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NT Police lament more illegal gatherings as officials weigh where to send rapid test kits
Police praise locals for abiding by coronavirus restrictions, but say one town isn't getting the message as the NT enters its 11th day without a new confirmed case of COVID-19.
Filipino crewman able to speak with family in his 'dying days' before succumbing to coronavirus in Perth hospital
A 42-year-old man who was a crew member of the cruise ship Artania dies in a Perth hospital, becoming the seventh coronavirus death recorded in WA and the youngest person to die of the virus in the country.
'I fear I can't keep up': Migrant parents struggle to cope with home learning model
Jing Hong says she almost broke down in tears trying to make sense of the remote learning curriculum, and the dozens of instructions given to her daughter for learning from home.
Why you shouldn't be ordering a finger-prick test online to check whether you have COVID-19
We don't yet have a full picture of who has been infected with COVID-19 — and who therefore might be immune. Finger-prick tests that look for antibodies can help with this, but there are a few reasons they're not being widely used in Australia just yet.
Deputy CMO doesn't rule out forcing Australians to download contact tracing app
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Paul Kelly said he had "always been a believer in the Australian people making the right decision" when quizzed if the app could be compulsory.
'Soft' opening for WA schools in term two, years 11 and 12 encouraged to go
WA schools will reopen for the start of term two as COVID-19 infections in the state remain low, but parents are given the choice over whether to send their children, and the plan will be reviewed at the end of week three.
Gwen didn't let a pandemic dampen her 100th birthday
It is tough to celebrate birthdays in times of social distancing and isolation, but that did not stop Gwen Palmer from celebrating her 100th year in style.
Wuhan revises up total coronavirus death toll by 50 per cent
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The COVID-19 death toll in the Chinese city suddenly jumps, with the Government revising official figures up by another 1,290 people.
People are sharing photos of themselves at 20. There might be a good reason for that
Are we all desperate to recall a more innocent, pre-pandemic time, when the future looked rosy and we stood physically close to other people?
'Sorry business': Why Indigenous funerals are breaking social distancing rules
Dozens of Indigenous funerals have been exempted from COVID-19 limits on the size of gatherings, but the ABC understands several large funerals have been held in Queensland with no such exemption.
Man tried to truck $2.75m from Adelaide to Sydney in grocery bags, police say
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More than $2.75 million in cash in cooler-style shopping bags and a stash of cannabis is seized by NSW Police near Yass.
Could this pandemic reset the way the entire world interacts with China? Some politicians think it's inevitable
The emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan has emboldened politicians who want answers from Beijing about the origin of the virus and suspected coverups in the early weeks of the outbreak, writes Philip Williams.
PNG's PM tested for coronavirus after COVID-19 operations centre staffer tests positive
The National Operations Centre in the capital Port Moresby is now in lockdown, and all workers and visitors to the centre in the past seven days are being tested, including PM James Marape.
Australia had a huge win this week and you played a key part: here's how
Global investors were falling over themselves to get their hands on Australian government bonds this week, and that's something of which we can all be proud, writes David Taylor.
Tasmania confirms seventh coronavirus death, four more cases confirmed
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A 72-year-old man becomes the seventh Tasmanian to succumb to coronavirus, as four more cases are confirmed in the north-west. It comes as the emergency department of a hospital at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak reopens.
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.
