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Pandemic Bullies
If you're not wearing a mask yet... you'd better, first and foremost to protect yourself and others you interact with for the virus. But there's something else you may have to protect yourself from as well. I'm noticing an increase in hostility towards people who aren't wearing masks. I saw my first case of violence against some guy who got on a line without a mask and them mouthed off to someone with a mask-- someone much bigger than him with a mask-- when he was asked to get out of the line and move away. He wound up with a bloody nose or mouth because he mouthed off, not becau... more »
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Admits Using Cell Phone Tracking to Monitor Coronavirus Compliance…
Many people suspected this would eventually happen, including us. Follow the sequencing here; watch the natural progression of the authoritarian state. This is important. First LA Mayor Eric Garcetti released 1,700 inmates. Then the LA Sheriff tried to shut down … Continue reading →
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The US Is Using Germ Warfare On Sanctioned Nations
“As billions hunker down to halt the spread of the virus, President Donald Trump has only ramped up sanctions and other pressure against frequent targets such as Iran and Venezuela,” reads a new article by AFP. “Iranians say humanitarian imports have effectively been blocked as […]
Picture Of The Day
People walk past a poster that reads 'I want you to stay home', by artist TvBoy amid a lockdown in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. More than 1.5 billion around the world have been told to stay in their homes. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause a more serious illness. © AP Photo / Felipe Dana *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 21-27 March* (Sputnik).
International Relations Dissertation Help
, 1978 Ernst et al. , 1992 Das et al. , 1997 Sanitá di Toppi and Gabrielli, 1999 Corridor, 2002 Clemens et al. , 2002). rnAnother intriguing explanation for this is out of the ninety naturally happening factors fifty-a few are significant metals (Weast, 1984). Few metals are discovered to be necessary for progress of plants, whilst handful of are uncovered to be toxic for the progress of vegetation. Some of the heavy metals don’t interact with the plant metabolism instantly but decreases the level of soil microbes, influencing the expansion of the plants (Niess, 1999). Having said ... more »
Public health cannot be protected in a failing economy…time to open for business
“The question faced by our elected officials, starting with the President and the nation’s fifty governors, is how much longer can they shut down the economy to fight this insidious virus, and is it prudent to continue this way? “ … Continue reading →
Projection: U.S. Coronavirus Deaths to = China’s Total Coronavirus Cases
Eric Zuesse Whereas China’s coronavirus cases plateaued at around 81,000, America’s coronavirus deaths are now projected to plateau at around 81,000. The projected number of American coronavirus cases is around 460,000 during the peak, April 12-16, and declining thereafter. Consequently, this projection calls for a U.S. coronavirus death-rate of 18%, which is far higher than […] More The post Projection: U.S. Coronavirus Deaths to = China’s Total Coronavirus Cases appeared first on The Duran.
COVID19 – The Truth About Italy
First, we had China as the epicentre of this allegedly highly contagious virus; we saw it literally sweep through Wuhan, killing it seems, everything in its path. Then attention quickly shifted to Iran as deaths quickly grew from the virus attack, soon after Italy came into the limelight as numbers seem to outpace anything we … The post COVID19 – The Truth About Italy appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Letter From Truthdig’s Editor-In-Chief, Robert Scheer
To Zuade Kaufman: I want to register my strongest possible disagreement with your unilateral decisions to bar me from the Truthdig site, close the site, and discharge Truthdig's employees. Each of your actions represents a violation of Truthdig's Operating Agreement, which requires that you and I agree on actions such as those you have taken on your own. To make myself clear, you have not consulted me, and I disagree. Although you claim that your actions have been required by Truthdig's shaky financial situation, it appears that you have not taken into account funds that have been ra... more »
Update: Statement From Striking Truthdig Workers
On Wednesday night, amid reports that much of the country was going into quarantine indefinitely, Truthdig's staff received an email with the subject line "Re: Truthdig." The email was to inform us that Truthdig LLC was being dissolved and that our positions at the publication had been terminated. Chris Hedges, the site's most widely read columnist, was among those fired, despite the fact that he raised grant money to cover his own salary. "Thank you for all you've done at Truthdig," an attached form letter read. "We really appreciate your contributions. We did great work together. ... more »
American Suez?: The Costs Of Bombing Iran
Decaying empires behave badly. Late-stage imperial states easily fall prey to perilous insecurity and irrationality, and tend to lash out like wounded, cornered animals. Perhaps it must be so: naught but a collective macro-reflection of the human condition. Unfortunately, many thousands - often millions - of innocents tend to die at the denouement of empire. "Dirty wars" usually ensue during the imperial endgame. That time is near, it seems, for the American hegemon. There’s hardly “dirtier,” or nastier, proof of “bad behavior” than recent reports that Secretary of State Mike ... more »
Trip to Antarctica reveals why the oldest plant on the planet is still evolving
When biologist Alison Haynes set out to research moss beds in maritime Antarctica, she had little idea she'd be witnessing species evolve and ice caps "pouring water like a tap".
With games off for now, what will happen to club members who want their money back?
It's a difficult time for all footy clubs and everyone involved with suspended seasons — but if you're a holder of a club membership who wants a refund, you might be left disappointed.
