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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* *One of my people came up to me and said, “Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia.” That didn’t work out too well. They couldn’t do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. That was not a perfect conversation. They tried anything. They tried it over and over. They’d been doing it since you got in. It’s all turning. They lost. It’s all turning. Think of it. Think of it. And this is their new hoax.* -Alleged President Trump, as he spoke to a rally of faithful nincompoops about coronavirus. Charleston, South Carolina 2/28/20 Ladies and gentlemen, the e... more »
'Disorientated' NSW Minister found naked in unit block after hospital procedure
NSW Families, Communities and Disability Services Minister Gareth Ward is escorted home by police after being found naked outside his Potts Point apartment in Sydney's inner east.
Gunmen massacre 10, including children, in PNG's highlands
Police in Papua New Guinea are searching for gunmen who killed three children and seven adults in a massacre in the country's remote highlands.
'King of the kids' likely to die behind bars for 'truly predatory' sexual abuse of 13 boys
A school gardener who sexually abused more than a dozen young boys in WA's Kimberley region over 16 years will likely die in custody after being sentenced to 19 years in jail.
Coronavirus hangs over Australian sport like an ominous sense of dread
Playing matches in front of empty stadiums is a growing prospect for Australia's major sporting bodies, as they ready themselves for the impact of coronavirus, writes Richard Hinds.
NSW Premier defends ministers' conduct during fiery debate
The Premier is forced to defend Police Minister David Elliott and former tourism minister Stuart Ayres during a fiery budget estimates hearing over ministerial standards.
NBA season suspended; E3 gaming expo cancelled — events worldwide are folding
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With coronavirus upgraded to pandemic status, the cancellation of global events is stepping into a higher gear. These are some of the music, sports and consumer events that have been axed.
Stimulus 'not even close' to covering costs: Auto-electrician fears coronavirus shutdown
Auto-electrician Warren Close has seen hard times, but he thinks coronavirus will spell the end for his business unless the NT Government and landlords help out.
List of 27 Victorian public exposure sites for coronavirus released by authorities
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Victoria's Health Department releases a list of 27 public exposure sites for coronavirus cases including a number of events that drew huge crowds over the weekend.
RSL concedes coronavirus concerns will likely cancel WA Anzac Day services
The WA branch of the RSL says there is a "pretty good possibility" Anzac Day services will be cancelled in the wake of the pandemic, given the vulnerability of elderly veterans to the disease.
Travel bans for coronavirus hotspots extended as local cases rise
The Federal Government has asked health officials to consider banning all travellers from Europe as it confirms another extension of its existing coronavirus travel ban, as the number of Australian cases continues to rise.
Quote of the Day
The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed — where the government refuses to stand for re-election and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake a free people get to make only once.” Justice Alex Kozinski, US 9th Circuit Court, 2003
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 70 – 2020
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FOX: Trump Announces Travel Ban From Europe Amid Growing Fears of Coronavirus
Taking drastic action on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is cutting off travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is disturbing global financial markets and interrupting the daily lives of Americans. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump made the announcement that […] The post FOX: Trump Announces Travel Ban From Europe Amid Growing Fears of Coronavirus appeared first on Health Nut News.
Tweets for Today
President Trump suspends all travel to US from European countries – except the UK - for 30 days, due to coronavirus https://t.co/mus0Adf70C — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 12, 2020 New York City postpones St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the first time in its 258-year history due to #coronavirus concerns pic.twitter.com/ihyQv2qRyB — AFP news agency (@AFP) March 12, 2020 China's coronavirus epicenter sees single-digit cases for first time https://t.co/EzpiC0YIDV Follow our liveblog for the latest developments around the new #coronavirus outbreak: https://t.co/673OUwbBt2 pic... more »
500,000 Plastic Coffins in the Middle of Georgia
*500,000 Plastic Coffins in the Middle of Georgia* I first watched this video when it was uploaded to YouTube back in 2011, Since then, every so often it has been brought to mind. Never more so than in the last couple of days.
