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Michigan Democrat Governor Asks Feds for Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Coronavirus, Four Days After Banning Use…
On Friday March 27th Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer threatened to revoke the medical licenses of doctors and pharmacists who prescribe hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus in Michigan. Four days later, March 31st, the same governor asks the federal government to send … Continue reading →
FBI Busts Brooklyn Man With “Stash” of 80,000 of N95 Masks….
I’m not exactly sure what the federal violation is considering the man was selling the face masks; but the FBI determined he was ‘hoarding’ his supply, and arrested him for price gouging. The FBI confiscated 80,000 face masks from his … Continue reading →
"Fake Money Is Killing the Economy"
*"Fake Money Is Killing the Economy"* By Bill Bonner "Then in May 1942, just before the United States’ military fortunes in the Pacific improved, in the midst of the gloom and the bargains and at the point of maximum bearishness, the U.S. stock market made a bottom for the ages." – Money manager Barton Biggs SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "According to the TSA, travel volume through the nation’s airports declined from 2.3 million on March 1 to just 180,000 on Sunday. Business travelers, vacationers, commuters – all fell by more than 90% as the U.S. economy moved to a war footing. All acro... more »
About Those Members Of Congress Trading On Insider Information...
Eggs seem mighty expensive lately, don't they? Profiteering under cover of a national emergency is a crime, isn't it? I believe prices are only allowed to go up 10% in a situation like the one we find ourselves in today. I don't think anyone is enforcing that. As for Congress... well, it's filled with scoundrels and thieves. And the White House... what can I say that hasn't already be said a million times over? We truly have let our democracy turn into a kakistocracy. WE did that.. And, no, I'm not just talking about ex-congressional crooks Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and Chris Collins (... more »
Head of Army Corps of Engineers Reveals 'Immense' Operation To Build 341 Field Hospitals Across America To Fight The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Lt. General Todd Semonite appeared on Good Morning America to reveal his plan and explain how the army goes about selecting appropriate sites *Daily Mail:* *Head of Army Corps of Engineers reveals 'immense' operation to build 341 field hospitals across America to battle coronavirus - and US Open Queens Stadium will be among them* * Lt. General Todd Semonite spoke on Tuesday to share his plan for field hospitals across America * There are already eight sites being built as temporary hospitals and another five will start construction today * It is unclear if the eight now being buil... more »
'Come up with an Apollo 13 fix': Govt challenges Supercar engineers to create ventilator
Supercar engineers are taking their skills from the racetrack to the ICU ward by creating a ventilator prototype to help during the coronavirus crisis.
Man who 'told police he had coronavirus' charged with disobeying public health direction
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A Tasmanian man who allegedly left his home without a lawful reason and told police he had coronavirus when he was pulled over is charged with failing to comply with a public health direction.
Chinese smuggling bioagents in and out of USA
- 12-22-19 *According* to the affidavit, Zheng had been asked multiple times whetherhe had been travelling with any biological items or research material in his baggageand denied it each time. He was then escorted to a baggage room where customs officers showed him the vials found in his checked luggage. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3043167/chinese-researcher-accused-trying-smuggle-vials-biological - ……………………..…............................. - Nov 4, 2019 - * N.I.H.* and the F.B.I. have begun a vast effort to root ou... more »
Why COVID-19 is global mass hysteria
My profile at ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/D_Rancourt My profile at GoogleScholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=1ChsRsQAAAAJ My articles at Dissident Voice: https://dissidentvoice.org/author/DenisRancourt/ Ontario Civil Liberties Association: http://ocla.ca/ LINKS regarding the coronavirus: This HK study may have influenced China, that it could be
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Medical News And Information -- March 31, 2020
*New York Post:* *Coronavirus could travel 27 feet, stay in air for hours: MIT researcher* Social-distancing guidelines to stay 6 feet from others may be woefully inadequate, one scientist warns — saying the coronavirus can travel 27 feet and linger for hours. MIT associate professor Lydia Bourouiba, who has researched the dynamics of coughs and sneezes for years, warns in newly published research that the current guidelines are based on outdated models from the 1930s. Rather than the assumed safety of 6 feet, Bourouiba warns that “pathogen-bearing droplets of all sizes can trave... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 31, 2020
*Natalie Whiting and Erin Handley, ABC News Online:* *The world's most vulnerable countries could become the next coronavirus hotspots* As coronavirus spreads around the globe, health experts and aid groups fear some of the world's most vulnerable countries could become new hotspots for COVID-19. Most are concerned about over-crowded refugee camps and countries that are already facing a crisis — whether that be conflict, malnutrition, another epidemic or over-burdened healthcare systems. Analysis from aid organisation CARE listed 15 "very high risk countries", most of them in t... more »
It's A Good Thing That The Federal Government Has Infinite Resources
* The Covid-19 virus is upon us, and the deaths are mounting relentlessly. At this writing on March 31, the Worldometers site has the number of deaths in the U.S. at 3,882. * Over the past couple of weeks, governments (both federal and most states) have imposed varying degrees of “lockdown” on American communities, and some millions of workers have been furloughed from their jobs. On Friday Congress completed passage of the so-called CARES Act, providing some $2.2 trillion of “relief” and “stimulus” to help the U.S.. economy through the emergency. The Act passed on unrecorded voice ... more »
Coronavirus Is Taking Down Warships Everywhere
The National Interest - 41 minutes ago
