Because Things Weren"t Dicey Enough At The RNC, Now There"s Norovirus
CLEVELAND -- A terrifying word circulated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention: norovirus.
A dozen staffers in the California delegation who had arrived in Cleveland early have fallen ill with the extremely contagiousvirus, California GOP chairman Jim Brulte said.
The virus causes extreme vomiting and diarrhea and has been known to spread explosively through people in closed places, such as cruise ships, schools and nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brulte said that, so far, no delegates or alternates have shown symptoms. He said his delegation will continuing to attend the convention at Quicken Loans Arena, where the Californians sit next to the Maryland delegation.
The delegates from California are staying at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, nearly 60 miles away from Cleveland. Brulte said the delegates and their guests were spending the day Tuesday at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky or at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio or just relaxing at the Kalahari Resort.
Brulte said he believes one staffer brought the virus to Ohio from California and then passed it to the staffer"s spouse. Soon, 12 of the 36 staffers were sick.
The infected individuals first began showing symptoms on Thursday, and Erie County health officials have taken fecal samples for analysis, the Plain Dealer reported.
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State party officials alerted the delegation Monday morning to the norovirus outbreak and briefed attendees again Tuesday. They also informed Ohio health officials.
"We will continue to follow all county health department directives to keep the illness from spreading. We wish our staffers a speedy recovery," Kaitlyn MacGregor, communicationsdirector of the California GOP, said in an email to The Post.
They have instructed delegates to wash their hands frequently, use sanitizers, and avoid shaking hands (something, as it happens, that Donald Trump has long been loath to do). They also should not share food and have been told to stay off delegation buses to the convention arena if they exhibit any symptoms of norovrius.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains how the norovirus stomach bug spreads and how you can protect yourself from getting it. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
The virus can be caught through contact from infected people or surfaces, or through consuming contaminated food or water. Norovirus inflames the stomach, the intestines, or both. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Such symptoms can be especially dangerous for young children and older adults.
Every year, about 19 to 21 million people become sick with norovirus; about 570 to 800 people die annually from it, according to the CDC.
In Ohio, hand-sanitizer dispensers were spotted Monday night at the resort where the California delegates are staying, the Los Angeles Times reported.
"We worked with the hotel to add sanitizing stations in and around the area where our delegation activities are," Brulte said.
The African-themed Kalahari Resort in Sandusky has 884 guest rooms, according to a company website. The property features indoor and outdoor water parks and an outdoor adventure park.
A spokeswoman for Kalahari Resorts said the company is cooperating "with all necessary officials."
"In preparation for the Republican California Delegates" stay, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions worked diligently with government officials to ensure we exceeded all health and sanitation requirements and protocols," spokeswoman Samantha Flynn said in a statement. "This includes passing extensive testing prior to, and continuing through, the delegation"s visit."
The California delegation includes 172 delegates and 168 alternates, plus a number of guests, with the entire group numbering about 500, Brulte said.
Of the ailing staffers, Brulte said, "Most of them are disappointed they can"t work, but they understand that they"re out of circulation" until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
"We"re in touch with the California delegation about this," said Audrey Scagnelli, spokeswoman for the RNC. "They"re working with local health officials and are taking all the necessary precautions to contain the virus. We"ll continue to monitor the situation and ensure the delegation and staff have everything they need."
News reports of the California delegation"s remote accommodations in Sandusky surfaced earlier this year, when state GOP leaders complained that they were being put up so far from the convention site.
The complaints prompted convention organizers to bristle at suggestions they had dropped the ball on accommodating the GOP"s largest delegation, or that the California delegates were being penalized for coming from a state that hasn"t historically been friendly to Republicans.
[Izadi reported from Washington. This post has been updated.]
Correction: This post originally misstatedKaitlyn MacGregor"s title. She is communicationsdirector, not executive director, of the California GOP.
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Apple teased the future of messaging during its Worldwide Developer Conference this week. The iOS 10 update is going to change the way you text (and sext) and one feature in particular, Invisible Ink, looks d**n cool if you"re into discretion.
Invisible Ink lets you message words or a photo that look like scattered dots until you swipe over it, revealing the hidden message. After the recipient opens it, it"ll default back to the mass of flecks. Covert as h**l. One way this could"ve been more covert is if Apple required your fingerprint to open the messages.
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It"s not like Snapchat the message doesn"t destruct after reading but it doesn"t remain visible for long. You"ll have to keep swiping over the dots to read it, so if you want to keep personal messages obfuscated (nudes), Invisible Ink affords you more discretion than your average iMessage.
