Sony's OLED TVs Are Amazing (But Can They Beat Samsung or LG?)
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * It will surely be difficult, but a quick gander at Sony’s 2020 offerings indeed give the Japanese company a fighting chance. With its vaunted 2020 OLED TV lineup, Sony is looking to topple the much-heralded products manufactured by Korean giants Samsung and LG. While LG also has a formidable OLED TV rotation, Samsung is more well-known for its QLED offerings. According to insiders, Sony is almost certainly using the same OLED panels as LG, so the company must drive forward the point that its image processing and sound technology are much better ... more »
One of These Deadly ‘Copters Will Be the U.S. Army’s New Scout
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Army has tapped helicopter-makers Sikorsky and Bell each to build prototype scout ‘copters for a competitive fly-off. The U.S. Army has tapped helicopter-makers Sikorsky and Bell each to build prototype scout ‘copters for a competitive fly-off. The Army plans to pick one of the so-called “Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft” designs finally to replace the OH-58D scouts that the service prematurely retired in 2017. The fly-off is scheduled to begin in 2023, signalling the Army’s third attempt in 30 years to develop a new aerial scout. The Army ... more »
"Gerald Celente Warns 'Greatest Depression Has Already Begun', Prepare For Economic Collapse!"
"Gerald Celente Warns 'Greatest Depression Has Already Begun', Prepare For Economic Collapse!" Read the full transcript here: https://www.epiceconomist.com
Big Brother and COVID-19
Lost in the intensive news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic is a story that got relatively coverage in the mainstream Western media. Recent moves by what remains of Benjamin Netayahu's caretaker government passed legislation that is intended to monitor that nation's COVID-19 outbreak. Let’s start with some interesting background on how Israel has dealt with the pandemic to this point in time. Israel has gone so far as to supply its citizens with a complete daily listing of all Israeli locations where people have tested positive as well as the dates and times that infected persons... more »
Senate Passes $2.2T Coronavirus Aid Plan, House Votes Friday
The measure is set for passage in the House of Representatives on Friday and President Donald Trump's immediate signature.
No internet access: Connecting with kids who aren’t online during COVID-19
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. News 1. Daily update There are 68 cases of COVID-19, after the province announced 17 new cases yesterday. The new cases are travel-related or related to earlier travel-related cases. Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer, says he expects to see larger numbers of […]
These Are The Times
Gary Mason writes that Donald Trump created the perfect storm that is now sweeping across the United States: Luciana Borio, the president’s biodefense preparedness advisor, warned that a flu pandemic – not a 9/11 redux – was the country’s No. 1 health security threat. As the director of medical and biodefence preparedness at the National Security Council, Borio said the country wasn’t nearly ready to confront such a lethal outbreak if it was to occur. What was the White House’s response? It dismantled the NSC’s global health security office shortly thereafter. Dr. Borio, and othe... more »
Brazil Seeing Only Tip of Coronavirus Iceberg with 2,201 Cases and 46 Deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The limited number of tests to confirm coronavirus cases in Brazil hinders the realistic assessment of the evolution of the disease in the country, which officially accounts for 2,201 confirmed cases and 46 deaths as of Wednesday, March 25th. The number of tests currently available is insufficient, given the size […] The post Brazil Seeing Only Tip of Coronavirus Iceberg with 2,201 Cases and 46 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
India Lockdown of 1.3 Billion People to Try to Prevent Coronavirus Spread is World’s Largest Lockdown
“even as Modi emphasized the importance of social distancing to break the spread of coronavirus in the country, many pointed … Continue reading →
South Africa to Lock Down for 21 Days, Starting Midnight Today; LockDown Includes Mining Sector
“South Africa to Lock Down for 21 Days, Starting Midnight Thursday By VOA News, Michael Brown March 26, 2020 01:26 … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 3/26/20"
*AM 3/26/20, 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... ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *Daily ... more »
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Letter to G20 Leaders (“The G20 must act now”)
Delaying emergency measures in emerging and developing economies will lead to unimaginable health and social impacts which will come back to haunt us for decades. The G20 must act now.
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates AM 3/26/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates AM 3/25/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* *03/26/2020 - 07:38:* "US Reports Largest Jump In New Cases, Deaths As "Apocalyptic" Surge Rocks Hospitals In New York, New Orleans: Live Updates" "According to John Hopkins data, Wednesday was the deadliest day yet for the US with 233 fatalities reported, taking the US to 65,273 cases and 938 deaths. In New York and California, the number of confirmed cases is doubling ... more »
"A Massive Surge Of Unemployment Like America Has Never Seen Before"
*"A Massive Surge Of Unemployment Like * *America Has Never Seen Before"* by Michael Snyder "The pace at which Americans are losing their jobs is absolutely breathtaking. According to the Wall Street Journal, the largest number of new claims for unemployment benefits ever recorded in a single week prior to this year was 695,000 during the week that ended October 2nd, 1982. So that means that what we are now witnessing is completely unprecedented. About half the country is currently under some sort of a “shelter-in-place” order, and there has never been a nationwide shutdown of busin... more »
Ford Pushes for Factory Restart, Union Not So Sure
Spokesman Brian Rothenberg said that the United Auto Workers union is reviewing Ford's announcement that they intend to reopen five factories in April “with great concern and caution.”
