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Thomas Paine

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

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Using Twitter Politically

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 6 hours ago
Today is an anniversary, my Twitter birthday. No, I can't believe it either. 11 years of mindlessly watching the timeline refresh itself with doses of stupidity and dishonesty. But it never used to be like that, honest! This post has nothing to do with wistful nostalgia mind, it's about setting down what I know about the medium in five easily digestible tips on how to get the most out of Twitter politically. Okay, I'm in no position to give advice as I don't always follow these rules myself, but they are what they are. 1. The most important rule - protect yourself. Richard Seymour ... more »

Governor Cuomo containing at least 100 virus cases in New York

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 6 hours ago
Per USA Today: More than 100 cases are in Westchester County, tied to an Orthodox Jewish community where a lawyer was the first case in the region. Any large gathering places, including several public schools, within the containment area will be closed from Thursday through March 25, the governor said. Residents who live within the containment area will be free to leave their homes and the area so long as they have not otherwise been ordered to quarantine, Cuomo added. The U.S. death toll due to Corona virus has risen to 28, as infections spread to all but a handful of states. The... more »

Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Arrested for DWI in Texas

AP News at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
Jones is being sued in Austin by the parents of a 6-year-old victim of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre who claim the Infowars host used his show to promote falsehoods that the shooting was a hoax.

Will Garlic Water Cure Coronavirus?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
On the plus side, this "treatment" might help keep away others who could potentially infect you.

South Africa’s ‘Upside Down’ House Attracts Tourists

AP News at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
With its roof on the ground and its floor in the air, an upside down house is attracting tourists who want to see the world from different perspective.

Chinese President Xi Declares Victory Over The Coronavirus Outbreak In Visit To Wuhan

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*SCMP: **Chinese President Xi Jinping salutes Wuhan under shadow of coronavirus pandemic threat* * Xi lauds frontline workers and residents at the outbreak’s epicentre to boost morale and support for the Communist Party * Trip also an attempt to send a message to the world about ‘the strength of China’s political system’ Hailing “victory to Wuhan” and saluting its people as heroes, Chinese President Xi Jinping used his first trip to the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday to signal that China had turned the tide in its battle against the deadly disease. The much-anti... more »

AAUP Expresses Concern As Classes Move Online Due to Coronavirus

cmaadmin at Diverse - 6 hours ago
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) said on Tuesday that decisions to close campuses or move to an all-online instructional model for the short term due to the threats posed by the coronavirus “are being made without adequate faculty involvement in decision-making.” AAUP also said college administrations should provide their appropriate faculty bodies with […]

Turkey will not receive Patriot missiles until they return S-400 to Russia: Pentagon

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
The United States continues to condition the supply of the Patriot air defence systems to Turkey on returning the already purchased S-400 systems back to Russia, US Defense Department spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said in a briefing on Tuesday. “Turkey is not going to receive a Patriot battery unless it returns the S-400,” Hoffman told reporters. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Ansarallah forces on the verge of entering Marib’s capital city

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – For the second time in the last two weeks, the Ansarallah forces are on the verge of entering a provincial capital in northern Yemen. According to the latest report from the Ansarallah forces, their troops have captured several sites in the strategic Sirwah District that is located in western Marib. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia says 2 Syrian Pantsir systems were damaged during Turkish military attack

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
Two Syrian Pantsyr air defense missile/gun systems were damaged in Turkey’s attacks. They will be repaired soon, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. “As a result of mass attack by Turkish combat unmanned aerial vehicles, two Syrian Pantsyr air defense missile/gun systems were damaged,” the ministry said, adding that repair works were nearing completion. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army finds large network of jihadist tunnels, bases in western Aleppo: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered more tunnels and bases that belonged to the jihadist rebels in western Aleppo this week. During their large-scale combing operation through the western countryside of Aleppo, the Syrian Arab Army found large trenches connecting to tunnels across the battlefield. In addition to these tunnels […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish military destroyed 8 Russian-made air defense systems in Idlib: Erdogan

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that his country’s armed forces destroyed eight Russian-made air defense systems during their attack on the Syrian military’s positions in the Idlib Governorate. According to Erdogan, the Turkish military destroyed at least eight Russian-made Pantsir-S1 systems during their wide-scale attack on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US deploys B-2 stealth bombers to Europe amid massive drills

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
The United States Air Force has deployed a task force of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers at Lajes Field, in the Portuguese Azores Islands as part of a broader ongoing deployment of strategic bombers to the European continent, United States European Command (EUCOM) has announced. “The aircraft will operate out of various military installations in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US-Israel Predictably Behind Turkish Aggression in Syria

Land Destroyer at Land Destroyer - 6 hours ago
*March 11, 2020 (*Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Turkey's ongoing fighting in northern Syria's Idlib governorate was - from the beginning of recent escalations - clearly a continuation of Washington's wider now 9 year-long proxy war against Damascus. Whatever gains Turkey had made in terms of reducing its role in Washington's proxy war and repairing ties with Syria's allies Russia and Iran - were clearly less important to Ankara amid these recent weeks of renewed aggression than whatever Washington has either promised Anakara or threatened it with. And precisely because Turkey's aggress... more »

"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/10/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*PM 3/10/20, Updated as available.* ◆ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ◆ "Pandemic Pandemonium May Be “More Destructive” Than The 2008 Lehman Financial and Economic Collapse" ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 3/10/20 *"*Massive Stock Rally As Trump Promises Bailout*"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWat... more »

Maine marijuana unit would target illegal market

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 6 hours ago
A proposed new division of the Maine Drug Enforcement agency would focus on shutting down the illicit marijuana market that competes with state-licensed MJ growers, processors and retailers. The four-person unit would be funded each year with $649,000 in revenue from marijuana taxes and licensing fees, according to the Portland Press Herald. The unit would […] Maine marijuana unit would target illegal market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Dr. Drew: Stop the Press to Stop Coronavirus Panic

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 6 hours ago
At Real Clear Politics, Coronavirus Panic Must Stop, Press Needs to Be Held Accountable for Hurting People. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Dr.Drew Pinsky talks with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith about coronavirus: “The panic must stop. And the press, they really somehow need to be held accountable because they are hurting people.” CBS NEWS: […]

Why is Congress Conducting Business as Usual in the Face of Coronavirus?

mTaylor at Lawfare - 6 hours ago
A crowd of people going up the steps of the United States Capitol Building. (By: Dion Hinchcliffe, https://flic.kr/p/5HQ82H; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) It’s not a picture of a leader modeling good behavior in addressing COVID-19: There’s the macho, business-as-usual attitude. There’s the refusal to reduce public access to facilities and officials. There’s the show, for apparent political effect, of not being cowed by a mere microbe from doing the job the people elected you to do. No, we’re not talking about Donald Trump. We’re talking about Nanc... more »

Coronavirus: China “Is Threatening To Kill Us” — by Cutting Off Life-saving Drugs

Selwyn Duke at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: coronavirus-china-is-threatening-to-kill-us-by-cutting-off-life-saving-drugs] China’s official news service and government mouthpiece has threatened to “ban exports to the United States” of medical products, which it said would cause us to “fall into the hell of a new coronavirus epidemic.”

