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The Poet: Dylan Thomas, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
*"Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"* "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave ... more »
Chet Raymo, "The Song of Amergin"
*"The Song of Amergin"* by Chet Raymo "It is commonly called "The Song of Amergin," and it is reputed to be the first poem composed in Ireland, by one of the "Milesian princes" who colonized the island several hundred years before the birth of Christ. *"The Song of Amergin"* "I am the wind on the sea. I am the ocean wave. I am the sound of the billows. I am the seven-horned stag. I am the hawk on the cliff. I am the dewdrop in sunlight. I am the fairest of flowers. I am the raging boar. I am the salmon in the deep pool. I am the lake on the plain. I am the meaning of the poem. I am the ... more »
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "Book of Hours II,16"
*"Book of Hours II,16"* "How surely gravity's law, strong as an ocean current, takes hold of even the strongest thing and pulls it toward the heart of the world. Each thing- each stone, blossom, child- is held in place. Only we, in our arrogance, push out beyond what we belong to for some empty freedom. If we surrendered to earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees. Instead we entangle ourselves in knots of our own making and struggle, lonely and confused. So, like children, we begin again to learn from the things, because they are in God's heart; they have never left him. ... more »
"The Best And Most Beautiful Things..."
“Changing Batteries” "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
The Basic Income as an Attack on Workers
When the government acted, after much prompting, to follow other European countries and effectively underwrite businesses and wages, it did so to make sure the relations of production were preserved. Capitalist states are going to protect capitalism, after all. While the basic income idea is once again abroad and has moved into the mainstream, Rishi Sunak's three mini-budgets following the main event maintained workers' dependence on their employers for income, and if their job had gone down the tubes the pathetic and punitive social security system was left to take up the slack. S... more »
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing – 6:00pm ET Livestream Links…
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 6:00pm ET … Continue reading →
New York Governor Cuomo Announces Northeastern Directorate Will Remain on Lockdown Through May 15th, Maybe Longer…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the Northeastern Directorate will keep all citizens within the region on lock-down through May 15, 2020, with a possible extension depending on an agreement within the Blue State alliance members. Six other governors … Continue reading →
The Sun Is Spitting Out Strange Patterns of Gamma Rays–and No One Knows Why
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-sun-is-spitting-out-strange-patterns-of-gamma-rays-and-no-one-knows-why/?fbclid=IwAR1Ky-Ax8gGfeBw0HVrLUz2NXKaZw00z_Njfhup_Q4DRtM2D45gl_YA7el8
Up to 34 inches of snow for Colorado mountains
Apparently Colorado need not worry too much about global warming this week. Wednesday Afternoon Snow showers. High near 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Wednesday night Snow showers. The snow ... Read more Up to 34 inches of snow for Colorado mountains The post Up to 34 inches of snow for Colorado mountains appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Greatest Propaganda Operation World Has Seen
Video – You do the math. If you ignore the vast number of unreported and unconfirmed cases, and use only the confirmed cases, you will find that only 0.17 percent of the American population is infected, says David Knight in this video. This means that 0.007 percent of the American population has died. The symptoms ... Read more Greatest Propaganda Operation World Has Seen The post Greatest Propaganda Operation World Has Seen appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Hundreds of cold records shattered across North America along with record snowfall
Topples records more than 100 years old. Mainstream media barely mentions it. Record cold and snowfall hit many parts of North America over the Easter weekend toppling records across many U.S. states, with Montana, Iowa, South Dakota, and Colorado seemingly worst hit. A winter storm system moved through Iowa on Sunday delivering between up to ... Read more Hundreds of cold records shattered across North America along with record snowfall The post Hundreds of cold records shattered across North America along with record snowfall appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Even if your income has grown as a result of coronavirus, your financial woes may be just beginning
As the unemployment queues grow amid coronavirus shutdowns across the country, the number of people seeking financial advice drops — and it has counsellors very worried.
Five questions we need answered about the government's coronavirus contact tracing app
Who will access our data? Does digital contact tracing even work? There are plenty of unanswered questions about the Government's contact tracing app.
Live: NSW Now: Man abuses then drives car towards female paramedic, police allege
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *The 22-year-old paramedic was responding to an unrelated call when the man began to shout abuse at her before allegedly deliberately driving towards her.
The NRL wants to return next month, but it faces several challenges before that can happen
The NRL has a number of crucial questions it must answer if it wants to restart its premiership season on May 28 as planned following the coronavirus-forced suspension of the competition, writes David Mark.
Plane spotting flies in the face of coronavirus lockdowns
You'd think you need to go outside for plane spotting, but enthusiasts are adapting to coronavirus in surprising ways.
The show must go on: Cattle competitions go virtual
While the cancellation of agricultural shows across the country has left thousands of cattle exhibitors disappointed, online competitions are filling the void.
Having Friday night footy withdrawal? You're not alone. Players like Josh Jenkins are just like you
The blare of the footy siren on Friday nights brings a thrill at the end of the working week for AFL fans. But many supporters and players alike are struggling in its absence and finding there's no cure for the Friday night footy blues.
Andrew Probyn on becoming an accidental TikTok meme while covering coronavirus
Andrew Probyn tells of the shock and challenges of covering the pandemic and the strange experience of becoming a TikTok sensation after a tense exchange with the PM.
Microsoft Airs — Then Deletes — Ad Featuring “Spirit Cooking” Artist
[image: microsoft-airs-then-deletes-ad-featuring-spirit-cooking-artist] Marina Abramović, the controversial performance artist who came under scrutiny for her e-mail to John Podesta, was the star of an ill-received Microsoft ad.
Rhode Island Climate Lawsuit Is Nothing but a Money Grab
[image: rhode-island-climate-lawsuit-is-nothing-but-a-money-grab] Documents in an *amicus curiae* brief in Rhode Island’s climate-change lawsuit against 14 oil companies reveal that bureaucrats are just looking to obtain a “sustainable funding stream” from “big oil.”
Why Doesn't Anyone Talk About America's P-39 Airacobra “Peashooter”?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Kogo - Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=236502] A vaunted World War II fighter. *Key point: *This plane served well, even if perhaps the Soviets like this little fighter more than American pilots. This is its story. If there is an American combat airplane that has achieved an ill-deserved reputation, no doubt it would be the much-maligned Bell P-39 Airacobra, a tricycle landing gear single-engine fighter whose reputation was greatly overshadowed by the more famous, and of more recent design, Lo... more »
Iran Brags About Playing Chicken With the U.S. Navy
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense] Tehran said its actions were in response to a U.S. jet violating its airspace. Eleven Iranian boats spent an hour making “dangerous and harassing approaches” of six U.S. Navy vessels near Iran’s coast on Wednesday, according to the U.S. military. Iran and the United States came close to war last summer after months of tensions in the Persian Gulf. The two countries have more recently moved their confrontations to neighboring Iraq, where U.S. forces are deployed close to Iranian proxies. But the... more »
Death From Above: How Operation Varsity Brought Paratroopers Down on Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By usaf - http://www.bands.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/021001-O-9999J-011.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3347198] The end of the Reich was nigh. *Key point:* This was the single largest air operation in history at a single location. And it was all done on the same day. The jerk of the canopy opening was a reassuring sensation. Not so reassuring was the storm of small arms and artillery fire that roared up from the ground. The troopers from the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR),... more »
Pennsylvania: The Test Case of Opening a State Post-Coronavirus?
