I've previously expressed my views on the George Floyd case , which began today in Minneapolis.  All kinds of Black Lives Matter and police justice issues at stake.  Only police officer Derek Chauvin on trial.  The defense will prove that Floyd was on fentanyl and methamphetamine, had underlying health conditions and was a convicted criminal.  Historically, jurors usually lean in the direction of the police.  However, the times have changed.  The city of Minneapolis has already agred to pay the Floyd family $27 million.  While live on news channels, the case will last another month. Here is one news item that, finally, is appearing to be making headway: The Biden administration is developing digital “vaccine passports,”   The Washington Post reported . The Ever Given is free and again sailing through the Suez Canal.  Who is to blame?  Weather?  This container ship is Panama-flagged, Japanese-owned and Taiwan-operated. Are you a cancer victim of the weedkiller Roundup?   Here's

More and more, cruise lines are requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated.  It started with Saga in January, then American Queen Steamboat, Crystal, Virgin, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and Celebrity.  The date for this requirement varies.  I'm particularly interested in a Norwegian Hawaiian Islands one-week cruise, for they are supposed to start on July 3, and there is no way many of those currently holding reservations will be able to board.   This means people like me who can see these ships in Honolulu Harbor will be able to on Friday of the Saturday departure secure free everything for a ridiculously discounted price.  Their $4319 balcony rate is already down to $3023 , including free beverage package, excursions, WiFi, free flight for one person and Specialty Dining.  This price includes one free roundtrip flight, which I don't need.  I'll wait until this cost drops down to $1500/person or less.  Apparently, there is no way to be put on a wait list for when