‘Dear Palladium’ (a chemist’s confession)

Robert at Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
In hindsight, I should have given you more attention than I did, way back then! ‘Dear Palladium’ (a chemist’s confession) You have steadily climbed the ladder to fame Dr Klaus L E Kaiser My venerable flame of yore — long lost but not forgotten! But what’s 50 years between lovers? I hope you still remember ... Read more ‘Dear Palladium’ (a chemist’s confession) The post ‘Dear Palladium’ (a chemist’s confession) appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Canada will NOT follow U.S. and declare national emergency over coronavirus

Robert at Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
The current evidence doesn’t justify such a declaration, said the Canadian Health Minister Patty Hajdu on Friday. Canada is therefore not ready to declare a national emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. She said the current evidence doesn’t justify such a declaration — or restrictions on the movement of foreign nationals into the country like the ... Read more Canada will NOT follow U.S. and declare national emergency over coronavirus The post Canada will NOT follow U.S. and declare national emergency over coronavirus appeared first on Ice Age Now.

The Violence of ‘Conservation’

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 6 hours ago
Fiore Longo of Survival International argues for an end to big conservation projects that abuse and destroy the very peoples who know how to protect the land. In a leaked report revealed to The Guardian in February, an investigation by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) found that armed eco-guards, partly-funded by the WWF to protect wildlife in the Republic of Congo, subjected Baka tribespeople to violent abuse and human rights violations.

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE PRESIDENT CONTRACTED THE CORONAVIRUS?

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 6 hours ago
From *The Washington Post*: People who interacted with Trump over the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., or the nearby Trump International Golf Club, said the president was in gleeful spirits.... Doug Deason, a Trump donor in attendance, said the president shook almost every hand in sight. “What he keyed in on in his remarks is you’ve just got to live your life,” Deason said. “He’s out there shaking hands.” Trump also shook hands with supporters who gathered Monday at Orlando Sanford International Airport to watch Air Force One land.... One reason for Trump’s lack ... more »

Virginia Legislature Votes To Allow Localities to Remove Confederate Monuments

Steve Byas at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: virginia-legislature-votes-to-allow-localities-to-remove-confederate-monuments] The Democratic-controlled House of Delegates and Senate in Virginia have now passed bills to repeal present state law that has protected Confederate monuments from removal or destruction.

Does Daniel Radcliffe Have Coronavirus?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
An imposter Twitter account spread misinformation amid a 2020 outbreak of the new coronavirus.

Did Trump Write Personal Checks to Tornado Victims in Nashville?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
If you remove the requirement for evidence, you can claim just about anything.

Why the Coming Economic Collapse Won’t be Caused by Coronavirus PART 2

Matthew Ehret at The Duran - 7 hours ago
Originally published on Strategic Culture This Thursday, the markets took a 1000 point hit which was more than a little startling for many investors since the last 1000 point fall only happened three days prior… all in all bringing the financial markets to lows not seen since April 2008, and veering dangerously close to a […] More The post Why the Coming Economic Collapse Won’t be Caused by Coronavirus PART 2 appeared first on The Duran.

Citing Coronavirus Risks, Bernie Sanders Cancels Ohio Rally…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Exhibiting once again why Bernie Sanders is just incapable of taking a populist campaign to the finish line, the Vermont senator cancels a scheduled rally in Cleveland, Ohio, due to the risks of Coronavirus; aka: Sanders acquiesced to the media-driven … Continue reading →

President Trump Holds Presser After Meeting Republican Senators – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump and VP Mike Pence traveled to Capitol Hill to brief congress on the efforts of the Coronavirus task force and hold discussions on what legislative measures might be needed. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – … Continue reading →

Cannabis edibles maker Wana Brands expands into Canada

Margaret Jackson at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
One of the largest U.S. edibles makers, Colorado-based Wana Brands, has expanded into the Canadian market through a license agreement with Indiva Limited. Under terms of the agreement, London, Ontario-based Indiva will have the exclusive rights to produce and distribute Wana products in Canada. The expansion into Canada – Wana’s first market outside the United […] Cannabis edibles maker Wana Brands expands into Canada is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Marijuana firm Vireo Health raises CA$10.5 million

Nick Thomas at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Bruce Linton, the high-profile executive chairman of multi-state cannabis operator Vireo Health, invested $1 million in the Minneapolis-based company through a private placement stock offering that he organized. Linton, who was named executive chairman of Vireo last November, acquired 1.74 million of the 13.65 million units issued in the private placement. The units consist of one share and […] Marijuana firm Vireo Health raises CA$10.5 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

In wake of coronavirus, cannabis firms look for packaging outside of China

Margaret Jackson at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
With factories in China shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some marijuana companies have turned to manufacturers in the United States, India and Mexico to source packaging for their products. For example, Cleveland-based Grove Bags has seen such a big spike in its business since the coronavirus outbreak that it’s had to turn […] In wake of coronavirus, cannabis firms look for packaging outside of China is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Flint Resident Slams Biden Campaign Ahead of ‘Big Tuesday’ Primary

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 7 hours ago
*21WIRE* | The overarching message from the Democrats and their media partners: if you're speaking out against the establishment, you can just shut up.