Project Basr: Pakistan And The Hunt For Zero Point (I)
“There is an error in the equations. We know what it is. We already have the means to travel among the stars but these technologies are locked up in Black Projects…and it would take an act of God to ever get them out to benefit humanity. Anything you can imagine, […]
America's Century Bomber: The B-52 Could Fly For 100 Years With These New Upgrades
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* The B-52J? *Key point:* It took two decades of debate for the B-52 upgrade plan to reach this point. Since 1996 the Air Force has conducted no fewer than 13 studies examining options for new motors for the 240-ton bomber. As of early 2019, the B-52H still flies with the same Pratt & Whitney-made TF-33 engines that have powered the type since 1962. The U.S. Air Force could get a new version of the iconic B-52 bomber. The “B-52J” designation might supersede the current “B-52H” moniker that the flying branch has applied to the eight-engine bombers s... more »
An Infectious Disease Experts Explains What a Super Spreader Is
*Elizabeth McGraw* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Some people seem to be spreading the virus more than others. *As the emerging Wuhan coronavirus outbreak dominates the daily news, you might be wondering just how the pathogen is working its way around the world. This virus travels from place to place by infecting one person at a time. Some sick people might not spread the virus much further, but it looks like some people infected with the novel coronavirus are what epidemiologists call “super spreaders.”* *Elizabeth McGraw, the director of the Center for Infectious Dis... more »
Once World War III Starts, There Is No Going Back
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* That's why America should be careful in how it wields its power. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* A war could invigorate the US government and society around the long-term project of containing China. The US could respond by redoubling its efforts to outpace the Chinese military, although this would provoke an arms race that could prove devastating to both sides. How does the unthinkable happen? As historians continue to contemplate the various historic anniversaries around World War I through next year, the question of unexpected wars looms... more »
Debunking Myths: How New Diseases Jump From Animals to People
*Olivier Restif* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] We debunk 3 misconceptions about how diseases are transmitted. As global COVID-19 cases top 2 million, it’s humbling to remember that it all started when one person got infected by one wild animal. We may never find out precisely where or when it occurred, nor the animal which was responsible. But we do know that these “spillover events” are the starting points of many outbreaks, from influenza to HIV and from SARS to COVID-19. Zoonotic diseases are caused by pathogens which originate in other animal species. Some diseas... more »
This War Guaranteed That India Would Dominate South Asia
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* And Pakistan has never been the same. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Pakistan’s humiliation in 1971 spurred it into developing an atomic bomb. With India also armed with atomic weapons, South Asia now lives under the shadow of nuclear war. This is what happens when you chop a nation in half. Before December 3, 1971, Pakistan was a country suffering from a split personality disorder. When British India became independent in 1947, the country was divided into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. The problem was that East Pakistan and West Pakistan ... more »
China's Naval Experiences Remind Us That Submariners Face Serious Peacetime Threats
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Accidents happen. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The recent tragic loss of the Argentine submarine *San Juan, *the fire raging amongst moored Russian Kilo-class submarines at Vladivostok (a drill, Moscow claims), and the fortunately nonfatal but highly expensive flooding of the Indian nuclear-powered submarine *Arihant* highlight that despite being arguably the most fearsome weapon system on the planet, submarines remain dangerous to operate even when not engaged in a war. On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a str... more »
Russia And China's 1969 Border War Could Have Been More Dangerous Than The Cuban Missile Crisis
*Robert Farley* *History, Eurasia* Luckily it wasn't. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The most likely outcome of war would have been short Chinese success, followed by a sharp, destructive Soviet rebuke. Such an outcome would have served to drive Beijing even more fully into the arms of the United States, which is likely one reason that the Soviets decided not to risk it. Americans tend to remember the Cuban Missile Crisis as the most dangerous moment in Cold War brinksmanship. Despite some tense moments, Washington and Moscow resolved that crisis with only the death of U.S.... more »
Delegating Specialized Clinical Work To ‘Technically Qualified’ Is A Terrible Idea
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/opinion-delegating-specialized-clinical-work-to-technically-qualified-is-terrible-idea/350502
#Coronavirus and #alcohol: #WHO says drinking #beer, wine may raise risk
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/16/coronavirus-alcohol-who-says-drinking-beer-wine-may-higher-risk/5143321002/
#Coronavirus and #alcohol: #WHO says drinking #beer, wine may raise risk
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/16/coronavirus-alcohol-who-says-drinking-beer-wine-may-higher-risk/5143321002/
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Just look at this one. It's Kayleigh McEnany, the newest White House Press Secretary, the newest Trumpet, straight from the Republican Wax Museum of Alternative Fact Spinners. Too kind? OK, let's call her what she is, the newest White House liar. This time Trump chose one of the FOX "News" walking blonde jokes. Here she is Kayleigh The Shameless. I'm guessing Trump needed a new hand exerciser. Well, hey, judging from her 2/25 statement, she's qualified in that she can lie with the worst of them. We'll see if she actually appears in the press room, unlike her predecessor... more »
NWO puppet Morrison wants to track you with your phone
‘You can check out any time you like but you can never leave…..’ Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s continual support of New World Order policies to turn us into a full-blown police state has exposed his cover by forcing citizens to download a phone tracker app. The tracking app is under development and Morrison says […]
No More Butterflies
You can’t find any butterflies—because of the pandemic and lockdown, the butterflies have discarded their wings and retreated into their homes by changing into caterpillar and pupa.
