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Returning Troops Denied Water, Bathrooms Under Quarantine
It wasn’t the welcome home that U.S. soldiers expected when they returned from war zones in the Middle East.
BWorld 421, More water and investments, less virus
* My article in BusinessWorld, March 19, 2020. When President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at Maynilad and Manila Water that hold concession agreements (CA) with the government via the MWSS on Dec. 3, 2019, the stock prices of both companies and their allied firms suffered significant declines starting Dec. 4, which continued until mid-December. I continued the series to last Monday, the last trading day of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The percentage decline of stock values until this week remains big, 49% and 32% for Manila Water Co. Inc. (MWC) and Metro Pacific Investment C... more »
Sunak's Employers' Subsidy
It may be unprecedented in the annals of British economic history, but Rishi Sunak's third budget was just not good enough. For millions of people forced to endure uncertainty because they don't know if their job will survive the crisis, or because they're self-employed or freelancing, or on short-time working and zero hour contracts, the risk of a much reduced income remains the case. In addition to closing down bars, pubs and other ents venues, the big ticket item in today's press conference is the government's pledge to pick up 80% of employee wages up to £2,500/month for the ne... more »
"Monetary Central Planners Only Ever Learn One Lesson"
*"Monetary Central Planners Only Ever Learn One Lesson"* by David Stockman "They have exemplified the saying, “To him that hath, more shall be given; and from him that hath not, the little that he hath shall be taken away.” The rich have become richer, and the poor have become poorer; and the vessel of the state is driven between the Scylla and Charybdis of anarchy and despotism. Such are the effects which must ever flow from an unmitigated exercise of the calculating faculty. – Percy Bysshe Shelley, "A Defense of Poetry' (written 1821, published 1840) "The nerve of it is a wonder... more »
Life Lessons From Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Keeper Of The White Buffalo Calf Pipe
*Chief Arvol Looking Horse*, 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. The leader of the Lakota Dakota Nakota Oyate, the great Sioux nation, is a man with a vision. *The foundation for peace* will be strengthened by restoring the Original Instructions in ourselves. Prophecies have been shared and sacred instructions were given. We, the People of the Earth, were instructed that the original wisdom must be shared again when imbalance and disharmony are upon Mother Earth. In 1994 the sacred white buffalo, the giver of the sacred pipe, returned to the Lakota, Dakota ... more »
Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen, "Everybody Knows"
Leonard Cohen, "Everybody Knows"
Efecto TLC: países latinoamericanos han pagado más de 30 mil millones de dólares por demandas de transnacionales
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 Un estudio hecho por el Transnational Institute (TNI) dio a conocer que, entre 1996 y 2019, las empresas transnacionales han demandado en 282 ocasiones a Estados de la región, lo cual representa un 28,7% de las demandas inversor-Estado conocidas a nivel mundial.
Londres dice que las conversaciones con la UE no se llevarán a cabo según lo previsto
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 Las conversaciones comerciales entre Reino Unido y la Unión Europea no se llevarán a cabo como estaba previsto el miércoles debido al brote de coronavirus, pero Londres espera compartir su versión preliminar del acuerdo con Bruselas en "un futuro próximo", dijo un portavoz del Gobierno británico.
China continuará impulsando la firma de RCEP según lo programado, ministerio
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 China trabajará con otros miembros de la Asociación Económica Integral Regional (RCEP, por sus siglas en inglés) a fin de garantizar que la firma del acuerdo se lleve a cabo antes de que finalice el año, aseguró hoy jueves el Ministerio de Comercio de China.
Mediación internacional evita arbitraje República Dominicana-Odebrecht por Punta Catalina
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 Una mediación internacional entre el Gobierno de República Dominicana y el consorcio de empresas Odebrecht-Technimont-Estrella, encargado de la construcción de la Central Termoeléctrica Punta Catalina, ha evitado el arbitraje en relación con la reclamación por sobrecostes del proyecto.
China Is Claiming That They Have Had No New Covid-19 Coronavirus Cases For A Second Day In A Row. Are They Lying?
Image: Medical workers from outside Wuhan pose for pictures with a Chinese Communist Party flag at the Wuhan Railway Station before leaving the epicentre of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hubei province, China March 17, 2020. Picture taken March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer CHINA OUT. *National Interest*: *Are China's Coronavirus Numbers Totally Bogus?* Over four months since the coronavirus began in China, the National Health Commission has announced for the second time that there are no new local cases in the country. The pandemic of the coronavirus that has... more »
European Elections In a Time of Coronavirus
Deserted streets in Paris on March 17, 2020. (By: Flickr/Charlivdb, https://flic.kr/p/2iF7WBN; CC BY-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Among the many things affected by COVID-19 is the electoral process. As Americans debate the wisdom of continuing primary contests for the Democratic presidential nominee, European leaders are struggling with scheduled local, regional, parliamentary, and presidential elections. Thus far, most countries have erred on the side of caution. *France (Local elections, March 15 and 22):* France held local elections on March 15.... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Found among the rich starfields of the Milky Way, star cluster NGC 7789 lies about 8,000 light-years away toward the constellation Cassiopeia. A late 18th century deep sky discovery of astronomer Caroline Lucretia Herschel, the cluster is also known as Caroline's Rose. Its flowery visual appearance in small telescopes is created by the cluster's nestled complex of stars and voids. *Click image for larger size.* Now estimated to be 1.6 billion years young, the galactic or open cluster of stars also shows its age. All the stars in the cluster were likely born at the same time, but th... more »
"We've All Heard The Proverbs..."
“The early bird catches the worm. A stitch in time saves nine. He who hesitates is lost. We can’t pretend we haven’t been told. We’ve all heard the proverbs, heard the philosophers, heard our grandparents warning us about wasted time, heard the damn poets urging us to seize the day. Still, sometimes, we have to see for ourselves. We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep today’s possibility under tomorrow’s rug, until we can’t anymore, until we finally understand for ourselves what Benjamin Franklin meant: That knowing is better than wonde... more »
"The Dissipation of Moral Energies"
*"The Dissipation of Moral Energies"* by Paul Rosenberg "Roughly 98% of us have a deep-rooted connection to morality. Even confirmed criminals routinely say things like, “That ain’t right,” which is purely a moral judgment. However well or poorly we use it, nearly all of us hold morality as a central reference. And this is true across nearly the whole sweep of life. Take a hard look into any workplace and you’ll find that nearly every interaction is tied to some form of moral judgment: “He didn’t treat me with proper courtesy,” “She’s arrogant,” “That’s a man you can respect,” and ... more »
"The Stubborn Little Bird"
*"The Stubborn Little Bird"* "There was a stubborn little bird who refused to fly south with the others when winter came. Soon it snowed, and the little bird, freezing, finally tried to start flying south. Instead, he froze and fell into a barnyard, where a passing cow crapped on him. The warmth of the crap revived him and he began singing joyously. A nearby cat, hearing the singing, promptly dug him out and ate him. The moral of the story is: Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy. Not everyone who gets you out of the crap is your friend. And if you're warm and happy in a pile... more »
Can Money Printing Pay For Green New Deal?
By Paul Homewood This is a claim we are going to see more of in coming months, as governments ramp up fiscal support to deal with the coronavirus crisis: https://freebeacon.com/media/msnbc-anchor-proposed-800-billion-stimulus-is-proof-u-s-can-afford-green-new-deal/ The claim however is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of economics. Let me explain: If we take the UK as an […]
Trump Uses Daily Coronavirus Briefing to Attack Reporter
President Donald Trump called NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander a “terrible reporter” during a White House news briefing for asking what he would say to Americans who are scared about the coronavirus.