Why Rural America Is So In Love With Donald Trump
*J. Edwin Benton* *Politics, Americas* Resentment breeds action. *Key point: *Given their intensifying feelings of resentment for being ignored and left behind, rural and small-town dwellers were particularly receptive to the slogan touted by Trump in his campaign – “Make America Great Again!” If one word can capture the sentiment of rural and small-town dwellers in recent years, it is “resentment.” I am a scholar who studies politics at the state and local level. Residents of rural and small-town communities believe they are not getting their fair share of government attention... more »
America's B-21 Stealth Bomber Will Change How The Air Force Fights
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And how it deters its enemies. *Key point: *In the event of a major nuclear attack on the US, a stand-off air-launched nuclear cruise missile may, along with submarine-launched nuclear missiles, be among the few weapons able to retaliate and function as an essential deterrent against a first-strike nuclear attack. (*Washington, D.C*.) --The Air Force now appears to be testing components and building initial models of its new, highly-secret B-21 stealth bomber, a platform intended to hold any target at risk, anywhere in the world, at any time, for decad... more »
America's Battle Of Coral Sea Was A Tactical Loss To Japan, But A Strategic Victory
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Both the Japanese and American fleets withdrew after May 8, too battered to continue the fight. *Key point: *Australia and its foothold in New Guinea remained secure, forcing Japanese forces to commit to a costly and ultimately unsuccessful ground campaign on the latter island. In the first five months of the Pacific War, the Imperial Japanese military won an almost uninterrupted string of victories, seizing Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and most of the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. However, Australia remained a thorn in Japan’s ... more »
To Kill These Men, The U.S. Navy Put America's World War II Fate On The Line
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The Pearl Harbor planners. *Key Point: *Yamamoto’s death was significant on the symbolic level. But in military terms, he was just another casualty of war. This time, the target wasn’t a terrorist. It was the Japanese admiral who planned the Pearl Harbor operation. But the motive was the same: payback for a sneak attack on the United States. In early 1943, Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, commander in chief of the Japanese Navy, was one of the most hated men in America. He was seen as the Asian Devil in naval dress, the fiend who treacherously struck peaceful, ... more »
No Military In The World Can Stand Against the U.S. Army
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* Today's U.S. Army can generate an astonishing amount of firepower and deliver it in a variety of settings. *Key point:* The fact the M-2 "Ma Deuce" is still blasting away after nearly a century and countless wars is a testament to the fact that it is a remarkable gun. When it comes to lethal weapons, the U.S. Army has no shortage. Some may be too expensive, some too complex and others may be desired by politicians and defense contractors, but not the troops on the field. Nonetheless, today's U.S. Army can generate an astonishing amount of fir... more »
Adolf Hitler Had Good Reasons To Fear U.S. General George Patton
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Patton would not allow *Key point: *Patton took no great pleasure in the end of the war in Europe. The commander of the U.S. Third Army, General George S. Patton, Jr., took no great pleasure in the end of the war in Europe; he already knew that despite his lobbying of many influential figures in Washington, D.C., he had no hope of being reassigned to the Pacific Theater to command combat troops there. As he put it to his III Corps commander, Maj. Gen. James Van Fleet, “There is already a star [MacArthur] in that theater and you can only ha... more »
Video For Today
*WNU Editor:* Hitting a target from 65 kilometres away. Impressive.
The Great Unpatterning Continues. Make Sure You Take Advantage Of It.
In an attempt to contain the Covid-19 pandemic the president of the United States has just announced a 30-day travel ban between the US and Europe, the super-rich are flying off to disaster bunkers, and the NBA has just suspended its season. If this is […]
The NBA Has Suspended The Season Indefinitely After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
*Daily Mail:* *The NBA season is SUSPENDED over coronavirus: All games are cancelled as Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tests positive and fans are dramatically sent home just before tip-off* * NBA has cancelled all games 'until further notice' and will use hiatus to determine' next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic' * The Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Utah Jazz was postponed Wednesday night after a player got coronavirus * NBA stated 'the test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of tonight's game' and 'the affected player was not i... more »
Picture Of The Day
Chairs in the Pentagon briefing room are set far apart based on "social distancing" protocols being deployed by the U.S. military to try to stem the spread of coronavirus at the Pentagon in Washington, March 10, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Stewart *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Coronavirus spreads across the U.S.* (Reuters).
