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"It May Be, Then..."
"The plunge in US equities yesterday (12 March) pushed weekly returns down to 7.7 standard deviations below the norm. In statistical science, the odds of a greater-than seven-sigma event of this kind are astronomical to the point of being comical (about one such event every 160 billion years). Setting aside legitimate quibbles over the statistical significance of this, we can say with confidence that we are witnessing a history-making market disaster in real-time. Looking back at the performance of the DJIA since 1900, market shocks have exceeded the current rout in magnitude on on... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Heck-uva-job, Donnie! Some plan you had there! You've had quite a rough week but, surprise, surprise, you weren't at all up to the job that you conned 62,000,000 fools into giving you (Plus, thanks to the abdication of responsibility by the Electoral College). Soon you will say that the market doesn't matter just like Cheney said deficits don't matter. Ordinarily I might have been sympathetic to a president who had this clusterphuck happen on their watch but you earned it. You willed it! You prided yourself on being The Chaos President. You're nothing but a damn psychopa... more »
COVID-19 Death Rates Not What They Seem, ‘Misleading and Naive’
RT America Rick Sanchez examines the purported death rate of those infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Idaho and West Virginia are the only US states without confirmed cases of coronavirus infection. Louisiana is postponing its primary election until June. New York State is going to institute drive-through testing. Meanwhile, Europe has become the epicenter of …
Brazil Official Who Met with Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19
CGTN A Brazilian official who met with U.S. President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. Fabio Wajngarten is Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s communications director. He met with Trump in Florida when he traveled with Bolsonaro. end
Stocks Move on National Emergency Declaration
RT America The U.S. has declared a national emergency as the coronavirus continues its sweep across the globe. We break down President Trump’s statements and how markets have responded to the news.
Banks Crushed In Stock Market Crash The Fed To Increases Repo To $175 Billion A Day, Worst Is Ahead!
Silver Report Uncut The stock market crash continues even after the Fed increased its liquidity provision to $175 Billion dollars a day. Bank stocks have been getting crushed in the sell-off and the bad news is the worst days are ahead. My concern was we would see rice hyperinflation but to my shock, there was …
Yes, Coronavirus is Airborne and a New Study Proves It?
Yes, Coronavirus is Airborne and a New Study Proves It? by Ethan Huff, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) Just wash your hands and cough into your sleeve, they say. But is this really enough to prevent transmission of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19)? Absolutely not, at least if the findings of a new study on the novel pathogen’s …
Jim Willie: Will The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Get Cancelled?
SilverDoctors There are some peculiar things going on in the world right now. Find out more right here in Part II of this hard-hitting Jim Willie interview… ***** CLICK HERE FOR PART I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncTt… end
Coronavirus ad blitz hits television, radio, newspapers and bus stops
A coronavirus advertising campaign is rolled out across the country, after the Federal Government was criticised for delays in releasing its promised public information campaign.
New Zealand postpones ODI series with Australia due to border restrictions over coronavirus
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Australia's three-match ODI series against New Zealand began behind closed doors. Now it's been postponed, along with a return series, after a tightening of border restrictions by the New Zealand government.
Teenage boy fatally stabbed north of Brisbane
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A 15-year-old boy dies in hospital after being stabbed in the chest during a fight in a car park north of Brisbane on Friday night.
Three new WA coronavirus cases confirmed as state's total tally almost doubles in two days
Western Australia records another three cases of coronavirus with two men and a woman who had travelled overseas testing positive, bringing the total number in the state to 17.
Ardern reveals 'unprecedented' travel restrictions, all travellers to New Zealand to self-isolate
Anyone entering New Zealand from midnight (local time) on Sunday will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in an attempt to combat coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces.
Live: New South Wales reports biggest daily jump with 20 new coronavirus cases
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The state now has 112 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with many of the new cases being recently returned international travellers. Follow live.
Coronavirus update: Apple closes its doors, Spain to put country under lockdown
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Australia passes its 200th case of coronavirus, while Apple announces it will be closing its retail stores worldwide as the Spanish Government is set to order all residents to stay home.
