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DCCC Plan To Destroy Progressive Campaigns Fails Miserably As Cheri Bustos' Favorite Blue Dog Goes Down To Defeat
On Tuesday, the primary in Illinois' third congressional showed the failure of Cheri Bustos' toxic plan to defeat progressive challenges to Blue Dog incumbents who are out of sync with their constituents. Anti-Choice, anti-healthcare, homophobic, anti-immigrant conservative Blue Dog/New Dem Dan Lipinski was beaten by progressive candidate Marie Newman. (Remember, the DCCC chose to undermine Newman's campaign even though Lipinski refused to endorse Obama's reelection in 2012mand is currently working with the GOP in demanding that the Supreme Court overturn Roe v Wade. Can you believ... more »
Trump guaranteed to be re-elected after this incredible speech draining the Washington swamp
The Canberra swamp should be next We can guarantee the ABC or News Ltd won’t run this
"Still You Wait..."
“Time is swift, it races by; Opportunities are born and die... Still you wait and will not try - A bird with wings who dares not rise and fly.” - A. A. Milne
Latin America Faces Coronavirus Crisis Amid Political Tensions and Economic Fragility
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin America faces its umpteenth challenge in an increasingly uncertain scenario. The region has not reported cases of SARS-CoV2 coronavirus infection at the same level as Europe, at least not yet - an adverb that haunts from Mexico to Brazil - but already on high alert. The uncertainty is total […] The post Latin America Faces Coronavirus Crisis Amid Political Tensions and Economic Fragility appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Government Orders Closure of Shopping Malls Until April 30th
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced on Wednesday, March 18th, that all shopping malls in the capital and cities in the metropolitan region should remain closed until April 30th. The measure does not apply to shopping malls in the interior and along the São Paulo coast. The announcement […] The post São Paulo Government Orders Closure of Shopping Malls Until April 30th appeared first on The Rio Times.
Odebrecht Closes Agreement for R$50 Billion Debt to Banks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Odebrecht, one of the main symbols of Operation Lava Jato, reached an agreement with its main creditor banks to restructure more than R$50 billion (US$10 billion) in debt. As a result, the company should update its The post Odebrecht Closes Agreement for R$50 Billion Debt to Banks appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Do I Wake up Tired After Sleeping for Hours?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Do you sleep between seven to eight hours a night and still wake up feeling consistently tired? Unfortunately, this is quite common. According to experts, there are several daily habits and routines that may be negatively affecting your resting process. According to a video by AsapSCIENCE, one of the key […] The post Why Do I Wake up Tired After Sleeping for Hours? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Cuts Gasoline and Diesel Refinery Prices by 12 and 7.5 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) reported that as of Thursday, March 19th, it will reduce the price of gasoline at its refineries by 12 percent, after announcing last week a 9.5 percent drop in fuel. Diesel prices will drop by 7.5 percent, versus the 6.5 percent reduction . . . To read […] The post Petrobras Cuts Gasoline and Diesel Refinery Prices by 12 and 7.5 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraguay Closes Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Paraguayan government announced that, as of Wednesday, March 18th, pedestrian and vehicle traffic is blocked at the International Friendship Bridge that links Ciudad del Este, in the neighboring country, to Foz do Iguaçu, in western Paraná state. The measure is effective for 15 days and impacts approximately 100,000 people […] The post Paraguay Closes Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Has Four Confirmed Coronavirus Deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of São Paulo registered three deaths by the new coronavirus on Wednesday, March 18th. The state has four fatal victims of the disease, according to the State Health Secretariat of The post São Paulo Has Four Confirmed Coronavirus Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Deaths in Europe Now Outnumber Those in China
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of deaths caused by the Coronavirus in Europe exceeds that of China, according to data collected up to midnight on Wednesday, March 18th. There are 3,445 recorded deaths (in 25 of 48 states), 218 more than the 3,237 reported in China. The total number of Chinese cases is […] The post Coronavirus Deaths in Europe Now Outnumber Those in China appeared first on The Rio Times.