PhD Researcher Judy Mikovits and Expert on Viruses Explains the Coronavirus and Reveals Information You are Not Likely to Hear in the Corporate Media
TV Santa Barbara has published a recent interview with host Bob Lovgren interviewing Dr. Judy Mikovits explaining what the coronavirus is, how it got here, how it can be treated, and other important information you are not likely to hear in the corporate-sponsored "mainstream" media. We have featured Dr. Mikovits' work here at Health Impact News many times over the past few years. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mikovits a few years ago, just after a 4-year gag order on her had been lifted. Dr. Mikovits' bio is quite impressive, and would rival any of the talking head "expert... more »
Daily COVID-19 update: $161 million in business support, suspension of student loan payments, and Michelin gets to keep operating
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The latest: Minister of Business Geoff MacLellan announced what he characterized as “the first wave of support” for businesses, with $161 million “to immediately address cash flow and access to credit” for small and medium sized businesses, with the following initiatives: • deferring payments and […]
Transfection and Coronavirus
Patriots for Truth March 20, 2020 Transfection and Coronavirus U.S. Pat. No. 10,130,701. (Nov. 20, 2018). CORONAVIRUS. Assignee: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTUTUTE (Woking, Pirbright, Great Britain), funded by Wellcome Trust, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, DARPA, DERA, WHO, EU. U.S. Patent Office. In a patent, the Claims (always in the back of the patent) are the particular … Continue reading Transfection and Coronavirus →
Cuomo Orders 100% of Non-Essential N.Y. Workforce to Stay Home
Bloomberg Politics Mar 20, 2020 Mar.20 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces new measures that require non-essential members of the work force in New York to stay home. via Cuomo Orders 100% of Non-Essential N.Y. Workforce to Stay Home – YouTube
Obama, Google, Bidens, Clinton, Schmidt, Sued in Fed Court, Weaponized AI Bio-Tech Transfer, Endangering the Lives of All People, Complicity to Slave Camps, China – THE AI ORGANIZATION
The AI Organization February 26, 2020 Amended Complaint to Release John Does 1-29 from original Parsa Vs Google Doc, first 16 pages of complaint included in this article SPECIAL NOTE BELOW DEFENDANTS ALL NEED BE SERVED BY U.S MARSHALS, WE NEED DONATIONS TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS PROPERLY SERVED IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE … Continue reading Obama, Google, Bidens, Clinton, Schmidt, Sued in Fed Court, Weaponized AI Bio-Tech Transfer, Endangering the Lives of All People, Complicity to Slave Camps, China – THE AI ORGANIZATION →
Billionaire Bill Ackman: “America Will End As We Know It” Unless Trump Shuts Down Borders
“Hell is coming.” Paul Joseph Watson | March 18, 2020 Billionaire Bill Ackman has warned President Trump that unless he totally shuts down the borders, sends people home for 30 days and has the government cover their wages, “America will end as we know it.” Following up from a tweet in which he called … Continue reading Billionaire Bill Ackman: “America Will End As We Know It” Unless Trump Shuts Down Borders →
If Jesus threw the moneychangers out of the temple, why can’t worshipers throw out the CDC?
Jon Rappoport March 19, 2020 Part One Are they really going to shut down all the churches in the world? “Too many people in one place, no more Sunday services.” I don’t think so. Don’t write me and tell me about the churches that have already shut down. I’m talking about the millions of others … Continue reading If Jesus threw the moneychangers out of the temple, why can’t worshipers throw out the CDC? →
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
remhq Live from the Pyramid Stage Glastonbury Festival, 25 June, 1999. Taken from R.E.M. at the BBC, coming 19th October. via R.E.M. – It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (Live from Glastonbury, 1999) – YouTube
Cough 19 ~ NOT a Virus!!! Rather A 5G/GE Electronic Battle for Your Soul Forever and Ever
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Migrant Labor Was to Blame For Coronavirus Spread in Both Iran & Italy
Open borders were a vector for the disease. Paul Joseph Watson 19 March, 2020 The use of migrant labor, some of it illegal, in both Iran and Italy, played a major role in the spread of coronavirus, emphasizing once again how open borders were a vector for the disease. The Wall Street Journal reported … Continue reading Migrant Labor Was to Blame For Coronavirus Spread in Both Iran & Italy →
THE CORONAVIRUS, FEMA, & MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW
March 20, 2020 fightingmonarch The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a false flag attack through which the New World Order is using an engineered virus and associated media coverage to drive us to socialized healthcare and mandatory vaccinations. Read My Article on Bill Gates, False Flags, and the Coronavirus Here While our schools are closed … Continue reading THE CORONAVIRUS, FEMA, & MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW →
COVID-19 & Freelance Artists
This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc. What this list IS: an aggregated list … Continue reading COVID-19 & Freelance Artists →
China's Chief Medical Advisor Conitnues To Deny That The Covid-19 Coronavirus Originated In His Country
Epidemiologist Zhong Nanshan, 83, said at a press conference yesterday that no evidence suggested the virus originated in Wuhan. 'The epidemic of the novel coronavirus pneumonia indeed took place in China, in Wuhan… but it does not mean its source is in Wuhan,' he said *Daily Mail:* *China's chief medical advisor DENIES the coronavirus originates in Wuhan as he blasts the claim as 'irresponsible'* * Epidemiologist Dr Zhong Nanshan rebuked the widely held belief yesterday * 'It is irresponsible to conclude lightly before [the matter] is clarified,' he said * His statement came as cas... more »
The Coronavirus Economic Crisis: The Next Great Depression?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Economics, * The full damage of the closures is expected to become apparent in April, when total unemployment numbers start to come in. Forecasts by economists range from 500,000 to five million added to the dole. The coronavirus pandemic may prove to be the worst economic calamity to hit the United States in its history. Attempts to stop the spread of the virus has led to a national state of emergency, with mass closures of business across the country, whether voluntary or not. Thousands have already been furloughed or outright fired by companies unable to pay... more »
Done: How Iran's Navy Would Quickly Go Under If a War Happened
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1AD6F373C0&share=true] But that doesn't mean they can't cause damage. *Key point:* The U.S. Navy would easily win. However, that is no reason to want another terrible war. The Iranian navy is about to get a little bit bigger. But it’s still hopelessly outclassed by rival fleets. The naval imbalance could weigh on diplomatic and military strategies in Tehran, Washington, D.C. and other world capitals as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf region. *This first a... more »
Forget A Bailout: Repealing This Act Could Save The Cruise Industry From Coronavirus
*Colin Grabow* *Economics, Americas* The Passenger Vessel Services Act needs to go. As the coronavirus produces gaping holes in the balance sheets of companies throughout the economy, President Trump has given numerous indications that he considers the cruise industry a prime candidate for a federal bailout. With many of the world’s major cruise lines headquartered in electorally‐important Florida, that’s not a surprise. But before appropriating a single dollar of taxpayer money to these cruise lines, Congress and the White House should opt for another form of relief: repeal of... more »
Amazing: The Army Wants M-2 Bradleys to Serve as Drone Command Centers
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000097876&share=true] It would be a big game changer. *Key point:* These specialized Bradleys would be used to direct reconnaissance and attack drones. How close are these to being a reality? U.S. Army soldiers riding in a specially-modified M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle will control a platoon of ground robots during an upcoming exercise in Colorado. The planned 2020 test “moves beyond the basic ‘robotic wingman’ pursuits that have so far led how the me... more »
YouTube TV: The Ultimate Streaming Service for Cord-Cutters?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * If you’re tired of traditional cable TV’s constant runaround, then YouTube TV will surely be a refreshing change. If you’re tired of traditional cable TV’s constant runaround, then YouTube TV will surely be a refreshing change. Priced at just $50 a month, you’ll have access to 70-plus channels, all on an easy-to-use interface. Other than Sling TV Blue ($30), the price point is quite competitive when compared to other similar players like AT&T TV Now, Sony PlayStation Vue, Hulu with Live TV and FuboTV. As for the hardware, there is none to speak ... more »
Too Few Shipyards: How America Struggles to Repair Its Warships
*David Axe* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000228487&share=true] What is the solution? *Key point:* Without the industrial capacity, America cannot build enough ships or keep afloat the ones it has. Here's how the United States found itself in this problem. The U.S. naval industrial base is in bad shape. There are too few shipyards and they work too slowly to quickly expand the fleet. In wartime, they would struggle to repair battle-damaged ships.This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to... more »
Are China's Coronavirus Numbers Totally Bogus?