CARES Act Funding for Hospitals Pays as High as $300,000 Per COVID-19 Diagnosis
This project is entirely political very little concern for the reality of realistic medical need. If it weren't under such tragic conditions, it would be humorous to see all of these players scrambling to get a bigger slice of the taxpayers' money pie.
Japan in full State of Emergency and the estranged coronavirus crisis
Japan in full State of Emergency and the estranged coronavirus crisis Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The initial state of emergency called by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is now being applied to the entire country. At first, it covered only the cities of Osaka and Tokyo along with the prefectures of […]
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 4/17/2020"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 4/17/2020"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdogt.com "Donald Trump made the first move to reopen America for business by announcing a three phase plan to do it on or about May 1st. The state governors will lead the way in their individual states, but many states that are not hard hit will reopen earlier using precautions already established, and, yes, restaurants will open, too, but they will have less tables because of social distancing required. As new Covid 19 infections decrease, so will the restrictions. Some hard hit states, such as New York, will stay on lock ... more »
GOT SILVER?! 150 Years of Silver Price Rigging is Breaking Down!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota 150 years of price suppression does not end quietly. Expect a MAJOR disruption in silver trading as the world has RUN OUT OF CHEAP SILVER!! If you are looking to buy physical contact Miles Franklin with an email to Andy Schectman: andy@milesfranklin.com end
How Israel Exploits the Holocaust to Justify War Crimes Against Palestinians
How Israel Exploits the Holocaust to Justify War Crimes Against Palestinians by https://imemc.org/ On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked world leaders to condemn the International Criminal Court for investigating Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity. Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews …
Who was Epstein’s friend Jeff Bezos Before Amazon? The Post Office loses money on every Package they send out
Originally posted on The Nightingale Files: Jeff just flew into NZ also just weeks before the lockdown began. Perhaps one of the many wealthy who have secured boltholes here for when the SHTF? (The video at the link tells us of his new ‘earth friendly’ venture ….billionaires enviro friendly? Hmmm. I’m reminded of all of those bankers flying mysteriously over NZ … Continue reading Who was Epstein’s friend Jeff Bezos Before Amazon? The Post Office loses money on every Package they send out →
Another MD weighs in on the Plandemic
RichieFromBoston 389K subscribers Dr tenpenny is another actual MD still practicing medicine in the USA . RFB Image by Parentingupstream from Pixabay
From the field: COVID-19 responses in Central Java
While reports of central government mismanagement are widespread, local and regional officials are implementing sound strategies that account for limited resourcing. The post From the field: COVID-19 responses in Central Java appeared first on New Mandala.
Tweets For Today
Graphs show coronavirus infections 'flattening' for countries coming out of pandemic 'peak' https://t.co/RFGY1dvbs3 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 17, 2020 US #coronavirus deaths reach 32,917, a Johns Hopkins University tally shows. The toll marks a huge increase of 4,491 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest daily toll so far. The figure likely includes "probable" deaths related to COVID-19, which were not previously included pic.twitter.com/D4xaVoHuHH — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 17, 2020 #UPDATE Wuhan, China's #coronavirus ground-zero, has abruptly raised its ... more »
Iran Could Be A True Military Power If It Got These Fighter Jets
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* The Iranian Air Force is very outdated. *Here's What You Need To Remember*: Frustrated for decades in its attempts to buy new fighters, Iran might have no choice but to endlessly upgrade old planes. But there are limits to what upgrades can achieve. The Iranian air force on paper is one of the biggest air arms in the world. Its order of battle includes around 350 fighters, more than twice as many as the Royal Air Force possesses. But most of Iran’s fighters are old and outdated. The ones that aren’t old are just new copies of old designs. The ... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 16th April 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
All 9 Facebook Fact-Checkers Ignore Media’s Promotion Of Chinese Propaganda
By Corinne Weaver ~ Facebook fact-checkers are quick to jump on when they claim conservative media gets it wrong. But what happens when CNN and NBC get stories wrong? On April 1, Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. intelligence community believed that China lied about the number of people who died from the coronavirus. Two […]
Virginia Rises Energy Costs – Tomorrow
By Peter Murphy ~ Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street fame got it wrong. It is easy “being green.” Being environmentally green means you can promise “clean” energy in the future, make it sound simple and seamless, and ignore the higher costs and impracticality of it all. Politicians in the Commonwealth of Virginia are the […]
Do You Remember?