What Happens When Elderly Officials In The U.S. Start Dying From COVID-19, The Way They Are In Iran?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
*CoronavirusCzar Pence by Nancy Ohanian* CNN reported that Trumpanzee is "dodging responsibility as the coronavirus outbreak morphs into a global pandemic swiftly spreading across America and stock markets tank. He's instead accusing Democrats and the media of inflaming the crisis. The deflection campaign is a fresh example of Trump deploying his trusted method for winning his battles: flinging disinformation, alternative facts and biting attacks at his enemies. But the President's efforts to create an alternative reality are being badly outpaced by the facts of an emergency that de... more »

Taco Tuesday

LL at Virtual Mirage - 8 hours ago
Can the troubles of the world be cured (temporarily) by a change of latitude? Some people say that they can, particularly when resorts and beaches are deserted because of fear of the dreaded Wuhan Virus. Taco Tuesday is said to be many to be racist cultural appropriation. I don't know how 'they' (whoever 'they' are) figure that, but I still think that it's acceptable to eat tacos on any day of the week including Tuesday. It's a lot the same way as eating a pizza (or part thereof) constitutes cultural appropriation of Italy, or New York, which claims to be the true home of pizza. E... more »

If I get sick with coronavirus, can Donald Trump make me stay home?

Brian Labus, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
The US has public health agencies at the federal, state and local level. The spread of coronavirus is putting those agencies in the spotlight. What roles does each play and how are they coordinated?

Dishonesty is a core nationalist value, perhaps the core nationalist value

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 8 hours ago
Ross Douthat recently suggested that President Trump had failed to adequately address the coronavirus crisis, and that this failure was difficult to explain given Trump’s emphasis on protecting our borders from foreign threats. I see his point, but I also believe that Douthat has somewhat misunderstood Trump’s core values. In order to fully explain why […] The post Dishonesty is a core nationalist value, perhaps the core nationalist value appeared first on Econlib.

CENTCOM Top General Confirms That The U.S. Is Aiding The Taliban To Fight ISIS

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie, head of the US Central Command, said that the Taliban has shown the "capability" of defeating jihadists with the Islamis State group *Defense One:* *The US Is Helping the Taliban Fight ISIS, CENTCOM’s Top General Says* Gen. McKenzie turned heads with testimony about “very limited support” for an enemy who is also an enemy of an enemy. The United States has provided “very limited support” to the Taliban in its fight against ISIS in the eastern Afghanistan province of Nangarhar, U.S. Central Commander head Gen. Frank McKenzie told lawmakers ... more »

"For NZers the state is an instrument rather than an oversoul... a pork-barrel from which a member might extract pickings for his constituents."

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 8 hours ago
*"New Zealanders [use the] state for their material well-being without too curious an interest in the philosophical implications of their actions, as they [have] since the beginnings of their history.... "For [New Zealanders] the state [is] an instrument rather than an oversoul.... a pork-barrel from which a member might extract pickings for his constituents."* ~ W.H. Oliver, from his book *The Story of New Zealand * NB: tenses changed. *.* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

A Six-in-One Vaccine Associated with Sudden Infant Death

Children's Health Defense at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
In multiple studies, Europe has linked six-in-one vaccines to sudden infant death, and other serious injuries. The CDC and FDA are silent on the risks of the vaccine.

US Begins Partial Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan (Updated)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*ABC News:* *US starts to withdraw troops from Afghanistan as peace negotiations face 1st delay, violence hits presidential inauguration* *Despite US efforts, Afghans still don't have a delegation to meet the Taliban.* The U.S. has started to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in compliance with its agreement with the Taliban, even as the peace process initiated by that deal faces its first delay and renewed violence across the country. Negotiations between the Taliban and other Afghans, including government officials, were scheduled to start Tuesday, but will not happen yet. They ... more »

Another Blow to the Presumption of Regularity

arozenshtein at Lawfare - 8 hours ago
Attorney General Bill Barr at the White House (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, https://flic.kr/p/2gxh5RU; Public Domain, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/) On March 5, as part of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit seeking disclosure of the unredacted copy of the Mueller report, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the government to provide him with an unredacted copy so that he could review it himself and determine whether the government had validly invoked FOIA’s exemptions in refusing to release it. Norm... more »

She was my sponsor child, we were like family. Then a shock discovery changed everything

Just In - 8 hours ago
Alisha was just four when we met, with deep brown eyes, short dark hair and a missing smile, writes Kate van Doore.

Meet HOOPP's New President and CEO

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 8 hours ago
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) released a statement this morning announcing its CIO, Jeff Wendling, has been appointed the new president and CEO, effective April 1, 2020: The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Wendling as the new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2020. He replaces Jim Keohane, who announced his retirement last year and has served as CEO since 2012. Mr. Wendling is currently HOOPP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). *He has been with HOOPP fo... more »

President Trump and VP Pence Remarks Meeting With Health Insurance Executives – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump met with a group of health insurance executives to discuss the ongoing Coronavirus mitigation effort. [Video and Transcript Below] Participants include: Gail Bourdreaux, President & CEO of Anthem, Inc.; Dave Wichmann, CEO UnitedHealth Group; Bruce Broussard, … Continue reading →

Mini Tuesday – Ground Reports and Open Discussion – Michigan, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington State….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Michigan (125 delegates), Idaho (20), Mississippi (36), Missouri (68), North Dakota (14), and Washington State (89) all vote today. If you are on the ground in one of these key states feel free to share your own ground report in … Continue reading →

Biden Unhinged – Tells Auto Worker: “You’re Full of Shit”, Then Threatens: “You want to take this outside”?…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
When candidate Joe Biden was questioned by a Michigan auto worker today about his promise to take guns away and put Beto O’Rourke in charge of his gun confiscation program (both of which he did), Biden comes unglued and tells … Continue reading →

Pell's appeal makes it to the High Court of Australia and the world is awaiting its decision

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 8 hours ago
George Pell is serving six years in jail after a jury found him guilty of sexual offences against two choirboys. Today, his appeal is in the hands of the ultimate legal umpire — not God or the Vatican, but the High Court of Australia in Canberra.

The economy wasn’t in perfect health before bushfires and coronavirus, now it's fragile

Gareth Hutchens at Just In - 8 hours ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had been talking up the strength of the economy before bushfires and the coronavirus hit, but more than a few economists say it was not that rosy, writes Gareth Hutchens.

New Zealand's far-right problem didn't start or end with the Christchurch attacks

Just In - 8 hours ago
In the hours after the Christchurch mosque attacks last year, I wrote that I hoped New Zealand would finally stop believing it was immune to far-right extremist violence. Almost a year on, I'm not sure enough has changed, writes Paul Spoonley.

