Thursday, December 31, 2020

Covid-19 by the numbers December 1st to the 31st



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Tuesday December 1, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 64,141,965                    1,486,345
United States
 14,108,490                       276,976      8,335,142 Recovered U.S.

Wednesday December 2, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 64,798,054                    1,499,090
United States
 14,313,941                       279,865      8,462,347 Recovered U.S.

Thursday December 3, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 65,488,031                    1,511,647
United States
 14,535,196                       282,829      8,561,427 Recovered U.S.

Friday December 4, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 66,182,288                    1,524,184
United States
 14,772,535                       285,550      8,658,882 Recovered U.S.

Saturday December 5, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 66,798,920                    1,534,070
United States
 14,983,425                       287,825      8,787,738 Recovered U.S.

Sunday December 6, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 67,336,105                    1,541,364
United States
 15,159,529                       288,906      8,855,593 Recovered U.S.



Saturday December 12, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 72,052,801                    1,611,264
United States
 16,549,366                       305,082      9,644,325 Recovered U.S.

Monday December 14, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 73,136,567                    1,627,541
United States
 16,942,822                       308,089      9,871,663 Recovered U.S.

Wednesday December 16, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 74,485,203                    1,654,981
United States
 17,392,618                       314,577      10,170,735 Recovered U.S.


Saturday December 26, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 80,664,135                    1,764,428
United States
 19,433,847                       339,921      11,410,501 Recovered U.S.

Monday December 28, 2020
Worldwide cases            Deaths
 81,615,480                    1,781,239
United States
 19,781,624                       343,182      11,696,727 Recovered U.S.

Recovered from virus world wide
58,792,144

World Stats

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Los Angeles County Covid-19


December 31, 2020
New Cases: 15,129 (770,602 to date)
New Deaths: 290 (10,345 to date)
Current Hospitalizations: 7,546


 

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Raymond Wuertz Jr. Rest in Peace

Here is Raymond Wuertz Jr.’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond Wuertz Jr. of Chino, California, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 82, on December 14, 2020. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Wuertz Jr. to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Raymond Wuertz and Geneva Wuertz; his wife Patricia Wuertz; his children, Timothy Wuertz and Karen Wuertz Mello; his children-in-law, Leticia Wuertz and David Mello; his grandchildren, Bethany, Christian and Luke; and his siblings, Terry Wuertz, Jean Becker, Frances Ogden, Betty Kruppa and Sandy Holstead. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

Here is Raymond Wuertz Jr.’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond Wuertz Jr. of Chino, California, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 82, on December 14, 2020. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Wuertz Jr. to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Raymond Wuertz and Geneva Wuertz; his wife Patricia Wuertz; his children, Timothy Wuertz and Karen Wuertz Mello; his children-in-law, Leticia Wuertz and David Mello; his grandchildren, Bethany, Christian and Luke; and his siblings, Terry Wuertz, Jean Becker, Frances Ogden, Betty Kruppa and Sandy Holstead. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.


Raymond Wuertz Jr.

Sept. 2, 1938 – Dec. 14, 2020

Raymond Wuertz Jr. was born on September 2, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Raymond and Geneva Wuertz. Raymond Jr. was the eldest of seven children, including two sons and five daughters. Raymond was a devoted Christian and family man who walked with the Lord daily and led his life by that example. Raymond was drafted into the United States Army in 1961. After his military service, he returned to California and married the love of his life, Patricia Myers Wuertz on January 2, 1966. They established their home in Chino, California where they raised their children.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Wuertz, their two children, Timothy Wuertz, Karen Wuertz Mello, their spouses, Leticia Wuertz, David Mello, three grandchildren, Bethany, Christian, and Luke, as well as brother Terry Wuertz (sister-in-law Jan Wuertz), sisters Jean Becker, Frances Ogden, Betty Kruppa (brother-in-law Joe Kruppa), Sandy Holstead, and many nieces and nephews.

We thank all our family and friends for the outpouring of prayer and support. Thank you to Draper Mortuary for your help and care in making arrangements. May God bless each and every one of you as you have all been such a blessing in our lives. We love you all.

