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Light At The End Of The Tunnel? Nobel Laureate Says Yes-- But There's A Big Caveat: Social Distancing
*The President Meets Wall Street by Nancy Ohanian* Michael Levitt is a Nobel laureate and Stanford biophysicist and he doesn't think the pandemic is going to be as bad as many others do. And he has reason for optimism. Levitt, reported the *L.A. Times*, began analyzing the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide in January and correctly calculated that China would get through the worst of its coronavirus outbreak long before many health experts had predicted. "Now he foresees a similar outcome in the United States and the rest of the world. While many epidemiologists are warning of month... more »
We Need Cooperation & Solidarity: Don't Be a Sucker for British Lies Against China
We Need Cooperation & Solidarity: Don't Be a Sucker for British Lies Against China Video of We Need Cooperation & Solidarity: Don't Be a Sucker for British Lies Against China Do you know where your opinions about China come from? Most likely British geopolitics. We don't need Russiagate 2.0, which is exactly what the people who brought you Russiagate 1.0 are aiming to do with China with the COVID-19 crisis. It's the same formula: instead of reflecting on our own behavior, why we gutted our medical industry and how the casino economy wrecked our physical economy, we are b... more »
Weddings, funerals and more activities restricted to fight spread of coronavirus
Beauty salons and museums are among the latest businesses to be told they must close their doors, as the Prime Minister brings in new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus welfare payments to begin, but migrant workers and international students in limbo
Hundreds of thousands of temporary visa holders in Australia — including students and migrant workers — could miss out on Federal Government welfare support, leaving some facing deportation.
Nullarbor traffic jam as motorists race for WA border
A bid by hundreds of motorists to get across the West Australian border before new restrictions come into force creates a one-kilometre-long traffic jam on the Nullarbor.
China to lift lockdown in Wuhan, Hubei province as coronavirus case numbers ease
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Chinese authorities announce that travel restrictions in most of Hubei province, where the coronavirus pandemic originated, will be eased from Wednesday, while Wuhan residents will be allowed to leave the stricken city with a health tracking code from April 8.
Cancel your holiday: Here's how the new WA travel restrictions will impact you
West Australians are told to cancel holiday plans and stay home to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. So you can wave goodbye to that Easter break down south.
Chinese Government moves to formally charge Australian Yang Hengjun over espionage allegations
More than a year after first detaining him, Chinese authorities move to formally charge Australian citizen Yang Hengjun over as yet unexplained allegations relating to espionage.
Anthony Price had work lined up for months. Now he fears he could be homeless by May
Long queues form at Centrelink for a second day as thousands wonder how they will pay their rent and bills in the coming months after their source of income evaporated overnight.
More than 200 Australians stranded on Italian-bound cruise with confirmed COVID-19 case
Simone Jacques, one of 200 Australians stuck on the Italian-bound Costa Victoria, says she is "absolutely terrified" and that passengers are stuck in their rooms with no information about what is happening.
U Maryland group up to three retractions following investigation
A researcher at the University of Maryland, along with two former colleagues, has had three papers retracted in the past six months following an institutional investigation that found evidence of image manipulation. The three retractions share three authors: Hua Zhou, Ying Hua Yang and John Basile, an associate professor of oncology and diagnostic sciences at … Continue reading U Maryland group up to three retractions following investigation
"When You Reward Failure, You Encourage Fraud"
*"When You Reward Failure, You Encourage Fraud"* Bob Moriarty "When the banking system was on the verge of complete failure in 2008, during the GFC, the world had a wonderful opportunity to do a total financial reset. All we had to do is let the failures go bankrupt. We will always need a banking system; we just don’t need a banking system riddled with fraud and failure. Sigh! We missed a great chance to make the world a better place. Perhaps we can do better this time around. The banks and powerful corporations who have controlled the US government for the last fifty years are in ... more »
Automakers Negotiating Manufacture of Ventilators and Beds to Fight Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last Friday, March 20th, the Brazilian automotive industry began to work together to study the feasibility of using the idle capacity of plants to produce lung ventilators, which are crucial for treating patients with severe coronavirus, and even hospital beds. Sources close to the National . . . To read […] The post Automakers Negotiating Manufacture of Ventilators and Beds to Fight Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Four Facts to Know to Prevent Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has caused an abnormal demand for this product, and it is now virtually impossible to find antibacterial gel on the market. However, experts caution that not all antibacterial or disinfectant gels are truly effective. According to health authorities, in addition to . . . […] The post Four Facts to Know to Prevent Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flight Demand in Brazil Continues to Plummet; Some Destinations May Be Cancelled
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The demand for flights in Brazil continues to plummet due to the coronavirus, according to data from the Brazilian Airlines Association (ABEAR). This week, the association's members recorded a 75 percent drop in demand for domestic flights and a 95 percent cut in the international market compared to the same […] The post Flight Demand in Brazil Continues to Plummet; Some Destinations May Be Cancelled appeared first on The Rio Times.
