That alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday warning Americans to prepare for the spread of coronavirus in the United States sent stocks tumbling due to disruptions in China’s manufacturing and consumer spending. The virus has claimed nearly 3,000 lives and has now spread to over 30 countries with new cases being reported after travel to Italy.

Meanwhile, Hubei provincial government admitted that the coronavirus incubation period could be as long as 27 days. A 70-year-old man in the province was infected with the virus but did not show symptoms until almost a month later — much longer than the 14 days previously described. A longer incubation period could complicate efforts to contain the spread of the epidemic.

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New study (South China Morning Post)

https://youtu.be/kX0knxioVwA

In today’s podcast, I cover the top news items and catch up on the global affect the coronavirus has made in 35 countries; the verdict in the Harvey Weinstein trial in New York; tonight’s 10th Democratic debate before the South Carolina primary on Saturday; before closing with the Kobe Bryant memorial in Los Angeles, including an NBC News montage. Sources for this episode include: The Associated Press, USA Today, NBC News, and Business Insider. For more information about travel advisories, following is a link to the State Department's website:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

The life of NBA icon Kobe Bryant is being celebrated today at a public memorial service at the Staples Center — known as "the House That Kobe Built.” The arena is where the basketball legend played for 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, before retiring four years ago at the age of 38.

The city of Los Angeles and the sports world will honour the memory of Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, along with the seven others who tragically lost their lives in a foggy morning helicopter crash while flying in the hills of Calabasas, California on January 26.

Source: Thank you to the L.A. Times, the NBA, ESPN, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for audio used in today’s episode.

It’s been 35 years since the movie The Color Purple. Steven Spielberg's 1985 film is being shown today — for one day only — at 600 movie theaters in the United States in celebration of its 35th anniversary and Black History Month.

Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies will screen The Color Purple today, February 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Tickets for The Color Purple can be purchased at FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. For information about theater locations, visit https://www.fathomevents.com/events/tcm2020-the-color-purple-1985-35th-anniversary

Trailer to the movie https://youtu.be/HzGrDgu08r8

I continue with more travel stories. First, the Wendi Williams Twitter viral video of a passenger punching her reclined airplane seat. This has prompted a discussion on proper passenger etiquette. Next, I talk about increased airline baggage fees. And, finally, about the new Real ID cards required effective October 1 to enter TSA security checkpoints at airports. On March 23, the deadline was extended for one year due to coronavirus pandemic. This means beginning October 2021, you need a REAL-ID (like enhanced driver’s license) to fly within the United States.

Every year many people make pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem. This is a story to warn you about what could happen when buying gold jewelry as a gift for loved ones or yourself from the souk or bazaar vendor you have never met. If you are planning a trip to Jerusalem, following are links to additional YouTube videos you might enjoy: Harp at Jaffa Gate - old Jerusalem

https://youtu.be/uVi-QvarOPY

Walking in Jerusalem

https://youtu.be/T96LyBlSRM4

The Souks

https://youtu.be/oNhomcqUXkU

Jerusalem Sounds

https://youtu.be/1WqSRaRt2cI

Jerusalem Streets

https://youtu.be/4NryIj1P404

Whack A Candidate...

THEY SAID IT WAS A DEBATE...IT SOUNDED MORE LIKE A RAPPER FACEOFF… The AP called it a brawl.

I didn’t enjoy last night’s Democratic debate … and I tell you why in today’s episode. Although I normally don’t care to cover election politics, I noticed my previous coverage of the New Hampshire debate was my second highest listened podcast after Kobe Bryant. So, I’m listening to my listeners.

I wonder what you think. Will voters elect a person who admits and apologizes for his mistakes and is accused for decades of making sexist remarks and having a hostile work environment?

Please leave me a voicemail in the Anchor app letting me know what you think.

The famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), is considered by some as a hoarder. Whether you keep everything you have or not, you have a reason for keeping those items, just as Picasso did during his resourceful life. Park West Gallery clip:

https://youtu.be/ffCV4vb1ZnY

National Geographic clip:

https://youtu.be/57lrZZt4Cc0

Link to May 2018 issue of National Geographic

https://archive.nationalgeographic.com/national-geographic/2018-may/flipbook/98/

If you’d like to learn how to paint like Picasso, here’s a link to a short YouTube video https://youtu.be/9Jcs0VB5ZUk

The artist Picasso once said ‘You are what you keep’. I’ll share more about the artist’s hoarding in tomorrow’s Heart And Home podcast. In today’s podcast, I share a secret that I learned which took 10 years to transform my life.

In order to get your life in order, you need to get your house in order. It all begins at home. Once you clean the clutter in your life your mind becomes free to focus your energy on creating a life you desire.

Link to Poshmark closet:

https://posh.mk/9cMa3gq673

Poshmark is a free app to buy and sell 5,000+ fashion brands at up to 70% off.

Sign up with my code SABAH_FAKHOURY to get $10 off your first order.

In honor of both Presidents Day and Black History Month, in today’s Heart and Home podcast, I am discussing one past president and the issue of slavery during his time.

The President is Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father of the United States. He served from 1801 to 1809 and was our third president. It was during the time of a new America after gaining our independence in 1776 — when he dedicated his life to meeting the challenges of his time: political and religious freedom. He believed that America’s democratic values would become a beacon for the rest of the world.

But he’s not regarded well by all Americans. Although Thomas Jefferson wrote that “all men are created equal,” he enslaved more than 600 people during his life. Although he made some legislative attempts against slavery, he also profited from the institution of slavery.

INTERLUDE: Clip of Monticello guide speaking about Thomas Jefferson and slavery

https://youtu.be/SQdXakvLVj0

If you’d like to learn more about American slavery, there’s an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine called “The 1619 Project”.

The 1619 Project began in August 2019, with a special issue of The New York Times Magazine containing essays about contemporary American life that have their roots in slavery. The first is by staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones (who initially came up with the idea for the project). There’s also a podcast. A link to episode one is at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html