Tuesday, March 24, 2020

24 March - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 5

10 pm MDT

Thorne Dreyer : ‘Under the Ground: The story of Liberation News Service’

Thorne Dreyer at The Rag Blog - 6 hours ago
Dorothy Dickie has documented a significant and nearly-forgotten chapter of our history. By Thorne Dreyer | The Rag Blog | March 24, 2020 Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Dorothy Dickie is completing production on an exciting 80-minute documentary film called Under the … finish reading Thorne Dreyer : ‘Under the Ground: The story of Liberation News Service’

Canada's Pensions Staying The Course?

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 6 hours ago
Mark Machin, President & CEO of CPP Investments, updated Canadians telling them to take comfort, the CPP Fund is built for the long haul: As the head of CPP Investments, the organization that invests the Canada Pension Plan Fund in the best interests of millions of Canadians, I spend a lot of my time thinking about long-term risks that could affect the safety of our investments, risk in relation to opportunity, and the potential risks we can’t foresee that spring up suddenly. The COVID-19 pandemic currently roiling markets worldwide falls squarely in that last category. While the p... more »

Can the Federal Government Override State Government Rules on Social Distancing to Promote the Economy?

RChesney at Lawfare - 6 hours ago
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meets with reporters at a COVID-19 briefing Monday, March 23, 2020 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/https://flic.kr/p/2iHiWg7/Public Domain) A wary president is eyeing the economic fallout from movement restrictions intended to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and is calling for a “return to business” sooner rather than later. But those restrictions flow primarily from rules promulgated by state governors, county commissioners, and mayors—not from the federal government. Does the president have the power to force chan... more »

Developments in Israeli Politics: A Conversation with Benjamin Wittes and Aluf Benn

jschulz at Lawfare - 6 hours ago
With the busy news cycle, many have overlooked a cascade of important developments in Israeli politics. What are the coalitions that have emerged in the weeks after the Mar. 2 elections? And the political shuffle has had the backdrop of a global pandemic. How has the Isreali government responded to the COVID-19 outbreak and what does the outbreak mean for the Knesset? In partnership with Academic Exchange, we are bringing you a webinar to discuss those questions and more. Join Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes (using the on-screen name of “Lawfare Zoom”) and Aluf Benn, E... more »

The primary focus on the economy is not just make believe

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 6 hours ago
The coronavirus is a tough one. It may be less deadly than other illnesses, but it is still killing many and impacting others. And, while we have heard the young need to worry the least, the numbers indicate that people … Continue reading →

"Welcome to the United Socialist States of America"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*"Welcome to the United Socialist States of America"* by David Stockman "This is a spendthrift economy; though nothing is lost, all is spent." – Annie Dillard, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" (1974) "Now that a modest supply-side shock has descended on this house of cards, the malefactors of Wall Street and Corporate America have desperately pulled out the Lehman Brothers playbook and are fixing to launch the most malodorous crony-capitalist heist ever. They’re talking about Bailouts for Everybody – airlines, shale producers, Boeing, the banks, hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, casinos, ... more »

Someone called the cops on a Halifax family in a misguided attempt to enforce self-isolation

Tim Bousquet at Halifax Examiner - 6 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A Halifax woman says a neighbour called the police on her in a misguided attempt to enforce self-isolation of her and her family. We are granting her anonymity because she fears going public will bring more unwelcome attention to her situation. I spoke to her […]

Pelosi Suffers Massive Political Hit – Abandons House Scheme – Announces Acceptance of Senate Bill…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
You can tell when Speaker Pelosi recognizes a political backlash for her manipulative schemes because it’s the only time she blitzes the media. After suffering a very large political hit, beyond the capability of the media to defend, Pelosi said … Continue reading →

White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing – 5:30pm Livestream…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
President Trump and the COVID-19 Task Force will be holding a briefing from the White House at 5:30pm ET. [Livestream Links Below] White House Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream Link – PBS Livestream Link . .

Breaking: Explosions reported at Iraqi base hosting US troops

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – It appears that an Iraqi military base has come under attack once again, as local reports claim that the installation, which hosts U.S. troops, may have been subjected to rocket fire. According to local reports, at least three explosions were heard at the Camp Taji military base north of Baghdad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian military losses in Syria: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Russian military’s losses between 2015 and 2018 have been revealed in a research article posted by The National Interest publication. Citing open source infromation, The National Interest reported that between 2015 and 2018, the Russian military lost at least 19 air assets, including 11 helicopters and 8 jets, resulting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US forces have not fully left base on Syrian border: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – Iraq’s Al-Sumaria TV revealed on Tuesday that there has been no significant withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Habbaniyah Base near the city of Al-Qa’im. Citing a source near the Habbaniyah Base, Al-Sumaria TV reported that the U.S. forces are still at the installation and have not made any attempts […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia steps up transport of military equipment to Syria: photos

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – Over the last week, the Russian Ministry of Defense has sent at least three cargo ships with military equipment to the Port of Tartous in western Syria. In the latest delivery, the Russian Ministry of Defense owned Pizhma cargo ship, which is sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department, was photographed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/24/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*PM 3/24/20, Updated as Available.* ◆ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ◆ *PM 3/24/20:* Gregory Mannarino, "CRITICAL ALERT: BE READY FOR A NEW "GLOBAL CURRENCY" ROLL OUT" - https://traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Mar... more »

CORONAVIRUS SYNDROME: Here’s what the perps will never tell us about COVID-19!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
State of the Nation The disease process caused by COVID-19 is best described by the following new disease name: COVID-5G-Hypertoxicity Syndrome State of the Nation Editor’s Note: Wherever the term Coronavirus Syndrome appears in the Executive Summary below, it is being used as a shortened version of COVID-5G-Hypertoxicity Syndrome. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Coronavirus Syndrome is … Continue reading CORONAVIRUS SYNDROME: Here’s what the perps will never tell us about COVID-19! →

Pelosi Suffers Massive Political Hit – Abandons House Scheme – Announces Acceptance of Senate Bill…

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
March 24, 2020 by sundance You can tell when Speaker Pelosi recognizes a political backlash for her manipulative schemes because it’s the only time she blitzes the media. After suffering a very large political hit, beyond the capability of the media to defend, Pelosi said today the House will take up the Senate coronavirus bill. … Continue reading Pelosi Suffers Massive Political Hit – Abandons House Scheme – Announces Acceptance of Senate Bill… →

Obama’s National Security Advisor Endorses Calls to Forcibly Remove Trump From Office “Now” Over Coronavirus

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
Thegatewaypundit.com reports: We are moving into a dangerous time in America. Rather than pulling the nation together to face the coronavirus crisis, the Democrats are tearing us apart. March 24, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai Barack Obama’s former National Security Advisor Susan Rice retweeted calls to forcibly remove President Trump from office over his handling of the … Continue reading Obama’s National Security Advisor Endorses Calls to Forcibly Remove Trump From Office “Now” Over Coronavirus →

Hillary Clinton Blames President Trump After Democrats Block Coronavirus Relief

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
Hillary Clinton has lashed out President Trump yet again, this time blaming him for the lack of economic relief for the American people during the coronavirus pandemic, even though Democrats blocked bipartisan legislation aimed at stimulating the economy. March 24, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai Hillary Clinton has lashed out President Trump yet again, this time blaming … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Blames President Trump After Democrats Block Coronavirus Relief →

