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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Way to go Donnie Mental! Your crowds are growing by the hour! Easter is coming. Do you think you can raise them from the dead? You're so gone, you probably do, but you're going to need a bigger truck, Donnie! Make that trucks, lots and lots of trucks, whole fleets of trucks! How many of the corpses come with your stupid red MAGA hats, Donnie? How many, you raging psycho? How many? How many dead will make you and your White House accomplices will make you smile, Donnie? You're such a stable genius, Donnie. Americans are dropping like flies you sprayed with Raid, and all ... more »
Treating a cat? Wear gloves, vets told
A report of a cat testing positive to COVID-19 in Hong Kong prompts the Australian Veterinary Association to advise members to wear personal protective equipment when handling cats.
Rent, taxes, power bills slashed to help NT businesses cope with coronavirus impact
Territory businesses hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic will have their payroll taxes slashed and power bills halved, as part of a further $180 million rescue package from the NT Government.
Victorian magistrate cleared of wrongdoing over relationship with court clerk
An investigation clears Rodney Higgins of wrongdoing after he was accused by the Shadow Attorney General of lacking judicial independence during his relationship with a young court clerk.
WA police begin coronavirus crackdown as fines, charges issued for quarantine, isolation breaches
Charges and fines are imposed on more than a dozen people accused of failing to self-isolate, while almost 300 new police officers will enforce the state's COVID-19 response.
Meet the frustrated GP office managers who took the sanitiser shortage into their own hands
In two months, Anna Davidson has gone from being a frustrated GP office manager who couldn't get her hands on any sanitiser, to the mastermind behind a nationwide supply of the product.
Pink supermoon just what the coronavirus lockdown doctor ordered
A so-called pink supermoon will be in southern hemisphere skies tonight, right in time to break that lockdown monotony and give you an excuse to step outside — at a socially safe distance, of course.
Had your holiday cancelled or 'freeze' fees added to your gym membership? Here's what to do
Just In - 21 hours ago
The consumer watchdog's been inundated with complaints from people about everything from flight cancellations to new fees being charged by gyms and supermarket price hikes. We take a look at the latest advice and how it might affect you.
COVID-19 case in WA is not where Government's map says it is
The accuracy of a "heat map" purporting to show coronavirus cases in WA is being questioned after it turned out some of the data was based on people's addresses rather than their physical location.
If you're going crazy at home, take a staycation in Canberra — the Government says it's OK
In surprising news, the ACT Government confirms that 'staycation' packages are not banned in Canberra, giving locals the green light to take up hotel offers over the long weekend.
We've been told social distancing restrictions will remain until a vaccine. Do we know when that will be?
The New South Wales Premier says social distancing restrictions will be in place "until a vaccine is found". But what exactly goes into developing a vaccine for a new disease?
Here's what we learned from the Health Minister's latest press conference
Just In - 21 hours ago
Tens of millions of medical masks have entered Australia in recent days, testing for healthcare workers will be expanded, and Australians are being reminded not to neglect their health amid the coronavirus crisis.
Kenny Watson is fighting for his life after his wife tried for hours to get help in hotel quarantine
An elderly man is in intensive care after his wife's pleas for medical help when he fell ill in hotel quarantine in Perth were unanswered for hours.
Iron ore exports are making an unexpected comeback in the NT
The new owners of an iron ore mine near Pine Creek are getting ready to start exporting. It will be the first iron ore exports the NT has seen in five years.
The Indonesian Government has a mess on its hands — one largely of its own making
Just In - 21 hours ago
Almost no-one thinks Indonesia is handling coronavirus well and many experts fear the country is now on the brink of a health disaster, write Tim Lindsey and Tim Mann
Richard Roxburgh, Julia Zemiro among artists calling on Government to support arts sector through COVID-19 shutdown
Ahead of Parliament sitting today, artists and industry leaders launched a campaign calling for sector-specific support measures to avert collapse.
Tyrrell detective sentenced over illegal recordings of person of interest
Former NSW detective Gary Jubelin is fined $2,500 for each of his four counts in relation to recording person of interest Paul Savage on a mobile phone in 2017 and 2018.
Doctors desperate for PPE during pandemic take gamble by ordering own from China
Dozens of doctors desperate to protect themselves from potential COVID-19 patients pool together $114,000 to buy masks, gowns, face shields and goggles directly from a Chinese manufacturer they have never dealt with before.