Five People Cured of Covid-19 in Espírito Santo State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five people who live in Espírito Santo State and have contracted the Covid-19 are now considered cured, according to information provided by the Health Secretariat of the State. One of these patients is a 37-year-old woman who had traveled to Europe for ten days . . . To read the […] The post Five People Cured of Covid-19 in Espírito Santo State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Stock Market Records World’s Worst Performance in Coronavirus Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian stock market has suffered the worst negative impact with coronavirus among the world's markets, recording a 52 percent drop in dollars compared to January, according to a survey conducted by the US bank Goldman Sachs. This is the worst bear market, which is defined as a drop of […] The post Brazilian Stock Market Records World’s Worst Performance in Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Overturns Four-Month Suspension Without Pay of Employment Contracts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Provisional Measure (PM), published on Monday, aims to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. The text was criticized by politicians before the President decided to overturn it. President The post Bolsonaro Overturns Four-Month Suspension Without Pay of Employment Contracts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Joy and Dancing to Tackle the Quarantine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The creativity of the Brazilian people could be greatly reflected by the ballroom dance teacher, Roberto Dias, from Brasília, the country's capital. Every day, the teacher offers exciting lessons live on the internet. The solution came after the crisis caused by Coronavirus, as the dance schools were closed by the […] The post Joy and Dancing to Tackle the Quarantine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Clashing With Governors, Bolsonaro Allocates R$85 Billion to States and Municipalities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday that the federal government has submitted a R$85.8 billion (US$17.2 billion) plan for states and municipalities to cope with health demands and economic impacts of the The post Clashing With Governors, Bolsonaro Allocates R$85 Billion to States and Municipalities appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Cases in Rio Rise From 170 to 207, Says City Hall
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio's City Hall reported that the confirmed coronavirus cases increased from 170 to 207 on Sunday, March 22nd, in the same 33 neighborhoods recorded on Sunday. The suspected cases have decreased from 175 to 169. The Cidade de Deus community remains the only favela with a confirmed case of an […] The post Coronavirus Cases in Rio Rise From 170 to 207, Says City Hall appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lancet chief skewers Johnson government for its disastrous Covid-19 failure
An editorial piece in The Lancet – the world’s most prestigious, and best known general medical journal warned two months ago of the oncoming conflict between an ill-prepared, under-funded national health service and an indiscriminate invisible killer in the form of the 2019 coronavirus. More recently The Lancet warned again of the problems that health workers would be facing and yet the government took no notice – until it was too late:
8 Day Journey From Hong Kong To Chile, COVID-19 On My Tail
Imagine that you are in Hong Kong, in a city where “you are actually not supposed to be”, in the first place. You are ready to go home, to South America. But just two days before your departure, via Seoul and Amsterdam, your first Sky Team carrier, Korean Air, unceremoniously decides to cancel all flights from the territory.
China Wins Big With Covid-19. What Were We Thinking?
China suffered through the H1N1 coronavirus epidemic in 2008 largely because the CDC took 6 months to identify it and, as a result, 300,000 died prematurely. SARS (774 deaths) was the clincher. They created a hair-trigger alarm system, mandated post-mortem pneumonia DNA testing nationwide, and promoted the CDC head, Dr. George F. Gao[1], to Demigod.
