Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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10 pm MDT

Trump Continues Making Every Wrong Decision At Every Juncture

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 minute ago
It's no secret that Kushner's crooked father blatantly bought him a Harvard acceptance. But Trump-- whose family bought him an acceptance to Wharton-- still treated him like "a Harvard genius." But Kushner is a moron and has given Trump bad advice on everything he's touched-- including the pandemic. This week Gabe Sherman reported for *Vanity Fair* that Señor Trumpanzee is "regretting that Kushner swooped into the coronavirus response last week. Kushner, according to sources, encouraged Trump to treat the emergency as a P.R. problem when Fauci and others were calling for aggressive... more »

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Africa -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 minutes ago
*DW:* *Ebola-hit West African nations on alert amid coronavirus pandemic* Memories of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia are still fresh in the minds of survivors, as concern mounts over a potential coronavirus outbreak. People in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone are ramping up preparations for a potential coronavirus outbreak, with many worried they will see a repeat of the chaos and misinformation associated with the 2014 – 2016 Ebola outbreak. *Read more *.... *Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Africa -- News Updates March 18, 2020* Africa should ‘p... more »

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Middle East -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 17 minutes ago
*Arab News:* *Middle East coronavirus cases continue to rise* DUBAI: Middle East countries are reporting a higher number of coronavirus cases, with Iran recording its single biggest jump in deaths during the past 24 hours, as the rest world experiencing similar bleak scenarios. Countries are implementing tighter rules on international and domestic travel to strengthen efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Jordan has limited movement even between governorates in order to contain the disease, as UN reported that some refugees have been infected with coronavirus. *Read more* .... ... more »

Updated Ground Reports – How Well Stocked is Your Neighborhood Grocery Store?…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 minutes ago
As expected more retail food outlets are reducing store hours. Several factors have increased retail market demand for fresh food and non-perishables. People stocking up, kids out of school, some panic shopping (example toilet paper) and now curfews & quarantines … Continue reading →

President Trump Briefing With Nurses on COVID-19 Responses – Video and Transcript….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 minutes ago
After signing an executive order directing HHS as part of the invocation of the Defense Production Act, President Trump meets with representatives of American nurses. Participants included: Robyn Begley,CEO, American Organization of Nurse Leaders; David Benton,CEO, National Council of State … Continue reading →

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Asia -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 25 minutes ago
*BBC*: *Coronavirus: Asian nations face virus battle amid WHO warning* Many Asian nations are facing an increasing battle to stem the spread of coronavirus, amid a World Health Organization warning that some needed to take "aggressive measures". Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines are among nations imposing strict border controls. Cases in the South Asian subcontinent are still below 500 but there are fears a spike could overwhelm health systems. There are 185,000 cases globally, with 7,500 confirmed deaths. Some nations and territories that had seen success in controlling th... more »

Covid-18 Coronavirus Pandemic In Europe -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 44 minutes ago
*Daily Mail*: *Italy sees 475 new coronavirus deaths – the highest one-day toll of ANY country – and infections shoot up by 4,207, erasing hopes the rate was slowing* * Italy records the highest one-day death toll of any country since the first case was detected in China * Civil Protection Agency announces 475 deaths as infections shoot up by more than 4,000 in a day * The update is a blow to hopes the country's lockdown had slowed the spread of Covid-19 * Italian health chief Silvio Brusaferro urges countrymen: 'Do not give up' * Number of daily coronavirus cases in Italy had bee... more »

The Advanced & The Backward

Unknown at The Verma Report - 51 minutes ago
Nature favors the economically and culturally disadvantaged. Communities that are mired in poverty, ignorance, and intractable conflicts have a high birth rate, while the advanced communities have a low birth rate. A community, it seems, can either produce the BMWs and iPhones or it can reproduce large number of children. There has never been a community that has achieved technological advancement and growth in its population at the same time. In case of a devastating global pandemic, it is the advanced communities that undergo lot of pain while for the backward communities there is... more »

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Medical News And Information -- March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Countries that have committed to joining the trial are Argentina, Canada, France, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand - but not the US. Pictured: WHO media briefing *Daily Mail:* *The US will NOT be included in the WHO's trial of experimental treatments for coronavirus because it has not committed to the project yet - but 10 other countries have* * The WHO announced its new 'SOLIDARITY trial' to compare the effects of different drugs on coronavirus * Drugs that will be tested include remdesivir, originally conceived as a drug to fight Ebola, and an anti-malaria d... more »

Street artist Anthony Lister allegedly lured and drugged sex assault victims

Just In - 1 hour ago
Prosecutors allege the high-profile street artist lured and drugged "young, impressionable" art students before sexually assaulting them during "performances" at his Sydney home between 2015 and 2018.

Businesses can stand down permanent employees and not pay them. This is how

Lucia Stein at Just In - 1 hour ago
This is what Qantas's decision to stand down staff could mean for casual, part-time and permanent employees of other companies.

Panic buying sees SA shop hours pushed to 24 hours a day

Just In - 1 hour ago
South Australian shops will soon be allowed to trade 24 hours a day as part of new emergency measures introduced by the State Government — but unions are calling it a political move.

Coronavirus panic-buying prompts restrictions on paracetamol, Ventolin, prescription medicines

Just In - 1 hour ago
Pharmacists will limit people to one month's worth of prescription medicines and one pack of popular over-the-counter products, amid unprecedented demand on supplies.

What coronavirus has done to your superannuation

Madeleine Morris at Just In - 1 hour ago
The average balanced super portfolio has lost 10-12 per cent in the last month. But analysts say now isn't the time to panic.

'All of us have to assume we have the virus': COVID-19 infections rise past 300 in NSW

Just In - 1 hour ago
The NSW Premier reveals a coronavirus headquarters has been set up in Sydney as 40 new infections are confirmed, and praises people for self-isolating because "all of us have to assume we have the virus".

Petrol stations keep the change amid global drop in fuel price due to coronavirus

Glen Moret at Just In - 1 hour ago
Drivers are being warned of petrol rip-offs amid massive price discrepancies around the country as some retailers fail to pass on savings to customers despite plummeting global oil prices.

Outback families order kids home from boarding schools

Jack Price at Just In - 1 hour ago
As uncertainty over COVID19 swirls, worried parents are bringing students home early to farms and outback stations.

I Was Only 19 coronavirus parody removed out of respect for veterans

Sheridan Stewart And Kylie Bartholomew at Just In - 1 hour ago
A coronavirus parody to the tune of I Was Only 19 has been removed from the internet after the war song's writer John Schumann explained its significance.

Drunk driver who hid in bush after killing woman jailed for six years

Jamie McKinnell at Just In - 1 hour ago
Patrick Nealon, who hit and killed a woman in Sydney's south after a session at the pub despite being the designated driver, receives the maximum sentence, as a judge lashes the Irish national for having "a total abandonment of responsibility".

Tasmania's new arrivals card now applies to anyone entering the state. Here's what you need to know

Alexandra Humphries at Just In - 1 hour ago
Tasmania says any "non-essential" visitors entering the state from midnight on Friday will need to self-quarantine for 14 days, but they'll also need to fill out a new state-specific "arrivals card". Here's what it looks like and how it works.

Oops – Perhaps carbon is more important than the governor realizes

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 hour ago
Fiercely anti-hydrocarbon governor Cuomo from New York just ostentatiously presented a massive roll out of prison-made hand sanitizer with the main, active component being isopropyl alcohol. Seems the guv is ignorant of the fact that propene (propylene) is a main component of isopropyl alcohol and is a product that comes from refined oil/gas. “Cuomo says ... Read more Oops – Perhaps carbon is more important than the governor realizes The post Oops – Perhaps carbon is more important than the governor realizes appeared first on Ice Age Now.