They recovered from COVID-19, but the psychological scars may prove harder to heal

Bang Xiao And Erin Handley at Just In - 8 hours ago
Three people in Wuhan describe the physical and emotional impact of being infected with the virus — and how they survived in the heart of the outbreak.

Coronavirus update: Deaths top 4,000 worldwide as Italy struggles with lockdown

Just In - 8 hours ago
Coronavirus deaths rise to 4,090 worldwide, with more than 116,100 people infected, as Italians struggle to cope inside a nationwide lockdown.

What was actually in the air you were breathing during the bushfire haze?

Lucy Carter And Nick Hose at Just In - 8 hours ago
The smoke haze that choked a number of cities over summer contained toxic gases, according to one expert. It was so bad in Canberra one couple moved permanently to Melbourne.

Morrison facing political purgatory as a recession looms, robbing him of a surplus

Andrew Probyn at Just In - 8 hours ago
Recessions hurt. That's why Scott Morrison's priorities have so drastically changed. Modelling the coronavirus is a fool's errand, but doing so is needed to design a stimulus package to stop economic calamity, writes Andrew Probyn.

Australian in Italy says mood changed overnight after lockdown

Roscoe Whalan at Just In - 8 hours ago
Dillon Burt says the decision by Italy's Government to lock down the country has heightened anxieties across the nation.

Residents fight proposal to store contaminated soil from West Gate Tunnel near school

Sarah Jane Bell at Just In - 8 hours ago
More than 1,000 people rally against a proposal for contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to be dumped in an old coal mine in Bacchus Marsh.

'Misinformation worse than virus': NSW doctors lash out at coronavirus guidelines

Liv Casben at Just In - 8 hours ago
NSW doctors say information coming from the Federal Government and state health authorities about coronavirus is "confusing, frustrating and challenging" for medical staff.

Wall St surges following worst day since 2008 as Trump outlines response plan

Just In - 8 hours ago
Financial markets claw back from a historic plunge the day before, amid hopes governments around the world will pump in more aid for a virus-weakened global economy.

The Official COVID-19 protocol from Shanghai, China, in English

Unknown at The High-fat Hep C Diet - 8 hours ago
This detailed protocol, which appeared online last week on an official Chinese Govt website, includes high-dose Vitamin C within the SOC drug recommendations. So far, when this has been pointed out to anyone in the "evidence-based medicine" community who has been busy online dismissing nutrient protocols for viral illnesses, they have pretended not to notice. Nor does there seem to be any reporting or discussion in the western mainstream media. What about prophylaxis? The blood concentrations of vitamin C from IV use are higher than we can get from oral dosing. I think, if you read ... more »

World News Briefs -- March 10, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*Reuters:* *Saudi Arabia, Russia raise stakes in oil production standoff* DUBAI/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would boost its oil supplies to a record high in April, raising the stakes in a standoff with Russia and effectively rebuffing Moscow’s suggestion for new talks. The clash of oil titans Saudi Arabia and Russia sparked a 25% slump in crude prices on Monday, triggering panic selling on Wall Street and other equity markets that have already been badly hit by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. *Read more *.... *MIDDLE EAST* Turkish, Russian defens... more »

Italy – a country in crisis over the Corona Virus

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
Italy’s nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge . . CBS — March 10, 2020 CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports from Rome. Italian authorities have imposed drastic measures to try to curtail the worst coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Public gatherings are banned, sporting events cancelled and non-essential travel virtually forbidden. Those who break quarantine rules risk fines and three months in jail. –00– So far we have seen the stock market swing like a pendulum just as a gas war between nations erupted and NOW people in Australia panicking over of all thing... more »

Economic impact of the virus discussed Monday night

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
For those who missed last night’s update: Trump discusses economics surrounding coronavirus in press conference . . President Trump has begun the process of economic policies especially considering these three points: Seeking possible payroll tax relief Providing relief to hourly wage earners who are may not receive sick day pay so they aren’t penalized Small Business Administration loans including airlines, cruise ship, and others. There will be a press conference after meeting with the Senate tomorrow. You can find more information on the Corona Virus below: Checklist for Individu... more »

Prince Andrew Linked To Another ‘Predator’: Alleged Pedophile And Rapist Peter Nygard

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Stillness in the Storm Prince Andrew Linked To Another ‘Predator’: Alleged Pedophile And Rapist Peter Nygard 03/10/2020 By Stillness in the Storm (James Gordon) Canadian clothing tycoon billionaire, Peter Nygard, 77, has been accused of luring at least 10 young teenagers to his mansion in the Bahamas under the guise that he would … Continue reading Prince Andrew Linked To Another ‘Predator’: Alleged Pedophile And Rapist Peter Nygard →

500,000 Canadian Children Living In POVERTY While Trudeau Assists 500,000 Rohingya Refugees

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
March 10, 2020Brad The post-modern nation state of Canada as decried by PM Justin Trudeau is a curious state-of-affairs. In what was once a nation which focused on improving the lives and welfare of the Canadian people, our ruling prime minister manages our country in a unique fashion. Within Trudeau’s post-democratic Canada, a bizarre social … Continue reading 500,000 Canadian Children Living In POVERTY While Trudeau Assists 500,000 Rohingya Refugees →

BBC Exposed In Cover-up Of DPT Vaccine Being Deadly

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
The DTP Vaccine, Doing What The Globalist Cabal Eugenics/Depopulation Agenda Designed It To Do, Culling The Population. Share this: via BBC Exposed In Cover-up Of DPT Vaccine Being Deadly. – Truth To Power

Headlines and Updates for March 10, 2020: It’s Qsday and QManity Hangs in the Balance of Ongoing Operations [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Starship Earth: The Big Picture March 10, 2020 Cov’fefe, all. Stand up, show up, and be a part of the greatest show on Planet Earth. Witness “the storm” in all its fury. The world is about to learn the truth about their shimmering mirage of a reality. Check out the news below. Wowzer. In addition … Continue reading Headlines and Updates for March 10, 2020: It’s Qsday and QManity Hangs in the Balance of Ongoing Operations [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →

Benjamin Fulford – March 2nd 2020: Pandemic Show Aims to Launch World Government, Project Blue Beam Next

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Stillness in the Storm An Agent for Consciousness Evolution 03/02/2020 By Stillness in the Storm MASS ARRESTS: Nothing Can Stop What’s Coming (Stillness in the Storm Editor) In honor of Ben’s wishes to withhold posting the full update here is a portion of his report. This post will be updated after approximately 3 days … Continue reading Benjamin Fulford – March 2nd 2020: Pandemic Show Aims to Launch World Government, Project Blue Beam Next →

