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Schiff vapping — another means to impeach Trump and stay in the limelight
ONE HAS TO ASK — What is this man smoking – bath salts? Do his constituents really think he is doing them right by ignoring all their problems in order to rant and attack President Trump. Talk about useless … and yet here he is year after year. . In December, Judicial Watch sued Adam Schiff over the controversial subpoenas issued for phone records, including those of Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s lawyer. The phone records led to the publication of the private phone records of Giuliani, Congressman Devon Nunes, journalist John Solomon, Trump attorney Jay Sekulow, attorney Victoria... more »
FCC announces TeleHealth Program
Part of the Economic Phase 4 package included a $200 million price tag to get a TeleHealth Program up and running quickly. Telehealth programs have been around since 2009 at least but now are more important than ever. How can it help during COVID-19? 1) It provides valuable tools that can improve health outcomes and access to care, and make health care delivery systems more efficient and cost-effective. 2) It can deliver important medical services where they are needed most, and remove barriers of time, distance, and provider scarcities. This includes remote, rural areas and medicall... more »
Violence Drops In Iraq In March 2020
Violence dropped in Iraq perhaps because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Islamic State for instance, initially said that its fighters should not travel to different areas during the pandemic. Whatever the case might be there were far fewer incidents likely carried out by the group. Pro-Iran Hashd forces however increased their attacks on U.S. forces and personnel in March. There were a total of 69 incidents recorded in the press in Iraq in March 2020. 8 of those were done by pro-Iran Hashd groups as they lobbed rockets at the Green Zone four times, Camp Taji in northern Baghdad... more »
Half Of Mankind Now Under Lockdown
People walk around an almost empty Grand Central Terminal as the coronavirus disease outbreak continues in New York, March 29, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz *Euronews/AP/AFP:* *Coronavirus: Half of humanity now on lockdown as 90 countries call for confinement* More than 3.9 billion people, or half of the world's population, have now been asked or ordered to stay at home by their governments to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. Data from an AFP database collated compulsory or recommended confinements, curfews and quarantines in more than 90 countries or territories. D... more »
West Point Made the U.S. Military a Superpower. Here Is What You Need To Know.
*Peter Suciu* *History, * West Point, or more formally The United States Military Academy (USMA), is known today as being one of the oldest military service academies in the world. The four-year coeducational federal service academy is also home to the oldest military museum in the country. West Point, or more formally The United States Military Academy (USMA), is known today as being one of the oldest military service academies in the world. The four-year coeducational federal service academy is also home to the oldest military museum in the country. Before becoming the site of... more »
North Korea Still Loves the Ancient MiG-19 Fighter
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* North Korea is one of the only countries that still maintains a fleet of J-6/MiG-19 planes. Although it was speedy for its era, it couldn’t hold its own anymore. North Korea is one of the only countries that still maintains a fleet of J-6/MiG-19 planes. Although it was speedy for its era, it couldn’t hold its own anymore. *Better Designs: * The MiG-19 was designed to address issues that stemmed from the MiG-15 and similar MiG-17 fighters. While both fighters were capable when compared to their contemporaries, they suffered from controllability is... more »
Iranian General to America: Prepare For ‘the Most Severe Reaction’
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* Tensions are rising in Iraq despite a coronavirus crisis. Iranian chief of staff Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Baqeri warned on Thursday that the United States could “face the most severe reactions,” a day after U.S. President Donald Trump promised that “Iran will pay a very heavy price” for any attacks on Iraq. The two countries have squared off in Iraq several times over the past few months, coming to the brink of war in January. Tensions seem to be rising again after a series of clashes killed two American troops and left several more woun... more »
America Needs Immediate (Socially Distanced) Negotiations with North Korea
*Alexandra Bell* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC11B593F3C0&share=true] There are four steps Washington should take. As has been noted for many months, the Trump Administration’s comically over-produced and substantively underwhelming attempts at nuclear diplomacy with North Korea have yielded no real results. If there weren’t so much at stake, it would almost be funny that the people who criticized the Obama Administration’s supposed doctrine of strategic patience have been all but silent about what can gen... more »
Which Cellphone Provider Has the Worst Internet Speeds?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Forget 5G. Who is the worst of the worst? When 5G phones launch in a big way at some point in the next year, the speed of the Internet on mobile phones are expected to get much faster. But in the meantime, LTE remains the standard. So when it comes to speed, how do the current carries stack up? According to a Tom's Guide survey published in December of 2019 and looking at the fastest wireless networks, when it comes to download speeds, Verizon is the fastest of the "big four," while Sprint is the slowest. This is also the case for upload speeds. ... more »
The Power of Music to Build Community in the Time of Social Distancing
*Roberta Lamb, Robbie MacKay* *Society, World* Many people are posting #songsofcomfort. Many musicians are reaching out from isolation on balconies, in condos or the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Italian tenor Maurizio Marchini sings “Nessun dorma” from his balcony while the police in Mallorca, Spain play music, dance and sing in the streets and people watch from balconies. Many people are posting #songsofcomfort. American actor, comedian and musician Steve Martin’s March 21 viral Banjo Balm tweet (at the time of this writing, about 9.8 million views) followed by March ... more »
Russia's T-34 Tank (That Crushed Hitler) Is Making a Comeback
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* One of the greatest tank to ever take to the battlefield is back. This week a number of World War II-era Soviet T-34/85 tanks were spotted on the streets of Moscow. It wasn't a coup with vintage equipment, but rather a staging exercise to prepare for the upcoming Victory Day parade. The Russian Ministry of Defence released a video that highlighted the arrival of the tanks, and announced that servicemen from the 1st Tank Army would be training to create crews for the tanks during the upcoming celebration, which will mark the 75th anniversary of th... more »
The U.S. Navy's First Stealth Warship Is Almost Ready for War
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * How dangerous is it? Can it take on Russia or China? The United States Navy announced that the *USS Zumwalt *(DDG 1000)*,* the first stealth destroyer, is almost fully operational. It is the lead ship of a class of next-generation, multi-mission destroyers that feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and the latest warfighting technology and weaponry. This new ship will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control missions. It was des... more »
Disney+ Is More Than Just The Mandalorian or Star Wars. Here Is Their Latest Content.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * The best of what is coming this month. Disney+ has reportedly been surging since the coronavirus social distancing began. Multiple reports have stated that the massive amounts of people at home, many of them with children, have subscribed to the family-friendly streaming service in recent weeks. Throughout April, there will be more things for Disney+ subscribers to enjoy. - *Doctor Doolittle *(April 1.) No, not the Robert Downey, Jr., movie from earlier this year, which wasn't a Disney production, and not the 1967 version either, which was someho... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 2
1941 Regent of Iraq arrived at UK airbase at Habaniya Anbar after Golden Square officers tried to arrest him after coup Regent tried and failed to organize resistance to coup in Basra Then fled to Jordan (Musings On Iraq article on 1941 coup) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Role of the Military In Politics, A case study of Iraq to 1941*) (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Bo... more »
The Gaza Strip and COVID-19: Preparing for the Worst
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM/BRUSSELS, Apr 02 (IPS) - The coronavirus is now present in Gaza, the populous Palestinian enclave blockaded by air, land and sea since 2007. An epidemic would be calamitous. Hamas should tighten public health measures; Israel should loosen restrictions so that medical supplies can enter and afflicted Palestinians can leave. Read the full story, “The Gaza Strip and COVID-19: Preparing for the Worst”, on globalissues.org →
Snapshot of Life under Lockdown in Bangladesh
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW YORK, Apr 02 (IPS) - The Coronavirus pandemic is changing how we live our daily lives. The scale of the Covid-19 and its impact on our lives is unprecedented. When humanity gets past this, the world will be a very different place than the one we have known. Read the full story, “Snapshot of Life under Lockdown in Bangladesh”, on globalissues.org →
3- Temporary Global Government To Tackle Covid Problem? Gordon Brown Makes The Call.