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * The Pennsylvania legislature has just passed a bill that would require the governor’s office to align all quarantine practices to those recommended by the federal government. This would in effect partially lift some of the lockdown measures, as the Trump administration is expected to be more ready to liberalize than many of the states. The Democratic Governor is not buying it. As the United States continues to take action against the coronavirus, it is important to realize that the response is not singular. In place of the federal government provid... more »
Reducing America's Dependence on China Is Now a Strategic Necessity
*Azeem Ibrahim* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC111CAC0850&share=true] Can the power of projects like DARPA and NASA be revived? China failed to contain the coronavirus in its early days. In fact, Beijing did not quickly notify and work with international bodies like the World Health Organization and the rest of the international community. Had China acted it could have prevented a local outbreak in Hubei province from becoming a global pandemic. All of this shows that despite its outsize power and influence... more »
NBA and Microsoft Want Futuristic Streaming Platform (For Whenever Sports Return)
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Good news, when the COVID-19 crisis is over. The NBA, of course, isn't playing games right now, and it remains very much an open question whether it will resume its season in any form. But once it does come back, the league has big plans for its streaming future. The league announced Thursday that it is has entered a partnership with Microsoft to create a new direct-to-consumer platform, to arrive at some point after the league returns from its coronavirus hiatus. The league and Microsoft have entered a multiyear deal which, per Variety, will "'t... more »
Local TV Is Back (With an Assist From Coronavirus?)
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * A new study shows that another form of content delivery has seen a revival in the current era: Local broadcast television. Much has been written, in the age of coronavirus and social distancing orders, of how much more time viewers are spending on streaming services. This, along with economic uncertainty and the absence of live sports, has led many to conclude that a major new wave of cord-cutting is on the way. But a new study shows that another form of content delivery has seen a revival in the current era: Local broadcast television. The Televi... more »
The Backlash Is Here: From Michigan To Kentucky The People Are Rising Up
Mass protests are breaking out across the United States against the tyrannical "stay at home" orders and forced shut-downs of businesses deemed "non-essential." More than 20 million are suddenly unemployed and they are demanding to know why, with seasonal flu deaths often even higher than those predicted for coronavirus, they are forced into joblessness, poverty, and despair by a political class that faces none of these things. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Vaccine Misinformation: “Flu Shots Equal Health”
The results of many peer-reviewed, published studies prove that the recommendation to get a flu shot because it will help you fight COVID-19 is bad advice and completely false. The post Vaccine Misinformation: “Flu Shots Equal Health” appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Journalist Chris Cuomo Is Setting Back Science Embracing Homeopathy And 'Oxygenated Herbs' As Coronavirus Treatment
Cristina Cuomo, the wife of journalist Chris Cuomo, who had been setting progressive hearts aflutter with his jovial sort-of interviews with his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, before contracting COVID-19, has also tested positive for coronavirus. Nothing surprising there. What is shocking is that she is founder of The Purist, a "wellness" (read: rich white people) brand which promotes woo like homeopathy, "energy medicine" and "oxygenated herbs" as how you prevent disease. And yet she got the disease anyway. read more
Ongoing floods affect more than 25 000 in East Java, Indonesia
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Flooding across the Lamongan District in East Java, Indonesia, since April 9, 2020, hit about 7 500 houses, directly affecting more than 25 000 people. The local government responded to the situation by providing relief items to the afflicted population, however, an...... Read more »
President Trump: Major Announcement on Opening U.S. Economy – 6:00pm Tonight…
President Trump has moved the Coronavirus task force briefing to 6:00pm this evening which will also contain a “major announcement” on guidance for reopening the U.S. economy. This follows a 3:00pm conference call with nations’ governors on a plan to … Continue reading →
We Stand At a Big Fork in the Road—and the British Would Lead Us to Hell - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
We Stand At a Big Fork in the Road—and the British Would Lead Us to Hell Video of We Stand At a Big Fork in the Road—and the British Would Lead Us to Hell LIVE every Thursday at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific - Just at the point when citizens of the United States began to focus on the big mistakes of the last 50 years and the challenge of building an entirely new economy and our true mission in the world, the British, in the form of the paid propagandists for the City of London and Wall Street, tromped on stage to disrupt and confuse us once again, perhaps fatally. Remember Russia! Rus... more »
Coffee and Cardiovascular Health
I have been drinking coffee since I was 10. Many of you have a similar experience. Never was I concerned about if it was a healthy habit or not. Until I met my wife, Dr. Heather. She questioned the health ramifications of caffeine. Does it impact hormones? Does it impact adrenal function? Can it interfere … Continue reading "Coffee and Cardiovascular Health" The post Coffee and Cardiovascular Health appeared first on TDW.
N.J. Governor Says Bill of Rights “Above My Pay Grade” When Asked About Lockdown Orders
[image: nj-governor-says-bill-of-rights-above-my-pay-grade-when-asked-about-lockdown-orders] Did we just learn that New Jersey governor Phil Murphy didn’t mean a word of the oath of office he took in 2018? Back then he “solemnly” swore to “support” and “bear true faith and allegiance” to the United States Constitution. Now he says “That’s above my pay grade” when asked if his Wuhan virus lockdown orders violate the Constitution.
Cyclist Claims Angry Anchor Cuomo Threatened Him, Filed Police Report
[image: cyclist-claims-angry-anchor-cuomo-threatened-him-filed-police-report] The cyclist who filed a police report after an encounter with CNN’s Chris Cuomo says the testy TV talker threatened him for saying that someone with the Chinese Virus should not be outside.
Four Michigan Sheriffs Won’t Enforce Governor’s Unconstitutional Edicts
[image: four-michigan-sheriffs-won-t-enforce-governor-s-unconstitutional-edicts] Sheriffs of four Michigan counties told their constituents on Wednesday that they would not be enforcing some of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus orders.
Newsom Says California Will Give Illegal Aliens Aid to Offset Coronavirus Impact
[image: newsom-says-california-will-give-illegal-aliens-aid-to-offset-coronavirus-impact] California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 15 that California will be sending $500 coronavirus aid checks to illegal immigrants.
Michigan Residents Stage Largest Protest to Date Against Stay-at-home Orders
[image: michigan-residents-stage-largest-protest-to-date-against-stay-at-home-orders] The “Operation Gridlock” protest converged on Michigan’s capital on April 15 — the largest protest against a state’s stay-at-home orders thus far.
More Than 5M File for Unemployment; 22M Since March 1. Professors: Jobless Rate 20 Percent
[image: more-than-5m-file-for-unemployment-22m-since-march-1-professors-jobless-rate-20-percent] More than five million Americans filed for unemployment last week, for a total of 22 million who have claimed unemployment benefits. Two professors say the unemployment rate is more than 20 percent.
Love Them Anyway
Two years ago, I posted a poem that appears at the end of a movie about actress and inventor Hedy Lamar. The poem was written by Kent M. Keith and Ms. Lamar liked reading it to her children. A friend and I were talking about it on the phone and we both found needed inspiration […] The post Love Them Anyway appeared first on Econlib.
Distorted perceptions of risk
In 2017, I moved from Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Orange County, CA. The two counties are somewhat similar. Both are middle to upper middle class suburban counties, full of professionals, located just outside major cities. Orange County has 3.2 million people, while Middlesex County has 1.6 million. No big deal, right? Actually, it’s a huge […] The post Distorted perceptions of risk appeared first on Econlib.