"Helicopter Money: Short-Term Relief Won't Cure Our Financial Disease"
*"Helicopter Money: * *Short-Term Relief Won't Cure Our Financial Disease"* by Charles High Smith "A great many freebies are being tossed in the Helicopter Money basket. That households experiencing declines in income need immediate support is obvious, as is the need to throw credit lifelines to small businesses. But beyond those essentials, the open-ended nature of Helicopter Money has unleashed a frenzy of political favors and giveaways that have little to do with helping households and everything to do with rewarding favored cronies, cartels and interest groups. As Gordon Long a... more »
Autism: The Original CDC & WHO Failure with No End in Sight
By Anne Dachel What’s happening with autism? We are about to enter April, Autism Awareness Month. Although significantly overshadowed by the coronavirus crisis, I’m already seeing the standard coverage about “celebrating” autism awareness. What’s there to celebrate? Officially one in... more »
Another View on Influenza vs. COVID-19 Death Rates
By James Lyons-Weiler, PhD – 3/22/2020 IN MY LAST ARTICLE, I compared the number of symptomatic cases of influenza in the first 49 days of the 2019/2020 season to the number of symptomatic and estimated cases of COVID-19. While the... more »
Debt and Power: An Interview With Michael Hudson
Micheal Hudson explains how the ancient approach to managing debt is far superior to ours.
WHO launches global megatrial of the four most promising coronavirus treatments
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Protecting Students In The Screen Age: An Action Tool For Parents And Teachers
*It has been just a month since this piece ran at Forbes.com, but what a month. In some ways, the protections for students regarding screens are even more important.* It has been a decade since I was introduced to the idea of a 1:1 classroom—a school in which every single student carried a computing device—and I never regretted it for a moment. Having those tools always at my students’ fingertips was extraordinarily useful for my classroom practice, and I would never have willingly given it up. But. The constant presence of computers in classrooms has created education, security a... more »
Why Mother Russia Failed To Get to the Moon
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Why did Moscow lose the race to the Moon? Perhaps one of the most well-known quotes of the 20th century was said on July 20th, 1969. “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong said these words right after becoming the first man on the moon. While both the United States and the Soviet Union had top-notch space programs, why did the United States leave the USSR behind? *Wasteful Kingdoms* Valentin Glushko and Sergei Korolev were both in the aeronautics business. Glushko made propellant for rocket engines and was deeply... more »
Fact: U.S. Air Force Pilots Hated and Feared Army Missile Batteries
*David Axe* *Security, * “Many allied pilots believed that the Patriot posed a greater threat to them than did any [surface-to-air missile] in Iraq’s inventory,” Benjamin Lambeth wrote in his exhaustive Iraq war monograph The Unseen War. ART: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F-16_Spangdahlem_AB.jpgby During the spring 2003 invasion of Iraq by U.S. and allied forces, U.S. Army Patriot air-defense missile batteries were so dangerously unreliable—and prone to firing on friendly planes—that they provoked a brief, and today largely forgotten, civil war between missileers and fi... more »
Gun Fact: John Browning's 90 Year Old Designs Are Still Used by the Military Today
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * How is that possible? While perhaps not as famous as Leonardo de Vinci, Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Edison it would be fair to suggest that John Browning was really the gun world's combination of all three. He was a forward-thinking designer, who developed his first firearm while working in his father's gun shop when he was 13 years old, and who was awarded the first of his 128 firearm patents by the age of 24. His designs encompassed handguns and rifles; and this included single-shot, lever-action, pump-action and most significantly auto-loading fire... more »
You Can Own These Five Popular Video Game Weapons In Real Life
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * Who says video games aren't real? Those who have an affinity for first-person shooter games quickly develop favorite weapons in each game. Of all the weapons available, the assault rifle is one of the most popular and commonly used weapons in all first-person shooter games as it is reliable and gets the job done quickly. If you truly develop a love for a rifle in your favorite game, there is a chance that you could own the same gun in real life! Our list below details the top 5 video game weapons that you can actually own in real life: *#1. Ruge... more »
4 Ways to Protect Yourself at Home During the Coronavirus.
*Brian Labus, Casey Barber, Shawn Gerstenberger* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] During these uncertain and stressful times, it is important that we maintain our emotional interactions with others. You can still use text messages, phone calls or video chat to be part of each others’ lives. *Editor’s note: As coronavirus spreads through the country, states have closed schools and nonessential businesses and prohibited group gatherings. This leaves most of us at home, but many of us live in close quarters with other people. We asked public health experts from the UNLV School... more »
What is Wi-Fi 6? Here Is Everything You Need To Know.