Benjamin Fulford – March 9th 2020: US Presidential Election, Tokyo Olympics Cancelled? Engineered Pandemic Ushers in World Government

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Stillness in the Storm An Agent for Consciousness Evolution 03/09/2020 By Stillness in the Storm Leave a Comment UFO Patent: High-Frequency Gravitational Wave Generator (Suppressed Antigravity Technology) (Stillness in the Storm Editor) In honor of Ben’s wishes to withhold posting the full update here is a portion of his report. This post will be … Continue reading Benjamin Fulford – March 9th 2020: US Presidential Election, Tokyo Olympics Cancelled? Engineered Pandemic Ushers in World Government →

Coronavirus could infect 35 to 70 per cent of Canadians, experts say

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
If there is a pandemic, makeshift hospitals and quarantine centres could be needed to shore up a health system that has virtually no give, experts say Sharon Kirkey Updated: March 10, 2020 The coronavirus could hit 35 to 70 per cent of the Canadian population, making “a huge number of people ill,” many critically, … Continue reading Coronavirus could infect 35 to 70 per cent of Canadians, experts say →

Tracking the Birth Pangs – News and Links

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
The first part of this page includes daily headlines that relate to the “birth pangs” of the end times. The last part of this page includes a list of links and news sources related to biblical prophecy. We can expect to see an increase in frequency and intensity of catastrophes and disasters, both natural … Continue reading Tracking the Birth Pangs – News and Links →

Pope Francis Urges Priests To Refrain From Molesting Children Over Coronavirus Fears

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Thought it might be time for a little ‘comic relief’, lol Yesterday 3:55PM VATICAN CITY—Stressing that ensuring the safety of all clergy members remained the Holy See’s primary concern, Pope Francis issued a statement Monday urging priests worldwide to refrain from molesting children over escalating coronavirus fears. “During this trying period, we are recommending all … Continue reading Pope Francis Urges Priests To Refrain From Molesting Children Over Coronavirus Fears →

Europe Under Siege

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Barbarians are storming the gates, but Europeans still won’t pull in the welcome mat. March 10, 2020 Bruce Bawer In 1683 a massive army of the Ottoman Empire laid siege to the Christian city of Vienna. After two months, an allied force that consisted of men from all over the Holy Roman Empire and … Continue reading Europe Under Siege →

No More Handshakes? How Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Impact the 2020 Presidential Election?

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Public officials and commentators are beginning to rethink the wisdom of holding an active presidential campaign that could put both candidates and voters at a health risk. As concerns over the coronavirus spread as much as the disease, Americans are second-guessing their daily routines or any actions that place them in a large group of people. Public officials and commentators are beginning to rethink the wisdom of holding an active presidential campaign that could put both candidates and voters at a health risk. “I do think this is a time for ret... more »

AT&T Just Killed Off DirecTV For Good

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Like it or not, it appears that DirecTV is being shown the door. Last week, AT&T, the parent of the once-popular satellite TV provider, confessed that it would no longer actively market the service and focus more on pay-TV strategies. Like it or not, it appears that DirecTV is being shown the door. Last week, AT&T, the parent of the once-popular satellite TV provider, confessed that it would no longer actively market the service and focus more on pay-TV strategies. But who would blame them? Since purchasing DirecTV for $49 billion in 2015, the ... more »

Will North Korea Accept the Help It Needs to Fight the Coronavirus?

Jessup Jong, David Baik at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Jessup Jong, David Baik* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2Y9F9MMRHI&share=true] Or will they fail to do what is necessary? As an isolated country, North Korea has many de-facto barriers from the world. The problem is that such isolated populations can not only spread diseases, but also be infected by the outside world. North Korea’s current prevalence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has the potential of wreaking havoc all around the world, analogous to the disease curtain seen in Africa during... more »

Will Joe Biden Knockout Bernie Sanders in Tonight's Primaries?

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * A possible six-state loss would signal the death knell for the democratic socialist. Today will mark the first round of primaries since Super Tuesday, where one week ago former Vice President Joe Biden won ten out of the fourteen voting states and locked himself in as the prohibitive favorite for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. His only competitive opponent, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, underperformed expectations and is looking to staunch the loss of momentum that came with the defeat. Voting today will be Idaho, Michigan, Missi... more »

Big, Bad, Badder: Will the Coronavirus Epidemic Get Even Worse?

Maciej F. Boni at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Maciej F. Boni* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] A bit of foresight from an epidemiologist with eight years of field experience, including time on the front lines of the isolation and quarantine efforts during the 2009 swine flu pandemic. The Harvard historian Jill Lepore recounted recently in The New Yorker magazine that when democracies sink into crisis, the question “where are we going?” leaps to everyone’s mind, as if we were waiting for a weather forecast to tell us how healthy our democracy was going to be tomorrow. Quoting Italian philosopher Benedetto Croce, Lepore wr... more »

Bomber Transformation: How the B-1 Stopped Being Nuclear and Started Fighting ISIS

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1FB58E8DC0&share=true] A useful and flexible plane. *Key point: *The B-1B Lancer lives on even as the Cold War has ended. And it does a good job in its new role of hunting down terrorists. Huge yet surprisingly sleek and agile, the U.S. Air Force’s B-1 Lancer strategic bombers—popularly dubbed “Bones” for B-ONE—circles over battlefields in Syria and Afghanistan like angels of death dispensing GPS-guided bombs from on high. Yet the B-1 started out as an over... more »

Stolen: In 2013 North Korea Showed Off Its Fleet of 87 American Helicopters

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2XBF90MZ8O&share=true] That's quite the smuggling operation. *Key point: *These helicopters were secreted away into North Korea even though America knew it was happening. This is the story of how it went down. On July 27, 2013, as a column of armored personnel carriers and tanks rumbled before the stand of Kim Jong-un to commemorate the end of a bloody war with the United States sixty years earlier, four small American-made MD 500E helicopters buzzed low overhead.... more »

Not Good: War Game Shows How NATO Could Lose a War to Russia

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_LR1ED2810C41G&share=true] What can be done to stop this from happening? *Key point:* Russia's conventional forces could overwhelm those defending the Baltics. If that happened, it would be hard for America to push them out. A recent RAND wargame on a potential Russian offensive into the Baltics brought talk of a “new Cold War” into sharp focus. The game made clear that NATO would struggle to prevent Russian forces from occupying the Baltics if it relied on the conv... more »

Yes the Soviets Built a "Space Cannon" to Fight America During the Cold War

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Space* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1BF8585560&share=true] Would it have worked? *Key point:* It is no surprise that during the tense Cold War, Russia put a weapon in space. Both superpowers were interested in militarizing the heavens. On June 25, 1974, the Salyut 3 space station and its two-cosmonaut crew blasted into space. On the surface, it seemed like just another space exploration mission. The Salyuts were the Soviet counterpart to America's Skylab, civilian spacecraft designed to conduct experi... more »

If You Get Sick With Coronavirus, Can Donald Trump Make You Stay Home?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Who really is in charge of the outbreak response? As with most things in American government, the answer is complicated.

