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Director Of NIH And NIAID: Complete US Shutdown Is 'On The Table' And Warns The Crisis Could Last Two Months
*Daily Mail*: *White House coronavirus expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says complete US shutdown is 'on the table' and warns the crisis could last TWO MONTHS* * Fauci said on Friday that the crisis will last for at least a few more weeks and possibly up to two months * He said that 'there is no doubt we have not peaked yet' in terms of severity and that it would get worse * Fauci said that he was 'not sure' if the US would reach full shut-down mode but that it's not off the table * There are more than 1,700 people in the US with coronavirus and 41 have died as a result of the deadly ... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Michael Hall
Michael Hall was the guest this week. The former attorney, well, retired or semi-retired attorney and one of the founders of the UFOiTeam, provided information Michael Hallabout this investigative group. They seem to have created technology that provides them with the opportunity to see UFOs on many occasions. You can listen to the show here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23763926 We also talked about other aspects of the UFO phenomenon. Although Hall has no memory of an abduction, for example, he does have what he believes to be an episode of missing time. Members of his team ... more »
Explaining Liquidity and the Chinese Plague
The Federal Reserve is now taking steps to stabilize the financial system. The central bank announced on Thursday that it would inject about $1.5 trillion into the debt markets to keep them from collapsing in the face of coronavirus mania. After this news broke, at least a few figures with large Twitter followings seemed to suggest that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell had just bailed out stock investors. Some went further and argued that, if the Fed could afford to intervene here, there was no reason the government couldn’t afford to pay for, say, free college. This is all very misleadin... more »
Jair Bolsonaro’s First Test Positive for Coronavirus, Says Columnist
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The pale and downcast look - with somewhat teary eyes - in a national TV broadcast on Thursday evening, March 12th - just after a live broadcast on Facebook wearing a mask - was the harbinger of an unprecedented Friday 13th in the presidential suite: the first positive test for […] The post Jair Bolsonaro’s First Test Positive for Coronavirus, Says Columnist appeared first on The Rio Times.
Musical Interlude: Elton John, "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"
Elton John, "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" For reasons unknown to me this song seemed to resonate with todays astonishing circumstances and incredible, swirling energy... Or something. Maybe... So much happening, so fast.
Battling in Washington to Save Oak Flat: Apache Wendsler Nosie testifies
Wendsler Nosier with the Poor Peoples Campaign in Washington, D.C., before the testimony to Save Oak Falt before a Congressional committee. Photo by Steve Pavey Photo by Steve Pavey Article by Brenda Norrell Photos by Vanessa Nosie and Steve Pavey Censored News WASHINGTON -- Apaches testified before a Congressional committee and rallied with the Poor Peoples Campaign
US Intel Agencies Played Unsettling Role in Classified and “9/11-like” Coronavirus Response Plan
As coronavirus panic grips the world, concern over government overreach is growing given the involvement of US intelligence agencies in classified meetings for planning the U.S.’ coronavirus response. The post US Intel Agencies Played Unsettling Role in Classified and “9/11-like” Coronavirus Response Plan appeared first on MintPress News.
Trouble: Could Russia Jam American Communications During a Land War in Europe?
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC23BD9BEU94&share=true] It could happen. *Key point: *Here is what could happen if Russia and America fought. Moscow has invested a lot in its electronic warfare capabilities. The U.S. military is spending more and more on electronic-warfare systems, all in a desperate bid to keep pace with China and Russia’s own investments in jammers. But the roughly $10 billion that the Pentagon plans to spend on electronic warfare every year over the next five years isn’t helping ... more »
Japan's Own Marine Corps Might Be Getting a Nice New Warship
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC110993E800&share=true] Changes are coming. A Japanese shipbuilder is pitching a new amphibious assault ship that could transport the Japanese military’s new Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade marine force and its MV-22 tiltrotors. Japan Marine United Corporation revealed, at the DSEI Japan 2019 exhibition in Chiba in late November 2019, its design for a new landing helicopter dock, or LHD. The 19,000-ton-displacement vessel’s design features a floodable well deck for... more »
Space Secrets: Why America Is so Quiet About Its X-37B Drone
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] A part of the new Space Force? *Key point:* The Pentagon is following the rule of "keep it secret, keep it safe." But here's what can be found out about the classified spacecraft. A Dutch skywatcher achieved a rare feat in late June and early July 2019. Using a 10-inch-diameter telescope fitted with a camera, Ralf Vandebergh photographed the U.S. Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane in mid-mission 210 miles over Earth’s surface. *This first appeared earlier in August 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* "We c... more »
Why the Air Force Hasn't Given up on Its Beloved A-10 Warthog Yet
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_RP3DRHYGSVAB&share=true] Even thought it wants to. *Key point: *The Army appreciates the ground support the A-10 brings. As a result of this and political pressure, the Air Force has kept and upgraded the A-10. The U.S. Air Force has all but given up on retiring the A-10 Warthog close-air-support jet. Instead, the flying branch is upgrading the tough ground-attackers so they can fight and survive in high-intensity combat. *This first appeared in September 2019 and is... more »
Naval Monsters: America's Huge Nimitz Aircraft Carriers Have Ruled The Seas For Over 50 Years
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The cost over $9 billion each. *Key point: *The Nimitz-class flattops were built to serve for a half-century, which means the Nimitz is scheduled for retirement in the 2020s Giant aircraft carriers have become synonymous with U.S. military power, but many do not realize just how exceptional these vessels are. These floating air bases are loaded with dozens of advanced war planes and can launch up to 150 sorties per day. No other nation has deployed a nuclear-powered supercarriers of comparable size and striking power—and the United States Navy op... more »
Of Course America Has a History of Using Stealth Spy Drones Against Iran
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E95F090701&share=true] Better than manned planes? *Key point:* Drones are a good way to get vital intel while keeping your pilots safe. But Iran isn't happy about it. U.S. forces on deployment to the Middle East include F-15E fighter-bombers, F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters and B-52 bombers, among others. *This first appeared in September 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* But as tensions escalate between the United States and its allies includi... more »
Coronavirus: Is the Reaction Overblown?
