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COVID-19 testing criteria will change, health official concedes in Q+A grilling
Australia's deputy chief medical officer tells Monday's episode of Q+A there will be new COVID-19 testing criteria announced in coming days and that "we are not Italy".
St. Louis Federal Reserve President: Economy More Important Than Stopping Coronavirus Spread
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: James Bullard, President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Boston, Massachusetts August 2, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder] 'It is totally stupid to lose a major industry because of a virus,' he said. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the U.S. unemployment rate could soon hit 30% as government officials continue pushing shutdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Such measures will also cause a 50% drop in gross domestic product, Bullard said in a Bloomberg inte... more »
Surgeon General Warning: Coronavirus Calamity This Week
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* Trump would clearly like to go back to business as usual, but America’s economic and healthcare coronavirus plight in the next fifteen days could become even more dire. President Donald Trump is right. “WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF,” he tweeted today. “AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE HAVE TO GO!” But which way will we have to go? Trump would clearly like to go back to business as usual, but America’s economic and healthcare coronavirus plight in the next fifteen days cou... more »
NY Governor Rips 'Arrogant' and 'Self-Destructive' Quarantine Breakers Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
*Chuck Ross* *Security, Americas* [image: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks at a news conference regarding the first confirmed case of coronavirus in New York State in Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly] 'I don’t know what they’re not understanding. This is not life as usual. None of this is life as usual,' he said. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday blasted New York City residents gathering in parks and other venues across the city amid the coronavirus pandemic as “arrogant” and “disrespectful.” Cuomo’s admoni... more »
Is the F-22 Stealth Raptor Simply Too Good?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The fifth-generation F-22A Raptor has been described as being unmatched by any known or projected fighter aircraft yet the program has already been grounded. A weapon system can never really be too good or too revolutionary, but history has shown that radically advanced military hardware can result in unforeseen consequences. Such was the case of the Royal Navy's HMS Dreadnought, a warship so advanced in its day that it made obsolete an entire generation of battleships. Ironically, despite creating a global navy arms race the Dreadnought never even too... more »
New York To Test Hydroxychloroquine Treatment For Coronavirus
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks at a news conference regarding the first confirmed case of coronavirus in New York State in Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly] President Trump had touted the anti-malarial as a potential miracle cure. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that his state is set to begin clinical trials this week for a malaria drug that President Donald Trump has touted as a possible treatment for coronavirus. “The president is optimistic about these drug... more »
Russia's T-95 Tank Could Have Been a Legend. So What Happened?
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * It could have been a nightmare for NATO. The T-95 is a tanker’s dream: highly mobile, well armored, with firepower — lots of firepower. Equipped with a 152-millimeter main gun, the T-95 would have outclassed any other tank it faced. By comparison, the German firm Rheinmetall’s L/44 and upgraded L/55 main gun, both of which are 120 millimeters in diameter, are installed in all American M1 Abrams tanks and variants, all German Leopard 2 tanks, and virtually every other tank in NATO arsenals, as well as in Japan’s Type 90 main battle tanks, and in South... more »
Meet The Stolen Russian Space Shuttle that Flew Only Once
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * The Soviet Union wanted their own space shuttle — and eventually built something eerily reminiscent of NASA’s space shuttle. Its performance was similar to that of the space shuttle as well. So why did it only have three hours of flight time? The Soviet Union wanted their own space shuttle — and eventually built something eerily reminiscent of NASA’s space shuttle. Its performance was similar to that of the space shuttle as well. So why did it only have three hours of flight time? *Suspicious Birth:* Soviet suspicions of the American space program re... more »
Censored? Vox Takes References To China Out Of Coronavirus Explainer
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [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] It initially said 'Why new diseases keep appearing in China.' Liberal media outlet Vox removed a reference to China from the title of a video it published about the role that wildlife markets there play in the spread of infectious disease like coronavirus. Vox’s video, which has more t... more »
After 40 Years the M1 Abrams Tank Continues to Roll On
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The President was Jimmy Carter, Dallas was the number show on TV and a gallon of gasoline averaged $1.19. The year was 1980 and the first M1 Abrams battle tanks were delivered to the U.S. Army. Named for the late General Creighton W. Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and commander of the 37th Armored Battalion, the tank was the backbone of the armored forces of the United States military. The President was Jimmy Carter, *Dallas* was the number show on TV and a gallon of gasoline averaged $1.19. The year was 1980 and the first M1 Abrams battle tanks we... more »
Surviving Together: Here's How To Help Your Neighbors Through Coronavirus
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Security, Americas* [image: A women wearing a mask packs her groceries after the government limited the number of customers in supermarkets to 50 at a time due to coronavirus (COVID-19) threat in Podgorica, Montenegro March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic] Social distancing doesn't mean ignoring your neighbors. - *Coronavirus death tolls and cases are rising across the globe.* - *President Donald Trump has declared a State of Emergency and encouraged Americans to self isolate in order to prevent the spread of disease.* - *Americans c... more »
Why U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Aren't Obsolete Just Yet
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Expert: "That is why China wants one," said Fabey. "These are the ships that can keep trade lanes open and this is why until at least the end of the century you'll continue to see these big deck carriers." Earlier this month the acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told reporters that he was uncertain if the U.S. Navy would be building any additional *Ford*-class aircraft carriers. The *USS Gerald R. Ford* is undergoing post-delivery tests and trials, while the *USS John F. Kennedy,* which was christened last year, is more than 70% complete. Const... more »
New Jersey Under Lockdown: State Cracks Down On Coronavirus
*Jason Hopkins* *Security, Americas* [image: American Dream mall is pictured after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy closed indoor shopping malls, to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz] The lockdown went into effect on Saturday. New Jersey, a state of roughly nine million people, has become the latest to be put under a stay-at-home order as the coronavirus pandemic spreads throughout the United States. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday announced that New Jersey would be put un... more »
Coronavirus Has Caused Netflix, Apple and Amazon to Decrease Video Quality in EU
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * You know, to make sure the internet keeps running. As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc worldwide, while keeping large populations of people at home, many of those people have passed the time by streaming content on the Internet. But due to a government request, that streaming is going to get a little slower for a while--in Europe, anyway. The European Union, fearing that massive amounts of streaming were hurting overall Internet quality, asked several tech giants last week to slow their speeds- and it appears that all of them agreed. Accordi... more »
China Helped Put This Man In Charge Of the World Health Organization—Is It Paying Off?