COVID-19 and the Toilet Paper Apocalypse
This is an ASSHAT ALERT!
Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Dies of the Flu Despite Having Had the Flu Shot
The medical community is mourning the loss of Dr. David Taylor, an admired Cleveland Clinic cardiologist who died from complications from the flu last month. The doctor had received his flu vaccine, but unfortunately, the vaccine is not 100% effective, and the 60-year-old physician succumbed to a rare infection from the illness. Taylor, globally renowned […] The post Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Dies of the Flu Despite Having Had the Flu Shot appeared first on Health Nut News.
The First Cases Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Have Been Confirmed In Venezuela
People wearing protective face masks crossing the border between Colombia and Venezuela at the Simon Bolivar international bridge in Cucuta, Colombia [Ferley Ospina/Reuters] *Sputnik:* *Venezuela confirms two coronavirus cases, suspends school* Venezuela is in poor condition to confront cases of the coronavirus that is spreading rapidly worldwide. Venezuela has confirmed two cases of coronavirus, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday, adding that the country is suspending classes at public and private schools starting on Monday. President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said t... more »
Terror At the Empire State Building: A B-25 Bomber Once Crashed Into the New York City Landmark
*Mason B. Webb* *History, Americas* [image: Photo of workmen clearing the wreckage of the B-25 bomber that crashed into the Empire States Building at the 78th floor in 1945. 29 July 1945. Acme Newspictures. Public domain.] A tragedy on the eve of V-day. For being the height of summer, the day was unusually dreary and foggy. Despite the chilly blanket of gray that shrouded the tall buildings of Manhattan, New Yorkers had much to feel good about on that Saturday, July 28, 1945.The Yankees had shut out the Philadelphia Athletics, 2-0, the day before. The war in Europe had been over ... more »
Iran Prepares for Political Upheaval Amid a Coronavirus Scare
*Jason Brodsky* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] As the Rouhani administration struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak with a new non-physician health minister, the supreme leader’s personal network will continue to watch the already embattled government very closely in what is already proving to be a defining moment in the Islamic Republic. As the coronavirus outbreak spreads throughout Iran, the headlines feature a steady drip, drip, drip of new infections, deaths, and extraordinary precautions. There are regular announcements of leading regime officials testing ... more »
Why Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Are the Best to Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Manal Mohammed* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] The type of hand sanitizer matters. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, sales of hand sanitisers have soared. It’s become such a sought-after product that pharmacies and supermarkets have started limiting the number that people can buy at one time. New York state has even announced it will start producing its own hand sanitiser to meet demand. Though hand sanitisers can help reduce our risk of catching certain infections, not all hand sanitisers are equally effective against coronavirus. As with other viral respiratory infect... more »
This Navy Cook Became a Hero At Pearl Harbor (And Had a Warship Named After Him)
*Michael D. Hull* *History, Americas* [image: Doris] A hero with humble origins. His name was Doris, but he was a powerfully built football fullback, a heavyweight boxer, and the first black American hero of World War II. He distinguished himself during the Japanese sneak attack against Hawaii on Sunday, December 7, 1941, and gave his life for his country two years later. Poems and songs were written about him, a Navy ship was named in his honor, and he was memorialized at the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. *The Humble Origins of a Pearl Harbor Hero* Doris Miller, known as “Do... more »
Trump: Democrats Tried To Sneak 'Goodies' Into Coronavirus Relief Bill
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions from the news media during his meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis] 'It’s not a way for them to get some of the goodies that they haven’t been able to get for the last 25 years,' he complained. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he doesn’t support House Democrats’ coronavirus relief bill in its current form because it includes too many “goodies” that have nothing to ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Greek actress Xanthi Georgiou, playing the role of High Priestess lights the flame during the dress rehearsal for the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics on 11 March 2020. © REUTERS / Alkis Konstantinidis *WNU Editor: *The above picture came form this photo-gallery ....* This Week in Pictures: 7 March - 13 March *(Sputnik).
China Warns It Could Impose Pharmaceutical Export Controls To The U.S.
