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Drive-thrus and social distancing
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A manager working at a busy Halifax drive-thru restaurant says despite stringent measures and precautions, she’s concerned about potential community spread of COVID-19 via drive-thrus. That’s why she’s urging members of the public to do their part. “People really think that the drive-thru thing is […]
Graphed: COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, April 1, 2020
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Twenty new people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, bringing the total to 147. The Halifax Examiner will be publishing these graphs daily, as a separate post. New known cases of COVID-19 by date Total known cases of COVID-19 by date […]
VIDEO: Coronavirus exacerbating cannabis credit crunch in California
John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily’s senior reporter based in California, spotlights in the video clip below how the coronavirus crisis has worsened what was already a tight funding climate in the cannabis industry. For more insights on the shifts in marijuana regulation and markets in California – including a discussion about how the novel coronavirus is impacting […] VIDEO: Coronavirus exacerbating cannabis credit crunch in California is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Eagle And Condor Prophecy And The Virus
*John Perkins* - The coronavirus is giving us a new perspective and a new opportunity to fulfill the Prophecy of the Eagle and Condor.
Dr. Gabor Maté on the Fear, Trauma and Lessons We Can Learn from Coronavirus
*Dylan Charles* - "What if as a society we actually admitted all our dysfunctions?"
‘Red Beacon of Doom’: New Yorkers Alarmed by ‘Nightmare’ Empire State Building Siren
*Elias Marat* - The tribute came across to many New Yorkers as ominous, unsettling, and just plain frightening.
Regime Change through the Drug War
[image: undefined] The Justice Department’s securing of a criminal indictment of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro reminds us that when it comes to the US government’s regime-change operations, coups, invasions, sanctions, embargoes, and state-sponsored assassinations are not the only ways to achieve regime change. Another way is through a criminal indictment issued by a federal grand jury that deferentially accedes to the wishes of federal prosecutors. The best example of this regime change method involved the president of Panama, Manuel Noriega. Like many corrupt and brutal d... more »
America Has Little To Fear From Iran's Qaher 313 Stealth Fighter
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* If the United States and Iran ever went to war, Iran’s old by still air-worthy airframes could theoretically pose a threat to the United States. The Qaher 313 would pose no threat at all — here’s why At first glance, the 313 has some features that would be expected of a stealth aircraft — it has V-shaped tail stabilizers, like both the United States’ stealthy aircraft, the F-22 and F-35. Despite this similarity, there are many problems. One of the problems with the 313 is the nose. Most military jets house radar antennas in their nose, whic... more »
Coronavirus Is Proving To Be a Killer in Nursing Homes
*Hunter DeRensis* *Health, * Even Maryland, which is eighteen in the country for coronavirus cases, is having its situation worsened by the conditions at nursing homes. At one location in Mount Airy, more than seventy-five residents have tested positive for the virus. According to the county health officer, the outbreak occurred in the span of a day. The death toll at the facility has risen to five. While everyone is equally capable of contracting the coronavirus, complications related to the disease are hitting a very specific subgroup. For instance, in New York City—which has ... more »
America's Coronavirus Response Has Been a Disaster. We Must Know Why.
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Health, * [image: FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a meeting of the coronavirus task force with pharmaceutical executives to discuss developing a coronavirus vaccine in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis] Once the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control, the U.S. Congress should establish a national commission (along the lines of the 9/11 Commission) with a mission statement to get to the truth of the matter. This commission should be as non-partisan as possible, staffed with public h... more »
Pompeo: China Will Be ‘True Strategic Competitor’ After Coronavirus
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a news conference at the State Department, in Washington, U.S., March 31, 2020. Andrew Harnik/ Pool via REUTERS] The Secretary of State says the crisis has proven the Trump administration right. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that China will “continue to be…a true strategic competitor for the United States” at a Wednesday roundtable with Asian media outlets. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has strained the already-tense relationship between the United States and China... more »
Dead Drones: How the Army Will Kill Any Enemy Unmanned Aircraft
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E65R08ZM01&share=true] Taking them out. Lasers, interceptor missiles and electronic warfare are all fast-growing potential answers to a seemingly unstoppable increase in enemy drone attack technologies. Given the rapid pace of technological advancement, and the seemingly ubiquitous availability of drone technologies, the U.S. military is moving as quickly as it can to keep pace -- and stay in front of possible drone swarm attacks, close in drone-fired weapons and... more »
Rural America Would Suffer if DirecTV or Dish Network Disappeared
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * The precipitous fall in subscriber numbers for both Dish and DirecTV has now been well documented. In fact, if both of these satellite TV providers disappeared right now, most would likely just shrug their shoulders and get back to their Netflix programming. But no so in the heartland. The precipitous fall in subscriber numbers for both Dish and DirecTV has now been well documented. In fact, if both of these satellite TV providers disappeared right now, most would likely just shrug their shoulders and get back to their Netflix programming. What... more »
I don't want to hear them scream
Bernie Sanders wins a big victory for the American people: "Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, sending it to the House [...] Before passing the bill, the Senate first rejected an amendment proposed by Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., to cap unemployment insurance at a recipient's previous wages. The bill adds $600 per week to the benefits a recipient would normally get for up to four months. Sasse's amendment failed in a 48-48 vote. The senator and three of his GOP colleagues threatened to delay passage of the legislation if they could not get a vote on an amendment. S... more »
Brexit after Coronavirus
A frightful ghoul stalks my nightmares. Boris Johnson makes a complete hash of the Coronavirus crisis, which is what he's presently doing (despite what the polls think), and he then screws up the subsequent peace with austerity 2.0. After all, we have to pay for all those bail outs. Yet, even then, despite a smooth new Labour leader at the helm we still lose. Because with everything else gone to pot, the Tories decide on replaying the 2019 general election. And Labour hasn't drawn a single bloody lesson from December's catastrophe and lose because significant chunks of the party ca... more »
Government Regulation of Poorer Entrepreneurs
Timothy Taylor over at Conversable Economist hits another home run with his lengthy excerpts from Harvard economist Edward Glaeser’s presidential address to the Eastern Economic Association. The speech is titled “Urbanization and Its Discontents.” Although the whole post is well worth reading, here’s one paragraph that caught my attention: Somewhat oddly, much of America appears […] The post Government Regulation of Poorer Entrepreneurs appeared first on Econlib.