*Peter Hasson* *Politics, Asia* [image: Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference on the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Geneva, Switzerland, March 16, 2020. Christopher Black/WHO/Handout via REUTERS] What does Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus owe to Beijing? - *World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus won his 2017 election with China’s backing.* - *Tedros is now providing cover for China’s propaganda campaign denying responsibility for the outb... more »
Disney+ Is a Total Streaming Beast. Here's Why People Love It in the Age of Coronavirus.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * With most of America's families holed up at home for the foreseeable future, the existence of Disney+ has been nothing short of a godsend. With most of America's families holed up at home for the foreseeable future thanks to Coronavirus, the existence of Disney+ has been nothing short of a godsend. The long-in-the-works streaming service, which offers everything from Disney animated classics to the Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar canons to original programming, launched last November. And a new study indicates that, even prior to the national quaranti... more »
Yes, the Army's New Robot Tanks Might Just Be Around the Corner
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA6209MQ01&share=true] Really, that soon? *Key point: *Robot tanks will help the military scout out and engage the enemy. Meet the latest variants being tested today for use downrange tomorrow. The U.S. Army future robotic army is taking shape faster, and better, than some officials expected. “There’s a lot of excitement in industry, in the Army, and we’ve seen industry ahead of our timeline a little bit,” Brig. Gen. Richard Ross Coffman, director of the Next G... more »
Meet the KFX: South Korea's Very Own Future Stealth Fighter?
*David Axe* *Economics, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2LAE94NV4Q&share=true] Not so fast. *Key point: *Seoul may be very advanced, but it likely doesn't have the resources or technology for a stealth fighter just yet. But could the KFX be a good experiment they could learn from? South Korea has joined Japan and Turkey in the group of middle powers that all are trying to develop unique stealth fighters. Be skeptical. The world’s biggest economies barely can support the development and acquisition of a true radar-evading f... more »
Don't Be Fooled: The F-35 Is Really Three Different Kinds of Warplanes
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E591059C01&share=true] Here's what we mean. *Key point:* They share a lot of similar features and parts, but ultimately the F-35A, B, and C are three separate fighters. This is what each can do. A few years back, the U.S. Senate *confirmed* what an Air Force general *hinted at* in February 2016 — and which should have been obvious for years to close observers of U.S. air power. *This first appeared in 2016 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The Joint... more »
Women & Climate: Planting a Global Forest in a Connected World
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW YORK and TORONTO, Mar 23 (IPS) - Rita Ann Wallace, a Media Consultant in the UN, and Cynthia S. Reyes, an author and former senior journalist with Canada's national broadcaster, are two of the 11 co-founders of the "Sussex Great Forest" Global Tree Planting Campaign.In January of this year, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, shocked much of the world when they announced they would be stepping down from their roles as senior royals. Read the full story, “Women & Climate: Planting a Global Forest in a Connected World”, on globalissues.org →
Lies, Damned Lies, & Democrats
There is a time to reap and a time to sow. This is the time to act and pray. Amen By Fredy Lowe —— Bio and Archives—March 23, 2020 Hopefully, Mark Twain will approve. Although our normal everyday lives seemed to be spinning out of control by the minute as many of us are … Continue reading Lies, Damned Lies, & Democrats →
From Quarantine to Tyranny to Rebellion: Where Is the Line in the Sand?
Brandon Smith Alt-Market March 23, 2020 America is in a haze right now. It seems like half the country is in denial of the danger while the other half is awaking from apathy and frantically trying to prepare. This is creating a fog of confusion as one side screams “it’s nothing but the flu, stop … Continue reading From Quarantine to Tyranny to Rebellion: Where Is the Line in the Sand? →
Democrats Block Coronavirus Bill That Provides Lifeline To Economy, Families | The Daily Wire
March 22nd, 2020 Ryan Saavedra Democrats blocked a massive $1.8 trillion stimulus spending bill to protect the U.S. economy and provide relief to American families who are suffering as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. “The fate of a sweeping government rescue package to prop up an economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic was in … Continue reading Democrats Block Coronavirus Bill That Provides Lifeline To Economy, Families | The Daily Wire →
McConnell Explodes On Pelosi For Ruining Stimulus Bill That Protected Economy, Families
McConnell noted that the Democratic leadership, specifically House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), were the ones who killed the bill, which reportedly had strong bipartisan support. The bill would have provided direct payments of $1,200 to millions of Americans and provided numerous other benefits. March 22nd, 2020 Ryan Saavedra Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) unloaded … Continue reading McConnell Explodes On Pelosi For Ruining Stimulus Bill That Protected Economy, Families →
Left-Wing Journos Whine About Doctor-Advised Social Distancing, Say It Causes ‘White Nationalism’
by Gabriel Keane March 20, 2020 As the global economy and the lives of working class families are upended and threatened by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, left-wing media and antifascist propagandists are trying to convince people that the real threat is not the virus or societal upheaval, but “white nationalism.” Rolling Stone, the publication that … Continue reading Left-Wing Journos Whine About Doctor-Advised Social Distancing, Say It Causes ‘White Nationalism’ →
The World Is Trying To Teach You
This was all pretty sudden, wasn’t it? The economy was chugging along. Life was going well. We had travel plans. We had work plans. We had things we were doing. We had a sense for what we’d do next. And then… bam. Now, here we are. You know what that is? It’s a reminder. It’s … Continue reading The World Is Trying To Teach You →
Trump Finally Admits The Unthinkable (But Logical) & The Left Goes Unhinged!
Justus Knight March 23, 2020 Part 1 UK Army called in to CONTROL! Trump Federalizes the National Guard Infections increase and spiral out of control in several states…but not all Doubting America…how dare you! Democrats disappear or just go plain EVIL A ray of hope from President Trump Part 2 (on Restricted Republic) A ray … Continue reading Trump Finally Admits The Unthinkable (But Logical) & The Left Goes Unhinged! →
All Members of the United States Military
They still think they are going to get away with it. The British Pirbright Institute owns the patent for the novel Coronavirus. It’s not a Chinese virus. It’s a British virus. It was funded by DARPA and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was released within days of an announcement that the Galilea Research … Continue reading All Members of the United States Military →
The Coronavirus Is Not the Plague: The Plague Is US
Intuition tells me that although the emperor has no clothes and a vast PSYOPS occupation is now underway, too many are too grown-up to see it. Edward Curtin Mar 23, 2020 “Two categories of propaganda must be distinguished. The first strives to create a permanent disposition in its objects and constantly needs to be reinforced. … Continue reading The Coronavirus Is Not the Plague: The Plague Is US →
Sperm19 and Egg18: Squashing the Virus of Death – OffGuardian
Mar 23, 2020 by Vladimir Golstein Scientists at Michael Bloomberg School of Multiplication at Johns Hopkins University have discovered a new and highly dangerous and contagious source of death. It is called life. The discovery was long in the making, with some great sages of Ancient world expounding it, but, it could not be … Continue reading Sperm19 and Egg18: Squashing the Virus of Death – OffGuardian →
Was COVID-19 Discovered in the US and South Korea on the Same Day?
These two countries took different approaches in the early days of the pandemic and saw vastly different results.
Rockefeller Blueprint For Police State Triggered By Pandemic Exposed
*Spiro Skouras* - Currently, the world is in the midst of a global health pandemic, or so we are told.