Worst-case coronavirus modelling predicted 30,000 Queensland deaths
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reveals modelling had predicted at least 30,000 deaths across the state if nothing was done to contain coronavirus.
South Australian councillor spat at in racist COVID-19 attack
Just In - 21 hours ago
A South Australian councillor says she was spat at during a coronavirus-related racist attack as she went to pick up groceries last week.
Medical Fascism: Big Pharma and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are Ushering in Government Tyranny in the Name of Public Safety
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News - Former US congressman from Texas, Dr. Ron Paul once said that “when we give government the power to make medical decisions for us, we in essence, accept that the state owns our bodies.” Reminds me of the precarious situation the US population and others around the world are... (read more)
BREAKING NEWS: Bill Gates Refused to have his own children vaccinated. Why?
*Graph used in Damning Report on MMR* * vaccine given to children* Honest to Gawd folks, the material is coming so thick and fast and I can hardly keep up with it. This is* particularly nasty and sickening*, particularly because I have young grandchildren. My fingers are shaking as I type this. First we have this weird revelation that this prophet of vaccines...Bill Gates...didn't allow his own children to be vaccinated when they were young. Here's a snippet from Politics and News and I will have further comments to follow: ***************** Why Didn’t Bill Gates Vaccinate His... more »
Coronavirus Socialism For The Wealthy
When capitalism screeches to a halt and starts its old business of killing off the adventurous but weakened, the enterprising but foolish, those who initially benefited, shed tears. Losses mount, accountants tally up current and future losses. Huge profits somehow do not matter now, as the diminishing balances bite and […]
New Coronavirus Drug Shows Promise in Animal Tests.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-coronavirus-drug-shows-promise-in-animal-tests1/
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Taken to Intensive Care Unit
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-06/hospitalized-johnson-triggers-questions-over-who-is-running-u-k
A NYC hospital has figured out how to turn sleep apnea machines it got from Elon Musk into ventilators for coronavirus patients
https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/a-nyc-hospital-has-figured-out-how-to-turn-sleep-apnea-machines-it-got-from-elon-musk-into-ventilators-for-coronavirus-patients/articleshow/75036819.cms
Plasma treatment being tested in New York may be coronavirus ‘game changer’
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/plasma-treatment-being-tested-new-york-may-be-coronavirus-gamechanger-n1178436?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma
No, the coronavirus didn’t come from outer space.
https://www.space.com/coronavirus-not-from-outer-space.html
US far right seeks ways to exploit #coronavirus and cause social collapse
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/05/us-far-right-seeks-ways-to-exploit-coronavirus-and-cause-social-collapse
#Coronavirus symptoms: 10 key indicators and what to do.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/07/health/10-key-coronavirus-symptoms-wellness/index.html
51 recovered coronavirus patients test positive again in South Korea
https://nypost.com/2020/04/07/51-recovered-coronavirus-patients-test-positive-again-in-south-korea/
Repurposing Existing Drugs Could Offer Faster Path to COVID-19 Treatment
https://www.hhmi.org/news/repurposing-existing-drugs-could-offer-faster-path-to-covid-19-treatment?utm_source=HHMI+News&utm_campaign=f6cad18791-SHOKAT_COVID_2020_04_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8f2808e1d6-f6cad18791-70221235
Exosomes in Viral Disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4965413/
Quote of the Day – Passover
Remember this day, on which you went free from Egypt, the house of bondage, how Adonai freed you from it with a mighty hand. – Exodus 13:3 To our Jewish friends and followers. The blessings of the Lord of Israel be upon you this first day of the Feast of the Passover. You have come out of bondage in Egypt.
