Friday, March 20, 2020

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Welcome To The COVID Economy

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 13 seconds ago
Sure, there's a Trump tweet for occasion; but there's also a George Carlin video for every occasion as well. You may prefer how Carlin explains what we're going through as a society now but economist James Galbraith is slightly less pessimistic. In fact, he wrote a piece for *The Nation* this week about how to confront the side-effects of the pandemic, namely the economic one. He looks at it square in the eyes and wants you to accept it: "a house of cards has fallen. An entire world of illusions, self-deceptions, and sophistries has died. We’ve come to the end of a very long str... more »

The U.S. Intelligence Community Was Not Ready For A Pandemic

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 minutes ago
The lobby of the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley, Virginia, U.S. on August 14, 2008. Larry Downing/Reuters *Time:* *Spies Working From Home: How Coronavirus Is Impacting U.S. Intelligence Networks Across the World* In a foreign capital recently, an American spy was facing an unexpected dilemma: how to cancel a clandestine first meeting with a promising new recruit? People were not leaving their homes, so the usually crowded shops, bars, buses, parks, and restaurants were empty, and there was no longer a place to meet without arousing suspicion. While the coronavirus is exacti... more »

U.S. Intelligence Community Says They Warned About This Coronavirus Outbreak In January

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 minutes ago
*Washington Post:* *Intelligence officials' early alarms about possible pandemic went unheeded* WASHINGTON - U.S. intelligence agencies were issuing ominous, classified warnings in January and February about the global danger posed by the coronavirus while President Donald Trump and lawmakers played down the threat and failed to take action that might have slowed the spread of the pathogen, according to U.S. officials familiar with spy agency reporting. The intelligence reports didn't predict when the virus might land on U.S. shores or recommend particular steps that public health ... more »

We Should All Be Seriously Re-Prioritizing Our Lives And Our Thinking Right Now

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 16 minutes ago
Imagine if you looked out your window tomorrow morning and saw a mushroom cloud growing on the horizon. What do you imagine your first thoughts would be? Do you imagine you’d think to yourself, “Man I wish I’d spent more time arguing with Tulsi Gabbard […]

Black garlic has a higher antioxidant and anti-microbial value than regular garlic. Here’s how to make it at home

AltHealth Admin at AltHealthWorks.com - 39 minutes ago
Famous in Asia since 1999, black garlic won the hearts of many as a functional food — food that has huge health benefits and can decrease risks of lifestyle-related diseases. Black garlic got introduced in the U.S. to culinary chefs and natural doctors a few years ago, and people immediately fell in love with its many health benefits and unique sweet taste! Whether you want to try it for its anticancer benefits, immunity-boost, and heart-protective properties; or want to use it to surprise your dinner guests, it is a unique healing food with special properties like no other. What ... more »

As The Covid-19 Pandemic Spreads, The U.S. Military Preparing For 'Worst-Case Scenario' In Europe

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 56 minutes ago
Air Force Lt. Col. Carla M. Gleason moderates a VTC press conference with Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss the command's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., March 20, 2020. (DoD/Army Staff Sgt. Nicole Mejia) *Washington Times*:* U.S. military preparing for 'worst-case scenario' in Europe* U.S. troops in Europe are preparing for the “worst-case scenario” as the coronavirus spreads across the continent, military leaders said Friday. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander of U.S. European Command, said there a... more »

Nolte: All the Establishment Media’s Dangerous Coronavirus Lies

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
AP Photo/Evan Vucci John Nolte 17 Mar 2020 America’s deeply unserious but very corrupt and unreliable establishment media have no intention of changing their dangerous ways in the age of the Wuhan coronavirus. Watching the media spread lies and unnecessary panic over the last few weeks reminds me of the CNN Race Riots of 2014. … Continue reading Nolte: All the Establishment Media’s Dangerous Coronavirus Lies →

Democrats And Media Got us Where They Want Us

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Democrats and media will return to standby fear mongering, telling the masses: “If COVID-19 didn’t get you global warming/climate change will”. By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives—March 20, 2020 On one of these mornings after the night before, how many deplorables are thinking that they (the media-allied Democrats) have finally got the masses where … Continue reading Democrats And Media Got us Where They Want Us →

Unveiling The Enemy From Within

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Communism 101: The Rise of Communism in the United States By Obie Usategui —— Bio and Archives—March 20, 2020 This video deals with the infiltration of Communists and Communism in the U.S. government Obie Usategui — Bio and Archives Obie Usategui (The Patriot Obsever) and also runs AFCV-Americans For Conservative Values. Obie is also … Continue reading Unveiling The Enemy From Within →

The Plan for the Internal Destruction of the USA was Way Too Easy

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
These are increasingly dark days in this world but, our hope lies elsewhere By Sher Zieve —— Bio and Archives—March 17, 2020 The reality that the Republic of the United States of America is under assault and that we are a gnat’s eyelash away from losing our country—and much of the rest of the world—to … Continue reading The Plan for the Internal Destruction of the USA was Way Too Easy →

NY Brotherhood Activist Vows to Infect Others With Corona

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Published March 17, 2020 By Clarion Project A New York-based Muslim Brotherhood activist is urging Egyptians who are sick with the coronavirus or any flu to deliberately infect government and intelligence officials, police and military officers and members of the justice system. Bahgat Saber vowed that if he gets sick with corona, he will … Continue reading NY Brotherhood Activist Vows to Infect Others With Corona →

While US Focuses on Corona, New Bill Threatens to End All Encrypted Apps

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Published March 18, 2020 By Clarion Project With all media eyes focused on the COVID-19 crisis, a bill that threatens to end the era of encrypted messaging is being proposed in the Senate. The EARN IT Act (Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies) is a bipartisan effort to combat child sexual abuse … Continue reading While US Focuses on Corona, New Bill Threatens to End All Encrypted Apps →

Ilhan Omar: Cancel ‘Muslim’ Travel Ban Now

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Even during the corona crisis, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar called for canceling what she calls President Trump’s “Muslim ban.” Published March 17, 2020 By Clarion Project Even during the corona crisis, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar called for canceling what she calls President Trump’s “Muslim ban.” In December 2017, the Supreme Court held up the president’s … Continue reading Ilhan Omar: Cancel ‘Muslim’ Travel Ban Now →