Medical Martial Law? DOJ Requests Suspension of Certain Constitutional Rights During Coronavirus Emergency
*GMI Reporter* - A report published in Rolling Stone reveals that the Department of Justice is trying to suspend our constitutional rights amid the outbreak.
Shut it Down!!!
*Stock Photo* *Perhaps the only way it will end is if the Perps are* * forced to Shut it Down due to mass* *opposition/non-compliance by an informed public* *What is THIS?!* *Vancouver Public Beach Over the Weekend* *NOTE: I'm starting to think this photo was* *staged to justify draconian government action* City of Vancouver seeks big fines, stricter measures as locals ignore social distancing rules "...Fines of up to $50,000 could be imposed on businesses who defy orders to close, should they be prosecuted. *Municipal tickets of $1,000 could also be imposed on individuals.* “I sa... more »
Climate At A Glance Factchecks–Crop Production
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Second in the Climate Glance series. There have been comments about the lack of detail and references, but there is a balance that needs to be struck between detail and readability to the wider public, who have no interest in…
Absence of evidence for greenhouse warming over the Arctic Ocean-Mark Serreze 1990
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood We are familiar with the incessant claims that the Arctic is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth, and that this is due to the polar amplification effect of greenhouse gases. But scientists back in the 1990s found that this…
US trade deal ‘could flood Britain with toxic cosmetics'
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 Campaigners fear that EU rules banning dangerous chemicals will be relaxed to allow American companies into UK market.
Nigeria signed 28 investment agreements in 16 years – Official
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 The model used for negotiation of Nigeria's investment agreements was reviewed between 2014 and 2016 to balance investor's rights with obligations.
Accord de partenariat intérimaire UE-États du Pacifique : bientôt les Îles Salomon
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 L'adhésion des Îles Salomon à l'accord de partenariat intérimaire entre l'Union européenne et les États du Pacifique est approuvée par l'UE par une décision publiée le 20 mars 2020.
China's Belt and Road, CPEC are conduits for pandemics and not prosperity
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 Amid the coronavirus outbreak, activist from Gilgit-Baltistan has called on the international community to tell China to permanently discontinue mega projects ike the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as they have become "conduits for pandemics and not prosperity.
I am an American constitutional lawyer – and I see our government using Covid-19 to take away our fundamental rights
[image: undefined] Do we really think “it can’t happen here” in America? Could we quarantine the constitution? Are we doing it already? Panics from pandemics unleash unchecked governmental power. The very premise of popular films like V for Vendetta reveal this: a group uses a virus to seize power and create a totalitarian society. Anyone could witness this from far-off lands, watching the news about China locking people up in their own homes and then removing them screaming from those homes whenever the state wanted. World War I and the Great Depression birthed virulent forms of g... more »
Like Freedom? Then You Won’t Like the FREEDOM Act
[image: undefined] Last Monday, a bipartisan group of Senators and a coalition including libertarian and progressive activists thwarted a scheme to ram through the Senate legislation renewing three provisions of the USA FREEDOM Act (previously known as the USA PATRIOT Act). The bill had already been rushed through the House of Representatives, and most expected it to sail through the Senate. But, instead, Senate leadership had to settle for a 77-day extension. Senate leadership was also forced to allow consideration of several amendments at a later date. Included is Sen. Rand Paul’... more »
Emergency! Narrow the recovery curve
There are three key letters everyone needs to focus on. V, U, and L. These are the shapes economic recoveries take. If we don't enable economic recovery to get moving, the resulting harm will exceed the harm from the virus. The post Emergency! Narrow the recovery curve appeared first on CFACT.
Increased Access to Cannabis May Reduce Opioid Prescriptions
*GreenMedInfo Research Group* - Health officials surmise that cannabis may reduce the necessity of opioid prescriptions.
Trimming Big Government
[image: trimming-big-government] Donald Trump was elected partly on promises to streamline and cut costs in government. While the streamlining may be happening, the cutting is not.
Like Freedom? Then You Won’t Like the FREEDOM Act
[image: like-freedom-then-you-won-t-like-the-freedom-act] Nothing short of repeal of the USA FREEDOM Act will restore respect for our right to live our lives free of the fear that Big Brother is watching.
THE WEEK ONE FILE: Give us this day our daily bread!
*MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020But also our daily logic:* Are we humans really "the rational animal," in the manner we've long declared and supposed? It all depends on how low your standard for grading is. Consider an op-ed column in this morning's New York Times. The column was written by a professor of medicine at Cal's medical school. By any normal societal standard, this person is *very* smart. Then again, so is Mario Livio, the astrophysicist with whom we began our search, one week ago, for an improved daily logic. By any normal societal measure, Livio is enormously smart—but good Go... more »
So, what exactly is “White Privilege”?
Things that white people say… Smh! Quora is a platform that is… Continue reading “So, what exactly is “White Privilege”?”… The post So, what exactly is “White Privilege”? appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .
Virus Frauds Spread, Preying on Medicare Recipients
Scam artists are preying on older people’s fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients.
Fed to Buy Unlimited Government Debt, Lend to Businesses
The move is intended to help large and small businesses and local governments weather the coronavirus crisis.
Klobuchar’s Husband Tests Positive for Virus
The former presidential candidate said her husband began feeling sick when she was in Minnesota and he was in Washington.
Illinois governor braces for healthcare worker shortage and “Stay at Home” now in force
Coronavirus In Chicago: Governor Asks All Former Health Care Workers To Come Back: ‘We Need Your Help Now’ Illinois — That’s an additional 168 cases and one death from Friday until Monday Morning. Block Club Chicago Kelly Bauer March 21, 2020 . As cases of coronavirus continue to mount in the state, Gov. JB Pritzker on Saturday asked former doctors, nurses and other health care workers to come back to work and join the fight against COVID-19. “We need your help now,” the governor said. “This is hero’s work, and all of you have our deepest gratitude.” The governor, speaking … Continue... more »
It Begins: Liberals Using Coronavirus Crisis to Impose Gun Restrictions
Michael Brigham March 23, 2020 Totalitarians never let a crisis go to waste. Even in the United States. Using coronavirus declarations intended to free up emergency funds and slow the spread of disease, anti-gun politicians are imposing sweeping bans on gun sales and gun transfers. “(I)n a State of Disaster Declaration dated March 17th, the (Saluda County, South Carolina) county council outlined a list of actions to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, including the power to “suspend or limit the sale, dispensing or transportation of…firearms,’” Gunpowder Magazine reports. “This dec... more »
State, Local Governments Now at Intersection of Falling Revenues and Rising Expenses
Soon, and likely through early 2021, you will feel the pinch of coronavirus-driven budgetary cuts at local and state government levels. Those of you who live in areas that are already carrying the financial burdens of illegals plus homegrown poverty may feel it worse than those of us in smaller, more isolated communities. But we will all feel it: Reduced public services, layoffs at the courthouse, no funds for new turf for the high school football stadium: Most all discretionary and some mandatory spending will be ABC’d and put on the chopping block. We can also expect a sharp rise ... more »
A National Crossroads: The Needs of the Many or Wants of the Few?