Democrats Demand ‘Digital Dollar’ as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Relief

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
March 24, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai House Democrats are demanding the creation of a ‘digital dollar’ and ‘digital dollar wallets’ as part of their coronavirus stimulus package. In what is likely to send shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, the plan will establish infrastructure for a central bank digital currency in the U.S. Forbes.com reports: Both Speaker … Continue reading Democrats Demand ‘Digital Dollar’ as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Relief →

Furious McConnell Reads Dems the Riot Act After They Block Emergency Coronavirus Package

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
March 23, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was furious with Democrats Sunday after they blocked an emergency stimulus bill designed to help Americans cope financially amid the coronavirus outbreak. Senate Democrats decided to play politics and block phase 3 of the coronavirus economic stimulus bill on Sunday night. 60 votes were needed … Continue reading Furious McConnell Reads Dems the Riot Act After They Block Emergency Coronavirus Package →

Rashida Tlaib Demands Taxpayer-Funded Cash for Illegals as Part of Coronavirus Recovery

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
March 23, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai Radical Rep. Rashida Tlaib is demanding taxpayer-funded handouts for “every person” residing in the United States, including illegal aliens, amid the coronavirus outbreak. Tlaib’s proposal amounts to an emergency universal basic income (UBI) and requires the U.S. Treasury to provide every single person on U.S. soil with money until the … Continue reading Rashida Tlaib Demands Taxpayer-Funded Cash for Illegals as Part of Coronavirus Recovery →

WARNING: Congress Is Attempting To Sneak Creation Of A ‘Digital Dollar’ Into Coronavirus Stimulus Package Bill That’s Tied To National Digital ID

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
The bill establishes a digital dollar, which it defines as ‘a balance expressed as a dollar value consisting of digital ledger entries that are recorded as liabilities in the accounts of any Federal Reserve Bank or … an electronic unit of value, redeemable by an eligible financial institution (as determined by the Board of Governors of … Continue reading WARNING: Congress Is Attempting To Sneak Creation Of A ‘Digital Dollar’ Into Coronavirus Stimulus Package Bill That’s Tied To National Digital ID →

CO2 Genocide Driving 5G LED Vaccination Kill Grid – All Vaccines Have Significant Amounts Of Nano-Contamination – Is Someone Trying To Kill You?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: 5G microwaves cause oxidative damage, cancer and anxiety. It Is An Immune System Suppressant! Vaccines cause respiratory stress and breathing problems. ALL Vaccines Have Significant Amounts Of Nano Contaminants (Aluminum and Barium Nano particles) Why? Is Someone Trying To Kill You? CO2 Reduction Policy Has Introduced Technologies That Will…

Save Us Now – 5G, LED, Gateshead, Mark Steele

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
THE S-U-N IS RISING WAKING HUMANITY FROM THEIR SLEEP Save Us Now ( S.U.N ) is the all new Political Party that will counter the collusion and crony institutions and systems undermining our freedom the rule of law, democracy and the peace of the United Kingdom. Our Emblem is the White and Red poppy. It’s … Continue reading Save Us Now – 5G, LED, Gateshead, Mark Steele →

Pelosi Is A Flocking Hypocritical Asshat and a Danger to America

SafeSpace at 'Nox & Friends - 6 hours ago
More proof [in case you don’t have enough already] that Madame Speaker has ingested so much botox that her brain has swelled to where it no longer has room for thought: Pelosi Calls for No ‘Poison Pills’ in Coronavirus Relief Package Tuesday (3/24/20) on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the coronavirus relief package as Congress weighs completion of the legislation. After blocking the bill’s passage over the weekend to include what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called a “wish list” for the Democrats, Pelosi told CNBC’s Jim Cr... more »

A Lack of useful Information

Robert at Ice Age Now - 7 hours ago
“Household bleach to be used as a spray for disinfection: I strongly recommend against that,” warns Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser. “Its highly caustic properties can easily cause painful burns on the skin, respiratory problems, and blindness in eyes.” ______________ A Lack of useful Information Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser It really upsets me when I hear ... Read more A Lack of useful Information The post A Lack of useful Information appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Gotham City Digest

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 7 hours ago
(Our two step plan to save America: 1) Bailouts for American workers. 2) Gofundme for Wall Street.) ------------------------------ The rich aren't like you and me. For starters, they have bomb shelters. Luxurious bomb shelters with 18 hole golf courses, retail shops and armed security. ------------------------------ And yet, some people still wonder why the South will never rise again. I give you Florida Woman. ------------------------------ At least the coronavirus news isn't all bad. Still, I have to wonder. How did Harvey Weinstein get a test, in prison, and the re... more »

Harvard University President Tests Positive For COVID-19

cmaadmin at Diverse - 7 hours ago
Harvard University’s president Lawrence S. Bacow and his wife, Adele Fleet Bacow, have tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, he said Tuesday in a statement on the university website. Bacow said he and his wife were tested on Monday, following symptoms over the weekend, and received the results a few […]

Coronavirus spreads on Navajo Nation, now 39 cases and stay at home order

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 7 hours ago
Alert: There are two reports of the coronavirus spreading through the Navajo area at church rallies. The first is published by the Navajo Times, and states that there are many coronavirus cases following a prayer rally of the Chilchinbeto Church of the Nazarene, near Kayenta, Arizona. According to the news report, two people died of respiraatory illness before they could be tested.

Potential Coronavirus Treatment ‘Remdesivir’ Granted Rare Disease Status

AP News at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The pharmaceutical giant that makes a promising coronavirus drug has registered it as a rare disease treatment with U.S. regulators, a status that can potentially be worth millions in tax breaks and competition-free sales.

How to Stop the Coronavirus from Destroying America

Lee Drake at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Lee Drake* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] If you have a 3D printer at home or at your workplace, then you can help manufacture N95 respirators. For at least a decade, technology has been a source of solutions. Need a ride? Want takeout? Want to identify a fraudulent transaction out of a million legitimate ones? Is this you at a banquet last July? The pace of development has made technology synonymous with empowerment. Until coronavirus. With a pandemic sweeping the globe, what can you do to help if you've spent your time with computers and gadgets? The good news is that... more »

Stuck at Home Due to Coronavirus? WWE Network Just Unlocked Tons of Streaming Content

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * What ya gonna do, brother? The WWE Network, World Wrestling Entertainment's streaming service, offers a vast array of pro-wrestling-related content, both of present-day shows and extensive archival footage. Also, like Disney+ and HBO Now, WWE Network offers on-demand streaming of the sort of content that used to require thousands of dollars in DVD or Blu-ray purchases for a low monthly price, of just $10.99 a month. With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting WWE much as it has more mainstream sports and entertainment, the WWE has had to get creativ... more »

Don't Blame Bats For The Coronavirus (We Need Them)

Peter Alagona at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Peter Alagona* *Environment, * It’s not easy being the world’s only flying mammal. Genomic research showing that the COVID-19 coronavirus likely originated in bats has produced heavy media coverage and widespread concern. There is now danger that frightened people and misguided officials will try to curb the epidemic by culling these remarkable creatures, even though this strategy has failed in the past. As an environmental historian focusing on endangered species and biological diversity, I know that bats provide valuable services to humans and need protection. Instead of bla... more »

The U.S. Army and Navy Are Going All in on Hypersonic Weapons

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Last week, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it had successfully tested a common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB), in an experiment conducted from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii. Last week, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it had successfully tested a common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB), in an experiment conducted from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii. The launch was jointly performed by the United States Army and United States Navy, while the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) concurrently mo... more »

Will America’s Coronavirus Response Inspire Countries to Follow China’s Model?

