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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

21 March - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10 pm MDT

Insider Trading Senator, Richard Burr, Sold $150,000 Worth Of Shares In Wyndham Hotels Just Before It Lost Two-Thirds Of Its Value-- Smart Move... Also Criminal

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
I've been posting Chris Martenson's COVID-19 podcasts-- and urging readers to subscribe themselves-- since February. Because of his early warnings-- he's usually a week or two ahead of the government/media-- I was able to understand the need to liquidate substantial positions in stocks in my retirement account. But that's different from what Richard Burr (R-NC), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) did. They were getting classified information that wasn't available to ordinary citizens-- although Intel Committee chair Burr did ... more »

‘Apocalyptic Tsunami of Destruction’ in Europe – Galloway

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
RT America More than 3,400 people have died in Italy as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Italy is mobilizing its military to enforce its mandate to contain the pandemic. Spain, France and Germany have all reported a rise in cases. Former UK MP George Galloway joins Rick Sanchez to discuss what he describes …

Update from Pastor Lindsey Williams: “The Coronavirus is Not a Virus = It is a World-Wide Financial Panic!”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
Coronavirus Update from Pastor Lindsey Williams: “The Coronavirus is Not a Virus = It is a World-Wide Financial Panic!” by James Harkin, https://www.lindseywilliams.net/ Hi, this is James Harkin, webmaster and editor at LindseyWilliams.net. I sent a message to Pastor Williams on Tuesday asking if he knew anything about the coronavirus as many of you had messaged …

Italian Crematoriums Running Out of Space as MILITARY Patrols Enforce Quarantine in World’s DEADLIEST Coronavirus Hotspot (VIDEOS)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
Italian Crematoriums Running Out of Space as MILITARY Patrols Enforce Quarantine in World’s DEADLIEST Coronavirus Hotspot (VIDEOS) by https://www.rt.com/ With Italy taking China’s place as the top Covid-19 epicenter, the country is struggling to keep up with the number of new deaths, as morgues quickly fill to capacity and the army has been called in …

University Study: Brazil’s Increasing Coronavirus Contagion Rate Now Equals Italy’s

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The rate of spread of the novel coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) in Brazil is today the same as in Italy weeks ago - and it is accelerating. According to a study conducted by the Observatory Covid-19 BR, which analyzes the numbers of the pandemic in the country and which includes seven universities, […] The post University Study: Brazil’s Increasing Coronavirus Contagion Rate Now Equals Italy’s appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Restricts Entry of Foreigners by International Flights

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government has restricted the entry of foreigners on international flights to Brazil in order to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. The measure has a 30-day period and comes into effect on March 23rd. Foreign passengers from China, the European Union member countries, Iceland, […] The post Brazil Restricts Entry of Foreigners by International Flights appeared first on The Rio Times.

Argentinians Banned from Leaving Their Homes Until March 31st

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina is under full quarantine. Between midnight on Friday and midnight on March 31st, citizens must remain in their homes and limit their outings to the purchase of food and medicine. "This is an exceptional moment," said President The post Argentinians Banned from Leaving Their Homes Until March 31st appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Claims He May Have Coronavirus, Considers Having Third Test

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday, March 20th, that he may undergo a third test to determine if he is infected by the novel coronavirus, and mentioned the chance that he had already been infected. So far, 22 people who took part in Bolsonaro's trip to the United States earlier […] The post Bolsonaro Claims He May Have Coronavirus, Considers Having Third Test appeared first on The Rio Times.

Can Coronavirus Infect the Same Person Twice? Science Answers

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After being diagnosed with the Covid-19 last February, and being admitted to a hospital in Tokyo until he recovered, a 70-year-old Japanese man was cured and returned to his normal life. However, only a few days later he developed a high fever. The man returned to the hospital . . […] The post Can Coronavirus Infect the Same Person Twice? Science Answers appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ministry Declares Nationwide Community Transmission of Novel Coronavirus

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health declared that the whole national territory is under community transmission status of the Sars-Cov-2 coronavirus, responsible for the Covid-19 disease pandemic. The status was published in an ordinance on Friday evening, March 20th. Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta had already announced in the afternoon that the […] The post Ministry Declares Nationwide Community Transmission of Novel Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Criticizes Rio Governor’s Decree: ‘It Seems Like Rio de Janeiro Is Another Country’

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, President Jair Bolsonaro criticized a decree from the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, with measures to contain the advance of the novel coronavirus. According to Bolsonaro, "it seems that Rio de Janeiro is another country," because Witzel would have taken measures outside his remit. He also […] The post Bolsonaro Criticizes Rio Governor’s Decree: ‘It Seems Like Rio de Janeiro Is Another Country’ appeared first on The Rio Times.