"Federal Reserve Stimulus Packages Begin New Economic Era"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Federal Reserve Stimulus Packages Begin New Economic Era"* By Bill Bonner "The current market turmoil tells me a new era is breaking…" – Andy Kessler, author, “Inside View” SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "A rider appeared in the distance, silhouetted by the setting sun on one of the hills that separated us from the house. He rode down the hill towards us as we rode toward him. It was Pablo, the young man who takes care of the cows. “You need to come back to the house,” he said, “the police are looking for you.” This did not sound good. We’ll come back to our adventures in Calchaqui Vall... more »

Iraq’s Resistance Reveals How U.S. Troops Will Be Removed From Its Country

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
Yesterday the U.S. attacked five sites in Iraq and killed 3 Iraqi soldiers of the 19th Division, two policeman and a civilian. The strikes came after some 10+ rockets, fired by unknown people, had hit the joint base Camp Tali and had killed 2 U.S. and one British soldiers. Today the U.S. received the revenge for its strikes.

Radical Solidarity Through Covid-19

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
Above Photo: From Mutualaiddisasterrelief.org Community mobilizations for mutual aid and medical solidarity have formed in as many spaces as the new coronavirus (Covid-19) has spread. From continent to continent, people have innovated and navigated through information suppression, governmental inadequacy and unpreparedness as well as supply shortages in panic-economies with global financial markets plummeting. The global pandemic […]

Coronavirus Prevention That Works For Working People

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
America isn’t ready for coronavirus. In the last 24 hours, millions of school children across the country have been told to stay home for two weeks, or even longer. This is an important public health step to stop the spread, but it also means parents can’t go to work. I’m fixing lunch for a 9 and 12 year old as I write this. And I’m one of the lucky ones who is able to telecommute.

The Legacy Of White Liberals Exploiting The Black Vote

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
On March 3, 2020, former Vice President, Joe Biden, to the euphoric pleasure of Democratic Party elites, was brought back from near political death. After terrible showings in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, Biden was on the verge of receiving his "last rights" as a corporate politician.

No Need To Wait For Pandemics: The Public Health Case For Criminal Justice Reform

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
The United States incarcerates a greater share of its population than any other nation in the world, so it is urgent that policymakers think about how a viral pandemic would impact people in prisons, in jails, on probation, and on parole, and to take seriously the public health case for criminal justice reform.

HOLY SH*T! 7 Things To Do Instead Of Hoarding Toilet Paper

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
We’re facing down a global pandemic. If you find yourself saying “Holy shit! What do I do?!” you’re not alone. A renegade bug is showing how deeply broken our system is. Beyond the absolutely critical tasks of taking care of yourself, harm-reduction, social distancing, hand-washing, and looking out for those around us who are most struggling, we must also make that brokenness plain.

The Feminist Spring And The Patriarchal Counter-Offensive

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 1 hour ago
One of the most relevant contemporary political events is the positioning of feminism as a transforming force of global scope, achieved both by its contributions to the mobilization of ideas to learn the reality and act on it, and by the political and strategic action that, as a central piece for all change, is deployed from multiple scenarios.

(Part II) – Coronavirus as a Global Economic Reset…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
…there had to be a point where the value of the Wall St economy surpassed the value of the Main St economy… Part I Here We now look forward, and consider the question: How would the multinational underwriters, the multinational … Continue reading →

A field engagement strategy for COVID-19: How to adapt teacher education in this crisis environment

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 1 hour ago
Our University of Kentucky College of Education leadership team has been communicating nearly around the clock via meetings, texts, calls etc. the last few weeks to respond to the Covid-19 crisis. Our leaders, faculty and staff have sought to be innovative to address the challenges of teacher education in this crisis. Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, UK College of Education Professor & Associate

Fox News Has Discovered Social Distancing

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Health, * Instead of appearing on their signature curved couch, the three cohosts—Brian Kilmeade, Steve Doocy, and Ainsley Earhardt—telecasted from different parts of the Fox Studio. Doocy still sat on the sofa, while Kilmeade was one floor below, and Earhardt appeared elsewhere behind a lectern. As businesses across the United States shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is remaining open to tell people that those other businesses are closing: the news media. But even the press is taking measures to keep themselves safe from infection a... more »

Meet the SEAD Typhoon: Germany's New Jet Fighter for Europe

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2BGE9XAOJN&share=true] A big step forward. *Key point: *Berlin wants the EU to do more for its own defense. This new jet would be able to better get through enemy air defenses. Airbus is offering Germany a version of the Typhoon multi-role fighter aircraft that can perform the suppression of enemy air-defenses, or SEAD, mission. The SEAD Typhoon would be a new variant of the twin-engine plane and would require extensive modification of the basic Typhoon design. *T... more »

Whistleblower Claims That America's Virginia-Class Submarines Aren't as Stealthy Anymore

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA8M1BO001&share=true] Outrageous. *Key point:* Something must be done if this is true. If it is, a defense contractor has put U.S. sailors at great risk. A former employee of Huntington Ingalls Industries, the Virginia-based shipbuilder that helps to construct all of the U.S. Navy’s submarines, has sued the company in federal court, claiming that the firm lied about problems with the external coating on *Virginia*-class attack subs. *This article first appeared l... more »

This 2005 Test Shows How Hard It Is to Kill the Navy's Super Aircraft Carriers

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC12A893D490&share=true] Pretty impressive. *Key point: *Yes a carrier could be taken out. But it is much, much harder than people think. A Chinese admiral and pundit told a trade-show audience that Beijing could resolve China's territorial disputes by sinking two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and killing thousands of American sailors. *This first appeared earlier in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* Rear Adm. Lou Yuan's threat isn't an empty one. ... more »

Grave Danger: These Wargames Show Russia and China Defeating America in the Next War

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1E08BFB080&share=true] What can be done? *Key point: *Too many fixed bases and vulnerable carriers are becoming a problem. If the enemy strikes first, the costs would be very high. The U.S. military keeps getting its butt kicked in war games, one analyst *told* Breaking Defense reporter Sydney Freedberg, Jr. *This article first appeared earlier in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* It would cost $24 billion a year to fix the worst problems, the sam... more »

Triple Threat: How the F-35 Combines Three Kinds of Warplanes Into One Deadly Package

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_LM1E85A0K0L01&share=true] The best of the best? *Key Point:* In an effort to try and save costs, the F-35 fulfills multiple roles for different service branches. Here are all the things it can do. The U.S. Senate some time ago *confirmed* what an Air Force general *hinted at* in February 2016 — and which should have been obvious for years to close observers of U.S. air power. *This piece was originally featured in 2016 and is being republished due to reader's inter... more »

Hackers Created Thousands of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Sites As Bait

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
March 18, 2020 Ravie Lakshmanan As the world comes to grips with the coronavirus pandemic, the situation has proven to be a blessing in disguise for threat actors, who’ve taken advantage of the opportunity to target victims with scams or malware campaigns. Now, according to a new report published by Check Point Research today and … Continue reading Hackers Created Thousands of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Sites As Bait →

Newsom: California Considering Martial Law After 12 Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed in the State

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Cristina Laila March 18, 2020 The government overreach is becoming much more dangerous than the Coronavirus. Governor Gavin Newsom said during a press conference on Tuesday that California is considering martial law after 12 Coronavirus deaths were confirmed in the state. There are currently around 500 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in California and the death … Continue reading Newsom: California Considering Martial Law After 12 Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed in the State →

Millennials Caught Licking Toilets in Idiotic ‘Coronavirus Challenge’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
March 18, 2020 Sean Licking ice cream in supermarkets is SO last year. The kids went from illegally licking ice cream in supermarket fridges to licking public toilet seats in a new, idiotic ‘Coronavirus challenge.’ In a dangerous new trend, young social media influencers are encouraging fans to lick filthy and highly contagious public toilet … Continue reading Millennials Caught Licking Toilets in Idiotic ‘Coronavirus Challenge’ →

CENSORED INFORMATION: Three Intravenous Vitamin C Research Studies Approved for Treating COVID-19

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Vitamin C used for COVID-19 News of vitamin C research for COVID-19 is being actively suppressed Intravenous vitamin C is already being employed in China against COVID-19 coronavirus. I am receiving regular updates because I am part of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board to the International Intravenous Vitamin C China Epidemic Medical Support Team. … Continue reading CENSORED INFORMATION: Three Intravenous Vitamin C Research Studies Approved for Treating COVID-19 →

