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Today, Who Is Offering More Value To Society-- The People Harvesting And Distributing Our Food, Or A Hedge Fund Manager?
On Monday, Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna jointly rolled out a bicameral call for an Essential Worker Bill of Rights to be included as part of a broad emergency relief package that’s needed to address the public health, economic and democratic crises the country is facing right now. The Essential Worker Bill of Rights would ensure all workers deemed essential during this crisis receive hazard pay, a livable wage, workplace health and safety protections, universal paid sick days, paid family leave, free health care, support for childcare, protections for whistleblowers and collecti... more »
Journals have retracted or flagged more than 40 papers from China that appear to have used organ transplants from executed prisoners
Journals have retracted 30 papers, and added expressions of concern to 13 more, because the research likely involved organs from executed prisoners in China. The issue surfaced as early as 2016, and two of the retractions occurred in 2017, but all of the other retractions, and all of the expressions of concern, happened after a … Continue reading Journals have retracted or flagged more than 40 papers from China that appear to have used organ transplants from executed prisoners
German zoo may have to feed animals to each other during lockdown
Zoos that should have been crowded in the sunny Easter holidays are now hard-up and asking for donations, as the coronavirus lockdown bites. A zoo director in northern Germany has even admitted that some animals might soon have to be fed to others, if the zoo is to survive. "We've listed the animals we'll have to slaughter first," Neumünster Zoo's Verena Kaspari told Die Welt. Berlin Zoo has infant panda twins, but their fans can only watch them online. The zoo's spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister told DPA news agency "the panda twins are adorably sweet". "Constantly we're thinking ... more »
Heh
A number of coffee shops have remained open in our nearby city during the shutdown, serving drive-through and take-out customers, and delivering their wares to homes and (the few open) businesses. They aren't making huge amounts, but enough to keep their doors open, which I suppose is the best they can hope for in an economic standstill like this. The variety of masks being worn by their customers is often good for a giggle. That being the case, I had to laugh at Monday's "The Whiteboard" comic. Click the image to be taken to a larger version at the comic's Web page. "The Whi... more »
Pelosi’s earns Easter Flopsie Award
Over the Easter weekend Pelosi took the time to pen a poison news release to her Democrat Party members and post it on April 14th. It is a doozy (no I won’t bore you with the whole ridiculous letter — if you have the stamina feel free to read the piece of third rate fantasy fiction HERE.) I do warn you that it is probably up there on the same level as the betrayal of Judas or perhaps the con job attempted by Satan in the desert trying to get Christ to forego his place in Heaven. I would ask … Continue reading →
St Mary's Food Bank comes to Tuba City, as Navajo Nation reports 838 coronavirus cases and 33 deaths
St. Mary's Food Bank of Arizona distributed 2,000 boxes of food at Tuba City on Tuesday, with no contact delivery. Dineh began lining up at 7 am for food boxes. Photos Navajo President's Office 25 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths reported Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer Censored News WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The total number of positive tests
US Physician: ‘CDC and US Government Are Inflating COVID-19 Death Count’
*21WIRE* | Are the reported deaths from COVID-19 truly deaths from COVID-19?
Several US-backed rebels surrender Syrian Army in Homs: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Several U.S.-backed rebel fighters willingly surrendered themselves to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces in the Homs Governorate this week, Sham FM reported. According to the Sham FM report, members of the U.S.-backed rebel forces in the Tanf region of southeastern Homs agreed to surrender their weapons and equipment to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces captured 3,000 sq. km and Egyptian, Emirati weapons
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – The official spokesperson for the Turkish-backed Government for National Accord (GNA), Mohammad Qanunu, said on Wednesday that the GNA troops captured more than 3,000 square kilometers in northwestern Libya this week. According to Qanunu, their forces captured over 3,000 square kilometers territory from the Libyan National Army (LNA) after launching […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS crimes: Mass grave from Tabaqa Airport massacre unveiled
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – A mass grave containing the remains of hundreds of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers was unearthed in the Al-Raqqa Governorate this week, a new report from northern Syria revealed. According to the reports, the mass grave was uncovered by locals in the village of Hamrat, near Tal Zidan, in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Egyptian Navy reveals strength of new submarine
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The Egyptian Armed Forces announced that their new S43 submarine has left Germany and is currently on its way to the Arab Republic of Egypt in preparation for joining the Egyptian Navy. The official page of the military spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces said: “The S43 submarine left Germany […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria reports 4 new cases of coronavirus, 29 total
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Health announced the registration of 4 new coronavirus cases, bringing the number of registered infections to 29. The Ministry of Health did not provide any details about those infected, other than the fact they have since been quarantined for treatment. The ministry announced that 5 recoveries […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pollution From Diesel Cars Grossly Overhyped
By Paul Homewood Pierre Gosselin has an interesting post about NO2 pollution: The Corona crisis is bringing it to light: car traffic has decreased significantly, but the air quality in city centers has hardly changed,” Tichy comments. Environmental claim exposed as false Recall that a major reduction of diesel engines was supposed to […]
House sales slow, but lots of people still need real estate services
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Karen Bingham is reluctant to let people know she’s still doing her job because of the likelihood of online backlash. But the Lower Sackville-based real estate agent said in the last two weeks, she’s had two clients who would have been homeless if realtors were […]
Flávio Bolsonaro Trying to Use Crisis to Deflect Attention from Queiroz Case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is trying to use the novel coronavirus pandemic to reposition himself politically, assess advisors to the eldest son of President Jair Bolsonaro. Targeted by an investigation into salary kickback ("splitting") in his office in the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ), Flávio spent his first year […] The post Flávio Bolsonaro Trying to Use Crisis to Deflect Attention from Queiroz Case appeared first on The Rio Times.