This Adelaide midwife helps bring life into the world — but is also stopping deaths
Kate Taylor has spent more than 10 years helping to implement life-saving healthcare in rural Cambodia, where expectant mothers have a much higher risk of dying in childbirth.
'Food brings people together': The web 'lifelines' rallying eateries restricted by COVID-19
Directories and online communities listing food outlets that are still open and doing takeaway and delivery are reporting huge support in parts of regional Australia, as locals rally to support small businesses.
Cattle workers denied entry at airport as travel restrictions cause confusion
Two station workers are turned away after arriving at an East Kimberley airport, when it is confirmed that agriculture is not considered an essential service under new regional travel restrictions in Western Australia's far north.
Is this a recession or a depression? Or something altogether different?
The economic hit to Australia is expected to be harder than a typical recession and may even look and feel like a depression, but the bounce back in economic activity will prevent a depression as we know one to be, writes David Taylor.
Who's been hitting the town amid coronavirus?
Are you staying inside? This chart shows the extent to which our biggest cities have ground to a halt.
Two Canberrans arrested for coughing, spitting in public, threatening COVID-19 infection
Two men were arrested after staff at Canberra businesses were coughed and spat at in two separate incidents on Friday, in what ACT Policing say were threatening acts related to the spread of COVID-19.
Gallup Poll: Most American's Disapprove The Media's Handling Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
*Gallup:* *Coronavirus Response: Hospitals Rated Best, News Media Worst* * Hospitals' handling of disease rated best of nine institutions, leaders * All institutions and leaders receive majority approval, except news media * Republicans and Democrats tend to differ drastically in approval WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans are generally positive in their evaluations of how each of nine leaders and institutions has handled the response to the coronavirus situation. Eight of the nine receive majority positive ratings -- led by U.S. hospitals, at 88% approval. Only the news media gets a mor... more »
A Deadly Combo: How the Navy SEALs Use Silencers on Their Weapons
*Joseph Trevithick* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E7570DGZ01&share=true] Who could resist? *Key point: *These special forces are not to be messed with. They are equipped to undertake secret and quick missions. The Navy’s SEALs are well-known for their exotic guns—everything from machine gun to grenade launchers … and several iconic, quiet handguns. The Navy stood up the Sea Air Lands teams in 1962 and quickly sent them to Vietnam to search out the enemy and work with local forces. The naval operators real... more »
Yes Someone Really Did Try to Combine a Battleship and a Submarine
*Steve Weintz* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIHTIIAA&share=true] What?! *Key point: *These two designs were not meant to be merged. Here's what happened when they were. A century ago submarines presented as much of a challenge for naval war planners as drones do today. Like airborne and surface stealth decades later, underwater stealth was a game-changer — but how to use it? Until the missile age, a wide variety of naval missions and vessels tried applying the submarine’s advantages to best use. From ear... more »
Meet 10 Guns Perfect for Defending Your Home and Family
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1927B99060&share=true] Which would you decide on? *Key point: *If you're worried about a break-in, these are some of the best choices. Here's a list of their specifications. If you’re looking for an *effective home-defense weapon*, handguns are one of the most popular choices. *Why do so many people go with the handgun, especially when there are far more powerful guns available?* Their compact size makes it easy to store a handgun right next to your bed in a ... more »
Nationalization Isn’t the Answer To The Coronavirus Crisis
*Daniel Di Martino* *Politics, Americas* If America is to beat the Coronavirus, it won’t be through the failed central control that wrecked my homeland. Today, the Trump Administration made a huge mistake. Ever since the coronavirus leveled the economy and shortages swept the nation, governors, senators and even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have been begging the president to enact the Defense Production Act (DPA), which lets the federal government take the reins of private businesses during a time of crisis. This legislation would allow the White House to force firms to produce it... more »
How the Marines Could Use the F-35 to Help Them Take out Ships at Sea
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E69N04G201&share=true] A high-tech war. *Key point: *The Marines need a way to protect shipping and to fight enemy navies. The F-35 just might be the key. The U.S. Marine Corps wants new missiles so its forces can help the U.S. Navy to sink enemy ships. And it wants them soon, *according to* Megan Eckstein, reporting for USNI News. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* "There’s a ground component to the maritime fight," Gen. ... more »
A Tragic Tale: How the Army Was Unable to Get Rid of the M-16 Rifle
*Joseph Trevithick* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIGYPFAA&share=true] What happened? *Key point: *DARPA is always working on new wonder weapons. The attempt to replace the M-16 was one such effort. In the early 1970s, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency worked on a “Low Maintenance Rifle” concept—or LMR. DARPA thought the new weapon could be a replacement for the troubled M-16 rifle. The Pentagon hired TRW Systems to design the new gun. The U.S. Army’s Small Arms Systems Agency at Aberdeen Prov... more »
These Are the Horrific Weapons India Would Use to Fight Pakistan
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAC31OZM01&share=true] Let's hope it never happens. *Key point: *Such a war would kill millions and impact the whole planet. Yet both countries prepare for a war anyway. Recently India alleged a series of ceasefire violations—in the form of automatic weapons fire—by Pakistan on the border between the two countries. According to India, it was the sixth attack in just five days. Such events are a reminder that tension remains high on the Indian subcontinent. *(This ... more »
Why the Air Force Took Apart Old F-22 Raptors to Get More Stealth Parts
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2000%3Anewsml_RP2DRHYQOQAB&share=true] The Air Force does what is necessary. *Key point: *Older or broken planes are kept as backups in case parts are needed. It is not uncommon to find parts from other planes in order to keep others in working order. There was a silver lining in the hurricane that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida's panhandle region in October 2018. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The storm forced the U.S. Ai... more »
Manufacturing Security is National Security – President Trump Appoints Peter Navarro to Head National Defense Production Act….