*In the fictional Star Trek universe, the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.* *by Thomas Neuburger* The U.S. is at a national crossroads of world-historical proportions. Thanks to the COVID-19 epidemic we're headed for a collision, a heavy-engine oil train pileup, between two competing imperatives — does the nation serve the pathological wants of the few who control it or the immediate and existential needs of the many who live in it? Long put off, this question can no longer be avoided. The few — the bankers and profiteers; investors and CEOs of all kinds and stripe... more »
The Near Disqualification of Heba Yazbak: Defensive Democracy in a Divided Society?
Supreme Court of Israel (Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Israel_Supreme_Court.jpg; CC by 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en) On Feb. 9, the Israeli Supreme Court handed down its judgement in *Katz v. Heba Yazbak*, narrowly overturning a decision by the Central Elections Committee (CEC) to disqualify Palestinian-Israeli Member of Knesset (MK) Heba Yazbak from running for office, on the grounds of her support for terrorism. The decision, while in keeping with past rulings, once again tested the court’s ability to render unpopular verd... more »
Stocks, Gold, & Bonds Surge As Fed Unveils Unlimited Buying-Of-Everything Bailout Facility
Stocks, Gold, & Bonds Surge As Fed Unveils Unlimited Buying-Of-Everything Bailout Facility by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Just as we expected – given the political cover they have been provided – The Fed has this morning unveiled more programs, this time enabling The Fed to buy corporates bonds (primary and secondary). Additionally, in addition to Treasuries, The Fed …
Corona and Contract
I once sued Yale for closing down its facilities. The year was 1984 and the University, in the midst of a 10-week clerical workers’ strike, had closed its dining halls, stopped cleaning the dormitory bathrooms, shut down the gym and moved hundreds of classes off-campus. That shut down is very different from Yale's current suspension of campus activities – this time due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. For one thing, the 1984 crisis was at least partly of Yale’s own making, as the University President A. Bartlett Giamatti refused to budge week after week from his initial ... more »
Review Out Of The Ashes, The Resurrection of Saddam Hussein
*Cockburn, Andrew and Cockburn, Patrick, **Out Of The Ashes, The Resurrection of Saddam Hussein**, New York: Harper Perennial, 2000* *Out Of The Ashes, The Resurrection of Saddam Hussein*was written by the Cockburn brothers Andrew and Patrick. It covered Iraq in the 1990s starting with Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to the Bush administration’s plots against Saddam to the United Nations sanctions and inspectors. The book goes back and forth between the hopes of the Bush and Clinton White Houses to overthrow and contain Saddam to his attempts to hold onto power, which proved quite success... more »
Coronavirus Scare - The Hoax of the Century?
*Dr Vernon Coleman explains why he thinks the current* * hysteria ** over the coronavirus has a hidden agenda.* * For more ** information visit www.vernoncoleman.co* *Synopsis:* Hidden agendas? Old people around the world are costing governments Trillion$ in care and pensions. The vaccinations will become "compulsory". A cashless society and a way of "crashing the economy" but not blame the banks...Taxes will go up after "this is all over". ************* *Greencrow says*: Well worth watching. I can see why this gentleman is, as he says: "Banned from the BBC". In *times of unive... more »
Global humanitarian and political cooperation essential for mitigating COVID-19 pandemic
While tackling the growing COVID-19 pandemic domestically, Washington imposes fresh sanctions on hard-hit Tehran. More The post Global humanitarian and political cooperation essential for mitigating COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on The Duran.
Russia sends critical aid to Italy, as Merkel goes into self-quarantine (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 507. More The post Russia sends critical aid to Italy, as Merkel goes into self-quarantine (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 23
1921 UK Foreign Sec told French Amb to UK that London had run into problems and large expenses in Mesopotamia and that had led to decision to give the Arabs their own govt (Musings On Iraq book review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) 1923 UK Iraq commission final report said British would not withdraw from Iraq Would lead to collapse of King Faisal and humiliation for British 1930 Nuri al-Said became PM, would hold office 8 times Went after opposition silenced press controlled parliament became favorite of British (Musings On Iraq interview w... more »
Saudi-Russian Oil Price War
In early March, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other big OPEC countries gathered in Vienna to plan production cuts that could… The post Saudi-Russian Oil Price War appeared first on IER.
Who was Feynman's Mr Young and what was his rat paper?
The irrational, hysterical behavior of many people – perhaps most people on Earth – reminds me of the Middle Ages, witch hunts, and various instinctive rituals performed by mobs many centuries ago (see Monty Python's "She's a Witch"). Nothing much has changed and many post-modern mobs are dumber than the medieval ones. Mindless ritual sacrifices are just combined with some kind of "socialist thinking" which is probably meant to be the "modern" aspect of their behavior. When I watched this irrational behavior, the mindless promotion of "what must be done to fix the epidemics", I could... more »
WATCH: Commissioner Calls Out Mayor for Cutting Off People’s Power During COVID-19 Outbreak
[image: power]Dozens of Florida residents have had their power shut off in Florida during the crisis and a city commissioner attempted to prevent it.
Online sources for those seeking a firearm
With the current shortage of firearms for sale, caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the panic buying it's sparked, I know some people really need a firearm, but can't find one at a price they can afford. There are two major online sources I've used in the past, that aren't seeking to profiteer from the current panic, and ask fair and reasonable prices for their goods (at least, they do at the time of writing). They are, in alphabetical order: *Buds Gun Shop* *CDNN Sports* There are many more online vendors, of course, but I happen to know these two from personal experience,... more »
We have a ruling class that lords it over us: government workers never get laid off edition
While millions of Americans face the loss of their jobs our "betters" who work for the government know that they will continue not only to have jobs but to be paid. This is more evidence for the existence of a ruling class in America made up of rich coastal elites and government workers. Here are two plots that show just how much better paid government workers are than those of us who pay their salaries: Now the elites tell us that that's fine since government workers have to be smarter than people working in the private sector. But since most government workers are nothing more ... more »
Regulated cannabis businesses appeal to Ottawa for COVID-19 support
Canadian marijuana companies are urging the federal government not to exclude them from economic measures offered to other businesses, to help overcome the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The appeal was made in a letter sent by a group of 74 regulated cannabis companies and organizations to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Navdeep Bains, […] Regulated cannabis businesses appeal to Ottawa for COVID-19 support is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field”
*“White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field” * “Coming down out of the freezing sky with its depths of light, like an angel, or a Buddha with wings, it was beautiful, and accurate, striking the snow and whatever was there with a force that left the imprint of the tips of its wings - five feet apart - and the grabbing thrust of its feet, and the indentation of what had been running through the white valleys of the snow - and then it rose, gracefully, and flew back to the frozen marshes to lurk there, like a little lighthouse, in the blue shadows - so I thought: maybe death isn't darkness, ... more »
How, Then..."