*Questions, questions, questions.....* - 2- Do We Know Enough To Justify the Extreme Security Measures Taken? - 1-Did Covid 19 Come From the US? * Temporary Global Government? Oh, really?!* *hattip Gwen! * *GwenApril 2, 2020 at 9:25 AM* *I think they're working like beavers on the next stage:https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/ex-uk-pm-gordon-brown-calls-for-global-government-to-tackle-coronavirus-pandemic/* Ex-UK PM Gordon Brown calls for global government to tackle coronavirus pandemic *Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has urged world leaders to create a temporary... more »
Expecting the worst?
Storefronts in downtown Vancouver BC, Canada boarded up like they did before the G20 riots started by government agent provocateurs. Burglary and looting has been rampant there since businesses were ordered to shut down and now businesses have been told to take everything out of their shops or they'll lose it.
Bandwagon Of Doom Washed Away By Tidal Wave Of Data
By Paul Homewood Global warming theory states that a warmer climate should lead to increasing water vapour in the atmosphere, and thus to more floods and droughts. The actual data however does not agree. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, for each degree of global warming, the amount of water […]
John Whitehead: The Attack on Civil Liberties in the Age of COVID-19
In an exclusive for MintPress, constitutional attorney John Whitehead warns that the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to bring the American Police State out into the open on a scale we’ve not seen before. The post John Whitehead: The Attack on Civil Liberties in the Age of COVID-19 appeared first on MintPress News.
The Bill is Coming Due
The Anglo West is a composite of several countries replete with citizens… Continue reading “The Bill is Coming Due”… The post The Bill is Coming Due appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .
2- Do We Know Enough To Justify the Extreme Security Measures Taken?
*Continuing on with the asking of questions* 1-Did Covid 19 Come From the US? *hattip yaya- who had this excellent video posted at her place- * *It's german with english subtitles* heroes in our time
Carbon credit scam exposed: carbon markets fail as CO₂ declines
The COVID-19 crisis has CO2 emissions down; bad news for carbon carpetbaggers hoping to make a mint off carbon "credits." The post Carbon credit scam exposed: carbon markets fail as CO₂ declines appeared first on CFACT.
Hospitals Need Reliable Energy to Keep Coronavirus Patients Alive
Hospitals need electricity to operate medical equipment keeping people alive during the coronavirus outbreak, illuminate operating rooms for surgeons, sterilize… The post Hospitals Need Reliable Energy to Keep Coronavirus Patients Alive appeared first on IER.
1- Did Covid 19 Come From the US?
hattip majestika majestikaApril 1, 2020 at 4:50 AM *https://youtu.be/3J6zm6zgah0Forgive me if this has already been posted 'the coronavirus conspiracy' by Nathan Rich, interesting watch.Hope everyone stays safe and well in these troubling times x*
Are The European Union And The UN Willing To Bypass The Blockade Against Venezuela?
This week, multilateral organizations such as the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have supported Venezuela in its fight against the spread of the new coronavirus (Covid-19), in the midst of the US unilaterally imposed economic and financial blockade. The first organization to express its support for Venezuela was the EU, when on Monday, March 23, it supported the requests for aid made by Iran and Venezuela to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), countries that face an analogous situation of criminal blockade through coercive unilateral sanctions. Josep Borrell, Hig... more »
Time Of Plague And Meltdown: Mass Murder By Corporate Duopoly
Tens of thousands of people, disproportionately Black and brown, are marked for death by coronavirus in the coming weeks and months because the United States political system allows only corporate parties to govern. By ensuring that the Dictatorship of Capital is immune to effective electoral challenge, the duopoly system has made the people of the United States less healthy than the rest of the developed world, and far more vulnerable to epidemics of all types. As dutiful servants of Capital, the Democratic and Republican parties have for more than 40 years facilitated a Race to the... more »
McDonald’s Workers Go On Strike Over Unsafe Conditions, Lost Hours, Pay Cuts
St. Louis, MO - Some McDonald's workers in St. Louis, Tampa and Memphis have gone on strike to protest unsafe working conditions, pay cuts and lost hours. More than 100 workers across the three cities have walked off the job or waged stay-at-home strikes, according to a news release. While McDonald's U.S. locations have closed their dining areas, the stores are still serving customers via drive-thru, take-out and the company's McDelivery service. Some McDonald's workers in Tampa kicked off the strike on Tuesday, alleging the company would not allow them to wear face masks. The walko... more »
Amazon, Instacart Workers Strike Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As much of the country is under “shelter in place” orders to help flatten the curve, Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods’ employees’ safety is in jeopardy. And many of them walked off the job yesterday to pressure the companies to step-up protections and pay. While online shopping and grocery delivery is at an all-time high amid the coronavirus pandemic, the protests come as some employees are testing positive for the virus and neither Instacart nor Amazon are doing enough to keep employees safe. “The richest man in the world can’t even provide basic protection for his workers during ... more »
Coronavirus Opens The Door To Big Changes, The Left Faces Pushback
Emergencies have a way of shaking up old, limiting beliefs. The coronavirus pandemic is pushing people back to the drawing board. In the United States, many are noticing the institutional failures forced on us in recent decades, during what billionaire Warren Buffett calls the “class warfare” waged by the economic elite. The health crisis opens the door to bolder thinking. Even establishment politicians today consider moves that cost trillions, but their motivation is to save the existing system, not to transition to a better one. For many Americans, however, it’s time for a system ... more »
Guatemalan Water Protectors Persist, Despite Mining Company Threats
Guatemala - The hard work of protecting water and land from the long-term harms associated with gold and silver mining takes place daily on the frontlines of tenacious struggles throughout Latin America and around the world. Indigenous people and affected communities face many reprisals for their resistance, including a mounting number of arbitration suits against their governments from mining companies suing over projects that people have managed to halt through direct action and in the courts. This month, in Guatemala, the Peaceful Resistance “La Puya” celebrates eight years of st... more »
Global Ceasefire: List Of Countries Committed
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres proposed this global ceasefire: Our world faces a common enemy: COVID-19. The virus does not care about nationality or ethnicity, faction or faith. It attacks all, relentlessly. Meanwhile, armed conflict rages on around the world. The most vulnerable — women and children, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the displaced — pay the highest price. They are also at the highest risk of suffering devastating losses from COVID-19. Let’s not forget that in war-ravaged countries, health systems have collapsed. Health professional... more »
The Struggle For A COLA At Berkeley University
California - On March 5, in the midst of a campus-wide march and rally, a student protester at UC Berkeley walked into the bustling Free Speech Movement Café, a study spot that borrows its name from Cal’s legendary 1960s anti-war protests. “Fellow students!” she shouted, climbing on top of the counter. “Today, you will witness the largest protest you have seen during your time at UC Berkeley. We are shutting down the campus in solidarity with the grad students at UC Santa Cruz who were fired while striking for a cost of living adjustment. Please join us in demanding a COLA for all!”... more »
How Wall Street And Trump Created The Ventilator Crisis
The $2 trillion relief bill of spending and tax breaks to bolster the hobbled U.S. economy hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law on March 27. While offering some relief to workers, it does little to directly address broken supply chains for vital items like ventilators. It does not require manufacturers to coordinate production of equipment and therapeutics in short supply or ensure that masks and ventilators are distributed to where they’re most needed. It does, however, offer bonanzas to corporations. The federal government is open for coronavirus business, and th... more »
BREAKING: Todd, Burnett start bending the curve!
*THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020Cable nets pull the plug on a virus:* CNN's Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the coronavirus. Not only that, he's sick. Last night, at the end of his 9 PM hour, he described the symptoms he experienced Tuesday night: CUOMO (4/1/20): *So yes, I've had a—I've had a fever.* You've had a fever. But 102, 103, 103-plus that wouldn't quit, and it was like somebody was beating me like a pinata. *And I was shivering so much that Sanjay's right—I chipped my tooth!* These are not cheap, OK? And they call them the rigors, like rigors, R-I-G-O-R-S, but rigors. So t... more »
Pets Help Senior Citizens With Social Isolation And Fitness
During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the 2019 form of the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China and has caused the COVID-19 disease worldwide, there has been concern about protecting those with preexisting conditions, which will be many seniors. Though the risk is negligible in young people, since coronavirus is in the same family as the common cold anyone can carry it without being symptomatic and that means extra precaution is being taken regarding the elderly. Yet social isolation can be harmful as well. If you've ever watched the television show "Alone", you know even the ables... more »
Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Jazz Pianist & Educator Dies in New Orleans – Apparently of Covid-19 Coronavirus
Ellis Marsalis with his son Wynton Marsalis Link: https://youtu.be/M7WFYZ1U0Yg [Good music to chill out to during lockdown/quarantine or any other … Continue reading →
WFIRST: Exoplanets in the Direction of Galactic Center
The Kepler mission gave us, along with plenty of exoplanetary scenarios, a statistical look at a particular patch of sky, one containing parts of Lyra, Cygnus and Draco. Some of the stars within that field were close (Gliese 1245 is just 15 light years out), but the intention was never to home in on nearby […]
Political Retaliation: Cuomo Proposes Kicking Third Parties Off the NY Ballot
*Zephyr Teachout ran against Andrew Cuomo in 2014. Working Families Party endorsed Cuomo then, but not in 2018.* *by Thomas Neuburger* A Very Short Story in Three Short Acts *Act I.* Monica Klein tweeted this on April 1, 2020: *"No other state in America has ballot requirements as strict as @NYGovCuomo is proposing.While some Democrats push for fair & open elections, NY's Gov is kicking 3rd parties off the ballot."* *Act II.* Klein's tweet was in response to this, from Jimmy Vielkind, also on April 1, 2020: *"Minor parties including the @NYWFP [Working Families Party] have be... more »
WATCH: Cop Beat Girlfriend So Badly, Officers Humiliate Him by Cutting Off His Uniform
[image: domestic violence]A cop beat his girlfriend to the point of hospitalization and when he was arrested on-duty for domestic violence and kidnapping his fellow cops made sure to humiliate him.
Unemployment in US doubles in a week as coronavirus bites down hard
Just In - 12 hours ago
The United States has recorded a new high of citizens applying for unemployment benefits — doubling the record set just last week — as the coronavirus crisis causes businesses to close shop.
China Makes Its Move To Assert Its Authority In The South China Sea
*Asia Times:* *China seizes Covid-19 advantage in South China Sea* *China ramps up military drills and energy exploitation in contested waterway while US military bogged down in virus crisis at home.* MANILA – With the Covid-19 pandemic mostly contained in China and now wreaking havoc on the United States, security analysts are closely watching Beijing’s military moves in the hotly contested South China Sea. In recent days, China has conducted military drills and deployed large-scale military assets to the maritime area while at the same time officially celebrating strides made in ... more »
Kevin Ryan: More Will Die from the Response to COVID-19 Than From the Virus
*Yet another Artist's depiction of Covid19* Here's an important analysis of the deadly *Covid 9/11 Planned-emic Pavlovian Experiment* by Kevin Ryan. Kevin Ryan is one of the few heros of the 9/11 atrocity. As the insurance investigator responsible for assessing cause of the structural failures of the WTC for NIST. Ryan refused to cave to pressure--and stuck with [and was subsequently fired for] his original assessment that* the towers could not have collapsed as depicted in the Official Story. * *More Will Die from the Response to COVID-19 Than From the Virus* *This Article appe... more »
For profit drug and medical supply companies are geared to maximize profits
This topic is not a new one and is one I first wrote of several years ago. The concern is the number of for-profit companies who make drugs and medical supplies are not geared toward fighting pandemic or new bacterial … Continue reading →
USMCA won't go into effect in June
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Officials in the US, Mexico and Canada failed to meet a deadline on Tuesday that was necessary for the NAFTA replacement to take effect by June 1.
