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Thomas Paine

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

24 March - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

10:04 pm MDT

Prepper Irish Soda Bread

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 28 seconds ago
A very simple easy to make Irish Soda bread using only flour, water, soda, and salt. Continue reading →

There Were Very Fine People On Both Sides, Said Donald J. Trump

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 minutes ago
If you say anything mean about Trump's core supporters, he will come right to their defense-- as long as he thinks he can get away with it. I wonder if anyone will ask him about the neo-Nazi strategy that ABC News is reporting. The pandemic fits right into their insane agenda. Racist extremist groups, including neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, are encouraging members who contract novel coronavirus disease to spread the contagion to cops and Jews, according to intelligence gathered by the FBI. In an alert obtained by ABC News, the FBI’s New York office reports that "membe... more »

Nevada Governor Signs Emergency Order Banning Prescriptions of Hydroxychloroquine For Treatment of Coronavirus…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 minutes ago
This is almost unbelievable, if it wasn’t for the fact the governor is a democrat. Hopefully voters are paying close attention to this stuff and will remember in November. All of these authoritarian tendencies are being triggered by the opportunity … Continue reading →

LA Mayor Garcetti Goes Full Dictator – Will Shut Down Water and Power For Those Who Defy “Stay At Home” Order…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 minutes ago
First they released the prisoners. Then the LA Sheriff shut down all the gun stores, saying they were not essential services…. Now LA Mayor Garcetti announces he will shut down water and electricity for anyone who attempts to defy the … Continue reading →

Pay People A Living Wage To Stay Home

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 25 minutes ago
Headline says it all, really. I’m not claiming to have all the answers, but this is one option we should all be talking about a lot in my opinion. This whole debate about either (A) returning to normal and killing millions of people or (B) […]

While the focus was on Bondi Beach, coronavirus was silently spreading elsewhere

Ashleigh Raper at Just In - 29 minutes ago
Shocking scenes of people sunning themselves at Bondi Beach went viral last Friday, but the most concerning coronavirus development was happening on a cruise ship at Circular Quay.

'We are not practising the 1.5-metres rule': Public service workers say offices ignoring coronavirus advice

Dylan Welch And Casey Briggs at Just In - 29 minutes ago
Public sector workers have told the ABC that they are being prevented from working remotely by the federal and state governments, despite pleas for Australians to practice social distancing and stay at home.

There is a shortage of face masks. This is who really needs them

Olivia Willis at Just In - 29 minutes ago
Coronavirus is now spreading in the Australian community. But are face masks necessary for when you step outside the house?

Cluster of COVID-19 cases from Noosa restaurant prompts public health alert

Allyson Horn at Just In - 29 minutes ago
Queensland Health issues a public health warning after four staff at a Noosa restaurant continued to serve patrons while infectious with COVID-19. At least 13 other people who attended a function at the restaurant have tested positive.

Coronavirus: Why Russians Are Lucky to Be Led by Putin

Eric Zuesse at The Duran - 34 minutes ago
Eric Zuesse On Tuesday, March 24th, the following happened: U.S.A. had the world’s largest number of new coronavirus-19 cases: 10,168. The prior day, there were 33,546 cases; so, this 10,168 new cases were a 30% increase from the day before. Russia had 71 new cases, up 19% from the prior day’s 367. Reuters bannered “U.S. […] More The post Coronavirus: Why Russians Are Lucky to Be Led by Putin appeared first on The Duran.

Does my partner's income affect my eligibility for Centrelink?

Nicole Mills at Just In - 49 minutes ago
If you've lost your job due to the impact of coronavirus you may be eligible for Centrelink payments. Here's what you need to know about who qualifies and how to claim the money.

ACT COVID-19 numbers rise as Government raises concerns over APS staffing

Just In - 49 minutes ago
Queanbeyan records its first case of COVID-19 as the ACT Government pushes for more public servants to be allowed to work from home.

Hospital doubles forensic staff after teen girl's 800km round trip to get a 'rape test'

Just In - 49 minutes ago
Mount Gambier is SA's third largest city, but when a 17-year-old presented for a forensic examination after an alleged sexual assault she was turned away.

Former Army vet faces jail for smuggling drugs, glue into high-security prison

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 49 minutes ago
A former South Australian prison guard smuggled drugs and glue — used to conceal contraband in cereal boxes — into a high-security jail because of a "misguided loyalty to prisoners", a court has heard.

Socially distanced neighbourhood bear hunts are taking off around the world

Rachel Clayton at Just In - 49 minutes ago
From Tennessee to Melbourne, people of all ages are stashing teddy bears in all manner of places to bring a little bit of magic to socially distanced neighbourhoods

Alcohol sales now limited as coronavirus crackdown hits WA bottle shops

Jacob Kagi at Just In - 49 minutes ago
Limits are being brought in on how much bottle shops across WA can sell to customers in an attempt to prevent panic buying of alcohol and stop people drinking too much during the coronavirus outbreak.

A whole bunch of services are closing tonight. Here's what's still open

Emily Sakzewski at Just In - 49 minutes ago
Beauty services will close, but hairdressers will still operate. Personal training can go ahead, but with no more than 10 people, outdoors, and observing physical distancing rules. You may be confused about the latest announcement on social gatherings. Let us explain.

Man charged over COVID-19 coughing 'prank' inside police station

Luisa Rubbo And Claudia Jambor at Just In - 49 minutes ago
Police will allege the 21-year-old entered Coffs Harbour Police Station and coughed on an employee while a friend filmed it.

Elective surgeries cancelled to free up hospitals for coronavirus cases

Brett Worthington at Just In - 49 minutes ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says non-urgent elective surgeries in public and private hospitals will be banned from midnight.

Two South Australians 'critically ill' with coronavirus as healthcare hotel flagged

Just In - 49 minutes ago
SA Health says two South Australians are in intensive care with coronavirus after becoming critically ill as the State Government promises a "Health Heroes' Hotel" for healthcare workers.

Jack Riewoldt says AFL players aren't being selfish in pay cut talks

Just In - 49 minutes ago
As the AFL feels the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, its players reject suggestions they are being greedy as they negotiate a pay cut with the league.