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Do you remember the burning Front Page news before the Coronavirus Plague? Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
"Coyotes Are Being Seen On The Empty Streets of San Francisco"
*"Coyotes Are Being Seen On The Empty Streets of San Francisco"* By Andrew Chamings "While families' cats and dogs are enjoying the upside of spending days with their owners working from home during the coronavirus shutdown, wild coyotes in San Francisco are reportedly also taking advantage of the benefits of a suddenly empty city. There have been several recent fake stories circulating about unusual wildlife showing up in cities during the global pandemic, including news from Italy of dolphins swimming in the historic canals of Venice and a gang of happy drunk elephants in the Yu... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Soldier Support* Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force board buses at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2020, to deploy to locations across the nation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department* (US Department of Defense).
April 17th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1184
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday April 17th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
FDA food safety leader says all OK despite fewer inspections amid pandemic
Contributed The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been assuring the American public that there is no nationwide shortage of food, that local outages of certain products are the result of unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, there are reports of food plants closing because of illnesses and farmers dumping milk... Continue Reading
EU audits U.S. controls to ensure safety of food of non-animal origin
European officials have evaluated the way the United States controls microbiological contamination in food of non-animal origin that is destined for Europe. The review by DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for food safety and health, found there are no specific microbiological hazard control procedures for exports of almonds, leafy vegetables and frozen soft fruits... Continue Reading
Is the Number of COVID-19 Deaths Being Overstated?
[image: is-the-number-of-covid-19-deaths-being-overstated] Montana’s Doctor Ann Bukacek, a 30-year veteran of medical practice, recently delivered some carefully worded skepticism about the coronavirus and the government’s response to it in a brief speech given to fellow Montanans.
Quote of the Day
I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. –Winston Churchill
FNF webinar on freedom and the pandemic
This morning I joined the FNF’s "Freedom in the Time of a Pandemic" webinar via zoom. The topics and their speakers: Democracy under threat - Ms. Marites Vitug, Rappler editor-at-large Impacts on the economy - JC Punongbayan, Rappler columnist Disinformation and freedom of expression - Matthew Reysio-Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquirer Journalist Philippine public health system - Dr. Joey Hernandez, Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians Understanding human rights - Marc Siapno, Commission on Human Rights Suppression of freedom of movement - Ira Cruz, AltMobility Frankly, I find some... more »
Covid-19 Model Failures Illustrate Climate Model Shortcomings
Climate and energy writer Norman Rogers has published an excellent article on the American Thinker website addressing the shortcomings of coronavirus models and climate models. Rogers points out that coronavirus models began predicting up to 2 million American deaths, only to be adjusted down to its current prediction of 60,000 deaths. The difference between 2 […] The post Covid-19 Model Failures Illustrate Climate Model Shortcomings appeared first on Climate Realism.
Why Are They Inflating The Numbers? New York City Adding 3,800 Unconfirmed Cases to COVID-19 Death Toll
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – New York City recently added close to 3,800 deaths due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19). The problem is that the Coronavirus death toll is unconfirmed. According to a report by Bloomberg News, ‘NYC Adds 3,800 Probable Virus Victims to Death Toll’ stated that “New York City added thousands of... (read more)
Pretty Much Why the Media is Useless in the Age of the Chinese Coronavirus.....