Doctors Expect Brazil Will Not Return to ‘Normal’ Before August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is now almost 50 days since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Brazil. However, the fight against Covid-19 is only just beginning. Both the Ministry of Health and experts expect the situation to worsen further by June, and the most optimistic estimates project the disease to be […] The post Doctors Expect Brazil Will Not Return to ‘Normal’ Before August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Left-Wing Parties Issue Joint Manifesto Against President Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Brazil, the leaders and representatives of various left-wing parties, including Fernando Haddad (Workers' Party, PT), Ciro Gomes (Democratic Labor Party, PDT), Guilherme Boulos (Socialism and Liberty Party, PSOL) and Flavio Dino (Communist Party of Brazil, PC do B), published a "Common Manifesto of the Left-wing for Bolsonaro's Resignation". The […] The post Brazilian Left-Wing Parties Issue Joint Manifesto Against President Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Reduces Refinery Prices of Gasoline and Diesel Starting Today
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the continued drop in oil prices in the international market, Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) announced to distributors on Tuesday, April 14th, that it will reduce the price of gasoline in the domestic market by eight percent, representing less R$0.0860, while diesel will drop by six percent, less R$0.0960, as of […] The post Petrobras Reduces Refinery Prices of Gasoline and Diesel Starting Today appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians Stranded Abroad Can Apply for Repatriation Online
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilians who are abroad and need assistance to return to the country should fill out an online form provided by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). According to ANAC, the consular assistance form will be the only means to register for the government to organize the repatriation procedures, as of […] The post Brazilians Stranded Abroad Can Apply for Repatriation Online appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Orders Halt to Federal Use of Cell Phone Data to Monitor Social Isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following President Jair Bolsonaro's intervention, the use of cell phone data to monitor social isolation has been suspended. According to the Minister of Science and Technology, Marcos Pontes, Bolsonaro called for "prudence" regarding the initiative and that the tool be used only after further consideration by the federal government. "So […] The post Bolsonaro Orders Halt to Federal Use of Cell Phone Data to Monitor Social Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Online Classes in Southern Brazil, While Northeastern Brazil Lacks Food
BRASÍLIA - While a number of southern Brazilian cities like Blumenau, Joinville, and Curitiba are providing online classes for the public broadcasting network, in Teresina, Piauí, children "have nowhere to live nor what to eat". The City of Blumenau, Santa Catarina, last week started distance learning activities for 'all' children and adolescents enrolled in the […] The post Online Classes in Southern Brazil, While Northeastern Brazil Lacks Food appeared first on The Rio Times.
In new Record, Brazil Counts 204 Deaths in 24 hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil saw a new record for novel coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, with 204 fatalities from the disease within 24 hours, an increase of 15 percent over the preceding day. In total, the country records 1,532 confirmed deaths so far. According to the Ministry of Health, Brazil has a total of […] The post In new Record, Brazil Counts 204 Deaths in 24 hours appeared first on The Rio Times.
Landlords should oppose Queensland's planned protections for COVID-19 tenants, says REIQ
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is urging landlords to write to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, outlining their opposition to the State Government's proposed COVID-19 protections for tenants.