15 Practical Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 16 hours ago

US CDC advertised for infectious disease quarantine officers November 2019 long before Wuhan Cov19 announcement

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 16 hours ago
The US Centre for Disease Control has been caught out having prior knowledge of the Coronavirus epidemic by advertising for infectious diseases quarantine officers in November 2019, long before China told the world of the Wuhan outbreak. This revealing video exposes this terrible conspiracy in which Australia is perhaps N unwilling accomplice. It has been […]

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
*EDUCATION ROUNDUP FROM AUSTRALIA* *Three current articles below* *Stopping bullying requires everyone to play a part* *Preaching to bullies goes only so far. There comes a point where physical punishment alone will induce change* Finding out that their child is being bullied at school is a situation many parents dread, with good reason. Decades of research has highlighted the profound effects of bullying, with children who are bullied in primary school at greater risk of experiencing serious mental health problems into adolescence and ongoing depression into adulthood. Tragica... more »

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
*Coronavirus presents new challenges and opportunities to higher education* The coronavirus public health emergency has triggered deep, and possibly lasting, changes in many industries and institutions — airlines, cruise ships, public schools, entertainment venues and other places where large numbers of people congregate in limited space. Colleges and universities, especially those with traditional on-campus residential models, are no exception. The Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued specific guidance for higher education ... more »

Covid-19: propaganda and manipulation by Thierry Meyssan

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Returning to the Covid-19 epidemic and the way governments are reacting to it, Thierry Meyssan stresses that the authoritarian decisions of Italy and France have no medical justification. They contradict the observations of the best infectiologists and the instructions of the World Health Organization.

Brexit, Covid-19 and the Debt Deluge – The perfect storm about to engulf us all

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Remembering this impending event and recalling it from memory to your friends is as easy as A, B, C, D. Broadly speaking it is about four interlinked events that have already happened but their combined effects will engulf the country within a year. Austerity, Brexit, CoVid and Debt will lead to a ruinous recession or a country and society so debt-laden it will be at the mercy of the ‘moneymen’ for decades to come.

The Capitalist Pandemic, Coronavirus and the Economic Crisis

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic is a serious public health problem and the human suffering caused by the spread of this virus will be enormous. If it massively affects countries of the Global South with very fragile public health systems that have been undermined by 40 years of neo-liberal policies, the death toll will be very high. We must not forget the critical situation of the Iranian population, victim of the blockade imposed by Washington, a blockade that includes medicines and medical equipment.

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
*Coronavirus could help push us into a greener way of life* *Yes. A Greener way of life could mean losing your job, being unable to buy a lot of grocery basics and being unable to dine out. Very Green* By the time this horror ends, it might have changed our way of life. Already, the coronavirus has achieved something that government policies and moral awakening couldn’t: it is pushing us into green living. The nature of work, commuting and shopping changed this month. If that transformation sticks, then one day we’ll have happier and more productive societies, and we’ll look bac... more »

Links 3/21/2020

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

The King's Face in the Moon: An Interview with Toby Rogers Part 2

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Anne Dachel continues her interview with Toby Rogers, PhD. Read Part 1 here. #2 More questions for Dr. Toby Rogers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqbGKcg_dU Here Dr. Rogers comments on “the strange moment that we’re in.” “In 2012 I was teaching in Cambodia. I... more »

NYU Preparing for Possible Use of Dorms as Field Hospitals

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Contingency planning for emergency hospitals.

Dockers confirm AFLW premiership favouritism with massive win over Suns

Just In - 17 hours ago
Fremantle shows why it is tipped to win its first AFLW flag with a 70-point thrashing of Gold Coast, as the Kangaroos and Demons also progress to the preliminary finals.

Police have the power to enforce coronavirus rules — in public and in your own home

Just In - 17 hours ago
More and more Australians are being forced into self-isolation due to the spread of COVID-19, leading to questions of how authorities will be able to keep track of whether people are complying with their orders.

