I very much dislike the phrase new normal. News media has pounded us with this phrase more often in a few months than during the eight years of the Great Recession, when the term was coined. No one ever said, Microwave ovens are the new normal. Will some parts of our society change because of the virus? Definitely. Its called adaptation, and we are good at finding innovative ways to achieve goals. If you doubt that, think of one example of the new normal from the recession that is still around now. We adapted rather than accept a perceived necessity.

No matter what happens, there are aspects of life that will remain the same. Courtesy being one example. The Golden Rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated is common courtesy. Why not kick it up a notch with the Platinum Rule? Do unto others as they want to be treated. That rule has been the first thing I teach at customer-service classes. Its politeness and a happy attitude. Everybodys day becomes much easier, brighter and happier when some of us practice simple courtesy. Especially while driving.

Leadership is another quality that will always be around and be needed. More so when things get unexpectedly crazy. A boss barks orders at people sometimes using intimidation. A leader guides and directs using influence, inspiration and support. A step up would be the servant leader. Servant Leadership is a philosophy where the well-being of others is placed before that of the person in charge. This type of leader creates an atmosphere of trust, encourages open thoughts and ideas from everyone, develops leadership skills in others and has an unselfish mindset. Ive been told this style of management works at home, too. The entire organization (or family) becomes better.

How about caring and giving? Different from courtesy; its an emphatic reaction to a situation. The neighbor with whom I share a landing is a single mom with two kids. We exchange hellos on the very rare days when our schedules coordinate. If she happens to leave a trash bag on the landing, I take it to the dumpster on my way out. Am I a good neighbor? Id like to think so. Ive never been a parent, but I assume one less task that she has to do would be helpful. Think about bigger issues: homelessness, domestic violence, hungry families, veterans in need and the list goes on. Supporting our communitys charitable groups is one way to demonstrate our giving and caring nature. The nonprofit organizations will be grateful, too.

Change is part of life. Ive given three qualities that I feel should always be part of us or our society. I have more suggestions, but choosing core qualities is a personal decision. Standing true to your core beliefs will make adapting easier. Call it your new normal if you want. Begin by asking yourself, What do I want in my life to be inevitable?

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School daze, cool days, oh those golden rule days.

To paraphrase that old song (from 1907!).

School days, school daysDear old golden rule days

reading and riting and rithmeticTaught via Zoom or some technology trick

The original ends with Taught to the tune of thehickry stick, but hey, thats a little old, old school.

My first school was Alice B. Carlson Elementary, where I was in kindergarten for a year. I was born late in August, so my parents thought I needed a little early education to catch me up to those folks born nearly a year before me. I dont know if it helped, but I do recall the colorful cartoon characters that surrounded the doors to our restroom facilities they were attached to the room as I remember. I knew then that the mouse was not Mickey and the duck was not Donald. I knew something was up.

Heres one of my favorite clean, I should mention Little Johnny jokes:

The teacher asked little Johnny if he has been studying his numbers while he has been working at home during COVID. Yes, he said. I do. My father taught me. Good. What comes after three? Four, answers the boy. What comes after six? Seven. Very good, says the teacher. Your dad did a good job. What comes after ten? A jack, says the boy.

So this week were going back to school. Weve got a story about the new president at Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep who took the reins at the school just as COVID was shutting things down.

See: New President at Cristo Rey deals with COVID challenges

We also have a column from T3, not the disappointing third installment of the Terminator franchise, but Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership, a new local coalition of school districts, colleges, universities, employers and community organizations.

Leveraging national best practices and building on existing efforts, the group is focused on providing direct services to boost the number of high school graduates who excel. Its key to developing a highly skilled, creative and motivated work force.

See: Student Success is OUR Success

See: Teaching Tech: Fort Worth ISD hoping rates fall to allow return to campus

The start of school means football. It makes me think of a couple of my teachers who would read Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio by James Wright

Their sons grow suicidally beautiful

At the beginning of October,

And gallop terribly against each others bodies.

I remember Newell E. Faulkner, my junior English teacher reading the poem at R.L. Paschal High School with an actors perfection. You could hear the leaves falling as he read it.

Alas, this year football is problematic. The TCU-SMU game has been COVID canceled, so now you can not only bet on games, but also bet on whether they will play the games.