Medical cannabis businesses increasingly deemed ‘essential’ during coronavirus pandemic
More states and local officials are declaring medical marijuana dispensaries “essential” services akin to pharmacies. Essential businesses can remain open even as nonessential companies are forced to close to help contain coronavirus outbreaks. The declarations and tacit approvals come as a relief to medical marijuana businesses, many of which feared they might have to close […] Medical cannabis businesses increasingly deemed ‘essential’ during coronavirus pandemic is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Daily Brief 2020-03-17
This is a summary of 21 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iraq, US, Aleppo, Syria, Syria Hasakah, France, Germany, UK, Russia, Kessab, Latakia, India, Jawf, Yemen, Idlib, Lebanon, Turkey, Houthi, Saudi, GNA, Libya, LNA, Tripoli, Baghdad. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Syria, World-News, Yemen, Lebanon, Gulf, North-Africa Let us know how you like […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin Unleashes Strategic Hell On The U.S.
I am an avid board game player. I’m not much for the classics like chess or go, preferring the more modern ones. But, regardless, as a person who appreciates the delicate balance between strategy and tactics, I have to say I am impressed with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s sense of timing.
As The Global War On Drugs Fades Away, The Only People Who Benefited Were Drug Traffickers
America shows signs of emerging from the century-long shadow of drug prohibition, with marijuana leading the way and a psychedelic decriminalization movement rapidly gaining steam. It also seems as if the mass incarceration fever driven by the war on drugs has finally broken, although tens if not hundreds of thousands remain behind bars on drug charges.
Covid-19 Global Lockdown
Let’s try a little thought experiment. Just for fun. To pass the time while we’re indefinitely locked down inside our homes, compulsively checking the Covid-19 “active cases” and “total death” count, washing our hands every twenty minutes, and attempting not to touch our faces.
Third member of Navajo Nation tests positive for coronavirus, public health emergency order issued
Cherokee Nation man died of coronavirus on Wednesday night in Tulsa Third member of the Navajo Nation tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, Public Health Emergency Order issued Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer Censored News WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed on Wednesday
WE EAT NORMAL STUFF -- WE'RE AMERICANS!
Sen. John Cornyn: "China is to blame because the culture where people eat bats & snakes & dogs & things like that, these viruses are transmitted from the animal to the people and that's why China has been the source of a lot of these viruses like SARS, like MERS, the Swine Flu." pic.twitter.com/N4TIlGFqAL — The Hill (@thehill) March 18, 2020 This asshole is from Texas. I live in Texas. I’ve eaten in his district. This asshole has zero standing to be saying that the people of another country eat some gross shit. — Phil Dyess-Nugent (@PhillipNugent) March 18, 2020 *New York Times... more »
COVID-19: What can I, personally, do to help?
I think we've all read enough about the coronavirus pandemic to take it seriously. We have no idea what the infection rate, survival rate, etc. are going to be, apart from broad parameters; we can only go by the information available to us, and much of that information is suspect. However, the trend is ominous. (The statistics at the link will update daily; the graphic below was accurate at the time of writing.) The powers that be are taking a pessimistic view, and implementing increasingly draconian measures to slow down the spread of the virus - no matter how disruptive t... more »
LA Times Goads Citizens During COVID-19
Note: Look at how brave the editorial board at the LA Times was yesterday, posting this antagonistic op-ed without a single person taking actual credit. The Times’ editorial board determines the editorial positions of the organization. The editorial board opines... more »
Whatever happened to Paul Offit’s 10,000 vaccines?
These are Paul Offit’s comments posted on his Facebook page earlier this week: an acknowledgment that vaccines are dangerous. Whatever happened to ten thousand vaccines are safe for an infant? Which will do more harm, the virus or the fear... more »
Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell sues his estate over legal fees
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Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate sues the late financier's estate, seeking to recoup legal fees to defend against women's claims she helped recruit them for Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking scheme.
Man charged with killing baby daughter more than two years after death
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Police charge a 30-year-old Mount Gambier man with killing his baby daughter, who died of her injuries in November 2017.
Bridget had COVID-19 and felt fine. Then on day 8 her condition deteriorated
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As most Australians do all they can to avoid getting infected with the new coronavirus, Bridget Wilkins explains what happens if you do get COVID-19.
Coronavirus counterpunch turns to travel ban and volatile market in $100 billion 'bridge'
One week since the Government's first stimulus package, the coronavirus response has swung towards keeping financial markets in order.
A View From The Front Lines Of California’s COVID-19 Battle
California braces for the COVID-19 storm.
The Coming Fiscal Crisis Of State And Local Governments
State and local governments will soon be in a world of hurt.