Top 10 Optimistic Sci-fi Shows and Movies to Binge During the #Lockdown
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7 Safe Ways to Cleanse Your Colon and Preserve Your Youth
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If You Suffer From Foot, Knee, or Hip Pain, Here Are 6 Exercises to Kill It
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Diagnosing COVID-19 using Chest X-rays with fast.ai | Warwick Artificial Intelligence
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Cannabis businesses need ‘win-win’ thinking to battle recession
This global pandemic is forcing every industry - and person - to face its own set of challenges and new realities. Cannabis businesses need ‘win-win’ thinking to battle recession is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Really Really Yucky Airlines Bailout
The airlines are at the trough. It's not quite as unseemly as the 2008 bank bailouts, but that's an awfully low bar.
"Can 'Sickcare' Survive the Pandemic?"
*"Can 'Sickcare' Survive the Pandemic?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Like the rest of the financialization machine, sickcare was never sustainable. What was once known as healthcare in the U.S. has largely been replaced by sickcare: healthcare was focused on restoring and maintaining health and was owned and managed by community-based non-profit hospitals. Sickcare is focused on extracting the maximum revenues and profits from managing the chronically ill, and is owned by Corporate America. Sickcare, by its very nature, stripmines the entire nation to maximize its profits, and does so ... more »
Musical Interlude: Alan Parsons Project, "Lucifer"
Alan Parsons Project, "Lucifer" 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Revelation 12:7-17 King James Version (KJV)
Musical Interlude: Supertramp, "The Logical Song"
Supertramp, "The Logical Song"
Holy Week: A time for silence [Video]
So much bad news and angst should not overwhelm the truly important things in life More The post Holy Week: A time for silence [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Backlash in Italy over capitulation to EU “rescue” loans (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 528 More The post Backlash in Italy over capitulation to EU “rescue” loans (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The Arab-Israeli alliance is fueling conflicts in the Middle East
The world is split between 2 spheres of influence, with the US and EU on 1 side, and Russia and China on the other. More The post The Arab-Israeli alliance is fueling conflicts in the Middle East appeared first on The Duran.
Prague Shows No Respect to Russians Who Liberated It from Nazism
In other European countries this would be unthinkable as only political radicals are capable of this More The post Prague Shows No Respect to Russians Who Liberated It from Nazism appeared first on The Duran.
COVID-19 will make us think about peace and war
World political leaders focus on strategic “threats” while forgetting “natural” dangers. The result is an untenable trade off between military and welfare expenditure. The COVID-19 сrisis has shown us just what the real priorities should be. Militarization is the wrong path for the world to take and it fuels tensions and raises the potential for […] More The post COVID-19 will make us think about peace and war appeared first on The Duran.
The Elites Fighting Desperately Against Global Slave Revolt
Elites fighting desperately against Global Slave Revolt There can be no doubt about it… Planet Earth is in the middle of a Slave Revolt! We are living through times that will be written about thousands of years from now. We are witnessing the overthrow of an ancient control system involving murder, lies, and bribery. The […] More The post The Elites Fighting Desperately Against Global Slave Revolt appeared first on The Duran.
Could the end of ethanol be in sight?
Last year more than 10 ethanol plants cut production rates or closed down. Many more are yet to follow. Time is long overdue to end the ethanol industry as we have known it for more than three decades. The post Could the end of ethanol be in sight? appeared first on CFACT.
SA Police urged to do more to keep coronavirus out of courts after defendant reports flu-like symptoms
A criminal lawyer calls for police to do more to keep coronavirus out of the court system, after a defendant with flu-like symptoms is ordered out the building.
'Homicidal warfare': Bikie gets 14 years for trying to kill former gang leader in shootout, firebombing
Comanchero gang nominee sentenced to jail after being found guilty of attempting to murder the group's former commander during a violent home invasion in 2018.
Getting Australians to use government-sponsored coronavirus-tracing app a daunting exercise in persuasion
The Government is asking nearly half of all Australians to voluntarily hand over their data to fight the spread of coronavirus. Convincing them their information won't end up in the wrong hands is going to be a significant challenge.
'The table was shaking': Earthquake off Bowen rattles North Queensland
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Residents of North Queensland report the effects of an earthquake, with GeoScience Australia confirming the magnitude-4.8 event happened near Bowen late this afternoon.
$50m coronavirus bailout announced for regional media
Experts welcome the package aimed at supporting the industry through the COVID-19 crisis but say it's unclear if it will be enough to help it survive in the long term.
SA coronavirus 'testing blitz' to target coughs and runny noses
Despite no new coronavirus cases in SA in the last 24 hours, health authorities launch a two-week "testing blitz" to encourage anyone in the state with coughs, colds or other mild symptoms to get checked.