*Security, * Packed with people and often far from home, ships are perhaps the perfect vector for viral outbreaks. It should come as no surprise, then, that warship crews all over the world are beginning to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Packed with people and often far from home, ships are perhaps the perfect vector for viral outbreaks. It should come as no surprise, then, that warship crews all over the world are beginning to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. The Russian navy has quarantined the entire crew of the submarine *Eagle*, Russian news site B-Port re... more »
Need Internet for School? Cox Communications Is Offering Low-Cost Broadband.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Cox Communications, the cable company that serves millions of customers throughout the United States, offers a program of affordable home Internet for low-income families with children, through a partnership with the nonprofit that offers Connect2Compete. Cox Communications, the cable company that serves millions of customers throughout the United States, offers a program of affordable home Internet for low-income families with children, through a partnership with the nonprofit that offers Connect2Compete. Through the program, the service is avail... more »
Why Bangladesh's Restriction of Internet Access to the Rohingya May Help Spread the Coronavirus
*Sam Baron* *Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1DA5CEA290&share=true] Will Bangladesh reverse course? As schools shuttered, universities closed, and millions of students across the United States found themselves under state-mandated “stay-at-home” orders as a result of COVID-19, many have transitioned to online classes. Students and educators alike have been quick to adapt, utilizing video-conferencing technologies such as Zoom to remotely listen to lectures, participate in classroom discussions, and access education... more »
How the Trent Affair Nearly Caused a War Between Britain and America
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Template:Crator:Frederick Gutekunst - [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40666664] A close call. *Key point: *This incident was resolved by America giving in and letting the captured diplomats go. But Washington did not apologize and, more importantly, London did not recognize or aid Richmond. In November 1861, word swept through London that an American warship, *James Adger*, in port at Southampton, was planning to put to sea and intercept a British ship bringing Confederate emissaries to E... more »
Germany's Coronavirus Response Is Putting Trump To Shame
*Klaus W. Larres* *Politics, Europe* [image: Two persons walk on an empty square at the Graciousness Chapel in Altoetting, Germany, March 31, 2020 as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert] Auf wiedersehen! A recent work visit to Germany, where I grew up, stretched from one week to three. Those weeks coincided with the spread of the coronavirus in Germany as well as across Europe. What I saw while there is that Germany’s population is in a state of shock and still can’t quite grasp how this sudden turnaround of their lives happened. O... more »
Inside Operation Long Jump: The Nazis' Daring Plane to Kill Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives. - [1] The source web page include the following caption: Photo #: USA C-543 (Color), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52377] What went wrong? *Key point: *The plan was detected and failed. What would have happened had it succeeded? In German it was called Operation Rösselsprung, which translates to “Long Jump.” Its goal was to kill or kidnap the Allies’ “Big Three” leaders––Soviet Premier Josef Stalin, British Prime ... more »
The U.S.-China Clash Question We Need to Ask: “How Does This End?”
*Michael Hall* *Security, * The coronavirus fever gripping America will eventually subside, but its effects will linger. Though China and the U.S. have both responded poorly to the disease, many Americans are calling for China to be held accountable for not taking actions early on that would have mitigated this pandemic. In other words, coronavirus has put deteriorating U.S.-China relations on the fast track. What happens now? The coronavirus fever gripping America will eventually subside, but its effects will linger. Though China and the U.S. have both responded poorly to the ... more »
Fail: How Hitler Blundered When Trying to Stop D-Day
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Malindine E G (Capt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit - http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//49/media-49336/large.jpgThis is photograph B 10467 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.] The Allies were able to seize their beachheads. *Key point: *Despite having many defense and numerical superiority, Nazi Germany did not quickly crush the Allied landings. Here's how multiple errors made the invasion easier. *A Convoluted Command Structure* Although he was r... more »
How America Sent 1000 Bombers to Attack Nazi Germany's Berlin
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By U.S. Navy - Official U.S. Navy photo NH 87962 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44128341] A massive air raid. *Key point:* It was retribution and an attempt to break the enemy's will. Did it work? He was widely regarded as America’s best pilot, he was already a recipient of the Medal of Honor, he was commander of the Eighth Air Force caught up in 1,000-plane bombing missions deep into the Third Reich, and he was mad as hell. Lieutenant Gene... more »
How will we know when it's safe to go back to normality? We need to know who's been sick
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Antibody tests are different from the current testing kits used at COVID-19 clinics but they are a crucial aid in helping us work out when it's safe to resume "normality", writes Larisa Labzin.
Have evictions been banned as Australia copes with coronavirus?
A "moratorium on evictions" is a bright spot for many Australians deciding how to budget through the coronavirus pandemic. But what does it actually mean for those struggling to afford their rent?
With team sports postponed indefinitely, can you get a refund?
As children's weekend sport goes on hold, many parents are wondering if they can receive a refund on the fees already paid.
Dongas linked by walkways, rural Australia gets its first COVID-19 clinic
The facility in Emerald, nearly 300km west of Rockhampton, will not be attached to a hospital and will be staffed by local GPs in full personal-protective equipment.
What life is like stuck on Australia's infamous coronavirus cruise ship
More than 1,000 terrified crew stuck on the Ruby Princess fear they will be collateral damage on the infamous cruise ship, which is the source of hundreds of coronavirus cases and remains stuck off the NSW coast.
The guest list was cut from 60 to 5, but this couple still had a dream wedding
With their kids peering over the neighbour's fence, a Melbourne couple forges ahead with wedding plans amid coronavirus restrictions.