Farnan claims Golden Slipper triumph as spectators are locked out of Rosehill

Just In - 17 hours ago
Hugh Bowman rides Farnan to victory in the prestigious Golden Slipper, as racegoers are barred from Rosehill Gardens in Sydney's west because of biosecurity protocols surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

'Suspend the rent' campaign gathers momentum as businesses try to weather coronavirus storm

Alice Dempster And Joshua Boscaini at Just In - 17 hours ago
A campaign to suspend rent for small businesses being financially hit by the coronavirus crisis is gathering momentum in Australia, with a developer pledging to allow its tenants to go rent-free for several months.

Bombers hold off Dockers, Swans pip Crows in opening AFL round

Just In - 17 hours ago
As the AFL's ban on spectators continues because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bombers and Swans gave their legion of fans watching elsewhere something to smile about.

Coronavirus cases reach 16 in Tasmania as five people test positive in one day

Just In - 17 hours ago
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Tasmania has reached 16, with five cases being diagnosed on Saturday, the director of public health says.

UN Chief Warns of Coming Recession for the Planet

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The UN feels compelled to weigh in on the less-than-sunny economic outlook.

Two Executions Three Decades Apart

TheDarkMan at The Duran - 18 hours ago
On March 20 at dawn, four men were hanged simultaneously in the Indian capital. They had little in common with the man who was executed by the State of Florida on January 24, 1989, other than the nation and the world being united in hating them. To crime buffs and anyone above a certain age, […] More The post Two Executions Three Decades Apart appeared first on The Duran.

The First Ever World Economic Reset.

Vernon Moat at The Duran - 18 hours ago
The First Ever World Economic Reset. In the last 1,000 years the human race have been governed & ruled by elite Bankers who have used their power & influence to take complete control of the world economy & create a corrupt fraudulent system. Today US President Donald Trump signed “The War Powers Act.” He is […] More The post The First Ever World Economic Reset. appeared first on The Duran.

Will World War III deploy in space?

Anastasia Frank at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Modern military technology and the unfolding arms race make the militarization of space a matter of time. However, this process should not be confused with what we are used to seeing in science fiction. No one intends to build warships. Everything is much more prosaic and dangerous. In December last year, Congress approved the creation […] More The post Will World War III deploy in space? appeared first on The Duran.

10,000 US troops spread out across Europe

Edgars Palladis at The Duran - 18 hours ago
According to official statement from U.S. In response to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 and recent guidance by the Secretary of Defense, they have modified exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 in size and scope. As of March 13, all movement of personnel and equipment from the United States has ceased to Europe. The health, safety and […] More The post 10,000 US troops spread out across Europe appeared first on The Duran.

Orthodox Christianity vs. Socialism, Part V: Why are there “Christian socialists?”

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 18 hours ago
For further study and analysis More The post Orthodox Christianity vs. Socialism, Part V: Why are there “Christian socialists?” appeared first on The Duran.

Weekend Dispatch

LL at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
*Leaving on a Jet Plane? * No, I'm not. I had plans to leave for Mexico City for work this weekend but the travel ban put a wet blanket on the program. I still might be able to salvage things when the ban is lifted, but since Mexico is expected to suffer greatly from the Chinese Plague, I think that the ban will be in place for some time. I won't be having breakfast at The Cardinal (my favorite breakfast place in this hemisphere) in Mexico City on Monday morning. Being self-employed has its ups and downs. But I still might get a contract out of it if I play it smart. I've been on... more »

South American Governments Cooperate Against Coronavirus Crisis – Excluding Venezuela

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governments of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, countries involved in the Forum for South American Progress (PROSUR), have agreed to work closely together to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Left-wing Venezuela has been excluded from the process. According to the Chilean government, the agreements include […] The post South American Governments Cooperate Against Coronavirus Crisis – Excluding Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.

Lula on Coronavirus: ‘First We Save the People, Then the Economy’

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Lula demanded federal government actions to control the coronavirus epidemic. On a Facebook live stream last night, Lula demanded clarification on what Jair Bolsonaro's investments will be in the midst of the public health crisis. According to him, the government must "explain how much it is going to […] The post Lula on Coronavirus: ‘First We Save the People, Then the Economy’ appeared first on The Rio Times.