Will Blood Donations From Recovered COVID-19 Patients Help? We'll Find Out

Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 53 minutes ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continue to be the kind of nimble agency it once was in response to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, and the hundreds of U.S. deaths COVID-19 has caused. They are not only facilitating access to antibody-rich plasma donated by people who have recovered from COVID-19, in hopes transfusions could lessen the severity or duration of the illness, they have gone a step further and are helping create a master protocol so independent investigators can work on this without the usual 'I won't share data in case I get beat to publication' concern that ... more »

Are You Ready To Have Your Civil Liberties Severely Restricted? Because That Is Where This Thing Is Headed…

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 54 minutes ago
March 18, 2020 by Michael Snyder One of the things that sets the United States apart from the rest of the world is that we are supposed to have certain civil liberties guaranteed to us by the U.S. Constitution. Of course the U.S. Constitution has been absolutely trampled on by many of our leaders for … Continue reading Are You Ready To Have Your Civil Liberties Severely Restricted? Because That Is Where This Thing Is Headed… →

The Case for Christ Lee Strobel

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 54 minutes ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: I was advised to view this movie by a very dear friend of mine. Knowing that I am a “research hound” and like to “prove all things unto myself”, she told me to think about this one. I have been watching, searching out links, downloading PDF’s of…

He Lives—Celebrate Easter Because Jesus Christ Lives

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 54 minutes ago
via He Lives—Celebrate Easter Because Jesus Christ Lives – New Human New Earth Communities

It’s Good To Be A Real Human…

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 54 minutes ago
via It’s Good To Be A Real Human… – New Human New Earth Communities

Trump Overall Approval Surges, Coronavirus Approval 60%, Resistance Media Angry, America Rallies to the Optimistic Standard… — The Last Refuge

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 54 minutes ago
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: “Rally to the standard” is a call to arms when a situation is critical, there is no time for lengthy debate, and optimal solutions are needed. Americans are rallying to the standard. President Trump is subjecting himself to ridiculous attacks by an insufferable corporate media press corps…

Close to 2,000 Students Return to Virginia’s Liberty University Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 1 hour ago
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, as many as 1,900 students returned to Virginia’s Liberty University on Tuesday after spring break, a university spokesperson confirmed to CNN. The Washington Post reported that Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelical Christian university’s president, said on Fox News earlier this month that people were overreacting to the pandemic and that the […]

Plagues and Peoples

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 hour ago
A disease that becomes a pandemic might be the result of an enemy action. In his 1976 book *Plagues and Peoples*, William McNeill examines the effects of smallpox in Mexico, the bubonic plague in China, and the typhoid epidemic in Europe, and presents the thesis that infectious diseases have traditionally served as a means of enemy action and often have had a revolutionary impact on cultures. The book also has a chapter on AIDS.

Transcript of President Trump Coronavirus Task Force Town Hall Event…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Here’s the transcript from the President Trump COVID-19 Task Force town hall event earlier today. [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Bill. Q Unusual circumstances, where you’re trying to communicate with the American people and we’re trying to maybe bring … Continue reading →

How NATO Hopes to Protect the Baltics From a Sudden Russian Invasion

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC111EE70890&share=true] Time to take the defense of the Baltics seriously. *Key point: *The alliance knows that its Easternmost members are vulnerable to a Russian attack. Here's what NATO is doing about it. NATO has stood up a new command whose job it is to speed alliance troops and tanks around Europe in order to defend against a Russian invasion. The new Joint Support and Enabling Command, based in Ulm, Germany, achieved initial operating capability on Sept, 17, 201... more »

Great Power Competition After the Coronavirus Crisis: What Should America Do?

James Jay Carafano at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, * Sooner or later, the world will bend the curve on the coronavirus, and the great power competition will pick up where it left off. The time to start assessing what that means for U.S. foreign and security policy in a post-pandemic world starts now. Washington ought to turn its attention first to those parts of the world most vital to U.S. interests. Sooner or later, the world will bend the curve on the coronavirus, and the great power competition will pick up where it left off. The time to start assessing what that means for U.S. foreign and sec... more »

The Fed Is Throwing the Kitchen Sink (and Trillions of Dollars) At the Coronavirus Crisis

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is currently close to seven trillion dollars. It’s expected to be as much as nine or ten trillion by the end of the immediate crisis point. This week the Federal Reserve announced the most unprecedented market involvement in its history. Created in 1913 to act as the U.S. central bank and lender of last resort, the Fed has attempted to act as a regulator of the money supply and interest rate for over a century. Now it is pledging to do more than it ever has in an attempt to ward off the beginning of an economic de... more »

Serious Business: Why Taiwan's New Cruise Missile Means They Aren't Fooling Around

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC11CBA19F80&share=true] China is paying attention. *Key point:* Taipei is doing everything it can to protect itself against Beijing. That means getting itself some mean new cruise missiles. Taiwan has begun production of a new land-attack cruise missile. But the island country still is badly outgunned by China’s own, much larger missile arsenal. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Taiwanese media on Aug. 4, 2019 reported that th... more »

Tu-95: The Old Russian Bomber that Refuses to Land

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Tupolev’s design has clearly stood the test of time and does not appear to ready to retire anytime soon, partly due to weapons modernization, partly due to a capable, flexible design that has managed to stay relevant into the 21st century. The vast majority of the Russian Federation’s military equipment is legacy or surplus from the Soviet Union days — be they small arms, tanks, jets or armored personnel carriers. Bombers are no exception. However, one particular bomber, the Tupolev Tu-95 has remained relevant into the 21st century due to a combinatio... more »

Gold Rush, Coronavirus Style: COVID-19 Giving Online Retailers Massive Sales Boost

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, * Is retail RIP now? As millions of Americans are sheltering in place or deciding to self-quarantine because of the novel coronavirus, there will certainly be one big winner in this health crisis: e-commerce. For the foreseeable, gone are those door-busting deals where crowds gather in front of entrances to get into stores first. Now, millions are using their mouse and touchpads to click on sales items for purchase. The fear factor of physically shopping in brick-and-mortar stores has indeed shifted more sales to online platforms. Online digital sal... more »

The Army's New Radar Will Make Short Work Of Incoming Maneuvering Cruise Missiles

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Meet the Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). Washington, D.C. -- Maneuvering cruise missiles, fast-moving stealthy fighter jets, armed drones, long-range helicopter-fired air-to-ground weapons and hypersonic rounds traveling at 5-times the speed of sound are all modern methods of air-attack able to destroy Army ground war units -- potentially even rendering them inoperable or, even worse, making them vulnerable to complete destruction. The weapons, sensors and platforms now operated by potential adversaries have created an entirely new ta... more »

160 Kills: Why Iran's American-Built F-14s Were so Deadly Against Iraq

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_RP3DRIGZVVAA&share=true] Very good planes. *Key point:* Tehran used its inherited F-14s to great effect in the Iran-Iraq War. Here's an account of the damage they wreaked. Iran’s force of American-made F-14 Tomcat interceptors dominated the sky during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988. F-14s reportedly downed more than 160 Iraqi planes. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Journalist Kash Ryan in his book *Air Combat Memoirs... more »