Two U.S. Troops And A Briton Are Killed In Rocket Attack By Iran-Backed Fighters On Military Base In Iraq
*Daily Mail*:* Two American troops and a Briton are killed in rocket attack by Iran-backed fighters on military base in Iraq* * Two American troops and one British personnel were killed in Iraq Wednesday * There are at least three confirmed deaths and ten people injured in the attack on Taji military camp * 15 small rockets hit the base around 7.35pm in Iraq * Iran-backed militia are believed responsible * Camp Taji has been used as a training base for a number of years * There are currently about 6,000 U.S. troops in Iraq Two American troops and one from Britain were killed, and ... more »
"Covid-19: Extensive Updates - Trump Bans All Travel From Europe For 30 Days; Tom Hanks Infected; NBA Suspends Season"
*03/11/2020 - 22:10: *"Trump Bans All Travel From Europe For 30 Days; Tom Hanks Infected; NBA Suspends Season" • WHO declares Covid-19 is a pandemic. • President Trump declares a travel ban from all European countries (not UK). • Tom Hanks, wife announce they have the Coronavirus. • NBA suspends all games until further notice. • Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert has tested positive for coronavirus. • LA confirms first death. • Seattle schools close for two weeks. • Italy closes stores. • MGM says guest at Vegas's 'The Mirage' tested positive. • Denmark closes schools, will send 'non-critical... more »
President Trump Limits Travel From Europe To For U.S. For 30 Days Due To The Covid-19 Coronavirus
*Daily Mail:* *Donald Trump closes the borders to Europeans from midnight on Friday in effort to beat coronavirus as he pleads with Americans 'wash your hands' and pledges financial aid to help the sick and keep economy from collapse* * President finally addresses the nation on coronavirus as its spread across the world is officially declared a pandemic by World Health Organization * He announced he was closing the borders with Europe from midnight on Friday, with the UK exempt; Department of Homeland Security said Ireland is too * In astonishing mix-up he said the ban covered tra... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 11th March 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Bob Geldof Says Trump Re-Election Will Be ‘Like Fall Of Roman Empire’
By Gabriel Hays ~ Though he’s one of the gentlemen who helped “Pink Floyd” build The Wall, Bob Geldof sure doesn’t admire any of President Trump’s policies. The 68-year-old Irish musician and Live Aid! Founder had some choice words for Donald Trump in his interview with far left rag The Daily Beast. Geldof (pictured) despaired […]
Social Changes With COVID-19 Are A Prelude To Life With Less Fossil Fuels
By Ronald Stein ~ While the world is feverishly trying to reduce emissions from fossil fuel usage, we get hit with the horrific contagious Coronavirus COVID-19. We’ve seen extensive self-imposed social adjustments to transportation that are very similar to what will be required to live with less fossil fuels in the future. We’ve seen a […]
3 Food Aid Steps Policymakers Can Take For Needy Hurt by Coronavirus
By Paul Winfree and Marie Fishpaw ~ This week has seen a flurry of legislative proposals to deal with the possible economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Some would pour money into the coffers of big businesses and special interests, claiming they need a bailout. Others would broadly expand government programs. A different approach is […]
Perdue takes the ‘Made in USA’ beef labeling option over country of origin
Out of their concern for food safety and their tendency to support American producers, consumers have long supported Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) of meat products. But those “Made in the USA” signs and labels have been missing or suspect ever since Congress bowed in 2015 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which ruled COOL... Continue Reading
Campylobacter infections cost £3m a year in Scotland
The annual healthcare cost for Campylobacter infections in Scotland is £3 million ($3.9 million), according to recently released research by Health Protection Scotland. The study on Campylobacter, which is the main cause of bacterial food poisoning in the country, provides evidence on those at greater risk of infection, factors influencing severity of illness and the... Continue Reading
Letter to The Editor: We need more action for foodservice workers during coronavirus outbreak
Opinion Dear Editor, I worked as an Environmental Health Specialist for the State of Virginia in Page County; as a technologist for Anchorage School District’s Student Nutrition Department; as Assistant Food Service Manager for Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office where I managed food production and safety for facilities which fed 11,000 inmates daily; and as an... Continue Reading
Belgium’s RTE food hygiene controls assessed by DG Sante
Controls on the ready-to-eat food sector in Belgium mostly ensure compliance with European union rules, but some issues are not detected or treated seriously enough. DG Sante, the unit that leads the European Commission’s policies on health and food safety, found the systems are generally effective in identifying hygiene non-compliances. A recent report of an... Continue Reading
Some food safety event producers in holding patterns as concerns about coronavirus spread
As coronavirus containment efforts grow across the country, some event organizers, including those who are in charge of food safety conferences, are in wait-and-see mode. Yesterday a top public health official said the virus, also being called COVID-19, is 10 times more deadly than regular seasonal flu viruses. “Bottom line, it’s going to get worse,”... Continue Reading
Will Fed Drop Interest Rates to Zero?
