10 pm MDT
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Answer: It's rotting flesh. His flesh is now catching up with his brain.
COVID-19 and the CIA’s Biological Warfare on Cuba
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News - Maybe it was a plan that went horribly wrong, something they could no longer control. Was the Corona virus or COVID-19 spread intentionally? What if this virus was used against China as a weapon of choice to destabilize China’s economy and push back against China’s growing influence? We... (read more)
India Revisits SAARC To Fight COVID-19. Scepticism Is In Order
The teleconference today at 5 pm IST between the leaderships of the SAARC countries is a rare event in regional cooperation. After an interlude of nearly six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again networking with India’s neighbours in a SAARC setting. He had sprung a surprise in May […]
Anzac Day services across the country cancelled in wake of coronavirus spread
Just In - 21 hours ago
A number of states across the country cancel their Anzac Day services or ban the public from attending them in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Third Adelaide high school to close after student tests positive to COVID-19
One of Adelaide's most prestigious private schools confirms one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19 and says it will shut its campuses for at least 24 hours.
Ten new WA COVID-19 cases confirmed as household fees and charges frozen
WA Premier Mark McGowan says all household fees and charges — including electricity, water and vehicle registration — will be frozen to tackle the COVID-19 emergency, as 10 new cases are confirmed.
Poor public image troubles cotton industry as concerns over water grow
The cotton industry is having a long, hard look at itself, after a survey finds that most urban Australians have negative perceptions about the crop.
Townsville man with COVID-19 who flew to New Zealand says he still has no symptoms
A north Queensland man quarantined in New Zealand with coronavirus defends his decision to travel overseas after being criticised on social media, saying he had "no expectation" his test results would come back positive.
Coles hiring 5,000 casuals, supermarkets grant special access to seniors, people with disabilities
Just In - 21 hours ago
After scuffles and panic-buying, Woolworths and Coles commit to trying to ensure that vulnerable members of the community get essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.
Victoria has declared an 'unprecedented' state of emergency. Here's what that means
Victoria's "unprecedented" state of emergency enforces a mandatory self-quarantine period for returning travellers and the ban large gatherings. It also gives health officials the power to detain people, search premises without a warrant and force people or areas into lockdown.
Dried fruit industry drying up as drought, mechanisation take hold
Established dried fruit producers are pulling out of the industry after years of drought, high water prices, mechanisation and competition from the wine grape sector.
Toddler's injuries were 'worst he'd seen in his career', doctor tells Mason Jet Lee inquest
An inquest into 21-month-old Mason Jet Lee's death in 2016 hears a doctor describe the little boy's injuries as "the worst he'd seen in his career".
Musician Dan Sultan to fight indecent assault charge in court
ARIA award-winning musician Dan Sultan faces Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged with indecent assault, but indicates he will fight the accusation.
Winners and losers: Uncertainty, mistrust and fear in Murray-Darling communities
The latest report into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan says rapid change and uncertainty are resulting in sharp falls in investment and a loss of confidence within communities.
Another eight Queenslanders confirmed with COVID-19
Just In - 21 hours ago
There are now believed to be 69 cases of coronavirus identified in Queensland, eight more than yesterday, with Townsville-based senator Susan McDonald confirming she has tested positive and is in hospital isolation.
Biden had one job for this Democratic debate: Don't mess up. Sanders came with ammunition
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off one-on-one as America's response to the coronavirus outbreak became the focus of the latest Democratic debate.
Coronavirus Doesn't Create New Issues—It Exacerbates Old Ones
*Ben Shapiro* *Security, Americas* [image: Members of a cleaning crew prepare to enter the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryde] We need to understand where we're vulnerable. As the markets have plummeted over global fears surrounding the fallout from the new coronavirus, political pundits have taken up the call: Find some meaning in the coronavirus outbreak and response. And where there is a demand for specula... more »
Yes, Trump Should Sign a Free Trade Pact With Taiwan
*Walter Lohman* *Economics, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2QDE95BWKE&share=true] Why not help a fellow democracy? The Senate on Wednesday night again passed the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act. Sponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., in the Senate, and Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, in the House, this timely and bipartisan initiative to support Taiwan in the face of Chinese coercion is now on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk. The president’s signature is a given. The TA... more »
What If Ukraine's Attempt at Peace Ended up Making Things Worse?