How to send a message with Invisible InkSource:YouTubeHere"s how to send an invisible ink message with iOS 10:
Type out your message or choose the photo you want to send.
Then 3D Touch, push it real good, the send arrow to pull up the new bubble effect options.
From there, you can choose the invisible ink feature. Press that, and it"ll apply the inconspicuous effect to your message.
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Use it wisely.
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CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, July 19 (UPI) -- Lady Gaga fulfilled a foster care child"s request by performing one of her songs a cappella during a visit to a foster home in Mexico.
Casa Hogar de Cabo San Lucas A.C. shared video of Lady Gaga singing the song "Born This Way" after one of the children requested it.
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"Christian asked Lady Gaga for a song and this is what he got!" Casa Hogar wrote on Facebook.
The foster home also shared a separate post thanking Lady Gaga for her appearance and for bringing supplies for the children.
"Thank you to Lady Gaga for the surprise visit. She shared a healthy dinner for the children and brought backpacks and school supplies for each of the boys," they wrote. "She impressed children and staff with her beauty and humility."
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McKayla Maroney is standing up to her haters this week after rumors spread that the 20-year-old Olympic gymnast cosmetically altered her appearance.
Now retired, Maroney was a member of the U.S. women"s gymnastics team dubbed the "Fierce Five" at the 2012 London Games. That year, at just 16, she took home the team gold and placed silver in the vault event.
But even as a decorated athlete, she"s not exempt from harsh internet speculation about her appearance, sparked by a recent video of her at the Olympic Trials. Maroney took to Instagram to set the record straight and remind us all what it takes to be a real role model.
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"If I can promise you one thing, it"s that I will never stop changing. Life is all about growing, evolving, and becoming more and more yourself, and these last couple years I"ve done nothing but that!" she captioned the photo.
"A real role model is someone who has the courage to be exactly who they are no matter what anyone else thinks.. and if I can inspire one person to live like that, then I"ve done my job on this planet. #KeepSmiling," she wrote.
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In an interview with Seventeen magazine, Maroney talked about how tough it is to grow up in the spotlight, citing natural aging and a new interest in makeup as reasons for her grown-up look.
"Your face changes, you get older, your face fills out, and you fall into liking makeup and different stuff like that," she told the magazine. "You just kind of have to keep being yourself and move forward with what you love."
One way she"s moving forward is by finding humor in the situation. Maroney posted a throwback photo of herself on Instagram, writing, "Me thinking about how to get my face to look like I"ve never done anything to my face when I"ve never done anything to my face."
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She also discussed the evolution of her career path. While she won"t be returning to the Olympics this year, she plans to pursue a different passion music.
"I"ve loved writing songs since I was really young," she told Seventeen. "In the next couple of months, I think I"ll have a single out, and I"m excited for people to hop on this new journey of mine."
In the meantime, she"s been supporting the new U.S. women"s gymnastics team, which includes some of her former teammates.
Wherever Maroney"s career path takes her, we know the result will be golden and undoubtedly "impressive."
A number of people who reached the peak of their fields have passed in recent months. The music world mourned the deaths of David Bowie and Prince, while fans of film and television bowed for Anton Yelchin, Alan Rickman and Doris Roberts. The list goes on, from hockey legend Gordie Howe to boxer Muhammad Ali and, in July, director, producer and writer Garry Marshall.
Here, the notables we"ve recently said goodbye to.