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Over four months since the coronavirus began in China, the National Health Commission has announced for the second time that there are no new local cases in the country. The pandemic of the coronavirus that has been pushing healthcare systems in the western world to their breaking point originated in the Wuhan province of China last fall. The medical consensus is that the virus was created in the bushmeat markets, where exotic animals are kept in filthy conditions and bacteria come into regular contact with people. Over four months since the coronav... more »
Russia's Tu-160: The Biggest, Fastest and Heaviest Bomber Ever to Fly
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Fastest bomber ever built. The largest bomber ever built. Heaviest bomber ever built. All of these monikers refer to the Tupelov Tu-160 “White Swan” (NATO reporting name “Blackjack”), a legacy Soviet airframe that has of late gotten a new lease on life Fastest bomber ever built. The largest bomber ever built. Heaviest bomber ever built. All of these monikers refer to the Tupelov Tu-160 “White Swan” (NATO reporting name “Blackjack”), a legacy Soviet airframe that has of late gotten a new lease on life. *Swan Diving Towards the Enemy* The Tu-160 is out... more »
A Warning: In 2019 These Pilots Said They Knew China Might Beat America in War
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000261874&share=true] Best be heeded. *Key point: *A panel of pilots made it clear that America's victory should not be taken for granted. What did they recommend the Navy change? A panel of young aviators voiced a harsh warning to the audience at the U.S. Navy’s annual Tailhook aviation convention in Nevada in September 2019. The Navy’s pilots aren’t ready to do battle with a high-tech foe such as China. The sailing branch’s planes must improve. Its training, too... more »
55% of Americans Approve of Donald Trump's Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * How Americans view Donald Trump’s conduct in office, specifically how he’s handled what has become the biggest crisis of his presidency, will go a long way in determining his odds of reelection this November. President Donald Trump and his actions typically become the center of every news story, and the coronavirus pandemic is no exception. Detractors of the president have criticized his delayed action and irresponsible rhetoric, while his supporters believe he has taken appropriate measures for an unforeseeable public health crisis. Polling on his... more »
Would Cheaper, Smaller Submarines Be a Better Fit for the Navy?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: Image: Reuters] Better than another boondoggle... *Key point: *Another generation of submarines is needed for the fleet. But should they necessarily be expensive, high-tech boats? The U.S. Navy already is beginning to plan for its next class of attack submarine, a high-tech -- and potentially very expensive -- new vessel to succeed the *Virginia*-class boats that the sailing branch currently is buying. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The new SSN(X), which could begin production in the early 203... more »
Russia's Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Created
*Caleb Larson* *History, * The Tsar Bomba achieved what it was designed for: to shock and to awe both the United States and NATO allies. “Fear is the oldest weapon in history. Throughout the life of mankind, it has been the resort of those who could not hope to prevail by reason and persuasion. It will be repelled today, as it has been repelled in the past — not only the steadfastness of free men but by the power of the arms which men will use to defend their freedom.” So was the statement issued by the White House on October 31st, 1961, after the Soviet Union tested a nuclear b... more »
It's True: In a Wargame, France Figured out How to Take Down an F-22 Stealth Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000224426&share=true] Impressive. *Key Point: *It looks like the F-22 can't handle very-up-close dogfights. But enemy planes must avoid dying while trying to close the distance. Past evidence seems to confirm that a French fighter pilot once “killed” an American F-22 Raptor stealth fighter in mock combat. *This first appeared several years ago and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Although not unprecedented, the simulated shoot-down is still a big deal fo... more »
Coronavirus: Three Ways the Crisis May Permanently Change Our Lives
*Johann Fortwengel* *Health, World* Many changes could be permanent. The realisation that life is going to change for a good while is starting to take hold. To flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak, radical measures of social distancing are currently being rolled out in an increasing number of countries. People are being urged – or instructed – to isolate themselves at home. In many countries, schools are closed. The same is true of theatres, bars, and cinemas. Travel for both leisure and business is advised against. Borders are shutting. Most people presume that all these... more »
Sick of Those Cable Bills? Here Are the Best Antennas for Cord Cutters.
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * If you’re sick and tired of those outrageous cable TV bills, maybe it’s time to join millions of others in cutting the cord. But before making the decision to do so, make sure you already know which TV antenna is right for you. If you’re sick and tired of those outrageous cable TV bills, maybe it’s time to join millions of others in cutting the cord. But before making the decision to do so, make sure you already know which TV antenna is right for you. In some cases, a top-notch TV antenna will get you more channels than basic cable, with no bud... more »
What If the Navy's Assault Ships Also Carried a Boat-Load of Missiles?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: Image: Reuters] Is that even a good idea? *Key point: *These warships allow the Marines to land and do their thing. But what if they could also pack a big punch? It’s no secret. The U.S. Navy can’t afford all the ships it wants. At the same time, China’s deployment of hundreds of long-range anti-ship missiles threatens to render obsolete the ships the Navy already does have. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* These twin problems weigh heavily on the Navy’s amphibious force, which transport, lands a... more »
Australia is Under Siege Thanks to Coronavirus
*Michelle Grattan* *Public Health, Oceania* [image: Reuters] Here's the latest on coronavirus. The federal budget will be delayed until October 6, as the demands of dealing with the rapidly moving pandemic and the impossibility of forecasting have made the May timetable impossible. State budgets will also be pushed back. As the Morrison government prepares to announce on Sunday its second multi-billion package, which will dwarf last week’s $17.6 billion one, the national cabinet of federal and state leaders on Friday endorsed even tougher rules to limit numbers in non-essential... more »
Trying to Homeschool Because of Coronavirus? Here Are 5 Tips to Help Your Child Learn
*David Roy* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] A breakdown of the expert's tips. A number of schools in Australia have shut after students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. And some private schools have moved to online classes pre-emptively. Many parents are keeping their children home as a precaution for various reasons. Attendance in schools has fallen, by as much as 50% in some. The current medical advice is for schools to remain open and for children to go to school, unless they are unwell. But if your child is staying home from school, you may be wondering how y... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 20
1933 Rashid al-Gaylani became premier of Iraq, would hold office 3 times 1971 Ex-Def Min and VP Tikrit assassinated in Kuwait by Bakr govt 1973 Kuwait sent troops to try to expel Iraq building base on its territory leading to gunfight 3 killed US thought part of Soviet plot in Persian Gulf 1981 Iraqi attack on Susangard in south failed after 1 day Turning point in war Iraq couldn't capture anymore Iranian land 1982 Saddam ordered 3rd attack upon Bostan Khuzistan and failed again 1983 Saddam executed 6 members of the Hakim family including 3 brothers of Ayatollah Hakim 1985 Iran made... more »
AP Sources: Illinois Governor to Order Shelter in Place
The order will still allow the state's 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine.
Trump Angrily Defends His Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
The president spent much of the Friday briefing in a fury, sparring with reporters who he deemed were being overly critical of the response.
Did Dolphins and Swans ‘Return’ to Italian Waterways Amid COVID-19 Lockdown?