*FOX News*: *China hints at denying Americans life-saving coronavirus drugs* Now that the number of new people infected with the coronavirus in China is slowing down, the country's Communist Party is ratcheting up threats against the West, with a particularly nasty warning about access to life-saving drugs aimed at the United States. In an article in Xinhua, the state-run media agency that's largely considered the mouthpiece of the party, Beijing bragged about its handling of COVID-19, a virus that originated in the city of Wuhan and has spread quickly around the world, killing nea... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Medical News And Information -- March 13, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *How the coronavirus is deadliest for the over-80s and how patients with underlying health problems from heart disease, diabetes and asthma are most vulnerable* * Scientists in China have crunched coronavirus numbers to reveal the fatality rate * Data shows 10.5% of heart disease patients with COVID-19 died * 7.3% of diabetics and 6.3% of people with chronic respiratory diseases died * It comes after Boris Johnson warned 'many' more will become victims Scientists have crunched coronavirus statistics to reveal the fatality rate for infected patients with underlying ... more »
UK foodborne illness burden estimated at £9 billion
The total burden from foodborne illness was about £9 billion ($11.2 billion) in 2018 in the United Kingdom, according to a new report. Based on 2018 figures of 2.4 million foodborne cases per year, the burden for the U.K. from foodborne illness was estimated at £9.1 billion ($11.3 billion) including £3.1 billion ($3.9 billion) for... Continue Reading
March 14th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1150
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 →
Saturday March 14th – 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 →
China Sustains Official Statement of US Involvement Re COVID-19 Outbreak
#China has declined to distance itself from the accusations made by a foreign ministry spokesman alleging US involvement in the coronavirus epidemic, arguing that opinions vary on how the health crisis started. #covid-19 #pandemic
Tainted?
How new is your supply? Better if it was packaged before November 2019. Might be cleaner just to buy some PRC flags and wipe with those. Don't fear the reaper. But think of President Xi with every wipe.
Bigotry as a Response to Bigotry Just Makes Things Worse
Eric Zuesse Daniel Lazare at Strategic Culture headlined on March 8th “Israel Hits a Brick Wall” and described the reasons behind the political deadlock in which that apartheid nation has long been frozen. Frankly, I had had no idea of the reasons, and I won’t try to summarize here Lazare’s (to me) revelatory description of […] More The post Bigotry as a Response to Bigotry Just Makes Things Worse appeared first on The Duran.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 13th March 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 […]
NY Times Angry At Trump’s ‘America First’ Attacks On Allies, Blaming China For Virus
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger’s “news analysis” Friday fulminated against President Trump’s 30-day suspension of entry into the United States for Europeans: “It’s China’s Fault, Trump Says. And Also Europe’s.” As if it’s a crazy idea that the authoritarian regime of China, which squelched initial news about the […]
Time To Extricate From China
By Peter Murphy ~ The Communist Party that rules the People’s Republic of China is not a friend of the United States. It is an enemy. It is time Americans understood that, starting with the political class, and act accordingly. The coronavirus pandemic, which started in the Wuhan Province of China, should be a wake-up […]
‘Immoral And Irresponsible’: China Blames US Military For Coronavirus
By Fred Lucas ~ Amid a global pandemic that began in their country, Chinese government officials have ramped up rhetoric to blame America for the spread of coronavirus in an unusually overt propaganda effort. Following one Chinese government official’s tweet implying the U.S. military spread the virus, another Chinese official asserted that the U.S. was […]
'Every hour counts': Staff, hospitals won't cope with coronavirus outbreak, doctor says
A senior doctor is concerned Queensland's hospital system is not equipped to handle the peak of a coronavirus outbreak, calling for people to start social distancing now rather than waiting for official advice from the Government.