World News Briefs -- March 31, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail: **BREAKING NEWS: 'Prepare for 100,000 to die.' Tony Fauci warns of astonishing death toll and tells areas not on lockdown to take action NOW - as Donald Trump says next two weeks will be 'VERY painful' and White House reveals even worse projections* * Dr. Tony Fauci warned Americans should be prepared for 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus * 'The answer is yes - as sobering a number as that is, we should be prepared for it' * The White House projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. if current social distancing guidelines are maintained * President Donald Trump... more »
CAFE standards reform means safer cars and saved lives
In the midst of the fight to save lives from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration announced a regulatory change on another issue that also will save lives. The post CAFE standards reform means safer cars and saved lives appeared first on CFACT.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 31, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *USS Theodore Roosevelt WILL evacuate and quarantine some of its 4,000 crew on Guam after unprecedented plea by captain of the aircraft carrier that sailors could die as coronavirus cases QUADRUPLE on board* * Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Tuesday that the Navy is working to evacuate some of the 4,000 people aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt * Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said the outbreak on board did not yet call for a full evacuation * The warship was taken out of duty and docked in Guam last week after 25 crew members tested positive for COVID-19 * Th... more »
Stand-off looms as coronavirus-infected Artania cruise ship refuses to leave Western Australia
A cruise ship responsible for dozens of coronavirus patients in WA hospitals is resisting demands it leave Australian waters, amid fears there may be many more cases among its hundreds of foreign crew.
Isolation can still be fabulous: Housemates prescribe costume therapy for coronavirus blues
Three Australian housemates have decided to make their self-isolation as joyful as possible, setting themselves a daily 'quaranqueen' costume challenge.
Workers and businesses welcome wage lifeline but still worry about paying the bills
Kory Jeung hopes he can get his job back thanks to the $1,500 fortnightly subsidy announced by the Government, but right now he is relying on the bank freezing his mortgage to stay afloat.
Working from home? Here's how to deal with phone anxiety
Like many Australians, you may have found yourself unexpectedly working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. But if the prospect of having to pick up your phone to call your boss or colleagues sends you into a sweat, you're not alone — and you can overcome your fears.
Coronavirus fines announced as ACT Government introduces new public health directions
Three is now a very expensive crowd in Canberra, with new fines taking affect at midnight to enforce tough social distancing rules.
Petrol stations accused of gouging as price difference hits 70 cents in Sydney
Australia's biggest motoring organisation says Sydneysiders are being taken for a ride at the petrol bowser, with a price difference of 70 cents per litre at some outlets today.
These podcasts will help you escape the news while you're stuck at home
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You want to get away from the deluge of bad news and the boredom of isolation. So what should you cue up on your podcast app of choice? We asked podcast makers at the ABC.
'Care army' to be mobilised in Queensland as 40 new cases reported
Queensland's Premier is calling on the community to form a "care army", similar to the mud army seen after the 2011 floods, to reach out to those over 65 and help them self-isolate.
News Corp to suspend 60 community newspapers across the country
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The organisation says it's facing growing pressure because of a rapid decline in advertising after the restrictions placed on the real estate industry, restaurants and event venues during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 2,000 coronavirus tests completed in NT as new hospital restrictions come into effect
As the NT starts screening all hospital visitors, Health Minister Natasha Fyles reveals 2,131 coronavirus tests have been carried out in the Territory up until midday on Tuesday.
Four years after outback nurse's brutal murder, key evidence could finally provide answers
Four years after nurse Gayle Woodford was raped and murdered in the Australian outback, her family believe they might finally get some answers.
Malaysia calls on women to stop nagging, 'wear makeup' in coronavirus lockdown advice
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The Malaysian Government apologises after issuing lockdown advice for women, which included speaking in a cartoon cat voice and refraining from being "sarcastic" if they needed help with household chores.
Warning to supervise students not at school after reports of groups of kids at shopping centres
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For the first time in about a fortnight Tasmania has had no new positive coronavirus tests, but the Premier says that's no reason to relax while warning parents to supervise children not at school.
'We don't have the cuddles': Grandparents adapting to childcare in the coronavirus era
Parents rely more on grandparents than any other form of care. But the elderly are a high-risk category for coronavirus and it means some families are having to make difficult choices.
Cherbourg was devastated by Spanish flu. A century on, it's not taking any chances
Indigenous communities across the country are being ordered to lock down to help protect them from coronavirus, but there are concerns some are moving too slow in adopting the Federal Government's travel restrictions.
Coronavirus curbs house price growth, with worse around the corner
The impact of coronavirus is starting to trickle through to house prices, but it's early days yet with price rises across most capital cities still driving national dwelling prices up 0.7 per cent last month.
What happens if Trump tries to cancel the US election because of coronavirus?
The outbreak of coronavirus in the US has already delayed a bunch of elections. But could Donald Trump delay the biggest election of them all — his own?
'A pretty messed up feeling': The horror of passing coronavirus to a friend
When musician Dan Williams returned from Japan he knew that put him at risk of coronavirus, but it was an Uber ride after he returned home that would prove the most likely culprit.