See: Coronavirus cases postpone TCU-SMU game, the seasons first college football matchup involving a Texas Big 12 team

But hey, theres hockey. Canada has its COVID caseload in order, so the Stars play on, freezing coronavirus out.

See: Stars captain Benn finally past 2nd round into West final

And the horses dont worry about COVID. They ran the Kentucky Derby this weekend and there were some surprises.

See: Authentic wins Kentucky Derby; Baffert notches 6th victory

Everyone seemed want to read what the late T. Boone Pickens has up for auction, from high end etchings by Picasso to an Onyx bathtub. Check out what the billionaire has to offer.

See: T.Boones auction

Heres a trivia question from Today in History:

Most of you can recall the Pledge of Allegiance, but can you recite the 1892 early version of The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy? It appeared in The Youths Companion on this day in 1892. It went: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Also today in history, in 1900, Galveston was struck by a hurricane that killed an estimated 8,000 people.

See: Today in History

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Fomenting fear from one side

Re: Dont give in to politics of fear, by Gromer Jeffers Jr., Monday Metro column.

I was shocked when I read Jeffers column urging readers to not be frightened by doomsday messages of our presidential contenders. Perhaps he was trying to be balanced and fair, but his perspective about not letting the candidates scare you reminded me of President Donald Trump saying, There are good people on both sides. I agree that Trump is fomenting fear it is his normal technique for the last almost four years. I do not know what world Jeffers is living in these days, but Joe Bidens message is consistently about healing and coming together in formal and informal conversation.

To equate Trumps fearmongering with Bidens messages of hope and recovery in no way represents reality. Jeffers has a loud megaphone and as with many other readers, I have counted on him to tell it like it is. It is the duty of the free press to inform the people and to state clearly when the king is naked and call out lies and hypocrisy.

Jeffers calls on us to do our research and determine which candidates plan for the future best serves us. Since Trump has no plan, that cuts our research time in half.

Liz Wally, Old East Dallas

Voters saw in 2016 President Donald Trumps campaign tactics and have witnessed his brand of presidency for the past four years. It is safe to assume that his current campaign and future presidency will be more of the same.

The Democratic candidates must present detailed plans of what they intend to do, how they will accomplish it and what impacts it will have on our nation and the world. Those who vote want and need facts, not more political platitudes and tasteless bashing of the opposition.

We, as a nation, are facing many serious challenges from many directions. We, as the electorate, must have trustworthy facts and direction prior to casting our votes for those who we decide will be leading us for the next four years.

Stewart K. Wysong, Richardson

What a refreshing change to watch positive messaging from the pro-America Republican speakers versus the doom and gloom Democrats at the recent conventions. When the Democratic platform consists only of bashing President Donald Trump, raising taxes, and shutting down the country again it was difficult to stomach.

Americas best days can still be ahead, but only if we as a people embrace God again. The Golden Rule can only be followed if you understand what it means. The blessing on America is evaporating at an alarming rate because we have become spiritually bankrupt.

I fear judgment is upon us because we have drifted into a secular society, thinking the government will solve all our problems. The Scriptures are replete with warnings of what will happen to a nation that once had the light and rejects it. I pray that people will return to God for any chance that our land will be healed.

Anton Skell, Plano

As we watched the Republican National Convention, we were told to fear the America that will result if the other side gains power. It is claimed that this America would be one of anarchy, chaos, unrest, divisiveness and guns on the street. Wait a minute! Arent these images the images of Trumps America? The America of right here, right now under his watch after over 3 1/2 years? What am I missing? My secret agent decoder ring seems to be lost in the mail.

Sharon Lathrop, Richardson

There is enough conservative viewpoint ammo for conservatives to use against Democratic candidates that using misleading material should be unnecessary. Vice President Mike Pence, nonetheless, went ahead and implied to convention watchers that David Patrick Underwood, a federal officer, was murdered by Black Lives Matter protesters during riots in Oakland, Calif. It appears (no trial/conviction yet) that he was murdered by a white supremacist who subscribes to the idea that such murders will lead to a desired race war. He is not a member of the protesters and our vice president knew it.