Breaking: Turkish-backed Libyan forces shoot down enemy aircraft
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – A military official from the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) announced on Thursday evening, the shooting down of a Libyan National Army (LNA) aircraft in southern Tripoli. According to Libya 24, the commander of the so-called Ain Zara axis, Yousef Al-Amin, confirmed that GNA forces shot down an army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Moment MiG-31 began to fall from sky: video
Videos purportedly showing the moment when a Kazakh MiG-31started to fall after one of its engines caught fire earlier in the day have surfaced online. In one of the clips, the jet is seen slowly losing altitude while emitting massive amounts of smoke from its engine. The video was apparently shot by people living in the vicinity […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah is fully prepared for war with Israel: top official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Na’im Qassem said this week that his organization’s forces are fully prepared for war with Israel. In an interview with Al-Manar, Sheikh Qassem said Hezbollah has prepared themselves for any confrontation with Israel, including a total war. Sheikh Qassem also touched on the Israeli military operation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran may produce nuclear-powered submarines: navy chief
Iran’s Navy commander says the force plans to build nuclear-powered submarines capable of operating in international waters for long periods of time amid the growing threats facing the country from the sea. Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Thursday highlighted the capabilities of submarines powered by nuclear reactors compared to the conventional models, saying nuclear propulsion […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
EU promises to respond to Turkey’s threatening actions in eastern Mediterranean
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The European Union confirmed that it considered the energy exploration activities by Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean waters of the Republic of Cyprus illegal, pledging to respond to the resumption of these operations. Joseph Borrell, the spokesman for the European Union High Commissioner for Security and Foreign Policy, said that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
CBS: Mother Finds Fake Facebook Ad Claiming Her Family Died From Coronavirus
A shocked mother discovered a photo of her family in a Facebook video for a face mask that declared most of the family members pictured had died of COVID-19. The image, a professional photo of the Ancich family taken for a holiday card eight years ago, reportedly appeared in a Facebook ad for a company […] The post CBS: Mother Finds Fake Facebook Ad Claiming Her Family Died From Coronavirus appeared first on Health Nut News.
One rule for some, and fines for others — what happens to you if you break coronavirus rules depends on where you live
People across the country have flouted coronavirus restrictions, but how they're penalised varies wildly depending on where they live.
Why did the unemployment rate barely rise, when people were queueing at Centrelink?
The Bureau of Statistics figures fail to show the full extent of the coronavirus shutdowns and restrictions on the jobs market, but next month's data is set to be a shocker, writes Gareth Hutchens.
Coronavirus shutdown provides an opportunity to challenge sport's conventional wisdom
With major sporting competitions on hold because of coronavirus, now is the time to reassess how we approach the sport-lifestyle balance of professional athletes and even how they are recruited, writes Richard Hinds.
Makayla's brother died in jail. She fears our prison system won't cope with COVID-19
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services are calling on the Government to do everything in their power to prevent Indigenous deaths in custody due to COVID-19.
ABC political editor Andrew Probyn reflects on reporting on the coronavirus story
Andrew Probyn tells of the shock and challenges of covering the pandemic and the strange experience of becoming a TikTok sensation after a tense exchange with the PM.
'We haven't got any strangers in town': Call to reopen outback Queensland pubs
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Parts of regional and rural Queensland want strict coronavirus controls relaxed because there have not been any cases, but the state's Chief Health Officer says that is not going to happen just yet.
Live: Government urges Australians to use tracing app despite privacy fears
Government Services Minister Stuart Robert emphasises that at least 40 per cent of Australians need to opt in for a coronavirus tracing app to be effective, saying "no-one is tracking you, there is no surveillance". Follow live.
Facebook is going to start telling you when you see false information about coronavirus
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Facebook is rife with myths relating to COVID-19. Now the social media platform says it's going to help users discern fact from fiction.
How COVID-19 has changed the workload of Australian paramedics
As the country stays bunkered down during the pandemic, some ambulance services have seen a reduction in call-outs, especially to road accidents. Others say they're dealing with calls about flu-like symptoms that need to go elsewhere.
Our isolation regime is having consequences for other viruses, including the flu
Cough and fever symptoms have plummeted to historic lows as our coronavirus isolation regime cuts the spread of other viruses as well.
Experts have calculated Australia's transmission rate, and the news is good
Scientific modelling suggests that every 10 people infected with the virus in Australia will infect just five others — but without physical distancing measures, those same 10 people would infect 25 others.
A once-in-100-years pandemic is no reason to throw out the world order
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The availability of the goods and services that we previously took for granted now seems less secure. We can now see more clearly the extent to which our standard of living depends on integration with the global economy, writes Stephen Kirchner
Iran Refuses To Release Detailed Coronavirus Statistics
*Matthew Petti* *Health, Middle East* Iran’s deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi said that releasing a province-by-province breakdown of coronavirus statistics would create the “risk of further spread of the virus” on Thursday, after three days of refusing to release the breakdown. Iran’s deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi said that releasing a province-by-province breakdown of coronavirus statistics would create the “risk of further spread of the virus” on Thursday, after three days of refusing to release the breakdown. Iranian authorities have been accused of a lack of tran... more »
Why Didn’t the Soviets Ever Make It to the Moon?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Space, * For much of the 1950s and ’60s, the Soviet Union was a feared juggernaut when it came to space exploration. The smart money was indeed on the Soviets to put the first human on the moon, because when it came to “firsts,” the United States wasn’t even in the same ballpark. What went wrong? For much of the 1950s and ’60s, the Soviet Union was a feared juggernaut when it came to space exploration. The smart money was indeed on the Soviets to put the first human on the moon, because when it came to “firsts,” the United States wasn’t even in the same bal... more »
What Is a 'Coronavirus'?