Oh, this is almost too much winning. Almost… President Trump has appointed White House Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro to lead all U.S. coordination of the Defense Production Act. Just like that… presto… Navarro becomes a bazillion times more powerful than … Continue reading →
China Lost 21 Million Mobile Users In The Past Three Months
*RCR Wireless*: *Chinese operators lose 21 million subscribers during pandemic* *The travel ban might be behind the decline in subscriptions seen by Chinese operators* COVID-19 continues to spread, disrupting nearly every corner of the world, every household and every industry. In China, where the virus originated, wireless carriers have reported a loss of 21 million user subscriptions in the midst of the pandemic. The country’s largest operator, China Mobile, is experiencing the first net decline since 2000 when it began reporting on monthly data, which illustrated the severit... more »
Dr. Fauci’s History in Spending Billions of Government Funds on Vaccine Research with Little to Show for it
Across the country, a debate is raging about the nation’s medical response and how best to apportion available resources. Many argue, quite reasonably, for the importance of identifying safe, effective and affordable therapies that can provide immediate help to those who are sick. On March 22, The New York Times reported that there are at least 69 existing drugs or compounds that might be effective in treating the coronavirus. In China, researchers are studying intravenous vitamin C as a potential nontoxic treatment, while a paper published by French researchers on March 20 describ... more »
Video: Ben Shapiro Breaks Down $2 Trillion Spending Bill
Media Editors · Mar. 27, 2020 Direct payments, unemployment benefits, emergency loans … oh, and the Treasury is spending an additional $4 trillion. The White House and Senate have struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus spending bill. Ben gives the full breakdown of what is involved in the deal. ~Do we need relief – of course! Do we need all the “pork fat”, unrelated spending appropriation, too, NO! This added “pork fat” is a slick means of further bankrupting this country under the guise of an “emergency”. In essence, we’re screwed! Whatever happened to Bush’s “Line-Item Veto’ opti... more »
On Quarantine
The community that uses quarantining as a method of protection from disease is in the long run infinitely more weakened than it is by the prevalence of disease. The more effective the quarantine, the less immune people become to new diseases and the less incentive they have to develop better methods of treatment—and this makes them more vulnerable to any future outbreak.
And Now For Something Completely Different.
【進化型だるま落とし】 Corona beer challenge with plunger. pic.twitter.com/17Dui0AQDQ — ウエスP(Wes-P／Mr Uekusa) BGT2018&AGT2018 (@uespiiiiii) March 22, 2020
China’s Defense Budget Is Near What The U.S. Spends
Three reports from the Pentagon very accurately describe the rapid growth and modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. U.S. Department of Defense *Defense One:* *China’s Defense Spending Is Larger Than It Looks* *Accounting for true purchasing power, Beijing’s military budget is about 87% of America’s.* An early lesson emerging from China’s handling of the COVID-19 emergency is that Beijing still manipulates data to fit its desired narrative. This has long been the case in China’s defense budget, where the party-government omits and withholds data to project a non-th... more »
‘Professoring’ While Black: Strategies for Thriving in the White Professoriate
With the acknowledgement of increased White nationalist and supremacist activities happening across U.S. higher education campuses. Black faculty have amplified the call for Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) to acknowledge the unique challenges that these scholars face. From navigating the graduate school and post-doctoral processes, disparate treatment as contingent faculty, thriving on the tenure track, to earning and being respected as full, distinguished, and or endowed professors and the overall lack of Black faculty representation in the professoriate. A bourgeoning lite... more »
Knights Templar
Updated: Oct 10, 2019 Original: Jul 13, 2017 Knights Templar History.com Editors Contents Who Were the Knights Templar? The Pope’s Endorsement The Knights Templars at Work Expanded Duties of the Knights The Fall of the Knights Templar Arrests and Executions The Knights Templar Today Sources: The Knights Templar was a large organization of devout … Continue reading Knights Templar →
Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender (Official Video Remastered)
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Christmas in March – Dispatches from the Asylum
Christmas in March March 26, 2020 Decker Culture, Current Events, Home Leave a comment Christmas only comes once a year, unless you’re a government, corporate or media dickhead, and then it comes whenever you so decree: Christmas came early for our rulers and power elite this year. Let’s count up all the goodies covid hysteria … Continue reading Christmas in March – Dispatches from the Asylum →
A VISION OF HEAVEN (A CONTINUATION)
Originally posted on Lorenzo Palon: “Around the throne were 24 thrones;…” (cf. Rev. 4:1-11) Why 24? It’s obvious number 12 is a number of organization. Here it seems to be double. Some say it’s the 12 tribes and 12 apostles. That may be reading too much into it. Some say it’s the Aaronic priesthood developed…
In Times Of Crisis, People Are Naturally More Open To Hear The Truth, So Give Them A Gospel Tract
When I was lost, working as an actor in Hollywood and headed for Hell, someone left a gospel tract on a picnic table which I happened to pick up and read. I didn’t get saved from reading it, but it lit a fire in my mind which caused me to embark on a quest to … Continue reading In Times Of Crisis, People Are Naturally More Open To Hear The Truth, So Give Them A Gospel Tract →
Israeli airstrikes vs Palestinian rockets: Facts & Stats on air attacks
US media reports on Israel-Palestine virtually always mention 'thousands of rockets from Gaza.' However, they don't report how many people these rockets have killed, when they began, and what they look like. Media reports also fail to compare these Palestinian weapons to the weapons Israel uses in its airstrikes. If Americans Knew has now compiled thorough information on this topic, including a list of those killed by rockets, the dates of their deaths, and details on the Palestinian & Israeli weaponry involved. The post Israeli airstrikes vs Palestinian rockets: Facts & Stats on ... more »
Ouch! But True
*WNU Editor:* This crisis has completely sucked-out all the oxygen from the U.S. Democrat primaries for President. Case in point. Former Vice-President Biden's town-hall today only had a few hundred viewers (see below). Joe Biden with the ActBlue fundraising plea running alongside his current virtual townhall on coronavirus. There are currently only 632 people watching it on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/NQdYLnQyDE — Brent Scher (@BrentScher) March 27, 2020
Covod-19 Report 3/27/20: "A Simple Way To Combat Coronavirus: Everyone Should Wear A Mask!"