Submarine Problems: Why Taiwan Might Not Be Able to Get New Boats Anytime Soon

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1A9F02B310&share=true] Trouble. *Key point: *Taipei needs a good navy to deter Beijing. However, between Chinese pressure and a lack of domestic capabilities, Taiwan may struggle to get new subs. Taiwan has broken ground on the shipyard that could build the country’s first new submarines in nearly 40 years. But the island state’s defense minister signaled uncertainty about whether, and how fast, the navy might actually get new undersea boats. *This first appeared in 2... more »

Fails: These Are the Air Planes America Wishes It Never Invented

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *History, Americas* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=125380] Let's take a look. *Key point:* These wild Cold War designs were when America was really worried about its security. But these boondoggles weren't worth the cost. In the 1950s and ‘60s, American plane-makers went crazy developing new fighters, bombers and reconnaissance aircraft for the U.S. armed services. Some of the most successful designs -- the F-4, the F-15 and B-52 -- remain in service in 2019. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader inte... more »

90 Million Dead: Why There's No Such Thing as a "Limited" Nuclear Conflict

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2007%3Anewsml_GM1DUWMRBPAA&share=true] Sheer foolishness. *Key point: *A nuclear exchange would wipe out millions of people around the world due to fallout and impacts on the climate. Here's why it is so important to avoid tensions ever rising between nuclear powers. A “small” nuclear war would kill or injure more than 90 million people within just a few hours. That’s the startling conclusion that a team of researchers at Princeton University reached when they simulated an exchange o... more »

“Herd Immunity” Is Epidemiological Neoliberalism

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
While most European countries are preparing for lock-downs to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a few countries are opting for a different strategy: herd immunity. Instead of testing as many people as possible and implementing measures to increase social distancing, they want to purposefully let the virus spread among people who are at low risk... more »

Five Ways Using Stimulus Funds For Energy Efficiency Would Reduce Inequality and Protect the Planet

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
I am getting some serious 2008 flashbacks these days. Our economy is going into what could become a serious recession, and our political overlords want to use it as an excuse for even more handouts to big banks, big oil, big airlines, and assorted other industries who already have too much. Meanwhile, communities and workers impacted by the downturn get only “trickle down.”

The Doctor Who Helped Defeat Smallpox Explains What’s Coming

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
Larry Brilliant says he doesn’t have a crystal ball. But 14 years ago, Brilliant, the epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox, spoke to a TED audience and described what the next pandemic would look like. At the time, it sounded almost too horrible to take seriously. “A billion people would get sick," he said.

Socialism At Its Finest After Fed’s Bazooka Fails

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
The financial crisis began in late February, when the World Health Organization announced that it was time to prepare for a global pandemic. The Russia-Saudi oil price war added fuel to the flames, causing all three Wall Street indices to fall more than 7 percent on March 9. It was called Black Monday, the worst drop since the Great Recession in 2008; but it would get worse.

Coastal Gas Link Continues Work Despite COVID 19

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
As people around the world are taking social distancing measures to keep their communities safe Coastal Gas Link and the RCMP continue to bring in workers from all over Canada during a pandemic putting both workers and entire northern communities with limited medical staff at grave risk.

We Are Entering A Recession – But What Did We Learn From The Last One?

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
Ken-Hou Lin receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Joyce Foundation, and the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Megan Neely does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization... more »

Dispatch From Italy: Class Struggle In The Time Of Coronavirus

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
Italy is the Western European country where the coronavirus pandemic spread first and where its tragic effects are being felt the most. As of March 17, the official data say 26,062 have tested positive in Italy for COVID-19, 12,894 have been hospitalized—including 2,060 in intensive care—and 2,503 have died.

OAS Head Luis Almagro’s New Term Promises More Corruption, Cronyism And Coup-Plotting

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
In a result that surprised no one, the US-favored Luis Almagro was re-elected as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). For the next five years, Almagro will lead the oldest multilateral organization in the world, overseeing the affairs of member states comprising the Western hemisphere.

Coronavirus: Rough Sleepers In London Given Hotel Rooms

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
About 300 rooms were made available this weekend to vulnerable people already known to homelessness charities as part of an initial trial. London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office is working with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) to block-book rooms at a discounted rate for the next 12 weeks. It comes as Londoners and visitors stay away from central London.

Fears Rise As Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Besieged Gaza Strip

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
It was an announcement Palestinians were hoping they would never have to hear in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday, the first two cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed in the besieged Gaza Strip, home to over 2 million Palestinians. According to the health officials in Gaza... more »

Cost Benefit Analysis of Flattening the Curve

David Henderson at Econlib - 2 hours ago
Eline van den Broek-Altenburg, an assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, and Adam Atherly, a professor and director of the Center for Health Services Research at the Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont have produced a short analysis titled “Economic Cost of Flattening the Curve.” It’s interesting and valuable, […] The post Cost Benefit Analysis of Flattening the Curve appeared first on Econlib.

Covid-19 Report 3/24/20: "The Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Leaders To Decide: Save Lives Or The Economy?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
Chris Martenson, *"The Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Leaders To Decide: * *Save Lives Or The Economy?"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com

What Will the Next System Be? Mike Maloney with Ivan On Tech

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook If the current system implodes, what will we see next? Gold banks? A gold standard? Cryptocurrencies? Find out what Mike Maloney believes in this great interview from Ivan On Tech – full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lanX… Thanks for sharing and clicking that ‘Like’ button. …

Dr Vernon Coleman Explains the Hidden Agenda Behind the Coronavirus Hysteria

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Marcin Vam PLEASE WATCH AND LISTEN THIS A VERY WELL RESPECTED DR IN THIS FIELD OF VIRUSES WITHIN THE U.K PLEASE DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ OR SEE ON THE GOVERMENT CONTROLLED MEDIA AROUND THE WORD. I AM NOT SAYING BELIEVE THIS BUT PLEASE OPEN YOUR MINDS AND POSSIBLE THINK DIFFERENTLY. Source with all respect: …

Even The Young & Healthy Are Getting The Coronavirus

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Peak Prosperity NEW! READ Peak Prosperity’s Covid-19 Home Lockdown Survival Guide: https://www.peakprosperity.com/lockdown – Covid-19’s exponential spread across the world continues unabated, except in China, where the rate of officially reported new cases has slowed dramatically. At the same time, cases in India are on the rise. Might India be the next big outbreak location? Time …

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Explodes! Why Is Dollar Up/Gold Down?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
George Gammon Federal Reserve is turning Japanese, — WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? — Today the Federal Reserve announced they’d start doing 125 billion of QE PER DAY!!! That’s not a typo, the Federal Reserve is buying 125 billion of treasuries and MBS’s per day. They’re saying it’s just for the next week but QE1 …

Doug Casey Warns Greater Depression is Upon Us, Gold Remains Steadfast as Refuge

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Kitco NEWS The recent pandemic has provided the catalyst needed to finally push our economy into an overdue “great depression,” this according to Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research. Casey told Kitco News that although the virus has popped the bubble, the underlying problem is still due to poor economic fundamentals. end