Mark Hannah at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Mark Hannah* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] World opinion could swiftly shift if the United States appears incompetent, and President Donald Trump’s response to COVID-19 continues to fail to inspire confidence in American leadership. America is woefully unprepared. As the coronavirus begins to spread across the nation, test kits are scarce and their haphazard and inadequate use is giving the virus a running start. A Norwegian university urged its overseas students to return home—especially those in “a country with poorly developed health services and infrastructure . . . ... more »

Making Those iPhones: Foxconn Says It Has the Workers It Needs

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Security, * According to one report, the major assembler for the iPhone has secured the workers it needs at all of its facilities in China. But what that means for the arrival of the iPhone and other key products this year remains unclear. With the coronavirus having originated in China, and mostly shut down that country's supply chain in the early part of this year, fears have arisen that this year's major electronics products, including Apple's next iPhones, might not arrive on the market in time. Now, according to one report, the major assembler for the iPhon... more »

Has Germany Defeated the Coronavirus?

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, * Germany, through a strong public healthcare system and stringent quarantine measures, is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus and the subsequent deaths continual to rise in places like Italy and New York state, other places in the western world are beginning to get ahead of the pandemic. Germany, through a strong public healthcare system and stringent quarantine measures, is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. Despite earlier, apoplectic predictions, Germany has been able to ke... more »

The Coronavirus and Pakistan: Why People Must Immediately Began Social Distancing

Muhammad Salar Khan, Farah Latif at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Muhammad Salar Khan, Farah Latif* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The combination of a poor health system and crowded conditions could lead to chaos and death in Islamabad. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, a pandemic as it has spread from Wuhan China to 185 countries of the world. This shows how insignificant geographical boundaries have become and how the consequences of human actions are not limited to national borders. Any country that does not take the necessary precautions advised by health experts will soon be ... more »

Dead Armor: United States Marines Corps to Eliminate its Tank Force

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * And the reason is China. As part of its efforts to be a lighter and faster force that could take a flight across the Pacific Ocean to confront potential threats from the United States Marines Corps will undergo an ambitious 10-year transformation plan that will see the service eliminate its entire tank force, *The Wall Street Journal *first reported. Over the course of the next decade, the USMC will ax its tank battalions, as well as its bridging companies and even its law enforcement battalions. "The Marine Corps is not optimized to meet the demands ... more »

Bose Solo 5: Run of the Mill TV Soundbar or Gangster Levels of Sound?

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Yes, the sound quality won’t blow you away by any means, but it does sound better than other entry-level soundbars like AmazonBasics’ speaker. For years, Bose has built up a great reputation in the ultra-competitive speaker market. Many of its products are deemed high-end, so they will cost the average budget-conscious consumer a pretty penny, leaving many consumers out in the cold. With the Bose Solo 5, however, it seems that the company is trying to reach out to younger consumers who recently bought their first smart TV. It is definitely not... more »

The Coronavirus Shows How Americans Would Suffer Under Real Centralized Planning

John Kristof at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*John Kristof* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2JMF9266JI&share=true] If you thought the Federal Government got it wrong, imagine if it had control over all grocery stores. With confirmed COVID-19 cases rising exponentially and the economy in a bear market for the foreseeable future, scores of voices from both the left and the right have called for extensive government intervention to protect America’s health and finances. This turn toward government has plenty of far-left commentators remarking, “everyone’s... more »

Why the Coronavirus Should Force Reform at Immigrant Detention Centers

Jonathan Haggerty at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Jonathan Haggerty* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA3C0WL901&share=true] The right and healthy thing to do. A worker at an immigrant detention center has tested positive for coronavirus, and unless the federal government takes immediate steps to contain it, disaster could follow. The virus will spread rapidly throughout these facilities, afflicting not only the detainees, but the guards, medical workers, attorneys and anyone who comes in contact with them. Enforcement agencies could implement several... more »

How U.S. Military Aid Threatens to Upend Europe’s Long Peace

Luke Nicastro at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Luke Nicastro* *Security, * If the goal is to preserve a stable peace in Europe, the impacts of these arms transfers are much more dubious. With the world in the grip of a pandemic and impeachment now a distant memory, the issue of security assistance to Ukraine has unsurprisingly disappeared from the national discourse. But Washington’s armament of that country, and Eastern Europe more broadly, continues apace: over the past few years, the United States has conducted or approved the transfer of tens of billions of dollars’ worth of high-tech military equipment to the region. ... more »

Doctors Fear That Every New Hospital Patient Could Have Coronavirus

Nicholas Johnson at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Nicholas Johnson* *Health, * Everything feels different in the hospital now. *The Conversation is running a series of dispatches from clinicians and researchers operating on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.* Inside, as usual, patient beds are near capacity, and the emergency department is filled with not only the usual mix of patients with trauma, stroke, chest pain and other concerns, but also dozens of people worried they might have COVID-19. I am an emergency and critical care physician who cares for patients in the emergency department and intensive care units at... more »

What is Quibi? Explaining the Upcoming "Short Form" Streaming Service

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Its approaching launch has many people asking: "What in the world is Quibi"? This is what we can tell you. The latter part of 2019 saw the release of major new streaming services, while more are on the way in the coming months. For most of them, it's not hard to explain what they're all about. Disney+, of course, consists of movies and shows from the vast trove of intellectual property owned or controlled by Disney, whether it's classic cartoons, Star Wars, Marvel, or Pixar. Apple TV+ consists of new movies and shows developed by Apple. The upcom... more »

Government speech in the age of Donald Trump

Sandy Levinson at Balkinization - 7 hours ago
Given the recent excellent symposium on Helen Norton's book on government speech, I cannot refrain from noting that this afternoon's mail included a document in the addressee's side has, in large print, "PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES FOR AMERICA." In distinctly smaller type, one is encouraged to log on to Coronovarius.gov for more information. There are also pictures of the White House and the CDC logo. On the back is a set of guidelines all of which make perfectly good sense. But is there something at least a little bit North Korean in having what are in fact the CDC ... more »

Larry Kudlow Discusses: “We Cannot Let The Cure Be Worse Than The Problem”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears on Fox Business to discuss the Main Street economic support package assembled in the senate. Stuart Varney also asks about the timing for getting people back to work.

Coronavirus: Creativity, kindness and canals offer hope amid outbreak

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51963446

Liquid Mind, "Moment of Grace Part 1"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
Liquid Mind, "Moment of Grace Part 1"

"A Look to the Heavens"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
“Billions of years from now, only one of these two galaxies will remain. Until then, spiral galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163 will slowly pull each other apart, creating tides of matter, sheets of shocked gas, lanes of dark dust, bursts of star formation, and streams of cast-away stars. *Click image for larger size.* Astronomers predict that NGC 2207, the larger galaxy on the left, will eventually incorporate IC 2163, the smaller galaxy on the right. In the most recent encounter that about peaked 40 million years ago, the smaller galaxy is swinging around counter-clockwise, and is now sl... more »

"Live A Good Life...