Global Deaths From The Coronavirus Is Now 22,000 With 488,000 Confirmed Cases In 182 Countries With 3 Billion Now In Lockdown
*Daily Mail:* *Global deaths from coronavirus races past 20,000 with 450,000 confirmed cases as 182 countries and territories battle the deadly virus - with 3 BILLION people now in lockdown worldwide* * The tallies, using data from national authorities and WHO, could reflect only a fraction of the actual number * Since the tally - carried out on Tuesday at 7pm - 2,341 new deaths and 43,010 new cases have been recorded * The countries that recorded the most new deaths in 24 hours were Spain, 738, Italy, 683, and France with 231 * Italy, which recorded its first death linked to the co... more »
A Bailout on Steroids Will Not Save the Bankrupt Financial System
New International Economic Order Glass-Steagall Financial Warfare A Bailout on Steroids Will Not Save the Bankrupt Financial System Video of A Bailout on Steroids Will Not Save the Bankrupt Financial System Bailing out the population in this crisis is fine, bailing out the casino economy that created the conditions for the pandemic is not. What's needed is a bankruptcy reorganization of the global financial system from the standpoint that we are creating a new system that puts people first, not derivatives.
"People First!"
[image: President Donald J. Trump looks on as Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow delivers remarks during a coronavirus update briefing Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official WH Photo)] President Donald Trump’s National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow has usefully revealed in his remarks at the March 24 White House Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing, what so many members of Congress and media editors have sought to conceal: That in the immense coronavirus relief legislation now going through Congr... more »
The World After The Pandemic
The political reactions to the Covid-19 pandemic reveal surprising weaknesses in Western democracies: prejudice and ignorance. On the contrary, China and Cuba appear more capable of facing the future.
Trump’s Push to Open Economy Could Come at Cost of Lives
“We’re not going to accept a premise that human life is disposable,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “And we’re not going to put a dollar figure on human life.”
US Jobless Claims Hit 3.3 million, Quadruple Previous Record
As job losses mount, some economists say the nation's unemployment rate could approach 13% by May. By comparison, the highest jobless rate during the Great Recession, which ended in 2009, was 10%.
'Whiskey Webs' Could Be Used To Identify Counterfeit Spirits
When a drop of liquid evaporates, solids are left behind in a pattern that depends on what the liquid is, what solids are in it and the environmental conditions. You may have seen a 'coffee ring' when overflow deposits solids along the edge of the puddle as it evaporates. The same things happen with other beverages. Stuart Williams and colleagues previously found that drops of diluted American whiskeys -- but not their Scotch or Canadian counterparts -- formed webbed patterns when dried on a glass surface, and there were hints that the pattern was distinctive for different brands o... more »
Coronavirus And World Economics: Cause For Optimism
Stock markets are rebounding on the back of the newly agreed US$2 trillion American fiscal stimulus plan. It comes after a week that was the worst in history for the Dow and many others around the world. My impression is that the unfolding global recession has now been fully priced into stocks by investors. read more
Lung Cancer Trials From Industry Aren't More Biased, But They Are Better
Clinical trials in the modern regulatory environment are so expensive that many companies with a product that is going into a phase III clinical trial will just sell out to a Big Pharma company that can afford it. It's a necessary, yet somehow despised, business. Academics have claimed bias in clinical studies conducted by industry sponsors. read more
Les céréaliculteurs canadiens subiront-ils des dommages collatéraux dans la hâte d'adopter le projet de loi C-4?
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26-Mar-2020 Le projet de loi C-4, qui met en œuvre l'Accord commercial Canada-États-Unis-Mexique, oblige le Canada à traiter tous les grains cultivés aux États-Unis comme s'il était cultivé au Canada.
Will Canada's grain farmers be collateral damage in the rush to pass Bill C-4?
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26-Mar-2020 Bill C-4 - the legislation to implement the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement - makes it so Canada must treat all American-grown grain as if it were Canadian-grown.
Chile will maintain current export conditions with the UK after Brexit
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26-Mar-2020 The association agreement with the United Kingdom approved by the Chilean Senate in 2019 contemplates the conditions of the existing association agreement between Chile and the European Union.