Shelton G. Hopkins, Dallas

If you want to talk politics, our 45th president has not only achieved tremendous success on his own but he has also helped our country do the same. And sadly through it all he has gone through tremendous hate and torment by everyone, including his own employees. Now that takes heart to withstand and hey, America, he has also fought for our second stimulus package, our additional unemployment benefits, our safety and even our own economy.

So give him a break. You want to talk politics? Ive seen politics in action and President Donald Trump is a great, great man! Vote for whom you want to vote for, but think first before putting down our incumbent. Its rude, crude and makes you sound uneducated. Either way, go vote because that is what makes Americas democracy work.

Ashley Barg, Dallas

I always thought the press was to provide news and information to all subscribers. What happened to that? As I read my Dallas Morning News, all I can find is Trump-bashing, including Letters to the Editor. I used to submit letters pertaining to my experiences in the Vietnam Air War and my 50-year career in aviation attempting to correct some perceptions. Many of those were published.

Now, because Trump-bashing is top priority, I will refrain from any more submissions. I have a deep respect for my country, as most combat veterans and others do, and that includes respecting our president. I have never met the man and I dont think the bashers have either. I have witnessed many presidents in the past, each one very unique and very human, trying to do the job as best they could.

Robert J. Ponti, Far North Dallas

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I had to run to the grocery store the other day to pick up a couple of things.

Watching the cashier behind her protective plastic partition, ringing up my loaf of bread and a couple of bottles of seltzer, I was hit with this surge of gratitude. No, she wasn't a doctor or nurse in a COVID ward, but she was certainly exposing herself to a lot more risk every day than I do.

I wanted to express my thanks, make sure she knew how deeply I appreciated her essential service. So, I locked eyes with her, and smiled the warmest, widest smile I could muster.

She looked at me blankly and didn't say a word. It was almost as if she hadn't seen my smile at all.

I was leaving the store when it hit me: of course she hadn't seen my smile! My mask had concealed my gratitude.

For the rest of the day, with every interaction I had with someone I didn't know the gas station attendant, the kid behind the take-out counter I made sure to tell them how thankful I was, my words replacing the smiles they couldn't see.

But still, something was missing.

Smiles are the grease for our interpersonal communications, our most efficient way to signal warmth, safety, empathy, compassion, or at the grocery store gratitude a non-verbal supplement to expand the limits of what words alone can express.

Studies have shown smiles are actually contagious. They lift the mood of both the source and the target of the smile. And now, COVID has robbed us of this critically-important tool we use to connect with each other.

We've been sad before as a country, living without smiles for a time in the aftermath of assassinations, terror attacks, school shootings. But this is different. Wearing masks is a structural change in the way we live. COVID has literally wiped the smiles from our faces.

So, keep this in mind as you go about your business, for now our words are all we've got. Not just the ones we choose, but how we deliver them. From behind a mask, tone and inflection are the new smiles. Forget the face-to-face world. In a mask-to-mask world, the golden rule is that people can't feel what they can't see.

Let's all be part of the solution, and find other ways to smile at each other.

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Those who know me know that I am a man with great pride for our country, our state, and our community. However, I am extremely disappointed in what I have seen from so many over the last few years. That disappointment does not lie with any one political candidate or political party, but rather with some in our communities who have chosen to be disrespectful of others property and their opinions. I hope and pray that there is an improvement in the way that we treat one another. It seems that some have forgotten the golden rule that we all learned when we were growing up, do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Freedom of speech and respect for others is such an important topic right now. There are many in our country who, whether they know it or not, have created more division than we have ever seen before. Again, I am not referring to politicians or any political party. Yes, they make decisions regarding governing, but we the people have the power to control the narrative. Our voices are louder now than ever before. That is possible through the power of the internet, videos, and social media.

Social media has so many positives that allow us to stay connected and share memories. Social media has also turned our country on one another. Perhaps thats because it allows us to sit behind a keyboard not having to speak to someone face to face. As a result, there is very little chance of repercussions. Regardless of the reason, our country has changed and I am fearful of the future we are leaving for our children.

Unfortunately, social media typically has two types of disagreements. In the first type, people disagree. At the end of the conversation, they agree to disagree and they remain friends. I have several friends like this and I enjoy having a debate and considering their perspectives. The second type is unfortunately much more common and unpleasant. This is when two or more people share their opinions, followed by angry outbursts, hateful comments, or threatening statements. People become intolerant of each others opinions and hateful stereotypes are often a result. These stereotypes have only one purpose, to intimidate that person while also shaming others who might share that same opinion into keeping it to themselves.

