Heather Hayes
How to Turn a Bandana Into a Face Mask
The CDC now recommends the “use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.” There are ways to turn your bandanas or kerchiefs into a face mask. It’s pretty easy. All you need is one kerchief (or bandana roughly 21 xRead More
StubHub Refusing To Issue Refunds For Shows That Have Been Cancelled
StubHub has updated the refund policy for canceled events. Previously you’d receive a full refund. We are receiving reports that StubHub is giving people a coupon worth 20% more than the value of the ticket. While some do not mind companies offering this as an option, the option of a full refund as per the terms when they purchased the ticket should also be available. United is doing something similar with their schedule change policy. During the Coronavirus pandemic we are all getting a true look at how companies areRead More
American Airlines Grounded Planes in Photos
American Airlines has released photos of their stored aircraft, which really puts this Coronavirus situation into perspective. The only good news from this is that the 737 MAXs now are less lonely. American is storing aircraft throughout the system, though primarily at four airports. Here are those airports, along with the type of aircraft being stored at each: Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL): 737 MAX 8, 757, 777-200, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PIT): A320, A321, A330, E-190 Roswell, New Mexico (ROW): 737 MAX 8, 737-800, 757, 767, 777-200 Mobile, Alabama (BFM):Read More
Key West is empty. No tourists, no bars — and no income for struggling workers
This time of year is normally peak season for Key West’s Duval Street with tourists. Missing today is the big bucks for booze, food and tips because of the current pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the the Southernmost City with no tourists and no one knows when they will be allowed back. This is devastating for an island that runs on visitors. Many hospitality workers have been laid off. Schools are closed. Child-care centers are limited. Meanwhile, rent is due April 1. The number of coronavirus cases in FloridaRead More
City of Dallas closes all bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters to stop spread of Coronavirus
DALLAS – The city of Dallas will close all bars, restaurants, gyms and theaters within the city limits in an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The restaurants will be allowed to operate delivery and take-out following an order from Mayor Eric Johnson, but cannot have their dining room open. The new rules go into effect at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, meaning Monday is the final day any of those businesses can be open. Public and private community gatherings of more than 50 people are also banned.Read More