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Since Wi-Fi 6 is relatively new, it's not yet on most devices, whether on the router or device side. But we can tell you a lot about it already. Most of us, it appears, are going to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future, and working from home while we do it. And even if you're used to working from home, doing so while your whole family is using their devices is going to tax your home Internet much more than usual. Maybe you're using to an Internet connection for one, but not for your kids' iPads or Playstation to use up your Wi-Fi at the s... more »
Rural America Can't Get Fios or Xfinity Gigabit Internet. They Have Satellite.
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * During this current pandemic, many American students and workers have been confined to their respective homes. Logging onto the internet to work or take classes remotely is relatively easy for those who live in cities or the suburbs. What often gets lost in this particular narrative are the people in rural areas, as they continue to struggle to gain access to reliable internet service. During this current pandemic, many American students and workers have been confined to their respective homes. Logging onto the internet to work or take classes r... more »
Free market begins to solve coronavirus test shortage
On February 29, the CDC and FDA lifted the ban on private labs and companies from creating coronavirus test kits. In early March, independent labs began to develop kits and test individuals. The post Free market begins to solve coronavirus test shortage appeared first on CFACT.
Status of PFOA and PFOS regulation in drinking water
In February 2020, EPA announced that it is proposing to regulate both PFOA and PFOS under the SDWA—a critical step as the agency continues its efforts to protect drinking water and public health nationwide. This preliminary determination is a step … Continue reading →
This Week In 1913
25 Mar 1913, 6 – The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com 23 Mar 1913, Page 9 – The Daily Deadwood Pioneer-Times at Newspapers.com Easter Sunday brought tornadoes from coast to coast. The true story of our national calamity of … Continue reading →
In CoVid-19 Stimulus, US Congress Eyes Digital Dollar to Send Aid to the Unbanked
In CoVid-19 Stimulus, US Congress Eyes Digital Dollar to Send Aid to the Unbanked by Kollen Post, https://cointelegraph.com/ Amid contentious debate over the massive stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats in the United States House of Representatives look to implement the digital dollar to streamline payments to U.S. citizens outside of the …
House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession — ‘666’ is Here?
House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession by Nikhilesh De, https://www.coindesk.com/ Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar. This virtual greenback would help individuals and families survive the shutdown of businesses and series of “shelter-in-place” orders which resulted …
New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill In Congress Creates U.S. Digital Dollar
New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill In Congress Creates U.S. Digital Dollar by Jason Brett, https://www.forbes.com/, 23 March 2020 As the markets continue to drop and the U.S. looks to Congress for agreement on a massive stimulus package to save the economy from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the newest offer by House Democrats includes a very …
Betraying America
As I've said many times on this blog, I'm politically non-partisan. I vote for the individual, not the party. Nevertheless, some politicians are so crass, so ideologically hide-bound, so dead set on getting their way even at the expense of the entire nation, that my blood boils. The Democratic Party's leadership is behaving that way right now. Consider these screenshots, excerpts from that party's proposed third coronavirus bailout bill, courtesy of Greg Price on Twitter (to whom a grateful nod o' the head). *Would somebody please point out to me what (if anything) thos... more »
Jon Basil Utley – A Hero For Our Times
[image: undefined] Jon Utley saved my life. While I hadn’t literally fallen into a well and had him pull me out, in a figurative sense that is exactly what he did. Having just spent most of the 1990s living and working abroad in Hungary, I found myself back in Washington, DC, in a well-known neoconservative think tank. It’s a long story, but much of that strange situation had to do with a combination of disorientation and lack of political contacts after so long overseas. As anyone in those DC circles would recall from that time, Wednesday mornings were set aside for “coalition” me... more »
The Enormous and Continuing Cost of Canada’s Climate Policies
By Robert Lyman In this PowerPoint presentation, I have tried to answer a question about climate policy that is too rarely asked in Canada. How much does it cost? Only those with a profound ignorance of economics, or a contempt for it, would say that the answer to this question is unimportant. The central economic […]
It's totally obvious that these lockdowns are nothing else than an unprecedented waste of money
Britain has switched to the full-blown house arrest, too. It basically seems that Peter Hitchens is the only British pundit who heroically keeps on fighting against the new emerging Coronafascism. The absolute collapse of the British – and other – elites is something I wouldn't be willing to consider, let alone able to predict, even a month ago. People are much more stinky trash than what I found imaginable. As Hitchens said, England started in 1066 and ended in 2020, with a giggle, not a bang. That's how glorious countries end. The U.K. and most other countries seem to be hopelessl... more »