CNN The Criminal News Network Promotes Vaccines Containing Deadly Viral Neurotoxins, Molecular Biologist Judy A. Mikovits, PhD Falsely Imprisoned For Revealing This Fact!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Seriously, I and every other human being that has at least two brain cells to rub together have really zero tolerance for the lies and propaganda of the Mainstream Media who are owned financially by Big Pharma and the Vaccine Cartels. And we’re not really impressed with most of humanity that is allowing the futures … Continue reading CNN The Criminal News Network Promotes Vaccines Containing Deadly Viral Neurotoxins, Molecular Biologist Judy A. Mikovits, PhD Falsely Imprisoned For Revealing This Fact! →

Rep. Rashida Tlaib Retweets: ‘F*ck Day of Prayer!’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Sean Adl-Tabatabai On Saturday night, foul-mouthed Democrat mouthpiece David Hogg tweeted out an attack on the Trump administration over their proposed Day of Prayer on Sunday for those suffering from coronavirus. “Don’t let this administration address COVID-19 like our national gun violence epidemic. Fuck a National day of prayer,…

Heretic Paula White Is Asking You To ‘Sow A Psalm 91 Seed’ And Send Her $91 Dollars For Her Fake Coronavirus Hospital For The ‘Spiritually Sick’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Paula White, who leads Trump’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative, then asked followers for “seed” money. For those who espouse the so-called prosperity gospel, that typically means giving money in the belief that some form of larger prosperity will then be returned to the giver. “Maybe you’d like to send a $91 seed, and that’s just … Continue reading Heretic Paula White Is Asking You To ‘Sow A Psalm 91 Seed’ And Send Her $91 Dollars For Her Fake Coronavirus Hospital For The ‘Spiritually Sick’ →

Ottawa – Elgin Street restaurant looks to help the community during COVID-19 pandemic

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Kimberley Johnson CTV News Ottawa Reporter @KimberleyNJ Contact Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:05PM EDT “It didn’t sit well with me,” Mahmoud said. “I got up the next day and mobilized my team who were crazy enough to believe in me. And here we are.” One of those volunteers is executive chef Andrew Craig, who … Continue reading Ottawa – Elgin Street restaurant looks to help the community during COVID-19 pandemic →

Dr. Fauci – Global Death Lord

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on AIM Truth Bits: Listen to Betsy and Thomas below, then continue your education on this important topic by clicking on the headline links. https://aim4truthblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dr-fauci-global-death-lord.mp3 . Raw audio file: https://aim4truthblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dr-fauci-global-death-lord.mp3 Dr. Fauci Wants to Exterminate Your Family by Transfection Treason: Who Terrorized Americans and the World on 9-11? Coronavirus, QinetiQ, and the Rothschild…

The first dog found with coronavirus has died after returning home virus-free from quarantine, Hong Kong authorities reveal

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 hour ago
This news might be a blessing for out furry little friends. This might cancell the dog eating cook fest this year. Let’s all hope the Chinese get so paranoid about getting the virus from canines that they let them alone this year. Alas, they will probably just round ’em all up and kill them anyways. … Continue reading The first dog found with coronavirus has died after returning home virus-free from quarantine, Hong Kong authorities reveal →

A Few Helpful Hints

LL at Virtual Mirage - 2 hours ago
*This may see you through the Chinese Plague*...or maybe it won't. Photo above: Hessians cut Photo below: With a hit man on the lawn of the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, where we dug up a gun barrel used in a hit Keep in mind that *I lived a sheltered life*. It wasn't until I bought my first Harley Davidson that I learned the first rule of owning a Fat Boy. You always park it in the living room of the ground floor apartment and if the chain oiler drips (that thick, black, Harley oil) on the carpet, that's the girlfriend's problem. Actually I was a police officer, undercover in the H... more »

Hell is Already Here With Its Bony Feet on Our Desk

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 2 hours ago
Maybe he's right, maybe he isn't. But don't forget, Ackman's the one who lost a billion on Herbalife while Trump's buddy Carl Icahn made a billion on it. But Ackman's missing the big picture. He's concerned about saving the economy. We need to save the people because the people ARE the economy. I don't know what he means about "shutting down the country" because America isn't a Mom and Pop drug store or a hot dog wagon. It's a nation of a couple of hundred million workers and tens of thousands of companies large and small. Shutting down the country isn't the answer. Goods ... more »

Seeing how germs spread

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 2 hours ago
Just watched a fun video that may make germaphobes out of us all. It does however explain why the President’s group of doctors are so adamant about a minimum of 20 seconds to wash one’s hands. . . And now you know….next time instead of hand shake do a fist bump, lol! –Uriel–

Scientist with 4 Degrees from MIT Warns

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 2 hours ago
Deep State’ Using Coronavirus Fear-Mongering To Suppress Dissent From the Western Journal: I saw this and well I’m posting it for your perusal, make of it what you will. Excerpts: A decorated scientist with four degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believes the coronavirus pandemic is being used by the “Deep State” for its own purposes. Shiva Ayyadurai said on Twitter that “fear-mongering” over the outbreak is being used to push an agenda. “As an MIT PhD in Biological Engineering who studies & does research nearly every day on the Immune System, the #coronavirus fea... more »

What is your reserve?

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 2 hours ago
What amount of reserve do you need to meet a disaster? Like the current health crisis which has closed 100s of businesses. I can remember when I was about 45-50 our reserve would cover new tires for the car or a fence if the old one collapsed. Our savings was put and take. We’d save it and 2 months later an appliance would die. No 3 months, not even 1 month. When I finally went back to work full time in a tenure track job we just didn’t spend my salary, and 15% went to TDA. It was a very late start for retirement. When our son was diagnosed with a brain tumor that ended his emplo... more »

Scott Alexander on Herbert Hoover

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 2 hours ago
Before reading Scott Alexander’s delightful recent post on Herbert Hoover, I knew a bit about his achievements prior to the presidency, but I learned much more. Read the whole thing; Hoover was an amazing man. I have strong views on Hoover, which is not surprising given that I spent over a decade researching the Great […] The post Scott Alexander on Herbert Hoover appeared first on Econlib.

Iraq's Nineveh Plains on Lockdown

The Nineveh Plains Protection Unit (NPU), an Iraqi Christian militia, is implementing the decision to install a curfew and travel restrictions for people living in the al-Hamdaniya district.

Jobless rate falls as Australian shares make modest recovery

Sue Lannin at Just In - 3 hours ago
Australia's jobless rate falls unexpectedly to 5.1 per cent against economists' predictions, after the ASX stages a partial rebound in early trade despite Wall Street's falls.

New Studies Raise The Coronavirus Threat Factor

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Peak Prosperity For those asking how best to SUPPORT Chris & Peak Prosperity in their efforts to provide continuing coverage of news that matters: https://www.peakprosperity.com/enroll/ – The more we learn about the coronavirus, the more nefarious it becomes. Most public efforts to are focused on detecting those with symptoms, like a fever. But new research …

This is how your life will change if there's a recession

Emily Stewart at Just In - 3 hours ago
For most of our lives, the economy has just been ticking along doing its thing. But economists say the next two quarters are likely to be negative — and it's not all because of the far-reaching impact of coronavirus.

AOC preparing for Tokyo Olympics to go ahead as planned

Just In - 3 hours ago
The Australian Olympic Committee is preparing for the Olympic Games to go ahead as planned on July 14 despite the coronavirus threat, saying the International Olympic Committee is not living in an "Olympic bubble".

Australian shares make modest recovery despite Wall Street's woes

Sue Lannin at Just In - 3 hours ago
The Australian share market makes a partial rebound in early trade despite Wall Street falling again overnight.

Childcare centres adapt to the coronavirus world as parents worry about the impact of a shutdown

Eliza Borrello at Just In - 3 hours ago
Childcare centres are bringing in strict hygiene and handwashing rules, and struggling to source basic food supplies, amid the coronavirus crisis, as parents worry about what will happen if they begin to close.