A few wildlife sightings were excitedly shared across social media as a note of sunny news amid the bleak reality of the coronavirus pandemic.
20 March 2020 Covid-19 USA 16,000 Cases, Italy 4000 Dead
This is NOT the flu. Italy crosses over 4000 dead. 20 March 2020 posting. Continue reading →
David Henderson: Libertarians, Markets, and Pandemics
Today was a good day. I got to “see” my friend David Henderson. Like many of you, my social circle has become more virtual than actual. As I posted earlier this week, David was kind enough to allow me to pose some really great questions from all of you with regard to the ongoing COVID19 […] The post David Henderson: Libertarians, Markets, and Pandemics appeared first on Econlib.
COVID-19 false-positive rate for “asymptomatic infected individuals” during screening estimated at up to 80%???
G H Zhuang, M W Shen, L X Zeng, B B Mi, F Y Chen, W J Liu, L L Pei, X Qi, C Li. [Potential False-Positive Rate Among the ‘Asymptomatic Infected Individuals’ in Close Contacts of COVID-19 Patients] Zhonghua … Continue reading →
“In fact, most of those infected won’t even know it”
” ‘People think this virus is going to attack them all, and then they’re all going to die,’ says Prof. Jihad Bishara. ‘Not at all. In fact, most of those infected won’t even know it’ “ click here
Migratory Bird Treaty Act reform will clarify longstanding confusion
Uncertainty breeds inefficiency. Clarifying the law on migratory birds will cut red tape... if reforms survive legal challenge. The post Migratory Bird Treaty Act reform will clarify longstanding confusion appeared first on CFACT.
"Bureaucrats: they are dead at 30 and buried at 60. They are like custard pies; you can't nail them to a wall." #QotD
*"Bureaucrats: they are dead at 30 and buried at 60. They are like custard pies; you can't nail them to a wall."* ~ Frank Lloyd Wright [Hat tip Jeffery Small.] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
The Kushner Family Could Be Getting Very Rich Thanks to the Coronavirus
The Kushner family’s ties to for-profit healthcare companies underscore the myriad of conflicts of interests that billionaire businessmen have, making them particularly unsuited to holding public office. The post The Kushner Family Could Be Getting Very Rich Thanks to the Coronavirus appeared first on MintPress News.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/20/10"
*PM 3/20/20, Updated as Available.* ◆ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ◆ Gregory Mannarino, *PM 3/20/20* "*ITS OVER. The New America. * *They Win, You Lose. Here's How**"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN... more »
Stanford Epidemiologist: Coronavirus Data Unreliable; Lockdowns, Etc., Could Be Counterproductive
[image: stanford-epidemiologist-coronavirus-data-unreliable-lockdowns-etc-could-be-counterproductive] A top epidemiologist says the lack of sound data and evidence on the extent of the coronavirus pandemic might lead to catastrophically poor decisions on the part of politicians and public health officials.
US-Led Coalition In Iraq Repositioning Forces Amid Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic And Iran Threat
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, stands post during the reinforcement of the Baghdad Embassy Compound in Iraq, Jan. 4, 2020. (Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot/Marine Corps) *The National*: *Coronavirus: US-led coalition forces in Iraq reposition amid pandemic and Iran threat* *To prevent potential spread of Covid-19, the Iraqi Security Forces have suspended all training* The US-led coalition forces in Iraq have repositioned, following an increase in attacks on their... more »
Idaho Legislature Passes Bill Banning Trans Girls From Competing in Female College Athletics
The Idaho state legislature recently passed a bill, 24-11, banning trans and intersex girls from competing as females in school and college athletics, despite there being no reported trans athletes competing in the state, reports Vox. If signed by Gov. Brad Little, the bill would require high school and college female athletes to “undergo invasive […]
St. Ambrose University Priest Suspended From Teaching After Sexual Misconduct Allegation
A priest teaching at St. Ambrose University has been suspended from teaching after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him, stated the Catholic Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, according to KCRG news. The priest, Rev. Robert “Bud” Grant, has served on the faculty of St. Ambrose University since 1994. The allegation against him involves a matter […]
Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended for Two Months Amid Coronavirus
Federal student loan borrowers will have the option to suspend their loan payments for two months due to the coronavirus pandemic because “everyone should be focused on staying safe and healthy, not worrying about their student loan balance growing,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Friday. The move comes a week after President […]
Launceston burial fees proposed to rise by 15pc for fifth consecutive year, funeral directors outraged
If you are hoping to be buried in Launceston's main cemetery, you'll need deep pockets, with the cost of a single plot "skyrocketing" more than 225 per cent in recent years, and it's set to go up again. Why does it cost so much?
Coronavirus means we need to make sacrifices like wartime. Are we ready?
How will generations of Australians cope for whom "on demand" and "more" are simply descriptions of how we expect life to be lived now, asks Virginia Trioli.
Mother asks panic buyers to consider their actions after child left without medication
A Queensland mum pleads with the public to stop panic-buying medication, after being unable to buy her son an asthma puffer to prevent his "lungs shutting off".
Push for multilingual COVID-19 resources to help elderly people who don't speak English
The elderly are some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus in Australia, but community leaders are concerned vital health messages might not be reaching older people who do not speak English.
The footy rolls on, and the fan inside us all should enjoy it while it lasts
The world is shutting down but the AFL and NRL are among the very small handful of sports carrying on. The risks are real, writes David Mark, but their presence should be treasured for now.
What do I do if I can't pay my mortgage?
If you're with one of the big four banks, you'll be able to keep your home in the short term, but the longer-term picture is a little murky, David Taylor writes.
A town held a coronavirus experiment and now it's 'the healthiest place in Italy'
The town of Vo was at the centre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, but local scientists took drastic measures to protect residents. They haven't had a new COVID-19 case in a week.
Ten people live in this home. The young are now a threat to their elders
It's not unusual for Marianne Headland-Mackay to have three generations of family living in her home, but having grandkids and grandparents under the one roof during the coronavirus pandemic is creating new challenges.
Tristan called triple-0 for help. Police took him to hospital in a 'dog box'
Tristan Naudi was locked in a metal box in the back of a police van before dying, handcuffed and bleeding, in a NSW hospital. Background Briefing has learned 175 vehicles are fitted with similar enclosures.
Australia's interest rate is as close to zero as it's ever been. Could it ever go lower?
A Danish bank offers "negative interest" mortgages, which pay customers to borrow money. Yet despite historic cuts, negative rates remain a long way off in Australia.
The best new writing by Australian women: a reading guide
From cross-generational sagas to a memoir of living with MS and a journalist's deep dive into domestic abuse: this is your reading guide for the 2020 Stella Prize shortlist.
UK pubs and restaurants to close as Government offers to pay 80 per cent of wages
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says cafes, pubs and restaurants across the country will close and stay shut indefinitely to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
CORONA-PANIC : A Fiasco In The Making?