Infrastructure Phase 4 – in planning stage now
With gloomy estimates of recession and unemployment possibly reaching over 30% in a couple of months, President Trump is now looking to ways to jump start the economy by using our decaying infrastructure as a means of doing that. –##– . Trump: Time to Start a $2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Newsmax March 31, 2020 President Donald Trump is pressing the gas on getting another stimulus bill passed to pump more money into an economy that’s been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic. “With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO, this is the time to do our decades long … Continu... more »
Trump to Pelosi and Schumer — Check Mate
Trump Issues Blistering Statement To Chuck And Nancy, Rejects Their Oversight . . Explain LiFe Martin Walsh March 30, 2020 President Donald Trump issued a blistering signing statement over the weekend making it clear that he is calling the shots, not House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Congress passed a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus compromise package last week and the president signed the measure into law, which will bring relief to individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations. Soon after that, Pelosi and Schumer ran to the medi... more »
US Foreign Policy Is Becoming Unhinged
The Trump administration is reacting to the pandemic stress by lashing out at perceived internal and external enemies. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is leading the external onslaught. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an "immediate global ceasefire" to focus on fighting Covid-19. He has appealed for the "waiving of sanctions that can undermine countries' capacity to respond to the pandemic." But Washington is not listening. Requests from Venezuela and Iran for emergency IMF loans to buy medical supplies were blocked by U.S. interventions. Just a month ago Pompeo ... more »
A plague of epidemics throughout Myanmar history
For centuries a cross roads of Asia, Myanmar has also suffered the attendant waves of epidemic and endemic disease. The post A plague of epidemics throughout Myanmar history appeared first on New Mandala.
Brutus: The Nemesis of the Virus
Like Julius Caesar, more than two millennia ago, the coronavirus has crossed the Rubicon and attained total domination of the world. With the political system being mired in inefficiency and corruption, and the people being demoralized and confused, it seems there is no one left to tackle the coronavirus, but all hope is not lost, because Brutus and his band of idealistic revolutionaries are there to pick up arms and slay the virus that has put mankind in lockdown. When they strike at the coronavirus with their spears and swords, Brutus will say, “*Sic semper tyrannis!*" and the wor... more »
Japan is edgy after the growth of coronavirus since Olympic change: Abe, Koike, and confusion
Japan is edgy after the growth of coronavirus since Olympic change: Abe, Koike, and confusion Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The correlation between a sudden increase of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Japan and the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is hindering trust. This applies to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and […]
The Inspector General’s Disturbing FISA Memo
Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, Washington, D.C. (Photo By: Ken Lund/https://flic.kr/p/5jSuKy; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) When Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz released his lengthy report last year on the FBI’s handling of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation, I posed the question of how commonly the FISA process yields train wrecks like the warrant applications in the case of Carter Page. “[I]t’s safe to say that if this is anything like what a normal FISA application process looks like, then the FISA pro... more »
Dr. Rowen: Ozone REVERSES Critically Ill COVID Patients in China, and VERY RAPIDLY
Just Received. Ozone REVERSES Critically Ill COVID Patients in China, and VERY RAPIDLY. If I were given a chance, I strongly believe we could end this nightmare in a few weeks and restore the economy. There is a cure out there for COVID. Fast, simple, Essentially 100% safe. And depending on method used, can be quite cheap. So far, every patient I have heard about who has received ozone therapy for this disease has recovered, including the two critically ill patients here.
European States Send Medical Goods to Iran in First INSTEX Transaction
European States Send Medical Goods to Iran in First INSTEX Transaction by https://sputniknews.com/ The INSTEX trading mechanism was previously created by European countries to bypass unilateral restrictions, imposed against the Islamic Republic by Washington, as the US threatened to hit those trading with Tehran via secondary sanctions. Iran, however, has repeatedly criticised INSTEX for not …
Bill Gates is Quite Confident that He Can Leverage The Coronavirus to Make Every Person on Earth Receive a Vaccination With Digital ID
Bill Gates is Quite Confident that He Can Leverage The Coronavirus to Make Every Person on Earth Receive a Vaccination With Digital ID by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Using his vast and nearly unimaginable wealth as his credentials, Bill Gates has somehow managed to set himself up as some kind of a epidemiology expert in infectious …
ALERT! Mortgage Derivatives Have IMPLODED Again!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota A couple months ago I was talking about the “Everything Bubble” that was about to POP…Now that it’s Popped it’s time for the “Everything Bailout!” so hang on tight ….this was all PLANNED! end
Treasury Dept Releases Details For Businesses to Apply for Coronavirus Relief Funds Starting April 3rd…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has announced that small businesses (0 to 500 employees) and sole proprietorships can start applying for the coronavirus relief funds on April 3rd. One week later, April 10th, self-employed individuals, 1099 contractors and s-corps can … Continue reading →
Should You Wear a Mask in Public If Not Sick with Coronavirus?
Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, the U.S. is sticking with that advice.
Booze Buying Surges; Senators Push Airlines for Cash Refunds
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed.
Report Says Regulators Can Do More to Anticipate College Closures
In many cases, state regulators have either failed to recognize warning signs or taken early action to prevent school closures, according to new research.