We Need More Hypersane People
OK, I'm going to posit an opinion that many would find revolutionary, even though some have already come to similar conclusions- The Joker is hypersane. Yes, that's an actual clinical term in psychiatric circles. Of all the major Batman super villains, the Joker and Riddler are considered to be the two most insane ones simply because of their outlandish behavior and mode of dress. But the Joker strikes me as having the richest and most profound psychopathology for the simple reason that, the face paint and deliberately garish garb notwithstanding, is the ultimate prag... more »
How Do We Get Out Of This One
Yesterday, March 31, 2020, Donald Trump’s “task force” projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths resulting from infection with the covid 19 virus in the United States. Their “chief” who loves to characterize awkward questions as “nasty,” had no trouble accepting that bit of nastiness.
China Did Not Deceive Us – Counting Death During An Epidemic Is Really Difficult
The anti-China campaign, which the Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger is running, presented its first of April joke. It leaked to Bloomberg that a secret U.S. Intelligence Report claims that China concealed the real numbers of its Covid-19 cases:
Managing Escalation Under Layered Cyber Deterrence
*Editor's note: This article is part of a series of short articles by analysts involved in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, among others, highlighting and commenting upon aspects of the commission's findings and conclusion.* Those observing the cyber domain have strong beliefs regarding the potential for escalation in cyberspace. But, though understanding escalation is critical for managing risk as new cyber strategies are implemented, the community knows very little about escalation patterns in this domain. Without a firm grasp on the potential for escalation, the United Stat... more »
This U.S. Senator Saw The Coronavirus Pandemic Coming
Sen. Tom Cotton speaks with reporters in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters) *National Review:* *The Senator Who Saw the Coronavirus Coming * *While others slept, Tom Cotton was warning anyone who would listen that the coronavirus was coming for America.* On January 22, one day before the Chinese government began a quarantine of Wuhan to contain the spread of the virus, the Arkansas senator sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar encouraging the Trump administration to consider banning travel between China and the United States and warning that ... more »
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing – 5:00pm ET Livestream
Unfortunately, with President Trump effectively communicating the latest information on the federal efforts to mitigate COVID-19, more corporate U.S. resistance media have decided not to carry the live broadcasts from the White House task force briefings. Today at 5:00pm the … Continue reading →
Houston Mayor Asks Criminals to Defer Pillaging and “Chill” Until After Coronavirus Ends….
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is a man with a plan. In a recent press conference Mayor Turner asks Houston criminals to “just chill” for a bit, and suspend their activity until after the coronavirus issues have passed. Brilliant!
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Modified Stay-Home Order…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was under massive pressure to issue a state-wide stay-at-home order. Most of the pressure was from political opposition and their allied media… However, there was an aspect to the COVID-19 mitigation that Gov. DeSantis wanted/needed; so … Continue reading →
Airlines infect the world and media/WHO back them to the T
2-4-20 *Air China *doesn’t seem willing to completely give up US flights. The airline currently flies to six US destinations--Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, New York JFK, San Francisco, and Washington. 4x weekly from Beijing to Los Angeles to San Francisco; 3x weekly from Beijing to New York JFK to Washington As the airline describes it, this is intended to maintain essential air connectivity between the US and China in the most economical way. https://onemileatatime.com/air-china-usa-flights/ ........................................................................... 3-4 *Speak... more »
It almost could have been the start...
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020...of a beautiful question-and-answer:* Should cable channels broadcast the president's "daily briefings?" Three New York magazine scribes debate the question here. Especially after yesterday's marathon lunacy, we would say the answer is no. But any news org which took that stand would have to bite a series of bullets. By now, it's abundantly clear that these daily "briefings" are really campaign events / propaganda sessions. Tiny amounts of information may sometimes emerge, but they're buried under an avalanche of nonsense and disinformation. As we noted... more »
SUCCESS! CHD Forced FCC to Publish in Federal Register, Blocking It from Dismissing Lawsuits
By Dafna Tachover, CHD’s Director of 5G & Wireless Harms Project On April 1st, 2020, the FCC finally published its December 4, 2019 “RF Order” (FCC 19-126) in the Federal Register. The Federal Register notice addresses the FCC’s outrageous refusal to update its RF exposure limits or reconsider whether outer ears should be […] The post SUCCESS! CHD Forced FCC to Publish in Federal Register, Blocking It from Dismissing Lawsuits appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Navajoland doctor says supplies and manpower critically needed, National Guard failed to deliver
Censored NewsThe National Guard sent press releases about how it set up a "federal medical station" in Chinle, Arizona and how it's providing assistance to the Navajo Nation. But what they failed to share is that they basically delivered a kit to set up a hurricane-like shelter in an existing structure that is too far away from the hospital to serve as medical overflow, and only has a couple of
Here Come The Baby Birds!
Dear Bird Rescue Supporter, Our doors are still open for wildlife and that’s a good thing. Baby bird season is quickly upon us and we will need your help to keep them fed and cared for! We need to raise $5,000 and if you donate today your donation will be DOUBLED by an anonymous donor! […]
The Pentagon Knew Years Ago That a Novel Influenza Pandemic Was Coming
The Pentagon Press Briefing Room before Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper briefs the media about the department’s coronavirus response, March 17, 2020. The Pentagon reported its first two positive coronavirus cases Friday for personnel who had recently been inside the building. Department of Defense photo by Lisa Ferdinand Office of the Secretary of Defense *Ken Klippenstein, The Nation:* *Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming* *The Pentagon warned the White House about a shortage of ventilators, face masks and hospital beds in 2017—but the Trump ad... more »
Hydrothermal Therapy, Hot Baths, Cold Showers, Better Immunity
A Sauna and then cold plunge increases immunity and reduces severity of infections, in particular, pneumonia. Continue reading →
Did an Orangutan Start Hand-Washing During COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sandra the orangutan loves to wash her hands. We should all be more like Sandra.