*Arinjay Banerjee, Grant Hill-Cawthorne* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] There is a lot we don't know about the virus. Past conflicts in Syria and Iraq strained public health systems and public health efforts meant to prevent and detect the spread of infectious diseases. This is generating a “perfect storm” of conditions for outbreaks. Among the infections that raised concern is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, caused by a type of coronavirus, which emerged in 2012. Infection with the MERS virus can cause fever, cough and shortness of breath, and is particularly dangero... more »
Why Summer Won't End the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Ellen Wright Clayton* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] There is plenty of reason to keep our guard up. Will SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, fade away on its own this summer? After all, other viruses – including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes bronchiolitis in little children – are mostly seen in the winter. The National Academies’ Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats recently addressed the question of whether SARS-CoV-2 will follow the same pattern. The group of experts corralled ... more »
Driving Down 60 Percent Globally During Coronavirus Shutdowns, Waze Says
*Stephen Silver* *economy, * How long will it last? With so many Americans under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus crisis, we're missing out on a lot of things we're used to-some of which we might not even think about. For instance, I bet you haven't used Waze in at least a few weeks. With fewer Americans driving, that means fewer of them are using the Google-owned traffic navigation app. On the one hand, there's a lot less traffic. But on the other, Waze depends on crowd-sourced data, and it's getting a lot less of that too. The company put out a blog post this week ... more »
The Oil War Is the Next Grave Risk to America
*Connor Sutherland* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] In order to guarantee American energy and economic security and preserve the U.S. national security agenda, policymakers should be wary of Saudi Arabia, an unreliable ally led by a prince with a questionable track record. Last month, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to blame the then-30 percent plunge in oil prices—the worst drop in nearly three decades—on the spat between Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over production levels (and so-called “Fake News”). During the early March meeting of the Organization ... more »
Hydroxychloroquine: Study After Study Says Something Different on Coronavirus
*Stephen Silver* *Health, * Does hydroxychloroquine work for coronavirus? It's too early to say. For much of the time that the nation has been dealing with coronavirus, President Trump and his allies have frequently been talking up hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that has been given emergency approval for off-label use. Others have cautioned that the treatment is not proven safe or effective, and there are side effects, while the use of the drug has reportedly caused shortages that affect those who need it for other conditions. Even the CIA has weighed in, warning its ... more »
Why Iran's Provocations Require Working With Japan and South Korea
*Ryan Ashley, Abby Bard* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC148DE9DAD0&share=true] Washington needs to listen to its allies. As the COVID-19 outbreak dominates global news cycles, U.S.-Iran tensions are also heating up. While some of this is on display in the COVID-19 sphere, it’s also taking place in the military one: on April 15, U.S. Forces Central Command accused eleven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels of harassing six U.S. warships in the North Arabian Gulf. This is the latest in a line of retal... more »
Senator Elizabeth Warren Would Accept Offer to Be Joe Biden's Vice President
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Whether Warren would be a smart choice for vice president, considering her poor performance in the primaries and stark policy differences with Biden (especially on healthcare), will be up to the nominee. Warren’s interest in the position, however, does signal how far many progressives have come in accepting the more moderate Biden as their candidate in November. Every political junkie’s favorite summer contest, the veepstakes, now has a new contestant as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden continues his search for a running mate. S... more »
‘Significant’ coronavirus mutation discovered, could make vaccine search ‘futile,’ study says
Chris Ciaccia | Fox News Researchers have discovered what they described as a “significant” mutation of the novel coronavirus, which they believe “raises the alarm” that the search for a vaccine could become “futile” down the line. The study, published on the biorxiv.org repository, notes researchers were able to analyze a sample of SARS-CoV-2 from … Continue reading ‘Significant’ coronavirus mutation discovered, could make vaccine search ‘futile,’ study says →
States Now Openly Violating The U.S. Constitution – Welcome To The New America Where Legal Protests Are Now “Non-Essential” Activities And Free Speech Is Forbidden
April 15, 2020 States Now Openly Violating The U.S. Constitution – Welcome To The New America Where Legal Protests Are Now ‘Non-Essential’ Activities And Free Speech Is Forbidden By Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine The First Amendment is very clear that Americans have the right to protest. The exact reference says the “right … Continue reading States Now Openly Violating The U.S. Constitution – Welcome To The New America Where Legal Protests Are Now “Non-Essential” Activities And Free Speech Is Forbidden →
Democrats Are Using Coronavirus To Stage Their 2020 Election Steal
Democrats Are Using Coronavirus To Stage Their 2020 Election Steal As They Attempt To Create Enough Chaos To Force The Socialist Agenda Onto The American People By John C. Velisek, US Navy, Retired – All News Pipeline On the day after Easter, I found myself thinking about the prayerful Nancy Pelosi, and the hypocrisy … Continue reading Democrats Are Using Coronavirus To Stage Their 2020 Election Steal →
Food Shortages Hit Tens Of Thousands Already Amidst The COVID-19 Lockdowns, And It Is Only A Matter Of Time Before Food Riots Begin
April 13, 2020 Get Ready! Food Riots May Be Only Weeks Away If Lockdowns Not Soon Ended As Food Shortages Already Hitting Tens Of Thousands Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis – And Now We’re Warned Of: ‘Severe, Disastrous, Repercussions For Many In The Supply Chain’ By Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine Due to … Continue reading Food Shortages Hit Tens Of Thousands Already Amidst The COVID-19 Lockdowns, And It Is Only A Matter Of Time Before Food Riots Begin →
Signs We Are Witnessing Some Of The Greatest Crimes Against Humanity Of All Time
April 15, 2020 Signs We Are Witnessing Some Of The Greatest Crimes Against Humanity Of All Time – Pandemic Or ‘Scamdemic’? And What Do The Globalists Have Planned Next? Hold On To Your Hats! By R.X. Kendrick for All News Pipeline The phased-in PANDEMIX of Coronavirus blended with 5G radiation poisoning is one of earth’s … Continue reading Signs We Are Witnessing Some Of The Greatest Crimes Against Humanity Of All Time →
Death Camps Await Residents Of Michigan Merely Suspected Of Being Sick As America Is Transformed Into Nazi Germany
April 16, 2020 ‘Death Camps’ Now Await Residents Of Michigan Merely Suspected Of Being Sick As America Is Transformed Into Nazi Germany – All Hands On Deck! Signs Globalists Have ‘Declared War’ Upon The American People By Stefan Stanford – All News Pipeline – Live Free Or DieSeveral stories out over the past few days … Continue reading Death Camps Await Residents Of Michigan Merely Suspected Of Being Sick As America Is Transformed Into Nazi Germany →
Israeli COVID-19 Treatment With 100% Survival Rate Tested on First US Patient
04-16-2020 Emily Jones JERUSALEM, Israel – An Israeli coronavirus drug that claims to have a 100% success rate among severely ill patients is being tested in the United States for the first time. The trial comes after Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., a biotech company based in Haifa, reported last week that seven patients who were at … Continue reading Israeli COVID-19 Treatment With 100% Survival Rate Tested on First US Patient →
Sterilization, Paralysis, Autoimmune: The Crimes of Bill Gates
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Gate’s Polio Vaccine In India Paralysed 496,000 People Before The Indian Government Stepped In And Halted the Polio Vaccine Program. There Has Never Been A Safe Vaccine And The Public Needs To Wake Up To That Fact! The Vaccine Court Has Paid Out Over $4.5 Billion In Compensation To…
Headlines and Updates for April 16, 2020: New Q and Humanity Rising [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture
Starship Earth: The Big Picture April 16, 2020 Since our last update, Q left a few more crumbs for us. Crumbs and frogs. It’s waxing biblical here. A few weeks ago I remarked that it was getting so “biblical” that the next thing we knew we’d be hearing, “Let my people go”, and now people … Continue reading Headlines and Updates for April 16, 2020: New Q and Humanity Rising [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →
Facebook Ad Fakes Death of Entire Family to Sell Face Masks COVID 19 Is Totally Manufactured
Originally posted on Truth To Power: This Was Done So That The Health Bureaucrats Can Be Put In Charge Of Our Government And Our Economy, And Dictate Every Aspect Of Our Lives! ? ?
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Annie Lowrey writes about the long-term effects of the millennial generation facing a second economic shock in the years which would normally serve as the base for personal stability and growth. - Polly Toynbee weighs in on the holes exposed in social safety nets by COVID-19, while recognizing that reality also raises the prospect of longstanding problems finally being remedied. And Amartya Sen likewise points out what lessons we should be taking for the development of access to food, health care and other necessities. - But Morris Pearl a... more »
COVID-19: Maintaining Food Security in Asia Pacific
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
SINGAPORE, Apr 16 (IPS) - COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains that are essential to assure food security in the Asia Pacific region, yet countries overall seem to have managed, so far, to keep supermarkets stocked with food and feed those who can afford it. The Asia Pacific region is home to over 60% of humanity and also contains sub-regions with among the highest frequencies of severe weather events and some of the most challenging environments for agriculture. As a region it is characterized by diverse food systems and a multiplex of supply chains. Under normal circumstances, f... more »
COVID-19 Is a Severe Test for Germany’s Postwar Constitution
Angela Merkel speaks with the media after her arrival at the European Council. (Source: Flickr/European Council) On March 22, in response to a stark reassessment of the risk of infection with the novel coronavirus and skyrocketing increases in case numbers, Germany finally took drastic measures. Chancellor Angela Merkel—who only days before had emphasized her reluctance to issue an ultimatum and appealed to Germans’ sense of responsibility—declared that she had agreed with the minister presidents of the 16 states on what at the time amounted to a two-week nationwide lockdown. The... more »
The Middle East Unraveling
PDF Version. A review of Kim Ghattas, “Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East” (Henry Holt & Co., 2020) *** Kim Ghattas has written the best new book on the Middle East in years. “Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East” is a superbly researched narrative of how the two Gulf States have sought to export their own extreme versions of Islam throughout the Muslim world and, in so doing, have corru... more »
Why Society Will Need Liberal Arts Graduates
The global pandemic has disrupted all of higher education, but perhaps no sector in it more than liberal arts colleges. Our bread-and-butter is close personalized interaction between faculty mentors and students. We provide students with a holistic living-learning environment that Covid-19 and remote learning has abruptly upended.