Coronavirus: Inside Italy’s COVID-19 Lockdown | Foreign Correspondent

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
ABC News In-depth It’s Europe’s coronavirus epicentre with cases of infected rising by up to a thousand daily. Hospitals are full. Patients, young and old, are dying. To control the outbreak, Italy is in lockdown but is it too little too late? In the province of Lodi, half an hour from northern Italy’s capital Milan, …

Fall Like Dominoes: Gold/Silver Market Update w/ Mike Maloney

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook The Federal Reserve is the largest holder of Real Estate on the planet. How did they do it? It was actually pretty simple…they created trillions of dollars of counterfeit currency and used it to bid assets away from ordinary people, while also buying …

Silver Market Unanswered Questions: with Bix Weir

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Arcadia Economics #BixWeir: Unanswered Questions In The #Silver Market With the #stock and #bond markets collapsing further by the day, there are some significant ramifications in the silver market. Which Bix Weir of #RoadtoRoota joined me on the show to discuss. Click to watch the interview where he talks about whether there was a connection …

“The Gold Market Is Breaking Down”: Gold Spreads Explode As LBMA Warns Of Liquidity Problems

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
“The Gold Market Is Breaking Down”: Gold Spreads Explode As LBMA Warns Of Liquidity Problems by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Last night, when observing the unprecedented “gold run” on precious metals dealers which has left all gold vendors with little to no physical gold, we said that “the price of physical gold has decoupled from paper gold” …

Rockefeller Blue Print For Police State Triggered By Pandemic Exposed

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Spiro Skouras Currently the world is in the midst of a global health pandemic, or so we are told. We have been covering all of the events which have preceded the coronavirus outbreak that suggest we are not being told the entire story. This list includes Event 201, the coronavirus pandemic simulation which preceded the …

False information in the time of corona

Erica Butler at Halifax Examiner - 2 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. These trying times of the novel coronavirus have made us susceptible to more than just social isolation and economic uncertainty: false stories and information are running rampant. When the truth sometimes seems unreal, it’s easy to believe a lie. The Examiner will take a look […]

Virtual doctors’ visits now OK: physicians and province strike deal

Yvette d'Entremont at Halifax Examiner - 2 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The president of the organization representing Nova Scotia’s doctors says they’ve reached an agreement with the province that will enable more physicians to virtually meet with patients. “Basically doctors can bill for seeing people as long as it’s for something where they don’t have to […]

Kudlow Breakout – NEC Director Explains The Main Street Economic Package….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow explains the overall picture of the legislative package as coordinated by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and the White House economic team. The overall financial package is $6 trillion. $4 trillion of that amount is … Continue reading →

Julian Vasquez Heilig | Connections | KET teaser

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 2 hours ago
KET PBS Host Renee Shaw welcomes Julian Vasquez Heilig, Dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. He came to UK in 2019 from California State University where he was a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Dean Vasquez Heilig has been an author or co-author on nearly 50 peer-reviewed journals and written extensively on a range of

Chad loses 92 soldiers after a major attack by Sunni Islamic terrorists

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 3 hours ago
Chad loses 92 soldiers after a major attack by Sunni Islamic terrorists Boutros Hussein and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Sunni Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram is known to have killed at least 92 soldiers in Chad. President Idriss Déby Itno of Chad will certainly be alarmed by the brutal attack by Boko […]

Zen Buddhism and art of Japan inspired by the Middle Kingdom (China)

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 3 hours ago
Zen Buddhism and art of Japan inspired by the Middle Kingdom (China) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Middle Kingdom (China) enticed the thirteenth century born Japanese Zen priest, Mokuan Reien, based on various religious and cultural factors. Of course, the role of China was extremely important for Japanese high culture, religion, philosophy, and […]

Coronavirus Delivers the Latest Devastating Blow to Iranian Regime

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 3 hours ago
Coronavirus Delivers the Latest Devastating Blow to Iranian Regime by Yaakov Lappin Special to IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism The coronavirus pandemic has hit Iran hard, and not only on the health front. The virus has delivered the latest in a succession of blows to the Iranian regime’s domestic status, fractured economy, and already-low […]

Toilet Paper Pickin’ & Strummin’

SafeSpace at 'Nox & Friends - 3 hours ago
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States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
By and large, most state governments around the nation have deemed medical marijuana companies “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, meaning the vast majority can keep doing business as usual. But the picture is murkier for recreational cannabis companies. The quickly spreading coronavirus – and the surge of states telling residents to stay home since last […] States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

In letter to cannabis producers, Health Canada pledges ‘limited inspections’ amid COVID-19 crisis

Solomon Israel at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
Canadian cannabis license holders received new guidance from Health Canada on Tuesday, detailing the federal health department’s approach to regulating the marijuana industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Among other things, Health Canada said it will continue some licensing activity and license inspections at a modified pace, allow temporary security clearances for some staff and extend […] In letter to cannabis producers, Health Canada pledges ‘limited inspections’ amid COVID-19 crisis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ent... more »

Trump Overall Approval Surges, Coronavirus Approval 60%, Resistance Media Angry, America Rallies to the Optimistic Standard…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
“Rally to the standard” is a call to arms when a situation is critical, there is no time for lengthy debate, and optimal solutions are needed. Americans are rallying to the standard. President Trump is subjecting himself to ridiculous attacks … Continue reading →

Tuesday Night Cat Blogging

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 3 hours ago
Lounging cat.

Does China Have a ‘New’ Outbreak of Hantavirus?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Hantavirus has been known to exist for decades.

Report: More Faculty are Making the Shift to Digital Classroom Resources

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 3 hours ago
Within the last five years, more courses at higher education institutions are choosing to make the shift from the use of print to digital textbooks, according to new research by Bay View Analytics.

UC Irvine Opens Online Learning Research Center as Coronavirus Forces Faculty Online

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 3 hours ago
The University of California Irvine (UC Irvine) just launched its first Online Learning Research Center as a resource for students and faculty navigating online education in the wake of the coronavirus.

Co-parenting in the coronavirus pandemic: A family law scholar's advice

Marcia Zug, Professor of Family Law, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 3 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic is not like other emergencies addressed in custody arrangements. The best advice is to try to collaborate and cooperate – even if that's difficult.