Government urging Catholic schools to remain open amid fears about coronavirus

Just In - 3 hours ago
Archbishop Anthony Fisher is telling Catholic schools the Federal Government is urging them to stay open, despite concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Major NT hospitals ban kids from visiting to 'slow down spread' of COVID-19

Lauren Roberts at Just In - 3 hours ago
Elective surgeries are being cancelled and visiting hours restricted in Territory hospitals, as health experts attempt to slow down the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus is forcing families apart, but it doesn't mean you have to cut off contact

Briana Shepherd at Just In - 3 hours ago
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to change the way we live our lives, families are having to make some tough calls to protect their most vulnerable members and for many grandparents it could mean being isolated in their own home.

The Government has the power to save struggling households. Here's how

Just In - 3 hours ago
Stimulus Two is the right response. Speed and scale must trump perfection but it won't be cheap, write Danielle Wood and Brendan Coates.

Donald Trump invokes wartime powers to fight 'enemy' coronavirus

Just In - 3 hours ago
American factories will be told to switch to making medical equipment to battle the coronavirus pandemic, with Donald Trump saying America is now in a fight with "an invisible enemy".

All 'non-essential' travellers to Tasmania will have to quarantine for 14 days

Just In - 3 hours ago
The Tasmanian Premier declares a state of emergency and says he will introduce the "toughest border measures in the country", requiring all "non-essential" travellers to the state to go into 14 days' quarantine from midnight on Friday.

Can we blame bats for coronavirus? What about pangolins?

Dannielle Maguire at Just In - 3 hours ago
We're all talking about the coronavirus, but what are we really talking about when we use the term COVID-19?

This is the self-isolation survival kit introverts have sworn by for years

Just In - 3 hours ago
As the world worries about the least-infectious way to do anything short of locking down in a bunker sheathed in protective toilet paper, there's one group of social-distancing experts governments have yet to consult: introverts, writes Emma Jane.

Facebook Censoring Ron Paul Based on Bogus Politifact 'Fact-Check'

Peace and Prosperity - 3 hours ago
[image: undefined] Social media behemoth Facebook has just acted to censor and suppress Ron Paul's latest weekly column, "The Coronavirus Hoax," based on a hatchet job "fact check" by the notoriously biased "Politifact" organization. At issue is Dr. Paul's statement that National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci's claim that the coronavirus is "ten times more deadly" than the seasonal influenza virus is “without any scientific basis." Fauci made the claim recently in testimony before the US Congress in a move that significantly ramped up the fear f... more »

CALL FOR AUTHORS: NEW MANDALA SPECIAL SERIES – SOUTHEAST ASIA IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

Elly Kent and Swee Kheng Kor at New Mandala - 3 hours ago
As humanity fights the COVID-19 pandemic raging across the world, New Mandala is calling for authors for a Special Series, “Southeast Asia in a Time of Coronavirus”, to better understand our own battle against the virus and to inform future battles. Over several months, we will publish ten articles that address the range of Southeast... The post CALL FOR AUTHORS: NEW MANDALA SPECIAL SERIES – SOUTHEAST ASIA IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS appeared first on New Mandala.

Did President Trump Say ‘People Are Dying Today That Have Never Died Before’?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
A number of hoaxes have circulated amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Quarantines and Your Legal Rights

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Quarantine and isolation laws vary widely, as do the consequences of breaking them.

Colleges Offering Dorms as Hospital Overflow for Virus Cases

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
A growing number of U.S. colleges are preparing to turn empty dorms into temporary housing for patients with the coronavirus as the nation's hospitals brace for a possible surge of cases that could push treatment centers beyond their limits.

Trump Dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese Virus’ Despite Hate Crime Risks

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump said that he doesn’t think calling COVID-19 the “Chinese virus” — or the “kung-flu,” as one administration official reportedly called it — puts Asian Americans at risk of retaliation.

US Nursing Homes Warn of Looming Shortage of Masks and Gowns

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Many nursing homes risk running out of protective masks and gowns within one week because of the coronavirus, and at least one facility already had to resort to using plastic garbage bags to make gowns, an industry group warned.

Cuba’s Contribution To Combating COVID-19

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 3 hours ago
COVID-19 surged in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late December 2019, and by January 2020 it had hit Hubei province like a tidal wave, swirling over China and rippling out overseas. The Chinese state rolled into action to combat the spread and to care for those infected. Among the thirty medicines the Chinese National Health Commission... more »

On The Front Lines Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Doctor’s View

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 3 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic is sweeping the globe. There seems to be no way of containing it at this point, and health systems are struggling to keep up. The virus is exposing inadequacies in health systems all over the world, especially the U.S.’s abysmal health infrastructure. Health workers on the ground continue to provide care during the pandemic despite the severe lack of resources and dangers to their personal health.

Cuba Update: British Cruise Ship With COVID-19 Cases To Dock In Cuba

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 3 hours ago
The ship MS Braemar has been desperately searching for a place to dock after multiple countries have denied it assistance. Cuba will allow a British cruise ship stranded in the Caribbean to dock with at least five cases of Covid-19 on board, after multiple countries in the region denied its assistance. In the last few hours, the British ship MS Braemar has been desperately searching for a place to dock... more »

Where The Kushner’s Behind Blocking Coronavirus Testing In Order To Personally Profit?

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 3 hours ago
NEW YORK, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Oscar, a tech-driven health insurance company, launched the first testing center locator for COVID-19 in the U.S., featuring more than 100 centers today. It is accessible to the general public and more testing centers are being added every day.

Israel Kills 10,000th Palestinian Since 2000, US Media Largely Ignore It

Emanuel Martinez at PopularResistance.Org - 3 hours ago
Israeli forces invading Palestinian Territory have just killed a 15-year-old unarmed Palestinian boy. A sniper shot him in the head with an expanding bullet. This is the 10,000th Palestinian killed by an Israeli since the round of violence that began in fall 2000. The boy was reportedly shot in the face. During the same period, Palestinians have killed 1,270 Israelis.

Marie Newman-- Victorious Against Blue Dog Throwback Dan Lipinski

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
CNN's Chris Cillizza doesn't mention in this video that the Democrats are more likely to lose more seats than they pick up. Instead he says Republicans don't have enough money to win back a majority and that ether aren't enough opportunities. First off more Republicans have announced retirements (or are otherwise leaving) than Democrats-- 31 to 11. Open seats are usually the easiest to win, although many of the Republicans who are retiring are in deep red, gerrymandered districts. Here's the GOP House count with the PVIs (and the 2016 Trump presidential scores). *•* George Hold... more »

Creating a Mathematics Resume

A Number of the Absolute Most Significant Steps To Building a Arithmetic Resume Even a Mathematics Resume is one of the most significant parts of information needed by companies when analyzing resumes. It contain the perfect info has to look striking and be prepared in a way that’ll encourage your reference supervisor to contact you. You ought to make sure you are doing everything you are able cheap research paper to in order to get it done the most effective it may be In the event you are interested in having a simple time with a mathematics resume. Data: data could be your corners... more »

Militant commander assassinated in western Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 4 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – A militant commander was assassinated in the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Wednesday amid growing security concerns in the area. The commander of an offshoot of Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham, ‘Ala’a Abu Ahmad, was reportedly assassinated when his vehicle struck an IED in the Jisr Al-Shughour countryside on Wednesday. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Giant Itaipú Dam and Bacteria Join Forces for Clean Energy and Environment

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, Mar 18 (IPS) - "It used to be complicated, I would have lunch with the flies," recalls Pedro Colombari, laughing, on his 400-hectare farm where he fattens 5,000 pigs and raises 400 cattle outside of a small town in southern Brazil. Read the full story, “Giant Itaipú Dam and Bacteria Join Forces for Clean Energy and Environment”, on globalissues.org →

Use Stimulus Packages for Longer Term Progress

SYDNEY, Mar 18 (IPS) - The coronavirus pandemic seems to have finally forced governments around the world to ditch their obsession (at least for the moment) with delivering budget surplus. As stock markets tumble, stimulus measures, worth billions of dollars, are announced to boost investor confidence and consumer spending to keep economies running. Read the full story, “Use Stimulus Packages for Longer Term Progress”, on globalissues.org →

Creating Opportunities to Nurture Agripreneurship among Africa’s Youth

IBADAN, Nigeria, Mar 18 (IPS) - With the increasing domestic and regional demand for diversified and processed food, there is a high opportunity to develop the agrifood business in Africa as well as a need to create opportunities to nurture agripreneurship among the continent's growing ranks of unemployed youth." Read the full story, “Creating Opportunities to Nurture Agripreneurship among Africa’s Youth”, on globalissues.org →

(Part I) – Coronavirus as a Global Economic Reset…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
A very big picture discussion requires a considerable baseline. The stock market is not the U.S. economy; the stock market is an investment instrument that determines valuations of economic activity company by company. The valuation is considerably arbitrary, based on … Continue reading →

A Message From President Donald Trump…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
“Strong and united, we will prevail”… .