DEBBI STORRS
*DEBBI STORRS* has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Dakota. Currently senior vice provost at the school, Storrs holds a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Alaska, Anchorage as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Oregon.
KOJO MENSA-WILMOT
*KOJO MENSA-WILMOT* has been named dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Currently a professor and chair of the Department of Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia, Mensa-Wilmot holds a bachelor’s from the University of Ghana and a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology from the School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
BOBBIE KNIGHT
*BOBBIE KNIGHT* has been named president of Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama. She had been serving in the position on an interim basis since August 2019. A member of the college’s Board of Trustees and previously vice president of the Birmingham Division of Alabama Power, Knight holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Birmingham Law School.
YOHURU WILLIAMS
*YOHURU WILLIAMS* has been appointed dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and affiliated faculty in the Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights at St. John’s University. Currently dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, Williams holds a bachelor’s and master’s from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. from Howard University.
MARIA ARVELO LUMPKIN
*MARIA ARVELO LUMPKIN* has been appointed interim president of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the youngest person to lead the school in its 153-year history. Currently chief operating officer at SAU, Lumpkin holds a bachelor’s degree from SAU, a master’s degree in urban studies from Old Dominion University and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy from Clark Atlanta University.
CURTIS CAMPBELL
*CURTIS CAMPBELL* has been appointed director of athletics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Most recently athletics director at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Campbell holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Longwood University in Virginia and a master’s degree in student affairs administration from Radford University in Virginia. He also served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division after high school.
Bernie Sanders Tests the Limits Of The US Political System
That Sanders was once the frontrunner and might have swept the Democratic primaries is an indicator of the neoliberal order’s decay. The coronavirus pandemic was both the final blow to the Sanders campaign and the world-historic event that proved unquestionably that his platform of universal health care and fairness to the working class was the medicine needed for an ailing nation. Shelter-in-place is Biden’s strong suit, while Sanders’ contagious ability to enthuse the youth was sequestered. And, no, Biden’s healthcare public option is not even a baby step towards universal healt... more »
Trump Continues Making The Impact Of The Pandemic Worse
*The COVID-King* Remember when the White House was telling everyone masks don't work and not to get them. At the time, we warned *DWT* readers they were lying and that it was only a matter of time before masks became compulsory. They became compulsory in L.A. last Friday. The country is still a long way off for that to become national policy-- but the Trumpist regime has never been serious about flattening the curve anyway. But what the *Washington Post* did expose yesterday is that they were lying their asses off about the effectiveness of masks, just as we warned you in February. ... more »
Aerosol-generating procedures—the guidelines
I haven't seen the pre-Covid guidelines for aerosol-generating procedures, but maybe Trump haters could tell me why these guidelines weren't being written and followed BEFORE anyone had been hospitalized or died of Covid? Were they in the Bush and Obama pandemic/bioterrorism guidelines? Why shouldn't a businessman/president know more than the doctors? https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/-/media/files/wexnermedical/features/covid-resources/clinical-guidance/inpatient-clinical-care/guidance-regarding-aerosol-generating-procedures-for-suspect-or-confirmed-covid-19-patients.pdf? I saw these ... more »
Why Teach Literature Stuff: #6 Not For These Reasons
*When I was teaching, and I had extra time on my hands, I would reflect on the work--the whys and hows and whats. So in solidarity with my former colleagues, I'm going to write a series about every English teacher's favorite thing-- teaching literature, and why we do it. There will be some number of posts (I don't have a plan here).* *Also, it would be nice to write and read about something positive, and I don't know anything much more positive than what teachers do and why they do it*. There are so many reasons that people think teachers teach literature, including, I have been to... more »
Weekly Unemployment Claims Increase Another 5.245 Million…
According to the Dept of Labor [pdf HERE] another 5.245 million more Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week (April 11), bringing the total to just over 22 million since the Wuhan Virus layoffs began. The good news … Continue reading →
Is W.H.O. Director Tedros a Terrorist? Global Ties to Bill Gates, Clinton Foundation, Dr. Fauci, China and Genocide
In a just a few weeks time, the fate of the entire planet seems to have been placed under the command of the World Health Organization and its leader, Tedros Gherbreyesus. But over the last few days his handling of the coronavirus crisis and his relationships with China have put the chairman of the organization under heavy fire, with many calling for his resignation. During one of the many Covid-19 press conferences at the White House, Dr. Fauci showed all his appreciation for Tedros Ghebreyesus, the new hero: "Tedros is really an outstanding person. I've known him from the time t... more »
"We May Know..."
"We may know that the work we continue to put off doing will be bad. Worse, however, is the work we never do. A work that's finished is at least finished. It may be poor, but it exists, like the miserable plant in the lone flowerpot of my neighbor who's crippled. That plant is her happiness, and sometimes it's even mine. What I write, bad as it is, may provide some hurt or sad soul a few moments of distraction from something worse. That's enough for me, or it isn't enough, but it serves some purpose, and so it is with all of life." - Fernando Pessoa
"The "Unsinkable" US Economy Strikes A Pandemic Iceberg – The Map Ahead"
*"The "Unsinkable" US Economy Strikes A Pandemic Iceberg – * *The Map Ahead"* by Patrick Hill "The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic was designed to withstand a breach of four compartments, ensuring the ship would stay afloat. On the evening of April 14, 1912, the ship hit an iceberg, breaching five compartments, and within two and half hours, the vessel sank. Many investors think the U.S. economy, like the Titanic, is unsinkable as well. Yet, we have discovered the economy can sink when the most vulnerable sector of our economy is hit – the consumer. The country has been severely damaged by a p... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 4/16/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 4/16/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *04/16/2020 - 15:48: *"Trump Tells Governors Some States Can Reopen Before May 1; US Cases Top 650k: Live Updates" *APR 16, 2020 11:43 AM: *"Gov. Cuomo Reports 606 New Deaths In New York, Extends Statewide Stay-At-Home Order 2 Weeks: Live Updates" *APR 16, 2020 7:10 AM: *"EU Apologizes For Tepid Coronavirus Response After Deadliest Day Of Global Outbreak: Live Updates" ○ - *https:/... more »
Indian Point Closure Puts Pressure on Natural Gas Supplies in New York
At a time when the coronavirus pandemic is putting added pressure on our medical system and equipment, which is highly… The post Indian Point Closure Puts Pressure on Natural Gas Supplies in New York appeared first on IER.
Brian Dennehy, Tony-Winning Stage, Screen Actor, Dies at 81
Known for his broad frame, booming voice and ability to play good guys and bad guys with equal aplomb, Dennehy won two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe and was nominated for six Emmys.