Corona Pandemic Reveals Where Extremists & Everyday Muslims Overlap

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Published March 15, 2020 By Shireen Qudosi The fast-moving coronavirus pandemic has become a morale boost to Islamists, many of whom see the virus as an act of divine wrath against the enemy. But how is it affecting “everyday” Muslims? Those monitoring the messaging across pro-Islamist State (ISIS) platforms are observing several key … Continue reading Corona Pandemic Reveals Where Extremists & Everyday Muslims Overlap →

Canada: Where Calling Soleimani a Terrorist Can Get You Arrested

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Published January 6, 2020 By Clarion Project Watch how Canadian police threaten a journalist that if he called assassinated Iranian General Qasem Soleimani a terrorist, he would be arrested. Rebel Media reporter David Menzies was covering the pro- and anti-Soleimani demonstrations in Toronto over the weekend. The shocking video shows how police — … Continue reading Canada: Where Calling Soleimani a Terrorist Can Get You Arrested →

Canada: Seeding the State With Totalitarianism

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 59 minutes ago
Published February 20, 2020 By Raheel Raza I was born and raised in Pakistan. Later in life, my husband and I lived in at least three Arab cities. We have also traveled extensively through most of the Muslim majority countries. As a young couple, our goal was to establish our careers and gain … Continue reading Canada: Seeding the State With Totalitarianism →

Don't Ever Forget How Much Some Folks Hate Public Education

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 1 hour ago
Interesting piece this week in the Washington Post, penned by Stuart Stevens, a GOP non-Trump fan consultant with a book coming out. The whole piece, about how the GOP has morphed into the kind of party ripe for something like this coronviracation we're now all sharing, is well worth reading, but here's just one quote: *The failures of the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis can be traced directly to some of the toxic fantasies now dear to the Republican Party. Here are a few: Government is bad. Establishment experts are overrated or just plain wrong. Science is suspect.... more »

Gerald Celente: Virus Panic and Financial Suicide

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Gerald Celente Gerald Celente is Founder of the Trends Journal, a weekly, multi-media resource providing analysis & trend forecasts no other news outlet delivers. What’s going on? What does it mean? What’s next? Knowledge is power. Subscribe to the Trends Journal for Truth, Trends, and so much more. end

Dave Kranzler: The Fed’s Blank Check Is Destroying The Dollar

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Arcadia Economics #DaveKranzler: #TheFed’s Blank Check Is Destroying #TheDollar With the #Coronavirus now shutting down the #USeconomy, the #FederalReserve and the #WhiteHouse have quickly been given a blank check. Yet so far, all of the #stimulus has just led to more #stockmarket declines. Which is alarming, and Dave Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics joined me …

Comet ATLAS is Brightening Faster than Expected – Get Ready for a Wild Ride

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
nemesis maturity COMET ATLAS IS BRIGHTENING FASTER THAN EXPECTED: Get ready for a wild ride. Comet ATLAS (C2019 Y4) is plunging toward the sun and, if it doesn’t fly apart first, it could become one of the brightest comets in years. “Comet ATLAS continues to brighten much faster than expected,” says Karl Battams of the …

Fed Unleashes Bazooka’s! Will It Cause Hyperinflation? (Explained)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
George Gammon The stock market is crashing and — THE FED “PUT” ISN’T WORKING!! — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! The Federal Reserve has pulled out every four letter “solution” they have to prop up assets and the stock market. PDCF, MMLF, CPFF, and I’m sure I’m leaving out a few!! What does this do …

THE RESET JUST HAPPENED | Gregory Mannarino

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Reluctant Preppers ​- Record stock market volatility, ​ – Record collapsing T-Bond Yields, ​- Record oil collapse, ​ – Record crisis interventions by the Fed, ​ – Record crash in silver – despite record physical demand, ​ – Cratering Manufacturing and Service Indices, ​ – Our world in lockdown, and​- The Fed not just …

Deflation Nation – Gold/Silver Market Update w/ Mike Maloney

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://goldsilver.com/freebook Deflation first, then big or even hyper-inflation. That has been Mike Maloney’s ‘most likely’ scenario for almost fifteen years, and it now appears to be playing out. Get an inside look at what this short-term deflation could mean for you, your family and …

Washington Post Breaks Ranks with Other US & UK Media, ADMITS Polls Show Crimeans Prefer to be Part of Russia

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Washington Post Breaks Ranks with Other US & UK Media, ADMITS Polls Show Crimeans Prefer to be Part of Russia by Bryan MacDonald, https://www.rt.com/ One of the curious things about Western media coverage of Crimea since 2014 has been the consistent narrative that Russia’s reabsorption of the peninsula was carried out against the will of …

Coronavirus Update: Infections in Europe Continue to Surge | DW News

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
DW News Europe has surpassed China in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths from the disease. Europe’s total of more than 85,000 infections exceeds China’s 80,900. Europe has also reported just under 4,000 deaths from Covid19, compared with about 3,200 in China. Deaths from the coronavirus across Spain have surged 30% in the …

Historic Day: Fed To Buy A Record $107 Billion In Securities Today Alone As Fed Balance Sheet Explodes

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Historic Day: Fed To Buy A Record $107 Billion In Securities Today Alone As Fed Balance Sheet Explodes by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Back in December we predicted that at the rate “Not QE” (RIP) was going, the Fed balance sheet would surpass it all time high by late April. It turns out that we were overly …

Saudi Purge Continues as MbS Pushes Kingdom Towards Bankruptcy

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 502. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the latest MbS purge in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom accelerates towards insolvency. end

Coronavirus: Patients Will Overwhelm U.S. Health System in Coming Weeks, Former FDA Chief Says

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
CNBC Television CNBC’s “Squawk Box” team is joined by former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb to discuss how the U.S. is preparing for more coronavirus patients and what is needed from the health care system. The Pentagon said Wednesday that a Navy hospital ship intended to help New York hospitals dealing with a rapidly expanding …

Good News: The End Of The Fed Is Near

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RonPaulLibertyReport After lowering the interest rate to zero and pumping trillions into the market, the Fed is finding that it has no tools to address the inevitable bursting of the bubble. They may try to blame the economic tsunami on coronavirus, but this crash has been in the works for some time. Mises Institute President …