"How, then, shall we face the future? When the sailor is out on the ocean, when everything is changing all around him, when the waves are born and die, he does not stare down into the waves, because they are changing. He looks up at the stars. Why? Because they are faithful..." - Soren Kierkegaard
Even the New York Times effectively condemns Pelosi, Schumer over coronavirus aid
https://hotair.com/archives/ed-morrissey/2020/03/22/stunning-nyt-headline-senate-democrats-blocked-action-trillion-dollar-stimulus-plan /The article goes on to say: *In voting to block action, Democrats risked a political backlash if they are seen as obstructing progress on a measure that is widely regarded as crucial to aid desperate Americans and buttress a flagging economy.* Why are they doing this? Well apparently they're using your suffering to try and force Republicans to include lots of things totally unrelated to coronavirus and its economic impacts into the stimulus bill. ... more »
The Four E’s to Increasing Diversity of Course Materials
Academia does not always reflect the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body. Schools in diverse areas do not necessarily have a high number of minority faculty members and the texts and readings assigned to students are often written by White authors.
Love in the Time of the Coronavirus
The world is in a panic and chaos brews in the media and in the communities where we live. How does one make sense of and put words to this epidemic that has become known as the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
It’s the Thought that Counts: A Review of Stephen Davies’ The Wealth Explosion, Part One
In Stephen Davies’s The Wealth Explosion: The Nature and Origins of Modernity (2019) we have an extremely useful overview of one of the major historiographic debates of the past century: An examination into the various arguments about the causes of the spectacular economic growth of the capitalist economies of the modern era. But the book […] The post It’s the Thought that Counts: A Review of Stephen Davies’ The Wealth Explosion, Part One appeared first on Econlib.
Serendipity: California, the NBA, and the benefits of overreaction
I recently did a post arguing that the case for government coercion was weaker than it looked (although not necessarily incorrect.) Today I’d like to illustrate the ideas in that post with a couple of examples. A few weeks ago, the NBA began considering the option of playing its games in empty arenas to avoid […] The post Serendipity: California, the NBA, and the benefits of overreaction appeared first on Econlib.
Is there a better alternative to lockdowns?
In the effort to contain Coronavirus, Italy has chosen a policy of lockdown. Some people have commented that the Italian strain is considerably milder than the Chinese one. Comparisons are seen as fit, because Italy is roughly the same size, population way, of Hubei, the Chinese region where Covid19 started its journey. Advocates of the […] The post Is there a better alternative to lockdowns? appeared first on Econlib.
"Freaky-Deaky"
*"Freaky-Deaky"* by Jim Kunstler "I never subscribed to the nostrums of Marxism, but old Karl sure had a point when he said, “All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind.” Is that exactly where we’re at, or what? The hologram of capital that was not really there dissolves before our eyes. That capital, you understand, was our notion of how wealthy we used to be, like, five minutes ago. And now the capital, the money, the mojo of modern life is goi... more »
Global Pandemic Takes Hold As Coronavirus Cases Cross 350,000 And The Toll Toll Passes 15,000
*CNBC:* *Global coronavirus cases cross 350,000, death toll passes 15,000 as pandemic takes hold* * COVID-19 has now infected more than 350,536 people, according to Johns Hopkins University, and killed at least 15,328 people. * Global cases have more than doubled in the past week, according to the World Health Organization, and worldwide deaths have nearly tripled. * Outside of China, where the virus emerged in December, Italy has the most confirmed cases with nearly 60,000. Confirmed infections of the rapidly spreading coronavirus surpassed 350,000 worldwide on Monday and global d... more »
Cause and Effect
[image: Lyndon LaRouche address a European conference on February 25, 2012 at LaRouchePAC Studios. (LaRouchePAC)] Often, the single biggest obstacle to solving a problem is misidentifying its cause. This is especially the case during times of great social and economic turmoil, of a “phase shift,” such as today. The old “rules of the game” have stopped working, including those that seemed to explain cause-and-effect in normal times. Yet many people, even well-meaning ones, fall back on old, dysfunctional ways of thinking about how the world actually works. Why is there a global coro... more »
Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer are blocking help for you until they get what they want
Via senior GOP aide, Schumer/Pelosi now pushing these demands amid pandemic-fueled economic collapse: 1) Unprecedented collective bargaining powers for unions 2) Increased fuel emissions standards for airlines 3) Expansion of wind and solar tax credits — Guy Benson (@guypbenson) March 23, 2020 The market is at risk, people are losing jobs, and small businesses that employ most Americans are going out of business because Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and all the Democrats are refusing to help unless they get to help their supporters more than everyone else is helped. The unions are ... more »
2020 – The Year Science STOPPED Being a Religion!
Opinion by Kent Heckenlively, JD Is the willingness to challenge authority in the genes? I tend to believe it is. Family legend holds that my ancestor is the central figure behind the Reformation, Martin Luther, who successfully challenged the more than a thousand years of control by the Catholic Church. Supposedly that information is contained … Continue reading 2020 – The Year Science STOPPED Being a Religion!
Cop Arrested at Work for Sending Pics of His Genitals to FBI Agent He Thought was a Child
[image: cop]A veteran cop was arrested for sending a young girl nudes, as well as trying to lure her for sex but that young girl was an FBI agent.
WATCH: ‘If You’re Gonna File a Complaint, We’ll Just Charge You’—Tyrant Cop Arrests Good Samaritan
[image: good samaritan]A good Samaritan stopped to help an injured man and was subsequently arrested and falsely charged after a tyrant cop showed up to the scene.
Russia's Tu-160 Bomber Has A New Lease On Life
*National Interest*: *Russia's Tu-160: The Biggest, Fastest and Heaviest Bomber Ever to Fly* 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. The Tu-160 is outwardly somewhat similar to the American Rockwell B-1 Lancer which spurred its development. Both have variable-sweep wings, both are supersonic. However, that is where the similarities end. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* ... more »
Fauci Says He Can’t Stop Trump from Talking at Briefings
The nation's top infectious disease expert tells Science magazine in an interview that Trump listens “even though we disagree on some things.”