*Shabir Madhi* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Expert: No. It’s warranted. This is because we don’t know how this epidemic is going to pan out. So even if the case fatality risk is very low, if a high percentage of a population becomes infected that low fatality risk could result in a large number of deaths. *Cases of illness from the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease, known as COVID-19, have been confirmed in more than 100 countries. The outbreak was first recorded in China in December last year. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illnesses that can range fr... more »
The U.S. Air Force Could Run Out of Bombers
*David Axe* *Security, * “America’s bomber force is now in crisis.” That’s the stark warning from retired U.S. Air Force general John Michael Loh, who led the service’s Air Combat Command from 1992 to 1995. “America’s bomber force is now in crisis.” That’s the stark warning from retired U.S. Air Force general John Michael Loh, who led the service’s Air Combat Command from 1992 to 1995. In an op-ed in *Defense News*, Loh clearly explained the mismatch between the Air Force’s growing requirement for bombers and the service’s ever-changing plan for actually meeting that requirement... more »
Not Even America's Toughest Soldiers Could Stomach North Korea's Brutality
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* Korea was worse than hell. *Key point: *The physical destruction and loss of life on both sides was almost beyond comprehension It’s difficult to try to keep up with developments in the latest round of saber rattling between the United States and North Korea. U.S. President Donald Trump and Korean “supreme leader” Kim Jong-un have repeatedly traded verbal barbs via Twitter and more formal avenues amid news of naval redeployments, massive live-fire artillery exercises, United Nations condemnations and rumors of troop movements by regional powers. ... more »
Israel can and should become an important contributor to the international geroscience research, development, application and education
Ethical Technology - 11 hours ago
*Vetek (Seniority) – the Movement for Longevity and Quality of Life (Israel)* Summary Due to the aging of the global population and the derivative increase in major aging-related non-communicable diseases and their economic burden, there is an urgent international need to promote the research, development and application of and education on effective and safe therapeutic geroscience interventions. These interventions are designed to mitigate degenerative aging processes, thus preventing and eliminating the main underlying contributors for major chronic aging-related diseases and ... more »
Norms and Prejudices are Still Holding Women Back
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NAIROBI, Mar 13 (IPS) - Two profound incidents happened the week of International Women's Day. Read the full story, “Norms and Prejudices are Still Holding Women Back”, on globalissues.org →
A Woman Peacebuilder’s Reflections on Beijing+25 & the Generation Equality Forum
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW YORK, Mar 13 (IPS) - Mavic Cabrera-Balleza is Founder and CEO of the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) which is actively involved in the implementation of the resolutions Women and Peace and Security (WPS) and Youth and Peace and Security (YPS), including localization and synergies with CEDAW. *Where are the women and youth peacebuilders in the Beijing+25 and the Generation Equality Forum processes? * Their absence raises serious questions about the effectivity and coherence of the work of the UN on gender equality since armed conflict is both a cause and a conseque... more »
Dependency, Distress and No Durable Agronomic Benefits: The Story of Bt Cotton in India
Dissident Voice, CounterPunch, Global Research, Countercurrents, OffGuardian In the early 2000s, genetically modified (GM) Bt insecticidal cotton was being heavily promoted in India on the basis that it would cut pesticide use dramatically, boost yields and contribute to the financial well-being of farmers. Private sector Bt cotton hybrids now cover over 90% of the area under cotton. Supporters of Bt cotton have wasted little time in claiming that GM technology has increased cotton yields, reduced pesticide use and has been of enormous benefit to farmers due to increased crop profita... more »
Thoughts on the Pandemic
Several reporters have emailed me, asking my thoughts about the current economic situation in light of the ongoing pandemic. Here they are, in abbreviated form: - A recession is likely and perhaps optimal (not in the sense of desirable but in the sense of the best we can do under the circumstances). - Mitigating the health crisis is the first priority. Give Dr. Fauci anything he asks for. - Fiscal policymakers should focus not on aggregate demand but on social insurance. Financial planners tell people to have six months of living expenses in an emergency fund. Sa... more »
This Is What My Brother Told Me About The Covid-19 Coronavirus
*WNU Editor:* My brother lives in the Bay area in California. He has a doctorate in chemistry, but his specialty is in making sure that the new drugs and products that he makes for the company that he works for gets approved by the FDA. He is also responsible for the manufacturing of a product that many drug makers use in testing the quality of their drugs before it is distributed to customers. He is considered to be one of the best in his field, and because of his work he has close contacts within the FDA, and the NIH. He called me last night at 1:00 AM wanting to talk. He was depr... more »
"How It Really Is"
○ *MAR 13, 2020 10:27 AM: *”Los Angeles, San Diego Cancel School, Louisiana Becomes 1st State To Postpone Primary: Virus Updates”
Don’t Panic: the Fed’s Offer to Stabilize Bond Markets Is not “QE-4”
[image: don-t-panic-the-fed-s-offer-to-stabilize-bond-markets-is-not-qe-4] Headlines from major financial sources virtually shouted that the Federal Reserve was suddenly employing “QE4.” It seems headline writers are suffering from the same faux-panic infecting the rest of the country over coronavirus.
Will the Coronavirus Kill the New World Order?
[image: will-the-coronavirus-kill-the-new-world-order] It may one day be said that the coronavirus delivered the deathblow to the New World Order, to a half-century of globalization, and to the era of interdependence of the world’s great nations.
"Black Swans, Dead Cats, Live Bats, and Goodbye to All That"
*"Black Swans, Dead Cats, Live Bats, and Goodbye to All That"* by Jim Kunstler "Had enough excitement yet? At least the stock markets are following an established script: the bubble pops, the elevator drops, for a while it stops… and then investments sink to the deepest sub-basement, where they linger for long, long time. Hello, next great depression…. We know how that story goes, even if it hurts. This corona virus is something else. It engulfs whole populations in a fog of confounding narratives. Is it no worse than a bad common cold, except for old folks already half-gone with c... more »
Boris Johnson: Coronavirus the ‘Worst Public Health Crisis in a Generation’
Europe’s nations go on a war-footing as the death toll to Covid-19 continues to rise... More The post Boris Johnson: Coronavirus the ‘Worst Public Health Crisis in a Generation’ appeared first on The Duran.
The Worst Democrats In Congress Voted With The GOP This Week On Two Super Important Bills. Want To Know Who?