Cherry-Picking: Santos selects convenient data to deflect Narrabri gas challenge
[image: Santos, Narrabri Gas]
Beach Beat: Even Sweet Caroline and Kate Winslet wash their hands
Opinion Even though we are living in uncertain times with uncertain futures, one thing that will hopefully endure the coronavirus pandemic is the new normal for washing hands. My doctors over the years have said good handwashing practices are the first defense in avoiding all kinds of bad stuff like foodborne pathogens, airborne and contact... Continue Reading
Belgian experts assess risk of Listeria growth in cheese
Experts in Belgium have said the risk of Listeria monocytogenes growth in fresh cheeses is low if the pH value is below a certain level by the end of the production process, but the doesn’t mean there are no concerns. The Scientific Committee found, based on challenge tests, the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in soft... Continue Reading
Audits continue, post-harvest wash water is key in COVID-19 battle
Contributed What are auditors doing to protect against transmission or acquisition of SARS-CoV-2? In the midst of the produce industry responses to the supply chain and marketplace disruptions from the SARS-CoV-2 (also called COVID 19 and coronavirus) pandemic, audits under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked and FSMA-integrated audit schemes for Good Agricultural Practices,... Continue Reading
Norovirus outbreak in China linked to delivered food
Norovirus was behind a foodborne outbreak in 2018 caused by eating take-out food in China, according to a study. The outbreak involved 157 probable cases and 20 people had laboratory-confirmed norovirus infections in two weeks in March 2018. Food delivery services have become common in China in recent years but the hygienic condition of delivered... Continue Reading
Anti-China Hysteria Is Ultimately Not About Covid-19, Racism Or Communism, But Power
In a recent article falsely titled “The U.S.-China propaganda war is on hold, but not for long“, The Washington Post‘s Josh Rogin made a very interesting admission. “The United States is now in dire need of medical supplies, many of which are coming from China,” […]
President Trump Extensive Phone Interview With Sean Hannity…
Tuesday night President Donald Trump called-in to Sean Hannity for an extended phone interview on the latest developments surrounding COVID-19. President Trump highlighted ongoing mitigation efforts and discussed a much needed plan to reopen the U.S. economy. WATCH / Listen:
Reclaiming the sea from the Melaka Gateway
The Melaka Gateway is threatening seaside communities, who are leveraging their Portuguese–Malay roots to survive. The post Reclaiming the sea from the Melaka Gateway appeared first on New Mandala.
Think Small: 5 Best 32-inch HDTVs
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * What is best for the money? More often than not, it seems like 55-inch-plus HDTVs get most of the attention, and thus, more reviews. But let’s not totally forget about our smaller 32-inch friends, as they have proven to be at times perfect complements to smaller bedrooms and dens. So, here are five outstanding options if you’re in the market for a 32-inch TV. Leading off is the TCL 32S325, which is amazingly priced at only $128. Much like the Chinese company’s larger-screen offerings, this 32-incher has everything to meet your viewing needs. It... more »
Will the World of Sports Change After Coronavirus?
*Lars Dzikus* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Could, over time, the steady threat of global calamity also relegate our current conception of sports to ancient history? Baseball’s opening day came and went. The Olympics have been postponed. Football in the fall? Don’t count on it. With COVID-19 infections and deaths rising each day, the cancellation of live sporting events might seem like an afterthought. But in the coming weeks and months, their absence will undoubtedly be felt. This isn’t the first time sports have been put on hold. During previous crises and conflicts,... more »
Javits Center in Manhattan: What You Need To Know
*Hunter DeRensis* *Health, * [image: U.S. military personnel wearing face masks arrive at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz TP] It took one week for Senator Javits’ namesake to be converted from a place that once housed prodigious conferences to a hospital with enough space for thousands of patients. More than fifteen agencies, including local, state, and federal, contributed to the effort. New York City remains the... more »
Coronavirus Relief For Illegal Aliens? Democrats Propose Bill To Expand CARES Act
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, Americas* [image: Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) questions Intelligence Committee Minority Counsel Stephen Castor and Intelligence Committee Majority Counsel Daniel Goldman during the House impeachment inquiry hearings, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 9, 2019. Doug M] 'I was appalled to learn hardworking, taxpaying immigrants were left out,' Rep. Correa said. Several House Democrats introduced legislation that, if signed into law, would allow illegal aliens to obtain funds from the recently passed coronavirus relief package. California Rep. Lou C... more »
Hydroxychloroquine: About That 6,000-Doctor Survey...
