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Judd Legum Forced Facebook To Remove 1,000 False Ads-- Can He Force Restaurants And Grocery Stores To Give Employees Sick Leave?
*Trump-- Not Out Of The Woods Yet* In April, 2009, Blue America endorsed attorney and blogger Judd Legum for the Maryland state Assembly. He didn't win. More recently he's been writing a fantastic, compelling newsletter, *Popular Information*. A few weeks ago, Judd went after Facebook's policy of allowing deceptive paid ads, a practice television and radio would lose their licenses for doing. His stellar independent journalism forced Facebook to remove over 1,000 of these deceptive ads. Then last week he started taking aim at companies not giving their employees sick leave. He start... more »
Neither Biden Nor Sanders Remotely Has The Basic Competence To Be President
* Just a couple of days ago, in the run-up to the latest round of Democratic presidential primaries, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders faced off in a one-on-one debate. Mano-a-mano, as they say. * I’ve lately adopted a strategy of not watching these debates (it’s too painful), but rather getting a transcript after the fact. I have copied below at the end of this post the portion of the March 15 debate that focused on my favorite topic, climate change. This portion covered about 11 minutes of the two hour debate, from 13:37 to 24:32 in the second hour. * Can we all agree that these people... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Italy -- News Updates March 17
*Daily Mail:* *Italy's doctors warn of 'catastrophic' situation as coronavirus death toll rises 345 to 2,503 and infections reach 31,506* * Patients who should be in intensive care but are instead slumped in busy wards * Hospitals which typically provide excellent care were caught flat-footed by virus * Papa Giovanni hospital in Bergamo is creaking at the seams with case overload Doctors on the front line of Italy's coronavirus outbreak have described 'catastrophic' scenes in hospitals which are creaking with the sheer volume of cases. They tell of critically ill patients who s... more »
Will to Self-immolation
If Nietzsche was living in the 21st century, he would have written a book called *Will to Self-immolation* (instead of the one that he actually wrote: *Will to Power*). The ones whom Nietzsche called “beasts,” have, in the 21st century, lost their lust for global power; they are plagued with pessimism and are terrified of the shadow of their own past achievements. Imagining cataclysms of one kind or another is their sole pastime. *#covid19*
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 76 – 2020
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SARS-Cov-2 is a psyop
Locking down the US over a virus that has killed 69 Americans in the same amount of time that the common flu has killed 19,000+ does not jibe. Mar 18 cairnsnews by Alex Bruce, US correspondent “You minimize the exposure. You keep public gatherings to a minimum. You close down the Deep State targets. We’re … Continue reading SARS-Cov-2 is a psyop →
Under cover of Coronavirus Congress introduces bill
Under cover of Coronavirus Congress introduces bill … that allows Gov to control all internet content While only one topic is dominating the news, there are other significant changes taking place in the background. Ryan Cristián — The Last American Vagabond — takes a look at a proposal called the EARN IT bill by none other … Continue reading Under cover of Coronavirus Congress introduces bill →
Denmark Passes Law Enabling Forced Coronavirus Vaccinations
Mar 16, 2020 New measures “most extreme since the Second World War.” Paul Joseph Watson PrisonPlanet.com Denmark has passed an emergency law that allows for the government to force people to take a vaccine for coronavirus. The emergency law gives authorities sweeping powers to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain in force until March … Continue reading Denmark Passes Law Enabling Forced Coronavirus Vaccinations →
‘Helicopter Money’ Sparks Bond Backlash, Stocks Bounce On Fed Bailout, But Bank Liquidity Worsens
‘Helicopter Money’ Sparks Bond Backlash, Stocks Bounce On Fed Bailout, But Bank Liquidity Worsens by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ US futures traded limit up overnight, plunge back to the lows of the day, soared back above overnight highs, dumped again, ripped again, then slumped… 1000s of Dow points in the swings on the back of various …
The Historic Panic Elevates: The Importance of Getting into Position Now
ITM TRADING, INC. Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/ If you want to know what to actually DO about all of this, that’s what we specialize in at ITM Trading. How do you protect your wealth for the next collapse and financial reset? Yes Gold and Silver, but what types? How much of each? What …
The Lehman Playbook Is Here: Fed Announces Bailout Of Commercial Paper Market – Here’s The Bad News
The Lehman Playbook Is Here: Fed Announces Bailout Of Commercial Paper Market – Here’s The Bad News by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ It was supposed to be announced late on Sunday (recall “Fed Expected To Announce CP Bailout Facility Within Hours Or Risk Money Market Panic“), but instead Powell hoped that the bazooka of QE/ZIRP/FX swaps …
Fed Brought Out the Big Guns to Save Market But It Wasn’t Enough, Ex-Insider Tells Boom Bust
Fed Brought Out the Big Guns to Save Market But It Wasn’t Enough, Ex-Insider Tells Boom Bust by https://www.rt.com/ An emergency response from the US Federal Reserve failed to calm investors amid the coronavirus panic and led to another market bloodbath. However, it didn’t have any other options, a former Fed insider believes. – “If …
The Coronavirus CONSPIRACY: Did COVID-19 Come from America? (by Nathan Rich)
The larger agenda behind this bio-weapon attack is some version of the FreeMasonic Satanic “Anglo-Saxon Mission”. Watch excerpts of this agenda in the video. The original plan called for: – 1. Limited Nuclear War between Israel and Iran. (followed by short ceasefire) 2. Released of ethnic specific bio-weapon against China, “They will release a flu-like …
Coronavirus And Market Crash: The Mother Of All (Man-made) Crises
RonPaulLibertyReport As the Fed fires money bazookas at the markets to no avail, governors across the US are shutting down businesses and destroying livelihoods. This is government out of control – it is many times more dangerous than any coronavirus. end
Keiser Report | Looking Very 1929 | E1515
RT In this episode of Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the ongoing stock market crash and subsequent historic rallies rhyming a whole lot like the 1929 crash. Will a Great Depression follow? And after the crash? What will happen to the standing of the US when it is China coming to the rescue of …
Dead Schengen? | France Coronavirus Lockdown, Toughest in EU
RT France has imposed an almost-total lockdown on citizens with over a hundred-thousand police deployed to enforce the quarantine. The measure is unprecedented for post-war Europe. MORE: https://on.rt.com/acwe end
‘We’re Headed for the Worst Financial Crisis of Our Lifetimes’ – Jim Rogers
‘We’re Headed for the Worst Financial Crisis of Our Lifetimes’ – Jim Rogers by https://www.rt.com/ Governments worldwide are trying to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, which now threatens the global economy. RT talked to legendary investor Jim Rogers about the financial consequences of the outbreak. Many people are going to suffer very badly, …
Covid-19 Helicopter Money: Go Big Now or Go Home
Covid-19 Helicopter Money: Go Big Now or Go Home by CHARLES HUGH SMITH, http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/ This is why it’s imperative to go big now, and make plans to sustain the most vulnerable households and small employers not for two weeks but for six months–or however long proves necessary. – That governments around the world will be …
The Financial Markets Could Soon Become Irrelevant
maneco64 Today I talk about the fact that many of the Powers that Be, especially in the U.S. and the U.K., are way behind the curve as far as the current crisis is concerned. My feeling is that we are very close to a total lockdown of the financial and monetary system. I also recommend …
Even More Evidence Emerges Showing COVID-19 Started In The US, Not China
The Last American Vagabond This is an excerpt of The Daily Wrap Up 3/13. Full Episode Can Be Seen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUXW… end
Iranian, Russian and Chinese Officials Claim COVID-19 Is A Biological Weapon
Kim Iversen Regarding “peddling conspiracy theories”, I’m not discussing suspicions raised by people on Reddit or 8 Chan, officials from world governments are saying it. Should I censor what these nation’s officials are claiming? When do I pick and choose which claim to cover and which to ignore? Just because you might not agree with …
Coronavirus: Public Panic & Market Carnage
Peak Prosperity The lockdowns predicted in yesterday’s video update are already starting to happen. Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Israel and a growing number of countries are locking down their borders and tightening restrictions on movement. More and more US states & cities are banning public gatherings and forcing closure of non-essential businesses. Rumors …
US Navy showcases might by testing advanced aircraft off Iranian coast
In its latest display of force, the US Navy conducted a live-fire drill off Iran’s coast in which AC-130 gunships practiced blasting away small patrol vessels like those used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). During the drills on March 8 and 9, a US Navy P-8A Poseidon naval patrol aircraft coordinated attacks by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Highly Compelling?