There were two important bills Congress passed on Wednesday-- a bad one and a good one. The bad one was a reauthorization of the USA Freedom Act (FISA). It passed 278-136. 75 Democrats and 60 Republicans voted against it. The Blue Dogs, New Dems and the corrupt Military Industrial Complex supporters led the way. Which Democrats voted against it? You know... the good ones like Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), AOC (D-NY), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Andy Levin (D-MI), Judy Chu (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D... more »
Reino Unido incluye blockchain en el TLC con Estados Unidos
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 El Reino Unido y Estados Unidos ya comenzaron a trabajar en un Tratado de Libre Comercio. El primer documento, británico, ya presenta a blockchain como una de sus herramientas principales.
Fijan fecha para concluir TLC entre México y Ecuador
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 El gobierno se ha puesto ese objetivo porque se trata de un mercado complementario, dijo Luz MarÃa de la Mora.
Los Derechos Humanos y la impunidad corporativa a debate en el Parlamento balear
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 Hace ya tiempo que desde la campaña estatal en contra de los Tratados de Comercio e Inversión y las campañas territoriales venimos denunciando el desprecio que la economÃa global está teniendo con los DDHH en los paÃses del Sur.
Le Pérou remporte au CIRDI un arbitrage contre l'Espagnol Lidercón
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 Le CIRDI estime que le traité de protection des investissements Espagne-Pérou n'a pas été violé et demande à Lidercón d'indemniser l'État péruvien à hauteur de 4 MUSD.
China-EU summit to be postponed due to coronavirus - sources
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 A summit planned for the end of March in Beijing between China and the European Union is set to be postponed due to the coronavirus.
Scientists Use Lab Equipment to Reveal Ancient Hidden Text
Assyrian International News Agency - 12 hours ago
A sample Assyrian page scanned with X-rays showing the never-before-seen under text (green), especially visible in the left margin. ( University of Manchester/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)There is more to the Declaration of Independence than "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.
DOGMA SPREADS: Was Warren the greatest candidate ever?
*FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020Plainly, she was not:* Was Elizabeth Warren really The Greatest Candidate Ever? We ask for an obvious reason. Readers might have gotten that impression from the keening and wailing which occurred when Warren dropped out of the White House race last week. A million conventionally qualified male candidates (including Kennedy, Reagan, Bush the elder, Bradley, McCain) had been forced to exit previous White House campaigns. An array of conventionally qualified men (including Booker, Inslee, Bennet, Bullock) had already dropped out of this year's Democratic campa... more »
White House Announces Landmark Executive Order to End Reliance on China for Medical Supplies
President Trump is putting America First with this order. Mar 12, 2020 Shane Trejo White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro has announced that the Trump administration is working on an executive order to end supply-chain reliance for medical supplies with China. The administration plans to issue this “Buy American” executive … Continue reading White House Announces Landmark Executive Order to End Reliance on China for Medical Supplies →
Justin Trudeau in self-isolation after wife Sophie tests positive for coronavirus
Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Sophie Trudeau has tested positive for coronavirus. Photograph: Patrick Doyle/Reuters The wife of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for Covid-19 following a trip to the United Kingdom. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced Thursday evening that she had tested positive for the coronavirus … Continue reading Justin Trudeau in self-isolation after wife Sophie tests positive for coronavirus →
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus
CBC News Mar 13, 2020 The prime minister’s wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and will remain in a 14-day isolation. The Prime Minister’s Office says Justin Trudeau will follow the advice of doctors and stay in isolation for 14 days. He will not be tested because he has no … Continue reading Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus →
5G Corona and Influenza, Norway case: Could there be a connection? Einar Flydal
Herland Report: 5G Corona and Influenza: It is a serious matter for Faktisk.no to launch irresponsible claims, stating that “cell phone radiation cannot influence the immune system and create vulnerability for influenza”, when there is scientific basis to claim that it can, writes Einar Flydal in the article below. Faktisk.no did just that, an enterprise … Continue reading 5G Corona and Influenza, Norway case: Could there be a connection? Einar Flydal →
Moronvirus (Thanks, ECETI — Great New Name For It)
Please note– for the math challenged among us, 100% is a whole, 200% is double a whole unit of whatever. So when the Lame Stream Media reports that ER Units in Italy “are 200%” overwhelmed, it simply means that they have double the normal number of ER patients. Okay? So if they normally have 20 … Continue reading Moronvirus (Thanks, ECETI — Great New Name For It) →
Third World Travel, Immigrants, and Trade
Open borders and globalization have caused problems throughout history. Foreigners travel to new countries and bring diseases to people who have no natural immunity. The American Indians, the Aztecs and Mayan cultures to name a few, were wiped out by imported diseases. 1 Hour Ago by johnbarleycorn12 Open borders and globalization have caused problems … Continue reading Third World Travel, Immigrants, and Trade →
The most toxic enemy of them all
The fear factor is being often used to scare people into doing things that they would not do otherwise. For example, would you be buying a hundred rolls of toilet paper if you would not be afraid that the toilet paper will not be available in the future? We are all aware of the … Continue reading The most toxic enemy of them all →
U.S. Study Indicates Coronavirus May Survive In The Air For Up to 3 Hours, 3 Days On Certain Surfaces
Chris Menahan InformationLiberation Mar. 12, 2020 A federally funded study reportedly found the coronavirus may survive in the air for up to three hours and survive on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for some three days. From The Hill, “Tests indicate coronavirus can survive in the air”: A study awaiting peer review from … Continue reading U.S. Study Indicates Coronavirus May Survive In The Air For Up to 3 Hours, 3 Days On Certain Surfaces →
End Of The American Dream – Life As You Have Known It Will Never Be The Same Again…
March 12, 2020 by Michael Snyder Do more than 100,000 people in the state of Ohio already have the coronavirus? As you will see below, that is what the top health official in the state believes. It has become exceedingly clear that COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire all across the country, but because of … Continue reading End Of The American Dream – Life As You Have Known It Will Never Be The Same Again… →
The Most Important Thing
Michael Snyder Do our lives have meaning? Why were we put here? What is going to happen to us when we die? Below I have addressed those questions. I encourage you to read on, because this is the most important page on this website. The following material has been adapted from my new book which … Continue reading The Most Important Thing →
Did Italy Confirm Almost 200 Coronavirus Deaths in 24 Hours?
