Coronavirus could have an effect on beer and soda production

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The novel coronavirus pandemic has all sorts of unforeseen consequences, and the latest one concerns the food industry.
Beer and soda makers might not be able to procure the CO2 supply needed to make fizzy drinks as a result of the drop in ethanol production.
Ethanol is tied to the oil industry, and a drop in gasoline demand during COVID-19 lockdowns has impacted ethanol production.
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The novel coronavirus has infected millions of people in three months, killing more than 166,000 of them around the world as of Monday morning. COVID-19 fundamentally changed life as we knew it. Jobs, sports, movies, gadget launches, and the ability to go outside at will have all been affected by the new virus.

Because there’s no cure or vaccine, and we have yet to find a treatment that can prevent complications and reduce death rates, social distancing is one of the only tools we have to fight SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 disease. But that’s not enough to save the industries being affected. Even strawberries are in peril, and you can add beer and your favorite flavor of soda to the list of products that may be hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

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This was the last awesome image NASA’s Spitzer telescope captured before it died

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NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope fired back one last gorgeous photo before it died.
The telescope was decommissioned in January after serving over 16 long years in space.
The telescope was only expected to serve up to five years but received multiple extensions and proved to be one of NASA’s most reliable tools.
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When NASA launched its Spitzer Space Telescope in 2003 it was hopeful that the spacecraft would spend up to five full years capturing gorgeous images of the cosmos. Five years is a very long time to be scanning the skies, but the space agency believed Spitzer was up for the job. It turns out that five years wasn’t just doable, it was a piece of cake. The spacecraft then went on to spend a total of over 16 years providing scientists with valuable observations.

Spitzer was finally decommissioned on January 30, 2020, but before NASA pulled the plug, it fired back one last, glorious image for us to remember it by.

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FDA: You don’t need to wipe down groceries to avoid coronavirus

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Authcom

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There are many important precautions we all need to take to avoid catching and transmitting the novel coronavirus, including staying six feet apart from one another and washing our hands.
According to the FDA, wiping down food packaging is not a necessity.
FDA says “there is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19”
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It has been well over a month since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, but there is still plenty we don’t know about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 — the disease it causes. We have been told to keep our distance from others (at least six feet) and to wash our hands for at least 20 seconds any time we come into contact with anything outside of our homes. These instructions are clear, but without a specific set of guidelines for everything we do on a daily basis, many concerned individuals are taking drastic steps to keep themselves safe that may not be necessary.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressed one of these precautions on its website last week, reassuring those who are wiping down groceries that “there is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.”

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We might finally know when Sony’s new PS5 design will be unveiled

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An analyst believes that several major gaming announcements will come around E3 2020, even though the trade event has been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
Sony is rumored to hold its main PS5 reveal event in May, where it could unveil the PlayStation 5 design.
Microsoft supposedly also has plans for new Xbox Series X announcements in the coming months.
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The PlayStation 5 is supposed to be released this fall and there are no plans to delay the console, according to a report from a few days ago. But if Microsoft pushes back its Xbox Series X release in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Sony might pull a similar move. The PS5 could have a higher price tag than expected, and it might be available in limited supply initially. Whatever will happen with the PS5 launch, it’s clear that the COVID-19 crisis destroyed Sony’s marketing plans for the new console. The PS5 was one of the most hotly anticipated unannounced products in February, but the coronavirus outbreak may have prompted Sony to cancel its press event. Sony pulled out of various trade shows because of the growing health concerns, after already having announced earlier this year that it wouldn’t be present at E3 2019. Sony confirmed the move well before the world started worrying about the new virus, as the Japanese giant never planned to attend the show.

Microsoft has been the big winner of this phase of the battle between the two consoles. The company unveiled the design of the Xbox Series X in mid-December at a gaming event and then announced the full specs of the console between February and March, developing quite a lead on Sony. We did see Sony unveil the PS5 specs as well a few weeks ago in one of the most boring events ever to have been streamed on YouTube. And then, the company unveiled the new DualSense controller for the new console. The PS5 design is still missing in action, but it looks like it could be revealed as soon as next month.