Here's a few notes I've scribbled down over the past days from my nest in the love seat about the present apocalypse as conveyed to us by the many soft skull geniuses at CNN & MSNBC: We're told not to leave the house for any reason. But if you have to, then you can. Masks are useless, but maybe you should have to wear one, it can save you, but it is probably useless otherwise, but maybe it should be mandatory as well. You should not go to hospitals unless you have to go there. Same applies to doctors, you should only go there in case of emergency, provided you are not too sick. A... more »
Teens avoid jail for stabbing and shaving a neighbour they suspected was a rapist
Two Canberra teenagers who attacked a man they wrongly accused of being a rapist avoid more time in custody, after a judge rules they deserve a chance to "leave crime behind them".
The contest may be cancelled, but here's how to get your Eurovision fix for 2020
The Eurovision Song Contest is just one of many events that have been cancelled due to the coronavirus — but you still have a chance to watch the songs from your lounge room next month.
Astronomers discover star 'dancing' around black hole
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Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes follow a star tracing a rosette-shaped orbit around a black hole in the Milky Way — just as Albert Einstein might have predicted more than a century ago.
Can cloud brightening protect the Great Barrier Reef?
Using a device like a snow cannon to shoot microscopic saltwater droplets into the air, scientists are hoping to reduce heat on the reef and slow the impacts of coral bleaching.
Western Bulldog Lachie Hunter fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions over drink-driving incident
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The AFL club says it is investigating after its vice-captain allegedly crashed into parked cars while driving drunk in Melbourne's south overnight.
"Cruise Ship Outbreak Offers Data Regarding COVID-19 Mortality Rates"
*"Cruise Ship Outbreak Offers Data * *Regarding COVID-19 Mortality Rates"* By Jeff Brown "First the bad news. Jobless claims came out this morning at 5.2 million. That puts our four-week total in the U.S. above 22 million. Unprecedented. Knowing that we have at least two more full weeks of lockdown in the U.S., it is not a stretch to forecast that we’ll reach a level above 30 million by the end of April. This is heartbreaking to watch, especially after we read about the new research below. We can see the secondary effects of the job cuts through the incredible success of the small ... more »
Trump's Most Repulsive Pandemic Utterance
Trump has said a lot of things I find disgusting but the one that really got to me was when he accused pandemic healthcare providers of stealing supplies and selling them "out the back door." He's such a horrible, horrible excuse for a human being. These men and women are risking their lives to do their duty, which is more than anyone can truthfully say about that slob. Some of them have died; Trump, unfortunately, hasn't. Why would he accuse them of such a thing? Obviously because it would be *exactly* what he would do. Healthcare workers are not stealing masks, PPE, ventilator... more »
World Marks 100 Days Since The Iranian Downing Of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
General view of the debris of the Ukraine International Airlines, flight PS752, Boeing 737-800 plane that crashed after take-off from Iran’s Imam Khomeini airport, on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran Jan. 8, 2020 is seen in this screen grab obtained from a social media video (REUTERS) *Radio Canada*: *Ottawa vows ‘relentless pursuit of justice’ as world marks 100 days of PS752* Canadian officials are pledging to be “relentless” in their pursuit of justice for the victims and families of downed Flight 752 as they mark 100 days since the crash that killed all 176 people on board, includ... more »
Voices from abroad on reckless defunding of WHO
With the US president defunding the World Health Organization at a time of great need, I think it would be good to highlight the reactions of a few leaders from around the globe and on our shores. The two articles … Continue reading →
Snowiest Winter Ever In Boulder
Here is my rooftop solar panel.
President Trump Unveils Grand Three-Phase 'Reopening Plan' Of The U.S. Economy
Daily Mail: *Donald Trump unveils grand three-phase 'reopening plan' then passes the buck to governors to 'call the shots' - but DOESN'T say how many states are ready to open up, how to decide if YOUR state is safe - and how many tests are going to be done* * The White House released guidelines for reopening the country * Trump spoke about the guidelines at the White House * One benchmark is a sustained drop in cases over two weeks * He didn't specify which states might move toward reopening first * First phase would have schools remain closed * Told governors: 'You are going to cal... more »
Planes are going back in the sky — but who's going on them?