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Adagio for Sleep”
Liquid Mind, “Adagio for Sleep”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“An asterism is just a recognized pattern of stars that is not one the 88 official constellations. For example, one of the most famous (and largest) asterisms is the Big Dipper within the constellation Ursa Major. But this pretty chain of stars, visible with binoculars towards the long-necked constellation of Camelopardalis, is also a recognized asterism. *Click image for larger size.* Known as Kemble's Cascade, it contains about 20 stars nearly in a row, stretching over five times the width of a full moon. Tumbling from the upper right to lower left in the picture, Kemble's Cascade ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Matters of Life and Death"
*"Matters of Life and Death"* by Chet Raymo "For several days I'd passed this poor bedraggled creature on the sidewalk. I couldn't help but think of that essay in Lewis Thomas' "The Lives of a Cell" called "Death In the Open." How rare it is, he writes, to see a dead wild animal. He mentions squirrels in particular. They teem in his backyard, he says, all year long, but he has never seen, anywhere, a dead squirrel. It is always a queer shock, part a sudden upwelling of grief, part unaccountable amazement. It is simply astounding to see a dead animal on the highway. The outrage is ... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, "The Opening of Eyes"
*"The Opening of Eyes"* "That day I saw beneath dark clouds The passing light over the water, And I heard the voice of the world speak out. I knew then as I have before, Life is no passing memory of what has been, Nor the remaining pages of a great book Waiting to be read. It is the opening of eyes long closed. It is the vision of far off things, Seen for the silence they hold. It is the heart after years of secret conversing Speaking out loud in the clear air. It is Moses in the desert fallen to his knees Before the lit bush. It is the man throwing away his shoes As if to enter heaven ... more »
Free Download: Erich Fromm, "The Fear of Freedom"
*"Automaton Conformity"* by Erich Fromm "In the mechanisms we have been discussing, the individual overcomes the feeling of insignificance in comparison with the overwhelming power of the world outside himself either by renouncing his individual integrity, or by destroying others so that the world ceases to be threatening. Other mechanisms of escape are the withdrawal from the world so completely that it loses its threat (the picture we find in certain psychotic states), and the inflation of oneself psychologically to such an extent that the world outside becomes small in compariso... more »
Feb.31: And Worse
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/mar/30/self-isolate-giant-yacht-david-geffen-social-media I'm so happy for the super rich who can pass this awkward time at sea in their multi million dollar yachts. and their doctors and their services and their coronavirus-free tropical islands. Too bad there's no room for you and me. _________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/31/bailouts-coronavirus-state-aid _________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/m... more »
“Nocebo” vs. “Placebo:” The role of belief for staying healthy in the face of difficult times
Analysis/Opinion The following is an analysis of how the placebo effect (believing you will heal or be healthy) and the nocebo effect (believing that you will suffer some type of harm) work in relation to treatments and drugs. As several recent studies show, the power of the mind in staying healthy is a phenomenon that can’t be denied. Jedi mind tricks are a real thing. Researchers and scientists routinely refer to these psychobiological phenomena as the placebo effect and the nocebo effect. The mind has the ability to control the body, and the healing response. If we trick the mi... more »
MyPillow's Mike Lindell really stepped in it...video
*how dare him mention God, the Bible, and prayer.* Wait for it (2:08) *“God gave us grace on November 8th, 2016, to change the course we were on. God had been taken out of our schools and lives; a nation had turned its back on God. And I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the word, read our Bibles, and spend time with our families.* *Our president gave us so much hope….with this administration and all the great people in this country praying daily; we will get through this and get back to a place that is stronger and safer than ever."* That's okay, Mike. I'm hea... more »
Yes Brazil Did Send Troops to Fight Italy in World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Marinha do Brasil - 040272 Marcílio Dias, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76372778] The Allies at work. *Key point: *Brazil's forces did their part and fought well. Here is their legacy. The term “United Nations” was in large part derived from the large number of nations that joined in common cause between 1939 and 1945 to defeat the Axis powers of Germany, Japan, and Italy during World War II. Scores of nations joined the major Allied powers to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the defe... more »
Historic Showdown: Here's Why the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Still Matters
*Warfare History Network* *Hustiry, Americas* [image: By U.S. Government, Post Office Department - U.S. Post OfficeHi-res scan of postage stamp by Gwillhickers., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9472867] A good example of democracy in action. *Key point: *Lincoln lost but it helped him become President later. It is still used as a model today. The two men facing each other across the debate stage at Ottawa, Illinois, on the afternoon of August 21, 1858, were no strangers to one another. Indeed, Senator Stephen Douglas and former one-term congressman... more »
Meet Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis' Failed Plot to Invade Britain
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By User:Wereon - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6396911] Jolly good that it didn't happen. *Key point: *Britain fought well and Berlin foolish turned its attention to Russia. This was a huge error. Major Graf Von Kielmansegg, an officer in Germany’s 1st Armored Division based near Orleans, France, was dragged from a cinema on the night of August 28, 1940, and told to report to his chief of staff. “As I entered his office I was sure that we were finally going to be told that Sea Lion h... more »
An IMF Bailout Won't Help The Iranian People Fight Coronavirus
*Marina Lorenzini* *Security, Middle East* Temporary sanctions relief will do a better job of ensuring that immediate aid reaches the Iranian people, rather than just the regime. As Iran’s leadership debates how to respond to the health and economic crises ensuing from the coronavirus (COVID-19), the country has put forth a request for a $5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Rapid Financial Investment fund. Since the United States is the largest shareholder, Washington has an effective veto over whether Iran’s request will be fulfilled. Even in these dire c... more »
Yes Australia Had Its Own Pearl Harbor During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Allan C. Green 1878 - 1954 - State Library of Victoria [1] (cropped, improved contrast, removed background noises), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11464166] The infamous Raid on Darwin. *Key point: *The attack was terrible but could have been much worse. Here's how it went down. The sun was just rising and the day promised clear skies overhead. Since 5 am maintenance crews had been running the engines, making last minute adjustments, and arming the scores of aircraft sitting on the steel flight ... more »
New York City to Investigate Amazon Over Possible Coronavirus Worker Safety Violations
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * [image: A worker in a face mask walks by trucks parked at an Amazon facility as the global coronavirus outbreak continued in Bethpage on Long Island in New York, U.S., March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly] Amazon is coming under investigation after an alleged violation of worker safety laws related to the coronavirus. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that he ordered the investigation, to be overseen by the city’s human rights commissioner. Amazon is coming under investigation after an alleged violation of worker safety laws related... more »
From the horse’s mouth re 5G & schools “Installing 5G since Dec last year” (2019)
December last year, now is that not when the virus showed up? Just saying. Haleman 11.1K subscribers Chat with us on discord: https://discord.gg/UEgzRud
Tragic Choices and Ventilators
More than forty years ago, Guido Calabresi and Phillip Bobbitt wrote *Tragic Choices: The Conflicts Society Confronts in the Allocation of Tragically Scarce Resources*. Sadly, we are now seeing a real-life example with ventilators in hospitals. In light of that fact, there might be something to learn from *Tragic Choices* about how ventilator allocations are being (or should be) made. Consider four possible allocation methods that Calabresi and Bobbitt discuss: 1. The Market. We usually use prices to allocate scarce resources. Wealthy individuals or hospitals or states would then g... more »
President Trump Proposes $2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment….