Chris Martenson, "A Simple Way To Combat Coronavirus: Everyone Should Wear A Mask!" - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
NSW Premier urges people to 'act as though you have' coronavirus as new cases jump
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says it is "heartbreaking" that guidelines designed to slow the spread of coronavirus are not being observed by all, as the state records more than 200 new cases in a day.
The search is on for more people like Janice to help fight the 'silent killer' threatening our seniors
As industries shed workers due to COVID-19, the aged care sector sees a recruitment "opportunity" in its battle to care for Australia's elderly and safeguard them from social isolation.
Non-essential travellers forced into isolation in state-run facilities to protect 'Fortress Tasmania'
All non-essential travellers who arrive in Tasmania after midnight on Sunday will be placed into a Government-operated facility, Premier Peter Gutwein announces.
Gatherings of more than 10 people banned, $1,000 fines for failing to self-isolate when required in SA
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Stricter social distancing measures are put in place in SA, with gatherings of more than 10 people now banned and on-the-spot fines introduced for those failing to self-isolate in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
US military ordered to plan for major escalation with Iran in Iraq: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The Pentagon has ordered the U.S. military to remain on high alert for a major escalation in Iraq, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Friday. According to the NYT article, the Pentagon ordered U.S. military commanders to plan for an escalation and prepare for campaign to destroy the “Iranian-backed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UAE Crown Prince expresses support to Syria in phone call with Syrian President
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad received a phone call on Friday from the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the latter expressed his solidarity and support to the the leader of the Arab Republic. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Crown Prince Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-26
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iraq, Mosul, Ansarallah, Yemen, Idlib, Syria, Italy, Russia, Libya, Tripoli, Turkey, Maduro, Venezuela, Iskander, Hamas, Palestine, Saudi, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, UK, China, US, Baghdad, Tunisia. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Yemen, Syria, World-News, North-Africa, Turkey, Gulf, Palestine, Lebanon, Middleeast Let us know […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army repels militant attack along Sweida-Daraa axis
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – A group of armed militants launched an attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions along the Dara’a-Sweida axis on Friday, resulting in a fierce firefight for a few hours. According to a field report from the area, the militants attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s positions near the city of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military displays naval might off Syrian coast
Three frigates of the Black Sea Fleet operating within the Russian Navy’s permanent Mediterranean taskforce repelled a notional enemy’s missile attack, firing Kalibr cruise missiles during the drills, the Fleet’s press office reported on Friday. “The surface action group comprising the three frigates Admiral Grigorovich, Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen conducted missile and artillery fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: US military convoy approaches Syrian Army checkpoint
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the villagers of Hamo in northeastern Syria blocked a U.S. military convoy that was attempting to bypass the SAA’s checkpoint. In a video released by Sputnik Arabic, a number of U.S. military vehicles can be seen heading down the main roadway to the Al-Qamishli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ESSAY ON PARENTS ROLE IN CHILDREN LIFE
These involve: Community, personal and not for gain organisations (the so termed voluntary sector) Unionised and non-unionised organisations Major, manufacturing and service- sector Organisations Big organisations […]rnChapter3: Methodology Introduction This chapter will concentration on the analysis framework and structure, the hypotheses’ formulation and research approach. This methodology will foundation on motivational theories evaluation of Maharaj Rock Quarry Corporation to ascertain the analysis aim and objectives. The approach of primary and secondary like statistical system... more »
President Trump Remarks While Signing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in the oval office. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all very much. This is a very important day. … Continue reading →
The 2020 Great Recession 2.0–Or Worse! (Part 1)
A month ago, in late February 2020, I was convinced the recession I have been predicting since January 2019 had arrived. Two weeks ago I began writing this would be another ‘Great Recession 2.0’, as in 2008-09. Now I’m not so convinced of even that. It may be worse, much worse. A bona fide Depression on the scale of the 1930s may be approaching.