The latest Mystery History Youtube upload concerns brass door knobs found in 300 million year age coal deposits. What intrigues me is apparently no one, apart from the biblical fundamentalists, questions the dating of the coal. Why not question the … Continue reading →
SARS-Cov-2 is a psyop: virus co-manufactured in Geelong Australia and the US
by Alex Bruce, US correspondent Locking down the US over a virus that has killed 69 Americans in the same amount of time that the common flu has killed 19,000+ does not jibe. It seems obvious that a fear of the biological impact of Covid-19 cannot be the true motivation for the worldwide shutdown we’re […]
Keep Looking Up
Dear Bird Rescue Supporters, First of all, please accept my wishes for continued good health and wellness for you and your families. We’re all in this together, and together we will endure and eventually thrive. The health and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and the community are always our top priority. As in an oil […]
How stigma around Covid-19 might hurt vulnerable populations
The Halifax Examiner is providing all Covid-19 coverage for free. The day after US President Donald Trump called Covid-19 the ‘Chinese virus,’ a Halifax academic says the tendency towards such stigmatization during a pandemic is destructive and we must do better. “If you think about it historically, that’s often how viruses and diseases that become […]
China Pakistan FTA-2: a new regional hub for cotton garments In the offing?
bilaterals.org - 1 hour ago
18-Mar-2020 Pakistan's government targets raising the country's textile and clothing exports from USD 13.5 billion in 2018 to USD 25 billion by 2025.
“We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”(William Casey, Director of CIA)
Pam Vernon at “We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”(William Casey, Director of CIA) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 hour ago
from pieceofmindful.com The above quote came to mind as I looked about me seeing the stampede that Coronavirus has become. It reminded me of another quote: “The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them […]
Two policemen pay a NZer a polite 6th visit & they’re still not telling him why
Pam Vernon at “We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”(William Casey, Director of CIA) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 hour ago
The man is outspoken about the state of the NZ government on his radio show. Could this be why? They’re not saying. They want the gentleman to tell them if he knows why they’re there. Is this the new face of policing? Exercising one’s right of free speech used to be an OK activity in […]
Morgan Stanley And Goldman Sachs Declare A Global Recession Is Already Underway
*Daily Mail:* *Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin 'warns unemployment in the US could hit 20 PERCENT' for the first time since 1935: Coronavirus plunges economy into recession with a fifth of workers already losing wages and fears millions will be laid off in days* * Steven Mnuchin reportedly said on Tuesday that unemployment may reach 20% * The Treasury secretary made the comment during a meeting with US senators * Mnuchin reportedly said he believes economic fallout from the coronavirus is potentially worse than the 2008 financial crisis * Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs said a gl... more »
Thunderdome 2020 Begins – Philadelphia Police Will Not Arrest for Burglary or Theft Due to Coronavirus…
As an outcome of short-sighted coronavirus issues, the Philadelphia police department has announced they will no longer be arresting suspects for retail theft, auto theft, burglary, narcotics or other “non violent” offenses. Instead they will write tickets, release the suspects … Continue reading →
Israel enables emergency spy power amid coronavirus pandemic
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The Israeli Government approves emergency measures for its security service to use mobile phone surveillance technology to track data of people to help curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
'Jerks, drongos and bloody idiots': WA Premier condemns panic buying amid new COVID-19 cases
Four new COVID-19 cases are confirmed in WA, as Premier Mark McGowan hits out at panic buyers, warns of the imminent closure of remote Aboriginal communities and advises people to avoid non-essential interstate travel.
Engaged couples and caterers search for silver linings as crowd ban hits wedding plans
Rob and Andrew overcame the gay marriage plebiscite and homophobic relatives to plan their dream wedding. But it's all in tatters, as the tightened ban on large gatherings hits the wedding industry.
Australia's richest footrace Stawell Gift on hold drawing a pall over busy Easter business
The long-term future of the Stawell Gift is secure, but businesses could be forced to close after this year's event was put on hold.
Australian authorities 'rationing' COVID-19 tests, immunologist warns
Some doctors are warning a promised influx of almost 100,000 COVID-19 test kits in the coming week, won't be enough as stocks are already being rationed and the infection rate is yet to peak.
Seed sales surge as shoppers move towards more self-sufficiency
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While panicked shoppers have so far targeted supermarket shelves amid coronavirus fears, some are now starting their own vegetable patches as a way of becoming more self-sufficient.
More than 50 new cases of coronavirus in NSW, health authorities confirm
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Health authorities in NSW have confirmed the number of coronavirus infections in NSW is now "around 267", meaning there have bene dozens of new infections and the largest 24-hour increase yet.
'We're going big': Trump plans $US1 trillion stimulus package to cushion coronavirus economic shock
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The mega stimulus proposal includes sending $US1,000 cheques to Americans to bolster an economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed nearly 100 people in the US.
Euro 2020 postponed as coronavirus hits the sporting calendar
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UEFA postpones the European football championships, with the French Open tennis tournament and cycling classics also delayed as European sport continues to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak.