As of early March 2020, Italy had seen the worst COVID-19 outbreak outside Asia.
Pentagon Reconsiders Microsoft Contract after Amazon Protest
The Pentagon is reconsidering its awarding of a major cloud computing contract to Microsoft after rival tech giant Amazon protested what it called a flawed bidding process.
Nations Employ Drastic Tactics to Fight Microscopic Foe
Tens of millions of students stayed home on three continents, security forces went on standby to guard against large gatherings of people, and bars, restaurants and offices closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Disneyland Closes as California Rushes to Battle Coronavirus
Disneyland will close its doors for the rest of the month, an extraordinary decision mirrored throughout California by companies big and small after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for any nonessential gatherings of 250 people or more to be canceled to help stop the rapid spread of the new coronavirus.
Of Plagues and Such
*COVID-19 - The Chinese Plague* There is a lot of information circulating out there now. Bayou Renaissance Man has a good blog post on the threat based on age and pre-existing conditions. Don't forget who engineered this plague that will cause you either inconvenience, illness or death. Remember, the virus is persistent. It can remain airborne and infectious for up to three hours, and it can remain active and infectious on glass, plastic or other dry surfaces for a week. The incubation period is usually under two weeks before symptoms present, but it could be as long as a month ba... more »
As Talk Of Expelling US Forces From Iraq Dies Down Attacks Upon Americans Pick Up
Truck used to fire rockets at Camp Taji on March 11 (Al Sumaria) Hashd units aligned with Tehran killed another two Americans bringing an immediate response from Washington. It appears that pro-Iran groups are returning to harassing attacks because the move by Iraq’s parliament to expel U.S. forces has stalled due to the inability to pick a new prime minister. Kataib Hezbollah was blamed for the latest incident that left two American and one British soldier dead. On March 11 a series of rockets hit Camp Taji in northern Baghdad province killing three Coalition members and leaving ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 13
1917 British started Samarra offensive against Ottomans after taking Baghdad 1933 UK Amb to Iraq told King Faisal that trying to control opposition by including it in govt only created dysfunctional govts and opposition were opposed to Iraq’s alliance with UK and should be excluded 1935 PM Midfai sent army unit from Hilla to Diwaniya to crush tribal uprising Revolt instigated by politicians opposed to Midfai 1959 Nasser gave 3rd speech attacking Iraqi Communists Said Communists wanted to spread their ideas across the Arab world (Musings On Iraq book review *Red Star Ove... more »
COVID-19 containment with style: A first-hand account of the virus containment efforts in Italy
This is a guest post from Gabriel Cardona-Fox who lives in Bologna, Italy with his wife Patricia and two daughters. He is an Associate Fellow at the Bologna Institute for Policy Research at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) – Europe. He received a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, […]
UKC News: New Coronavirus Measures, Chelsea Manning Released, MH17 Trial
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with the week's news round-up.
BOILER ROOM: Coronavirus Quarantines, Travel Restrictions, Wall Street Crashing
*ACR* | Where is this all headed? When will society and the economy recover from this new internationalized crisis?
Critical Gaps Remain in Defense Department Weapons System Cybersecurity
*Editor’s note: This post is part of a **series** exploring the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission.* While the U.S. military is the most effective fighting force in the modern era, it struggles with the cybersecurity of its most advanced weapons systems. In times of crisis and conflict, it is critical that the United States preserve its ability to defend and surge when adversaries employ cyber capabilities to attack weapons systems and functions. Today, the very thing that makes these weapons so lethal is what makes them vulnerable to cyberatta... more »
This Is The Worst-Case Estimate for U.S. Covid-19 Coronavirus Deaths
*DNYZ*: *The Worst-Case Estimate for U.S. Coronavirus Deaths* Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and epidemic experts from universities around the world conferred last month about what might happen if the new coronavirus gained a foothold in the United States. How many people might die? How many would be infected and need hospitalization? One of the agency’s top disease modelers, Matthew Biggerstaff, presented the group on the phone call with four possible scenarios — A, B, C and D — based on characteristics of the virus, including estimates of how t... more »
Government Fails at COVID-19 Test Distribution But Has $1.5 TRILLION for Wall St.
[image: covid-19]While the government fumbles rolling out COVID-19 tests that could quite literally save countless lives, they have no problem injecting $1.5 trillion into the market.
About that low-cost Bowie knife . . .
Last week I asked readers for their advice on the best low-cost, high-value Bowie knife. Many of you responded, both in Comments and via e-mail, for which my thanks. I thought I'd mention two particularly interesting responses here, for everyone's information. First, reader K. D. recommended Cold Steel's Survivalist bowie knife. He pointed out that it has an astonishingly high customer satisfaction rating (4.9 out of 5 stars, although with too few reviews for Fakespot to verify whether they're genuine or not). It's also priced at only ten dollars more than the $50 limit I set... more »
Reality Is Knocking at the Door: What Can Be Done, And What Should Not Be Done
[image: Vienna, March 11, 2020: Two Armenian tourists pose in good spirits with gloves and mouth masks in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, which, like all federal museums, was already closed due to the corona pandemic. (Michael Gubi flickr CC BY-NC 2.0)] What are people experiencing in the world now? An Italian sees a spreading virus shutting down schools and businesses, causing near-riots at grocery stores, and about which it is difficult to have a sense of when it will end. An American with some savings for retirement has witnessed, over the last two weeks, a loss of 25 to 30% of... more »
"The Fed Went NUCLEAR and It Only Bought a FIVE MINUTE Bounce"
*"The Fed Went NUCLEAR and It Only Bought a FIVE MINUTE Bounce"* by Phoenix Capital Research "The markets are bouncing limit up this morning on two things: Bear markets always have face ripper rallies. Is this the start of one… or is this just another one-day blip similar to that which happened on Tuesday? I have no idea. And in fact no one does. Investing is not about being psychic… it’s about playing the hand you are dealt. The hand we have been dealt today is this: 1. The markets have just suffered their worst one-day collapse since the 1987 Crash. 2. The markets are down over 2... more »
This Wasn’t Supposed To Happen: FRA/OIS Explodes Higher After Fed’s “Bazooka Repos” Misfire
This Wasn’t Supposed To Happen: FRA/OIS Explodes Higher After Fed’s “Bazooka Repos” Misfire by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Yesterday, in the aftermath of the Fed’s $1.5 trillion repo bazooka and QE4 announcement when dealers submitted a paltry $78.4 billion in securities to the Fed’s new and massively upsized $500BN 3-month repo operation, we asked if the Fed was using …
Statistics May Save Your Life
After the outbreak in China of the COVID-19 virus, Italy has fallen in the middle of the most acute sanitary emergency we ever experienced in a long while. And what's worse, other countries are sadly joining it. As I write this piece, over 15,000 Italians have tested positive to the virus, and over 1000 have already died. Based on very convincing analysis of data from China, we know that the real number of cases is higher by at least a factor 20, if not 100. In these conditions, individuals have to protect themselves and help reduce the spread of the virus with all possible means - m... more »
Cop Guilty After Fellow Cops Turned Him In for Beating Innocent Handcuffed Child on Video
[image: 13-year-old]Body camera footage of a cop attacking an apparently innocent 13-year-old girl was so troubling that his fellow cops crossed the thin blue line to turn him in.