Harassment of Journalists Jeopardises Keeping Public Safe amid Coronavirus Pandemic

BRATISLAVA, Mar 20 (IPS) - Growing intimidation and repression of journalists reporting on the coronavirus is threatening public health in some countries, press freedom monitors have warned. Read the full story, “Harassment of Journalists Jeopardises Keeping Public Safe amid Coronavirus Pandemic”, on globalissues.org →

YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: #CORONAVIRUS HUMOUR: MARCH 21, 2020

Noor al Haqiqa at SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 1 hour ago
I was hoping to keep virus stuff down to a dull roar, but honestly it is all I could find. Believe me I had so much more but tried to stick to more interesting views of the problem. When I began this blog, I never thought I would actually blog about toilet paper, but there you go. This is my day 8 of absolute isolation but tomorrow morning before everything gets busy I must go do some shopping, getting low on fresh foods. Got a choice of fresh food or a bottle of Vodka. Yes, stocking up on a few things has left me broke till the end of the month. Seriously still thinking about th... more »

The Growing U.S. Military Role In Responding To The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
A military health worker at a drive-through coronavirus testing center on Staten Island. Defense officials opened up a range of military capabilities this week. Photo: mike segar/Reuters *Wall Street Journal*:* Military Role Widens in Pandemic Response* *Officials are preparing for engineering, medical, logistics missions, including makeshift hospitals.* WASHINGTON—The U.S. military said Friday it is preparing plans to take over hotels and other buildings if necessary to add to the nation’s supply of hospital rooms, part of its response to the coronavirus emergency. Pentagon offi... more »

Massive spike in NSW coronavirus infections as state's total passes 400

Just In - 1 hour ago
Health authorities in NSW confirm 83 new coronavirus infections in the 24-hours to 8pm yesterday — the largest increase in cases in the state over a 24-hour period.

Canberra records new cases of COVID-19 as prison visits suspended

Just In - 1 hour ago
The ACT Health minister says three new cases of COVID-19 in Canberra should serve as an example to international travellers looking to flout quarantine requirements as she suspends all prison visits.

Gold Coast childcare worker tests positive to coronavirus after working while sick

George Roberts And Holly Richardson at Just In - 1 hour ago
Another 37 people are diagnosed with COVID-19 in Queensland in the past 24 hours, including an employee of a Gold Coast after-school care program who worked while showing signs of illness, forcing all students to self-isolate for a fortnight.

Donald Trump has invoked powers of war to battle coronavirus. Here's what that means

Emily Olson at Just In - 1 hour ago
Calling himself a "wartime president", Donald Trump is shifting his tone in the COVID-19 fight. But will new measures be enough?

Bondi Beach closed over crowds amid coronavirus pandemic

Michelle Brown And Victoria Pengilley at Just In - 1 hour ago
The NSW Government closes Bondi Beach after numbers on the sand exceed the 500 limit imposed on outdoor gatherings, as pictures of the crowds go viral online and attract widespread criticism for breaking social-distancing guidelines.

Another 51 cases bring Victoria's coronavirus tally to 229 as casino exemption revoked

Just In - 1 hour ago
Another 51 people in Victoria test positive for coronavirus overnight as the State Government revokes Crown Casino's exemption from social gathering rules and police begin checking on those supposed to be in self-isolation.

Revenge of the Sith

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 hour ago
“So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.” ~ Padme Amidala in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith *#covid19*

Sensitive subpopulations (e.g. people with weakened immune systems) are always at greater risk of death from opportunistic pathogens (This is not a new finding.)

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 1 hour ago
Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — United States, February 12–March 16, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 18 March 2020. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6912e2external icon Summary What is already known about this topic? Early data from China … Continue reading →

So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause...

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 hour ago
“So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.” ~ Padme Amidala in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith *#covid19* <iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_SSGsGdkJ2c?clip=

Revenge of the Sith

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 hour ago
“So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.” ~ Padme Amidala in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith *#covid19*

A British General Fought to Save the Royal Air Forces’ Harrier Jump Jets

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, * He failed. The United Kingdom’s 2010 Strategic Defense and Security Review—a budget drill, really—imposed devastating cuts to what had been one of the world’s best militaries. The British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy each had to give up weapons and manpower in the interest of saving money. But arguably the most damaging reductions fell on the navy, which had to surrender both of its remaining *Invincible*-class light aircraft carriers years earlier than previously planned. And the Harrier jump jets that flew from the flattops went, too—leaving t... more »

Americans Always Rise to the Occasion. The Coronavirus Crisis Is No Different

Lee Edwards at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Lee Edwards* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC19EBF6C850&share=true] What Americans do best. No one except the foolish or perhaps the suicidal would deny that the coronavirus has created a deadly crisis affecting every American. But it is in a time of crisis that Americans are at their very best. America was born out of crisis. Taken for granted by an arrogant king, we fought and won a war of independence over the most powerful nation in the world­—England. Bitterly divided over the issue of slavery, we... more »

Coronavirus Question: Who Is Eligible for Sick Leave Under New Federal Law?

Elizabeth C. Tippett at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Elizabeth C. Tippett* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] The bad news is that the law does not provide blanket coverage for all workers. Instead, it’s a confusing mess. On March 18, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. The legislation is an emergency intervention to provide paid leave and other support to millions of workers sidelined by school closures, quarantines and caregiving. An obvious question you’re probably wondering is, “How will it affect me?” The bad news is that the law does not provide blanket coverage for all work... more »

Beware of Pandemic America

James Holmes at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*James Holmes* *History, * Note to China and Russia: despite appearances, the time of coronavirus may not be an opportune time for you to chisel away at America’s global standing. Note to China and Russia: despite appearances, the time of coronavirus may not be an opportune time for you to chisel away at America’s global standing. Yes, U.S. federal, state, and local leaders are consumed with battling a pandemic at home. Conceivably the political leadership *might* hunker down in foreign policy, abjuring power politics while it looks inward. But the opposite might happen. Washing... more »

Could the F-35 Really Shoot Down an Enemy Ballistic Missile?

