Going to School The school has been closed for more than a month. In a previous video (https://youtu.be/WFeccBRFQeg) we discussed how much of a disaster remote school was. Here we are 1 month later and we get two different perspectives from two students who live together half the time. One is a high school senior […]
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Losing Weight Losing weight is hard enough in normal times, but even harder during a pandemic. No gym means it is harder to find variety in your training. Mike explains how the lack of gym time has been affecting him. Losing weight depends upon fooling your body with a variety of exercises. That is exponentially
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When the pandemic hit in early March, the United States Government and most states instituted a lockdown on the citizens. In many states it became illegal to leave your home for non-essential reasons. Why are people so willing to give up their constitutional rights? Why did we allow our government to destroy the economy at
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We affectionately refer to all our pets as “The Zoo” and in this video, we explain why The Zoo is happier after our recent move to a new place. We show you how they interact during the day and what we are doing during the quarantine. Watch the Vlog here.
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With the spread of the coronavirus, schools in California are remote throughout the rest of this school year. In this episode, Mike lets you in on what life is like going to school during a pandemic. All of the frustrations that go along with this issue are discussed. Several guest interviews appear as they discuss
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Mike’s daughter comes to visit from Australia. Her experience in customs at Los Angeles International Airport has revealed some major inconsistencies with the government’s handling of the pandemic. Mike gives you his insight on these issues, including some not very popular opinions. Traveling During the Pandemic! Come with me as I go to the airport.
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The current lockdown in the State of California has people panic buying groceries and other essential items. The actions of those hoarding supplies and food are having a dire effect on the communities. Grocery Shopping During a Pandemic! Come with me as I do a grocery run during the pandemic. This is my very first
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While small businesses do not generate as much revenue as large corporations, they are extremely important to the United States’ economy. This economic importance can be seen in many ways. Small businesses contribute in a large way to the job market and the tax revenues used in local communities to fund schools and other publicly
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Mike’s Takeaway In this episode of What’s Up Orange County, I talk to AJ Bentzen from Butterfly Kisses by AJ and with Nicholas Modrach from Pro Image Detailing. AJ talks about her struggles knowing what to do while Nichholas talks about the horrendous regulatory issues facing his business. AJ tells us that she didn’t
A recent article I read states that small businesses struggle with regulations and that it costs them $83k. The article breaks down the leading causes in a succinct list. The list includes: Complexity of the rules The cost of compliance with the rules Difficulty of interpreting and understanding the rules The volume of existing rules
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