    The Wuertz Family

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LGBTQ Loyalty Signs Letter of Intent to sell Certain Intellectual Property

 


WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, Dec. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: LFAP) ("LGBTQ Loyalty" or “the Company”), a diversity and inclusion driven financial methodology and data company has entered into a Non-Binding Contingent Letter of Intent to sell some of its intellectual property held by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advanced Equality Preference, Inc. (the “Transaction”). The proposed purchase price may consist of a combination of cash, securities, and other consideration, including a non-exclusive license.

The Transaction would permit the Company to retain its’ interest in the LGBTQ100 +ESG Index, its interest in the benchmark linked ETF and other LGBTQ related property rights.

The final structure of the Transaction will be determined by the parties following the receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice. The Transaction is an arm’s length transaction and pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Intent the parties intend to close the Transaction on or before March 31, 2021.

Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to the following key conditions:

  • execution of the definitive agreement;
  • completion of mutually satisfactory due diligence; and
  • receipt of all required regulatory, corporate, and third-party approvals, including the approval of the members of the board of directors and stockholders of each company, as necessary, and the fulfillment of any applicable regulatory requirements and conditions necessary to complete the Transaction.

As more information becomes available, LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings Inc. will release more information.

About LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc. 

LGBTQ Loyalty is a diversity and inclusion-driven financial methodology and data company that quantifies corporate equality alignment with the LGBTQ community and minority interest groups. The Company has benchmarked the first-ever U.S. Loyalty Preference Index which the Company believes empowers the LGBTQ community to express their preferences for the nation's high performing corporations most dedicated to advancing equality. The Loyalty Preference Index, branded as LGBTQ100 ESG Index, is an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Index, offering an added perspective for those seeking to align with equality driven ESG responsible corporations. LGBTQ Loyalty's leadership includes seasoned authorities in the financial industry and the LGBTQ community. www.lgbtqloyalty.com 

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “ expects” or “does not expect”, “proposed”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning the Transaction. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not occur.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.

CONTACT: 
LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc. 
press@lgbtql.com
1-310-870-9661 

Please consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-866- 690-3837. Read carefully before you invest.

Investing involves Risk. Principal loss is possible. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), may trade at a discount or premium to NAV and are not individually redeemed from the funds. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Additional Fund risks include: Technology Sector Risk, Healthcare Sector Risk, Finance Sector Risk, Concentration Risk, Cyber Security Risk, and Liquidity Risk. For additional information please see the prospectus.

ProcureAM ETFs are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. ProcureAM, LLC is the advisor to the ETFs.

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When did the News Start?

We all have news cycle fatigue. If it’s not struggling to find reliable sources online, then it’s figuring out how to sift through the myriad of competing (and sometimes conflicting) headlines that roll across our TV screens, cell phones and social media accounts. But when did the news become integral to our lives? Today Danielle explores the history of news and how we ended up in today's never ending news cycle.


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Important Events From This day in History December 31st

 1900 - U.S.A. -- Indian Lands

1900 : Indian Chief, Pac-kee-ka-ma-que, charged that Indian affairs agent H.M. Robek with corruption and theft. Apparently, the tribes had bought 3,000 acres of land with their own money and wanted $50,000 in compensation from the U.S. government.
 
1964 - Australia -- Donald Campbell
1964 : Donald Campbell breaks the world water speed record with his boat Bluebird, on Lake Dumbleyung in Perth, Western Australia. , the only man to break both land and water speed records in the same year.
 
1967 - U.S.A. -- Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel fails in his attempt to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. resulting in concussion that kept him lying in a coma for 29 days with a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles.
 
1927 - Turkey -- Economic distress
Economic distress in Turkey led companies to ditch their old strong boxes. So many Turkish businesses went broke that there was a glut of strong boxes on the market.Economic distress in Turkey led companies to ditch their old strong boxes. So many Turkish businesses went broke that there was a glut of strong boxes on the market.
 
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january1st.html
1933 - Rumania -- Martial law
Martial law was declared in Rumania to prevent assassination attempts on King Carol and his government officials. Premier Ion G. Duca had already been murdered.
 
1942 - Great Britain -- Churchill Meets Stalin
Winston Churchill took a plane to Moscow to meet with communist leader Josef Stalin.
 
1956 - Germany -- Saarland
Saarland had one million inhabitants and was rich in raw materials such as coal. It was to become Germany's tenth state at midnight. France and Germany had fought over the area for 250 years.
 
1963 - Soviet Union -- Needs To Buy Wheat From US
There was a rumpus in U.S. politics over the Soviet Union's request for credit to purchase American wheat to feed starving Soviets. The Democrats and Republicans were sharply divided over the issue.