Airbnb hosts forced to lock up loo paper as coronavirus wreaks havoc
Mum-and-dad investors in short-term holiday rentals are watching their incomes nosedive — and telling guests to BYO toilet paper.
Kids sport is off, but not because the government said so
With a lack of clear instruction from above, the local competitions and clubs have taken matters into their own hands.
NT doctors recommend suspending elective surgery and dental services amid COVID-19 pandemic
Six of the Territory's top medical professionals write a letter to the NT's chief health officer, calling for "immediate action" to minimise the impact of coronavirus on vulnerable Territorians.
'Stop it': PM condemns panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown fears
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Scott Morrison says he has been disappointed by the unnecessary bulk purchasing of goods that has seen many supermarket shelves stripped bare.
Queensland supermarkets get green light to restock 24-7 as COVID-19 cases leap
There are almost 100 people now diagnosed with COVID-19 in Queensland, with new laws coming into effect next week to allow supermarkets to restock 24 hours a day to address shortages due to panic buying.
U.S. Pulling Out Of Three Key Military Bases In Iraq
*BBC: **Iraq military bases: US pulling out of three key sites* The US army is pulling out of al-Qaim and two other key military bases in Iraq in the coming weeks. The decision to leave three of its eight bases in Iraq is a sign the US is looking to dramatically reduce its footprint in the country. It comes amid heightened tensions with the Iraqi government and Iran. A ceremony will take place this week at al-Qaim, where the US will formally hand over equipment to the Iraqi army to help it ensure security in the area. It will end any US presence along the Iraqi side of the border... more »
Is Amazon Suspending All Deliveries Except Medical Supplies?
An unclear headline and a paywalled article led to some confusion about Amazon's announcement.
Did US ‘Refuse’ COVID-19 Testing Kits from the World Health Organization?
Criticism over the failure to conduct immediate, widespread coronavirus testing in the U.S. focused on the availability of test kits from the WHO.
No, a Hair Dryer Won’t Stop Coronavirus
A viral video that claims breathing hot air from a hair dryer could cure COVID-19 demonstrates a basic and dangerous lack of understanding about science.
Coronavirus Drama: Four Questions About Shutting Down the Stock Market
*Jonathan T. Fluharty-Jaidee* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] The president has the power to shutter markets in response to a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. *We asked Jonathan T. Fluharty-Jaidee, a finance expert at West Virginia University, what measures financial exchanges have to stem panic selling and whether he believes a shutdown would be a good idea.* *1. What measures prevent a free fall in prices?* Most financial markets around the world have so-called circuit breakers that are triggered when overall prices drop by a certain magnitude. For example, if the pr... more »
Coronavirus: Expert's Advice for Women Who Are Pregnant or Giving Birth
*Hannah Dahlen, David Ellwood* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here are some key take-home messages. Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and all the associated misinformation. If you’re pregnant and/or due to give birth soon, it’s best to get information from trusted sources such as the World Health Organisation, the Royal College of Obstetricians and the Australian Government Department of Health. Here are the key take-home messages. *It’s a new virus* As COVID-19 is a new virus, we are learning more about it every day. As most ... more »
Coronavirus: Why Are the Elderly so Much More at Risk?
*Hassan Vally* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Having chronic illnesses and weaker immune systems make them more vulnerable. As we learn more about COVID-19, it’s increasingly clear that your risk of severe illness and death increases with age. Children under nine years of age seem to be largely unaffected, either with no or mild symptoms. None have died as a result of the infection. People over the age of 80 years and those with chronic diseases are the most vulnerable. For those over 80, approximately 15% of those infected will die. The death rate starts to incre... more »
What Tracking 300,000 Trees Around the World Tells Us
*Wannes Hubau, Aida Cunà Sanchez, Simon Lewis* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] Here's what the study found. Tropical forests matter to each and every one of us. They suck colossal quantities of carbon out of the atmosphere, providing a crucial brake on the rate of climate change. Yet, new research we have just published in Nature shows that intact tropical forests are removing far less carbon dioxide than they used to. The change is staggering. Across the 1990s intact tropical forests – those unaffected by logging or fires – removed roughly 46 billion tonnes of carbon dioxid... more »
Cashing In: China Wants to Sell Its L-15 Fighter All Over Africa and South America
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP5DRHZYDMAA&share=true] With arms comes influence... *Key Point:* Many countries offer good and affordable light fighters or trainers. China hopes to get in on the market and undercut American sales. Flying a high-performance jet fighter is a physically and mentally demanding skill that requires a lot of practice—but each hour flying a warplane can cost tens of thousands of dollars in fuel and maintenance expenses. That's why air forces employ lighter, easier-han... more »
Terrifying: American and Soviet Jets Dueled Over Russian Territory During the Korean War
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_RP1DRIDBAYAD&share=true] Another close call with World War III. *Key Point:* These skirmishes were kept hushed up lest it caused a wider war. Yet, such confrontations were one of the tense hallmarks of the Cold War. On the afternoon of November 18, 1952 four sleek jets painted an inky navy blue soared off the deck of the carrier USS Oriskany into a swirling Siberian snow storm gusting over the Sea of Japan. The carrier was part of Task Force 77, a fleet of twenty-f... more »
Why Sarin Gas Causes Such an Awful and Pain-Filled Death
*Sebastien Roblin* *Public Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_RP3DRHYWZMAB&share=true] An evil weapon. *Key Point:* Such terrible weapons are banned by international law for a good reason. But sometimes someone manages to use them anyway. The residents of Khan Sheikhoun probably thought they were in for just another ordinary day of civil war when they woke up early in the morning of April 4 to the whine of approaching Syrian Air Force Su-22 attack jets. The town of around fifty thousand people was situated west of Alepp... more »
Meet the Classified Spy and Stealth Planes at Area 51 That Everyone Thought Were UFOs
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1999%3Anewsml_PBEAHULVKAL&share=true] So that explains it. *Key Point:* The A-12 and the F-117 caused many rumors. But these were not alien starships-- just secret projects of the U.S. government and military. Despite the countless dubious conspiracy theories attributed to the site also known as “Dreamland” or “Groom Lake,” there’s no doubt that for over six decades the base hosted all sorts of “black project” aircraft whose existence was not formally disclosed by the Pentago... more »
Why America's P-47 "Razorback" Was Such a Good Fighter Plane
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETGRMGKAA&share=true] A tough and well-made fighter. *Key point:* The P-47 would dish out punishment and take a fair amount of damage. But it did have engine problems. Pilots nicknamed early-model P-47 Thunderbolts the “Razorback,” a reference to the chunky fighter plane’s angular canopy. However, the name was more generally appropriate—like a wild boar, the hulking single-engine “Jug” was tough and hard-charging, and its eight .50 caliber machine guns packed... more »
Why Flying Tanks Were One of the Keys to Winning World War II
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP5DRHYWHUAB&share=true] A standard that future planes would follow. *Key point: *Soldiers needed close air support and bombers needed to be able to take out enemy armor. This meant giving planes some pretty heavy weaponry. It’s an axiom in military aviation that for all their potential aesthetic appeal, combat aircraft are little more than weapons platforms meant to efficiently deliver deadly payloads on an enemy. However, size and weight constraints have always... more »
CNN Just Complimented Donald Trump on His Coronavirus Response (Really)
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * “If you look at the big picture, this was remarkable from the president of the United States. This is a nonpartisan, this is an important thing to note, and to applaud from an American standpoint, from a human standpoint." For the past two months, President Donald Trump has been saddled with one of the worst public health crises in American history. The coronavirus pandemic has infected over five thousand Americans nationwide, and caused roughly a hundred deaths. His administration’s response, which was initially criticized as slow to action and und... more »
The Blue House Blueprint: How South Korea Contained Its First Coronavirus Outbreak
*Justin Fendos* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Successful containment essentially involves three steps: testing people quickly, quarantining the infected, and disinfecting contaminated environments. In this process, there are three vital ingredients: appropriate information, an effective testing program, and consistency. Local authorities will be loath to admit it, but South Korea has contained its first large-scale coronavirus outbreak. This outbreak began in the city of Daegu, centering on the infection of 5,011 members of the Shincheonji religious group. Along with another... more »
Report: Pandemic May Put Financial, Enrollment Strain On Colleges
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the campus closures that have ensued, could pose significant enrollment and financial challenges to colleges and universities, according to a recent report from Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency.