The Staggering Cost of Israel to Americans: The Facts
The U.S. gives Israel over $10 million per day, approximately $7,000 per minute. On average, the US has given Israelis over 7,000 times more than to others around the world. On top of this, the US gives Egypt and Jordan large aid packages on behalf of Israel. And there is more... This is largely due to the Israel lobby, and continues even though most Americans feel we give Israel too much money, and despite the fact that Israel is not an ally, has spied on the U.S, stolen American technology, and tried to sink a U.S. Navy ship. (Contains videos) The post The Staggering Cost of Isr... more »
Simple, Effective Natural Ways to Maintain a Healthy Respiratory System
A hallmark of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is that it infects the upper respiratory tract accompanied by shortness of breath, a chronic cough and frequently chills, fever and fatigue. However, these are symptoms similar but not limited to many other viral infections, including other strains of CoV, avian and swine flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), picornaviruses, etc. The conventional war chest for arming ourselves against respiratory infections are drugs that can lessen the severity of these symptoms and hopefully will kill the virus to prevent it from worsening. But phar... more »
Scotland’s “Sinister” Covid19 Response – Suspend Trial by Jury – OffGuardian
from the comment section April Fool’s Day cancelled Hi, everyone who reads this. Normally on the first of April I post some kind of April Fool article, often a fairly complex one. But this time I won’t post any. I won’t post any because nothing I could write would ever measure up to the colossal … Continue reading Scotland’s “Sinister” Covid19 Response – Suspend Trial by Jury – OffGuardian →
"We Would Rather..."
"We would rather be ruined than changed; We would rather die in our dread, Than climb the cross of the moment And let our illusions die." ~ W.H. Auden
Did Trump Golf, Hold Rallies After Learning About COVID-19 Threat?
After Sen. Mitch McConnell suggested the government's response to the initial coronavirus outbreak was in part distracted by the president's impeachment, rebuttal memes started flying.
ChiComs Lied About Virus, Affected U.S. Response. Wet Markets Still Selling Animals That Can Carry Pathogen
[image: chicoms-lied-about-virus-affected-u-s-response-wet-markets-still-selling-animals-that-can-carry-pathogen] Three U.S. officials divulged the gist of a classified report says the Chinese Communist government purposely low-balled the figures in their country, which likely affected the U.S. response to it.
Is Whiting Petroleum’s Bankruptcy a Harbinger?
[image: is-whiting-petroleum-s-bankruptcy-a-harbinger] Whiting Petroleum isn't the first energy company to go bankrupt in today's environment. It's just the largest. So far.
North Carolina Sheriff Ordered to Resume Processing Pistol Permits
[image: north-carolina-sheriff-ordered-to-resume-processing-pistol-permits] A North Carolina judge has ordered Sheriff Gerald Baker, who suspended the issuing of pistol permits in Wake County, to resume issuing them within a week.
How the humble mushroom may soon help protect you (and your deckchair) from the sun
Researchers in Adelaide are working on turning mushroom waste into items like sunscreen, skincare products and coating for outdoor furniture.
Black-lung sufferers hunker down to avoid coronavirus
Experts say those with black lung are vulnerable to COVID-19 and, alarmingly, expect there are many more miners yet to realise their heightened risk.
Live: NSW Now: Western Sydney school closes after COVID-19 case, woman charged for allegedly coughing on people
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *All staff and around 900 students of the school must self-isolate while authorities undertake contact tracing, while elsewhere a woman faces court for allegedly deliberately coughing on people on a street in Cooma.
ACT Government to build field hospital by next month, third false positive COVID-19 case recorded
A temporary emergency department is being scrambled together by the ACT Government to prepare for an expected boom in demand due to coronavirus, as four new cases and a third false positive are announced.
As Canberrans panic-bought toilet paper, Rose couldn't even buy food
Being unable to buy toilet paper has been a common source of frustration for most shoppers over the past few weeks. But for some people, the empty shelves are much more than an inconvenience.
'We've lived here for 12 years and never met': How coronavirus is changing Australian neighbourhoods
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the places where we live. Where once neighbours did not know each other's names, they are now forming bonds over "driveway drinks", having conversations over the fence and ensuring those around them are OK.
Tasmanian tiger quest catches eye of Vice documentary makers
If an animal is declared extinct more than 80 years ago, most people would assume it no longer exists — but Neil Waters is not one of those people. Now, documentary filmmakers are interested in his quest.
Community unrest over lack of detail on coronavirus locations
Many Australians want governments to start releasing specific locations of coronavirus cases, but doctors warn privacy could be breached.
Help for Students-300 Word Essay On Why Homework Is Importance
Chinua Achebe,author of “An Impression of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness”, criticizes Conrad’s novel, “Coronary heart of Darkness” on his distinctive check out of racism in the direction of people today of Africa and Africa as a continent. rnDon’t squander time! Our writers will create an first “Response of Heart of Darkness” essay for you whith a fifteen% lower price. rnAlthough the language that was portrayed to explain Africans in the novel was produced for the duration of an era of imperialism when was suitable to use, it isn’t going to justify Conrad’s e-book as a... more »
Battle for Narrabri: report claims Santos gas field emissions approach coal
[image: Santos, Pilliga, gas]
ADP Payroll Loses -27k Jobs, Better Than Forecast – However, Worst is Yet to Come….
The ADP payroll report shows a drop of 27,000 jobs, better than the forecast drop of 125,000; but many fear the worst is yet to come as millions of people file unemployment claims as a result of the coronavirus shut-down. … Continue reading →
It Isn't Just Trump-- Conservatism And Its Toxic Ideology Have Failed America
*I Am by Nancy Ohanian* CNN sometimes has Dr. Ashish K. Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute on to help put the response to the pandemic into context. This morning, he was in *New Day* where he said that he doesn't know any public health expect who does not believe that if we had gotten our testing together, if we had gotten our hospitals ready, if we had communicated and gotten a lot of our lockdown orders going much earlier we wouldn't have a *very* different situation; we clearly would have... it clearly would have been different... A lot of states that look like they don't... more »
Gotham City Digest: No April Fool's edition
(Sadly, all these stories are very real.) ------------------------------ "I am generally not a fan of eminent domain, but if there is a clearer case for it than this one, especially at this moment in time, I don’t know what it would be. Last Thursday, the city broke off negotiations for the use of the hospital. It contracted with Temple University to use its gym for hospital overflow. There is nothing wrong with America that could not be fixed by shutting down the nation’s graduate schools of business for a while." - Charles Pierce, ESQUIRE This is disaster capitalism at i... more »
Is The U.S. Food Distribution System Breaking Down?