For the AR-15 fans among my readers
I've been playing with a new firearm for a few weeks, one that I thought would disprove much of what I've read about them - but, to my surprise, I've found my ideas overturned. I'm talking about an AR-15 *pistol*, as opposed to the well-known rifle. An AR pistol is simply the same type of lower receiver used on the rifle, but with a short-barreled upper receiver, and only a short buffer tube (plus, optionally, a forearm brace) instead of a traditional stock. The weapon must be designed and primarily intended to be fired without bracing it against the shoulder. As an illustration... more »
NHS is being ‘protected’ from those who need protecting most by rationing treatment based on eugenic ‘guidelines’
In the UK, NICE have drawn guidelines that set out who will get priority for treatment for the coronavirus. Not those most in need. Those most likely to survive anyway will have priority access to treatment. Elderly people and those who have underlying conditions will simply have isolation to protect them.s
The Fed's Mega-Bailout and the Monetarist Fraud of 'Helicopter Money'
New International Economic Order American Credit System Glass-Steagall The Fed's Mega-Bailout and the Monetarist Fraud of 'Helicopter Money Video of The Fed's Mega-Bailout and the Monetarist Fraud of 'Helicopter Money Bailing out the system won't 'work' in this crisis as it did in 2008. The solution lies in dumping monetarist beliefs and taking a lesson from Lyndon LaRouche's discoveries.
Officers Find an Alligator While Responding to Robbery
There were three toddlers and several children in the apartment, police said.
Is Your Internet Down? Turn Your Smartphone Into a Hotspot (But There Is a Catch)
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * [image: TM Roh, president & head of mobile communications business of Samsung Electronics, unveils the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra smartphones during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in San Francisco, California, U.S. February 11, 2020. REUTERS/Stephen Lam] Don't break your data caps. With millions of Americans hunkering down in their respective homes and taking classes and working remotely, it’s not a surprise to see that internet outages are on the rise. Before this health pandemic, internet traffic was much like your average morning/aftern... more »
This Is How Businesses Are Adapting Due to Coronavirus
*Brent McKnight, Martina Linnenluecke* *Global Economy, World* Here's how. The global coronavirus pandemic is causing unprecedented disruption around the world. Efforts to contain the virus have shut down or hampered many businesses. Across the world, business owners, operators and employees face job losses and imminent economic impacts. We are a team of researchers who study resilience among businesses and communities. Resilience refers to the ability of individuals, businesses and communities to recover from substantial hardship. Businesses play a critical role in restoring th... more »
The 19th Century Origins of Contemporary Anti-Asian Sentiment
*Paula Larsson* *Society, North America* Understanding the recent spike of attacks on Asians. Self-isolation. Quaratine. Lockdown. The outbreak of COVID-19 and its subsequent dissemination across the globe has left a shock wave of disbelief and confusion in many countries. Accompanying this wave has been a spike in racist terms, memes and news articles targeting Asian communities in North America. Asian Americans report being spit on, yelled at, even threatened in the streets. There has been a recent stabbing in Montréal and increased violent targeting of Asian businesses. Asian... more »
Social Isolation: Why Clapping for Carers Feels Good
*Catherine Loveday* *Public Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] Why did a simple act have such a significant impact? I was immediately worried when I had a call from my mum at just after 8pm on March 26. She has early-stage dementia and lives in a remote village in England with very few neighbours. But instead of panic or worry, I was greeted by an excited voice asking me if I had been outside to cheer for the National Health Service (NHS), the institution for which she worked for more than 40 years. Despite her poor memory, my mum had somehow remembered that people in the UK had ... more »
Drop Those Patents: Why Drug Companies Need to Collaborate on Coronavirus
*Enrico Bonadio, Andrea Baldini* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] The race is on to produce an effective vaccine. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim victims around the world, the race is on to produce the right medicines to fight it. This includes developing a vaccine to stop people from falling ill in the first place, testing kits and drugs to treat those that fall ill with COVID-19. In normal times, most pharmaceutical companies would not naturally collaborate in these endeavours. Developing new drugs requires huge amounts of investment. Drug companies seek ... more »
Unpacking Canada's Coronavirus Aid Package: What Does It Do and Not Do?
*Joel Lexchin* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Compulsory licensing will help prevent drug shortages. Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, which provides emergency assistance to cope with the expected dramatic economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, contains an important clause that may get overlooked. The act effectively brings back compulsory licensing for drugs if supply is interrupted because of the effects of COVID-19. There have already been stories about toilet paper shortages in parts of Canada. Far worse would be a shortage of medicines. That has... more »
Why Coronavirus Will Pose a Challenge to Working Parents
*Marisa Young* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] We take a look at the many challenges they face daily. Many working parents have been instructed to work from home. Because of this forced or volunteer social distancing, many parents are now dealing with the new normal of having to work while parenting full time. Keep in mind, those who work remotely tend to be wealthier with bigger spaces. This quarantine can be extra challenging for multi-generational families, families living in close quarters and multi-family homes. Others on the front line, including health-care worker... more »
Catastrophe Bonds: Are They Socially Acceptable?
*Dror Etzion, Bernard Forgues, Emmanuel Kypraios* *Economics, World* [image: Reuters] Some healthy skepticism is warranted when considering these bonds. Countries around the world are taking unprecedented action to stem financial collapse due to COVID-19. Governments are acting as insurers of last resort, providing liquidity to both individuals and corporations in dire straits. In these perilous times, the insurance sector itself will also be paying out claims, whether it’s to people who have experienced damage to life or property or to businesses and even to sovereign countrie... more »
Four Interesting Things About Videoconferencing
*Norm Friesen* *Society, World* A look at how videoconferencing shapes social interactions. As the COVID-19 pandemic forces many U.S. colleges and universities to move their courses online, connecting online via video is now having its moment. Family, friends, neighbors and even TV talk-show hosts are now meeting and broadcasting from home. Meanwhile, Microsoft, Google and Zoom are struggling to meet the demand for their videoconferencing services. People have long noticed, however, that some peculiar things happen in videoconferencing. A magazine mentioned its “bizarre intimacy.... more »
Employees Will Need Their Bosses' Help Getting Through Coronavirus
*Paula Caligiuri, Helen De Cieri* *economy, Americas* [image: Hollywood Boulevard, typically packed with tourists, is seen empty during the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson] Here's what you can do. The coronavirus pandemic has forced tens of millions of employees across the U.S. to work from home. While this will save lives by limiting the transmission of COVID-19, it also poses significant challenges for employees’ well-being . How can companies support the health of their empl... more »
Say Hello To The Vz. 58 Assault Rifle: Better Than the AK-47?