Earlier today President Trump re-emphasized a point he has made previously; with near-zero interest rates, now is the time to consider a $2 trillion direct infrastructure program to rebuild U.S. roads, highways, airports, bridges, tunnels and technology networks. The U.S. … Continue reading →
NYSE aims to boot CannTrust after concluding cannabis producer ‘no longer suitable for listing’
The New York Stock Exchange’s regulatory enforcement arm has initiated the delisting process for CannTrust after concluding the Canadian cannabis producer “is no longer suitable for listing.” NYSE Regulation said Tuesday it reached its decision after the Ontario-based company obtained a creditor protection order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. “The Company has a right to a review […] NYSE aims to boot CannTrust after concluding cannabis producer ‘no longer suitable for listing’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis... more »
L.A. cannabis licensing audit finds flawed process, no corruption
The marijuana business licensing round in Los Angeles last September was “confusing and prone to human error,” but city regulators did not bungle the process to the point that applicants were disenfranchised, according to an independent audit. City officials requested the audit last year after an outcry from stakeholders over a flawed rollout. The launch involved a […] L.A. cannabis licensing audit finds flawed process, no corruption is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
FLORIDA AND MANDATORY VACCINES. ACTUAL COURT ORDER
From the SgtReport: RichieFromBoston: You need to watch this video. This is what’s next. Curfews and lock downs…. You be the judge. ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
"Your first few days and weeks in a crisis are crucial, and you should make ample room to allow for a mental adjustment. It is perfectly normal and appropriate to feel bad and lost during this initial transition. " #QotD
*"Global catastrophes change the world, and this pandemic is very much akin to a major war. Even if we contain the Covid-19 crisis within a few months, the legacy of this pandemic will live with us for years, perhaps decades to come. It will change the way we move, build, learn, and connect. There is simply no way that our lives will resume as if this had never happened. And so, while it may feel good in the moment, it is foolish to dive into a frenzy of activity or obsess about your scholarly productivity right now. That is denial and delusion. The emotionally and spiritually s... more »
Other Countries Are Coping-- Or Not Coping-- With The Pandemic As Well
A couple of weeks ago I visited my doctor at the cancer hospital she works in. The policy there has always been to not admit anyone with infectious diseases. The hospital just cares for cancer patients and is also a major research center for cancer cures. A huge number of patients are immune-compromised and any kind of infection could be a death sentence. During our chat, she told me that doctors there had been asked-- I didn't ask by who but I assumed it was a government entity-- to start wrapping their heads around ceasing to treat elderly cancer patients. I think she said 60 ... more »
Actor Mark Ruffalo joins Dineh for 'Protect the Sacred' livestream about COVID 19, March 31, 2020
Mark Ruffalo Tonight! Please join me, Shaandiin Parrish, James & Ernie Comedy, and more for an EMERGENCY Livestream to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the Navajo Nation and what the Navajo people (and allies) can do to help protect their sacred ways of life and elders. Please go to ProtectTheSacred.net to watch the Livestream at 7pm MST.
Western Shoshone Ian Zabarte invitation to 'Power Dialog' Climate Initiative
By Ian ZabartePrincipal Man Western ShoshoneCensored NewsPlease find here all the final details about the Power Dialog that we are going to have in a week. We are going to start at 5:30 posting the videos in our Student Sustainability Council FB website: https://www.facebook.com/unlvssc/Please invite more people to join us in this power dialog! Thanks! The University of Nevada in Las Vegas is
Eight people fined for breaching social-distancing rules as Victorian coronavirus cases reach 968
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The number of cases of coronavirus in Victoria has risen by 51 overnight as the Premier announces more than $1 billion in extra funding to help the health system tackle the pandemic.
Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Are Danske Bank Customers Being Specifically Targeted Via Text?
A circulating text message warning about a scam was itself fraudulent.