Tales Of A DisCO
DisCOs are a commons-oriented, feminist, cooperative way for people to work together. A set of ideals and criteria for ensuring that patterns of oppression and violence that permeate our society are not replicated within intentional, cooperative spaces. DisCOs systematize fairness and the recognition of care work. They help to keep projects geared towards the common good, towards the Commons.
Venezuela’s Coronavirus Response Might Surprise You
Within a few hours of being launched, over 800 Venezuelans in the U.S. registered for an emergency flight from Miami to Caracas through a website run by the Venezuelan government. This flight, offered at no cost, was proposed by President Nicolás Maduro when he learned that 200 Venezuelans were stuck in the United States following his government’s decision to stop commercial flights as a preventative coronavirus measure.
Global Call
World War II transformed our planet in ways not foreseen before including creating instruments like the United Nations ostensibly to stop wars and conflict and encourage cooperation across borders. Yet, we had many wars & economic blockades and inequality that killed tens of millions of people since 1945. A large part of this had to do with the flawed system created... more »
The Cost Of This Pandemic Must Not Bankrupt The People
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has spread to almost every country on the planet earth. The virus will take many lives, disrupt communities and institutions, and leave behind trauma and a devastated world economy. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates that by the end of 2020, global income will collapse by between $1 trillion and $2 trillion... more »
It Is Not China, But The Western World That Should Be Defined As The “Real Sick Man”
March 24, 2020 "Information Clearing House" - Not long ago, the Wall Street Journal insulted China, calling it “the Real Sick Man of Asia”. China retaliated, and then the U.S. counter-retaliated. Emotions have been running high, journalists got deported. Suddenly, various Chinese officials expressed publicly what many in both China and Russia have been, for weeks, articulating in sotto voce... more »
The Coronavirus Crisis Led To A Record-Breaking Spike In Weekly Unemployment Insurance Claims
A greater share of Americans filed for unemployment insurance in the week ending March 21 than in any prior week in American history, according to our analysis of news reports. Many states reported initial claims growth of over 1,000%. Our model predicts that 3.4 million Americans filed new claims for unemployment insurance this past week, although we believe that number could be as low as 3 million or could be substantially higher.
Norway’s Workers Insisted They Shouldn’t Pay For Coronavirus — And They Won
At the start of the coronavirus epidemic, Norway’s government said it would help businesses by making it easier for them to get rid of workers. But trade unions and left-wing parties fiercely denied that these measures were “inevitable” — and they won a bailout to serve working people, not just their employers.
The Pathogenic Profits System: Beyond Begging, Praying, And Capital
We live in an age of Orwellian untruth where falsehood is the norm. One key falsehood worth unmasking is the claim that the current COVID-19 stock market decline, soon to usher in a full-on recession, is a “black swan” – an unpredictable (and supposedly unpredicted) “surprise” event with great and negative consequences outside the normal operations of capitalism.
Social Movements In Times Of Pandemic: Another World Is Needed
Times of pandemic bring big challenges for the activists of progressive social movements. They are not a time for street activism or politics in the squares. Freedoms are restricted, social distancing makes the typical forms of protest impossible to carry out. Mobilization is not only difficult in public places but also in our places of work... more »
Backpackers urged to 'go home' before coronavirus lockdown
Augusta-Margaret River Shire president Ian Earl says backpackers "need to head to Perth and get on a plane and go home", amid mounting tensions between travellers and regional communities.
Planning to get a haircut? This infectious diseases expert wants you to think twice
Hairdressers have been calling for a government shutdown of their own industry, fearing the COVID-19 risk to staff and clients is too great. But the National Cabinet says they can trade as usual. So, is it a good idea to visit the hair salon?
Settling in for a social distancing crime show binge this weekend? You're not alone
You would be forgiven for thinking that, in a news cycle getting increasingly darker, people would turn to light entertainment for comfort. But the steady influx of true crime documentaries, podcasts and crime fiction books shows the genre isn't going anywhere. Ever.
Isolated NT communities concerned about food security
Isolated communities in the NT, including cattle stations and remote townships, are worried about the impact of coronavirus panic buying on their food supplies.
Tassie music therapist's coronavirus song becomes an internet hit worldwide
Allison Davies says when she uploaded a cheerful ditty about wellness on her Instagram page she had no idea it would strike a chord with families worldwide.
Victorian beaches close as police begin issuing fines for people ignoring social distancing rules
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Victoria sees its biggest leap in positive cases of COVID-19 as police begin to issue on-the-spot fines and more beaches close.
Governments have sailed into a perfect storm when it comes to cruise ships and coronavirus
The WA Government says it has solved a problem creating headaches for authorities around the world — what to do with hundreds of foreign passengers aboard a cruise ship infected with coronavirus.
Pregnant, jobless and stranded overseas: Couple stuck in locked-down Fiji
A Queensland couple who travelled to Fiji for a relaxing 'babymoon' are now among the many Australian travellers stuck overseas due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Inside Perth Stadium's COVID-19 command centre, advanced technology is leading the virus fight
The WA Government is preparing extreme measures involving deploying the army as it sets up an emergency command centre at Perth Stadium to coordinate the coronavirus fight.