Italy COV 19 Cases
The problem is that we have not seen a break in the climb, let alone a reversal. That should start happening this week, if it is going to be a thing at all. Right now we are not seeing useful numbers at all in relation to when this can end or break. that is what i am looking for. I would also like to see a believable death rate. so far it is over one percent of counted cases with many cases not been tested because they are mild. That also means the virus is passing through the community while providing imnmunity. If true this should choke of further cases quickly. ... more »
The Closing of 21 Million Cell Phone Accounts in China May Suggest a High CCP Virus Death Toll
Here is the problem. This is exactly what you would do when faced with a huge outright die off.. By closing the electronic account, it is possible to provide a record and effectively confirm death and actually body removal as well. The rest of the possibilities are somewhat reasonable, particularly the removal of migrants who suddenly lose access to their work place. It also coincides with the lock down as well. And of course, cutting of cell phone service blocks easy access to work as well. my sense is that a lot of folks got sent willy nilly home without their cell phone... more »
FARRELL: Spygate Could Make Watergate Look Like A Third-Rate Burglary
This is something that we have long understood but it certainly bears repeating as the Durham investigation is surely nearing completion, One aspect of this whole russian tale that never made sense was actually why Russia? How about to draw attention away from ongoing CCP operation of subversion? This was all paid for stupidity and ultimately full on treason. Russia has become out natural ally and that is steadily powering up. A strong Russian led EUROPA is a Chinese nightmare. Throw in the replacement of Chinese manufacturing by India and China will be crushed. Then add in ... more »
qanon - CCP COV 19 Pearl Harbor Assault???
This paper spelled out the vulnerability in 2007. However the circumstancial evidence indicates that agents also seeded the virus in Wuhan, in Italy and Iran through diplomatric staff and by extension in So korea as well. After that it was a natural free for all. It is now taking off in the obvious USA hotspots to take advantage of. Can we project a massive death rate in LA and NY? The point all this makes indirectly is that this is a full on assault by the CCP itself, taking advantage of their natural conduits and using this COV variant. It is now been countered. At the s... more »
Scientists uncover a key metabolic driver in uptake of fatty acids
It has been obvious that obesity is an independent disease moduality that operates almost separate from the normal metabolic regime. I do think that severe obesity may well be resolved by the application of wormwood to eliminate unknown paracytes collecting the nutrican available. true or not, it is an ideal first treatment course anyway as it is harmless and can be sustained for at least a month to eliminate cycte protected eggs. We forget that in medicine, we do not have to be right, but we do have to be not wrong. This allows watchful waiting to see if things can change as ... more »
The Wealth Detective Who Finds the Hidden Money of the Super Rich
Ironic of course. You have a billion doll.ars and you ultimately hide it where it serves no one. Including yourself. There is a sweet spot in which your imagination and a pot of capital can produce a sound profitible business that then grows internally. That sweet spot for most is several millions to be on the safe side. Better, the rewards are ample and you will not want. Sums beyond that need are literally irrelevant and a distraction. In the end all this money is dead money. It is how we really sponge up surplus cash. It can all become worthless some day and the economy... more »
Now 24,000+ confirmed cases in the USA, with 288 deaths, increasing by the hour
[image: Image: Now 24,000+ confirmed cases in the USA, with 288 deaths, increasing by the hour] The real take home is that nothing is stopping the inexorable rise of the pandemic. At best, self isolation is going to slow it down, but there is really little evidence of that as well. Consider that Italy still has rising numbers and their system is now maxed out. So yes, it is a matter of time for all of us. *Now 24,000+ confirmed cases in the USA, with 288 deaths, increasing by the hour* *Saturday, March 21, 2020 by: Mike Adams* *Tags: coronavirus, deaths, infections, natio... more »
Why Warmer Weather Probably Won’t Stop COVID-19
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Right now, there is no indication that warmer conditions will help at all. In fact the blow up in Italy is really bad news for us all. The good news is that we have a likely trweatment that stops it. rushing production is the only thing to do now even if it turned out to be false. We already have a pandemic and desparate meassures take precedence. So now we hunker down and wonder how we all start up again. . .*Why Warmer Weather Probably Won’t Stop COVID-19* *Yes, most infectious diseases are seasonal. But waiting for COVID-19 to wane on its own is a bad ideaWarmer weather ... more »
THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AGENDA EXPOSED – David Icke | London Real
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: https://youtu.be/4ZSmB45oiaM
An Exit Strategy to Nowhere
Should US share markets continue to fall and US markets remain open the Dow and S&P 500 should bottom around ½ of their Feb 12th peak value, specifically to Dow 15,000. More The post An Exit Strategy to Nowhere appeared first on The Duran.