Public Health England paid group linked 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
The coronavirus death rate—Ross Rant, March 21
“. . . the death rate apples to confirmed cases, not the total population, so when they say 3% or 1% or whatever, it is a percent of a tiny number. Second they still have no good data to know the death rate. The data is very incomplete so far, and inaccurate from places like China. In South Korea, which seems to have good data, the *death rate is around 1% of confirmed cases, not of the population.* In the entire world there are only 11, 585 deaths as of Saturday morning (March 21). There are over 4 billion people in the world. The US deaths are only 300 so far, and only 19 a day ... more »
Haters continue to bring down our country
The Lap dog media have been misquoting the president for over 3 years, and then their followers on FB, Twitter and blog land continue the stream of misinformation. He never said there were good people in the right wing hate groups or the left wing hate groups at a demonstration against destroying American history by tearing down statues, and he never said the coronavirus was a hoax. He never said Mexicans were bad people. But the haters still hate and the liars still lie. Even when it gets corrected at the source, or watchdog groups show the video was cut or filtered, the lies stil... more »
Absence of evidence for greenhouse warming over the Arctic Ocean-Mark Serreze 1990
By Paul Homewood We are familiar with the incessant claims that the Arctic is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth, and that this is due to the polar amplification effect of greenhouse gases. But scientists back in the 1990s found that this theory did not stack up then: Abstract ATMOSPHERIC general […]
Hill Talks Continue as Trump Appears to Waffle on Shutdown
“WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF,” the president tweeted.
India Halts Its Crucial Train Network to Try to Stop Coronavirus
Streets across India’s cities were deserted as citizens stayed indoors, but key train stations were packed with thousands of migrant workers suddenly out of work and trying to head to their villages.
Tokyo Olympics Will Happen — But Most Likely in 2021, Not 2020
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a postponement of the Tokyo Olympics would be necessary if the games cannot be held in a complete way because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Libyan Army killed 4 Turkish soldiers, Syrian militant leader near Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Sunday the killing of 4 Turkish soldiers and a Syrian militant leader during the recent clashes with the forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) at the southern axeiss of the capital, Tripoli. “The Turkish soldiers were killed after a long siege […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria announces closure of all Lebanese crossings amid coronavirus outbreak
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the closure of all crossings from Lebanon beginning last night at midnight. The Ministry stated: “In line with the efforts and measures taken by the government aimed at confronting the coronavirus, the Ministry of Interior announces the closure of all crossings from the Lebanese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military successfully tests new hypersonic glide body: video
Over the years, we’ve had a lot of coverage on hypersonic developments in Russia and China, mostly because their hypersonic programs are more advanced than the US. Now it appears the US could be catching up, as a new video via the US military shows a recent test of a hypersonic weapon. The US Department of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian forces neutralize 3 terrorist attack plotters
The law enforcement authorities of Russia’s southern region of Kabardino-Balkaria have neutralised three bandits who were planning a terrorist attack, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee said on Monday. “In the course of further operation and search measures, the whereabouts of three bandits were established. They were blocked off near the village of Kremenchug-Konstantinovskoye, of the Baksansky […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-21
This is a summary of 12 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Iran, China, Iraq, Fakhoury, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Russia, ISIS, Soleimani. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
We Can't Go Home Again
Robin Sears writes that we are facing a challenging future: Now we see the emergence of heroes and misfits. Beach partygoers versus nurses working 18-hour shifts. Most media are trying to celebrate the heroes more, while also castigating the selfish. The world’s most famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, has launched a campaign to bring art and music from ordinary citizens to the world. It has already produced thousands of uplifting moments (#songsofcomfort). Choir masters and artists are stepping up with similar projects offering respite from another bleak day. Next will come a peak in recri... more »
Shopping in Taiwan
My son and his wife live in Taiwan. They are both still working. They did have a period of time where people were told to stay home. They each get their temperatures taken several times a day. They went to the grocery yesterday and found this empty aisle. This global pandemic (from wherever it may have come) is indeed real. The cashier at the local grocery check-out yesterday asked me if I was worried. I replied that I am very concerned about the virus and I can see that our government has done a very lousy job of preparing. I asked the cashier what she thought? She said, "I a... more »
New Documentary Reveals How Vladamir Putin Became President of Russia
*Daily Mail:* *New Channel 4 documentary reveals troubling story of how Vladimir Putin rose to become Russia's mobster in chief* * Documentary reveals how ex-spy Vladamir Putin became President of Russia * Putin was posted to Dresden in East Germany in 1985 with his wife and daughter * He was offered job in President Yeltsin's legal department when his ascent began Short of stature and with a strangely expressionless face, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin seemed the image of a boring bureaucrat when he was elected Russia's third president 20 years ago. Yet today Putin has become the ... more »
The Establishment Versus The Pandemic
I do not fear the pandemic. Left to their own resources, I believe, most people (including the poor) possess enough self-discipline and inner-strength to overcome this pandemic. But I fear the global political (and intellectual) establishment, which appears quite clueless and politically motivated, but is hell-bent on using all its power to “rescue” humanity from the pandemic. By their draconian measures they are creating a psychological and economic nightmare for millions of people—I fear that their response to the pandemic will prove as costly, fruitless, and messy as the global w... more »
Bloomberg’s word worth less every day
This folks is supposed to have been one running for President? Aren’t we glad the man dropped out. –##– According to Western Journal on March 21st, Michael Bloomberg’s failed Democratic presidential campaign received a one-two punch as the week came to a close. On Thursday night, the campaign emailed staffers that employees on two floors of its Manhattan offices had been exposed to the coronavirus, according to Politico. Then on Friday, it notified workers around the country they were being laid off, which for the New York City employees means their health insurance ends March 31. S... more »
Coronavirus Roundup –“Critical Infrastructure Information”
Making Sense out of the Irrational One of the aspects of this emergency that might bring a bit of needed grounding to private citizens is sifting through rapidly changing streams of information providing critical information to the country. Hopefully the quick bullets below may help. They aren’t all that is going on but do come directly from government sources. –##– Coronavirus Roundup –“Critical Infrastructure Information” Steps President Trump has taken according to statements released since March 20, 2020: Major Disaster Areas: Declared by President Trump – By making the declarat... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Essentials, Frequently Updated"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **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/*
Life in a state of emergency
News 1. State of Emergency From yesterday’s COVID-19 update: • Premier Stephen McNeil has declared a State of Emergency, invoking the Emergency Management Act; • McNeil limits all public gatherings to five people; • effective today at 6am, anyone who travels into Nova Scotia from outside the province must self-isolate; screeners will be placed at […]
A Proposal for Social Insurance During the Pandemic
There has been a lot of discussion about how to best help people through the difficult economic times being caused by the pandemic. Some economists have suggested keeping things simple and quick by sending lump-sum checks to all Americans. Other economists are concerned that such an approach is expensive if the checks are generous and not sufficiently targeted on those who are hardest hit. But targeting takes time, is difficult because it requires identifying who most needs the money, and, if imperfectly done, may miss some people who are truly needy. So here is an idea: Don’t targe... more »
Will The U.S. Bring Back The Draft?