Asian stocks and the virus, Part 2
As of today, the top 3 worst performing stockmarkets in Asia Pacific: (a) Last 52 weeks: TH, PH, ID; (b) Year to date (Ytd, Jan 1 to Mar 13): TH, JP, PH. TH being the worst affected is understandable bec of its high business exposure with China -- investments, trade, tourism. But PH? I think largely because of govt-created hysteria. https://www.wsj.com/market-data/stocks/asia/indexes?mod=md_asiastk_view_asia_stk_ind Starting tomorrow midnight, March 15 Sunday, Metro Manila lockdown ordered by President Duterte will be implemented. No flights, buses, boats from all provinces going to ... more »
This Is How America And Britain Are Maximising Coronavirus Deaths
If you search on the web for the term ‘coronavirus bloodbath’, you’ll notice that the headlines are not about the mass deaths of vulnerable people that are inevitable on the sort of bungling business-as-usual trajectory adopted by the likes of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
BigPharma’s Role: U.S. Sanctions Lead To Global Rise In Coronavirus
March 10 – As COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads, it is a clear reminder that germs and viruses don’t respect national boundaries in an interconnected world. But the mainstream press has certainly not publicized how corporate capitalism and imperialism cross national boundaries to destroy people’s health.
Mike Davis on COVID-19: The monster is finally at the door
COVID-19 is finally the monster at the door. Researchers are working night and day to characterize the outbreak but they are faced with three huge challenges.
Crypto AG leaks: German and American spy agencies snooped on 120 countries
Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) together with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had monitored the encrypted government communications of almost half the countries on earth for decades.
John Kerry and His Climate Clown-Science
Joe Biden’s “confidants” are throwing out names for cabinet positions. Whether this is sophisticated political jockeying or the equivalent of… The post John Kerry and His Climate Clown-Science appeared first on IER.
Trump Admin Refusal of WHO Coronavirus Test Helped Create More Human “Guinea Pigs” for Gilead Sciences & Other Pharma/BioTech Cos
The World Health Organization offered a test for Coronavirus early on, and the Trump Administration refused it. Thus, we are … Continue reading →
China Reports Just 8 New Coronavirus Infections as NYC Declares State of Emergency; Trump Sat Next to Infected Brazilian at Mar-a-Lago
First known patient started experiencing symptoms on December 1, 2019: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2019–20_coronavirus_pandemic_in_December_2019_–_January_2020#1_December_2019 Coronavirus COVID-19 “China Reports Just 8 New COVID-19 Infections … Continue reading →
Covid-19 and the housing market: Nova Scotia should immediately implement rent controls
News 1. Fish farms Linda Pannozzo attended all three of Cermaq’s “open houses” on the South Shore, meant to reassure residents about the company’s plans for fish farms in Nova Scotia. Things did not go well. People at the meetings raised a litany of concerns, including about pollution, sea lice, and (especially) the effect on […]
This Is How America And Britain Are Maximising Coronavirus Deaths
Bunkering down and preparing for the coronavirus is just the beginning. The coronavirus is not just a blip in the matrix. It’s a symptom of an entire system coming up against planetary boundaries. The coronavirus has erupted as a result of fossil-fuelled global industrial expansion, driving and driven by endless economic growth for its own sake.
Premier League and Champions League competitions suspended
Just In - 13 hours ago
England's elite soccer leagues are suspended until at least April as the chaos stemming from the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact world soccer.
To Help Stem Spread of Coronavirus, Trump Must Lift Sanctions on Iran
US Sanctions, according to Human Rights Watch, have not only been devastating to Iranian civilians, but they have also crippled the country's ability to effectively deal with the coronavirus. The post To Help Stem Spread of Coronavirus, Trump Must Lift Sanctions on Iran appeared first on MintPress News.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Todd Gordon and Geoffrey McCormack write about Canada's crisis of capitalism - which is only being laid bare by a coronavirus pandemic exposing the fragility of a system built on precarity and debt. - Kim Kelly discusses how service workers will face the worst of the coronavirus in the U.S. And PressProgress calls out the corporate lobby group Restaurants Canada for insisting that sick fast food workers don't need any opportunity to stay home from work when experiencing symptoms. - Jordan Press reports that the Libs are rightly being told that C... more »
Problematic Prohibition
[image: problematic-prohibition] One hundred years ago, that generation’s Progressives generated enough outcry against drinking alcohol that an amendment was passed to outlaw it. But it didn’t bring Utopia.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Taking Diagnoses ‘One Day at a Time’
Hanks and Wilson have been isolated in stable conditions in a Gold Coast hospital following their diagnosis.
Virus Testing Is a ‘Failing,’ Leaving Cases Uncounted
Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.
U.S. military presence in Europe will be paid by European taxpayers
It would be naive to believe that the U.S. will leave Europe. Washington’s behavior suggests otherwise. The United States intends to maintain and expand its military presence in Europe, to surround Russia with controlled military facilities. More The post U.S. military presence in Europe will be paid by European taxpayers appeared first on The Duran.