COVID19: Global Fascist Lockdown or Catalyst of a Radical Paradigm Shift? Gilbert Mercier Speaks on Collapse Chronicles
This interview was conducted by Collapse Chronicles host Sam Mitchell. More The post COVID19: Global Fascist Lockdown or Catalyst of a Radical Paradigm Shift? Gilbert Mercier Speaks on Collapse Chronicles appeared first on The Duran.
Congress fiddles while citizens die in Democrat partisanship [Video]
[image: Democrat leaders halt COVID-19 relief efforts] Democrat Congressional leaders appear to disregard the imminent threat of the virus because people are just a resource to them More The post Congress fiddles while citizens die in Democrat partisanship [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
The Alex Salmond Witch-Hunt
Yet another “powerful man” has been tried for sexual offences against multiple women, but this time the accused has been totally vindicated. Alex Salmond was First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. This month he stood trial at Scotland’s highest court, a trial that ended Monday. Scotland’s unique legal system has 15 jurors and […] More The post The Alex Salmond Witch-Hunt appeared first on The Duran.
USMC Force Reduction and Reallocation
The Marine Corps won't be your daddy's corps and it won't be yours. There is a completely new vision for the USMC on the way. (Link) *The Marines are getting ready to confront China *and it means eliminating all three tank battalions, bridging companies, law enforcement battalions, cutting back on MV-22 Osprey, attack and heavy lift squadrons, etc. Artillery batteries will be reduced from twenty-one to five, and infantry battalions will be reduced from twenty-four to twenty-one. The number of authorized F-35B and F-35C fighters will be reduced from 16 per squadron to ten. This mean... more »
Video: Rio – A City Under Quarantine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A video filmed with a drone shows Rio de Janeiro last Saturday, March 21st, showing a city under quarantine as a result of the COVID-19. Empty streets, few cars, a city stationary to be healed. The drone travels through the South Zone and the communities. There was another filming on […] The post Video: Rio – A City Under Quarantine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Earns Worse Rating Than Governors in Fighting Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 23rd, Datafolha released a survey showing that President Jair Bolsonaro's performance in relation to the disease has earned more disapproval than that of governors and the Ministry of Health. According to 'Folha de S.Paulo', the survey was conducted over the telephone between March 18th and 20th with […] The post Bolsonaro Earns Worse Rating Than Governors in Fighting Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Scared of Coronavirus? This Insect Spread the Yellow Fever Pandemic
*Julia Mansfield* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The pandemic forced Americans to tackle some of the questions that have surfaced in the past week: Would some people risk exposure to the virus in order to earn wages? U.S. lawmakers are debating strategies to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus. With businesses across the country cutting back hours or closing, the pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of wage workers. Congress is responding with unprecedented legislation, which echoes New Deal programs of the 1930s. But the historical echoes extend much farther b... more »
Why Fleeing from the Coronavirus Is Dangerous
*Rebecca S.B. Fischer* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Traveling is risky during the coronavirus outbreak. Places like airports, bus stops, and gas stations especially so. COVID-19 is affecting life in nearly every corner of the globe. Public health officials are heavily relying on two community interventions to curb the pandemic spread: social distancing and restricted travel. Because these measures interrupt personal contact, they can be effective at preventing the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But the guidelines and restrictions can be confusing, leave ... more »
Want To Spice Up Shooting Practice? Try Out Exploding Targets
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * Everyone likes a little bang. Everyone likes to add a little excitement to their target shooting, and exploding targets do just that. Depending on the type of exploding target, a shooter can be rewarded with a loud boom, some smoke or vapor, or even a bright flash. It adds an element of fun to normal target shooting. It is also very beneficial for long-range target shooting. Oftentimes you have to walk back and forth to check if your target has been hit. When you use an exploding target there is no doubt. There are a lot of options when using exp... more »
How Far Are We From Developing AI-Powered Tanks?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * A remote control tank could be in the near future, but a killer robot tank is likely still many years away. A remote control tank could be in the near future, but a killer robot tank is likely still many years away. The future of the tank could be one that is controlled remotely, but experts agree that it could be years – even decades – before there are truly fully autonomous tanks, and even then the weapons systems will still be controlled by a human, not artificial intelligence. When the tank was developed during the First World War it was to help br... more »