Russia completes test of S-500 missile defense system
Tests of certain elements of Russia’s next-generation S-500 air defence missile system, including its launcher, are being completed, the director-general of the Design Bureau for Special Machine-Building (part of Almaz-Antey company), has said. “In the interests of the air and missile defence troops, company experts have created units of the next-generation Triumfator-M mobile air defence […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-24
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iraq, US, Russia, Syria, Tartous, Coronavirus, Lebanon, Idlib, UAE, Turkey, Iran, Hmeimim, Assad, Damascus, Shoigu. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, World-News, Gulf, Middleeast, Turkey, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Plague Of Athens
The plague that struck Ancient Athens in 430 BC—the second year of the Peloponnesian War—wiped out a third of its population of 300000. The historian Thucydides, who was in Athens, contracted the plague and survived. In his *History of the Peloponnesian War*, he claims that the plague entered the Greek world by the way of Egypt and Libya, before moving into the wider Mediterranean—wherever the plague went it killed close to 30 percent of the population. He writes, “...the catastrophe was so overwhelming that men, not knowing what would happen next to them, became indifferent to ever... more »
Adult German Shepherd still looks like a puppy due to a rare condition
These pictures show an inspiring dog with dwarfism - that is stuck in perpetual puppy-hood. Ranger is two-year-old purebred AKC German Shepherd from Phoenix, Arizona, who has 'Pituitary Dwarfism'. It means he retains his puppy-like appearance much longer than is normal for his breed. Ranger was diagnosed with the rare condition - which German Shepherds are predisposed to - after he contracted a parasite called Giardia. After recovering from the infection his owners noticed Ranger wasn't growing at the same rate a German Shepherd should. They took him to their vet who revealed that ... more »
Climate Alarmists Celebrate Tyranny
Climate alarmism has always been about tyranny, and taking away your freedom and money. Now they’re being quite open about it. They want people under house arrest permanently.
UNCF: $1 Billion for HBCUs, TCUs, MSIs in Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Congress and the White House have agreed to provide $1 billion in emergency funds to historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and other minority serving institutions to help them cope with the coronavirus pandemic, said the United Negro College Fund in a statement on Wednesday.
Education Department Suspends Collection on Late Student Loans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Federal student loan borrowers late on their payments have been granted some relief by the Department of Education, which won’t garnish their wages or withhold money from their federal benefits or tax refunds for at least 60 days starting March 13 to alleviate the financial stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi Arabia faces double budget hit from oil prices & corona
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 510. More The post Saudi Arabia faces double budget hit from oil prices & corona appeared first on The Duran.
Biden Falsely Accuses Trump of Axing Office Needed to Fight Coronavirus
[image: biden-falsely-accuses-trump-of-axing-office-needed-to-fight-coronavirus] Once the coronavirus menace began dominating news outlets, the front-running Democratic candidate for president wasn’t getting much media attention. He tried to change that by hurling a falsehood against the president.
The Lurgi Strikes Britain!
26 March 2020 — Youtube A blast from my youth! My dad used to take me to the Goon Show, recorded before a live audience at a theatre in North London.
Russia and Syria tired of being deceived
Turkey is unable to fulfill all the agreements with Russia. Following the March 5 Moscow talks, Recep Erdogan vowed to establish joint patrol of the M4 highway between Aleppo and Latakia starting March 15 in exchange for Syrian government army's terminated offensive in the Idlib province. But he never got round to get this agreement done. The Turkish leader has pledged to ensure that all the detachments and weapons along the highway are withdrawn by mid-March for a distance of six kilometers on both sides. The militants do not shy away from their unwillingness to leave the positions.
State Governors Call for Enforcement of 2005 Law Providing Basic Income to All Brazilians
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian Governors meeting on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th, in a videoconference, approved a letter with a number of demands to the federal government to address the coronavirus crisis. Among these demands is the enforcement of the law that establishes "basic citizenship income" payments to all Brazilians and long-term foreigners resident […] The post State Governors Call for Enforcement of 2005 Law Providing Basic Income to All Brazilians appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gol’s War Plan to Deal with 90 Days of Coronavirus Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Gol airline has prepared its business for what it considers the extreme scenario: full stop for up to three months, if required. The rule, however, is to act and be flexible according to demand. Meet as much as possible, at the lowest cost. In ten days, a team of 30 […] The post Gol’s War Plan to Deal with 90 Days of Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Social Leaders Murdered in Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NGOs have warned that armed groups are taking advantage of the global Coronavirus crisis to carry out the murders of community and rural activists in Colombia while media and government attention are focused on combating the pandemic. Since lockdown measures were introduced four social leaders and two indigenous leaders have […] The post Social Leaders Murdered in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times .
São Paulo Official Sees GDP Drop Ten Percent in 2nd Quarter; Bolsonaro in Denial
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Amid the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the Brazilian economy is expected to contract ten percent in the second quarter of 2020 and three percent in the year-to-date, projects Henrique Meirelles, São Paulo state Secretary of Treasury and Planning. "The moment we are experiencing is indeed dramatic and requires urgent and […] The post São Paulo Official Sees GDP Drop Ten Percent in 2nd Quarter; Bolsonaro in Denial appeared first on The Rio Times.