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Facebook shares US county heat maps tracking coronavirus symptoms

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Facebook teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University to survey individuals about potential coronavirus symptoms that they might be exhibiting.
Facebook is using this data to produce heat maps of COVID-19 symptoms on a county-by-county basis across the entirety of the United States.
Later this week, Facebook will expand its surveys globally to assist other countries.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic isn’t going to end until we either have a reliable treatment or an effective vaccine. In the meantime, the best way to control the spread is to test as many people as possible, use contact tracing to identify those who came into contact with the infected individuals, and make sure they all self-isolate so that they don’t infect anyone else. This is clearly easier said than done, but on Monday, Facebook introduced a valuable tool that should help governments decide where to allocate their resources based on the spread of the virus.

In recent weeks, Facebook has been prompting users to take a survey conducted by Carnegie Mellon University. The survey asks respondents about disease symptoms, and Facebook is now using this data to produce county-by-county maps showing where COVID-19 symptoms are most frequently being experienced.

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Here’s how to get your $1,200 stimulus check faster

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The IRS last week started making $1,200 payments to eligible taxpayers via direct deposit.
For taxpayers who don’t have direct deposit set up, the IRS is planning to mail out checks over the next few months.
For people who want to receive their $1,200 stimulus check faster, the IRS has an online tool where users can enter their banking account information online and receive payment via direct deposit.
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The impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy has been nothing short of staggering. Nearly all non-essential businesses have been closed for weeks on end and millions of Americans, as a result, have lost their jobs. As it stands now, an estimated 10% of the entire U.S. workforce is without work on account of the coronavirus and, in turn, unemployment claims are historic levels.

In light of that, President Trump a few weeks ago signed a $2 million stimulus package that calls for all eligible Americans to receive a one-time $1,200 payment. The obvious goal here is to help individuals and families get through an economic downturn that may come to rival the Great Depression. While the coronavirus seems to have peaked in many areas, there’s still no telling when businesses will re-open and life will return to normal.

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Strange new coronavirus symptoms have been uncovered

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The most frequent coronavirus symptoms are also encountered in the common cold or flu, which can make it difficult to correctly diagnos if COVID-19 testing isn’t available.
The disease does have a few peculiar symptoms of its own like the loss of taste and smell, but also frostbite-like lesions and other dermatological problems.
The CDC lists “bluish lips or face” as an emergency warning sign for COVID-19 that requires immediate medical attention.
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The novel coronavirus has a few common symptoms that can be very misleading. Fever, cough, fatigue, and muscle pain are also typical of the common cold or flu, as are chills, shaking, headache, and sore throat. Interestingly enough, not all patients with a sore throat and other common symptoms actually have the disease, said a recent study. Shortness of breath can also appear, and breathing issues are common for other ailments. But doctors who have observed COVID-19 patients have been able to identify a slew of other symptoms that might be indicative of a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The sudden loss of smell and taste is one of the most popular signs of COVID-19. It’s been studied and explained, and it’s now associated with the new disease. Other neurological or cardiac manifestations have been observed in patients who may have not experienced other symptoms. And if you encounter skin lesions similar to frostbite, or you have bluish lips or face, then you might have COVID-19.

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Handle coronavirus stress with the first big discount on this hot new massage gun

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Percussion massage guns are wildly popular right now, and the Sportneer Deep Tissue Muscle Massage Gun is the best model we have tested so far.
The device features a compact, portable design that is lightweight and quiet, and it ships with six different massage heads as well as a carrying case.
This new Sportneer model isn’t cheap at $140, but it just got its first discount ever thanks to a can’t-miss coupon that slashes 10% off the retail price.
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Stress is a natural part of all of our lives all the time, of course, but right now we all have far more stress to deal with than normal. The novel coronavirus pandemic has turned life upside down for everyone, whether or not you have been directly affected by the potentially deadly COVID-19 disease. Millions of Americans are out of work right now and we all have to deal with major lifestyle changes as a result of shelter-in-place orders. It’s a stressful time indeed, but a new deal that just popped up on Amazon might be able to help.

The Sportneer Deep Tissue Muscle Massage Gun is one of the hottest new devices in a very trendy emerging product category. It’s lightweight and quiet despite having a powerful motor that can pulse out all that stress with ease, and there are six different massage heads that come with it. Truth be told, it’s already a bargain at $140 considering how much companies charge for vastly inferior models. Use the coupon code 6Y5XCL2K at checkout between now and May 15th, however, and you’ll only pay $125.99.