New York Sending National Guard to Suburb to Control Coronavirus

AP News at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Schools, houses of worship, and large gathering spaces will close in a "containment zone" in New Rochelle, New York. The New York City suburb is believed to be the nation's biggest cluster of coronavirus cases.

Survey: 40% of Harvard Faculty Know a Sexual Harassment Victim in Their Department

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 8 hours ago
According to a survey conducted by Harvard’s student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, 40% of respondents from the school’s faculty reported that they know a department colleague who has experienced sexual harassment. Meanwhile, 32% stated that they felt that the university’s Title IX office and Office for Dispute Resolution are “adequately equipped” to deal with sex- […]

$12 Million Campaign Launched in Honor of Bethune-Cookman U Founder

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 8 hours ago
In conjunction with Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), The National Council of Negro Women Inc. (NCNW) has launched a fundraising campaign with the aim of raising $12 million in scholarship funding for African American students, reported The Black Chronicle. Titled “Advancing the Legacy,” the initiative is “a celebration of the accomplishments of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune,” the […]

You Can’t Compromise With Racism: College Leaders Must Address Our Ugly Racial Past

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
Institutional leaders must move beyond rehearsed rhetoric and seek to forcefully tackle their institutions’ problematic racial histories of exclusion and exploitation of people of color. This process requires identifying and addressing current policies, practices, and symbols that make campus environments openly hostile, unwelcoming, and disempowering for students of color. Such action is necessary to create equitable environments that affirm, welcome, and support all students.

Mexico Is Letting an Oil Company Destroy Protected Mangroves for an $8 Billion Oil Refinery

WTStaff at Waking Times - 8 hours ago
*Jordan Davidson* - Mexico's president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ordered state-owned oil company, Pemex, to build an $8 billion oil refinery.

News Media Attacks Vitamin C Treatment of COVID-19 Coronavirus

WTStaff at Waking Times - 8 hours ago
*Andrew W. Saul* - Vitamin C is already being used to prevent and treat COVID-19 in China and in Korea. And it is working.

Top Health Official Cashes in on Merck Stock

WTStaff at Waking Times - 8 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - In total, Gerberding has made $16,592,144 from her company stock options.

Climate Hustle 2: One world government WATCH NOW

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 8 hours ago
Senator Malcolm Roberts of Australia and Bishop Harry Jackson explain the real motivations of UN climate policy: global governance, with America footing the bill. See Climate Hustle 2 on April 21st! The post Climate Hustle 2: One world government WATCH NOW appeared first on CFACT.

Golden Milk: Nondairy, Powerfully Healthy, Tasty Drink

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 8 hours ago
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – Golden milk is not made with dairy but, rather, with coconut milk. The combination of ingredients has a high antioxidant value that lowers inflammation and protects your heart Turmeric is the spice used to turn the drink a golden color, and curcumin, the bioactive compound in turmeric, […] The post Golden Milk: Nondairy, Powerfully Healthy, Tasty Drink appeared first on Health Nut News.

Biden Considering Obama Administration Figures for Cabinet Posts

Warren Mass at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: biden-considering-obama-administration-figures-for-cabinet-posts] Presidential candidate Joe Biden is considering several high-ranking people from the Obama administration for his Cabinet, including former Secretary of State John Kerry.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 10, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
Commander of U.S. Army Europe, Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli. Image source: Stars & Stripes FOX News: *Commander of US Army Europe self-quarantines after he and others were exposed to coronavirus* The commander of U.S. Army Europe may have been exposed to the coronavirus at a recent conference he attended, the army said in a statement on Monday. Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli and several of his staff members are now under self-quarantine after the exposure, Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said in a statement. "Out of an abundance of caution and following recommended proto... more »

Are there "Bounty Hunters" profiting from Covid19?...And other questions

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 9 hours ago
*Covid19 - my favourite photo so far* As an artist, I'm reviewing the MZM photos of the virus based on artistic value. I posted another photo in an earlier post but this is my favourite so far. I like the way the warm central orange tones contrast with the neutral and darker hues in the surround. It is almost like the little circles in the centre are being protected by the long wormy strings. The MZM is going to great lengths to allow *all our senses *to respond emotionally to *this latest crisis.* This morning the newz was blaring in the living room. My husband was uncharacteri... more »

Syria is currently coronavirus free: Health Minister

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Minister of Health, Nizar Yaziji, confirmed on Tuesday that Syria currently has no coronavirus infections. “Syria is free so far from the coronavirus and we have not recorded any illness and and all suspected cases proved to be negative,” Yaziji said. This statement came after the Ministry of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian military expands presence near US forces in northeast Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:15 P.M.) – The Russian military has sent a large convoy of military personnel and vehicles to the northeastern region of Syria this week, a source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reported on Tuesday. According to the source, the Russian military convoy consisted of nearly 20 armored vehicles and a large number […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army uncovers large jihadist weapons factory in west Aleppo: photos

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has uncovered a large weapons factory that was used by the jihadist rebels in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the weapons factory was found in the town of Kafr Naha, which was one of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian electronic warfare wreaked havoc on Turkish drones in Syria: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Russian electronic warfare systems played a significant role in Syria’s air defenses during the last few days of the open conflict between the Syrian and Turkish armed forces in Idlib. In a report on Tuesday, the aviation publication Avia.Pro reported that the Russian military used the Krasukha-2 and Krasukha-4 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey is using Idlib ceasefire to regroup militants: media

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – Turkey is using the ceasefire in Idlib to regroup their allied militants for a potential counter-offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), Russia’s Independent reported. “Violating the ceasefire in the Idlib de-escalation zone, the Syrian armed opposition continued to shell government forces. Pro-Turkish formations fired mortar shells at the positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

‘Everything is on the table’ – US is prepared to help Turkey in Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
The United States would respond with unspecified measures and sanctions if Russia or Syria violated the recently-agreed-to ceasefire in Idlib, James Franklin Jeffrey, the US special envoy for Syria, told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday. The envoy did not elaborate on whether any action would be taken if Turkey is the side that breaks the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian military to take control of all areas south of M-4 Highway

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – As part of the Moscow agreement that was put in place last Thursday, the Russian military will take control of all areas south of the Aleppo-Latakia Highway (M-4) in the Idlib Governorate. According to the latest report from northwestern Syria, the Russian military will deploy to all areas south of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily "Near You?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
Arrecife, Canarias, Spain. Thanks for stopping by!