RT America Trillions of dollars have been lost in the stock market in its recent plunge. The Bank of England is cutting interest rates to 0.25 percent after the Federal Reserve cut its own rates. Aquiles Larrea of Larrea Wealth Management joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the troubled economy and whether the coronavirus outbreak …
US to Reduce Military Presence in Middle East
RT America The US military is starting to withdraw its forces in small numbers from the Middle East. A thousand US troops arrived in the region in January but are expected to leave in the coming weeks, along with 2,000 others. This comes after two US soldiers were killed in Iraq while fighting the Islamic …
Coronavirus: Deaths Jump Above 600 in Italy — as Country Struggles with Lockdown
Channel 4 News It’s a lockdown in a European country of a type not seen since times of war. The Italian government has banned all large public gatherings and people can’t travel inside the country without an exceptional reason and a permit. end
The W.H.O. (Finally!) Declares Coronavirus A “Pandemic”
Peak Prosperity For those asking how best to SUPPORT Chris & Peak Prosperity in their efforts to provide continuing coverage of news that matters: https://www.peakprosperity.com/enroll/ – In the spirit of letting the horse run out, catch an Uber to the airport, then hop a trans-Atlantic flight, *before* closing the barn door, WHO Director General Tedros …
Ron Paul: Central Banking is Socialism
RonPaulLibertyReport Ron Paul on the warfare/welfare state… end
Bill Holter’s Latest Interview With Dr. Dave Janda — Pandemic & Economic Collapse
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The Great Academic Purge Of Skeptical Climate Scientists – David Icke
[image: https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/13126-the-united-nations-on-the-brink-of-becoming-a-world-government]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-36972449]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/8864-vatican-council-calls-for-world-government-central-bank]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.rt.com/news/256861-climate-change-un-hoax/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/20858-climate-hoax-aimed-at-new-world-order-s... more »
Apophis Asteroid: Apophis is Coming in 2029
Deep Astronomy The Apophis Asteroid is going to get very close to Earth in 2029! How/will it impact us? Apophis is classified as a Potential Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) to Earth and astronomers want to use the event to learn more about how these celestial bodies will affect Earth. end
Why Russia Finally Said ‘Nyet’ to Saudis & US
RT America RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar joins Rick Sanchez to explain the role that fracking in the US played in ultimately fomenting the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. end
Washington Shut Down Looms, State Prepares $ For Mass Job Losses, Wall Street Banks Hit! Boston, DC!