NATO defeat in Afghanistan
The United States is going to totally withdraw from Afghanistan. The US gets nothing in return. The Taliban has the chance to take over the whole country. More The post NATO defeat in Afghanistan appeared first on The Duran.
Taiwanese Nationalists Seek Closer Relations with China
Will the U.S. lose a major submissive partner in the South China Sea? More The post Taiwanese Nationalists Seek Closer Relations with China appeared first on The Duran.
Fifth coronavirus case confirmed for Tasmania
Just In - 14 hours ago
Another case of coronavirus is confirmed in Tasmania, bringing the total confirmed cases in the state to five.
How the COVID-19 Shock Is Different
Looking at COIVD-19 impacts.
BWorld 417, TNVS and transport competition
* My column in BusinessWorld on March 5, 2020. Technology- and app-based transport network vehicle service (TNVS) is cool. It is transparent between the passengers and service providers. Passengers know the fare even before they book and confirm a ride. And after they confirmed the ride, they will know the plate number, driver’s name, etc. of the vehicle that will pick them up. On the part of the drivers, they know the names of their passengers, their cell phone numbers, where they are waiting and their destination, cool. Today I made an experiment to compare prices and estimated p... more »
Modernity On Trial
Andrew Coyne writes that modernity itself is now on trial: The whole project of modernity, and of the nation-state that was its creation, was to relieve individuals and communities of certain risks, against which they had previously had to protect themselves. Cities are no longer ringed by walls that protect against marauding bands; nor are property owners obliged to cower behind stone fortifications, surrounded by moats. We move about with an ease and freedom from fear that would astonish all but the past few generations; exchange millions on a handshake; and so on, all the many ... more »
Best Science Faculties For Pupils
Selecting the ideal science colleges would be quite an ordeal. Students should be sure that they’ve gone through of the courses that are required and attended a minimum of three times to earn a suitable perception. When deciding on what university to attend, then it’s crucial to obtain an thought of what type of prospective livelihood could return out of these colleges. This can enable the student research paper writing help come to a decision whether she or he is proper for the class or not. There are several areas of study that science majors can choose from, such as biology, engi... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Italian daily coronavirus deaths jump 31% to 827 The entire country of Norway is 'shutting down' Major Arctic military exercise canceled over coronavirus fearsUS conducts airstrikes against multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in IraqHuman lab rats needed: Would you get infected with coronavirus for $4,500? Study: Coronavirus Carriers Can Infect You As Far As 14 Feet Away and Stays Less Than an Hour in the Air! Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not Super-rich jet off to disaster bunkers amid coronavirus outbreak Judge orders Chelsea Manning ... more »
Editor's Note
I know the world is going through a unique time when I end up talking to my brother till 3:30AM. But before that I talked to my cousins and other relatives in Russia for about five hours. And then there is the girlfriend and friends in Canada. Blogging will resume within an hour when I catch up with what is happening in the world.
22 Signs You're About To Be Laid Off
Sometimes a layoff takes employees by surprise. But there are usually signs, if you are paying attention. Here are some signs the company may be cutting back: - *Paychecks bounce or are late*: If your paycheck bounces or is late once, okay, maybe a glitch. But if it happens more than once, it's fair to assume the company is in trouble. Don't let them get further and further behind. If they aren't paying you, start looking and get the heck out of there. - *Vendor checks bounce or are late*: If vendors start complaining they haven't been paid, the company is prob... more »
What is “Government” “Speech”? A View from Charlottesville
For the Symposium on Helen Norton, The Government's Speech and the Constitution (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Richard Schragger Living in Charlottesville, I could not read Helen Norton’s excellent new book, *The Government’s Speech and the Constitution*, without thinking about the events of August 2017and the controversies surrounding the removal of Confederate monuments in states across the South and elsewhere. Professor Norton’s book addresses a number of issues implicated by those events. Obviously, the Confederate monuments that stand in the middle of Charlottesville and ... more »
Corona Pandemic Hysteria = Global Psychological Operation??
*Think “War of the Worlds’ On a global scale. Alien invasion switched out to viral invaders.* * War of the Worlds Broadcast Spreads Hysteria Through Out the US* *Was there an alien invasion? Of course there wasn't.* *Yet, people were so filled with fear... * *How the US Flooded the World With Psyops * But wounds to your mind can always be opened up again*Let's talk rationally so we don't titillate our amygdala any more then has already been done.* *There is nothing about the Corona virus that is worthy of the level of hysteria it has generated- Nothing.It’s a virus. It’s been l... more »
Cyber Strategy and Talent
*Editor’s note: This post is part of a **series** exploring the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission.* Central to the 2018 National Cyber Strategy and the 2018 Department of Defense Cyberspace Strategy is how to recruit, retain and utilize a talented cyber workforce. Both strategies tackle talent head-on, calling for programs that streamline hiring, create rotational work opportunities, institutionalize cyber talent as core competencies within the U.S. government, and outline short-term training and long-term educational investments to create, de... more »
To Defend Forward, the U.S. Must Strengthen the Cyber Mission Force
*Editor’s note: This post is part of a **series** exploring the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission.* The Cyber Mission Force is the locus of the Department of Defense’s efforts to counter, disrupt and impose costs for malicious adversary behavior in cyberspace. Three key changes enabled it, under Title 10 authorities, to conduct cyber effects operations more routinely outside of the Defense Department’s information network and outside of a defined area of hostilities in support of campaign plans. The first was the debut of the 2018 Department o... more »
The 'Dem exit' begins.....
It's the number one topic today - Biden vs Bernie Bernie came out on TV and said 'Biden could beat Trump.' How's that for capitulation as the corporate oligarchy clamps down on the Democratic party process? Enough talk about socialism - shut it down - just like Occupy movement was shut down during Obama. They are going to drain us now under Coronavirus Loss of jobs, economic swing-down who is gonna suffer? Who is gonna go hungry? Who will be homeless? Who will go without health care and have their limp bodies tossed into a heap and buried with one big push of dirt from a bulldozer... more »
Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems And Philosophy
One of the philosophical implications of Kurt Gödel’s incompleteness theorems is that an all-inclusive definition of philosophical truth is not possible. The human brain has built-in limitations of its own, and there are several problems that it is incapable of solving. The obvious truths for which cogent proof is not possible are generally accepted by the philosophers as being prior to philosophy or axiomatic. But there can be a number of true statements which cannot be formally deduced from a given set of axioms and are neither provable nor refutable. It follows that philosophy is... more »
WATCH: Cops Literally Break College Student’s Face Then Take Trophy Photos
[image: face]A college student was arrested for being drunk in public and was brought to jail where his face was broken by police who took a trophy picture to remember it.