“It’s like an elephant being attacked by a house cat. Frustrated and trying to avoid the cat, the elephant accidentally jumps off a cliff and dies.” – John P.A. Ioannidis Professor of medicine, epidemiology – Stanford University *** AS Australia enforces a further increase to its “social distancing” rules from one metre yesterday to […]
Tall Tales and Truths from the South Pacific. No. 1: War is Hell [updated]
*'War is Hell': **A story in four parts:* 1. *A war for modernity* 2. *"Nothing Less Than Victory"* 3. *The heart of the rebellion* 4. *The little church at Rangiaowhia* 5. *The larger fiction at Wellington* *War is hell. That lesson delivered in 1864 to the heart of the Waikato rebellion still resonates and is talked about today. But not all stories are equal …* *Figure 1: Te Uenuku, the eater of men -- traditional Tanui carving carried into battle, lost at the massive 'Battle of the Feathers' and rediscovered near Lake Ngaroto years later [photo source: Bran Brak... more »
The Lesson of Covid-19
[image: undefined] The COVID-19 “pandemic” is primarily designed to empower the ruling elite and further its authoritarian reach. The primary tool is the innate human fear of death and this fear has been greatly magnified by the corporate propaganda media. For those able to sidestep the trap of fear-mongering, it is obvious this disease is less of a threat to mortality than the seasonal flu and tuberculosis. COVID-19’s death rate thus far is minuscule by way of comparison, although the state and its media promise the number will rise precipitously and the only option is to “flatten... more »
The Great Unravelling: Part 2, Coronavirus: A Very British Cull
The nation is at war. Peacetime production has slumped, foreign travel collapsed, casualties rise. In every part of the country, people anxiously worry about how to avoid the enemy. This time, however, it is germs, not Germans, that we fear. Even the Germans are under attack. Medically, economically and politically, the coronavirus pandemic has caught us all on the hop. Forget the Chancellor’s hyperbolic claims. His first Budget will not save Britain from either coronavirus or an economic crash. Sadly, nor will anything emerging from the Prime Minister.
Geriatric American Leadership Doesn't Seem Capable Of Keeping Up With A Rapidly Changing Environment-- Take McConnell And Pelosi
A few weeks ago I mentioned that Democrats were telling me that Pelosi wanted to adjourn Congress until after the worst of the pandemic but wouldn't act alone, afraid that Trump, McConnell and the Republicans could called her a wimp. She told intimates that she wouldn't act unless McConnell did as well. Since then more than a few House members-- and some senators-- are quarantined and at least two-- Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Ben McAdams (Blue Dog-UT)-- have tested positive. Staffers on both sides of the Capitol have tested positive and it's likely that many more members would t... more »
Coronavirus Infographics
H/T Vaughn Pratt for pointing to this graphic providing context for the current pandemic. For each COVID-19 death per average day, 215 people die of worse diseases as measured by average daily death rate. This is the 9th graphic in the Covid 19 Coronavirus Infographic Datapack at Information is Beautiful. The final graphic is this […]
Mutual Agreement – U.S. Closes Mexico and Canada Border Blocking Non-Essential Travel…
Earlier today President Trump announced the closing of the southern border (Mexico) and northern border (Canada) to non essential travel. Entry/Exit for trade and business travel will continue to operate with additional screening. PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH: President Trump is taking … Continue reading →
First Lady Melania Trump speaks and Trump brutally smacks down a reporter...
*and if there's one tiny doubt in your mind of how evil, hateful, and Godless the commie/libtards are take a gander of the comments from YouTube I posted after the video. Never mind - I won't give the vile lefties any air time. You're welcome.* *Here's your reading assignment for this weekend:* *THE FATE OF EMPIRES and SEARCH FOR SURVIVAL by Sir John Glubb * John Bagot Glubb was born in 1897, his father being a regular officer in the Royal Engineers. At the age of four he left England for Mauritius, where his father was posted for a three-year tour of duty. At the age of ten he ... more »
Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Serve a Global Agenda?
With the Presidential election campaign in the United States and the controversial mandatory measles vaccination law in Germany provided perfect timing, what better than viral terror to influence public opinion and health policies on vaccine battles raging on both sides of the Atlantic? The post Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Serve a Global Agenda? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Truth demanded about offshore wind carbon construction costs
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: A senior academic reckons the 20 year design life of wind turbines is too short – “we should be doing better” – and means they don’t even qualify as infrastructure, and that offshore wind power is “ferociously costly and has a big carbon footprint”. He didn’t mention the intermittency…
Workers left out of government and business response to the coronavirus
Thomas Kochan, Professor of Management, Co-Director of the MIT Sloan Institute for Work and Employment Research, MIT Sloan School of Management at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
If government and business collaborate with workers, a scholar of labor relations writes, current economic problems could get less severe, the recovery smoother and lasting prosperity more likely.
Economic aid in Canada: How much will it help?
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The government of Canada announced its COVID-19 economic aid package on Wednesday, including the following measures: EI adjustments and added benefits (projected total cost: $15 billion) For those who already qualify: waiving the one week waiting period before benefits kick in no more doctors notes […]
"Essentials, Frequently Updated "
*"**Essentials, **Frequently **Updated **"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. - https://www.zerohedge.com/ ○ - https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/
Marijuana shops overhaul workforces to cope with online orders, curbside-delivery boom during coronavirus pandemic
Cannabis stores across the U.S. are scrambling to reassign employees to new tasks to cope with a rush of online orders and curbside deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. They’re also considering how the current environment might permanently affect the way consumers purchase cannabis. Marijuana shops overhaul workforces to cope with online orders, curbside-delivery boom during coronavirus pandemic is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
PMI sidesteps global health treaty to lobby councils
The world's largest multinational tobacco company offered to work with local authorities and schools, despite rules designed to prevent industry influence on public health policy
Web of cash and contacts ties Public Health England to Big Tobacco
The New Nicotine Alliance, which calls itself an independent body campaigning for alternatives to cigarettes, has extensive links to a group set up by Philip Morris International
Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Mike Konczal offers (PDF) a framework for responding to the coronavirus pandemic from a U.S. perspective. And the CCPA is providing ample analysis of the economic and social impacts of COVID-19. - Dakshana Bascaramurty discusses how the pandemic is revealing and exacerbating Canada's class divide. And Shree Paradkar points out the difference in government reaction depending on the identity of the lives at risk. - Michael Laxer notes that hoarding and panic buying are fully predictable within a capitalist economic framework. And Lee Fang exposes... more »
Turkish Army resumes military activity after being ambushed in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The Turkish Armed Forces have resumed their patrols in the Idlib Governorate after their troops were ambushed by unknown assailants on Thursday. According to reports from Idlib, the Turkish military conducted patrols along the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Highway) between the cities of Saraqib and Ariha. There have been no reports […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why does Turkey want S-400s and Patriot missiles?
Last month, Ankara reportedly asked the US to deploy Patriot batteries on Turkey’s southern border following an escalation of tensions in Syria’s Idlib. Here’s a closer look at what could finally become Turkey’s missile system of choice given Ankara’s recent purchase of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf missile systems. Ankara’s move on the Patriot border deployment will most likely […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese military to potentially use new weapons to stop US: expert
Chinese military experts on Tuesday suggested the use of non-lethal electromagnetic weapons, including low-energy laser devices, in expelling US warships that have been repeatedly intruding into the South China Sea in the past week. Ships from the Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group and America amphibious assault ship expeditionary strike group sailed together in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military choppers in action along Syrian coast: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – A video has emerged showing Russian military choppers patrolling along the Syrian coast, as the navy carries out wide-scale drills in the eastern Mediterranean region. In the video, the Russian military choppers can be seen flying along the Syrian coast in what is likely to be either the Tartous or […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US is ready to undermine Idlib agreement: Russia
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters on Friday that the US, which is frustrated over the Moscow-Ankara accord on the Idlib settlement, uses any pretext to promote anti-Russian hysteria. She said that the Ministry has paid attention to “the intensification of contacts between American politicians and the quasi-humanitarian organisation White Helmets operating in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
MJBizDaily postpones, cancels three cannabis trade events
Marijuana Business Daily has decided to postpone or cancel three upcoming cannabis industry trade events scheduled for the United States and overseas because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the details: MJBizDaily’s Investor Intelligence Symposium, scheduled for next month in New York, has been canceled. Attendees have been notified. In lieu of the cancellation, MJBizDaily will […] MJBizDaily postpones, cancels three cannabis trade events is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canada sees steady adult-use cannabis sales growth in January
Canadian cannabis retail sales grew 4.3% from December to January despite declining month-over-month sales in Quebec, according to the latest monthly data from Statistics Canada. More than 154 million Canadian dollars ($107 million) worth of adult-use cannabis products were sold by retailers in January, continuing an upward national trend sales since legalization in October 2018. Statistics […] Canada sees steady adult-use cannabis sales growth in January is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
What’s in Trump’s Executive Order on the Defense Production Act?