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Europe* During the Cold War, the weapon was widely exported to other Communist states around the world and was also used various insurgent forces Despite being a member of the Warsaw Pact, throughout the Cold War Czechoslovakia was among the Communist Bloc nations that stressed heavy industry and consumer goods over agricultural and services – and at the same time, it remained the center of the production of armaments. This dated back to the past century when the region was under the control of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the onset of communism,... more »
No Toilet Paper, No Problem: Time for Americans to Embrace the Bidet?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * Could this work in the Coronavirus era? Amid the current health pandemic, the scene of customers looking utterly dumbfounded in empty toilet-paper aisles has become all too common. Many ask, “What should I use if I can’t buy toilet paper?” Sure, there are the usual suggestions of other paper products, but they have been known to wreak havoc on sewer systems, and you as the perpetrator might have to foot that costly bill. That makes you shake in your boots. Another sensible option might be to go out and get yourself a bidet. However, as we all kno... more »
How America Must Rediscover Its Heritage and Faith to Unite Against the Coronavirus
*Christianné L. Allen* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2BPF9CNXN5&share=true] We've done it before in both world wars. No country is immune to major calamities. A calamity can strike any country at any moment, spilling through borders and showing no allegiance to any flag. In America, major calamities have always united us as a nation. The Great Depression brought Americans together under President Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership. Pearl Harbor, the first attack on American soil since 1812, rallied the count... more »
Saving Citizens, Killing the Poor: India and COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impostion of a 21-day lockdown in India, to stem COVID-19 transmission - triggered vast migration of the poor.
Canada’s COVID-19 wage subsidies could keep cannabis workers on payroll
Canadian cannabis firms of all sizes could be eligible for a three-month emergency wage subsidy program during the COVID-19 pandemic, welcome news for businesses that may be struggling financially. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program could help the Canadian cannabis industry and other employers keep workers on payroll during the crisis or give them the […] Canada’s COVID-19 wage subsidies could keep cannabis workers on payroll is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Pandemics and the Problem of Expert Failure (cont.)
Part 3: Should Experts Have Power? In my last two EconLog essays (here and here), I examined some of the causes of expert failure seemingly at work in the present crisis. I pointed out that we don’t know how to strike a balance among the different expert silos such as medicine and economics. And I […] The post Pandemics and the Problem of Expert Failure (cont.) appeared first on Econlib.
We Have Officially Entered the Twilight Zone
When all else fails, you can always count on Blooperpower USA to revive its stupid, cruel and ineffective War on Drugs - that is, the relentless war against poor and dark-skinned people both at home and abroad. The war on drugs is especially necessary when the poor and dark skinned targets live in a country with valuable natural resources coveted by the US corporations which actually own and control Blooperpower. The latest drug war surge is also meant to divert our attention from the sad truth that what is still insanely called the world's sole remaining superpower is so lacking i... more »
U.S. Navy To Cut In Half Its Aircraft Carrier Presence In The Middle East
USS Harry S. Truman in the Atlantic Ocean, December 12, 2018. US Navy/Mass Comm. Specialist 2nd Class Scott Swofford *Politico: **2nd aircraft carrier set to leave the Middle East* The U.S. military began surging forces to the Middle East last summer after Iranian proxies attacked ships in the Persian Gulf. The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is planning to leave the Middle East, marking the end of the first extended use of two carriers in the region in years amid heightened tension with Iran, two defense officials tell POLITICO. After a rocket attack by Iran-backed Shia mili... more »
Jazz Great Ellis Marsalis Jr. Dead at 85; Fought Coronavirus
The patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan died after battling pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne Dies from Coronavirus
The songwriter, known for his work on the movie "That Thing You Do!" and television show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," was 52.
Turkish-backed forces attack Syrian Army troops in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – A group of Turkish-backed militants from the so-called “Syrian National Army” (SNA) launched an attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in northeastern Syria on Thursday. According to reports from this front, the SNA launched several artillery shells towards the Syrian Army’s positions in the Tal Tamr District of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian aircraft arrives in New York to deliver medical aid: video
The United States and Russia have provided humanitarian assistance to each other during crises in the past and will no doubt continue to do so in the future, US Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortegus said. Earlier, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said that the country could send more medical supplies […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nearly 500 Syrian mercenaries killed in Libya: LNA
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The spokesperson for the Libyan National Army (LNA), Major-General Ahmad Al-Mismari, announced on Thursday that the death toll for the Turkish-backed Syrian mercenaries had reached 500 after more than four months of fighting. Over the past week alone, the Syrian mercenaries have suffered dozens of casualties at the hands of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy blocks off part of eastern Mediterranean for new missile tests
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea has been mostly blocked off by Russian warships that are carrying out naval drills until April 11th, Avia.Pro reported on Thursday. “The central section of the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea was unceremoniously blocked by Russian warships, which intend to carry out […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act - Who is Benefitting?
The recent COVID-19 relief bill, the 883 page Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) or H.R. 748 which was first introduced to the House on January 24, 2020 was signed into law on March 27, 2020. In this bill which was supposedly designed to help Americans during the COVID-19 crisis, we find some interesting expenditures that have little to do with helping Main Street Americans. Let's look at these: *1.) Smithsonian Institution* - an additional amount of $7.5 million was granted. This funding will remain available until September 30, 2021. *2.) John F. Kenn... more »
Former Supreme Court Justice: ‘This is what a police state is like’
[image: undefined] The former Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Sumption, QC, has denounced the police response to the coronavirus, saying the country is suffering 'collective hysteria'. This is an edited transcript of his interview with BBC Radio 4's World at One programme earlier today. *BBC interviewer Jonny Dymond* 'A hysterical slide into a police state. A shameful police force intruding with scant regard to common sense or tradition. An irrational overreaction driven by fear.' These are not the accusations of wild-eyed campaigners, they come from the lips of one our most eminen... more »
Coronavirus Puts Counterproductive Regulations Into Perspective
[image: coronavirus-puts-counterproductive-regulations-into-perspective] As dangerous as the expansion of government power due to COVID-19 is, in some ways, federal, state and local governments are also reducing their intrusions into our lives by cutting many regulations.
Biden Challenges Trump to a Debate, Again
[image: biden-challenges-trump-to-a-debate-again] Once again, the likely Democrat candidate for president, former Vice President Joe Biden, is challenging the president to a debate.