Garry Marshall
Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days and "The Odd Couple," died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 81, according to a statement from his publicist. Marshall died from complications of pneumonia after a stroke, his representative told USA Today. He also directed "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries." (Credit: Getty Images for TV Land / Joe Scarnici)
Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days and "The Odd Couple," died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 81, according to a statement from his publicist. Marshall died from complications of pneumonia after a stroke, his representative told USA Today. He also directed "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries." (Credit: Getty Images for TV Land / Joe Scarnici)
Michael Cimino
Michael Cimino, the Academy Award-winning director behind 1978"s Vietnam War film "The Deer Hunter," died at age 77. The director of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, tweeted the news on July 2, 2016. A New York City native, Cimino made eight movies during his film career, including 1980"s "Heaven"s Gate" and his debut, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," in 1974. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)
Michael Cimino, the Academy Award-winning director behind 1978"s Vietnam War film "The Deer Hunter," died at age 77. The director of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, tweeted the news on July 2, 2016. A New York City native, Cimino made eight movies during his film career, including 1980"s "Heaven"s Gate" and his debut, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," in 1974. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)
Elie Wiesel
A prolific author, Noble Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in Romania. He died at age 87 on July 2, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)
A prolific author, Noble Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in Romania. He died at age 87 on July 2, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)
Pat Summitt
Pat Summitt died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 64, the University of Tennessee said. She was the winningest coach in U.S. Division I college basketball history. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee"s Lady Vols women"s team, announced in August 2011 that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Pat Summitt died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 64, the University of Tennessee said. She was the winningest coach in U.S. Division I college basketball history. Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee"s Lady Vols women"s team, announced in August 2011 that she had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Bill Cunningham
Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)
Bill Cunningham, a well-known New York Times fashion photographer, died at age 87, the newspaper said on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Cunningham, known for his shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said. He worked for the Times for nearly 40 years, operating "as a dedicated chronicler of fashion and as an unlikely cultural anthropologist," according to the newspaper. (Credit: Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole)
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Anton Yelchin
Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was killed on June 19, 2016, when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 27. (Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard)
Actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in two "Star Trek" movies, was killed on June 19, 2016, when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 27. (Credit: Getty Images / Neilson Barnard)
Christina Grimmie
Former "Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016, cops said. The gunman then killed himself, according to police. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Former "Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs at a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016, cops said. The gunman then killed himself, according to police. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Gordie Howe
Hockey legend Gordie Howe died at age 88, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday, June 10, 2016. The 23-time NHL All-Star led Detroit to four Stanley Cup titles before retiring in 1980. (Credit: Getty Images / Richard Wolowicz)
Hockey legend Gordie Howe died at age 88, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Friday, June 10, 2016. The 23-time NHL All-Star led Detroit to four Stanley Cup titles before retiring in 1980. (Credit: Getty Images / Richard Wolowicz)
Muhammad Ali
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at an undisclosed hospital in the Phoenix area. The self-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time" was 74 years old. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images )
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at an undisclosed hospital in the Phoenix area. The self-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time" was 74 years old. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images )
Alan Young
Actor Alan Young, who played Wilbur Post opposite a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom "Mr. Ed," died on May 19, 2016. He was 96 years old. Young was among the stars of the 1961 film "The Time Machine," as well as the voice of animated character Scrooge McDuck. (Credit: Getty Images / John M. Heller)
Actor Alan Young, who played Wilbur Post opposite a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom "Mr. Ed," died on May 19, 2016. He was 96 years old. Young was among the stars of the 1961 film "The Time Machine," as well as the voice of animated character Scrooge McDuck. (Credit: Getty Images / John M. Heller)
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Morley Safer, former "60 Minutes" correspondent/co-host, died at age 84, CBS announced on Thursday, May 19, 2016. After joining "60 Minutes" in December 1970 in the show"s third season, he retired just a week before his death. He was known for both celebrity interviews and investigative pieces on injustice and worldwide issues. (Credit: Getty Images / Fernando Leon)
Morley Safer, former "60 Minutes" correspondent/co-host, died at age 84, CBS announced on Thursday, May 19, 2016. After joining "60 Minutes" in December 1970 in the show"s third season, he retired just a week before his death. He was known for both celebrity interviews and investigative pieces on injustice and worldwide issues. (Credit: Getty Images / Fernando Leon)
Prince
Prince, the singer and musician, died April 21, 2016, at age 57. His body was found at his Paisley Park studios, located in Chanhassen, Minn., the Carver County Sheriff"s Office tweeted. (Credit: Getty Images / Vince Bucci)
Prince, the singer and musician, died April 21, 2016, at age 57. His body was found at his Paisley Park studios, located in Chanhassen, Minn., the Carver County Sheriff"s Office tweeted. (Credit: Getty Images / Vince Bucci)
Chyna
Former professional wrestler and reality TV personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on April 20, 2016, police said. She was 46 years old. (Credit: Getty Images)
Former professional wrestler and reality TV personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on April 20, 2016, police said. She was 46 years old. (Credit: Getty Images)
Doris Roberts
Actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role as Marie Barone on the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on April 17, 2016 at 90. She won five Emmys during her career, four of which were for her work on "Everybody Loves Raymond."
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Actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role as Marie Barone on the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on April 17, 2016 at 90. She won five Emmys during her career, four of which were for her work on "Everybody Loves Raymond."