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
"Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. I am not afraid." - Marcus Aurelius

"'Singularity': Poet Marie Howe’s Beautiful Tribute to Stephen Hawking and Our Belonging to the Universe"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"'Singularity': Poet Marie Howe’s Beautiful Tribute to * *Stephen Hawking and Our Belonging to the Universe"* “Do you sometimes want to wake up to the singularity we once were?” by Maria Popova "When Stephen Hawking (January 8, 1942–March 14, 2018) was a young man, having already outlived the prognosis he had been given with ALS, he built on earlier theories about what happens to a dying star as it collapses to form a singularity - that tiny point of zero radius, infinite density, and infinite curvature of spacetime at the heart of a black hole. But then Hawking did something radica... more »

"One Last Smile For My Old Friend"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"One Last Smile For My Old Friend"* by Iain Burns "This is the magical moment a dying chimpanzee recognizes her old friend and gives him an emotional farewell. Mama, the 59-year-old former matriarch at Royal Burgers Zoo in the Netherlands, was curled up in a ball and refusing food until the arrival of Professor Jan van Hooff, who she had known since 1972. At first she did not realize that her old friend had come to see her and remained on the floor as he stroked her. But her bond with Professor van Hooff - who co-founded her chimp colony at the Arnhem zoo - was deep enough to shake... more »

"We Have Come To A Point In Time..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
"We have come to a point in time where using common sense, speaking factual truths and asking honest questions have been deemed radical behavior. While in turn, manipulation, thoughtlessness and dishonesty is often rewarded and rules the day." - Gary Hopkins

The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It The coronavirus has...

Robert Reich - 7 hours ago
*The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It* The coronavirus has starkly revealed what most of us already knew: The concentration of wealth in America has created a a health care system in which the wealthy can buy care others can’t. It’s also created an education system in which the super-rich can buy admission to college for their children, a political system in which they can buy Congress and the presidency, and a justice system in which they can buy their way out of jail. Almost everyone else has been hurled into a dystopia of bureaucratic arbitrariness, corporate indiffere... more »

Digital Dollars - Bailing Out Main Street America Using Digits

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 7 hours ago
As my long-term readers know, I have a particular fixation with the transformation of our economy into a cashless reality. I have recently posting this musing on why I believe that the Federal Reserve will be forced to implement a non-physical dollar as part of its next economic recovery efforts. Thanks to Congress and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have a roadmap for how the initial phases of this plan will be implemented. Under the H.R. 6321 "Financial Protections and Assistance for America's Consumers, States, Businesses and Vulnerable Populations Act" as introdu... more »

Butter, Not Guns: New Jersey Suspends Second Amendment; Gets Sued

Selwyn Duke at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: butter-not-guns-new-jersey-suspends-second-amendment-gets-sued] New Jersey officials have closed down gun stores during our Wuhan flu panic, calling them non-essential. Now two Garden State officials are being sued for trampling constitutional rights.

Cities and States Ask for Federal Assistance to Fight COVID-19

Warren Mass at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: cities-and-states-ask-for-federal-assistance-to-fight-covid-19] Mayors and governors of areas of the country short of things such as ventilators, face masks, and personal protective equipment because of the growing number of cases of coronavirus have asked the federal government for help.

U.K. in Lockdown; Boris Johnson Tells Country, “You Must Stay at Home”

James Murphy at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: uk-in-lockdown-boris-johnson-tells-country-you-must-stay-at-home] U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has essentially put the entire country under a house arrest in an attempt to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19 And Some Thoughts on Data Analysis

admin at Coyote Blog - 7 hours ago
I am not going to take a position on COVID-19 severity now, if for no other reason as I am not an expert and I think its fine not to clutter the debates about virus responses too much with non-experts (though it is wrong, as discussed below, to censor experts who have heterodox opinions). I […]

Conventional Wisdom!

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 7 hours ago
Deathly serious? Or downright hilarious? It would be rude to suggest the Saskatchewan Party government should be able to appropriately classify a pandemic. Meanwhile, Scott Moe's entire economic plan for both the pandemic and recovery consists once again of having the federal government absorb the liabilities of the oil sector, with no mention of any other workers. But since we've heard so much about Moe's studiousness, that's presumably for entirely valid public health reasons, such as [INSERT CAPP TALKING POINT HERE].

Coronavirus: Toxic Drugs, No Liability for Pharma

WTStaff at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Jon Rappoport* - Doctors around the world, often with the approval of their governments, are treating patients with experimental or “off-label” antiviral drugs.

Video Shows Huge Decline in China Pollution During Lockdown, Then Rapidly Returning to Normal

WTStaff at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Elias Marat* - A decrease in air pollution is shown over China following the coronavirus outbreak, as well as a rapid return of emissions as the quarantine was eased.

PG&E Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter for Sparking California’s Deadliest Fire

WTStaff at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Olivia Rosane* - California utility Pacific Gas & Electric will plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter for sparking the state's deadliest wildfire.

The National Plan to Vaccinate Every American

WTStaff at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - The coronavirus vaccine may be the first genetically engineered messenger RNA vaccine to be fast tracked to licensure.

Is marijuana ‘recession-proof?’ Industry experts say yes – to a point – and alcohol might be a guide

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 8 hours ago
The legal cannabis industry appears poised to enter uncharted waters: an economy engulfed by a full-fledged recession. The coronavirus is inflicting severe damage to the world economy, raising the specter of a major economic contraction, and some economy watchers – including Bank of America – have already asserted the U.S. is in a recession. How would […] Is marijuana ‘recession-proof?’ Industry experts say yes – to a point – and alcohol might be a guide is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Organigram expects layoffs, production decrease from COVID-19

Solomon Israel at Marijuana Business Daily - 8 hours ago
Canadian cannabis company Organigram is anticipating voluntary and nonvoluntary layoffs as well as a slowdown in production and packaging as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Brunswick-based producer is currently “managing its production and staffing levels at its Moncton facility – where not all functions can be addressed remotely – to protect the […] Organigram expects layoffs, production decrease from COVID-19 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Fauci vs Kushner-in-Law

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
People who let what Trump says guide their behavior are all going to get sick. Some will die unnecessarily. My favorite line from the talking orangutan yesterday was "Our country wasn’t built to be shut down." I wonder if he came up with it all on his own or if the world's most celebrated epidemiologist, Jared Kushner-- whose father bought him an acceptance to Harvard-- helped him with it. Kushner is certainly helping him counter all that scientific stuff hates so much that he is being force-fed by medical professionals invading his tiny mind. "Trump," reported Jonathan Lemire ... more »

Denman Glacier–Latest Antarctic Meltdown Scare

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 8 hours ago
By Paul Homewood From the “We’re all going to drown department”: Scientists have found a new point of major vulnerability in the Antarctic ice sheet, in a region that already appears to be changing as the climate warms and has the potential to raise sea levels by nearly five feet over the long […]

Security, Privacy and the Coronavirus: Lessons From 9/11

pswireguest at Lawfare - 8 hours ago
The National Guard operates a mobile testing center in New Rochelle, New York. (Source: Flickr/The National Guard by Sgt. Amouris Coss) A few days after Sept. 11, 2001, I entered the Mott House on Maryland Avenue, not far from the Senate. The national D.C. office of the ACLU was hosting a somber meeting of privacy and civil liberties experts from across the political spectrum. We all recognized that everything on our agenda had changed drastically. We were in a new era, where security was paramount, and privacy a policy afterthought at best. This week, nearly 20 years later, Greg... more »

Live: NSW Now: Doctors warn new coronavirus crackdown not strict enough, HSC to go ahead

Just In - 8 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The new crackdown on activities and businesses announced last night will fail to "avoid disaster" doctors say, while students are told to keep studying as the HSC will be going ahead, despite massive disruptions to schools.