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_RC118E57F410&share=true] Just hype? *Key point:* Sure, the F-35 may be able to technically. But it will be a long way before it is a proven capability. An F-35 stealth fighter indirectly transmitted data to U.S. Army missile-defense systems during a June 2019 war game in Texas and California. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* It was the latest test to underscore the radar-evading F-35’s ability to gather targeting informat... more »

Why World War-Style Convoys Would Be Needed to Win a Fight With China

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] There's just not enough warships. *Key point: *Without enough ships to protect the merchant marine, groups of civilian and military vessels would need to work together to protect themselves. It worked before and would work again if it came to that. A convoy of five American cargo ships made a simulated run through hostile waters in September 2019 during a sprawling, short-notice test of the U.S. fleet’s ability to ship people and cargo during a major war. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.*... more »

Trump's $1 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Plan. Will It Work?

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * “We need to get this done Monday, so the American public needs us to move forward. Our objective is to have Congress pass legislation on Monday and have the president sign it,” said Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, who has emerged as the leader of the administration’s economic response. The United States Senate is working overtime to finalize a stimulus package proposal that legislators are being told is the only way to stop the U.S. economy from going into freefall as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. Having just passed a coronavir... more »

Did Somebody Say Japanese Aircraft Carriers? Here's How Tokyo Is Getting Flat Tops With F-35s on Them

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1FFB9EF000&share=true] Wait, can they do that? *Key point: *Because the F-35B doesn't need a full-size carrier, it can use Japan's two helicopter carriers. Through this technicality, Tokyo will once again be operating flat tops. Japan's cabinet on Dec. 18, 2018 *approved* a plan to modify the Japanese navy's two *Izumo*-class helicopter carriers to embark F-35B stealth fighters. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The modificat... more »

Eurasian Dream, American Nightmare: What If China and Russia Built Joint Aircraft Carriers?

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E78C0P2L01&share=true] They probably can't agree on it though... *Key point:* Beijing and Moscow are getting closer. However, it would take a lot of political will power for such a joint project. China could partner with Russia in order to develop nuclear-powered icebreakers. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* While the vessels would be useful in their own right, the main benefit could be to help Beijing refine reactor techno... more »

We Need to Jettison This Fortnight Mindset

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 1 hour ago
We've lost over 10,000 of our species to coronavirus and COVID-19. We need to come to grips with the fact that it's spreading at an exponential rate. Average citizens and celebrities, rich and poor alike and everyone in between are now hunkering down at home. If you live in California, New York or Illinois, staying at home is mandatory barring life-sustaining activities. Schools from kindergarten to college are shut down, festivals. conferences and book signings have been canceled. No one's making any new TV shows or movies and pretty soon we'll be watching reruns and streaming... more »

In 2013 DoC’s helicopter tours and catered lunches failed to quell Māori opposition to aerial 1080 so they dropped it anyway … will this happen to Iwi that protect the Raukumara Reserve?

I was sent recently a NZ Herald article about NZ’s Dept of Conservation (DoC) teaming up with Ngāti Porou to protect the Raukumara Forest Park: “Iwi including Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Ehutu, Ngāi Tai, Whakatōhea and Te Aitanga-ā-Mahaki, and affiliated hapū, have occupied and continued to maintain mana whenua on all flanks of the … Continue reading In 2013 DoC’s helicopter tours and catered lunches failed to quell Māori opposition to aerial 1080 so they dropped it anyway … will this happen to Iwi that protect the Raukumara Reserve? →

The Byron Shire council has called the first moratorium in Australia on a proposed 5G tower upgrade

WeAreNotSam The Byron Shire council has called the first moratorium in Australia on a proposed 5G tower upgrade. The incredible opposition to 5G clearly let the Council know that the community #donotconsent to an increase in Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation #emr by an experimental technology with no long-term safety testing. Congratulations to the Byron Bay Shire … Continue reading The Byron Shire council has called the first moratorium in Australia on a proposed 5G tower upgrade →

Italian Government Study: 99% of their Coronavirus Fatalities Were Already Sick; Half Diagnosed with 3 or More Diseases

From greenmedinfo.com Posted on: Thursday, March 19th 2020 at 9:15 am Written By: GreenMedInfo Research Group This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2020 Serious doubts about the accuracy of COVID-19 testing methods, results, mortality rates, and the supposedly unique and extreme lethality of this virus are starting to emerge, even within mainstream media and … Continue reading Italian Government Study: 99% of their Coronavirus Fatalities Were Already Sick; Half Diagnosed with 3 or More Diseases →

The anticancer health benefits of kale

(NaturalHealth365) Skeptics question, “is kale really that good for you?” With a resounding “yes,” the health benefits of kale would surprise most people. In fact, if you did a search at the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen or any other conventional resource (online) – you’ll find nothing much about the real value of kale. … Continue reading The anticancer health benefits of kale →

Is coronavirus an ordinary flu for some and a bio-weapon for others?

Denis Rancourt at Activist Teacher - 1 hour ago
By Denis G. Rancourt In the present day, there can be little doubt that the USA has developed advanced bio-weapons, and is willing to use them covertly. The entire world knows that anti-imperialist Latin American leaders do not suddenly develop aggressive lethal cancers in synchronicity by accident. Likewise, the USA public now knows that the recent North-American Lyme disease outbreak was

Musical interlude

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 hour ago
Cake - Sinking Ship

Ahead of his Time

LL at Virtual Mirage - 2 hours ago

Globalists, Communists Push Coronavirus as Gateway to “Global Health Governance”

William F. Jasper at rss - 2 hours ago
[image: globalists-communists-push-coronavirus-as-gateway-to-global-health-governance] Xi Jinping is the Coronavirus Hero and Donald Trump is the Villain to the globalist choir: WHO, China, Bill Gates, Council on Foreign Relations, Big Media.

Fauci Love Letter to Hillary Clinton Surfaces….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Hat Tip GKJoe I knew there was something sketchy about Dr. Anthony Fauci. Within the WikiLeaks HRC email files there’s a letter from Fauci to Hillary Clinton through her aid/lawyer Cheryl Mills: “Please tell her that we all love her … Continue reading →

COVID 19 coronavirus and 5G connection.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 2 hours ago
Corona and 5G connection explained. 5G at 60Ghz resonates with the oxygen molecule and gives oxygen a reverse polarity that makes it much less usable to the human body. At high concentrations of 5G usage you get suffocation of humans … Continue reading →

Toilet Paper Shortage In Your Area? We Have The Answer!