“Hell Is Coming”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*“Hell Is Coming”* by Brian Maher "We sense that we are among unrealities… It is as if some hinge, deep within the national psychology, has suddenly given way. The daily rites of life are suspended. Businesses, schools and arenas the nation over have gone dark. Travel is hopeless…. and borders are sealed shut. Unemployment claims are piling up. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has suggested they may ultimately scale a depression-level 20%. San Francisco residents are under house arrest, confined to barracks 24 hours of the day. Emergencies and food shopping provide the only officially s... more »

Surveillance State Seizes Coronavirus Pandemic as Opportunity to Expand

C. Mitchell Shaw at rss - 4 hours ago
[image: surveillance-state-seizes-coronavirus-pandemic-as-opportunity-to-expand] Using the manufactured coronavirus scare as a pretext, Big Tech and Big Brother are hatching a plan to increase surveillance of American citizens and others around the world.

Urgent: Helga Zepp-LaRouche Calls for Immediate Banking Holiday

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 4 hours ago
New International Economic Order Urgent: Helga Zepp-LaRouche Calls for Immediate Banking Holiday Video of Urgent: Helga Zepp-LaRouche Calls for Immediate Banking Holiday Helga Zepp-LaRouche, founder of the International Schiller Institute, called for an immediate banking holiday to halt the inevitable collapse of the global casino economy and to reorganize it, shutting down the speculative financial operations which have preyed on the global economy.

Philosophic Dribbling

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 4 hours ago
Monistic Idealism is a reality (world view) founded in consciousness that is continually forming a holographic 3D physical reality in which discrete objects exist. Thinking humans have added an abstract quantum subdomain and a metaphysical super-domain. The Quantum domain remains … Continue reading →

How Soap Kills The Coronavirus

admin at Herbs Info - 4 hours ago
Plain old soap and water absolutely annihilate coronavirus. You’ve been told a thousand times: wash your hands to stop the spread of COVID-19. But why does this work so well? It has to do with the way the soap molecules are able to absolutely demolish viruses, like the coronavirus. This is actually a great video […] The post How Soap Kills The Coronavirus appeared first on Herbs Info.

California marijuana retailers see sales boom, but coronavirus forces them to address some store closures, new regulations

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
Well before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., cannabis experts predicted significant contraction for the legal California marijuana industry this year. Cannabis sales are currently brisk at many California marijuana shops as consumers stock up over the fear MJ retailers could shutter indefinitely – but even so, the business fallout surrounding coronavirus has pushed some California […] California marijuana retailers see sales boom, but coronavirus forces them to address some store closures, new regulations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusi... more »

Tell us your business information needs as you battle the coronavirus

Pamela Moore at Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
We’re reaching out to you, the cannabis business owner, with a few questions to help us get you the right information and tools as you respond to this global pandemic. We can’t wait to hear from you. Tell us your business information needs as you battle the coronavirus is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Marijuana pioneer Hodas joins Colorado’s Wana Brands

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
A week after Wana Brand unveiled its entry into Canada, the Colorado-based marijuana edible maker on Wednesday announced it has hired industry veteran Joe Hodas to oversee the company’s growing marketing efforts. “With Wana’s international expansion Joe will ensure that our brand and message remain consistent while helping us deliver at the highest level on […] Marijuana pioneer Hodas joins Colorado’s Wana Brands is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

FDA officials repeat message to remain calm about food safety during outbreak

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 4 hours ago
Americans shouldn’t worry about the safety of their food during the coronavirus outbreak. They should watch the FDA website’s FAQ section for up-to-the-minute information, according to agency officials who spoke today. Offering more generalities than specifics, three top administrators spoke to “stakeholders” during a half-hour session this afternoon “to discuss food safety and food supply... Continue Reading

FRANCE: New govt-issued pass required each time you leave your property, enforced by 100,000 police and Gendarmes – “it’s really scary here, 65 mill of us in lock down” (a local reports)

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
This is a bit like accounts of pre war Germany isnt it … passes required to move about & alone only? Also intriguing that these officials are wearing no protective gear to keep them safe from the deadly virus? EWR “If you want to exercise you have to live in the vicinity, and must do … Continue reading FRANCE: New govt-issued pass required each time you leave your property, enforced by 100,000 police and Gendarmes – “it’s really scary here, 65 mill of us in lock down” (a local reports) →

What to Do During a Visit from the Police — The BFD

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on NZ Conservative Coalition: From the full document (that you can download at the end of the post) I have summarised The following key points: If the Police come and knock on your door. Record the conversation (for your own notes and records). If you are a firearms licence holder – standard.…

Healthy smoothies

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on Cooking Without Limits: I got out of the hospital a week ago after staying a week for a nasty pneumonia. When I left the hospital my doctor told me to eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. For a few days I just ate them after I washed them, but after…

Human guinea pigs wanted for coronavirus clinical trials – no kidding

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
from NewstalkZB https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/dr-chris-wynne-human-guinea-pigs-wanted-to-for-coronavirus-clinical-trials/?fbclid=IwAR1z_MPhpFirjrFksV1ArhQlY9NgwcqtwkthiMtUKL-srtjKSE9SiBw_EGM

Wrong: Why Hypersonic Missiles Aren't Even Really a Real Weapon (Yet)

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2001%3Anewsml_RP2DRIJRLEAA&share=true] Then why all the fuss? *Key point: *These weapons are still theoretical, but make no mistake they will exist soon. Here's what we know about how the hypersonic race is going. Don’t get too excited about hypersonic weapons, one prominent U.S. defense journalist advised. According to him, we still don’t know for sure whether the Mach-5-plus munitions actually work. Sure, Russia and China are moving quickly to deploy hypersonic anti-ship and land... more »

Europe Wants Its Own Anti-Nuclear Ballistic Missile Defense System

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Politics, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000138850&share=true] Can they actually do it? *Key point: *Europe relies on American systems to protect itself. However, the EU has the money and technology to build its own interceptors. European missile-maker MBDA is working on a new high-altitude missile-interceptor, one that could represent the first step toward a uniquely European missile-defense system. But the new interceptor won’t solve what is probably the biggest problem with Europe’s missile-shield. On ... more »

Can Main Street, Middle America Survive the Coronavirus?

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 4 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Can Main Street USA survive the Coronavirus?

Did a TV Station Report Biden-Sanders Primary Results Before the Election?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A test graphic using dummy data was never meant to hit the airwaves.

US Military’s Role in Response to Virus Outbreak is Growing

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The Pentagon's role in responding to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States began to rapidly expand as officials announced that two Navy hospital ships and two Army field hospitals were preparing to deploy to help overburdened regions.

No, Red Cross Is Not Offering Coronavirus Home Tests

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Scams involving the disaster relief organization are unfortunately not new.

Coronavirus Layoffs Spark Surge in State Jobless Claims

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits in two days. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.