*End Of The American Dream*: *Supplies Are Starting To Get Really Tight Nationwide As Food Distribution Systems Break Down* All across America, store shelves are emptying and people are becoming increasingly frustrated because they can’t get their hands on needed supplies. Most Americans are blaming “hoarders” for the current mess, but it is actually much more complicated than that. Normally, Americans get a lot of their food from restaurants. In fact, during normal times 36 percent of all Americans eat at a fast food restaurant on any given day. But now that approximately 75 perc... more »
Judge Dismisses Anti-Affirmative Action Lawsuit Against NYU Law Review
A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit by an anti-affirmative action group that accused New York University Law Review of violating federal anti-discrimination laws by considering race and gender when selecting members and authors, reported Reuters. The group accused NYU of using quotas to fill positions on its prestigious law review, reported Daily Caller […]
28 UT-Austin Spring Breakers Test Positive for COVID-19 After Trip 10 Days Ago
As many as 28 University of Texas at Austin students have tested positive for COVID-19 after they went on a group spring break trip to Mexico 10 days ago, reported NBC News. “Dozens more are under public health investigation,” said the Austin Public Health Department, in a statement about the group of 70 young adults […]
Wake Forest U Law Dean Apologizes After Professor Quotes N-Word From Court Case
The dean of Wake Forest University School of Law recently apologized to students after a professor quoted the n-word from a court case while teaching a constitutional law class, reported The College Fix. Dean Jane Aiken said the professor, Michael Curtis, used “the most offensive word in the American language — the n-word.” Curtis was […]
COVID-19-Related ‘Prejudice and Xenophobia’ On Campus is ‘Offensive’, Says U of Rochester President
University of Rochester president Sarah Mangelsdorf said on Sunday recent incidents on campus of “prejudice and xenophobia” related to the coronavirus are “offensive” and “antithetical to our values.” She said the university’s vice president for equity and inclusion and some other groups on campus alerted her to these incidents. “… be aware of the corrosive […]
"What’s going on psychologically in this crisis? Stir-craziness. Cabin fever. People have been denied their sense of purpose. They also have lost their sense of choice." #QotD
*"From the perspective of a mental health professional who still counsels people every day: What’s going on psychologically in this crisis?* * "Stir-craziness. Cabin fever. People have been denied their sense of purpose.* * "They also have lost their sense of choice.* * "If the authorities hadn’t wiped out virtually ALL options, people would be able to make cost-benefit analyses, case by case. 'Should I skip this activity, or not?' We have lost the right or the ability to use our minds in this way. Psychologically, we are already in a state of martial law. Suddenly we all f... more »
COVID-1984: Rick Hack Reports
*Rick Hack* | If you are relying on the mainstream media to give you answers, you'll be waiting forever.
Industria automotriz incumplirá con T-MEC si comienza en junio, previenen
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
01-Apr-2020 La industria automotriz mexicana explicó que es necesario postergar la entrada en vigor de las reglas.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Data exclusivity and access to biologics
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
01-Apr-2020 The agreement does not promise that the suspended provision on test data rule concerning biological medicines will remain suspended.
Iran planning ‘sneak attack’ on US troops in Iraq: Trump
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter to warn Iran against attempting to attack US troops or assets in Iraq. Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed! — Donald J. Trump […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli military will continue foreign operations despite coronavirus outbreak: MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense Minister, Naftali Bennett, stated that Israel will continue to operate outside its borders even during coronavirus outbreak. Bennett’s comments came a day after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a powerful attack on the Shayrat Airbase in the eastern countryside of Syria’s Homs Governorate. A local […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The coronavirus letter you’ve just been sent by Johnson is a lie
1 April 2020 — Youtube
'Our school hasn't given us any tools': Parents finding it tough to teach kids at home
Like many other parents around Australia, Sarah Praag is an accidental homeschooler. Unsure what to do, the mother of four is turning to teaching material from websites and advice from social media groups.
Why these chalk messages could be 'really important' for getting through the coronavirus pandemic
On footpaths across Australia, messages of hope and support are being drawn in chalk, which one public health expert says could be key in helping communities stick together during the pandemic.
Virgin wants a $1.4 billion bailout. Here's how that could work
Coronavirus has seen a nation of travellers grounded and Virgin is asking for help to the tune of $1.4 billion. And if the Government obliges, Qantas wants an even bigger piece of the pie.
Not all hand sanitisers are effective against coronavirus, experts warn
Shops have been selling out of hand sanitiser for weeks, but there are concerns that variations in alcohol levels mean some are not providing adequate protection. Experts say some are almost useless.
The coronavirus symptoms to watch out for, according to the data
There's a good reason general practitioners are avoiding one of their most common groups of patients: people with mild signs of a common cold virus.
Live: Child care to be free for parents who still need it
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that child care will be free for parents who still need it. He says the Government will also provide support to 13,000 childcare centres across the country to ensure they remain open. Follow live.
'Nowhere else to go': Healthcare workers struggle to keep their families safe from COVID-19
Sydney nurse Rose Ybanez is one of many healthcare workers facing the dilemma of whether to leave their families to keep them safe from coronavirus — but securing accommodation is a challenge.
Plane emissions halving 'may even be an underestimation' amid coronavirus pandemic
Australia's carbon emissions from air travel could be slashed by 56 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic if planes remain grounded, according to a report released today.
Two new accusers say George Pell abused them when they were boys
For decades, Bernie kept the secrets of his childhood deeply buried. Now he is telling his story — that he was abused on multiple occasions by George Pell, then a priest in the diocese of Ballarat — publicly for the first time.
There's a coronavirus super loophole that could save you $5000
Just In - 8 hours ago
How would you feel if you were having a Zoom meeting with your accountant and they asked "would you like to save more than $5,000 in income tax?"
One press conference made me feel further from my mum than ever before
Staying connected to your loved ones is a challenge right now, even if you live in the same city. But for people with family in other states or countries, the pandemic has been particularly hard.
Britain endures darkest day yet, with another 563 people dead and major events cancelled
Just In - 8 hours ago
It has been an awful 24 hours for the UK as the coronavirus death toll rises to 2,352, banks suspend dividend payments and both Wimbledon and the Edinburgh festivals are cancelled.