'The cruise has ruined us': Ruby Princess passenger wants answers over wife's death
Graeme and Karla Lake went on the Ruby Princess to celebrate Ms Lake's 75th birthday. After returning home she was diagnosed with coronavirus and died in hospital.
Massachusetts Recruits 1,000 ‘Contact Tracers’ To Battle COVID-19
Some spots in America are staring to get serious about contact tracing to limit coronavirus spread. But can they commit the resources?
Damning New Story on CalPERS Sacrificing $1 Billion Hedge Profits Confirms Doubts About Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng’s Competence
More evidence that CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng is over his head.
Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel Tests Positive for Novel Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, announced on Tuesday, April 14th, that he has tested positive for Covid-19. On Twitter, he said he had not been feeling well since last Friday, April 10th, and asked to take the test. "Today, the result came back positive," he said. On […] The post Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel Tests Positive for Novel Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Resistance Growing to Covid-Capitalism
Covid-19 has laid bare a fundamental truth: that capitalist healthcare is a contradiction in terms, since capital – like the killer virus -- cares for nothing but reproducing itself.
A Common Misconception About The Origin of Spygate – Political Surveillance In The Era of President Obama…
With the release of recent transcripts and the declassification of material from within the IG report on the Carter Page FISA, there is a common misconception about why the intelligence apparatus began investigating the Trump campaign. In this outline we … Continue reading →
The Bloody Cutlass (part 2)
The Bloody Cutlass (2) ©Larry B. Lambert 2020 This is a continuation from the posting yesterday. In this first chapter, William (Bill) Teach, a boy of five, destined to be the feared Black Beard signs ships articles and joins his first sailing expedition as ship’s boy of the Dolphin. Chapter ONE Seventeen year old Charles […] The post The Bloody Cutlass (part 2) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Is The CoronaVirus Situation A Cleverly Designed And Executed Program To Bring Down The United States and, Hence, Western Civilization?
One eighth of the italian cases had anything to do with COV 12. This is looking more and more like a DEEP STATE preemptive strike against the USA in an effort to weaken it. Most likely the Chinese wetre used and played but never told just what was intended. I do suspect vthat COV 12 was distributed by agents back in October in China then more broadly there in January to coincide with the Chinese New year. This also set the stage for a global distribution during January with maxima developing in late March. The Global pandemic was responded to quickly because we had ample ... more »
Respected Views on Harmful to Health Vaccines
The vaccine con has been peddled for over one hundred years, There were several diseases in which promoting broad herd immunization was a good idea. The rest are not because they all pass through leaving herd immunization naturally. We do not need protection from Asian flu which burned out sixty years ago. My point is that we have no protection possible against a new problem. A vaccine is a post facto application and then only if any recurrence is possible. There is no such thing as an ante factum vaccine. The fact is that some plausible success in the past that also ignore... more »
Pterodactyls / Winged Humanoids: Ohio, Georgia, California & Missouri
We are now beginning to get more eyeball reports on flying cryptids. Here are several more. We now have enough reports to declare several phenomena well worth collecting. 1 Gargoyle ( Chupacabra ) - consumes arterial blood from prey. Likely a member of the bat family - nocturnal. 2 Pterosaur - consumes fish and operates under water in fresh water lakes in particular. Member of 'extinct' linage - multiple species likely globally - nocturnal. 3 Thunder Bird - consumes deer and jack rabbits. Member of raptor family. Species variation observed as well. 4 Aerial ... more »
The first documentary movie on CCP virus, Tracking Down the Origin of the Wuhan Coronavirus
Do watch this. I do not expect the basic facts here to change at all. What is clear is that the CCP ordered their spies to collect key elements of research been done in the USA by way of a key Canadian lab in order to fully weaponize it. I consider it likely that the virus had been brought up the necessary standard without the last step that allowed it to work with humans. From this item you can see how. This last step was nicely accomplished in the Wuhan lab. All these labs have a sloppiness problem that is completely natural. It takes intense training to avoid slopiness... more »
Japan and rising numbers of untraceable coronavirus cases: Lax for over two months
Japan and rising numbers of untraceable coronavirus cases: Lax for over two months Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The people of Japan have been let down by the government and the Tokyo Governor because for two months they put the 2020 Tokyo Olympics first. Thus, rising numbers of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases […]
What Happens After the Coronavirus Peak?