 
1963 - U.S.A. -- Snowstorm
A massive snowstorm hits the southern states and reaches up through Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Strong winds accompanied the 17 inches that were dropped in a matter of 48 hours, causing power outages and many other problems for millions of people.
 
1978 - Taiwan -- Severs US Diplomatic Relations
U.S. officials had to beat a hasty retreat after President Ching-kuo expressed rage at President Jimmy Carter's acknowledgement of Peking and the severing of diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
 
1989 - Japan -- Economy
Japan's economy was in trouble with the 250 yen to the dollar. The price of gasoline rose 90% and hydro bills soared 50%.
 
1991 - Iran --
U.S. diplomatic ties with Iran were severed as Swiss representatives were restricted and prevented from leaving the country. Switzerland had been acting on behalf of Americans in Iran and closed the Tehran embassy in protest for the way their diplomats were treated.
 
1993 - U.S.A. -- Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand performed her first paid concert in 22 years, singing to a sellout crowd at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas.
 
1999 - Russia -- Boris Yeltsin
1999 : Boris Yeltsin resigns as Russian president, Vladimir Putin will take over as acting president
 
2005 - Sudan -- Embassy
Sudan's embassy in Baghdad was shut down in an effort to get six kidnapped workers freed. Representatives of al-Qaida warned that the Sudanese captives would be murdered if diplomatic relations between Iraq and Sudan were not cut off.
 

2006 - United States -- The G8 Debt Relief Program
On the last day of their summit, G8 leaders have agreed to extend the debt relief scheme for the world's poorest countries by two years. The initiative, managed by the I.M.F., provides support to twenty-seven nations, mostly from Africa, and was due to expire at the end of 2006. There has reportedly been no agreement on a British proposal to cancel all debts owed.
 
2006 - Iraq -- Saddam Hussein buried in Tikrit
Saddam Hussein has been buried in Awja, the village where he was born sixty-nine years ago. The ceremony was sparsely attended in the Tikrit region north of the capital, where the former Iraqi leader was laid to rest in a family plot. His sons Uday and Qusay are also buried there.
 
2007 - U.S.A. -- Number Of Murders
Statistics relating to the number of murders in relation to the population. We seem to assume the the violent crimes / murders has been getting worse but comparing the population nearly 60 years apart proves that the percentage is very similar. 1947 8,000 murders and the population in the US was about 145 million 2007 16,500 murders and the population in the US was about 300 million
 
2007 - Kenya -- Riots in lieu of the Kenyan elections
Kenyan police have been battling protesters in the blazing slums of Nairobi after disputed the elections that returned President Mwai Kibaki to office. The turmoil might have triggered the deaths of more than one hundred people. Riots have also hit the opposition's western heartland near the border with Uganda, Nairobi's shanty-towns and the resort of Mombasa on the Indian Ocean coast. Reuters have estimated the one hundred deaths, based on witnesses, body counts and credible media reports. Local broadcaster K.T.N. has said the toll has reached at least 124.
 
2008 - United States -- Bomb threats in Aspen
2008 : The ski resort of Aspen has been virtually shut down on New Year’s Eve after two homemade gasoline bombs with threatening notes were found at two of the town's banks and two more in an alley. Hours later, a longtime Aspen resident who is said to be bitter because he had not profited from the community’s transformation from a rural mining town into a luxury resort killed himself with a gunshot to the head. The suspect's body was that of James C. Blanning Jr., 72, a convicted swindler, who was found early in a car on a rural county road on New Year's Day.
 
2011 - Sweden -- Woman Finds Wedding Ring on Garden Carrot After 16 Years
2011 : A Swedish woman who lost her wedding ring in her home in 1995 found the ring around the top of a carrot growing in her garden sixteen years later. The ring was custom made with white gold and diamonds and was designed by the woman who intended to get it re-sized as it no longer fit.
 
2012 - United States -- Hillary Clinton Blood Clot
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was being treated after doctors discovered a blood clot between her brain and skull. Doctors stated that she would be fine and would be released once they gave her a blood-thinner.

 
2013 - Taiwan -- Giant Rubber Duck Bursts
A giant yellow rubber duck that was put on display to float in the Keelong Port in Taiwan burst after only eleven days of being there. The duck was created as an artistic installation by a Dutch artist.
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