Silver Report Uncut This is insane! The problems are mounting in several states as Washington state is actively preparing to shut down the state. They have begun preparing extra money for unemployment in the event restrictions cause job losses. The same could be said for NYC as several major wall street banks have had employees …
Virus Update: Schools Closed, National Guard Called Out
RT America The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, now officially a pandemic, is intensifying in Iran and Italy but appears on the wane in China. At least 135 colleges and universities across the US are cancelling in-person classes, and Washington, DC has declared a state of emergency. RT America’s Michele Greenstein explains from the global coronavirus update …
The Deflation Virus: Gold/Silver Market Update w/ Mike Maloney
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook Markets are in absolute turmoil as the financial sector comes to the conclusion that the Wuhan virus may just be the pin that pops the Everything Bubble. Join Mike Maloney as he dissects the latest market action and offers some thoughts on where …
Will an Asteroid Hit Earth in 2029? | End Times Prophecy Explained
700 Club Interactive Longtime TV and radio personality Thomas Horn shares a dream he feels was given to him by God and how it could relate to end-times prophecy found in the book of Revelation. end
Andy Schectman: Silver Sales Rise As Stock Market Collapses
Arcadia Economics #AndySchectman: #Silver Sales Rise As #StockMarket Collapses While the prices of #gold and #silver have been hammered in recent weeks, what’s interesting is that the bullion dealers have been reporting a surge in sales. Especially in silver. Fortunately Andy Schectman of precious metals dealer #MilesFranklin joined me on the show to share what …
Fed Boosts Size Of Repo Bailout Facility For 2nd Time In A Week Following Liquidity Collapse
Fed Boosts Size Of Repo Bailout Facility For 2nd Time In A Week Following Liquidity Collapse by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With credit and funding markets starting to show signs of extreme stress, signaling a major dollar shortage… …and the market’s biggest demand yet for liquidity from its repo facility, The Fed has increased the size of its …
March 12th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1148
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday March 12th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Harvard’s “Let Them Eat Veritas”: Richest University’s Poor Students Shafted as School Provides Spotty, Inadequate Help as It Throws Them Out of Dorms and Jobs
Harvard's appalling response to coronavirus has thrown many low income student under the bus.
Joe Biden? -- You Must Be Kidding
* Back in October, after looking some into the Hunter Biden/Burisma situation, and watching a few clips of Joe Biden on the campaign trail, I offered the following insightful prognostication: * I’m sorry to say that I don’t think Joe Biden is going to last much longer in this presidential contest. * That shows you what I know about these things. * The particular context there was a couple of posts I had just researched and written on the Ukraine affair, titled “The Bidens: Stone Cold Crooked” and “The Bidens: Stone Cold Crooked (2).” My conclusion in the two posts was that there was... more »
A Call for Impartial Elections
*-by Michelled NappiRepairRestoreSafeguard.org* Superdelegates. Cancelled primaries. Closed pollsites. Caucus counts gone awry. When the electoral process itself becomes an issue, something’s gone badly wrong. Primaries and caucuses serve the state purpose of nominating a field of candidates. Political parties are not disinterested regarding that state purpose. The Supreme Court has held that governing the nominations process is the state’s responsibility, stressing that granting a party power to control a primary is the state’s decision, not the party’s (New York State Board of ... more »
A child was sexually abused 'on the Government's watch'. 50 years later he's still chasing an apology
The royal commission called for abuse victims to get an apology, but one member of the Stolen Generations abused at a Commonwealth care home says he is still fighting for his.
US urges Australia to expand Pacific push to South-East Asia to counter China's expansion
In an attempt to quell China's rising influence, the United States calls for Australia to "step up" its engagement with South-East Asia.
Darling River flows at Menindee, washing away spectre of mass fish kills
Billions of litres of water begin arriving at the Menindee Lakes in outback New South Wales, where fish died en masse just over a year ago.
Sex offender failed to report 'peculiar smell' near to where William Tyrrell vanished
A convicted sex offender talked about a "peculiar smell" in bushland near where toddler William Tyrrell went missing, but did not report it to police because he didn't want to "get the blame for it", an inquest hears.
Iraq rocket attack kills American and UK troops
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Australia's Department of Defence confirms a rocket attack on a military camp used by Australian forces in Iraq killed three foreign military personnel.
Former Renewal SA chief 'falsified documents', court documents show
Former Renewal SA John Hanlon allegedly used his position to rack up tens of thousands of dollars worth of accommodation, overseas trips and fancy dinners.
Why Scott Morrison targeted welfare recipients with his stimulus package
If you make a claim for a welfare payment today and it's successful, you'll get the Government's $750 cash payment.
