From left, Carnival executives Giora Israel, Micky Arison and Maurice Zarmati
Maurice Zarmati is one of the original Carnival Cruise line VIP’s. He also happens to be my neighbor. I really lucked out when he agreed to do this podcast interview. He has been busy celebrating 50 years of the Carnival Cruisecompany.
He started in 1972 as Southeast regional representative and ultimately became VP worldwide sales, before going on to lead Costa Cruises of North America as president and CEO. Maurice has seen the cruise industry grow as the ships keep getting bigger and bigger AHOY MAURICE— WELCOME ABOARD THE LIDO DECK OF THE SS LYING ON THE BEACH
A subvariant of omicron is spreading across Europe. How will it hit the U.S.?
A rise in Covid-19 cases throughout Western Europe has some officials wondering if the U.S. is due for a new surge. Here’s what the experts are saying:
Cases climb in Europe
In the U.K., France, and across Western Europe, infections have sharply risen through March. Last week, Germany reached a new daily record of nearly 300,000 cases, while it’s estimated that one in 20 people in the U.K. are now infected.
Throughout the pandemic, a surge in Europe has typically preceded a similar rise in the U.S., putting public health experts on high alert.
The threat of BA.2
A subvariant of omicron, called BA.2, is fueling the outbreak overseas. Researchers estimate it’s between 30 to 50 percent more contagious than the earlier version of Omicron (BA.1), but is not thought to cause more severe illness. What’s still not clear is if a case of BA.1 — which infected millions of Americans this winter — provides protection from BA.2.
Where do we stand in the U.S.?
Case numbers stateside have continued to drop, but BA.2 is making up a growing percentage of infections. The subvariant accounted for 23 percent of all new cases in the U.S., according to CDC data from mid-March. The rates are higher in the Northeast — and in Connecticut BA.2 is already thought to be the dominant strain.
What do the experts expect?
The subvariant’s impact in the U.S. will depend on a number of factors — from how much states and cities relax mask-wearing and other pandemic precautions in the coming weeks to rates of natural immunity, experts say. Still, given how contagious BA.2 has proven to be and how much lower vaccination rates are in the U.S. compared to countries like Germany and the U.K., some experts are predicting a rise in infections.
Dr. Fauci said Sunday on ABC’s This Week he expects an “uptick” but not a surge. It is “no time at all to declare victory,” Fauci said. “And we don’t want to be caught flat-footed on that.”
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U.N. Secretary General Guterres warns goal to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees C ‘is on life support’ – The Washington Post
Sex after 60! Can you wear your clothes? That may be a funny question to many of us but to those who are experiencing a second chapter in their lives, after losing a long time spouse or partner, this is serious because they may not like exposing themselves to a new person. Only someone like Susan Warner can tell you what to do. She has been through it all and today she is smiling.
Gadget for Your Little One w/ Calvin Cato | Gadget Game Show
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Have you noticed that a lot of people are acting crazier than ever? Is it because of the full moon? My client, Dr. Arthur Bregman, a psychiatrist, gives you his opinion on how, lunar cycles affect human behavior.
Dr. B, (as longtime patients and friends call him) was the Chief of Psychiatry of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for several decades and now runs his own private psychiatric practice, Bregman Medical Group.
Dr. B. has become internationally known through his podcast “The Breakdown with Dr. B,” where he conducts interviews and discusses various mental health topics with co-host Linda Corley
Moon over Miami! March 18, 2022. 6:39 am. Photo by me. Title: Land of tech. Luna sobre Miami! 18 de marzo de 2022. 6:39 am. Foto hecha por mí. Título: Tierra de tecnología.This is my 7th week
Miami Life Insider’s Guide: Waterfront Dining, Underwater, Take the Train, Spiritual Center – The Three Tomatoes
We are so happy for Charo Oquet who had her steel installation unveiled tonight on the grounds of the Bass Museum. More then 50 fans showed up to applaud her work. Eliot and I love her art, love her look and love her heart. Listen to her speech. She lives in the moment. Photos by Eliot Hess.
Newly found sisters from different parents.
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DAILY DOSE OF VISELMAN
Daily Zoom call to discuss PR strategy for several projects. Great lesson yesterday. “Don’t promote the book you wrote. Promote the book you wanted to write.”
Viselman team: International Journalist Michele Manelis (long hair) and Ranny Levy, Kids First.
Rabbi Marc Philippe and his wife (Rabbetzin) Valerie, hosted a wonderful Purim celebration last night in their backyard. Over 50 people attended because the gathering was very spiritual. The Rabbi and Valerie have started a spiritual and cultural center to offer everyone a new modern way to reach your inner soul.