An “Infectious” Summary Of the So-Called “CoronaVirus” Outbreak…
Over the last few weeks, we have all been hearing and, in some cases, seeing, the latest “plot” by those about to lose their power and privileged positions. From Europe By Karma Singh A good big scare story is just the thing to divert attention away from what is actually happening and to hinder the … Continue reading An “Infectious” Summary Of the So-Called “CoronaVirus” Outbreak…
Biden and Trump agree on strong US-Israel relations – Bernie, not so much
Boaz Dvir, Assistant Professor in Journalism, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Bernie Sanders was an easy target for Trump's criticism on Israel. Joe Biden's emergence as the frontrunner may make U.S.-Israeli relations less of a campaign dispute.
Brexit talks cancelled: UK-EU Trade talks scrapped as coronavirus outbreak erupts
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 Trade talks with the European Union have been called off amid a global health scare over the coronavirus outbreak.
Zimbabwe offers land as compensation for 800 seized farms
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
13-Mar-2020 The dispossessed farmers covered in the land compensation scheme are citizens of countries that have bilateral investment agreements with Zimbabwe.
Broncos beat Cowboys in a thriller, Raiders beat Titans
Just In - 14 hours ago
The Brisbane Broncos beat the Cowboys in a thriller at Townsville's new stadium, while the Raiders beat the Titans in front of fans defying coronavirus fears.
Coronavirus prompts rethink on overseas travel, Government advises against mass gatherings — as it happened
The Government is advising against groups of 500 people or more gathering in one place from Monday onwards, while Scott Morrison asks Australians to rethink any non-essential overseas travel. Look back at how the day unfolded in our blog.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 3/13/20"
*AM 3/13/20, Updated as available.* ◆ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ◆ *Mar 13, 2020 08:27 AM:* "Get Ready For Your Lifestyle To Change Indefinitely Because Of This Coronavirus Pandemic" ◆ Gregory Mannarino, AM 3/13/20 *"**ALERT: This IS NOT Time The To Buy Stocks! Here Is Why**"* - https://www.trader... more »
GOP VOTERS LOVE TRUMP'S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE THE WAY THEY LOVE EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT HIM
If you think the coronavirus might be what finally makes Republican voters change their minds about Donald Trump, the evidence makes clear that it's not happening yet, in part because Republicans -- clearly taking their cues from Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, and the president -- don't think the virus is a big deal. FiveThirtyEight's Likhitha Butchireddygari has the numbers: ... there are some pretty stark differences in how Democrats and Republicans view the threat of coronavirus.... as you can see in the table below, a partisan split is emerging: ... This partisan loyalty is somewhat... more »
MY REPLY TO GREEK FERRY COMPANY WHICH NEARLY TRAPPED PASSENGERS AND CREW IN QUARANTINE CHAOS BY FOLLOWING WRONG ORDERS OF EODY AND MITSOTAKIS
*Dear Carolina Sgourou,* *Thank you so much for your reply informing me that Blue Star Mykonos followed strictly the instructions of EODY and Port Authorities* *Please be aware that you will liable to be sued if you follow strictly the instructions of EODY and Port Authorities and these turn out to be wrong and to spread coronavirus among passengers and crew on your ferries.* *The law is clear about your obligation (like EODY, Port Authorities) to exercise due care, prudences, caution etc and take all reasonable measures to keep people and crew safe from a disease.* *https:/... more »
Dent Coad: The Grenfell inquiry is revealing jaw-dropping examples of poor practice
The proceedings of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster are compelling and shocking in equal measure, says Emma Dent Coad
Chelsea Manning Ordered Free From Prison — but Will Still Have to Pay Massive Fines
On Thursday afternoon, a District Court judge in Virginia orderedthat Chelsea Manning be released from jail, where she has been held since last May for refusing to testify before a grand jury.
Total Nonsense: UK publishes digital rights in free trade agreement with USA
The UK government has published its negotiation objectives for the free trade agreement with the US. The document includes Digital Trade measures that could define British regulation of the internet and our online activities for years to come.
Unpicking the ‘People’s Parliament’: Here’s how many votes went ignored in your region
By Megan Collins: Last week the Electoral Reform Society revealed how many votes went ignored in December’s general election: an astonishing 22.6m ballots did not count towards electing an MP. But behind the headline figures are people’s voices across the country being systematically silenced by Westminster’s winner-takes-all voting system. That system affects people’s representation in different ways across the UK.
‘Where was your patient zero?’ Chinese official speculates AMERICANS may have infected Wuhan at army games & calls to ‘come clean’
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao has demanded US authorities reveal what they’re hiding about the origins of Covid-19, going as far as to suggest the coronavirus may have been brought to China by the US military.
IRR News (26 February – 11 March 2020)
12 March 2020 — Institute of Race Relations weekly digest Against Racism, for Social Justice Another dark chapter in Europe’s history is being written on the Aegean islands of Chios and Lesvos, and at the Evros delta, the natural border between Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria. In our regular calendar on racism and resistance, we document a series of … Continue reading IRR News (26 February – 11 March 2020)
Japan Was 5 Decisions Away From Winning World War II
*James Holmes* *Security, * America had Japan outmatched. *Key point: *Foresight was a virtue of which Japan's vacillating emperor and squabbling military rulers were woefully short. Let's face it. Imperial Japan stood next to no chance of winning a fight to the finish against the United States. Resolve and resources explain why. So long as Americans kept their dander up, demanding that their leaders press on to complete victory, Washington had a mandate to convert the republic's immense industrial potential into a virtually unstoppable armada of ships, aircraft, and armaments. ... more »
Flying Blind: The U.S. Marines Ditch Their Important Radar Drone
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Marine Corps has chosen not to develop a ship-launched drone for the airborne early-warning role. The decision weighs on the U.S. Navy’s plan to deploy some of its amphibious assault ships as “Lightning carriers” embarking as many as 20 F-35B stealth fighters. The U.S. Marine Corps has chosen not to develop a ship-launched drone for the airborne early-warning role. The decision weighs on the U.S. Navy’s plan to deploy some of its amphibious assault ships as “Lightning carriers” embarking as many as 20 F-35B stealth fighters. The Marines had bee... more »
It's Not The F-35, But The Eurofighter Typhoon Is One Tough Jet
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The aircraft has seen success mainly in the Middle East, where it currently serves in the Royal Saudi Air Force. *Key point: *For an aircraft effectively designed by a multinational committee, the Eurofighter has performed well in service, and has won an excellent reputation among aviation experts. The Eurofighter Typhoon has joined the Dassault Rafale, the Saab Gripen, and the Sukhoi “Flanker” in pursuit of a growing niche in the international fighter market. These aircraft offer capabilities beyond the Generation 4 platforms developed in the 1970s... more »
Coronavirus: Working From Home Helps, But What Happens When the Virus Passes?