Governments’ Fragility Hinders Fight Against Coronavirus in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The advent of the coronavirus pandemic is forcing Latin America to face its worst ghosts. The impact is still low compared to Europe and Asia, but the sequence is similar and the announcement of the coming asteroid is so resounding that virtually all governments are already preparing for the worst. […] The post Governments’ Fragility Hinders Fight Against Coronavirus in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Friends Or Enemies? Russia And Turkey Are Butting Heads Over Syria
*Connor Dilleen* *Security, Middle East* But both want to find a solution without bloodshed. *Key point:* The relationship between Ankara and Moscow is complex The death of 33 Turkish soldiers in an airstrike in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province on 27 February brought the number of Turkish fatalities in Syria to around 50 for the month. It appears likely that the airstrike was carried out by Russian jets, and the event confirms that the 2019 Sochi ceasefire agreement has failed and that Moscow and Ankara are increasingly on a collision course in Syria. But the relationship bet... more »
Will South Korea Completely Phase-Out Its F-16s to Go All in on the F-35?
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E67Q17JE01&share=true] Is that a given? *Key point: *Seoul has purchased multiple F-35s. The question is if it will also get rid of older planes to make more room in the budget for future F-35 acquisitions. The U.S. military plans to begin rotating F-35 stealth fighters into South Korea starting in a few years, a South Korean newspaper reported. The American planes would join a growing fleet of South Korean F-35s. The U.S. Air Force is already practicing employing the... more »
Coronavirus's Next Victim: Farmers Markets Could Be RIP
*Tamara J. Benjamin* *Politics, Americas* [image: Dee Freeland buys fresh herbs at the Farmers Public Market in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., March 21, 2020. Picture taken March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Nick Oxford] Beginning farmers are out of luck. The familiar sight of weekend shoppers brushing shoulders at farmers markets across the U.S. is under threat from the coronavirus and fears of its spread. In Seattle, farmers markets have been suspended altogether. In New York state – the epicenter of the U.S.‘s fight against the virus – they remain open, but residents are being warned ag... more »
Russia's Foxtrot-Class: The Submarine That Nearly Started World War III
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * History shows even obsolete weapons can be the spark that could kill millions. The Foxtrot-class of Soviet submarines were nothing remarkable. Built upon obsolete design principals which favored surface sailing, the Foxtrot-class was optimized for travel on the surface. Consequently, the Foxtrot-class was remarkably slow, and sailed at a modest 16 knots, just over 18 miles per hour. It can be identified by its large bow bulge and World War I-Esque prow. It was also quite cramped. The submarines were diesel-electric, and as such had to reserve an outs... more »
The Overlooked Pandemic in the Coronavirus Family
*Burtram Fielding* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] There is a chance that scientists failed to identify a coronavirus pandemic in the nineteenth century. Scientists have known of the human coronavirus since the 1960s. But only rarely has it garnered wider recognition over the past half a century. One example was in 2003, when the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) caused an outbreak of the disease severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in mainland China and Hong Kong. Another was in 2012, when the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-Co... more »
Desperate F-16 Pilots Once Used Their Anti-Tank Missiles as Sensors
*David Axe* *Security, * [image: First Lieutenant David] The U.S. Air Force went to war in Afghanistan in 2001 badly unprepared for fighting fleet-footed Taliban insurgents who blend in with the rough terrain. In particular, the Air Force’s jet fighters—designed and equipped for supersonic combat against Soviet planes—lacked sensors capable of scanning the ground below for small bands of enemy fighters. ART: The U.S. Air Force went to war in Afghanistan in 2001 badly unprepared for fighting fleet-footed Taliban insurgents who blend in with the rough terrain. In particular, the... more »
Thanks To Poland, U.S. Pilots Got To Fly Russian MiG-29 Fighter Jets
*David Axe* *Security, * Being in NATO has its benefits. *Key point:* Polish air force doctrine has become more Western, thanks to the sustained efforts of Razer and many other NATO instructors. Russia's MiG-29 first flew in 1977. Forty-two years later it's one of the most numerous warplanes in the world. As of 2018, around 820 MiG-29s and variants were in service, accounting for six percent of all the world's military aircraft. But as far back as 2001, one American F-15E pilot found the twin-engine Russian fighter to be lacking in range and situational awareness. Guy Razer, th... more »
Could It Get This Bad? What Polio Can Teach Us About Coronavirus
*Carl Kurlander* *History, Americas* [image: Iron Lung (061)] Move over, Spanish flu. The fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic may feel new to many of us. But it is strangely familiar to those who lived through the polio epidemic of the last century. Like a horror movie, throughout the first half of the 20th century, the polio virus arrived each summer, striking without warning. No one knew how polio was transmitted or what caused it. There were wild theories that the virus spread from imported bananas or stray cats. There was no known cure or vaccine. For ... more »
These Upgrades Will Keep The F-22 Combat Ready Through 2060
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The F-22 has become relevant again. *Key point: *While the F-22 airframe is perhaps the most capable “chassis” in service in the USAF, with vectored thrust and supercruise capability, its stealth nature makes it hard to add on additional sensors and pods without compromising the stealth characteristic. While much attention has been focused recently on the F-35 and F-15X, not much has been given to the U.S. Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter, the F-22 Raptor. While the Raptor was one of the most advanced aircraft in the world when it entered s... more »
Can COVID-19 Take Down NATO? Interview with Bruce Gagnon
Questions and edits by Ann Garrison for the Black Agenda Report *Germany and Norway both pulled out of NATO's latest anti-Russian war games for fear of COVID-19. I interviewed Bruce Gagnon of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space for Black Agenda Report. I spoke to Bruce about the NATO shutdown.* *Ann Garrison:* Bruce, do those of us who are not fans of US/NATO wars have reason to celebrate? *Bruce Gagnon:* I’d not call it a moment to celebrate under the circumstances. But we should feel good that peace movements around the world supported this demand to sh... more »
From marijuana to hand sanitizer: Cannabis companies pivot to produce, donate essential products for coronavirus fight
Many state authorities have deemed U.S. cannabis companies “essential” businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and allowed them to keep their doors open – and now some marijuana businesses are producing an essential product to help combat COVID-19: hand sanitizer. From Hawaii to the Eastern Seaboard, companies are using marijuana production processes to manufacture and donate […] From marijuana to hand sanitizer: Cannabis companies pivot to produce, donate essential products for coronavirus fight is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news fo... more »
Who Tanked The Economy?