Famed Artist John DeFaro, a long time good friend, is always eager to do a reality check on life. John’s parents lived on our floor in our NYC Co-Op. We were good neighbors for many decades.55 years ago, September 9th, 1966, Eric Schneider (No relation. My maiden name is Schneider) and I, walked into Fairchild Publications to start our careers. We were messengers (copy girl/copy boy) for WWD, HFD and 10 other newspapers. We stayed in touch all these years and now live a few blocks from each other in South Beach. Guess what? We both still work. Eric has been a publisher for textile magazines for decades.Rabbi Marc Philippe and Rebbetzin Valerie celebrating their new startup called Kodesh House, a spiritual and cultural center. All contributions are welcomed.Valerie made the most delicious vegan chili and Hamantaschen for everyone. It was truly outstanding. It just warmed the heart. Food like that always works wonders.Rabbi Marc Philippe is one of the most modern Rabbi’s in the universe. Young and older find him the answer to their dreams because he loves and accepts diversification and new ways of thinking. He sings and plays instruments like a rock star.
Love and sex in your mature years. This is my client Susan Warner. She tells it all. Listen to the podcast. Get ready to blush. The link to the podcast is just below the photo.
Some like to impersonate Carrie Bradshaw with their fantastic and outlandish clothing and vast closets. Even Sarah Jessica Parker pretends to be Carrie Bradshaw when she dresses to walk the red carpet.
However, there is one gal in all of NYC who, if he knew her, should have been the muse for Darren Star. Let me introduce you to Susan S Warner, the adorable, petite blond who at 58 lost her handsome and extraordinary husband to cancer and six months prior, her wonderful son, 32, to death by suicide.
“And Just Like That,” Susan became Carrie. Carrie may have her beat on exposure, but Susan has her beat on life’s experiences. It’s now four years later. After the most challenging days and nights, Susan decided to live her best life possible and that meant, “Susan was suddenly single.”
For many years, the founder of Zappos, had one of the biggest names in the tech industry. Tony Hsieh was admired by all who wanted to be the creator of a start-up and make it big. Everyone wrote about him and he was a keynoter at every major conference. He had it all. At least we thought so.
I’m still in shock how his life ended. When I saw this article about Tony in the WSJ, I wanted to copy and paste it here because most of you don’t have a subscription. This is such a sad story.
The Frost Art Walk, one of my favorite activities takes place next week. Some of the best jazz musicians in South Florida will perform this month at the Miami Botanical Garden. We finally got to dine at Carbone of South Beach, the most popular “A” crowd restaurant in Miami. And this spring you’ll be able to watch movies under the stars. And our roving photographer, Eliot Hess, has more photos of our beloved city, like the one pictured here. So many reasons to love our city.
March 15. Frost Art Walk
One of my favorite activities is about to take place next Tuesday, March 15, from 12pm to 1pm. Amy Galpin, the Chief Curator, for the Frost Art Museum, is going to give a tour of the public art on the campus of Florida International University. This is a very special treat because the art sculptures surrounding the museum on the FIU campus is so striking that you want to know more about it.
One of the most picturesque areas where you really come face to face with nature, while enjoying the fresh air, is the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, and they offer all kinds of entertainment. At the end of this month some of the best jazz musicians in South Florida will be performing along with Broadway star Avery Sommers (Chicago, Showboat, Ain’t Misbehavin’). Bring a chair or a blanket.
I finally dined at Carbone’s of South Beach last night, the most popular, and revered restaurant in Miami Beach, with my husband and two dear friends. The only reason I got in was because my BFF’s had the reservation and suddenly couldn’t use it. I jumped at the chance because getting a reservation is almost impossible. We knew the prices were exorbitant, but $170 each? Then when it came time for the desert, we were handed a check at the same time, and told that the folks with the next reservation were waiting. Will I return?
The first time I went to a movie in an open-air arena was in Monaco, thirty years ago. I thought it was so cool to be sitting under the stars looking at a huge screen. Now I am going to be able to have that experience all over again when the Rooftop Cinema Club comes to town in the Spring.
It’s only 90 minutes away. Wednesday we made it to Palm Beach in an hour. We will be going to PB more often because every time we go we meet more and more people. They become friends. The bash Sunny Sessa hosted for Ron for his birthday was over the top with singing, games, and gambling. Sunny’s sit down dinners are always several courses with plenty of options. We all went home with filled bellies, Sunny presents and memorabilia.
The minute I laid eyes on Alex Nunez a number of years ago, I knew that she was destined to be one of the most important artists of our times. Not only is she a talented painter who puts secret messages in her work, but she can talk about all kinds of art in the most fascinating ways. Trust me, if you never cared about art before, you will once Alex starts to explain what a painting is all about. She has her Masters In Fine Arts. You have to check out all of her work on Instagram. https://instagram.com/shockingly_unambitious?utm_medium=copy_link
Alex also has a podcast that plays music artists like to listen to while they work. Music influences art, and art influences music. I have no idea why Alex asked me to be a guest on her show other than to talk about why I surround myself with so much art, and why I hang out with people who create contemporary work. Answer: I love their energy.
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