Pura Vida

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 9 hours ago

"California Is a Cruel Medieval State"

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 9 hours ago
That's the opinion of Victor Davis Hanson, who writes: A paradox ensues that Californians both have a high, indeed smug, view of themselves and yet do a lot of damage to their fellow human beings. Their haughtiness is based largely on the reality that Silicon Valley, sandwiched between Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley, became the birthplace of the global computer, internet, social media, and a high-tech revolution. For progressives who deprecate the capitalist lifestyle, having a lot of money still allows one to say one thing and live out the opposite. Th... more »

Coronavirus on the Nile : Patients number reaches 59 but Some have recovered, No public gatherings in Egypt and Lebanon’s first COVID19 fatality "Live"

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 9 hours ago
I could not write and publish this daily update because it I am really tired and exhausted , it is one of those times journalists around the globe that feel the stress to the bone. Anyhow in Monday and Tuesday here is the latest updates concerning Coronavirus and its panic , yes there is panic To be honest , I do not understand if this global panic was right in its place or was too much. Corona Hot Chocolate May be as a veteran Egyptian who suffers from cold and flu every year , sometimes I feel I do not get the fuss especially the death rate has not reached an alarming point yet a... more »

Beyond Prisons: Amani Sawari On Right2Vote Campaign For Justice-Involved People

Beyond Prisons at Shadowproof - 9 hours ago
Right2Vote's Amani Sawari discusses her work to extend voting rights to all justice-involved people inspired by the 2018 prison strike demands. The post Beyond Prisons: Amani Sawari On Right2Vote Campaign For Justice-Involved People appeared first on Shadowproof.

Joe Biden Tells MSNBC Viewers He Would Veto Medicare For All

Kevin Gosztola at Shadowproof - 9 hours ago
Former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate, told MSNBC viewers that he would veto Medicare For All if he was elected. The post Joe Biden Tells MSNBC Viewers He Would Veto Medicare For All appeared first on Shadowproof.

The Poet: Robert Bly, "Things to Think"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
"Think in ways you've never thought before. If the phone rings, think of it as carrying a message Larger than anything you've ever heard, Vaster than a hundred lines of Yeats. Think that someone may bring a bear to your door, Maybe wounded and deranged; or think that a moose Has risen out of the lake, and he's carrying on his antlers A child of your own whom you've never seen. When someone knocks on the door, Think that he's about To give you something large: tell you you're forgiven, Or that it's not necessary to work all the time, Or that it's been decided that if you lie down no one ... more »

Douma Whistleblowers Respond to OPCW’s Attacks

Dave DeCamp at Peace and Prosperity - 9 hours ago
[image: undefined] Two whistleblowers that have been speaking out about a scandal within the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have responded to the organization’s attempts to discredit them. The OPCW has been doing some serious damage control over its investigation into a chemical attack that allegedly took place in Douma, Syria on April 7th 2018. New revelations from The Grayzone and journalist Peter Hitchens severely undermine the OPCW’s attack on the brave whistleblowers. Leaked documents and testimony from the two whistleblowers show the OPCW ignored ... more »

2:00PM Water Cooler 3/10/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune “They had learned nothing, and forgotten nothing.” –Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord Key dates coming fast now, so I […]

Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford 10 March 2020

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
10 March 2020 — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio for Week of March 9, 2020 Black Women Lead Fight Against Police Violence in UK / NYC To Celebrate Release of Last Move 9 Prisoner / Teaching bell hooks / Marx’s “Capital” as a Literary Experience Women Lead Fight Against Police Violence in UK Black Agenda Radio … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford 10 March 2020

"I Wish.."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." - J.R.R. Tolkien, "Lord of the Rings"

Turkey proposes running Syria oilfields jointly with Russia

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 10 hours ago
*A US military vehicle, part of a convoy arriving from northern Iraq,* * drives past an oil pump jack in Syria on October 26, 2019. * *(Photo by AFP) as shown in PressTV report below* That pesky PressTV [official news website of Iran], always coming up with embarrassing "truthiness". Here's a report from this morning's news about Erdogan asking Russia for "*just a tiny bit...of Syrian oil.*"--but only to help Syria rebuild, dontchaknow. Please read and I will have some brief comments to follow: Turkey proposes running Syria oilfields jointly with Russia *Turkey’s president sa... more »

If everything is racist then nothing is: Wuhan Coronavirus edition

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 10 hours ago
Instead of working together and spreading FDR's message, we have nothing to fear but fear itself, Democrats are working hard to turn this natural problem into a weapon they can use against conservatives and Trump. I’m embarrassed to be his colleague. I’m so disgusted. We await his apology to the nation, the Chinese-American and #AAPI community and to his own constituents. https://t.co/eKYbffqOww — Grace Meng (@Grace4NY) March 10, 2020 FYI: Calling #COVID19 the "Wuhan Virus" is racist. — David Gura (@davidgura) March 9, 2020 The reasoning of these leftist is actually coherent when... more »

Trump's DOJ is prosecuting employers who discriminate against Americans

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 10 hours ago
There's a bus company in Houston which wanted to hire new drivers. An American applied but the company didn't even get back to him. An investigation by DOJ showed that the company "El Expresso" was not hiring Americans; they only hired foreign nationals here on H-2B visas. But then why did El Expresso put an ad out that an American could see? Because in order to be allowed to hire H-2B visa holders a company has to show that it's trying to get American workers but can't. These sort of lawsuits designed to protect Americans were pretty much neglected under Obama. But once again Trum... more »

"And Then Came the Lawsuits: Pandemic in a Litigious Society"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"And Then Came the Lawsuits:* * Pandemic in a Litigious Society"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Never mind prevention or vaccines; the big question is "who can we sue after this blows over to rake in millions of dollars?" Yes, this is pathetic, tragic, perverse and evil, but that's reality in a hyper-litigious society like the U.S. Many people are struck by the apparent over-reaction of Corporate America to the Covid-19 threat, but this is the only rational response in a hyper-litigious society: the number one priority in a hyper-litigious society is to limit liability. Everything--and y... more »

Is Biden lying about his position on gun confiscation or is he just clueless?