Product Review(s): A Trio of Delectable, Gourmet Artisan Goods From Ava Jane’s Kitchen

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 3 hours ago
One of the perks of running this website (despite the constant censorship we have received for broaching controversial topics) is getting the ability to try many of the best organic and natural foods, supplements, and gadgets on the market. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to check out and review fluoride-filtering water pitchers, red light therapy devices, natural cavity healing supplements and much more. Recently, I had the opportunity to try something truly unique in the food and culinary market in today’s day and age: a microplastic-free sea salt fom the company Ava J... more »

Russia confirms attack on Turkish forces in Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 3 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The head of the Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria, Admiral Oleg Goralev, said that the militant forces placed explosive devices on the patrol path of the Turkish military on Tuesday. He said in a press conference on Tuesday: “An improvised explosive device exploded during the passage of a Turkish patrol […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2020-03-23

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 3 hours ago
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: China, Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Pompeo, Russia, Libya, Mitiga, Qamishli, Assad, Shoigu, Tripoli, Lebanon, US. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, North-Africa, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Eating your way Through the Quarantine

LL at Virtual Mirage - 3 hours ago
Tonight, it's chicken street tacos. Will I limit myself to three? In your dreams. The key is to limit yourself to half a dozen and even then, that may be too few to bring the meal to a conclusion. Limiting ingredients is important during the quarantine, so a bag of Costco chicken breasts, some scallions, a bit of red onion and cilantro along with grilled corn tortillas is one solution. I'm sure that you have others that work just as well. Tomorrow will be cod, breaded and baked, sliced potatoes and onions fried in bacon grease for flavor, and a sliced tomato with olive oil, bal... more »

Over 1000 U.S. Political Scientists are Worried about Democratic Elections in November: Here’s Why

Josh Busby at Duck of Minerva - 3 hours ago
This is a guest post from Jeffrey C. Isaac and William Kindred Winecoff who both teach political science at Indiana University, Bloomington Last Wednesday the two of us circulated an open letter from U.S. political scientists, expressing concern about how the crisis surrounding the COVID pandemic could endanger the November election, and declaring that “We […]

Trump’s Coronavirus Response Shows How Much Leaders Matter

Steve Saideman at Duck of Minerva - 3 hours ago
This is a guest post by Richard W. Maass, an Associate Professor at the University of Evansville. His research focuses on international security, US foreign policy, terrorism, and diplomatic history. He has a forthcoming book on how democracy and xenophobia limited US territorial expansion (Cornell UP, May 2020). The international experience of COVID-19 will have […]

The Genius of Donald Trump Inspires Worship in India

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
In India, Donald Trump’s Genius and Charisma has inspired at least one villager to worship him as a God! via The Genius of Donald Trump Inspires Worship in India – YouTube

Coronavirus Mortality Rate in US Dips to 1.0% of Confirmed Cases – When Will WHO Be Held Accountable? | CLG News

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Last updated: 03/24/2020 14:56:13 Coronavirus Mortality Rate in US Dips to 1.0% of Confirmed Cases – When Will WHO Be Held Accountable? | 22 March 2020 | The US coronavirus mortality rate dipped to 1.0% on Sunday using deaths (396) divided by confirmed cases (38,167). That number…

Empty Sky, Empty Street, Empty Bank – CD Media

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
There is no resolution to the economic crisis because it results from a pandemic with no discernible end. Everyone in the world knows the infection rates will level off and start falling someday, but nobody on earth can forecast when that faithful day will arrive. Until there is a sense of certainty or termination of … Continue reading Empty Sky, Empty Street, Empty Bank – CD Media →

WHO Is The Hidden Enemy?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Charles MathesonMarch 20, 2020 On January 14, 2020 the New York Times had front page news on topics like Iran’s fragile economy (which, it turns out was getting a lot of help from China) and the Democrats impeachment of the president. The paper covered stories about rural Venezuela’s collapse, Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘New Life’ … Continue reading WHO Is The Hidden Enemy? →

This Is All Just A Little Too Convenient…

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
by L Todd WoodMarch 13, 2020 Image by DonkeyHotey I’m a big fan of the age-old adage — follow the money. In today’s world, that can be translated into — follow who is benefiting from current geopolitical developments. Let’s take a step back four years. The Obama administration was ending its reign of corruption, treason … Continue reading This Is All Just A Little Too Convenient… →

This Is Economic War

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
L Todd WoodMarch 17, 2020 Image by Dedoshucos At CDMedia, we pride ourselves on seeing the forest through the trees. Right now, we see a big, dark forest through the Chinese coronavirus hysteria. And, it’s evil. Where were we just a few weeks ago? President Trump was triumphant in the trade war with China, having … Continue reading This Is Economic War →

UPDATE: DEMOCRATS HOLD AMERICA HOSTAGE FOR SOCIALISM!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
CD Media StaffMarch 23, 2020 Image by Thepeoplesartist This story is developing… UPDATE: Here are just a few things Democrats are holding up the Coronavirus Relief Bill for:-Corporate Board Diversity-College Debt "relief"-Election Auditing-Canceling the debt of the Postal Service-Same-day voter registration-Requiring airlines to offset their emissions — Alec Sears (@alec_sears) March 23, 2020 But wait! … Continue reading UPDATE: DEMOCRATS HOLD AMERICA HOSTAGE FOR SOCIALISM! →

Ukrainian Startup To 3D Print Parts For Ventilators Used For COVID-19 Patients

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Tsarizm StaffMarch 21, 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak Cases in Ukraine Image by HueMan1 Ukrainian startup Revel Laboratory is developing a model to 3D-print valves for ventilators used to support the novel coronavirus patients, who are physically unable to breathe. The company was inspired by their counterparts in Italy, Isinnova startup that produces valves that … Continue reading Ukrainian Startup To 3D Print Parts For Ventilators Used For COVID-19 Patients →

Kremlin Knows Hell Is Coming…The People Don’t

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
L Todd WoodMarch 22, 2020 Coronavirus covid-2019 is not true…Girl dont belive in coronavirus Image by https://www.vperemen.com I’ve talked to many Russians inside the country and many expats living abroad over the last few weeks. There is a common theme among them — they don’t believe in the Chinese coronavirus. “F*ck the coronavirus” is a … Continue reading Kremlin Knows Hell Is Coming…The People Don’t →

Prisoners’ Riot In Iran

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Hassan MahmoudiMarch 24, 2020 In Iran, the number of prisoners infected with coronavirus is increasing. Given that prison is a closed space, lacking proper nutrition, lacking adequate health and medical facilities and with high population density, Coronavirus infection threatens the lives of many prisoners. Despite the issuance of 2 directives by the head of the … Continue reading Prisoners’ Riot In Iran →

Chicago Mayor Pressures Judge To Release Fewer Detainees As Coronavirus Spreads In Cook County Jail

Kevin Gosztola at Shadowproof - 3 hours ago
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot and other mayors pressured a judge to be more discriminatory when deciding which detainees to release as coronavirus spreads. The post Chicago Mayor Pressures Judge To Release Fewer Detainees As Coronavirus Spreads In Cook County Jail appeared first on Shadowproof.