Coronavirus Problems: When Restaurants Close, Americans Suffer
*Rebecca L. Spang* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] During the 1918 influenza epidemic, restaurants were actually one of the very few public spaces to be kept open, regardless of other closures. Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted a video of himself on March 15 saying: “No more restaurants.” Seated in his palatial kitchen with two miniature horses, Whiskey and Lulu, beside him, the former California governor pronounced: “We don’t go out, we don’t go to restaurants. We don’t do anything like that any more.” Arnold ✔@Schwarzenegger Stay at home as much as possible. Listen t... more »
It's Time For Hard Conversations With Our Loved Ones About Coronavirus
*Dominic Wilkinson* *Security, * We should definitely hope for the best, but it is also important to have some conversations with our families now – so that we may all plan for the worst. Just in case. Waiting is never easy. Sometimes the period when you know that something bad is coming is almost harder than when it finally arrives. Across the health service, there is an enormous and unprecedented effort underway to prepare for the coming surge of patients needing hospital treatment for coronavirus. Looking across to the experience in Italy, Spain and Germany, we know that ther... more »
America Is Too Dependent On China For Coronavirus Medical Supplies
*Rachel del Guidice* *Security, * 80% of America’s supply of antibiotics are made in China. The coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, and turned into a pandemic across the globe, should spur America to examine its options as it relates to China’s outsize role in the medical supply chain, some experts say. Amy Anderson, an assistant professor of nursing at Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas, told The Daily Signal in an email that the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, should compel public officials and others to work toward de... more »
Donald Trump's Response to the Coronavirus Comes With Limits
*Thomas Kochan* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] President Donald Trump has repeatedly trumpeted his interaction with corporate leaders to help address this crisis – but never said a word about talking with labor leaders about what support workers might provide. As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, workers and families around the country are finding out how weak the U.S. social safety net is. Nearly three-quarters of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. About 30% of the workforce lacks employer-paid health insurance. One-third of workers lack paid sick leave. Most of those wo... more »
New Zealand Is Not Ready For Coronavirus' Onslaught
*Clare Aspinall* *Security, Asia* In less than 48 hours, all people in New Zealand will have to self-isolate. In less than 48 hours, all people in New Zealand will have to self-isolate, unless they are essential service workers. This is our best chance to stop the spread of COVID-19. But what about the tens of thousands of New Zealanders who don’t have a secure home, or enough living space to avoid close or prolonged contact with others? In Canada homelessness agencies report action against COVID-19 has not happened quickly enough and services have not received adequate support ... more »
Census Scenario: Students Could be Undercounted as Coronavirus Closes Colleges
*Dudley L. Poston Jr.* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Census data collected from college students are pretty much the same as for the non-student population. At college dormitories and student apartments across the U.S., census forms will be piling up – but many run the risk of not being filled in. The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. has coincided with the start of data collection for the 2020 census. This may not affect the process for most people who are self-isolating at home. But for students, it could well affect where and if they are counted – and that could h... more »
Self-quarantine restrictions now in place at NT borders 'to save lives', Police Commissioner says
The NT Police Commissioner says all people making non-essential travel stopped at the borders must explain where they plan to self-isolate, as the territory's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rises to six.
Coronavirus cluster identified at winery as first SA community transmission suspected
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Health authorities in SA are investigating what they have described as a small "cluster" of coronavirus cases at a Barossa Valley winery, as well as the first case believed not to be linked to travel outside the state.
Reinventing the milk bar: Country pub's virus response lifts local spirits
A New South Wales hotel is among businesses finding innovative ways to diversify as jobs are cut and coronavirus panic buying continues.
NSW and Victoria closed their borders during the Spanish Flu outbreak. Here's how that went
Closing the border amid the COVID-19 emergency would be seen as a blow to the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga — but it wouldn't be the first time a virus had split them in two.
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