Researcher loses PhD after investigation finds he faked data
Researchers in Singapore have lost a 2011 paper in Gene Therapy after an institutional investigation found that some of their data had been fabricated by a PhD student on the project. Most of the authors were affiliated with the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, a unit of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). … Continue reading Researcher loses PhD after investigation finds he faked data
Italy's lockdown doesn't seem to work
Apparently struggling countries should learn from the apparently successful ones And the successful ones should cordially share know-how and drugs Tonight around 6pm, Italy will surpass all of mainland China as the country with the highest number of Covid-19 fatalities – above China's 3250 or so. We probably couldn't have predicted that exactly Italy would become such a troubled place when the infection was getting started. Despite the Italian leadership, we were still more shocked by the pictures from China, right? It's because most of the shock was caused by their impersonal scener... more »
The Next Woman To Get Away With Murder
What is the best way to get away with murder? In the United States especially, it is to wear a badge. Police officers who shoot innocent citizens are seldom brought to book. In the UK, police shootings do happen, but they are extremely rare. Domestic murders on the other hand are sadly all too common. […] More The post The Next Woman To Get Away With Murder appeared first on The Duran.
Telecommuting — An empowering lesson from COVID-19
Telework-reforms are something we can easily implement moving forward from COVID-19 that would let us learn from a crisis and immunize ourselves better against future challenges. The post Telecommuting — An empowering lesson from COVID-19 appeared first on CFACT.
Brazil’s Cabinet Security Chief Tests Positive for Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday morning, March 18th, the Chief Minister of the Security Cabinet, General Augusto Heleno, confirmed that he is infected with the Covid-19. On Twitter, Jair Bolsonaro's high-ranking government official said he is waiting for the counter-check test result. "I would like to report that . . . To read […] The post Brazil’s Cabinet Security Chief Tests Positive for Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Study Shows New Coronavirus was not Bioengineered
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If you believe in conspiracy theories, you can rest easy. The new coronavirus was not engineered in a lab. According to a scientific study conducted by researchers at universities in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, and published in Nature Medicine magazine, the virus is the result of […] The post Study Shows New Coronavirus was not Bioengineered appeared first on The Rio Times.
Border Closure with Other Countries under Consideration, Says Justice Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Justice and Public Safety Minister Sérgio Moro said the Brazilian federal government is considering temporarily closing its borders with other countries to avert the spread of the new coronavirus in the country. On Wednesday morning, March 18th, President Jair Bolsonaro took part in a videoconference meeting with other Mercosur presidents. […] The post Border Closure with Other Countries under Consideration, Says Justice Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Banks in Rio Could Close in the Next few Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By Wednesday afternoon, March 18th, agencies all over the city were operating regularly, although the flow of customers was below average. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, the country's main banks announced this week that they will be deferring the payment of debts for 60 days, both for individuals […] The post Banks in Rio Could Close in the Next few Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
Santa Catarina State Declares Emergency and Closes Shopping Malls and Stores
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of Santa Catarina, Carlos Moisés (PSL), declared a state of emergency and decreed the closure of shopping malls, stores, gyms and public transports (including interstate). The decree became effective on Wednesday, March 18th, initially for seven days. Drugstores, supermarkets, funeral services, gas and water distribution stations should continue […] The post Santa Catarina State Declares Emergency and Closes Shopping Malls and Stores appeared first on The Rio Times.
IBOVESPA Cuts Losses to 12 Percent and Pulls Away From Second Halt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian stock market was once again in decline after trading was halted at 1:18 PM, when the IBOVESPA, the B3's main stock index, dropped by 10.26 percent. The downtrend occurred amid another wave of global pessimism regarding the economic impacts of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. This was the sixth […] The post IBOVESPA Cuts Losses to 12 Percent and Pulls Away From Second Halt appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Sees 6,000 New Suspected Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of suspected Covid-19 cases has increased by more than 6,000 new cases in 24 hours. Data from Tuesday, March 17th, show 8,819 people suspected of having the coronavirus. On Monday, March 16th, there were only 2,064, proving an increase of 327 percent in suspected cases. The state of […] The post Brazil Sees 6,000 New Suspected Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ancient Mayan Capital Found on Mexican Farmer’s Land
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Researchers and archaeologists from the USA, Canada and Mexico have discovered and excavated a long-lost Mayan city. The site is known as Lacanjá Tzeltal, the name of the modern-day Mexican village in which it is located. It was the capital of the ancient Mayan kingdom of Sak Tz’i, which means […] The post Ancient Mayan Capital Found on Mexican Farmer’s Land appeared first on The Rio Times.