Queensland's coronavirus timeline: How COVID-19 cases spread across the state
In just over two months Queensland has recorded more than 550 cases of COVID-19. We look back at how the virus has spread as more than 160 countries globally report outbreaks.
Queenslanders head to the polls as coronavirus case numbers rise to 625
In an election day unlike any other, more than 1 million Queenslanders will head to polling booths across the state today, minus the democracy sausage sizzles and how-to-vote cards.
As city gigs dry up, unemployed look to farmers for a job
Coronavirus is expected to force hundreds of thousands of Australians out of work, and farmers are already being inundated with enquiries from the unemployed.
'It's going to be terrible': Can Australia's smallest state come back from a pandemic?
Once a destination for grey nomads and bus tours, Australia's island state has built its brand into something clean, green and edgy. With 10 per cent of its economy hinging on tourism, Tasmania has a lot to lose.
The consequences of climate change are far reaching
As humanity branches out across our warming, interconnected world, we're at risk of encountering new diseases — thankfully, medicine is getting better at fighting back.
Boxing sisters face diabetes fight to pursue sporting dream
Tamieka and Teya Garcia are making inroads in the boxing industry despite a life-threatening health condition that complicates their efforts to step inside the ring.
Bushfire renewal inspires top Australian painter
As the first strains of light appear on blackened gum trees, artist Warwick Fuller is in position at his easel, capturing the emerging dawn in paint.
Can coronavirus linger in the air, even if someone leaves the room?
Is it possible for coronavirus to linger in the air? And can you catch it even after someone who is infected with it has left the room?
Skype and the Quantum
I watched a YouTube live stream interview of British author Douglas Murray by John Anderson and was impressed with the lack of video and voice lags, apart from some infrequent mangled sounds. This effect is also noticed when I do … Continue reading →
Trump Campaign Threatens TV Stations Over Coronavirus Ad
A cease-and-desist letter from the Trump-Pence campaign committee accuses stations of "airing a patently false, misleading, and deceptive advertisement."
Trump, Rejecting Blame, Warns Governors to Be ‘Appreciative’
After days of pleading from the nation's governors, President Donald Trump took steps to expand the federal government's role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Handling Mail amid Coronavirus: Low Risk But Wash Your Hands
Is it safe to pick up your mail? How about those packages from your online orders? And how safe are the people we count on to make those deliveries?
Trump Can’t Reopen the Country Over State Objections
President Trump at a White House briefing on the coronavirus, standing alongside Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) In 2007, researchers published findings in the scientific journal PNAS showing how local governments mitigated outbreaks of the 1918 flu pandemic by aggressively limiting public gatherings. Cities such as San Francisco and St. Louis, which introduced restrictions early in one of the “waves” of the disease, fared much better than Philadelphia, which held a World War I victory parade that attracted tens of thousands of ... more »
Cuomo considers banning cigarette sales for six weeks amid Coronavirus outbreak
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering a temporary six-week ban on the sale of combustible cigarettes in order to reduce the State’s Coronavirus death count, a source familiar with his thinking tells The Chronicle. The ban could come as soon as Monday
Trump's Entire Time In The White House Has Been A Hoax
The Democratic Party SuperPAC Priorities USA seems to have struck gold with their new ad, "Exponential Threat," successfully showing how Trump has mismanaged the response tp the pandemic. After they put around $6 million behind running it in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota and Florida, Trump threatened to sue the stations running it. Priorities responded by putting another $600,000 into the buy, expanding it to Arizona. Guy Cecil, who is running the SuperPAC this cycle pointed out that "Trump spent weeks downplaying the threat of the coronavirus and his inaction left... more »
CDC Recommends Separating Newborns from Mums Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The CDC once again have made another irresponsible and potentially very damaging statement, this time in regards to a mothers contact with their newborn baby: According to the new hospital guidelines, which were also published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology, infants born to mothers with coronavirus should be considered persons under investigation … The post CDC Recommends Separating Newborns from Mums Amid Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
TRUMP'S POLL NUMBERS ARE IMPROVING, BUT...
President Trump's job approval numbers continue to improve, to the point where the gap between his approval and disapproval is only 2 points: And yet, in a Fox News poll... Former Vice President Joe Biden bests President Donald Trump by nine points in a 2020 ballot test.... In a head-to-head presidential matchup, Biden is up by 49-40 percent over Trump, a lead that is outside the poll’s margin of sampling error. Another 11 percent would vote for someone else or are undecided. Last month, Biden was ahead by 49-41 percent.... In the matchup, Biden is the choice among liberals, non-... more »
What If the Powerful Navy SEALs Got a Specialized Submarine?