Stocks Tumble, Investors Dash for Cash amid Recession Fears

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street.

myGovID to begin facial recognition trials

TOTT News at News – TOTT News - 4 hours ago
The Digital Transformation Agency is hoping to begin publicly testing the new facial recognition component of the government’s essential services app by mid-2020. myGovID, which is set to move from public beta to live later this month, will become the default option for identity verification when accessing most government portals. [...Continued]

Keir Starmer vs Coronavirus

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 5 hours ago
It's doubtful the last minute intervention of Coronavirus is going to sway the direction of the Labour leadership contest and despite my best efforts, Keir Starmer is still the most likely to win. Therefore what he says and does about the crisis now matters because he will shortly be holding Boris Johnson to account, and making the demands the Tories "acknowledge" but pointedly refuse to do anything about. Unfortunately, worryingly, just as Johnson is asleep at the wheel, judging by his comments so far our would-be Leader of the Opposition is also napping on the job. In Keir's most... more »

The 'Pothole Solution' to work and money flow while cities are still.

David Brin at CONTRARY BRIN - 5 hours ago
Fast breaking developments and some possibly-useful insights: *1. *I am working with Peter Diamandis’s team on a super-rapid *"Ventilator XPrize"* to produce open source designs for a DIY medical device that almost any practical/skilled person might assemble from Home Depot parts, to help patients with trouble breathing. Those numbers might peak hundreds of thousands higher than hospitals’ ability to cope. Stay tuned for an announcement. *2.* As for *saving the economy*, everyone is talking about pumping liquidity at a scale never before seen, as both Congress and the Fed wave the... more »

More BAD News For the Democrud Hoaxers

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 5 hours ago
Just stuff that the Liberal Lapdog Obama Buttkissing Media fails to report. 1. China has closed down its last coronavirus hospital. Not enough new cases to support them. 2. A 103-year-old Chinese grandmother has made a full recovery from COVID-19 after being treated for 6 days in Wuhan, China. 3. Cleveland Clinic developed a COVID-19 test that gives results in hours, not days. 4. Doctors in India have been successful in treating Coronavirus. Combination of drugs used: Lopinavir, Retonovir, Oseltamivir along with Chlorphenamine. 5. Apple reopens all 42 China stores. 6. Researchers of ... more »

Libertarians, Markets, and Pandemics: David Henderson AMA

Amy Willis at Econlib - 5 hours ago
EconLog blogger David Henderson has kindly agreed to film an AMA interview with me this week, which we will then share here. (And yes, you can expect more to come…) Our topic of discussion will be, as titled above, Libertarians, Markets, and Pandemics. We’ll start with the question, Does the COVID-19 outbreak show that […] The post Libertarians, Markets, and Pandemics: David Henderson AMA appeared first on Econlib.

Despite Trump’s Best Efforts?

David Henderson at Econlib - 5 hours ago
“Despite Trump’s Best Efforts, Economic Freedom Declined in the U.S. Last Year.” So reads the headline of an article on pjmedia.com on March 17 by Tyler O’Neil. Despite? As regular readers of my posts know, I NEVER blame a writer for a headline if I don’t know that the writer supplied the headline. In this […] The post Despite Trump’s Best Efforts? appeared first on Econlib.

Five Books About Plagues and Pandemics and Five Books to Make You Feel Better

Sarah Skwire at Econlib - 5 hours ago
On Plagues and Pandemics The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time by John Kelly When the bubonic plague hit the 14th century, it hit hard. In 5 years, it killed an estimated 25 million. By the time it swept away, the world would never […] The post Five Books About Plagues and Pandemics and Five Books to Make You Feel Better appeared first on Econlib.

Headlines and Updates for March 18, 2020: Has the World Gone Mad? [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Starship Earth: The Big Picture March 18, 2020 Snapshot: For those of you who are not aware of the biggest problem on our planet, investigative journalist Liz Crokin brings us an update on the global situation in the videos below. Initially, she is reiterating what we have reported as the intel surrounding the coronavirus breakout, … Continue reading Headlines and Updates for March 18, 2020: Has the World Gone Mad? [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →

Cat Report

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on American Intelligence Media: . . President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act – Initiates Executive Order For Health And Medical Resources . Jon Voight – This Nation Is Under God https://youtu.be/e2kM7bxg4Rw . For the people that are now out of work because of the important and necessary containment policies, for instance the shutting…

In The Midst Of Global Coronavirus Panic, Facebook Decides Now Is A Good Time To Roll Out Their All-New FB5 Interface Design For Desktops

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
As Facebook has locked me out of ‘jon smith’ and consequently all my pages and groups I admin, this doesn’t really affect me other than this blog no longer will auto post to my facebook anymore. The ‘new facebook’ is an increased control grid technology for enhanced surveilance and tracking. I used an automated time … Continue reading In The Midst Of Global Coronavirus Panic, Facebook Decides Now Is A Good Time To Roll Out Their All-New FB5 Interface Design For Desktops →

New World Order – Disclosure – New Human New Earth Communities

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
What are the primary goals and methods used by the NAA and Power Elite in their quest to fulfill the Luciferian Covenant and install the New World Order, a totalitarian and dystopian nightmare of consciousness enslavement? Many people still believe that the current state of world suffering, poverty, disease and violence was created accidentally, and … Continue reading New World Order – Disclosure – New Human New Earth Communities →

Baltimore Mayor Begs Residents To Stop Shooting Each Other So Hospital Beds Can Be Use For COVID-19 Patients

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
March 18, 2020 at 11:23 am BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Young said hospital beds are needed to treat positive COVID-19 patients and not for senseless violence. Seven people … Continue reading Baltimore Mayor Begs Residents To Stop Shooting Each Other So Hospital Beds Can Be Use For COVID-19 Patients →

‘We’re meant to die from climate change!’ Grumpy Greta Thunberg meme goes viral as social media users tackle coronavirus with dark humour

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Social media users took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the coronavirus One meme jokes about how the virus has taken attention from Greta Thunberg Another one implies that Prince Andrew would be happy with US travel ban The comments comes as the UK’s coronavirus death toll today jumped to 55 Coronavirus symptoms: what … Continue reading ‘We’re meant to die from climate change!’ Grumpy Greta Thunberg meme goes viral as social media users tackle coronavirus with dark humour →

Chicken Little

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
via CHICKEN LITTLE Once upon a time there was a little chicken, and everybody called him– Chicken Little. And one day while he was out walking, up in the sky a bird flew over and it dropped an acorn, and the acorn fell down and– bip– bopped him on his head. Chicken Little said … Continue reading Chicken Little →

Jack McCall: Coronavirus scare sounds more like Chicken Little

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Monday, March 16, 2020 By Jack McCall Remember the story of Chicken Little? There are many versions. According to one version, there was this chicken named Chicken Little. One day, while taking a walk, Chicken Little found himself (or herself) under an apple tree. As Chicken Little stood under the tree minding his … Continue reading Jack McCall: Coronavirus scare sounds more like Chicken Little →

Bevin stirs pot with sarcastic ‘Chicken Little’ tweet about coronavirus

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin implied in a sarcastic tweet Wednesday that people are overreacting to the coronavirus. It didn’t go well. (Source: WAVE 3 News) By John P. Wise | March 11, 2020 a LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin implied in a sarcastic tweet Wednesday that people are overreacting … Continue reading Bevin stirs pot with sarcastic ‘Chicken Little’ tweet about coronavirus →

Medieval Studies Struggles Against White Supremacist Elements in the Field

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 5 hours ago
As the International Congress on Medieval Studies (ICMS) planned its 2019 convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan, scholars noticed a common theme among the rejected presentations: “Race and the Medieval,” “Decentering Privilege,” “How to be a White Ally in Medieval Studies 101,” “Globalizing Medieval Pedagogy,” “Translations of Power: Race, Class, and Gender Intersectionality in the Middle Ages” […]

Why California’s First Online Community College Faces a State Audit

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Less than two years since its inception, Calbright College is facing a state audit as people wonder where the money has gone. Calbright, an online public college described as an alternative to traditional community colleges, promised to teach people more quickly and less expensively. On its website, it notes, “Calbright College was established with equity […]

