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Covid-19 Is a Wicked Problem

When no superpower or developed country alone is able or capable of solving the global coronavirus crisis, whose solution requires the knowhow of both friendly and unfriendly nations.

With Beijing’s initial cover-ups and President Trump’s recurring lies and conspiracies on the coronavirus while in office, the world, which recognizes that Covid-19 is a wicked problem, is skeptical that these two superpowers could put aside their differences to fight the pandemic.

by MathPlus February 6, 2021

vvacinatedd

Dangerously, irresponsibly, and selfishly receiving another two more shots after being fully vaccinated earlier for convenience purposes.

A 30-year-old single who prefers showing an electronic proof of his vaccination status when visiting karaoke lounges decided to get vvacinatedd: he’s jabbed with the BioNTech vaccine despite having previously received two Moderna shots.

by MathPlus July 21, 2021

Psalm 70

A sinner’s prayer to God to come quickly to save them, so that those who want them to die be ashamed and confused, or who wish to hurt or laugh at them be disgraced for what they have done, while those who seek Him will rejoice in Him and proclaim, “Praise God!”

Psalm 70 reminds believers that the weight of their enemies’ shame, who rejoice in their misfortune or misery, would force them to turn back, and that God is the One who helps them and saves them.

by MathPlus June 14, 2021

Spiritual Wind

What Christians experience when they are supernaturally visited by the Holy Spirit—a common outward sign is they start to speak in tongues or laugh uncontrollably.

Unlike a strong wind that both believers and unbelievers can feel or hear outdoors, the spiritual wind is usually experienced only by Christians indoors, be it in a church congregation or in a home fellowship of a few believers.

by MathPlus August 12, 2018

Covid-𝜊

Read as “Covid-Omicron.” Also known as the B.1.1.529 or “Omicron” variant. South Africa’s second “variant of concern”—after the Beta variant (B.1.351)—is thought to be more infectious and transmissible than the Delta variant, and can apparently bypass some, if not all, of the protection from WHO-approved vaccines.

What are the odds that profiteering-driven vaccine makers would soon recommend that folks, who have recently received their booster shot against the Delta variant, to also receive their fourth jab against Covid-𝜊?

by MathPlus November 26, 2021

The Cecanization of Singapore Math

When the quality of Singapore math textbooks and supplementary titles took a beating in the last one and a half decades, because both local and foreign math editors were reporting to their oft-clueless bosses, who were recruited under the Singapore-India “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement” (CECA), many of whom with quasi-zero understanding of the Singapore educational system and the local educational publishing industry.

It’s hard to estimate the reputational and economic costs suffered by publishing houses in the aftermath of the Cecanization of Singapore Math: resignation of editors, frustration of authors, rejection of textbooks, brand dilution, and the like.

by MathPlus July 30, 2021

Maskerick

A limerick on the mixed messages mask wearing is sending to the public, be it as a symbol of political rebellion against the authorities, the selfish attitude by maskholes whose inept leader mocked mask-wearers, or as a protective shield against infection even for vaccinated folks.

A maskerick that was composed in the aftermath of mask myths propagated by some selfish diehard Trumpists or QAnonists is:

Three maskholes-finalists emerged for the ignoble “Maskhole of the Year” award.
Donald J. Trump, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz from a dirty dozen names put forward.
From the unholy trinity, who refuse to wear a face mask in public out of sheer vanity,
Whose odds are the highest in clinching the notorious prize on this side of eternity?
Wouldn’t it be a surprise if one Trumpublican beats his vain boss for the reward?

by MathPlus April 20, 2021