There were two votes in the Senate last night regarding the $2 trillion bailout package. The bill itself, which was a compromise concoction with some flimsy, temporary relief for ordinary families that progressives wanted and a hideous grab bag of corporate giveaways and bailouts conservatives insisted on-- while holding working people hostage-- passed 96-0 in the wee hours. Cowardly Democrats looked the other way as the corporate conservatives ripped off the country again. But before the Senate voted on that nightmare bill put together by McConnell, Schumer and Mnuchin-- H.R. 7... more »
Tragic news from SayUncle
Well-known gun-blogger SayUncle's wife died suddenly and without any warning a few days ago. On March 20th, my beloved wife and mother of my children, unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest. She had never presented any symptoms prior to then. On March 21st, her doctor informed me that her brain was no longer functioning and there was no chance of recovery. On March 22nd, in accordance with her wishes outlined in her living will, I authorized the medical staff to remove life support. She passed away peacefully at 8:48am central time while I held her hand. She will be missed. March 2... more »
CoronaVirus – Should We CANCEL The 2020 Presidential Election and Activate NDAA (1021)?
Yes, I think we must. We need to save the country… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the so-called “CoronaVirus” pandemic was specifically created to destroy the United States of America, and hence, Western Civilization. The whole happening was just a little too convenient, following, … Continue reading CoronaVirus – Should We CANCEL The 2020 Presidential Election and Activate NDAA (1021)?
“I was shocked. I felt physically ill.” And still, she corrected the record.
Two years ago, Julia Strand, an assistant professor of psychology at Carleton College, published a paper in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review about how people strain to listen in crowded spaces (think: when they’re doing the opposite of social distancing). The article, titled “Talking points: A modulating circle reduces listening effort without improving speech recognition,” was … Continue reading “I was shocked. I felt physically ill.” And still, she corrected the record.
Snow and hail hit southern Italy as temperatures plunge
“Decidedly unusual for this time of year.” The end of March is set to be unusually cold across much of Italy. This comes after weeks of mild weather, with wind, rain and even snow in some places this week. Some parts of southern Italy woke up to snow or hail on Tuesday morning and temperatures ... Read more Snow and hail hit southern Italy as temperatures plunge The post Snow and hail hit southern Italy as temperatures plunge appeared first on Ice Age Now.
RON DeSANTIS SHUTS THE DOOR AND LEAVES THE WINDOW OPEN
Some states are banning or restricting incoming travelers. Florida is doing it selectively. Florida has a message for New Yorkers: Please don’t visit. And if you do, prepare to sit in quarantine or risk jail. Hawaii, which also thrives on tourism, is asking visitors to stay away for a month. And Alaska is requiring a 14-day quarantine for anyone entering from, as Alaskans put it, Outside.... On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a Republican, signed an executive order requiring a 14-day quarantine of anyone who had arrived from the New York region over the past three weeks. All... more »
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*Conservative, Not Liberal, Cities Are Ending the White-Black Achievement Gap in Education* *Walter Williams, below, doesn't know why, so much more information is needed on that. Is there an intensive system of remedial eduction, for instance, or are blacks in those cities unusually affluent?* A recent report by Chris Stewart has shed new light on some of the educational problems faced by black youth. The report is titled “The Secret Shame: How America’s Most Progressive Cities Betray Their Commitment to Educational Opportunity for All.” Stewart is a self-described liberal and CE... more »
Federal court strikes down permit for Dakota Access Pipeline, March 25, 2020
Photo Ryan Vizzions, Standing Rock By Earthjustice Censored News March 25, 2020 Washington, D.C. — A federal court today granted a request by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to strike down federal permits for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The Court found the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the National Environmental Policy Act when it affirmed federal permits
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*Virtue Signaling of Plastic Bag Ban Ends Quickly in a Pandemic* Mindless virtue signaling doesn’t fare well in a real crisis. As the nation and the world confronts a deadly pandemic, and citizens, businesses, and governments do all they can to tamp down the spread of the coronavirus, some useless measures instituted in less turbulent times will go by the wayside. One of these useless measures is plastic bag bans, which have been proliferating in recent years with the aid of environmentalist activists. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu issued an order Saturday telling all grocery a... more »
US Media Defends Al Qaeda in Syria
*March 26, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - When is a terrorist group not a terrorist group? Apparently when US foreign policy requires it not to be. This is precisely the case regarding Al Qaeda's Syrian branch - Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) - the most recent rebrand of Jabhat Al Nusra - which currently occupies the northern Syrian governorate of Idlib. The US corporate media has recently attempted to generate public sympathy for HTS - as well as animosity toward Syrian, Russian, and Iranian forces seeking to liberate the supposedly one million people trapped under the terrorist org... more »
Home-owning dream on hold as Tasmanian property market braces for coronavirus hit
Ella Ross and Thomas Edwards were all set to buy land in southern Tasmania and build their first home — until the coronavirus pandemic forced a change to their plans.
Ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson dies in Iranian jail 13 years after disappearance
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Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent and the longest-held hostage in US history, is believed to have died in custody, 13 years after he disappeared after travelling to an island controlled by Iran.
RJ Eskow: 7 Rules for the Boeing Bailout
As the world struggles with the pandemic, Boeing should be seen as the vector for a parallel epidemic. It’s Patient Zero in an epidemic of corporate failure. As we change the way we live our lives, corporations like Boeing should change the way they are run. Corporate mismanagement made this crisis worse and, if it doesn’t change, will make the recovery more difficult.
Doctor says supplies needed on Navajo Nation as coronavirus spreads
. Want to help fight COVID? By Sara Jager on Facebook I am a doctor on the Navajo reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. We are being hit hard by COVID. We do not have enough gowns, masks, or face shields to protect all of the members of our triage, ER, and inpatient units. Here is what we need: 1. Homemade face masks - these will be given to coughing patients to contain the spread of virus
Philippines beyond clichés: Series 2 #1: Celebrity Culture
If you’ve ever spent a lunchtime hanging around a local cafe or salon on the Philippines during the midday lull, you’ll have seen some of the kind of daytime live audience TV shows that gather huge fan bases in that country. But is this just stupid celebrity culture? In this first episode in New Mandala’s... The post Philippines beyond clichés: Series 2 #1: Celebrity Culture appeared first on New Mandala.
Anne Dachel Interviews Marcia Hinds on Autism Recovery
By Anne Dachel I recently got to know a tremendous activist in the autism community, Marcia Hinds. She’s the author of the book, I Know You're in There: Winning Our War Against Autism, published in January, 2020. Ryan’s mom just... more »
The Social Distancing, Quarantining Mega-Marathon Called AUTISM33
By Kim Rossi Next month is Autism Awareness month. Quarantine? COVID-19? I've been Autismtined from regular ed and most of regular "life" for more than 23 years, how about you? CDC in the USA and WHO globally have utterly failed... more »
America’s Last Revolution or Renaissance
The corona virus phenomenon will define Donald Trump either as the greatest American President in history, or the worst. It all depends on him; and it especially depends on his ability to listen to the American people, not his advisors. Here’s why. More The post America’s Last Revolution or Renaissance appeared first on The Duran.
As the world turns its attention to the pandemic, Israel is moving forward with military raids
Human Rights observers and media should divide their attention between the coronavirus and the conflict in Palestine More The post As the world turns its attention to the pandemic, Israel is moving forward with military raids appeared first on The Duran.
Burned or buried, garbage spreads antibiotic resistance
Breathing can be dangerous when bacteria and Antibiotic Resistance Genes travel through the air from municipal waste to humans.
US is at a critical juncture, facing TWO EPIDEMICS: Covid-19 & soaring joblessness
The Senate and the White House have finally managed to negotiate a record $2-trillion stimulus aid package to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. But the money may well be too little too late.
UK Government officially (and quietly) downgrades COVID-19
By TruePublica: In the UK, the government response to the Covid-19 outbreak was initially to allow the population to be infected as a means of defence by creating what they termed ‘herd immunity.’ This strategy was met with clear opposition by almost all scientists, health professionals and experts very quickly. Public reaction was muted early on but rapidly turned to anger as the realisation set in that ‘herd immunity’ was a programme that, in the end, encouraged the ‘culling’ of those most vulnerable, such as those with underlying health conditions. For modern societies, this is c... more »
Propaganda around the origin of Covid-19
The CIA is waging a campaign, which it portrays as "re-information," claiming that Covid-19 originated in China while, at the same time, Russia is seeking to expose it as a US plot.
Italy Calls General Strike: “Our Lives Are Worth More Than Your Profits”
Italy is the global epicenter of the pandemic, with more than 64,000 cases of infection and almost 7,000 deaths, half of which occurred in the last week. This is the result of both neoliberal austerity measures that defunded healthcare in Italy and the criminal negligence of the EU.