NBA suspended as US grapples with coronavirus outbreak
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Professional basketball is in limbo, as the NBA suspends its season over the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.
Coronavirus update: Australia rules out travel ban for Europe, Lewis Hamilton questions Grand Prix decision
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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he's "surprised" this weekend's Grand Prix is going ahead in Melbourne, and Donald Trump may have restricted travel from Europe to the US but Australia says there's no need to do the same just yet.
IS THE CORONAVIRUS A VACCINE EXPERIMENT GONE WRONG AND EVEN WORSE THAN PREDICTED?
The Corona virus is more serious than we are being told. The numbers are increasing fast. According to inside information we now believe it is scheduled to effect a whopping 30% of the population. COVID-19... The post IS THE CORONAVIRUS A VACCINE EXPERIMENT GONE WRONG AND EVEN WORSE THAN PREDICTED? appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Administration Matters
This tweet turned up the other day. I interviewed a teacher who is leaving the profession in June. I asked her why she was quitting. Her response: “I was told to teach to the test...that if it’s not a test-taking skill, don’t teach it. I didn’t become a teacher to help kids become better test-takers.”#EdChat — Fixing Education (@FixingEducation) March 9, 2020 I wish the teacher hadn't slipped into passive vice. I wish she had said, "Principal Testy McScoresuck told me to teach to the test." Because administrators like this need to be outed. They need to be held up before the worl... more »
President Trump to Nation: No More Travel to or From Europe
[image: president-trump-to-nation-no-more-travel-to-or-from-europe] With the nation on the edge of its seat facing the threat of pandemic Coronavirus and the simultaneous meltdown of financial markets, President Trump addressed the American people from the White House to announce a range of sweeping measures.
Transcript of President Trump Address to The Nation on Coronavirus…
Tonight President Trump delivered an address to the nation on the issues surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. [Transcript and video below] [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response … Continue reading →
President Trump Suspends Entry From EU Schengen Area – Outline of Travel Restrictions…
President Trump previously took executive action under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and 1185(a), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, to restrict entry from China, Hong Kong, Iran and … Continue reading →
Four Tips for Seniors to Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Laurie Archbald-Pannone* *Health, * Addressing Coronavirus will mean implementing social distancing procedures. Senior citizens will have to avoid feeling alone during this time. As the numbers climb for those infected with the novel coronavirus, the dangers rise for vulnerable populations. People who are older or with underlying medical conditions risk the severest consequences, including organ failure and death. The latest data from China indicates the great majority of reported cases were in older people; elders also had the highest risk of respiratory illness and death. Sho... more »
This Civil War Battle Went So Badly That One Historian Called It a Crime
*Roy Morris Jr.* *History, Americas* [image: Major General William T. Sherman, Commanding Military Division of the Mississippi, and his Generals: 1. Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard; 2. Maj. Gen. J. A. Logan; 3. Maj. Gen. William B. Hazen; 4. Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman; 5. Maj. Gen. Jeff C. Davis; 6. Maj. G] A massacre at Pickett's Mill. Peering through the thick underbrush west of Little Pumpkin Vine Creek, 30 miles northwest of Atlanta, on the afternoon of May 27, 1864, Ambrose Bierce had a bad feeling. That in itself was not unusual. The cynical and sardonic young lieutenant on Brig.... more »
Danger Ahead: The Air Force Wants New Fighters Sooner but the ‘Century Series’ Is a Bad Idea
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2008%3Anewsml_GM1E45J0LSS01&share=true] Will history repeat itself? *Key point:* The F-100 fighters did help America get more advanced planes. However, these rickety experimental aircraft cost many lives. In September 2019, the Air Force Assistant Secretary for technology acquisitions Will Roper called for a new “Century of Series” of jet fighters. He was referring to six U.S. jet fighters rapidly introduced into service between 1954 and 1959 that brought the U.S. Air Forc... more »
Going Backwards: Why UK Born Children of Migrants Feel More Discriminated Against Than Their Parents