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 2 hours ago
*Toilet Paper Free Automatic Butt Cleaning Robot*

Compare and Contrast: Bloomberg Spent $935 Million to Lose, Trump Spent $66 Million to Win…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
I can’t stop laughing…. According to the New York Post Michael Bloomberg spent $935,360,675 in his failed attempt to win/buy the democrat presidential nomination. WASHINGTON — Mike Bloomberg’s failed White House bid cost the media mogul nearly $1 billion, according … Continue reading →

Mike Pence Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus – No Close Contact With POTUS or V-POTUS…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
The White House releases the following statement after a staffer for Vice-President Mike Pence tests positive for the Wuhan Virus: “This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus. … Continue reading →

Snopes on COVID-19 Fact-Checking

Team Snopes at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic exposes just how under-resourced we have let the fact-checking industry become.

For all the coronavirus doubting Thomases out there . . .

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 2 hours ago
. . . those who still maintain that the coronavirus pandemic is overblown, that it's no worse than the flu, that the authorities are overreacting and using the pandemic as an excuse to take away our civil liberties . . . sorry, but you're wrong. This is the reality of the coronavirus in full swing, in Bergamo in Italy. Watch for yourselves. *Coming soon to a hospital near you - perhaps with you and your family in starring roles - if we don't shut down social contact and halt the spread of this disease.* As John Mauldin points out: Here in the US there’s every reason to think... more »

Walmart Thriving, Will Hire 150K Workers & Give $550 Million in Bonuses

Luis Miguel at rss - 3 hours ago
[image: walmart-thriving-will-hire-150k-workers-give-550-million-in-bonuses] Walmart plans to hire thousands of new workers and reward employees with bonuses to meet rising demand spurred by the coronavirus outbreak.

'Time is irrelevant': What Indigenous tales from the times of volcanic eruptions tell us

Sian Johnson at Just In - 3 hours ago
The stories of Indigenous people living in Victoria and SA at the time volcanoes were erupting are transforming silent geological features into living, breathing cultural things.

New coronavirus case in Tasmania after woman tests positive after UK trip

Just In - 3 hours ago
An 11th case of coronavirus is detected in Tasmania, with a woman testing positive after arriving in the state following a trip to the United Kingdom.

Activ Foundation underpaid 1,700 disabled workers more than $13m, Fair Work says

Laura Birch And Emma Field at Just In - 3 hours ago
WA's largest disability service provider is sanctioned by the employment regulator after underpaying disabled workers more than $13 million.

Dozens of homes raided as Germany steps up fight against far-right extremists

Just In - 3 hours ago
German authorities targets groups promoting anti-Semitic, racist and anti-government views during a series of raids across the country, seizing guns and propaganda material.

One of WA's best kept tourism secrets is a pub where the kangaroos join you for a beer

Gian De Poloni at Just In - 3 hours ago
In a pub in a national park on the outskirts of Perth, kangaroo locals who join patrons for a beer have found global fame. But the future of WA's best kept tourism secret is under a cloud.

Triathlons transformed this domestic violence survivor's life

Natarsha Kallios at Just In - 3 hours ago
When Belinda Willshire's partner brought a gun into her home and threatened her sons' lives, she knew something needed to change. Now, the mother-of-four has turn her life around with the help of triathlons.

Did Coronavirus Vaccine Story Run Same Day as Reports of Kobe’s Death?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
News of the NBA legend's death overshadowed the emerging COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. in late January 2020.

Red and Blue America Aren’t Experiencing the Same Pandemic

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
A flurry of new national polls released this week reveals that while anxiety about the Chinese Coronavirus is rising on both sides of the partisan divide, Democrats consistently express much more concern about it than Republicans do, and as our betters they are much more likely to claim they have changed their personal behavior as a result. A similar gap separates people who live in large metropolitan centers, which have become the base of the Democratic electoral, are more dependent on government services (i.e. transportation), and are less likely to be independent and self-suffici... more »

Is Starbucks Offering $100 Coupons During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.

Tokyo Olympics should be postponed utters former medalist Kaori Yamaguchi

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 3 hours ago
Tokyo Olympics should be postponed utters former medalist Kaori Yamaguchi Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The first dissenting voice inside the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) implied strongly that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics should be postponed. Kaori Yamaguchi, a highly respected former judo bronze Olympic medalist and the 1984 gold medal World […]

US Home Sales Jumped to 13-Year High before Viral Outbreak

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
U.S. home sales jumped in February 2020 to their highest level in 13 years, a trend that will almost certainly be reversed as people stop showing their property out of fear of infection in the coronavirus outbreak.

Dow Drops More Than 900 Points, Ending Worst Week Since 2008

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus.

Flee to the Country?

LL at Virtual Mirage - 3 hours ago

Coronavirus Taking its Highest Toll?

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 3 hours ago
Fred Imbert and Pippa Stevens of CNBC report the Dow tumbles 900 points to end Wall Street’s worst week since 2008: Stocks attempted to rally on Friday, but failed, concluding one of the most volatile weeks on Wall Street ever as investors grapple with mounting fears over the coronavirus’ economic blow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 913.21 points lower, or more than 4%, at 19,173.98 after rallying more than 400 points earlier in the day. The S&P 500 slid 4.4% to 2,304.92. The Nasdaq Composite closed 3.8% lower at 6,879.52 after jumping more than 2%. Sources told CNBC tha... more »

Republicans Haven't Embraced The Reality Of The Pandemic Yet-- So They're Giving Each Other COVID-19

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
Watch it again. It's a damn good ad. Send it to everyone you know. It's only be used in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan and it really does need to get out everywhere. Even Georgia. Georgia state Senator Brandon Beach was elected in 2012 and he will face a Republican primary opponent on May 19. His Alpharetta-centered suburban Atlanta district, in the northern part of Fulton County and into Cherokee County is so red that the Democrats don't bother running anyone in the general election. The relatively wealthy district is 77.1% white, 7.2% Hispanic, 7.0% black and 6.1% Asian. ... more »

Can the B-52's Upgrades Keep the Bomber Flying for 100 Total Years?