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Merle Haggard
Country music star Merle Haggard died on April 6, 2016 of pneumonia. Haggard, who passed away on his 79th birthday, was known for hits like "Mama Tried." (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)
Country music star Merle Haggard died on April 6, 2016 of pneumonia. Haggard, who passed away on his 79th birthday, was known for hits like "Mama Tried." (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)
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Patty Duke
Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker," died at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, of sepsis. The actress" long career included her own television show, "The Patty Duke Show," and the Neely O"Hara role in "The Valley of the Dolls." (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker," died at the age of 69 on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, of sepsis. The actress" long career included her own television show, "The Patty Duke Show," and the Neely O"Hara role in "The Valley of the Dolls." (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Earl Hamner
Earl Hamner, the creator of TV"s "The Waltons" and "Falcon Crest," died at age 92 on March 24, 2016. (Credit: TNS)
Earl Hamner, the creator of TV"s "The Waltons" and "Falcon Crest," died at age 92 on March 24, 2016. (Credit: TNS)
Garry Shandling
Comedian Garry Shandling, the star of HBO"s "The Larry Sanders Show" and Showtime"s "It"s Garry Shandling"s Show" has died at age 66. Shandling suffered an apparent heart attack, his publicist, Alan Nierob, told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez)
Comedian Garry Shandling, the star of HBO"s "The Larry Sanders Show" and Showtime"s "It"s Garry Shandling"s Show" has died at age 66. Shandling suffered an apparent heart attack, his publicist, Alan Nierob, told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez)
Phife Dawg
Rapper Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest died early Wednesday morning, according to Rolling Stone. He was 45.
(Credit: Invision / Brian Ach)
Rapper Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest died early Wednesday morning, according to Rolling Stone. He was 45.
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Rob Ford
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, notorious for smoking crack while in office, died at the age of 46 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, his office said. Ford had been struggling with cancer since September 2014 when the diagnosis forced him to end his re-election campaign for mayor.
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Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, notorious for smoking crack while in office, died at the age of 46 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, his office said. Ford had been struggling with cancer since September 2014 when the diagnosis forced him to end his re-election campaign for mayor.
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Frank Sinatra Jr.
Frank Sinatra Jr., son of Frank Sinatra and a singer himself, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. His sister Nancy Sinatra announced he had died of cardiac arrest on her official Facebook page. He was 72. (Credit: Getty Images / Charley Gallay)
Frank Sinatra Jr., son of Frank Sinatra and a singer himself, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. His sister Nancy Sinatra announced he had died of cardiac arrest on her official Facebook page. He was 72. (Credit: Getty Images / Charley Gallay)
Keith Emerson
The founding member of prog rockers Emerson, Lake and Palmer has died at age 71. Per a statement from the band, Emerson died at home in Los Angeles. (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)
The founding member of prog rockers Emerson, Lake and Palmer has died at age 71. Per a statement from the band, Emerson died at home in Los Angeles. (Credit: Getty Images / Frazer Harrison)
Sir George Martin
"Fifth Beatle" Sir George Martin died on March 8, 2016 at the age of 90. The wildly successful producer had more than 50 No. 1 hit records in the U.S. and Britain. Pictured: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin and producer Giles Martin accept the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album award for "Love" onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards on Feb.10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
"Fifth Beatle" Sir George Martin died on March 8, 2016 at the age of 90. The wildly successful producer had more than 50 No. 1 hit records in the U.S. and Britain. Pictured: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin and producer Giles Martin accept the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album award for "Love" onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards on Feb.10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Nancy Reagan
Former first lady Nancy Reagan died on March 6, 2016, at age 94. (Credit: Getty Images)
Former first lady Nancy Reagan died on March 6, 2016, at age 94. (Credit: Getty Images)
George Kennedy
Actor George Kennedy, who starred in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Airport," died at 91, media outlets reported on Feb. 29, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
Actor George Kennedy, who starred in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Airport," died at 91, media outlets reported on Feb. 29, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
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Umberto Eco
The Italian author Umberto Eco died on Feb. 19, 2016, at age 84. The European intellectual saw his acclaim move from academic circles to the world at large in 1980 with the success of his novel "The Name of the Rose." (Credit: EPA / Arno Burgi)
The Italian author Umberto Eco died on Feb. 19, 2016, at age 84. The European intellectual saw his acclaim move from academic circles to the world at large in 1980 with the success of his novel "The Name of the Rose." (Credit: EPA / Arno Burgi)
Harper Lee
Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Feb. 19, 2016. She was 89. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)
Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Feb. 19, 2016. She was 89. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)
Angela "Big Ang" Raiola
"Mob Wives" star and Brooklyn native Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang," died on Feb. 18, 2016, after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. (Credit: Getty Images / Robin Marchant)
"Mob Wives" star and Brooklyn native Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang," died on Feb. 18, 2016, after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. (Credit: Getty Images / Robin Marchant)
Antonin Scalia
Antonin Scalia, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice, died at age 79 on Feb. 13, 2016. According to the San Antonio News-Express, Scalia died of natural causes. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Scalia began serving the nation"s top court in 1986. (Credit: EPA / Peter Foley)
Antonin Scalia, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice, died at age 79 on Feb. 13, 2016. According to the San Antonio News-Express, Scalia died of natural causes. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Scalia began serving the nation"s top court in 1986. (Credit: EPA / Peter Foley)
Maurice White
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died on Feb. 3, 2016, at age 74. The R&B funk band was known for huge disco-era hits including "September," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland." White died at home in Los Angeles.