Appeals Court Allows Texas to Enforce Coronavirus Abortion Ban
[image: appeals-court-allows-texas-to-enforce-coronavirus-abortion-ban] The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay on a ruling from a lower court that blocked Texas from enforcing its ban against abortions in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Hospitals empty beds before wave of COVID-19 admissions
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The arrival of COVID-19 has increased the pressure on the Department of Health, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), and the Department of Community Services to empty out long-stay patients to make room for an expected surge of hospitalizations. Two dozen new cases a day […]
Separating the science from the scams: Timothy Caulfield on COVID-19 misinformation
News 1. Graphed: COVID-19 in Nova Scotia There are 20 new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. That’s a total of 173 cases in the province. Here’s a look at the graphs of the cases and testing. Read the full article here. 2. Hateful slurs disrupt online gatherings El Jones writes about the increase in […]
Coronavirus is bringing about a realization of what matters
Even though the odds of most Americans living through the chinesevirus19 pandemic are probably around 3000 to 1 we're living in a scary time. Atheists often declare that God not stopping all bad things, including Covid19, is proof He doesn't care or that He doesn't exist. But the reality is that God like every good father allows us to suffer the consequences of sin. If the Communist Chinese government hadn't lied and covered up coronavirus the world wouldn't be facing this pandemic. A study has shown that if the Chinese tyrants had reacted 3 weeks earlier the number of cases in Chi... more »
Viral Exposure
This *NY Times* piece seems to make an important point that has not received much attention: From a policy perspective, we need to consider that not all exposures to the coronavirus may be the same. Stepping into an office building that once had someone with the coronavirus in it is not as dangerous as sitting next to that infected person for an hourlong train commute.... Low-dose infections can even engender immunity, protecting against high-dose exposures in the future. Before the invention of vaccines, doctors often intentionally infected healthy individuals with fluid from sma... more »
Chinese corona virus good news
- Two Democrat governors who ruled that people couldn't use potentially life saving drugs if they catch coronavirus have changed their minds. That Democrats willingly changed policies that could kill you is clear proof that prayer is working. :) - Washington state may be seeing a decrease in new cases which is a great sign since that's where the outbreak really first took off. If true it's a sign that in fact the drastic measures being taken are working. - Another day another potential cure for corona virus. There's good evidence that giving patients blo... more »
AI Arms Race: Future of Warfare
*April 2, 2020* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - The truth about artificial intelligence (AI) and the process of machine learning (algorithms which learn on their own rather than perform tasks based on human programming) is somewhat less spectacular than depicted in Hollywood movies. Yet the impact of advanced information technology on modern warfare will be significant nonetheless. Already, machine learning is allowing automation including self-driving cars and analysis by computers that by far surpass average human abilities. It is development that is already having a significant impact on... more »
Democrat Hispanic caucus says that all illegal aliens in ICE's custody should be released
There are about 40,000 illegal aliens in ICE's custody and the alleged reason for releasing them is that being incarcerated increases their chances of getting the chinese virus. Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro has said that all of them should be released. Oddly he's not asking for them to be released back to Mexico where the chinese virus outbreak isn't as bad but into the US. Clearly the Democrats are using coronavirus as an excuse to import more Democrat voters not because they care so much about people getting sick. Similarly when you listen to Democrats attacking Trump's coronaviru... more »
The War On Sport
We are forced to admit that in sport, as in everything else, the US has one set of rules for itself and another for those brave enough to challenge their righteousness. But, in the modern world, the unimpeded use of such an approach is becoming increasingly akin to targeted persecution, aggression, and even full-scale war.
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From Jenna Orkin Suspected SARS virus and flu samples found in luggage: FBI report describes China's 'biosecurity risk' “How do you know what they’re bringing in and out unless you have a comprehensive surveillance point?” she asked. “If it’s going one way, it’s going the other way. You’d be very naive to assume otherwise.” Is factory farming to blame for coronavirus? Putin sending medical supplies to help U.S. fight coronavirus: IFX Bolivia: People Break Quarantine to Protest Lack of Food Se confirma la muerte de un hombre por hantavirus en China y el mundo teme posible brote Italy’s... more »
Undiagnosed Deaths Increase Suspicion That São Paulo Coronavirus Statistics Are Understated
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - "Aunty, look at the rain, get the laundry off the clothesline." The warning from one of Olga's nieces, 77, who lived in a neighboring house did not come in time. The rain that affected São Paulo last week soaked all the retiree's laundry, who at that point was already unconscious on […] The post Undiagnosed Deaths Increase Suspicion That São Paulo Coronavirus Statistics Are Understated appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Favela Residents and Organizations Are Acting and Demanding Action Ahead of Covid-19
By Luisa Fenizola RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In Brazil, the coronavirus pandemic is expected to disproportionately affect favela communities. The State must never be exempted from its responsibility to provide health services, access to water, sewerage, and social protection, least of all during the pandemic. Meanwhile, reacting to fill the gap in public services, […] The post How Favela Residents and Organizations Are Acting and Demanding Action Ahead of Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Don't panic: Corona virus vis a vis the flu
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2020/04/the-wuhan-virus-where-we-are-now.phpThis plot shows us that as of today coronavirus is not a new Spanish Flu or Black plague. Even if the worst predictions in the US come true and 240K Americans die it'll be the equivalent of 4 bad flu seasons and the odds of you living through it will be 1,375 to 1. That doesn't mean that it's worthwhile to really hurt the economy and raise the national debt a lot in order to keep the number of deaths low. It doesn't mean that we shouldn't take draconian steps, like forcing GM to produce ventilators,... more »
Why undocumented immigrants still fear the 2020 census
Mary Lehman Held, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Tennessee at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
The United States is at risk of lacking data from more than 10 million undocumented immigrants in the 2020 census.
Coronavirus: Strategic National Stockpile was ready, but not for this
Andrew Lakoff, Professor of Sociology, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
The paradox of the stockpile is that it's meant to protect against future threats, but is limited by today's imagination about what those threats might be.
Insider trading by members of Congress may be difficult to prove
Stanley M. Brand, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Did members of Congress illegally sell stocks after getting inside information about the pandemic from federal officials? A former lawyer for the House says proving such cases is very difficult.
Biden : Inspirational Multi-Tasker
So I was just reading my email see, and up pops a notification from our good friend and Master of Memery, Earl of Taint, containing his latest creation : OK. Now we know Earl comes up with some bizarre shit sometimes all of the time, but they are all based on some modicum of substance. “Where there is smoke, there is fire”, so to speak. So, being the thorough investigative researcher that I am, I went on a mission to find the modicum behind this particular meme. And I found it in this article from ‘Todays Five‘. And ONLY in … Continue reading →
The U.S. Army Has Suspended Its New Combat Fitness Test Due To Coronavirus
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* Gym closures have negatively affected the fitness of servicemembers. Fears of COVID-19 led to the suspension of the U.S. Army's transition to the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), a program that was developed to improve soldier and unit readiness, transform the army's fitness culture and reduce preventable injuries and attrition. The program was also aimed at enhancing mental toughness and stamina. The implementation period for the program had begun in October 2018 and the goal was to have it become the Army physical test of record by this O... more »
Explained: How Cavalry Disappeared From The Military (Think World War I)
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* In a single generation the traditional cavalry all but disappeared from the battlefield, and the reason was that warfare changed in unexpected ways. Cavalry had been a crucial part of armies since antiquity, beginning soon after the domestication of the horse. The Greeks and Romans were skilled horsemen centuries before the invention of the stirrup. Horses played a crucial role during the age of chivalry during the Middle Ages, and proved crucial in the Mongol's expansion from Asia to Europe, and later with the Spanish exploration and conquest of t... more »
Iran Has Really Bad Luck with U.S. Military Drones
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Not only are their interceptions unsuccessful, but they can also be down-right embarrassing. Here are two Iranian interdictions that didn’t go as planned. Way back in 2012, an American General Atomics MQ-1, typically called “Predator” was flying in international airspace, approximately 16 miles from Iran’s coast and conducting surveillance (Iran also flies a Predator knock-off). Back in those days, drones were more likely to fly without an escort than they are now, and this incident is why. Two Iranian jets were scrambled and... more »
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Wikipedia Co-Founder Name Drops Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates in Rant About Child Sex Trafficking
[image: trafficking]"There is proof of all this," the Co-Founder of Wikipedia wrote as he linked the Clintons, Trump, and Prince Andrew to elite child sex trafficking.
