As of April 15, 2021, every Californian 16 & up will be eligible for vaccination.
When you’re fully vaccinated, you’ll receive a 3-by-4 inch vaccination card.
You want to hold on to this cardstock because it is your ticket back to normal life. Airlines, concert venues, and more are considering whether or not proof of vaccination will be required. If it is, this card will be crucial.
Should I get my COVID-19 vaccine card laminated?
Yes!, however, if you are getting a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), make sure you have completed your second dose before laminating your card.
I also recommend you make a copy of your card and store it with your important files wherever that may be in your house.
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OfficeMax and Staples are both offering a promotion where individuals can have their vaccination card laminated for free. OfficeMax will laminate your vaccination card for free through July 25, 2021
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For even more peace of mind, I recommend scanning the front and back of your vaccine card, emailing a copy to yourself, and storing the digital copy in your cloud drive.
If you’re not getting the vaccine from your primary care doctor and getting it from a superstation or third party, I recommend sending a copy to your doctor; that way, a copy of your vaccine added to your immunization record.
Swifties, are you sitting down? Good, now make sure your breathing.
Taylor Swift’s first recorded album has dropped, and I couldn’t be more excited.
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter dropped a rerecorded version of her second studio album, Fearless. The re-recorded version is titled “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”.
The re-release is swift keeping her word to re-record her music before the “Lover” album. In the event, you’re not up-to-date on the Scooter Braun-Taylor Swift battle here’s the low down.
Scooter Braun purchased her masters which ignited a heated public battle between Braun and Swift over music ownership. And, swift made the announcement she would rerecord her first six studio albums, to call them her own.
She shared on Good Morning America “I just think that artists deserve to own their work, I just feel very passionately about that.”
Swift re-recorded “Fearless (Taylor’s Version) in late 2020, the first re-recording released.
The new release provides fans 27 tracks and includes incredible talent like Keith Urban and Maren Morris: All the songs from the original and platinum of “Fearless”, six unreleased songs, and a bonus track.
Photo Credit: Screenshot of Taylor Swift Tracklisting for “Fearless Taylor’s Version” on Twitter
You can stream Fearless (Taylor’s Version) right now on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music.
Let me know what you think about “Fearless Taylor’s Version” by connecting with me on Twitter or Instagram.
San Diego County has officially entered the “moderate” orange tier of COVID-19 restrictions as of April 7, 2021.
Now that San Diego is in the orange tier this is excellent news for more businesses that can officially open up or increase capacity.
Restaurants: Open for outdoor service and indoors, however, limited to 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Live entertainment allowed.
Hotels and lodging: Open. Fitness centers in hotels can open at 25% capacity including indoor pools.
Offices: Open indoors, however teleworking is encouraged.
Gyms and fitness centers: Indoors are open at 25% capacity. Indoor pools can open.
Place of worship: Indoors can open at 50% capacity
Hair salons and Barbershops: Open with modifications
Personal services (including nail salons, tattoo, piercing): Open with modifications
Museums, zoos, and aquariums: Open Indoors at a 50% capacity
Movie theaters: Indoors open at a 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer.
Breweries, wineries and distilleries that serve food: Indoors are now open at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.
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Bars that do not serve food: Open outdoors only
Family Entertainment centers (including bowling allies): Outdoors open. Indoor open with a limited capacity at 25% or 50% if all guests test negative or show proof of fill vaccination with additional restrictions.
Cardrooms and satellite wagering: Indoors open at 25% capacity
Limited services (Laundromats, Dry Cleaners, Car Washes, Auto repair): Open
Indoor playgrounds (Bounce centers, ball pits, laser tag). Open with a max capacity of 25%
Amusement parks: Open at 25% capacity
Live events, including sports or entertainment: Open at 33% capacity in assigned seating.
Entertainment Production: Industries, studios, and other related establishments such as establishments that provide content for professional broadcast can operation without live audiences.
Actor and Rapper DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmonds, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 50 years old.
The Grammy-nominated performer suffered from “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the Associated Press. He was admitted to a New York hospital on April 2 relating to an overdose and heart attack.
DMX has been on life support since and, according to a former manager, has been in a “vegetative state”.
The family released a statement reading, “Earl was a warrior who fought until the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart, and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world, and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle, and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”
Late R&B singer Aaliyah’s mother Diane Haughton took to social media to paid tribute to DMX sharing “Earl you had and still have a heart of hold. You and Baby Girl will meet again with all the beautiful people we have lost. We will never forget your kindness. NEVER! Blessings to your family! Eternally! –Aaliyah’s Mom
Photo Credit: Screenshot of Instagram post from @aaliyah on Instagram
DMX, originally from New York, is known for memorable club songs like “Party Up (Up in Here)” and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” was a staple in hip-hop during the late 90s and early ’00s.
Photo Credit: Joe Traver/Reuters DMX performing at Woodstock in 1999.
The first five of his eight albums were all at no.1 on the billboard 200 album chart.
Albums included “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” released in 1998, “Flesh of My Flesh Blood of My Blood” released in 1999, “…And Then There Was X” released in 2000, “The Great Depression” released in 2001, and “The Grand Champ” released in 2003.
In addition to being a successful rapper, DMX was an actor who was a part of films like “Romeo Must Die” with Jet Li and the late Aaliyah, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, and Last Hour.
Photo Credit: Warner Bros/Everett Collection DMX with Steven Segal and Eva Mendes in Exit Wounds
A few highlights from DMX is that he made the time to help the less fortunate.
In 2017 surprised a Philadelphia homeless support group; by giving a group of men advice. He also helped a family in Maine by purchasing back-to-school supplies for a couple of years.
DMX is survived by his 15 children and his mother. You can stream DMX music on services like Spotify and Apple Music.
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