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_PBEAHUONYEM&share=true] A long service life planned for the vaunted 1960s plane. *Key point:* The best way to save money is to build a good weapon and to keep it maintained for decades. That the B-52 has been useful since the 1960s is proof of just that concept. The U.S. Air Force could get a new version of the iconic B-52 bomber. The “B-52J” designation might supersede the current “B-52H” moniker that the flying branch has applied to the eight-engine bombers since ... more »

Stealth Drone Surprise: Meet the B-2's Look-Alike, the RQ-180

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_PBEAHUKOJDB&share=true] What do we know about this secret drone? *Key point: *America has been secretly working on the RQ-180 for a while now. For the first time, we might soon see what it can do. The U.S. Air Force’s secret stealth reconnaissance drone has been operational since 2017. Now the flying branch is setting up a forward base in Guam in order to support the radar-evading drone on missions over the Pacific region. The Air Force has never officially acknowl... more »

Seralini Calls for Retraction of ‘Biased’ EU Study on GM Maize

Sustainable Pulse at Sustainable Pulse - 4 hours ago
Prof Gilles-Eric Séralini of the University of Caen has published a peer-reviewed paper criticising the EU-funded 2-year feeding study on GM maize that claimed to show no adverse effects from the GM diet. Source: GMWatch The EU-funded study was published in 2019 by Pablo Steinberg and colleagues and reported the results of the 2-year rat feeding study, called G-TwYST, […] The post Seralini Calls for Retraction of ‘Biased’ EU Study on GM Maize appeared on Sustainable Pulse.

US Government Proposes Allowing GMO Crops on Thousands of Acres of National Wildlife Refuges

Sustainable Pulse at Sustainable Pulse - 4 hours ago
The US government has proposed to approve genetically modified crops on national wildlife refuges throughout the southeastern United States, a step likely to increase use of glyphosate and other pesticides known to harm wildlife. The previous US government administration acted in 2014 to phase out GM crops on all national wildlife refuges following a successful decade-long campaign by the […] The post US Government Proposes Allowing GMO Crops on Thousands of Acres of National Wildlife Refuges appeared on Sustainable Pulse.

Farmer and Eco Groups Sue EPA over Re-Approval of Glyphosate Herbicides

Sustainable Pulse at Sustainable Pulse - 4 hours ago
On Friday, Center for Food Safety (CFS) on behalf of a broad coalition of farmworkers, farmers, and conservationists, filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its January 2020 re-approval of the herbicide glyphosate, best known as the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide. The suing organizations are CFS, Beyond Pesticides, the Rural Coalition, […] The post Farmer and Eco Groups Sue EPA over Re-Approval of Glyphosate Herbicides appeared on Sustainable Pulse.

There’s a BIG Difference Between US and Italy

David Henderson at Econlib - 4 hours ago
In a March 11 post, co-blogger Scott Sumner went Jeopardy style, with: The answer: One week. And the question? “What’s the difference between Italy and the rest of the Western world?” Scott made the point that we are only a week behind Italy in the cumulative number of cases of Covid-19. He turns out […] The post There’s a BIG Difference Between US and Italy appeared first on Econlib.

How Do You Spy When the World is Shut Down?

afinley at Lawfare - 4 hours ago
Empty square in Milan during coronavirus lockdown. (Flickr/Alberto Trentanni, https://flic.kr/p/2izq4p5; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) The novel coronavirus presents significant challenges to the mission and operations of every government agency and department—and the Central Intelligence Agency is no exception. In fact, the agency’s intelligence officers now face a more difficult challenge than ever when it comes to their efforts to recruit spies. Normal techniques don’t work under the unique circumstances created by the virus. Bumping up a... more »

The Federal Government’s Legal Authorities in a Public Health Crisis: A Q&A with Benjamin Wittes and Steve Vladeck

dpriess at Lawfare - 4 hours ago
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the federal government has begun resorting to a series of emergency powers—including the Stafford Act, the Defense Production Act and the Public Health Service Act—in response. How far could these authorities be stretched? What would limit abuses of these powers? And how, if at all, do our individual rights under the Constitution constrain these crisis powers? Join *Lawfare* Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes (using the on-screen name of “Lawfare Zoom”) and Steve Vladeck, professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law, for a 90 minute live... more »

Marijuana industry eyes impact from more stay-at-home orders

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
The governor of Illinois on Friday followed his counterparts in California and New York by issuing a statewide stay-at-home order in response to the growing coronavirus crisis. And it appears that New Jersey and Connecticut may take similar steps, which could leave marijuana businesses in all of those states scrambling to figure out how – […] Marijuana industry eyes impact from more stay-at-home orders is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

ABC News Poll Shows Significant Majority, 55% Approve of POTUS Management of Coronavirus, 43% Disapprove…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
First, regardless of what the poll numbers reflect, based on a three-year track record of doing whatever it takes, it is safe to say President Trump would do whatever was the best approach while considering polling of those hard decisions … Continue reading →

German Physician Comments On How the Coronavirus is Being Over-Hyped and Misunderstood

Phillip at Waking Times - 4 hours ago
*Phillip Schneider* - His main concern is that the test for Covid-19 was hastily produced and inaccurate.

The Marines' Amphibious Assault Ships Have 1 Big Flaw

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_TM3EC3914KC01&share=true] Can their defenses be improved? *Key point: *These ships carry a lot of troops and equipment but they are vulnerable to attack. Maybe even too vulnerable. The incoming commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps is backing away from the service’s longstanding requirement for 38 dedicated amphibious assault ships. The move could signal the beginning of a new approach to amphibious warfare for the world’s leading marine force. *​This first appeared in 20... more »

How a Single Drone Could Start a Large War

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC11643A6720&share=true] The stability-instability paradox. *Key point: *Drones aren't piloted and therefore are easier politically to use and lose. But with enough provocations--or if the drone kills a lot of people--then a war might happen. The proliferation of robotic warships could make naval warfare safer for human beings. But it also could have the unintended effect of reducing the threshold for military action. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted ... more »

Meet the Navy's Latest Cruise Missile: The SM-6 Is a Crazy Hybrid

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E73K0GGJ01&share=true] Here's what it is made of. *Key point:* Built from several other missiles, this new weapon combines the best tech. It can hit targets in any domain too. The U.S. Navy in late January 2019 confirmed the designation of its newest cruise missile, in the process clarifying its long-term plan for arming its growing fleet of warships. *​This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The plan heavily leans on one missi... more »

Did Bad City Planning Make the Coronavirus Crisis Worse?