Gen. Gus Perna, commander of Army Materiel Command, administers the oath of enlistment to 27 future Soldiers during the 2019 AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition ROTC/Future Soldiers luncheon, March 28. (U.S. Army/Richard Bumgardner, USASAC Public Affairs) *Military.com: **Bringing Back the Draft: 5 Possibilities for the Future of Military Conscription* Late in the evening on Jan. 2, as Americans contemplated a return to work after the New Year holiday, shocking news began to ricochet across the internet: The United States had conducted a deadly drone strike on Iranian Gen. ... more »
Lambie blasts gambling giant for demanding pokies rent during COVID-19 shutdown
Gambling giant Federal Group is demanding Tasmanian pub owners continue paying rent on leased poker machines, even while hoteliers have been forced to close due to coronavirus — a move blasted by Senator Jacqui Lambie as "trying to make a quid" during a "wartime scenario".
Parliament passes most significant stimulus 'since the war', then closes for five months
The Parliament has rushed through $84 billion of financial support for workers, students and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, before wrapping up for a five-month-long break.
Life after Wuflu...
*what will it be?* I know this much. The commie/libtards are *blocking Trump's coronavirus bill*. Why? Because they fear and hate Trump, and by extension every person who voted for him, more than doing the job they were elected to do. So if you're hanging around waiting for the "government" to save you, better rethink your strategies. I'm trying to be optimistic that life after wuflu will in many ways be better. I predict many people will turn back to God. If that happens everything else will just naturally fall into place. As to the commie/libtard SJW virtue signaling morons s... more »
Best App For Book Reviews
Amazon Appstore’s Free App For June 8, 2012: Madagascar 3 Movie Storybook Released to Europe and US in April this new console will be the most advanced handheld on the market to date. The new iPhone OS 3.0 software is a sweet release, with all the new features. Push notification will finally be available in the new iPhone 3.0 OS. Smart mobile application marketing with respect to social media is a huge requirement. Just facts you didn’t know, unless you’re very strange. It is unlikely one device will become the market monopoly however with flow on income from App sales, the dominant ... more »
Company-Hsc Distinctively Visual Essays
We simply cannot wander by yourself. (MLK, p3)rnWhere was Malcolm X thought in Black nationalism and was and was seriously destructive toward white individuals and politicians. Even Even though you can vote they take care of it so you happen to be voting for no one. Because both dog you selected I ensure you you will nevertheless be in the puppy house. (Malcolm X, p8) By the puppy, he usually means the political functions, no matter who the black group votes fore they all are in opposition to them. Defend Phd Dissertation Phd Proposal Literature Review Buy A Cheap Essay Online Essay ... more »
Why Some Prostate Cancers Are More Aggressive
Why are some prostate cancers are more aggressive and result in death when others can be treated? The answer could mean more optimal treatment; aggressive forms could still get the full treatment while less harmful forms can get a less damaging approach. read more
Italy and UK rely on help from Cuba, China, Venezuela to fight coronavirus – as US steps up brutal sanctions
Italy requested doctors from China, Cuba, and Venezuela to contain the coronavirus, while Cuba rescued a ship of British citizens. Meanwhile, US sanctions worsen the toll of the Covid-19 crisis in Iran and Venezuela.
RIP Xfinity: Will Netflix and Coronavirus Team up to Kill Cable TV Forever?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, * The figures don’t lie: cable TV is in deep trouble, with the number of traditional pay-TV households steadily declining every year. A Coronavirus-induced economic downturn could pose the latest threat to traditional TV, sparking renewed interest in cheaper and better streaming services. The figures don’t lie: cable TV is in deep trouble, with the number of traditional pay-TV households steadily declining every year. A Coronavirus-induced economic downturn could pose the latest threat to traditional TV, sparking renewed interest in cheaper and bett... more »
If Occupational Licensing Harm People Regardless of Coronavirus, Why Not Get Rid of Them Entirely?
*Jeffrey A. Singer* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MMF9442RY&share=true] Seems like a no brainer. Today, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a national emergency order to pay doctors for services rendered to patients in states in which they are not licensed to practice, so long as they hold an equivalent license in another state. This would be a good move. Luckily, many states are already ahead of the federal government on implementing such measures. For example, Massachusetts Governor Ba... more »
Pandemics Don't Heal Divisions - They Reveal Them
*Steven Friedman* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] South Africa is a case in point. Some around the world predict that the COVID-19 will heal divisions and narrow inequalities. A pandemic, they claim, can remind us of our common humanity and the need to discard prejudices. It can also highlight inequalities and injustices and prompt people in power to deal with them. In Europe, some predict it will highlight the plight of people in the ‘gig economy’ who do not enjoy a guaranteed wage. In the US, there are hopes that it may make it easier for people who cannot get to polling bo... more »
Before You Know It: Here's How Romance Scammers Prey on People and Defraud Them
*Natalie Gately, James McCue* *Society, World* [image: Reuters] Crimes like this are increasingly likely with the growth of internet dating. Maria Exposto, a Sydney grandmother who fell victim to a romance scam and became an unwitting drug mule, couldn’t have known what was before her when she left Australia to sign documents for her fiancé so he could retire and marry her. At 50-years-old, Exposto had fallen for a widowed special forces soldier doing his bit for his country. They have never met, which was easily explained – he was deployed in Afghanistan. She described being ... more »
The Political Economy of Green Technology
*Alf Hornborg* *Environment, World* Let's take a closer look. Over the past two centuries, millions of dedicated people – revolutionaries, activists, politicians, and theorists – have been unable to curb the disastrous and increasingly globalised trajectory of economic polarisation and ecological degradation. This is perhaps because we are utterly trapped in flawed ways of thinking about technology and economy – as the current discourse on climate change shows. Rising greenhouse gas emissions are not just generating climate change. They are giving more and more of us climate anx... more »
Don’t Believe the Hype: Russia's Sunflower Radar Can’t Track Stealth Fighters
*David Axe* *Security, * A few years ago Russia became the latest country to claim that it had developed a new radar system that can detect stealth warplanes. But the Sunflower low-frequency over-the-horizon radar likely suffers all the same drawbacks that have plagued previous generations of similar sensors. A few years ago Russia became the latest country to claim that it had developed a new radar system that can detect stealth warplanes. But the Sunflower low-frequency over-the-horizon radar likely suffers all the same drawbacks that have plagued previous generations of simila... more »
How to Stop Rats from Taking Over a City
*Jonathan Richardson* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Our current strategies are not working. It took only a few seconds to spot one. Then another. As I walked into the small park around noon, dozens of rats could be seen scurrying in every direction. They dashed in and out of burrows scattered around the planting beds. They scampered between the safety of shrub cover and the trash bins containing a smorgasbord for them to feed on. They leaped on and off the unoccupied benches encircling the park. The rats of Churchill Square had returned. I study urban rats, but thi... more »
“The Hunt” Is Not the Movie You Think It Is
*David Axe* *Society, * Director Craig Zobel’s thriller The Hunt might have come out in theaters on schedule in September 2019. Instead, it endured months of controversy then quietly began streaming in the middle of a pandemic in March 2020. Which is too bad. The Hunt is great. I mean, really great. And not for the reasons you might think. Director Craig Zobel’s thriller *The Hunt* might have come out in theaters on schedule in September 2019. Instead, it endured months of controversy then quietly began streaming in the middle of a pandemic in March 2020. Which is too bad. *The... more »