Coronavirus: Supermarkets face mass legal action over ‘discrimination’
Supermarkets are facing mass legal action from disabled people left anxious and distressed because they are unable to buy food and other groceries during the coronavirus crisis. At least 30 disabled people have instructed solicitors to begin legal action against various supermarkets […]
Coronavirus: Legal action seeks clarity on disabled people’s right to treatment
Four disabled campaigners are taking legal action to force the government to make it clear that they will have the same right to life-sustaining treatment as non-disabled people if they contract coronavirus. Their lawyers have written to health and social care secretary […]
Coronavirus: Testing questions as ministers’ attention finally turns to care homes
Fresh concerns have been raised about the government’s commitment to testing social care service-users and staff – despite new ministerial announcements – following reports that suggest thousands of care home residents have died after being infected with coronavirus. This week saw a […]
Coronavirus: UK and Welsh governments fall short on food delivery details
The UK and Welsh governments have been able to give only the vaguest of promises on how they are tackling the risk that hundreds of thousands of disabled people could be left unable to secure food and other groceries during the coronavirus […]
Coronavirus: Kendall promises to challenge minister over lack of PA guidance
Labour’s new shadow social care minister has pledged to challenge her opposite number over the government’s continuing failure to publish guidance that would help disabled people protect themselves during the coronavirus crisis. Liz Kendall, who was appointed to the role this month […]
Coronavirus: Council tells ‘high risk’ disabled woman to wait weeks for protection
A disabled woman at high risk of serious illness if she is infected with COVID-19 has been told by her local authority to order protective equipment from Amazon, even though it would take at least a month to arrive from China. Mary* […]
Montana adult-use marijuana advocates sue to collect ballot signatures digitally
Backers of a recreational marijuana legalization campaign in Montana are taking the state to court for the right to collect signatures electronically during the coronavirus crisis. The group, New Approach Montana, also is requesting that the deadline for submitting signatures be extended from June 19 to August 3, according to Helene TV station KTVH. The […] Montana adult-use marijuana advocates sue to collect ballot signatures digitally is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
What cannabis companies need to know about the CARES Act paycheck protection program
Many small business, including marijuana companies, have rushed to apply for paycheck protection during the COVID-19 crisis under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The first-come, first-served program totals about $350 million. It provides what amounts to a free loan to small businesses to help them weather the pandemic and […] What cannabis companies need to know about the CARES Act paycheck protection program is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MJBizDaily webinar to offer bull, bear views on cannabis market
The latest webinar from Marijuana Business Daily’s Investor Intelligence, “Bull vs. Bear: Perspectives on the Industry,” is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, April 21. The emerging legal marijuana industry has its share of cheerleaders and naysayers, and this webinar is intended for seasoned cannabis investors on both sides of that debate. Speakers will […] MJBizDaily webinar to offer bull, bear views on cannabis market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Arne Duncan Smells Katrina 2.0
Arne Duncan said a lot of silly things while he was secretary of education, but perhaps most infamous was his notion that was that Hurricane Katrina was "the best thing" to happen to education in New Orleans. But now he's starting to make similar noises about the current pandemic pause. Here he is in an interview at the 74: *I don’t want us to go back to the old normal. And there’s a whole bunch of things that this time allows us to think and to challenge. Can we think about the fundamental school year and calendar year? Can we think seriously about not seat time, but about competen... more »
COVID: The Chinese Regime, Sun Tzu and The Art of War
*Jon Rappoport* - This article is about the Chinese dictatorship and its agents, not the people of China.
It’s Time to End the Lockdown – NOW!
*Makia Freeman* - It’s time to end the lockdown. We have cooperated with our own enslavement for too long already.
Anonymous Donor Spends $82,000 To Give $150 Gift Cards To Every Home In Small Iowa Town
*John Vibes* - An anonymous good Samaritan came up with a clever way to help local businesses while also giving their neighbors a nice gift.
With Tourists Being Kept Away, Groups of Crocodiles Take Over Mexico Beach to Play
*Elias Marat* - These crocodiles can finally enjoy their natural habitat without problems.
Might the Russia-China-USA Alliance for Space Exploration Re-Define the New ‘New World Order’?
Originally featured on the Strategic Culture Foundation Whatever forces are behind the current spread of the coronavirus justifying the shutdown of major nations across the globe, one thing is increasingly certain: a new system will absolutely emerge from the currently collapsing one. What remains to be seen is whether this new system will be shaped […] More The post Might the Russia-China-USA Alliance for Space Exploration Re-Define the New ‘New World Order’? appeared first on The Duran.
Warnings one third of wineries could go under
Australian wine producers are having to find new ways to survive as restrictions on travel and cellar door sales crush cashflow in the lead-up to winter.
Can I go on holiday if I stay in Australia?
Many Australians cancelled travel plans due to the COVID-19 outbreak — so when will we be allowed to take our next holiday?
Coronavirus update: 22 million Americans jobless, Spanish death toll could be thousands higher
Just In - 9 hours ago
There are now 22 million Americans on unemployment benefits but that figure could rise to 50 million according to economists, while the death toll in Spain could be significantly higher than initially thought.
Nearly 400 starving Rohingya refugees rescued by Bangladesh coast guard
Just In - 9 hours ago
After nearly two months at sea and with 32 of them dying, nearly 400 Rohingya starving and emaciated refugees are rescued by the Bangladesh coast guard, after allegedly being turned away by Malaysia.
Flu Misinformation and Coronavirus Fears: My Letter to Dr. Sanjay Gupta
After learning CNN was featuring him in a documentary about vaccine misinformation, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. penned a letter to Dr. Sanjay Gupta pointing out that CNN and Dr. Gupta, were among the most prolific broadcasters of 'vaccine misinformation,' and corrected many of their erroneous assertions. The post Flu Misinformation and Coronavirus Fears: My Letter to Dr. Sanjay Gupta appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION Book: The Talented Dr. Judy Mikovits
By Kent Heckenlively, Author, Plague of Corruption All of us have in our mind the image of an ideal scientist. For me, I like to picture Albert Einstein, sometime in the 1950s. I imagine a kind, older man who has seen horrible things, and yet retains a hopeful outlook on humanity. The ideal scientist […] The post PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION Book: The Talented Dr. Judy Mikovits appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Covid-19 attacks the down-and-out in ultra-unequal South Africa
It’s hard to imagine a more worrying place to watch Covid-19 hit a society than Johannesburg, South Africa. This is, after all, the world’s most unequal major city, serving as economic headquarters for the most unequal country. In spite of a poverty rate (at $2.80/day) of more than 60 percent and a national unemployment rate of 40 percent before the current crisis, the labor movement is now considered (by corporate elites) to be the world’s third most militant (although its political divisions are profound). And the capitalist class is rated (by PwC) as the world’s third most crime-... more »
US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as ‘Coronavirus’
“Right now Medicare is determining that if you have a COVID-19 admission to the hospital you get $13,000. If that COVID-19 patient goes on a ventilator you get $39,000, three times as much. Nobody can tell me after 35 years in the world of medicine that sometimes those kinds of things impact on what we do.”