CDC says Coronavirus test is unreliable

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 3 hours ago
Letter to the Editor It’s all a fake! – Citizens of Wuhan China call the corona virus “fake” its all fake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcNE_m9qrNc Here’s what the CDC says about the test for the Coronavirus Straight from the horse’s mouth—both sides —The CDC (US Center for Disease Control) admits the coronavirus test is flawed. That’s the overview […]

NSW Government grilled over handling of Ruby Princess's arrival — watch full press conference

Just In - 3 hours ago
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant have been grilled about the state's handling of the coronavirus-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship's arrival in Sydney — watch the full press conference here.

Prestigious Perth school student tells court of alleged sex assault by teammates on rugby tour

Rebecca Turner at Just In - 3 hours ago
A student tells a court how he was sexually assaulted by a group of up to 10 teammates while on an international rugby tour representing Perth's prestigious Trinity College. *WARNING: Graphic content*

Prisoners could be released to reduce coronavirus risk in NT

Jano Gibson at Just In - 3 hours ago
NT authorities draw up a list of dozens of low-risk inmates who could be released in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the Territory's jails.

66 candidates and no incumbents: Logan to vote for whole new council at weekend election

Talissa Siganto at Just In - 3 hours ago
As millions of Queenslanders head to the polls this weekend, voters in Logan, south of Brisbane, are faced with a tougher task than most this weekend — choosing a new council from a "collection of strangers".

Queensland property price fall 'inevitable' due to coronavirus, industry figures say

George Roberts at Just In - 3 hours ago
It is not a matter of if or when the coronavirus will hit Queensland's property prices, but by how much and for how long, some property experts say.

Tasmanian school term to end early to allow teachers to plan for home learning

Just In - 3 hours ago
The Tasmanian school term will end early on April 6 to give teachers four student-free days to plan for the delivery of home learning as the state grapples with coronavirus.

Virgin Australia stands down 8,000 of its 10,000 staff

Nassim Khadem at Just In - 3 hours ago
The airline says it is doing what it can to protect jobs and continue paying people during "what will be the biggest grounding of aircraft in this country's history".

Melbourne healthcare workers test positive for coronavirus as Premier flags tougher shutdown measures

Just In - 3 hours ago
Premier Daniel Andrews warns Victoria may introduce stricter shutdown measures before the rest of the country, as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 55 to 466.

Small business bail-out package favours higher paid over low paid workers

Michael West at Michael West - 4 hours ago
[image: Coronavirus, small business]

The Nature Of Conservatism-- Profiting From Societal Adversity

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
*McConnell is a master of one thing and one thing only-- obstruction* I'm not going to argue about conservative, greed-obsessed businessmen rushing headlong into markets to profit from societal disruption. It's not illegal and anyone who ever thought a conservative had an predisposition towards ethical or Christian fundamental values was just kidding themselves anyway. My beef, though, is with conservative greed-obsessed *elected officials*. What I expect from private citizens of a conservative bent is not what I expect from conservative public officials. Nor should you. In two sepa... more »

"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates PM 3/24/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates PM 3/24/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* *Mar 24, 2020 08:11 AM:* "75% of small businesses cannot last a month with zero revenues. The median cash buffer is 27 days. Morgan Stanley expects initial jobless claims to rise to 3.4 million." ○ *Other Sourced:* "These Two Graphics Show Why New York City Is the Virus Epicenter in the U.S."

Michael Hudson: A Debt Jubilee Is The Only Way To Avoid A Depression

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 4 hours ago
Even before the novel coronavirus appeared, many American families were falling behind on student loans, auto loans, credit cards and other payments. America’s debt overhead was pricing its labor and industry out of world markets. A debt crisis was inevitable eventually, but covid-19 has made it immediate.

Improving Development Impact

ROME, Mar 24 (IPS) - Most developing countries have good policies, programmes and projects in place. Many of these have been prepared with assistance from development partners or international financing institutions such as the World Bank, the regional development banks, the UN agencies or bilateral aid agencies. Most of these are of high quality and have gone through intensive review and quality control. The major challenge is to effectively implement these policies, programmes and projects. Unfortunately this does not often happen and leads to huge lost opportunities. This is p... more »

Why Empowering National Human Rights Institutions Helps on the Quest for Healthy Earth?

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada, Mar 24 (IPS) - Claudia Ituarte-Lima, Stockholm University, Sweden and University of British Columbia, Canada Claudia Ituarte-Lima is researcher on international environmental law at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and affiliated senior researcher at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. She is currently a visiting researcher at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD from the University College London and a MPhil from the University of Cambridg... more »

March 24: It was the worst of days.

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 4 hours ago
The problems is bigger even than coronavirus. It goes back to 1945 - and earlier, much earlier. Almost all wars in history go back to greed. The news media always portray wars as wars of the good nations against the evil ones. And that's nonsense. Our soldiers are brave lads. Those on the other side are bullies and cowards. And we win because God is on our side. But that has never been true. The British Empire - like the Romans and the Chinese and the American empires - have always been wars of the greedy The British killed over 400 million, and enslaved more millions. (There is ... more »

Show Us the Money: Bailout Cash Vaccine for Covid Pandemic- History Repeats

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 4 hours ago
*I started on this post last week. But, couldn't get it done. Such is life. * *In a nutshell, it's been pretty obvious to me that this "pandemic" was merely the excuse to bail out banksters and big business yet again. The only difference this time 'round is the state is going to throw a bone or two to the mindless masses* *This is where the "novel" virus really helped muddy the waters* *Yes, there is more still. Targeting China is definitely part of this psyop. But, for this report, let's focus on the big business/banker, desired all along, bailout.* Not when there is a scary vir... more »

Yes China Does Have Robot Submarines and They're Ready for Battle

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1F957CD200&share=true] Of course, so does America. *Key point:* These submarines are an important part of Beijing's many armed drones. Here's what they can do. *You May Also Like: 5 Best Submarines of All Time, 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of All Time, 5 Best Battleships of All Time and Worst Submarine of All Time.* China as part of its Oct. 1, 2019 national anniversary celebration revealed a new class of large robotic submarine. *This first appeared in 2019 and is bein... more »

Six Carrier Navy: How China's Military Rise Just Keeps on Coming

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1D59504BB0&share=true] Is there nothing that can be done? *Key point:* China is speeding ahead with creating more (and better) aircraft carriers. How long will it take before they have more carriers in the Pacific than America? China's first homemade aircraft carrier left her home port of Dalian for her third sea trial on Oct. 28, 2018. The Type 001A flattop could commission into frontline service as early as 2019, according to the U.S. Defense Department -- growing Be... more »

Coronavirus Be Damned: Is Donald Trump Getting Ready to Open America for Business?