The Pandemic Surveillance State
In anticipation of the post-COVID-19 world, bold statements are being made on how we will, as a race, be wiser, even kinder; cautious, and reflective. If history is ever a lesson on anything, such statements are bound to be the fatuous utterances of a moment, soon forgotten. What is left, […]
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 3/23/20, Updated as Available"
*AM 3/23/20, 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... ◆ *AM 3/23/20:* Gregory Mannarino, "Fed. Announces UNLIMITED Purchases Of Assets. STOCK FUTURES GO PARABOLIC" - https://traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsumma... more »
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*LIST of American States that have closed all schools due to coronavirus* Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey announced schools will close starting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. All public schools will be on a 2.5 week break. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman jointly announced the closure of all Arizona schools from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all Arkansas schools will suspend on-site instruction. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all public and private schools be... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Russia deploying coronavirus disinformation to sow panic in West, EU document says Global Supply Chain Shock 'We should start thinking about the next one': Coronavirus is just the first of many pandemics to come, environmentalists warn *“I’m absolutely sure that there are going to be more diseases like this in future if we continue with our practices of destroying the natural world," says marine ecologist Dr Enric Sala* Bill Gates backs $1bn plan to cover earth in video surveillance satellitesCuban doctors head to Italy battle coronavirusMost renters won’t receive evic... more »
Donald Trump's China Problem Has Arrived
*Dan Blumenthal* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This crisis reveals the kind of problems China will pose for us in the coming years: that of a more powerful country with great but unmet ambitions. It is no peer of the US. It will export its problems unless we figure out ways to contain these threats. It will pose security problems as it needs to distract from its internal incompetence. But it will not lead a new global order. Entering this current public health crisis, China was already in trouble: Its economy was on a path to long term stagnation. Contrary to conventional... more »
Earth Saved?: How Blocking out the Sun May Help Reduce Global Warming
*Asfawossen Asrat, Andrew Parker* *Environment, World* [image: Reuters] Here are some of the ideas floating around. *Solar radiation management is a controversial and theoretical proposal for addressing some of the risks of climate change. The Conversation Africa’s Energy and Environment editor Samantha Spooner asked experts Asfawossen Asrat and Andy Parker about solar radiation management and the risks it carries.* *What is solar radiation management and how does it work?* Solar radiation management is an idea that can reduce some of the risks of global warming by blocking out... more »
A MASS MORAL FAILING, REPORTED AS GOSSIP
After allowing on-air personalities to mislead viewers for weeks about the dangers of covid-19, top executives at Fox News are now focusing their attention on throwing one another under the bus, as we learn from Ben Smith at *The New York Times.* The chief executive of Fox News, Suzanne Scott, reacted swiftly to the threat of the coronavirus in late February: She ordered the bright, open new offices disinfected, installed hand sanitizer stations around the office and boldly canceled the company’s major ad sales event. But her influence doesn’t extend to the most important part of Fo... more »
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*Plastic pollution. Is recycling the answer?* *Plastic rubbish on land and sea is a big problem. You can pick it up but what do you do with it then? That all discarded plastic should be recycled seems to be an article of faith -- as we see below. But nobody is saying why it should be recycled. What is wrong with just dumping it in landfill? Digging a hole and filling it in again is not rocket science. Most plastic ends up in landfill anyway, so I am not proposing anything radical, unusual or outlandish.But how many holes can we dig for landfill? What happens with... more »
"The Cruelest Joke Of All..."
"The smallest decisions made had such profound repercussions. One ten-minute wait could save a life… or end it. One wrong turn down the right street or one seemingly unimportant conversation, and everything was changed. It wasn't right that each lifetime was defined, ruined, ended, and made by such seemingly innocuous details. A major life-threatening event should come with a flashing warning sign that either said ABANDON ALL HOPE or SAFETY AHEAD. It was the cruelest joke of all that no one could see the most vicious curves until they were over the edge, falling into the abyss belo... more »
Coronavirus: Perfect Time to Rescue Children From Public School
[image: coronavirus-perfect-time-to-rescue-children-from-public-school] Amid school closures due to the Wuhan virus, advocates of real education through homeschooling and private Christian schools are pointing to a silver lining: Millions of American children at home, safe from the increasingly extreme indoctrination, sexualization and dumbing down taking place in government schools.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Central America Between Denial and Isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Central America is also facing the coronavirus crisis, with approximately 400 people infected and two deaths so far. Among the countries in the region, the only two reported deaths occurred in Panama - the country in the region with the most cases - and Guatemala. Initially, Central American governments and […] The post Coronavirus Pandemic: Central America Between Denial and Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Three Possible Explanations for Low Coronavirus Mortality Rate in Germany
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus figures in Germany hide a conundrum: the country currently counts 19,000 confirmed cases but only 68 dead. This results in a mortality rate of 0.36 percent, much lower than in France (two percent), Spain (four percent) and Italy (eight percent). We . . . To read the full […] The post Three Possible Explanations for Low Coronavirus Mortality Rate in Germany appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lula Sends Letter to Chinese President, Attacks Eduardo Bolsonaro and Government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent China's President Xi Jinping a letter apologizing for the behavior of Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro and attacking the Brazilian government for its "servile" stance in defense of US President Donald Trump's interests. The document was delivered to the Chinese Embassy in Brasília on Friday, […] The post Lula Sends Letter to Chinese President, Attacks Eduardo Bolsonaro and Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil May Authorize Chloroquine for Critical Covid-19 Patients; Flu Vaccinations Begin
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health may authorize, until Tuesday, March 24th, the prescription of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for severe Covid-19 cases, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The statement was made earlier by the portfolio's executive secretary, The post Brazil May Authorize Chloroquine for Critical Covid-19 Patients; Flu Vaccinations Begin appeared first on The Rio Times.
How one federal agency took care of its workers during the yellow fever pandemic in the 1790s
Julia Mansfield, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, St. Joseph's University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Today's coronavirus pandemic has echoes in the yellow fever pandemic of the 1790s. Then, as now, workers struggled with how to support themselves and their families. One federal agency had the answer.
"Hell..."
“Hell is truth seen too late.” - Thomas Hobbes
Prices up for wholesale flower in both newer and mature medical cannabis programs but leveling off
Across the United States, medical marijuana business owners are reporting firm prices for wholesale flower, although actual price levels vary widely and largely depend on a market's maturity. Prices up for wholesale flower in both newer and mature medical cannabis programs but leveling off is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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