President Trump takes questions from reporters during a Coronavirus Task Force update on Feb. 29, 2020. (Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo by Myles Cullen) On March 18, President Trump issued an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) to prioritize the production of much-needed medical equipment and supplies to combat the novel coronavirus. This follows a March 13 letter signed by 57 House Democrats requesting the president to invoke the 1950 act to “begin mass production of supplies needed to address the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pande... more »
Anti-Capitalist Politics in the Time of COVID-19
As Marxist geographer David Harvey argues, forty years of neoliberalism has left the public totally exposed and ill prepared to face a public health crisis on the scale of coronavirus.
Over-The-Road Truckers Locked Out of Rest Areas, Dining Rooms on Some Interstates
You want toilet paper in your local grocery store? Well, show the trucking industry some respect, and you just might get a shipment. Here is more proof – as if you needed it – that many government bureaucrats cannot foresee the unintended consequences of their panic-driven actions … and that it takes a President who has an entrepreneurial background to straighten out the shyt caused by the small minds in state houses. URGENT: States Making Life Impossibly Hard for Truckers, Who Can’t Find Food and Bathrooms By Megan Fox March 19, 2020 In this unprecedented crisis brought to us by … ... more »
Are People With Type-A Blood More Susceptible to COVID-19?
Such an observation would have an impact on how medical professionals identify those most at risk of the disease.
Did Pelosi End Social Security Payments for 2 Months?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Americans' Response to COVID-19
Thanks to one American online retailer, we have a fascinating look at the impact of the COVID-19 panic on Americans and its not just about toilet paper, hand sanitizer and bottled water. Here is a map from Ammo.com: Ammo.com notes that Americans are purchasing ammunition at an unprecedented rate. On February 23, 2020, an Ammo.com press release noticed that ammunition sales jumped significantly in February. According to Google Trends, searches for the word "coronavirus" began to rise around February 23. Since then, the measurement matrix of interest for the term "coronavirus" ha... more »
Safe as houses? In the age of coronavirus, don't be so sure
Global markets have lost trillions of dollars, central bankers are rolling out extraordinary measures to stop the financial system collapsing and even gold is dropping like a stone. But one thing is holding up for now — the Australian property market, writes Elysse Morgan
Middle-aged women are turning to bodybuilding — and they've got the edge on their younger rivals
The transformative nature of bodybuilding is particularly appealing to those already going through a transition period: middle-aged women.
Will the pandemic lead to a baby boom — or a surge in divorce?
Jokes about coronavirus causing a surge in divorces aside, the health crisis may be a pressure test many couples are completely unprepared for, with experts warning intimate relationships could sustain "irreversible" damage in coming months.
Morrison's challenging dilemma when it comes to our worst-case scenario
In extraordinary times like these leaders are forced to do things differently. Whether they do it well is a separate question, writes Laura Tingle.
'Cold-blooded' Utrecht shooter sentenced to life in prison for multiple killings
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A man who killed four people last year in what a Dutch judge called a "cold-blooded" terrorist attack is sentenced to a lifetime in prison.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Extends Tax Filing Deadline to July 15th…
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announces via Twitter the IRS has delayed the deadline for tax filing to July 15th. However, anyone expecting a refund should file asap for obvious reasons.
La Chine continuera à préparer la signature du RCEP comme prévu
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 China is working with other parties to push for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to be signed as scheduled.
Joint statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership for collaboration in the new era (full text)
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 The Russian Federation supports the "One Belt, One Road" initiative and China supports the integration process within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
A fast track to weaker food standards
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
20-Mar-2020 Will the EU concede to the demands of US negotiators on food standards? The Commission can in fact circumvent the mandate by using other methods that make it much easier to weaken standards.
WHO Officials Are Warning That Global Health Systems Are ‘Collapsing’ Under The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
*CNBC:* *WHO officials warn health systems are ‘collapsing’ under coronavirus: ‘This isn’t just a bad flu season’* * WHO officials warned Friday against downplaying the total number of infections and deaths caused by the coronavirus as it overwhelms health systems around the world. * Last week, the WHO declared that Europe had become the new epicenter of the outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China in December. World Health Organization officials warned Friday against dismissing the coronavirus that’s swept across the globe as just a bad outbreak of the flu, saying it has overwhelmed... more »
From Cluster Bombs to Toxic Waste: Saudi Arabia is Creating the Next Fallujah in Yemen
From dumping toxic waste into the sea to littering Yemen's farms with tons of unexploded cluster bombs, Saudi Arabia is creating a legacy so toxic in Yemen that experts believe it could take a century to undo. The post From Cluster Bombs to Toxic Waste: Saudi Arabia is Creating the Next Fallujah in Yemen appeared first on MintPress News.
“A Storm is Coming” – Doctors Warn of COVID-19 Wave Racking US Prisons
Doctors are warning that the huge numbers of inmates locked inside large communal cells, often with dozens of other people, a perfect breeding ground for disease. The post “A Storm is Coming” – Doctors Warn of COVID-19 Wave Racking US Prisons appeared first on MintPress News.
UK’s Biggest Solar Farm Poses Grave Risk To Public Health
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/nov/09/giant-solar-power-plant-uk-biggest-north-kent-coast-subsidy-free-power-station-faversham Britain’s largest solar farm is currently wending its way through the planning system. Not only will it be the biggest at 350MW and 890 acres, but crucially it will include battery storage of 700 MWh. And it is the prospect of this that is frightening local residents, […]
Why Assume There Will Be a 2020 election? General Butler and the ‘Wall Street Putsch’ Revisited
From the Strategic Culture Foundation The upcoming American elections are just around the corner and everyone is wondering if the new president will be named Trump, Biden, Sanders or none of the above. I can hear the incredulous reader exclaim: Wait, what does “none of the above” mean?? It’s certainly going to be one of […] More The post Why Assume There Will Be a 2020 election? General Butler and the ‘Wall Street Putsch’ Revisited appeared first on The Duran.
Can the Key Largo Woodrat win its game of cat and mouse?
Today, conservationists are making some headway – but their efforts are being stymied by a cute and cuddly menace: namely, cats. The post Can the Key Largo Woodrat win its game of cat and mouse? appeared first on CFACT.