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 10 hours ago
Joe Biden recently announced that he's going to appoint Beto O'Rourke, the fake Latino, as his point man on gun control. O'Rourke has said: *"Hell, yes, we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47."* As an aside note that an AR-15 is a semi-automatic civilian hunting rifle that no soldier would ever use while the AK-47 is a fully automatic military weapon which is issued to soldiers around the world and which is already illegal in the US. Biden was effusive in his praise for O'Rourke: *"I want to make something clear – I'm gonna guarantee you, this is not the last you're seeing of t... more »

Carbon Taxes Require Carbon Tariffs

Robert L. Bradley, Jr. at IER - 10 hours ago
“As the U.S. takes steps to make domestic polluters bear the full cost of their carbon pollution, the Biden Administration… The post Carbon Taxes Require Carbon Tariffs appeared first on IER.

Did 174 Democrats Vote Against Barring TSA from Hiring Terrorists and Sexual Predators?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The "Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020" seeks to ensure that all TSA employees have access to protections afforded under Title 5.

Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.

"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates, As Available"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates, As Available"* *MAR 10, 2020 2:41 PM: *"Washington State Warns "Rapid Lockdown" Might Be Necessary To Avoid 64,000 Cases By May; North Carolina Declares State Of Emergency: Live Updates" *MAR 10, 2020 12:30 PM: Blain:* "You Can't Spend & Promise Yourself Out Of A Natural Disaster" *MAR 10, 2020 11:45 AM: "*CDC Chief Warns "US Is Beyond Virus Containment In Some Areas": Live Updates" *March 10, 2020: *"The Coronavirus Goes To Washington D.C., And It Is Spreading Fear Like Crazy"

The Battle for Idlib: Did Erdogan Capitulate to Putin in Moscow?

Phil Barbelé at MintPress News - 10 hours ago
Did Russia grant Turkey a quasi-permanent occupation zone inside of Syria in exchange for a broader troop withdrawal from Idlib? The post The Battle for Idlib: Did Erdogan Capitulate to Putin in Moscow? appeared first on MintPress News.

New Cannabis Council head presses Canada health minister on red tape, exports, excise stamps

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 10 hours ago
One of the first orders of business for new Cannabis Council of Canada head George Smitherman was a meeting with federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu to discuss issues facing the burgeoning industry. Packaging restrictions, the export approval process, excise stamps and CBD were among the topics discussed Monday, Smitherman told Marijuana Business Daily. “On a […] New Cannabis Council head presses Canada health minister on red tape, exports, excise stamps is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Hypersonic Combo: How the Army and Air Force Are Teaming up to Build New Hypersonic Weapons

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E95402FT01&share=true] Two branches doing research is better than one. (*Washington, D.C.*) They can take out targets faster than enemies can respond by destroying a wide range of air, sea, land and space targets. Traveling at five-times the speed of sound, they are nearly impossible to defend against and place fighter jets, ships, ground vehicles, satellites and ground assets at tremendous risk of nearly instant destruction -- they are hypersonic weapons. Nat... more »

This Is How a World War Could Start With China in the South China Sea

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC110D115460&share=true] Beijing and Washington must be careful. *Key point:* China and America don't trust each other and tensions are still a problem. With each vying to long-term dominance in the South China Sea, here are three ways things could go bad. It’s easy to imagine an even more serious confrontation in the SCS. Another accidental collision would be bad enough, but if a scenario developed similar to that of the downing of KAL 007, with a Chinese fighter j... more »

On the (other) Border

LL at Virtual Mirage - 10 hours ago
In the photo, below, Turks are trying to pull down the locked gate at the Greek Border. They're trying to stand back far enough not to get tear gassed. It's part of that ongoing struggle between the Turks and their neighbors. In this case, the Greeks. Greece doesn't want to be overrun with a million or more destitute, military age, Muslim males. They already have a problem with Albanians in Greece. Adding Turks (natural enemies of Greece) is just not in the cards. Left wingers call the decision to close the border with Turkey "racist". Of course. Everything is, isn't it? However... more »

BREAKING: Dental misery lays entire staff low!

bob somerby at the daily howler - 10 hours ago
*TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020We'll have no fish today:* Dental misery has laid our entire staff low. We're currently nursing the team back to health. We expect to return tomorrow, but we'll have no fish today. *Spoiler alert for tomorrow:* According to sources, Hillary Clinton *won* the popular vote in 2016, by 2.9 million votes!

Brazil: Low on FSI but Much to Offer the South

NEW DELHI, Mar 10 (IPS) - Brazil is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of coffee, sugar, beef, soya, cotton, and ethanol but due to its environmental and water footprint it ranks low on sustainability. Brazilian agriculture's contribution to the loss of rainforest is a case in point – the Amazon lost as much as 3,465 square miles of forest due to fires last year – triggering widespread international outrage over the lax environment policies that allowed all of this to happen. Its large commercial cattle herd is also a source of greenhouse gas emissions. Brazil's ch... more »

Stock Market Bubble No Basis for Shared Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Mar 10 (IPS) - The US is currently still in a stock market bubble which, if history is any guide, is likely to end, perhaps soon due to Covid19. President Trump would, of course, like to sustain it to strengthen his November re-election prospects. Read the full story, “Stock Market Bubble No Basis for Shared Prosperity”, on globalissues.org →

Air Pollution in South Asia: Biomass Burning Emissions & its Impact

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Mar 10 (IPS) - A young adult man requires 15 m3 or 15 kg of air, 1.5 liters or 1.5 kg of water and 0.75 kg of solid food every day. This indicates around 87% of our everyday basic requirement is air. Read the full story, “Air Pollution in South Asia: Biomass Burning Emissions & its Impact”, on globalissues.org →

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