*Stephen Silver* *Health, * While much coverage of this study has implied that it entails 6,000 doctors agreeing that Hydroxychloroquine works for treating coronavirus, that’s not remotely close to what it actually says. For much of the time that the U.S. has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, one of the major controversies has been about the medication known as Hydroxychloroquine, and a similar other drug called Chloroquine. Often used to treat malaria, lupus and other conditions, Hydroxychloroquine has emerged as a potential experimental treatment for coronavirus, with... more »
Did Coronavirus Wipe Out Argentina’s New Fighter Jet Order?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: By Photo by ROKAF (2011) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/koreaaero/13617282095, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34474369] What went wrong with its FA-50 order? The Argentine air force just can’t catch a break. A year after the struggling Latin American air arm selected South Korea’s FA-50 light fighter as its new main warplane, the deal reportedly is on hold, the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Korea Aerospace Industries on April 6, 2020 announced that its plan to build FA-50s for Argentina “has been... more »
Bad Idea: Sea Mercenaries to Fight (And Blockade) China
*David Axe* *Security, * China has a 9,000-mile coastline and, by one recent count, the world’s second-largest merchant fleet after Greece’s. Thousands of ships in all. So how could the United States even hope to blockade China and starve its economy during a major war? One retired U.S. Marine has an idea, and it’s not a good one. Privateers. China has a 9,000-mile coastline and, by one recent count, the world’s second-largest merchant fleet after Greece’s. Thousands of ships in all. So how could the United States even hope to blockade China and starve its economy during a major... more »
WHO wants to check your family members & remove & isolate the infected, in a ‘safe & dignified manner’ of course
Pam Vernon at Thrown in prison for blowing the whistle on deadly viral contamination of human vaccines…PhD Judy A. Mikovits reveals her disturbing true story (think Chronic Fatigue, AIDS, Autism etc) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Image by Eugenio Cuppone from Pixabay
NZ plans police checkpoints lest you intended skiving off to your family bach this weekend
Pam Vernon at Thrown in prison for blowing the whistle on deadly viral contamination of human vaccines…PhD Judy A. Mikovits reveals her disturbing true story (think Chronic Fatigue, AIDS, Autism etc) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Getting Orwellian isn’t it? The entire planet virtually is under ‘friendly’ control/surveillance/lockdown. Remember, this is protecting your health. Same as the coming vaccine will be & as the latest lamestream murmurings have it, they are planning to visit your home to see if anybody is infected. WHO that is. You’ll be removed & isolated. EWR … Continue reading NZ plans police checkpoints lest you intended skiving off to your family bach this weekend →
France: the ‘papers please’ forms go digital & your phone will vibrate if you exceed distance &/or time away from your home
Pam Vernon at Thrown in prison for blowing the whistle on deadly viral contamination of human vaccines…PhD Judy A. Mikovits reveals her disturbing true story (think Chronic Fatigue, AIDS, Autism etc) – Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Hitler would be envious I’m sure. Total surveillance & control all from your handy smart phone. Two articles here updating the papers requirement from the esteemed authorities to leave your house. Getting very Orwellian isn’t it? NZ is following suit with Police checkpoints over Easter we’ve just heard. In case you dare to head off … Continue reading France: the ‘papers please’ forms go digital & your phone will vibrate if you exceed distance &/or time away from your home →
Comet ATLAS is Breaking Up
Comet ATLAS is Breaking Up by Dr.Tony Phillips, https://spaceweatherarchive.com/ April 6, 2020: Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4), what are you doing? New data from astronomers around the world show that the once-promising comet is beginning to fade. For Karl Battams of the Naval Research Lab in Washington DC, it could be a classic case of “I told you …
CBS Airs Sobbing Nurse Claiming There Aren’t Enough Masks – It Was BS!!