Summary: Justice Department Inspector General Memorandum on FBI Compliance With FISA Procedures
A new report released by the Justice Department inspector general found errors or lost information in all the FISA applications concerning U.S. persons it reviewed following its report on the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into members of the Trump campaign. Each of the 29 applications sampled for review contained inaccuracies, including missing files in four FISA applications and errors or inadequately supported facts in the 25 other applications. After finding in December 2019 that the FBI had not followed standard review procedures for four FISA applications prepared... more »
Northwood Manor reserves an entire floor for residents who may contract COVID-19
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The confirmed COVID-19 infection of four staff and two residents at three other nursing homes in the province has prompted Northwood Inc. to step up its preparations. With 485 beds at its Halifax location, Northwood is one of the largest nursing home operators in Nova […]
Daily COVID-19 update: the province is preparing for 333 small businesses to default on loan deferrals
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Twenty more people in Nova Scotia have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 147. Four people remain in hospital, but 10 have fully recovered. I’ve updated the daily charts tracking the progress of the disease and the response to it, here. Today, Dr. […]
The Future of Nevada
Social distancing – on The Strip – in Las Vegas, Nevada? Have you seen the photos? The Strip is DARK. It would be a great time to shoot futuristic dystopian movie about how the world went dark as the result of a Chinese biowarfare experiment that escaped containment that they blamed on bats… With the […] The post The Future of Nevada appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
What happens if Trump tries to cancel the US election because of coronavirus?
The outbreak of coronavirus in the US has already delayed a bunch of elections. But could Donald Trump delay the biggest election of them all — his own?
Illegal coronavirus at-home rapid test kits sold on Chinese social media app WeChat
Self-testing kits for coronavirus are being advertised in Australia via Chinese social media platform WeChat, but they are illegal and doctors have warned that there are significant risks for anyone considering using them.
More coronavirus cases linked to Qantas baggage handlers
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SA Health confirms more coronavirus cases have been linked to an outbreak among Qantas baggage handling staff at Adelaide Airport.
Ibuprofen, furry friends and a COVID-19 vaccine: Coronavirus misinformation, debunked
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Communications have been swirling around the internet, pertaining to be from reputable sources, claiming ibuprofen has been shown to be unsafe for COVID-19 patients. But the messages are not from who they say they are.
There are eight reasons why you can still travel between WA's regions under new border closures
A lot has changed in the two weeks since Premier Mark McGowan said he had no plans to close the state's eastern border, with WA now effectively divided into nine separate territories.
There are some big risks if WA becomes too effective at 'flattening the curve'
The stream of COVID-19 cases in WA has slowed to a trickle in recent days, but this could mean WA would have to face tighter interstate travel restrictions for months after the rest of Australia has developed herd immunity.
Premier warns NSW can't control coronavirus 'forever' as number of new infections remains steady
Health authorities in NSW have confirmed a ninth coronavirus death in the state — a 95-year-old woman who died yesterday at the Dorothy Henderson Lodge aged-care facility in Sydney.
'Not a time for holidays': Calls to shut off rural shires from coronavirus
State borders are closed, but has the time come to cordon off the shires from visitors too? Some rural and country leaders think so.
ASX surges as RBA warns of 'sharp contraction' due to coronavirus
Australian shares jump after an incredibly volatile March quarter, the Reserve Bank is "uncertain" about the timing of Australia's economic recovery, while Wall Street ends its month with sharp losses.
NT music festival to go virtual amid COVID-19 industry shutdown
Organisers of a seaside dry season festival are planning to shift their event online, amid the events industry shutdown triggered by COVID-19.
'We're staying safe, that's the main thing': How Australia's 'bear boy' is living in coronavirus isolation
Campbell Remess has been making teddy bears for sick children since he was nine, now in isolation due to coronavirus, the teen is streaming lessons online.
Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there?
Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy.
'Very painful two weeks': White House predicts up to 240,000 deaths even with social distancing
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Modelling shows up to 2.2 million people would die in the US without social distancing, another death is confirmed in New South Wales, and Spain and the UK record their highest daily tolls.
"P Is For Pandemic (And Populist Rage)"
*"P Is For Pandemic (And Populist Rage)"* by Jim Quinn "In Part One of this article I detailed the criminal enterprise that constitutes the leadership of this country. The facts are clear. We’ve been screwed over by those who were supposed to represent us. Now it is time to look in the mirror and decide whether we will continue to bow down before our keepers or step up and be accounted for in this coming fight. Corporate executives who recklessly loaded their companies with debt, while utilizing the proceeds to buy back their own stock, in order to boost their stock price and outra... more »
Romney Was Correct About One Thing: Distrust of China
Waaay back during the runup to the 2012 Presidential Debates, Mitt Romney repeatedly labelled China as a danger to America, before deciding to soften his stance in the face of globalist criticism: ‘[Mitt] repeatedly called China a “cheater” on the stump, warned that Beijing could be harboring ambitions of “building a global alliance of authoritarian states,” and opined that “a China that is a prosperous tyranny will increasingly pose problems for us, for its neighbors, and for the entire world.” He offered a distinctly zero-sum view of the relationship, suggesting this century would ... more »
JFK Center brouhau exposes a major problem
Looks like a sneaky Pelosi pork move made to help out her pals at the JFK Center just exploded in their faces and exposed another Democrat screw up! –##– Leaked audio: How already-failing Kennedy Center got $25m in virus bill, KNEW it wouldn’t go to employees BizPak Review Tom Tillison March 31, 2020 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., received $25 million from the massive coronavirus relief bill, thanks in large part to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The drawback is that the Kennedy Center furloughed all 96 members of the National Symphony Orchestra, with ... more »
The Future To Come...