Randal O'Toole at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Randal O'Toole* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC15536DA700&share=true] Will we ever learn? We were warned. After September 11, 2001, historian Stephen Ambrose told us what to do. “One of the first things you learn in the Army is that, when you and your fellow soldiers are within range of enemy artillery, rifle fire, or bombs, don’t bunch up,” wrote Ambrose in the *Wall Street Journal*. Now that the U.S. was under attack from terrorists, Ambrose urged the nation as a whole to learn the same lesson: “don’t b... more »

Walmart: The Big Winner in a Coronavirus Recession (Or Depression)

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Walmart is already the largest employer in the United States, with 1.3 million employees. But it won’t be contributing the mass layoffs seen from others. Instead, it’s expanding. The company has announced that it plans to hire 150,000 temporary workers by the end of May to help assist the in-demand stores. While some economists dread predictions of five million added to the unemployment rolls next month, and fearful Americans flood stores to buy emergency provisioning, Walmart stands as the saving grace for countless individuals. As other retailers ... more »

F-35-Commanded Drones Are Coming: Meet the XQ-58A Valkyrie

David Axe at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8BT1GUB01&share=true] Everyone wants in on the drone race. *Key point:* These drones will extend the line-of-sight of America's best planes. Let's see how the Air Force and Navy could get even deadlier. The U.S. Air Force could be months away from deciding whether to put into production its first, fighter-style “wingman drone.” But California unmanned aerial vehicle-maker Kratos, builder of the Air Force’s prototype XQ-58A Valkyrie wingman UAV, is confident the ... more »

Australian basketball hall of famer switches careers to firefighting

Justin Huntsdale at Just In - 4 hours ago
Glen Saville, one of Australia's most decorated basketball players, is pursuing a childhood dream put on hold when he left high school.

Pet adoptions surge to ease COVID-19 stress, but shelters brace for influx of surrendered animals

Rhiannon Shine at Just In - 4 hours ago
There has been a surge in people applying to foster cats amid the coronavirus outbreak, but animal groups fear a spike in pets being surrendered as economic conditions deteriorate.

NT remote community faces food shortages

Henry Zwartz at Just In - 4 hours ago
For this remote community in the NT, panic-buying amid the coronavirus pandemic could mean running out of food

The Premier says WA must stay open for business, but how does that happen in a coronavirus crisis?

Jacob Kagi at Just In - 4 hours ago
Mark McGowan this week delivered a blunt message that Government needs to continue during the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping WA open for business is unlikely to be an easy task, writes Jacob Kagi

Welcome to Banjawarn, the sheep station once home to a Japanese doomsday cult

Rhiannon Stevens at Just In - 4 hours ago
Testing chemical weapons on sheep and prepping for a nuclear apocalypse really did happen when members of the mysterious Aum Shinrikyo group moved to outback Western Australia.

What are the main promises from mayoral candidates for Brisbane?

Stephanie Zillman at Just In - 4 hours ago
Rates cashbacks, dump vouchers and free off-peak public transport for everyone: here's some of what's on offer for the Brisbane council election in a week's time.

Forgotten Mary Poppins illustrator finally recognised after international search reveals rare original drawings

Shelley Lloyd at Just In - 4 hours ago
Mary Poppins delighted audiences for generations — the magical British nanny made Julie Andrews famous, Walt Disney rich and delivered royalties and prestige for author P.L. Travers. But there is another character behind the scenes you've probably never heard of.

It will take two weeks to return our supermarket shelves to normal, but we must do one critical thing

James Carmody at Just In - 4 hours ago
Grocers urge panic buyers and hoarders to realise there are no shortages of food or staple goods in Australia, it is simply that supermarket shelves are being emptied faster than they can be restocked.

Parents are thinking of creative ways to explain coronavirus to kids and keep them stimulated

Margaret Paul at Just In - 4 hours ago
School holidays are just a week away and stricter social distancing rules are being introduced; here's how some parents are tackling those nagging questions from their kids and alleviating boredom.

During the coronavirus fight, WhatsApp is a liability

Ariel Bogle at Just In - 4 hours ago
As we retreat into our homes, messages shared on WhatsApp and via text message risk undermining the efforts of government and public health officials.

'It's hell': Survivors of the summer fires have no idea what's ahead, Bunyip bushfire victims warn

Nicole Asher at Just In - 4 hours ago
People rebuilding after bushfires in Victoria last year are angry about having to pay thousands of dollars in what one reside calls "a tax on trees". And they are warning those affected by this year's fires that the road ahead is a difficult one.

Indigenous knowledge meets modern technology in remote burning program

Eric Barker at Just In - 4 hours ago
A not-for-profit land management group in outback Queensland wants an Indigenous burning program it runs to be adopted in other parts of the country.

Coronavirus just a common cold according to 'dangerous' advice distributed by real estate agent

Tom Lowrey at Just In - 4 hours ago
As the world comes to terms with the impact of coronavirus on communities, a Canberra real estate agent shares a letter with thousands of residents describing the disease as the "common cold" and suggesting Vitamin C as an effective remedy.

'No reason to be frightened': Farmers call for calm amid coronavirus panic buying

Kath Sullivan at Just In - 4 hours ago
Australia won't run out of things to eat and drink, and shoppers have no reason to panic about any shortages as a result of coronavirus, food growers and manufacturers say.

Coronavirus update: Italy records biggest day-to-day rise in deaths, $15.6m to develop new test 'within weeks'

Just In - 4 hours ago
Italy's coronavirus death toll sees its biggest day-to-day rise, with its total number surpassing China's, as Health Minister Greg Hunt announces funding to rapidly develop a new COVID-19 test.

Winemakers get creative to salvage smoke-tainted grapes

Prue Adams at Just In - 4 hours ago
After a disastrous vintage from a summer of bushfires and smoke-tainted grapes, a South Australian winemaker has something to celebrate.

Live: Victoria closes schools for two days as Crown casino loses exemption from coronavirus measures

Simon Smale at Just In - 4 hours ago
Public school students in Victoria are asked to stay home to allow teachers to prepare to run classes remotely in the event of schools being asked to shut down at the peak of the pandemic. Follow live.