Chinese Leader Deng Xiaoping Objected To A Second North Korea Invasion Of South Korea
Deng Xiaoping and Jimmy Carter at the White House. 29 January 1979 *UPI*: *China's Deng Xiaoping objected to second North Korea invasion, document shows* March 31 (UPI) -- Former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping opposed a second North Korean invasion of South Korea and regarded Pyongyang's military as the weaker of the two Koreas, according to a document released by Seoul's foreign ministry on Tuesday. The South Korean diplomatic document dating from 1989 includes a summary of a conversation that took place on June 23, 1987, between Junya Yano, former chairman of the Komeito, or Clean... more »
How FDR Would Have Handled the Coronavirus Crisis
*Daniel Khalessi, Howard Dean* *Politics, Americas* [image: By Photograph: Leon A. Perskiedigitization: FDR Presidential Library & Museum - CT 09-109(1), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71911951] Lessons from a great leader. Amidst the worst pandemic in our lifetimes, President Trump has declared that he wants to go back to doing business as usual. His allies, such as Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, have followed suit, advising seniors that they should risk their survival to keep the economy open. Patrick said recently: “If that’s the exchange, ... more »
America's Ventilator Crisis Is Worse Than You Can Possibly Imagine
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, * [image: A patient suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) wears a full-face Easybreath snorkelling mask given by sport chain Decathlon and turned into a ventilator for coronavirus treatment at the intensive care unit at Ambroise Pare clinic in Neuilly-sur-S] In New York, where forty percent of coronavirus cases have been identified, is in desperate need of ventilators. But even worse than a supply shortage might be a personnel shortage. New York has only 6,800 licensed respiratory therapists, and Intensive Care Unit doctors are already managing... more »
Amazon Prime in April: What to Watch When You Can't Leave the House
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * What you need to watch thanks--since you are st After the longest March of all time, it's finally April. But with most Americans still stuck at home for the foreseeable future, the serial streaming will continue. Here are a few of the best movies and shows coming this April to Amazon Prime: - *Diamonds Are Forever, Dr. No, For Your Eyes Only. From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Goldeneye, Octopussy* and more (April 1.) You'll be able to hold your own 13 Days of 007, with the arrival on Prime of more than 20 different James Bond movies-yes, even th... more »
North Korea and America Should Focus on the Coronavirus Instead of Their War of Words
*Cheryl Rofer* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1D53DE32C0&share=true] They can't control a narrative that refuses to be controlled. North Korea and the United States have been fighting a battle of words, struggling for control of the narrative. In the summer of 2017, President Donald Trump threatened “fire and fury” against North Korea in a tweet. Chairman Kim Jong-un responded with his own insults, topped off with saying that the “nuclear button is on his desk at all times.” Trump’s response to that was thi... more »
Iran Sanctions Expert: Trump Administration In Crisis Of Its Own Making
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner] It’s impossible to ignore the effect of sanctions on the coronavirus pandemic, and Europe is not pleased. Europe just called the Trump administration’s bluff. The Trump administration has pursued a policy of “super maximum economic pressure” aimed at bringing the Iranian government to its knees for nearly two years now. The European Union created INSTEX, a company meant to avoid ... more »
RIP, LCD: Samsung Is Going All In on QLED HDTVs
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Other companies have also distanced themselves from LCDs. LG Display converted one of its LCD factories into an OLED one, and Panasonic last year decided to terminate LCD manufacturing by 2021. Samsung clearly understands where it is making its money, and it will now focus squarely on that. According to a report from Reuters, Samsung has decided to halt production of traditional LCD displays by the end of the year. Driven by a supply glut and falling demand, the Korean company is now turning its full attention toward its burgeoning portfolio of ... more »
Maximum Pressure on North Korea Is a Total Failure
*Henri Féron* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC20UF90JP85&share=true] Why should America continue fighting a 70 years’ war with a country 6,000 miles away when it is so ill-prepared for an epidemic at home? American and allied security continue to suffer from an unresolved war with nuclear-armed North Korea, as talks collapsed under the weight of a confused and fruitless sanctions regime. The coronavirus crisis offers political space to correct this policy failure, as it challenges Washington’s usual conceptions o... more »
History Shows North Korea Will Respond to the Coronavirus by Lashing Out
*Mitchell Lerner* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2YLF9OCHXP&share=true] WIll the pattern repeat? Most observers agree that, despite North Korea’s claim to have avoided the COVID-19 spread, the coronavirus, especially in conjunction with the damaging effects of economic sanctions, has actually had significant consequences for life inside the nation. Much less agreement, however, exists about the impact these consequences might have on DPRK behavior and the country’s relationship with the United States. Some see t... more »
Republicans Are Going to War Against China and WHO Over Coronavirus
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, * As April begins, and the United States prepares for what is expected to be the worst month on record for coronavirus cases, Republican senators are stepping up attacks on China—where the virus originated—and what they see as complicity from the World Health Organization (WHO). As April begins, and the United States prepares for what is expected to be the worst month on record for coronavirus cases, Republican senators are stepping up attacks on China—where the virus originated—and what they see as complicity from the World Health Organization (WHO).... more »
More repercussions in a plague year... and some long term.
*First off, I want to discuss a couple of generalities.* Let’s start with a fellow by name of Hyman Minsky, whose insights into the nature of stability in human systems have been getting a lot of attention. Basically, during times of great stability, many people - taking continuity for granted - pile up ever greater amounts of risk without hedging against a reversal... till reversal happens -- a "Minsky Moment" when instability suddenly returns, at which point things shake out amid lots of pain. Perhaps everyone adjusts together, weaning themselves of bad habits and making things wo... more »
CDPQ Injects $4 Billion Into Quebec's Economy
Daniel J. Rowe of CTV News reports the Caisse de depot offers $4 billion for businesses affected by COVID-19 crisis: The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) is stepping up with some cash to help Quebec companies that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. *The CDPQ is offering $4 billion for companies in the province and giving an additional $300,000 as a philanthropic and community donation.* .@LaCDPQ joins the collective effort during the COVID-19 crisis. https://t.co/s6CEcbzE3I pic.twitter.com/wbdcFSsIOT — CDPQ (@LaCDPQ) March 30, 2020 “This support is intended ... more »
Is It Time To End The Shutdown?
Yesterday the Mises Institute published a brilliant article titled "End the Shutdown," making the point that continuing the "house arrest" of Americans and the shutdown of the economy will have much worse consequences than the coronavirus itself. With the infection to fatality ratio at about the rate of the seasonal flu (as per a new Lancet study), is the continued destruction of American economic and social life worth it? Watch today's Liberty Report:
"Supplies Are Starting To Get Really Tight Nationwide As Food Distribution Systems Break Down"
*"Supplies Are Starting To Get Really Tight Nationwide * *As Food Distribution Systems Break Down"* by Michael Snyder "All across America, store shelves are emptying and people are becoming increasingly frustrated because they can’t get their hands on needed supplies. Most Americans are blaming “hoarders” for the current mess, but it is actually much more complicated than that. Normally, Americans get a lot of their food from restaurants. In fact, during normal times 36 percent of all Americans eat at a fast food restaurant on any given day. But now that approximately 75 percent of... more »
Does Anyone Know What Is Happening?