*Chuck Ross* *Security, Americas* [image: Members of the armed forces disinfect at Brasilia International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brasilia, Brazil April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino] There doesn't seem to be a plan yet. As Americans eye a return to normalcy in the wake of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the great unknown is what happens once social distancing guidelines are relaxed. Will the virus come roaring back once Americans resume shopping, eating at restaurants, vacationing and going back to work? What will day-to-da... more »
Why China Loves The Navy's Littoral Combat Ship
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* The Navy spent millions building a ship that can't survive a fight against a peer competitor. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Navy undoubtedly ran similar simulations of its own, with similar results, for a year after Mizokami played out the destruction of two LCSs, the Navy drastically curtailed the program in favor of buying tougher, more-heavily-armed frigates. The U.S. Navy in late 2019 or 2020 expects to select a shipyard to build the fleet’s new guided-missile frigate. The 20 heavily-armed frigates will replace roughly half of the 50 or... more »
China Could Not Have Built Its Powerful J-20 Stealth Fighter Without The F-35
*Jared Keller* *Technology, Asia* Thanks, America. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Although the J-20 has been pushed into service, recent problems with the J-15 carrier-based fighter suggest that the Chinese answer to the F-22 isn’t quite ready for prime-time despite propaganda from Chinese-owned media outlets that portray the J-20 as a fully-armed and operational battle station. That certainly sounds familiar… Recent photos of the J-20 provide an up-close and personal look at the fuselage of the new interceptor. But the photos also appear to show a sensor system that looks ... more »
Flattop Failure: These Aircraft Carriers Aren't Worth The Steel It Took To Build Them
*David Axe* *Security, * Truly terrible. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The Brazilians renamed her Sao Paulo and, for the first four years, busily sailed the second-hand vessel in a series of regional exercises—practicing with her upgraded A-4 fighters, sailing with the American carrier USS Ronald Reagan and even qualifying Argentinian planes for deck operations. Sao Paulo was, and remains, Latin America’s only aircraft carrier. Imposing, flexible, able to sail fast and launch devastating air strikes at long range, aircraft carriers are the ultimate expression of national ... more »
The Navy Was Right To Fire Capt. Crozier Over His Coronavirus Warnings
*Dakota Wood, Thomas Spoehr* *Security, Americas* [image: Commanding Officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge, Captain Brett E. Crozier, watches as the British Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Sutherland moors pier side in Yokosuka, Japan April 11, 2018. Picture taken April 11, 2018. U.S. Navy/Mass C] Both Crozier and acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly lost sight of what is important. Americans concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus threat have heard a great deal about how it’s affecting everything from hospitals to grocery stores. With so much to keep track of, tho... more »
Mount Everest Is Closed (Thanks to Coronavirus)
*Yana Wengel* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] The hiatus will benefit the mountain itself, but hurt the people who work there. For the second time in five years, the snowy slopes of Everest will lie empty and silent. On 11 March, China suspended all climbing expeditions from the Tibetan side due to the coronavirus pandemic. Neighbouring Nepal supported the decision and followed suit, suspending the climbing season on its side of the mountain. Once again, as witnessed in 2015 when devastating earthquakes hit the region, no human being will summit the world’s highest peak... more »
Pandemic Lifestyles And Domestic Violence
In No Exit, the translated title of Jean-Paul Sartre’s play, Huis Clos, three deceased characters find themselves in a room, ostensibly in Hell, in what transpires as a permanent wait. Locked after being ushered in by a valet, with quite literally no means of escape, they are confronted with each […]
Letter to coronavirus
From Timor-Leste, 'this is not a friendly letter. You’re like the black storm clouds that block us from seeing the moon.' The post Letter to coronavirus appeared first on New Mandala.