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1F49A79310&share=true] Between a rock and a hard place. With no end in sight to the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's desire to forge a new path to peace risks setting it back to square one. In late February, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it was actively working on a proposal to replace the 2014 Minsk Protocol. But while the chances of permanently ending the conflict under the current Minsk agreements remain slim at best, the chances ... more »
These Eight Charts Show The Impact That The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Has Had On The World Economy
*BBC: **Coronavirus: Eight charts on how it has shaken economies* The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China, has infected tens of thousands of people. Its spread has left businesses around the world counting costs. Here are eight key maps and charts to help you understand the impact seen on different economies and industries so far. Global shares take a hit *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* The U.S. stock market has lost $16 trillion in the past few weeks. Throw in the other markets and on how much they have lost. WOW!!!! I can easily see a market lost approaching $35 tril... more »
Musical Interlude: Pink Floyd, "Comfortably Numb"
Pink Floyd, "Comfortably Numb"
U.S. Federal Reserve Slashes Interest Rates To Near Zero. Global Central Markets Are Following
*Daily Mail: **Federal Reserve slashes interest rates to near zero amid coronavirus concerns that 'pose risks to the US' economic outlook'* * The Federal Reserve has taken emergency action to lower interest rates to near zero over coronavirus concerns * The central bank said in a statement released on Sunday that it was cutting rates to a target range of 0 per cent to 0.25 per cent * The Fed said the effects of the coronavirus is expected to 'weigh on economic activity in the near term and poses risks to the economic outlook' * It also will purchase more Treasury securities to encou... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The U.S. -- News Updates March 16, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Closing time in America: CDC backs an EIGHT-WEEK nationwide ban on gatherings of more than 50 - as New York City, California Ohio, Illinois and Massachusetts order bars and restaurant to SHUT leaving millions of workers facing hardship* * Gov Gavin Newsom called for the closure of all bars across the state during press conference on Sunday * Newsom also said that restaurants will have to cut their seating capacity by 50% and social distance people * New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that bars and restaurants will start to close Tuesday morning * Washington... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Americas -- March 16, 2020
*Reuters:** South, Central American nations tighten borders to combat coronavirus* Guatemala logged its first fatality from coronavirus on Sunday as nations in South and Central America ramped up measures to contain the infection, with Panama banning entry of non-resident foreigners and Honduras closing its borders to passenger traffic for a week. The leaders of Argentina and Peru also announced border closures on Sunday to curb coronavirus. Argentina will close its borders for 15 days to non-residents, President Alberto Fernandez said in a televised press conference. Public an... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Africa -- March 16, 2020
*Reuters: **African nations close borders, cancel flights to contain coronavirus spread* NAIROBI (Reuters) - Several African governments on Sunday closed borders, canceled flights and imposed strict entry and quarantine requirements to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, which has a foothold in at least 26 countries on the continent as cases keep rising. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster and warned the outbreak could have a “potentially lasting” impact on the continent’s most-developed economy, which is already in recession. Mea... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 15th March 2020 – Plus Weekly Update
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 […]
Never Trumper In Atlantic Magazine: ‘The Trump Presidency Is Over’ Due To Coronavirus
By P.J. Gladnick ~ Stand by for yet another “inflection point” in which it is finally, finally OVER for the Trump presidency. Yes, liberals and Never Trumpers thought they had reached that “inflection point” several times over the past few years of this administration but now it must really really be over for Trump due to […]
UN Should Change Course On Climate
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The UN’s climate action machinery is on the verge to collapse, beginning this November in Glasgow, Scotland. This time the annual climate summit, called COP 26, is most likely to end in complete disarray, even more than COP 25 did last year in Madrid, Spain. The failure of COP 25 […]