Virgin and Qantas planes are back in the sky and flying a baseline number of routes around Australia — here's who will benefit, even when no-one is travelling.
Council in talks to open Bondi Beach after coronavirus closure
Waverley Council reveals it is in talks with NSW Police and Health about reopening Bondi Beach, which was closed last month after thousands of people disregarded Sydney's coronavirus shutdown and descended on the famous sands.
Police probe earlier Ruby Princess cruise as criminal investigation spreads
NSW Police will send questionnaires to thousands of Australian and international passengers from the last two voyages of the cruise ship at the centre of a massive coronavirus outbreak.
'I made the wrong decision': The dark secret that tormented Turnbull after losing the leadership
When Malcolm Turnbull served in the Federal Parliament, he exuded a sense of infallibility that was truly enviable. But he carried a dark secret after he was rolled for the top job in 2009, writes Sabra Lane.
Cairns pathology staffer contracts coronavirus, lab closed for 'deep clean'
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A pathology lab in Far North Queensland is closed for up to 48 hours after a staff member is found to have COVID-19, with other staff now in isolation.
'Let's come together and link arms': Virgin Australia's last-ditch bid to prevent collapse
The airline's chief executive Paul Scurrah calls for "rivalry" to be put aside and for the Federal Government and the community to step in and back Virgin in the national interest.
Brian Dennehy, who played the sheriff who jailed Rambo, dies at 81
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Brian Dennehy, the burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work, dies at 81.
China's economy goes backwards but ASX and Asian markets rise
China's economy shrinks in the first quarter, while a decade of job creation in the US is wiped out, but the Australian share market rises.
drug trafficking ‘represents the most serious challenge to human security
*This* illegal market, estimated in Kenya at more than €100 million a year, is constantly growing and has serious consequences for the health of Kenyans. Previously absent from the country, hard drugs – especially heroin – are now easy to find and at minimal cost: less than two euros a dose. In Mombasa, the drug-trafficking hub, an estimated 3.5 percent of the population has already tried heroin. Estimates of frequent users range from 2,500 to 5,000. Drug use is becoming a growing public health problem because as well as the harmful effects of drugs, many users contract AIDS ... more »
These Four Aircraft Explain Why Russia's Air Force Is So Powerful
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Europe* Most military equipment in Russian arsenals today is legacy Soviet hardware. Russian bombers are no exception. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *When and if the PAK DA becomes operational, it would put an important arrow in Russia’s quiver—a theoretically very capable stealth bomber. Still, if that can be managed affordably remains to be seen. The relatively low price of oil has severely constrained Russian military spending, and designing a brand-new stealth platform is no easy thing. Most military equipment in Russian arsenals today is legac... more »
Making Your Own Coronavirus Masks? Here's How
*Susan L. Sokolowski, Karen L. LaBat* *Science, * [image: A policeman, wearing a protective mask amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen as activists protest against an initiative to tighten the nation's abortion rules in front of the Parliament in Warsaw, Poland April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kacper] It's easier than it looks. The recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation to use cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 has generated numerous how-to articles and videos. As academics who focus on personal protective equipment (PPE)... more »
Boris Johnson Won't Have To Pay A Penny For His Coronavirus Care—And It's Not Because He's Prime Minister
*Luke Reader* *Politics, Europe* [image: Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanks the NHS in a video message on Easter Sunday, in 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, April 12, 2020. Pippa Fowles/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via REUTERS] Wouldn't that be nice to have in America, too?, While British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recovers from a life-threatening bout of COVID-19 that hospitalized him for a week, including three nights in an intensive care unit, he won’t have to worry about medical bills. He will be able to resume leading his country through the greatest crisis it has fac... more »
How We Classify Diseases Into Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks
*Hassan Vally* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] What differences are there? The word “epidemic” immediately brings to mind a highly infectious and deadly disease of the kind found in Hollywood films. In Contagion, for instance, a lethal infection with frightening symptoms spreads like wildfire, threatening humanity as we know it. The scary thing is that infectious disease epidemics in real life have the potential to be equally dramatic and deadly. One only has to recall the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which began in 2013. This epidemic killed around 70% of those infec... more »
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