*Joseph Trevithick* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1A3FCFCDD0&share=true] Here's the latest. *Key point: *The SEALs are among the best. Would a special submarine make them better? The U.S. Navy is hard at work developing new underwater transports for its elite commandos. The SEALs expect the new craft—and improvements to large submarine “motherships” that will carry them—to be ready by the end of the decade. SEALs have ridden in small submersibles to sneak into hostile territory for decades. For instance, ... more »
Wild: There Actually Exists an AR-15 Pistol
*WarIsBoring* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_LM2E92L0ZTP01&share=true] Any good? *Key point: *It is a strange weapon, that is for sure. But it also isn't very good. For years the AR-15 pistol had a rough time in the handgun and personal defense weapon markets. Reviews tended to be critical or even dismissive. Some even openly mocked the weapon for its supposed impracticality. The public wasn’t very interested in it other than as a novelty gun. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader... more »
Why America's Ford Class Aircraft Carriers Are the Future of the Navy
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC13D7D23F90&share=true] A game changer. *Key point: *The carriers are worth a pretty penny. They can do a lot more with a smaller screw than their predecessors. The Navy is making lethality enhancing “modifications” to its next two new Ford-class aircraft carriers, to include weapons-oriented ship-adjustments intended to further increase overall aircraft carrier combat effectiveness. The initiatives, according to Navy statements, involve specific aircraft carrier ... more »
How This Smart Gun Makes Anyone an Expert Shooter
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000270961&share=true] Really? *Key point: *The rifle's computer can help you aim. Here's what we know. Durng the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, firearms-manufacturer TrackingPoint announced an AR-15 version of its computer-controlled precision rifles. The company claims that the new weapon can hit moving targets “out to five football fields away.” And anyone can use it. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Described b... more »
The Coronavirus Stimulus Will Fail If Local Governments Don't Receive Funding
*Stephanie Leiser* *Politics, Americas* $150 billion is not enough for nearly 40,000 local governments across America. Lawmakers are pinning their hopes on a US$2 trillion package to prop up the U.S. economy and provide relief to individuals and business ravaged by the coronavirus. The stimulus is expected to pump $150 billion in aid to state and local governments. But with nearly 40,000 local governments across all 50 states, the money will be stretched thin and is likely to run out quickly. Many local officials are already bracing for severe budget shortfalls and mid-year cut... more »
The $2 Trillion Dollar Coronavirus Stimulus Has Aid for Casinos
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Here's a list of the good, the bad and the expensive. At over 800 pages and costing $2 trillion, Congress' new stimulus package is filled with seemingly unrelated spending and special favors. The final product is a compromise between the original senate Republican proposal, which was under 300 pages, and the plan crafted by House Democrats, which was closer to 1,400 pages. Besides the major functions of the stimulus, these are the special cutouts that were included as well. Many of the extraneous positions were added between Sunday and Wednesday wh... more »
No Wobbling! An AMA with Steve Horwitz
Are you teaching economics? How is the current pandemic influencing your teaching? Or how should it? We welcomed Steve Horwitz to offer his perspective. Here’s the result: And for those of you interested in Steve’s book recommendation, here you go. Howard Baetjer’s Free Our Markets. And here are links to Steve’s previous reading suggestions on EconLog: […] The post No Wobbling! An AMA with Steve Horwitz appeared first on Econlib.
Did Trump Suggest Stopping Public Officials’ Pay During Pandemic?
It appears something got lost in translation here.
Corona Con-man Cuomo? The N.Y. Governor’s Newfound, Phony Life Ethic
[image: corona-con-man-cuomo-the-ny-gov-s-newfound-phony-life-ethic] “My mother is not expendable, and your mother is not expendable,” said New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo at a recent news conference on the Wuhan coronavirus. “And our brothers and sisters are not expendable. And we’re not going to accept a premise that human life is disposable. And we’re not going to put a dollar figure on human life. The first order of business is save lives, period — whatever it costs.”
Trump Joins Democrats in Attack on Thomas Massie
[image: trump-joins-democrats-in-attack-on-thomas-massie] Constitutional conservatives should not be very impressed with Trump’s attack on one of the best members of Congress — Representative Thomas Massie.
Tortured Logic: Connecting Coronavirus to Climate Change
[image: tortured-logic-connecting-coronavirus-to-climate-change] While coronavirus may have temporarily knocked climate change off its perch as the world's biggest existential threat, many in the climate-alarmist movement see connections (and opportunities) between the two "crises."