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SPECIAL DEEP TISSUE MASSAGER–THE AT-HOME MUSCLE MASSEUSE: The Sportneer Massage Gun uses therapeutic percussion massage to work your deep tissues. Designed and tested by professional engineers, this indispensable tool can relieve muscle spasms, reduce and prevent muscle atrophy, and boost blood circulation.
ULTRA-QUIET & PORTABLE: The deep tissue massager only reaches 35-55 decibels so you won’t bother others while in use. You can bring it anywhere, too, as its ultra-compact size and weight (only 1.8lbs) makes it ideal for home, office or gym use!
5 SPEED LEVELS & 6 MASSAGE HEADS: The percussion massage gun equipped with 5 speed adjustments provides a relaxing massage experience and reduces bone damage, and it offers 6 different shaped massage heads to help the user to relax different body parts.
LONG WORKING TIME & AUTO-OFF PROTECTION: The muscle massage gun is equipped with a rechargeable 3400mAh high-quality lithium battery, and it can keep working 6 hours after fully charging. For your safety, it also has a 10-minute auto-off feature to protect your body and the device.
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Coronavirus is ruining 4/20, but the memes are still glorious

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4/20/2020 is here, but the coronavirus lockdown is putting a damper on gatherings and celebrations.
Marijuana fans have taken to the internet to voice their displeasure, and the memes are flowing.
Avoiding public places and nixing smoke sessions with friends isn’t fun, but it’s the best thing to do when a respiratory disease is sweeping the globe.
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It’s officially 4/20/2020. For a lot of people, it’s just another day, but if you enjoy marijuana — be it for medical or recreational purposes — it’s a pretty special holiday. Unfortunately, we’re also in the middle of a global health crisis, and the novel coronavirus pandemic is a serious blow to what would otherwise be the mother of all pothead celebrations.

You don’t have to look far on the internet to find weed fans bemoaning the fact that lockdown has put a damper on their plans to meet up with friends or attend large public gatherings in the name of the glorious plant. The silver lining here is that when you tell a person they can’t leave the house, but give them some weed and a computer, the memes flow.

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This deal on Sony WH1000XM3 headphones is better than the one you’ve seen everywhere else

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Sony and Bose are both widely regarded as making the best wireless noise cancelling headphones currently available from any brands.
While Bose was the first brand to make a big splash with active noise cancellation in consumer headphones, Sony’s WH1000XM3 headphones are believed by many experts to have surpassed Bose’s rival model in both sound quality and noise cancelling technology.
WH1000XM3 wireless ANC headphones retail for $350 and are on sale right now at many retailers for $278, but there’s an even better deal hiding on Amazon.
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Ask any expert or search for reviews online and you’ll find that the Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are the best ANC headphones in the world. Period. Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones come the closest and some people even prefer them, which is fine since sound quality in headphones is largely subjective. But Sony still has a huge lead when it comes to active noise cancellation technology and overall experience.

The best always comes at a cost and people know that they’ll have to pony up some serious cash for wireless ANC headphones this good; the QuietComfort 35 II headphones from Bose and Sony’s rival headphones each retail for $350. Since they’re so pricey, people typically wait for big sales to buy them, and it just so happens that now is the perfect opportunity. Head over to Amazon and you’ll find that the Sony WH1000XM3 headphones are on sale right now for just $278. That’s a $72 discount and it matches the sale price from Black Friday this past year, but there’s an even better deal that you should definitely check out.

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphone with Voice Assistant, Black (WH-100…: $278.00

Most people aren’t even aware that Amazon offers a bundle that pairs Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with a Phonesuit Energy Core Studio 20,000 mAh Battery Pack and a Knox Gear Bluetooth Adapter. It’s not easy to find on the site unless you really know what you’re looking for, but lucky for you, we know what we’re looking for.

WH1000XM3 wireless headphones already have fantastic battery life, offering up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. That’s all well and good, but nothing can stop your headphones from dying from time to time, especially when you need them most. That’s why having a portable power pack like this Energy Core Studio model from Phonesuit is a good idea. A quick charge adds more than enough battery life to get you through your commute, and you can also use it to recharge your smartphone or anything else you might be carrying. If you’re going to snag the Sony headphones on sale anyway, why not get the portable charger at no additional cost?

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