7 Ways to Raise Kind Children, According to Harvard Research
Many of us were hoping that our high-tech lives would make parenting easier – apps for tablets and smart phones are able to give children knowledge on any subject, entertain them with a movie or a game, and keep them occupied while we go through our hectic days. But the downfalls of this technology are huge; there is a bigger disconnect than ever between children and parents. The parents of the Information Age are having a harder time building loving relationships with their children, which in turn leaves some kids unable to create healthy friendships, to understand how to be cari... more »
The Adjournment Clause
Just for the record: When *Noel Canning* was pending, I was among those who noted the possibility of using the Adjournment Clause (as I now suppose we have to refer to it) to trigger the power to make recess appointments (if, I suppose, an adjournment leads to a "recess"). As we now know, the Clause requires disagreement between the houses "with Respect to the Time of Adjournment." In the Pildes/Levinson world of "separation of parties not powers," one might think that a president would be able to orchestrate such disagreement when, as is the case now, her or her party controls one (... more »
What we learned on our April vacation...
*THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020...concerning the W.H.O.:* It's almost impossible to keep up with President Trump's misstatements and grievances. This week, the whipping-boy has been the World Health Organization—the WHO. As Nicholas Kristof wrote this morning, "many Americans know nothing about the W.H.O." We'll guess that's true of almost everyone. With that in mind, we thought we'd flesh out one point from Kristof's column. Again, we'll quote from Kristof: "Its worldwide budget (of which the United States pays about one-fifth) is less than that of some American hospital centers." Th... more »
President Trump Celebrates American Truckers – 2:15pm ET Livestream
President Trump is hosting a White House event to celebrate and thank American truckers for their efforts during the crisis caused by the Wuhan Virus. The anticipated start time for the event is 2:15pm ET. [Livestreams below] WH Livestream Link … Continue reading →
OLED vs. QLED vs. LCD: Which TV Should Rule Your Living Room?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * In short, there are three basic TV technologies on the market today: OLED, QLED and LCD. If you have all the money in the world, the choice would indeed be simple – go with an OLED TV. But if you’re more budget-conscious, QLED and LCD TVs might be the best route. Your budget for a new TV is finite, and you need to hit a grand slam in choosing the best TV for your family. It’s really important – after all, you’ll have to look at this rectangular device in your living room on a daily basis for years to come. In short, there are three basic TV tech... more »
Could the Wuhan Coronavirus Really Have Been Released From a Lab? the Simple Answer Is: Yes
*Salvatore Babones* *Health, Asia* Beijing needs to be transparent and honest. Everyone knows that COVID-19 first broke out in the city of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in central China. The generally accepted theory is that, like the virus that caused severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2002, the COVID-19 virus originated in bats and was passed on to humans in a live animal market. China has had markets selling live game meat since time immemorial (Marco Polo noted them in the thirteenth century), and this officially-endorsed account certainly is possible. But Wu... more »
Is 3,000 F-35 Stealth Fighters Really Worth $1.5 Trillion?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * That depends on who you ask. One expert we spoke to says "yes". The F-35, also referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter, has been touted as the most lethal and versatile aircraft of the modern era – but with a price tag well over $1.5 trillion for the program, it is one of the most expensive. A few points need to be put into perspective when noting that price. First, there is the fact that this is for 3,000 aircraft, and that those planes could be flying well into the 2070s – or roughly 50 years from now. So is the cost really worth it? "Like everythi... more »
In South Korea, Democracy and Moon Jae-in Have Defeated the Coronavirus
*Doug Bandow* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] In South Korea the health-care crisis has rejuvenated Moon’s presidency. How he uses this opportunity will affect not just his nation but the region and the United States. South Korea, one of the world’s youngest democracies, having defenestrated military rule only thirty-three years ago, successfully held National Assembly elections amid a deadly pandemic. Turnout was the highest in nearly three decades. Despite a tenuous beginning, dangerous regional environment, and numerous challenges along the way, political freedom is now dee... more »
France's Only Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Taken Out of Service by COVID-19
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Even as the ship headed back to port extra measures aimed at protecting the crew and containing the spread of the coronavirus were put in place, and that included the wearing of face masks by the entire crew. As of this week, 950 sailors have tested positive for COVID-19 aboard the *USS Theodore Roosevelt *(CVN-71), while a second sailor has been sent to an intensive care unit, as the ship remains at Naval Base Guam. It has taken the ship out of service, but it is far from the only aircraft carrier to be dealing with an outbreak of the highly infectious... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/16/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID-19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart: “But the number of new cases in the state seems to have reached a plateau, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has said, ‘I believe the worst is over if we continue to be smart.'” [New York Times]. • This curve hasn’t […]
"A Nation of Poltroons"
*"A Nation of Poltroons"* By Bill Bonner "Waked by the trumpet sound, I from my grave shall rise; And see the Judge with glory crowned, And see the flaming skies!' – Old “shape note” song SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "The economy continues to sink. Bloomberg writes: “U.S. retail sales and factory output posted historic declines in March, and other figures showed that the worst is yet to come.” Who’s buying a new car these days? Auto sales fell 27% last month… the largest decline ever recorded. This, of course, sent shock waves back to Michigan, where a quarter of the workforce has alread... more »
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"Stockdale Paradox: How It Can Help You Survive the Worst"
*"Stockdale Paradox: * *How It Can Help You Survive the Worst"* By Janey Davies, B.A. "Would you describe yourself as an optimist or a pessimist? Perhaps you’re more of an idealist? Maybe you think it’s important to see the reality of a situation? In any case, is it better to be one or the other? The Stockdale Paradox states that a mixture of realism and optimism is the best way forward. *What Is the Stockdale Paradox and Who Was James Stockdale? *The Stockdale paradox is named after the high-ranking naval officer Admiral James Stockdale. Stockdale fought in the Vietnam War and, un... more »
Melting Glaciers Uncover Medieval Artefacts In Norway
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey The Mail discovers the Medieval Warming Period!! Melting glaciers in Norway have revealed ancient artefacts dropped by the side of a road more than 1,000 years ago. Clothes, tools, equipment and animal bone have been found by a team at a lost mountain pass at […]
Olive oil is facing a pandemic of its own
Never mind coronavirus - it seems there's another pandemic affecting Europe's olive groves. The BBC reports: Researchers say the economic costs of a deadly pathogen affecting olive trees in Europe could run to over €20 billion. They've modelled the future worst impacts of the *Xylella fastidiosa* pathogen which has killed swathes of trees in Italy. Spread by insects, the bacterium now poses a potential threat to olive plantations in Spain and Greece. * . . .* The infection limits the tree's ability to move water and nutrients and over time it withers and dies. In Italy, the con... more »
COVID-19 And Deadly Health Care For Black People
When black people need medical care they are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. The ferocity of anti-black racism is such that even an effort to spare one’s life can still end in death. Medical professionals are no more enlightened than anyone else and often join in meting out the harshest treatment possible for black people. Black workers are less likely to be able to quarantine during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Instead, men and women who work in fields such as mass transit, the postal service, retail, and in health care itself are exposing themselves to the COVID... more »
Brooklyn ER Doctor: Life And Death On The Frontlines Of COVID-19
As the number of those infected with COVID-19 continues to climb in New York — stressing the state’s already underfunded, understaffed and ill-equipped hospital system — we spoke with Maurice Selby, an ER doctor at two hospitals, one in Brooklyn, the other in Long Island. In an average week, Dr. Selby is averaging three, 12-14 hour shifts at the Long Island facility, which is private, and at least one per-diem shift in Brooklyn at a public medical center. On the condition that we not publish the names of his employers, The Indypendent interviewed Dr. Selby at length, first at the ... more »
No, Another Celebrity Didn’t Die and Leave A Fortune to Trump
A website has published several mad libs-style death hoaxes claiming that ____________ died and left a fortune to Trump's 2020 campaign.