'We are just watching as the tsunami approaches': Australian doctor inside Austria's coronavirus hot zone says beds, medical supplies dwindling

Just In - 8 hours ago
An Australian doctor inside Austria's COVID-19 hot zone reveals the true scale of the pandemic and pleads with Australians to heed the advice of health authorities now before it is too late.

Widower sues hospital for $2.1 million over mother-of-two's death

Kate McKenna at Just In - 8 hours ago
When pregnant Imogen Petrak was rushed to a hospital emergency department, she was vomiting, had headaches, and the onset of infection. She never made it, but her baby girl did. Now her widow is suing the hospital service alleging it failed in its duty of care.

How my COVID-19 diagnosis unfolded

Just In - 8 hours ago
Melbourne writer Christy Dena, 47, who tested positive for coronavirus on the weekend, provides a detailed first-hand account of what it's like to go through the process.

'A white jade for friendship': China's push to save countries from COVID-19

Michael Walsh, Iris Zhao And Max Walden at Just In - 8 hours ago
With the coronavirus pandemic seeing international solidarity hit what feels like an all-time low, China is sending millions of face masks and other vital supplies to countries around the world. Here's why.

Coronavirus update: Stricken New York facing 'bullet train' of infections, but Trump hopes churches are 'packed' at Easter

Just In - 8 hours ago
The US is warned it could become the new coronavirus epicentre, most elective surgeries are being suspended in Australia, and Victoria's Premier warns further shutdown measures are imminent.

Multiple Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Dies at 81

AP News at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The playwright of "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" died of complications from the coronavirus.

Did Kenny Rogers Donate Half His Estate to Help Trump’s Reelection?

Snopes Staff at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
A routine review of content labeled satire.

Trump Hopes Country Will be Reopened by Easter Amid Outbreak

AP News at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
“Our people want to return to work,” the president tweeted. “They will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly. We can do two things together. THE CURE CANNOT BE WORSE (by far) THAN THE PROBLEM!”

Is Corona the Patron Saint of Plagues?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
St. Corona was martyred sometime in the 170s, but it's doubtful she was the saint of pandemics.

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 83 – 2020

Hifast at Climate Collections - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 24, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*The Hill:* *Top Pentagon officials estimate coronavirus crisis could last months* Top Pentagon leaders on Tuesday estimated that the coronavirus outbreak could last months, as the number of military service members with confirmed cases continues to climb. “I think we need to plan for this to be a few months long, at least, and we're taking all precautionary measures to do that,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper said during a virtual town hall meeting at the Pentagon. “I'm fully confident that at the end of the day, in a period of months, we will get through this.” Joint Chiefs of S... more »

A Look At How The Military From The U.S. And Other Countries Are Responding to The Covid-19 Coronavius Pandemic

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*CNN*: *Esper says military 'can't meet everybody's needs' as coronavirus outbreak escalates* Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Monday that he has received requests for assistance from multiple governors and stated the military "can't meet everybody's needs," as the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate. However, he did say that the Pentagon is looking to send military field hospitals to New York and Seattle to help support local medical systems which are struggling to cope with a large number of virus cases. That would be in addition to the hospital ships being sent to Ne... more »

White House Coronavirus Task Force Holds Virtual Town Hall – 3:00pm ET…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
President Trump, Vice President Pence and members of the coronavirus task force sit down with Fox News’ Bill Hemmer and Harris Faulkner for a virtual town hall. The event is ongoing

The National Plan to Vaccinate Every American – National Registry to Record Everyone’s Vaccination Status

AdminM at Health Impact News - 8 hours ago
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health are working with a biotech company to quickly start clinical trials of an experimental messenger RNA vaccine and fast track it to licensure. The FDA has not yet licensed messenger RNA vaccines that use part of the RNA of a virus to manipulate the body’s immune system into stimulating a potent immune response. It looks like the coronavirus vaccine will be the first genetically engineered messenger RNA vaccine to be fast tracked to licensure, just like Gardasil was the first genetically engineered virus-like particle vaccine to be fast ... more »

"We Are Facing a Depression, Not a Recession"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
*"We Are Facing a Depression, Not a Recession"* By John Mauldin "We are already seeing large increases in request for unemployment insurance. It is going to explode. Let’s look at this data from Homebase. A stunning 39% drop in the number of hourly employees going to work in the U.S. just in the 10 days ended Friday, March 20. Is there anybody who thinks that’s not going to increase? Quoting from Homebase: "Many of the hardest-hit cities - San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, New York—showed steep declines last week that align with the rise in coronavirus cases. Seattle was the first ... more »

Why health workers are the canary in Canberra's coronavirus coalmine

Jordan Hayne at Just In - 8 hours ago
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, Canberrans are being reassured there's no community transmission in the ACT. But how do we know the virus isn't spreading if we only test people who are already in the risk categories?

Gyms are shut. So, can I get my membership payment back?

Emily Stewart at Just In - 8 hours ago
With our lives temporarily on hold due to coronavirus, gyms, dance studios and other fitness centres are all closed for now. Here's what happens to your membership and all that money you paid.

Amateur scientist making kits that test for COVID-19 in just 30 minutes

Michael Slezak at Just In - 8 hours ago
Amateur "biohackers" are making their own experimental COVID-19 test kits, which purport to diagnose the disease in just 30 minutes. Now they're hoping regulators will approve them for wider use.

Work for the Dole participant says he was still told to go to work, despite Government reprieve

Norman Hermant at Just In - 8 hours ago
While tens of thousands of Australians are signing up for unemployment benefits, confusion reigns for Work for the Dole participants who face the choice between their health or their income.

Bongino Exposes The Dimocrat Dirt In Rescue Bill

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 8 hours ago
Bongino uncovers the crap the Dimocrats want to cram into the rescue bill. Continue reading →

Trappers killed 165 rare Alexander Archipelago wolves on Prince of Wales Island

White Wolf at White Wolf - 8 hours ago
Trappers killed 165 rare Alexander Archipelago wolves on Prince of Wales Island - a new ugly record. Alexander Archipelago wolves, already threatened by logging, are genetically distinct wolves that den in the roots of old-growth trees in the Tongass. Trappers reported taking almost as many wolves as had estimated to live on and around Prince of Wales Island. It’s a new record number of wolves — 165 taken in Unit 2 — which includes Prince of Wales and surrounding islands. But residents behind the effort say it’s not cause for alarm. “The population is still healthy in my opinion,”... more »

Parents can expect kids to act up as schools close, but educators have some tips

Conor Duffy at Just In - 8 hours ago
As parents across Australia try their hand at being teachers for the first time, principals and experts warn children's anxiety levels could rise and share advice on how to make home an effective school.

Confused about what to do about coronavirus? This data says just stay home

Catherine Hanrahan at Just In - 8 hours ago
The success or failure of Australia's coronavirus fight relies to a remarkable degree on just one thing, new modelling has found.

Teachers' unions remain angry after meeting with PM over coronavirus school closures

Conor Duffy at Just In - 8 hours ago
Angry teachers' unions worried about the health of their members remain unhappy after a meeting between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Education Union.