Another Rocket Attack On Baghdad's Green Zone, The Fourth Attack On U.S. Forces In Iraq In Days
US soldiers walk near a rocket launcher missile at Basmaya military base in Baghdad. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED AMEEN) *Al Jazeera: **Rockets strike Baghdad's Green Zone, fourth attack in days* Projectiles fell 2km from the US embassy and there were no immediate reports of casualties, military official says. At least three rockets struck Baghdad's fortified Green Zone near the United States Embassy late Tuesday, the fourth such attack in the span of a week. It came a day after an attack on a training base south of the capital, where US-led coalition troops and NATO trainers... more »
Coronavirus COVID 19 as a bioweapon.
Corona virus is a BIO-weapon meant to cut down the population size (population control ) it was brought on the same agenda as HIV to reduce the number of black people on this planet thats all. What I have learned … Continue reading →
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
A dearly departed Tigger... ...and a mourning feline friend.
March 17: The wasteland we have created.
Haaretz is an Israeli newspaper, and one of the world's best. I don't use it much for my blog because it costs money - and there's a limit to how many papers I can afford to subscribe to. But I've often thought Haaretz well worth subscribing to. It's much superior to the Israeli government. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwHMPgkKCdpFKnFhgfrgnZZsQKq _________________________________________________________________ As I go through the news of recent days, particularly the spread of coronavirus, I am struck by a constant reminder. The death total now for the w... more »
Flashback: NY Times Lied That Hamas Had Been Firing Rockets at Israel
The New York Times claims that, until the Great Return March demonstrations began in Gaza, Hamas had been firing "a fairly steady tempo" of rockets at Israel. In fact, it had been firing none. Read the details... The post Flashback: NY Times Lied That Hamas Had Been Firing Rockets at Israel appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
WAPO - Okay Okay Fine, DJT Didn't Dissolve the Pandemic Response Team Like We Said After All.
For weeks now, the anti-Trump media has been beating their drum and saying the White House used to have a “pandemic response team” and that DJT in a fit of stupidity got rid of it. Because hey, we never have pandemics! Who needs them? This has been shouted thousands of times over the course of the past weeks by the soft skulls on the tweeter, from major newspapers to fake cable news networks, and in every Democrat campaign rally. It turns out this story originated with an *op-ed in the Washington Post* written by one *Elizabeth Cameron*, who ran the White House pandemic office un... more »
Covid-19 Report: "New Studies Raise The Coronavirus Threat Factor"
Chris Martenson, *"New Studies Raise The Coronavirus Threat Factor"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Tuesday Night Election Results – Florida, Illinois, Arizona (Ohio Cancelled) – Open Discussion…
Tonight Florida, Illinois and Arizona are holding their 2020 democrat presidential primary. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine cancelled/postponed the Ohio primary due to Wuhan virus fears. The polls began to close in Florida at 7pm ET/ panhandle polls will be closed … Continue reading →
President Trump Meets With Tourism Industry to Discuss COVID-19 Issues – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump met with executives from the U.S. tourism industry to discuss how their operation are impacted by the various COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Participants included: Roger Dow, President & CEO, Travel Association; Chip Rogers, President & CEO, American … Continue reading →
TRUMP DOES THE UNTHINKABLE.
Originally posted on Maine Republic Email Report: TRUMP DOES THE UNTHINKABLE. by Liz Crokin As an entertainment journalist, I’ve had the opportunity to cover Trump for over a decade, and in all my years covering him I’ve never heard anything negative about the man until he announced he was running for president. Keep in mind,…
Benjamin Fulford on Fake Pandemics and System Reset | 11/03/2020 | Parts 1 & 2 — Maine Republic Email Report
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: https://youtu.be/gILcsHU570s Fulford lays out the truth!!!! Trump just said he is considering giving money to all US citizens. Fulford in this video States that it is about $100k per person. _________________________________________________________ via Benjamin Fulford on Fake Pandemics and System Reset | 11/03/2020 | Parts 1 & 2 —…
Location data gathered by Facebook, Google, other tech companies could be used to battle coronavirus spread
Vice President Mike Pence holds an information sheet during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force on Monday., (Evan Vucci/AP) By Tony Romm, Elizabeth Dwoskin and Craig Timberg March 17, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. CST The U.S. government is in active talks with Facebook, Google and a wide array of tech companies and health … Continue reading Location data gathered by Facebook, Google, other tech companies could be used to battle coronavirus spread →
The Coronavirus Outbreak Shows Clearly That President Trump Was Right All Along About Borders, Trade And Most Of All, He Was Right About China
The coronavirus also validates the border security agenda of the president. Closing the country off to travelers from areas affected by the outbreak is one of the most effective steps that we can take to limit its spread within our country, and Trump wasted no time in implementing that safeguard. He was roundly criticized by … Continue reading The Coronavirus Outbreak Shows Clearly That President Trump Was Right All Along About Borders, Trade And Most Of All, He Was Right About China →
Headlines and Updates for March 17, 2020: QsDay, St. Paddy’s Day & The Storm Rolled Into One [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture
Starship Earth: The Big Picture March 17, 2020 Top o’ the morning to you on this March 17th… Tuesday… and definitely Q’sday. Is it green enough for you? Since I’m 3 hours behind the East Coast it’s likely afternoon by the time you get this and I’ll be sipping me green tea. It’s literally March … Continue reading Headlines and Updates for March 17, 2020: QsDay, St. Paddy’s Day & The Storm Rolled Into One [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →
Build That Wall! Along The Mason-Dixon Line
I wish I could point to a governor doing a really great and heroic job on flattening the COVID-19 curve... but I can't. They are some who are trying but there are no halfway measures worth anything and until governors *shut it all down*, they are just prolonging the pandemic and causing the deaths of more people. It makes no sense to cut the number of people allowed in a restaurant. It only makes sense to shut downtime restaurant. Tough action-- but isn't way these useless politicians get paid so much? Few politicians, though have been as stupid and destructive to their own stat... more »
Should China Be Blamed For The Expected Global Recession/Depression In 2020?
*SCMP: **Coronavirus: will Donald Trump blame China for expected global recession in 2020?* * Donald Trump tweet on Monday noted that Washington will support those US industries hit by the ‘Chinese virus’ outbreak * Analysts suggest that while China engaged in early cover up of virus, US initial response failure may render blame game ineffective On Monday, US President Donald Trump posted a tweet suggesting that China was responsible for the global economic damage that will be caused by the coronavirus pandemic, because the virus was first detected there. The tweet may come to be v... more »
EU closes borders for 30 days to curb coronavirus spread
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EU leaders agreed to shut down the 27-nation bloc's external borders immediately and to set up fast-track transport lanes to keep vital medical equipment, food and goods flowing smoothly.
Morrison says tens of thousands of jobs could be lost if schools shut
Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists schools will remain open — for now — as governments across the country face increasing heat from parents opposed to the decision.
The 'madness' and uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak has floored grassroots sport
It is not just the major national sports leagues and events being stalled by coronavirus, with everyone from semi-professional all the way to junior athletes across the country caught up in the storm.
Building a New World from the Ashes of the Old — Sovereign Nations, Common Future
Classical Renaissance New International Economic Order American Credit System Glass-Steagall Strategic Defense of Earth Building a New World from the Ashes of the Old, Sovereign Nations, Common Future Video of Building a New World from the Ashes of the Old, Sovereign Nations, Common Future *Live Saturday, March 21 at 2pm eastern.* Helga Zepp-LaRouche will address an international audience on the urgent necessity to implement LaRouche's "Four Laws" around the world in order to provide governments the tools to defeat COVID-19 and reorganize the bankrupt global financial system. Quest... more »
SO I GUESS SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES WON'T POLICE CORONAVIRUS DENIALISM, EITHER
*High School Musical* star Vanessa Hudgens apologized, at least: After Vanessa Hudgens went live on Instagram on Monday, her comments about the coronavirus went viral — the bad kind of viral. Presumably in response to a question about the outbreak lasting into the summer, Hudgens said, “Yeah, til July sounds like a bunch of bulls—, I’m sorry. It’s a virus, I get it. I respect it.” “But at the same time, like, even if everybody gets it — like, yeah, people are gonna die. Which is terrible. But, like, inevitable? I don’t know, maybe I shouldn’t be doing this right now,” she said with ... more »
Gotham City Digest
(The "president's" here. Maestro, cue the calliope.) ------------------------------ Sarah Huckabee Sanders lied about James Comey's firing? I'm shocked. I'm disillusioned. How will I ever trust her again? ------------------------------ Because, Trump. Yes, of course. ------------------------------ This is what happens when you get 100% of your news and medical advice from Donald Trump's Twitter account. ------------------------------ Gee, he lied to us. I'm shocked. I'm disillusioned. How can I... Well, you know the rest... ------------------------------ San... more »
Where Coronavirus Really Came From
We haven't had a widespread flu problem since 2018. Yet despite it only being 2020, some insist this year's coronavirus must be the product of government scientists, though some also suggest it was the result of 5G cellular service in Wuhan. Then China claimed it might be the U.S. What is the truth? The novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that emerged in the city of Wuhan is the product of natural evolution, finds an analysis of genome sequence data from SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses published today. read more
The Importance of the Diamond Princess
A Diamond in the Sea. In a blog post yesterday, I laid out the case that my good friend and co-author Charley Hooper made for the conclusion that the deaths from the coronavirus-induced Covid-19 disease will be comparable to the deaths from flu. One of Charley’s big pieces of evidence was the case of […] The post The Importance of the Diamond Princess appeared first on Econlib.
President Trump And Beijing In A War Of Words Over The 'Chinese Virus'
*Daily Mail*: *'It DID come from China!' Donald Trump lashes out at Beijing for telling him not to call coronavirus 'Chinese virus' and says it's them who are smearing the U.S. military as the 'source' of pandemic* * Donald Trump said Tuesday that he thinks calling coronavirus the 'Chinese virus' is appropriate because the disease originated in Wuhan, China * Trump said that 'rather than having an argument,' about where it originated, he would 'have to call it where it came from' * 'It did come from China. So I think it's a very accurate term,' he said * Chinese officials are float... more »
Kevin Durant Among 4 Nets to Test Positive for New Coronavirus
Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
Hospitals Fear Shortage of Ventilators for Virus Patients
U.S. hospitals bracing for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients with pneumonia and other breathing difficulties could face a critical shortage of mechanical ventilators and health care workers to operate them.
Are These Vegan Foods Left Unsold During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Even looming food shortages are apparently not enough to prompt some consumers to try soy- and tofu-based products.
10 Misconceptions About the 1918 ‘Spanish Flu’
In the pandemic of 1918, between 50 and 100 million people are thought to have died, representing as much as 5% of the world’s population.
Striking Truthdig Staff Respond To Allegations By Publisher
On March 16, those participating in Truthdig's work stoppage wrote directly to publisher Zuade Kaufman and Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer. We invited them to participate in a conference call on March 17 to begin negotiations to restore Robert Scheer as Editor-in-Chief and to address unfair labor practices, opening a potential path that would allow us to return to work. Mr. Scheer, as co-owner of Truthdig, agreed to speak with us. We received no reply from Ms. Kaufman. She has also not attempted to communicate with the copy desk staff, who joined in the work stoppage. This morning, Ma... more »
Update: US denies rocket strikes on Taji Base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 A.M.) – The U.S. Armed Forces have denied that any rockets hit their troops at the Taji Military Base north of Baghdad. “As of 11pm (Baghdad Time), no rockets were fired at Camp Taji. no explosions occurred near US/Coalition facilities,” Colonel Myles Caggins II tweeted this evening. Prior to the Caggin’s statement, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-16
This is a summary of 22 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, Iraq, Syria, Aleppo, NATO, Turkey, US, Hamas, Palestine, Egypt, Sinai, Saudi, Yemen, GNA, Libya, Coronavirus, Iran, China, Idlib, Lebanon, Tartous. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Palestine, North-Africa, Yemen, Iran, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New attack targets Baghdad’s Green Zone near US embassy as attacks spread
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – Not long after three rockets targeted the Taji Base north of Baghdad, another two projectiles were said to have landed inside the Green Zone near the U.S. embassy. According to initial reports, at least two rockets landed near the U.S. embassy, prompting the American and Iraqi armed forces to increase […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New images reveal destruction of Turkish-supplied vehicles in southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – Two images released by Sputnik Arabic on Tuesday showed the destruction of three Turkish-supplied vehicles during the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) advance in the southwestern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate in February. In the first image shared by Sputnik Arabic, three destroyed Turkish-supplied vehicles can be seen in the town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: New attack reported on large Iraqi base hosting US troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – A new attack has been reported north of Baghdad this evening after a number of rockets targeted a military base. According to preliminary reports, as many as three rockets struck the Taji Base north of Baghdad, marking the second time in the last four days that it has been targeted. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants knock out power plant in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The power plant in the Tal Tamr area of Al-Hasakah went out of service on Monday evening after it had its power lines targeted by Turkish-backed militants. The Director-General of the Al-Hasakah Electricity Company, Anwar Okla, said in a statement to SANA on Tueday that the Turkish aggression targeted the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Four western nations vow to help Syria’s reconstruction until political process is underway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – Four western nations, including three U.N. Security Council members, have vowed to not help in Syria’s reconstruction until a political process is “irreversibly underway.” According to a joint statement released by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, there is no military solution to the Syrian conflict and therefore, a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Do all global warming skeptics think the same?
Do all global warming skeptics think the same? Evidently not ... The 'panel' is a great quickfire format. I don't know about you, but I'm backing Alex in this one, who makes some excellent points on the ethics involved: *I was asked to participate in a panel of “climate change skeptics” on the popular YouTube channel Jubilee [says Alex]. I thought they did a fair job representing the viewpoints there, though I wish they had invited more specialists on the topic. One promising phenomenon I noticed during the taping (and in the video) was that many of the other participa... more »
5G AirGig: What is It and Should You Be Worried?
AirGig is a new technology developed by AT&T to transfer Wi-Fi and wireless data over power lines, making it impossible to escape exposure to wireless radiation, even in our homes. The post 5G AirGig: What is It and Should You Be Worried? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Coronavirus on the Nile : COVID-19 patients number jumps to 196 , Two new deaths and more patients in governorates
[image: At Cairo international airport of Egypt "Reuters"] At Cairo international airport of Egypt "Reuters"The numbers are evolving within hours. Egypt’s ministry of health has announced that the number of Coronavirus patients officially *in the country increased to 196* after registering *30 new positive cases* since its last update. The ministry also announced that *2 Coronavirus patients* have passed away increasing the death toll in Egypt to 6. More details and more news are merging about the virus and how it reached several governorates “Provinces or states”. I am returning ba... more »
Younger adults shouldn't be complacent about the risk from coronavirus
Health experts are warning that it's not impossible for younger adults to have a severe form of COVID-19 or even die from it, even those who don't have any other obvious risk factors.
Three of Tasmania's seven coronavirus cases recover, 88 people in quarantine
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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says the island state will not cut itself off to prevent the spread of coronavirus and he is "very clear in his mind" that schools should remain open.
Man killed, two others injured in Central Coast shooting stand-off
A 40-year-old man is been arrested after tactical police and specialist negotiators are called to a shooting stand-off at Wyong, on the NSW Central Coast.
The big hit: An extended coronavirus shutdown may change sport as we know it in Australia
With the major sports leagues in Australia facing an extended shutdown, the financial impacts could be severe, if not devastating for clubs and sports as a whole.
Government raises travel advisory for entire world, restricts non-essential indoor gatherings
An immediate ban restricting non-essential indoor gatherings to 100 people or less is imposed across the country as Australia seeks to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
As COVID-19 fear 'closes wallets', regional Australians urged to buy local
Just as people were encouraged to buy from the bush to help drought-affected communities, the importance of supporting regional areas is again being emphasised.
Live: Trump just won the Republican nomination and it wasn't close
US President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee at the 2020 presidential election. Joe Biden has had landslide wins in two states in the Democratic contest. Follow all the results in our live blog.
'Unprecedented time': Virgin Australia grounds international fleet amid coronavirus pandemic
All Virgin Australian international flights will be grounded from March 30, with the airline running a reduced schedule until then to help Australians return home from overseas.
ACT records third coronavirus case as supermarket shelves empty
The ACT Government has confirmed a third case of COVID-19, while panicked Canberrans drive up to an hour-and-a-half away to find food and groceries.
Suck at op-shopping? Savvy thrifter Jess has seven tips for finding those envy-inducing fashion gems
Jess is used to people complimenting her on her second-hand #lewks. If you struggle with thrifting, here's how to source the best finds from among countless rickety racks like this budding environmental champion.
COVID-19 forces immunocompromised mum to self-isolate, 'look at how many weeks I can survive'
Natalie has self-isolated with her daughter as coronavirus threatens her immune system, which is compromised by a chronic illness. Like many others, she's worried about much longer she will be able to pay her rent and bills.
ASX plunges on tough coronavirus measures, Aussie dollar falls below US60c
The local share market tumbles again after the Government warned Australians not to travel overseas at all, while the Australian dollar falls to its weakest level in 17 years.
'Absolutely ridiculous': Fury as exclusive Sydney school flouts coronavirus crackdown to host large assembly
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A teacher at one of Sydney's most exclusive schools describes as "ridiculous" a decision to flout social-distancing guidelines and host a large assembly to celebrate a sporting win.
Duke is four, and he knows every word of the Acknowledgement of Country. This is why it matters
When Duke Regan says the Acknowledgement of Country, "custodians of the land" sounds more like "custard with dad". He's not old enough to really understand the meaning of what he's saying. Even so, it's a powerful thing.
Coronavirus, bushfires create 'perfect storm' for Aussie charities
Australian charities are asking for urgent assistance as coronavirus and bushfires put an unprecedented strain on their services.
NT Government announces $60 million coronavirus stimulus package
The NT Government announces a $60 million coronavirus stimulus package centred on renovation incentives and business upgrades which the Chief Minister says is aimed to save jobs.
Live cattle price sets record as supply tightens across northern Australia
Live cattle prices hit $4 per kilogram for the first time — the high price is great for cattle producers, but it's creating tough conditions for importers in Indonesia and Vietnam.
'Meals are ready to go for everyone': The acts of kindness amid coronavirus pandemic
Amid the panic buying, toilet paper brawls and general confusion, these trying times are triggering an outpouring of generosity and kindness among some Australians — even if it has to be offered from a distance.
International Anzac Day services cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
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The announcement comes as the Government looks to prevent gatherings of large groups of people to limit the spread of COVID-19, and follows the cancellation of Anzac Day events in Australia.
Live: Morrison and chief medical officer reject fears of national lockdown
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The Federal Government updates its travel advisory to level four for the entire world as Scott Morrison tells shoppers there is no need to go out panic buying amid the coronavirus pandemic. Follow live.
Queensland supermarkets get green light to restock 24-7
The Queensland Government is passing new laws that will allow supermarkets to truck in supplies at all hours of the day and night to address shortages due to panic buying.
We used to have to walk in horse $#!t to walk across the street
It is oil that has cleaned our society. ________________ We used to have to walk in horse $#!t to walk across the street Joseph Kraig The saddest thing to note is the stupidity of our leaders. It is oil that has cleaned our society. We used to have to walk in horse $#!t to walk ... Read more We used to have to walk in horse $#!t to walk across the street The post We used to have to walk in horse $#!t to walk across the street appeared first on Ice Age Now.
11 Commonly Used Chemicals In Conventional Shampoos That May Be Detrimental To Your Health
Pam Vernon at “We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”(William Casey, Director of CIA) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Elisha McFarland IN BRIEF The Facts:Conventional shampoos are littered with a host of toxic chemicals that do not have a positive impact on human biology. Furthermore, this industry is poorly regulated and it doesn’t take long for what goes on our skin, to go in our skin. Reflect On:Have…
The Retail Supply Chain Has Inverted – Formerly Efficient Operations Now Least Effective – Small Markets Best Supplied…
CTH is spending time on this issue because the food distribution sector is the most important sector in all commerce. Having some familiarity with the supply chain might help people to understand the challenges; and possibly help you locate product. … Continue reading →
Tit for Tat
President Trump limited the number of Chinese citizens who can work in the United States for five state-run Chinese news organizations to 100. The spying activity reached a fever pitch and the move was symbolic of a growing intolerance for Chinese espionage. The propaganda activity undertaken by those news organizations was also unprecedented. China announced today that it would expel American journalists working for *The New York Times,* *The Wall Street Journal *and *The Washington Post*. It also demanded that those outlets, as well as the *Voice of America* and *Time* magazine, p... more »
China Expels U.S. Journalists From Wall Street Journal, New York Times And Washington Post
*CNBC:* *China expels journalists from New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post* * China said Tuesday that it will expel American journalists working in the country for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post whose press credentials are due to expire in 2020. * The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that U.S. reporters for those publications must return their press cards within 10 days. * The move continues a tit-for-tat battle between Washington and Beijing that began in February after the Journal ran an opinion a... more »
1,350 Prisoners Escape in Sao Paulo Amid Coronavirus Crisis
At least 1,350 prisoners from three seperate prisons in Sao Paulo have escaped from prison due to restrictions put in place amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Prison Guards are being held hostage. Archyde.com reports: The Militarized Police (PM) of Sao Paulo indicated that at least 400 prisoners escaped from Mongaguá, on the state coast; another 926, … The post 1,350 Prisoners Escape in Sao Paulo Amid Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Sixty Congress members oppose Israeli dispossession of Palestinian families
Khanna, Cohen, Eshoo lead letter urging Administration to oppose the displacement of Palestinian families and ensure U.S. equipment is not used in West Bank home demolitions. Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a signatory The post Sixty Congress members oppose Israeli dispossession of Palestinian families appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
CREATING A Worldwide Depression
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” – H.L. Mencken *** WHEN the COVID-19 panic eventually clears, many important questions will be asked. One of them ought to be, […]
Comparing The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic To History's Deadliest Pandemics
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Daily Mail:* *How coronavirus compares to history's deadliest pandemics: Visual timeline pits COVID-19 against Black Death, smallpox and AIDS - as experts warn current crisis could rival Spanish flu 'in its lethality and scale'* * Shows bubonic plague, also known as Black Death, killed 200million people and most lethal of all pandemics * 1918 Spanish flu outbreak claimed lives of almost 50million people in just one year after racing around globe * By comparison, COVID-19 killed more than 7,000 people and infected 182,000 since outbreak in December * S... more »
All dental offices in Nova Scotia are closed
Most dental offices in Nova Scotia are now closed unless a patient requires emergency or urgent care. That’s defined as “the treatment of infection, acute pain, trauma, bleeding and for necessary post-operative follow up”. Many dental hygienists have received layoff notices. The regulatory body for dentists — the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia — […]
(Updated) Latest Covid restrictions: no gatherings of 50 people; take-out food only; bars to close: hospitals reduce services
There are two new presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, bringing the total to seven. One of the two newest cases is travel-related, said Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer. The other case is “related to” one of the previous Covid-19 cases, said Strang. Strang would not say where the people live […]
Did Donald Trump Say ‘Never Blame Yourself’?
This quote has been circulating since at least 2004, but its provenance is still unknown.
EU Leaders Agree To Close Their External Borders To Limit The Coronavirus From Spreading
*CNBC:* *European Union will close external borders for 30 days to slow coronavirus pandemic* * Leaders of European Union countries have agreed to close the EU’s external borders to most people from other countries for 30 days in a new effort to slow the coronavirus pandemic. * Movement within European Union member nations will be still be allowed. * On Monday, Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said he was closing his nation’s borders to foreigners, with the major exception of U.S. citizens. European Union member nations agreed Tuesday to close the EU’s external borders t... more »
New York Times Corrects “1619 Project,” Destroying Its Central Thesis
[image: new-york-times-corrects-1619-project-destroying-its-central-thesis] The New York Times has been forced to publish a correction to an essay in its 1619 Project that erroneously asserted the purpose of the American Revolution was to protect slavery.
CBP Awards $175,577,000 Contract to Build Wall
[image: cbp-awards-175-577-000-contract-to-build-wall] Customs and Border Protection, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has awarded a $175,577,000 contract to construct approximately 15 miles of new border wall.
European Court Refuses to Hear Case of Christian Midwives Who Refuse to Assist in Abortions
[image: european-court-refuses-to-hear-case-of-christian-midwives-who-refuse-to-assist-in-abortions] The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has refused to take up the case of two Swedish nurses who have been denied employment because they refuse to assist abortions.