The following short clip from a piece by Italian novelist Francesca Melandri, who has been under lockdown in Rome for almost three weeks highlights how our perspective will change over the next few weeks and months. Each of us will be doing some self evaluation as the new reality sets in. *The true nature of the people around you will be revealed with total clarity. You will have confirmations and surprises.* *Literati who had been omnipresent in the news will disappear, their opinions suddenly irrelevant; some will take refuge in rationalisations which will be so totally lacking ... more »
TRUMP WAS VERY DISTRACTED AS THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS BEGAN -- BUT NOT BY IMPEACHMENT
Republicans have agreed on a new line of attack against the Democrats -- and we know they've agreed because a former Republican operative tells us so. A source at a conservative firm doing Trump/RNC work tells me the Message of the Day is "Impeachment kept Trump from focusing on the virus." This person and I went from great friends (2000s to 2016) then frenemies (2017-2019) and now this person is PISSED. More to follow. — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 31, 2020 Mitch McConnell and Tom Cotton are delivering the message. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday... more »
End the Shutdown
[image: undefined] The shutdown of the American economy by government decree should end. The lasting and far-reaching harms caused by this authoritarian precedent far outweigh those caused by the COVID-19 virus. The American people—individuals, families, businesses—must decide for themselves how and when to reopen society and return to their daily lives. Neither the Trump administration nor Congress has the legal authority to shut down American life absent at least baseline due process. As Judge Andrew Napolitano recently wrote, business closures, restrictions on assembly and movem... more »
Coronavirus Follies: Dems Pushed Reusable Shopping Bags, Which SPREAD Disease
[image: coronavirus-follies-dems-pushed-reusable-shopping-bags-which-spread-disease] Some supermarkets are “banning” reusable bags and are providing paper or plastic ones gratis to protect employees and customers from the coronavirus.
For Tribal Colleges That Have Always Struggled With Internet Access, Moving Online Isn’t Easy
Tribal colleges and universities – which serve over 16,000 Native American students – have been hard hit by the coronavirus, as they try to support some of the poorest student populations in remote rural areas with limited technology and funds.
MyPillow Founder and CEO Responds to Media Critics Who Ridicule His Faith-Based Effort to Manufacture Coronavirus Masks…
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has shifted the majority of his U.S. manufacturing plants to generate 50,000 healthcare masks per day. During his announcement at the White House Mr. Lindell shared a hope that Americans will revisit their faith and embrace … Continue reading →
Mayor deBlasio Releases 900 Inmates To Reduce Coronavirus Risk – Makes Room To Arrest Priests, Ministers, Pastors…
New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio has released 900 inmates from city jails in an effort to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Days earlier he announced the intent to permanently close houses of worship that defy the ‘stay-at-home’ dictates. New … Continue reading →
Internal Monsanto Documents Show It Knew of Predicted Damage to U.S. Farms
*Jordan Davidson* - The documents also show Monsanto's efforts to stymie tests from third-party labs to make sure there was no data that concerned regulators.
3 States Pass Anti-Pipeline Protest Bills in Two Weeks
*Olivia Rosane* - In just two weeks, three states have passed laws criminalizing protests against fossil fuel infrastructure.
White House Projects 100K to 240K US Deaths from Virus
The White House projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.
One Good Thing to Celebrate
Not the color of their uniform but the content of their character. I’ve been talking to 4 of my friends far more frequently on the phone over the last 2 weeks. I can’t understand why. 🙂 My conversation with one of those friends tends often to turn into disempowering “Ain’t it awful?” The issues range […] The post One Good Thing to Celebrate appeared first on Econlib.
The US census has its flaws – but so has every attempt to count people throughout history
Teresa A. Sullivan, Interim Provost, Michigan State University and President Emerita and University Professor, University of Virginia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
Countries have been trying to count their populations since the Han dynasty in China.
The Men Who End Humankind
Originally posted on Patriots for Truth: Meet IBM’s SS Dr. Mengele – Donald S. Bethune – who collaborates with Harvard’s recently indicted SS Prof. Charles M. Lieber to provide the Anglo-American Pilgrims Society the technology for “the end of human kind” (incl. Coronavirus) (their words) https://americans4innovation.blogspot.com/2020/03/weaponized-coronavirus-is-anglo.html#ibm-bethune-nanotubes https://tinyurl.com/wpo8xu7 ? ?
President Trump Accepts Russian President Putin's Offer Of Medical Supplies To Combat Covid-19
A Russian Il-76 transport military aircraft is loaded with medical aid to be sent to Italy amid the Covid-19 pandemic. © Russian Defence Ministry / Alexey Ereshko *RT:* *Russian Covid-19 aid plane to US: Putin asked Trump if he needed help & he accepted, Kremlin spokesman says * A cargo plane loaded with medical supplies and protection equipment may depart for the US by the end of Tuesday, the Kremlin said, after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The issue of protective gear was raised during the Monday phone talks, with Putin ask... more »
Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars special report to be published on May 28 — Semifinalists Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2419 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com FAIRFAX, VA (March 31, 2020) – On May 28, 2020, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education will publish its annual Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars special report edition. As the name denotes, this edition is a part of our quarter-century legacy of recognizing outstanding minority young […]
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