Clearing out the jails

El Jones at Halifax Examiner - 8 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. This weekend, something extraordinary happened in a Dartmouth provincial courtroom. Since the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic, advocates have publicly called for the province to address the danger of the virus spreading in provincial jails. Over the weekend, Chief Judge Pamela Williams met that call, […]

Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing in Nova Scotia

Tim Bousquet at Halifax Examiner - 8 hours ago
Here is my interview with Jason LeBlanc, the director of Virology, Immunology and Molecular Microbiology at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. My apologies for the audio quality; I’m not trained in audio, and I’m learning as I go along with substandard equipment. But I think this interview is important all the same.

Truth is chasing the Lies like a Bloodhound--soon they'll have to "Shut It Down!"

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 9 hours ago
*Professor Francis Boyle Update* *on Covid-19* *Original Interview Feb. 19, 2020* *H/T The Truthseeker* The last time I believed anyone in charge in government was the day *before* I found out the truth about what happened on 9/11. *After that, and until the day I die*, I will never believe a single thing said to me by government authority. That is *one* of the reasons why they want to get rid of old people. We're not generally suckers for their lies. Many of us were taught "critical thinking" in school...unlike the generations that followed. *1-in-5 Canadians believe coronavir... more »

Is The U.S. Strategy Of Deploying Two Aircraft Carriers To Deter Iran Working?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
The U.S. Navy aircraft carriers Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman navigate the Arabian Sea. (Seaman Maxwell Higgins/U.S. Navy) David B. Larter, Defense News: *With Iran tensions high, a US military command pushes a dubious carrier strategy* WASHINGTON — Amid heightened tension with Iran, the U.S. Navy is operating two carriers in the Middle East, and all signs point to increasing pressure from U.S. Central Command to maintain aircraft carrier presence that has ebbed in recent years as the U.S. focuses on competition with China and Russia. The Navy announced March 20 that ai... more »

I Warned of This! US Unveils Plans for DIGITAL DOLLAR On Blockchain

Hadenoughalready at 'Nox & Friends - 9 hours ago
DAHBOO77 March 24, 2020 ~For those of you who are unfamiliar, this is where The Beast of the Book of Revelations comes into play. It’ll be voluntary, at first, then mandatory. Read your Scriptures, folks. It’s ALL there and it’s NOT a fable – it’s a forecast of things to come. HEA

BUT YOU TOLD ME FOX WAS BEING SEMI-RESPONSIBLE NOW

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 9 hours ago
Oh look, here's Sean Hannity on Fox News last night touting a chloroquinone drug cocktail as a covid-19 miracle cure *while interviewing the vice president of the United States last night.* Good lord, Sean Hannity just reads off a letter he says he got from a doctor with a drug "regimen" that the doctor says has kept people from getting infected pic.twitter.com/9MzwmUHKlB — Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) March 24, 2020 And here's a *Fox & Friends* segment also touting the virtues of chloroquinone. On Fox & Friends, a covid-19 patient credits a scientifically unproven anti-mala... more »

Responses to COVID-19 Have Differing Impact on Abortion, Depending on the State

Raven Clabough at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: responses-to-covid-19-has-differing-impact-on-abortion-depending-on-the-state] The COVID-19 pandemic has had a unique impact on the abortion industry by shining a light on the notion of “choice” and how that plays into what the states have deemed elective and non-essential.

Looks like the rumor mill was correct about street drugs . . .

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 9 hours ago
Back on March 13th I wrote: I'm hearing interesting things from *[my law enforcement friends]* about the supply of illegal drugs in our major metropolitan areas. Basically, that supply is being cut off at the knees by the slowdown in world trade. I hadn't realized how much the drug trade was dependent upon Chinese chemicals and precursor materials to process coca leaves into cocaine, or to make methamphetamine or heroin. Also, apparently most of the synthetic marijuana (a.k.a. "spice") on the market comes from China, or is made with ingredients supplied from there. This is appa... more »

U of California Issues Guidance: Don’t Use Term “Chinese Virus”

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
The University of California (UC) system has issued a ‘guidance document’ advising campus officials, faculty, administrators, students and staff to not use the term “Chinese virus” to describe the coronavirus, according to a copy of the document posted on the UCLA medical school website. “Do not use terms such as ‘Chinese Virus’ or other terms […]

ACLU Lawsuit: Highland Community College Told Coaches to Recruit More White Athletes

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Highland Community College in northeast Kansas directed its coaches to recruit more White athletes, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, said an Associated Press report on KMBC News. The lawsuit also alleged the college excessively scrutinized prospective Black students, with measures like background checks, before […]

Tribal Colleges Say They Need Immediate Funding to Face up to Coronavirus Challenges

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) said on Tuesday that special, set-aside funding is required for tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to deal with the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in The Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. AIHEC said that TCUs need to move instruction online […]

The 1000 AU Target

Paul Gilster at Centauri Dreams - 9 hours ago
One reason I wanted to run yesterday’s article about the Opher et al. paper on the heliosphere, aside from its innate scientific interest (and it is a very solid, well crafted piece of work) is to illustrate how much we still have to learn about the balloon-like bubble carved out by the solar wind. The […]

Will Coronavirus Bring Down The US War Machine? Not If Pompeo Can Help It...

Daniel McAdams at 9 hours ago
While major military exercises have been cancelled in Europe due to coronavirus fears, the US has decided to continue with war games in the Middle East aimed at making war on Iran. On the home front, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is using the virus to fight a hybrid war on Iran and other US 'enemies.' Will kicking them while they're down really work to our advantage? More sanctions on suffering countries? Watch today's Liberty Report:

Coronavirus update: WHO warns US could become epicentre, India in 'total lockdown'

Just In - 9 hours ago
We bring you all the latest news about the coronavirus throughout the day as it happens across the globe and in Australia.

We've learnt a lot of lessons in a week but MPs haven't got the memo

Annabel Crabb at Just In - 9 hours ago
Workers lucky enough still to have a job and be able to work from home are on an exponential learning curve — but not our politicians, writes Annabel Crabb.

Health chief's stern warning: 'We will not tolerate anybody putting the community at risk'

Just In - 9 hours ago
Australia's Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy acknowledges the Government has put "really draconian" measures in place, but has done so due to a "very, very steep growth" in coronavirus cases.

China Sees U.S. Navy Live-Fire Exercises In The Philippine Sea As A 'Warning'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (left) launches a missile during a live-fire exercise on Thursday. Photo: US Navy *SCMP*:* US Navy launches live-fire missiles in ‘warning to China’* * Unusual drill in the Philippine Sea a signal to the PLA that American forces can counter advanced threats, military observers say * Exercise designed to support ‘security and stability in the Indo-Pacific’ The US Navy was targeting China with live-fire missile tests in the Philippine Sea last week, sending a message that it was up to the challenge of the PLA’s new advanced systems, military anal... more »

Maine’s adult-use cannabis residency rule unconstitutional, suit claims

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 9 hours ago
Maine’s residency requirement for recreational marijuana business ownership violates the U.S. Constitution, according to a federal lawsuit filed against the state. Wellness Connection, based in Auburn, Maine, alleges in the suit against the state’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services that a residency requirement discriminates against both large and small companies that want to sell […] Maine’s adult-use cannabis residency rule unconstitutional, suit claims is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Canada cannabis licensing inspections delayed due to COVID-19, CannTrust says

Solomon Israel at Marijuana Business Daily - 9 hours ago
Health Canada is slowing down on-site field inspections of cannabis facilities until the end of the month amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a disclosure from beleaguered cannabis producer CannTrust. Reduced field inspections could slow the pace at which the federal marijuana production regulator issues new licenses and amendments, presenting a new challenge to Canadian […] Canada cannabis licensing inspections delayed due to COVID-19, CannTrust says is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

"WHO Expert: Lock-Downs Won't Stop This Virus"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
*"WHO Expert: Lock-Downs Won't Stop This Virus"* by Mac Slavo "A World Health Organization expert has come forward warning that lockdowns and economic depression are not going to stop this virus. Michael Ryan, who heads the WHO’s Health Emergencies Program, urged world governments to take further tyrannical measures in combating the coronavirus. But his solution is complete global totalitarianism. Ryan wants governments to do things such as identifying people with the virus and quarantining them, forcibly if necessary. Forced quarantine with a gun to your head. “What we really ne... more »

Lockdown!