94 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Rio; Barra and Leblon Leading

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In seven hours 29 more COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the city of Rio de Janeiro, rising to 94. In the whole state of Rio there are 109 cases of the novel Coronavirus. Of the 29 cases, the highest growth occurred in Leblon, which increased from nine to 16 cases, […] The post 94 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Rio; Barra and Leblon Leading appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Brazil’s Health System Will Collapse In April,” Says Minister

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said on Friday, March 20th, that the exponential curve for the spread of the novel coronavirus in Brazil is not expected to see a "sharp drop" before September. The statement was given by Mandetta during a videoconference between President Jair Bolsonaro and entrepreneurs. "In the […] The post “Brazil’s Health System Will Collapse In April,” Says Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.

Covid-19: Rise to 11 Deaths and 904 Confirmed Cases

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of deaths due to the Covid-19 rose from six to 11 between Thursday, March 19th, and yesterday, March 20th, as updated by the Ministry of Health. Of this total, nine were reported in São Paulo and two in Rio de Janeiro. The confirmed cases of the disease increased […] The post Covid-19: Rise to 11 Deaths and 904 Confirmed Cases appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Amazing Psychedelic Bamboozle

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
[image: Psychedelics Header] Not terribly helpful as no one actually got the drug. Thus we capture normal meditation effects as can be expected, but not the robust expereince of LSD. A lot of effort to learn the obvious, unless someone thinks that meditation effect do not exist? We have to stop the placebo game and try to ferret out induced non drug based hallcinations. They have also existed forever and let us never forget lucid dreaming. . *The Amazing Psychedelic Bamboozle* *An experiment on the effects of psychedelic drugs on creativity was actually a creative deception* ... more »

Chinese official promoting unfounded Canadian theory that coronavirus has roots in U.S. military

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
Whether the Canadian connection is true or false hardly matters at this point, except as a way to deflect away from the CCP itself. It all helps with keeping their citizens storied which is what you do when you are under potential assault. There is a lot of buzz out there, but the best news is that the collapse cycle is becoming apparent as well. It really will be all over by the end of April. *Chinese official promoting unfounded Canadian theory that coronavirus has roots in U.S. military * *Nathan VanderKlippe* *Asia correspondent * *Beijing * *Published March 13, 20... more »

Walmart Health Care? Very Affordable Prices Will Cause “Consumer Revolution”

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
This is the real beginning of the end for the medical racket. Most of us go in to check on what is a common and easily dealt with problem. Almost all of the advice could be provided by your pharmacist as he must understand what he is selling. Stepping it up means going to a specialist, who is also a general practicionaer first. For all this, most initial diagnostics can be handled by an expereinced nurse who has seen the diseases likely to present. After that it is about the doctor's skill sets. Most problems presenting are chronic respitory issues and joint injuries not hea... more »

Is ‘race’ modern?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
. . Without question tribal loyalty and unity goes back to antiquity and then that is that. Transforming that obvious sensibility into so called racism is natural with the right economic incentives such as existed for black slavery in particular but it is also rare. It is noteworthy that races largely similar to so called owners soon shoke free and assimulated into the economy and culture. Think the Irish in particular. What is now happening in the USA, is that the black community is assimulating as well and srtting the stage for a true mosaic culture. Racism in general as a... more »

COVID-19 not detected in drinking water

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that COVID-19 has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods of filtration and disinfection — which are in most municipal drinking water systems — should remove or inactivate the … Continue reading →

Here's How America Can 'Flatten The Curve' And Survive Coronavirus

Rod Lyon at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Rod Lyon* *Security, * We must act. Across many countries, an important strategy to counter Covid-19 is to ‘flatten the curve’. That strategy involves a deliberate attempt to slow transmission of the virus in order to allow the demand for medical services to better fit the resources available. That’s achieved primarily by ‘social distancing’. But there’s a second string to that bow—namely, working at the margin to increase the resources available to deal with the crisis. We tend, for good reason, to think of medical resources as a relatively fixed quantity. It takes years to tr... more »

Macarthur Really Did Want to Use Nuclear Weapons to Win the Korean War

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_PBEAHUMQDCP&share=true] So many more would have died? *Key point: *Truman rightly shut that idea down and would later fire MacArthur. Winning was not worth that kind of cost. In his 1964 book Gen. Douglas MacArthur (Gold Medal Books, Greenwich, Conn.), Bob Considine writes, “MacArthur’s final plan for winning the Korean War was outlined to this reporter in the course of an interview in 1954 on his 74th birthday. … ” “Of all the campaigns in my life—20 major ... more »