CBS Airs Sobbing Nurse Claiming There Aren’t Enough Masks – It Was BS by Kelen McBreen | www.Infowars.com Meet the Jussie Smollett of coronavirus CBS apparently refuses to properly vet information before disseminating it to millions of people in an attempt to make Donald Trump look bad. – Last week, the outlet used footage of …
Israel’s Netanyahu And Gantz Agree on Plan to Annex Parts of West Bank: Report
Israel’s Netanyahu And Gantz Agree on Plan to Annex Parts of West Bank: Report by MEE staff, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ The two Israeli leaders would present plan to government this summer, Haaretz reports – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival Benny Gantz have reached an agreement to annex parts of the West Bank, paving …
Kissinger Says ‘Even US’ Can’t Defeat Covid-19 Alone. His Solution? Global New World Order Government, Of Course
Kissinger is an Illuminist Globalist, a member of the Council of 12/13. The people behind the Luciferian New World Order. Many recent statements from Illuminists tell you that the entire CoVid-19 Pandemic is a contrived, planned event to drive the world towards the end times World Government led by the Anti-Christ, Microchipping with ‘666’. – …
April 8th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1175
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday April 8th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Tucker Carlson Questions Government Decisions Using Flawed Statistical Models…
Earlier this evening on Fox News, Tucker Carlson outlined a disconnect between dire national health models that predicted mass death and a reality not close to predictions. [Review IHME Coronavirus Model HERE] As Carlson notes there are few professional explaining … Continue reading →
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 7th April 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Don’t Believe Russia’s Disinformation About Coronavirus
By Alexis Mrachek ~ For the past couple of weeks, Russia has been sowing disinformation about the coronavirus. Various Russian news sources have claimed that the U.S. started the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. deployed the virus as a “biological weapon,” or that the virus is a complete hoax created by the United States. These statements […]
WOW! Tracy Morgan Offers Support To Trump On ‘Today,’ ‘NOT The Time For Blame’
By Gabriel Hays ~ You wouldn’t think to ever see a Hollywood message of support for President Trump on a network morning show, nor would you in your wildest dreams imagine that message of support coming from a big name Hollywood comedian. Though that’s what happened when Tracy Morgan made a happy and hope-filled appearance […]
Best Intentions
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ No need to feel bad about not carrying out your noble plans and resolutions. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
China Has Moved Ahead Of The U.S. As The World's Top Patent Filer
The headquarter of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is pictured in Geneva, Switzerland March 3, 2020. Picture taken March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse *Asia Times:* *Patents: China knocks US out of top spot* The Asian powerhouse has become the word leader in international filings China last year became the world leader in international patent filings, unseating the United States which had held the top spot for more than four decades, the UN said Tuesday. A record 265,800 international patent applications were filed last year, a hike of 5.2% from 2018, the W... more »
Doesn't Everybody "Need" A Bailout?
* Do you “need” a government bailout right now? How do you tell? * I know that I “need” a bailout. Here’s how I know: I’m a lot less well off than I was a couple of months ago. Meanwhile, the landlord still expects to be paid the same amount; the credit card company still expects to be paid, the cell phone company still expects to be paid, the internet provider still expects to be paid, the health insurance company still expects to be paid, the property tax bill is the same, the groceries cost the same, etc., etc. etc. * Obviously I cannot be expected to support the same collection o... more »
Australians working from home could be worse off using 80c per hour tax 'shortcut'
Those who have been working from home due to coronavirus are being warned to be cautious about using a new "shortcut" to do their tax return as it could result in lower deductions.
Why US Republicans are being accused of using coronavirus to shrink voting rights
Voters in Wisconsin braved the threat of coronavirus to head to the polls. Federal politicians watched with earnest, gearing up for their own fight about voting rights before November.
WA announces major expansion in COVID-19 testing starting tomorrow
Western Australia will significantly increase coronavirus testing starting from tomorrow, with anyone who has had a recent fever or acute respiratory infection now eligible to be checked.
Revered songwriter John Prine dies at 73 of coronavirus complications
Just In - 23 hours ago
John Prine, who wrote his early songs in his head while delivering mail and went on to become one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, had previously had a cancerous lung removed.
The seven steps every workplace should follow if someone shows symptoms for coronavirus
Just In - 23 hours ago
The Prime Minister says he wants everyone to follow these seven steps if someone at work is worried they have COVID-19.
Father stunned by response after asking for help convincing his daughter that girls are farmers too
Western Australian farmer Ty Fulwood was saddened by the fact that one of his daughters said she wasn't thinking of a future on the land because she was a girl. So he put a call out on Twitter asking for help to change her mind and was stunned by the response.
Road toll and crime rates plunge as people stay home, but one type of crime defies the trend
WA Police say there has been a "definite and distinct" drop in crime amid the COVID-19 emergency, with statistics down as much as 40 per cent in some parts of the state.
HSBC flags potential anti-money laundering law breaches
The global bank's Australian arm says it is investigating an unspecified number of potential breaches to anti-money laundering laws by failing to report international transfers.
They were under lockdown but held an event anyway. Now there are COVID-19 cases all over India
Empty sport stadiums and train carriages in India are being converted into quarantine centres and makeshift hospitals, as the country prepares for the possibility of hundreds of thousands of people becoming infected with coronavirus.
Vanuatu faces 12-month recovery as Cyclone Harold heads for Fiji
Just In - 23 hours ago
Disaster officials in the small Pacific nation of Vanuatu work around the clock to assess the damage that a category five cyclone caused to remote islands, as Cyclone Harold heads for Fiji.