COVID-19 strategy: UK, Sweden and Belarus (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 518. More The post COVID-19 strategy: UK, Sweden and Belarus (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
A Proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Eric Zuesse —— The U.S. President will be elected by means of a standardized physical and personally signed mail-in ballot, which, starting in the first month of the election-year, is mailed out to all registered voters, who are broken down into 100 different and all-inclusive randomly assigned daily batches of 1% of the electorate (5% […] More The post A Proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution appeared first on The Duran.
Three Steps to Civic Love in the Time of COVID-19
To serve those to whom we belong well, attentiveness and affinity are key. Affinity and awareness amount to a form of love. Serving well is love in the time of COVID-19, and I offer these three steps to consider.
Will The U.S. Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Pleaded For Coronavirus Help Be Punished?
The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is pictured as it enters the port in Da Nang, Vietnam, March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo *Business Insider:* *Navy leaders say the aircraft carrier commander who urged them for coronavirus help will not be punished for his letter leaking* * The commanding officer of an aircraft carrier who penned a leaked letter to his leaders had followed military procedures and is not expected to be punished, according to senior Navy officials. * Capt. Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt wrote a letter to Navy leaders on Sunday urging for an "im... more »
Andrew Cuomo is responsible for New York not being prepared for Coronavirus
While Cuomo has said some nice things about Trump's response to the virus the massive health care shortage New York residents are facing is due to his and his fellow Democrats priorities. They had an opportunity to buy 16,000 ventilators 5 years ago but instead put nearly three times the money that would have cost into "economic development" which is highly prone to cronyism. Similarly reducing what Medicare pays doctors and hospitals has led to a sever shortage of medical facilities in New York. Meanwhile instead of prepping New York for a potential pandemic Democrats concentrated... more »
New Reports Place Israel Among World’s 25 “Declining Democracies”
Both Freedom House and V-DEM's Annual Democracy Report shows Israel is experiencing a precipitous decline in democracy. Thought that would hardly be surprising to the 2 million Arab citizens that live there. The post New Reports Place Israel Among World’s 25 “Declining Democracies” appeared first on MintPress News.
Unpacking TikTok, Mobile Apps and National Security Risks
Tik Tok in the App Store (Credit: Quinta Jurecic) On March 12, Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill into the Senate to ban the downloading and use of TikTok, the Chinese social media app, on federal government devices. Hawley’s bill carves out exceptions for such activities as law enforcement investigations and intelligence collection, but holds that no employee of the United States, officer of the United States, Member of Congress, congressional employee, or officer or employee of a government corporation may download or use TikTok or any successor application developed by ByteDan... more »
Data Security and U.S.-China Tech Entanglement
Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2017. I stood at the witness table, my heart pounding, and raised my hand to take an oath. Sen. Josh Hawley had just berated Apple and TikTok for yet again declining his invitation to testify at the hearing. Flanked by their empty seats, I knew I was not going to be interrogated, but I also knew that what I had to say would not distill into sound bites that a crusading Hawley could use as props in his show. That show built on Hawley’s declaration last fall that Apple and TikTok are “two sides of the same coin when it comes to data security: the dan... more »
The U.S. Needs to Get in the Standards Game—With Like-Minded Democracies
*Editor's note: This article is part of a series of short articles by analysts involved in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, among others, highlighting and commenting upon aspects of the commission's findings and conclusion.* In the latter half of 2016, the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)—one of the largest international bodies that sets standards on mobile technologies—took a series of votes on technology that would make up part of the standard for fifth-generation mobile telecommunications networks (5G). In many ways, the meetings were routine. Engineers from comp... more »
No Lockdown for Nuclear Construction Projects – Trident, Sellafield, Hinkley C
While the country is locked down to protect us from Covid19, the government’s nuclear projects continue. These include construction of…
Oil Prices May Plunge Below Zero
*CNN: **The world could soon run out of space to store oil. That may plunge prices below zero* Highways are empty. Planes are grounded. Factories are dark. The unprecedented collapse in oil demand has sent crude crashing to 18-year lows. Supply, on the other hand, remains largely resilient amid a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. US producers don't want to be the first to blink by turning off production. That could mean a supply glut so epic that the world will soon run out of room to store all the unneeded barrels of oil. *Read more* .... *Update #1:* Oil prices coul... more »
Peut-on remonter l’horloge du vieillissement ?
Ethical Technology - 14 hours ago
L’édition de l’épigénome, qui active et désactive nos gènes, pourrait être “l’élixir de vie”.
Comet FIVE Times the Size of Jupiter is Set to Light Up the Night Skies in April – And It Could Be Brighter Than Venus
Comet FIVE Times the Size of Jupiter is Set to Light Up the Night Skies in April – And It Could Be Brighter Than Venus by RYAN MORRISON FOR MAILONLINE, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * The comet was discovered on December 28, 2019 in the area of Ursa Major * Its currently in Mars’ orbit but is on …
Foreigners Are Dumping U.S. Treasuries
*Zero Hedge:* *Fed Panics As Foreigners Dump A Record $109 Billion In US Treasuries* Exactly one week ago, when we highlighted the unprecedented surge in Fed Treasury purchases which since March 19 has amounted to $75BN per day until tomorrow when it tapers modestly to $60BN, we said that the Fed's record ramp in debt monetization "is hardly an accident: one look at the Treasury securities held in custody at the Fed shows that the past two weeks have seen a whopping $50BN in foreign central bank sales, a 1.7% drop which was the highest in six years." As we also noted, "the selling... more »
WATCH: Officers Gouge Teen’s Eyes, Break His Fingers in Sadistic Act of Retaliation
[image: officers]The taxpayers of Wisconsin will likely be shelling out a large sum of money after officers were seen on video torturing a teenager and covering it up.
Poorer NYC Neighborhoods Hit Hardest by Virus
People living in one Queens zip code just south of LaGuardia Airport were roughly four times as likely to have tested positive as people in the gentrified section of Brooklyn that Mayor Bill de Blasio calls home.
A Record 6.6 Million Seek US Jobless Aid as Layoffs Mount
The surging layoffs have led many economists to envision as many as 20 million lost jobs by the end of April.
