Monthly Archives: November 2021
Info capsules
Can post-open heart patients have sex?
In general, yes, after full recovery, which is usually after a period of two to 3 months, depending on the severity of illness, the extent of surgery, and the individual stamina or tolerance. The aim of open heart surgery is to bring the person back to the normal stream of life, as much as possible. The recommendation is for the patient be the passive partner (flat on th...
“Capital of Silicon Valley” hosts PH flag raising, city hall lighting for Fil-Am H...
SAN JOSE, USA – The “Capital of Silicon Valley” capped off the celebration of Filipino American History Month on 28 October 2021 with a Philippine flag raising ceremony and city hall lighting with the national colors of the Philippines.
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer, joined the occasion at the San Jose City Hall, which marks the very first time t...
$5 Million in Grants to Help California Homeowners Prepare for “The Big One”Plus an Addi...
Sacramento, CA ― Today, there are more than 1 million houses in high-hazard areas of California that are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes because of the way they were constructed. Many homeowners know their homes are at risk when an earthquake occurs but are unaware that they can help protect their homes with a seismic retrofit.
This year, California’s Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant ...
EPA to Help Schools in Bay Area Create Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers
SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will use American Rescue Plan Act funding to help schools nationwide retrofit their heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems to create cleaner air and neighborhood cooling centers in vulnerable communities. In California, EPA will provide technical assistance to develop these cleaner air and cooling centers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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PerryScope – What’s wrong with the Democrats?
WITH THE White House and the two chambers of Congress -- the Senate and the House of Representatives -- under Democratic control, you’d think that President Joe Biden has got it made. Wrong!
Biden seems like he’s lost control of both chambers and it doesn’t seem like he’d break the impasse soon… or perhaps, much later. At stake is Biden’s legislative agenda, which is cau...