Australians on coronavirus ship to be brought home on $15,000-a-head charter flight
Australians stuck on a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay say they have "no regrets" about persisting with their Antarctic trip of a lifetime, despite coronavirus ravaging the vessel.
Partygoers who pleaded ignorance fined more than $6,000 for breaching coronavirus rules
Five people on Queensland's Sunshine Coast claim to have "no knowledge of the pandemic", but police say the fines should serve as a warning to others to respect social distancing measures introduced to combat coronavirus.
'We could do a lot better': Productivity Commission blasts NT's child services system
The Productivity Commission calls for a "fundamental change" in the way governments fund services for children and families in the NT, with gaps, overlaps and duplications identified in the $538 million system.
The First Lawsuit Against Fox For Misleading The Public On COVID-19 Has Been Filed In Seattle
Early into the pandemic-- with Trump endangering peoples' lives daily with his lies and misinformation-- I asked a few of the legal scholars I know if he could be sued by the the families of people who followed his false information and died. The answer was the same from each: nope. Fox News, on the other hand, is another story. There has been a great deal of chatter online about class action law suits against Fox for broadcasting a steady stream of coronavirus misinformation-- and not all of it from Trump. Last week, the *Seattle Times* published a piece by Sara Green about a S... more »
How China Is Using Mask Diplomacy to Shape Its Political Narrative
*Haiqing Yu, Michael Keane* *Politics, Asia, China* The two faces of China's image-making. China has gradually emerged out of its shadow of despair as the epicentre where the coronavirus pandemic started. Now, there is face saving required – as well as agenda-setting in the global power play. China played a decisive role in combating the invisible enemy. Chinese officials and academics are taking this opportunity to rescript the narrative and place China as the new world leader. In the quest for this leadership, China seems to be playing the game of “white face” (friendly face) ... more »
Are Emergency Powers Being Abused During the Coronavirus Pandemic? We Asked Experts About 5 Countries
Ramya Vijaya, Anthony Bebbington, Austin Sarat, Chipo Dendere, Gisselle Vila Benites, John Shattuck, Paul Friesen at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Ramya Vijaya, Anthony Bebbington, Austin Sarat, Chipo Dendere, Gisselle Vila Benites, John Shattuck, Paul Friesen* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] Is democracy in trouble? *Editor’s note: Emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic set the conditions for political leaders to use expansive powers. They are, as a result, a test of the government’s commitment to human rights and civil liberties.* *Most of the travel bans, stay-at-home orders and business closures taking effect worldwide follow health experts’ advice on curbing the spread of this highly infectious disease. But oth... more »
In 1944 the U.S. Army Crushed This German Tank Group
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] An epic battle. *Key point: *Patton's tanks went toe-to-toe with the Nazis at the Battle of Arracourt. Here's how the fight went down. Scouts for the U.S. Third Army on foot and in armored vehicles cautiously approached the town of Luneville on the east side of the Moselle River in the rolling hills of north- eastern France on September 15, 1944. As the lead M8 armored car of C Troop, 42nd Cavalry Squadron reached the outskirts of the fog-shrouded town, a shell fired from a German 88mm gun slammed into it. The startled... more »
Why the Battle of Iwo Jima Remains Legendary for the U.S. Marines
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Image: Reuters] The toughest and bravest. *Key point: *The battle was a very bloody one and is remembered by Japan and America, which are allies now. Here's how the terrible fight unfolded. “You know,” said Marine Maj. Gen. Clifton B. Cates to a war correspondent on the eve of Operation Detachment, the invasion of Iwo Jima, “if I knew the name of the man on the extreme right of the right-hand squad of the right-hand company of the right-hand battalion, I’d recommend him for a medal before we go in.” And for good reason. General C... more »
Failed: How the Me-262 Jet Fighter Could Not Save Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Image: Reuters] Not enough. *Key point: *The Nazis made many wonder weapons. However, these jets were not made early enough or in the numbers needed to turn the tide. The Germans knew the bombers were coming, and they prepared even as the U.S. 457th Bomber Group first assembled in the early morning sunlight over faraway London. That March 18, 1945, raid on Berlin included more than 1,220 Allied bombers and scores of North American P-51 Mustang fighters contending with heavy German flak and tangling with fast-flying German Messe... more »
Trump Administration Comes Out Against IMF Coronavirus Aid To Iran