Has The U.N. Becoming An International Body Whose Loyalty Is Towards China?
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech in the Palais des Nations at the United Nations in Geneva, January 18, 2017. © 2017 Denis Balibouse/Reuters *Politico*: *It's Not Just the WHO: How China Is Moving on the Whole U.N.* Despite his saber-rattling, Trump's pullback actually helps Beijing in its new, inside-baseball strategy to build influence. President Donald Trump has decided to halt U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing it of kowtowing to China in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic by applauding the Chinese government’s “transparency” and ... more »
Fox News: Sources Say Chinese Virus Originated in Wuhan Lab With Scientists Trying To Compete With U.S.
[image: fox-news-sources-say-chinese-virus-originated-in-wuhan-lab-with-scientists-trying-to-compete-with-u-s] Citing U.S. intelligence sources, Fox News reported that the Chinese Communists, trying to prove they were global masters of virus control, inadvertently loosed the Asian pathogen upon an unsuspecting planet.
The doubling time always gets longer and longer
Most of the people who try to think about Covid-19 seem to be utterly brainwashed by the villains on TV channels, the flatteners of the curves, and assorted crackpots, liars, and terrorists. But it always shocks me when I see the people whom I expect to know better who also parrot some deep misconceptions. OK, we were talking about the influence of the mandatory masks on the growth or decrease of the epidemics. And someone told me "but the disease started to decrease already before March 18th", the date when Czechia introduced the mandatory masks. Now, the words "disease decreases" ... more »
Limp Duck and the Way-Back Machine
What if? What if you could eliminate COVID-19, the Chinese Plague by sacrificing one person? Who would it be and why do you choose Nancy Pelosi? Memory Lane Let’s take a ride back to 2011 during the halcyon years of Obamanation, when Barack ran the place and his love affair with Russia was in full […] The post Limp Duck and the Way-Back Machine appeared first on Virtual Mirage .
Charting a free market approach to protecting Columbia’s rainforests
WebConserva uses a market-based approach that compensates farmers for pursuing a better, reasoned course in both making a living and protecting nature simultaneously. The post Charting a free market approach to protecting Columbia’s rainforests appeared first on CFACT.
WAR SITREP: B.C. spending $5 million on VIRTUAL mental health services; Cops ticket worshippers for having a Drive-in Service
*Flag of War against the Hoax Plandemic* Above is a universally recognized flag of war I got off the Internet last night. I have adopted it as a flag symbolizing humanity's current state of war. Here is its meaning: .*..I spent about two hours last night going through flags on the Internet before I chose this one after "sleeping" on the decision overnight. The symbol at the upper left is a Viking war symbol. The circular symbol in the middle represents "the gears of war/chaos" but I actually believe it looks like the coronavirus depictions in the MZM...but the circle is being a... more »
Social Distancing Until COVID-19 Vaccine Found
The post Social Distancing Until COVID-19 Vaccine Found appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Parties Billionaires Don’t Want You To Know About
Grunge Billionaires: they’re not just like us. Something happens when you reach a certain level of wealth. The jets become private. The apartments become penthouses. And the parties get real epic real fast. Here are the secret parties billionaires don’t want you to know about. In the hanky-panky filled parties of Silicon Valley, dinner comes … Continue reading Parties Billionaires Don’t Want You To Know About →
DECLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS REVEAL FALLEN ANGELS
End Times Productions Jan 19, 2020 They’ve been planning this since the beginning of time. With Justen and Wes Faull from Fourth Watch Films and Faull Brothers Productions for this very special interview on Higher Entities: The Lost Tapes w/ Justen Faull & Wes Faull. Check out their website here – https://www.fourthwatchfilms.com Thanks for watching! … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS REVEAL FALLEN ANGELS →
Adrenochrome The Elite’s Secret Super Drug! Documentary
Jay Myers Documentaries Official Backup Channel Re-upload from a previously censored video. You wont believe the shocking lengths The Elite will go to extend their youth and get a high! via Adrenochrome The Elite’s Secret Super Drug! Documentary – YouTube
ADRENOCHROME IS WALNUT SAUCE and the “ELITE” Are Addicted To It!
McAllisterTV These Memes and photos were downloaded from a link provided by Q. This is the contents of the folder titled “Adrenochrome.” via Q ANON UNZIPPED FILES_ ADRENOCHROME IS WALNUT SAUCE and the “ELITE” Are Addicted To It! – YouTube
Trump dumps communist-run WHO | Cairns News
Editor, cairnsnews Apr 16 from The White House President Donald Trump made it official Tuesday that the administration was halting money to the World Health Organization, the international body that said in January that COVID-19 could not be spread by human-to-human contact, and praised China’s response to the virus. “Our countries are now experiencing—look … Continue reading Trump dumps communist-run WHO | Cairns News →
Protesters in Ohio Push Back Against Lockdown
Jake The Asshole Apr 14, 2020 Protesters in Ohio showed up in numbers to voice their displeasure with the current mandatory lockdown rules. via Protesters in Ohio Push Back Against Mandatory Lockdown – YouTube
Hundreds pour onto the streets of Berlin to Protest to end the lockdown
Chris UK Apr 15, 2020 Hundreds pour onto the streets of Berlin to Protest to end the lockdown COVID19 Co via Hundreds pour onto the streets of Berlin to Protest to end the lockdown COVID19 Co – YouTube
13-Yr Old Commands Int’l Neo-Nazi Group
April 16, 2020 By Clarion Project The leader of an international neo-Nazi group – a group whose members plotted to attack a synagogue in Las Vegas and car bomb a CNN office – was just 13 years old when he was discovered by police earlier this year, reported the AP. The “Commander,” as he called … Continue reading 13-Yr Old Commands Int’l Neo-Nazi Group →
Beijing’s Reach: How Chinese Regime Is Impacting the Lives of Canadians
A resident waves as she speaks to her son outside on the sidewalk at the Residence Floralies Lasalle in Montreal on April 15, 2020. Eighteen residents at the facility have died in the last three weeks. (The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz) Canada Beijing’s Reach: How Chinese Regime Is Impacting the Lives of Canadians By Omid Ghoreishi … Continue reading Beijing’s Reach: How Chinese Regime Is Impacting the Lives of Canadians →
“We Didn’t Start the Fire?” China and COVID-19
April 14, 2020 Kissinger Institute on China and the United States CoronavirusGlobal HealthChina MainlandUnited States Is Covid-19 a geopolitical “game-changer” for China? In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by the Wilson Center’s Abe Denmark and Robert Daly who discuss the latest political and economic fallout from the pandemic for China. We also examine … Continue reading “We Didn’t Start the Fire?” China and COVID-19 →
French President Macron: The US, UK And China Have Agreed In Principle To A Global Ceasefire. Russia Will Sign Up As Well
*Business Insider:* *France says Trump has agreed to a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic and Putin will sign up as well* * The US, UK and China have agreed in principle to a global ceasefire, during the coronavirus pandemic, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. * Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia will "most likely" sign up as well. * The agreement would be a landmark moment as the international community concentrates its efforts in the fight against COVID-19. * Trump is due to chair a meeting of the G7 leaders, to discuss the crisis on Thursday. Trump... more »
Debating statewide African American studies course LIVE in Texas
Watch the Texas State Board of Education debate about statewide African American studies course LIVE right now: http://adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/committee_of_the_full_board/20200416 Also see prior post Will Texas be the first for African American studies? Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Check out and follow my YouTube channel here. Twitter: @ProfessorJVH Click here for Vitae.
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