Coffee with My Ma 'Final Episode' Mohawks Kaniehtiio and mom Kahentinetha Horn
Kaniehtiio Horn with Kahentinetha Horn Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/140716/3121432 Censored News ABOUT THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER MURDER IN OTTAWA AND GOING TO ROBERT KENNEDY'S FUNERAL IN WASHINGTON In our final episode of season one Ma tells us about the time she encountered the friendship centre murderer! Then we hear the first story she ever told, where recording all this began.
Chloroquine and Coronavirus: Could This Malaria Drug Save Us?
*Katherine Seley-Radtke* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump’s comments have been based on anecdotes and not a controlled clinical trial. An Arizona man died, and his wife was hospitalized, after taking a form of chloroquine, which President Trump has touted as an effective treatment for COVID-19. The couple decided to self-medicate with chloroquine phosphate, which they had on hand to kill parasites in their fish, after hearing the president describe the drug as a “game changer.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of NIH’s National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Disea... more »
We Need a New Kind of Insurance to Save Businesses during Coronavirus
*Alistair Milne* *Health, * "Pandemic insurance" must consider the fact that people will not leave thier houses. The COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a collapse of revenues in sector after sector: transport, hotels, restaurants, tourism, recreation and culture, consumer durables and numerous others. This economic shock, equivalent to a 10% or greater contraction in demand worldwide, is larger than that which triggered the 2007-09 global financial crisis. In a rare professional consensus, economists of all schools agree that a major fiscal stimulus is required to offset this colla... more »
Until This Battle, Imperial Japan Looked Likely To Win World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Japan's momentum was stopped. *Key Point:* Until that point, every surface encounter between the Allied navies and the Japanese had ended in disaster for the Allies. But Cape Esperance was a clear-cut victory. Both sides needed reinforcements. For the Japanese and the Americans in October 1942, the battle for Guadalcanal was turning into a bottomless pit, demanding more and more scarce resources—in the air and at sea and, most importantly, on the ground. Control of the malarial, jungle-clad island and its airfield might determine the fa... more »
One Of America's Secret Spy Submarines Just Received An Award For "Heroism Against An Armed Enemy"
*David Axe* *Security, * Where did it go? *Key point: *We may never know the details. On Jan. 20, 2013, the Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter left her home port in Bangor, Washington. Less than two months later, the submarine appeared at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii for repairs. It was all quite mysterious. During her time at sea, we don’t know where Jimmy Carter was or what her crew of nearly 150 were precisely doing. The Seawolf class is one of the most secretive weapons in America’s arsenal, and information about the Navy’s “Silent Service” is difficult to discover …... more »
'Wuhan Coronavirus'? These Places Are Still Living With Having Diseases Named For Them
*Mari Webel* *Politics, * [image: Medical workers from outside Wuhan stand behind a banner with their suitcases as they listen to a speech at the Wuhan Railway Station before leaving the epicentre of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hubei province, China] Ebola is one. The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to almost every country on Earth. And yet, several American officials refer to it as the “Wuhan virus” or even the “Chinese virus.” U.S.-Chinese antagonism in this vein is not new. But, while this deliberate move to associate Wuhan, and more generally China, wi... more »
After A Loss To Pakistan, India Wants Israel To Replace Its Russian Air-To-Air Missiles
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Asia* What troubles the Indian Air Force was that Pakistan was able to destroy an Indian jet from long range. *Key point: *India is now looking to Israel, from whom it has purchased numerous weapon. But New Delhi isn't done buying Russian military technology. After losing one of its fighters to Pakistani jets armed with American-made missiles in 2019, India is not happy with its Russian-made missiles. In fact, it wants to replace its Russian air-to-air missiles with Israeli weapons, according to Indian news site NDTV. “In two years from now, the Indi... more »
The Air Force Is Redefining Close Air Support With The AC-130U Gunship
*Jeff Schogol* *Security, * It's called the "ultimate battle plane" for a reason. *Key point: *While details are scant on the nature of the Ghostrider's first combat mission, U.S. special operations forces have remained heavily in the fight in Afghanistan. Brace yourselves: the Air Force's newest gunship is officially on the prowl downrange. The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship flew its first combat mission in Afghanistan in late June, deploying to relieve the AC-130U Spooky aircraft following the latter's final combat sorties, an Air Force Special Operations Command spokesman confir... more »
This Is How The JF-17 Became The Backbone Of Pakistan's Air Force
*Sebastien Roblin* *Politics, Asia* Pakistan could not have done it without China. *Key point*: Islamabad's JF-17 is a pretty good plane. It may not be super high-tech or stealthy, but it competes well and holds its own. In the 2019 Paris Air Show, Pakistan its lightweight JF-17 Thunder jet fighter it began building a decade ago in conjunction with China. You can see the seven-ton fighter performing maneuvers in this video. Just a few months earlier, Pakistan dispatched what it claimed to be twenty-five JF-17s to launch a lightning strike across the Line of Control on targets in... more »
Navajo Nation coronavirus cases increase to 69
FIRST RESPONDERS DELIVER SUPPLIES 03.25.20 A big thank you to our Nation’s first responders, firefighters, Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral Health, and the Special Diabetes Program for continuing to deliver food, water, and other essential items to the elderly and high-risk residents in Chilchinbeto. Please keep them and our communities in your prayers. Ahe’hee’ -- Navajo President's
Truthfulness, Uprightness And Honesty ‒ A Quotation by Rudolf Steiner
*“Truthfulness, uprightness, and honesty are in this connection creative forces, while mendacity, deceitfulness, and dishonesty are destructive forces.”* *Rudolf Steiner* Rudolf Steiner, (born February 27, 1861, Kraljević, Austria—died March 30, 1925, Dornach, Switzerland), Austrian-born spiritualist, lecturer, and founder of anthroposophy, a movement based on the notion that there is a spiritual world comprehensible to pure thought but accessible only to the highest faculties of mental knowledge.