Due to the coronavrius outbreak, the IMF warned that global growth will dip below 2019 levels although its exact level is still difficult to predict [File: Aly Song/Reuters] *Paul Donovan, Zero Hedge:* *UBS: Does Anyone Know What Is Happening?* Does anyone know what is happening? Economic data is likely to become increasingly unreliable as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. We know the global economy will be bad. We will not know, with much accuracy, just how bad. Annualizing data is absurd in the current climate. What happens in the second quarter is not going to be repeated fo... more »
The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracy Theory
The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has deadly adaptations that make it perfect for infecting humans. But this is a testament to natural selection, not bioengineering.
Price Signals, Price Gouging, and Philanthropy
In the wake of the (COVID-19) pandemic news outlets and politicians alike are discouraging everyone from price-gouging and hoarding. The question is why? We are told that to raise the prices during a crisis such as a natural disaster or a pandemic is cruel and unethical. However, as any good principles of economics student can […] The post Price Signals, Price Gouging, and Philanthropy appeared first on Econlib.
Creating fond (?) TP memories
Start remembering your bathroom experiences again with this new handcrafted toilet paper. Quilted Northern Rustic Weave | Artisanal Toilet Paper Thanks to Laurel for this video The post Creating fond (?) TP memories appeared first on Ice Age Now.
6.5 earthquake near Boise, Idaho
M 6.5 earthquake west of Challis, Idaho about 75 miles (120 km) northeast of Boise. According to the USGS, this is the largest earthquake in Idaho since the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983. That event killed 2 in Challis, and resulted in over $12M in damage in the Challis-Mackay area. As of 1 hour after ... Read more 6.5 earthquake near Boise, Idaho The post 6.5 earthquake near Boise, Idaho appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Coronavirus Aid for Regime Change: Washington’s 13 Point Plan for Venezuela
Washington’s demands include expelling all Cuban personal, including doctors fighting COVID-19, and handing power over to the US-backed opposition. The post Coronavirus Aid for Regime Change: Washington’s 13 Point Plan for Venezuela appeared first on MintPress News.
Nineveh Plains Transitional Justice Report: March
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
The Nineveh Governorate has come to a grinding halt because of COVID-19, impacting the ability of returnees to maintain whatever life they had developed post-ISIS.
Transcript of President Trump Marathon Coronavirus Briefing….
On Tuesday evening March 31st President Trump and the coronavirus task force held a briefing that lasted more than two hours. Here’s the 24,000 word transcript: [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Our country is in the … Continue reading →
Trump almost apologized, blames empeachment,
The ‘phoney ‘ impeachment was real, but the Republican prosecutors, appointed by Trump,Republican judges and Republican Senators and enough Republican Congressmen who all chose Party over Country, abetted by Republican propaganda at FOX News, and even after the Dictator in Thief had Matt Schlapp threaten Republicans who didn’t sell their souls entirely to Trump.. Notable […]
Health Canada revokes Alberta Green Biotech’s cannabis licenses
Canada’s federal cannabis regulator revoked the licenses held by Alberta Green Biotech in March after inspectors observed unspecified noncompliance at its production site, Health Canada told Marijuana Business Daily. “Inspectors observed noncompliance at the site, as well as three provincial court orders obtained by the landowner related to the removal or destruction of cannabis at […] Health Canada revokes Alberta Green Biotech’s cannabis licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Coronavirus: It’s Time for Facts Over Fear
*Peerless Reads* | Why aren't people paying attention to facts, and opting for fear instead?
Saudi Officials Indicate Hajj Pilgrimage May Be Canceled This Year
*21WIRE + MEE* | For the first time in human history, most of the world's governments have simultaneously outlawed religious gathering.
DEA Seizes $29 Million in Drugs Smuggled Through Tunnel from Tijuana to San Diego
[image: dea-seizes-29-million-in-drugs-smuggled-through-tunnel-from-tijuana-to-san-diego] Federal agents on the San Diego Tunnel Task Force uncovered a tunnel more than 2,000 feet long on March 19, which extends under the U.S.-Mexico border to San Diego.
FBI Failing to Back Up Claims in FISA Requests, Says Inspector General
[image: fbi-failing-to-back-up-claims-in-fisa-requests-says-inspector-general] The FBI is failing to provide required documentation corroborating its claims in FISA warrant applications, an inspector general’s review finds.
Wednesday’s ADP Jobs Report Misleading: Job Loss in March Much Worse
[image: wednesday-s-adp-jobs-report-misleading-job-loss-in-march-much-worse] The drop in employment reported by ADP looks much better than it really is, as the latest report does not account for data from the last half of the month. Some segments of the economy, however, are hiring.