Our Civic Duty In The Coronavirus Era
By Kay C. James (President of The Heritage Foundation) ~ President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency Friday to deal with the coronavirus pandemic is anything but a sign to panic. Instead, it’s a reassurance to the American people that the federal government, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations and American industry are working together to […]
March 16th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1152
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 →
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Asia -- March 16, 2020
*Reuters:* *China sees fewer coronavirus cases, wary of international travelers* BEIJING (Reuters) - Mainland China reported an overall drop in new coronavirus infections on Sunday, but major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai continued to wrestle with cases involving infected travelers arriving from abroad. Mainland China had 16 new confirmed cases on Sunday, the National Health Commission said on Monday, down from 20 a day earlier. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in China so far to 80,860. Of the new figures, 12 were imported infections, exceeding locally tra... more »
Environmentally Incorrect Tips For Dealing With The Coronavirus
* It looks like the whole country is going to be “hunkering down” for at least a few weeks, and maybe even longer. As for myself, I’ve been exiled to a remote undisclosed rural location devoid of all human contact to wait out the coronavirus pandemic. * So what now? Undoubtedly you have heard or read many tips from health professionals and government officials for keeping yourself healthy. Avoid large gatherings. Keep your “social distance.” Wash your hands. But those things are all old hat by now. What might you be missing that could really make a difference? * The more you read ab... more »
Biggest Move in History Coming Soon for Gold & Silver – Bill Murphy
Biggest Move in History Coming Soon for Gold & Silver – Bill Murphy by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Bill Murphy, Chairman of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), says don’t worry about the recent price drop forced on the markets by the gold cartel with naked short selling. It’s not going to keep prices …
Coronavirus: Prepare For National Lockdown
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/ – As the number of covid-19 infections outside China now exceed those within, the masses across the world are starting to panic. Empty grocery store shelves. Fights over toilet paper. …
How Many Whistleblowers Does It Take? | OPCW Staff ‘Frightened’ to Tell Truth
RT Fourth OPCW whistleblower says staff ‘frightened into silence’ as watchdog brought into ‘shameful disrepute’ over Douma probe. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/acpp end
Fed Cuts Rates to Zero, Launches $700 Billion QE Program
Arcadia Economics #FedCutsRates to Zero, Launches $700 Billion #QEProgram The #FederalReserve injected $1.5 trillion into the financial markets on Thursday. Then it accelerated the pace on Friday. And now on Sunday night, they just #cutratestozero and relaunched QE. It’s an historic event that will now be a part of financial history. To find out what …
Scientists Predict That Meteor Will Collide With Earth In 2029 | Discovery UK
Discovery UK Learn more about Earth’s history with meteor collisions and find out about the asteroid that scientists predict will crash into the Earth in the near future. end
On Contact: Trump’s Israel-Palestine ‘Peace’ Plan with Prof. Rashid Khalidi
RT America On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses with Professor Rashid Khalidi the long, disingenuous role the United States has played in the Israel/Palestine conflict, including the latest so-called peace plan. Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of Brokers of Deceit: How the US …
Trump Declares State of Emergency for Coronavirus and Introduces New Policies, Plus Travel Ban of Europe
Trump announced $50 billion in federal funds will be used to combat coronavirus, there is a total freeze on interest for $1.5 trillion in student loans, most visits to nursing homes will be suspended, and more.
Democratic Fascist???
I came across this a couple of days ago on Quora, and after being somewhat set aback just by the title, I read the whole thing through. It’s far too good not to be shared. Christian Garcia, MA International Public Policy, University of Southern California I am a fascist. Specifically, I am a democratic fascist. There is a big difference between fascism and democratic fascism. Fascism requires an authoritarian government to dictate all aspects of life, democratic fascism requires an authoritarian people to dictate all aspects of life. Yes, both may eradicate all ideas of individuali... more »
Quote of the Day
“Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything.” Joseph Stalin
Poultry state congressmen pressure trade talks to get American chicken into U.K.