*Geoffrey Mann* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Working from home can be a real challenge for employees who find themselves doing it for the first time. To address this concern, many employees are turning to digital solutions to help them interact with colleagues and stay productive away from the office. Working from home is already so common it has its own acronym, and it’s about to get even more common still. Companies like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are now advising employees to “WFH” to avoid exposure to the novel coronavirus. But working from home can be a real cha... more »
Russia And China Won't Let America Have A Stealth Bomber Monopoly
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * There’s also good reason to question whether Russia really needs a fantastically expensive stealth bomber. *Key point: *A slower subsonic stealth bomber like the B-2, by contrast, depends far more on remaining undetected throughout its entire mission. Recent reports in Russian media are suggesting that Moscow may be ready to commit to developing its own long-range stealth bomber akin to the American B-2 Spirit. According to *Izvestia*, Moscow has requested the Tupolev design bureau to begin the development and production of three prototype PAK DA... more »
America's Trillion-Dollar F-35 Stealth Fighter Can't Win A Dogfight Against The F-22 Raptor
*TNI Staff* *Security, North America* But it wasn't meant to. *Key point: *Ultimately, the Air Force does need a new air superiority fighter—particularly for the Pacific theater. Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter—which is built in three versions—recently completed its developmental test phase and is operational with the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy will soon join the ranks of JSF operators with the F-35C carrier variant, which is scheduled to become operational later this year or early 2019. The Navy—which refused to accept anything other t... more »
The Coronavirus Is Impacting the U.S. Blood Supply Chain
*Anna Nagurney* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] The coronavirus could cause shortages in the nation’s blood supply. The coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has created enormous anxiety, uncertainty, and disruption to our lives. Much has already been written about potential shortages of medicines and face masks, but little has been said about something only you and I can provide – lifesaving blood. Our nation’s blood supply is essential to our health care security. Blood transfusions are integral parts of major surgeries. Blood is used in the treatment of diseases... more »
Trump Thinks Warm Weather Will Stop the Coronavirus. He Might Be Wrong.
*Jeremy Rossman* *Public Health, World* Here's why. As the coronavirus death toll continues to rise, some have suggested that the approaching warmer spring weather in the northern hemisphere may slow or even stop the spread of the disease. President Donald Trump echoed this, saying: “The heat, generally speaking, kills this kind of virus.” But is he right? The idea that the approaching spring may stem the spread of the disease comes largely from a comparison with the flu. In many ways COVID-19 is like the flu – both spread in similar ways (respiratory secretions and contaminat... more »
Panic Problem: Fear of Death Matters as Coronavirus Spreads
*Thomas Nail* *History, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The fear of death may lead people to seek comfort in the idea that there is an immortal soul that is more important than the body and the material world. With the global spread of the new coronavirus, fears about illness and death weigh heavily on the minds of many. Such fears can often result in a disregard for the welfare of others. All over the world, for example, essential items such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer have been sold out, with many people stockpiling them. A first-century B.C. Roman poet and philosopher, Lucre... more »
In 1985, America's First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Almost Became A Nuclear Disaster
*Steve Weintz* *History, Americas* Other U.S. Navy ships have not been so lucky in such tragic encounters. *Key point: *The drowned island tore a sixty-foot-long gash in the side of the *Enterprise*’s torpedo-resistant hull. Three of the four giant propellers were totaled and the port keel gone. Spend some time with Google Earth, an atlas or a globe and you will see that California, for peoples used to the Atlantic, was indeed the far side of the world well into the nineteenth century. What is now one of the most populated, navalized coastlines on Earth remained poorly known even... more »
China Has Found The U.S. Navy's Greatest Weakness: Sea Mines
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* The Navy's record dealing with sea mines is not very encouraging, despite recent technological advances. *Key point: *Evidence continues to mount that the employment of sea mines remains a core tenet of Chinese naval war-fighting doctrine. In the closing phases of the Pacific War, American military strategists ingeniously combined two weapons systems, the revolutionary long-range B-29 bomber and the comparatively simple parachute-retarded influence sea mine with magnetic or acoustic exploders, to wreak havoc on the Japanese economy and Japane... more »
How Big Of A Threat To America Is China's Naval Expansion?
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, * China wants the world's largest naval force. *Key point: *The coming decade of development will significantly reduce, but not eliminate, the gap between China's navy — already the second most powerful maritime force on the planet — and the U.S. Navy by 2030. All fitted out, China's second-ever aircraft carrier — and the first built entirely in China — is set to sail for sea trials. The construction of the aircraft carrier represents a significant milestone in China's steady rise as a major naval power. And barring any hiccups, Beijing will contin... more »
LaRouche Warned About this Financial Crisis, He Knows How to Solve It
LaRouche Called this Financial Crisis, He Knows How to Solve It Video of LaRouche Called this Financial Crisis, He Knows How to Solve It As Lyndon LaRouche had spent his lifetime warning, we were already in the middle of a financial and physical economic breakdown, the corona pandemic just pulled the mask away. Harley discusses how the breakdown happened bit by bit. An update from a hospital in Italy, and the lesson of waiting to test. Using LaRouche's approach, we can turn a crisis into an opportunity. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start ... more »
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