China Puts Entire County On Lockdown After A New Coronavirus Cluster Emerges
Curfew-like measures have come into effect in Jia county, near the city of Pingdingshan, in Henan province. Photo: Handout SCMP: *Chinese county goes into coronavirus lockdown as country tries to get back to work amid fear of second wave* * Authorities order residents of Jia county to stay home after reports of cases linked to the area’s hospital * All but a few essential businesses and services shut temporarily, according to government notice Henan province in central China has taken the drastic measure of putting a mid-sized county in total lockdown as authorities try to fend... more »
For those with more cojones than sense
The Stelvio Pass in Italy is infamous for its series of switchback zig-zags across a steep mountain face. Red Bull decided to launch two skiers down the pass, but going straight down the mountain, *across* the switchbacks, rather than along the road. Here's how it went. And here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the crew set up everything in preparation for that run. OK, I'm impressed! I've never drunk a Red Bull in my life, but perhaps I should, just to thank them for setting up adventures like that for our entertainment. (A tip o' the hat to Road and Track magazine fo... more »
April Fools’ Blog Post Suspended
For the past 11 years I have posted an April Fools’ blog post in the vein of The Onion— satire about education (a quick search of the blog reveals some of the most epic, including last year’s about Besty Devos). However, because of the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic (See April Fools’ Day pranks are not funny right now. Don’t
Robert Scott Bell Talks with CHD’s Dafna Tachover About 5G
The post Robert Scott Bell Talks with CHD’s Dafna Tachover About 5G appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
What You Should Know About 5G Satellites—How Musk’s Sci-Fi Dreams Are Becoming Our Living Nightmare
The low-orbit satellites being launched to provide 5G and Wi-Fi services everywhere on Earth contaminate our night skies, flood Earth with powerful, focused electromagnetic beams that emit radiofrequency (RF) and microwave yet no national or international agency has taken action to evaluate, reduce, prevent or publicize the environmental impact of the satellites’ emissions. The post What You Should Know About 5G Satellites—How Musk’s Sci-Fi Dreams Are Becoming Our Living Nightmare appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/1/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID-19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart: The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. I am using a linear, not a logarithmic scale, because the linear scale conveys the alarming quality of the multiplication better (don’t @ me, math nerds). I did not […]
Government Reality vs. Government Bullshit
*Bonnie Henry - BC's Bullshit Artist* I worked in the* British Columbia Government* for over 18 years. I know the drill. Every four years or so they brought in what we called a *"Re-org"*. It happened at different times in different Ministries/Departments but it always followed the same formula. First, they scared the workers shitless by having big Poohbahs come around to all the offices, sit in on our weekly meeting and verbally inform us about what was terribly wrong with the present system and what was coming down the pike. The Poohbah was called (behind his/her back) the "... more »
Co-parenting through the pandemic
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. You’ve heard the directives so many times now it seems almost silly to repeat them: Stay at home, limit interactions, stay far apart. But there is one group of people regularly travelling back and forth between households: children with co-parents who don’t live together. In […]
Hateful slurs disrupt online gatherings
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The social isolation measures around COVID-19 have caused communities to adapt quickly to new forms of interacting. As in-person gatherings have shut down, online platforms have become popular places not only for business meetings and university lectures, but also for music performances, information forums, protests, […]
Nazareth College Investigating Incident of Students Involved in Blackface Video
Nazareth College is investigating who was involved in an “offensive” and “troubling” video showing a student in blackface, reported the Democrat and Chronicle. College president Daan Braveman said in a letter to students, staff and faculty that he received angry emails about the video posted by one or two students which featured a Nazareth student. […]
Did the Kennedy Center Donate Stimulus Money to the DNC?
A viral meme suggested the performing arts center "laundered" money for the DNC instead of paying Center employees.
Who are the most essential workers these days?
Treat and pay them fairly!
When the Invisible Hand Gives You the Finger
Since the days of Adam Smith, capitalists have been arguing that unfettered markets are the best way to organize the economy. Smith famously said that the rich are “led by an invisible hand” to, “without knowing it, advance the interest of the society.”
America's Post-Coronavirus China Syndrome
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, Asia* [image: .S. President Donald Trump faces the daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner] The Trump administration is far more likely to continue to soldier on, pushing back wherever China impinges on U.S interests and responsibilities in the economic, political, military and diplomatic spheres, until China stops and respects the equities of America and its allies. But that doesn’t mean just business as usual. Expect the U.S. to double down in these four specific areas of comp... more »
The Real Impact of Dirt-Cheap Oil Prices
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Low energy prices also may have the impact that years of U.S. sanctions and pressure have not. The main priority for the Trump administration over the past weeks has been coping with the coronavirus pandemic. Still, the U.S. government is also engaged in efforts to stabilize global energy markets in the wake of the breakdown of the OPEC-Plus process and the start of a major oil price war between two of the world’s largest producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia. This was a major topic of discussion in the phone exchange betwee... more »
Iran Would Wage a Hit-and-Run War Against the U.S. Navy
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * [image: An Iranian warship and speed boats take part in a naval war game in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, southern Iran April 22, 2010. Iran's Revolutionary Guards successfully deployed a new speed boat capable of destroying enemy ships as war games.] Thanks to the U.K.? Iran cannot win against a technologically superior force using conventional means. The U.S. Navy is the world’s naval technology leader and is optimized for blue-water operations. In response, Iran is prepared to wage a hit-and-run guerrilla-style war against the Navy. *G... more »
To Defeat Iran's Militias, Prove They Aren't Iraq Nationalists
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle Easts* That groups like Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq take commands from foreign military officials such as the late Qassem Soleimani or the IRGC Qods Force undercuts any argument that they are motivated by Iraqi interests. The United States is ramping up its efforts to counter Iranian-backed militias in Iraq like Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq. Critics of U.S. military action in the Middle East suggest that such an escalation could bring the United States into more direct conflict with Iran. Tehran is not yet backing down in ... more »
The BT: Russia's 'Hot-Rod' Super-Fast Tanks (Made in America?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, * Or, rather, an American inventor. John Walter Christie was a larger-than-life figure. Born in 1865, the New Jersey native built his own cars which he showed off in early-20th century races, becoming the first American to compete in the French Grand Prix, where he debuted with the largest engine ever used. (It conked out after only four laps.) After being badly injured in a race later that year in Pittsburgh, Christie focused his efforts on developing new vehicles such as front-wheel drive taxis and fire tractors and so forth. As World War I consum... more »
A Public Health Expert Answers More of Your Questions About Coronavirus
*Craig Janes* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here are the answers to 7 of the most common questions. As the coronavirus pandemic continues its spread, it has infected more than half a million people and killed tens of thousands on nearly every continent. With offices shut down, people staying at home and hospitals bracing for an influx of patients, many people are unsure of what’s safe and what’s not. Here are answers to some of the common questions people keep asking about coronavirus. *Can people without symptoms spread the virus?* The short answer appears to be yes,... more »