Recently, I had several residents here in Dodge County tell me that they fear sharing their opinions. They are afraid of the backlash from others who are intolerant. This includes refusing to openly support a candidate, placing a campaign sign in their yard, or even having a discussion with friends or family. This is unfortunate because it is intimating someone into forfeiting their constitutional right.

I undoubtedly will be the subject of these hateful comments following this column. That too is unfortunate but does not bother me as I stand by my convictions and respectfully refuse to be bullied. At the same time, I will respect the opinions of others, and will not shy away from a friendly debate. Remember that no one can bully you in the ballot box and social media bullies are just people typing words on a website, nothing more.

I hope that eventually, our country returns to one of mutual respect for differences of opinion. It will not happen overnight, but if the majority of us begin to recognize the problem and refuse to tolerate hateful speech, we can begin to make a needed change so Dodge County can continue to be a great place to live, work, and visit.

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BY BOB WACHS, Columnist

As a civilized society although when I see the news lately Im starting to wonder our nation has all kinds of laws, rules and regulations (or regs).

Some are asinine and/or completely foolish at least to me. For instance, the Internal Revenue Tax Code for pastors, which applies to part of my life, is a booklet about four inches thick. By contrast, the Gettysburg Address soars to great heights with just 270 words.

I imagine the contents of the tax code and other laws and rules and regs are like many laws passed by Congress such as the one some months ago, when the Speaker of the House chided other members to get the bill passed so we can read it. I may be old and have been born at night, but it wasnt last night. I thought you read those things before they became the law of the land.

Others laws and rules and regs, by comparison, are either, as my late wise father said, fair to middling or quite helpful. Personally, Im glad its unlawful to rob, steal, kill or otherwise create mayhem, although there doesnt seem to be an overabundance of enforcement of those in some parts lately. And, of course, there are rules, regs, and laws at all levels. Its not a federal violation, for instance, to dump trash alongside N.C. Hwy. 751 or the Pittsboro-Goldston Road, but local folks take offense to such behavior.

To me, the bottom line is if mankind would treat his or her fellow creature with a little more of the milk of human kindness, there would be little or no need for a tractor-trailer load of do this or dont do that. Thats where Biblical admonitions that we call the Golden Rule of treating other folks like you want to be treated or the Ten Commandments not the Ten Good Ideas or the Ten Suggestions engraved boldly over the U.S. Supreme Court building in D.C. comes in.

Ive been a big fan of the Golden Rule for years, thanks to my mama. The cynical part of me does admit that there could be a problem if someone really wanted you to beat the tar out of them and so they treated you that way. Deep down inside, though, I dont think most folks are like that but someone could be. So I think maybe we ought to amp up that idea and operate under the norm of do unto others better than youd like to be done to. Wouldnt it be a hoot if everyone acted that way?

Im also pretty sure the Ten Commandments have been around long enough and have enough of a track record to prove their worth if wed just pay attention to them. And there are some natural laws that still are in effect. I did not make a career of physics, didnt even expose myself to it at ol Pittsboro High School, especially since the other class at that hour was advanced phys ed, but I do understand that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time, such as two cars at the stop sign at the same time. When that happens, we call it a wreck.

That brings me to a point that rules, regs and laws keep our society from completely falling apart, and I still have hope and faith that wont happen just yet.. But I still say if our hearts were bit more as they should be, we could all do better. Not so long ago a friend gave me a list of what she called Golden Rules for Living. Consider these if you will:

If you open it, close it.

If you turn it on, turn it off.

If you unlock it, lock it.

If you move it, put it back.

If it belongs to someone else, get permission to use it.

If you borrow it, return it.

If you dont know how to operate it, leave it alone.

If you use it, take care of it.

If you break it, admit it.

If you cant fix it, call someone who can.

If you mess it up, clean it up.

If its none of your business, dont ask questions.

Could it be that if we lived by those rules wed need fewer rules?

I think maybe so. You?

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) - 'Treat people the way you want to be treated' is the golden rule Willie Fairley has been following since the derecho hit.

