Melanie Walker, CEO TASUS dies at age 62
Since 1995, Melanie Walker has served as the President and CEO of TASUS Corporation, a Bloomington-based division of the Tsuchiya Group. She was the first woman President of a Japanese company in the Western Hemisphere. This past weekend, she died unexpectedly at the age of 62. Walker served on several economic Boards, including the BEDC, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and Indiana Innovation Council. Additionally, she was a member of the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb had the following to say about her passing:
“So many are fighting back the tears today with the sad news of Melanie Walker’s sudden passing. Melanie will forever be so many things to many people around the world. Her combination of a zest for life, love for family, friends and Indiana University, and her globally inclusive work ethic are characteristics I hope every young Hoosier can grow up to embody. I will miss learning from her, especially how to attach action to empathy and always with a servant’s heart. Janet and I are praying comfort and strength will surround the Walker family as this bright light of life finds a forever home in heaven.”
Hamilton hints to a new Monroe County face covering mandate
Bloomington Mayor Hamilton posted a video to social media Monday afternoon stating that Monroe County Commissioners are on the verge of re-instituting a face-covering mandate for the county. He applauded this effort while he stated that positive test results are on the rise in the region, including hospitalizations and deaths; although he posted no data to the fact. Hamilton also made reference to the “Delta Variant” being to blame for the increase in cases, but again, with no confirmed numbers to report. Hamilton suggested that the “vast majority” of those testing positively and getting sick are not vaccinated, alas, without the data. The Mayor also did not discuss if he would impose a City-wide lockdown, face covering mandate, or restrictions on businesses.
In contrast, Dr. Robert Malone, the inventor of the technology which is used by the Covid-19 vaccination, has issued concerns that the government is not being transparent about the potential and already determined risks with the use of the Covid-19 vaccines.
Malone says, “And so, my concern is that I know that there are risks. But we don’t have access to the data, and the data haven’t been captured rigorously enough so that we can accurately assess those risks — and therefore … we don’t really have the information that we need to make a reasonable decision.”
“That’s one of my other objections, is that we toss about these words, risk-benefit analysis, casually as if it’s a very deep science. It’s not. Normally, at this stage, the CDC [Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices] would have performed those risk-benefit analyses. They would be data-based and science-based. They’re not right now,” Malone said.
Malone also said he has “a bias that the benefits probably don’t outweigh the risks” for younger people who are being encouraged or required to take the vaccine.
See the video here: (1) City of Bloomington, IN – Office of the Mayor | Facebook
Consumer alert: Products recalled in July
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita strongly encourages all Hoosiers who purchased consumer products that were recalled in July to take advantage of the remedies available to them.
“No Hoosier should have to accept paying for a faulty product that is defective or does not work properly,” Attorney General Rokita said. “If you recently purchased a good or item that is in any way defective, you should immediately find out what the company that made the product is offering as a solution and take advantage of it.”
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in July:
- Removable Foam Facial Interfaces for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets from Facebook Technologies
- Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles from BRP
- Rechargeable Handheld Fans from Rite Aid
- Model Year 2021 RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles from Polaris
- Barrington 5-Drawer Chests from Bel Furniture
- Caldwell E-Max® Pro BT Earmuffs With Rechargeable Lithium Battery Packs from American Outdoor Brands
- Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits from Real Flame
- Ozone 500® Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles from Academy Sports
- SOWTECH Espresso Machines with Glass Carafes from LoHi Tech
- Creekside Kids Five-Drawer Chests from Canyon Furniture
If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above for all aforementioned products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.
To view recalls issued prior to July, visit www.cpsc.gov/Recalls.