America’s poultry industry says it does not use chlorine to bath slaughtered chickens “that much anymore,” but it is still lobbying hard on the issue that has kept American poultry out of Britain for more than two decades. U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, co-chair of the Congressional Chicken Caucus, has sent a bipartisan letter with 46... Continue Reading
Warning letters cite Nashville airline caterer, noodle company in China
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading
French authorities link Listeria infections to cheese company
Ten people have been infected with Listeria monocytogenes in France linked to eating cheese from one company. Authorities in Cantal, in the Auvergne region of France, ordered the business, Ferme de Gioux, to temporarily close and recall all cheeses because it was implicated in the listeriosis cases. Cantal officials conducted several days’ worth of investigations... Continue Reading
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Middle East -- March 16, 2020
*Daily Mail: **Coronavirus could overwhelm hospitals and facilities in Iran warns top government official after record 113 deaths and 1,209 new cases in 24 hours brings total to 724 deaths and 13,938 infected* * The death toll in Iran has now risen to 724 in total with 13,338 confirmed cases * A leading official has admitted the coronavirus could overwhelm Iran's hospitals * The past 24 hours saw 113 people die of the virus, the most in a single day in Iran * Meanwhile, several other nations have implemented travel bans to tackle virus * Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and s... more »
A discussion about the Senate.
I participated Saturday morning in an online discussion of the U.S. Senate. It was originally supposed to take place in person at the national Federalist Society Student Conference in Ann Arbor that was cancelled. The discussants were my colleague Lynn Baker; University of California Prof. John Yoo; and Amanda Neely, who works for Ohio Senator Rob Portman at the Senate itself. The moderator was Federal Judge Raymond Kethledge. Lynn and I both directed our fire at the allocation of equal voting power, whereas John and Amanda focused more on the purported advantages of bicameralis... more »
ASEAN presses on with the RCEP without India: How they covered it
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
16-Mar-2020 Despite India's decision to withdraw from the final stages of negotiations to form the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the remaining parties hope to get the free trade agreement (FTA) signed off by the end of the year.
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Europe -- News Updates March 16, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Italy's coronavirus death toll leaps by 368 to 1,809 in a day as terrifying video shows how a Lombardy newspaper obituary page has expanded from one to ten pages and secret memo reveals over-80s could be 'left to die'* * Italian officials say death toll has hit 1,809 as total infections reaches 24,747 * Overnight jump of 300 fatalities follows chilling video of hard-hit Lombardy * The obituary of Bergamo newspaper has expanded from one to 10 in pandemic * Mortuary of the local hospital is full with bodies now being kept in churches * One councillor added that coron... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Live Updates And WHO Announcements -- March 16, 2020
*Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Live Updates -- March 16, 2020* Coronavirus live updates: US health chiefs advise against events of more than 50 as 100m Europeans locked down -- The Guardian Coronavirus latest: Germany to partially close borders with several countries -- DW US slashes interest rates as states go into lockdown – as it happened -- The Guardian Toll rises as coronavirus tightens global grip: Live updates -- Al Jazeera Coronavirus updates: Americans told to ‘hunker down’ as global infections surpass China -- SCMP *Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Live Updates And WHO Announ... more »
Monday March 16th – 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 →
New York City Closes all Schools, Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, Cafe’s, Coffee Houses, Movie Theaters, and Public Spaces…
The Big Apple is about to get very interesting… A dense, mostly liberal population, all bound up in close proximity, now instructed by executive order and forced mandatory compliance, to essentially shut down. [Link to NYC Press Releases] New York … Continue reading →
Our major sporting codes are bracing for a huge coronavirus hit as an extended shutdown looms
The coronavirus outbreak has caused chaos on the sporting calendar, with seasons and competitions either cancelled or suspended — and there are even bigger concerns for clubs and leagues, writes Tom Wildie.