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * At the press conference, Trump was dismissive of the advice provided by healthcare professionals, saying “if it were up to the doctors, they may say let's keep it shut down—let’s shut down the entire world." Could Trump decide to lessen coronavirus restrictions? The first positive case of the coronavirus was reported in the United States on January 20, 2020. In two months, that has expanded along an exponential growth curve to nearly 50,000 people. The death toll stands at 615. In response, cities and states across the country have declared states ... more »

250,000 Dead Without Using Nukes: Why Regular North Korean Artillery Is No Joke

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA771A7F01&share=true] Seoul is always on guard. *Key Point:* North Korea has a lot of artillery pieces and they are all aimed at South Korea's capital. This is just a peek at the damage they could cause if a war broke out. Pyongyang on May 9, 2019 launched a second “projectile,” South Korean officials said. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The May tests of at least one apparently nuclear-capable short-range missile startled... more »

Lose Your Job Thanks To Coronavirus? These Companies Will Hire You.

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Here is a list of companies that need workers--now. As the United States reels from the business closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the number of unemployed is expected to soar to record highs. Some forecasters are expecting a decline of economic activity at the level of 30-50%. But as most industries tumble, there are a few who are able to use the crisis and the conditions of the pandemic to expand their operations. These businesses are ones primarily focused on the aspects of the service industry that are still considered essential, de... more »

How Trump Can Change Sanctions to Allow Anti-Coronavirus Aid to North Korea

Daniel R. DePetris at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2BPF9CNXN5&share=true] It would help everyone. The coronavirus has no respect for national borders. More than 366,000 people in 166 countries have been sickened by the virus, including 81,000 in China, nearly 64,000 in Italy, and more than 43,000 in the United States. Despite the usual hyperbolic claims from the Kim Jong-un regime, it’s a near certainty that North Korea—one of the poorest countries in the world with a lackluster and overwhelmed health syst... more »

The Macbook Air Isn’t Totally Dead—Yet

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_LM2E86B1IW001&share=true] The latest laptop puts up a good fight against Apple's competition. For a while there, it really seemed like we saw the last of the MacBook Air. But as we collectively wrote off this once-groundbreaking product, the updated 2020 MacBook Air has pulled apart the curtains and entered the laptop wars, much to the delight of all die-hard Apple fans out there. Design-wise, the 2020 version isn’t much different from previous years, but wh... more »

Just How Dangerous is the COVID-19 Virus?

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 4 hours ago
It began in China; we heard of a novel strain of the coronavirus which was rapidly sweeping through the City of Wuhan. Then came the footage of people collapsing in the streets, police boarding up buildings to enforce quarantine on those within. Bodies being dragged out of buildings, what we saw in the west looked … The post Just How Dangerous is the COVID-19 Virus? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Is This Mansion One of Bernie Sanders’ Homes?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Half a million bucks just doesn't buy lavish digs like this anymore.

Let’s all close the Queen’s highways

Richard Treadgold at CCG - 5 hours ago
If Hone Harawira can do it, we can all do it. When will the police ask Harawira what authority he … Continue Reading →

Demshevik Clowns Crying The Blues

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 5 hours ago
as the economy comes roaring back, thanks to President Trump. EXCERPT: “U.S. equity markets registered the strongest one-day rebound in history on Tuesday amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package. In the final hour of trading, gains picked up steam giving the Dow Jones Industrial Average a 2,112 point gain, the biggest ever, or 11 percent, while the S&P 500 gained over 9.3 percent and the Nasdaq over 8.1 percent.” and EXCERPT: “The upbeat sentiments were boosted by comments from ... more »

Senator Kennedy Chews Up

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 5 hours ago
Boozehound Nutsy Baloney and Upchuck Schumer and spits them out! Perhaps the BEST thing that has happened by electing President Trump is that the GOP not only grew a sack, but more and more of the American People are seeing just how ANTI-American the Demshevik Commie Party is…finally. NOTE: “This is really something you should watch, as Kennedy is quite entertaining with his pull-no-punches Louisiana style.”

Demsheviks Spanked Again

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 5 hours ago
like the little children they are. EXCERPT: “A New York doctor named Dr. Vladimir Zelenko is thanking President Trump for approving Hydroxychloroquine for use against the coronavirus and is touting fantastic results among 350 patients treated.” I’m Your Huckleberry@RossFairchild: A NY Doctor shared with Hannity his Hydroxy Chloroquine/Azithromycin results: 200mg 2x daily Hydroxy Chloroquine 500m 1x daily Azithromycin 220mg 1x daily Zinc sulfate Results? 350 patientsBreathing restored 3-4 hoursZero deathsZero hospitalizations Zero intubations EXCERPT: “Out of 350 patients Zelenko has... more »

Airlines frequently go bankrupt

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 5 hours ago
[Pierre Lemieux recently did a very good post on the airlines. But since I’d already been planning one myself, I’ll post it anyway.] Since 2000, dozens of airlines have gone bankrupt, including US Airways, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Typically, airlines continue to fly even as they go through bankruptcy […] The post Airlines frequently go bankrupt appeared first on Econlib.

'Not only wrong, but stupid': Minister blasts health district over coronavirus reporting

Amelia Bernasconi And Patrick Bell at Just In - 5 hours ago
A NSW minister says his constituents are being "kept in the dark" about coronavirus, but the local health district says releasing more detailed information would have "no public health benefit".

Dig for victory! What world war 'victory gardens' can teach us about growing food in crisis

Sian Johnson And Emma Nobel at Just In - 5 hours ago
With plant nurseries and hardware stores reporting shortages of seedlings as backyard gardeners stock up, there's talk of a return to the vegie gardens of old.

Victorian Premier warns more coronavirus shutdowns to come

Just In - 5 hours ago
Premier Daniel Andrews warns Victoria may introduce stricter shutdown measures before the rest of the country, as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 55 to 466.

CLP reclaims NT opposition status in surprise vote

Rick Hind at Just In - 5 hours ago
Opposition status changes for the second time in less than a week as a secret ballot ruins Territory Alliance's plans to move into new parliamentary offices, take up new shadow portfolios, and play a leading role in Question Time.

How to boost your immune system to help fight an infection

Genelle Weule at Just In - 5 hours ago
What happens when your body is attacked by a virus, such as COVID-19, and what can you do to support your immune system to fight an infection?

Will COVID-19 get worse as winter sets in?

Kate Doyle at Just In - 5 hours ago
The jury is still out on how much the weather is or is not influencing COVID-19, but a bad flu season on top of the current health crisis is the last thing we need this winter.

