
Thank you for your time.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for many counties in Iowa starting August 20 through August 21. All next week will be marked by very hot temperatures, raising the risk for heat-related illness.
Here’s a big shout out and congratulations to my former University Hospitals colleague Dr. Joseph Zabner who received the 2023 Distinguished Mentor Award.
There is a new dominant Covid-19 variant called EG.5. It’s also called Eris. It’s descended from the XBB strains. It’s in the Omicron family and there is no indication it causes more severe disease and would be susceptible to current vaccines.
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