Covid-19 – another perspective, another question
By Manuel João Ramos, Centre of International Studies, ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon: The Big Smoke: that was the name given (another was the ‘great smog’) to the episode of atmospheric temperature inversion (ATI) in London in the winter of 1952-53, which, associated with a viral outbreak, caused the death of 6,000 people and acute respiratory disease in another 100,000. (1)
The bigger picture is hiding behind a virus
Things often look the way they do because someone claiming authority tells us they look that way. If that sounds too cynical, pause for a moment and reflect on what seemed most important to you just a year ago, or even a few weeks ago.
Back To The Centre
For the past thirty years, Canada has been decentralizing. The coronavirus has halted that trend. Our central government is now where the action is. John Ibbitson writes: Decades of decentralization have been reversed in a matter of weeks. Provincial governments are in desperate straits. Newfoundland and Labrador, the weakest of the lot, teetered on bankruptcy last month, unable to find anyone willing to lend it money. Our province has run out of time,” Premier Dwight Ball told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a letter first reported by CBC. The province, he said, faces an “immed... more »
Deadline extended to apply for Germany’s cannabis distribution tender
The deadline to apply to be the distributor of domestically-grown medical cannabis in Germany was extended from April 28 to May 26. The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) revealed the new deadline on Tuesday. The document announcing the change did not provide a reason for the change, but the current coronavirus pandemic […] Deadline extended to apply for Germany’s cannabis distribution tender is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. base expansion in Japan
By Makiko Sato (Japan) Citizens in Iwakuni [in Yamagucki Prefecture] who are against *US Marines Air Station Iwakuni *have been watching and uploading the daily flights in and out of the various Marine aircraft deployed there. Marines Iwakuni Base has become the biggest US military (Marines) base in East Asia. Since around 2005, the US had planed to consolidate its military bases and facilities in Japan as a part of the US Global Posture Review (GPR). Okinawa, Kanagawa and Iwakuni are main targets on this plan. Iwakuni is just 800km away from North Korea, while Okinawa is 1... more »
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India's opposition to CPEC on shaky ground
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Speaking during Raisina Dialogue 2020 in January, Indian Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh claimed that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor impinges on India's sovereignty.
The shape of a Japan-UK free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Japan and UK reaffirmed their commitment to build the “new partnership as ambitious, high standard and mutually beneficial as the Japan-EU EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement).
Palm oil politics still threaten EU–Malaysia ties
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 The European Union is Malaysia's third-largest trading partner and is its largest source of foreign direct investment, and Malaysia is a major exporter of raw materials to the European Union. But politics over palm oil threaten their relationship.
Zepp-LaRouche: ‘Systems Are Manmade—You Can Change Systems When One Breaks Down’
[image: President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a coronavirus (COVID-19) update briefing Monday, March 30, 2020, in the Rose Garden at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)] President Donald Trump delivered a very sober, and sobering, report to the nation at the March 31 daily White House coronavirus press briefing, in which he warned Americans to expect an extremely difficult period in the next few weeks ahead, as the coronavirus pandemic hits the nation with full force. He announced gravely that, if serious national “mitigation” efforts are put in p... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 4/2/20"
*AM 4/2/20, Updated as Available.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://mon... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates AM 4/2/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates AM 4/2/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* *04/02/2020 - 14:16:* "Coronavirus Deaths Pass 50K As France, Italy Report Pullback In New Cases: Live Updates" *APR 2, 2020 6:36 AM:* "Global Coronavirus Cases Edge Toward 1 Million As Deaths Surge In US & Europe: Live Updates" *Watch: Dramatic Footage Of Bodies Piled Up In Manhattan Hospital* "As bodies pile up at New York City area hospitals, 45 refrigerated tractor-... more »
How Nominalist is Individualism?
The individualism of Max Stirner, Ayn Rand, and Murray Rothbard is rooted in the nominalist doctrine, which, developed by William of Ockham in the 14th century, became a powerful trend in the philosophy of the late middle ages. According to nominalism, universals do not correspond to reality because they are mere names and the existence of a name does not imply the existence of a particular thing that it names—but this point of view is relatable to the modern individualist doctrine which asserts that man must be viewed as the “I,” or the particular individual, and not as the “we,” or... more »
NO, WE ARE NOT ALL RESTRICTIONISTS NOW
Rich Lowry writes: *We Are All Restrictionists Now* When President Donald Trump announced a restriction on travel from Europe in a mid-March Oval Office address, European Union officials erupted in outrage. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement with the president of the European Council thundering, “The coronavirus is a global crisis, not limited to any continent and it requires cooperation rather than unilateral action.” Just a few days later, von der Leyen was advancing her own proposal to ban nonessential travel into the EU. Th... more »
Brazil Races Against the Clock, Seeking New Coronavirus Medical Suppliers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While Brazil is still trying to increase its testing capacity for the coronavirus and to draw a more current and real picture of the spread of the disease - with its The post Brazil Races Against the Clock, Seeking New Coronavirus Medical Suppliers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe Fights Existential Dispute Against Coronavirus-fed Nationalism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus threatens to hasten the collapse of the international order that emerged in the 20th century and of which the European Union has become the last bastion. Authorities from the continental bloc are attempting to strengthen multilateralism with initiatives such as those approved . . . To read the […] The post Europe Fights Existential Dispute Against Coronavirus-fed Nationalism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fifty-Seven Percent of Brazilian Population Now in Isolation Due to Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over half of the Brazilian population is in isolation due to the coronavirus crisis. This is shown by a survey of the Brazilian Startup ' The post Fifty-Seven Percent of Brazilian Population Now in Isolation Due to Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
IS THE CORONAVIRUS, THE BIGGEST COVER UP IN HISTORY?
As we continue to wade through the mounting evidence that the Coronavirus seems to be one big fat fake, there are more people coming forward to question these new laws that have pretty much already... The post IS THE CORONAVIRUS, THE BIGGEST COVER UP IN HISTORY? appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Trump Administration dumps Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards
The rules will require U.S. cars to improve fuel efficiency by 1.5% per year for the model years 2021 through 2026, compared to a nearly 5% annual increase mandated by the Obama administration in 2012. The post Trump Administration dumps Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards appeared first on CFACT.
18 Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
There are many healthy and delicious breakfast ideas that are super easy to make. Look no farther, we have gathered the best, Paleo-worthy breakfast recipes right here. A bonus for all of you daily breakfast eaters: these recipes can be meal prepped ahead of time for your busy weekday mornings. While there are some (ok, … Continue reading "18 Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings" The post 18 Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings appeared first on TDW.
Teaching Teaching
Over the last three years, my older sons have gone from near-zero knowledge of Spanish to fluency. Given my open disdain for foreign language education, you may puzzled. I started them in 9th grade because almost all good colleges impose an admission requirement of 3-4 years of foreign language instruction. From the outset, my boys […] The post Teaching Teaching appeared first on Econlib.
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