The owner of Willie Ray's Q Shack has been handing out free food almost every day. On Friday, he teamed up with the 'Advocates for Social Justice'.

The Q shack is located on Blairs Ferry Rd in Cedar Rapids, but Fairley wanted to get closer to the community.

Burgers, ribs, beans, and more were coming straight off the grill and into peoples' hands all day Friday. Some people even tried to donate money, but Fairley refused.

"When you have a passion for people and you just have to do the right thing, and doesn't matter how long we do it," Fairley said. "We just gonna do it until everyone needs it. And it could be six months from now someone needs something. We still want to be there. We want to be that rally call to make sure everyone has what they need."

He says the support he has been getting from the community is unbelievable and he plans on continuing to hand out food for at least a few more weeks.

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Like most things in 2020, fall will look and feel different this year compared to last. But with a little planning and caution, you can still enjoy some of falls signature activities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Instead of focusing on all the changes, its really about shifting our expectations and reimagining how to do some of the same activities, explains family medicine specialist Neha Vyas, MD.

There are still plenty of things we can safely do, we just need to take precautions to protect ourselves and those around us, which from time to time, might mean passing on an event or activity if those precautions cant be followed, she says.

Maintaining at least six feet from other people is key, and for times when that isnt possible, wearing a face mask is crucial. And if you havent already caught on, hand sanitizer and hand washing will continue to be the coolest trends of the season.

Dr. Vyas shares some insight, advice and modifications for a safe fall.

Parents and kids alike are wondering about Halloween this year. But how do you handle trick-or-treating, costumes and passing out candy in the middle of a global pandemic?

Your city will determine if trick-or-treating is happening or not, says Dr. Vyas. If it is, then its really about deciding as a family what youre comfortable with and how youll protect yourself and those around you. If your city has determined that trick-or-treating will be canceled, everyone will need to respect that rule as well.

Parents who allow their kids to trick-or-treat will need to consider quite a few things: How will your child maintain social distance from others? How many houses will they be allowed to visit? How will you help your child keep their hands clean and not touch their face?

And then of course, theres the concept of incorporating a face mask (and no, were not talking a Spiderman mask) into your childs costume.

Children who are trick-or-treating (and parents who are out with them) will still need to wear a proper face mask, aka it covers the mouth and nose, has multiple layers and ties around the ears or back of the head.

Get creative and encourage your child to think about how their face mask can be part of their costume, says Dr. Vyas. Opt for a mask that matches the costumes style, or have them pick a costume where a face mask is an essential part like a doctor or a ninja. And as long as your child can still see and breathe fine and theres plenty of ventilation, you can layer a Halloween mask over a cloth face mask.

When you get back home, you might be wondering if you should sanitize your childs candy haul, but according to Dr. Vyas, its not really necessary.

The transmission of coronavirus on surfaces is very low, she says. But if you feel safer doing it, than by all means do.

If youve opted not to go out trick-or-treating, but still want to pass out candy, consider leaving candy and hand sanitizer out on a table at the end of your driveway. You can even sit farther back from the table so you can enjoy the evening from a distance. Or, you can designate one person with clean hands to pass out candy. Unfortunately this year, experts say to avoid having kids pick directly from the bowl because it could spread more germs. Its also advised to skip on passing out homemade goods.

If youve decided that youre not comfortable with Halloween outside of your direct household (which is perfectly OK!), get creative and have some fun with how youll celebrate:

Just because were spending more time at home these days doesnt mean we have to skip every fall activity we once loved. With a little organization, preparation and creativity its possible to still enjoy some of your favorite fall events.

The trick (to this treat) is reimaging and setting the correct expectation. Youll also want to keep the golden rules of COVID-19 in mind: Wear a face mask, social distance, dont touch your face, wash your hands regularly and stay home if you arent feeling well.

Heres what else to keep in mind for several popular fall festivities:

We know this year has been a bummer for many things and events. But just as we learned in the spring and summer, if were safe, we can still enjoy some activities theyll just look and feel a little different.

Theres still time to enjoy the great outdoors and local parks this fall, so take a socially distanced hike and pack a picnic. Enjoy a family car ride to enjoy the fall foliage when the weather turns cool, or hold a faux tailgate in your driveway. Rake leaves, perfect your apple pie recipe or warm up next to a campfire on a crisp night.