The Emperor's New Mutiny
Tell the Democrat Governors that "Mutiny On The Bounty" was one of my all time favorite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch, especially when the mutineers need so much from the Captain. Too easy!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 14, 2020 This is extraordinary. Just a few days ago, I posted a piece mentioning that Trump was
New Zealand Police Can Bust Into Your House & Do Anything They Think is Reasonably Necessary To Enforce Lockdown
Pam Vernon at “Your papers, please…” Immunity certificates: a load of nonsense and a covert op – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 20 hours ago
From armstrongeconomics.com In New Zealand, civil liberties have been suspended and may not return. The new police powers during the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown reveals authorities have the power to set up roadblocks and random checkpoints. However, they also have the power to bust into your house “enter, remain and inspect” any household or … Continue reading New Zealand Police Can Bust Into Your House & Do Anything They Think is Reasonably Necessary To Enforce Lockdown →
HIGH COURT DECISIONS ENCOURAGE RUSSIAN RUNAWAY CAPITAL IN LONDON
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with For catching birds it’s old-fashioned child’s play to put salt on their tails. But fooling the bird in order to get close enough with the salt-shaker, before the bird takes off, is a job for grown-ups. When it comes to catching fugitive bankers, money launderers and the families of corrupt […]
Reactions to the Corona Virus Hint of a Wider Agenda
*April 15, 2020* (James O'Neill - NEO) - The western world has gone into a phase of unprecedented lockdown. Major airlines have ceased international operations. It is an open question is to whether or not they will be able to resume operations when and if the current draconian restrictions are lifted. In Australia, the Federal government has ceased to sit and the government has announced that this parliamentary closure will extend until at least August. Quite why such a lockdown is necessary is unclear. No convincing explanation has been offered by the government and it is an extre... more »
The COVID-19 Cash Crisis: Will the UN Cease to Exist?
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
NEW YORK, Apr 15 (IPS) - The coronavirus pandemic has set off an unprecedented institutional crisis at the United Nations – funds are drying up, key meetings are cancelled and the world body is fighting for its future. Read the full story, “The COVID-19 Cash Crisis: Will the UN Cease to Exist?”, on globalissues.org →
More coronavirus patients in WA linked to cruise ships as state records five more cases
Three of the five new coronavirus infections recorded in Western Australia overnight are from cruise ships, the WA Health Department confirms, with cruise ship cases now making up 40 per cent of the the state's total cases.
Why does Trump say the World Health Organisation 'blew it' on coronavirus?
The US decision to cut funding to the WHO comes at a time when it says it needs more money than ever to fight the worst global pandemic in 100 years. Here's how we got to this point and why Donald Trump has become increasingly critical of the organisation.
Police run down armed man to end dramatic stand-off
A stand-off in a suburban street between an armed man and police is captured on video, with officers pointing their weapons and ordering him to surrender before he is knocked down by a police car.
Forget flattening, could Australia squash the curve?
If Australia is running a marathon in how it tackles coronavirus, New Zealand has opted for something closer to a sprint.
Complaint against expelled LNP Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan withdrawn
Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan says "justice has been served" after the complaint that saw him expelled from Queensland's LNP is withdrawn.
WA likely to be left without anti-corruption chief in two weeks as law change stalls
The WA Government's hopes of reappointing state anti-corruption boss John McKechnie are hanging by a thread, with the Liberals and Nationals vowing to oppose "unprecedented legislation" to extend his term.
Facing months on the road, Warriors fume over NRL's silence about season restart
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The NRL is committed to resuming the premiership season on May 28, but the New Zealand-based Warriors claim they have been left in the dark about the league's plans for their move back to Australia.
SA trading rules relaxed after craft brewer threatened legal action
Breweries and wineries are able to resume takeaway sales in South Australia after coronavirus-prompted restrictions were eased, a day after an Adelaide Hills beer maker said it was considering legal action.
'Un-Australian' racially motivated offences against Chinese community on rise during pandemic, police say
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Queensland's Chinese community is facing a growing number of racist attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll calling the behaviour "abhorrent".
'It's about leadership': New Zealand PM Ardern takes pay cut due to coronavirus pandemic
Just In - 20 hours ago
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her ministers will take 20 per cent pay cuts for the next six months, due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Morrison uses his 'bully pulpit' to urge states to fall in line on schools
As Prime Minister Scott Morrison stared down the barrel of the camera appealing for schools to remain open, some likely saw something else: an attempt to use his office to make state governments follow orders.
'We won't be reopening it': What happens when the road you live on could be closed for good
Fifteen major rockfalls blocked this country road in NSW in February — now the local council says it can't afford the millions of dollars required to reopen it, and its residents are out of options.
Mother accused of kidnapping, murdering Victorian man weeps as judge refuses bail
A woman, one of five people charged over the alleged murder of Lakes Entrance man Bradley John Lyons, weeps as her bail is refused, with the judge saying the crime is serious and all defendants are experiencing the same delays due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Fluke sighting of deformed seagull leads to Australian record
An ornithologist who decided to take five while conducting a bird survey in Tasmania could hardly believe his eyes when he spotted a three-footed seagull. But even he had no idea how unusual the find was.
ASX closes lower as consumer sentiment plunges to 30-year low
The Australian share market closes lower after another volatile day, despite overnight enthusiasm on US markets.
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