Emicida Says in Interview, that “The Sun Will Come Later”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Diverging from the current trend of “anti-establishment” Brazilian rap music spitting angry rhymes against the system (as he knows how to do), in his new album Amarelo, Emicida takes a more philosophical stance; with measured responses, offering a warm hug to his fans. “I wanted to create a message to […] The post Emicida Says in Interview, that “The Sun Will Come Later” appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Much Is the Coronavirus Infecting World Leaders and Disrupting Governments?
[image: Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro] On the face of it, the impact on leaders seems strange. Add in that we do not see hot spots forming in their wake either. So what is going on? The paranoid explanation is a deliberate effort by actors attempting to disrupt the pre4sent political trajectory. After all it is no longer possible to slip a madman with a gun into close proximity, let alone do it often enough. I nalso do not see another convincing explanation as wel;l. . *How Much Is the Coronavirus Infecting World Leaders and Disrupting Governments?* *By... more »
"The Market Is Broken" - Why Nobody Is Trading Any More
We have just seen a liquidity blow out in the equity markets and all that. Of course it is now impossible to trade. Most everyone is attempting to clear obligations at the least if it happens to be possible. Otherwise, this is tuesday and we may have found a bottom today and certainly signs of quelling going on. Now we will find out just how much cash is already on the side lines.. *"The Market Is Broken" - Why Nobody Is Trading Any More * *by Tyler Durden* *Sat, 03/14/2020 - 12:05* *https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/market-broken-why-nobody-trading-any-more* *On the firs... more »
Metamorphosis at Monroe: A Psychologist's Opening to Channeling and Spirit Guides
You need to read this and understand it as possibility. In fact you already do it. It is just that you have not cultivated it. This shows us how to cultivate it. I call it contemplative meditation. This is obviously a powerful tool to be applied by our medical industry. After all, Edgar Cayce proved that the other side will assist in the task of healing the individual. He also proved to be an excelldent guide to alternate history ,if only showing us where to look. Looking at Bimimi openexd up the archeology of the Bronze Age maritime trade system. . *Metamorphosis at Monroe... more »
vanishing Bigfoot
2 strange reports of possible encounters with a Bigfoot. One involves wood knocking, the other is a running hairy hominid that suddenly vanishes. The first is actually a common occurance with Bigfoot. In this case it actually made a point to signal its approach. The observer failed to actually see the animal. experience tells me this was a Bigfoot though. The second one is a hairy hominid and it is bot identified as a Bigfoot from this first impression. That is likely because it was a Gaint Sloth. We also already know that the Giant Sloth can make the human observer not see... more »
Aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (formerly HCoV-19) is plausible
Neeltje van Doremalen, Trenton Bushmaker, Dylan H. Morris et al. Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2004973 “Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is plausible, since the virus can remain viable and … Continue reading →
Drug Price Control 44, News stories in 2019 on DPC
Some news reports about drug price control (DPC) in Philippine media in 2019 that I saw. My regular readers know of course my position -- price control (medicines, chicken, rice, coffee,...) is price dictatorship. It is very distortionary and will only worsen a situation, fictional or real, not solve a problem. (This photo from European pharma review.) ------------- *Magic potions and medicine men* CTALK - Cito Beltran (The Philippine Star ) - October 2, 2019 - 12:00am https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2019/10/02/1956697/magic-potions-and-medicine-men *The Department of Health (DOH) r... more »
The Hearts Must Arise - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*The hearts must arise from their sleep and awaken to a new rhythm, a new beat. **The pulse of life will change when the heart is again activated and pumps not just blood for the maintenance of the life of the human body b*ut also pumps Light for the maintenance of a sound mental and emotional life. *© **2012* *M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
IMF Refuses Aid to Venezuela in the Midst of the Coronavirus Crisis
The IMF dons its enforcement brass knuckles.