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 9 hours ago
According to AFP estimates, some 1.7 billion people across the world are now living under some form of lockdown as a result of the coronavirus. That’s almost a quarter of the world population. The world economy has seen nothing like this.

2:00PM Water Cooler 3/24/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 9 hours ago
Today's Water Cooler:

Not All Science Is Settled - How Journalists Can Convey Coronavirus Uncertainty Without Losing Trust

Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 10 hours ago
There are a number of drugs that may be beneficial in treating coronavirus but how do we convey that a treatment is not a cure? And that what prevents one disease may not prevent another when used off-label? How can outlets stress the importance of preventing spread of SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 coronavirus that set off the flu in Wuhan, China, late 2019, later called COVID-19, without conflating cases of the virus with cases of the disease? read more

Solutions, Actions, Remedies

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Pay Attention! — If You Want to Save Your Butts! https://www.newhumannewearthcommunities.com/tda_accounts/pay-attention-if-you-want-to-save-your-butts3879736 Correct Your Political Status https://theamericanstatesassembly.net/ Sign In America – National Debt Relief You are Eligible for Credit Owed to You https://www.newhumannewearthcommunities.com/sign-in-america-national-debt-relief.html 12 Steps to Reclaim Your Estate Birthright Citizenship vs Corporate Slave Citizenship https://www.newhumannewearthcommunities.com/top-12-steps-to-reclaim-your-estate-birthright Mortgage Foreclosure... more »

NewsLink: Trump Rips CDC, Blames Obama For Slow Response to Coronavirus — Judicial Watch

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: In the full heat of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump has shed light on inadequacy of the CDC’s crisis response structure as it was previously set up under the Obama Administration. Scroll down and read the following stories from Judicial Watch to see our years of research…

Dr Anthony Fauci is now the President of the United States

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: By Jon Rappoport March 23, 2020 (To join our email list, click here.) —Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and infectious Diseases— HEADLINE: “In Dr. Fauci we Trust.” (Daily Beast) The Daily Beast writes about Fauci: “…as he guides the nation through the…

The Day Justin Trudeau’s Open Border Society CLOSED DOWN Canada

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
The more damage the international Open Border Society agenda reaps upon Canadian society, the harder establishment media in Canada work to deceive 37.7 Million Canadians in the following capacity: March 24, 2020Brad The more damage the international Open Border Society agenda reaps upon Canadian society, the harder establishment media in Canada work to deceive 37.7 Million Canadians in the following … Continue reading The Day Justin Trudeau’s Open Border Society CLOSED DOWN Canada →

Fallen Angels A Prison Planet Earth

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Qronos16 Mar 24, 2020 The elites of ancient civilizations dreamed of becoming gods to rule over mankind. Today, the technocratic elite have the same dream, but this time, they plan to merge with machines and artificial intelligence to transcend their mortal coils to rule the unwashed masses unchallenged. Is the coronavirus outbreak their first step … Continue reading Fallen Angels A Prison Planet Earth →

Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau addresses Canadians on COVID-19 response | LIVE

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Global News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address Canadians on the government’s latest measures being taken to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s Chief Public Health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, will speak after Trudeau at approx. 12pm ET. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is spending $192 million on developing and producing vaccines for the novel … Continue reading Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau addresses Canadians on COVID-19 response | LIVE →

Tougher times to come across the nation holding off a virus

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Mar 24 Editor, cairnsnews No order out of chaos by staff writers Allowing weddings with only five guests and funerals with 10 mourners are among the police state orders issued by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a national broadcast tonight. His wide-ranging contradictory edict has excluded schools where many hundreds of kids assemble … Continue reading Tougher times to come across the nation holding off a virus →

Devastating Infection Rises In The Wake Of Covid – This Is The Real Danger To America!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
By Justus Knight on March 24, 2020 A ray of hope from President Trump need to continue State ‘stay at home’ expands out of control after Trump speaks Democrat HOSTAGE (I mean stimulus) Aid Package Obamaphones are back…this will solve everything. The list of SELF INTEREST provisions will STUN YOU! UK Locks Down! Fear Factor … Continue reading Devastating Infection Rises In The Wake Of Covid – This Is The Real Danger To America! →

Video of Dr. Fauci in 2009 is Unearthed – Shows a Calm and Unalarmed NIH Chief During H1N1 Epidemic that Killed Over 12 Thousand Americans

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Gateway Pundit In April 2009 to April 2010 the H1N1 “Swine Flu” swept across the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that that during the outbreak there were 60.8 million cases in the US, 274,000 hospitalizations, and 12,469 deaths. In September 2009, after there were already at least 593 confirmed deaths…

What “Unseen” Enemy?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
Monday, March 23, 2020 By Anna Von Reitz The actual enemy is in full view, and rarely more so than in the last few days. Its name is the National Security Council, an un-elected, unaccountable, self-interested bunch of Commissars that got installed by Harry Truman (following FDR’s lead, of course) to control the economy and … Continue reading What “Unseen” Enemy? →

Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer revealed to be DNC trap (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 10 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 508. More The post Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer revealed to be DNC trap (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

Wuhan Coronavirus/New York City Matrix

InfoBrics at The Duran - 10 hours ago
The Chinese Bug Bites the Big Apple More The post Wuhan Coronavirus/New York City Matrix appeared first on The Duran.

Brazilian President’s son creates diplomatic crisis between Brazil and China

InfoBrics at The Duran - 10 hours ago
The deputy accuses Beijing of being responsible for the global pandemic More The post Brazilian President’s son creates diplomatic crisis between Brazil and China appeared first on The Duran.

Poland Sabotages Russian Coronavirus Relief Efforts for Italy

InfoBrics at The Duran - 10 hours ago
As Italy Suffers, Poland Hinders Aid More The post Poland Sabotages Russian Coronavirus Relief Efforts for Italy appeared first on The Duran.