US Embassy Calls for Immediate Return of Americans Temporarily in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Embassy of the United States in Brazil posted, on Tuesday evening, March 24th, a health warning for all Americans who are or live in Brazilian territory to return to the US as soon as possible. The US had already urged its citizens abroad to return to the country due […] The post US Embassy Calls for Immediate Return of Americans Temporarily in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
I Warned of This! US Unveils Plans for DIGITAL DOLLAR On Blockchain
Coronavirus Stimulus Offered By House Financial Services Committee Creates New Digital Dollar by Jason Brett, https://www.forbes.com/ Updated on 3/24/20 at 11:45 AM: The final version of the economic stimulus package offered by Speaker Pelosi the House Democrats no longer includes the U.S. Digital Dollar proposal; however, the language as proposed by Chairwoman Waters of the House …
Brazil Faces Misery Surge Resulting from Coronavirus Infections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly in Brazil. On Tuesday the Ministry of Health reported 2,201 confirmed infections and 46 deaths due to the Covid-19 disease. The number of confirmed cases has doubled in the past four days. Brazil's healthcare system is unable to cope with the increasing number of […] The post Brazil Faces Misery Surge Resulting from Coronavirus Infections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chinese Plants Restart Operations as Rest of World Hits the Brakes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - People are back to work, production lines start operating and even Wuhan, the original epicenter of the outbreak, will soon end the lockdown. While much of the world's production is halted due to the coronavirus, China is slowly restarting plant operations and a number of flights. The rebound of the […] The post Chinese Plants Restart Operations as Rest of World Hits the Brakes appeared first on The Rio Times.
Recife Tracks 700,000 Cell Phones to Map Social Isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Recife City Hall has signed a partnership with the company In Loco to collect data on the movement of people in the city through cell phones. There will be at least 700,000 devices monitored to assist measures to fight the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the city hall, there will […] The post Recife Tracks 700,000 Cell Phones to Map Social Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ibovespa Rises Strongly on News of USA Trillion-dollar Package, Exceeds 76,000 Points
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The IBOVESPA was booming on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th, with the potential for the US Senate to pass a package of incentives of over US$2 trillion. The measure represents one of the most widely awaited by the financial market. At 2:44 PM, the main index of the Brazilian stock market […] The post Ibovespa Rises Strongly on News of USA Trillion-dollar Package, Exceeds 76,000 Points appeared first on The Rio Times.
Research Shows Global Economy Devastated by Coronavirus Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Business activity collapsed from Australia and Japan to Western Europe at a record pace in March as efforts to contain the coronavirus slammed the world economy. In the United States, business activity retreated further in March, reaching a record low as the coronavirus pandemic put pressure on the manufacturing and […] The post Research Shows Global Economy Devastated by Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Study Proves Effectiveness of Social Distancing Against Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new study conducted in Singapore, published in the scientific journal The Lancet, and released by Galileo magazine, endorses the theory that social distancing is an effective method in fighting the spread of the new coronavirus. According to experts, quarantine measures such as the closure of schools and shops and […] The post Study Proves Effectiveness of Social Distancing Against Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro to Call on Health Minister Mandetta to Isolate Only the Elderly and Sick
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said he will call on the Ministry of Health to change its strategy of isolating the population during the new coronavirus pandemic. Upon leaving the Alvorada Palace on Wednesday, Bolsonaro said he would discuss the decision with Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta. After making a statement criticizing […] The post Bolsonaro to Call on Health Minister Mandetta to Isolate Only the Elderly and Sick appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tests to Confirm Corona Immunity Soon Available
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To determine if one is no longer contagious because one already had the disease should be possible in some countries in the near future. Becoming immune against the novel coronavirus without even knowing it - a dream! However, this is not unrealistic, says infectologist Pietro Vernazza: "Many people contract the […] The post Tests to Confirm Corona Immunity Soon Available appeared first on The Rio Times.
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