Pandemic Countdowns To 11 Tipping Point Letter-Labelled Days: W.A.G. T.H.E. D.O.G.I.E.
*Coronavirus Czar Pence by Nancy Ohanian* *-by Waggin' William* The novel coronavirus pandemic is likely to go through 11 tipping point days, which will arrive (or have arrived) on different dates. Each day can be labelled with the first letter of its description. Those first letters combine into the suggestive acronym W.A.G. T.H.E. D.O.G.I.E. *W*-Day = *W*ake-up, by a critical mass of populace, to fact that “this is not just the flu”-- most compellingly because of much higher death rate, and much-much higher rate of patients needing intensive care to avoid death (not to mention em... more »
Trump criticised amid coronavirus chaos at American airports
Just In - 1 day ago
US President Donald Trump tells Americans to stop hoarding groceries and other supplies as the country's top infectious diseases expert calls for aggressive measures, including a 14-day national shutdown.
Major NT events postponed as health authorities plan for six months of coronavirus restrictions
The NT Government announces it will reschedule Bass in the Grass and a major Alice Springs light festival and flags the potential for postponements to AFL, NRL and Supercars events in the Territory.
Wedding venues, celebrants hit with cancellations as COVID-19 outbreak impact spreads
Weddings are being postponed and reception venues and celebrants are feeling the pinch as couples react to coronavirus concerns — but one venue has seen a silver lining that has delivered new bookings.
Steer clear of swimming pools, and other coronavirus advice from Norman Swan
Just In - 1 day ago
Is it still safe to take the kids to the local pool for the swimming lessons? Dr Norman Swan looks at the data and answers other questions on asthma, pregnancy and schools.
In a Democratic debate focused on coronavirus, Biden started with a cough
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off one-on-one as America's response to the coronavirus outbreak became the focus of the latest Democratic debate.
UK Coronavirus Crisis ‘to last until spring 2021’
Acording to a document seen by The Guardian the Coronavirus crisis will continue on until spring of 2021 and could see 7.9 million people hospitalised. It also suggests that health chiefs are braced for as many as 80% of Britons becoming infected with the coronavirus over that time. The Guardian reports: The document says that: … The post UK Coronavirus Crisis ‘to last until spring 2021’ appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates to Zero as Crisis Intesifies
The federal reserve have just announced today, Sunday 15th 2020 that they will cut interest rates to zero, and are joining forces with other central banks in a bid to prevent a severe economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Financial Times reports: After three weeks of chaotic drops in global stock markets and … The post Fed Cuts Interest Rates to Zero as Crisis Intesifies appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Pakistan's Silence On China's Uighur Muslims Is Betraying Its National Character
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Asia* Khan has been cowed by Chinese pressure to the point that he must turn a blind eye to the greatest repression of Muslims in the twenty-first century. *Key point:* To be Pakistani in the age of Imran Khan means to suffer in silence at the back of the line. Inside Pakistan, India is an obsession. Communal violence surrounding the 1947 partition of India claimed up to two million lives. India and Pakistan subsequently fought three wars: In 1965, when India retaliated for Pakistani efforts to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir, in 1971 against ... more »
Coronavirus: Why It's Important for Journalists to Report Reliable Info
*Denis Muller* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] COVID-19 is a huge story. It directly concerns the health and welfare of the public at large, puts great pressure on public resources, stretches the capacity of governments to respond, disrupts the economy and brings risks that so far are not fully understood. People everywhere are understandably worried. For exactly those reasons, it imposes a heavy obligation on journalists to apply the highest ethical standards in how they tell it. From an ethical perspective, covering the coronavirus story is really hard to do well. The... more »
‘NYClean’ sanitizer to be carried at Walmart, which could generate millions for the State prison system
It turns out that one of Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s quirkier initiatives — the NYClean branded hand sanitizer that is being produced by individuals incarcerated in State prisons — could be one of his most impactful. Sources tell The Chronicle that Walmart and
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment