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National Australia Bank dislikes firearms and closes account of licensed gun dealer
from Beaudesert Times A BOONAH business owner is furious after being notified that the National Australia Bank no longer wants to handle her account. Smiffy’s Guns & Ammo, which says it has been trading in Boonah for several years without incident, received a letter from the bank dated January 29 informing them that the bank […]
Vitamin C proven effective in the fight against Coronavirus
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, Feb 2, 2020 Hospital-based Intravenous Vitamin C Treatment for Coronavirus and Related Illnesses by Andrew W. Saul and Atsuo Yanagisawa, MD, PhD (OMNS February 2, 2020) No matter which hospital a coronavirus patient may seek help from, the question is, Will they be able to leave walking out the front door, […]
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*Biden Updates His Higher Education Plan* Last year, former Vice President Joe Biden released his higher education plan as part of his presidential campaign. Among many components, it made community college tuition-free for all American families and provided a significant increase in the Pell Grant. Biden is now the all-but-certain Democratic nominee and is doing something many candidates do as other candidates drop out: adopt some of their ideas. Today ahead of his one-on-one debate with Senator Sanders, Biden announced that he has done that and released his new higher education p... more »
What Netanyahu Gets Away With Today, The Trumpists Are Likely To Try Tomorrow
Israel is a couple of days ahead of the U.S. in terms of responding to coronavirus. And in the midst of the mess, there's the other on-going mess: Israeli democracy. Two problems: *•* Israel has decided to suspend all guidelines involved in domestic spying to track COVID-19 (as China and Iran have) *•* Israel's latest election didn't exactly come up with a government Chemi Shalev, Haaretz columnist, wrote Monday that "History will record that when the world went loony, Israel double whammied. Struggling like everyone else to meet the enormous medical, economic and social challen... more »
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*Joe Biden Promised to Destroy the Oil Industry Last Night* In an effort to gain support on the far-left flank of the Democratic Party Sunday night, former Vice President Joe Biden vowed to stop oil drilling in the United States and said he would implement a ban on new fracking. "No more drilling on federal lands. No more drilling, including offshore. No ability for the oil industry to continue to drill, period. Ends," Biden said. "No new fracking." This translates to massive job losses for millions of Americans, not to mention how Biden's policy would create an unaffordable increas... more »
THE BEST WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT Co-vid19 (CORONA VIRUS)
We now understand the Co-vid19 (Corona virus) is a battle of the immune system. It is an outright attack on those with a compromised immune system. The British government has even taken the extraordinary stance... The post THE BEST WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT Co-vid19 (CORONA VIRUS) appeared first on Healing Oracle.
The House that Ben Built
Yes, this collapse does portend to be far worse than the last and it's a very different type of financial collapse too. More The post The House that Ben Built appeared first on The Duran.
On The Campaign Trail With Crazy Unca’ Joe
Actually, I’m not sure this was edited at all ! ~Terry
The "perfect storm" may be brewing in Europe
Europe is facing perhaps the most critical set of challenges in its modern history - and in combination, they threaten to destroy the European Union and its common currency, the Euro. The coronavirus pandemic is merely the "cherry on top" of a set of other issues that are all coming to a head simultaneously. What's more, developments there are of direct and immediate concern to the United States, because they'll have a "spillover" or "knock-on" effect that will undoubtedly affect us. First, there's the almost irresistible rise of nationalist sentiments - "our nation" rather than ... more »
Italy Appeals to Cuba and Venezuela for Medical Help in Battling Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic, Giulio Gallera, Minister of Health of the northern Italian region of Lombardy, has announced his plan to recruit medical personnel from Cuba and Venezuela to the region. The right-wing Conservative Forza Italia party politician made the announcement on Saturday. In addition to […] The post Italy Appeals to Cuba and Venezuela for Medical Help in Battling Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ibuprofen Should Be Avoided in Case of Coronavirus, Says Medical Authority
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A statement by France's Health Minister based on a study published this week in the scientific journal Lancet raised a warning that the use of anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen could exacerbate coronavirus infection. The alert spread on social media yesterday, causing doubts. Brazilian experts say that although there is […] The post Ibuprofen Should Be Avoided in Case of Coronavirus, Says Medical Authority appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus: Argentina Suspends Classes and Closes Borders
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 56 confirmed infections, Argentina has decided to close its borders, suspend classes and restrict public transport, announced the country's President Alberto Fernández on Sunday, March 15th. The measures are initially valid for 15 days. "We must do everything possible so that the virus does not spread among us. It […] The post Coronavirus: Argentina Suspends Classes and Closes Borders appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guedes Follows Europe and Asia and Releases Measures to Boost the Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 16th, the Ministry of Economy announced a package of measures to help the Brazilian economy face the new coronavirus pandemic. Some 20 actions are planned to encourage consumption and help specific sectors. On Thursday, March 12th, faced with the country's swift spread of the disease, Economy Minister […] The post Guedes Follows Europe and Asia and Releases Measures to Boost the Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ministry of Health Will Summon Cuban Doctors to Work Fighting Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The executive secretary of the Ministry of Health, João Gabbardo, said yesterday that Cuban doctors working on the 'Mais Médicos' (More Doctors) program will be called to help control the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview, he added that the summons will also be made to medical school students from sixth […] The post Ministry of Health Will Summon Cuban Doctors to Work Fighting Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Cases in Brazil Rose Quickly, Reaching 200 on Sunday, 234 Monday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Within only 24 hours, Brazil has recorded a 65 percent increase in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, with a total rising from 121 to 200, according to a balance released on Sunday afternoon, March 15th by the Ministry of Health. On Tuesday, the Ministry announced that the […] The post Coronavirus Cases in Brazil Rose Quickly, Reaching 200 on Sunday, 234 Monday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Two Years On, Marielle Franco’s Murder Case Still Has Unanswered Questions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two years after the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes on March 14th, 2018 in Rio, crucial questions regarding the case remain unanswered. Retired State Police officer Ronnie Lessa and former police officer Élcio Queiroz were The post Two Years On, Marielle Franco’s Murder Case Still Has Unanswered Questions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Closes Over R$5 for First Time in History
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 16th, the dollar closed up 4.59 percent at R$5.05, a new nominal record (excluding inflation). The tourism dollar was quoted at R$5.1880 on sale. In some foreign exchange offices, it sold above R$5.28. In real terms (corrected for inflation), the US currency is still far from its […] The post Dollar Closes Over R$5 for First Time in History appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Could Reach 24,000 Coronavirus Cases in Month If Prevention Measures Disregarded
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Edmar Santos, the State Secretary of Health, said that if prevention measures are disrespected, the state of Rio could record 24,000 cases of the disease within a month. On Sunday, March 15th, Rio de Janeiro recorded its first coronavirus patient in a critical condition. He is a man in his […] The post Rio Could Reach 24,000 Coronavirus Cases in Month If Prevention Measures Disregarded appeared first on The Rio Times.
AP Exclusive: Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
AP Ted S. Warren Meet Jennifer Haller and Neal Browning, first test participants of a COVID-19 vaccine. Are they Sally Ride and John Glenn or Krista McAuliffe and Gus Grissom? My overwhelming feeling in these COVID19 days is sadness. Not... more »
Ground Reports – How Well Stocked is Your Neighborhood Grocery Store?…
By today the closure of dine-in restaurants should be in full swing across almost all areas. Understandably there’s going to be an operational lag as many of those restaurants don’t have the systems or equipment in place for exclusive take-out … Continue reading →
Cleveland Clinic heart researchers earn two expressions of concern
A team of heart researchers at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio has received expressions of concern for two papers in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, which says the images in the articles appear suspect. The papers, both of which appeared in 2004, come from the lab of Subha Sen, a highly-funded scientist who has received millions … Continue reading Cleveland Clinic heart researchers earn two expressions of concern
US forces come under attack at Iraqi base south of Baghdad
A military base in Iraq hosting foreign troops has come under a rocket attack, AFP reported citing military sources. According to the Iraqi military, a pair of rockets hit the Besmaya base located south of the capital Baghdad late Monday night. The military installation hosts Spanish forces assisting the US-led anti-Daesh* efforts as well as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-15
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Russia, Syria, Iraq, Karbala, Ansarallah, Yemen, US Iraq, ISIS, Turkey, Haftar, Libya, US, Mitiga, Tripoli. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Middleeast, World-News, Turkey, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
What is Combining Much Like in Q?
Which exactly are currently blending such as? The following guide explores what this means contrasts involving also a word that is used as an adjective describing some thing and a term that is used as a word to define something and when combining. One among the absolute most practical resources in algebra or any other subject for that thing is making use of words which have been used in each singular and plural forms. Many times you should encounter the language. These are good types of words which may be used to combine words. The”we all” form of those words will tell you to includ... more »
From panic to positive action: building a better response to the pandemic
The Halifax Examiner is providing all Covid-19 coverage for free. When it comes to pandemic panic, Dalhousie University sociology professor Howard Ramos feels like he’s been living with it longer than most. Ramos was in Japan and Taiwan until the end of January. He left the region just as the spread of COVID-19 was reaching […]
Free delivery, car park pick-ups: How Australia's small businesses are staying afloat
Butchers, bakers and book sellers are bending over backwards to stay open while also keeping staff and customers safe, offering free home delivery while some are going completely online.
DFAT says Australian travellers who want to return home amid COVID-19 pandemic should do so ASAP
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues advice recommending Australians abroad who wish to return home do so as soon as possible via commercial flights.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 3/17/20, As Available"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 3/17/20, As Available"* *MAR 17, 2020 2:45 AM: *“UK Covid-19 Could Last Until Spring 2021 With Millions Hospitalized” "As many as 80% of the population are expected to be infected with Covid-19 in the next 12 months, and up to 15% (7.9 million people) may require hospitalization."
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DFAT says all Australians should return from overseas
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues advice recommending Australians abroad return home as soon as possible via commercial flights.
Australian doctors stuck on cruise ship off Chile amid coronavirus border closure
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A large group of Australian doctors are trapped on board a cruise ship off the coast of Chile as the country tightens its travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Qld island imposes coronavirus visitation restrictions
A growing number of remote Indigenous communities are discouraging visitors from travelling there in a bid to protect vulnerable residents.
Events industry calls for $850m stimulus as coronavirus shuts down live entertainment
Social distancing measures required to quell the spread of coronavirus has led to an almost complete shutdown of the live entertainment industry, with its peak organisation calling for a massive stimulus package.
State of emergency declared for Norfolk Island, travel ban imposed
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Norfolk Island residents are relieved steps have been taken to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, but fear the local economy, already under pressure from a supplies shortage, will grind to a halt.
Coronavirus has killed the handshake. What are the other options?
How do you greet someone in the time of coronavirus? We talked to a biochemist and an etiquette expert to unpack some alternative greetings.
Chris called for volunteers to meet the COVID-19 crisis. Within days thousands stepped up
A wave of community kindness has swelled in response to the coronavirus crisis, with informal armies of volunteers putting up their hands to help the elderly and healthcare workers.
'Sad and confused': This is what happened before Alex and Ed discovered they had coronavirus
Strict guidelines for testing and a lack of personal protective equipment for medical practitioners means some patients with coronavirus may be slipping through the cracks
Can I go outside? How is it enforced? Your self-isolation questions answered
Self-isolation has proven to be an essential measure to curb the rapid increase of coronavirus cases — and is enforceable by police. Here are the rules.
AFL delays decision on 2020 season opener as players demand 22 rounds
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The AFL will decide on Wednesday whether the opening round of the men's season will go ahead this week, as the players push for a full home-and-away campaign of 22 matches instead of 17.
Packed planes, missing masks and isolation confusion: My flight home from the US
Elysse Morgan thought she was lucky to finish her holiday just before coronavirus caused chaos in the US, but her flight home gave her a glimpse of the rapid spread of its impacts.
Should America Push For Ukraine To Join NATO?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Russia will freak out. *Key point:* This has long been one of Russia's greatest fears. Ukraine’s Prime Minister announced earlier this week that NATO and the Ukrainian Armed Forces will hold joint military exercises in the Black Sea region, the latest in Kiev’s ongoing effort to secure membership in the Transatlantic Alliance through a strategy of consistent participation in NATO projects. Operation Coherent Resilience 2020 will be held in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa on October 5-9, 2020, according to an agreement signed by Vice Pri... more »
Israel’s Iron Dome Has Cracked
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* A crack has appeared in Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, after the U.S. military gave it a thumbs-down. A crack has appeared in Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, after the U.S. military gave it a thumbs-down. A top U.S. Army general told Congress that Iron Dome can’t be integrated into the Army’s new Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) air and missile defense system. Despite Army protests, Congress in 2019 mandated the Army buy two Iron Dome batteries. But in February 2020, General John Murray,... more »
Russia Has a Problem With Its Veterans
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Isolated, unemployed and unable to adjust. That’s what Russian veterans face after they leave the military. Isolated, unemployed and unable to adjust. That’s what Russian veterans face after they leave the military. Even as Russian state-sponsored trolls target U.S. veterans in an attempt to sow dissension and distrust, it’s Russian veterans that are experiencing significant problems as they reenter civilian life. “For a significant part of the military personnel and their family members, dismissal from the army leads to the collapse of many hope... more »
Islamic Hygienic Practices May Have The Secret For Defeating The Coronavirus
*Rose S. Aslan* *Public Health, * Islamic law requires Muslims to ritually purify their body before praying. As outbreaks of the coronavirus spread throughout the world, people are reminded over and again to limit physical contact, wash hands and avoid touching their face. The recent Netflix docuseries “Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak” illustrates how the Islamic ritual washing, known as “wudu,” may help spread a good hygiene message. The series focuses on Syra Madad, a Muslim public health specialist in a New York hospital, who takes a break to say her prayers at the Islami... more »
DARPA Wants An Underwater Drone That Can Stay at Sea Forever
*Michael Peck* *Security, * What’s better than an underwater drone? An underwater drone that can remain at sea forever, or at least for long periods. What’s better than an underwater drone? An underwater drone that can remain at sea forever, or at least for long periods. DARPA, the Pentagon’s pet research agency, has selected three companies for the Manta Ray project, which aims to develop a long-range unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that can operate without for extended periods without a need to return to port for maintenance and resupply. “The Manta Ray program plans to adv... more »
America Has No Defenses Against Russia's Hypersonic Tsirkon Cruise Missile
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* That has long been Russia's goal. *Key point: *Tsirkon’s latest round of testing is another episode in the ongoing cycle of NATO-Russian military buildup. In a development reported by *CNBC* news and corroborated by *Russian media*, the Russian military test-launched its Tsirkon hypersonic missile: "over ten test launches have been performed against sea-based targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers,” a military insider told the TASS Russian News Agency. They added that Tsirkon “destroyed the designated naval targets at hypersonic s... more »
Like China, Some Russians Think Coronavirus Is A U.S. Invention
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Russia* A crazy idea. *Key point:* Speculation of this type has found a willing ear among some, though certainly not all, segments of the Russian media partly because the theme of western encirclement has been so central to Russian security concerns over the past several decades. As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to roil China with no end in sight, media outlets around the world have indulged in varying degrees of speculation concerning its origins. That speculation has taken a geopolitical turn in Russia, where an increasing number of political ... more »
The Case for Radically Enhancing Humanity
This item spends a lot of time on our history. But the actual scope of future possibilities is still poorly understood. When it comes to mind, it is all about programming inputs. There is much to improve there but all this is hindered by our own lack of real skill. How do we develop a photographic memory and why not. How do we develop discipline? How do we guide our information inputs? a problem is solved by investigating the problem in order to identify the actual solution when presented in the future. How do we teach that? Then there is our physical bodies. S... more »
Coronavirus Means Zero Hour for the European Union
Germany's long-standing practice of muscling the European Union to serve its own ends now risks dissolution and a banking system crisis.
The Coronavirus Outbreak
R0 is a very important number regarding infectious diseases in epidemiology. In short, it's the rate at which a disease spreads. More The post The Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on The Duran.
Central Banking is Socialism
More rate cuts would drive interest rates to near, or even below, zero. More The post Central Banking is Socialism appeared first on The Duran.
China knows its global economic dominance just ended [VIDEO]
Recent allegations at official levels stating that the coronavirus was a US "plant" understandable, but futile More The post China knows its global economic dominance just ended [VIDEO] appeared first on The Duran.
That Was “The News Huddlines”
A giant of UK entertainment has passed on: Roy Hudd died Sunday. If you are not a UK denizen you have likely never heard of him, but although he was never an A List celebrity, he was every bit as big a star as many of those who become household names only to be forgotten […] More The post That Was “The News Huddlines” appeared first on The Duran.
China’s Coronavirus: A Shocking Update. Did The Virus Originate in the US?
The Western media quickly took the stage and laid out the official narrative for the outbreak of the new coronavirus which appeared to have begun in China, claiming it to have originated with animals at a wet market in Wuhan. In fact the origin was for a long time unknown but it appears likely now, […] More The post China’s Coronavirus: A Shocking Update. Did The Virus Originate in the US? appeared first on The Duran.
The Whole of Europe Shutting Down — US is Next | Alasdair Macleod
Reluctant Preppers With the global economy shutting down, stock markets and oil and precious metals are all crashing, despite the Fed and POTUS rushing in unprecedented crisis measures. But the real tectonic disruption about to rock our lives could be the failure of fiat currency itself, and the black hole of the debt derivatives which …
Brexit: The ‘Australian Option’?
Boris Johnson fancies that the UK's future lies with the US. Good luck with that.
Bernie’s Soviet honeymoon missed Marxist miseries
Bernie and Jane Sanders' enthusiastic 10-day 1988 Russian honeymoon obviously missed views of deplorably depressing economic and social conditions I witnessed during and following that same time. The post Bernie’s Soviet honeymoon missed Marxist miseries appeared first on CFACT.
The climate divestiture blues
The divestment movement began as a project of 350.org, a coalition led by Bill McKibben. The post The climate divestiture blues appeared first on CFACT.
Look To YourSelf ‒ A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*Look to your Self for advise, look to your Self for dreams fulfilled. For no other no matter how talented or knowledgeable can know your path better than yourSelf.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
Creating A Worldwide Depression
Millions of Americans are already out of work due to COVID panic shutdowns, and COVID alarmists want that number to increase that number sharply. There have been 68 COVID-19 deaths in the US, and almost half of them were at … Continue reading →
St. Patrick's Day 2020
I hope everyone has a good and safe St. Patrick's Day. This year, I thought I'd feature the haunting version of "The Foggy Dew" performed by Sinead O'Connor and the Chieftains. Here's some background. The video has a bit of commentary at the very end. Feel free to link or mention any favorite Irish songs in the comments.
Candace on pro-curfew conservatives
When I praised some very good black scientists or right-wing pundits in the past, I often did add some "minor" affirmative action to my judgement. "They're great" often slightly meant "they're great given their ancestry". However, Candace Owens really is great, without any affirmative action. She is a brilliant suntanned, intellectually white girl for me and I am sure she understands why this is a great compliment. And I am happy she has "liked" one tweet of mine LOL. Nobody else "liked" that tweet, by the way. Three hours ago, she broadcast this 18-minute-long monologue (press the ... more »
The COVID-19 Outbreak Highlights Cultural Differences In East & West
The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted some of key cultural differences between the East and West as each civilization’s many states struggle in their own ways to contain the virus. China and South Korea, despite being some among the worst hit by the global pandemic, have managed comparatively better than Western […]
THE DEFENCE OPENS ITS CASE IN THE MH17 TRIAL, CHARGING THE DUTCH PROSECUTORS WITH ILLEGAL HOBBLING, SABOTAGE AND EXCESSIVE HASTE
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Defence lawyers for Oleg Pulatov, one of the four men charged by the Dutch government with murder in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, have told the court the prosecutors were acting illegally in the case they have presented so far. A lawyer for the 298 victims killed on board […]
The AIDS Crisis Can Teach Us How To Beat Coronavirus
*Laurie Marhoefer* *Public Health, * The U.S. made serious mistakes when the HIV virus and AIDS emerged. Those errors cost many lives. But our nation learned a few things, too. As my governor closes all the public schools and public libraries here in Seattle, I’m thinking about 1981 – the year when newspapers in New York and Los Angeles reported that a strange new virus was killing healthy young men. As of March 15, Seattle had recorded 420 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 37 deaths. As a historian of 20th-century queer and trans politics, I know that’s nothing compared to the toll t... more »
Debunking Myths: Why Vitamin C Will Not Cure or Prevent Coronavirus
*Peter McCaffery* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Get to know the real facts. Vitamin C is a common remedy that some people believe will cure the common cold and flu. Although it helps us maintain good immune function, there’s little evidence that it can prevent or substantially reduce either of these diseases. But in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, some “influencers” are claiming that taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel coronavirus). So let’s cut to the chase. Can vitamin C cure the coronavirus? Considering that no... more »
Will The Turkish Air Force Soon Be Flying Russia's Best Stealth Fighters?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Looks unlikely. *Key point: *Ankara’s revived interest in Russian military hardware comes during a time of acute strain in Turkey-NATO relations. Turkey’s plans to purchase the Russian S-400 missile system marked a major shift in Ankara’s defense orientation, eliciting a sharp response from *Washington*. Nonetheless, the S-400 deal barely scratches the surface of the blooming Turkey-Russia defense relationship and the threat that it poses to NATO’s military coherence. The Kremlin and Rosoboronexport-- Russia’s state arms exporting agency—are seekin... more »
America Cannot Afford To Overlook The Homeless In Its Coronavirus Response
*Michael Cousineau* *Public Health, * Over half a million people are homeless in the U.S. As the number of cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, continues to grow, the nation is on edge. Doctors and scientists do not know what percentage of the general population has been infected and what percentage of the infected develops symptoms. State and local governments and the federal public health system are deploying strategies to contain the spread of the virus and consider ways to mitigate the effects of the disease on vulnerable groups, the health care system a... more »
From Bad to Worse: How Coronavirus Could Force Change in Iranian Policy Toward Syria
*Tony Walker* *Politics, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A failing economy and the coronavirus may force changes. Iran’s emergence as a hot zone for the coronavirus further complicates that country’s relationships with its neighbours at a time when its economy is sliding deeper into recession. US President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran by tightening economic sanctions coincides with a spreading health crisis that will test a hardline leadership. Iranian confidence in its rulers is stretched in any case – there has been persistent unrest in which violent clash... more »
SOS From Antarctica: How Nations Can Help Save Emperor Penguins
*Stephanie Jenouvrier* *Environment, World* [image: Reuters] Why we must act now before it's too late. The concept of a canary in a coal mine – a sensitive species that provides an alert to danger – originated with British miners, who carried actual canaries underground through the mid-1980s to detect the presence of deadly carbon monoxide gas. Today another bird, the Emperor Penguin, is providing a similar warning about the planetary effects of burning fossil fuels. As a seabird ecologist, I develop mathematical models to understand and predict how seabirds respond to environmen... more »
Russia Hopes Iraq Will Soon Be Fielding Its S-400 Missile Defense
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Russia sees the Middle East as a lucrative arms market. *Key point: *It’s not unreasonable to assume that Washington’s peer competitors would try to fill the potential military vacuum left by a US withdrawal from Iraq Is Russia really trying to sell their flagship S-400 missile defense system to Iraq? Not so fast. A string of reports alleged earlier this week that Russia is seeking to export the S-400 to Iraq. To be sure, it’s a timely and compelling narrative. The Trump administration’s decision to order a lethal airstrike against top Iranian gene... more »
What Makes Hand Sanitizer So Effective Against Coronavirus? We Asked An Expert
*Jeffrey Gardner* *Public Health, * Hand sanitizers are flying off the shelves. Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesn’t recommend making your own supply at home. *1. Why is alcohol the main ingredient in most hand sanitizers?* Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria, because it unfolds and inactivates their proteins. This process, which is called denaturation, will cripple and often kill the microbe because its proteins will unfold and stick together. Heat can... more »
Russia Wants America To Know That Its F-35s Aren't Welcome In Europe
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Even if Europe wants them. *Key point: *Russia is working on counters to the F-35. In a move that would raise eyebrows even by Cold War standards of political saber-rattling, the Russian Embassy in Washington seemed to threaten America’s F-35 fighter with Vietnam-era propaganda footage. Back in February, the official handle of the Russian Embassy in the US tweeted the following update: *'If a Russia... ever was to see an F-35 inside its airspace', we would love to send Chief of Staff of the @usairforce Gen. David L. Goldfein 'message with two words... more »
Coronavirus Stock Market Showdown: How High-Frequency Trading Is Changing the World
*Nikola Gradojevic, Deniz Erdemlioglu* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Faster and more powerful computers mean that stock trading can happen at rapid speeds. Financial forecasting involves predicting an organization’s financial future. It typically considers a history of prices, trading volumes or other predictors such as financial statements, interest rates and commodity prices to predict what is called the target variable. Accurate forecasting can help companies to plan their supplies to meet customers’ demands, avoid losses and take on profitable investments. When lookin... more »
Why Sanctions Against Iran and Venezuela During a Pandemic Are Cruel
A moral and practical case against continuing economic sanctions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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