Coronavirus doesnt have to take all the fun out of everything, says Dr. Vyas. If we all practice and respect the safety guidelines, we can slow the spread of the virus and still experience things that bring us joy.

And dont worry, pumpkin spice lattes are fall 2020 approved for the occasional splurge, of course!

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TUCSON (KVOA) - After the "JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show" was approved by the City of Tucson and the Pima County Health Department three weeks ago, the annual show is now open through Sunday at the Tucson Expo Center.

We don't know when (COVID-19) is going away," Irene Mayzenberg JOGS organizer said. "So we have to adjust to what is happening and live in a new environment."

Safety rules are being strictly enforced at the show.

Officials say more security has been added for the event, and there will be strict enforcement of the wearing of masks.

People have already been escorted out for not complying with the mask-wearing regulations.

Social distancing markers are also in multiple places along the floor of the Tucson Expo Center.

"It was supposed to be six feet," said Mayzenberg. "We made it seven to eight feet distancing."

"I think a lot of people have been really knowledgeable about how they need to take care of themselves first," said vendor Arthi Nihalani of Precious Treasures. "The customers are being careful. They're not touchy, feeling, so it's good. "

All COVID-19 safety precautions aside, vendors who have been struggling with so many closures, are grateful to be back at work.

"I am very, very thankful to the city of Tucson who gave permission for the JOGS show to do this show," Mike Karayan, who sells turquoise, said.

Nihalini said she is also mindful of social distancing while showing off her jewelry.

"(We're) just making sure that we aren't too close in proximity with customers," she said.

That is a shining example of the golden rule in this line of work:"Do unto others as you would have --GEM-- do to you."

Below is a statement issued by JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show DirectorYelen Masenkno.

"We are grateful to the City of Tucson for allowing us to conduct a Show because it gives our exhibitors, their employees and all the buyers' hope. All local businesses and Tucson economy will be positively impacted (restaurants, hotels, car rental services, grocery stores and many more).

Our JOGS exhibitors and attendees are thrilled to start conducting business after a long break and to support economy to get back on track! Our vendors shared with us that they were waiting to start participating in the trade shows which is the main part of their business operations, and were be able to rehire some of their employees.

We are getting many calls from the local and out of state retailers who are glad to finally see their gem and jewelry suppliers, manufacturers, jewelry designers, and miners and start conducting business again. Even thou some of our international exhibitors could not make to the show due to the travel restrictions we have a wide diversity of products presented at the event.

Minerals, gems, huge geodes, crystals, silver and gold jewelry, diamonds, Swarovski crystals, gems, cabochons, chains, findings - everything that retailers and private buyers are looking for to re-stock and get ready for the holiday season.

Our JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show will look different this year, with safety protocols to reduce Covid-19 transmission risk:

1. Face masks are required on the show floor at all times, no exceptions. Pima County Police will be on-site to enforce the mask/face covering mandate at the Event.

2. Capacity management to reduce crowd sizes will be enforced. We welcome everyone but want to let you know about the potential for lines. We advise you to pre-print your show badges/passes to eliminate waiting in registration lines.

3. Frequent disinfection and throughout cleaning of high-traffic areas/ surfaces will be regularly performed.

4. Hand sanitizer stations will be sited throughout the JOGS Tucson Show.

5. Wide aisles between booths will promote practicing 6-foot social distancing.

6. Temperature checks will take place for all attendees of the JOGS Tucson Show upon entry of the Tucson Expo Center.

The safety of our JOGS Show attendees and exhibitors is our priority!"

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On this Wednesday, Sept. 2, episode of Sundial:

Joan Hipler has been using Facetime to communicate with her mother every day. Hipler is a registered nurse and she used to visit her mother at the Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood before the coronavirus pandemic struck.

I promised my dad (who passed) that I would be there for her and that I would take care of her, until she met up with him. So I would go everyday, she said in a previous interview with Sundial.

Visitations to long term care facilities have been banned since the middle of March, one of the first executive orders taken by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the pandemic began to spread in Florida.

But the governor announced Tuesday that visitors can begin to visit elder care facilities under very strict guidelines. Nursing homes, ALFs and retirement communities will need to have adequate personal protective equipment and regular testing of nursing home staff.