Why More Tomahawk Cruise Missile Submarines Might Not Be the Wisest Choice
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_RP3DRHYIRDAB&share=true] Not cost-effective? *Key point:* These subs are important for being able to launch enough missiles, but they are also more vulnerable than before. Might a regular surface warship be a better solution? The U.S. Navy is about to lose a big chunk of the missile tubes it relies on to fire Tomahawk land-attack missiles during wartime. The four SSGN cruise-missile submarines that the Navy converted from *Ohio*-class ballistic-missile boats are slat... more »
How Russia, And Not America, Forced Imperial Japan's Surrender In World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* The capture of Manchuria was decisive. *Key point: *The Soviets’ Manchurian Campaign, August Storm, destroyed the last vestige of Japanese military power outside Japan, and put the final nail in the coffin of those Japanese militarists who, even after suffering two atomic attacks, intended to continue the war to the death. To the Soviet military, it is known as the Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation. Although it had no official name to the Japanese, it has become known in the West as Operation August Storm. It was the greatest defe... more »
Master the Message: How Trump Can Win the Coronavirus Information War
*Beverly Hallberg* *Health, * Communications expert: "The President has to make sure he connects with people on the losses before he encourages us on what we can overcome. He can’t skip the part where this is really hard, and he’ll do much better in the public eye if we feel he’s along for this scary, painful journey." What we know: coronavirus is highly contagious, and thousands have died from it. What we don’t know: how long should we practice social distancing to actually make a difference? Is flattening the curve important if most of us are expected to contract it? Should w... more »
Meet the Orsis T-5000: The Deadliest Russian Sniper Rifle You’ve Never Heard of
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * No, it’s not a Terminator from Skynet — it’s Russia’s sniper rifle from the future, and is already on a battlefield near you. No, it’s not a Terminator from Skynet — it’s Russia’s sniper rifle from the future, and is already on a battlefield near you. *New Tactics* In an Army report, observations about the conflict in eastern Ukraine — specifically tactics used by Russian snipers groups — are detailed. “Russian Forces in Ukraine have employed snipers in elements up to platoon size. These units will operate on a small frontage of only several hundred ... more »
75 Million And Counting: Why the AK-47 May Never Stop Shooting
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * “Of the estimated 500 million firearms worldwide, approximately 100 million belong to the Kalashnikov family, three-quarters of which are AK- 47s,” wrote Phillip Killicoat, of Oxford University. Not bad for an arms designer with virtually no formal training. In his book The Gun, author C. J. Chivers describes the heady post-war years of the mid 1940s, when the scramble to enter the atomic age was defined by enormous technological challenges, and when a humble Russian arms designer name Mikhail Kalashnikov would create something that would turn his nam... more »
China and Korea Can't Get Enough Over America's Coronavirus Toilet Paper Run
*Mitchell Blatt* *Health, * “Question: Why do Western people like toilet paper better than masks?” a friend of mine asked me on WeChat. “Question: Why do Western people like toilet paper better than masks?” a friend of mine asked me on WeChat. Around the world, in different countries affected by coronavirus, people hoarded consumer goods. But there have been differences in different countries about what kinds of products have been hoarded. During my time reporting from Nanjing, China, I noticed fruits and vegetables were being cleared off the shelves, as well as face masks, but ... more »
The F-35 Stealth Fighter Has an Awesome "Beast Mode" but It Comes With a Big Trade-Off
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETOKYWCAA&share=true] Worth it? *Key point: *The F-35 can carry many, many more weapons than enemies might expect. However, that means the fighter is less stealthy than it could be. The U.S. military could hang more weapons under the wings of its F-35 stealth fighters. Lockheed Martin, which assembles the single-engine, radar-evading jets, in early May 2019 revealed a concept for a hypersonic surface-to-air missile that’s compatible with the U.S. Navy’s F-35C. ... more »
U.S. Military ‘Successfully’ Test-Launches A New Hypersonic Warhead In The Pacific
*Warzone/The Drive:* *The Army And Navy Have Conducted The First Joint Test Of Their New Hypersonic Weapon* *The Missile Defense Agency also observed the test to gather data that could be useful in developing anti-hypersonic defenses.* The U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, in cooperation with the Missile Defense Agency, have conducted their first joint test launch of a new hypersonic warhead in the Pacific. The two services plan to eventually deploy this common hypersonic boost-glide vehicle on top of land-based and submarine-launched missiles, respectively. A launch took place at the... more »
“Stay at Home,” Governor Gavin Newsom Orders Californians
[image: stay-at-home-governor-gavin-newsom-orders-californians] What precedent does this executive order to individual Californians set for the future?
Dr. Shiva, PhD | COVID-19
[image: dr-shiva-phd-covid-19] VIDEO - The New American’s Christian Gomez interviews M.I.T. PhD scientist and candidate for U.S Senate in Massachusetts Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai about the Coronavirus COVID-19 that originated in Wuhan, China. Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai explains the nature of the COVID-19 virus and ways to combat it by boosting one’s immune system.
B-2's and U-2's at play in England
The USAF has sent three B-2 stealth bombers to England for exercises, along with a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Courtesy of The Aviationist and photographer Daffyd Phillips, here's a high-resolution video clip of the aircraft taking off and landing over there. It includes some of the closest, clearest shots of the B-2 I've yet seen. Note the U-2 "chase car" that follows the aircraft during takeoff and landing. It's a vital part of the support crew. Details at the link. Peter
Covid - 9/11 Update: Republican senator urged to quit after report he sold stocks before Covid-19 market plunge
*UPDATE:* In an interesting twist, Syria has reported that it has had *no* coronavirus cases to date. *Richard Burr his wife sold between around $628,000 and $1.7m in more than 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images* *************** The longer the Covid - 9/11 False Flag/Hoax/Drill Pandemic goes on we see more and more similarities with its predecessor, the 9/11 Atrocity. Above is a photo of an "insider" who apparently used his insider knowledge to pre-emptively sell his family stocks before the crash of last week. W... more »
Chinese Scientists Destroyed Proof of Another Virus Back in December
Mar 18, 2020 Jose Nino In late December 2019, Chinese laboratories identified a mystery virus as a highly infections new pathogen. The Times reported that the laboratories received orders to stop tests, destroy samples, and put the clamps on the news. In Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, a regional health official requested that … Continue reading Chinese Scientists Destroyed Proof of Another Virus Back in December →
Coronavirus – Ticking All The Boxes For The Global Elite
The CCP Is Without Doubt The Most Evil Regime On Planet Earth. They Continue To Harvest The Organs Of Prisoners Of Conscience, There Are No Human Rights, And Over One Hundred Million People Were Slaughtered In The So Called Great Leap Forward. And Let Us Not Forget The Slaughter Of Chinese Students In The Tiananmen … Continue reading Coronavirus – Ticking All The Boxes For The Global Elite →
Useful Dashboards for Tracking the Coronavirus
Last updated by rhiannon on 19. March 2020 – 09:26 Track the Coronavirus around the world in real time with these dashboards. These dashboards aggregate data and create maps and visuals that various information about the Coronavirus, where it’s been, current statistics, where it’s spreading, and its epidemiology and transmission. There are many dashboards tracking … Continue reading Useful Dashboards for Tracking the Coronavirus →
Covid-19 Going Right According To The Plan This Document Outlines : What’s Next!
By Justus Knight on March 20, 2020 On the show today! Part 1 On today’s broadcast: Coronavirus cases spike as they run more tests…finally. The World in lock down, California locks up over 40 million people! 18-month Pandemic plan – we are running in lock step with what’s outlined…U.S. Government COVID-19 Response Plan What … Continue reading Covid-19 Going Right According To The Plan This Document Outlines : What’s Next! →
Prosperity Gospel Millionaire Kenneth Copeland Screams At His Followers Unemployed Due To Coronavirus Cutbacks ‘Don’t You Dare Stop Tithing!’
Kenneth Copeland said: Fear of this coronavirus is faith in its ability to hurt you or kill you. The fear of ‘What are we gonna do? I’m getting laid off at work!’ Hey! Your job’s not your source. If it is, you’re in trouble. Jesus is your source! Whatever you do right now, don’t you … Continue reading Prosperity Gospel Millionaire Kenneth Copeland Screams At His Followers Unemployed Due To Coronavirus Cutbacks ‘Don’t You Dare Stop Tithing!’ →
Missing Elderly Assyrian Woman Found Dead in Turkey
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
Hurmuz Diril and his wife Şimoni.(AINA) -- The body of Şimoni Diril was found today in Turkey, 70 days after the elderly Assyrian couple vanished. The couple was kidnapped on January 11 from their village of Mehr, Kovankaya in the province of Sirnak.