Ban on Australian citizens travelling overseas starts at midday

Just In - 5 hours ago
Australian citizens will be banned from travelling overseas from midday today, with Health Minister Greg Hunt saying the action is needed to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Booze takes back seat as rum, gin distillers turn hands to sanitiser production

Nicole Hegarty, Joanna Prendergast And Anthony Scully at Just In - 5 hours ago
They may be more accustomed to making rum and gin, but as coronavirus spreads some distillers are turning to another type of alcohol product.

Border Force boss slaps down NSW Government over handling of coronavirus cruise ship

Just In - 5 hours ago
The Australian Border Force commissioner tips a bucket on the NSW Government over its handling of the arrival of the Ruby Princess — a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship — in Sydney last week.

By delaying Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee finally admits it's not the main game in town

Tracey Holmes at Just In - 5 hours ago
It was welcomed by athletes around the world, but the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until 2021 was easy in comparison to what comes next, writes Tracey Holmes.

Understanding personality may explain why some of us are more prone to toilet paper panic

Just In - 5 hours ago
Feeling an urge to hoard rolls of toilet paper? Are you quietly pleased to be in isolation? Understanding your personality can give you some choice over how to cope with the anxiety, insecurity and social isolation the coronavirus pandemic is causing.

ASX and Asian markets rise as US prepares to unleash trillions in coronavirus stimulus

Sue Lannin at Just In - 5 hours ago
The best day on Wall Street since the Great Depression boosts the local share market, as the US Congress moves closer to approving a more than $3 trillion economic rescue package.

'It will spread like wildfire': Asylum seekers plead for detention centre release

Lorna Knowles And Jeremy Story Carter at Just In - 5 hours ago
Hundreds of asylum seekers in Sydney's Villawood detention centre have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison pleading for their release amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Live: Non-urgent surgeries cancelled as hospitals prepare for COVID-19 response

Just In - 5 hours ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says from midnight tonight all elective surgeries, other than category 1 and urgent category 2 cases, will be suspended to allow hospitals to prepare for a major outbreak of coronavirus. Follow live.

'Ugly' fruit and vegetables hit top shelf to meet demand during COVID-19

Lydia Burton at Just In - 5 hours ago
Consumers can expect some different-looking fruit and vegetables in the aisles as COVID-19 demand forces supermarkets to relax specifications.

Hospitals 'days away' from running out of masks

Josh Robertson at Just In - 5 hours ago
Doctors appeal for more urgent government action to boost supply of personal protective equipment to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, as one medical supplier says hundreds of hospitals are on the verge of running out of masks.

Stuck inside with the kids? Learn how to 'serve and return' and let them take over play

Anna Kelsey-Sugg And Erica Vowles at Just In - 5 hours ago
Using low-tech methods to entertain your kids can give them a sense of ownership and control in an unpredictable situation. And there are options besides pillow forts.

Albert Uderzo, a creator of comic book character Asterix, dies at 92

Just In - 5 hours ago
Albert Uderzo, one of the two creators of the beloved comic book character Asterix, who captured the spirit of the Gauls of yore and grew a reputation worldwide, has died.

'Watching as the tsunami approaches': Australian doctor in Austria's COVID-19 hot zone says beds, supplies dwindling

Just In - 5 hours ago
An Australian doctor inside Austria's COVID-19 hot zone reveals the true scale of the pandemic and pleads with Australians to heed the advice of health authorities now before it is too late.

'The date may change, but the goal remains the same': Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021

Jake Sturmer at Just In - 5 hours ago
Australian athletes react positively to news that the Tokyo Olympics are postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak and will now take place in 2021.

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Blasts FEMA For Not Providing Ventilators He Refused to Order in 2015….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Earlier today New York Governor Andrew Cuomo blasted FEMA during a press conference for sending 400 medical ventilators when his state needs 30,000. WATCH: . However, in 2015 the New York State Department of Health specifically studied the issue, warned … Continue reading →

Houston, we have a knowledge problem #Covid19NZ

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 5 hours ago
If you don't test, you don't know. In New Zealand, we haven't been testing. Not enough. So we don't know. Because we haven't been testing enough, we don't truly know how many here are actually sick. We don't know the number for the very thing that is critical in this crisis, and on which all decisions are being based -- including the decision to lock us all up. In South Korea they have been testing at the rate of 6741 per million of population. In Singapore, 6739. Here in little old relaxed New Zealand, medics have tested just 8300 people at the rate of 1669 per million people. Me... more »

Rudolf Steiner’s System of Anthroposophy Has a Unique Take on the Connection Between 5G and Viruses

Phillip at Waking Times - 5 hours ago
*Phillip Schneider* - A prominent anthroposophist explains how 5G radiation may contribute to the emergence of viral diseases.

Did DOJ Propose Rollback of Defendants’ Rights During Pandemic?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Any changes affecting constitutional guarantees afforded federal criminal defendants in the U.S. would ultimately be up to Congress.

Cuomo the Elder Has No Desire To Be Biden's Diaper Boy.

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 5 hours ago
*RS -* One of the saddest things in presidential politics is when a candidate for leader of the free world has to pick someone as their vice president to make him look serious. I understand picking a woman or three-toed redhaird Eskimo pygmy to appeal to a particular demographic or voting bloc, but when you pick someone to convince America that you have a non-idiot within hailing distance of the Oval Office, it is sort of embarrassing for just about everyone. So imagine how Andrew Cuomo felt when he read in the media today that Joe Biden was saying he would be the chief of staff in... more »

Beyond Prisons: Supporting Prisoners During COVID19

Beyond Prisons at Shadowproof - 5 hours ago
Hosts Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein walk through our guide on how to support incarcerated people and their loved ones during the Coronavirus Crisis. The post Beyond Prisons: Supporting Prisoners During COVID19 appeared first on Shadowproof.

How to Fight Coronavirus (Without Causing a Global Depression)

Luis Miguel at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: how-to-fight-coronavirus-without-causing-a-global-depression] In a letter to President Trump, Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai offers a plan for protecting those vulnerable to COVID-19 while allowing the healthy to return to work.

Convict Freed Due to Coronavirus Threatens Woman at Knifepoint

Luis Miguel at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: convict-freed-due-to-coronavirus-threatens-woman-at-knifepoint] A Utah man who was released as part of a program to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in detention centers is accused of armed robbery.

“…zero-emission…is a crime against humanity.”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 5 hours ago
“The past 150 years show that affordable and reliable energy is the key to prosperity. The past 150 years also show that more CO2 is beneficial for nature, greening the Earth and increasing the yields of crops. Why do governments … Continue reading →

Heartland Institute Launches ClimateRealism.com

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 5 hours ago
By Paul Homewood WUWT has news of a new website launched by the Heartland Institute, to augment the excellent factchecking site, Climate At A Glance: Nearly every day, the establishment media promotes new climate propaganda themes designed to scare people into believing a climate crisis is at hand. When the Climate Scare […]

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