Congress Should Suspend Privacy Laws for 90 Days to Fight the Coronavirus
*Amitai Etzioni* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E61Q15T301&share=true] Here's the reasoning. There is one more area in which strong national leadership is called for to curb the pandemic. The President should call on Congress, and it should act swiftly, to suspend privacy laws for 90 days, for now. There are some indications that even privacy advocates will find such a suspension acceptable if it was a short-term measure and safeguards against abuse were put in place. The suspension is needed because one of... more »
Iran's F-7 Fighter Is A Copy of a J-7 Fighter from China (That Copies a MiG-21)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Confused? Iran’s motley fleet of airframes includes a wide variety of antiquated aircraft, including American F-14 Tomcats, McDonell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (that have apparently seen combat in Syrian), as well as Northrop F-5 light attack jets. One of their lesser-known, and indeed less-capable airframes is a copy…of a copy. Meet the J/F-7. *Oldies* The F-7 (or sometimes called J-7, after it’s Chinese parent) is an odd duck. The F-7 is a copy of the J-7, which is a copy of the MiG-21. This video of Albanian F-7’s or J-7s shows the decidedly Soviet ... more »
Review: Why Nest's 3rd Generation Learning Thermostat Is Worth Every Penny
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * It could save you a lot of money--and looks great at the same time. Uh-oh, here is the start of AI and robots taking over the world. Well, we’re totally not there yet but Google’s 3rd-Generation Nest Learning Thermostat may give a glimpse of what’s to come. Let’s quickly get to the aspect that will likely put a frown on your face, and that is the price tag. At $250, it’s obviously not a cheaper option when it comes to thermostats in general. You might ask, “What? I’m forking over north of $200 to just turn my temp up and down?” Sure, there is s... more »
Black Death: How Medieval Writers Described the Pandemic of Their Time
*Kriston R. Rennie* *History, World* [image: Reuters] What do they tell us about how COVID-19 is being dealt with? A plague of serious proportions is ravaging the world. But not for the first time. From 1347-51, the Black Death killed anywhere from one-tenth to one-half (or more) of Europe’s population. One English chronicler, Thomas Walsingham, noted how this “great mortality” transformed the known world: “Towns once packed with people were emptied of their inhabitants, and the plague spread so thickly that the living were hardly able to bury the dead.” As death tolls rose at ... more »
Coronavirus Quarantine May Finally Fix Our Sleep Patterns
*Zlatan Krizan* *Science, Americas* [image: The Empire State Building and the skyline of New York are seen from a local park in Weehawken, New Jersey, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in New York, U.S., March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz] The city that never sleeps? The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting daily routines around the world. Overwhelmed hospitals, desolate schools, ghostly towns and self-isolation echo a campy horror flick, but an all too real one. Companies are laying people off by the thousands, the service industry is teetering on the brink... more »
U.S. and UAE Troops Take Part in Training Exercise "Native Fury"
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Middle East* The exercise was conducted to highlight the close ties between American forces and those of the UAE amidst growing tensions with Iran. Earlier this month some 4,000 U.S. troops from the United States Marines Corps and United States Navy, took part in a biennial exercise with units of the United Arab Emirates at the Al-Hamra Military Base located 125 miles to the southwest of Abu Dhabi. According to reports from the Associated Press per Defense News, the exercise, which was dubbed Native Fury, was conducted to highlight the close ties between ... more »
Japan's New Fighter Jet Needs to Carry More Missiles Than F-35
*David Axe* *Security, * Japanese defense minister Taro Kono said the country’s next fighter plane must carry more air-to-air missiles than the current Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter can do. Japanese defense minister Taro Kono said the country’s next fighter plane must carry more air-to-air missiles than the current Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter can do. "We will emphasize network functions and demand high stealth performance, Kono told reporters. “It will carry more missiles than the F-35." The requirement should come as no surprise. The F-35’s comparatively small ... more »
Why Iran Loves America's Old F-5 Fighter Jet
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* In the United States, the F-5 platform plays mostly the role of aggressor aircraft for both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. But in Iran, it has played the role of a base-design for other aircraft. The American-designed Northrop F-5 was first drawn up in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Originally envisioned as a highly aerodynamic fighter with good handling characteristics, including high thrust and supersonic flight, and ease of maintenance. *Copycats * Prior to the Iranian revolution, Iran received extensive American military aid... more »
Why Do (Some) Originalists Hate America?
Imagine a regime whose fundamental law is only to be found in ancient archives, whose mysterious contents take years to unearth, layer by layer. Each new discovery brings about a revolution, as large bodies of established law are unexpectedly discarded and others, previously rejected, spring back into life as the scholars revise earlier conclusions. The operations of government are in constant confusion and disarray. And this state of affairs is likely to persist indefinitely. That doesn’t sound attractive, does it? But that is where some prominent strands of modern origin... more »
Lombardy has probably already undergone 50% of the worst case scenario
O(50%) of the inhabitants could be immune by now If you check the basic global Covid-19 data, you will see that Italy is safely the #1 country in the number of fatalities: 13,155 after the April 1st 6 pm update. Italy has 60.5 million people and its first region that became a virally troubled zone, Lombardy – approximately the crimson area in the center of Northern Italy above – has 10 million people. It became so troubled because there are many Chinese textile workers over there. It got combined with the polluted air, multi-generation houses, and other aspects of their back luck. (... more »
While Trump is fighting to save American lives Adam Schiff is trying to restart impeachment
Good old dishonest Adam Schiff said that he's going to introduce a bill for a "nonpartisan" investigation into "our mistakes" vis a vis how we handled the coronavirus. Given that Schiff's idea of non-partisan is prohibiting Republicans from calling witnesses and holding secret hearings it's unlikely that his "non-partisan" investigation will talk about how Nancy Pelosi urged people to visit China Town in February or how Joe Biden said that Trump's travel ban was "xenophobic". Experts are now saying that the steps Trump has taken--while being viciously attacked by Democrats--will br... more »
It Isn't Just Trump-- Conservatism And Its Toxic Ideology Have Failed America
*I Am by Nancy Ohanian* CNN sometimes has Dr. Ashish K. Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute on to help put the response to the pandemic into context. This morning, he was in *New Day* where he said that he doesn't know any public health expect who does not believe that if we had gotten our testing together, if we had gotten our hospitals ready, if we had communicated and gotten a lot of our lockdown orders going much earlier we wouldn't have a *very* different situation; we clearly would have... it clearly would have been different... A lot of states that look like they don't... more »
Deploying targeted digital health conversations to fight the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and misinformation
This is a guest post from Ben Bellows, PhD (UC Berkeley, epidemiology), currently a researcher at the Population Council in Washington DC and a co-founder and the Chief Business Officer at Nivi Inc., a digital health company empowering consumers in emerging markets. Nivi is supporting the COVID-19 response here. Background: the problem Disease outbreaks […]
The other virus: FBI corruption killing our freedom
A new report from DOJ's Inspector General Horowitz concludes that the FBI is getting warrants to spy on Americans by lying. The report shows that out of 42 applications to a secret court for secret warrants to spy on Americans 39 had "major" defects. That is the information given to the court didn't comply with requirements. We saw this in the infamous coup attempt by the Deep State. The FBI lied to the court and misrepresented the data it had in order to get a warren to spy on Carter Page, who was never charged with any crime, which effectively allowed the FBI to spy on the entire... more »
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