Lancet Editor Exposed As Incompetent Liar
By Paul Homewood Notalot has highlighted in the past how the Lancet has lost all scientific integrity and objectivity when it comes to climate change. Now its far left editor has been exposed as liar and fraud by Guido over the Coronavirus: A Question Time rant from Lancet editor Richard Horton is […]
Taking a Bite of the Apple
It may be time for businesses to move out of New York City for the benefit of their corporate cohesion. I have worked in New York City and while the good old boy network there has roots that run deep, the current Chinese Plague that is infecting the city is once again illustrating a fatal weakness in the place. It's congested, it's unhealthy, it's ruinously expensive and there is little need to site yourself there in this day and age of virtual environments. In the near future, New York City will begin to become still less relevant than it is today. 9/11 had people raising the que... more »
Oklahoma allows curbside medical marijuana sales
Oklahoma medical cannabis dispensaries can provide curbside pickup service, but must ensure there is limited contact between employees and customers, according to state regulators. Dispensaries are exempt from Republican Gov. Kevin Safer-at-Home order for the elderly and “vulnerable populations” issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oklahoma is one of the many states where dispensaries have been […] Oklahoma allows curbside medical marijuana sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MJBizDaily podcast: Recreational marijuana sales fall after rising on COVID-19 fears and more
Adult-use cannabis sales plunged this week after briefly hitting new heights attributed to coronavirus concerns. Some of the other top headlines addressed in this week’s MJBizDaily podcast include: More states say medical cannabis shops can stay open amid the COVID-19 outbreak. States have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open despite coronavirus stay-at-home orders. Kentucky hemp […] MJBizDaily podcast: Recreational marijuana sales fall after rising on COVID-19 fears and more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entr... more »
How To Write The Best College Application paper
It does not always signify that the individual is aware of you incredibly nicely. Because the intention of the letter is to give an affirmation to you as an applicant for scholarship, the person you must pick out need to be the just one who can give genuine assessment of your abilities and capability. Most of us get jittery when we hear about composing essays or some dissertation even assignments. Essay creating is exasperation, and tiring job. You have to set your full emphasis paper hep to jot down the info about the subject matter you have chosen to publish about. Speaking about ... more »
Watch Out: Android Apps in Google Play Store Capitalizing on Coronavirus Outbreak
March 26, 2020 Ravie Lakshmanan Preying on public fears, the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is proving to be a goldmine of opportunity for attackers to stage a variety of malware attacks, phishing campaigns, and create scam sites and malicious tracker apps. Now in a fresh twist, third-party Android app developers too have begun to take advantage … Continue reading Watch Out: Android Apps in Google Play Store Capitalizing on Coronavirus Outbreak →
Hackers Used Local News Sites to Install Spyware On iPhones
March 27, 2020 Ravie Lakshmanan A newly discovered watering-hole campaign is targeting Apple iPhone users in Hong Kong by using malicious website links as a lure to install spyware on the devices. According to research published by Trend Micro and Kaspersky, the “Operation Poisoned News” attack leverages a remote iOS exploit chain to deploy a … Continue reading Hackers Used Local News Sites to Install Spyware On iPhones →
Did China UNLEASH Covid-19 To Thwart Globalization As Advanced By Trudeau, Merkel, Macron?
March 27, 2020Brad Within media journalism, a clear demarcation between fact and speculation should be maintained. While CAP is not in a position to verify certain political theories, we too have a right to speculate on the nature of Covid-19. Is there a specific purpose to the spread of Coronavirus? Is this a a random, … Continue reading Did China UNLEASH Covid-19 To Thwart Globalization As Advanced By Trudeau, Merkel, Macron? →
Opinion – U.S. brings NARCO-TERRORISM charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
By RT March 26, 2020 “Information Clearing House” – The US has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on “narco-terrorism” charges. The play is a familiar one, as Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega was slapped with similar charges before a US invasion 30 years ago. Maduro and 14 current and former Venezuelan government and military officials were … Continue reading Opinion – U.S. brings NARCO-TERRORISM charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro →
Opinion – Venezuela’s Coronavirus Response Might Surprise You
By Leonardo Flores March 27, 2020 “Information Clearing House” – Within a few hours of being launched, over 800 Venezuelans in the U.S. registered for an emergency flight from Miami to Caracas through a website run by the Venezuelan government. This flight, offered at no cost, was proposed by President Nicolás Maduro when he learned … Continue reading Opinion – Venezuela’s Coronavirus Response Might Surprise You →
Opinion – Why France is hiding a cheap and tested virus cure
The French government is arguably helping Big Pharma profit from the Covid-19 pandemic By Pepe Escobar March 27, 2020 “Information Clearing House” – What’s going on in the fifth largest economy in the world arguably points to a major collusion scandal in which the French government is helping Big Pharma to profit from the expansion … Continue reading Opinion – Why France is hiding a cheap and tested virus cure →
Opinion – COVID-19 – The Fight for a Cure: One Gigantic Western Pharma Rip-Off
March 24, 2020 “Information Clearing House” – A few days ago, Dr. Tedros, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) repeated what he said already a few weeks ago, that there are about 20 pharmaceutical laboratories throughout the world that are developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, named COVID-19, also called 2019-nCOV, … Continue reading Opinion – COVID-19 – The Fight for a Cure: One Gigantic Western Pharma Rip-Off →
Quarter One By-Election Results 2020
Overall, 47,833 votes were cast over 29 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. For comparison you can view Quarter Four 2019's results here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Q4 +/- Q1 2019 Average +/- Seats Conservative 28 18,170 38.0% -0.7% +12.2% 649 -2 Labour 24 14,292 29.9% +0.3% +2.2% 596 -2 LibDem 20 8,103 16.9% +2.7% -4.6% 405 +3 Green 19 2,230 4.7% -2.1% +0.3% 117 0 SNP* 1 898 1.9% -... more »
Daily COVID-19 update: supporting the propertied class in their time of need, with more indebtedness for small business owners
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The province’s chief medical officer, Dr. Robert Strang, announced 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in Nova Scotia to 90. Of the 90, two people are in hospital, and three have recovered. The investigations into all of those 17 new cases are not […]
Françoise Baylis: What kind of world will we have when we come out of this crisis?
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. It might seem counterintuitive to be thinking about what the world is going to look like after the current pandemic has passed, but it’s actually the ideal time. That’s the firm belief of ethicist and Dalhousie University research professor Françoise Baylis. “We are only starting […]
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