Brazil’s Evangelical Bench Calls for Reopening of Temples to Counter ‘Evil Pandemic’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the Evangelical Parliamentary Front in Congress, Deputy Silas Câmara, released a note calling for the reopening of temples, which implies a crowding of people, an extremely risky situation due to the coronavirus. Deputies argue they need prayers to counter the "evil The post Brazil’s Evangelical Bench Calls for Reopening of Temples to Counter ‘Evil Pandemic’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Blood Type Increases Risk of Contracting and Dying From Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Scientists claim that individuals with blood type A have a significantly higher probability of contracting the Covid-19. Research in Wuhan - the city where the virus would have started - also found that those with blood type A are at even greater risk of dying from the disease. The Chinese […] The post Blood Type Increases Risk of Contracting and Dying From Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Natural Gas Consumption Sets a New Record
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. natural gas consumption set a new record in 2019, reaching 31 trillion… The post U.S. Natural Gas Consumption Sets a New Record appeared first on IER.
COULD A SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT WIN REELECTION ON HIS BIGGEST FAILURE?
You and I may not approve of Donald Trump's new concerned-war-president act, but the public may be falling for it. [In] a new ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday ... President Donald Trump's approval for his handling of the outbreak is on the rise. In the new poll, 55% of Americans approve of the president's management of the crisis, compared to 43% who disapprove. Trump’s approval on this issue is up from last week, when the numbers were nearly reversed. Only 43% approved of Trump's handling of the pandemic and 54% disapproved in last week's poll. It's not just Republicans. ... i... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/20/2020
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/20/2020
The case for coercion is weaker than it looks
There is a case for government coercion in certain situations, including an epidemic. And it is possible that coercion might be beneficial right now. But here I’d like to point out that the case for coercion is weaker than it looks, and that the amount of coercion we actually adopt is likely to be more […] The post The case for coercion is weaker than it looks appeared first on Econlib.
Toilet Paper Wars
As the COVID19 pandemic hit the US, with school and office closures rapidly following its arrival, Americans began to stock up for the long haul. Unsurprisingly the stocking up led to some shortages. Stores rapidly ran out of hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and any number of perishable goods. But the item we heard about most […] The post Toilet Paper Wars appeared first on Econlib.
UKC News: Coronavirus Fears Grip UK and US, Italy Report Reveals True Nature of Epidemic
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with this week's news round-up.
First medical cannabis sales in Colombia imminent – a year later than expected
Colombia’s delayed medical cannabis industry could see its first sale within days, according to one of the country’s leading producers. Khiron Life Sciences announced Friday that it became “the first company” authorized to sell medical cannabis in Colombia. The Latin American nation’s medical cannabis industry had been expected to launch in 2019, so the announcement […] First medical cannabis sales in Colombia imminent – a year later than expected is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
UK Must Swiftly Contain COVID-19 Again To Protect The World - New Policy Also Endangers Africans With AIDS, & Malnourished Kids,
Everyone in the UK - please share this widely, this and other posts that explain what is happening in the UK. We are no longer trying to contain COVID-19 in the UK, only to slow down its spread. Also, we no longer try to keep track of who in our society has the virus, as people with mild symptoms are not tested to see if they have COVID-19. This would be good advice for influenza which is a very different disease. Sadly the Netherlands have also joined us in declaring a similar policy. read more
Colorado medical cannabis shop first to offer deliveries
The Native Roots Dandelion medical marijuana dispensary is the first in Colorado to be allowed to deliver medical marijuana under a new state law, regulators said. The state Marijuana Enforcement Division granted the delivery permit to the dispensary in Boulder, Colorado. The dispensary can only deliver products within the city of Boulder because local municipalities must […] Colorado medical cannabis shop first to offer deliveries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Marijuana retailer Green Growth announces CEO’s departure
Green Growth Brands, a troubled marijuana retailer in the process of focusing solely on marijuana, said its CEO has stepped down, effective immediately. The outgoing CEO, Peter Horvath, came to the Columbus, Ohio, company after leading strategies for retail giants such as Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, DSW and Limited Brands. Horvath’s departure comes after […] Marijuana retailer Green Growth announces CEO’s departure is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Leadership carousel turns again with more cannabis-sector departures
More cannabis companies saw significant leadership changes in recent days, continuing the trend in which most of Canada’s top producers replaced CEOs or other senior executives in the past year. Auxly Cannabis Group announced the resignation of its chief operating officer, Jeff Tung, effective immediately. The Toronto-based cannabis company also said it is bringing in Alan […] Leadership carousel turns again with more cannabis-sector departures is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cuomo: New York State on Pause, 100% of Workforce Must Stay Home
[image: cuomo-new-york-state-on-pause-100-of-workforce-must-stay-home] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order mandating every resident must stay home, including all “non-essential” workers.
Chinese Virus Ends Illegal-alien Arrests, Deportations. Border Agents Collar Sex Fiends, Stop Truckload of Illegals
[image: chinese-virus-ends-illegal-alien-arrests-deportations-border-agents-collar-sex-fiends-stop-truck-load-of-illegals] At least for the duration of the Chinese virus crisis, Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not arrest illegal aliens who are not dangerous criminals, and instead will exercise “discretion” and likely let them run free.
Some Good News About Coronavirus
[image: some-good-news-about-coronavirus] It’s not all bad news about the coronavirus epidemic.
Texas Governor Abbott Caves — Orders Statewide Bans and Closures
[image: texas-gov-abbot-caves-orders-statewide-bans-and-closures] Texas Governor Greg Abbott has walked back his locality-driven coronavirus response, issuing an executive order closing many businesses and banning large gatherings.
Chile Decrees 90-Day State of Disaster to Contain Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After holding an emergency meeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, announced the State of Constitutional Disaster Exception for the whole national territory, a The post Chile Decrees 90-Day State of Disaster to Contain Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
GOP Senator Caught Insider Trading After He Misled Americans About COVID-19
Intelligence Chair Richard Burr’s selloff came around the time he was receiving daily briefings on the health threat.
MARWAIN KRAIDY
*MARWAIN KRAIDY* has been named dean and CEO of Northwestern University’s cam-pus in Qatar. A native of Lebanon, Kraidy is currently associate dean for administration and graduate studies as well as professor of global communications at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Com-munication. He holds a bachelor’s from Notre Dame University as well as a master’s and Ph.D. from The Ohio University.
STEPHANIE WHITE
*STEPHANIE WHITE* has been appointed asso-ciate dean for diversity and inclusion at the University of Kentucky’s College of Medi-cine. Associate professor of pediatrics at the school, she was previously associate dean for diversity and inclusion at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. White holds a bachelor’s in microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a master’s in health professions education from Rutgers University and an M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.
Musical Interlude: Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”
Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”
The Daily "Near You?"
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“Ghostly Voices Dancing in the Rain”
*“Ghostly Voices Dancing in the Rain”* By Edward Curtin “In the other room Rateau was looking at the canvas, completely blank, in the center of which Jonas had merely written in very small letters a word that could be made out, but without any certainty as to whether it should be read solitary or solidary.” - Albert Camus, “The Artist at Work” “A solitary, early Sunday morning walk in the rain. As I like it, my only walking companion was the soothing sound of rain in the trees and on the lake. From the shallow water at the lake’s swampy edge, a blue heron, perched on one leg, froze... more »
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Public Health and Religious Freedom in Korea’s COVID-19 Response: A Government Torn between Two Values
This is a guest post from Yongjin Choi, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Public Administration at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany. His research focusses on evidence-based policy, Medicaid, and citizen participation. Before entering the doctoral program, he worked as a researcher at the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and […]
Emerging Lessons from the South Korean Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This is a guest post from Heeun Kim, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Public Administration at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany. Her research focusses on access to healthcare, disparities in health, and universal health coverage. Her current research projects include sexually transmitted diseases prevention in New York State, disparities […]
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