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Doctors are reporting a spike in all respiratory illnesses during the winter months, with cases of colds, flu, and other respiratory infections on the rise. This increase in respiratory illnesses is a common occurrence during the colder months, prompting health officials to remind the public to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and getting vaccinated to protect against the flu.
Montana public health officials are reporting a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with the state having the highest rate of related hospitalizations in the country. Wastewater surveillance in the city of Missoula has shown a rise in COVID-19, indicating the need for increased awareness and precautions. Health officials are urging individuals with symptoms to stay home and get tested, and those who test positive should isolate for five days and notify close contacts. The Gallatin City-County Health Department has also reported an uptick in local COVID-19 and flu cases. Montana currently has the highest COVID-19 hospital admission rate in the nation, and health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Health officials in Lincoln, Nebraska are warning that Covid-19 cases may increase as we head into the fall and spend more time indoors. Last week, there was a spike in cases from 70 to 163, and the city reported its first Covid-related death since May. The main age group affected is 25 and up, possibly due to summer travel. Health director Pat Lopez advises those with compromised health to take precautions, but the CDC has not yet released information on boosters.
Manchester is experiencing a spike in non-fatal overdoses, with at least 11 cases reported between Friday and Saturday. Most of the overdoses occurred in the center of the city, particularly around Hanover Street, and the majority of the cases on Saturday affected the homeless population. This is close to being the largest number of overdoses in one week since 2021. Manchester police are monitoring the situation in real time to increase outreach, education, and support services in the impacted areas.
Former New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones, who was the first player to spike the football after a touchdown, has died at the age of 82 after battling lung cancer. Jones caught 224 passes for 4,986 yards and 36 touchdowns in 87 games with the Giants and Cleveland Browns. He led the league with 13 touchdown catches in 1967 to earn the first of two straight Pro Bowl selections.
James Marsters, who played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, revealed that writers struggled to find a place for his character in the show's storylines. Originally designed to be a metaphor for the challenges of high school, vampires were not meant to be sympathetic characters. However, Spike's popularity with fans led to his evolution from villain to hero. Marsters admitted that he would have killed off his character early on, but credited the writers' creativity for keeping him around.
James Marsters, who played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, revealed that the writers never knew what to do with his character, who became a fan favorite. The original idea for the show was that vampires were metaphors for the challenges of high school or life and were designed to be overcome. Marsters said he would have killed off Spike after three episodes if he had his way, but the writers were more imaginative and courageous than he would have been.
James Marsters, who played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, revealed in a recent interview that he would have killed off his character after noticing that Spike was changing the fan perspective toward the vampires on the show. Marsters admitted that he thought "they never really knew what to do" with his character, who quickly became a fan favorite, or how he should be part of the larger storyline. However, he noted the writers were eventually "able to figure something out" for Spike to do each episode.
James Marsters, who played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, admits that the writers struggled to find a long-term place for his character in the show. He suggests that he would have killed Spike off in a heartbeat if he had been producing the show, but credits the writers' creativity for keeping the character alive. Marsters also reflects on the show's legacy, including its impact on empowering women and the challenges of writing vulnerable and personal storylines. He also addresses the controversial bathroom scene in which Spike attempts to rape Buffy, explaining that it was a well-considered decision and a difficult day for him as an actor.
Nintendo has changed the name of the character Blackie to Spike in Japan to avoid offending people. The character, known as Spike in the West, appears in the Wrecking Crew game and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The change will be effective when the movie opens in Japan on April 28.
Nintendo has announced that it will change the name of the character "Blackie" to "Spike" in all regions, including the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie, due to the original name's insensitivity. Blackie was the name of Mario and Luigi's former boss who appeared in the 1984 video game Wrecking Crew. The decision was made to avoid any potential controversy and criticism.
Nintendo is changing the Japanese name of Spike, a character in The Super Mario Bros Movie, from "Blackie" to "Spike" due to the former name's potential use as a racist slur. The movie has not yet been released in Japan, where it will arrive on April 28. The movie has a worldwide gross of over $716 million and is expected to pass the $1 billion milestone. Critics have given it a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it has a 96% average score among movie-goers.
A recent report has identified the top cities in the United States with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with Memphis, Tennessee taking the top spot. One Pennsylvania city, which was not named in the article, was ranked as the fifth highest in the country for STD rates. The United States has seen a spike in STD cases in recent years.