Joe Biden Calls an Audible
Assuming himself to be the presumptive nominee of the Democrat party, Smokin' Joe Biden hires a wartime consigliere in hopes of putting away 'Bernie the Red' and addressing concerns of the organizational mess that have plagued his campaign. It's not a real head-scratcher at all that he changes the play call and replaces his campaign manager after what we've witnessed, but it's who he chose to fill position that has us kinda smiling. According to the Washington Examiner, the new Biden campaign manager is *Jen O'Malley Dillon*. For those not familiar with Ms. O'Malley Dillon, she ... more »
Jan Goodman Changes Her Mind: She Now Suggests Vote Yes On The Proposed Pacifica Bylaws
> You may know that I do a weekly politics show with David Feldman on Pacifica. It would be great if the non-profit network were running smoothly and effectively. I asked a friend of mine, Jan Goodman, to explain the current fight over the bylaws. *Vote Yes by Jan Goodman* As you can imagine, I have been worrying about Pacifica, the proposed bylaws changes and the real likelihood that Pacifica may go down the drain within a year or so, if something major and positive doesn't happen soon. After observing what is happening to Pacifica, its finances and what is going on nationall... more »
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Seven Lions feat. Lynn Gunn - Lose Myself
New York's Self-Inflicted Green Energy Crunch, Temporarily Postponed
* The fundamental nature of the “green energy” game is that politicians make ridiculous and impossible promises without any idea how the promises will be fulfilled. Since the promises are ridiculous and impossible, sooner or later the crunch will hit — but how? * Maybe the promised goals will be missed by wide margins; or maybe the price of energy to the people will multiply by some huge factor like 10 or 20; or maybe the people will be denied needed energy altogether; or it could be some combination of all three. But sooner or later, it will happen. * Here’s what we don’t know: Whe... more »
Cleaners in full protective gear scrub offices visited by Peter Dutton after coronavirus diagnosis
Cleaners in full protective gear clean the Sydney offices where Peter Dutton attended a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, prompting the Opposition to question why the Prime Minister and other ministers are not being tested for coronavirus.
Caster Semenya switches to 200m for Olympic Games tilt
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Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya announces she wants to compete in the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
'Honey, that's not barbecue': How brisket and pork ribs are changing the Aussie meat scene
In a land where steaks and snags once reigned, brisket and pork ribs now rule — and the newfound love affair with American-style barbecuing and smoking in Australia is benefitting butchers and consumers.
Cruise passengers kept on board in Hobart due to Tasmanian coronavirus cases
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Cruise ship passengers and staff are barred from disembarking in Hobart, after the captain decides the risk of people becoming infected with coronavirus and returning to the ship is too great, with five cases recorded in Tasmania so far.
US summons Chinese envoy over Beijing's coronavirus tweets
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The US State Department summons the Chinese ambassador to the United States to protest against Beijing's suggestion the US military might have brought the coronavirus to Wuhan.
Three more coronavirus cases confirmed in SA
The South Australian Premier confirms three new cases of coronavirus in his state, all linked to people who have been overseas recently.
Coronavirus fears spark tourist ban at Tiwi Islands grand final
The Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands football grand final will go ahead tomorrow, but will be restricted to local spectators only because of coronavirus concerns, authorities say.
Telstra tells office staff to work from home for rest of month over coronavirus concerns
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Telstra announces all its Australian-based office staff, excluding call centre workers and other essential employees, will work from home from Monday. The company is also banning meetings of more than 25 people and award events.
Scott Toner doesn't care about where he performs — he's just grateful for the music
Busker Scott Toner turned to music at an early age following a family tragedy. Years later, performing is helping him get through another personal challenge.
Female seasonal workers gain more than just fruit from their labour
For Vira Vieira, time spent as a seasonal worker in Tasmania, far from her family in East Timor, is bittersweet. She misses home, but for the first time she feels financially independent and knows her skills on a farm are not based on gender.