Trump Has a Problem: The Government Is Failing To Get Control Of Coronavirus Testing

Chris Edwards at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Chris Edwards* *Health, Americas* The blunders appear to have stemmed from a “government knows best” mentality that has hobbled the private‐​sector response. Dr. Anthony Fauci called federal coronavirus testing “a failing” and the *Wall Street Journal* followed up with details on CDC and FDA blunders. The blunders appear to have stemmed from a “government knows best” mentality that has hobbled the private‐​sector response. Governments tend to spin messages, erect barriers to private efforts, and act with overconfidence yet fail to deliver. These same sorts of problems exacerbat... more »

Meet Scout Squadron 6: The 18 U.S. Bombers That Fought Off Japan's Attack On Pearl Harbor

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Scout Squadron 6 departed from the aircraft carrier Enterprise that arrived over Pearl Harbor simultaneously with the Japanese. Many people have heard of the six American Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk fighters that actually got off the ground and contested the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Some know about the 11 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers winging toward Pearl Harbor from California unarmed and out of gas. A few are aware of the six obsolete Curtiss P-36 Hawk that were able to take off. However, almost no one knows the st... more »

Coronavirus Drama: How America Can Help Its Airlines Without Giving a Bailout

David Ditch at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*David Ditch* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC193867B8E0&share=true] Simply put, the federal government can’t bail everyone out. While the coronavirus pandemic and its related effects have harmed all sectors of the economy, the transportation and hospitality industries have taken an especially hard hit. The sharp decline in consumer spending on travel—especially for leisure and large events—has thousands of companies and millions of employees on edge. It comes as no surprise that the aviation sector has reac... more »

Legendary: The Five "Fighting" Sullivan Brothers Gave Their All During World War II

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Naval Historical Center, Photo #: NH 52362, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1385736] A tragic, but honorable story for all Irish-Americans. As in thousands of other homes across America, there was an air of tension in the living room of the modest frame house at 98 Adams Street, Waterloo, Iowa, on the afternoon of Sunday, December 7, 1941. A radio announcer was breathlessly relating sparse details of the sudden Japanese attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, early that... more »

NZ Warriors continue life on the road with NRL loss to Canberra on Gold Coast

Just In - 19 hours ago
A day after the Warriors agreed to stay in Australia and play as long as the NRL continues during the coronavirus pandemic, the New Zealand club goes down 20-6 to the Raiders in their relocated match in Queensland.

Essendon holds off late Fremantle charge to open AFL account

Just In - 19 hours ago
As the AFL's ban on spectators continues because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bombers gave their legion of fans watching elsewhere something to smile about with a one-goal victory over the Dockers.

Country music superstar Kenny Rogers dies

Just In - 19 hours ago
Country music singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers has died, aged 81, after a genre-crossing career spanning more than 60 years, with chart-topping hits including The Gambler and Islands In The Stream.

Melbourne City captures W-League championship with grand final win over Sydney FC

Just In - 19 hours ago
The undefeated Melbourne City missed its supporters in the grandstand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, but the W-League giant is celebrating another championship after beating Sydney FC 1-0 in the season decider.

Suburban cricket finals go ahead against Cricket Victoria's 'strong recommendation'

Just In - 19 hours ago
A suburban Melbourne community cricket competition's finals matches are going ahead this weekend against the advice of the sport's state and national governing bodies and despite the concerns of some teams and players.

American tourists struck down with coronavirus in SA's Barossa Valley

Just In - 19 hours ago
Ten American tourists and a nine-year-old boy are among 17 new people to test positive for COVID-19 in South Australia.

Northern Territory introduces strict new border controls to halt COVID-19 spread

Lauren Roberts at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Northern Territory will introduce strict border controls from 4:00pm on March 24 that mean anyone arriving from interstate or overseas will have to self-isolate for 14 days.

Trump Samples Democratic Socialism

M. K. BHADRAKUMAR at OrientalReview.org - 19 hours ago
The responses of the Trump administration and the US Congress to meet the socio-economic challenges posed by the onslaught of the coronavirus constitute a marker in American politics — how in a deeply polarised political climate, it is still possible to evolve ‘bipartisan consensus’ between the ruling elite and the […]

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