*Matthew Petti* *Health, * The administration had been silent about the lifeline to the virus-stricken nation. The Trump administration came out against an international line of credit to help Iran fight the novel coronavirus disease on Tuesday, almost a month after Iranian authorities requested the emergency loan. Iran has struggled to deal with the deadly coronavirus outbreak amidst falling government revenues and a poor economic outlook. The Islamic Republic is now asking the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $5 billion loan to deal with the crisis, but the United State... more »
Fact-Check: This 'AOC Quote' Is Fake News
*Brad Sylvester* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) participates in a Census Town Hall at the Louis Armstrong Middle School in Queens, New York City, U.S., February 22, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly] She never said it. An image shared on Facebook claims Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said, “The only reason Trump is keeping his campaign promises is to influence the outcome of the election.” *Verdict: False* There is no record of Ocasio-Cortez ever saying the quote. *Fact Check:* Ocasio-Cortez has been the subject of numerous fa... more »
How Winston Churchill Fought and Escaped While Fighting in Africa
*Warfare History Network* *History, Africa* [image: By Unknown author - http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//8/media-8687/large.jpgThis is photograph ZZZ 5426F from the collections of the Imperial War Museums., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24261573] A close call. *Key point: *He fought during the Boer War and was nearly captured. Here's how he got away and learned from the experience. Few historical figures have brooked imprisonment worse than Winston Spencer Churchill. Marched off to the States Model School in Pretoria, he saw great events pa... more »
Should The U.S. And Other Countries Freeze Funding For The World Health Organization?
*Politico:* *Trump announces, then reverses, freeze on funding for World Health Organization* The president also blasted the U.N. agency’s early recommendations for countering the coronavirus. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to put a hold on U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing the United Nations specialized agency of being “very China centric” and criticizing its early guidance aimed at countering the international spread of the coronavirus. “We‘re going to put a hold on money spent to the WHO. We're going to put a very powerful hold on it a... more »
Prepare To Have Your Worldview Obliterated
April 7, 2020 Caitlin Johnstone The first draft of the civil rights-eroding USA PATRIOT Act was magically introduced one week after the 9/11 attacks. Legislators later admitted that they hadn’t even had time to read through the hundreds of pages of the history-shaping bill before passing it the next month, yet somehow its authors were able … Continue reading Prepare To Have Your Worldview Obliterated →
YouTube Just Directly Attacked We Are Change!
YouTube Just Directly Attacked We Are Change! Posted by AJ Nelson | Apr 6, 2020 | YouTube just demonetized our entire channel! via YouTube Just Directly Attacked We Are Change! We Warned You About This. Now YouTube Wants To Shut Us Down? WeAreChange Apr 7, 2020 via We Warned You About This. Now … Continue reading YouTube Just Directly Attacked We Are Change! →
if armed forces want puppies they should recruit puppies
*Modly’s* comments drew sharp criticism from Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia: “Secretary Modly’s comments (at Guam on 4-5) were completely inappropriate and beneath the Office of the Secretary of the Navy,” Kaine said in a statement released by his office. “It’s deeply disappointing that he would deliver a speech on board a U.S. aircraft carrier suggesting that Captain Crozier might be ‘stupid’ and bashing the media for trying to report the truth. These dedicated sailors deserve better from their leadership.” … In a profane and defensive address that one crew member described in ... more »
Who Controls U.K.'s Nuclear Codes While British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Is Ill?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron (not seen) before a meeting on Brexit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes *Reuters: **Who has the UK nuclear button while Johnson is ill? No comment* LONDON (Reuters) - The British government declined on Tuesday to say who had responsibility for the United Kingdom’s nuclear codes while Prime Minister Boris Johnson is treated in intensive care for COVID-19 complications. When asked by the BBC if Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had been han... more »
Doctors without Jobs Calls for Activation of American Unmatched Physicians in Coronavirus Pandemic
“In 2019, 1,162 US medical school seniors were not accepted into residency programs. Without this training, they cannot practice medicine. … Continue reading →
British PM Boris Johnson Still In Intensive Care Due To Coronavirus (Covid-19); May Regret Listening To Former GSK Pharma Exec Vallance; Johnson Learns the Suffering Of “Herd Immunity” First Hand
Boris Johnson House of Commons 25/09/2019. Photo by UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor Boris Johnson is learning the suffering of “herd immunity” … Continue reading →
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