*Mariña Fernández-Reino* *Politics, Europe* [image: Reuters] Here's why. As well as being illegal and unjust, discrimination can have a massively negative impact on people who experience it. It affects their life satisfaction, sense of belonging and mental health. Migrants are one group that commonly faces discrimination. This can be due to having a foreign accent or being visibly different because of ethnicity or race. Foreign qualifications can also cause problems for migrants as many employers don’t recognise them as readily, so the approporiate job opportunities are often b... more »
Coronavirus: Why Screening Travelers for Disease Is Not Perfect
*Tom Duszynski* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's why. Following the emergence of a new coronavirus late last year, China closed its borders to prevent the disease from traveling. Yet many people had already left Wuhan, which allowed the virus to move with people as they traveled around the world. As a result, by Jan. 23, cases had emerged in Thailand, Japan and the U.S., with France, Australia, South Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan isolating cases soon after. Subsequently, the U.S. government issued a “Do Not Travel” alert, Level 4, advising citizens not to travel to C... more »
Report: America Is Experiencing A Labor Shortage Of Blue-Collar Workers
*Matt Weidinger* *Economics, Americas* Worse things have happened. *Key point: *While a recession “would reduce the labor shortages problem for a few years,” the report finds that “Blue-collar labor shortages will likely continue through at least 2030.” The Conference Board, a global business think tank well known for regularly publishing labor market indicators, just released a new report titled “US Labor Shortages: Challenges and Solutions.” The report details how, in the span of just 10 years, “the US economy moved from having the weakest labor market since the Great Depressi... more »
The Forgotten Story of How Cold War Cuba Hosted Russian Spy Planes to Use Against America
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2007%3Anewsml_GM1DVYIVIDAA&share=true] A dastardly plot. *Key point:* Both superpowers spied on each other and used their proxies to do so. Cuba also saw this as an opportunity to thumb its nose at America. On December 10, 2018, two Russian Tu-160 supersonic bombers with huge condor-like swing-wings swooped down to land at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela. Over the next few days the huge, pointy-nosed bombers flew two ten-hour patrols over the Caribbe... more »
Schumer Threatens Supreme Court, Offers Wimpy Non-Apology
*Cal Thomas* *Politics, Americas* [image: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) arrives for a classified national security briefing for members of the U.S. Senate about how Russia has been using social media to stoke racial and social differences ahead of this year's general election, on Ca] What a shame. Just when you may have thought that the low quality of political rhetoric in Washington could not get any worse, along comes Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to prove otherwise. At a pro-choice demonstration outside the Supreme Court, which is considering a L... more »
Trump Admin on Coronavirus: 'We Can’t Be Doing the Kind of Things We Were Doing a Few Months Ago'
*Fred Lucas* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addresses reporters during his daily Coronavirus Task Force news briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/] Vice President Pence addressed the nation on Tuesday. Vice President Mike Pence said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new guidance soon for how different regions of the country should respond to the spread of coronavirus. “We are working very closely with California, Washington state, New York, [and] Florida to develop community... more »
This Iranian Pilot Had No Chance Against America's F-22 Raptor, Until It Was Already Flying Under Him
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Middle East* It would be interesting to know how the Raptors managed to remain in stealth. *Key point: *Iran has no aircraft that can compete with America's stealth fighters. Back in 2013, Pentagon press secretary George Little said that an Iranian air force F-4 Phantom combat plane attempted to intercept a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone flying through international airspace near Iran. As we reported back then, one of the two F-4 Phantom jets — in service in Iran since the Shah — came to about 16 miles from the Predator, but broke off pursuit after two A... more »
Why Israel Was Never Able to Get Its F-4 Super Phantom Fighter Jet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5885324/ranges-land-stewardship] A sad day. *Key Point:* The old Super Phantom had impressive speeds but was plagued by various technical errors. Here is what became of it. In 2018 reports emerged that the Pentagon would seek to procure a dozen upgraded F-15X fighters to replace an aging fleet of F-15C air superiority fighters. Rightly or wrongly, advocates of the F-35 stealth fighter fear the F-15X might impact F-35 procurement, even though the F-35 wasn’t meant to replace the F-15C. This is far... more »
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