For Hipler, the new rules are life changing and she's looking forward to doing some of what she used to do when she would visit her mother.

I would like to hold her hand. I would like to sing with her. She and I used to sing. Id like to keep her stimulated because shes had a whole lack of stimulation during this time, Hipler said.

Floridas elderly population living in long term care facilities have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Of the 11,501 residents whove died from this virus, 4,759 of those deaths have occurred within nursing homes more than 40 percent of the deaths in the state.

Gov. DeSantis recognized the visitations will lead to an increase in cases but during a news conference in Jacksonville argued its worth it for these families to see their loved ones.

We focused Wednesday's entire program on the issue of elder care during COVID-19. WLRNs health care reporter Vernica Zaragovia joined us as well as Joan Hipler, Renee Garvin, executive director at The Vi at Aventura Retirement Community, and Peter and Veronica Fuchs, two seniors living at The Vi.

The Fuchs host a Facebook Live everyday where they perform for others in the community.

Below are excerpts from the panel conversation.

WLRN: Veronica, help us understand what these new standards include?

ZARAGOVIA: Theres a list that includes for example, all guests and staff have to have PPE and masks have to be worn. There cannot be an onset of COVID-19 in the last 14 days, no new cases in the facility. And then if a staff member tests positive, then they have to cease visitations. They have to have adequate capacity at referral hospitals at the facility. For those reasons, it will take a few days for facilities to get ready.

There will also be a limitation on who can come in.

ZARAGOVIA: Every resident can choose up to five visitors who can come in and there can only be two at once. They can choose an essential caregiver. This is a person who can feed, or bath or change their relative or loved ones. That person can give a hug but nobody else can, everyone else would need to be socially distanced.

Renee, The Vi has approached this pandemic differently. Residents have been able to come and go. How have you ensured theres no outbreaks and keep residents safe?

GARVIN: We have a full continuum of care. We have independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Where our residents are able to come and go is in independent living. Residents arent able to leave when it comes to assisted living unless they have doctors appointments. We work really hard to make sure we are screening anyone coming into our community, we make sure to have gloves, masks and face shields.

We are going to continue to recommend outdoor visitors whenever possible because it is the safest. But we are also gearing up to support indoor visits as well but making sure we are meeting all those requirements. We are big on face shields here, we will probably offer face shields to visitors as well. We are going to look to make sure everyone coming into the community to spend that time with their loved one but make sure theyre doing it in a safe way.

Peter Fuchs, you are a musician. And youre also a Holocaust survivor. You have a perspective that many of us dont have. Everything you see our country going through now, what advice would you give to all of us?

Peter Fuchs

PETER FUCHS: Well we should be handling it according to the golden rule. Dont do to others what you dont want done to yourself. And try to have a positive attitude towards life and try and enjoy everyday because its a gift. Thats my simple answer, the rest I say in music.

VERONICA FUCHS: Well this is actually a little bit like what happened in Europe. They couldnt go out, they couldnt communicate with everybody out there. Its a similar thing, this is the invisible enemy. There was a real enemy in those days. So its kind of similar.

PETER FUCHS: Shes right. For the first time since I left Europe and left that whole life behind me, I felt like we are in a warlike situation. I feel its that serious. Its stopped everything in America, it stopped life like we know it.

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It is well known that story and screenplay form the heart and soul of any film regardless of its star cast and this is regarded as the golden rule in the film industry. We have seen many films with huge star cast and combinations bomb at the box office due to the lack of gripping story and screenplay.

Recently, films like Gang Leader, Vinaya Vidheya Rama, and Ruler released amidst good buzz. However, they put on a bad show at the box office as they lacked good story and compelling screenplay.

Now, Nanis V has proven the golden rule right again. The film built up good buzz, thanks to the fact that it is Nanis landmark, 25th film. Also, the combination of Nani, Sudheer Babu and Mohankrishna Indraganti upped the expectations. However, none of these factors worked in favour of the film.

V is being criticized by the viewers for lack of proper story and screenplay. The film got off to a rather poor response. Many say that the makers should have concentrated more on the story and screenplay rather than setting up interesting combinations. The Mohankrishna Indraganti directorial has broken the above-mentioned golden rule and is now paying the price for the same.

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