First Black Graduate of UVA’s School of Law Dies at 87

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 5 hours ago
John F. Merchant, the first Black graduate at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Law and the first African American to serve on the United States Golf Association’s executive committee, died earlier this month at 87, reports The Richmond Free Press. Born in 1933, Merchant paved a way out of poverty by pursuing education. […]

Maryland Expands Definition of Hate Crime In Honor of Slain Black Student

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 5 hours ago
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Monday that would expand the definition of what a hate crime is, ultimately making it easier to convict someone accused of one, reports The Diamondback. Currently, the law reads that a person cannot commit a crime “because of another person’s or group’s race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, […]

Ex-Jackson State President Caught in Prostitution Sting Pleads Not Guilty

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Former Jackson State University (JSU) president William Bynum Jr. and ex-director of JSU Art Galleries Shonda McCarthy have both pleaded not guilty to charges made following a police prostitution sting at a hotel in February, reports the Clarion Ledger. Bynum is charged with procuring the services of a prostitute, false statement of identity and possession […]

Asteriornis: Belgian Wonderchicken Is A Missing Link Between Chickens, Ducks, And Dinosaurs

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 5 hours ago
The oldest fossil of a modern bird yet found dates from the age of dinosaurs and was found in a limestone quarry near the Belgian-Dutch border, making it the first modern bird from the age of dinosaurs found in the northern hemisphere. read more

Kids Not In School? Here Are 7 Fun Science Projects For Ages 3 To 15

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 5 hours ago
If the kids are out of school and missing homework, or you're tired of them playing Fortnite, here are seven fun projects they can get involved with courtesy of the National Science Foundation. *1. Use on-the-go science tools to explore the world around you (all ages)* Foldscopes are paper microscopes that give you a deeper look at the world around you. Peer at the cell structure in an onion's skin, examine a human hair or look at the busy microbial world of pond scum. *2. Become a citizen scientist and help collect and analyze data for scientific research (all ages).* read more

Baymax From Big Hero 6 May Soon Be A Real Thing

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 5 hours ago
Soft robotics is a newer field, so no one is quite sure what to do with them, but sturdy softness could be useful in homes and workplaces where traditional robots could cause injury. Since they are squishy, they could be tools for disaster response. For now, they may play basketball. Or at least pick one up. Maybe eventually they will be a delightful companion that can still get down to business like Baymax from the Big Hero 6 cartoon and comics. read more

Coronavirus on the Nile : COVID-19 patients number goes to 210 in Egypt , No deaths and No Curfews so far

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 5 hours ago
[image: A father and a daughter in a Cairo bus stop "Mohamed Shokry"] A father and a daughter in a Cairo bus stop "Mohamed Shokry"Egypt’s ministry of health announced Wednesday evening that 14 new positive Corona cases have been registered in Egypt raising the COVID-19 total patients in the country to 210. It was 196 last night. There have been no more fatalities and the number of fully recovered cases that left the quarantine hospital increased to 28. The Egyptian armed forces denied rumors that a curfew was going to impose nationwide Wednesday evening. I have started a new live... more »

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The U.S. -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Daily Mail:** Surgeon General says 15 days of lockdown 'won't be enough' to stop the coronavirus spread but pleads with Americans to 'pitch in' and do their part to stay indoors now to make sure we don't become Italy* * Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on Wednesday the 15 days recommended by Trump likely is not enough * In order to avoid the US becoming Italy - which now has 31,000 cases - he said people must act now * He is urging Americans to stay at home where they can and to practice social distancing to flatten the curve * As of Wednesday morning, there were more than 7,00... more »

Jon Rappoport on Bologna Italy and Coronavirus

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 5 hours ago
Note: Excerpted from Jon Rappoport's blog from March 17, 2020. ...So, for those people straining to find a reason for the “devastation” overtaking Italy—it’s karma for ancient Rome trying to conquer half the known world; it’s the ghost of Martin... more »

Baltimore Mayor Implores Residents to Stop Shooting Each Other For Awhile. " We're Gonna Need The Beds"

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 5 hours ago
In a sad commentary on black run major cities of America, Wednesday Baltimore Mayor Jack Young had to take to the podium to pleaded with residents to stop shooting each other so that the city's limited number of hospital beds could be better used. "I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of violence is that we have seen recently. We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime." Baltimore has seen an uptick in violence since last week that included a shooting Tuesday night resulting in seven victims transported to hospitals in serious condition. "W... more »

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Live Updates And WHO Announcements -- News Updates March 18, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Live Updates And WHO Announcements -- News Updates March 18, 2020* Live: UK to shut schools as deaths rise to 104 -- BBC Coronavirus live news: Italy deaths up by 475, biggest jump anywhere in a single day -- The Guardian Coronavirus update: More than 200,000 cases worldwide, Italy death toll soars, UK closes schools, Eurovision cancelled -- ABC News Online Coronavirus updates: Global cases top 200,000, U.S. stocks drop sharply -- NBC Coronavirus live updates: US suspending visa services worldwide, layoffs hit restaurants -- CNBC Italy reports 475 new ... more »

Worth a Try: How the Navy Wanted to Cloak Its World War II Warships

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000190725&share=true] Not so easy. *Key Point:* Milititaries today have figured out how to make their hardware less visible to radar. However, that is not the same as making them invisible. Cloaking devices are a staple of science fiction. But while a Klingon Bird-of-Prey materializing out of thin air makes for fun special effects, real-world stealth technology has mostly focused on lowering observability to radar and infrared sensors that can see further t... more »

Silent and Deadly: Why Russia's Akula-Class Attack Submarines Still Matter

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E67P1FJ201&share=true] No joke. *Key Point:* Not many Akulas are well maintained and able to engage in combat. Yet, they remain a very formidable foe. The Soviet Union produced hot-rod submarines that could swim faster, take more damage, and dive deeper than their American counterparts—but the U.S. Navy remained fairly confident it had the Soviet submarines outmatched because they were all extremely noisy. Should the superpowers clash, the quieter American su... more »

Canada and U.S. Agreed to “Temporarily Restrict All Nonessential Travel” Along Massive Border

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Travel, * More coronavirus changes to our world are coming. Through a mutual decision, Canada and the United States have agreed to “temporarily restrict all nonessential travel” along their 5,525-mile-long border. This is the latest joint international attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which has caused a global pandemic. There are currently over 7,000 cases of the disease in the United States, with over 650 positive diagnoses in Canada. “Travelers will no longer be permitted to cross the border for recreation and tourism. In both our countries we... more »

Don't Forget That India’s Aircraft Carrier Vikrant Served in Battle Against Pakistan

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] How did that go down? *Key point: *Carriers have fought many times in many wars around the world. Here is India's story and experience with using an aircraft carrier. In the wake of the commissioning of China’s second aircraft carrier, it’s worth remembering that the People’s Republic of China is actually only the third Asian state to operate its own aircraft carrier. The first was Japan, which after a long hiatus following its World War II misadventures, is only just getting back into carrier operations. Meanwhile, not only ha... more »

Coronavirus: Why School Teachers Are Unlikely to Infected in Mass

Gerard Fitzgerald at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Gerard Fitzgerald* *Health, * For the moment, teachers are in the low-risk group. Prime Minister Scott Morrison today confirmed schools across Australia will be staying open for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads. Morrison said this was based on health advice, supported by the federal government, premiers and chief ministers. I’m telling you that, as a father, I’m happy for my kids to go to school. There’s only one reason your kids shouldn’t be going to school and that is if they are unwell. But many teachers are concerned the government is ignoring their ... more »

5 Companies That Are on the Brink Thanks to a Coronavirus Recession

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Any guesses? Take a look. The stock market fell a further 7% yesterday, after already declining 12.9% on Monday, a thirty-year record. The coronavirus pandemic has led to industry-wide business shutdowns, whether voluntarily or compelled by government orders. Here is a list of five companies that find themselves in deep water because of the virus outbreak. *Boeing: *Stocks for the aerospace manufactural have tumbled over 60% in the past month, a frightening company record. Without assistance, it’s almost certain that Boeing would shut its downs by ... more »

