“What was promised to us at the beginning was the Pfizer vaccine, which is difficult to store and distribute,” said Bennett. “It wasn’t the most ideal type of vaccine to bring into the care home and that was the difficulty the GP surgeries were having. It wasn’t a lack of motivation, rather … the practicalities of getting it out. It is sad that the consequence of not having it could have been that a lot of our residents succumbed to it when they might not have done.” … [Read more...] about As many as six in 10 care home residents in England still awaiting Covid jab
Most home runs by a rookie
Bringing home the spices
A former National-level tennis player, Laavanya encourages her kids to play sport; the elder one is an ace swimmer already, taking part in State-level meets and setting new records. The little one is quick to inform us that she knows how to bake a vanilla sponge cake, make volcano lava with vinegar and hot water and will one day be a doctor while her sister will be a scientist. Based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, she also likes to think that the family factory produces chocolate and not spice mixes. But she also confides, “I like the masalas that amma makes. Punjabi paneer makhni is my favourite.” … [Read more...] about Bringing home the spices
Jordan Poyer thinks Bills will be more aggressive than in regular season matchup
Poyer said that defenses have to limit explosive plays, but that effort is complicated by looking at their offensive roster. Poyer rattled off names like Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, and Mecole Hardman while noting that it is “going to be a happy medium trying to figure out ways and trying to figure out how they’re attacking us.” … [Read more...] about Jordan Poyer thinks Bills will be more aggressive than in regular season matchup
K.J. Wright: Seahawks bringing me back would be a great investment
2020 first-round pick Jordyn Brooks could complicate a return to action. He played just under 32 percent of the snaps as a rookie while Wright was on the field for just over 86 percent of them. If the Seahawks want Brooks to see more time, it would likely come at Wright’s expense and that could complicate a return. … [Read more...] about K.J. Wright: Seahawks bringing me back would be a great investment
Stones that tell a story
How did the plaque get there? The land belonged to Dr. Reddy and her son lived there, said Narasiah. After he passed away, the builder purchased it. While researching on Dr. Reddy, Narasiah came to know of the memorial at the residential complex. “I showed Sridhar of Ramaniyam the memorials at the site, and requested him to preserve them along with a shrine where the Reddys used to pray.” It turned out he had already promised Dr. Shantha of the Cancer Institute the memorials would be left untouched. “Dr. Shantha visits it often to see that it is well-maintained,” said the seniors. … [Read more...] about Stones that tell a story