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died on Feb. 3, 2016, at age 74. The R&B funk band was known for huge disco-era hits including "September," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland." White died at home in Los Angeles.
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Paul Kantner
Paul Kantner (left), founding member of Jefferson Airplane and later Jefferson Starship, died on Jan. 28, 2016. He was 74. (Credit: Getty Images / Mario Tama)
Paul Kantner (left), founding member of Jefferson Airplane and later Jefferson Starship, died on Jan. 28, 2016. He was 74. (Credit: Getty Images / Mario Tama)
Abe Vigoda
Actor Abe Vigoda, known for diverse roles from detective Fish on the sitcom "Barney Miller" to Sal Tessio in "The Godfather," died on Jan. 26, 2016. He was 94.
Actor Abe Vigoda, known for diverse roles from detective Fish on the sitcom "Barney Miller" to Sal Tessio in "The Godfather," died on Jan. 26, 2016. He was 94.
Glenn Frey
Founding Eagles member Glenn Frey died Jan. 18, 2016, due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the band said. He was 67. (Credit: EPA / Franco Greco)
Founding Eagles member Glenn Frey died Jan. 18, 2016, due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the band said. He was 67. (Credit: EPA / Franco Greco)
Alan Rickman
British actor Alan Rickman"s death was announced on Jan. 14, 2016. He died after a battle with cancer at the age of 69. (Credit: Getty Images / Chris Jackson)
British actor Alan Rickman"s death was announced on Jan. 14, 2016. He died after a battle with cancer at the age of 69. (Credit: Getty Images / Chris Jackson)
David Bowie
David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust, left Earth on Jan. 10, 2016, at age 69. (Credit: John Griffin)
David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust, left Earth on Jan. 10, 2016, at age 69. (Credit: John Griffin)
Donald Trump hasn"t posted anything on Twitter for nearly 12 hours. | Getty
As hour after hour passed following the announcement that Corey Lewandowski had been fired as Donald Trump"s campaign manager, the presumptive Republican nominee went radio silent on Twitter.
Trump signed off from Twitter on Sunday night offering congratulations to U.S. Open champion golfer Dustin Johnson. He opened his Monday with an attempt to clarify his statement last Friday that the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, could have been avoided or made less deadly if more people inside the LGBT nightclub had been armed, after criticism from the NRA.
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That tweet was at 6:24 a.m.
Since then, Trump hasn"t posted anything for nearly 12 hours (as of 6:00 p.m.), be it about Lewandowski or anything else. As a rough point of comparison, Trump tweeted a dozen times last Monday, and generally tweets several times per day, in addition to sporadic Facebook and Instagram posts.
Trump"s Facebook feed had three posts during that time, including a vow to build the wall on the Mexican border, ending "waste, fraud and abuse" at the Department of Veterans Affairs and a link to a Wall Street Journal article in which he hit Hillary Clinton and the current administration.
July is one convenient month to do moon watching and although there"s nothing different about how the moon looks this month, July"s full moon is one of the most popular and is called full "buck" moon for a reason.
The full moon called "buck" moon occurs Tuesday, July 19 at 6:57pm. A colorful history is behind the name "buck" moon;report says that the name originated because the bucks begin to grow new antlers this time of the year.
But this phenomenon is popular all over the world and many other explanations are available as to why July"s full moon is called "buck" moon. But the most logical explanation is that the older generations named events after what is naturally occurring in their environment.
Aside from that, it is also called "Thunder Moon" and "Full Hay Moon" according to Space.com. It is called thunder moon since thunders are predominant this time of the year. While the name hay moon originated from the season where farmers start to stock up the hay in their barns due to the storms. In Chinese, it is referred to as the "hungry ghost moon" while in the winter season of South America it is called "wolf moon," "ice moon" and "old moon."
"The Full Moons have descriptive names that come from Native Americans and Colonial Americans who used the Full Moons as a sort of calendar to keep track of theseasons," according to the Old Farmers Almanac. This also coincides with the historical fact that the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong performed the giant leap for mankind on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969.
But there"s another thing to look out for because the moonrise and sunset occur 45 minutes apart this July, according to a report. Sun and moon gazers, especially photographers might be able to capture the image of both moon and the sun in one frame.
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