President Trump Declares National Emergency | USA TODAY
USA TODAY President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, a move that would enable federal officials to direct billions of dollars to fighting the virus. RELATED: Why social distancing is critical to curbing the coronavirus pandemic https://bit.ly/33erkkq Trump said up to $50 billion would be made available. Democrats and the Federal Emergency Management Agency had …
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tweets Claim US Military Brought Coronavirus to Wuhan
It is just a little short of accusing USA of using a bioweapon against China. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tweets Claim US Military Brought Coronavirus to Wuhan by Sarah Zheng, https://www.scmp.com/ * Zhao Lijian has urged his followers to share allegation from conspiracy website that the disease originated in United States * It comes as …
‘This is the Beginning of the Greatest Financial Crisis in US History’: Peter Schiff Makes Dire Predictions to Boom Bust
‘This is the Beginning of the Greatest Financial Crisis in US History’: Peter Schiff Makes Dire Predictions to Boom Bust by https://www.rt.com/ After suffering the worst stock market crash since 1987, the US Federal Reserve has announced a $1.5 trillion injection to ease strained capital markets. It is the biggest action by the Fed since …
Israel Negotiates Emergency Coalition; U.S. Strikes Iranian-Proxy in Iraq – TV7 Israel News 13.03.20
TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 13.03.20; 1) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz are holding negotiations on advancing an emergency unity government for the purpose of dealing with the potentially devastating consequences of the spread of the coronavirus. 2) Jerusalem officially instructs the closure of most educational …
Disruptions Triggered By The Coronavirus Are Now Exploding Everywhere
Peak Prosperity Looking at Ben Hunt’s “case, case, case, cluster, cluster…BOOM!” progression for covid-19, more and more countries are now entering the late cluster stage. That means, expect Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan, Spain, France, Germany, the US and a number of others to enter the “BOOM!” phase shortly.That’s when hospitals become hopelessly overwhelmed, deaths …
WHO Says Europe New Coronavirus Pandemic Epicentre as Global CoVid-19 Death Toll Passes 5,000
Channel 4 News The head of the World Health Organisation has urged European countries to take more aggressive action against the virus as he says Europe is the new epicentre, as the focus moves away from China. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Just eight new cases were confirmed by Chinese authorities today, suggesting the spread of the virus …
Coronavirus: Europe at the Epicentre of the Pandemic
BBC News The World Health Organisation says Europe is now the epicentre, of the global coronavirus pandemic. The news emerged as organised sport, both professional and amateur, across much of the UK, came to a standstill because of the outbreak. The Premier League, English Football League and Scottish Football Association have all called a temporary …
ALERT! SILVER Crashes on COMEX Derivative Meltdown!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota BILLIONS of OUNCES in electronic silver sales have been dumped on the COMEX in the past few days. 100% controlled and executed by the US Treasury, US Fed, CFTC, Bullion Banks and the Trump Administration. This may be your FINAL CHANCE to load up on Physical Cheap Silver! end
Repo Market Goes NUCLEAR! Fed Unleashes Bazookas. How Will It Affect YOU?
George Gammon Repo market insanity — EXPLAINED SIMPLY SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND! — The recent activity in the repo market has shocked even the most diehard fed critics, including me! They committed to providing 1.5 TRILLION (which could be weekly) to the repo market to add liquidity. The fed also cited “disruptions” in treasury markets. …
Lines & Empty Shelves | Coronavirus Panic in Ireland
RT Remember last time you waited in line to enter a supermarket? The Irish seem to revive these memories with #coronavirus panic. end
Charles Nenner: No Way to Avoid Coming Depression
Charles Nenner: No Way to Avoid Coming Depression by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner told his clients back in January 2020, “It was time to sell . . . . I am afraid they can lose 40% to the downside.” Well, we are more than halfway there, and Nenner warns …
Something Is Breaking: Fed Fails To Ease Epic Dollar Shortage As FRA/OIS Goes Parabolic
Something Is Breaking: Fed Fails To Ease Epic Dollar Shortage As FRA/OIS Goes Parabolic by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ One certainly can’t blame the Fed for trying: after firing a repo “bazooka” yesterday, which could provide up to $5 trillion in monthly liquidity in exchange for eligible pledged securities, and following that up with an emergency …
Recession Coming, Gold Price to Skyrocket Like Hot Knife Through Butter – Peter Schiff
Kitco NEWS More monetary stimulus will come to prevent an imminent recession, and a larger money supply would be bullish for gold, this according to Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital. “I think that people have got this wrong, everybody is looking at this event as deflationary, but it is actually the opposite. You’re …
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