Tuesday Morning Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 10 hours ago
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Kenan Malik discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of the UK's social and economic structures: The economic burden imposed by the policy of social distancing has fallen most upon the poorest and the lowest paid, many of whom cannot work from home and have few savings on which to fall back. In response, the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveiled on Friday a major package of measures, including grants to businesses covering up to 80% of employees’ wages, and increases to universal credit and working tax credits. The measu... more »

What California Data Tell Us About Autism Prevalence—and Prevention

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago
A new analysis of California DDS data suggests that among the most privileged white (and, to some extent, Asian) parents—those armed with wealth, resources, education and access to information—some are succeeding in lowering their children’s risk for severe autism. The post What California Data Tell Us About Autism Prevalence—and Prevention appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Costco on "old people" morning...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 10 hours ago
*didn't go well.* Which is a massive understatement. I had planned to do a regular shopping yesterday, but decided to go this morning thinking it would be less busy. I couldn't have been more wrong. I arrived right before 8 am and there must have been at least 300 to 400 (maybe more) people lined up. It was hard to judge since this wasn't an orderly line. In some places the lines were 6 or more people wide. I keep harping on Prudence being a virtue. Prudence spoke to me and said, "Are you out of your ever living mind? Nothing about this situation looks safe. Just get in your car... more »

"Federal Stimulus Expansion Will Lead to More Economic Crises"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*Sunrise over the valley.* *"Federal Stimulus Expansion Will Lead to More Economic Crises"* By Bill Bonner SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "The early light hits the top of the mountain on the other side of the river. It lights up in a bright red, then marches down the mountainside. In 10 minutes, it has lit a broad band of gray… almost white… and then a few minutes later, the lower hills have turned orange. The sun has to brighten up the entire world every 24 hours. With a circumference of 25,000 miles, that doesn’t leave it much time for us. In about 20 minutes, the whole valley is lit. *... more »

Postal Service ‘Will Not Survive the Summer’ Without Immediate Support, Warn House Dems

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 10 hours ago
Democratic lawmakers said late Monday that the U.S. Postal Service is poised to be a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic and could collapse by summer’s end barring an infusion of billions of dollars in federal aid. The warning came in a joint statement from House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) that cited “urgent help” needed by the agency as it faces plummeting mail volume and “imminent bankruptcy.” Maloney and Connolly pointed to measures intended to help the Postal Serv... more »

Ex-Lebanese minister infected with coronavirus

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:15 P.M.) – Lebanese journalist and former minister, May Chidiac, announced this week that she has been infected with the coronavirus after returning from France. “After my return from the French capital, Paris, last week, I had some symptoms similar to the symptoms of infection with the coronavirus, so I immediately moved into […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army’s patience is running out in Idlib: governor

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The acting Governor of Idlib, Muhammad Fadi Al-Saadoun, told the Syria-based Al-Watan newspaper on Tuesday that the Syrian government is exercising restraint despite the continued violations of the ceasefire carried out by the militant forces. “We do not accept that the terrorist violations of the Moscow Agreement continue and their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syria imposes night curfew to curb potential coronavirus outbreak

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:50 P.M.) – The Syrian government announced the imposition of a night curfew on the entire country beginning tomorrow, Wednesday March 25th. According to a statement from the Syrian government, the curfew will take place from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. each night and will continue until further notice. The Syrian government has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia showcases new Buk-M3 air defense system

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
The teams of Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile systems struck air targets during drills at the Kapustin Yar practice range in the Astrakhan Region, the press office of Russia’s Southern Military District reported on Tuesday. “The anti-aircraft gunners conducted launches from Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile systems against high-altitude fast-moving targets that simulated the flight of the notional enemy’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US carries out large-scale military exercises in UAE: videos

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Al-Hamra Military Base in the United Arab Emirates witnessed large-scale joint military exercises between the armed forces of the United States and UAE on Monday, March 23. The two armies displayed their military might during the exercise, including their naval and air force capabilities. These large-scale military exercises were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish forces come under attack in southern Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – For the second time in two weeks, the Turkish Armed Forces have come under attack in the Idlib Governorate. According to preliminary reports, a Turkish military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in the southern Idlib town of Sufahan. No casualties have been reported as of yet. The town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US displays military might in Persian Gulf after Iran nearly attacks F-18 jets: photo

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The U.S. sent a message to Iran via its military activity in the Persian Gulf this week, as the two foes almost came to blows last week. According to Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have been together in the Persian Gulf since last […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey vows to neutralize extremist groups blocking M-4 Highway

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
A senior Turkish officer has assured the Russian military that the area of Syria’s M4 highway covered by their joint patrol will expand gradually. “We will gradually expand the route, like we did it together in the area of Qamishli. We started small and gradually increased the length of the route. The main thing for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

"Tell Me..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
"Life passes like a flash of lightning, whose blaze barely lasts long enough to see. While the earth and sky stand still forever, how swiftly changing time flies across man's face. O you who sit over your full cup and do not drink, tell me - for whom are you still waiting?" - Hermann Hesse

King David’s Ancient Road: How Israeli Archaeologists Are Aiding the Theft of Silwan

Miko Peled at MintPress News - 10 hours ago
Claiming “science” as their reason and in total disregard for the wellbeing of the population, tunnels are dug under Palestinian homes in Silwan, destroying foundations and forcing residents to flee. The post King David’s Ancient Road: How Israeli Archaeologists Are Aiding the Theft of Silwan appeared first on MintPress News.

Must We Kill the Economy to Kill the Virus?

Patrick J. Buchanan at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: must-we-kill-the-economy-to-kill-the-virus] If the medical crisis is allowed to induce an economic crisis that leads to a social crisis, the American political system, our democratic system, may itself be severely tested.

The Inflation Tax

Charles Scaliger at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: the-inflation-tax] Government spending is a problem largely because it means taxation of Americans, reducing their standards of living. One of the most insidious taxes is the tax of inflation.

Democrats Lard Pandemic Relief Bill With Goodies For Special Interests

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: democrats-lard-pandemic-relief-bill-with-goodies-for-special-interests] Democrats have packed the House version of the relief bill with money for special interests that has nothing to do with helping average Americans through the pandemic.

Trump Wants to Reopen the Economy. Will the States Follow?

Bob Adelmann at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: trump-wants-to-reopen-the-economy-will-the-states-follow] If Trump’s reopening happens soon enough the economy will survive, revive, and build a stronger, safer and healthier country.

Black Agenda Radio 24 March 2020

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
24 March 2020 — Black Agenda Radio Black Agenda Radio for Week of March 23, 2020 Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford Black Trillion Dollar “Buying Power” is a Capitalist Hoax / James Baldwin’s African Awakening / Too Fast to Be a Woman Black Trillion Dollar “Buying Power” is a Capitalist Hoax Black … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio 24 March 2020

Our leaders are terrified. Not of the virus – of us

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
You can almost smell the fear-laden sweat oozing from the pores of television broadcasts and social media posts as it finally dawns on our political and media establishments what the coronavirus actually means. And I am not talking about the threat posed to our health.

California Newts Suffer, Because Climate Change

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 10 hours ago
Phys.org has the story: As climate change messes with temperature and precipitation, California newts suffer by David Colgan, University of California, Los Angeles. Excerpt in italics That’s bad news for Los Angeles’ only newt, California newt, Taricha torosa, and other newts in the Taricha genus, particularly in the southern half of the state south of […]

"The Last Gasp"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"The Last Gasp"* by Robert Gore "No one is more dangerous than the suicidal. When you can’t love, you hate. When you can’t build, you destroy. When you’re ignored, you scream. When you can’t tell the truth, you lie. When you can’t reason, you panic. When no one will follow you out of admiration or respect, you compel. When you can’t live, you kill. This is it, the last gasp of the psychopaths who express their contempt and hatred for humanity by trying to rule it. Compulsion, not voluntary and natural cooperation. Power, pull, and politics, not incentives, competition, honest pro... more »

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