How to Help Kids Relax as Coronavirus Changes Their Lives
*Mirae J. Fornander* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Empty shelves can freak out shoppers of all ages. *Families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life due to social distancing measures like closed schools, workplaces, and more. Given that anxiety was already among the most common mental health problem in kids before the COVID-19 pandemic, what can parents do to help keep this problem at bay? Childhood anxiety scholar Mirae J. Fornander outlines strategies parents can follow.* *1. Establish a solid routine* The best way to protect children from experiencing anxiety... more »
People in China Used Humor to Endure Separation By Quarantine Thanks to Coronavirus
*Belinda Kong* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is not to say that China’s epidemic experience is solely lighthearted or affirming. Yet neither does life at epicenters have to be apocalyptic, defined by epic heroes and villains or horror scenarios of collapse and conflict. Fear and blame appear to be fast becoming Americans’ defining emotions around COVID-19. Headlines seem to offer either worst-case estimates or government leaders’ mutual accusations. Amid the bewildering figures and contradictory political narratives, it is important to recall that numbers and govern... more »
Using DNA: How Finding Variation Among Patients May Help Mitigate the Spread of Coronavirus
*Richard Buggs, Richard Alan Nichols* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] If it works, it could protect thousands before a vaccine is available. Scientists should start sequencing the genomes of coronavirus patients. We should look for DNA differences between patients who are severely affected and those with mild symptoms. This could allow us to predict who else would be vulnerable and advise them to take precautions. We may be able to use this knowledge against the coronavirus epidemic before a vaccine is widely available. In particular, it would be valuable to know if key... more »
A Passion for Fashion/Thing for Bling
A French soldier displaying a gas mask at Dun-sur-Meuse, 21 November 1918. It's said that if you wait long enough, things come back into fashion. Romanian soldier wearing a gas mask in a trench near Varnita, 1917
Britannic Herd Immunity And Coronavirus
Epidemiologist William Hanage was more than perplexed by the plan. “When I heard about Britain’s ‘herd immunity’ coronavirus plan,” he reflected in The Guardian, “I thought it was satire.” Much public policy, foolishly considered and expertly bungled, tends to succumb to satire; having Prime Minister Boris Johnson leading the show […]
WA records biggest spike in COVID-19 cases as community transmission of coronavirus begins
Health Minister Roger Cook confirms the first cases of community transmission of COVID-19 have been recorded in WA as 17 new cases in the state are confirmed overnight.
Catholic and Anglican services suspended across most of Queensland due to COVID-19
Catholic church services are suspended across much of Queensland and Anglican services across southern Queensland, as church leaders move to protect parishioners from the threat of coronavirus.
Debt, House Prices and the Virus: How prepared are Australians really?
[image: House auction]
'Everybody's feeling it': Regional NSW faces cruel economics of coronavirus
Shops and businesses in regional New South Wales brace themselves for the full economic impact of coronavirus with some facing an 80 per cent downturn.
Queensland's COVID-19 cases rise 50 in one day to 144
Queensland's health authorities confirm 50 new coronavirus cases across the state, including patients in Townsville and Cairns, taking the state's total to 144.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 18th 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 […]
Coronavirus Is the ‘Chinese Virus’
By Ben Shapiro ~ This week, President Donald Trump came under fire for his use of the phrase “Chinese virus” to describe the coronavirus, the source of the new pandemic that has led to a global economic shutdown as well as lockdowns of citizens in every major Western country. That media have somehow found time […]
What causes an ice age to end?
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Greenland ice sheet (east coast) [image credit: Hannes Grobe @ Wikipedia] Of course the other question about the start of an ice age still remains. New University of Melbourne research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth’s axis…
Climatologist’s Cloud Confusion Continues: Catastrophists Claims Completely Confounded.
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: For decades we’ve been told that net cloud radiative forcing is positive. This means that the the amount by which clouds cool the surface, by reflecting solar radiation back to space, is outweighed by the amount that clouds warm the surface, by re-radiating surface emitted IR back towards the…
Updated Review of Temperature Data
Originally posted on Science Matters: Columns in the chart show average temperature trends for four multi-decadal periods within the century depicted. Update March 16, 2020 Several years ago I analyzed and compared temperature records from the highest quality US weather stations as assessed by surfacestations.org project. A recent discussion at WUWT reminded me that my…
Polar Ice Loss Accelerating- FACTCHECK
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Earth’s great ice sheets, Greenland and Antarctica, are now losing mass six times faster than they were in the 1990s thanks to warming conditions. A comprehensive review of satellite data acquired at both poles is unequivocal in its assessment of accelerating…
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