Pandemic Problem: Panicked Americans are Destroying Their Supply Chains
*Martijn Rasser* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The coronavirus crisis makes clear that America doesn’t need an overseas war or a nasty trade dispute to have a major supply chain problem on its hands. With all the uncertainty swirling around the Covid-19 outbreak, one thing is crystal clear: the methods needed to prevent or contain an epidemic have exposed the vulnerability and fragility of U.S. supply chains. Quarantines, travel bans, and factory shutdowns showed the risks in achieving economies of scale through geographic concentration. Concerns over certain supply chai... more »
To Combat Recession, the Fed Should Stop Paying Interest On Bank Reserves...Now
*Norbert Michel, Stephen Moore* *Politics, * Time to think differently in light of the coronavirus threat. In the last week, the Federal Reserve has taken several strong measures to prevent the coronavirus epidemic from leading to a broad economic slowdown. For the most part, these have been smart moves, although they probably would have been more effective if they had come weeks earlier and all at once. First, the Fed announced an emergency 0.5 percentage point (50 basis point) cut in their interest rate target. It was the first time since the 2008 financial crisis that it ... more »
5,000 Rounds per Minute: The Su-27's Gatling Gun Was Too Powerful for Its Own Good
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIBINBAA&share=true] The plane just couldn't handle it. *Key point: *These fighters were used for a long time in many countries. However, their gatling guns were a constant problem. On December 27, 2019, the Indian Air Force bade farewell to the last of the beefy MiG-27 attack jets it had dubbed the *Bahadur* (“Valiant”) in a ceremony held by No. 29 squadron at Jodhpur air station. *This article first appeared earlier in 2019 and is being reposted due to r... more »
Key Races for Control of South Korea’s National Assembly
*Mitchell Blatt* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] There is no shortage of exciting storylines, colorful characters, and hotly contested races on the ballot in South Korea. Legislative elections are proceeding as planned in South Korea, even if candidates are doing more virtual campaigning and less handshaking. On April 15, all 300 seats of the National Assembly, including 253 single-member constituencies, will be up for grabs. President Moon Jae-in’s Democratic Party (Minjoo) currently holds a small plurality, with support from progressive parties and independents. The conservat... more »
When Is Bernie Sanders Going to Quit?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Politics, * When should the 78-year old political revolutionary suspend his campaign and start helping Joe Biden on the stump? Joe Biden is a man on a mission: to defeat Donald Trump in November and recapture “the soul of this nation.” The former vice president is well on his way to taking the first step towards that goal after having turned his dire presidential prospects around with a series of primary victories that have no parallel in U.S. political history. Biden has won the Democratic presidential primary, knows he is the victor, and is beginning to ... more »
Is Trump's Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Plan Really Enough?
*Milton Ezrati* *economy, * Expert: Typical countercyclical policy measures – such as monetary ease, tax cuts, or massive government spending – might help mitigate the degree of a likely downturn, but a more effective approach would aim to short-circuit the transition from today’s economic “pause” to a recession. Details are far from clear and Congress has yet to debate it, but the administration has taken a necessary step to propose emergency aid for the economy. Today’s “pause” in economic activity, necessary as it is to cope with the spread of COVID-19, is far from costless an... more »
Andrew Cuomo Has a Plan To Beat the Coronavirus (Trump Hates It)
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * This morning, prior to the governor’s press conference, President Trump criticized Cuomo and said he was acting too political. “Cuomo wants ‘all states to be treated the same.’ But all states aren’t the same. Some are being hit hard by the Chinese Virus, some are being hit practically not at all. New York is a very big ‘hotspot’, West Virginia has, thus far, zero cases. Andrew, keep politics out of it,” he tweeted. This morning New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a press conference that has become a regular daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. ... more »
Don't Sleep on China's New H-20 Stealth Bomber
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E73L0SSP01&share=true] It's a real game-changer. *Key Point:* Beijing's military is becoming more and more advanced. Soon it will have weapons on par with America's B-2 bomber. In October 2018, Chinese media announced that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) would publicly unveil its new H-20 stealth bomber during a parade celebrating the air arm’s seventieth anniversary in 2019. *This article first appeared in 2018 and is being republished due to rea... more »
Donald Trump Must Go Big To Save the U.S. Economy from a Disaster
*Desmond Lachman* *Economics, * In October 2008, it took a real meltdown in the U.S. equity market to forge a bipartisan consensus to get the Troubled Relief Asset Program (TARP) approved. Hopefully, this time around, politicians will put politics aside and swiftly approve a well-targeted fiscal support package of a sufficient size that might spare the country of a rerun of the 2008-2009 Great Economic Recession. At a time of a global economic and financial market crisis, engaging in wishful thinking and partisan politics is hardly a prudent economic strategy. Yet that is what t... more »
This Battle Shows Why North Korea's Artillery Is Still Deadly Today
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA771A7F01&share=true] A real problem. *Key point:* Pyongyang used artillery to great effect in the Korean War. Today, they still maintain many large guns to use against South Korea and America. At noon sharp on October 12, 1950, the minesweeper USS Pirate had just completed a busy but productive morning off the North Korean port of Wonsan when everything went wrong at once. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Hours earl... more »
Forget the SR-71 Blackbird, the AR-12 Oxcart Was Way Faster
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Unknown, credited to CIA/Roadrunners Internationale - Area 51 book promotional site (Image, credited to CIA/Roadrunners Internationale), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24957459] But how fast? *Key point:* The AR-12 was faster and yet came before the better-known SR-71. But what happened to the CIA's secret Oxcart spy plane? Analysis of Week’s photos located the USS Pueblo near Wonsan anchored next to two patrol boats—and also revealed that Pyongyang had not mobilized its troops for war. This led... more »
Crime Craze: People are Buying Guns in Preparation for Coronavirus Violence
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Gun buyers, many of them purchasing weapons for the first time, appear to be acting on the assumption that mass unemployment will lead to desperation. And an increase in desperate people could lead to marginal increases in crime such as commercial breaking and entering, residential break-ins, or even looting. As panic about the coronavirus pandemic spreads, more and more grocery stores and businesses are suffering from panic purchases and subsequent product shortages. Across the country, multiple store shelves are barren o... more »
The Army Will Soon Be Able to Command Robot Tanks With Artificial Intelligence
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E5351C6X01&share=true] How would it work? (Washington, D.C.) The Army Research Laboratory is exploring new applications of AI designed to better enable forward operating robot “tanks” to acquire targets, discern and organize war-crucial information, surveil combat zones and even fire weapons when directed by a human. “For the first time the Army will deploy manned tanks that are capable of controlling robotic vehicles able to adapt to the environment and act s... more »
Idlib is a Regional Relationship Stress Tester
*As has been stated and restated here, there are geo political players in the Syrian arena that would benefit from having Turkey and Russia at each other’s throats. In Idlib as well as elsewhere. So far Russia and Turkey have continued to cooperate, but, there looks to be some more recent attempts at creating discord.This recent stirring of the pot along the M-4 highway does not benefit Turkey. It does benefit others.* - *Russia and Turkey Complete First Joint Patrol of the M-4 Highway- US Reinforces It's Occupation Capabilities* *Last two reports covering this cui bono issue... more »
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