Why the Air Force's B-2 Stealth Bomber Is Still so High-Tech

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_RP3DRIBTACAA&share=true] Very impressive. *Key Point:* These planes have great range and can carry a lot of ordinance. Here's the role they still play today. Should you venture out to one of the airshows periodically held near Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, you may be so fortunate to spot one of the world’s most otherworldly aircraft, the manta-like B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. *This first appeared in 2018 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* ... more »

RIP: AT&T U-verse Is About to Join DirecTV in Cable TV Heaven

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * We’ve all heard that AT&T will stop marketing DirecTV in favor of pushing forward AT&T TV, which would put it among players in the ever-popular streaming universe. But what about AT&T U-verse? The short answer is that it will likely join DirecTV in cable heaven. We’ve all heard that AT&T will stop marketing DirecTV in favor of pushing forward AT&T TV, which would put it among players in the ever-popular streaming universe. But what about AT&T U-verse? The short answer is that it will likely join DirecTV in cable heaven. Head over to social media... more »

Tokyo Olympics: Abe and Olympic Committee imply capitalism over coronavirus crisis

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 5 hours ago
Tokyo Olympics: Abe and Olympic Committee imply capitalism over coronavirus crisis Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) appear to be focused on capitalism and profits before the reality of the international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Thus, despite over 8,000 people already […]

Melbourne university and school reveal COVID-19 cases as Victoria's hospitals ramp up capacity

Just In - 5 hours ago
The Victorian Government announces it will open another 269 hospital beds in the state to fight coronavirus. The $437 million funding boost comes as the number of cases in the state hits 149.

Qantas to stand down 20,000 workers due to coronavirus as Joyce warns airline's future at stake

Nassim Khadem at Just In - 5 hours ago
Qantas and Jetstar announce that two-thirds of their 30,000 employees will be temporarily stood down from late March until at least the end of May.

Schooling parents and carers in home education as Australia braces for potential school closures

Rachel Carbonell And Lucy Barbour at Just In - 5 hours ago
Homeschool "professionals" provide tips on how to homeschool if schools do close due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eurovision song contest, Glastonbury festival cancelled due to coronavirus

Just In - 5 hours ago
The Eurovision song contest, one of the world's largest television events, and Britain's Glastonbury Festival are cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic, organisers say.

Wonder how dangerous a gathering can be? Here's how one event sparked hundreds of coronavirus cases across Asia

Anne Barker at Just In - 5 hours ago
Last month as the world reeled in shock at the sudden explosion of coronavirus within a secretive Christian sect in South Korea, another massive religious event was underway in Malaysia. It has since led to hundreds of cases across South-East Asia.

The knowns and unknowns of the 2020 AFL season

Just In - 5 hours ago
Who is projected to finish on top of the ladder? What impact will the lack of crowds have on the AFL season? Will the season even be completed? We crunch the numbers ahead of the first bounce.

Coronavirus shopping surge sparks concerns for people who suffer from coeliac disease

Just In - 5 hours ago
Panic buying is causing major concern for gluten-intolerant people and parents of children with coeliac disease as gluten-free products are ripped off the supermarket shelves.

Coronavirus claims highest death toll in single day in Italy, government threatens 'absolute ban' on outdoor activities

Just In - 5 hours ago
Italy has recorded the highest jump in coronavirus-related deaths of any nation with 475 people dying in the past 24 hours, as frustration grows over residents defying lockdown orders.

Social distancing and celebrating your child's birthday without a party

Catherine Heuzenroeder at Just In - 5 hours ago
It's the one day of the year when parents go all out to make their children feel special, but birthday party plans are not immune to the impacts of coronavirus.

Putting your baby to sleep can be a nightmare — but some parents are living the dream

Wiriya Sati And Sarah Moss at Just In - 5 hours ago
Tiny humans can be surprisingly difficult to get to sleep, and parents are often driven to the end of their wits just trying — but experts say there is a solution for just about everyone.

Live: New limits on medicines to fight panic-buying as Dutton warns profiteers

Peter Marsh And Bridget Judd at Just In - 5 hours ago
Some medicines like ventolin and paracetamol will be limited to one packet per person to fight panic-buying, as Peter Dutton warns federal authorities will catch up with hoarders seeking to profit. Follow live.

New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close trading floor, move to electronic trading

Sue Lannin at Just In - 5 hours ago
The New York Stock Exchange says it will temporarily close its trading floor and move to electronic trading because of the coronavirus pandemic. All electronic trading will start on Monday.

The 'Ackman Bottom' or Bottom of Hell?

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 5 hours ago
Yun Li of CNBC reports ‘Hell is coming’ — Bill Ackman has dire warning for Trump, CEOs if drastic measures aren’t taken now: Investor Bill Ackman urged President Donald Trump and corporate America in an impassioned plea on CNBC to shut down the country for 30 days to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus, calling it the only option to rescue the economy. “What’s scaring the American people and corporate America now is the gradual rollout,” Ackman told Scott Wapner on “Halftime Report” on Wednesday. *“We need to shut it down now. ... This is the only answer.”* “America will end as... more »

Bus drivers are “absolutely terrified” about COVID-19

Yvette d'Entremont at Halifax Examiner - 5 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The head of the union representing Halifax’s transit workers says his members are “absolutely terrified” for themselves, their families, and passengers as they continue providing services in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The drivers’ moods are, well, I guess pick a word. Scared, agitated, […]

Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, "Out of the Darkness, Into the Light"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Kevin Kern, "Out of the Darkness, Into the Light"

"A Look to the Heavens"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“The spiral arms of bright galaxy M106 sprawl through this remarkable multiframe portrait, composed of data from ground- and space-based telescopes. Also known as NGC 4258, M106 can be found toward the northern constellation Canes Venatici. The well-measured distance to M106 is 23.5 million light-years, making this cosmic scene about 80,000 light-years across. *Click image for larger size.* Typical in grand spiral galaxies, dark dust lanes, youthful blue star clusters, and pinkish star forming regions trace spiral arms that converge on the bright nucleus of older yellowish stars. Bu... more »

"Night..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“Night, the beloved. Night, when words fade and things come alive. When the destructive analysis of day is done, and all that is truly important becomes whole and sound again. When man reassembles his fragmentary self and grows with the calm of a tree.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

"We Are Dead Stars: Every Cell In Your Body Is Infused With The Collapse Of A Star“

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"We Are Dead Stars:* *Every Cell In Your Body Is Infused With The Collapse Of A Star“* by Cate Matthews “Living shoulder-to-shoulder on a small blue planet zooming through an ever-expanding universe, it's easy to feel very, very small. But what we are is actually pretty incredible. "We are dead stars looking back up at the sky," Dr. Michelle Thaller, astronomer and science communicator at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, says in a recent video posted by "The Atlantic": Every single cell in our bodies contains elements created in the burning center of a collapsing star- from the... more »

THE BAIL OUTS WILL COST LIVES AGAIN

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 5 hours ago
What follows is the cruellest of equations. At what point will the corona virus pandemic kill more people through the poverty it will generate as production collapses and jobs are lost, than will be killed by the virus itself. Hundreds of millions of workers have been sucked into this maelstrom. The majority do not live in the advanced capitalist countries where some form of safety-net exists. The majority live in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Millions will lose jobs and income permanently because of the shut down of the world economy and borders.

Successful High-Dose Vitamin C Treatment of Patients with Serious and Critical COVID-19 Infection

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 5 hours ago
A group of medical doctors, healthcare providers and scientists met online March 17, 2020, to discuss the use of high dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) in the treatment of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19 patients. The key guest was Dr. Enqian Mao, chief of emergency medicine department at Ruijin Hospital, a major hospital in Shanghai, affiliated with the Joatong University College of Medicine. Dr. Mao is also a member of the Senior Expert Team at the Shanghai Public Health Center, where all Covid-19 patients have been treated. In addition, Dr. Mao co-authored the Shanghhai Guide... more »

I heard that…

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 5 hours ago
Misinformation abounds, in general, but especially regarding the coronavirus. And, it is easily passed along, not just by politicians whose mission may be self-serving more so than altruistic, but by people who are trying to be helpful. Listen and read … Continue reading →

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