'Please do not do this': Doctors swamped by unnecessary coronavirus tests

Jessica Kidd at Just In - 4 hours ago
Doctors say employers who insist staff test negative for COVID-19 before returning to work are clogging up the system and putting GPs under pressure.

Coronavirus fears to test Sydney's property market as over 900 auctions to take place

Antonette Collins at Just In - 4 hours ago
Open inspections and auctions to practice social distancing measures today as coronavirus fears test Sydney's rebounding property market.

Australia's interest rate is as close to zero as it's ever been. Could it ever go lower?

Gareth Hutchens at Just In - 4 hours ago
A Danish bank offers "negative interest" mortgages, which pay customers to borrow money. Yet despite historic cuts, negative rates remain a long way off in Australia.

UK pubs and restaurants to close as Government offers to pay 80 per cent of wages

Just In - 4 hours ago
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says cafes, pubs and restaurants across the country will close and stay shut indefinitely to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Pompeo and Netanyahu paved a path to war with Iran, and they’re pushing Trump again

Gareth Porter at 4 hours ago
[image: undefined] The administration of President Donald Trump may escape the most recent conflict with Iran without war, however, a dangerous escalation is just over the horizon. And as before, the key factors driving the belligerence are not outraged Iraqi militia leaders or their allies in Iran, but Trump’s secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has long sought to draw the US into a military confrontation with Iran. Throughout the fall of 2019, Netanyahu ordered a series of Israeli strikes against Iranian allies in Iraq and against ... more »

March20: A ray of light?

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 5 hours ago
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/20/chinese-life-slowly-gets-back-to-normal-as-the-epidemic-subsides-coronavirus _________________________________________________________________

U.S. Senate Proposes $1 Trillion Stimulus to “Remedy” Economic Shutdown

Christian Gomez at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: u-s-senate-proposes-1-trillion-stimulus-to-remedy-economic-shutdown] The U.S. Senate is proposing $1 trillion stimulus bailout — the largest in U.S. history — to alleviate the economic effects of the Chinese coronavirus.

Changing Climate and Environment

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 5 hours ago
I’ve just noticed the reporting of an interesting coincidence between deployment of electromagnetic radiating infrastructure and flu pandemics. The first coincidence was the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic that is linked to the deployment of high intensity radar by the US … Continue reading →

Italy: The Real Reasons a Chinese Virus Is Ravaging a European People

Selwyn Duke at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: italy-the-real-reasons-a-chinese-virus-is-ravaging-a-european-people] Connections with China, an aged population, socialized medicine, and small personal space may explain why Italy could be ground zero for Wuhan virus mortality.

Cannabis group urges SBA loans made amid coronavirus crisis

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
A cannabis industry coalition is urging Congress to ensure that state-legal marijuana businesses are eligible for emergency loans from the Small Business Administration during the coronavirus outbreak. The SBA announced earlier this month that it would provide disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans of up to $2 million each to small businesses affected by […] Cannabis group urges SBA loans made amid coronavirus crisis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

California lockdown: Patchwork of emergency orders makes it less clear where cannabis firms can operate locally

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new statewide stay-at-home order has created even more uncertainty for marijuana businesses in the world’s largest cannabis market, forcing executives to navigate a growing jumble of local rules that may or may not permit MJ companies to operate normally. The order, which was issued Thursday night, doesn’t explicitly address whether cannabis companies […] California lockdown: Patchwork of emergency orders makes it less clear where cannabis firms can operate locally is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for ca... more »

MJBizDaily podcast: Alabama may legalize medical cannabis and more

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Alabama, one of the most conservative states in the country, is moving closer to legalizing medical marijuana. Some of the other top headlines addressed in this week’s MJBizDaily podcast include: Canopy Growth closes corporate stores USDA secretary call the hemp rules a “draft” New York CBD startup delays Canadian IPO on coronavirus issues And more ?? MJBizDaily podcast: Alabama may legalize medical cannabis and more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Canada working on action plan against illegal online cannabis sales

Solomon Israel at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Canada’s federal public safety ministry is working on a plan to thwart the country’s thriving online market for illegal cannabis, according to a recently-released briefing book for Public Safety Minister Bill Blair. Any clampdown on unlicensed online dispensaries – whether successful or unsuccessful – could have implications for their regulated competitors. A redacted version of […] Canada working on action plan against illegal online cannabis sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

To the Rescue!!

LL at Virtual Mirage - 5 hours ago
Things are getting serious...

Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 Coronavirus In The U.S. Exploding

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Daily Mail: **Coronavirus graphs that break down impact of killer disease across America: Death toll climbs past 200 while number of people testing positive increases from 1285 to more than 14,000 in seven days* * Millions of Americans' lives have been upended by measures to curb coronavirus * Normally bustling cities and towns are left deserted as workers stay home * Those who do venture out are providing essential services to the United States * With the death toll and confirmed cases on the rise DailyMail.com breaks down the figures and looks at how the virus has spread across... more »

Be careful of what you read, even if comments in your own blog

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 5 hours ago
As an independent voter who tries to stay well read from legitimate sources, I continue to get puzzled by the level of vitriol and zeal in some comments on various blogs. I do not mind if someone is more conservative … Continue reading →

Assyrian Christian Among 85,000 Prisoners Released in Iran

Around 85,000 prisoners and political prisoners have been temporarily set free to avoid overcrowding and potential COVID-19 outbreaks in Iran. One prisoner, in particular, is 35-year-old Ramiel Bet Tamraz, an Assyrian Christian who was serving a four-month sentence at Evin Prison for his participation in house churches.

An Important Message From Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has an important message about the U.S. food sector. With shortages in the retail food deliver sector the last part is key…. “don’t take more than you would normally use in a week or two.” WATCH: … Continue reading →

X-Zone Broadcast Radio Network - Curt Collins

KRandle at A Different Perspective - 5 hours ago
This week I talked with Curt Collins about research that he and others have been Curt Colllinsconducting into the AATIP program and the relation between MUFON, Bigelow Aerospace, and research into UFOs. It seems to be a rather complicated relation and I fear that we might not have been able to cover it was well as possible given that complexity. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24030651 And, you can read the first part of the report on how the money flowed from the government to Bigelow Aerospace to MUFON. As I said, repeatedly in the program... more »

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